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... to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Battery Pack NB-7L Battery Charger Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE (includes hot shoe cap) Lens Cap Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Neck Strap NS-DC11 Case for Hot Shoe Cap Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk...
... to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Battery Pack NB-7L Battery Charger Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE (includes hot shoe cap) Lens Cap Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Neck Strap NS-DC11 Case for Hot Shoe Cap Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk...
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... 43 Components Guide 44 Screen Display 46 Indicator 47 FUNC. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect)...... 69 Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) .. 70 4 Choosing Settings Yourself 71 Shooting in Special Scenes 63 Detecting a Smile...
... 43 Components Guide 44 Screen Display 46 Indicator 47 FUNC. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect)...... 69 Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) .. 70 4 Choosing Settings Yourself 71 Shooting in Special Scenes 63 Detecting a Smile...
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... Function Settings 158 Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu 163 Changing Playback Function Settings 164 10Useful Information ...........165 Using Household Power 166 Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately 167 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately 168 Using an Eye-Fi Card 172 Troubleshooting 174 List of Messages That Appear...
... Function Settings 158 Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu 163 Changing Playback Function Settings 164 10Useful Information ...........165 Using Household Power 166 Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately 167 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately 168 Using an Eye-Fi Card 172 Troubleshooting 174 List of Messages That Appear...
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... the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the lens. The battery may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. Doing so may damage the image sensor. 10
... the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the lens. The battery may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. Doing so may damage the image sensor. 10
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... your arms tight against your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to view and erase the images you take. Clip the lens cap to the strap when not in use. • When not in A mode, and then how to p. 168... camera firmly by the sides. 13 The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to remove the lens cap before shooting, how to shoot in use . • Attach the included...
... your arms tight against your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to view and erase the images you take. Clip the lens cap to the strap when not in use. • When not in A mode, and then how to p. 168... camera firmly by the sides. 13 The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to remove the lens cap before shooting, how to shoot in use . • Attach the included...
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..., opening the screen will turn the screen off and the viewfinder on. • In a Shooting mode, if the screen is opened and rotated toward the lens, the image will turn the screen on and the viewfinder off. Closing the screen with it forward 180°( ). ● Close the screen ( ).
..., opening the screen will turn the screen off and the viewfinder on. • In a Shooting mode, if the screen is opened and rotated toward the lens, the image will turn the screen on and the viewfinder off. Closing the screen with it forward 180°( ). ● Close the screen ( ).
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...main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. When faces are about 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens. • What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is too far away for warning sounds. Pressing the l button while turning on the... restore the display to the screen. • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward i and hold it until the lens stops moving subject is approximately 50 cm - 5.8 m (1.6 - 19 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.4 - 2.8 m (4.6 - 6.6 ft.) at its maximum telephoto setting and...
...main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. When faces are about 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens. • What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is too far away for warning sounds. Pressing the l button while turning on the... restore the display to the screen. • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward i and hold it until the lens stops moving subject is approximately 50 cm - 5.8 m (1.6 - 19 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.4 - 2.8 m (4.6 - 6.6 ft.) at its maximum telephoto setting and...
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... switches the camera to newest. ● The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse. ● The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. ● Pressing the 1 button again while the...
... switches the camera to newest. ● The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse. ● The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. ● Pressing the 1 button again while the...
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... Speedlite 270EX/430EX II/580EX II ● A shoe-mounted flash that allows for shooting portraits. Speedlite 430EX and 580EX may also be used. Lens Hood LH-DC60 ● Prevents extraneous light from a vertical position, and is supplied with this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™...; terminal on the sides of objects when shooting from entering the lens and causing flares or ghosting, which reduce image quality. 40 Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 ● Prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on a high...
... Speedlite 270EX/430EX II/580EX II ● A shoe-mounted flash that allows for shooting portraits. Speedlite 430EX and 580EX may also be used. Lens Hood LH-DC60 ● Prevents extraneous light from a vertical position, and is supplied with this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™...; terminal on the sides of objects when shooting from entering the lens and causing flares or ghosting, which reduce image quality. 40 Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 ● Prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on a high...
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.... brand PictBridge compliant printer, you to use a computer. Use of genuine Canon accessories is required for any damage to a Canon- Canon-brand Lens Filter (67 mm dia.) ● Protects the lens and allows you can print your images without having to shoot with genuine Canon accessories. Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series Separately Sold Accessories Filter Adapter...
.... brand PictBridge compliant printer, you to use a computer. Use of genuine Canon accessories is required for any damage to a Canon- Canon-brand Lens Filter (67 mm dia.) ● Protects the lens and allows you can print your images without having to shoot with genuine Canon accessories. Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series Separately Sold Accessories Filter Adapter...
