Canon PowerShot G9 manual

Camera User Guide Camera User Gu ide CDI-E328-010 XX07NiXX © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Ensure that you r ead the Safety Pr ecautions (pp. 2 24–229). Getting St arted Learning Mor e Componen ts Guide Basic Operations Commonly Used Shooting Function s Shooting Using the Mode Dial Advanced Shooting Functions Playback/E[...]

Workflow and Re ference Guides The following guides ar e available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. : This Guide Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Learni ng More Prepare the camera for use • Connecting to a pr inter • Connectin g to a TV set • Connecti ng to a comp uter Direct Print User Guide Software Starter G[...]

Confirming th e Package Co ntents 1 Confirming the Package Contents Your camera package includes all of the following items. If any of these items are missing, please cont act the dealer for assistance. You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, M[...]

Table of Cont ents 2 Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that su mmarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Components Guide 40 Using the Control Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Table of Co ntents 3 Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Commonly Used Shooti ng Functions 70 Using the Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . . . . 71 Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74[...]

Table of Cont ents 4 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Shooting with FE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1 Using the ND Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Reducing the Effects of Cam[...]

Table of Co ntents 5 Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Erasing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Print Settings/Transfer Sett[...]

6  Symbol Conventions in this Guide : This mark denotes issues th at may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topi cs that complement the basic operating procedures. Explanations in this guide are based on the camera’s default settings at time of purchase. Advanced Shooting Functions 131 See Functions Available in Ea[...]

Please Read 7 Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several tr ial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated cor rectly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, an d its distributors are not liable for any consequen tial damages arisin[...]

Please Read 8 Video Format Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 205). Language Setting Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 15) to ch ange the language setting. Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera b ody may become warm. [...]

z Preparations z Shooting Still Images z Viewing Still Images z Shooting Movies z Viewing Movies z Erasing z Printing z Downloading Images to a Computer z System Map Getting Started[...]

Preparations 10 Getting Started Preparations 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB- 2LW) into a power outlet, or attach the powe r cord to the battery charger (CB- 2LWE, not show n) and plug it into a powe r outlet. 3. Remove the battery after charging is compl ete. Charging takes approximately 1 hour 45 mi[...]

Preparat ions 11 Getting Star ted 1. Slide the cover ( a ) and open it ( b ). 2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arro w ( a ) and insert the battery until it locks. 3. Close the cover ( a ) and slide it until click s ( b ).  To Remove the Battery Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while pulling the batt[...]

Preparations 12 Getting Started 1. Slide the cover ( a ) and open it ( b ). 2. Insert the memory card until it clic ks into place. 3. Close the cover ( a ) and slide it until click s ( b ). Inserting the Memory Card Ensure that the memory card is correctly orien ted before inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fa[...]

Preparat ions 13 Getting Star ted  To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it.  Attaching the Neck Strap a b c Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it does not slip. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera. In order to avoid dropping the camera, we reco[...]

Preparations 14 Getting Started The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in Steps 3 and 4 in the explanation below. 1. Press the power button. 2. Select [Date/Time]. 1. Press the butto n. 2. Use th e or button to select the (Set up) menu. 3. Use th e or button to select [Date/Time[...]

Preparat ions 15 Getting Star ted You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. 1. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Hold down th e button and press the button. 3. Use the , , or button to select a language. 4. Press the b utton. z A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date[...]

Shooting Still Images 16 Getting Started Shooting Still Images 1. Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shoo ting mode. 1. Set th e mode dial to . 3. Aim the camera at the subject. ( Mode) Mode Dial Shutter[...]

Shooting S till Images 17 Getting Star ted 4. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash will fire). • An AF frame will display in green on the LCD monitor at the point of focus. 5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot. •[...]

Shooting Still Images 18 Getting Started Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. You can also use the following me thods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it. z Keep the shutter button pressed fully. z Press the button while the recorded[...]

Viewing Still Im ages 19 Getting Star ted Viewing Still Images 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image will display. 2. Use the or button to d isplay the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. • The images advance more quickly if you keep the button presse[...]

Shooting Movi es 20 Getting Started Shooting Movies 1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shoo ting mode. 1. Set th e mode dial to (Movie). 2. Turn the control dial to select (Standard ). 3. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. z Do not press any buttons ot her than the shutter button. The sound that button[...]

Shooting Mo vies 21 Getting Star ted 4. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set. 5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot. • Recording starts. • During the recording, the elapse[...]

Viewing Movi es 22 Getting Started Viewing Movies 1. Press the (Playback) b utton. 2. Use the or button to disp lay a movie and press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. • You can also select images by turning the control dial. 3. Use the or button to selec t (Play) and press the button. • The movie will start playing. • If you pre[...]

Erasing 23 Getting Star ted Erasing 1. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Use the or bu tton to select an image to erase and press the button. You can also select images by turning the control dial. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selecte d and press the bu tton. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovere[...]

Printing 24 Getting Started Printing 1. Connect the came ra to the printer* 1 . • Open the terminal cover and plug the interface cable in all the way. • See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions. *1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with ot her PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to C[...]

Printing 25 Getting Star ted 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera. • The button will light blue. • A , or icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct (the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer). • Images with a icon are movies. 4. Use the or button to se lect an [...]

Download ing Images to a Computer 26 Getting Started Downloading Image s to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk suppl ied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a co mpu ter meeting the following minimum requirements.  [...]

Downloading Imag es to a Computer 27 Getting Star ted 1. Installing the softw are.  Windows 1. Place the Can on Digital Camera Solution Disk in th e computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Inst allation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. 3. Click [Rest art] or [Finish] once the installation is complete. When the i[...]

Download ing Images to a Computer 28 Getting Started 2. Connecting th e camera t o a comput er. 1. Conn ect the supplied interface cab le to the computer’s USB port and to th e camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. 3. Preparing to download images to the compu[...]

Downloading Imag es to a Computer 29 Getting Star ted  Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow appears. Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 31) (except Windows 2000). If the window above does not appear, click the [Start] menu and sel[...]

Download ing Images to a Computer 30 Getting Started  Macintosh The following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appear s at the bottom of the desktop). Preparations for downloading imag es are now finished. Please pro[...]

Downloading Imag es to a Computer 31 Getting Star ted Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Tra nsfer) Install the softwa re before downloading imag es via the direct transfer method fo r the first time (p. 27). All Images Transfers an d saves all images to the [...]

Download ing Images to a Computer 32 Getting Started 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Pr ess the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear.  All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images 2. Use the or button to select , or a nd press the button. • [...]

Downloading Imag es to a Computer 33 Getting Star ted Click [×] at the bottom right of the window to close CameraWindow, the downloaded images will display on the computer. By default, the downloaded images are saved into folders according to their shooting dates. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. The option selected [...]

System Map 34 Getting Started System Map Neck Strap NS-DC6 Battery Pack NB-2LH* 1 (With Terminal Cove r) Waterpro of Case Weig ht WW-DC1 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400P CU* 1 Memory Card (32 MB ) Canon Dig ital Camer a Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC300* 1 Waterproof Ca se WP-DC21 Soft Case SC-DC55 series Compact[...]

System Map 35 Getting Star ted USB Port PC Card Slot Direct Interfac e Cable* 3 USB Card Reader PCMCIA Adapt er (PC Card Adapter) SD Memory Card* 7 • SDC-128M • SDC-512MSH Compact Phot o Printers* 3 * 4 (SELPHY series) Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Print ers* 3 (PIXMA series) TV/Video Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal *1 Also available f[...]

