Canon G3 manuel d'utilisation

Camera User Guide DIGIT AL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E067-010 XX02CHXX © 2002 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAP AN ENGLISH • Please start by r eading the Read This First on page 4 of this manual. Please r efer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the softwar e and downloading images. • Please also r ead the printer user guide[...]

Precautions This digital camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon brand digital camera accessories (“Canon Brand Accessories”). Y ou may use non Canon Brand Accessories with this Digital Camera. However , Canon makes no warranties concerning, and is not responsible for damages resulting fr om, use of non Canon Brand [...]

(i) Camera Body T emperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become war m. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. Mor e than 99.99% of the pixels operate to spec[...]

(ii) Symbols Used : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’ s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedur es. Question? Look Her e First. 3 How do I navigate the menus? Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42) 3 What settings are available under each function? and W ill my settings remain[...]

(iii) About the Thumb Index A quick introduction intended for new users who want to shoot first and lear n more later . T ells you how to get the camera running and how to begin shooting and playing back images. Introduces you to all of the camera components, and explains how to load batteries and use the shutter button, among other basic functions[...]

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1 Read This First ............................................................................. 4 Quick Start .................................................................................. 8 Components Guide ................................................................... 10 Front View ........................................................[...]

2 Landscape Mode ................................................................. 63 Night Scene Mode ............................................................... 64 Stitch Assist Mode ................................................................ 6 5 Movie Mode ........................................................................ 6 8 Macr[...]

3 Protecting Images ....................................................................... 128 Erasing .................................................................................... 12 9 Erasing Images Individually .......................................................... 1 29 Erasing All Images .............................................[...]

4 Please Read T est Shots Before you try to photograph impor tant subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly . Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and af filiates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising fr om any malfu[...]

5 • Store this equipment out of the reach of childr en and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury . In addition, placement of the strap around the child’ s neck could result in asphyxiation. • Be particularly careful to keep the date battery used in the camera away fr om children. Seek [...]

6 • Do not handle the power cor d if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensur e that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cor d may damage or expose the wire and insulation, cr eating the potential for fires or electrical shocks. • Use [...]

7 Cautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboar d or trunk (boot) of a car . Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fir e, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformatio[...]

8 Quick Start Battery lock Indicator T o power outlet Power/Mode Indicator Release Button 1 Install the Battery (p. 19). Open the battery cover and insert the battery while pressing the battery lock. 2 Charge the Battery (p. 16). Check that the power is off. Charge the batter y . The battery is approximately 90% charged (adequate charge for use) wh[...]

9 Quick Start 6 T urn the mode dial to (p. 51). 7 Focus (p. 39). Aim the camera and lightly press the shutter button halfway . T wo beeps will sound when the autofocus is set. 8 Shoot (p. 39). Press the shutter button all the way . Y ou will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete. 9 View the recorded image (p. 53). The recor [...]

10 * T o connect the camera to a computer or printer , use one of the following cables. • Computer: USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with this camera) • Direct Print Compatible Printer (optional): Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with Direct Print compatible printers) • Bubble Jet Printer with the direct print function (option[...]

11 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Back / Bottom V iew Viewfinder (p. 38) Strap Mount (p. 27) Battery Cover (p. 19) CF Card Slot Cover (p. 22) T ripod Socket LCD Monitor (p. 32) ● Upper Indicator The indicators light or blink when the shutter button is pr essed or the following operations are underway . • Green: Ready to r ecord / Battery[...]

12 Contr ols (Menu) Button (p. 43) (Display) Button (p. 33) (AE Lock/FE Lock) / (Erase) Button (p. 97, 99, 129) Omni Selector ( C / [Exposure], D / WB [White Balance], B , A ) (p.85, 86) (Set)/ (AF Frame Selector) Button (p. 82) (Function) Button (p. 42) Button (p. 29) Mode Lever (p. 28) Power/Mode Indicator (p. 28) Mode Dial (p. 13) Shutter Button[...]

13 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Mode Dial Use the mode dial to switch between the shooting modes. • : Auto (p. 51) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings accor ding to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 63) : Landscape (p. 63) : Night Scene (p. 64) : Stitch Assist (p. 6[...]

14 Main Dial The main dial is used for selecting cer tain menus and for displaying images. Y ou can easily and swiftly select, confirm and switch menus. T urning the Main Dial ● In Shooting Mode • Selects Aper ture value and shutter speed (p. 77, 79) • Selects menu settings by pr essing the FUNC. button (p. 42) • Selects exposure compensati[...]

15 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Display Panel The display panel shows the camera settings, the r emaining image capacity , movie shooting time, battery charge and other information. • The diagram above shows all the icons appearing at once. Nor mally , only the icons applicable to the selected mode and camera state appear. Evaluative Met[...]

16 Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time and subsequently when the “Change the battery pack” message displays on the LCD monitor or the low battery icon ( ) and Lb ( ) message flash on the Display Panel. 1 T urn of f the power (p. 29). • Make sure that the power/mode indicator is off.[...]

17 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 5 Connect the DC plug of the compact power adapter to the camera’ s DC IN terminal. • The indicator beside the viewfinder will blink orange while the battery pack is charging and change to steady orange when it is approximately 90% charged, which is adequate for use. If it is charged for approximately 2 [...]

18 BD Fig.A Fig.B Charging the Battery Pack (continued) • Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the “+” and “-” terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the batter y pack. T o carry the batter y pack, or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B) or place it in the supplied case and stor[...]

19 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack BP-511 (supplied) into the camera as follows. Use the Compact Power Adapter CA-560 to power the camera for extended periods (p. 21). 1 T urn off the camera (p. 29). • Check that the power/mode indicator is not lit. 2 Slide the battery cover in the direction [...]

20 Battery Status Symbols The following icons indicate the battery status on the display panel. These icons will not appear while the camera is power ed with a compact power adapter . : Sufficient battery charge : Low battery : Replace or recharge battery Installing the Battery Pack (continued) • See Batter y Performance (p. 196).[...]

21 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Using Compact Power Adapter Y ou should use the Compact Power Adapter CA-560 for long periods of continuous use or for connecting to a computer or printer . 1 Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet. 2 Open the terminal cover and connect the DC plug of the compact p[...]

