CANON POWERSHOT G1 X User Manual

Camera User Guide  
Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the  
safety precautions.  
This guide will familiarize you with how to use the  
camera correctly.  
Keep the guide handy for future reference.  
ENGLISH  
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information  
About Eye-Fi Cards  
This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including  
wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with  
the card manufacturer.  
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries  
or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear  
whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with  
the card manufacturer.  
Always confirm beforehand that memory cards are supported on other devices  
such as card readers and computers (including the current version of your  
operating system).  
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information  
Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were  
recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and  
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages  
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory  
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be  
recorded in a way that is machine readable.  
Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrain  
from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that  
even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other  
legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial  
settings.  
For information on your camera’s warranty, please refer to the Warranty  
information provided with your camera.  
For Canon Customer Support, please refer to the warranty information for  
contact information.  
Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision  
manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design  
specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear  
as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect  
recorded images.  
The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection  
against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before  
using the camera.  
When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm.  
This does not indicate damage.  
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Part Names and Conventions in This  
Guide  
Front dial  
Mode dial  
Lamp  
Lens  
Exposure compensation dial  
Hot shoe  
Zoom lever  
(Pop up flash) switch  
Flash  
Speaker  
Ring release button  
DC coupler cable port  
Memory card/battery cover  
Tripod socket  
Shooting: i (telephoto) /  
j (wide angle)  
Playback: k (magnify) / g (index)  
Strap mount  
Shutter button  
ON/OFF button/lamp  
In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera  
buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.  
The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.  
z Front dial  
on front  
on back  
on back  
on back  
o Up button  
q
Left button  
7 Control dial  
m FUNC./SET button  
Right button on back  
p Down button on back  
on back  
r
On-screen text is indicated in brackets.  
: Important information you should know  
: Notes and tips for expert camera use  
(p. xx): Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a  
page number)  
Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.  
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide  
(Shortcut) / c (Direct print) button  
Remote terminal  
HDMITM terminal  
n button  
(Metering) button  
ISO speed / Up button  
e (Macro) / f (Manual focus) /  
Left button  
+ (AE lock/FE lock) / d (Jump) button  
(AF Frame Selector) /  
a (Single image erase) button  
Screen (LCD monitor)  
Diopter adjustment dial  
Viewfinder  
Microphone  
Control dial  
Indicator  
1 (Playback) button  
Movie button  
FUNC./SET button  
h (Flash) / Right button  
l (Display) / Down button  
AV OUT (Audio/video output) /  
DIGITAL terminal  
Turning the control dial is one way to choose  
setting items, switch images, and perform  
other operations. Most of these operations  
are also possible with the opqr buttons.  
For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as  
“the memory card”.  
The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still  
images, movies, or both.  
Still Images  
: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or  
viewing still images.  
Movies  
: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or  
viewing movies.  
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Contents  
Special Modes for Other  
Purposes....................................... 85  
Preliminary Notes and Legal  
Information.......................................3  
Part Names and Conventions in  
This Guide .......................................4  
Shooting in Program AE Mode  
(G Mode) ...................................... 96  
Image Brightness (Exposure  
Compensation).............................. 97  
Specific Shutter Speeds  
(Tv Mode).................................... 128  
Specific Aperture Values  
(Av Mode) ................................... 129  
Specific Shutter Speeds and  
Aperture Values (M Mode).......... 130  
Customization for Shooting  
Styles .......................................... 132  
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Contents: Basic Operations  
4 Shoot  
Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)............................. 48  
Shooting people well  
I
V
w
P
Portraits  
Kids and Pets  
(p. 72)  
At the Beach  
Against Snow  
Matching specific scenes  
J
Landscape  
Night Scenes  
(p. 73)  
Sports  
S
Under Water  
t
Fireworks  
O
Foliage  
Applying special effects  
Vivid Colors  
Poster Effect  
“Aged” Photos  
Fish-Eye Effect  
Miniature Effect  
Toy Camera Effect  
(p. 80)  
Monochrome  
Focus on faces ....................................................... 48, 72, 112, 117  
Without using the flash (Flash Off) ......................................... 22, 49  
With myself in the shot (Self-Timer)........................................ 56, 88  
Add the shooting date and time (Date Stamp).............................. 58  
Movie clips and photos together (Movie Digest)........................... 85  
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Contents: Basic Operations  
1 View  
View images (Playback Mode) ................................................... 140  
Automatic playback (Slideshow)................................................. 150  
On a TV ...................................................................................... 190  
On a computer.............................................................................. 26  
Browse through images quickly.................................................. 145  
Erase images.............................................................................. 156  
E Shoot/View Movies  
Shoot movies.......................................................................... 48, 92  
View movies ............................................................................... 140  
c
Print  
Print pictures............................................................................... 206  
Save  
Save images to a computer.......................................................... 29  
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Safety Precautions  
Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described  
below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.  
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to  
yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.  
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.  
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.  
Warning  
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.  
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular,  
remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.  
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.  
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.  
Use only recommended power sources.  
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.  
Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.  
To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been  
dropped or otherwise damaged.  
Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or  
otherwise behaves abnormally.  
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the product.  
Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.  
Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.  
This could result in electrical shock or fire.  
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn  
the camera off and remove the battery.  
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera  
distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
Do not look through the viewfinder at bright light sources (such as the sun on a  
clear day).  
This could damage your eyesight.  
Use only the recommended battery.  
Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.  
Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust  
and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the  
surrounding area.  
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.  
Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the  
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are  
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.  
Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals  
or plug.  
The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause  
injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery  
electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.  
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Safety Precautions  
Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.  
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of  
electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the  
camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes  
and medical facilities.  
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data  
CD-ROMs.  
It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of  
a CD-ROM played on an audio CD player (music player). Additionally, this could damage  
the speakers.  
Denotes the possibility of injury.  
Caution  
When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to  
strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects.  
Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.  
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.  
When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.  
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.  
Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:  
- Places subject to strong sunlight  
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)  
- Humid or dusty areas  
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in  
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.  
High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing.  
Viewing images on the camera screen for prolonged periods may cause  
discomfort.  
Denotes the possibility of damage to  
the equipment.  
Caution  
Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).  
Doing so may damage the image sensor.  
When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow  
dust or sand to enter the camera.  
This may cause the product to malfunction.  
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Safety Precautions  
In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.  
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the  
front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from  
the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.  
Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.  
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.  
Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.  
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.  
Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or  
when you are not using it.  
Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it is  
charging.  
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort,  
resulting in fire.  
Do not place the battery near pets.  
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or  
damage.  
When putting the camera in your bag, close the screen to face inward to ensure  
that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen.  
Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.  
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.  
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Initial Preparations  
Prepare for shooting as follows.  
Attaching Accessories  
Attach the strap.  
Attach the included strap to the camera as  
shown.  
On the other side of the camera, attach the  
strap the same way.  
Attach the lens cap to the strap.  
Remove the lens cap from the lens and  
attach the lens cap cord to the strap.  
Always remove the lens cap before turning  
the camera on. Try attaching the lens cap to  
the neck strap when the cap is not in use.  
Keep the lens cap on the lens when the  
camera is not in use.  
Holding the Camera  
Place the strap around your neck.  
When shooting, keep your arms close to your  
body and hold the camera securely to  
prevent it from moving. If you have raised the  
flash, do not rest your fingers on it.  
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Initial Preparations  
Charging the Battery  
Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge  
the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged.  
Remove the cover.  
Insert the battery.  
After aligning the o marks on the battery and  
charger, insert the battery by pushing it in  
(
) and down ( ).  
Charge the battery.  
For CB-2LC: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug  
the charger into a power outlet ( ).  
For CB-2LCE: Plug the power cord into the  
charger, then plug the other end into a power  
outlet.  
CB-2LC  
CB-2LCE  
The charging lamp turns orange and  
charging begins.  
When the charging is finished, the lamp turns  
green.  
Remove the battery.  
After unplugging the battery charger, remove  
the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up ( ).  
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Initial Preparations  
To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge  
it continuously for more than 24 hours.  
For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger  
or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or  
damage to the product.  
For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time  
possible with a fully charged battery, see “Specifications” (p. 34).  
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card  
Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).  
Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in  
another device), you should format the memory card with this camera  
(p. 175).  
Check the card’s write-protect tab.  
Recording is not possible on memory cards  
with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the  
locked (downward) position. Slide the tab up  
until it clicks into the unlocked position.  
Open the cover.  
Slide the switch ( ) and open the cover  
(
).  
Insert the battery.  
While pressing the battery lock in the  
direction of the arrow, insert the battery  
facing as shown and push it in until it clicks  
into the locked position.  
Terminals Battery Lock  
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Initial Preparations  
If you insert the battery facing the wrong way,  
cannot be locked into the correct position.  
Always confirm that the battery is facing the  
right way and locks when inserted.  
Insert the memory card.  
Insert the memory card facing as shown until  
it clicks into the locked position.  
Make sure the memory card is facing the right  
way when you insert it. Inserting memory  
cards facing the wrong way may damage the  
camera.  
Label  
Close the cover.  
Lower the cover in the direction of the arrow  
and press it until it clicks into the closed  
position.  
Removing the Battery and Memory Card  
Remove the battery.  
Open the cover and press the battery lock in  
the direction of the arrow.  
The battery will pop up.  
Remove the memory card.  
Push the memory card in until it clicks, and  
then slowly release it.  
The memory card will pop up.  
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Initial Preparations  
Using the Screen  
Prepare the screen for use.  
Open the screen ( ) and rotate it toward the  
lens 180° ( ).  
Close the screen in this orientation ( ).  
The screen can only open to approximately 175° in direction  
. Be  
careful not to open the screen any further than this, as it will damage  
the camera.  
Adjusting the Screen Angle and Orientation  
You can adjust the angle and orientation of  
the screen as needed, to suit shooting  
conditions.  
To protect the screen when the camera is not  
in use, always keep it closed and facing the  
camera body.  
If the screen is closed and facing the camera body, you will not be  
able to shoot a movie.  
When including yourself in shots, you can view a mirror image of yourself by  
rotating the screen around toward the front of the camera. To cancel reverse  
display, press the n button, choose [Reverse Disp.] on the 4 tab, and  
press the qr buttons to choose [Off].  
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Initial Preparations  
Setting the Date and Time  
A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the  
camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates  
and times added to your images.  
Turn the camera on.  
Press the ON/OFF button.  
The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.  
Set the date and time.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an option.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
specify the date and time.  
When finished, press the m button.  
Set the local time zone.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose your local time zone.  
Finish the setup process.  
Press the m button when finished. After a  
confirmation message, the setting screen is  
no longer displayed.  
To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF  
button.  
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Initial Preparations  
Unless you set the date, time, and local time zone, the [Date/Time]  
screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify  
the correct information.  
To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose  
in step 2 and then  
choose by pressing the op buttons or turning the 7 dial.  
Changing the Date and Time  
Adjust the date and time as follows.  
Access the camera menu.  
Press the n button.  
Choose [Date/Time].  
Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [Date/Time], and then press the m  
button.  
Change the date and time.  
Follow step 2 on p. 18 to adjust the settings.  
Press the n button to close the menu.  
Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in  
date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.  
The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged  
battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 186),  
even if the camera is left off.  
Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed  
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Initial Preparations  
Display Language  
The display language can be changed as needed.  
Enter Playback mode.  
Press the 1 button.  
Access the setting screen.  
Press and hold the m button, and then  
immediately press the n button.  
Set the display language.  
Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial  
to choose a language, and then press the m  
button.  
Once the display language has been set, the  
setting screen is no longer displayed.  
A clock icon is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the m  
button before you press the n button. In this case, press the  
dismiss the clock icon and repeat step 2.  
button to  
m
You can also change the display language by pressing the n button and  
choosing [Language ] on the 3 tab.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Trying the Camera Out  
Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies,  
and then view them.  
Shooting (Smart Auto)  
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply  
let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.  
Turn the camera on.  
Press the ON/OFF button.  
The startup screen is displayed.  
Enter A mode.  
Set the mode dial to A.  
Aim the camera at the subject. As the camera  
determines the scene, it will make a slight  
clicking noise.  
Icons representing the scene and image  
stabilization mode are displayed in the upper  
right of the screen.  
Frames displayed around any subjects that  
are detected indicate that they are in focus.  
Compose the shot.  
To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the  
zoom lever toward i (telephoto), and to  
zoom away from the subject, move it toward  
j (wide angle).  
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Trying the Camera Out  
Shoot.  
Shooting Still Images  
Focus.  
Press the shutter button lightly, halfway  
down. The camera beeps twice after  
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to  
indicate image areas in focus.  
AF Frames  
If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen,  
move the  
switch to raise the flash. It will  
fire when shooting. If you prefer not to use the  
flash, push it down with your finger, into the  
camera.  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button all the way down.  
As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is  
played, and in low-light conditions when you  
have raised the flash, it fires automatically.  
Your shot remains displayed on the screen  
for about two seconds.  
Even while the shot is displayed, you can  
take another shot by pressing the shutter  
button again.  
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Trying the Camera Out  
Shooting Movies  
Start shooting.  
If the flash is already up, push it down with  
your finger, into the camera.  
Press the movie button. The camera beeps  
once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is  
displayed with the elapsed time.  
Elapsed Time  
Black bars displayed on the top and bottom  
edges of the screen indicate image areas not  
recorded.  
Once recording begins, you can take your  
finger off the movie button.  
Finish shooting.  
Press the movie button again to stop  
shooting. The camera beeps twice as  
recording stops.  
Recording will stop automatically when the  
memory card becomes full.  
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Trying the Camera Out  
Viewing  
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.  
Enter Playback mode.  
Press the 1 button.  
Your last shot is displayed.  
Browse through your images.  
To view the previous image, press the q  
button or turn the 7 dial counterclockwise.  
To view the next image, press the r button or  
turn the 7 dial clockwise.  
Press and hold the qr buttons to browse  
through images quickly. Images appear  
grainy at this time.  
To access Scroll Display mode, turn the 7  
dial rapidly. In this mode, turn the 7 dial to  
browse through images.  
To return to single-image display, press the  
m button.  
To browse images grouped by shooting date,  
press the op buttons in Scroll Display  
mode.  
Movies are identified by a  
icon. To play  
movies, go to step 3.  
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Trying the Camera Out  
Play movies.  
Press the m button to access the movie  
control panel, choose (either press the  
qr buttons or turn the 7 dial), and then press  
the m button again.  
Playback now begins, and after the movie is  
finished,  
is displayed.  
To adjust the volume, press the op buttons.  
To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button  
halfway.  
Erasing the Images  
You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when  
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.  
Choose an image to erase.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image.  
Erase the images.  
Press the a button.  
After [Erase?] is displayed, press the qr  
buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Erase],  
and then press the m button.  
The current image is now erased.  
To cancel erasure, press the qr buttons or  
turn the 7 dial to choose [Cancel], and then  
press the m button.  
You can also erase all images at once (p. 156).  
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Included Software, Manuals  
The software and the manuals on the included CD-ROMs are introduced  
below, with instructions for installation, saving images to a computer, and  
using the manuals.  
Features of the Included Software  
After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can do the following things  
on your computer.  
ZoomBrowser EX  
ImageBrowser  
Import images and change camera settings  
Manage images: browse, search, and  
organize  
Print and edit images  
Digital Photo Professional  
Browse, process and edit RAW images  
Manuals  
The following manuals are provided on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.  
Software Guide  
Camera User Guide  
Refer to the software guide when using the Once you are familiar with the information  
included software. Windows and  
Macintosh versions are provided.  
in Getting Started, refer to this guide for a  
more in-depth understanding of camera  
operation.  
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Included Software, Manuals  
System Requirements  
The included software can be used on the following computers.  
Windows  
Windows 7 (including SP1)  
Operating System Windows Vista SP2  
Windows XP SP3  
Computers running one of the above operating systems  
Computer  
(preinstalled), with an included USB port  
Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or  
higher (movies)  
Processor  
Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more  
RAM  
Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vista (64 bit, 32 bit),  
Windows XP: 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)  
Interfaces  
USB  
Free Hard Disk  
Space  
620 MB or more*  
1024 x 768 resolution or higher  
Display  
* In Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed.  
Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance.  
Macintosh  
Operating System Mac OS X 10.5 – 10.6  
Computers running one of the above operating systems  
Computer  
(preinstalled), with an included USB port  
Processor  
RAM  
Intel Processor (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies)  
1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)  
USB  
Interfaces  
Free Hard Disk  
Space  
680 MB or more  
Display  
1024 x 768 resolution or higher  
Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including  
supported OS versions.  
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Included Software, Manuals  
Installing the Software  
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.  
Insert the CD-ROM in the  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL  
CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
On a Macintosh computer, after inserting the  
disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to  
open it, and then double-click the  
displayed.  
icon  
Install the files.  
In Windows, click [Easy Installation], or on a  
Macintosh computer, click [Install]. Follow the  
on-screen instructions to complete the  
installation process.  
If the [User Account Control] window is  
displayed in Windows, follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
Complete the installation.  
In Windows, click [Restart] or [Finish] and  
remove the CD-ROM after the desktop is  
displayed.  
On a Macintosh computer, click [Finish] on  
the screen after installation and remove the  
CD-ROM when the desktop is displayed.  
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Included Software, Manuals  
Saving Images to a Computer  
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.  
Connect the camera to the  
computer.  
Make sure the camera is off.  
Open the cover ( ). With the smaller plug of  
the included interface cable (p. 2) in the  
orientation shown, insert the plug fully into  
the camera terminal ( ).  
Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in  
the computer’s USB port. For details about  
USB connections on the computer, refer to  
the computer user manual.  
Turn the camera on to access  
CameraWindow.  
Press the 1 button to turn the camera on.  
On a Macintosh computer, CameraWindow is  
displayed when a connection is established  
between the camera and computer.  
For Windows, follow the steps introduced  
below.  
In the screen that displays, click the  
link  
to modify the program.  
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Included Software, Manuals  
Choose [Downloads Images From Canon  
Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and  
then click [OK].  
Double click  
.
CameraWindow  
Save the images to the computer.  
Click [Import Images from Camera], and then  
click [Import Untransferred Images].  
Images are now saved to the Pictures folder  
on the computer, in separate folders named  
by date.  
After images are saved, close  
CameraWindow, press the 1 button to turn  
the camera off, and unplug the cable.  
For instructions on viewing images on a  
computer, refer to the Software Guide.  
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Included Software, Manuals  
In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the  
taskbar.  
icon in the  
To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images  
From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed  
when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click  
the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] [Canon Utilities]   
[CameraWindow] [CameraWindow].  
On a Macintosh computer, if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click  
the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the desktop).  
Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your camera  
to the computer without using the included software, the following limitations  
apply.  
- It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until  
camera images are accessible.  
- Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientation.  
- RAW images (or JPEG images recorded with RAW images) may not be  
saved.  
- Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer.  
- Some problems may occur when saving images or image information,  
depending on the operating system version, the software in use, or image file  
sizes.  
- Some functions provided by the included software may not be available, such  
as editing movies or returning images to the camera.  
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Accessories  
Included  
Accessories  
Battery Charger  
CB-2LC/  
CB-2LCE*  
DIGITAL  
CAMERA  
Solution Disk  
Lens Cap  
(with cord)  
Battery Pack  
NB-10L*  
(with terminal cover)  
1
Neck Strap  
NS-DC9  
1
1
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*  
Power  
Windows/  
Memory Card  
Card Reader  
Macintosh  
Computer  
Cables  
AC Adapter Kit  
ACK-DC80  
HDMI Cable HTC-100  
TV/Video  
System  
Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST  
*1Also available for purchase separately.  
*2Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 and Off-Camera Shoe Cord  
OC-E3 are also supported.  
*3Bracket BKT-DC1, Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1 are  
required to attach these accessories.  
*4Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1 is required to attach this accessory.  
*5Requires Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1.  
*6Filter Adapter FA-DC58C is required to attach this accessory.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.  
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.  
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Accessories  
Flash Units  
2
Speedlite*  
Macro Ring Lite  
MR-14EX*  
Macro Twin Lite  
MT-24EX*  
580EX II, 430EX II,  
320EX, 270EX II  
4
3
Cases  
Waterproof Case  
WP-DC44 *  
Soft Case  
SC-DC75  
5
Lens Accessories  
Canon-brand Lens Filter  
Lens Hood  
LH-DC70  
6
(58 mm dia.)*  
Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers  
Other Accessories  
Remote Switch RS60-E3  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance 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.  
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Specifications  
Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 14.3 million pixels  
4x zoom: 15.1 (W) – 60.4 (T) mm  
Lens Focal Length  
(35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 112 (T) mm)  
Real-image zoom viewfinder  
Dioptric Adjustment Range: -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (dpt)  
Coverage: 77%  
Viewfinder  
7.5 cm (3.0 in.) color TFT LCD  
Effective Pixels: Approx. 922,000 dots  
LCD Monitor  
File Formats  
Data Types  
Conforms to DCF and DPOF 1.1 standards  
Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG) and RAW (Canon CR2 format)  
Movies: MOV (H.264 video data, Linear PCM (stereo) audio data)  
Hi-speed USB  
HDMI output  
Analog audio output (stereo)  
Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)  
Interfaces  
Power  
Battery Pack NB-10L  
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80  
Dimensions (Based on  
CIPA Standards)  
116.7 x 80.5 x 64.7 mm (4.60 x 3.17 x 2.55 in.)  
