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...some pixels may be defective or may appear as card readers and computers (including the current version of purchase. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for personal use . In case of camera problems while abroad, return... damages arising from unauthorized recording that infringes on other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some test shots initially to SD specifications. Refrain from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of capacity. • SD memory...
...some pixels may be defective or may appear as card readers and computers (including the current version of purchase. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for personal use . In case of camera problems while abroad, return... damages arising from unauthorized recording that infringes on other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some test shots initially to SD specifications. Refrain from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of capacity. • SD memory...
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... in Smart Auto Mode ......... 48 Common, Convenient Features ...... 56 Image Customization Features ....... 62 Helpful Shooting Features 65 Customizing Camera Operation...... 66 3 Other Shooting Modes ....67 Specific Scenes 68 Applying Special Effects 72 Special Modes for Other Purposes 79 Shooting iFrame Movies 82 4 G mode 83 Shooting in This Guide 4 Contents 7 Contents: Basic...
... in Smart Auto Mode ......... 48 Common, Convenient Features ...... 56 Image Customization Features ....... 62 Helpful Shooting Features 65 Customizing Camera Operation...... 66 3 Other Shooting Modes ....67 Specific Scenes 68 Applying Special Effects 72 Special Modes for Other Purposes 79 Shooting iFrame Movies 82 4 G mode 83 Shooting in This Guide 4 Contents 7 Contents: Basic...
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Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 48 Shooting people well I Portraits (p. 68) P Against Snow (p. 69) Matching specific scenes Low Light (p. 69) t Fireworks (p. 69) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 72) Poster Effect (p. 72) Toy Camera Effect (p. 77) Monochrome (p. 78) z Where sound and flash ...
Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 48 Shooting people well I Portraits (p. 68) P Against Snow (p. 69) Matching specific scenes Low Light (p. 69) t Fireworks (p. 69) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 72) Poster Effect (p. 72) Toy Camera Effect (p. 77) Monochrome (p. 78) z Where sound and flash ...
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... For CB-2LDE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other objects. Remove the battery. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. Open the cover. X The charging lamp turns orange and charging begins. X When the charging is finished... or cord to the product. • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see "Specifications" in malfunction or damage to other end into a power outlet ( ). z For CB-2LD: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a...
... For CB-2LDE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other objects. Remove the battery. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. Open the cover. X The charging lamp turns orange and charging begins. X When the charging is finished... or cord to the product. • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see "Specifications" in malfunction or damage to other end into a power outlet ( ). z For CB-2LD: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a...
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...telephoto), and to turn the camera on . X Frames displayed around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are displayed in focus. Compose the shot. A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is displayed in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward j (wide angle). 24 Trying the Camera Out Follow ... fully automatic selection of the screen. z Aim the camera at the subject. z To zoom in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed.
...telephoto), and to turn the camera on . X Frames displayed around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are displayed in focus. Compose the shot. A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is displayed in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward j (wide angle). 24 Trying the Camera Out Follow ... fully automatic selection of the screen. z Aim the camera at the subject. z To zoom in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed.
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...after about one minute of inactivity. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting. Power Saving in Playback Mode The camera turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. A1300 A810 As a way to Shooting mode from Shooting mode, press the 1 button. • To switch to conserve battery...deactivates the screen and then turns itself off . Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 As a way to turn the camera off after a specific period of inactivity. In about two more minutes, the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway (p. 41)....
...after about one minute of inactivity. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting. Power Saving in Playback Mode The camera turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. A1300 A810 As a way to Shooting mode from Shooting mode, press the 1 button. • To switch to conserve battery...deactivates the screen and then turns itself off . Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 As a way to turn the camera off after a specific period of inactivity. In about two more minutes, the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway (p. 41)....
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...). A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in focus. A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is displayed. Zoom Bar Enter A mode. z Aim the camera at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. z To zoom in and enlarge...
...). A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in focus. A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is displayed. Zoom Bar Enter A mode. z Aim the camera at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. z To zoom in and enlarge...
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... button all the way down and wait, or release it and press it again. In this case, mount the camera on the flash range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be activated when shooting in the Getting... until the flash has finished recharging. For details on a tripod or take other measures to keep it again. 50 A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • A blinking h icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging. Shooting in Smart ...
... button all the way down and wait, or release it and press it again. In this case, mount the camera on the flash range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be activated when shooting in the Getting... until the flash has finished recharging. For details on a tripod or take other measures to keep it again. 50 A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 • A blinking h icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging. Shooting in Smart ...
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....4 in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44). Postcard 3.5 x 5 in . z : For images displayed on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices, on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. X The option you configured is not available. 62 A5 (11.7 x 16.5 - 5.8 x 8.3 in.) 5 x 7 in . Image Customization Features Still Images Changing Image...
....4 in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44). Postcard 3.5 x 5 in . z : For images displayed on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices, on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. X The option you configured is not available. 62 A5 (11.7 x 16.5 - 5.8 x 8.3 in.) 5 x 7 in . Image Customization Features Still Images Changing Image...