System Map 36 Getting Started The following camera accessorie s are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.  Lenses, Lens Adapter • Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H This adapter is required for mounting the wide converter and tele- converter to the camera. • Wide Converter WC-DC58B Conve[...]

System Map 37 Getting Star ted • Battery Charger CB-2L W/CB-2LWE A battery charger for Battery Pac k NB-2LH. • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 This is an adapter to supply power from household pow er outlets. Recommended to power a camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer. • Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 • DC Coupler [...]

System Map 38 Getting Started Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo qualit y prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera wi th a single cable and operatin g the camera’s control s. • Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) • Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series) For more [...]

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Components Guid e 40 Components Guide  Front View a AF-assist Beam (p. 49) b Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 113) c Self-Timer Lamp (p. 76) d Neck Strap Mounts (p. 13) e Viewfinder Window (p. 41) f Flash (p. 74) g Speaker h Ring Release Button (p. 237) i Ring (p. 237) j Lens The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection again[...]

Components Guide 41  Back View a LCD Monitor (p. 55) b Viewfinder c Terminal Cover d DC Coupler Cable Cover (p. 235) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (pp. 11, 12) f Tripod Socket g A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 2 05) h DIGITAL Termina l (p. 28) Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot Turning the LCD monitor off (p. 55) and using the [...]

Components Guid e 42  Controls a Indicators (p. 44) b Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 41) c (Shortcut)/ (Print/ Share) Button (pp. 24, 31, 153) d ISO Speed Dial (p. 84) e ISO Speed Lamp f Hot Shoe (p. 242) g Power Lamp h Microphone (p. 189, 191) i Mode Dial (pp. 16, 88) j Shutter Button (p. 17) k Zoom Lever (pp. 70, 160) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Tel[...]

Components Guide 43 Turning the control dial countercloc kwise is equivalent to pressing the button, while turning the cont rol dial clockwise is equivalent to pressing the button (it is equival ent to pressing the or button with some functions). You can perf orm the fol lowing oper ations whe n you turn t he control d ial.  The Shooting Functio[...]

Components Guid e 44 The camera indicators will light or blink under th e following conditions. • Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Time Lapse (movie) recording/image reco rding/ reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake wa rning)[...]

Components Guide 45 This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Turn the camera on again to restore power. * This time can be changed. Power Saving Function Shooting Mod e Powers down ap proximately 3 minu tes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor auto mat[...]

Basic Operatio ns 46 Basic Operations Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu.  Button (FUNC. Menu) This menu sets many of t he common shooting functions. Menus and Settings 1 Set the mode dial t[...]

Basic Op erations 47  Button (Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus) Convenient settings for shooting, play back or printin g can be set with these menus. 1 Press the button. 2 Use the or button to switch between menus. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. • The following menus are displayed. Shooting: Rec. / Se[...]

Basic Operatio ns 48 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Rec. Menu Menus and Default Settings Menu Item Reference Page Menu Item Reference Page White Balance p. 137 ND Filter p. 132 My Colors p. 140 Compression (Still Image) p. 78 Bracket pp. 12 7, 131 Shooting In terval (Movie:[...]

Basic Op erations 49 Digital Zoom p. 71 (Still Image ) Stan dard*/Off/1.5 x/2.0x (Movies) Standard*/Of f (In standard movie mode only) Red-Eye On*/Off p. 113 Self-timer Delay: 0 – 10* , 15, 20, 30 sec. Shots: 1 – 10* (Default s etting is 3 shot s.) p. 76 Spot AE Point Center*/AF Point p. 136 Safety Shif t On/ Off* pp . 96, 97 Auto ISO Shif t Of[...]

Basic Operatio ns 50 *1 They are classified according to the following categories. (People): , , or images with faces de tected when [Face Detect] has been selected. (Scenery): , , (Events): , , , , , , *2 Default setting for LCD monitor 1. *3 Default setting for LCD monitor 2. Play Menu Print Menu Custom Di splay LCD /Viewfi nder / / p. 57 Shootin[...]

Basic Op erations 51 Set up Menu Menu Item Options Summar y/Reference P age Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to s ilence all operation sounds except for the warning soun ds. Volume Off/ 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, opera tion sound, sel f- timer sound, shutter sound a nd playback sound. The volume cannot be adj usted if [Mute[...]

Basic Operatio ns 52 Power Saving p. 45 Auto Power Down On*/Off Sets whether o r not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the ca mera being operated. Display Off 10 sec./2 0 sec./30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./ 3m i n . Sets the l ength of ti me before th e LCD monitor turns of f when no camera operat ion is perf[...]

Basic Op erations 53 *1 The connection method with the printer can be chan ged. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size pap er using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory eve[...]

Basic Operatio ns 54 Switching between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Press the shutter button halfway. Power Button Button Power Button Press the shutter button halfway. Button Playback mode (lens retracted) Power off Shooting mode Playback mode (lens extended) Power Button If lens retracts, camera behaves as shown in upper right. * You can chang[...]

Basic Op erations 55 Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the button. • The display mode changes as follows with each press. • The shooting information displays for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. z The LC[...]

Basic Operatio ns 56 The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. • Changing settings using the Set up menu (p. 51) • Changing setting s using the DISPLAY button (Quick- bright LCD Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardle ss of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the D[...]

Basic Op erations 57 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). *1 Only [Shooting Info] can be displayed. *2 [3:2 Guide] cannot be displayed. You can set the information displayed on the LC D monitor. Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the screen as follows (default setting): •  • : No Information • : Displays shootin[...]

Basic Operatio ns 58 1 Select [Custom Display]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the o r button to select [Custom Display] in the menu. 3. Press the button. 2 Select [LCD/Viewfinder]. 1. Use the , , or button to select , or . • Sets LCD monitor display mode after the DISPLAY button is pressed. • If you do not wish to change the display mode, use the[...]

Basic Op erations 59 Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor a White Balance p. 137 My Colors p. 140 Bracket pp. 131, 127 Flash Exposur e Compensation/Flash Outp ut pp. 149, 150 Metering Mode p. 136 ND Filter p. 132 Compression ( Still image) p. 78 Shooting Interval (M ovie) ( selected) p. 107 Recording Pi xels[...]

Basic Operatio ns 60 *1 Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway. During flash photograp hy, however, the camera automatically readjusts the ISO speed, shutter speed or aperture setting to an optimal setting, which may cause the playback informa tion to differ from the displayed information. *2 Displays during movie or sound recording. b[...]

Basic Op erations 61 Playback Information (Playback Mode)  Standard If the indicator blinks orange and th e camera shake warning icon ( ) displays, this indicate s that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Use the following methods to shoot: - Set the IS mode to any setting oth er than [Off] (p. 82) - Rai[...]

Basic Operatio ns 62  Detailed a Auto Categor y/My Category p. 167 b Shooting Mode p. 88 Metering Mo de p. 136 ISO Speed ••• p. 84 c Shutter Speed 15–1/2500 pp. 94, 98 Time Lapse (movie) p. 107 Recording Pixels/F rame Rate (Movies) p. 106 Aperture Value f/2.8–f/11 pp. 96, 98 d Exposure Compensat ion … p. 135 Flash Ex posure Compensat[...]

Basic Op erations 63 *1 When using Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) combined with exposure compensation, the compensation values displayed range from –4 to + 4. *2 When using an externally mounted flash, the compen sation values displayed range from –3 to +3.  Focus Check Display The following information may also be displayed with some images[...]

