PowerShot S3 IS System Map
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...WC-DC58A Tele-converter TC-DC58B Close-up Lens 500D (58mm) Supplied with Camera Neck Strap NS-DC4 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (*1) Memory Card (16MB) Lens Cap Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N (*1) AA Alkaline Batteries (×4) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Conversion Lens Hood Lens Adapter LH-DC40 LA-DC58E PCMCIA Adapter (...purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 This camera can also be connected to the Card Photo Printer CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300. *4 The Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-...
...WC-DC58A Tele-converter TC-DC58B Close-up Lens 500D (58mm) Supplied with Camera Neck Strap NS-DC4 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (*1) Memory Card (16MB) Lens Cap Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N (*1) AA Alkaline Batteries (×4) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Conversion Lens Hood Lens Adapter LH-DC40 LA-DC58E PCMCIA Adapter (...purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 This camera can also be connected to the Card Photo Printer CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300. *4 The Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-...
PowerShot S3 IS System Map
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..., please contact the dealer for assistance. • Digital Camera • Lens Cap • Neck Strap NS-DC4 • AA Alkaline Batteries (×4) • Memory Card (16MB) • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU • Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk • Basic Camera User Guide • Advanced Camera User Guide • Direct Print User Guide...
..., please contact the dealer for assistance. • Digital Camera • Lens Cap • Neck Strap NS-DC4 • AA Alkaline Batteries (×4) • Memory Card (16MB) • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU • Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk • Basic Camera User Guide • Advanced Camera User Guide • Direct Print User Guide...
ZoomBrowser EX 5.6 Software User Guide
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... the remote shooting function or not. • On camera models with lens covers, open the Camera Control Window by clicking [Acquire & Camera Settings], followed by the camera displays here. REFERENCE • See the Help menu (it can open the lens cover before remote shooting. • Ensure that you turn ...off your computer's standby feature before you can be manually operated while the camera is ZoomBrowser EX? Switches between pushing the shutter button and the ...
... the remote shooting function or not. • On camera models with lens covers, open the Camera Control Window by clicking [Acquire & Camera Settings], followed by the camera displays here. REFERENCE • See the Help menu (it can open the lens cover before remote shooting. • Ensure that you turn ...off your computer's standby feature before you can be manually operated while the camera is ZoomBrowser EX? Switches between pushing the shutter button and the ...
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Basic
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... function can position the LCD monitor in until you hear a click, then release it. Opened from left 180 degrees and tilted 180 degrees toward the lens. Preparations To Remove the Memory Card Use your finger to confirm images while shooting them, navigate menus, and play back images. Menu (p. 28) 2 You can...
... function can position the LCD monitor in until you hear a click, then release it. Opened from left 180 degrees and tilted 180 degrees toward the lens. Preparations To Remove the Memory Card Use your finger to confirm images while shooting them, navigate menus, and play back images. Menu (p. 28) 2 You can...
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Basic
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... (Playback)* while pressing the release button. Power/Mode Indicator Mode Lever Release button * The camera switches to Playback mode, but the lens does not retract (the lens will display in use. Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body until you hear the clicking sound, the left and right of the image will...
... (Playback)* while pressing the release button. Power/Mode Indicator Mode Lever Release button * The camera switches to Playback mode, but the lens does not retract (the lens will display in use. Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body until you hear the clicking sound, the left and right of the image will...
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Basic
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... fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Beach Shoots without making sure the upper half of camera shake even without making people appear dark against twilight or night backgrounds by setting the lens to avoid camera shake. 9 Basic Shooting Functions z Some settings can enhance the blurring effect...on . z In , mode, , , or of people against a snowy background. z Observe the following precautions according to avoid camera shake. The camera shake warning icon may increase and cause noise in the image. The slow synchro option automatically turns on the LCD monitor since slower ...
... fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Beach Shoots without making sure the upper half of camera shake even without making people appear dark against twilight or night backgrounds by setting the lens to avoid camera shake. 9 Basic Shooting Functions z Some settings can enhance the blurring effect...on . z In , mode, , , or of people against a snowy background. z Observe the following precautions according to avoid camera shake. The camera shake warning icon may increase and cause noise in the image. The slow synchro option automatically turns on the LCD monitor since slower ...
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Basic
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...Maximum wide angle Shooting distance 10 - 50 cm (3.9 in. - 1.6 ft.) When shooting as close to the subject as possible Image area Distance between front of lens and subject 22 × 16 mm (0.87 × 0.63 in.) 0 cm (0 in.) z Exposure may not be shot in normal mode and not ...to the subject as possible Zoom level Maximum wide angle (fixed) Shooting distance 0 - 10 cm (0 - 3.9 in.) When shooting as close to avoid damaging the lens when shooting in Super Macro mode. Î See the Advanced Guide: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro) (p. 40) Î See the Advanced Guide: Functions...