22 Installing a CF Car d 1 T urn off the camera (p. 29). • Check that the power/mode indicator is not lit. 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow and lift it open. 3 Insert the CF card with the label facing up. • Push the card in until the CF card eject button fully extends. • T o remove the CF card, push the CF card eje[...]

23 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions CF Card Handling Precautions • CF cards ar e high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or vibration. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF car d. • Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes may cause condensation to form in the card, leading to[...]

24 Setting the Date / Time The Set Date/T ime menu will appear the first time the camera power is tur ned on or whenever the date lithium batter y charge is low . Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. 1 T urn on the camera (p. 28). 2 Press the button. • The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Replay)] menu appears. 3 Press the A arrow on the omni selector to s[...]

25 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • The Date/T ime cannot be inserted in the actual image even if the Date/T ime have been set. • For printing images with the date on them, r efer to page 141. • Replacing the Date Batter y (p. 188).[...]

26 Setting the Language 1 T urn on the camera (p. 28). 2 Press the button. • The (Rec.) or (Replay) menu appears. 3 Press the A arrow on the omni selector to select the [ (Set up)] menu. • Pressing the button also switches between menus. 4 Press the C or D arrow on the omni selector to select [Language] and press the button. 5 Press the C , D ,[...]

27 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Attaching the Strap Pass the tip of the strap up through the strap mount on the camera and then through the bottom of the buckle on the strap. Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it won’t slip. Perfor m the same steps on the other side of the camera. • Avoid waving the camera about or catching it [...]

28 Basic Functions Power/Mode Indicator Release button Release button T ur ning the Power On / Of f The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows. Orange: Shooting mode Green: Replaying mode/Printer connection mode* Y ellow: Computer connection mode* O[...]

29 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • will appear in the display panel and a war ning beep will sound if you tur n on the camera with the lens cap on. If this occurs, r emove the lens cap and tur n the camera off and back on. • Be careful not to touch the lens when shooting. Please also refrain from forcing the lens with fingers or other o[...]

30 • Y ou will hear a star tup sound and see the star tup image when the power comes on. (T o change the star tup sound and image, see below and pages 46 and 166.) • The startup image does not appear when the LCD monitor is of f or the terminal is connected to a TV . T urning on the camera without the startup sound and image Press and hold the [...]

31 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Switching between Shooting and Replaying Y ou can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Replaying mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot. 2 Shooting Mode 1 Open the LCD monitor and turn the mode lever to (Replay) while pressin[...]

32 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to confir m an image during shooting, to r eplay recor ded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be opened to the following range of positions. • Opened from left to right 180 degrees. It locks temporarily at 90 degrees. • T ilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees[...]

33 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions The LCD monitor can also be positioned as below. 1 Open the LCD monitor left 180 degrees and tilt it 180 degrees toward the lens. • In this position, icons and messages do not appear on the LCD monitor . • The image shown on the LCD monitor is automatically flipped and reversed so that it appears correct[...]

34 Using the LCD Monitor (continued) • Y ou can also set the LCD monitor display settings in the shooting mode while an image is being reviewed right after being taken by first pr essing the button and then the button. • The display mode is memorized when the camera is tur ned off. It assumes the last mode when it is tur ned on again. When the [...]

35 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Replaying mode, such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date / time. 2 Shooting Mode The following displays in infor mation view . • The icons in the shaded boxes above appear even when t[...]

36 Using the LCD Monitor (continued) 2 Replaying Mode In simple display mode, the following information appears. In detailed display mode, the following information also appears. • In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aper ture setting, movie length, histogram and over exposure warning appear . The following information may also appear wi[...]

37 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the r ecorded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the image is dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a p[...]

38 Using the Optical V iewfinder to Shoot Setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 33) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting. • Y ou can adjust the viewfinder with the diopter adjustment dial to adapt to your vision so that the subject appears in crisp focus. Adjustments of -3 to +1m -1 (diopter equivalent) can be made[...]

39 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions AF Frame Indicators Pr essing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. ● Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. • The indicators light or blink as follows. Upper indicator • Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) • Ora[...]

40 • If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you pr ess halfway , you can still press fully to take the shot. • Images are first saved into the camera ’ s inter nal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the inter nal memory . • The b[...]

41 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Using the Zoom (Focal Length) The zoom can be adjusted from 35 to 140 mm (equivalent to 35 mm film for mat). T elephoto / Wide Angle • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom in (telephoto). • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out (wide angle). Digital Zoom • An image already zoomed with the optical zoom[...]

42 Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting, replaying, date / time and beep sound settings. Menus can be displayed by either pressing the button or the button. W atch the LCD monitor while per forming the following pr ocedures. Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button (Only in Shooting Mode) 1 T urn the mode lever to (Shooti[...]

43 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • In Steps 5 and 6, you can easily select settings using the main dial. Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button 1 Press the button. • In Shooting mode, the [ (Rec.)] menu appears. In Replaying mode, the [ (Replay)] menu appears. 2 Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to switch between menu tabs.[...]

44 Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings. Menu Items Selectable with the Button Menu Items Selectable with the Button Menu Item A vailable Settings Reference Page ISO Speed AUTO / 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 p. 92 Photo Effect p. 89 Bracket p. 93, 95 [...]

45 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions * Default values. Default languages and video system settings var y between r egions. • Some menu items are not available in cer tain shooting modes. • Y ou can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera menu. For details, see Registering the My Camera Settings (p. 48) or the Software Starte[...]

46 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the star t-up image and start-up, shutter , operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has thr ee choices. e.g. Start-up image [ 1 ][ ][ ] As default settings, My Camera setting [ ] has a science fiction theme and My Camera settings [ ] has an animal (bird) theme.[...]

47 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 5 Select setting content using the B or A arrow on the omni selector . 6 Press the button. • Pressing the button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pr essing the shutter button halfway . (In Replaying mode, the menu closes when the shutter bu[...]

48 Registering the My Camera Settings Y ou can easily add images and newly r ecorded sounds saved on the CF card as My Camera settings to the camera’ s [ ] and [ ] menu items. Y ou can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’ s images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera. • Start-up Imag[...]

49 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 5 Select [ ] or [ ] using the B or A arrow on the omni selector . • appears. 6 Press the button. • An image appears. [Start-up Image] → Step 7a, 8a [Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [Selftimer Sound] → Step 7b, 8b 7 a Select the image you wish to register using the B or A arrow or on the omni select[...]