Basic Operatio ns 64 z Information for images shot on other cameras may no t display correctly. z Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - W hen reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) - W hen using the detailed display mode of the playback mode Histogram Function [...]

Basic Op erations 65 When traveling abroad, you can reco rd images with local dat es and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can e n joy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones Setting the World Clock 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Pr[...]

Basic Operatio ns 66 4 Select (World). 1. Use the o r button to select . 2. Press the button. 5 Select a destination time zone. 1. Use the or button to select a destination time zone. 2. Press the button. • As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. 6 Select (Home). 1. Use the button to select [H ome/ World]. 2. Use the or button to select .[...]

Basic Op erations 67 Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select th e menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Time Zone]. 4. Press the button. 2 Select (World). 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. • To change the destination time zone, press the FUNC./SET button.[...]

Basic Operatio ns 68 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 Select [Reset All]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Reset All]. 4. Press the button. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. z When returning the / registration contents to the default se[...]

Basic Op erations 69 You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images a nd other data. Formatting Memory Card s Please note that formatting (initial izing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file type s. 1 Select [Format]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select t[...]

Commonly Use d Shooting Fun ctions 70 Commonly Used Shooting Functions See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). The zoom can be adjusted from 35 – 210 mm (fo cal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar appears when yo u press the zoom lever. Using the Optical Zoom Shooting Mode 1 Press the zoom lever toward or . • Wid[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Fun ctions 71 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * : Cannot be set in , and modes. * : [Digital Tele-converter] cannot be set. You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom wh en shooting. The available shooting ch aracteristics and focal lengths (35 mm film equivalent) are as follows. Shooting With the [...]

Commonly Use d Shooting Fun ctions 72 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the button. 3 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical z oom setting will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom factor appear in b [...]

Commonly Used Shooting Fun ctions 73 Shooting With the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature us es digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used for telep hoto shooting). About the Safety Zoom Depending on the number of recording pi xels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing [...]

Commonly Use d Shooting Fun ctions 74 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * Cannot be set in , or mode. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [1.5x] or [2.0x]. 2. Press the button. 3 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. • appe ars on the LCD monitor. • Depending on the number of recording pixels [...]

Commonly Used Shooting Fun ctions 75 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * Cannot be set in , , or mode. Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the le ns to this subject is as follows: Maximum wide angle setting: 28 × 20 mm (1.1 × 0.79 in.) Mi[...]

Commonly Use d Shooting Fun ctions 76 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). *1 Cannot be set to in , or mode. *2 Cannot be set to . You can set the time delay and the num bers of shots you wish to take in advance. * May differ depending on My Camera settings. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode 10 sec. Self- Timer: The sh utter rel[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Fun ctions 77 To Cancel the Self-Timer: Select . Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( ) 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to change the self-timer settings. 2 Shoot. • When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp will blink (when setting the red-eye reduction function, the self-timer lamp wi[...]

Commonly Use d Shooting Fun ctions 78 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or mo re shots, the following occurs. - The exposure a nd white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash is used, the in terval between shots lengthens. - The interval betwee n shots m[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Fun ctions 79  Approximate Values for Recording Pixels : Approximate number of recording pixels. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region.  Approximate Values for Compression Settings Recording Pi xels Purpo se* Large 12M 4000 × 3000 High Low Printing to about A2 siz e (Approx. 420 × 594 mm [...]

Commonly Use d Shooting Fun ctions 80 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). This camera records images as ei ther JPEG images or RAW images. JPEG image ( / / / / / ) When pictures are taken as JPEG images, the images are processed inside the camera for optimum image quality, and also compr essed to allow a larger number of images [...]

Commonly Used Shooting Fun ctions 81 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or to sele ct . 3. Press the button. Simultaneously Recording RAW and JPEG Images 1 Select [Record + ]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Record + ] in the menu. On Two images, a RA W image an d a JPEG image ( (Large, Fine)[...]

Commonly Use d Shooting Fun ctions 82 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * Can only be set to [Continuous]. The lens-shift type image stabilize r function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash.[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Fun ctions 83 The Icons on the LCD Monitor 1 Select [IS Mode]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [IS Mode] in the menu. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Continuous], [Shoot Only] or [Panning]. 2. Press the button. [Continuou s] [Shoot Only ] [Panning] [Co nverter] setti ng in Rec. menu Refere[...]

Commonly Use d Shooting Fun ctions 84 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * Only available in . Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the flash off in a dark area or when you wish to reduce the effects of a moving subject and raise the shutter speed. { : Available *1 The ISO spee[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Fun ctions 85 1 Select an ISO speed using the ISO speed dial. • When selecting a settable ISO speed, the ISO speed lamp will blink orange. • Selecting ISO AUTO sets the optimal ISO speed according to the light level when shooting. Since the ISO speed setting will automatically be raised in dark plac es, the camera will se[...]

Commonly Use d Shooting Fun ctions 86 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. Face Detect displays a frame adjusted to the size of a face in an image, allowing you to easily check f acial expressions or whether a subject’s eyes are closed. It is re commended to set [Review] to [Hold[...]

Commonly Used Shooting Fun ctions 87 To Cancel Checking the Focu s: Press the shutter button halfway. 3 Shoot. • The recorded image displays. • The frame displays as follows. • The orange frame can be shown at a different magnification , moved or switched to a different frame (p. 163). z You can delete an image by pressing the button while th[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 88 Shooting Using the Mode Dial  Auto : The camera automatically selects settings (p. 16).  Image Zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatical ly adjusts settings for optimal shooting. : Special Scene (p. 89) : Portrait : Landscape : Night Scene : Sports : [...]

Shooting Usin g the Mode Dia l 89 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. (Special Scene) You can shoot with the most appropria te settings for the scene. Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Shooti[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 90 Night Scene Allows you to capture people agai nst the bac kdrop of an evening sk y or night scen e. The flash is directed at the person and the sh utter speed is slow, so both the per son and the backgr ound can be beautiful ly shot. Sports Shoots conti nuous images wit h autofocus. Wel l suited for shooting moving [...]

Shooting Usin g the Mode Dia l 91 Snow Shoots with out a blue tinge a nd without makin g people appea r dark against a s nowy backgroun d. Beach Shoots with out making people appear dark ne ar water or sand where reflected sunlight is st rong. Fireworks Captures fi reworks in the s ky sharply and at optimal exposure. Aquarium Selects th e optimal I[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 92 Color Accent Use this opt ion to have on ly the color s pecified in the LCD monitor re main and to transfo rm all others to black and whi te (p. 144). Color Swap Use this op tion to tran sform a color specified in the LCD monitor in to another (p. 145 ). z The shutter speed is slow in or mode. Always u se a tripod t[...]

Shooting Usin g the Mode Dia l 93 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). The camera automatically sets set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensa tion and white balance. Program AE Shooting Mode 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Shoot. z When a correct exposu[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 94 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to cat ch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowin g effect and allow you to shoot[...]

Shooting Usin g the Mode Dia l 95 The nature of CCDs is such that noise in the re corded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot a t shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to elimin ate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images (Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time [...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 96 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening th e aperture) allows you to blur the background a[...]

Shooting Usin g the Mode Dia l 97 3 Shoot. • If you press the shutter button halfway and the shutter speed is shown in red, the image is undere xposed (insuf ficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use the con trol dial to adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed shows in white. Some aperture values cannot be selected depending o[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 98 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). You can manually set the shutter speed and apertur e to shoot images. Manuall y Settin g the Shutter S peed an d Aper ture Shooting Mode 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture value . 1. Press the button to sele ct the shutter speed or ap[...]

