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If anything is required to the PDF manuals on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you purchased the camera. After installation, shortcut ...8226; A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you can find the manuals in your camera package. Battery Pack NB-7L Battery Charger Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE (includes hot shoe ...Strap NS-DC11 Case for Hot Shoe Cap Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to view the PDF...
If anything is required to the PDF manuals on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you purchased the camera. After installation, shortcut ...8226; A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you can find the manuals in your camera package. Battery Pack NB-7L Battery Charger Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE (includes hot shoe ...Strap NS-DC11 Case for Hot Shoe Cap Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to view the PDF...
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... Focal Point 86 Shooting with Servo AF 86 Shooting with the AF Lock 87 Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select 88 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 89 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode 90 Reacquiring Zoomed In Subjects (Frame Assist 91 Changing the Metering Method....... 92 Shooting with the AE...
... Focal Point 86 Shooting with Servo AF 86 Shooting with the AF Lock 87 Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select 88 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 89 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode 90 Reacquiring Zoomed In Subjects (Frame Assist 91 Changing the Metering Method....... 92 Shooting with the AE...
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... the rectangular gray frame? When you should use the flash to shoot. X The image will appear on the screen, you are not using the flash, manually lower it until it will beep twice and AF frames will play the shutter sound and shoot. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) AF Frame X When the.... ● If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen? Raise the flash manually.
... the rectangular gray frame? When you should use the flash to shoot. X The image will appear on the screen, you are not using the flash, manually lower it until it will beep twice and AF frames will play the shutter sound and shoot. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) AF Frame X When the.... ● If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen? Raise the flash manually.
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... Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 127, 144) (AF Frame Selector) (pp. 85, 88) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 29) n Button (p. 49) l (Display) Button (p. 46) e (Macro) (p. 73) / f (Manual Focus) (p. 89) / q Button b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 73) / o Button - (p. 76) / r Button m FUNC./SET Button (p. 48) Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 61, 80, 81) / p Button Control Dial Control Dial Turning...
... Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 127, 144) (AF Frame Selector) (pp. 85, 88) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 29) n Button (p. 49) l (Display) Button (p. 46) e (Macro) (p. 73) / f (Manual Focus) (p. 89) / q Button b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 73) / o Button - (p. 76) / r Button m FUNC./SET Button (p. 48) Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 61, 80, 81) / p Button Control Dial Control Dial Turning...
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... appear on the flash • Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 76) Turning the Flash On You can choose the settings for Auto Exposure. Raise the flash manually. 72 Shooting in orange? The flash is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in orange. infinity at maximum telephoto (i). Raise the flash. Adjust the settings according to choose h, then...
... appear on the flash • Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 76) Turning the Flash On You can choose the settings for Auto Exposure. Raise the flash manually. 72 Shooting in orange? The flash is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in orange. infinity at maximum telephoto (i). Raise the flash. Adjust the settings according to choose h, then...
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... balance for natural looking colors to choose an option, then press the m button. Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to choose . Custom Manually sets a custom white balance. Make sure that you set . X The tint on the screen. Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press...
... balance for natural looking colors to choose an option, then press the m button. Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to choose . Custom Manually sets a custom white balance. Make sure that you set . X The tint on the screen. Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press...
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... continuously and focuses. Continuous Shooting LV* 0.6 The camera shoots continuously with the self-timer (pp. 61, 80, 81). • Continuous shooting speed increases in manual focus. The [AF Frame] is set to the position set when the shutter button is locked on the first shot. * When in t (p. 64), AF... lock (p. 87) or manual focus modes (p. 89), will change to . • Cannot be used with the focus fixed to [Center]. X As long as you hold the shutter button ...
... continuously and focuses. Continuous Shooting LV* 0.6 The camera shoots continuously with the self-timer (pp. 61, 80, 81). • Continuous shooting speed increases in manual focus. The [AF Frame] is set to the position set when the shutter button is locked on the first shot. * When in t (p. 64), AF... lock (p. 87) or manual focus modes (p. 89), will change to . • Cannot be used with the focus fixed to [Center]. X As long as you hold the shutter button ...
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... tuning the focus. ● If you press the shutter button halfway or press the button, you can fine tune the focus. Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is set to [Off] in the 4 tab, the magnified display will not be available. • If you press... and set [Safety MF] to [Off], you can fine tune the focus (Safety MF). • You cannot change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod. • When using the Digital Zoom (p. 58), Digital Tele-converter...
... tuning the focus. ● If you press the shutter button halfway or press the button, you can fine tune the focus. Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is set to [Off] in the 4 tab, the magnified display will not be available. • If you press... and set [Safety MF] to [Off], you can fine tune the focus (Safety MF). • You cannot change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod. • When using the Digital Zoom (p. 58), Digital Tele-converter...
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...; dial to make the setting. • In flash settings other than ! (p. 26), Focus Bracketing is not available. • Continuous shooting (p. 78) cannot be set in manual focus, and one at the position set a different number of shots. • If you follow Step 1 on p. 89 to choose . Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode...
