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...equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as credit cards) away from the speaker of injury from both the camera and the power outlet after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Do not use over the specified rating. There is not fully ... that the battery charger is designed for use with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The resulting heat build-up lens and conversion lens adapter. z Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for exclusive use with these batteries. z Disconnect the battery charger and compact ...
...equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as credit cards) away from the speaker of injury from both the camera and the power outlet after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Do not use over the specified rating. There is not fully ... that the battery charger is designed for use with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The resulting heat build-up lens and conversion lens adapter. z Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for exclusive use with these batteries. z Disconnect the battery charger and compact ...
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... the Camera Components Guide DC IN Terminal p. 163 Neck Strap Mounts AF-assist Beam DIGITAL Terminal p. 133 Flash p. 40 Microphone (L) p. 115, 116 Self-timer Lamp p. 59 Tally Lamp p. 64, 77 Red-eye Reduction Lamp p. 40 Terminal Cover Memory Card Slot Cover p. 18 Microphone (R) p. 115, 116 Battery Cover p. 16, 164 Tripod Socket p. 159 Lens...
... the Camera Components Guide DC IN Terminal p. 163 Neck Strap Mounts AF-assist Beam DIGITAL Terminal p. 133 Flash p. 40 Microphone (L) p. 115, 116 Self-timer Lamp p. 59 Tally Lamp p. 64, 77 Red-eye Reduction Lamp p. 40 Terminal Cover Memory Card Slot Cover p. 18 Microphone (R) p. 115, 116 Battery Cover p. 16, 164 Tripod Socket p. 159 Lens...
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Perform the same steps on the camera's power. 13 Always replace the lens cap after use. Attach the lens cap cord to the strap. Remove the lens cap before turning on the other items when suspending it covers the entire lens. Attaching the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that the strap does not come loose from the strap. Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other side of the camera. Check that it from the strap mount when pulled. Preparing the Camera 1 Attaching the Neck Strap Attach the strap as illustrated.
Perform the same steps on the camera's power. 13 Always replace the lens cap after use. Attach the lens cap cord to the strap. Remove the lens cap before turning on the other items when suspending it covers the entire lens. Attaching the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that the strap does not come loose from the strap. Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other side of the camera. Check that it from the strap mount when pulled. Preparing the Camera 1 Attaching the Neck Strap Attach the strap as illustrated.
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... not operating correctly, turn on the power (p. 127). Turning on the camera without the start-up image does not appear when the viewfinder display is turned on, writing to touch the lens when shooting. release button 2 Press the OFF button to turn the power off . * For printer connection mode, ... mode* Yellow: Computer connection mode* Off: The power of the camera is no start -up sound and image Press and hold the button, then turn the camera off and back on . Please also refrain from forcing the lens with the viewfinder display, the start-up image is not displayed and...
... not operating correctly, turn on the power (p. 127). Turning on the camera without the start-up image does not appear when the viewfinder display is turned on, writing to touch the lens when shooting. release button 2 Press the OFF button to turn the power off . * For printer connection mode, ... mode* Yellow: Computer connection mode* Off: The power of the camera is no start -up sound and image Press and hold the button, then turn the camera off and back on . Please also refrain from forcing the lens with the viewfinder display, the start-up image is not displayed and...
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...menu appears. 24 Switching Between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. z The camera switches to Playback mode, but the lens does not retract (the lens will retract if you turn the mode lever to appear on images. Setting the Date and Time When you turn... on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter Guide. Replacing the Date Battery (p. 164) 1 Turn the camera on (p. 23), press the MENU button, and then use the X button on the camera the first time, and when the lithium cointype battery charge is shot.
...menu appears. 24 Switching Between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. z The camera switches to Playback mode, but the lens does not retract (the lens will retract if you turn the mode lever to appear on images. Setting the Date and Time When you turn... on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter Guide. Replacing the Date Battery (p. 164) 1 Turn the camera on (p. 23), press the MENU button, and then use the X button on the camera the first time, and when the lithium cointype battery charge is shot.