Shooting Usin g the Mode Dia l 99 3 Shoot. • The exposure le vel indicator appears, and you can check the difference between the selected exposure and the correct exposur e*. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, the selected exposure appears in red on the LCD monitor. • When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the [...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 100 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Shooting Pan oramic Images (S titch Assist) Shooting Mode 1 Set the mode dial to . The overlapping seams of several adjacent [...]

Shooting Usin g the Mode Dia l 101 2 Select the shooting direction. 1. Use the control dial to select a shooting sequence. You can select from the following five shooting directions. •  Left to right horizontally •  Right to left horizontally •  Bottom to top vertically •  Top to bottom vertically • Clockwise starting at the t[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 102 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). The following movie modes are available. The recording time will differ according to the memory card used (p. 260). z You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. z The settings for the first image are applied to the seco nd image[...]

Shooting Usin g the Mode Dia l 103 *1 When a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC- 512MSH. *2 Even if the clip size has not reached 4 GB, recording will stop at the moment the clip length reaches 1 hour. Depending on memory card capacity and data write speed, recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the r[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 104 3 Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button hal fw ay automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button fully star ts recording video and sound simultaneously. • During shooting, the recording time and [ z Rec] appear on the LCD monitor. The indicator will blink green[...]

Shooting Usin g the Mode Dia l 105 z The following operations ar e available before movie recordi ng: - A F lock: Pressing the button activates AF lock with the current conditions. and the MF indicator display on the LCD monitor, and you can check the distance to the subject. You can cancel AF lock by pressing the button again. - M anual focus (p. [...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 106 Changing Movie Recording Pixels You can change the recordi ng pixels and frame rate when the movi e mode is set t o (Standard), ( Color Accent) or ( Color Swap). 1 Select a recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and use the or to change the recording pixels. 3. Press the button. Movie[...]

Shooting Usin g the Mode Dia l 107 Changing the Shooting Interval ( (Time Lapse)) 1 Select . 1. Use the control dial to select . 2 Select a shooting interval. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and use the or button to select a shooting interval (1 sec./2 sec.). 3. Press the button. • The recordable duration will display. Recorda[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 108 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). The microphone level (sound recording level) and wind filter settings can be changed. Setting the Recording F unctions Shooting Mode 1 Select [Audio]. 1. Press the button . 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the o r button to select [Audio]. 4. Pr[...]

Shooting Usin g the Mode Dia l 109 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). You can save frequently used s hooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously sav ed settings by simply turning the mode dial to or . Settings that are not memorized when the shootin[...]

Shooting U sing the Mode Dial 110 1 Switch to the shooting mode you wish to save and set the settings. • Functions which can be saved in or . - S hooting mode ( , , , ) - Items which ca n be set in , , and modes (pp. 93–99) - R ec. menu settings - Z oom location - Manu al focus location • To change some of the settings saved in or (other than[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 111 Advanced Shoo ting Functions See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). *1 Cannot be set in and modes. In this mode, the camera shoots co ntinuou sly while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory car d* 2 , you can shoot continuously (smooth continuous shoot ing) at a set sho[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 112 To Cancel Continuous Sh ooting: Follow Step 1 to select . 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to select or . • When an d manual focus modes, you can select . 2 Shoot. • The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button i[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 113 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). *1 Cannot be set in , and modes. You can set whethe r or not the red-eye reduction* 2 lamp automatically fires with the flash. *2 This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. Setting the Red-Eye Reductio n [...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 114 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a night sce ne or an interior shot is taken. Setting the Slow Synchro Shooting Mode 1 Display the Flash Settings screen. 1. Hold the but[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 115 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * In mode only [Continuous] is available. * In and modes only [Single] is available. You can set the AF mode. Switching between Focus Settings Shooting Mode Continuous The camera is c ontinually foc using on whate ver it is ai med even when the shutter but ton[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 116 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * This will be fixed to [Center] in and modes. The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways.  Selecting [Face Detect] Selecting an AF Frame Mode Shooting Mode Face Detect You [...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 117 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Face Detect]. 2. Press the button. • Up to three frames display where th e camera detects faces. The frame the camera judges to be the main subject ap pears in white while the others appear in gray. • See Selecting a Subject to F ocus (When [Face Detect] is Selec[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 118 z [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. z You can switch between the AF Frame modes, pressing the button followed by pressing the MENU button or the button. Pressing the button again completes the setting. z If the white frame fails to appear and only gra y frames appear, or if a face is [...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 119 Selecting a Subject to Focus (Wh en [Face Detect] is Selected) Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject (Face Select and Track). The camera displays up to 35 frames of the faces detected. 1 When a face is detected, press the button. • The AF frame displays as a dou[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 120  Selecting [AiAF], [Center] or [FlexiZone] 1 Select [AF Frame]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [AF Frame] in the menu. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [AiAF], [Center] or [FlexiZone]. 2. Press the button. • See Changing the AF Frame Size ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] Selected) (p.[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 121 Changing the AF Frame Size ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] Selected) You can change the size of the AF frame to match the size of the subject. When the subject you are aiming at is small, or wh en you want to focus on a particular area of the subject, you can re strict the area that is focused on by making the AF frame smal[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 122 Moving the AF Frame ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] Selected) The AF frame can be moved manually allowing you to focus precisely on the desired area of your subject. 1 Press the button. 2 Move the AF frame using the control dial and press the button. • You can move the AF frame to the po sition you wish to set using the ,[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 123 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * Cannot be used in mode. It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Scenes with a mixture o f near and far subjects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 124 To Release the AF Lock : Press the MF button. Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. 2 Aim the camera so that a n object at the same focal distance as the ma in subject is centered in the AF frame. 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the MF button. • and the MF indicator display all[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 125 To Cancel the Manual Focus: Press the MF button. 2 Press the MF button to displa y . • The MF indicator is displayed. • When the menu’s [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*. When the AF mode (p. 115) is set to [Continuous], turning the Control Wheel w[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 126 Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then fr om that focus position the camera automatically focuses mor e accurately. You can use two methods.  Setting by the Button  Setting the Safety MF The manual focus cannot be used in the , and modes. 1[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 127 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus pos itions preset farther a nd nearer. The three shots are taken at the same interval as co ntinuous shooting (p. 111). The farther and nearer focus positions[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 128 To Cancel the Focus-BKT Mod e: Select (BKT-Off) in Step 1. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). You can set the exposure and focus s eparately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. 2 Make settings. 1. Set the amount of [...]

