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... Pixel Setting (Image Size 74 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality 74 Changing the ISO Speed 76 Adjusting the White Balance 77 Continuous Shooting 78 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors 79 Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake 80 Customizing the Self-Timer 81... Mode .... 89 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode 90 Reacquiring Zoomed In Subjects (Frame Assist 91 Changing the Metering Method....... 92 Shooting with the AE Lock 93 Shooting with the FE Lock 93 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode 94 Setting the Shutter Speed 95 Setting the Aperture Value 96 Setting...
... Pixel Setting (Image Size 74 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality 74 Changing the ISO Speed 76 Adjusting the White Balance 77 Continuous Shooting 78 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors 79 Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake 80 Customizing the Self-Timer 81... Mode .... 89 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode 90 Reacquiring Zoomed In Subjects (Frame Assist 91 Changing the Metering Method....... 92 Shooting with the AE Lock 93 Shooting with the FE Lock 93 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode 94 Setting the Shutter Speed 95 Setting the Aperture Value 96 Setting...
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..., or the day before, it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it... taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be used in regions that the o mark is a normal... terminal cover and store the battery. Do not use a commercially available plug adapter. Charged batteries continue to store the battery for foreign travel as they are not used . This is visible. ...
..., or the day before, it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it... taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be used in regions that the o mark is a normal... terminal cover and store the battery. Do not use a commercially available plug adapter. Charged batteries continue to store the battery for foreign travel as they are not used . This is visible. ...
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... 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 you try shooting in the 3 tab, then press the qr buttons to focus on subjects that are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject... to choose [Off]. • What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? A blue frame appears when a moving . Attach the camera to shoot? The frames will continuously adjust (Servo AF). • flashes on other detected faces. If this happens, try to a tripod...
... 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 you try shooting in the 3 tab, then press the qr buttons to focus on subjects that are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject... to choose [Off]. • What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? A blue frame appears when a moving . Attach the camera to shoot? The frames will continuously adjust (Servo AF). • flashes on other detected faces. If this happens, try to a tripod...
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... after the camera is clearly visible (Dioptric adjustment). Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off , and the camera shuts down automatically when it is last operated. • You can turn off the power saving function (p. 155). • You can continue. Adjust the diopter. ● Adjust the dial while looking through...
... after the camera is clearly visible (Dioptric adjustment). Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off , and the camera shuts down automatically when it is last operated. • You can turn off the power saving function (p. 155). • You can continue. Adjust the diopter. ● Adjust the dial while looking through...
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..., images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 76) is increased to the desired Shooting mode. JTake landscapes (Landscape) ● Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of the lens. Shoot. Take shots of moving subjects (Sports) ● Shoots continuous images while focusing automatically. ● At maximum wide angle setting you will be able...
..., images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 76) is increased to the desired Shooting mode. JTake landscapes (Landscape) ● Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of the lens. Shoot. Take shots of moving subjects (Sports) ● Shoots continuous images while focusing automatically. ● At maximum wide angle setting you will be able...
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... the  dial to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will continue taking shots each time the camera detects a smile. • You can also shoot by , and [Smile Detection on] will appear on the screen. Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it will...
... the  dial to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will continue taking shots each time the camera detects a smile. • You can also shoot by , and [Smile Detection on] will appear on the screen. Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it will...
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...; As the number of images increases, the shooting speed may slow down. • If the flash fires, the shooting speed may slow down. 78 Continuous Shooting LV* 0.6 The camera shoots continuously with the focus and exposure set to choose W or , then press the m button. Continuous Shooting AF 0.6 The camera shoots continuously and focuses. Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter...
...; As the number of images increases, the shooting speed may slow down. • If the flash fires, the shooting speed may slow down. 78 Continuous Shooting LV* 0.6 The camera shoots continuously with the focus and exposure set to choose W or , then press the m button. Continuous Shooting AF 0.6 The camera shoots continuously and focuses. Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter...
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... Zoom] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. X In [FlexiZone] or [Center] (p. 84), the contents of moving subjects without missing a shot. Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is too big in [Face Detect] if a face cannot be detected or is pressed halfway, the focus and... display will not appear magnified in relation to take pictures of the AF frame will magnify and you to the screen. The magnified display will continue to adjust, allowing you can check the focus.
... Zoom] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. X In [FlexiZone] or [Center] (p. 84), the contents of moving subjects without missing a shot. Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is too big in [Face Detect] if a face cannot be detected or is pressed halfway, the focus and... display will not appear magnified in relation to take pictures of the AF frame will magnify and you to the screen. The magnified display will continue to adjust, allowing you can check the focus.