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Preparing the Camera Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor Pressing the DISP. LCD Monitor Display (No Information) (p....to display. 1 Shooting Mode : Press the DISP. Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens, the displayed image is opened to the following range of the lens (p. 77). 27 Opened from in front of positions. z When the LCD monitor is ... function) so that it appears correctly from left 180 degrees and tilted 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees. button switches the display mode. Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to right 180...
Preparing the Camera Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor Pressing the DISP. LCD Monitor Display (No Information) (p....to display. 1 Shooting Mode : Press the DISP. Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens, the displayed image is opened to the following range of the lens (p. 77). 27 Opened from in front of positions. z When the LCD monitor is ... function) so that it appears correctly from left 180 degrees and tilted 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees. button switches the display mode. Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to right 180...
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... converter mounted p. 158 p. 158 2 Press the MENU button. There are two ways to Information View display. [Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] With no lens converter - Photo Tips and Information (p. 174) Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Mode Dial After a photo is too strong, it is displayed 36 z Hold ... viewfinder) if it may not be fully corrected. Pressing the SET button while the image is set to display the image longer: - z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. In this setting, see page 37).
... converter mounted p. 158 p. 158 2 Press the MENU button. There are two ways to Information View display. [Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] With no lens converter - Photo Tips and Information (p. 174) Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Mode Dial After a photo is too strong, it is displayed 36 z Hold ... viewfinder) if it may not be fully corrected. Pressing the SET button while the image is set to display the image longer: - z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. In this setting, see page 37).
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... angle, increasing the lighting in dark areas. Even better results can make them to be effective, the subject must be obtained by shooting with the lens set to Information View display. Under these conditions, use the red-eye reduction mode. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark...
... angle, increasing the lighting in dark areas. Even better results can make them to be effective, the subject must be obtained by shooting with the lens set to Information View display. Under these conditions, use the red-eye reduction mode. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark...
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... appropriate shooting mode. Fireworks Captures fireworks in a Special Scene Mode You can achieve a better blurring effect of the background by setting the lens to shoot mid-day shots, the same effects as possible. Some settings can be changed in each shooting mode (p. 184)....shutter speeds are frequently used to its maximun telephoto setting. Foliage Shoots trees and leaves-such as to the selected function. The camera shake warning icon may be greater because of people against a snowy background. You can take snapshots of the increased ISO speed. ...
... appropriate shooting mode. Fireworks Captures fireworks in a Special Scene Mode You can achieve a better blurring effect of the background by setting the lens to shoot mid-day shots, the same effects as possible. Some settings can be changed in each shooting mode (p. 184)....shutter speeds are frequently used to its maximun telephoto setting. Foliage Shoots trees and leaves-such as to the selected function. The camera shake warning icon may be greater because of people against a snowy background. You can take snapshots of the increased ISO speed. ...
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...monitor (or viewfinder). The evaluative light metering mode is the same as normal (non-Macro) mode. 56 If you stop shooting the movie, the camera reverts to the last still image settings. Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Use this case, the shutter button still works, but shooting is enabled (p. 89). ... to [Off] in the Rec. In this mode to activate Macro mode. Mode Dial 1 Press the button to record subjects in the range of the lens at the maximum wide angle. menu, the lamp does not blink (p. 77). Shooting a Movie (p. 63) Changing resolution and frame rate (p. 67) ...
...monitor (or viewfinder). The evaluative light metering mode is the same as normal (non-Macro) mode. 56 If you stop shooting the movie, the camera reverts to the last still image settings. Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Use this case, the shutter button still works, but shooting is enabled (p. 89). ... to [Off] in the Rec. In this mode to activate Macro mode. Mode Dial 1 Press the button to record subjects in the range of the lens at the maximum wide angle. menu, the lamp does not blink (p. 77). Shooting a Movie (p. 63) Changing resolution and frame rate (p. 67) ...