Approx. 534 g (approx. 19.0 oz.; including battery and memory  
card)  
Approx. 492 g (approx. 17.3 oz.; camera body only)  
Weight (Based on CIPA  
Guidelines)  
Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time  
Number of Shots  
Screen On  
Screen Off  
Screen On  
Approx. 250  
Approx. 700  
Movie Recording Time*1  
Approx. 1 hours, 10 minutes  
Continuous  
Shooting*2  
Screen On  
Approx. 2 hours, 00 minutes  
Approx. 7 hours, 00 minutes  
Playback Time  
*1Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as  
shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming.  
*2Time available when shooting the maximum movie length (until recording stops  
automatically) repeatedly.  
The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement standards of the  
Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).  
Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time may be less  
than mentioned above.  
Number of shots/recording time with fully charged battery.  
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Specifications  
Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card  
No. Shots per Memory Card (Approx.)  
Compression  
Ratio  
Resolution (Pixels)  
4 GB  
1040  
16 GB  
4259  
(Large)  
14M/4352x3264  
(Medium 1)  
2154  
8824  
1978  
8101  
7M/3072x2304  
(Medium 2)  
4022  
16473  
26010  
49420  
82367  
123550  
6352  
2M/1600x1200  
(Small)  
12069  
20116  
30174  
0.3M/640x480  
RAW Images  
4352x3264  
190  
783  
These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending  
on the subject, memory card and camera settings.  
Table values are based on images with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Changing the aspect ratio see  
p. 60 will enable more shots, because less data is used per image than for 4:3 images.  
However, with  
, 16:9 images have a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which requires  
more data than for 4:3 images.  
Recording Time per Memory Card  
Recording Time per Memory Card  
Image Quality  
4 GB  
16 GB  
14 min. 34 sec.  
20 min. 43 sec.*1  
43 min. 43 sec.  
59 min. 40 sec.  
1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec.*2  
2 hr. 59 min. 03 sec.  
*1Approx. 13 min. 35 sec. for iFrame movies see p. 93.  
*2Approx. 55 min. 38 sec. for iFrame movies see p. 93.  
Based on Canon testing standards.  
Recording will automatically stop when the file size of an individual clip being recorded  
reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59  
seconds (for  
or  
movies) or approximately 1 hour (for  
movies).  
On some memory cards, recording may stop before the maximum clip length has been  
reached. Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.  
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Specifications  
Flash Range  
Maximum wide angle (j)  
50 cm – 7.0 m (approx. 1.6 – 23 ft.)  
100 cm – 3.1 m (approx. 3.3 – 10.2 ft.)  
Maximum telephoto (i)  
Shooting Range  
Shooting Focusing  
Maximum Wide Angle (j)  
Maximum Telephoto (i)  
Mode  
A
V
Range  
20 cm (7.9 in.) – infinity  
1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity  
1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity  
40 cm (1.3 ft.) – infinity  
85 cm (2.8 ft.) – infinity  
1.3 m (4.3 ft.) – infinity  
1.3 m (4.3 ft.) – infinity  
1.3 m (4.3 ft.) – infinity  
Other modes  
e*  
20 cm (7.9 in.) – 70 cm (2.3 ft.) 85 cm – 1.6 m (2.8 - 5.2 ft.)  
f*  
20 cm (7.9 in.) – infinity  
85 cm (2.8 ft.) – infinity  
* Not available in some shooting modes.  
Continuous Shooting Speed  
Continuous Shooting  
Shooting Mode  
Speed  
Mode  
*
Approx. 4.5 shots/sec.  
Approx. 1.9 shots/sec.  
Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.  
Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.  
G
W
* Up to 6 continuous shots at one time.  
Shutter Speed  
A mode, automatically set range  
1 – 1/4000 sec.  
60 – 1/4000 sec.  
Range in all shooting modes  
60, 50, 40, 30, 25, 20, 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, 1/4,  
1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30,  
1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160,  
1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800,  
1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500,  
1/3200, 1/4000  
M mode available values (sec.)  
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Specifications  
Aperture  
f/number  
B mode available values*  
f/2.8 – f/16 (W), f/5.8 – f/16 (T)  
f/2.8, f/3.2, f/3.5, f/4.0, f/4.5, f/5.0, f/5.6, f/5.8,  
f/6.3, f/7.1, f/8.0, f/9.0, f/10, f/11, f/13, f/14, f/16  
* Not all aperture values are available at all zoom positions.  
Battery Pack NB-10L  
Type  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
7.4 V DC  
Nominal Voltage  
Nominal Capacity  
Charging Cycles  
920 mAh  
Approx. 300  
Operating Temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
Dimensions  
Weight  
32.5 x 45.4 x 15.1 mm (1.28 x 1.79 x 0.59 in.)  
Approx. 41 g (Approx. 1.45 oz.)  
Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE  
100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)  
16 VA (100 V) – 22 VA (240 V), 0.18 A (100 V) – 0.12 A (240 V)  
Rated Input  
Rated Output  
8.4 V DC, 0.7 A  
Charging Time  
Charge Indicator  
Approx. 1 hour 50 min. (when using NB-10L)  
Charging: orange / Fully charged: green  
Operating Temperature 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F)  
Dimensions  
92.8 x 63.0 x 27.0 mm (3.65 x 2.48 x 1.06 in.)  
Approx. 80 g (Approx. 2.82 oz.) (CB-2LC)  
Approx. 74 g (Approx. 2.61 oz.) (CB-2LCE, excluding power  
cord)  
Weight  
Filter Adapter FA-DC58C (Sold Separately)  
Max. Diameter x Length φ60.0 x 6.3 mm (φ2.36 x 0.25 in.)  
Weight  
Approx. 4.0 g (Approx. 0.14 oz.)  
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Specifications  
Bracket BKT-DC1 (Sold Separately)  
Dimensions (Max.)  
Weight  
220.0 x 32.0 x 19.0 mm (8.66 x 1.26 x 0.75 in.)  
Approx. 90 g (Approx. 3.2 oz.)  
Lens Hood LH-DC70 (Sold Separately)  
Max. Diameter x Length 60.0 x 27.9 mm (φ2.36 x 1.10 in.)  
Weight  
Approx. 8.0 g (Approx. 0.28 oz.)  
Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1 (Sold Separately)  
Max. Diameter x Length φ65.3 x 49.5 mm (φ2.57 x 1.95 in.)  
Weight  
Approx. 30 g (Approx. 1.06 oz.)  
All data is based on tests by Canon.  
Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.  
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Camera Basics  
Basic camera operations and features  
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On/Off  
Shooting Mode  
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera  
on and prepare for shooting.  
To turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF  
button again.  
Playback Mode  
Press the 1 button to turn the camera on  
and view your shots.  
To turn the camera off, press the 1 button  
again.  
To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the 1 button.  
To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button  
The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in Playback  
mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the  
1 button.  
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)  
As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates  
the screen and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity.  
Power Saving in Shooting Mode  
The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity.  
In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself  
off. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but  
the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway (p. 41).  
Power Saving in Playback Mode  
The camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of inactivity.  
You can deactivate these power-saving features if you prefer (p. 178).  
You can also adjust the timing of screen deactivation (p. 178).  
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Shutter Button  
To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly  
(halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way  
down to shoot.  
In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button  
halfway or all the way down.  
Press halfway. (Press lightly to  
focus.)  
Press the shutter button halfway. The camera  
beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed  
around image areas in focus.  
Press all the way down. (From the  
halfway position, press fully to  
shoot.)  
The camera shoots, as a shutter sound is  
played.  
Keep the camera still until the shutter sound  
ends.  
Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the  
shutter button halfway.  
Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time  
required for the shot. It may take longer in some shooting scenes,  
and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject  
moves) before the shutter sound ends.  
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Optical Viewfinder  
To conserve battery power when shooting, you can use the optical viewfinder  
instead of the screen. Shoot the same way as when using the screen.  
Deactivate the screen.  
Press the p button to turn the screen off  
(p. 43).  
Adjust the diopter.  
As you look through the optical viewfinder,  
turn the dial one way or the other so that  
images look sharp.  
The area visible in the optical viewfinder may differ slightly from the  
image area in your shots.  
At aspect ratios other than 4:3, the area visible in the optical  
viewfinder differs from the image area in your shots. Check the  
settings before shooting.  
The lens may be partially visible through the optical viewfinder at some zoom  
positions.  
Although the camera automatically focuses on subjects, face detection and  
focusing is not possible.  
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Shooting Modes  
Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode.  
Auto Mode  
Fully automatic shooting, with  
P, Tv, Av, M, C1, and  
C2 Modes  
Scene Mode  
Shoot with optimal settings for specific  
Take a variety of shots  
using your preferred  
settings (pp. 95, 127).  
Movie Mode  
You can also shoot movies when the  
mode dial is not set to Movie mode,  
simply by pressing the movie button.  
Creative Filters Mode  
Add a variety of effects to images  
when shooting (p. 75).  
Shooting Display Options  
Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the  
information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 226.  
No information is displayed  
Display 1  
Information is  
displayed  
Off  
Display 2  
Even if the screen is off, it will turn on when you start shooting a  
movie.  
Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when  
you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are  
composed. However, on-screen image brightness may not match the  
brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or jerky  
subject motion will not affect recorded images.  
For playback display options, see p. 142.  
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FUNC. Menu  
Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows.  
Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode  
Access the FUNC. menu.  
Press the m button.  
Choose a menu item.  
Press the op buttons to choose a menu  
item.  
Available options are shown at the bottom of  
the screen.  
In some menu items, functions can be  
specified simply by pressing the m or r  
button, or another screen is displayed for  
Options  
configuring the function.  
Menu Items  
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an option.  
Options labeled with a  
icon can be  
configured by pressing the n button.  
Finish the setup process.  
Press the m button.  
The screen before you pressed the m button  
in step 1 is displayed again, showing the  
option you configured.  
To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default  
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n Menu  
Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu  
items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback (1),  
and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting  
or playback mode (pp. 234 – 239).  
Access the menu.  
Press the n button.  
Choose a tab.  
Move the zoom lever or press the qr buttons  
to choose a tab.  
Choose a setting.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose a setting.  
To choose settings with options not shown,  
first press the m or r button to switch  
screens, and then either press the op  
buttons or turn the 7 dial to select the  
setting.  
Press the n button to restore the  
previous screen.  
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an option.  
Finish the setup process.  
Press the  
displayed before you pressed the  
button in step 1.  
n
button to return to the screen  
n
To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default  
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Indicator Display  
The power lamp and indicator on the back of the camera (p. 5) will light or  
blink depending on the camera’s status.  
Indicator  
Status  
Indicator  
Color  
Camera Status  
On  
Camera on  
Power Lamp  
Green  
Blinking Low battery  
On  
Ready to shoot (when the flash is deactivated)  
Recording/reading/transmitting images  
Green  
Blinking Distance warning (p. 221), or cannot focus (when  
the flash is deactivated) (p. 221)  
Indicator  
On  
Ready to shoot (when the flash is activated)  
Orange  
the flash is activated) (p. 221)  
Blinking  
When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the  
memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may  
corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.  
Clock  
You can check the current time.  
Press and hold the m button.  
The current time appears.  
If you hold the camera vertically while using  
the clock function, it will switch to vertical  
display. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7  
dial to change the display color.  
Press the  
display.  
m
button again to cancel the clock  
When the camera is off, press and hold the  
button to display the clock.  
button, then press the ON/OFF  
m
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2
Smart Auto Mode  
Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control  
over shooting  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode  
For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let  
the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.  
Turn the camera on.  
Press the ON/OFF button.  
The startup screen is displayed.  
Enter A mode.  
Set the mode dial to A.  
Aim the camera at the subject. The camera  
will make a slight clicking noise as it  
determines the scene.  
Icons representing the scene and image  
stabilization mode are displayed in the upper  
right of the screen (pp. 52, 53).  
Frames displayed around any detected  
subjects indicate that they are in focus.  
Compose the shot.  
To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the  
zoom lever toward i (telephoto), and to  
zoom away from the subject, move it toward  
j (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the  
zoom position is displayed.)  
Zoom Bar  
Focus Range (approx.)  
Shoot.  
Shooting Still Images  
Focus.  
Press the shutter button halfway. The camera  
beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are  
displayed to indicate image areas in focus.  
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Shooting in Smart Auto Mode  
Several AF frames are displayed when  
multiple areas are in focus.  
AF Frames  
If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen,  
move the  
switch to raise the flash. It will  
fire when shooting. If you prefer not to use the  
flash, push it down with your finger, into the  
camera.  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button all the way down.  
As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is  
played, and in low-light conditions when you  
have raised the flash, it fires automatically.  
Your shot remains displayed on the screen  
for about two seconds.  
Even while the shot is displayed, you can  
take another shot by pressing the shutter  
button again.  
Shooting Movies  
Start shooting.  
If the flash is already up, push it down with  
your finger, into the camera.  
Press the movie button. The camera beeps  
once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is  
displayed with the elapsed time.  
Elapsed Time  
Black bars displayed on the top and bottom  
edges of the screen indicate image areas not  
recorded.  
Once recording begins, you can take your  
finger off the movie button.  
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Shooting in Smart Auto Mode  
Resize the subject and  
recompose the shot as needed.  
To resize the subject, do the same thing as in  
step 3 on p. 48.  
However, note that the sound of camera  
operations will be recorded.  
When you recompose shots, the focus,  
brightness, and colors will be automatically  
adjusted.  
Finish shooting.  
Press the movie button again to stop  
shooting. The camera beeps twice as  
recording stops.  
Recording will stop automatically when the  
memory card becomes full.  
Still Images/Movies  
To activate the screen when the camera is on but the screen is blank,  
press the p button (p. 43).  
To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it (by  
holding the p button down while turning the camera on), press the  
n button and choose [Mute] on the 3 tab, and then press the  
qr buttons to choose [Off].  
Still Images  
A flashing  
icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred  
by camera shake. In this case, attach the camera to a tripod or take  
other measures to keep it still.  
If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the  
subject. For details on the flash range, see “Specifications” (p. 34).  
The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you  
press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing range  
To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be  
activated when shooting in low-light conditions.  
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Shooting in Smart Auto Mode  
A blinking h icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that  
shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging.  
Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready, so either press  
the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press  
it again.  
The flash firing during shots indicates that the camera has automatically  
attempted to ensure optimal colors in the main subject and background (Multi-  
area White Balance).  
Movies  
Microphone  
Before shooting a movie, lower the flash  
with your finger. Be careful not to touch  
the microphone when shooting a movie.  
Leaving the flash raised, or blocking the  
microphone may prevent audio from  
being recorded or may cause the  
recording to sound muffled.  
Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when  
shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be  
recorded.  
To correct suboptimal image color that may occur in  
movie  
shooting (p. 64) after you recompose shots, press the movie button  
to stop recording, and then press it again to resume recording.  
Audio is recorded in stereo.  
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Shooting in Smart Auto Mode  
Scene Icons  
In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by  
the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for  
optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color.  
People  
Other Subjects  
Subject  
Icon  
Background  
Color  
In  
Shadows  
on Face*  
In  
At Close  
1
1
1
Motion*  
Motion*  
Range  
Background  
Bright  
Backlit  
Gray  
With Blue  
Sky  
Light Blue  
Orange  
Backlit  
Sunsets  
Spotlights  
Dark  
Dark Blue  
Tripod  
Used  
*2  
*2  
*1Not displayed for movies.  
*2Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod.  
Try shooting in G mode (p. 95) if the scene icon does not match  
actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your  
expected effect, color, or brightness.  
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Shooting in Smart Auto Mode  
Image Stabilization Icons  
Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically  
applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in A  
mode.  
Image stabilization for movies,  
Image stabilization for still  
images  
reducing strong camera shake,  
as when shooting while walking  
(Dynamic IS)  
Image stabilization for subtle  
camera shake, such as when  
shooting movies at telephoto  
(Powered IS)  
Image stabilization for still  
images, when panning*  
No image stabilization, because  
the camera is mounted on a  
tripod or held still by other means  
Image stabilization for macro  
shots (Hybrid IS)  
* Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera. When you follow  
subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera  
shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects moving  
vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake.  
To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 124). In this case, an IS  
icon is not displayed.  
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Shooting in Smart Auto Mode  
On-Screen Frames  
A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are  
aiming the camera at.  
A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face)  
determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are  
displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects  
within a certain range to keep them in focus.  
However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame  
will remain on the screen.  
When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects  
subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and image  
brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).  
Try shooting in G mode (p. 95) if no frames are displayed, if frames  
are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are displayed  
on the background or similar areas.  
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Common, Convenient Features  
Still Images  
Movies  
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)  
When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use  
digital zoom for up to about 16x enlargement.  
Move the zoom lever toward i.  
Hold the lever until zooming stops.  
Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom  
factor (before the image becomes grainy),  
which is displayed when you release the  
zoom lever.  
Zoom Factor  
Move the zoom lever toward i  
again.  
The camera zooms in even closer on the  
subject, using digital zoom.  
Zoomed images may look grainy, under some resolution settings  
(p. 61) and zoom factors. In this case, the zoom factor is shown in  
blue.  
Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (35mm  
film equivalent).  
28 – 448 mm (28 – 112 mm with optical zoom alone)  
To deactivate digital zoom, press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on  
the 4 tab, and then choose [Off].  
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Common, Convenient Features  
Still Images  
Movies  
Using the Self-Timer  
With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed  
shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter  
button.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
and then choose the ] option (p. 44).  
Once the setting is complete, ] is displayed.  
Shoot.  
For Still Images: Press the shutter button  
halfway to focus on the subject, and then  
press it all the way down.  
For Movies: Press the movie button.  
Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will  
blink and the camera will play a self-timer  
sound.  
Two seconds before the shot, the blinking  
and sound will speed up. (When the flash  
fires, the lamp will remain lit.)  
To cancel shooting after you have triggered  
the self-timer, press the n button.  
To restore the original setting, choose  
in  
step 1.  
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Common, Convenient Features  
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake  
This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have  
pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing  
the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.  
Configure the setting.  
Follow step 1 on p. 56 and choose [.  
Once the setting is complete, [ is displayed.  
Follow step 2 on p. 56 to shoot.  
Customizing the Self-Timer  
You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10).  
Choose $.  
Follow step 1 on p. 56, choose $, and then  
press the n button.  
Configure the setting.  
Turn the z dial to choose [Delay], either  
press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [Shots], and then press the m  
button.  
Once the setting is complete, $ is displayed.  
Follow step 2 on p. 56 to shoot.  
For movies shot using the self-timer, [Delay] represents the delay  
before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no effect.  
When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are  
determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash  
fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop  
automatically when the memory card becomes full.  
When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the  
shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires,  
the lamp will remain lit.)  
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Common, Convenient Features  
Still Images  
Adding the Shooting Date and Time  
The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right  
corner. However, note that these cannot be removed. Confirm beforehand  
that the date and time are correct (p. 18).  
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, choose [Date  
Stamp] on the 4 tab, and then choose the  
desired option (p. 45).  
Once the setting is complete, [DATE] is  
displayed.  
Shoot.  
As you take shots, the camera adds the  
shooting date or time to the lower-right corner  
of images.  
To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in  
step 1.  
Images originally recorded without the date and time can be printed with this  
information as follows. However, adding the date and time to images that  
already have this information may cause it to be printed twice.  
- Use camera DPOF print settings (p. 212) to print  
- Use the included software to print  
For details, refer to the Software Guide.  
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Common, Convenient Features  
Still Images  
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)  
Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.  
Specify Tracking AF.  
Press the o button.  
is displayed in the center of the screen.  
Choose a subject to focus on.  
Aim the camera so that  
is on the desired  
subject, and then press the shutter button  
halfway.  
A blue frame is displayed, and the camera will  
keep the subject in focus and image  
brightness adjusted (Servo AF).  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button all the way down to  
shoot.  
Press the o button to cancel Tracking AF.  
Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly,  
or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely.  
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Image Customization Features  
Still Images  
Changing the Aspect Ratio  
Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
and choose the desired option (p. 44).  
Once the setting is complete, the screen  
aspect ratio will be updated.  
To restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose  
.
Same aspect ratio as HDTVs, used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar  
display devices.  
Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard  
sizes.  
Native aspect ratio of the camera screen, used for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch  
or A-series sizes.  
Square aspect ratio.  
Aspect ratio commonly used for portraits.  
At aspect ratios other than  
, digital zoom (p. 55) is not available ([Digital  
Zoom] is set to [Off]).  
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Image Customization Features  
Still Images  
Changing Image Resolution (Size)  
Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how  
many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see  
Configure the setting.  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
and choose the desired option (p. 44).  
The option you configured is now displayed.  
To restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose  
.
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size  
(for 4:3 Images)  
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)  
: For e-mailing images.  
A3 – A5 (11.7 x  
16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)  
5 x 7 in.  