50 • Movie and RAW image sounds recorded with the Sound Annotation function (p. 122) cannot be registered. • When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased. File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should confor m to the below file formats. However , CF card images shot with this camera can b[...]

51 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode (p. 28). 2 T urn the mode dial to . 3 Aim the camera at the subject. 4 Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size[...]

52 • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204) • W ith the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 54). 6 Press the shutter button all the way (p. 39). • Y ou will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates. • The pictur[...]

53 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Reviewing the Image After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for two seconds (See p. 54 to change the display time). Ther e ar e two ways to display the image for longer period. 2 Keeping the Shutter Button Pressed The image continues to ap[...]

54 • The above operations cannot be performed if the image was shot with the digital zoom or when is already selected as the recor ding format. Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed anywhere from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or tur ned off. 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, selec[...]

55 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Changing the Resolution and Compr ession Y ou can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. T o recor d the CCD output without compression, select the RAW file format (p. 58). Resolution Purpose L (Large) 2272 x 1704 pix[...]

56 Changing the Resolution and Compression (continued) Resolution (Excluding ) Number of recordable images (Only displayed when the resolution, compression or file format is selected) Compression 4 Select the resolution you wish to set using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector . 5 Press the · button. 6 Select the compression you[...]

57 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). • V olume of an Image (approximate) (p. 197) • T ypes of CF cards and resolution (p. 197) • The resolution and compression settings are affected by the shooting [...]

58 Changing the File Format The recor ding file format can be switched to the RAW format before shooting the image. W ith the standard JPEG file format, the camera processes images after capturing them to produce optimal results. The JPEG format compresses images so that more can be stored on a single CF card. However , the compression is irreversi[...]

59 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 5 Select RAW (LCD monitor) or (r) (Display panel) using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector . • Y ou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pr essing the shutter button. The previous scr een will appear again, once the image is shot. 6 Press the button, the button [...]

60 Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below . * No icon appears in the display panel. • For information on the external flash, see page 177. 1 Press the button to switch between flash modes. • The selected flash mode appears on the display panel. It also appears on the LCD monitor if it is on. • Y ou can switch between [...]

61 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas. This prevents light from reflecting back fr om the eyes and making them appear red. 1 In the [ (Rec)] menu, set [Red-eye] to [On]. • When shooting with the red-eye reduction function, the s[...]

62 • When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the built-in flash, ther e is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject. • When shooting with [Slow Synchro] set to [On], we recommend the use of a tripod to prevent camera shake. • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Fu[...]

63 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur . 1 T urn the mode dial to . • Shooting procedur es are the same as for the Mode (p. 51). • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204) • T o best achieve the effect of the background gradual[...]

64 Night Scene Mode Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdr op is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear cor rectly exposed. 1 T urn the mode dial to . • Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 51[...]

65 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Stitch Assist Mode Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large panoramic image using a computer . • Please use the bundled PhotoStitch pr ogram to merge the images on a computer . Framing a Subject PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoin[...]

66 Stitch Assist Mode (continued) Shooting Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode. Horizontally , left to right Horizontally , right to left V ertically , bottom to top V ertically , top to bottom Clockwise starting at the top left 1 Open the LCD monitor and turn the mode dial to . • The LCD monitor will tur n on. 2[...]

67 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first. • Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be cor r ected with the software. • An image can be retaken. Press t h e B or A arr ow on the o m ni selector to r eturn to that frame. 5 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining fra[...]

68 Movie Mode Use this mode to shoot movie frames. The r esolution can be set to either [ (320 X 240 (default setting))] or [ (160 X 120)] (p. 55). 1 Open the LCD monitor and turn the mode dial to . • The LCD monitor tur ns on and displays the maximum recor ding time (in seconds). 2 Press the shutter button all the way . • Shooting and sound re[...]

69 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings • In macro mode, the correct image brightness sometimes cannot be obtained with flash photography . Please set the ND filter to [On] and use the separately sold Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or the Macro T win Lite MT -24EX for flash photography in the macro mode. Use the or mode and set the aper ture to[...]

70 Self-Timer Y ou can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode. 1 Press the / button. • Press the / button several times to display the icon in the display panel. The icon will also appear in the LCD monitor if it is on. • Y ou can cancel the self-timer by pressing the / button until the icon disappears. 2 Shoot the image. • Wh[...]

71 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Setting the Number of Seconds until Shooting Y ou can set the number of seconds fr om the time the shutter button is pr essed to the time the image is shot to 10 seconds or 2 seconds. 1 Select [Self-timer] from the [ (Rec.)] menu. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 2 Select [10 sec] or [2 [...]

72 Digital Zoom W ith the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows. 4.0 times, 5.7 times, 7.1 times, 8.9 times, 11 times, and 14 times 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 T urn the mode dial to any shooting mode except for or . 3 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Digital Zoom]. • See Selecting Menus a[...]

73 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings Standard Continuous Shooting High Speed Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pr essed. Use this mode to view the images as you shoot continuously . The shutter interval is longer in this mode than in mode. Use this mode to [...]

74 • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). • The interval between frames may lengthen somewhat when the inter nal memor y becomes full. • The built-in flash can be used, but the interval between images will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge ti[...]

75 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Shooting - Selecting Particular Ef fects Camera settings such as shutter speed and aper ture can be freely changed for shooting. Pr ogram AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. 1 T urn the mode dial to . 2 S[...]

76 • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204) • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aper ture value show in red on the LCD monitor . Use the following methods to obtain the cor rect exposure and make them show in white. - Use the flash. - Change the ISO speed setting. - Change the light metering mode. Diffe[...]

77 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aper ture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and al[...]

78 Setting the Shutter Speed (continued) • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204) • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake war ning appears in the center of the LCD monitor , secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. • The fastest shutter speed for flash synchr onization is 1[...]

79 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Setting the Apertur e When you set the aper ture in the apertur e-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (c[...]

80 • If the shutter speed shows in red in the LCD monitor , the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aper ture value using the main dial until the shutter speed display tur ns to white. • Depending on the zoom position, cer tain aperture values may not be available. • Functions Available in E[...]

81 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Apertur e Y ou can manually set the shutter speed and aper ture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images wher e it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically . 1 T urn the mode dial to . • The shutter spe[...]

