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... Ratio (Image Quality 63 Changing the ISO Speed 64 Adjusting the White Balance 65 Continuous Shooting 66 Changing the Tone of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Menu - Basic Operations 45 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 46 6 Returning the Camera to a Computer for Viewing 32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories .......... 37 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Indicator 41 Screen Display 42 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down...
... Ratio (Image Quality 63 Changing the ISO Speed 64 Adjusting the White Balance 65 Continuous Shooting 66 Changing the Tone of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Menu - Basic Operations 45 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 46 6 Returning the Camera to a Computer for Viewing 32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories .......... 37 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Indicator 41 Screen Display 42 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down...
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...Table of Contents 8 Printing 95 Printing Images 96 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF 98 Printing Images with DPOF Settings 100 9 Customizing Camera Settings 101 Changing Camera Settings 102 Changing Shooting Function Settings 105 Changing Playback Function Settings 107 10 Useful Information...... 109 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 110 Using Household Power 111 Handling Precautions 112 Troubleshooting 113 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 116 Information Displayed on the Screen 118 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 120 Menus 122 Specifications 126 Index 128...
...Table of Contents 8 Printing 95 Printing Images 96 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF 98 Printing Images with DPOF Settings 100 9 Customizing Camera Settings 101 Changing Camera Settings 102 Changing Shooting Function Settings 105 Changing Playback Function Settings 107 10 Useful Information...... 109 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 110 Using Household Power 111 Handling Precautions 112 Troubleshooting 113 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 116 Information Displayed on the Screen 118 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 120 Menus 122 Specifications 126 Index 128...
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... transferred in use , the file size, or the software in the horizontal position. • Protection settings for Viewing ● Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from when you connect the camera to the computer until you can transfer images without installing the included software by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder. ● When [Image import complete.] appears, click [OK], then click [X] to close CameraWindow. ● Turn off the camera and unplug the cable...
... transferred in use , the file size, or the software in the horizontal position. • Protection settings for Viewing ● Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from when you connect the camera to the computer until you can transfer images without installing the included software by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder. ● When [Image import complete.] appears, click [OK], then click [X] to close CameraWindow. ● Turn off the camera and unplug the cable...
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Colors Green Status Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete/Display off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. Do not turn off (p. 104) Recording/reading/transmitting image data When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to malfunction. 41 Indicator Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 42, 118) Zoom Button Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 22) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 88) / g (Index) (p. 84) 1 (Playback) Button (p. 26) (Mode) Button (p. 40) Indicator (p. 41) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 111) A / V OUT (...
Colors Green Status Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete/Display off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. Do not turn off (p. 104) Recording/reading/transmitting image data When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to malfunction. 41 Indicator Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 42, 118) Zoom Button Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 22) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 88) / g (Index) (p. 84) 1 (Playback) Button (p. 26) (Mode) Button (p. 40) Indicator (p. 41) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 111) A / V OUT (...
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... a faster shutter speed and less chance of , or will cause image deterioration (the zoom factor will restore the shooting screen. What if the zoom factor appears in blue? • Using [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of or will cause image deterioration (the zoom factor will appear in blue). • Using [2.3x] at a recording pixel setting of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used . 1 Choose [Digital Zoom]. ● Press the n button. ●...
... a faster shutter speed and less chance of , or will cause image deterioration (the zoom factor will restore the shooting screen. What if the zoom factor appears in blue? • Using [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of or will cause image deterioration (the zoom factor will appear in blue). • Using [2.3x] at a recording pixel setting of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used . 1 Choose [Digital Zoom]. ● Press the n button. ●...
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Auto Reset If you replace the memory card with a new one, or a new folder is taken/saved. Continuous Even if you shoot using a new memory card, the file numbers are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 - 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 45). ● Turning Off the Start-up Image You can change the file number assignment...
Auto Reset If you replace the memory card with a new one, or a new folder is taken/saved. Continuous Even if you shoot using a new memory card, the file numbers are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 - 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 45). ● Turning Off the Start-up Image You can change the file number assignment...
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... flash to h (p. 61). • Adjust the brightness with exposure compensation (p. 60). • Use the AE lock, or spot metering to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in Each Shooting Mode" (pp. 120 - 121). 114 Image is looking directly at the lamp. Recording images to shoot (pp. 74, 75). • Reduce the light illuminating the subject. Eyes appear red (p. 77). • Set...