Advanced Shoo ting Functions 129 To Release the AE Lock: Operate a button other than the button, the control dial and the ISO Speed dial. 5 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired. After locking the AE, you can change the ISO speed with exposure fixed. Changing Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Combinations Automatically selected combinat i[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 130 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release the FE Lock: Operate a button other than the button or the control dial. Shooting with FE Lock Shooting Mode 1 Turn on the[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 131 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). In this mode, the camera automa tic ally changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots as the same interval as co ntinuous shooting (p. 11 1). The images are shot in the following order: Standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure. To Cance[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 132 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter spee ds and smaller aperture values. To Cancel the ND Filter: Select . The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. Only one standard exposure image g[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 133 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). When the camera shake warning icon ( )appears while sho oting, you can raise the ISO speed and shoot at a shutter speed that minimizes camera shake. Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift) Shooting Mode Off Function i s not available . button All[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 134  When [ button] is Selected  When [On] is Selected 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • The appears and the button will light blue. 4 Press the button while still pressing the shutter button halfway. • The post-change ISO speed will display. • When you press the button again while the shutter button is[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 135 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * Cannot be set in , and modes. Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is bac klit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject [...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 136 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode Evaluativ e Appropri ate for st andard s hooting condition s, including ba cklit scenes. The camera divide s images i nto severa l zones for metering. It evaluates complex lig hting cond itions, such as the positi[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 137 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * Cannot be set in and modes. Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking color s, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Moving the Spot AE Po[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 138 Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies. Tungsten For r ecording under t ungsten and bu lb-type 3- wavelength fluorescent lighting. Fluorescen t For recording u nder warm-whit e, cool-white or warm-white (3 -wavelength) fluorescent l ighting. Fluorescen t H For recordi ng under dayligh t fluore[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 139 Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to o btain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, o r a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a ([...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 140 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * Cannot be set in and modes. You can change the look of an image when it is shot. Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode My Colors Off Records normally. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast an d color satur ation to record b old color s. Neutral Tones down the c[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 141 * If the image contains colors that are the same as human s kin, those colors will also be changed. You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color. Setting the My Colors Mode (Modes othe r than ) Positive Film Use this opti on to make blue, gr een or red colors more intense like the Vivid Blue,[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 142 Setting the My Colors Mode ( Mode) 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and use the or button to select . 2 Adjust. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the o r button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin Tone]. 3. Use the or button to adjust it. • The [...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 143 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). You can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, the images may appear rough, or you may n ot get the expected color. Before pho[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 144 Shooting with Color Accent Mode 1 Select or . Still image: 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select . Movie: 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select . 2 Press the button. • The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image [...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 145 Shooting with Color Swap Mode z The default Color Accent is green. z You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. z The specified Color Accent is retained even if the camer a’s power is turned off. 1 Select or . Still image: 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 146 2 Press the button. • The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. • Only one color can b[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 147 Saving Original Images Not only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you can also choose to save the original images (before the colo r change). 1 Select [Save Original]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Save Original] [...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 148 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * [Manual] can be selected only when an externally mounted flash h as been attached. Although the built-in flash and an ex ternally mo unted flash (Speedlite 220EX/430EX/580EX II/ST-E2 Speedlit e Transmitter) will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is a[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 149 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Flash exposure compensation can be adjusted in the range of –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments*. You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera’s exposure compensation function for balan ced exposure of the background when shooting with[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 150 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). The flash output can be controlled in three steps, st arting from FULL, when shooting. When an externally mounted flash is atta ched, its flash output can be controlled ( From 1/1 (full power) to 1/64* in 1/3 steps). In and shooting modes, please se t [Flash M[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 151 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fir es Shooting Mode 1st-curta in The flash fires right a fter the s hutter ope ns, regardl ess of the shutter sp eed. Usua lly, the 1st -curtain is used wh en shooting. 2nd-curtai n The flash f ires right before the s h[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 152 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene. In and shooting modes, ensure that the flash adjustment setting is configur ed to [Auto] in advance ( p[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 153 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). One frequently used function can be registered to the (Shortcut) button. You can register the following functions. Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button Shooting Mode Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Not Assigned – Digital Tele- converter p. 73 Light Mete[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 154 To Cancel th e Shortcut B utton: Select in Step 2. Using the Shortcut Button 2 Make settings. 1. Use the , , or button to select the function you wish to register. 2. Press the button. • If appears on the lower r ight of the icon, you can still register this function but pressing the button will not activate the [...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 155 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Your camera is equipped with an In telligent Orienta tion sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. Setting the Auto Rotate F[...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 156 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images w ill be automatically saved to that folder. Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be ?[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 157 Setting the Day or Time for Automatic F older Creation 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to check mark [Create New Folder]. 2. Press the button. • displays in the LCD monitor. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button [...]

Advanced Sh ooting Funct ions 158 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not c[...]

Advanced Shoo ting Function s 159 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned co nsecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folder s are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2000 images can be saved into a single folder. • Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficie[...]

Playback/Erasin g 160 Playback/Erasing In playback mode, you can select images with the control dial. Turning it counterclockwise selects the previous image while turning it clockwise selects the next image. Please also see Viewing Still Images (p. 19). To Cancel the Magnified Display: Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediate[...]

Playback /Erasing 161 To Return to Single Imag e Playback: Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the z oom lever toward . • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will disp[...]

Playback/Erasin g 162 Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. At this time, faces in the image are detected and frames matching the size of these facial images are displayed. Moreover, as you can change the display magnification and switch images, you can e asily check facial expressions and whether a subje ct’s eyes ar[...]

Playback /Erasing 163 Changing the Display Magnification Switching between the Frames 3 Press the z oom lever toward . • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. 3 Press the button. • When multiple in-focus frames are displayed, or when multiple faces are detected, the position of the orange colored frame will change each time the FUNC./SET[...]

Playback/Erasin g 164 Changing the Display Position To Cancel Changing the Display Position: Press the MENU button. 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. 4 Use the , , or button to move the display position. • When you press the FUNC./SET button, the orange frame returns to its original position. When th[...]

Playback /Erasing 165 When you have many images record ed onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jumping to Images Shot Date Jump s to the first i mage of each shoot ing date. My Category Displays the first image in ea ch category. Folder Displays the first image in each f[...]

Playback/Erasin g 166 3 Display the Images. z //: 1. Press the or button. • Press the MENU button to return to single image playback. z //: 1. Use the or button to select a date, category, folder or movie for playback. • When you turn the Control Wheel, yo u can view the defined images. • Press the MENU button to cancel the setting. 2. Press [...]

Playback /Erasing 167 You can organize images into prepared categor ies (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1 – 3, To Do). Category informa tion recorded with the [Auto Category] function (p. 49) can also be edited. At the category level, you can perform the following. • Image searches (p. 165) • Slid e Show (p. 176) • Protect (p. 192) • E[...]

Playback/Erasin g 168 Selecting a Range of Images You can select a range of sequential images and gather them together in a category. The file number of the last image should be larger than the number of the first image. Up to 500 images can be selected. 3 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select an image to classify. 2. Use the o r button to [...]

Playback /Erasing 169 3 Select a category. 1. Press the or button. 2. Use thse or button to select a category. 4 Select images. 1. Use the or button to sele ct a left image. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select a first image. 4. Press the button. 5. Use the or button to select a right image. 6. Press the button. 7. Use the or button [...]

Playback/Erasin g 170 5 Make settings. 1. Use the o r button to select [Select]. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button twice. • Selecting [Des elect] cancels categorization of the selected range. When erasing, printing or compiling a slide show, it is convenient to categorize images in the [To Do] categor y. Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie[...]

Playback /Erasing 171 Operating the Movie Control Panel 2 Play. 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. • The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again. • When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed. Press the FUNC./SET button to display t[...]

Playback/Erasin g 172 You can delete portions of recorded movies. Editing Movies z The actual position of the edited movie may differ slightly from editing the results viewed on the LC D monitor. z Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but tho se that are protected or less than 1 second long ( 15 seconds* 1[...]

Playback /Erasing 173 3 Edit. 1. Use the or button to select (Cut Beginning) or (C ut End). 2. Use the or button to specify the cut point ( ). • To check a temporarily edited movie, select (Pla y) and press the FUNC./SET button. • Selecting (Exit) cancels th e edit and restores the movie control panel. 4 Save. 1. Use the or button to sele ct . [...]