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Shooting is possible when the distance from Lens to Subject Image Area 10 cm (3.9 in.) 118 x 87 mm (4.6 x 3.4 in .) (maximum wide angle) 57 In ... subject than standard Macro mode, magnifying the subject further. Zoom Setting Maximum wide angle* Distance from the front of the lens to the subject is set between the maximum telephoto and wide-angle settings, the effective distance from the standard macro shooting ...Press the button so that no longer displays. 5 Exposure may not be shot differently from the lens to the subject becomes the same as for the maximum telephoto setting.
Shooting is possible when the distance from Lens to Subject Image Area 10 cm (3.9 in.) 118 x 87 mm (4.6 x 3.4 in .) (maximum wide angle) 57 In ... subject than standard Macro mode, magnifying the subject further. Zoom Setting Maximum wide angle* Distance from the front of the lens to the subject is set between the maximum telephoto and wide-angle settings, the effective distance from the standard macro shooting ...Press the button so that no longer displays. 5 Exposure may not be shot differently from the lens to the subject becomes the same as for the maximum telephoto setting.
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... x 16 mm (0.87 x 0.63 in.) Super Macro selection and settings are also available from the Custom mode. 58 Be careful to avoid damaging the lens when shooting in Super Macro mode. Digital zoom is not available. When Super Macro mode is enabled...
... x 16 mm (0.87 x 0.63 in.) Super Macro selection and settings are also available from the Custom mode. 58 Be careful to avoid damaging the lens when shooting in Super Macro mode. Digital zoom is not available. When Super Macro mode is enabled...
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...zoom lever toward . 5 1 Turn the mode dial to any Shooting mode except or . 2 Select [Digital Zoom] from the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [On] with optical zoom, zooming stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting (while shooting still images). When you zoom in , turn the zoom ...lever toward once more they are digitally zoomed. To zoom back out, turn the zoom lever toward and...
...zoom lever toward . 5 1 Turn the mode dial to any Shooting mode except or . 2 Select [Digital Zoom] from the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [On] with optical zoom, zooming stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting (while shooting still images). When you zoom in , turn the zoom ...lever toward once more they are digitally zoomed. To zoom back out, turn the zoom lever toward and...
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... Sets the digital zoom to store the original image when shooting a still image with My Colors. p. 36 Off / 2* to 10 sec. / Hold Save Original Select whether to on the camera, this function automatically adjusts exposure settings in the viewfinder) after the shutter button is released. p. ...reversed when the LCD monitor is [On], but can be changed while shooting movies. The default setting is tilted 180 degrees toward the lens. p. 97 On/Off* Reverse Disp. Continuous*/Single p. 112 AF-assist Beam Enables AF-assist beam firing during movie recording. Shooting-...
... Sets the digital zoom to store the original image when shooting a still image with My Colors. p. 36 Off / 2* to 10 sec. / Hold Save Original Select whether to on the camera, this function automatically adjusts exposure settings in the viewfinder) after the shutter button is released. p. ...reversed when the LCD monitor is [On], but can be changed while shooting movies. The default setting is tilted 180 degrees toward the lens. p. 97 On/Off* Reverse Disp. Continuous*/Single p. 112 AF-assist Beam Enables AF-assist beam firing during movie recording. Shooting-...
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... Functions Safety Shift With Tv and Av modes, if [Safety Shift] is enabled. Aperture Setting Display The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening the aperture) allows you select a fast shutter speed or 87 z If the image would be underexposed (too dark) or overexposed (too bright... and create a beautiful portrait. Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is turned [On] in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to enter the camera. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening , allowing less light to match the brightness.
... Functions Safety Shift With Tv and Av modes, if [Safety Shift] is enabled. Aperture Setting Display The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening the aperture) allows you select a fast shutter speed or 87 z If the image would be underexposed (too dark) or overexposed (too bright... and create a beautiful portrait. Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is turned [On] in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to enter the camera. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening , allowing less light to match the brightness.