Postcard  
3.5 x 5 in.  
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Image Customization Features  
Still Images  
Changing the Compression Ratio  
(Image Quality)  
Choose from two compression ratios, as follows:  
(Fine),  
(Normal). For  
guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory  
Configure the setting.  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
press the n button, and choose the  
desired option (p. 44).  
The option you configured is now displayed.  
To restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose  
.
Still Images  
Red-Eye Correction  
Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected  
as follows.  
Access the [Built-in Flash  
Settings] screen.  
Press the n button, choose [Flash  
Control] on the 4 tab, and then press the m  
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Image Customization Features  
Configure the setting.  
Choose [Red-Eye Corr.], and then choose  
[On] (p. 45).  
Once the setting is complete, R is displayed.  
To restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose [Off].  
Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes  
(if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for  
example).  
You can also correct existing images (p. 168).  
You can also access the screen in step 2 when the flash is up by pressing the  
r button and immediately pressing the n button.  
Still Images  
Correcting Greenish Image Areas from  
Mercury Lamps  
In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the  
subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish  
tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-area White  
Balance.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, choose [Hg Lamp  
Corr.] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On]  
(p. 45).  
Once the setting is complete,  
is  
displayed.  
To restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose [Off].  
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Image Customization Features  
After you are finished shooting under mercury lamps, you should set  
[Hg Lamp Corr.] back to [Off]. Otherwise, green hues not caused by  
mercury lamps may be corrected by mistake.  
Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.  
Movies  
Changing Movie Image Quality  
3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie  
length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see  
Configure the setting.  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
and choose the desired option (p. 44).  
The option you configured is now displayed.  
To restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose  
.
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Image Customization Features  
Details  
Image  
Quality  
Resolution  
1920 x 1080  
Frame Rate  
24 fps  
For shooting in Full HD  
For shooting in HD  
1280 x 720  
640 x 480  
30 fps  
30 fps  
For shooting in standard definition  
In  
and  
modes, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the  
screen indicate image areas not recorded.  
Movies  
Using the Wind Filter  
Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced.  
However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when  
there is no wind.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, choose [Wind Filter]  
on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 45).  
To restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose [Off].  
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Helpful Shooting Features  
Still Images  
Using the Electronic Level  
An electronic level can be displayed on the screen when shooting as a  
guideline to determine if the camera is level.  
Display the electronic level.  
Press the p button several times to display  
the electronic level.  
Level the camera as needed.  
Level the camera so that the center of the  
electronic level is green.  
If the electronic level is not displayed in step 1, press the n button, and on  
the 4 tab, choose [Custom Display]. Add a  
electronic level.  
to  
or  
to choose the  
Tilting the camera too far forward or backward will prevent you from using the  
electronic level, which will turn gray.  
The electronic level is not displayed during movie recording.  
If you hold the camera vertically, the orientation of the electronic level will be  
updated automatically to match the camera orientation.  
If your shots are not level even if you use the electronic level, try calibrating the  
electronic level (p. 180).  
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Helpful Shooting Features  
Still Images  
Magnifying the Area in Focus  
You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the  
image area in the AF frame.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, choose [AF-Point  
Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On]  
Check the focus.  
Press the shutter button halfway. The face  
detected as the main subject is now  
magnified.  
To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in  
step 1.  
The display will not magnify if a face was not detected, or if the  
person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the  
screen.  
The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom (p. 55) or Tracking AF  
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Helpful Shooting Features  
Still Images  
Checking for Closed Eyes  
is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their  
eyes.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, choose [Blink  
Detection] on the 4 tab, and then choose  
[On] (p. 45).  
Shoot.  
A frame, accompanied by  
, is displayed  
when the camera detects a person whose  
eyes are closed.  
To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in  
step 1.  
When you have specified multiple shots in $ mode, this function is only  
available for the final shot.  
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Still Images  
Customizing Camera Operation  
Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows.  
For instructions on menu functions, see n Menu” (p. 45).  
Deactivating the AF Assist Beam  
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when  
you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, choose [AF-assist  
Beam] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off]  
(p. 45).  
To restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose [On].  
Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp  
You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce red-  
eye when the flash is used in low-light shots.  
Access the [Built-in Flash  
Settings] screen.  
Press the n button, choose [Flash  
Control] on the 4 tab, and then press the m  
button (p. 45).  
Configure the setting.  
Choose [Red-Eye Lamp], and then choose  
[Off] (p. 45).  
To restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose [On].  
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Customizing Camera Operation  
Changing the Image Display Period After Shots  
Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, choose [Review] on  
the 4 tab, and then choose the desired  
option (p. 45).  
To restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose [2 sec.].  
2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the specified time.  
Displays images until you press the  
shutter button halfway.  
Hold  
Off  
No image display after shots.  
Changing the Image Display Style After Shots  
Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, choose [Review  
Info] on the 4 tab, and then choose the  
desired option (p. 45).  
To restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose [Off].  
Off  
Displays only the image.  
Detailed  
Shows the area in the AF frame  
magnified, enabling you to check the  
focus. Follow the steps in “Checking  
Focus Check  
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Other Shooting Modes  
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take  
shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured  
using special functions  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Specific Scenes  
Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will  
automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.  
Enter K mode.  
Set the mode dial to K.  
Choose a shooting mode.  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
and then choose a shooting mode (p. 44).  
Shoot.  
Still Images  
Movies  
I Shoot portraits (Portrait)  
Take shots of people with a softening effect.  
Still Images  
Movies  
JShoot landscapes (Landscape)  
Shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense  
of depth.  
Still Images  
V Take shots of kids and pets  
(Kids&Pets)  
Capture subjects that move around, such as  
children and pets, without missing photo  
opportunities.  
For details on the shooting range, see  
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Specific Scenes  
Still Images  
Shoot moving subjects (Sports)  
Shoot continuously as the camera keeps the  
subject in focus.  
For details on the shooting range, see  
Still Images  
Shoot evening scenes without  
using a tripod (Handheld  
NightScene)  
Beautiful shots of evening scenes, created by  
combining consecutive shots to reduce  
camera shake and image noise.  
When using a tripod, shoot in  
(p. 48).  
A
mode  
Still Images  
Movies  
w Shoot at the beach (Beach)  
Take shots of brightly lit people on sandy  
beaches where the reflected sunlight is  
strong.  
Still Images  
Movies  
S Shoot under water (Underwater)  
Natural-colored shots of sea life and  
underwater scenery, when you use an  
optional waterproof case (p. 188).  
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Specific Scenes  
Still Images  
Movies  
OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)  
Shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth,  
autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors.  
Still Images  
Movies  
P Shoot with snowy backgrounds  
(Snow)  
Bright, natural-colored shots of people  
against snowy backgrounds.  
Still Images  
Movies  
t Shoot fireworks (Fireworks)  
Vivid shots of fireworks.  
Because the camera will shoot continuously in  
steady while shooting.  
In mode, shooting conditions that cause excessive camera shake  
mode, hold it  
or similar issues may prevent the camera from combining images,  
and you may not be able to obtain the expected results.  
In t mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to  
keep it still and prevent camera shake. In this case, set [IS Mode] to  
[Off] (p. 124).  
In V,  
,
, and S modes, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed  
(p. 99) is increased to suit the shooting conditions.  
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Still Images  
Image Effects (Creative Filters)  
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.  
Movies  
Enter  
mode.  
Set the mode dial to  
.
Choose a shooting mode.  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
and then choose a shooting mode (p. 44).  
Shoot.  
In  
,
,
,
,
, and  
modes, try taking some test shots  
first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid)  
Shots in rich, vivid colors.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Posterized shots (Poster Effect)  
Shots that resemble an old poster or  
illustration.  
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Image Effects (Creative Filters)  
Still Images  
Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic  
Range)  
Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels each  
time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal  
brightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the washed-out  
highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tends to occur in high-contrast  
shots.  
Choose  
.
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 75 and choose  
.
Hold the camera still.  
Mount the camera on a tripod or take other  
measures to keep it still and prevent camera  
shake.  
Shoot.  
When you press the shutter button all the way  
down, the camera will take three shots and  
combine them.  
Set the [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 124) in this mode.  
Any subject movement will cause images to look blurry.  
There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes and  
combines the images.  
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Image Effects (Creative Filters)  
Adding Color Effects  
Choose a color effect.  
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 75 and choose  
Press the button, choose a color effect  
(either press the qr buttons or turn the 7  
dial), and then press the button again.  
.
Effect Off  
Sepia  
Sepia tone shots.  
B/W  
Black and white shots.  
Shots in rich, vivid colors.  
Super Vivid  
Poster Effect  
Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic)  
This effect makes colors look faded and images look weathered, as in old  
photographs. Choose from five effect levels.  
Choose  
.
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 75 and choose  
.
Choose an effect level.  
Turn the z dial to choose an effect level.  
Shoot.  
Colors will look faded on the shooting screen, but the image aging effect is not  
shown. Review the image in Playback mode to see the effect (p. 140).  
The image aging effect is not applied to movies.  
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Image Effects (Creative Filters)  
Still Images  
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye  
Effect)  
Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.  
Choose  
.
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 75 and choose  
.
Choose an effect level.  
Turn the z dial to choose an effect level.  
A preview is shown of how your shot will look  
with the effect applied.  
Shoot.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature  
Effect)  
Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and  
below your selected area.  
You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by  
choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and objects  
in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is not recorded.  
Choose  
.
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 75 and choose  
A white frame is displayed, indicating the  
image area that will not be blurred.  
.
Choose the area to keep in focus.  
Press the  
button.  
Move the zoom lever to resize the frame, and  
turn the 7 dial to move it.  
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Image Effects (Creative Filters)  
For movies, choose the movie  
playback speed.  
Turn the z dial to choose the speed.  
Return to the shooting screen and  
shoot.  
Press the  
button to return to the shooting  
screen, and then shoot.  
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-  
Minute Clips)  
Speed  
Playback Time  
Approx. 12 sec.  
Approx. 6 sec.  
Approx. 3 sec.  
The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the  
zoom before shooting.  
To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the qr buttons in step  
2. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the op buttons.  
To move the frame when it is in horizontal orientation press the op buttons,  
and to move the frame when it is in vertical orientation, press the qr buttons.  
Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.  
Movie image quality is  
at an aspect ratio of  
and  
at an aspect ratio of  
(p. 60). These quality settings cannot be changed.  
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Image Effects (Creative Filters)  
Still Images  
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy  
Camera Effect)  
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting  
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.  
Choose  
.
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 75 and choose  
.
Choose a color tone.  
Turn the z dial to choose a color tone.  
A preview is shown of how your shot will look  
with the effect applied.  
Shoot.  
Standard Shots resemble toy camera images.  
Warm  
Cool  
Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard].  
Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard].  
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Image Effects (Creative Filters)  
Still Images  
Movies  
Shooting in Monochrome  
Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.  
Choose  
.
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 75 and choose  
.
Choose a color tone.  
Turn the z dial to choose a color tone.  
A preview is shown of how your shot will look  
with the effect applied.  
Shoot.  
B/W  
Black and white shots.  
Sepia  
Blue  
Sepia tone shots.  
Blue and white shots.  
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Image Effects (Creative Filters)  
Still Images  
Movies  
Shooting with Color Accent  
Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and  
white.  
Choose T.  
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 75 and choose T.  
Access the setting screen.  
Press the  
button.  
The original image and the Color Accent  
image are displayed one after another.  
By default, green is the color that will be kept.  
Specify the color.  
Position the center frame over the color to  
keep, and then press the q button.  
The specified color is recorded.  
Specify the range of colors to keep.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
adjust the range.  
Recorded Color  
To keep only your specified color, choose a  
large negative value. To keep colors similar  
to your specified color as well, choose a large  
positive value.  
Press the  
button to return to the shooting  
screen.  
Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results.  
In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may  
not look as expected.  
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Image Effects (Creative Filters)  
Still Images  
Movies  
Shooting with Color Swap  
You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only  
one color can be replaced.  
Choose Y.  
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 75 and choose Y.  
Access the setting screen.  
Press the  
button.  
The original image and the Color Swap image  
are displayed one after another.  
By default, green will be replaced with gray.  
Specify the color to replace.  
Position the center frame over the color to  
replace, and then press the q button.  
The specified color is recorded.  
Specify the new color.  
Position the center frame over the new color,  
and then press the r button.  
The specified color is recorded.  
Specify the range of colors to  
replace.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
adjust the range.  
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Image Effects (Creative Filters)  
To replace only your specified color, choose  
a large negative value. To replace colors  
similar to your specified color as well, choose  
a large positive value.  
Press the  
screen.  
button to return to the shooting  
Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results.  
In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may  
not look as expected.  
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Special Modes for Other Purposes  
Still Images  
Movies  
Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest)  
You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images.  
Before each shot, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the  
scene. Each clip recorded that day is combined into a single file.  
Choose  
.
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 72 and choose  
.
Shoot.  
To shoot a still image, press the shutter  
button all the way down.  
Before shooting, the camera will  
automatically record a clip about 2 – 4  
seconds long.  
Clips may not be recorded if you shoot a still image immediately after  
turning the camera on, choosing  
in other ways.  
mode, or operating the camera  
Battery life is shorter in this mode than in A mode, because clips  
are recorded for each shot.  
Any sounds from camera operations during movie recording will be  
included in the movie.  
mode movie quality is  
Clips are saved as separate movie files in the following cases even if they were  
recorded on the same day in mode.  
and cannot be changed.  
- If the movie file size reaches about 4 GB or the total recording time reaches  
approx. 1 hour  
- If a movie is protected (p. 152)  
- If a movie has been edited (p. 169)  
- When the daylight saving time (p. 19) or time zone settings have been  
- If the copyright information is changed or deleted (p. 181)  
Some camera sounds will be muted. Sounds are not played when you press the  
shutter button halfway, use camera controls, or trigger the self-timer (p. 173).  
Movies created in  
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Special Modes for Other Purposes  
Still Images  
Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart  
Shutter)  
Auto Shooting After Smile Detection  
The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you  
pressing the shutter button.  
Choose  
.
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 72 and choose  
and then press the button.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose , and then press the button.  
The camera now enters shooting standby  
,
mode, and [Smile Detection on] is displayed.  
Aim the camera at a person.  
Each time the camera detects a smile, it will  
shoot after the lamp lights up.  
To pause smile detection, press the p  
button. Press the p button again to resume  
detection.  
Switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will  
continue shooting each time a smile is detected.  
You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button.  
The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera and  
open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible.  
To change the number of shots, press the op buttons after choosing  
step 1. [Blink Detection] (p. 68) is only available for the final shot.  
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Special Modes for Other Purposes  
Using the Wink Self-Timer  
Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down.  
The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected.  
Choose  
.
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 72 and choose  
and then press the button.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose , and then press the button.  
,
Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button halfway.  
Make sure a green frame is displayed around  
the face of the person who will wink.  
Press the shutter button all the way  
down.  
The camera now enters shooting standby  
mode, and [Wink to take picture] is displayed.  
The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is  
played.  
Face the camera and wink.  
The camera will shoot about two seconds  
after detecting a wink by the person whose  
face is inside the frame.  
To cancel shooting after you have triggered  
the self-timer, press the n button.  
If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately.  
Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses.  
Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink.  
If winking is not detected, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.  
To change the number of shots, press the op buttons after choosing  
step 1. [Blink Detection] (p. 68) is only available for the final shot.  
in  
If no one is in the shooting area when the shutter button is pressed all the way  
down, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shooting area and winks.  
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Special Modes for Other Purposes  
Using the Face Self-Timer  
The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of  
another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area  
(p. 112). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots.  
Choose  
.
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 72 and choose  
and then press the button.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose , and then press the button.  
,
Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button halfway.  
Make sure a green frame is displayed around  
the face you focus on and white frames  
around other faces.  
Press the shutter button all the way  
down.  
The camera now enters shooting standby  
mode, and [Look straight at camera to start  
count down] is displayed.  
The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is  
played.  
Join the subjects in the shooting  
area and look at the camera.  
After the camera detects a new face, the  
lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed  
up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain  
lit.) About two seconds later, the camera will  
shoot.  
To cancel shooting after you have triggered  
the self-timer, press the n button.  
Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area,  
the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.  
To change the number of shots, press the op buttons after choosing  
step 1. [Blink Detection] (p. 68) is only available for the final shot.  
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Special Modes for Other Purposes  
Still Images  
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed  
Burst HQ)  
You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter  
button all the way down. For details on continuous shooting speed, and  
maximum number of continuous shots, see “Continuous Shooting Speed”  
HQ: High Quality  
Choose  
.
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 72 and choose  
.
Shoot.  
Hold the shutter button all the way down to  
shoot continuously.  
Shooting stops when you release the shutter  
button or reach the maximum number of  
shots, after which [Busy] is displayed and the  
shots are shown in the order you took them.  
Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot.  
The screen is blank while you are shooting.  
There may be a delay after continuous shooting before you can shoot again.  
Additionally, depending on the memory card, there may be a delay before you  
can shoot again. Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.  
Shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings,  
and the zoom position.  
Images Displayed During Playback  
Each set of images shot continuously is managed as a single group, and only  
the first image in that group will be displayed. To indicate that the image is  
part of a group,  
is displayed in the upper left of the screen.  
If you erase a grouped image (p. 156), all images in the group are  
also erased. Be careful when erasing images.  
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Grouped images can be played back individually (p. 148) and ungrouped  
Protecting (p. 152) a grouped image will protect all images in the group.  
Grouped images can be viewed individually when played back using Filtered  
Playback (p. 145) or Smart Shuffle (p. 151). In this case, images are temporarily  
ungrouped.  
Grouped images cannot be tagged as favorites (p. 161), edited (pp. 159 – 168),  
categorized (p. 162), or printed (p. 206), assigned as a start-up image (p. 174),  
and you cannot specify the number of copies to print (p. 214). To do these  
things, either view grouped images individually (p. 148) or cancel grouping  
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Special Modes for Other Purposes  
Still Images  
Shooting Stitch Assist Images  
Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then  
use the included software to combine them into a panorama.  
Choose x or v.  
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 72 and choose x or  
v.  
Take the first shot.  
The first shot will determine the exposure and  
white balance.  
Take additional shots.  
Compose the second shot so that it partially  
overlaps the image area of first shot.  
Minor misalignment of overlapping portions  
will be corrected automatically when the  
images are combined.  
Take up to 26 shots, the same way you took  
the second shot.  
Finish shooting.  
Press the m button.  
Use the software to combine the  
images.  
For instructions on merging images, refer to  
the Software Guide.  
This function is not available when using a TV as a display while shooting  
To use AF lock, assign % to the  
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Shooting Various Movies  
Shooting Movies in E Mode  
Enter E mode.  
Set the mode dial to E.  
Configure the settings to suit the  
Shoot.  
Press the movie button.  
To stop movie recording, press the movie  
button again.  
Locking or Changing Image Brightness Before Shooting  
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3-stop increments  
within a range of –2 to +2.  
Lock the exposure.  
Press the  
button to lock the exposure.  
The exposure shift bar is displayed.  
To unlock the exposure, press the  
again.  
button  
Adjust the exposure.  
Turn the 7 dial to adjust the exposure, as you  
watch the screen.  
Shoot.  
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Shooting Various Movies  
Shooting iFrame Movies  
Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices.  
You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included  
software.  
Choose  
.
Set the mode dial to E.  
Press the m button, choose E in the menu,  
and then choose  
(p. 44).  
Black bars displayed on the top and bottom  
edges of the screen indicate image areas not  
recorded.  
Shoot.  
The resolution is  
(p. 64) and cannot be changed.  
iFrame is a video format developed by Apple.  
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G mode  
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style  
Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to G  
mode.  
G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure  
Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G,  
make sure the function is available in that mode (pp. 230 – 237).  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode)  
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting  
style.  
Enter G mode.  
Set the mode dial to G.  
Customize the settings as desired  
If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button  
halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. To obtain  
adequate exposure, try adjusting the following settings.  
- Activate the flash (p. 120)  
- Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 99)  
Movies can be recorded in G mode as well, by pressing the movie button.  
However, some H and n settings may be automatically adjusted for  
movie recording.  
For details on the shooting range in G mode, see “Specifications” (p. 34).  
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Still Images  
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure  
Compensation)  
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop  
increments, in a range of –3 to +3.  
As you watch the screen, turn the exposure  
compensation dial to adjust brightness.  
The correction level you specified is now  
displayed.  
Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock)  
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and  
exposure separately.  
Lock the exposure.  
Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with  
the exposure locked, and then press the  
button.  
is displayed, and the exposure is locked.  
Compose the shot and shoot.  
After one shot, AE is unlocked and  
is no  
longer displayed.  
AE: Auto Exposure  
After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter speed  
and aperture value by turning the 7 dial (Program Shift).  
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  
Changing the Metering Method  
Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting  
conditions as follows.  
Press the  
choose the desired option, and then press  
the button again.  
button, turn the 7 dial to  
The option you configured is now displayed.  
For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots.  
Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.  
Evaluative  
Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image  
area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more  
important.  
Center  
Weighted Avg.  
Metering restricted to within the  
can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame.  