... flash to h (p. 61). • Adjust the brightness with exposure compensation (p. 60). • Use the AE lock, or spot metering to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in Each Shooting Mode" (pp. 120 - 121). 114 Image is looking directly at the lamp. Recording images to shoot (pp. 74, 75). • Reduce the light illuminating the subject. Eyes appear red (p. 77). • Set...
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... m button. 115 Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is connected to play back images or movies. Troubleshooting Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera (p. 48). • Change the image quality setting (p. 80). • Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds. Even when the shooting time does not display properly, the recorded video will be able to the computer via cable by reducing the transfer speed...
... m button. 115 Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is connected to play back images or movies. Troubleshooting Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera (p. 48). • Change the image quality setting (p. 80). • Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds. Even when the shooting time does not display properly, the recorded video will be able to the computer via cable by reducing the transfer speed...
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... the number of the following solutions. Unlock the write protect tab (pp. 14, 15). Protected! (p. 90) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back MOV/RAW • Unsupported images, or images with a memory card installed incorrectly. Memory card error (p. 48) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is set to shoot an image without a memory card, or with corrupted data cannot be displayed. • Images manipulated on a computer, that can be saved correctly. Memory card locked...
... the number of the following solutions. Unlock the write protect tab (pp. 14, 15). Protected! (p. 90) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back MOV/RAW • Unsupported images, or images with a memory card installed incorrectly. Memory card error (p. 48) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is set to shoot an image without a memory card, or with corrupted data cannot be displayed. • Images manipulated on a computer, that can be saved correctly. Memory card locked...
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... J Focus AF Lock 74 AV Cable 2, 89 B Battery Battery and Charger Kit 37 Charge Indicator 16 Date/Time Battery 110 Power Saving 43, 103, 104 Beach (Scene Mode 51 Black and White Images 67 C Camera Shake 53 Center 72 Components Guide 40 Compression Ratio (Image Quality) .....63 Continuous Shooting 66 Custom White Balance 65 D Date and Time Adding to Image 56 Changing 18 Date/Time Battery 110 Settings 17 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 47 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...........2 Digital Tele-Converter 55 128 Digital Zoom 54 Display Language 19...
... J Focus AF Lock 74 AV Cable 2, 89 B Battery Battery and Charger Kit 37 Charge Indicator 16 Date/Time Battery 110 Power Saving 43, 103, 104 Beach (Scene Mode 51 Black and White Images 67 C Camera Shake 53 Center 72 Components Guide 40 Compression Ratio (Image Quality) .....63 Continuous Shooting 66 Custom White Balance 65 D Date and Time Adding to Image 56 Changing 18 Date/Time Battery 110 Settings 17 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 47 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...........2 Digital Tele-Converter 55 128 Digital Zoom 54 Display Language 19...
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... Viewing (Playback 31, 82 MultiMediaCard/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Card J Memory Card My Colors 67 N Night Snapshot (Scene Mode 50 Number of Shots 15, 63 P Package Contents 2 Personal Printing Guide 2 PictBridge 96 Playback Button 26, 41 Playback J View Playback With Transition Effects ......... 88 Portrait (Scene Mode 50 Postcard Size 64 Poster Effect (Scene Mode 52 Power Button 40 Power Saving 43, 103, 104 Print Settings (DPOF 98 Printers 38, 96 Printing 96 Program AE 60 Protect 90 R Recording Pixels (Image Size 62 Red-Eye Auto...
... Viewing (Playback 31, 82 MultiMediaCard/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Card J Memory Card My Colors 67 N Night Snapshot (Scene Mode 50 Number of Shots 15, 63 P Package Contents 2 Personal Printing Guide 2 PictBridge 96 Playback Button 26, 41 Playback J View Playback With Transition Effects ......... 88 Portrait (Scene Mode 50 Postcard Size 64 Poster Effect (Scene Mode 52 Power Button 40 Power Saving 43, 103, 104 Print Settings (DPOF 98 Printers 38, 96 Printing 96 Program AE 60 Protect 90 R Recording Pixels (Image Size 62 Red-Eye Auto...