82 • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). • The AF frame will move back to its original position (Center) if you hold down the button. • The AF frame can also be moved in the macr o mode. • The AF frame can be set in both the macr o mode and the sta[...]

83 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Switching between Light Metering Modes Evaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. The camera evaluates the com[...]

84 3 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Spot AE Point]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 4 Select the [Center] or [AF Point] option, then press the button. • When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor , and when [Spot AE Point] is set to [AF Point], it appears inside the AF f[...]

85 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Adjusting the Exposur e Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright backgr ound. 1 Press ( C on the omni selector). • The exposure compensation bar will appear in the display panel. The bar will also appear in the LCD monitor i[...]

86 Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light sour ce, the camera repr oduces colors more accurately . 1 Press ( D on the omni selector). • The current white balance mode will appear in the display panel. The white balance settings menu will appear in the LCD monitor if it is on. 2 Select the desired setting u[...]

87 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Setting a Custom White Balance Y ou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card. Y ou can set two different custom settings. 1 Press ( D on the omni sel[...]

88 Setting the White Balance (continued) • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please r efer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). • T o set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash exposur e compensation to zero (±0[...]

89 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Changing the Photo Ef fect Y ou can shoot with different photo effects. 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. • Photo Effect settings can be changed even if the LCD monitor is of f. However , the Custom Effect settings cannot be changed. 2 Press the button. 3 Select * (LCD monitor) or * (Display[...]

90 When is selected • A screen allowing you to set the contrast, sharpness and color saturation appears when you press the button. In this screen, select the item you wish to set using the CD arr ows on the omni selector and set it using the BA arrows on the omni selector . Contrast • Select from - (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and + (Strong). • This f[...]

91 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects • The white balance cannot be set when (sepia) or (B/W) mode is selected. • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please r efer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204).[...]

92 Changing the ISO Speed Change the ISO speed when shooting in dark places or when you want to shoot with a faster shutter speed. Y ou can choose from the following speeds: Auto, 50, 100, 200 and 400. 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the button. 3 Select * (LCD monitor) or * (Display Panel) using the C or D arrow on the omni [...]

93 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Auto Exposur e Bracketing (AEB Mode) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposur e within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. Y ou can adjust AEB settings in 1/3EV steps within the range of -2EV to +2EV of the standar d exposure setting. AEB settings can [...]

94 • The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. If the flash fires, only one image gets recorded. • Some settings are not available with cer tain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). 5 Expand or contract the range using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector . • Use A to e[...]

95 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Y ou can shoot three images while the focus changes automatically when shooting with the manual focus (p. 106). Three ranges -small, medium or lar ge- can be selected. Images are shot with the focus position changing in the following or der: selected position, further away[...]

96 5 Select a range using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector . • The range expands when you pr ess A and contracts when you press B . • The camera retur ns to the Step 4 screen if you press the button. • Y ou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, o[...]

97 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects AE Lock Icon Locking the Exposur e Setting (AE Lock) Y ou can set the exposur e and focus separately . This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Focus the AF frame or the spot metering[...]

98 • The AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is of f. • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please r efer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). • The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aper ture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure with the[...]

99 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Locking the Flash Exposur e Setting (FE Lock) Y ou can obtain the cor rect exposure r egardless of the location of your subject in the composition. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the (Flash) button and set the flash to fire (p. 60). • If you are using an exter nally mounted flash[...]

100 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings The built-in flash and the exter nally mounted flash* fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the mode), but it is possible to set them so that they fir e without any adjustments. *Speedlite 220EX/380EX/420EX/550EX, Macr o Ring Lite MR-14EX, Macro T win Lite MT -24EX 1 Select [Flash Adjust] f[...]

101 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 5 Press the button, the button or click the main dial. • T o cancel the compensation, r eturn the setting to using the main dial or the B or A arr ow on the omni selector . 6 Shoot the image. Compensating the Flash Output. In mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the flash output can be contro[...]

102 Image shot with the 1st-curtain setting Image shot with the 2nd-curtain setting. Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fir es 1st-curtain The flash fires right after the shutter opens, r egardless of the shutter speed. Usually , the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. 2nd-curtain The flash fires right befor e the shutter closes, regar dless of[...]

103 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) Y ou can shoot images at a set inter val. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 images can be shot. • Since the camera may shoot conti[...]

104 • Once the interval shooting session is started, all operation buttons become inactive. T ur ning the mode dial cancels the inter val shooting session. • The lens stays extended until the next image is shot. • Images are not displayed on the LCD monitor right after being shot. • Continuous Shooting (nor mal, high-speed) and Self-timer a[...]

105 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Shooting with Focus Lock Focus Lock Method 1 1 Aim the center of the optical viewfinder or , if an AF frame is selected, the AF frame to an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. • The AE setting will also lock when you do thi[...]

106 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the button. • The icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor . 3 T urn the main dial to focus. • The AF frame area is magnified when [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On] in the [ (Rec.)] menu.* * Except in the , modes[...]

107 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects 4 Shoot the image. • The indicator beside the viewfinder lights yellow when the shutter button is pr essed halfway . Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing point from the current manually focused location. 1 Focus the came[...]

108 Switching between Focus Settings Y ou can switch between focus settings to shoot. 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [AF Mode]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 2 Select [Continuous] or [Single] and press the button. 3 Shoot the image. The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the shutter button is not press[...]

109 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Saving Custom Settings Y ou can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (custom) mode. This camera is equipped with two modes ([C1] and [C2]), allowing you to save two types of custom settings. When necessar y , you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by s[...]

110 Using the ND Filter The brightness can be decreased by setting the ND filter on. This allows you to select a smaller aperture and a slower shutter speed than usual. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Select [ND Filter] in the [ (Rec.)] menu. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 3 Select [On] and press the button. • app[...]

111 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Setting the Auto Rotate Function This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and automatically r otates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display . Y ou can set this function on/of f. 1 Select [Auto Rotate] [...]

112 Resetting the File Numbers Y ou can select the way file numbers ar e assigned. 1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select [File No. Reset]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 2 Select [On] or [Of f] and press the button. • Setting the [File No. Reset] to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a comp[...]

