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In case of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that restrictions may apply even when such photographing or recording is used over an extended period, it may appear as red or black dots. zz When the camera is intended solely for any consequential damages arising from ... be recorded in the area of such people and/or may invade the privacy of purchase. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for personal use. This does not indicate damage. 2 zz The camera warranty is valid only in a way that is produced under...
In case of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that restrictions may apply even when such photographing or recording is used over an extended period, it may appear as red or black dots. zz When the camera is intended solely for any consequential damages arising from ... be recorded in the area of such people and/or may invade the privacy of purchase. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for personal use. This does not indicate damage. 2 zz The camera warranty is valid only in a way that is produced under...
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zz Tabs such as the "memory card". 3 zz : Important information, or tips for expert use zz Text Conventions zz In this guide apply to the camera under default settings. zz Numbers in some figures and illustrations correspond to numbers in ... example, "xx" represents a page number) zz For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as identify which they appear or which modes are used in the steps. Introduction zz To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title along the right side of each page. : Go to...
zz Tabs such as the "memory card". 3 zz : Important information, or tips for expert use zz Text Conventions zz In this guide apply to the camera under default settings. zz Numbers in some figures and illustrations correspond to numbers in ... example, "xx" represents a page number) zz For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as identify which they appear or which modes are used in the steps. Introduction zz To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title along the right side of each page. : Go to...
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Using the Self-Timer 116 Shooting in RAW Burst Mode 117 Adding a Date Stamp 119 Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 120 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting ... Custom White Balance 136 Customizing Colors (Picture Style 138 Customizing Picture Styles 140 Saving Customized Picture Styles 143 Reducing Noise in High-ISO Shooting 144 Using Multi Shot Noise Reduction 144 Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter 146 Configuring Touch & Drag AF 147 Shooting with the Electronic Shutter 148 Shooting...
Using the Self-Timer 116 Shooting in RAW Burst Mode 117 Adding a Date Stamp 119 Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 120 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting ... Custom White Balance 136 Customizing Colors (Picture Style 138 Customizing Picture Styles 140 Saving Customized Picture Styles 143 Reducing Noise in High-ISO Shooting 144 Using Multi Shot Noise Reduction 144 Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter 146 Configuring Touch & Drag AF 147 Shooting with the Electronic Shutter 148 Shooting...
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...Changed (Focus Bracketing 154 Fine-Tuning the Focus 157 Changing the IS Mode Settings 158 Correcting Severe Camera Shake 159 Using Auto Level 160 Using Digital Tele-Converter 161 Changing Movie Recording Size 162 Recording Movies for Slow-Motion Playback (High Frame Rate 163 ...Configuring Sound Recording Settings 164 Wind Filter 164 Attenuator 164 Configuring Movie Servo AF 165 Using Auto Slow Shutter 166 Miniature Model Effect in Movies (Miniature Effect Movie)....... 167 Recording Video Snapshots 169 Recording Time-Lapse Movies...
...Changed (Focus Bracketing 154 Fine-Tuning the Focus 157 Changing the IS Mode Settings 158 Correcting Severe Camera Shake 159 Using Auto Level 160 Using Digital Tele-Converter 161 Changing Movie Recording Size 162 Recording Movies for Slow-Motion Playback (High Frame Rate 163 ...Configuring Sound Recording Settings 164 Wind Filter 164 Attenuator 164 Configuring Movie Servo AF 165 Using Auto Slow Shutter 166 Miniature Model Effect in Movies (Miniature Effect Movie)....... 167 Recording Video Snapshots 169 Recording Time-Lapse Movies...
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... Correcting Red-Eye 201 Combining Video Snapshots 202 Cropping 204 Resizing Images 206 Rating Images 207 Viewing Slideshows 208 Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions 209 Using the Control Ring to Find Images 210 Customizing Playback Information Display 211 Starting Playback from the Last Image Displayed 212 Wireless Features 213 Available Wireless...
... Correcting Red-Eye 201 Combining Video Snapshots 202 Cropping 204 Resizing Images 206 Rating Images 207 Viewing Slideshows 208 Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions 209 Using the Control Ring to Find Images 210 Customizing Playback Information Display 211 Starting Playback from the Last Image Displayed 212 Wireless Features 213 Available Wireless...