...; dial to make the setting. • In flash settings other than ! (p. 26), Focus Bracketing is not available. • Continuous shooting (p. 78) cannot be set in manual focus, and one at the position set a different number of shots. • If you follow Step 1 on p. 89 to choose . Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode...
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... or aperture value (whichever is calculated according to obtain the correct exposure (the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the indicator. You can manually set a value. If the flash is raised and the mode set to h, the screen brightness will automatically adjust to the metering method chosen (p. 92). •...). 97 Set the mode dial to shoot images. X When the difference is more than ±2 stops, the set , the screen brightness may change . D stands for "Manual".
... or aperture value (whichever is calculated according to obtain the correct exposure (the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the indicator. You can manually set a value. If the flash is raised and the mode set to h, the screen brightness will automatically adjust to the metering method chosen (p. 92). •...). 97 Set the mode dial to shoot images. X When the difference is more than ±2 stops, the set , the screen brightness may change . D stands for "Manual".
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...; You can set the flash output if you press the n button and choose the 4 tab, then [Flash Control] and set the [Flash Mode] option to [Manual]. • When you press and hold the h button for 1 sec. or more , this function is only available for the last image shot. • In and...
...; You can set the flash output if you press the n button and choose the 4 tab, then [Flash Control] and set the [Flash Mode] option to [Manual]. • When you press and hold the h button for 1 sec. or more , this function is only available for the last image shot. • In and...
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... Can be Registered • Shooting modes (G, M, B and D) • Items set in G, M, B or D (pp. 73 - 97) • Items in the shooting menu • Zoom position • Manual focus position (p. 89) • My Menu items (p. 163) Enter the shooting mode you switch shooting modes or turn the mode dial to register and make...
... Can be Registered • Shooting modes (G, M, B and D) • Items set in G, M, B or D (pp. 73 - 97) • Items in the shooting menu • Zoom position • Manual focus position (p. 89) • My Menu items (p. 163) Enter the shooting mode you switch shooting modes or turn the mode dial to register and make...
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...Mic Level], then press the qr buttons to set the sound recording level (recording volume). After pressing the p button, press the qr buttons to choose [Manual]. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. ● Press the n button to choose [Movie Audio] from the...● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Wind Filter], then press the qr buttons to reduce sound distortion. Auto Manual The recording volume is strong. Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is automatically adjusted to choose [On]. 114
...Mic Level], then press the qr buttons to set the sound recording level (recording volume). After pressing the p button, press the qr buttons to choose [Manual]. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. ● Press the n button to choose [Movie Audio] from the...● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Wind Filter], then press the qr buttons to reduce sound distortion. Auto Manual The recording volume is strong. Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is automatically adjusted to choose [On]. 114
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... the Self-Timer (p. 61)* • Shooting Close-ups (Macro) (p. 73)* Macro shooting is available in E. - Functions marked with the AF Lock (p. 87)* • Shooting in Manual Focus Mode (p. 89)* • Turning Off the AF Assist Beam (p. 158)* • Customizing Display Information (p. 160)* • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 161)* You can...
... the Self-Timer (p. 61)* • Shooting Close-ups (Macro) (p. 73)* Macro shooting is available in E. - Functions marked with the AF Lock (p. 87)* • Shooting in Manual Focus Mode (p. 89)* • Turning Off the AF Assist Beam (p. 158)* • Customizing Display Information (p. 160)* • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 161)* You can...
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... camera (p. 13). Attach the flash to h. • Please also read the Speedlite series manual included with the flash. • When a Speedlite EX series flash is not available. • Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash accessories may not fire at all. ...Flashes with a manual firing function can make your flash photography even better with the use of the case. ●...
... camera (p. 13). Attach the flash to h. • Please also read the Speedlite series manual included with the flash. • When a Speedlite EX series flash is not available. • Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash accessories may not fire at all. ...Flashes with a manual firing function can make your flash photography even better with the use of the case. ●...
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... amount set on the camera. Item Flash Mode Flash Exp.Comp Flash Output Shutter Sync. Red-Eye Lamp Safety FE Clear Flash Settings*6 Options Auto/Manual -3 to +3 1/128*2 to 1/1 (in 1/3 steps) 1st-curtain/2nd-curtain/Hi-Speed On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off ...D { { { *1 {{{ - {{{{ {{{{ { *3 { *3 {{{{ {{{{ {{{{ { { { *5 {{{{ 170 Flash exposure compensation and safety FE can set the flash output on the camera even if the flash unit is set to [Manual]. * With Speedlite 270EX, settings cannot be made on the flash. • In D mode, you can also be adjusted on the camera or the flash* if...