113 Replaying, Erasing • Press the button to show the data for the displayed image (p. 33). • Press the button to quickly delete the displayed image (p. 129). • Y ou can change the display language on the LCD monitor if you pr ess and hold the button then press the button (p. 26). (This function cannot be used while a Direct Print compatible [...]

114 Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. 1 T urn the mode lever to . 2 T urn the zoom lever toward the symbol. • Press the B , A , C or D arr ows on the omni selector to move the magnified area around the image. • Press the zoom lever toward while holding the button to cycle through each setting, approximately[...]

115 Replaying, Erasing V iewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Replay) Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index r eplay . 1 T urn the mode lever to . 2 Press the button. • Nine images appear at once (index r eplay). • The same display appears even if you pr ess the zoom lever once toward . 3 Change the image selection by turning the main [...]

116 Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in either single image r eplay or index replay . 1 Press the button while in single replay (p. 113) or index replay (p. 115). • The jump bar appears. 2 The displayed image(s) change. Single Replay • Jump 9 images behind or ahead by tur ning the main dial or using the B [...]

117 Replaying, Erasing V iewing Movies Y ou can replay the images shot in mode. 1 T urn the mode lever to . • Movies cannot be viewed in index r eplay . 2 Select a movie by turning the main dial or by using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the button. • A movie displays with the instruction on it. • The movie replay panel appea[...]

118 • Y ou may experience frame dropping and audio br eakup when replaying a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. • The volume at which movies r eplay can also be adjusted in the Replay menu (p. 163). • Please adjust the audio sound level on the TV when viewing movie files on a TV . Viewing Movies (continued)[...]

119 Replaying, Erasing Editing Movies Y ou can delete unwanted por tions from the first or second half of a movie clip. 1 Select the movie you wish to edit and press the button. • See Viewing Movies (p. 117). 2 Select (Edit) using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the button. • The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar app[...]

120 6 Select (save) using the C or D arrow on the omni selector and press the button. • When is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to the movie editing panel. 7 Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using the B or A arrow on the omni selector . • [Overwrite] : Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the origina[...]

121 Replaying, Erasing Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90 º and 270 º clockwise on the LCD monitor . O ri g i na l 90º 270º 1 Select [Rotate] from the [ (Replay)] menu. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 2 Select an image you want to rotate by turning the main dial or by using the B or A arrow on the omni selecto[...]

122 Attaching Sound Annotations to Images In replay mode (including single replay , index replay , magnifying replay and the replay immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound annotations ( u p t o 60 seconds) to a n image. The sound data is saved in W A VE format. 1 Press the button while replaying images. • The A / V panel[...]

123 Replaying, Erasing • Y ou cannot attach sound annotation to movies. • Y ou cannot record or playback sound notes for images that already have an incompatible sound file attached. If you attempt to r ecord or play an image with the icon, the “Unidentified sound file” message will display. Incompatible sound files can be deleted with this[...]

124 Automated Playback (Slide Show) Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 134). Starting a Slide Show All images or a selection of images on a CF car d can be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show . 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Slide Show] and press the button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 2 Pres[...]

125 Replaying, Erasing • Movie images play for the length of time that they wer e recorded regar dless of the time set in the slide show settings. • The power-saving function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera (p. 30). Selecting Images for Slide Shows Y ou can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 998 images may be[...]

126 • After you press the button, you can select all the images by selecting [Mark all] using C or D on the omni selector and pressing the button again. (Y ou can deselect all the images by selecting [Clear all].) • Y ou can select images using the main dial or the B or A arr ow on the omni selector and change the settings using the C or D arr [...]

127 Replaying, Erasing 4 Select a setting using the B or A arrow on the omni selector . Play Time • Select a play time. Repeat • Select [On] or [Off]. 5 Press the button. • The set up menu closes. • The display interval may vary somewhat for some images. • Slide shows can be easily edited on a computer with the supplied softwar e. See the[...]

128 Protecting Images Y ou can protect important images from accidental erasure. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Protect] and press the button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 2 Select an image you want to protect by turning the main dial or by using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the button. • The icon appears o[...]

129 Replaying, Erasing Erasing Images Individually • Please note that erased images cannot be r ecovered. Exer cise caution before erasing a file. 1 Set the camera to the replay mode (p. 29). 2 Select the image you wish to erase by turning the main dial or by using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the button. 3 Select [Erase] using[...]

130 Erasing All Images • Please note that erased images cannot be r ecovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Erase all] and press the button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 2 Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to select [OK] and press the button. • T o cancel instead of erasing[...]

131 Replaying, Erasing • If the camera does not work properly , the inser ted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, r eformatting it may solve the problem. • CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly[...]

132 Printing About Printing This camera supports direct printing. By connecting the camera to an optional printer or Bubble Jet printer (sold separately) that suppor ts the direct print function, you can send the images from the CF card directly to the printer using the camera buttons. Or , you can specify the images on your CF car d you want to pr[...]

133 Printing, T ransferring Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for dir ect print function compatible printer information. Print Settings for Direct Print Function • Select how many copies you want (p.141) • Select the print style (p.141) • Standard / Multiple (Direct Print Function Compatible Printer) • Paper : Card #1[...]

134 ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Selecting fr om the Print Menu Use the Print menu as shown below to select all print settings. However , set the camera to replay mode beforehand. Direct Print Function DPOF Settings[...]

135 Printing, T ransferring ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ : T ur ns the menu on/off : Selects items and settings : Sets items and settings Image (p. 141) Paper (p. 141) Style Borders (p. 141) Date (p. 141) Number of copies (p. 141) T rimming (p. 143) Order Number of copies (p. 146) Print T ype (p. 147) Set up Date (p. 147) File No. (p. 147) Reset (p. 149)[...]

136 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Y ou can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the camera to a dir ect print function compatible printer (optional) or a dir ect print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (optional). It can also be used with DPOF print settings. • Y ou are recommended to use the Compact Power Adapter CA-56[...]

137 Printing, T ransferring to Printer 4 Connect the camera and printer using the direct interface cable. • When you inser t the cable, make sure the mark of the cable faces the front of the camera. 5 Press the printer’ s ON/OFF button to turn on the power . • When the printer is properly connected to the camera, it powers up, appears on the [...]

138 • When you detach the cable fr om the camera, hold the plug and do not pull by the cable. • The following operations cannot be performed while the printer is connected. - Replaying movies - Setting the language using the and the button combination. • When the printer is disconnected, the or symbol will disappear from the LCD monitor and t[...]