(Spot AE Point frame). You  
Spot  
Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame  
Set the metering method to  
.
Follow the step above to choose  
.
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, choose [Spot AE  
Point] on the 4 tab, and then choose [AF  
Point] (p. 45).  
The Spot AE Point frame will now be linked to  
the movement of the AF frame (p. 114).  
Not available when [AF Frame] is set to [Face AiAF] (p. 112) or  
[Tracking AF] (p. 115).  
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  
Changing the ISO Speed  
Press the o button, choose an option (either  
press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial), and  
then press the m button.  
The option you configured is now displayed.  
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the  
shooting mode and conditions.  
For shooting outdoors in fair weather.  
Low  
For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at  
twilight.  
High  
For shooting night scenes, or in dark  
rooms.  
To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to  
, press  
the shutter button halfway.  
Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may  
be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions.  
Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce  
subject blurriness and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy.  
Press the  
button while in the setting screen to set  
.
Adjusting the Maximum  
ISO Speed  
Maximum ISO speed when the camera is set to  
range of  
can be specified in a  
.
Access the setting screen.  
Press the n button, choose [ISO Auto  
Settings] on the 4 tab, and then press the  
m button (p. 45).  
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  
Configure the setting.  
Choose [Max ISO Speed], and then choose  
the desired option (p. 45).  
Adjusting  
Sensitivity  
Choose from three levels of sensitivity for  
.
Follow step 1 in “Adjusting the Maximum  
ISO Speed” (p. 99) to access the setting  
screen.  
Choose [Rate of Change], and then choose  
the desired option (p. 45).  
If you press the n button while in the ISO auto settings screen (p. 99), the  
[ISO Auto Settings] screen will appear.  
Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO  
NR)  
You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction: [Standard], [High], [Low].  
This function is especially effective when shooting at high ISO speeds.  
Choose a noise reduction level.  
Press the n button, choose [High ISO  
NR] in the 4 tab, and then choose the  
desired option.  
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)  
Three consecutive images are captured at different exposure levels (standard  
exposure, underexposure, and then overexposure) each time you shoot. You  
can adjust the amount of underexposure and overexposure (relative to  
standard exposure) from –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.  
Choose  
.
Press the m button, choose  
and then choose (p. 44).  
in the menu,  
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, and then adjust the  
setting by pressing the qr buttons or turning  
the 7 dial.  
AEB is only available in ! mode (pp. 22, 49).  
Continuous shooting (p. 108) is not available in this mode.  
If exposure compensation is already in use (p. 97), the value specified for that  
function is treated as the standard exposure level for this function.  
You can also access the setting screen of step 2 by pressing the n button  
when the exposure compensation screen (p. 97) is displayed.  
Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in $ (p. 57).  
[Blink Detection] (p. 68) is only available for the final shot.  
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)  
Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or  
backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal  
brightness.  
To avoid washed-out highlights, specify Dynamic Range Correction. To  
preserve image detail in shadows, specify Shadow Correct.  
Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or  
may cause images to appear grainy.  
You can also correct existing images (p. 167).  
You can customize camera operation so that turning the z or 7 dial adjusts  
DR Correction or Shadow Correct settings (p. 133).  
Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction)  
Choose from three correction methods.  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
and choose the desired option (p. 44).  
Once the setting is complete, @ is displayed.  
With  
and  
, the ISO speed will be restored to  
if you attempt  
if you attempt to set a  
if you attempt to set a  
to set a speed higher than  
.
With  
speed lower than  
, the ISO speed will be restored to  
.
With  
, the ISO speed will be restored to  
speed lower than  
.
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  
Shadow Correct  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
press the n button, and choose  
(p. 44).  
Once the setting is complete, @ is displayed.  
Using the ND Filter  
To shoot at slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values, use the ND  
filter, which reduces light intensity to 1/8 the actual level (equivalent to 3  
stops).  
Press the m button, choose  
and then choose (p. 44).  
in the menu,  
Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still  
and prevent camera shake. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]  
(p. 124).  
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Color and Continuous Shooting  
Still Images  
Movies  
Adjusting White Balance  
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more  
natural for the scene you are shooting.  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
and choose the desired option (p. 44).  
The option you configured is now displayed.  
Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting  
conditions.  
Auto  
Day Light  
Cloudy  
For shooting outdoors in fair weather.  
For shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at twilight.  
For shooting under ordinary incandescent (tungsten) lighting  
and similarly colored fluorescent lighting.  
Tungsten  
For shooting under warm-white, cool-white, and similarly colored  
fluorescent lighting.  
Fluorescent  
For shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored  
fluorescent lighting.  
Fluorescent H  
Flash  
For shooting with the flash.  
h
Sets the optimal white balance for shooting underwater. Tones  
down blues to produce natural-looking colors overall.  
Underwater  
Custom  
S
For manually setting a custom white balance (p. 105).  
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Color and Continuous Shooting  
Custom White Balance  
For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white  
balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance  
under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.  
(p. 104) to choose  
or  
.
Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so  
that the entire screen is white. Press the  
button.  
The tint of the screen changes once the white  
balance data has been recorded.  
Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after  
recording white balance data.  
Manually Correcting White Balance  
You can manually correct white balance. This adjustment can match the  
effect of using a commercially available color temperature conversion filter or  
color-compensating filter.  
Configure the setting.  
(p. 104) to choose the white balance option.  
Turn the z dial to adjust the correction level  
for B and A.  
Configure advanced settings.  
To configure more advanced settings, press  
the n button and turn the z or 7 dial  
to adjust the correction level.  
To reset the correction level, press the  
button.  
Press the n button to complete the  
setting.  
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Color and Continuous Shooting  
The camera will retain white balance correction levels even if you  
switch to another white balance option in step 1, but correction levels  
will be reset if you record custom white balance data.  
B: blue; A: amber; M: magenta; G: green  
One level of blue/amber correction is equivalent to about 7 mireds on a color  
temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Color temperature unit representing color  
temperature conversion filter density)  
You can customize camera operation so that the B and A adjustment screen  
can be accessed simply by turning the z dial (p. 133).  
Still Images  
Movies  
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)  
Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or  
black and white.  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
and choose the desired option (p. 44).  
The option you configured is now displayed.  
My Colors Off  
Vivid  
Emphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images  
sharper.  
Tones down contrast and color saturation for subdued  
images.  
Neutral  
Sepia  
B/W  
Creates sepia tone images.  
Creates black and white images.  
Combines the effects of Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, and Vivid  
Red to produce intense yet natural-looking colors  
resembling images on positive film.  
Positive Film  
Lighter Skin Tone  
Darker Skin Tone  
Lightens skin tones.  
Darkens skin tones.  
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Color and Continuous Shooting  
Emphasizes blues in images. Makes the sky, ocean, and  
other blue subjects more vivid.  
Vivid Blue  
Emphasizes greens in images. Makes mountains, foliage,  
and other green subjects more vivid.  
Vivid Green  
Vivid Red  
Emphasizes reds in images. Makes red subjects more  
vivid.  
Adjust contrast, sharpness, color saturation, and other  
qualities as desired (see below).  
Custom Color  
White balance (p. 104) cannot be set in  
or  
modes.  
With and modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may be  
modified. These settings may not produce the expected results with  
some skin tones.  
Custom Color  
Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red,  
green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5.  
Access the setting screen.  
Follow the steps in “Changing Image Color  
,
and then press the n button.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the op buttons to choose an option,  
and then specify the value by pressing the  
qr buttons or turning the 7 dial.  
For stronger/more intense effects (or darker  
skin tones), adjust the value to the right, and  
for weaker/lighter effects (or lighter skin  
tones), adjust the value to the left.  
Press the n button to complete the  
setting.  
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Still Images  
Continuous Shooting  
Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
and choose the desired option (p. 44).  
The option you configured is now displayed.  
Shoot.  
Hold the shutter button all the way down to  
shoot continuously.  
Mode  
Description  
Continuous shooting, with the focus and exposure determined  
when you press the shutter button halfway.  
Continuous  
W
Continuous  
Continuous shooting and focusing.  
Shooting AF [AF Frame] is set to [Center] and cannot be changed.  
Continuous shooting, with the focus fixed at the position  
determined in manual focusing. In t mode, focus is determined  
by the first shot.  
Continuous  
Shooting LV*  
is changed to  
.
* For details on the continuous shooting speed in each mode, see “Specifications” (p. 34).  
Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 56) or [Blink Detection] (p. 68).  
Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow  
down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the  
zoom position.  
As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.  
Shooting may slow down if the flash fires.  
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Shooting Range and Focusing  
Still Images  
Movies  
Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom)  
You can shoot at preset focal lengths of 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, 100  
mm or 112 mm (35mm film equivalents). This is convenient when you want  
to shoot at the angle of view of those focal lengths.  
Assign  
to the z dial (p. 132).  
Choose a focal length.  
Turn the z dial clockwise until it clicks to  
change the focal length from 28 mm to 35  
mm. Keep turning the z dial to increase the  
focal length, which changes to 50 mm, 85  
mm, 100 mm, and 112 mm at each click.  
Step zoom is not available when shooting movies even if you turn the  
z dial.  
When using the digital zoom (p. 55), turning the z dial clockwise will not  
change the zoom factor. However, turning the z dial counterclockwise will set  
the focal length to 112 mm.  
Still Images  
Shooting Close-ups (Macro)  
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to e.  
For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” (p. 34).  
Press the q button, choose e (either press  
the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial), and then  
press the m button.  
Once the setting is complete, e is displayed.  
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Shooting Range and Focusing  
If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.  
Be careful to avoid damaging the lens.  
In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, e will turn gray  
and the camera will not focus.  
To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting  
with the camera set to [ (p. 57).  
Still Images  
Movies  
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode  
When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can  
specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway  
to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the position you  
specified. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” (p. 34).  
Choose  
.
Press the q button, choose  
(either press  
the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial), and then  
press the m button.  
and the MF indicator are displayed.  
Specify the general focal position.  
Referring to the on-screen MF indicator bar  
(which shows the distance and focal position)  
and the magnified display area, turn the 7  
dial to specify the general focal position.  
Fine-tune the focus.  
Press the shutter button halfway to have the  
camera fine-tune the focal position (Safety  
MF).  
MF Indicator  
You can also fine-tune the focus by pressing  
the  
button.  
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Shooting Range and Focusing  
AF frame mode or size cannot be changed while focusing manually  
(p. 112). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel  
manual focus mode first.  
Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (p. 55) or digital  
tele-converter, or when using a TV as a display (p. 191), but the  
magnified display will not appear.  
To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it.  
To hide the magnified display area, press the n button and set [MF-Point  
To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button is pressed  
halfway, press the n button and set [Safety MF] on the 4 tab to [Off]  
Still Images  
Movies  
Digital Tele-Converter  
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or 1.9x.  
This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it  
would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom  
factor.  
Press the n button, choose [Digital  
Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose the  
desired option (p. 45).  
The view is enlarged and the zoom factor is  
displayed on the screen.  
Images will look grainy at a resolution (p. 61) of  
or  
. In this  
case, the zoom factor is shown in blue.  
The digital tele-converter cannot be used with digital zoom (p. 55)  
and AF-point zoom (p. 67).  
The digital tele-converter is only available when the aspect ratio is  
.
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The respective focal lengths when using [1.5x] and [1.9x] are 42.0 – 168 mm  
and 53.2 – 213 mm (35mm film equivalent).  
The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way  
toward i for maximum telephoto, and when you zoom in to enlarge the subject  
to the same size following step 2 on p. 55.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Changing the AF Frame Mode  
Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as  
follows.  
Press the n button, choose [AF Frame]  
on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired  
option (p. 45).  
Still Images  
Movies  
Face AiAF  
Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative  
metering only), and white balance ( only).  
After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around  
the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and up  
to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.  
When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects,  
within a certain range.  
After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are  
displayed around faces in focus.  
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If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed  
(without a white frame), up to nine green frames are displayed in the  
areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway.  
If faces are not detected when Servo AF (p. 116) is set to [On], the  
AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the  
shutter button halfway.  
Examples of faces that cannot be detected:  
- Subjects that are distant or extremely close  
- Subjects that are dark or light  
- Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden  
The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces.  
No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you  
press the shutter button halfway.  
Still Images  
FlexiZone/Center  
One AF frame is displayed. Effective for reliable focusing.  
With [FlexiZone], you can move and resize the AF frame (p. 114).  
A yellow AF frame is displayed with  
if the camera cannot focus  
when you press the shutter button halfway. Note that AF-point  
zooming (p. 67) is not possible.  
Still Images  
Recomposing Shots While the Focus is Locked  
As long as you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and  
exposure are locked. You can recompose shots as needed before shooting.  
This feature is called Focus Lock.  
Focus.  
Aim the camera so that the subject is  
centered, and then press the shutter button  
halfway.  
Confirm that the AF frame displayed around  
the subject is green.  
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Recompose the shot.  
Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway,  
move the camera to recompose the shot.  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button all the way down.  
Still Images  
Moving and Resizing AF Frames (FlexiZone)  
When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF  
frame mode to [FlexiZone] (p. 113).  
Prepare to move the AF frame.  
Press the  
button. The AF frame turns  
orange.  
Move and resize the AF frame.  
Turn the 7 dial to move the AF frame, or  
press the opqr buttons to move it by a  
smaller amount.  
To return the AF frame to the original position  
in the center, keep the  
button held down.  
To reduce the AF frame size, press the  
n button. Press it again to restore it to  
the original size.  
Complete the settings.  
Press the  
button.  
AF frames are displayed at normal size when you use the digital  
zoom (p. 55) or digital tele-converter (p. 111), and in manual focus  
You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame (p. 98).  
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Still Images  
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)  
Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.  
Choose [Tracking AF].  
Follow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame  
Mode” (p. 112) to choose [Tracking AF].  
is displayed in the center of the screen.  
Choose a subject to focus on.  
Aim the camera so that  
subject, and then press the  
is on the desired  
button.  
When the subject is detected, the camera  
beeps and is displayed. Even if the  
subject moves, the camera will continue to  
track the subject within a certain range.  
If no subject is detected,  
To cancel tracking, press the  
again.  
is displayed.  
button  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button halfway.  
changes to a blue  
, which follows the  
subject as the camera continues to adjust the  
focus and exposure (Servo AF) (p. 116).  
Press the shutter button all the way down to  
shoot.  
Even after your shot,  
is still displayed and  
the camera continues to track the subject.  
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[Servo AF] is set to [On] and cannot be changed.  
Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move  
too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the  
background too closely.  
[AF-Point Zoom] on the 4 tab is not available.  
e is not available.  
The camera can detect subjects even if you press the shutter button halfway  
without pressing the  
of the screen.  
button. After your shot,  
is displayed in the center  
Still Images  
Shooting with Servo AF  
This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the  
camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as  
you press the shutter button halfway.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, choose [Servo AF]  
on the 4 tab, and then choose [On]. (p. 45).  
Focus.  
The focus and exposure are maintained  
where the blue AF frame is displayed while  
you are pressing the shutter button halfway.  
Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions.  
In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames  
may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this  
case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF  
frame mode.  
If adequate exposure cannot be obtained, shutter speeds and  
aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter button,  
and then press it halfway again.  
AF lock shooting is not available.  
[AF-Point Zoom] on the 4 tab is not available.  
Not available when using the self-timer (p. 56).  
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Still Images  
Changing the Focus Setting  
You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects  
it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can  
limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway.  
Press the n button, choose [Continuous  
AF] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off]  
(p. 45).  
Helps avoid missing sudden photo  
opportunities, because the camera  
constantly focuses on subjects until you  
On  
press the shutter button halfway.  
Conserves battery power, because the  
camera does not focus constantly.  
Off  
Still Images  
Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select)  
You can shoot after choosing a specific person’s face to focus on.  
Set the AF frame to [Face AiAF]  
Enter Face Select mode.  
Aim the camera at the person’s face and  
press the  
After [Face Select : On] is displayed, a face  
frame is displayed around the face  
button.  
detected as the main subject.  
Even if the subject moves, the face frame  
follows the subject within a certain range.  
If a face is not detected,  
is not displayed.  
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Choose the face to focus on.  
To switch the face frame  
detected face, press the  
to another  
button.  
After you have switched the face frame to all  
detected faces, [Face Select : Off] is  
displayed, and the specified AF frame mode  
screen is displayed again.  
Shoot.  
Press the shutter button halfway. After the  
camera focuses,  
changes to  
.
Press the shutter button all the way down to  
shoot.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Shooting with the AF Lock  
The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not  
change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.  
Lock the focus.  
With the shutter button pressed halfway,  
press the q button.  
The focus is now locked, and  
and the MF  
indicator are displayed.  
To unlock the focus, after you release the  
shutter button, press the q button again and  
choose  
turn the 7 dial).  
(either press the qr buttons or  
Compose the shot and shoot.  
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Still Images  
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)  
Three consecutive images are captured each time you shoot, with the first  
one at the focal distance you set manually and the others at farther and  
nearer focal positions determined by presets. The distance from your  
specified focus can be set in three levels.  
Choose  
.
Press the m button, choose  
and then choose (p. 44).  
in the menu,  
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, and then adjust the  
setting by pressing the qr buttons or turning  
the 7 dial.  
Focus bracketing is only available in ! mode (pp. 22, 49).  
Continuous shooting (p. 108) is not available in this mode.  
You can also access the setting screen in step 2 by choosing  
in step 1 on  
p. 110 and immediately pressing the n button.  
Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in $ (p. 57).  
[Blink Detection] (p. 68) is only available for the final shot.  
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Still Images  
Flash  
Activating Flash  
You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see  
“Flash Range” (see “Specifications” (p. 34)).  
Raise the flash.  
Move the  
switch.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the r button, choose h (either press  
the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial), and then  
press the m button.  
Once the setting is complete, h is displayed.  
If the flash is lowered, the setting screen will not appear even if you  
press the r button. Move the  
configure the setting.  
switch to raise the flash, then  
Shooting with Slow Synchro  
With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject  
(such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase  
the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.  
For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (see “Specifications” (p. 34)).  
Raise the flash.  
Move the  
switch.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the r button, choose Z (either press  
the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial), and then  
press the m button.  
Once the setting is complete, Z is displayed.  
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Flash  
Shoot.  
Even after the flash fires, ensure that the  
main subject does not move until the shutter  
sound is finished playing.  
Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still  
and prevent camera shake. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]  
(p. 124).  
If the flash is lowered, the setting screen will not appear even if you  
press the r button. Move the  
configure the setting.  
switch to raise the flash, then  
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation  
Just as with regular exposure compensation (p. 97), you can adjust the flash  
exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.  
Raise the flash, press the r button and  
immediately turn the z dial to choose the  
compensation level, and then press the m  
button.  
Once the setting is complete, X is displayed.  
When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the  
shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots to reduce washed-out  
highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However, you can deactivate  
automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessing  
n (p. 45) and setting [Safety FE] in [Flash Control] on the 4 tab to [Off].  
You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by choosing X in the  
Comp] in [Flash Control] on the 4 tab.  
You can also access the [Built-in Flash Settings] n screen as follows  
(except when an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the camera).  
- Press and hold the r button for at least one second.  
- When the flash is up, press the r button and immediately press the n  
button.  
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Shooting with the FE Lock  
Just as with the AE lock (p. 97), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots.  
Raise the flash and set it to h  
Lock the flash exposure.  
Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with  
the exposure locked, and then press the  
button.  
The flash fires, and when  
is displayed,  
the flash output level is retained.  
Compose the shot and shoot.  
After one shot, FE is unlocked and  
is no  
longer displayed.  
FE: Flash Exposure  
Changing the Flash Timing  
Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows.  
Access the setting screen.  
Press the n button, choose [Flash  
Control] on the 4 tab, and then press the m  
button (p. 45).  
Configure the setting.  
Choose [Shutter Sync.], and then choose the  
desired option (p. 45).  
1st-  
The flash fires immediately after the shutter  
curtain opens.  
2nd-  
The flash fires immediately before the  
curtain shutter closes.  
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Shooting RAW Images  
RAW images are “raw” (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially no loss  
of image quality from the camera’s internal image processing. Use the included  
software to adjust RAW images as desired with minimal loss of image quality.  
Press the m button, choose  
in the menu,  
and choose the desired option (p. 44).  
Records JPEG images. JPEG images are processed in the camera for optimal  
image quality and compressed to reduce file size. However, the compression  
process is irreversible, and images cannot be restored to their original,  
unprocessed state. Image processing may also cause some loss of image quality.  
Records RAW images. RAW images are “raw” (unprocessed) data, recorded with  
essentially no loss of image quality from the camera’s image processing. The data  
cannot be used in this state for viewing or printing on a computer. You must first use  
the included software (Digital Photo Professional) to convert images to ordinary  
JPEG or TIFF files. Images can be adjusted with minimal loss of image quality.  
For details on resolution and the number of shots that will fit on a card, see  
Records two images, both a RAW image and a JPEG image, for each shot.  
The JPEG image can be printed or viewed on a computer without using the  
included software.  
When transferring RAW images (or RAW and JPEG images recorded  
together) to a computer, always use the included software (p. 26).  