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For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in standard definition • In mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. 64 Image ...
For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in standard definition • In mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. 64 Image ...
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... displayed. z Touch ^ to return to choose the mode. z Touch the desired mode to view a description, and then touch [OK] to the shooting mode selection screen. Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. z To view other shooting modes, touch qr...
... displayed. z Touch ^ to return to choose the mode. z Touch the desired mode to view a description, and then touch [OK] to the shooting mode selection screen. Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. z To view other shooting modes, touch qr...
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... minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. Still Images Movies Discreet mode z Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp. Specific Scenes Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) z Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) z Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images...
... minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. Still Images Movies Discreet mode z Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp. Specific Scenes Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) z Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) z Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images...
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... then press the qr buttons to access the setting screen. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Enter mode. A3400 IS z Touch to adjust the value as you watch the screen. Adjust image color saturation as follows. Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Image brightness or colors...
... then press the qr buttons to access the setting screen. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Enter mode. A3400 IS z Touch to adjust the value as you watch the screen. Adjust image color saturation as follows. Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Image brightness or colors...
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... down to choose . z When the icon is displayed, the flash will not fire even in low-light conditions. • Even in A mode (p. 47). 71 Specific Scenes A2300 A1300 A810 Still Images Shoot with Reduced Blurring (Digital IS) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur. In scenes where subject movement is displayed...
... down to choose . z When the icon is displayed, the flash will not fire even in low-light conditions. • Even in A mode (p. 47). 71 Specific Scenes A2300 A1300 A810 Still Images Shoot with Reduced Blurring (Digital IS) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur. In scenes where subject movement is displayed...
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z Follow step 1 on the shooting range in G mode, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Customize the settings as well, by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of -2 to suit your ...
z Follow step 1 on the shooting range in G mode, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Customize the settings as well, by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of -2 to suit your ...
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... choose W (p. 44). Shoot. Still Images Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to choose . For details on the continuous shooting speed, see "Specifications" in your shot.
... choose W (p. 44). Shoot. Still Images Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to choose . For details on the continuous shooting speed, see "Specifications" in your shot.
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... the q button, press the qr buttons to choose e, and then press the m button. For details on the focusing range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. X Once the setting is complete, e is displayed. 92 Still Images Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) Movies To...[ (p. 58). z Press the q button, press the qr buttons to choose u, and then press the m button. For details on the focusing range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. X Once the setting is complete, u is displayed. • If the flash fires, vignetting may occur. • In the...
... the q button, press the qr buttons to choose e, and then press the m button. For details on the focusing range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. X Once the setting is complete, e is displayed. 92 Still Images Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) Movies To...[ (p. 58). z Press the q button, press the qr buttons to choose u, and then press the m button. For details on the focusing range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. X Once the setting is complete, u is displayed. • If the flash fires, vignetting may occur. • In the...
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... buttons. 112 Position of images or method. z To navigate through images using your selected jump method, press the qr buttons. Jump 10 Images Jumps by a specific number of Current Image Choose a jump method.
... buttons. 112 Position of images or method. z To navigate through images using your selected jump method, press the qr buttons. Jump 10 Images Jumps by a specific number of Current Image Choose a jump method.
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...on the screen under fluorescent or LED lighting. • Purplish banding may appear on subjects before pressing it still. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 h flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is displayed (p. 49). A1300 Nothing is not possible (p. 50). Note ... it all the way down to focus on the screen if you compose a shot that unneeded functions such as macro are within focusing range (see "Specifications" in movies. • The screen may darken under bright light. • The screen may flicker under low light (p. 43). A4000 IS A3400 ...
...on the screen under fluorescent or LED lighting. • Purplish banding may appear on subjects before pressing it still. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS A2300 h flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is displayed (p. 49). A1300 Nothing is not possible (p. 50). Note ... it all the way down to focus on the screen if you compose a shot that unneeded functions such as macro are within focusing range (see "Specifications" in movies. • The screen may darken under bright light. • The screen may flicker under low light (p. 43). A4000 IS A3400 ...
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...Use spot metering or AE lock (pp. 85, 86). Shots look too bright, highlights are washed-out. • Shoot within flash range (see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide). • Set the flash mode to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (p. 127). Subjects in flash shots... look too dark despite the flash firing (p. 50). • Shoot within flash range (see "Specifications" in flash shots. Subjects are affected by using exposure compensation (p. 84). • Use spot metering or AE lock (pp. 85, 86). •...
...Use spot metering or AE lock (pp. 85, 86). Shots look too bright, highlights are washed-out. • Shoot within flash range (see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide). • Set the flash mode to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (p. 127). Subjects in flash shots... look too dark despite the flash firing (p. 50). • Shoot within flash range (see "Specifications" in flash shots. Subjects are affected by using exposure compensation (p. 84). • Use spot metering or AE lock (pp. 85, 86). •...