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.... 26, 72) Hot Shoe Cap (p. 168) Microphone (p. 31) h (Flash) Button (p. 72) Speaker Lamp (pp. 61, 67, 68, 80, 81, 158, 159) Focal Length (approx.) Lens Lens Hood / Lens Filter Mount (p. 167) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 17) DC Coupler Cable Port (p. 166) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to take various types...
.... 26, 72) Hot Shoe Cap (p. 168) Microphone (p. 31) h (Flash) Button (p. 72) Speaker Lamp (pp. 61, 67, 68, 80, 81, 158, 159) Focal Length (approx.) Lens Lens Hood / Lens Filter Mount (p. 167) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 17) DC Coupler Cable Port (p. 166) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to take various types...
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...the camera is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 24) turns on (p. 46). When the screen has turned off , and the camera ...the time before the screen turns off . Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off (p. 156). 52 After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is clearly visible (Dioptric adjustment). Set the viewfinder display. ● ...
...the camera is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 24) turns on (p. 46). When the screen has turned off , and the camera ...the time before the screen turns off . Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off (p. 156). 52 After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is clearly visible (Dioptric adjustment). Set the viewfinder display. ● ...
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.... ● Press the qr buttons to choose [Digital Zoom]. Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by itself at a recording pixel setting of , or deterioration (the zoom factor will restore the shooting screen. Using this function at the...
.... ● Press the qr buttons to choose [Digital Zoom]. Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by itself at a recording pixel setting of , or deterioration (the zoom factor will restore the shooting screen. Using this function at the...
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... wide angle setting you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 10 m (33.8 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens, and at maximum telephoto setting you will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you shoot majestic landscapes...
... wide angle setting you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 10 m (33.8 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens, and at maximum telephoto setting you will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you shoot majestic landscapes...
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...Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you may not achieve the expected results depending on the screen. X You can check the effect on the shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first. 69 Since you shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) ...Changing the number of a fish-eye lens. Shoot with the distorting effect of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 ...
...Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you may not achieve the expected results depending on the screen. X You can check the effect on the shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first. 69 Since you shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) ...Changing the number of a fish-eye lens. Shoot with the distorting effect of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 ...
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... o button. Try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in the range of it. How can I take better close -ups of -2 to avoid damaging the lens.
... o button. Try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in the range of it. How can I take better close -ups of -2 to avoid damaging the lens.
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... the Aperture Value You can also be used. Make the setting. ● Turn the  dial to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Available Aperture Values F2.7, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F5.8, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0 • Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not...
... the Aperture Value You can also be used. Make the setting. ● Turn the  dial to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Available Aperture Values F2.7, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F5.8, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0 • Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not...
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... retract immediately when you press the 1 button, set the retract time to [0 sec.]. ● Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to turn the  dial to choose [Auto Power Down], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. ● ...
... retract immediately when you press the 1 button, set the retract time to [0 sec.]. ● Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to turn the  dial to choose [Auto Power Down], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. ● ...
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... (Sold Separately) When shooting a wide-angle photo that is backlit without using a flash, we recommend attaching Lens Hood LH-DC60 to reduce the amount of extraneous light entering the lens. This could erase images you use , align the notch ( ) on the hood with the hood attached, portions of the image may appear..., turn it in the opposite direction. ● When not in use the built-in flash with the mark on . Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately) Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on the camera ( ), and turn the hood in the direction ...
... (Sold Separately) When shooting a wide-angle photo that is backlit without using a flash, we recommend attaching Lens Hood LH-DC60 to reduce the amount of extraneous light entering the lens. This could erase images you use , align the notch ( ) on the hood with the hood attached, portions of the image may appear..., turn it in the opposite direction. ● When not in use the built-in flash with the mark on . Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately) Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on the camera ( ), and turn the hood in the direction ...
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...Increase the ISO speed (p. 76). • Attach the camera to a tripod. Shooting Cannot shoot. • When in your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on then back off (p. 27). Screen does not display properly while shooting. Power You pressed the power button, ...following . TV output Image is subjected to [Off] when shooting with the terminal cover on. A flashing h appears on TV (p. 127). Lens will decrease. The screen is consumed quickly. • Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Screen does not display properly in movies. •...
...Increase the ISO speed (p. 76). • Attach the camera to a tripod. Shooting Cannot shoot. • When in your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on then back off (p. 27). Screen does not display properly while shooting. Power You pressed the power button, ...following . TV output Image is subjected to [Off] when shooting with the terminal cover on. A flashing h appears on TV (p. 127). Lens will decrease. The screen is consumed quickly. • Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Screen does not display properly in movies. •...