... amount set on the camera. Item Flash Mode Flash Exp.Comp Flash Output Shutter Sync. Red-Eye Lamp Safety FE Clear Flash Settings*6 Options Auto/Manual -3 to +3 1/128*2 to 1/1 (in 1/3 steps) 1st-curtain/2nd-curtain/Hi-Speed On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off ...D { { { *1 {{{ - {{{{ {{{{ { *3 { *3 {{{{ {{{{ {{{{ { { { *5 {{{{ 170 Flash exposure compensation and safety FE can set the flash output on the camera even if the flash unit is set to [Manual]. * With Speedlite 270EX, settings cannot be made on the flash. • In D mode, you can also be adjusted on the camera or the flash* if...
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...'s set-up menu cannot be chosen (580EXII only). • Speedlite 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, and 580EX can be returned to their full strength. Other Canon Flashes Canon flashes other than with opening the LCD monitor. Not available with the LCD monitor closed and the screen facing outward. Using an Externally Mounted Flash...
...'s set-up menu cannot be chosen (580EXII only). • Speedlite 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, and 580EX can be returned to their full strength. Other Canon Flashes Canon flashes other than with opening the LCD monitor. Not available with the LCD monitor closed and the screen facing outward. Using an Externally Mounted Flash...
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...158) On/Off *1 *1 { { { { *4 *1 *1 { { { { { MF-Point Zoom (p. 86) On/Off *1 *1 { { { { - Safety MF (p. 89) On/Off Flash Mode Auto Manual *1 *1 { { { { - *1 *1 - { { { { *1 *1 { { { - - Red-Eye Corr. On/Off *1 *1 { { { { { Red-Eye Lamp On/Off Safety FE ... { *5 Spot AE Point (p. 92) Center/AF Point *1 *1 { { { { - AF Frame (p. 84) Center *1 *1 - - - - - Safety Shift (p. 96) On/Off *1 *1 - { { - - Mic Level Auto/Manual *1 *1 { { { { { Movie Audio (p. 114) Level *1 *1 { { { { { Wind Filter On/Off *1 *1 { { { { { Review (p. 159) Off/2 - 10 sec./Hold *1 *1 { { { { {...
...158) On/Off *1 *1 { { { { *4 *1 *1 { { { { { MF-Point Zoom (p. 86) On/Off *1 *1 { { { { - Safety MF (p. 89) On/Off Flash Mode Auto Manual *1 *1 { { { { - *1 *1 - { { { { *1 *1 { { { - - Red-Eye Corr. On/Off *1 *1 { { { { { Red-Eye Lamp On/Off Safety FE ... { *5 Spot AE Point (p. 92) Center/AF Point *1 *1 { { { { - AF Frame (p. 84) Center *1 *1 - - - - - Safety Shift (p. 96) On/Off *1 *1 - { { - - Mic Level Auto/Manual *1 *1 { { { { { Movie Audio (p. 114) Level *1 *1 { { { { { Wind Filter On/Off *1 *1 { { { { { Review (p. 159) Off/2 - 10 sec./Hold *1 *1 { { { { {...
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... (opening angle approx. 175°, rotational angle approx. 270°) Focus Control System Autofocus: Single (Continuous in Auto mode), Continuous AF, Servo AF (Servo AE) Manual Focus AF Frame Face Detect, Center, FlexiZone Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Exposure Compensation (Still Images)/Exposure Shift (Movies 2 stops in .) - Approx. 14...
... (opening angle approx. 175°, rotational angle approx. 270°) Focus Control System Autofocus: Single (Continuous in Auto mode), Continuous AF, Servo AF (Servo AE) Manual Focus AF Frame Face Detect, Center, FlexiZone Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Exposure Compensation (Still Images)/Exposure Shift (Movies 2 stops in .) - Approx. 14...
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..., 159 Landscape (Shooting Mode 62 LCD Monitor J Screen Low Light (Shooting Mode 63 M M (Shooting Mode 97 Macro (Focus Mode 73 Magnified Display 125 Manual Focus (Focus Mode 89 Manual White Balance 77 Memory Cards 16 Available Shots 18, 75 Formatting 23, 54 Shooting Time 31, 111 Memory Cards J Card Menu Basic Operations... Frame 26, 84 AF Lock 87 AF-Point Zoom 86 Face Select 88 Servo AF 86 Focus Check 124 Focus Lock 82 Focusing Range 73 Manual Focus 89 Foliage (Shooting Mode 64 Format J Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card 23, 54 FUNC.
..., 159 Landscape (Shooting Mode 62 LCD Monitor J Screen Low Light (Shooting Mode 63 M M (Shooting Mode 97 Macro (Focus Mode 73 Magnified Display 125 Manual Focus (Focus Mode 89 Manual White Balance 77 Memory Cards 16 Available Shots 18, 75 Formatting 23, 54 Shooting Time 31, 111 Memory Cards J Card Menu Basic Operations... Frame 26, 84 AF Lock 87 AF-Point Zoom 86 Face Select 88 Servo AF 86 Focus Check 124 Focus Lock 82 Focusing Range 73 Manual Focus 89 Foliage (Shooting Mode 64 Format J Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card 23, 54 FUNC.