Playback/Erasin g 174 Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 2 70° in the display. Rotating Images in the Displa y 1 Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select in the menu. 3. Press the button. 2 Rotate. 1. Use the or button to select an image to rotate. 2. Press the button. • Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orie[...]

Playback /Erasing 175 You can select the transition effect displayed when switching betw een images. Playback with Transition Effects No transitio n effect. The disp layed im age darke ns and th e next i mage gr adually br ightens until it is display ed. Press the bu tton to hav e the previou s image displa y from the le ft and the butt on to have [...]

Playback/Erasin g 176 Automated Playback of Memory Card Images. * Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Orde r Format (DPOF) standard (p. 198). Automated Playback (Slide Shows) All Images Plays all images on a memory c ard in ord er. Date Plays images bearing a spec ified date in orde r. My Category Plays the images in the s[...]

Playback /Erasing 177 Transition Effects You can select the transition e ffect used when one image is replaced by another. * Default setting. 3 Play. 1. Use the , , or button t o select [Start]. 2. Press the button. • The following func tions are available during slide shows. - Pa using/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button. - Fast [...]

Playback/Erasin g 178 Select a Date/Category/Folder to Playback (//) 1 Select , or . 1. Use the , , or button to select. 2. Press the button. 2 Select a date/category/ folder to play back. 1. Use the or button to select. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories, [...]

Playback /Erasing 179 Selecting Images for Playback ( - ) Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be sele cted. They will be played back in their order of selection. 1 Select , or . 1. Use the or button to select , or . 2. Press the button. • Only the icon will displ[...]

Playback/Erasing 180 You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play Time Sets the du ration that each image disp lays. Choose between 3*- 10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. (Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image.) * Default setting. Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when a[...]

Playback /Erasing 181 1 Select [Red-Eye Correction]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select in the menu. 3. Press the button. 2 Select a image. 1. Use the or button to select a n image you wish to perform red-eye correction on. 2. Press the button. • A frame will be displayed automatically at the position where red-eye is to be corre[...]

Playback/Erasin g 182 4 Save. 1. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. • [New File]: saves the image under a new file name. The original file remains as is. The newly saved im age file is saved as the last image of the photographed image s. • [Overwrite]: saves the new image under the original file name. Th[...]

Playback /Erasing 183 Adding Correction Frames 1 Select [Add Frame]. 1. Use the or button to sele ct [Add Frame]. 2. Press the button. • The green frame is displayed. 2 Move the frame position. 1. Use the , , or button to move the frame. • You can change the size of the frame with the zoom lever. 3 Add a frame. 1. Press the button. • The corr[...]

Playback/Erasin g 184 Removing Correction Frames 1 Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the button. 2 Select a frame you wish to remove. 1. Use the or button to select a frame you wish to remove. • The selected frame will appear in green. 3 Remove the frame. 1. Press the button. • The selected frame wil[...]

Playback /Erasing 185 You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following sele ct ion of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p . 140. Adding My Colors Effects Vivid Lighter Ski n Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B/W Vivid Gree n Positive Fil m Vivid Red 1 Select [My Colors]. 1.[...]

Playback/Erasin g 186 3 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select the My Colors type. 2. Press the button. • The displayed image will refle ct the My Colors effect. • You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./SET button to switch between the image tra[...]

Playback /Erasing 187 You can resave images that were recorded at high r ecording pixel settings at lower settings. z The My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient space on the memory card. z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image qualit y will gradually deteriorate with each application a[...]

Playback/Erasin g 188 3 Select a recording pixels. 1. Use the or button to select , or . 2. Press the button. 4 Save. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The resized image will be saved in a new file. • Some recording pixel settings cannot be selected depending on the available space of the memory card. 5 Display the sav[...]

Playback /Erasing 189 In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 minute) to an image. Sound Memo Panel Use the or button to select and pre ss the FUNC./SET button. Attaching Sound Memos to Images 1 Press the button while playing back images. • The sound memo control panel will display. 2 Record. 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Pres[...]

Playback/Erasin g 190 You can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased. Sound-Only Recording ( Sound Recorde r) 1 Select [Sound Recorder]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select in the menu. 3. Press the button. 2 R[...]

Playback /Erasing 191 Sound Recorder Panel Use the or button to select and pre ss the FUNC./SET button. Exit Record Pause Play (Use the or button to select a soun d and press the FUNC./SET button.) Rewind (Hold the FUN C./SET button to re wind (no sound pla ys).) Fast Forward (H old the FUNC./S ET button to fa st forward (n o sound plays).) Erase ([...]

Playback/Erasin g 192 You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Protecting Images Select You can conf igure the protect ion settings for each image singly while viewing th em. Select Range You ca n select a range of sequential ima ges and protect a ll the i mages in t hat range . Select by Date You can protect the images [...]

Playback /Erasing 193 3 Select images and protect them . z [Select] 1. Use the or button to select a n image you wish to protect. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • Repeat the steps above to continue protecting other images. • You can also protect images in the index playback[...]

Playback/Erasin g 194 z [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Fol der] 1. Use the o r button to select a date, category or folder. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. • If a portion of the images ar e already protected, appear s gray. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, [...]

Playback /Erasing 195 You can erase images from a memor y card. Erasing Images z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exe rcise adequate caution before erasing an imag e. z Protected images cannot be erased with this function. Select Era ses images after selecting them o ne at a time. Select Range Y ou can select a ran ge of sequentia l ima[...]

Playback/Erasin g 196 3 Select images and erase them. z [Select] 1. Use the or button to select an image you wish to erase. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button to complete the setting. 4. Use the or button to select [OK]. 5. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can also protect images in the in[...]

Playback /Erasing 197 z [Select by Date] [Select b y Category] [Select by Fo lder] 1. Use the or button to sele ct a date, category or folder. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folder s. • Use the or button to co nfirm each date, [...]

Print Setting s/Transfer Settings 198 Print Settings/T ransfer Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing an d specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenien t for printing on a direct print com[...]

Print Settings/Transfe r Settings 199 1 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select th e menu. 4. Use the or button to sele ct [Print Settings]. 5. Press the button. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to sele ct [Print Type], [Date], [File No.] or [Clear DPOF data]. 2. Use the or button to sp[...]

Print Setting s/Transfer Settings 200 Image Selection Methods Select Images & Qty. Configures pr int settings for single image s as you view them . Select Range You ca n select a range of sequential i mages and make print s ettings for all the image s in that range. Select by Date Conf igures print s ettings for image s correspondi ng to the se[...]

Print Settings/Transfe r Settings 201 2 Select an image and make print settings. z [Select Images & Qty.] Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 198). Standard ( )/Both ( ) (p. 198) 1. Use the or button to select a n image. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to se lect the number of print copies (up to 99). 4. Press the[...]

Print Setting s/Transfer Settings 202 z [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Fol der] 1. Use the o r button to select a date, category or folder. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. • Pressing the or but ton wil[...]

Print Settings/Transfe r Settings 203 You can use the ca mera to specify se ttings for images before down loading to a compute r. Refer to the Software S tarter Guide for i nstructi ons on how to tra nsfer images to your computer . The setti ngs used on the ca mera comply wi th the Di gital Print Order For mat (DPOF) standar ds. Single Images Setti[...]

Print Setting s/Transfer Settings 204 All the Images on a Mem ory Card 1 Select [Transfer Order]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select in the menu. 3. Press the button. 2 Select [Mark all]. 1. Use the or button to select [Mark all]. 2. Press the button. • Selecting [Reset] c ancels all transfer order settings. 3 Select [OK]. 1. Use[...]