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Restricting Image Viewing 223 Features Used with Smartphones 224 Sending Images to a Smartphone Automatically as You Shoot....224 Shooting Remotely as You View a Live Image on the Smartphone 224 Controlling the ... and Creating Folders 245 Changing File Numbering 246 Configuring Auto Rotation of Vertical Images 247 Formatting Memory Cards 248 Setting Start-up Screen Display 250 Using Eco Mode 251 Adjusting Power-Saving Features 252 Adjusting Screen Brightness 253 Switching the Color of Screen Information 254 Adjusting the Date, Time, and Time...
Restricting Image Viewing 223 Features Used with Smartphones 224 Sending Images to a Smartphone Automatically as You Shoot....224 Shooting Remotely as You View a Live Image on the Smartphone 224 Controlling the ... and Creating Folders 245 Changing File Numbering 246 Configuring Auto Rotation of Vertical Images 247 Formatting Memory Cards 248 Setting Start-up Screen Display 250 Using Eco Mode 251 Adjusting Power-Saving Features 252 Adjusting Screen Brightness 253 Switching the Color of Screen Information 254 Adjusting the Date, Time, and Time...
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... Default Camera Settings 276 Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images 277 Downloading Manuals/Software from a QR Code 278 Displaying Certification Logos 279 Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu)...... 280 Renaming My Menu Tabs 281 Deleting a My Menu Tab 281 Deleting All My Menu Tabs 282 Deleting All Added...
... Default Camera Settings 276 Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images 277 Downloading Manuals/Software from a QR Code 278 Displaying Certification Logos 279 Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu)...... 280 Renaming My Menu Tabs 281 Deleting a My Menu Tab 281 Deleting All My Menu Tabs 282 Deleting All Added...
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Power Supplies 284 Others 285 Printers 285 Using Optional Accessories 286 Playback on a TV 286 Using a USB Power Adapter to Charge/Power the Camera.........288 Shooting Remotely 290 Saving Images to a Computer 292 Printing Images 293 Appendix 295 Handling Precautions 296 Troubleshooting 297 On-Screen Information 302 When Shooting 302 During Playback 304 Precautions for Wireless Features 306 Security Precautions 307 Third-Party Software 308 Personal Information and Security Precautions 311 Trademarks and Licensing 312 Disclaimer 314 Index 315 12
Power Supplies 284 Others 285 Printers 285 Using Optional Accessories 286 Playback on a TV 286 Using a USB Power Adapter to Charge/Power the Camera.........288 Shooting Remotely 290 Saving Images to a Computer 292 Printing Images 293 Appendix 295 Handling Precautions 296 Troubleshooting 297 On-Screen Information 302 When Shooting 302 During Playback 304 Precautions for Wireless Features 306 Security Precautions 307 Third-Party Software 308 Personal Information and Security Precautions 311 Trademarks and Licensing 312 Disclaimer 314 Index 315 12
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Common Camera Operations Shoot zz Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode) -- =29, =61 zz Shoot yourself under optimal settings (Self Portrait) -- =66 zz Shoot panoramas (Panoramic Shot) -- =67 Shooting people well Portraits (= 62) Matching specific scenes Handheld Night Scene (= 62) Fireworks (= 62) Applying special effects HDR Backlight Control (= 62) Food (= 62) Smooth Skin (= 62) Monochrome (= 81) Background Defocus (= 81) 13
Common Camera Operations Shoot zz Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode) -- =29, =61 zz Shoot yourself under optimal settings (Self Portrait) -- =66 zz Shoot panoramas (Panoramic Shot) -- =67 Shooting people well Portraits (= 62) Matching specific scenes Handheld Night Scene (= 62) Fireworks (= 62) Applying special effects HDR Backlight Control (= 62) Food (= 62) Smooth Skin (= 62) Monochrome (= 81) Background Defocus (= 81) 13
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Soft Focus (= 81) Fish-Eye Effect (= 81) Like Watercolor Paintings (= 81) Toy Camera Effect (= 81) Miniature Effect (=86, =167) zz Focus on faces -- =29, =62, =150 zz Without using the flash (Flash Off) -- =108 zz Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) -- =116 zz Add a date stamp -- =119 zz Movie clips and photos together -- =61 zz Convey a sense of speed with a blurred background -- =69 zz Shoot starry skies -- =70, =73, =75, =77 View zz View images -- =31, =175 zz Automatic playback (Slide Show) -- =208 zz On a TV -- =286 14