Digital zoom (p. 55), date stamps (p. 58), and red-eye reduction  
(p. 62) are set to [Off] in and modes. Additionally, i-Contrast  
(p. 167), My Colors (p. 106) and noise reduction level (p. 100)  
settings are not available.  
The aspect ratio setting (p. 60) is only applied to JPEG images. RAW images  
are always shot at an aspect ratio of  
.
To erase  
from [Erase  
images, display the  
], [Erase JPEG], or [Erase  
image and press  
p
button (p. 156). Choose  
+JPEG] to erase the image.  
The file extension for JPEG images is .JPG, and the extension for RAW images  
is .CR2.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Changing the IS Mode Settings  
Access the setting screen.  
Press the n button, choose [IS Settings]  
on the 4 tab, and then press the m button  
(p. 45).  
Configure the setting.  
Choose [IS Mode], and then choose the  
desired option (p. 45).  
Optimal image stabilization for the  
Continuous shooting conditions is automatically  
applied (Intelligent IS) (p. 53).  
Image stabilization is active only at the  
Shoot Only*  
moment of shooting.  
Off  
Deactivates image stabilization.  
*The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie  
recording.  
If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the  
camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case,  
set [IS Mode] to [Off].  
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Movies  
Deactivating Powered IS  
Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording  
telephoto movies. However, this option may not produce the expected results  
when used for the stronger camera shake that may occur when shooting  
while walking or when moving the camera to match subject movement. In this  
case, set Powered IS to [Off].  
Follow the steps in “Changing the IS Mode  
Settings” (p. 124) to access the [IS Settings]  
screen.  
Choose [Powered IS], and then choose [Off]  
(p. 45).  
[Powered IS] settings are not applied when [IS Mode] is set to [Off].  
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5
Tv, Av, M, C1, C2 Mode  
Take smarter, more sophisticated shots, and customize  
the camera for your shooting style  
Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective  
mode.  
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Still Images  
Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode)  
Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera  
automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.  
For details on available shutter speeds, see “Specifications” (p. 34).  
Enter M mode.  
Set the mode dial to M.  
Set the shutter speed.  
Turn the z dial to set the shutter speed.  
With slow shutter speeds, there will be a delay before you can shoot  
again, as the camera processes images to reduce noise.  
When shooting at low shutter speeds on a tripod, you should set [IS  
Mode] to [Off] (p. 124).  
Maximum shutter speed with the flash is 1/2000 second.  
If you specify a faster speed, the camera will automatically reset the  
speed to 1/2000 second before shooting.  
Orange display of aperture values when you press the shutter button  
halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard exposure.  
Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value is displayed in white,  
or use safety shift (p. 129).  
M: Time value  
You can customize camera operation so that turning the 7 dial changes the  
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Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode)  
Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera  
automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.  
For details on available aperture values, see “Specifications” (p. 34).  
Enter B mode.  
Set the mode dial to B.  
Set the aperture value.  
Turn the z dial to set the aperture value.  
Orange display of shutter speeds when you press the shutter button  
halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard exposure.  
Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed is displayed in white,  
or use safety shift (see below).  
B: Aperture value (size of the opening made by the iris in the lens)  
To avoid exposure problems in M and B modes, you can have the camera  
automatically adjust the shutter speed or aperture value, even when standard  
exposure cannot otherwise be obtained. Press the n button and set  
[Safety Shift] on the 4 tab to [On] (p. 45).  
However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires.  
You can customize camera operation so that turning the 7 dial changes the  
aperture value (p. 133).  
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Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture  
Values (M Mode)  
Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and  
aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.  
For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see  
Enter D mode.  
Set the mode dial to D.  
Configure the setting.  
Turn the z dial to set the shutter speed, and  
turn the 7 dial to set the aperture value.  
An exposure level mark based on your  
specified value is shown on the exposure  
level indicator for comparison to the standard  
exposure level.  
The exposure level mark is shown in orange  
when the difference from standard exposure  
exceeds 2 stops. “–2” or “+2” is displayed in  
orange in the lower right when you press the  
shutter button halfway.  
Aperture Value  
Shutter Speed  
Standard  
Exposure Level  
Exposure Level  
Mark  
Exposure Level  
Indicator  
After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level  
may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot.  
Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter  
speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the  
same when the flash is up and the mode is set to h.  
To have both the shutter speed and aperture value automatically  
adjusted to obtain standard exposure, hold the shutter button halfway  
and press the  
button. Note that standard exposure may not be  
possible with some settings.  
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D: Manual  
Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified metering method  
You can customize camera operation so that turning the 7 dial changes shutter  
speed and turning the z dial changes the aperture value (p. 133).  
Adjusting the Flash Output  
Choose from the three flash levels in D mode.  
Enter D mode.  
Set the mode dial to D.  
Configure the setting.  
Raise the flash, press the r button and  
immediately turn the z dial to choose the  
flash output level, then press the m button.  
Once the setting is complete, X is displayed.  
You can also set the flash level by choosing X in the FUNC. menu (p. 44), or  
by accessing n (p. 45) and choosing [Flash Output] in [Flash Control] on  
the 4 tab.  
You can set the flash level in M or B mode by accessing n (p. 45),  
choosing [Flash Control] on the 4 tab, and then setting [Flash Mode] to  
[Manual].  
You can also access the [Built-in Flash Settings] n screen as follows  
(except when an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the camera).  
- Press and hold the r button for at least one second.  
- When the flash is up, press the r button and immediately press the n  
button.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Customizing Display Information  
Customize what information is shown in various display modes (switched by  
pressing the p button), and whether or not the information is shown on the  
LCD monitor or viewfinder.  
Access the setting screen.  
Press the n button, choose [Custom  
Display] on the 4 tab, and then press the m  
button (p. 45).  
Configure the setting.  
Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial  
to choose an item, and then press the m  
button. Items you choose for display are  
labeled with  
.
In [LCD/Viewfinder] (p. 43), you can specify  
to show or hide this information in LCD  
monitor or viewfinder display modes  
(switched by pressing the p button). Press  
the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose the screen (  
,
, or  
), and then  
press the m button.  
To hide this information in the display mode  
(accessed by pressing the p button), add  
to the icon. Note that the current display  
mode cannot be modified.  
Selected items (labeled with a  
) will be  
included in display.  
Shooting Info  
Grid Lines  
Displays a reference grid.  
Electronic Level  
Histogram  
Displays a histogram (p. 142), in G, M, B, and D modes.  
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Settings will not be saved if you press the shutter button halfway and  
return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings  
screen.  
Grayed-out items can also be specified, but they may not be  
displayed in some shooting modes.  
Grid lines are not recorded in your shots.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Assigning Functions to the Front Dial and  
Control Dial  
Assign commonly used functions to the front dial and control dial, by shooting  
mode.  
Access the setting screen.  
Press the n button, choose [Set z7  
Func.] on the 4 tab, and then press the m  
button (p. 45).  
Configure the setting.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an item.  
To configure the settings, press the op  
buttons, choose an item (either press the  
opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial), and then  
turn the z dial to change the function.  
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Assignable Functions  
Functions you can assign to the front dial and control dial vary depending on  
shooting mode. On the setting screen, you can assign aspect ratio switching  
(p. 60), white balance correction (p. 104), step zoom (p. 109), or i-Contrast  
(p. 167) to modes indicated by  
in the following table.  
Shooting Mode  
Item  
D
B
B
M
M
G
z
7
M
Front Dial 1  
Front Dial 2  
Control Dial  
B,  
z
7
B
B
B
M
M
M,  
z
7
M, B  
B: aperture value (p. 129); M: shutter speed (p. 128)  
When multiple functions are assigned to the 7 dial, press the  
switch between them.  
button to  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Assigning Functions to the  
Button  
Access the setting screen.  
Press the n button, choose [Set Shortcut  
button] on the 4 tab, and then press the m  
button (p. 45).  
Configure the setting.  
Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial  
to choose a function to assign, and then  
press the m button.  
Use the assigned function as  
needed.  
Press the  
button to activate the assigned  
function.  
To restore default settings, choose  
Icons labeled with indicate that the function is not available in the current  
shooting mode or under current function conditions.  
When the or function is used, each press of the  
balance data (p. 105), and the white balance settings change to  
.
button records white  
or  
button adjusts and locks  
.
When the % function is used, each press of the  
the focus, and % is displayed on the screen.  
Pressing the  
button when the  
function is used deactivates screen  
display. To restore the display, do any of the following.  
- Press any button (other than the ON/OFF button)  
- Hold the camera in another orientation  
- Open and close the screen  
- Raise and lower the flash  
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Still Images  
Saving Shooting Settings  
Save commonly used shooting modes and your configured function settings  
for reuse. To access saved settings later, simply turn the mode dial to  
or  
. Even settings that are usually cleared when you switch shooting modes  
or turn the camera off (such as self-timer settings) can be retained this way.  
Settings that can be saved  
Shooting modes (G, M, B, and D)  
Items set in G, M, B, or D modes (pp. 97 130)  
Shooting menu settings  
Zoom positions  
Manual focus positions (p. 110)  
My Menu settings (p. 137)  
Enter a shooting mode with  
settings you want to save, and  
change the settings as desired.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the n button, choose [Save  
Settings] on the 4 tab, and then press the  
m button.  
Save the settings.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose the destination, and then press the  
m button.  
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To edit saved settings (except their shooting mode), choose  
or  
, change the settings, and then repeat steps 2 – 3. These setting  
details are not applied in other shooting modes.  
To clear information you have saved to  
turn the mode dial to or  
or  
and restore default values,  
Still Images  
Movies  
Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My  
Menu)  
Save up to five commonly used shooting menus as menus on the  
instant access to all of these items from a single screen.  
tab, for  
Access the setting screen.  
Press the n button, choose [My Menu  
settings] on the  
tab, and then press the  
m button (p. 45).  
Configure the setting.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [Select items], and then press the m  
button.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose menus to save (up to five), and then  
press the m button.  
is displayed.  
To cancel saving, press the m button.  
no longer displayed.  
is  
Press the n button.  
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Customization for Shooting Styles  
Rearrange the menu list order, as  
needed.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [Sort], and then press the m button.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose a menu to move, and then press the  
m button.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
change the order, and then press the m  
button.  
Press the n button.  
Grayed-out items in step 2 can also be specified, but they may not be  
available in some shooting modes.  
To make My Menu immediately accessible by pressing the n button in  
Shooting mode, choose [Set default view] and press the qr buttons to choose  
[Yes].  
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Playback Mode  
Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them  
in many ways  
To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enter  
Playback mode.  
It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed  
or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Viewing  
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.  
Enter Playback mode.  
Press the 1 button.  
Your last shot is displayed.  
Browse through your images.  
To view the previous image, press the q  
button or turn the 7 dial counterclockwise.  
To view the next image, press the r button or  
turn the 7 dial clockwise.  
Press and hold the qr buttons to browse  
through images quickly. Images appear  
grainy at this time.  
To access Scroll Display mode, turn the 7  
dial rapidly. In this mode, turn the 7 dial to  
browse through images.  
To return to single-image display, press the  
m button.  
To browse images grouped by shooting date,  
press the op buttons in Scroll Display  
mode.  
Movies are identified by a  
icon. To  
play movies, go to step 3.  
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Viewing  
Play movies.  
To start playback, press the m button to  
access the movie control panel, choose  
(either press the qr buttons or turn the 7  
dial), and then press the m button again.  
Adjust the volume.  
Press the op buttons to adjust the volume.  
Pause playback.  
To pause playback, press the m button. The  
movie control panel is displayed. To resume  
playback, press the qr buttons or turn the 7  
dial to choose  
button.  
, and then press the m  
After the movie is finished,  
is  
displayed.  
To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button  
halfway.  
To deactivate Scroll Display, press the n button, choose [Scroll Display]  
on the 1 tab, and then choose [Off].  
For playback from the last image viewed, press the n button, choose  
[Resume] on the 1 tab, and then [Last seen].  
To change the transition shown between images, press the n button,  
choose [Transition] on the 1 tab, and then press the qr buttons to choose the  
effect.  
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Viewing  
Still Images  
Movies  
Switching Display Modes  
Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the  
information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 226.  
No information is  
displayed  
Simple  
Information  
Display  
Detailed  
Information  
Display  
Enables you to check  
*Not shown for movies.  
Switching display modes by pressing the p button is also possible immediately  
after you shoot, while your shot is displayed. However, simple information  
display is not available. To change the initial display mode, press the n  
button and choose [Review Info] on the 4 tab (p. 70).  
Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights)  
Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information  
display.  
Histogram  
The graph in detailed information display is a  
histogram showing the distribution of  
brightness in the image. The horizontal axis  
represents the degree of brightness, and the  
vertical axis, how much of the image is at  
each level of brightness. Viewing the  
histogram is a way to check exposure.  
The histogram can also be accessed while  
shooting (pp. 132, 228).  
High  
Low  
Dark  
Bright  
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Viewing  
RGB Histogram  
To view an RGB histogram, press the o  
button in detailed information display. The  
RGB histogram shows the distribution of  
shades of red, green, and blue in an image.  
The horizontal axis represents R, G, or B  
brightness, and the vertical axis, how much of  
the image is at that level of brightness.  
Viewing this histogram enables you to check  
image color characteristics.  
RGB Histogram  
Press the o button again to return to detailed  
information display.  
Still Images  
Checking the Focus  
To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image that  
was in the AF frame at the time of shooting.  
Access Focus Check.  
Press the p button (p. 142).  
A white frame is displayed where the AF  
frame was when the focus was set.  
Gray frames are displayed over faces  
detected later, in Playback mode.  
The portion of the image in the orange frame  
is magnified.  
Switch frames.  
Move the zoom lever toward k once.  
The screen at left is displayed.  
To switch to a different frame when there are  
multiple frames, press the m button.  
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Viewing  
Zoom in or out, or view other image  
areas.  
As you examine the focus, use the zoom  
lever to zoom in or out. Press the opqr  
buttons to adjust the display position.  
Press the n button to restore the original  
display in step 1.  
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Browsing and Filtering Images  
Still Images  
Movies  
Navigating Through Images in an Index  
By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you  
are looking for.  
Display images in an index.  
Move the zoom lever toward g to display  
images in an index. Moving the lever again  
will increase the number of images shown.  
To display fewer images, move the zoom  
lever toward k. Fewer images are shown  
each time you move the lever.  
Choose an image.  
Turn the 7 dial to scroll through the images.  
Press the opqr buttons to choose an  
image.  
An orange frame is displayed around the  
selected image.  
Press the m button to view the selected  
image in single-image display.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Filtering Image Display  
To find images on a memory card full of images, you can filter image display,  
restricting display to images matching a specific filter. You can also protect  
(p. 152) or erase (p. 156) sets of filtered images all at once.  
Jump to Favorites  
Jump Shot Date  
Displays images tagged as favorites (p. 161).  
Displays the images shot on a specific date.  
Displays the images of a specific category (p. 162).  
Jump to My Category  
Displays still images, movies, or movies shot in  
Jump to Still/Movie  
Jump 10 Images  
Jump 100 Images  
Jumps by 10 images at a time.  
Jumps by 100 images at a time.  
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Browsing and Filtering Images  
Filtering Display by  
,
,
, or  
Choose filter conditions.  
In single-image display, press the d button,  
and then press the op buttons to choose a  
search filter (jump method).  
When filtering by  
,
, or  
, press the  
qr buttons to choose a filter condition. Turn  
the 7 dial to view only those images that  
match your filter conditions.  
Filter Conditions  
Press the n button to restore single-  
image display.  
View the filtered images.  
Press the m button to start browsing filtered  
images. The jump method and a yellow frame  
are displayed.  
To view images filtered by your chosen  
condition, press the qr buttons or turn the 7  
dial.  
Pressing the d button will display [Filtered  
playback settings cleared]. To cancel filtered  
playback, press the m button.  
When the camera has found no corresponding images for some  
filters, those filters will not be available.  
Options for viewing filtered images (step 2) include “Navigating Through Images  
(p. 149). You can protect, erase, or print all filtered images at once by choosing  
If you recategorize images (p. 162) or edit them and save them as new images  
(p. 164), a message is displayed and filtered playback ends.  
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Browsing and Filtering Images  
Jumping by  
or  
Images  
Choose a jump method in single-image  
display by pressing the d button and then  
pressing the op buttons.  
Press the qr buttons to use the specified  
jump method.  
Press the n button to restore single-  
image display.  
Using the Front Dial to Jump  
Turn the front dial to jump images using the  
,
,
and  
functions.  
Choose a jump method in single-image  
display by turning the z dial and then  
pressing the op buttons.  
Turn the z dial to use the specified jump  
method.  
Turning the z dial when browsing images in index display will jump to the  
previous or next image according to the jump method chosen in single-image  
display. However, if you have chosen  
switched to  
or  
, the jump method will be  
.
Movies  
Viewing Movie Digest Movies  
Movies created in  
mode (p. 85) can be viewed by date.  
Choose a movie.  
Press the n button to choose [Movie  
Digest Playback] in the 1 tab, then choose a  
date.  
Play the movie.  
Press the m button to start playback.  
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Browsing and Filtering Images  
Still Images  
Viewing Individual Images in a Group  
Grouped images shot in  
mode (p. 89) are generally displayed together,  
but they can also be viewed individually.  
Choose an image group.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image labeled  
, and then  
press the m button.  
View individual images in the  
group.  
Pressing the qr buttons or turning the 7 dial  
will display only images in the group.  
Pressing the d button will display [Display all  
images]. Press m to cancel group playback.  
During group playback (step 3), you can browse through images quickly  
(“Magnifying Images” (p. 149)). You can protect, erase, or print all images in a  
group at once by choosing “All Images in Group” in “Protecting Images” (p. 152),  
To ungroup images so that you can view them individually, press the n  
button, choose [Group Images] on the 1 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 45).  
However, grouped images cannot be ungrouped during individual playback.  
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Image Viewing Options  
Still Images  
Magnifying Images  
Magnify an image.  
Moving the zoom lever toward  
k
will zoom in  
and magnify the image. You can magnify  
images up to about 10x by continuing to hold  
the zoom lever.  
To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward  
g. You can return to single-image display  
by continuing to hold it.  
Move the display position and  
switch images as needed.  
To move the display position, press the  
opqr buttons.  
To switch to other images while zoomed, turn  
the 7 dial.  
Approximate Position of  
Displayed Area  
You can return to single-image display from magnified display by pressing the  
n button.  
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Image Viewing Options  
Still Images  
Movies  
Viewing Slideshows  
Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows.  
Access the setting screen.  
Press the n button and choose  
[Slideshow] on the 1 tab (p. 45).  
Configure the setting.  
Choose a menu item to configure, and then  
choose the desired option (p. 45).  
Start automatic playback.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [Start], and then press the m button.  
The slideshow will start a few seconds after  
[Loading image...] is displayed.  
Press the n button to stop the  
slideshow.  
The camera’s power-saving functions (p. 40) are deactivated during  
slideshows.  
To pause or resume slideshows, press the m button.  
You can switch to other images during playback by pressing the qr buttons or  
turning the 7 dial. For fast-forward or fast-rewind, hold the qr buttons down.  
[Play Time] cannot be modified when [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect].  
You can also start slideshows from single-image display by pressing and  
holding the m button and immediately pressing the  
button.  
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Image Viewing Options  
Still Images  
Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart  
Shuffle)  
Based on the current image, the camera offers four images similar to it that  
you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the  
camera offers four more images. This is an enjoyable way to play back  
images in an unexpected order. Try this feature after you have taken many  
shots, in many kinds of scenes.  
Choose Smart Shuffle.  
Press the n button, choose [Smart  
Shuffle] on the 1 tab, and then press the m  
button (p. 45).  
Four candidate images are displayed.  
Choose an image.  
Press the opqr buttons to choose the  
image you want to view next.  
Your chosen image is displayed in the center,  
surrounded by the next four candidate  
images.  
For full-screen display of the center image,  
press the m button. To restore the original  
display, press the m button again.  
Press the n button to restore single-  
image display.  
Only still images shot with this camera are played back using Smart  
Shuffle.  
[Smart Shuffle] is not available in the following cases:  
- There are less than 50 shots taken with this camera  
- An unsupported image is currently displayed  
- The current image is being played in filtered playback  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Protecting Images  
Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera  
Choosing a Selection Method  
Access the setting screen.  
Press the n button, and then choose  
[Protect] on the 1 tab (p. 45).  
Choose a selection method.  
Choose a menu item and a setting as desired  
(p. 45).  
To return to the menu screen, press the  
n button.  
Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the  
Protected images cannot be erased by the camera. To erase them, cancel  
protection settings first.  
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Protecting Images  
Choosing Images Individually  
Choose [Select].  
Following step 2 on p. 152, choose [Select]  
and press the m button.  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image, and then press the m  
button.  
is displayed.  
To cancel protection, press the m button  
again. is no longer displayed.  
Repeat this process to specify other images.  
Protect the images.  
Press the  
message is displayed.  
n
button. A confirmation  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [OK], and then press the m button.  
Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn  
the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3.  
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Protecting Images  
Selecting a Range  
Choose [Select Range].  