Brochure
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... scene and flash power. to compensate. Intelligent processing also ensures that lighter areas are used to achieve an optimum balance between the high-sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel CCD sensor and the enhanced DIGIC 4 processor. When shooting up , great detail and low noise (even at high ISOs) and enhanced movie functionality. For night shots, it works in every Canon image. And an extensive range of zooms -
... scene and flash power. to compensate. Intelligent processing also ensures that lighter areas are used to achieve an optimum balance between the high-sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel CCD sensor and the enhanced DIGIC 4 processor. When shooting up , great detail and low noise (even at high ISOs) and enhanced movie functionality. For night shots, it works in every Canon image. And an extensive range of zooms -
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...-sized design with lens Control Ring and Full Manual control ●● 7.5cm (3.0") PureColor LCD II (461k dots) ●● Dual Anti-Noise System using DIGIC 4 and high-sensitivity sensor for low-noise performance in low light ●● Smart Auto with Scene Detection Technology, Low Light, Nostalgic & VGA movie modes ●● RAW shooting with DPP software support ●● Face Detection, FaceSelf-Timer and Auto Red-Eye...
...-sized design with lens Control Ring and Full Manual control ●● 7.5cm (3.0") PureColor LCD II (461k dots) ●● Dual Anti-Noise System using DIGIC 4 and high-sensitivity sensor for low-noise performance in low light ●● Smart Auto with Scene Detection Technology, Low Light, Nostalgic & VGA movie modes ●● RAW shooting with DPP software support ●● Face Detection, FaceSelf-Timer and Auto Red-Eye...
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... white balance, exposure, tone and sharpness. Not available in new directions. registered in all camera models. *** iTunes, iPhone and iPod are advised to view photos on all countries. Please contact the card manufacturer for emailing and sharing on the move . an easy-to use online portal that store images and video and transfer them ready for information. 21 Each Canon digital camera and SELPHY Compact Photo Printer includes special image management software - Quickly adjust...
... white balance, exposure, tone and sharpness. Not available in new directions. registered in all camera models. *** iTunes, iPhone and iPod are advised to view photos on all countries. Please contact the card manufacturer for emailing and sharing on the move . an easy-to use online portal that store images and video and transfer them ready for information. 21 Each Canon digital camera and SELPHY Compact Photo Printer includes special image management software - Quickly adjust...
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... Filter Type IMAGE Processor Type LENS Focal Length Zoom Maximum f/number Construction Image Stabilisation FOCUSING Type AF System/Points AF Modes AF Point Selection AF Lock AF Assist Beam Manual Focus Focus Bracketing Closest Focusing Distance EXPOSURE CONTROL Metering Modes AE Lock Exposure Compensation AEB ISO sensitivity 3 SHUTTER Speed WHITE BALANCE Type Settings VIEWFINDER Viewfinder Dioptre Correction LCD MONITOR Monitor Coverage Brightness FLASH Modes Slow Sync Speed Red-Eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Lock Manual Power Adjustment Second Curtain Synchronisation...
... Filter Type IMAGE Processor Type LENS Focal Length Zoom Maximum f/number Construction Image Stabilisation FOCUSING Type AF System/Points AF Modes AF Point Selection AF Lock AF Assist Beam Manual Focus Focus Bracketing Closest Focusing Distance EXPOSURE CONTROL Metering Modes AE Lock Exposure Compensation AEB ISO sensitivity 3 SHUTTER Speed WHITE BALANCE Type Settings VIEWFINDER Viewfinder Dioptre Correction LCD MONITOR Monitor Coverage Brightness FLASH Modes Slow Sync Speed Red-Eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Lock Manual Power Adjustment Second Curtain Synchronisation...
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... PhotoStitch Digital Photo Professional for digital still cameras. 4 Not all functions of the product. 29 Optical zoom may not be available during movie recording. 3 Standard Output Sensitivity / Recommended Exposure Index. DIRECT PRINT Canon Printers PictBridge OTHER FEATURES Red-Eye Correction My Camera/My Menu My Category Intelligent Orientation Sensor Histogram Playback zoom Self-Timer Menu Languages INTERFACE Computer Other MEMORY CARD Type SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM PC & Macintosh SOFTWARE Browsing & Printing Other Image Manipulation POWER SOURCE Batteries Battery life A/C Power...
... PhotoStitch Digital Photo Professional for digital still cameras. 4 Not all functions of the product. 29 Optical zoom may not be available during movie recording. 3 Standard Output Sensitivity / Recommended Exposure Index. DIRECT PRINT Canon Printers PictBridge OTHER FEATURES Red-Eye Correction My Camera/My Menu My Category Intelligent Orientation Sensor Histogram Playback zoom Self-Timer Menu Languages INTERFACE Computer Other MEMORY CARD Type SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM PC & Macintosh SOFTWARE Browsing & Printing Other Image Manipulation POWER SOURCE Batteries Battery life A/C Power...