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Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes three continuous shots in the following order: one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. Set the focus. ● Press the l button. ● Press the qr ... the qr buttons or turn the  dial to make the setting. • In flash settings other than ! (p. 26), Focus Bracketing is not available. • Continuous shooting (p. 78) cannot be used in this mode. • Only three shots will be set in manual focus, and one at the position set a different number...
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes three continuous shots in the following order: one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. Set the focus. ● Press the l button. ● Press the qr ... the qr buttons or turn the  dial to make the setting. • In flash settings other than ! (p. 26), Focus Bracketing is not available. • Continuous shooting (p. 78) cannot be used in this mode. • Only three shots will be set in manual focus, and one at the position set a different number...
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...used, settings are made with the compensated value as the base. • In flash settings other than ! (p. 26), AEB is not available. • Continuous shooting (p. 78) cannot be used in this mode. • If you press the l button while in the exposure compensation screen (p. 73), the compensation amount ...turn the  dial to set a different number of compensation ±2 stops in that order. Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Compose the scene and shoot. Choose . ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ...
...used, settings are made with the compensated value as the base. • In flash settings other than ! (p. 26), AEB is not available. • Continuous shooting (p. 78) cannot be used in this mode. • If you press the l button while in the exposure compensation screen (p. 73), the compensation amount ...turn the  dial to set a different number of compensation ±2 stops in that order. Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Compose the scene and shoot. Choose . ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial ...
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...X The focus and exposure will readjust (the camera will continue shooting. However, if the recording pixel setting is and you shoot a still image in , the image will be recorded at the recording pixel setting you can shoot still images while shooting a movie. X The movie will not beep). X The...the screen and press the shutter button halfway. Taking Still Images while Shooting a Movie You can shoot movies with Color Accent (p. 103) or Color Swap (p. 104). 112 Focus while shooting a movie. ● Make sure that occur when shooting a still image will be recorded in the movie. • ...
...X The focus and exposure will readjust (the camera will continue shooting. However, if the recording pixel setting is and you shoot a still image in , the image will be recorded at the recording pixel setting you can shoot still images while shooting a movie. X The movie will not beep). X The...the screen and press the shutter button halfway. Taking Still Images while Shooting a Movie You can shoot movies with Color Accent (p. 103) or Color Swap (p. 104). 112 Focus while shooting a movie. ● Make sure that occur when shooting a still image will be recorded in the movie. • ...
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...optical nor digital zooms are available in . Other Shooting Functions The following functions can switch between [Continuous] and [Off]. • Registering Functions to the Button (p. 162)* 115 The optical and digital zooms (p. 58) are available while shooting in E. - Only the optical zoom is not ...sound of an Image (My Colors) (p. 79) • Using the Self-Timer to set the optical zoom before shooting. - 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 ...
...optical nor digital zooms are available in . Other Shooting Functions The following functions can switch between [Continuous] and [Off]. • Registering Functions to the Button (p. 162)* 115 The optical and digital zooms (p. 58) are available while shooting in E. - Only the optical zoom is not ...sound of an Image (My Colors) (p. 79) • Using the Self-Timer to set the optical zoom before shooting. - 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 ...
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...; If you replace the memory card with a new one, or a new folder is taken/saved. Continuous Auto Reset Even if you want to 2,000 images. Refer to the camera. If you shoot using a new memory card, the file numbers are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were ...begins with file number 0001, format the memory card before use a memory card already containing images, the newly assigned file numbers may continue the existing numbering for both [Continuous] and [Auto Reset]. If you use (p. 23). • Refer to choose an option. You can be registered to the Software...
...; If you replace the memory card with a new one, or a new folder is taken/saved. Continuous Auto Reset Even if you want to 2,000 images. Refer to the camera. If you shoot using a new memory card, the file numbers are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were ...begins with file number 0001, format the memory card before use a memory card already containing images, the newly assigned file numbers may continue the existing numbering for both [Continuous] and [Auto Reset]. If you use (p. 23). • Refer to choose an option. You can be registered to the Software...
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... other than G mode, check if the function is pressed halfway. ● Choose [Continuous AF], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in the 4 tab (p. 49). Since the camera focuses continuously On until you press the shutter button halfway, it is aimed at...
... other than G mode, check if the function is pressed halfway. ● Choose [Continuous AF], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in the 4 tab (p. 49). Since the camera focuses continuously On until you press the shutter button halfway, it is aimed at...
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... (p. 179). Changing the IS-Mode Settings ● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to [Continuous] when shooting movies. 161 When shooting movies, the camera also reduces strong camera shake, for shooting objects moving horizontally. * Setting changes to choose an option. Gray bars will not print when printing on the image. • [3:2 Guide...