Following step 2 on p. 152, choose [Select  
Range] and press the m button.  
Choose a starting image.  
Press the m button.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image, and then press the m  
button.  
Choose an ending image.  
Press the r button to choose [Last image],  
and then press the m button.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image, and then press the m  
button.  
Images before the first image cannot be  
selected as the last image.  
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Protecting Images  
Protect the images.  
Press the p button to choose [Protect], and  
then press the m button.  
You can also choose the first or last image by turning the 7 dial when the top  
screen in steps 2 and 3 is displayed.  
Specifying All Images at Once  
Choose [All Images].  
Following step 2 on p. 152, choose [All  
Images] and press the m button.  
Protect the images.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [Protect], and then press the m  
button.  
To cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unlock] in step 4 of  
“Selecting a Range” or in step 2 of “Specifying All Images at Once”.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Erasing Images  
You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when  
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.  
Choose an image to erase.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image.  
Erase the images.  
Press the a button.  
After [Erase?] is displayed, press the qr  
buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Erase],  
and then press the m button.  
The current image is now erased.  
To cancel erasure, press the qr buttons or  
turn the 7 dial to choose [Cancel], and then  
press the m button.  
Erasing All Images  
You can erase all images at once. Be careful when erasing images, because  
they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (p. 152) cannot be  
erased.  
Choosing a Selection Method  
Access the setting screen.  
Press the n button, and then choose  
[Erase] on the 1 tab (p. 45).  
Choose a selection method.  
Choose a menu item and a setting as desired  
(p. 45).  
Press the op buttons to choose a selection  
method, and then press the m button.  
To return to the menu screen, press the  
n button.  
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Erasing Images  
Choosing Images Individually  
Choose [Select].  
Following step 2 on p. 156, choose [Select]  
and press the m button.  
Choose an image.  
Once you follow step 2 on p. 153 to choose  
an image,  
To cancel erasure, press the m button  
again. is no longer displayed.  
is displayed.  
Repeat this process to specify other images.  
Erase the images.  
Press the  
message is displayed.  
n
button. A confirmation  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [OK], and then press the m button.  
Selecting a Range  
Choose [Select Range].  
Following step 2 on p. 156, choose [Select  
Range] and press the m button.  
Choose images.  
Follow steps 2 – 3 on p. 154 to specify  
images.  
Erase the images.  
Press the p button to choose [Erase], and  
then press the m button.  
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Erasing Images  
Specifying All Images at Once  
Choose [All Images].  
Following step 2 on p. 156, choose [All  
Images] and press the m button.  
Erase the images.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [OK], and then press the m button.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Rotating Images  
Change the orientation of images and save them as follows.  
Choose [Rotate].  
Press the n button, and then choose  
[Rotate] on the 1 tab (p. 45).  
Rotate the image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image.  
The image is rotated 90° each time you press  
the m button.  
To return to the menu screen, press the  
n button.  
Movies with an image quality of  
or  
cannot be rotated.  
Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (see below).  
Deactivating Auto Rotation  
Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which  
rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on  
the camera.  
Press the n button, choose [Auto  
Rotate] on the 1 tab, and then choose [Off]  
(p. 45).  
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Rotating Images  
Images cannot be rotated when you set [Auto Rotate] to [Off].  
Additionally, images already rotated will be displayed in the original  
orientation.  
In Smart Shuffle (p. 151) mode, even if [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off],  
images shot vertically will be displayed vertically, and rotated images  
will be displayed in the rotated orientation.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Image Categories  
You can tag images as favorites and assign them to My Category (p. 162). By  
choosing a category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following  
operations to all of those images.  
Tagging Images as Favorites  
Choose [Favorites].  
Press the n button, and then choose  
[Favorites] on the 1 tab (p. 45).  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image, and then press the m  
button.  
is displayed.  
To untag the image, press the m button  
again. is no longer displayed.  
Repeat this process to choose additional  
images.  
Finish the setup process.  
Press the  
message is displayed.  
n
button. A confirmation  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [OK], and then press the m button.  
Images will not be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode  
or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3.  
Favorite images will have a three-star rating (  
) when transferred  
to computers running Windows 7 or Windows Vista. (Does not apply to movies  
or RAW images.)  
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Image Categories  
Organizing Images by Category (My Category)  
You can organize images into categories. Note that images are automatically  
categorized at the time of shooting, according to shooting conditions.  
:Images with detected faces, or images shot in I or V mode.  
:Images detected as  
O, or mode.  
: Images shot in  
,
, or  
in A mode, or images shot in J,  
, w, S, P, or t mode.  
Choosing a Selection Method  
Access the setting screen.  
Press the n button, and then choose  
[My Category] on the 1 tab (p. 45).  
Choose a selection method.  
Choose a menu item and a setting as desired  
(p. 45).  
To return to the menu screen, press the  
n button.  
Choosing Images Individually  
Choose [Select].  
Following step 2 above, choose [Select] and  
press the m button.  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image.  
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Image Categories  
Choose a category.  
Press the op buttons to choose the  
category, and then press the m button.  
is displayed.  
To cancel selection, press the m button  
again.  
is no longer displayed.  
Repeat this process to choose additional  
images.  
Finish the setup process.  
Press the n button. A confirmation  
message is displayed. Press the qr buttons  
or turn the 7 dial to choose [OK], and then  
press the m button.  
Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode  
or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 4.  
Selecting a Range  
Choose [Select Range].  
Following step 2 on p. 162, choose [Select  
Range] and press the m button.  
Choose images.  
Follow steps 2 – 3 on p. 154 to specify images.  
Choose a category.  
Press the p button to choose the type of  
image, and then press the qr buttons or turn  
the 7 dial to choose a category.  
Finish the setup process.  
Press the p button to choose [Select], and  
then press the m button.  
You can clear the selection of all images in the [Select Range] category by  
choosing [Deselect] in step 4.  
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Still Images  
Editing Still Images  
Image editing (pp. 164 – 168) is only available when the memory  
card has sufficient free space.  
Resizing Images  
Save a copy of images at a lower resolution.  
Choose [Resize].  
Press the n button, and then choose  
[Resize] on the 1 tab (p. 45).  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image, and then press the m  
button.  
Choose an image size.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose the size, and then press the m  
button.  
[Save new image?] is displayed.  
Save the new image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [OK], and then press the m button.  
The image is now saved as a new file.  
Review the new image.  
Press the n button. [Display new  
image?] is displayed.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [Yes], and then press the m button.  
The saved image is now displayed.  
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Editing Still Images  
Editing is not possible for images saved as  
in step 3.  
RAW images cannot be edited.  
Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution.  
Cropping  
You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file.  
Choose [Trimming].  
Press the n button, and then choose  
[Trimming] on the 1 tab (p. 45).  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image, and then press the m  
button.  
Cropping Area  
Adjust the cropping area.  
Resolution After Cropping  
A frame is displayed around the portion of the  
image to be cropped.  
The original image is shown in the upper left,  
and a preview of the image as cropped is  
shown in the lower right.  
To resize the frame, move the zoom lever.  
To move the frame, press the opqr buttons.  
To change the frame orientation, press the  
m button.  
Preview of Image  
After Cropping  
Faces detected in the image are shown with  
gray frames around them (in the upper-left  
image), which can be used for cropping.  
Switch between frames as needed by turning  
the 7 dial.  
Press the n button.  
Save as a new image and review.  
Follow steps 4 – 5 on p. 164.  
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Editing Still Images  
Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of  
(p. 61) or  
resized to  
(p. 164).  
RAW images cannot be edited.  
Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio after cropping.  
Cropped images will have a smaller resolution than uncropped images.  
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)  
You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate  
file. For details on each option, see p. 106.  
Choose [My Colors].  
Press the n button, and then choose  
[My Colors] on the 1 tab (p. 45).  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image, and then press the m  
button.  
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an option, and then press the m  
button.  
Save as a new image and review.  
Follow steps 4 – 5 on p. 164.  
Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit this way will be a little  
lower each time, and you may not be able to obtain the desired color.  
Colors of RAW images cannot be edited.  
The color of images edited using this function may vary slightly from the color of  
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Editing Still Images  
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)  
Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be  
detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient  
overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand  
out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a  
separate file.  
Choose [i-Contrast].  
Press the n button, and then choose [i-  
Contrast] on the 1 tab (p. 45).  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image, and then press the m  
button.  
Choose an option.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an option, and then press the m  
button.  
Save as a new image and review.  
Follow steps 4 – 5 on p. 164.  
For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause  
images to appear grainy.  
Images may look grainy after repeated editing using this function.  
RAW images cannot be edited this way.  
If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using  
[Low], [Medium], or [High].  
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Correcting Red-Eye  
Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the  
corrected image as a separate file.  
Choose [Red-Eye Correction].  
Press the n button, and then choose  
[Red-Eye Correction] on the 1 tab (p. 45).  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image.  
Correct the image.  
Press the m button.  
Red-eye detected by the camera is now  
corrected, and frames are displayed around  
corrected image areas.  
Enlarge or reduce images as needed. Follow  
Save as a new image and review.  
Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial  
to choose [New File], and then press the m  
button.  
The image is now saved as a new file.  
Follow step 5 on p. 164.  
Some images may not be corrected accurately.  
To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose  
[Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased.  
Protected images cannot be overwritten.  
RAW images cannot be edited this way.  
Red-eye correction can be applied to JPEG images shot in  
, but  
the original image cannot be overwritten.  
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Movies  
Editing Movies  
You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end.  
Choose *.  
Following steps 1 – 3 on p. 140, choose *  
and press the m button.  
The movie editing panel and editing bar are  
now displayed.  
Movie Editing Panel  
Specify portions to cut.  
Press the op buttons to choose  
or  
.
To view the portions you can cut (identified by  
on the screen), press the qr buttons or  
turn the 7 dial to move . Cut the beginning  
of the movie (from  
cut the end of the movie by choosing  
) by choosing  
, and  
.
Even if you move to a position other than a  
Movie Editing Bar  
mark, choosing  
will only cut the  
portion from the nearest  
to the left, and  
choosing  
nearest  
will cut the portion from the  
to the right.  
Review the edited movie.  
Press the op buttons to choose  
, and  
then press the m button. The edited movie is  
now played.  
To edit the movie again, repeat step 2.  
To cancel editing, press the op buttons to  
choose  
. Press the m button, choose  
[OK] (either press the qr buttons or turn the  
7 dial), and then press the m button again.  
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Save the edited movie.  
Press the op buttons to choose  
, and then  
press the  
m
button.  
Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial  
to choose [New File], and then press the m  
button.  
The movie is now saved as a new file.  
To overwrite the original movie with the cut one, choose [Overwrite]  
in step 4. In this case, the original movie will be erased.  
Only [Overwrite] is available when memory cards lack sufficient free  
space.  
Movies may not be saved if the battery runs out while saving is in  
progress.  
When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery or an  
AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 186).  
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Setting Menu  
Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater  
convenience  
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Functions can be configured on the 3 tab. Customize commonly used  
functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 45).  
Silencing Camera Operations  
Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.  
Choose [Mute], and then choose [On].  
Operation can also be silenced by holding down the p button as you turn the  
camera on.  
Sound is not played during movies if you mute camera sounds (p. 140). To  
restore sound during movies, press the o button. Adjust volume with the op  
buttons, as needed.  
Adjusting the Volume  
Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows.  
Choose [Volume], and then press the m  
button.  
Choose an item, and then press the qr  
buttons to adjust the volume.  
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Customizing Sounds  
Customize camera operating sounds as follows.  
Choose [Sound Options], and then press the  
m button.  
Choose an item, and then press the qr  
buttons to choose an option.  
Preset sounds  
1, 2  
(cannot be modified)  
Preset sounds  
3
Can be changed by using the included  
software.  
The default shutter sound is used in  
changes to [Shutter Sound].  
Hiding Hints and Tips  
Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. menu (p. 44) or  
Menu (p. 45) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information.  
Choose [Hints & Tips], and then choose [Off].  
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Screen Brightness  
Adjust screen brightness as follows.  
Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the  
qr buttons to adjust the brightness.  
For maximum brightness, press and hold the p button for at least one second  
when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display. (This  
will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the 3 tab.) To restore the original  
brightness, press and hold the p button again for at least one second or restart  
the camera.  
Start-up Screen  
Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as follows.  
Choose [Start-up Image], and then press the  
m button.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an option.  
No start-up image  
Preset images  
1, 2  
(cannot be modified)  
Preset images  
3
Assign desired shots, or use the included  
software to change the image.  
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Customizing the Start-up Screen  
Access the [Start-up Image] screen  
in Playback mode.  
Press the 1 button.  
Following the previous procedure, choose [3]  
and press the m button.  
Choose one of your shots.  
Choose an image and press the m button.  
After [Register?] is displayed, choose [OK]  
(either press the qr buttons or turn the 7  
dial), and then press the m button.  
The previous start-up setting is overwritten when you assign a new  
start-up image.  
You can assign the operating sounds and start-up images for your camera from  
the included software. For details, refer to the Software Guide.  
Formatting Memory Cards  
Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you  
should format the card with this camera.  
Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images  
on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.  
An Eye-Fi card (p. 216) contains software on the card itself. Before formatting  
an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer.  
Access the [Format] screen.  
Choose [Format], and then press the m  
button.  
Choose [OK].  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [OK], and then press the m button.  
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Format the memory card.  
To begin the formatting process, press the  
op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose  
[OK], and then press the m button.  
When formatting is finished, [Memory card  
formatting complete] is displayed. Press the  
m button.  
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file  
management information on the card and does not erase the data  
completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take  
steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically  
destroying cards.  
The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the  
advertised capacity.  
Low-Level Formatting  
Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed,  
the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower,  
continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level  
formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level formatting, copy  
images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.  
Perform low-level formatting.  
On the screen in step 2 on p. 175, press the  
op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose  
[Low Level Format], and then select this  
option (mark with a  
buttons.  
) by pressing the qr  
Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial  
to choose [OK], press the m button, and  
then follow step 3 on p. 175 to format (low-  
level format) the memory card.  
Low-level formatting takes longer than “Formatting Memory Cards” (p. 175),  
because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card.  
You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing [Stop]. In this case,  
all data will be erased, but the memory card can be used normally.  
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File Numbering  
Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and  
saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the  
camera assigns file numbers.  
Choose [File Numbering], and then choose  
an option.  
Images are numbered  
consecutively (until the 9999th shot  
is taken/saved) even if you switch  
Continuous  
memory cards.  
Image numbering is reset to 0 if you  
Auto Reset  
switch memory cards, or when a  
new folder is created.  
Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered  
consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted  
memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted  
(p. 175)) memory card.  
Refer to the Software Guide for information on the card folder structure and  
image formats.  
Date-Based Image Storage  
Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the  
camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day.  
Choose [Create Folder], and then choose  
[Daily].  
Images will now be saved in folders created  
on the shooting date.  
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Lens Retraction Timing  
The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the  
1 button in Shooting mode (p. 40). To have the lens retracted immediately  
after you press the 1 button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.].  
Choose [Lens Retract], and then choose [0  
sec.].  
Power-Saving Adjustment  
Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power  
Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (p. 40).  
Access the [Power Saving] screen.  
Choose [Power Saving], and then press the  
m button.  
Configure the settings.  
After choosing an item, press the qr buttons  
to adjust it as needed.  
To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for  
[Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off].  
The [Display Off] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power Down] to [Off].  
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World Clock  
To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you  
travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that  
time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/  
Time setting manually.  
Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time (p. 18) and your  
home time zone.  
Specify your destination.  
Choose [Time Zone], and then press the m  
button.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [  
button.  
World], and then press the m  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose the destination.  
To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead),  
press the op buttons to choose  
Press the m button.  
.
Switch to the destination time  
zone.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [  
n button.  
is now shown on the shooting screen  
(p. 226).  
World], and then press the  
Adjusting the date or time while in  
your [ Home] time and date.  
mode (p. 19) will automatically update  
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Date and Time  
Adjust the date and time as follows.  
Access the [Date/Time] screen.  
Choose [Date/Time], and then press the m  
button.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the qr buttons to choose an item, and  
then adjust the setting, either by pressing the  
op buttons or turning the 7 dial.  
Metric/Non-Metric Display  
Change the unit of measurement shown in the MF indicator (p. 110) and  
zoom bar (p. 48) from m/cm to ft/in as needed.  
Choose [Distance Units], and then choose [ft/  
in].  
Electronic Level Calibration  
Calibrate the electronic level if it seems ineffective in helping you level the  
camera.  
For greater calibration accuracy, display grid lines (p. 132) to help you level  
the camera in advance.  
Level the camera.  
Mount the camera on a tripod and make sure  
it is level.  
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Access the [Electronic Level]  
screen.  
Choose [Electronic Level], and then press the  
m button.  
Calibrate the electronic level.  
Choose [Calibrate] and press the m button.  
A confirmation message is displayed.  
Choose [OK], and then press the m button.  
Resetting the Electronic Level  
Restore the electronic level to its original state as follows. Note that this is not  
possible unless you have calibrated the electronic level.  
Choose [Electronic Level], and then press the  
m button.  
Choose [Reset], and then press the m  
button.  
Once the electronic level has been reset, the  
menu screen is displayed again.  
Setting Copyright Information to Record in  
Images  
To record the author’s name and copyright details in images, set this  
information beforehand as follows.  
Access the setting screen.  
Choose [Copyright Info], and then press the  
m button.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [Enter Author’s Name] or [Enter  
Copyright Details], and then press the m  
button.  
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Enter a name.  
Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial  
to choose a character, and then press the m  
button to enter it.  
Up to 63 characters can be used.  
Press the a button to delete single  
characters.  
Turn the z dial or choose  
or  
and  
press the m button to move the cursor.  
Save the settings.  
Press the n button. [Accept changes?]  
is displayed.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [Yes], and then press the m button.  
The information set here will now be recorded  
in images.  
To check the information entered, choose [Display Copyright Info] on the screen  
in step 1, and then press the m button.  
You can also use the included software (p. 26) to enter, change, and delete  
copyright information. Some characters entered with the included software may  
not display on the camera, but will be correctly recorded in images.  
After saving images to a computer, you can use the software to review copyright  
information recorded in the images.  
Deleting All Copyright Information  
You can delete both the author’s name and copyright details at the same time  
as follows.  
Follow step 1 on p. 181 and choose [Delete  
Copyright Info].  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [OK], and then press the m button.  
The copyright info already recorded in images will not be deleted.  
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Display Language  
Change the display language as needed.  
Access the [Language] screen.  
Choose [Language ], and then press the  
m button.  
Configure the setting.  
Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial  
to choose a language, and then press the m  
button.  
You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by pressing and  
holding the m button and immediately pressing the n button.  
Adjusting Other Settings  
The following settings can also be adjusted on the 3 tab.  
[Video System] (p. 191)  
[Ctrl via HDMI] (p. 192)  
[Eye-Fi Settings] (p. 216)  
Restoring Defaults  
If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings.  
Access the [Reset All] screen.  
Choose [Reset All], and then press the m  
button.  
Restore default settings.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [OK], and then press the m button.  
Default settings are now restored.  
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The following functions are not restored to default settings.  
- 3 tab settings [Time Zone] (p. 179), [Date/Time] (p. 180), [Language  
]
(p. 183), [Video System] (p. 190), and the image assigned to [Start-up Image]  
- Custom white balance data you have recorded (p. 105)  
- Colors chosen in Color Accent (p. 82) or Color Swap (p. 83)  
- Shooting mode chosen in K (p. 72) or  
- The movie mode (p. 92)  
- Calibrated value for the electronic level (p. 180)  
- Copyright information (p. 181)  
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Accessories  
Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the  
camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories  
and other compatible accessories sold separately  
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Tips on Using Included Accessories  
Effective Battery and Charger Use  
Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of  
use  
Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when  
they are not used.  
You can easily check the charge state of the battery by  
attaching the cover so that o is visible on a charged battery,  
and attaching it so that o is not visible on an uncharged  
battery.  
Long-term battery storage  
After using up all remaining battery power, remove the battery from the camera.  
Store the battery with the cover attached. Storing a partially charged battery over  
extended periods (about a year) may shorten its life or affect performance.  
Using the battery charger abroad  
The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). For  
power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for the  
plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may  
damage the battery.  
Optional Accessories  
The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability  
varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available.  
Power Supplies  
Battery Pack NB-10L  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
Battery Charger CB-2LC  
Charger for Battery Pack NB-10L  
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80  
For powering the camera using household  
power. Recommended when using the  
camera over extended periods, or when  
connecting the camera to a printer or  
computer. Cannot be used to charge the  
camera battery.  
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The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100  
– 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz).  
For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available  
adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for  
traveling, which may damage the battery.  
Flash Units  
Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II  
Shoe-mounted flash unit that enables many  
styles of flash photography.  
Speedlite Bracket SB-E2  
Prevents unnatural shadows next to subjects  
duringverticalshooting. IncludesOff-Camera  
Shoe Cord OC-E3.  
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2  
Enables wireless control of slave Speedlite  
flash units.  
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX  
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX  
External macro flash units that enable many  
styles of macro flash photography.  