Soft Focus (= 81) Fish-Eye Effect (= 81) Like Watercolor Paintings (= 81) Toy Camera Effect (= 81) Miniature Effect (=86, =167) zz Focus on faces -- =29, =62, =150 zz Without using the flash (Flash Off) -- =108 zz Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) -- =116 zz Add a date stamp -- =119 zz Movie clips and photos together -- =61 zz Convey a sense of speed with a blurred background -- =69 zz Shoot starry skies -- =70, =73, =75, =77 View zz View images -- =31, =175 zz Automatic playback (Slide Show) -- =208 zz On a TV -- =286 14
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zz Browse through images quickly -- =180 zz Erase images -- =192 Record/View Movies zz Record movies -- =29, =87 zz View movies -- =31 Print zz Print pictures -- =293 Save zz Save images to a computer -- =292 Use Wi-Fi Features zz Send images to a smartphone -- =216, =224 zz Print pictures -- =227 zz Share images online -- =235 zz Send images to a computer -- =231 15
zz Browse through images quickly -- =180 zz Erase images -- =192 Record/View Movies zz Record movies -- =29, =87 zz View movies -- =31 Print zz Print pictures -- =293 Save zz Save images to a computer -- =292 Use Wi-Fi Features zz Send images to a smartphone -- =216, =224 zz Print pictures -- =227 zz Share images online -- =235 zz Send images to a computer -- =231 15
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...benzine or paint thinner to clean the product. zzDo not get the product wet. This may cause electric shock, explosion or fire. Use batteries/battery packs only with copious amounts of smoke or a strange smell. Do not heat batteries/battery packs or expose them come into.... A strap wrapped around a person's neck may be present. zzUse only power sources specified in strangulation. Do not charge batteries/battery packs using commercially available batteries or provided battery packs. -- zzKeep the product out of the reach of batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals with the ...
...benzine or paint thinner to clean the product. zzDo not get the product wet. This may cause electric shock, explosion or fire. Use batteries/battery packs only with copious amounts of smoke or a strange smell. Do not heat batteries/battery packs or expose them come into.... A strap wrapped around a person's neck may be present. zzUse only power sources specified in strangulation. Do not charge batteries/battery packs using commercially available batteries or provided battery packs. -- zzKeep the product out of the reach of batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals with the ...
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... expose the product to the effect of electromagnetic waves and even result in accidents. zzDo not leave the product in places where its use when the product is not fully inserted into contact with the same area of skin for people with circulation problems or less sensitive skin... blistering, even if the product does not feel hot. Keep fingers, any abnormal skin reaction or irritation occurs during lightning storms. -- Do not use of a tripod or similar equipment is intended for long periods of time. zzDo not allow an object to a power outlet during or following instructions...
... expose the product to the effect of electromagnetic waves and even result in accidents. zzDo not leave the product in places where its use when the product is not fully inserted into contact with the same area of skin for people with circulation problems or less sensitive skin... blistering, even if the product does not feel hot. Keep fingers, any abnormal skin reaction or irritation occurs during lightning storms. -- Do not use of a tripod or similar equipment is intended for long periods of time. zzDo not allow an object to a power outlet during or following instructions...
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...unit plugged in for a long period of property damage. Do not cover with a cotton swab or cloth. zzDo not leave any battery charger used with the product when not in fire. zzWipe off , open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or hit the camera. zzUnplug any ...biting the battery pack could damage the camera. 18 terminals reversed. This could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion, resulting in progress, do not use . This may cause product damage. zzDo not force the memory card into the camera facing the wrong way. zzRemove and store the battery pack...
