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DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Using the Mode Dial
Advanced Shooting Functions
Playback/Erasing
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix
Advanced
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
CDI-E275-010 xxxxxxx © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
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Main Features Shooting 12x optical zoom with shift-method image stabilizer Controlling camera shake or blurry subjects while shooting using a high ISO speed set with the dedicated Auto ISO Shift Shoot movies in any mode by pressing the movie button (with stereo sound) Face priority AF that detects faces in a scene Use the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter, close- up lens, or an externally mounted flash for EOS cameras when shooting Playback Plays movies with stereo sound O
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Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing next to, or below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used. Mode: Shooting ( )/Playback ( ) Continuous Shooting * Shooting Mode • Unavailable shooting modes are shown grayed out. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 199). In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred to as the Advanced Guide. : This mark denotes issues that may affect
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Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Preventing Malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Shooting in the Creative Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Program AE Setting the Shutter Speed Setting the Aperture Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Advanced Shooting Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Selecting an AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Switching between Focus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) . . . . . . . . . . .
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Rotating Images in the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Playback with Transition Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Red-Eye Correction Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Adding My Colors Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . .
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Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . 199 5
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Handling Precautions Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recor
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Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not
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Warnings Equipment Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources. Doing so could damage the camera’s CCD or your eyesight. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. • Neck strap: Placement of the strap around the child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described i
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Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Use only recommended power accessories. Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Continued use of the equipment may res
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When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger. The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with this equipment. Do not use it with other products. There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock. Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste conta
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Cautions Equipment Do not get the camera caught on other objects or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by the strap. Be careful not to bump or strongly push the end of the lens. The above-mentioned could lead to injury or damage the equipment. Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug. Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other da
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Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Doing so could result in burns. Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximi
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Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder Pressing the DISP. button switches the display mode. The screens that are displayed are based on the [Custom Display] settings (p. 15). Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display. Press the DISP. button. 1 The display mode changes as follows. Shooting Mode ( ) Playback Mode ( ) : When the LCD monitor is opened. No Information : When the LCD monitor
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The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in magnified display (p. 104), or index playback mode (p. 105). If the surroundings are too bright (for example, when you are shooting outdoors) and images on the LCD monitor are not clear, use the viewfinder for shooting. Adjust the viewfinder focus with the diopter adjustment dial (Basic Guide p. 3) so the displayed information appears clea
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Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Customizing Display Information 1 2 Shooting Mode * * *1 Only [Shooting Info] can be displayed. *2 [3:2 Guide] cannot be displayed. You can set 2 display modes to select whether or not to display the following information on the LCD monitor and viewfinder, and switch between displays by pressing the DISP. button (p. 13). LCD/Viewfinder You can select whether or not to display the following information on the LCD monitor ( / ) and viewfinder ( / )
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[LCD/Viewfinder] ///. 2 Sets LCD monitor or viewfinder Viewfinder display mode after the DISP. button is LCD monitor pressed. If you do not wish to change the display mode when the DISP. button is pressed, use the , , or button and press the SET button to display ( /// ). Current active display You cannot add to the current active LCD/Viewfinder icon. [Shooting Info]/[Grid Lines]/[3:2 Guide]/ 3 [Histogram]. Using the , , or buttons, select the items you wish to display on t
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Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an image. You can also display the histogram in the , , and modes to check the brightness while shooting. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compens
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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Time Zone (p. 23) Histogram (p. 17) Zoom Bar Digital Tele-Converter (p. 40) Focus range Zoom Magnification (p. 40) (rough guide) Safety Zoom (p. 41) *2 Buffer Warning Wind Filter (p. 56) Shooting disabled (p. 55) 3:2 Guide (p. 15) Standard Exposure Index/ Grid Lines (p. 15) Exposure Level Mark (p. 68) ··· Create Folder (p. 100) *1 Exposure Compensation (p. 83) MF Indicator (p. 74) 3 White Balance (p. 88) • Stills: Re