The Macro Twin Lite requires Macrolite  
Adapter MLA-DC1, Off-Camera Shoe Cord  
OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold  
separately) for attachment to the camera.  
The Macro Ring Lite requires Macrolite  
Adapter MLA-DC1 (sold separately) for  
attachment to the camera.  
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Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3  
Used to attach a Macro Twin Lite flash to the  
camera.  
Bracket BKT-DC1  
Used to attach a Macro Twin Lite flash to the  
camera.  
Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1  
Used to attach a Macro Ring Lite or Macro  
Twin Lite flash to the camera.  
Other Accessories  
Soft Case SC-DC75  
Protects the camera from dust and scratches.  
Handle with care to prevent leather  
discoloration.  
Waterproof Case WP-DC44  
For underwater photography at depths of up  
to 40 meters (130 ft.). Also useful for shooting  
in the rain, at the beach, or on ski slopes.  
Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1  
Prevents the waterproof case from floating  
during underwater photography.  
HDMI Cable HTC-100  
For connecting the camera to an HDMI input  
of a high-definition TV.  
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Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST  
Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy  
playback on the larger TV screen.  
Remote Switch RS60-E3  
Enables remote shutter button operation  
(pressing the button halfway or all the way  
down).  
Lens Hood LH-DC70  
Prevents extraneous light outside the angle  
of view from entering the lens and causing  
flares or ghosting, which reduce image  
quality.  
Filter Adapter FA-DC58C  
Adapter required when mounting a 58 mm  
filter.  
Canon Lens Filter (58 mm dia.)  
Protects the lens and enables a variety of  
shooting effects.  
A lens hood and filter adapter cannot be attached to the camera at the same  
time.  
Printers  
Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers  
Printing images without a computer is  
possible by connecting the camera to a  
Canon PictBridge-compatible printer.  
For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer.  
SELPHY  
Series  
Inkjet  
Printers  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Playback on a TV  
By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger  
screen of the TV.  
For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual.  
Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (p. 228).  
Playback on a Standard-Definition TV  
Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST  
(sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the  
TV as you control the camera.  
Make sure the camera and TV are  
off.  
White  
Connect the camera to the TV.  
On the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into the  
Red  
Yellow  
Yellow  
video inputs as shown.  
Red  
White  
On the camera, open the terminal cover and  
insert the cable plug fully into the camera  
terminal.  
Turn the TV on and switch to video  
input.  
Switch the TV input to the video input you  
connected the cable to in step 2.  
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Turn the camera on.  
Press the 1 button to turn the camera on.  
Images from the camera are now displayed  
on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the  
camera screen.)  
When finished, turn off the camera and TV  
before disconnecting the cable.  
Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format  
(NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the video output  
format, press the n button and choose [Video System] on the  
3 tab.  
When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while previewing  
shots on the larger screen of the TV. To shoot, follow the same steps as when  
using the camera screen.  
Playback on a High-Definition TV  
Connecting the camera to an HDTV with the HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold  
separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV.  
Movies shot at a resolution of  
or  
can be viewed in high-definition.  
Make sure the camera and TV are  
off.  
Connect the camera to the TV.  
On the TV, insert the cable plug fully into the  
HDMI input as shown.  
On the camera, open the terminal cover and  
insert the cable plug fully into the camera  
terminal.  
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Display images.  
Follow steps 3 – 4 on p. 190 to display  
images.  
Camera operating sounds are not played while the camera is connected to an  
HDTV.  
Controlling the Camera with a TV Remote  
Connecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV enables playback  
(including slideshow playback) using the TV remote control.  
In this case, you will need to adjust some TV settings. For details, refer to the  
TV user manual.  
Configure the settings.  
Press the  
HDMI] on the  
(p. 45).  
n
button, choose [Ctrl via  
tab, and then choose [Enable]  
3
Connect the camera to the TV.  
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 191 to connect the  
camera to the TV.  
Display images.  
Turn on the TV. On the camera, press the 1  
button.  
Images from the camera are now displayed  
on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the  
camera screen.)  
Control the camera with the TV  
remote.  
Press the qr buttons on the remote to  
browse images.  
To display the camera control panel, press  
the OK/Select button. Select control panel  
items by pressing the qr buttons to choose  
an item, and then pressing the OK/Select  
button again.  
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Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV  
Return  
Closes the menu.  
Displays sets of images shot in  
displayed when a grouped image is selected.)  
Group Playback  
Starts movie playback. (Only displayed when a movie is  
selected.)  
Play Movie  
Slideshow  
Starts slideshow playback. To switch images during  
playback, press the qr buttons on the remote control.  
.
Index Playback  
Change Display  
Displays multiple images in an index.  
Switches display modes (p. 43).  
l
Pressing any buttons on the camera will switch control to the camera itself,  
which will prevent remote control until you return to single-image display.  
The camera may not always respond correctly even if the remote is for an HDMI  
CEC-compatible TV.  
Powering the Camera with Household Power  
Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80 (sold separately)  
eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.  
Make sure the camera is off.  
Connect the adapter to the coupler.  
Insert the adapter plug fully into the coupler.  
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Insert the coupler.  
Follow step 2 on p. 15 to open the cover, and  
then insert the coupler as shown until it locks  
into place.  
Close the cover ( ) making sure the coupler  
cable fits into the coupler cable port ( ) and  
press downward until it clicks into place.  
Coupler Cable Port  
Connect the power cord.  
Insert one end of the power cord into the  
compact power adapter, and then plug the  
other end into a power outlet.  
Turn the camera on and use it as desired.  
When finished, turn the camera off and  
unplug the power cord from the outlet.  
Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the  
camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the camera.  
Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so  
could result in malfunction or damage to the product.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Using a Lens Hood (Sold Separately)  
For wide-angle shots of backlit subjects without using the flash, attach  
optional Lens Hood LH-DC70 to prevent light outside the angle of view from  
entering the lens.  
Attach the hood.  
Align the lens hood mark ( ) with the  
camera mark ( ), and turn the lens hood in  
the direction of the arrow until it locks in  
place.  
To remove the lens hood, turn it the opposite  
direction.  
Vignetting may occur if you use the built-in flash when the lens hood  
is attached.  
The filter adapter and a lens hood cannot be attached to the camera at the same  
time.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Using Lens Filters (Sold Separately)  
Attaching a lens filter to the camera protects the lens and allows you to shoot  
with various effects. To attach a lens filter, you will need Filter Adapter  
FA-DC58C (sold separately).  
Attach the filter adapter.  
Align the notches on the camera and the filter  
adapter and turn the adapter in the direction  
of the arrow until locked.  
To remove the filter adapter, turn it in the  
opposite direction.  
Attach a filter.  
Turn the filter in the direction of the arrow to  
attach it to the camera.  
Make sure not to attach the filter too tightly.  
Doing so could prevent removal of the filter  
and damage the camera.  
We recommend the use of genuine Canon filters (58 mm dia.).  
When not using auto focus to shoot, set the manual focus option  
[Safety MF] to [On].  
If you use the built-in flash with the filter adapter attached, portions of  
the image may appear darker.  
When using the filter adapter, be sure to use only one filter at a time.  
Attaching multiple filters, or accessories such as a heavy lens, may  
cause the attachments to fall off or damage the camera or adapter.  
Do not grip the filter adapter tightly.  
Remove the filter adapter when not using a filter.  
The filter adapter and a lens hood cannot be attached to the camera at the same  
time.  
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Still Images  
Using a Remote Switch (Sold Separately)  
An optional Remote Switch RS60-E3 can be used to avoid camera shake that  
may otherwise occur when pressing the shutter button directly. This optional  
accessory is convenient when shooting at slow shutter speeds.  
Connect the remote switch.  
Make sure the camera is off.  
Open the terminal cover and insert the  
remote switch plug.  
Shoot.  
To shoot, press the release button on the  
remote switch.  
Bulb photography (long exposures) is not supported.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)  
More sophisticated flash photography is possible with an optional Speedlite  
EX series flash. For movie shooting using an LED light, the optional Speedlite  
320EX flash is available.  
This camera does not support some Speedlite EX series functions.  
Non-EX series Canon flash units may not fire correctly or may not fire  
at all, in some cases.  
Use of non-Canon flash units (especially high-voltage flash units) or  
flash accessories may prevent normal camera operation and may  
damage the camera.  
Also refer to the Speedlite EX series manual for additional information.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II  
These optional flash units can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of  
flash photography needs.  
Attach the flash unit to the hot  
shoe.  
Turn the flash on, and then turn the  
camera on.  
A red h icon is now displayed.  
The flash pilot lamp will light up when the  
flash is ready.  
Choose shooting mode G, M,  
B, or D.  
Flash settings can only be configured in  
these modes. In other modes, the flash is  
adjusted and fired automatically, as needed.  
Set the white balance to h (p. 104).  
Configure settings for the external  
flash.  
Press the n button, choose [Flash  
Control] on the 4 tab, and then press the m  
button.  
Options already set on the flash itself are  
displayed.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an item, and then adjust the setting  
by pressing the qr buttons.  
Available settings vary depending on the  
shooting mode and the flash attached  
(p. 204).  
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Settings for the built-in flash cannot be configured while a Speedlite EX series  
flash is attached, because that setting screen is no longer accessible.  
You can also access the setting screen by pressing the r button for at least one  
second.  
Flash settings in  
mode.  
shooting mode can be configured just as they are in G  
580EX II only: [Flash Control] is not available if the external flash has been set  
up for stroboscopic flash.  
320EX only: Auto LED lighting is only available in low-light movie recording or  
in Movie mode. In this case, the  
icon is shown.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Using Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 (Sold Separately)  
Using the optional Speedlite Bracket SB-E2  
can help prevent unnatural shadows next to  
subjects during vertical shooting.  
To keep the LCD screen out of the way of the  
bracket, use the screen closed and facing  
outward.  
Still Images  
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX  
This optional flash unit enables many styles of macro flash photography.  
Requires Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1 (sold separately) for attachment to the  
camera.  
Remove the ring.  
Make sure the camera is off.  
Hold down the ring release button ( ) and  
turn the ring in the direction of the arrow ( ).  
Align the mark on the ring with the mark  
on the camera, and then lift the ring off.  
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Attach the macrolite adapter.  
Align the mark on the macrolite adapter  
with the mark on the camera, and then turn  
the adapter in the direction of the arrows until  
it locks in place.  
To remove the adapter, hold down the ring  
release button and turn the adapter in the  
opposite direction.  
Attach the controller to the camera.  
Attach the control component of the macro  
ring lite to the hot shoe on top of the camera.  
Attach the flash unit to the  
macrolite adapter.  
Press the release buttons on both sides of  
the macro ring lite and attach the macro ring  
lite to the macrolite adapter.  
Choose shooting mode G, M,  
B, or D.  
Flash settings can only be configured in  
these modes. In other modes, the flash is  
adjusted and fired automatically, as needed.  
Set the white balance to h (p. 104).  
Enter e mode (p. 109).  
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Set [ND Filter] to [On] (p. 103).  
Configure the external flash.  
Follow step 5 on p. 198 to adjust the settings.  
Keep cords (from the macro ring lite) away from flash heads.  
When using a tripod, adjust the position of the legs to prevent them  
from coming into contact with the flash heads.  
Use the screen to compose shots, because the viewfinder cannot be  
used with these accessories attached.  
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX  
This optional flash unit enables many styles of macro flash photography.  
Requires Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1, Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, and  
Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold separately) for attachment to the camera.  
Remove the ring and attach the  
macrolite adapter.  
Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 199 to remove the  
ring, and then attach the macrolite adapter.  
Attach the off-camera shoe cord to  
the bracket.  
Slide the bracket screw to the outer end of the  
bracket. Align the bracket screw with the  
tripod socket of the off-camera shoe cord,  
and then tighten the screw to secure it.  
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Attach the bracket to the camera.  
Slide the other bracket screw to the outer end  
of the bracket. Align the bracket screw with  
the tripod socket on the bottom of the  
camera, and then tighten the screw to secure  
it.  
Attach the off-camera shoe cord to  
the camera.  
Attach the camera connection component of  
the off-camera shoe cord to the hot shoe on  
top of the camera.  
Attach the controller to the off-  
camera shoe cord.  
Attach the controller for the Macro Twin Lite  
to the flash connection component of the  
off-camera shoe cord.  
Attach the flash unit to the  
macrolite adapter.  
Attach each flash head to the respective mount  
). Press the release button on the top of the  
(
ring in and attach the ring to the macrolite  
adapter ( ).  
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Configure the external flash and  
settings on the camera.  
Follow steps 5 – 9 on p. 200 to configure the  
settings.  
Keep cords (from the macro twin lite and off-camera shoe cord) away  
from flash heads.  
When using a tripod, adjust the position of the legs to prevent them  
from coming into contact with the flash heads or the bracket.  
Depending on the position where you have attached the flash  
controller, it may come into contact with the LCD monitor. To prevent  
this, adjust the position of attachment or the orientation of the  
controller, adjust the angle of the screen, or use the screen closed  
and facing outward.  
Use the screen to compose shots, because the viewfinder cannot be  
used with these accessories attached.  
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Still Images  
Camera Settings Available with an External Flash (Sold  
Separately)  
The following settings are available in G, M, B, or D mode. In other  
shooting modes, only [Red-Eye Corr.] and [Red-Eye Lamp] can be  
configured. (The flash is adjusted and fired automatically, as needed.)  
Shooting Mode  
Item  
Options  
G
M
B
D
Auto*1  
Flash Mode  
Manual*2  
–3 to +3  
Flash Exp. Comp*3  
Flash Output*4  
Shutter Sync.  
1/128*5 to 1/1  
(in 1/3-stop increments)  
1st-curtain/2nd-curtain/Hi-speed  
On  
Slow Synchro  
Off  
Wireless Func.*6  
Red-Eye Corr.  
Red-Eye Lamp  
On/Off  
On/Off  
On/Off  
On  
Safety FE*7  
Off  
Clear Flash Settings*8  
*1E-TTL mode is used for the flash.  
*2M mode is used for the flash.  
In D shooting mode, E-TTL mode is also available for the flash. In this case, when the  
flash fires, flash exposure compensation set on the flash is applied to the flash output  
level set on the camera.  
*3Can be configured only when [Flash Mode] is [Auto] and flash exposure compensation  
set on the flash is [+0]. When you adjust flash exposure compensation on the flash, the  
camera display will be updated (580EX II and 430EX II only).  
*4Can be configured when [Flash Mode] is [Manual]. Linked to settings on the flash unit.  
*51/64 for Speedlite 430EX II/320EX/270EX II, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, and Macro  
Twin Lite MT-24EX.  
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*6For options other than On/Off, configure the setting on the flash unit itself. Not available  
with Speedlite 430EX II/320EX/270EX II, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, or Macro Twin  
Lite MT-24EX. When this setting is set to [On], [Shutter Sync.] cannot be set to [2nd-  
curtain]. (If [Shutter Sync.] is set to [2nd-curtain], it will be changed to [1st-curtain].)  
*7Can only be configured when [Flash Mode] is [Auto].  
*8Restores all default settings. You can also restore defaults for [Slow Synchro], [Safety  
FE], [Red-Eye Corr.], and [Red-Eye Lamp] by using [Reset All] in the 3 menu on the  
Flash settings in  
mode.  
shooting mode can be configured just as they are in G  
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Movies  
Printing Images  
Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On  
the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders  
for photo development services, and prepare or print images for photobooks.  
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake  
of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also  
refer to the printer manual for additional information.  
Still Images  
Easy Print  
Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible  
printer (sold separately) with the included interface cable (p. 2).  
Make sure the camera and printer  
are off.  
Connect the camera to the printer.  
Open the cover. Holding the smaller cable  
plug in the orientation shown, insert the plug  
fully into the camera terminal.  
Connect the larger cable plug to the printer.  
For other connection details, refer to the  
printer manual.  
Turn the printer on.  
Turn the camera on.  
Press the 1 button to turn the camera on.  
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is displayed.  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image.  
Print the image.  
Press the c button.  
Printing now begins.  
To print other images, repeat steps 5 – 6 after  
printing is finished.  
When you are finished printing, turn the  
camera and printer off and disconnect the  
interface cable.  
For Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see p. 189.  
RAW images cannot be printed.  
Still Images  
Configuring Print Settings  
Access the printing screen.  
After following steps 1 – 5 on p. 206 to  
choose an image, press the  
access the screen at left.  
button to  
m
Configure the setting.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an item, and then choose an option  
by pressing the qr buttons.  
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Default  
Date  
Matches current printer settings.  
Prints images with the date added.  
Prints images with the file number added.  
Prints images with both the date and file number added.  
File No.  
Both  
Off  
Default  
Off  
Matches current printer settings.  
Uses information from the time of shooting to print under  
optimal settings.  
On  
Red-Eye 1  
Corrects red-eye.  
No. of Copies Choose the number of copies to print.  
Trimming  
Specify a desired image area to print (see below).  
Paper  
Settings  
Specify the paper size, layout, and other details (p. 209).  
Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming)  
By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area  
instead of the entire image.  
Choose [Trimming].  
After following step 1 on p. 207 to access the  
printing screen, choose [Trimming] and press  
the m button.  
A cropping frame is now displayed, indicating  
the image area to print.  
Adjust the cropping frame as  
needed.  
To resize the frame, move the zoom lever.  
To move the frame, press the opqr  
buttons.  
To rotate the frame, turn the 7 dial.  
When finished, press the m button.  
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Print the image.  
On the screen in step 1, press the op  
buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Print],  
and then press the m button.  
Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some  
aspect ratios.  
Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with [Date  
Stamp] selected.  
Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing  
Choose [Paper Settings].  
After following step 1 on p. 207 to access the  
printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and  
press the m button.  
Choose a paper size.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an option, and then press the m  
button.  
Choose a type of paper.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an option, and then press the m  
button.  
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Choose a layout.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an option.  
When choosing [N-up], press the qr buttons  
to specify the number of images per sheet.  
Press the m button.  
Print the image.  
Available Layout Options  
Default  
Matches current printer settings.  
Bordered  
Borderless  
N-up  
Prints with blank space around the image.  
Borderless, edge-to-edge printing.  
Choose how many images to print per sheet.  
Prints images for identification purposes.  
Only available for images with a resolution of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3.  
ID Photo  
Choose the print size.  
Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints.  
Fixed Size  
Printing ID Photos  
Choose [ID Photo].  
Following steps 1 – 4 on p. 209, choose [ID  
Photo] and press the m button.  
Choose the long and short side  
length.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an item. Choose the length by  
pressing the qr buttons, and then press the  
m button.  
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Choose the printing area.  
Follow step 2 on p. 208 to choose the printing  
area.  
Print the image.  
Movies  
Printing Movie Scenes  
Access the printing screen.  
Follow steps 1 – 5 on p. 206 to choose a  
movie, and then press the m button.  
Press the qr buttons to choose c, and then  
press the m button. The screen at left is  
displayed.  
Choose a printing method.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose  
choose the printing method.  
, and then press the qr buttons to  
Print the image.  
Movie Printing Options  
Single  
Prints the current scene as a still image.  
Prints a series of scenes, a certain interval apart, on a single sheet of  
paper. You can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed  
time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On].  
Sequence  
To cancel printing in progress, press the  
[ID Photo] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible  
button.  
m
printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730.  
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Still Images  
Adding Images to Print Orders (DPOF)  
Batch printing (p. 215) and ordering prints from a photo development service  
can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card  
and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The  
printing information you prepare this way will conform DPOF (Digital Print  
Order Format) standards.  
RAW images cannot be included in print orders.  
Adding Images to Print Orders via the c Button  
You can add images to print orders (DPOF) after your shot or later during  
playback simply by pressing the c button.  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image.  
Add the image to the print list.  
Press the c button.  
Press the op buttons to specify the number  
of prints. Choose [Add] by pressing the qr  
buttons or turning the 7 dial, and then press  
the m button.  
To remove the image from the print order,  
repeat steps 1 – 2 but choose [Remove] by  
pressing the qr buttons or turning the 7  
dial, and then press the m button.  
Print orders cannot be set up while the camera is connected to a printer.  
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Configuring Print Settings  
Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and other  
settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print order.  
Press the n button, and then choose  
[Print Settings] on the 2 tab. Choose and  
configure settings as desired (p. 45).  
Standard  
Index  
One image is printed per sheet.  
Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per  
sheet.  
Print Type  
Both  
On  
Both standard and index formats are printed.  
Images are printed with the shooting date.  
Date  
Off  
On  
Images are printed with the file number.  
File No.  
Off  
All image print order settings are cleared after  
printing.  
On  
Off  
Clear DPOF  
data  
Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the printer  
or photo development service, in some cases.  
may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory  
card has print settings that were configured on another camera.  
Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all  
previous settings.  
Setting [Date] to [On] may cause some printers to print the date twice.  
Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File  
No.] at the same time.  
The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the 3  
tab, accessible by pressing the n button (p. 18).  
Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers  
(sold separately).  
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Setting Up Printing for Individual Images  
Choose [Select Images & Qty.].  
Press the n button, choose [Select  
Images & Qty.] on the 2 tab, and then press  
the m button.  
Choose an image.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose an image, and then press the m  
button.  
You can now specify the number of copies.  