...unit plugged in for a long period of property damage. Do not cover with a cotton swab or cloth. zzDo not leave any battery charger used with the product when not in fire. zzWipe off , open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or hit the camera. zzUnplug any ...biting the battery pack could damage the camera. 18 terminals reversed. This could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion, resulting in progress, do not use . This may cause product damage. zzDo not force the memory card into the camera facing the wrong way. zzRemove and store the battery pack...
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Fully charged: Green (1) (2) 3 Remove the battery pack. zz Lamp colors -- zz The charger can be used . zz Charging the Battery Pack (1) (2) 1 Insert the battery pack in areas with 100 - 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). zz To protect the battery pack ... plug. For power outlets in optimal condition, do not charge it in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for more than 24 hours. Never use . 21 zz Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used in the charger. (2) (1) 2 Charge the battery pack. Charge the battery pack on (or...
Fully charged: Green (1) (2) 3 Remove the battery pack. zz Lamp colors -- zz The charger can be used . zz Charging the Battery Pack (1) (2) 1 Insert the battery pack in areas with 100 - 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). zz To protect the battery pack ... plug. For power outlets in optimal condition, do not charge it in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for more than 24 hours. Never use . 21 zz Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used in the charger. (2) (1) 2 Charge the battery pack. Charge the battery pack on (or...
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zz Preparing a Memory Card Use the following memory cards (sold separately), in any capacity. However, not all memory cards have been verified to SD standards. zz SD memory cards*1 zz SDHC memory cards*1*2 zz SDXC memory cards*1*2 *1 Cards conforming to work with the camera. *2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported. 22
zz Preparing a Memory Card Use the following memory cards (sold separately), in any capacity. However, not all memory cards have been verified to SD standards. zz SD memory cards*1 zz SDHC memory cards*1*2 zz SDXC memory cards*1*2 *1 Cards conforming to work with the camera. *2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported. 22
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..., you insert the battery pack facing the wrong way, it . Slide the switch to unlock it cannot be locked into the correct position. zz Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in the locked position. (1) 3 Insert the memory card. (2) To remove: (2) 4 Close the cover. (1) zz If you should format the...
..., you insert the battery pack facing the wrong way, it . Slide the switch to unlock it cannot be locked into the correct position. zz Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in the locked position. (1) 3 Insert the memory card. (2) To remove: (2) 4 Close the cover. (1) zz If you should format the...
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... The date/time/zone must be displayed correctly. 27 zz Set the current date, time, and zone correctly if the [Date/Time/Zone] screen is used when you turn the camera on the [Date/ Time/Zone] screen. zz If the date/time/zone settings have been cleared, set to [ ] on...
... The date/time/zone must be displayed correctly. 27 zz Set the current date, time, and zone correctly if the [Date/Time/Zone] screen is used when you turn the camera on the [Date/ Time/Zone] screen. zz If the date/time/zone settings have been cleared, set to [ ] on...
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When using the flash: 29 zz Shooting 1 Turn the camera on , shooting some stills or movies, and then viewing them. Trying the Camera Out Try out the camera by turning it on . zz To turn the camera off, press the power button again. 2 Enter mode. 3 Zoom in or out, as you watch the screen. zz Move the zoom lever as needed.
When using the flash: 29 zz Shooting 1 Turn the camera on , shooting some stills or movies, and then viewing them. Trying the Camera Out Try out the camera by turning it on . zz To turn the camera off, press the power button again. 2 Enter mode. 3 Zoom in or out, as you watch the screen. zz Move the zoom lever as needed.
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... Movies can also be recorded in modes other than Movie mode. (15) (Quick Control) button Displays the Quick Control screen. Also used to confirm selected settings. (16) (Flash) / Right button (17) / Down button (18) Indicator (19) button Used to display menu screens. (20) (Playback) button (21) (Macro) / (Manual focus) / Left button 33
... Movies can also be recorded in modes other than Movie mode. (15) (Quick Control) button Displays the Quick Control screen. Also used to confirm selected settings. (16) (Flash) / Right button (17) / Down button (18) Indicator (19) button Used to display menu screens. (20) (Playback) button (21) (Macro) / (Manual focus) / Left button 33