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... Assist Beam Manual Focus Focus Bracketing Closest Focusing Distance EXPOSURE CONTROL Metering Modes AE Lock Exposure Compensation AEB ISO sensitivity 3 SHUTTER Speed WHITE BALANCE Type Settings VIEWFINDER Viewfinder Dioptre Correction LCD MONITOR Monitor Coverage Brightness FLASH Modes Slow Sync Speed Red-Eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Lock Manual Power Adjustment Second Curtain Synchronisation Built-in Flash Range External Flash SHOOTING Modes Photo Effects Drive modes Continuous Shooting RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION Image Size Compression Movies Movie Length FILE...
... Assist Beam Manual Focus Focus Bracketing Closest Focusing Distance EXPOSURE CONTROL Metering Modes AE Lock Exposure Compensation AEB ISO sensitivity 3 SHUTTER Speed WHITE BALANCE Type Settings VIEWFINDER Viewfinder Dioptre Correction LCD MONITOR Monitor Coverage Brightness FLASH Modes Slow Sync Speed Red-Eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Lock Manual Power Adjustment Second Curtain Synchronisation Built-in Flash Range External Flash SHOOTING Modes Photo Effects Drive modes Continuous Shooting RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION Image Size Compression Movies Movie Length FILE...
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.... DIRECT PRINT Canon Printers PictBridge OTHER FEATURES Red-Eye Correction My Camera/My Menu My Category Intelligent Orientation Sensor Histogram Playback zoom Self-Timer Menu Languages INTERFACE Computer Other MEMORY CARD Type SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM PC & Macintosh SOFTWARE Browsing & Printing Other POWER SOURCE Batteries Battery life A/C Power Supply ACCESSORIES Case Flash Power Supply & Battery Chargers Other PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Environment Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed...
.... DIRECT PRINT Canon Printers PictBridge OTHER FEATURES Red-Eye Correction My Camera/My Menu My Category Intelligent Orientation Sensor Histogram Playback zoom Self-Timer Menu Languages INTERFACE Computer Other MEMORY CARD Type SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM PC & Macintosh SOFTWARE Browsing & Printing Other POWER SOURCE Batteries Battery life A/C Power Supply ACCESSORIES Case Flash Power Supply & Battery Chargers Other PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Environment Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed...
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...130 shots8 (with supplied batteries) Approx. 370 shots (with supplied batteries) Approx. 540 min. DIRECT PRINT Canon Printers PictBridge OTHER FEATURES Red-Eye Correction My Camera/My Menu My Category Intelligent Orientation Sensor Histogram Playback zoom Self-Timer Menu Languages INTERFACE Computer Other MEMORY CARD Type SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM PC & Macintosh SOFTWARE Browsing & Printing Other POWER SOURCE Batteries Battery life Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES...
...130 shots8 (with supplied batteries) Approx. 370 shots (with supplied batteries) Approx. 540 min. DIRECT PRINT Canon Printers PictBridge OTHER FEATURES Red-Eye Correction My Camera/My Menu My Category Intelligent Orientation Sensor Histogram Playback zoom Self-Timer Menu Languages INTERFACE Computer Other MEMORY CARD Type SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM PC & Macintosh SOFTWARE Browsing & Printing Other POWER SOURCE Batteries Battery life Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES...
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... Speed Class 6 12 The shock resistant testing methods are not designed for still image and standard movie modes only. DIRECT PRINT Canon Printers PictBridge OTHER FEATURES Red-Eye Correction My Camera / My Menu My Category Intelligent Orientation Sensor Histogram Playback zoom Self-Timer Menu Languages INTERFACE Computer Other MEMORY CARD Type SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM PC & Macintosh SOFTWARE Browsing & Printing Other POWER SOURCE Batteries Battery life A/C Power Supply ACCESSORIES Cases/Straps Flash Power Supply & Battery Chargers Other PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Environment...
... Speed Class 6 12 The shock resistant testing methods are not designed for still image and standard movie modes only. DIRECT PRINT Canon Printers PictBridge OTHER FEATURES Red-Eye Correction My Camera / My Menu My Category Intelligent Orientation Sensor Histogram Playback zoom Self-Timer Menu Languages INTERFACE Computer Other MEMORY CARD Type SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM PC & Macintosh SOFTWARE Browsing & Printing Other POWER SOURCE Batteries Battery life A/C Power Supply ACCESSORIES Cases/Straps Flash Power Supply & Battery Chargers Other PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Environment...