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... on the CD-ROM (p. 22). • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. However, not all memory cards have been verified to SD specifications. Compatible Memory Cards The following items are included in the package.
... on the CD-ROM (p. 22). • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. However, not all memory cards have been verified to SD specifications. Compatible Memory Cards The following items are included in the package.
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...8226; Take and review some commercial settings. • The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that...card manufacturer. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in a way that is machine readable. • ...
...8226; Take and review some commercial settings. • The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that...card manufacturer. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in a way that is machine readable. • ...
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... precautions described below. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. 6 sea water) or other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to people's eyes. ...in This Guide 4 Contents 6 Safety Precautions 6 Initial Preparations 10 Trying the Camera Out 17 Included Software, PDF Manuals.... 21 Accessories 28 Specifications 30 Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on ...
... precautions described below. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. 6 sea water) or other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to people's eyes. ...in This Guide 4 Contents 6 Safety Precautions 6 Initial Preparations 10 Trying the Camera Out 17 Included Software, PDF Manuals.... 21 Accessories 28 Specifications 30 Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on ...
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.... Remove the battery. X When the charging is not possible on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with this camera (see "Specifications" (p. 30). Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to...
.... Remove the battery. X When the charging is not possible on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with this camera (see "Specifications" (p. 30). Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to...
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... the power button. X Frames displayed around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are displayed in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera...
... the power button. X Frames displayed around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are displayed in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera...
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... time may be less than mentioned above. • Number of shots/recording time with fully charged batteries. 30 camera body only) SX260 HS Guidelines) Approx. 224 g (approx. 7.90 oz.; Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 megapixels Lens Focal Length 20x zoom: 4.5 (W) - 90 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 25 ...2.3 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (H.264 video data, Linear PCM (stereo) audio data) GPS Log File: NMEA 0183 message format compliant SX260 HS Interfaces Hi-speed USB HDMI output Analog audio output (stereo) Analog video output (NTSC/PAL) Power Battery Pack NB-6L AC Adapter Kit...
... time may be less than mentioned above. • Number of shots/recording time with fully charged batteries. 30 camera body only) SX260 HS Guidelines) Approx. 224 g (approx. 7.90 oz.; Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 megapixels Lens Focal Length 20x zoom: 4.5 (W) - 90 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 25 ...2.3 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (H.264 video data, Linear PCM (stereo) audio data) GPS Log File: NMEA 0183 message format compliant SX260 HS Interfaces Hi-speed USB HDMI output Analog audio output (stereo) Analog video output (NTSC/PAL) Power Battery Pack NB-6L AC Adapter Kit...
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...the maximum clip length has been reached. for 4:3 images. Approx. 5 hr. 59 min. 10 sec. *1 Approx. 27 min. 39 sec. Specifications Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card (Approx.) 8 GB 32 GB 1497 6044 2505 10115 2855 11526 4723 19064 7442 30040 12927 52176 27291 110150 40937... 165225 • These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • Table values are based on the subject,...
...the maximum clip length has been reached. for 4:3 images. Approx. 5 hr. 59 min. 10 sec. *1 Approx. 27 min. 39 sec. Specifications Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card (Approx.) 8 GB 32 GB 1497 6044 2505 10115 2855 11526 4723 19064 7442 30040 12927 52176 27291 110150 40937... 165225 • These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • Table values are based on the subject,...
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..., 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200 32 infinity 1 m (3.3 ft.) - Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. Specifications Flash Range Maximum wide angle (j) Maximum telephoto (i) 50 cm - 3.5 m (1.6 - 11 ft.) 1.0 - 2.0 m (3.3 - 6.6 ft.) Shooting Range Shooting Mode Focusing Range Maximum Wide Angle (j) Maximum Telephoto (i) A - 5 cm (2.0 in...
..., 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200 32 infinity 1 m (3.3 ft.) - Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. Specifications Flash Range Maximum wide angle (j) Maximum telephoto (i) 50 cm - 3.5 m (1.6 - 11 ft.) 1.0 - 2.0 m (3.3 - 6.6 ft.) Shooting Range Shooting Mode Focusing Range Maximum Wide Angle (j) Maximum Telephoto (i) A - 5 cm (2.0 in...
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CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Specifications Aperture f/number B mode available values* f/3.5 - DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. 33 Battery Pack NB-6L Type....4 x 24.1 mm (2.31 x 3.40 x 0.95 in.) Weight Approx. 70 g (approx. 2.47 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are available at all zoom positions. f/8.0 (W), f/6.8 - f/8.0 (T) f/3.5, f/4.0, f/4.5, f/5.0, f/5.6, f/6.3, f/6.8, f/7.1, f/8.0 * Not all aperture values are subject to change without notice.
CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Specifications Aperture f/number B mode available values* f/3.5 - DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. 33 Battery Pack NB-6L Type....4 x 24.1 mm (2.31 x 3.40 x 0.95 in.) Weight Approx. 70 g (approx. 2.47 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are available at all zoom positions. f/8.0 (W), f/6.8 - f/8.0 (T) f/3.5, f/4.0, f/4.5, f/5.0, f/5.6, f/6.3, f/6.8, f/7.1, f/8.0 * Not all aperture values are subject to change without notice.