If you specify index printing for the image, it is  
labeled with a  
printing for the image, press the m button  
again. is no longer displayed.  
icon. To cancel index  
Specify the number of prints.  
Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
specify the number of prints (up to 99).  
To set up printing for other images and  
specify the number of prints, repeat steps 2 –  
3.  
Printing quantity cannot be specified for index  
prints. You can only choose which images to  
print, by following step 2.  
When finished, press the n button to  
return to the menu screen.  
Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images  
Choose [Select Range].  
Following step 1 above, choose [Select  
Range] and press the m button.  
Choose images.  
Follow steps 2 – 3 on p. 154 to specify  
images.  
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Configure the print settings.  
Press the op buttons to choose [Order],  
and then press the m button.  
Setting Up Printing for All Images  
Choose [Select All Images].  
Following step 1 on p. 214, choose [Select All  
Images] and press the m button.  
Configure the print settings.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [OK], and then press the m button.  
Clearing All Print Orders  
Choose [Clear All Selections].  
Following step 1 on p. 214, choose [Clear All  
Selections] and press the m button.  
Confirm clearing the order.  
Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to  
choose [OK], and then press the m button.  
Printing Images Added to Print Orders (DPOF)  
When images have been added to the print  
list (pp. 212 – 215), the screen at left is  
displayed after you connect the camera to a  
PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the op  
buttons to choose [Print now], and then  
simply press the m button to print the  
images in the print list.  
Any DPOF print job that you temporarily stop  
will be resumed from the next image.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Using an Eye-Fi Card  
Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted (p. 3).  
Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of  
images to a computer or uploading to a photo-sharing website.  
Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card. Refer to the card’s user manual or  
contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or  
resolving transfer problems.  
When using an Eye-Fi card, keep the following points in mind.  
Cards may continue to transmit radio waves even when [Eye-Fi  
trans.] is set to [Disable] (p. 217). Remove the Eye-Fi card before  
entering hospitals, aircraft, or other areas where transmission is  
prohibited.  
When troubleshooting image transfer issues, check the card and  
computer settings. For details, refer to the card’s user manual.  
Poor wireless connections may cause image transfer to take a long  
time, and transfer may be interrupted in some cases.  
Eye-Fi cards may become hot, due to their transfer functions.  
Battery power will be consumed faster than in normal use.  
Camera operation may become sluggish. To resolve this, try setting  
[Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable].  
Connection status of Eye-Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the  
shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in  
simple information display mode).  
(Gray)  
Not connected  
Connecting  
(Blinking white)  
(White)  
Connected  
(Animated)  
Transfer in progress  
Interrupted  
Error acquiring Eye-Fi card information (Restart the camera.  
Repeated display of this icon may indicate a problem with the  
card.)  
Images labeled with a  
icon have been transferred.  
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Power saving (p. 40) on the camera is temporarily disabled during image  
transfer.  
Choosing  
mode will interrupt the Eye-Fi connection. Although the Eye-Fi  
connection will be restored after you choose another shooting mode or enter  
Playback mode, the camera may transfer any movies made in  
mode again.  
Checking Connection Information  
Check the access point SSID used by the Eye-Fi card or the connection  
status, as needed.  
Press the n button, choose [Eye-Fi  
Settings] on the 3 tab, and then press the  
m button.  
Choose [Connection info], and then press the  
m button.  
The connection information screen is  
displayed.  
Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer  
Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if  
necessary.  
Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fi trans.].  
Press the n button, choose [Eye-Fi  
Settings] on the 3 tab, and then press the  
m button.  
Choose [Eye-Fi trans.], and then choose  
[Disable].  
[Eye-Fi Settings] is not shown unless an Eye-Fi card is in the camera  
with its write-protect tab in the unlocked position. For this reason, you  
cannot change settings for an inserted Eye-Fi card if the write-protect  
tab is in the locked position.  
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Appendix  
Helpful information when using the camera  
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Troubleshooting  
If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the  
items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support  
Help Desk.  
Power  
Nothing happens when the ON/OFF button is pressed.  
Confirm that you are using the correct type of battery, and that there is sufficient charge  
Confirm that the battery is inserted facing the correct way (p. 15).  
Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is fully closed (p. 16).  
Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance. Try cleaning the terminals with a  
cotton swab and reinserting the battery a few times.  
The battery is depleted quickly.  
Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Try warming the battery a little by  
putting it in your pocket, for example, with the terminal cover on.  
If these measures do not help and the battery is still depleted soon after charging, it has  
reached the end of its life. Purchase a new battery.  
The lens is not retracted.  
Do not open the memory card/battery cover while the camera is on. Close the cover,  
turn the camera on, and then turn it off again (p. 16).  
The battery is swollen.  
Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery  
swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer  
Support Help Desk.  
Display on a TV  
Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 191).  
Shooting  
Cannot shoot.  
In Playback mode (p. 20), press the shutter button halfway (p. 41).  
Nothing is displayed (p. 50).  
Strange display on the screen under low light (p. 43).  
Strange display on the screen when shooting.  
Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are recorded  
in movies.  
The screen may flicker and horizontal banding may appear under fluorescent or LED  
lighting.  
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h flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is  
not possible (p. 51).  
is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 50).  
Set [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 124).  
Raise the flash and set the flash mode to h (p. 120).  
Increase the ISO speed (p. 99).  
Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In this case, set [IS  
Mode] to [Off] (p. 124).  
Shots are out of focus.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it all the way down  
Make sure subjects are within focusing range (see “Specifications” (p. 34)).  
Set [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 69).  
Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated.  
Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock (pp. 113, 118).  
No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter  
button is pressed halfway.  
To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the shot  
with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button  
halfway. Otherwise, try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly.  
Subjects in shots look too dark.  
Raise the flash and set the flash mode to h (p. 120).  
Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation (p. 97).  
Adjust contrast by using i-Contrast (pp. 102, 167).  
Subjects look too bright, highlights are washed-out.  
Lower the flash and set the flash mode to ! (p. 49).  
Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation (p. 97).  
Reduce the lighting on subjects.  
Shots look too dark despite the flash firing (p. 50).  
Shoot within flash range (p. 120).  
Adjust brightness by using flash exposure compensation or changing the flash output  
Increase the ISO speed (p. 99).  
Subjects in flash shots look too bright, highlights are washed-out.  
Shoot within flash range (p. 120).  
Lower the flash and set the flash mode to ! (p. 49).  
Adjust brightness by using flash exposure compensation or changing the flash output  
White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots.  
This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles.  
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Troubleshooting  
Shots look grainy.  
Lower the ISO speed (p. 99).  
High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (p. 74).  
Subjects are affected by red-eye (p. 62).  
Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 69) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp (p. 4) in flash  
shots. For best results, have subjects look at the red-eye reduction lamp. Also try  
increasing the lighting in indoor scenes and shooting at closer range.  
Edit images using red-eye correction (p. 168).  
Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is  
slower.  
Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (p. 176).  
Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available.  
Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each  
Shooting Mode”, “FUNC. Menu”, and “Shooting Menu” (pp. 230 – 237).  
Shooting Movies  
Cannot shoot movies (p. 17).  
The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted.  
Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports high-speed  
recording. Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect, the length of movies  
on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time (p. 175).  
is displayed and shooting stops automatically.  
The camera’s internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the  
memory card quickly enough. Try one of the following measures.  
Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (p. 176).  
Lower the image quality (p. 64).  
Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording (see “Specifications”  
Zooming is not possible.  
Zooming is not possible when shooting movies in modes that do not support digital  
zoom.  
Zooming is not possible when shooting movies in  
mode.  
Subjects look distorted.  
Subjects that pass in front of the camera quickly may look distorted. This is not a  
malfunction.  
Playback  
Playback is not possible.  
Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or  
alter the folder structure. Refer to the Software Guide for details on folder structure and  
file names.  
222  
Troubleshooting  
Playback stops, or audio skips.  
Switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the  
There may be brief interruptions when playing movies copied to memory cards that  
have slow read speeds.  
When movies are played on a computer, frames may be dropped and audio may skip  
if computer performance is inadequate.  
Computer  
Cannot transfer images to a computer.  
When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try reducing the transfer  
speed as follows.  
Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. Hold the n button down as you press  
the o and m buttons at the same time. On the next screen, press the qr buttons to  
choose [B], and then press the m button.  
Eye-Fi Cards  
Cannot transfer images (p. 216).  
223  
On-Screen Messages  
If an error message is displayed, respond as follows.  
No memory card  
The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card  
Memory card locked  
The write-protect tab of the SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card or Eye-Fi card is set to the  
locked position. Switch the write-protect tab to the unlocked position (p. 15).  
Cannot record!  
Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a  
memory card facing the correct way (p. 16).  
Memory card error (p. 176)  
If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted  
memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk  
Insufficient space on card  
There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 47, 71, 95, 127) or  
edit images (pp. 164 – 168). Either erase unneeded images (pp. 156) or insert a  
memory card with enough free space (see “Specifications” (p. 34)).  
Change the battery pack. (p. 15)  
No Image.  
The memory card does not contain any images that can be displayed.  
Protected! (p. 152)  
Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back  
AVI/RAW  
Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed.  
It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on a computer,  
or images shot with another camera.  
Cannot magnify!/Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle/Cannot  
rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot register this image!/Cannot modify/  
Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image.  
The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already  
edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*)  
functions are not available for movies.  
Grouped images cannot be processed (p. 89).  
Invalid selection range  
When specifying a range for image selection (pp. 154, 157, 163, 214), you attempted  
to choose an initial image that was after the final image, or vice-versa.  
224  
   
On-Screen Messages  
Exceeded selection limit  
More than 998 images were selected for Print Order (p. 212). Choose 998 images or  
less.  
Print Order (p. 212) settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of  
selected images and try again.  
You attempted to choose more than 500 images in Protect (p. 152), Erase (p. 156),  
Communication error  
An excessive amount of images (approx. 1,000) on the memory card prevented printing  
or image transfer to a computer. To transfer the images, use a commercially available  
USB card reader. To print, insert the memory card directly into the printer card slot.  
Naming error!  
When the highest folder number (999), and the highest image number (9999) has been  
reached, new folders cannot be created, and images cannot be recorded. In the 3  
menu, change [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset] (p. 177), or format the memory card  
Lens Error  
This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving, or when the camera is used  
in dusty or sandy locations.  
Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case,  
contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
A camera error was detected (error number)  
If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image may not have  
been saved. Switch to Playback mode to check for the image.  
Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write  
down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
File Error  
It may not be possible to print computer-edited images or images shot with another  
camera.  
Print error  
Check the paper size setting. If this error message is displayed when the setting is  
correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again.  
Ink absorber full  
Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber  
replacement.  
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On-Screen Information  
Shooting (Information Display)  
Camera orientation*  
White balance correction  
AEB shooting (p. 101) /  
Focus bracketing  
Eye-Fi connection status  
Metering method (p. 98)  
Still image compression  
Recordable shots  
Remaining time  
Digital zoom  
Exposure compensation  
Mercury lamp correction  
magnification (p. 55),  
Digital tele-converter  
Focusing range (pp. 109,  
mode icon (p. 53)  
Scene icon (p. 52)  
LED light (p. 199)  
Red-eye correction  
Camera shake warning  
Flash exposure  
Exposure shift bar  
Image stabilization  
Exposure compensation  
compensation / Flash  
Spot AE point frame  
Date stamp (p. 58)  
ISO speed (p. 99)  
226  
     
On-Screen Information  
*
: Regular orientation,  
: Held vertically  
The camera detects the shooting orientation and adjusts settings for optimal shots.  
Orientation is also detected during playback, and in either orientation, the camera  
automatically rotates images as needed.  
However, the orientation may not be detected correctly when the camera is pointed  
straight up or down.  
Battery Level  
An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level.  
Display  
Details  
Sufficient charge  
Slightly depleted, but sufficient  
(Blinking red) Nearly depleted—charge the battery soon  
[Change the battery pack.] Depleted—charge the battery immediately  
227  
   
On-Screen Information  
Playback (Detailed Information Display)  
Switch display (RGB  
Exposure compensation  
Battery level (p. 227)  
Folder number - File  
Current image no. / Total  
no. of images  
Shutter speed (still  
quality / Frame rate  
Aperture value (pp. 129,  
exposure compensation  
Focusing range (pp. 109,  
File size  
Still images: Resolution  
Movies: Movie length  
Compression (image  
Red-eye correction  
White balance correction  
Playback speed (p. 79)  
Shooting mode (p. 230)  
Transferred via Eye-Fi  
Shooting date/time  
High-speed burst HQ  
Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (p. 190).  
228  
   
On-Screen Information  
Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 140)  
Exit  
Play  
Slow Motion (To adjust the playback speed, press the qr buttons or turn the 7  
dial. No sound is played.)  
Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the m  
button.)  
Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the m button.)  
Next Frame (For fast-forward, keep holding down the m button.)  
Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the m  
button.)  
*
Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer  
(p. 206).  
c
* Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame.  
To skip forward or back during movie playback, press the qr buttons.  
229  
Functions and Menu Tables  
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  
Shooting Mode  
K
A
D B M  
G
I
J
V
Function  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Exposure Compensation (p. 97)  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
White Balance Correction (p. 105)  
h
Z
!
*3  
4
5
*
*
Metering Method (p. 98)  
Shutter Speed (p. 128)  
Aperture Value (p. 129)  
Program Shift (p. 97)  
1
*
1
*
1
*
1
*
1
*
1
*
1
*
1
*
1
*
1
*
AE Lock (Movie)/Exposure Shift (p. 92)  
AF Lock (when registered to the  
button) (p. 135)  
/AF Lock  
Change AF Frame Position (p. 114)  
Change AF Frame Size (p. 114)  
Face Select (p. 117)  
1
*
1
*
1
*
Tracking AF (pp. 59, 115)  
Off  
1
*
1
*
1
*
Screen Display (p. 43)  
Display 1  
Display 2  
FUNC. Menu  
1
1
1
1
1
1
*
*
*
*
*
*
1
1
1
1
DR Correction (p. 102)  
Shadow Correct (p. 103)  
*
*
*
*
*1 The available settings depend on the registered shooting modes. *2 Detailed settings not available.  
*3 Fixed to ! when the flash is lowered, but selectable when the flash is raised.  
230  
       
Functions and Menu Tables  
K
E
x
T
E
Y
w
S
O
P
t
v
2
*
FUNC. Menu  
*4 Not available, but switches to Z in some cases. *5 Not available, but switches to Z when the flash fires.  
Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable.  
231  
Functions and Menu Tables  
Shooting Mode  
K
A
D B M  
G
I
J
V
Function  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
White Balance (p. 104)  
h
S
*2  
*
3
My Colors (p. 106)  
*
3
*1  
*1  
*4  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
Bracketing (pp. 119, 101)  
Drive Mode (p. 108)  
W
*5  
]
[
$
Self-Timer (p. 56)  
*6  
Delay  
Self-Timer Settings (p. 57)  
*7  
Shots  
Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 121)  
Flash Output Level (p. 131)  
ND Filter (p. 103)  
*1  
*1  
Still Image Aspect Ratio (p. 60)  
Image Type (p. 123)  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
Resolution (p. 61)  
Compression (p. 62)  
Movie Quality (p. 64)  
*1 The available settings depend on the registered shooting modes. *2 Not available in x or v.  
*3 White balance is not available. *4 Set in a range of 1 – 5: contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue,  
and skin tone. *5  
is set with  
, AF lock, or t.  
232  
Functions and Menu Tables  
K
E
x
T
E
Y
w
S
O
P
t
v
*8  
*9  
*9  
*6 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots. *7 One shot (cannot be modified)  
in modes without selection of the number of shots.  
*8 Only  
and  
are available. *9 Synchronizes with the aspect ratio setting and is automatically set (p. 60).  
Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable.  
233  
Functions and Menu Tables  
4 Shooting Menu  
Shooting Mode  
K
A
D B M  
G
I
J
V
Function  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
Face AiAF  
Tracking AF  
FlexiZone/Center*  
Standard  
*2  
2
Off  
Digital Zoom (pp. 55, 111)  
Digital Tele-converter  
1.5x/1.9x  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
On  
Off  
On  
AF-Point Zoom (p. 67)  
Servo AF (p. 116)  
4
Off*  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
Continuous AF (p. 117)  
AF-assist Beam (p. 69)  
MF-Point Zoom (p. 110)  
Safety MF (p. 110)  
Auto  
Flash  
*1  
*1  
Mode  
Manual  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
Flash Exp. Comp  
Flash Output  
1st-curtain  
Shutter  
Sync.  
Flash Control (pp. 62, 69,  
2nd-curtain  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
Red-Eye  
Corr.  
Red-Eye  
Lamp  
Safety  
FE  
Max ISO Speed  
ISO Auto Settings (p. 99)  
High ISO NR (p. 100)  
Rate of Change  
Low / Standard / High  
234  
 
Functions and Menu Tables  
K
E
x
T
E
Y
w
S
O
P
t
v
Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable.  
235  
Functions and Menu Tables  
Shooting Mode  
K
D B M  
G
A
I
J
V
Function  
Hg Lamp Corr. (p. 63)  
On/Off*  
*1  
*1  
Center  
Spot AE Point (p. 98)  
Safety Shift (p. 129)  
Wind Filter (p. 65)  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
AF Point  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
2 sec.  
3 – 10 sec.  
Hold  
Off  
Review Info (p. 70)  
Detailed  
Focus Check  
On  
Blink Detection (p. 68)  
Off  
Shooting Info  
Grid Lines  
Electronic Level  
Histogram  
On  
Custom Display (p. 132)  
Reverse Disp. (p. 17)  
Off  
Off  
IS Mode Continuous  
Shoot Only  
IS Settings (p. 124)  
On  
Off  
Powered  
IS  
Off  
Date Stamp (p. 58)  
Date  
Date & Time  
Set z7 Func. (p. 133)  
Set Shortcut button (p. 135)  
Save Settings (p. 136)  
*1 The available settings depend on the registered shooting modes. *2 Only available by pressing the o button  
(p. 112).  
*3 [FlexiZone] in G, M, B and D modes, and [Center] in all other modes.  
236  
Functions and Menu Tables  
K
E
x
T
E
Y
w
S
O
P
t
v
*4 [On] when subject movement is detected in A mode.  
Selectable, or set automatically. — Not selectable.  
237  
   
Functions and Menu Tables  
3 Set up Menu  
Item  
Ref. Page  
Item  
Ref. Page  
Mute  
Time Zone  
Date/Time  
Volume  
Sound Options  
Hints & Tips  
Distance Units  
Electronic Level  
Video System  
Ctrl via HDMI  
Eye-Fi Settings  
Copyright Info  
Language  
LCD Brightness  
Start-up Image  
Format  
File Numbering  
Create Folder  
Lens Retract  
Power Saving  
Reset All  
My Menu Menu  
Item  
Ref. Page  
My Menu settings  
238  
 
Functions and Menu Tables  
1 Playback Menu  
Item  
Movie Digest Playback  
Smart Shuffle  
Slideshow  
Ref. Page  
Item  
Red-Eye Correction  
Trimming  
Ref. Page  
Resize  
Erase  
My Colors  
Protect  
Scroll Display  
Group Images  
Auto Rotate  
Resume  
Rotate  
Favorites  
My Category  
i-Contrast  
Transition  
2 Print Menu  
Item  
Print  
Ref. Page  
Item  
Select All Images  
Clear All Selections  
Print Settings  
Ref. Page  
Select Images & Qty.  
Select Range  
239  
 
Handling Precautions  
The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or  
subjecting it to strong impact.  
Never bring the camera near magnets, motors, or other devices that  
generate strong electromagnetic fields, which may cause malfunction or  
erase image data.  
If water droplets or dirt adheres to the camera or screen, wipe with a dry  
soft cloth, such as an eyeglass cloth. Do not rub hard or apply force.  
Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or  
screen.  
Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult,  
contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden  
temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm  
environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and let  
it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag.  
If condensation does form on the camera, stop using it immediately.  
Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it. Remove the  
battery and memory card, and wait until the moisture has evaporated  
before resuming use.  
240  
 
Index  
A
AF Focusing  
E
Editing  
Exposure  
B
Battery  
C
Camera  
F
High-speed burst HQ  
(shooting mode)..................................89  
Flash  
Focusing  
D
Date/time  
Defaults Reset all  
241  
 
Index  
Focusing range  
FUNC. menu  
N
H
P
Playback Viewing  
I
Power Battery, AC adapter kit  
Image quality Compression ratio  
Images  
Playback Viewing  
R
L
M
S
Menu  
Movies  
Screen  
Menu FUNC. menu, Menu  
cards  
242  
Index  
Shooting  
Z
Shooting date/time Date/time  
Software  
T
U
V
Viewing  
W
243  
Trademark Acknowledgments  
The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple INC.  
About MPEG-4 Licensing  
This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and  
may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding  
MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and  
non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T  
patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video.  
No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.  
* Notice displayed in English as required.  
244  
Disclaimer  
• Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this  
guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited.  
• Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any  
time without prior notice.  
• Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the  
actual equipment.  
• The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for  
damages due to mistaken operation of the products.  
CEL-SS6AA211  
© CANON INC. 2012  

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