139 Printing, T ransferring Printing The following illustrations show examples from a dir ect print function compatible printer . Options for the Style category will differ slightly for BJ printers. An image can be printed when displayed in single replay or selected in index r eplay . 1 Choose an image by turning the main dial or by using the B or [...]

140 • Y ou cannot print movies or images recorded in the RAW format. Cancel Printing • T o cancel printing between images, pr ess the button. A confirmation dialog will display . Press the B or A arr ow to select [OK] and press the button. – Direct Print Function Compatible Printers A print in progress cannot be stopped. The printer will stop[...]

141 Printing, T ransferring Setting the Print Settings (Dir ect Print Function) Selecting the Number of Copies 1 In replay mode, press the button and the C or D arrow on the omni selector to select the [Copies] option. 2 Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to specify the desired number of copies. • Y ou can specify from 1 to 99 prints. Se[...]

142 1 In the print setting menu, choose [Style] using the C or D arrow on the omni selector and press the button. 2 Choose [Image] (or [Paper], [Borders] or [Date]) using the C or D arrow on the omni selector . 3 Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to set the selection. Choose [On] or [Off]. Select [Standard] or [Multiple]. Choose [Borderle[...]

143 Printing, T ransferring Setting the Printing Area (T rimming) Y ou can specify which por tion for an image gets printed. Prior to T rimming Please set the Print Style (Image Settings, Paper , Borders and Date) first before setting the trimming settings (p. 141). 1 In replay mode, press the button and the C or D arrow on the omni selector to cho[...]

144 2 T rim the Image. Changing the Size of the T rimming Frame • Move the zoom lever toward the or symbol. • The trimming frame can be changed to a minimum selection of approximately half the displayed image or a maximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image. • Y ou can cancel the trimming setting by moving the zoom lever to[...]

145 Printing, T ransferring Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) Y ou can select images on a CF car d for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extr emely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing ser vice or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer or a direct print fun[...]

146 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued) 3 Select images for printing. Single Images • When the print type (p. 1 4 7 ) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image u s i n g the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector . Y ou can set the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using th e C or D ar r ow on the omni selec[...]

147 Printing, T ransferring • Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF car d. • When [Print T ype] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only one copy will be printed). • Print settings ca[...]

148 • When [Print T ype] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On]. • If [Print T ype] is set to [Both], both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On], however , only the file number is printed for the index print. • The date prints as the date and time in the for mat specified in the Set Date/T ime menu (p. 24). 4 Pr[...]

149 Printing, T ransferring Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is r eset to [Standard] and the date and file number options ar e set to [Off]. 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 2 Press the B or A arrow on the omn[...]

150 Printing with DPOF Print Settings Y ou can use the DPOF print settings to print with a dir ect print compatible printer (optional) or with a direct print function compatible BJ printer . 1 In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). 2 Press the C , D , B or A arrows on the om[...]

151 Printing, T ransferring • T o print the date, set the [Date] setting in the print or der menu in Step 2 on the previous page to [On]. Y ou cannot set the date to print with the [Style] menu in Step 3 on the previous page. If the print type is set to [Index], the date will not print even if the [Date] setting is set to [On] in Step 2. • When[...]

152 Image T ransfer Settings (DPOF T ransfer Order) Using the camera, you can make marks on images you wish to transfer and attach to e-mails. (Please use the supplied software for actually transfer ring images. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images.) These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Orde[...]

153 Printing, T ransferring 3 Select images for transferring. Single Images • Select an image using the main dial or the B or A arr ow on the omni selector and mark or remove marks from images using the C or D arrow on the omni selector . • Y ou can use the same procedures to select images in index replay (3 images). Press the button to switch [...]

154 A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable A VC-DC100 can be used to view images as you shoot or replay them. 1 T urn off the camera (p. 29). 2 Attach A V Cable A VC-DC100 to the terminal on the camera. 3 Plug the other ends of the A V cable to the video in and audio in jacks on the TV . 4 T urn on the TV and switch it to[...]

155 Connecting Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways: • Directly from the CF card • Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable Y ou must install the software and USB driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer . After installing the sup[...]

156 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable IMPORT ANT Y ou must install the software and USB driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer . Please refer to the Softwar e Starter Guide for installation instructions, image download instructions and system requirements. 1 Connect [...]

157 Connecting Setting the Communication Mode Sets the communication mode when downloading images with the camera connected to the computer . * W ith any other OS [PTP] cannot be used. Please select [Normal]. 1 Check that the camera is not connected to the computer . 2 In the [ (Set Up)] menu, select [Communication]. • See Selecting Menus and Set[...]

158 Rec. Menu * Some items may not appear in certain shooting modes (p. 204). List of Menu Options and Messages Flash Sync Sets the timing at which the flash fires. • 1st-curtain* • 2nd-curtain Slow Synchro Sets the slow synchro. •O n •O f f * Flash Adjust Sets whether or not the flash is adjusted automatically . • Auto* • Manual Red-ey[...]

159 Appendix Wireless Delay Sets the duration before the self-timer releases the shutter once the r emote control shutter button is pressed. • 0 seconds • 2 seconds* • 10 seconds Spot AE Point Sets the Spot AE Point option, Center (the AE point is fixed to the center) or AF Point (the AE point corresponds to the AF point). • Center* • AF [...]

160 Digital Zoom Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to zoom images. •O n •O f f * Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released. •O f f • 2 sec.* to 10 sec. Intervalometer Shoots automatically at set intervals. Save Settings Saves settings selected in the sho[...]

161 Appendix Replay Menu Protect Protects images fr om accidental erasure. Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display . Erase all Erases all images from a CF car d (excluding protected images). Slide Show Plays images in an automated slide show . Print Order Sets the images that will be printed on a DPOF-compatible printer or [...]

162 Set up Menu Beep Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed. (The main dial does not beep even if it is clicked.) See also "How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are r elated" on page 167. • On* • Off (Still[...]

163 Appendix Shutter V olume Adjusts the sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way . There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. •( O f f ) • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) Playback V ol. (Replay) Adjusts the sound volume when a sound annotation or a movie is played. •( O f f ) • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) Sta[...]