... (p. 179). Changing the IS-Mode Settings ● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to [Continuous] when shooting movies. 161 When shooting movies, the camera also reduces strong camera shake, for shooting objects moving horizontally. * Setting changes to choose an option. Gray bars will not print when printing on the image. • [3:2 Guide...
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... separately sold Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on the sides of objects when shooting from the flash are set [Shutter Sync.] to [2nd-curtain] on the flash. Other Canon Flashes Canon flashes other than with full flash (pilot lamp lit red) (580EX II only). • ...set to [On], [Shutter Sync.] cannot be used in the same way. In this case, flash output may interfere with the 270EX)) • For continuous shooting, the flash can be set -up menu cannot be chosen (580EXII only). • Speedlite 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, and 580EX can also be used...
... separately sold Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on the sides of objects when shooting from the flash are set [Shutter Sync.] to [2nd-curtain] on the flash. Other Canon Flashes Canon flashes other than with full flash (pilot lamp lit red) (580EX II only). • ...set to [On], [Shutter Sync.] cannot be used in the same way. In this case, flash output may interfere with the 270EX)) • For continuous shooting, the flash can be set -up menu cannot be chosen (580EXII only). • Speedlite 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, and 580EX can also be used...
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Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of recording at high ...Format the memory card in the camera, or use a memory card capable of the memory card in Each Shooting Mode" and "Shooting Menu" (pp. 182 - 185). Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file... memory card in which settings can be the length that appears, press the qr buttons to the Software Guide for shooting functions or ø menu. • The items in the camera (p. 54). • Change the image quality...
Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of recording at high ...Format the memory card in the camera, or use a memory card capable of the memory card in Each Shooting Mode" and "Shooting Menu" (pp. 182 - 185). Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file... memory card in which settings can be the length that appears, press the qr buttons to the Software Guide for shooting functions or ø menu. • The items in the camera (p. 54). • Change the image quality...
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... x 1200, Small: 640 x 480, Wide: 3744 x 2104 • Fixed to approx. 140x in combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom, Digital teleconverter Continuous Shooting Mode Normal, AF, LV Speed (Normal Approx. 1.3 shots/sec. (In P mode) Approx. 3.6 shots/sec. (In Low Light mode) Number of Shots... Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant Data Type Still Images Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movies MOV (Image data: H.264; Specifications Shooting Mode C2, C1, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, SCN*1, Movie*2*3 *1 Smart Shutter*4,Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect...
... x 1200, Small: 640 x 480, Wide: 3744 x 2104 • Fixed to approx. 140x in combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom, Digital teleconverter Continuous Shooting Mode Normal, AF, LV Speed (Normal Approx. 1.3 shots/sec. (In P mode) Approx. 3.6 shots/sec. (In Low Light mode) Number of Shots... Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant Data Type Still Images Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movies MOV (Image data: H.264; Specifications Shooting Mode C2, C1, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, SCN*1, Movie*2*3 *1 Smart Shutter*4,Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect...
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... J Focus AF Frames 26, 84, 85 AF Lock 87, 179 AFB Mode 90, 179 AF-Point Zoom 86 AUTO Mode (Shooting Mode)....... 25, 30, 44 Av (Shooting Mode 96 AV Cable 127 B Battery Battery Charger 14 Charge Indicator 15 Date/Time Battery 21 Power Saving 52, 155 Recharge 14... 102 Camera Default Settings 53 Camera Shake 27, 161 Clock Functions 55 Color Accent (Shooting Mode) ........ 103, 108 Color Swap (Shooting Mode 104, 108 Components Guide 44 Compression (Image Quality 74 Continuous Shooting 78 D Date and Time J Date/Time Date/Time Adding to Image 60 Changing 21 192 Date/Time Battery...
... J Focus AF Frames 26, 84, 85 AF Lock 87, 179 AFB Mode 90, 179 AF-Point Zoom 86 AUTO Mode (Shooting Mode)....... 25, 30, 44 Av (Shooting Mode 96 AV Cable 127 B Battery Battery Charger 14 Charge Indicator 15 Date/Time Battery 21 Power Saving 52, 155 Recharge 14... 102 Camera Default Settings 53 Camera Shake 27, 161 Clock Functions 55 Color Accent (Shooting Mode) ........ 103, 108 Color Swap (Shooting Mode 104, 108 Components Guide 44 Compression (Image Quality 74 Continuous Shooting 78 D Date and Time J Date/Time Date/Time Adding to Image 60 Changing 21 192 Date/Time Battery...