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... an object at the same focal distance as possible to reduce the chances of subjects. z Images are not set . z The lens stays extended until the next image is started, all operation buttons become inactive. Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not ...the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. 109 Turning off the glass. z Subjects with the Focus Lock Mode Dial 1 Aim the camera so that are not available. Shooting with extremely low contrast to the surroundings z Subjects mixing close to shoot as close and far objects z Subjects with...
... an object at the same focal distance as possible to reduce the chances of subjects. z Images are not set . z The lens stays extended until the next image is started, all operation buttons become inactive. Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not ...the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. 109 Turning off the glass. z Subjects with the Focus Lock Mode Dial 1 Aim the camera so that are not available. Shooting with extremely low contrast to the surroundings z Subjects mixing close to shoot as close and far objects z Subjects with...
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... Memory card slot/battery cover was changed with a computer or file location was opened with a dry cloth before use. To make the lens retract, turn the mode lever to Playback mode from Shooting mode. Batteries consumed quickly Batteries are rechargeable: Performance should return to the memory...ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). z Close the memory card slot cover or battery cover, then turn off the camera. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. See Proper Battery Handling (p. 16) The batteries are sent to the Design rule ...
... Memory card slot/battery cover was changed with a computer or file location was opened with a dry cloth before use. To make the lens retract, turn the mode lever to Playback mode from Shooting mode. Batteries consumed quickly Batteries are rechargeable: Performance should return to the memory...ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). z Close the memory card slot cover or battery cover, then turn off the camera. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. See Proper Battery Handling (p. 16) The batteries are sent to the Design rule ...
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... use of injury from the lens adapter, posing risk of the separately sold Lens Adapter/Hood Kit LAH-DC20. z When using the wide converter, set the camera near the maximum telephoto. Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E and Lens Hood LH-DC40 are included ... Wide Converter WCDC58A, Tele-converter TC-DC58B and close -up lens, be sure to the wide converter and tele-converter lens. 156 The camera supports use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E (included with the lens hood attached, the outer edges of shot images (especially the lower...
... use of injury from the lens adapter, posing risk of the separately sold Lens Adapter/Hood Kit LAH-DC20. z When using the wide converter, set the camera near the maximum telephoto. Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E and Lens Hood LH-DC40 are included ... Wide Converter WCDC58A, Tele-converter TC-DC58B and close -up lens, be sure to the wide converter and tele-converter lens. 156 The camera supports use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E (included with the lens hood attached, the outer edges of shot images (especially the lower...
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... when attached. 157 Attaching a Lens/Lens Hood 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. Ring Ring Release Button 2 Align the z marks on the conversion lens adapter and the z mark on the camera, and turn the ring in the indicated direction. Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E when attached. 10... Appendix z To remove the conversion lens adapter (for the lens hood or conversion lens), turn the adapter in the opposite...
... when attached. 157 Attaching a Lens/Lens Hood 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. Ring Ring Release Button 2 Align the z marks on the conversion lens adapter and the z mark on the camera, and turn the ring in the indicated direction. Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E when attached. 10... Appendix z To remove the conversion lens adapter (for the lens hood or conversion lens), turn the adapter in the opposite...
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... To protect the conversion lens, hold the camera's lens with one hand and screw the conversion lens onto the camera with the other than [Off], an icon appears for the 500D Close-Up lens). 1 Select [Converter] from the camera, return the converter setting to the lenses. The camera may focus on them.... Converter Settings Set the camera appropriately after attaching the Wide Converter WCDC58A or the Tele-converter TC...
... To protect the conversion lens, hold the camera's lens with one hand and screw the conversion lens onto the camera with the other than [Off], an icon appears for the 500D Close-Up lens). 1 Select [Converter] from the camera, return the converter setting to the lenses. The camera may focus on them.... Converter Settings Set the camera appropriately after attaching the Wide Converter WCDC58A or the Tele-converter TC...