164 Set up Menu (continued) *Default setting Operation V ol. Adjusts the sound volume of the Operation Sound. •( O f f ) • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) Selftimer V ol. Adjusts the sound volume of the Selftimer Sound. •( O f f ) • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) File No. Reset Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when ne[...]

165 Appendix Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor . The menu may appear differ ently in some regions. • English* • Italiano • Deutsch • Norsk • Français • Svenska • Nederlands • Español • Dansk • Chinese • Suomi • Japanese Y ou can change the language during image replay by holding t[...]

166 My Camera Menu Y ou can select the theme, star t-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These ar e called My Camera settings. Y ou can also customize the [ ] and [ ] options for each item with sounds and images recorded on the CF card or by using the supplied software. See the Software Starte[...]

167 Appendix The settings of [Beep] in the [ (Set up)] menu [On] [Off] [ ] ● [Beep] – [ 1 ] ● [ 1 ] ● [ 1 ] [ ] ● [ ] ● [ ] [ ] ● [ ] ● [ ] * 1 How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are related • T o actually tur n off the sound of the start-up sound, shutter sound, operat[...]

168 Resetting the Settings to Default Y ou can reset the menu and button operation settings to default except for the [Date/Time], [Language], and [V ideo System] settings. 1 T urn on the camera. • Y ou can tur n on the camera into either Shooting or Replaying mode. 2 Press the button for longer than 5 seconds. • The message “Reset settings t[...]

169 Appendix List of Err or / Message Codes The following error and message codes may appear on the display panel. Error Codes : The camera has experienced a problem. T ur n off the power , wait a second, and then try shooting or replaying. If the er ror code appears repeatedly , there is a problem. Note the error code number and take the camera in[...]

170 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor . Reset settings to default?: Do you wish to reset all the camera and menu settings to default? Resetting: Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default Busy ... : Image is being recor ded to, or read from, CF car d. Resetting settings to default. No CF card: Y ou att[...]

171 Appendix RA W : Y ou attempted to replay an image recorded in an incompatible RAW format. Cannot magnify!: Y ou attempted to magnify an image that was photographed with another camera, r ecor ded in a different format, or edited on a computer . Cannot rotate: Y ou attempted to rotate an image that was photographed with another camera, r ecor de[...]

172 The following messages may appear on the camera’ s LCD monitor when a Direct Print compatible printer is printing. Depending on the printer model, some messages may not display . No Paper: Paper cassette is incorrectly inserted or out of paper . Or the paper feed isn’t operating correctly . No Ink: The ink cartridge has not been inserted or[...]

173 Appendix The following messages may appear when the camera is connected to the Dir ect Print compatible Bubble Jet Printer . Check the error number displayed on the control panel of Bubble Jet Printer and refer to the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide. Printer in use: The printer is printing the data from the memory card inserted in the comp[...]

174 Using the Wir eless Contr oller Installing the Battery Install the date battery (CR2025) into W ireless Controller WL-DC100 before use. • Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the r each of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a batter y since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach o[...]

175 Appendix Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggoolen maar inleveren als KCA If you ever dispose of your camera, first remove the date batter y for recycling accor ding to the recycling system of your countr y . Removing the Battery T o remove the date battery , pull it in the direction of the arrow[...]

176 • The operable range of the wireless controller will shor ten under the following circumstances. - When the wireless controller is used at an angle to the remote sensor . - When strong light strikes the camera. - When the battery is weak. • The movie editing and printing functions ar e not available. • In magnified mode, these buttons mov[...]

177 Appendix Using an Exter nally Mounted Flash (Optional) Y ou can make your flash photography even clear er and more natural appearing with the use of a separately sold exter nally mounted flash. The camera’ s auto exposure function will operate with a Canon Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 550EX, a Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or a Macro T win Lite M[...]

178 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) (continued) • When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the flash output can be adjusted. When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto] the flash exposur e compensation can be adjusted (p. 100). •I n mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the output of an externally mounted flash can be adjusted in[...]

179 Appendix • The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX or 550EX. - Auto Exposure (Use the E-TTL mode with a 550EX) - FE Lock (Not available in mode) - Flash Sync (1st-curtain/2nd-curtain) (2nd-curtain-priority with Speedlite 550EX) - Daylight Synchro - Slow Synchro - Flash Exposure Compensation (When Speedlite 550[...]

180 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) (continued) How to Mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro T win Lite MT -24EX The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58B is r equired to mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro T win Lite MT -24EX on the camera. 1 Press the ring release button and remove the outer ring on the lens. 2 Attach[...]

181 Appendix 4 Macr o Ring Lite MR-14EX Press and hold the release buttons on both sides of Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and fit it into the conversion lens adapter . Macr o T win Lite MT -24EX Press and hold the release button on the top of the external ring and fit it into the conversion lens adapter . Attach Flash Heads to their respective flash head[...]

182 • When you are using Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro T win Lite MT -24EX, you can shoot in E-TTL automatic flash exposur e compensation mode just by setting the camera’ s shooting mode to , or . Y ou are recommended to set the aperture in or mode for full-fledged macro flash photography . • The following functions can be used with Macr o[...]

183 Appendix Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) / Close-up Lenses (Optional) The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58 B is requir ed to use conversion and close-up lenses with the camera, such as the separately sold W ide Conver ter WC-DC58N, T ele-conver ter TC-DC58N and Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm). (T he W id e Converter WC-DC58 and the[...]

184 Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) / Close-up Lenses (Optional) (continued) Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm) This lens, with a 58 mm-threaded diameter , makes macro shooting easier . W ith the camera in macro mode, it can shoot subjects as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.) from the lens tip. • Y ou are recommended to use Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro T w[...]

185 Appendix • Since the image seen in the viewfinder does not change when a conversion lens is installed, use the LCD monitor to compose images. • Please note that the images will not mer ge properly with the PhotoStitch program on a computer when they are shot in mode with a conversion or close-up lens. • T o protect the conversion lenses, [...]

186 1 2 Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit (Optional) Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 (optional) can be used to charge battery packs or to power the camera from a car’ s cigarette lighter socket. Y ou can also charge Battery Pack BP-511 or Batter y Pack BP-512 (optional) from a household power source without using the came[...]

187 Appendix • Always ensure that the car’ s engine is running when you use Char ge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560. Use of the kit without the engine running may flatten the car battery . Always unplug the kit befor e turning off the engine. • The car battery charger can only be used in a negative gr ound car . It cannot be used in a po[...]