Connecting a TV set 205 Connecting a TV set You can shoot or play back images on a television w ith the supplied AV cable. Viewing Images on a TV set 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. • Open the camera’s terminal cover and plug the AV cable in all the way. 3 Plug the other ends of the A[...]

Connectin g a TV set 206 z The video output signal can be switched ( NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (pp. 47, 52). The default setting varies between regions. - N TSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others - PAL: Eur ope, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others - If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera out[...]

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 207 Customiz ing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and star tup, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can ch ange and register these settings, enabling you to customize the ca mera to suit your own taste s. Changing My Camera Settings 1 Select th[...]

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 208 Images recorded onto the memory card an d newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. Registering My Camera Settings A computer is required to restore the My Cam era sett[...]

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 209 z Start-up, Operation, Self-time r and Shutter Sounds 1. Use the or button to select (Record). 2. Press the button. 3. After recording, use the or button to select (Register). 4. Press the button. • Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses. • To play it, select (Play). •[...]

Troubleshooting 210 Troubleshooting • Camera (p. 210) • When the power is turned on (p. 211) • LCD monitor (p. 211) • Shooting (p. 213) • Shooting movies (p. 217) • Playback (p. 218) • Battery/Battery Charger (p. 219) • TV monitor output (p. 219) • Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 219) Camera Camera will not ope[...]

Troubleshooting 211 When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Write protect”. z When recording to, erasing from or formatting the memory card, slide the write protect tab upward (p. 232). The Date/Time menu appears. The built-in rechargeable lithiu[...]

Troubleshooting 212 The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. z This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction (this image will not be recorded when shooting still images, but it will be recorded when shooting movies). Display flickers. Display fli[...]

Troubleshooting 213 appears. This displays when using a memory card that has print settings, transfer settings or slide show image settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. z These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera (pp. 198, 203, 176). Noise displays./Subj ect’s movements are irregular. Camera automatically lightened th[...]

Troubleshooting 214 SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected. z Slide the write protect tab upward (p. 232). Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image. Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder. z Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor. Use the LCD monitor when taking close-up sh[...]

Troubleshooting 215 Subject is too far away for flash to reach. z Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 253). z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 84). Subject in recorded image is too brig ht, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. z Shoot within correct flash rang[...]

Troubleshooting 216 White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture- priority mode. z This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a [...]

Troubleshooting 217 Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. z After closing the memory card slot/ battery cover, turn the power on then back off. Shooting movies The recording time may n ot display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards[...]

Troubleshooting 218 Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. z Computer images that cannot be played back may play back if they are added to the camera using the supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. See ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide[...]

Troubleshooting 219 Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to its full capacity. z See Battery Handling Precautions (p. 230). Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23°C/73°F). z Replace the battery with a new one (p. 11). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded[...]

List of Messages 220 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD mo nitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to the memory card, or the playback mode is starting up. No memory card You turned on the came[...]

List of Messages 221 Naming error! The file name could not be creat ed because ther e is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset]; alternatively, save all the images you wish to retain onto[...]

List of Messages 222 Incompatible WA VE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorr ect, or the sou nd memo cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera, a Raw image or a movie as a startup image. Cannot modify image You a[...]

List of Messages 223 Cannot select In selecting the image range for categorizing via the My Category function, protecting images, erasi ng images or specifying print settings, you selected a starting image with a file number higher than the last image or a last image with a file number lower than the starting image. Or, you specified more than 500 [...]

Appendix 224 Appendix z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camer a and its accessories to prevent injuries or damag[...]

Appendix 225 z Do not attempt to dis assemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. z To avoid the risk of high- voltage electrical shock, do not t ouch the flash portion of th e camera if it has been damaged. z Stop operating the equip ment immediately if it emits smok e or noxious fumes. z Do not allow [...]

Appendix 226 Battery z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The batteries should no t be immersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disass emble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. z Avoid dropping or subj ecting the batteries to severe imp acts that could damage th e casing. z Use only r[...]

Appendix 227 Others z Do not trigger the flash in c lose proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense lig ht produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter ( 39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. z Keep objects that are sensitive t o magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the[...]

Appendix 228 z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or hig h temperatures, such as th e dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. z Do not use the camera in such a way that would cause it to exceed the rating of the power ou tlet or wiring. Do not use if th e power cord or plug are dam aged, or if not fully p[...]

Appendix 229 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generatin g strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic field s may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems z When moving the equ ipment rapidly betw[...]

Appendix 230 Battery Handling Precautions z Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery. z At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier[...]

Appendix 231 Charging the Battery z Since this is a lithium-ion bat tery, you need not completely discharge it before recharging. z It takes approximately 1 hours 45 m inutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted stat e (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recom[...]

Appendix 232 Handling the Memory Ca rd SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Cautions When Handling z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to sh ocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disass emble or alter the memory card. z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign ob j[...]

Appendix 233 Formatting z Please note that formatti ng (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. z You are recommended to use m emory cards that have been formatted in your came ra. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory[...]

Appendix 234 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) when you are using it fo r long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Turn the camera power off befor e connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Attach the power cord to t[...]

Appendix 235 Using the Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger C BC-NB2 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs from an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket. Always ensure that the automobile’s engine is running when you use the car battery charger. Use of it with the engine o ff may flatten the battery. Always unplug the[...]

Appendix 236 When attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58B and Tele-converter TC-DC58C (each sold separately) you also need the Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H. 2 Insert the battery pack all the way into the battery charger as shown. • Align the arrow on the battery pack and the arrow on the battery charger to correctly insert the battery pack in t[...]

Appendix 237  Wide Converter WC-DC58B Use this converter for taking wide -angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of t he camera body’s lens by a factor of 0.75x (the thread diameter is 58 mm).  Tele-converter TC-DC58C This lens is used for taking telephot o shots. The lens change s the focal length of the camera body’s l[...]

Appendix 238 2 Press the ring release button ( a ) and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow ( b ). 3 When the { mark on the ring and the z mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring. 4 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the z mark on the camera, an d turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows u[...]

Appendix 239 Changing the Ring Color You can change the color of the ring using the separately sold Ring Accessory Kit RAK-DC1. 5 Set the lens on the adapter, and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely. z Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversio n lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any di[...]

Appendix 240 3 When the { mark on the ring and the z mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring. 4 Align the { mark on the ring with the z mark on the camera, and then turn the ring in the direction of the arrow.[...]

Appendix 241 Converter Settings Set up when shooting using the [IS Mode] (p. 82) by at taching the Wide Converter WC-DC58B or Tele-converter TC-DC58C , sold separately. 1 Select [Converter]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to sele ct [Converter] in the menu. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [WC-DC58B] or [TC-DC58C]. 2. Pres[...]

Appendix 242 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). * Cannot be set in , or m ode. You can make your flash photography even clearer and more natur al appearing with the use of a separat ely sold exte rnally mounted flash. The camera’s auto exposure function will operate with a Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX or 580EX II (except with[...]

Appendix 243 2 Turn the external flash on and turn the camera on. • (red) appears on the LCD monitor. 3 Turn the mode dial to the desired mode. z Speedlite 220E or 430EX* • The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second. • The flash will automatically adjust its output when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto]. • When [Flash Mode] is set [...]

Appendix 244 z Speedlite 580EX II • The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 seco nd. • The flash will automatically adjust its output when [F lash Mode] is set to [Auto]. • When [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto] the fla sh exposure compensation can be adjusted. W hen [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual], the flash output can be adjusted (pp. [...]