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...) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Conforms to SD specifications.
...) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Conforms to SD specifications.
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...photography may become warm. In case of the pixels meet design specifications, in the area, please check with the card manufacturer. • Always confirm beforehand that even for protection against scratches during shipment. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not... at some performances or exhibitions, or in the area of your operating system). If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is valid only in some pixels may be covered with the card manufacturer...
...photography may become warm. In case of the pixels meet design specifications, in the area, please check with the card manufacturer. • Always confirm beforehand that even for protection against scratches during shipment. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not... at some performances or exhibitions, or in the area of your operating system). If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is valid only in some pixels may be covered with the card manufacturer...
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...137 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode........139 Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode 140 Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode 141 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode 142 Menu 39 n 40 Indicator Display 41 Clock 41 2 Using GPS Function SX260 HS 43 Using GPS Function 44 6 3 Smart Auto...Operation...... 87 4 Other Shooting Modes.....89 Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control 90 Easy Mode 91 Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest 92 Specific Scenes 93 Image Effects (Creative Filters)..... 103 Discreet Mode 110 Shooting Various Movies 111 5 G mode 115 Shooting in This Guide 4 ...
...137 6 Tv, Av, and M Mode........139 Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode 140 Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode 141 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode 142 Menu 39 n 40 Indicator Display 41 Clock 41 2 Using GPS Function SX260 HS 43 Using GPS Function 44 6 3 Smart Auto...Operation...... 87 4 Other Shooting Modes.....89 Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control 90 Easy Mode 91 Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest 92 Specific Scenes 93 Image Effects (Creative Filters)..... 103 Discreet Mode 110 Shooting Various Movies 111 5 G mode 115 Shooting in This Guide 4 ...
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... camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 54 z Follow simple camera instructions (Easy Mode 91 Shooting people well I Portraits (p. 93) P Against Snow (p. 94) Smooth Skin (p. 96) Matching specific scenes Night Scenes (p. 93) Low Light (p. 94) S Under Water (p. 94) t Fireworks (p. 94) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 103) Poster Effect (p. 103) Fish-Eye Effect (p. 104...
... camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 54 z Follow simple camera instructions (Easy Mode 91 Shooting people well I Portraits (p. 93) P Against Snow (p. 94) Smooth Skin (p. 96) Matching specific scenes Night Scenes (p. 93) Low Light (p. 94) S Under Water (p. 94) t Fireworks (p. 94) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 103) Poster Effect (p. 103) Fish-Eye Effect (p. 104...
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... turns green. X When the charging is not possible on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see "Specifications" in the locked (downward) position. z For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into the unlocked position. 15 Inserting the Battery and...
... turns green. X When the charging is not possible on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see "Specifications" in the locked (downward) position. z For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into the unlocked position. 15 Inserting the Battery and...
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... dial to zoom away from the subject, move it will make a slight clicking noise. z To zoom in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. X Frames displayed around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are displayed in...
... dial to zoom away from the subject, move it will make a slight clicking noise. z To zoom in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. X Frames displayed around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are displayed in...
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... in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically deactivated after about two more minutes, the lens is in Playback Mode The camera turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. In about one minute, once the camera is retracted and the camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of screen...
... in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically deactivated after about two more minutes, the lens is in Playback Mode The camera turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. In about one minute, once the camera is retracted and the camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of screen...
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... a variety of effects to view other information on the information displayed, see p. 148. 38 Auto Mode Movie Mode Fully automatic shooting, with optimal settings for specific scenes Shoot without the flash or camera sounds (p. 93). (p. 110). • You can also shoot movies when the mode dial is automatically increased by pressing...
... a variety of effects to view other information on the information displayed, see p. 148. 38 Auto Mode Movie Mode Fully automatic shooting, with optimal settings for specific scenes Shoot without the flash or camera sounds (p. 93). (p. 110). • You can also shoot movies when the mode dial is automatically increased by pressing...
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... the subject, move the zoom lever toward i (telephoto), and to A. Turn the camera on. 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. Compose the shot. z Press the power button. The camera will make a slight clicking noise...
... the subject, move the zoom lever toward i (telephoto), and to A. Turn the camera on. 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. Compose the shot. z Press the power button. The camera will make a slight clicking noise...
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For details on the focusing range (shooting range), see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • The subject may be activated when shooting in the main subject and background (Multiarea White Balance). • The shutter ... dark despite the flash firing, move closer to keep it still. • If your shots are displayed. 57 For details on the flash range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • To reduce red-eye and to ensure optimal colors in low-light conditions. • A blinking h icon displayed when you...
For details on the focusing range (shooting range), see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • The subject may be activated when shooting in the main subject and background (Multiarea White Balance). • The shutter ... dark despite the flash firing, move closer to keep it still. • If your shots are displayed. 57 For details on the flash range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • To reduce red-eye and to ensure optimal colors in low-light conditions. • A blinking h icon displayed when you...
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... to use with others, and when posting images online where many others can detect babies and children based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for a specific registered person among a large number of images (p. 151). Using Face ID Still Images If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will be saved...
... to use with others, and when posting images online where many others can detect babies and children based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for a specific registered person among a large number of images (p. 151). Using Face ID Still Images If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will be saved...