188 1 Replacing the Date Battery If the Set Date/T ime menu appears when you tur n on the camera power , the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please r eplace the battery with a generic CR2016 lithium coin batter y with the following procedures. Please note that the first date battery may appear to expire rel[...]

189 Appendix 4 Place a new date battery into the date battery holder with the negative terminal (-) facing upward. 5 Replace the date battery holder , replace the battery pack and close the battery cover . Negative T erminal (-) If you ever dispose of your camera, first remove the date batter y for recycling accor ding to the recycling system of yo[...]

190 • Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Car e and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body , lens, viewfinder , LCD monitor and other parts. Camera body W ipe the body clean with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper . [...]

191 Appendix T roubleshooting • T ur n on the camera. See T urning the Power On / Off (p. 28). • Confirm that the CF card slot/battery cover is securely closed. • Fully charge the battery or use a household power source. • Use a compact power adapter . • W ipe the terminals with a clean, dry cloth. • Switch the camera to Shooting mode. [...]

192 • Replace the battery pack with a new one. • Replace the battery pack with a new one. • T ur n off the camera's power . • Replace the battery pack with a new one. • Clean the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth. • Plug the compact power adapter's DC plug more firmly into the camera's DC IN terminal. • Connect t[...]

193 Appendix • T o use the built-in flash, shoot within 70 cm to 5 m (2.3 to 16.5 ft.) of the subject at the maximum wide angle and within 70 cm to 4 m (2.3 to 13.1 ft.) at the maximum telephoto setting. • Use an externally mounted flash with a large output. • Raise the ISO sensitivity and then shoot. See Changing the ISO speed (p. 92) • Ad[...]

194 All data is based on Canon’ s testing standard. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot G3 Camera effective pixels: Approx. 4 million Image sensor: 1/1.8 inch CCD (T otal number of pixels: appr ox. 4.1 million) Lens: 7.2 (W) - 28.8 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 - 140mm) F 2.0 (W) - 3.0 (T) Digital zoom Up to approx. 3.6 X (Up to approx[...]

195 Appendix Built-in flash: Auto, On, Of f Red-eye reduction On: Red-eye r eduction auto / Red-eye r eduction On / Of f Red-eye reduction Of f: On / Of f Flash range: 70 cm - 5.0 m (2.3 - 16.5 ft.) (W), 70 cm - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T) (When sensitivity is set to ISO 100 equivalent) T erminals for exter nal flash: Sync-terminals at accessory sho[...]

196 Number of Images Shot Replay Time LCD Monitor On LCD Monitor Off Battery Pack BP-511/512 (Fully charged) Approx. 450 images Approx. 1050 images Approx. 360 minutes Replay modes: Single (H istogram displayable) , Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (app rox. 1 0x (m ax.) in LCD monitor) , Sound annotations (up to 60 sec.), Slide Show o r Image[...]

197 Appendix CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) • These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may var y according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode. • The following are the approximate maximum recording times for movie clips: : 3 minutes, : 3 minutes. The maximums[...]

198 Battery Pack BP-511/Battery Pack BP-512 (Optional) T ype: Rechargeable lithium ion cell Nominal voltage: 7.4 V Nominal capacity: 1100 mAh Charge cycles: Appr ox. 300 Operating temperatures: 0 - 40º C (32 - 104º F) Dimensions: 38 x 55 x 21 mm (1.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 in.) Weight: Appr ox. 70 g (2.5 oz.) Compact Power Adapter CA-560 Input voltage AC 10[...]

199 Appendix • Car Battery Cable CB-560 Supported vehicles: Cigarette lighter socket powered by a negative ground, DC 12 V or 24 V car battery Fuse: 125 V / 4 A Length: Approx. 1.8 m (6.0 ft.) Weight: Appr ox. 80 g (2.8 oz.) Wide Converter WC-DC58N (Optional) Magnification: Appr ox. 0.7x Focal length: Lens configuration: 3 elements in 3 groups Fo[...]

200 Index A AE Lock 97 AEB Mode 93 AF Frame 82 Aperture-Priority AE ( ) 79 Aperture V alue 75, 77, 79, 81 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) 93 Auto Mode ( ) 51 Auto Replay (Slide Show) 124 Auto Rotate 111, 164 A/V Out T erminal 10, 154 B Battery Pack Charging 16 Handling Precautions 17 Installing 19 Low Status 20 Performance 196 Beep 162, 163, 16[...]

201 Appendix Image Zone 13 Index Replay 115 Indicators 11 Information View 35 - 36 Interface Cables 10, 137, 154 Intervalometer 103, 160 ISO Speed 92 J Jump 116 L Landscape Mode ( ) 63 Language Settings 26, 165 LCD Monitor 32 - 37 Brightness 162 Lens Cap 27 Light Metering Center -Weighted A veraging 83 Evaluative 83 Spot AE Point (AF Point) 83 Spot[...]

202 Shutter Shutter Speed-Priority AE ( ) 77 Sound 46 - 47, 163 Speed 75, 77, 79, 81 V olume 163 Shutter Button 39 Pressing Fully 39 Pressing Halfway 39 Single Image Replay 113 Slide Show 124, 161 Play Time 126 Repeat 126 Selecting Images 125 Starting 124 Soft Case 27 Sound Annotations 122 Speaker 10 Specifications 194 - 199 Spot Light Metering 83 [...]

203 Appendix FCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PC1032 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment[...]

204 Functions A vailable in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. Y ou can shoot with the settings saved in the C1 or C2 mode (p. 109 ). Reference Page 55 55 55 58 60 61 61 100 102 159 73 70 103 82 106 ● * ● * ● * ● * ▲ *– ● * ● * ● * ● * ● ●●● ▲ – ●●●● ● ●●?[...]

* Default setting. ● Setting selection is possible. ▲ Setting can only be selected for the first image. - Setting selection is not possible. (Shaded Area) Setting remains in effect even when the camera is tur ned off. The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be r estored all at once except for [Date/T ime], [La[...]

Camera User Guide DIGIT AL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E067-010 XX02CHXX © 2002 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAP AN ENGLISH • Please start by r eading the Read This First on page 4 of this manual. Please r efer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the softwar e and downloading images. • Please also r ead the printer user guide[...]