Appendix 245 Setting the Externally Mounted Fla sh 1 Display the Flash Settings screen. 1. Hold the button down for more than one second . 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to sele ct the items you wish to set. 2. Use the or button to set the item. 3. Press the button. • The available settings will va ry depending on the flash in use. For det[...]

Appendix 246 Speedlite 580EX II Settings * Default setting. You can also set in [Flash Control] in the menu. : Settings are retained even when the camera power is turned off. 1) This can be set when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto]. 2) This can be set when [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual]. 3) Only [On] and [Off] can be set with the camera, and further [...]

Appendix 247 z [Flash Control] will not display when the flash is turned off. Before making flash settings, turn the flash on. z When an external flash is mounted, you cannot make built-in flash settings. z When adjusting flash exposur e compensation with the camera, set the external flash’s exposure compensation to [+0]. z If the external flash [...]

Appendix 248 z The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX, 430EX or 580EX II*. - A uto Exposure (Use the E-TTL mode with a 430EX or 580EX II) - F E Lock (Not available in mode or when [Flash Mode] is [Manual]) - S hutter Sync. (1st-curtain/2nd-curtain) (2nd-curtain priority with Speedlite 430EX) -S l o w S y n c h r o -F l a s h E x[...]

Appendix 249 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement t he camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting brack et. Please read the instructions acco mpa nying the flash along with this explanation. Using an E[...]

Appendix 250 Batteries z Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has consider a bly diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may be dirt y from fingerprints. z Usage in Cold Temperat ures Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) . You are recommended to place the spare battery in you[...]

Appendix 251 Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a sof t cloth. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove d ust and dirt. If necessary, gently wipe with [...]

Appendix 252 All data is based on Canon’s standard testing met hods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot G9 (W): Max. wide angle (T): Ma x. telephoto Specifications Camera Effective Pixels : Approx . 12.1 million Image Sensor : 1/1.7-inch typ e CCD (Total numbe r of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million pixels) Lens : 7.4 (W) – 44.4 (T) mm (35mm[...]

Appendix 253 Shutter Speeds : 15 – 1/2500 sec. • The shutter speed varies ac cording to t he shootin g mode. • Slow shutter s peeds o f 15 to 1.3 sec. or slowe r operate wit h noise reducti on. Image Stabil izati on : Lens-shift type Continuou s/Sh oot Only*/ Panning*/ Off * Still images only Metering Syst em : Evalua tive*, C enter-weigh ted[...]

Appendix 254 Terminals fo r External Flash : Hot shoe fl ash-sync c ontacts Use of the following external flashes is recommended: Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX, 580EX and 580EX II. Shooting Mode s : Auto Creative zon e: Program, Shutter- speed prio rity, Aperture pr iority, Ma nual, Custom 1, Custom 2 Image zone : Special Scene*, Stitc h Assist, Mov[...]

Appendix 255 Data Type : Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* or RAW (CR2) : : Movies: AV I (Image data : Motion JPE G; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) Sound Memo and Soun d Recorder: WAVE (monaural) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and pr[...]

Appendix 256 * Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC- 512 MSH recommended). ** Even if the clip size has not reached 4 GB, recording will stop at the moment the clip length reaches 1 hour. Depending on the volume and data writing speed of the memory card, recording will stop after one hour of continuous recording even if the recorded data volume[...]

Appendix 257 Battery Capacity (Battery Pa ck NB-2LH (Fully charged)) z The actual figures will vary acco rding to the sh ooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded. z At low temperatures, the battery perform ance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very r apidly. I n these circumstances, the performance can be improved by[...]

Appendix 258 Test Conditions Shooting: Normal temperature (23°C ±2°C/73°F ±3.6°F), normal relative humidity (50% ±20%), alternatin g wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 seco nd intervals with the flash fired once every two shots a nd the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a sufficient amount of tim[...]

Appendix 259 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera : Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 111) (When card has been formatted with a low level format). This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actua l results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Recording Pi xels Compre[...]

Appendix 260 Movie : Card included with the camera * 1 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 1 sec.) ** 0.5 frames/sec. (shooting interval: 2 sec.) • Maximum movie clip length a t : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. • As plays back at 15 frames/sec., the recording time and the playback time will differ. Estimated Sound[...]

Appendix 261 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) * Not available for RAW and RAW+ . * 1 frame/sec. (shooting interval: 1 sec.) ** 0.5 frames/sec (shooting interval: 2 sec.) MultiMediaCard Recordin g Pixels Compression* 4000 × 3000 pixe ls 5208 KB 30 84 KB 1474 KB 3264 × 2448 pixe ls 3436 KB 20 60 KB 980 KB 2592 × 1944 pixe ls 2503 KB 13 95 KB 695 KB 16[...]

Appendix 262 SD Memory Card Battery Pack NB-2LH Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK- DC20) Interface Compatible w ith SD memory card standar ds Dimensions 32.0 × 24.0 × 2.1 mm (1.3 × 0.9 × 0. 1 in.) Weight Approx . 2 g (0. 07 oz.) Type Rechar geable lith ium-ion bat[...]

Appendix 263 Car Battery Charger CB C-NB2 (Sold Separately) Wide Converter WC-DC58B (Sold Separately) Tele-converter TC-DC 58C (Sold Separately) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H (Sold Separately) (W) : Max. wide angle (T) : Max. telephoto *1 When mounted on PowerShot G9 (Max. wide angle) *2 From front of the mounted conversion lens during norma l s[...]

INDEX 264 INDEX Numerics 1st-curtain ........... .............. ...... 151 2nd-curtai n .......... .................. .. 151 3:2 Guide ....................... ........... 57 A AC Adapter Kit ........... ..... 234, 262 ACK-DC20 .......... .............. ...... 234 Add Frame ... .............. ............. 181 AE Lock .... ................. ........[...]

INDEX 265 Focus Check ...................... ....... 86 Focus Lock ............................ .. 123 Focus Setting s ............... ......... 115 Focus-BKT Mode .................... 127 Folder ..... .............. ................. .. 156 Format ....... .............. .................. 69 Frame Rate .................... ......... 106 FUNC. Menu[...]

INDEX 266 Optional Acc essories ............ .... 36 Overexposure Wa rning ............ . 64 P Panorama .... .................. ......... 100 Play Menu ........ .............. ........... 50 Power Saving ........................... . 52 Power Saving Function ............. 45 Print Menu ... .............. ............... 50 Print Settings ( DPOF) ..[...]

267 Canadian Radio Interference Re gulations This Class B di gital appara tus complies with Ca nadian ICES-0 03. Réglementat ion canadienne sur le s interférence s radio Cet apparei l numérique de la classe B est confo rme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Notice (Digital Came ra, Model PC1250 Syst ems) This device co mplies with Part 15 of t h[...]

268 For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswa ste/p erchlorate/ for details. Battery Charger CB-2L W This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be dis[...]

269 Trademark Acknowledgments • Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Win dows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, the Mac logo, Quick Time and the QuickT ime logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., register ed in the U.S. and other countries. • The SDHC [...]

Functions Available in Ea ch Shooting Mo de 270 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Only functions with settings that change with the shooting m ode are listed here. Exposur e Com pensat ion ( p. 135 ) – { { { { – – – – – – ISO Speed ( p. 84 ) Auto – { { { { { { { { { { High ISO Auto ––– { – { – – – – – ISO 8[...]

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