...Maximum wide angle Shooting distance 10 - 50 cm (3.9 in. - 1.6 ft.) When shooting as close to the subject as possible Image area Distance between front of lens and subject 22 × 16 mm (0.87 × 0.63 in.) 0 cm (0 in.) z Exposure may not be shot in normal mode and not ...to the subject as possible Zoom level Maximum wide angle (fixed) Shooting distance 0 - 10 cm (0 - 3.9 in.) When shooting as close to avoid damaging the lens when shooting in Super Macro mode. Î See the Advanced Guide: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro) (p. 40) Î See the Advanced Guide: Functions...
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced
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...pressing the movie button z Shoots movies with stereo sound z Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor z Attach the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter lens, or close-up lens to shoot Playback z Plays movies with stereo sound z Auto plays ...slide shows Editing z Adds effects to still images with My Colors z Records sound memos for still images z Edits movies z Records sound only (sound recorder) Printing z Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button z Also supports non-Canon...
...pressing the movie button z Shoots movies with stereo sound z Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor z Attach the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter lens, or close-up lens to shoot Playback z Plays movies with stereo sound z Auto plays ...slide shows Editing z Adds effects to still images with My Colors z Records sound memos for still images z Edits movies z Records sound only (sound recorder) Printing z Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button z Also supports non-Canon...
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced
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...damage eyesight. z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from infants when using the optional Canon Wide Converter, Tele Converter, Close-up Lens, or Conversion Lens Adaptor, be sure to human or animal eyes. Exposure to cuts. 9 Others z Do not trigger the flash in close ...proximity to attach them firmly. z When using the flash. If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of the camera. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from the speaker of glass may lead to...
...damage eyesight. z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from infants when using the optional Canon Wide Converter, Tele Converter, Close-up Lens, or Conversion Lens Adaptor, be sure to human or animal eyes. Exposure to cuts. 9 Others z Do not trigger the flash in close ...proximity to attach them firmly. z When using the flash. If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of the camera. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from the speaker of glass may lead to...
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced
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The Components Guide Front View ef n a b cd m l g k j ih a Neck Strap Mounts b Self-timer Lamp/Tally Lamp/Red-eye Reduction Lamp (pp. 43, 46, 28) c Flash (Basic Guide p. 11) d Microphone (R) (pp. 102, 103) e Microphone (L) (pp. 102, 103) f AF-assist Beam (p. 28) g Lens h Ring Release Button (p. 141) i Tripod Socket (p. 143) j Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) k Memory Card Slot Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) l Terminal Cover m DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 21) n DC IN Terminal (p. 139) 12 Before Using the Camera -
The Components Guide Front View ef n a b cd m l g k j ih a Neck Strap Mounts b Self-timer Lamp/Tally Lamp/Red-eye Reduction Lamp (pp. 43, 46, 28) c Flash (Basic Guide p. 11) d Microphone (R) (pp. 102, 103) e Microphone (L) (pp. 102, 103) f AF-assist Beam (p. 28) g Lens h Ring Release Button (p. 141) i Tripod Socket (p. 143) j Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) k Memory Card Slot Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) l Terminal Cover m DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 21) n DC IN Terminal (p. 139) 12 Before Using the Camera -
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced
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...the strap mount when pulled. z Attach the lens cap cord to the strap. z Remove the lens cap before turning on other side of the camera. Check that it caught on the camera's power. 13 Attaching the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that the strap does not come ...loose from the strap. Always replace the lens cap after use. Avoid waving the camera about and getting it covers the entire lens. Before Using the Camera - The Components...
...the strap mount when pulled. z Attach the lens cap cord to the strap. z Remove the lens cap before turning on other side of the camera. Check that it caught on the camera's power. 13 Attaching the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that the strap does not come ...loose from the strap. Always replace the lens cap after use. Avoid waving the camera about and getting it covers the entire lens. Before Using the Camera - The Components...
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced
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...See Menus and Settings (p. 27) * Default setting. Shooting Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Shooting Mode The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in the mode. This option only stabilizes the... of the IS mode on image blur on subjects. This option is set to Information View display. [Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] With no lens converter With separately sold tele-converter mounted With separately sold wide converter mounted Reference Page -
...See Menus and Settings (p. 27) * Default setting. Shooting Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Shooting Mode The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in the mode. This option only stabilizes the... of the IS mode on image blur on subjects. This option is set to Information View display. [Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] With no lens converter With separately sold tele-converter mounted With separately sold wide converter mounted Reference Page -
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced
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... to display on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). Zoomed 0 cm away from the front of the subject than standard Macro mode, magnifying the subject further. z Camera shake may not be fully corrected. Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro) Shooting Mode This mode allows even closer shooting of the... lens to the subject is in the following range: 0 to 10 cm (0 to 3.9 in.) (maximum wide angle, zoom not available) 1 Hold down the button to the ...
... to display on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). Zoomed 0 cm away from the front of the subject than standard Macro mode, magnifying the subject further. z Camera shake may not be fully corrected. Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro) Shooting Mode This mode allows even closer shooting of the... lens to the subject is in the following range: 0 to 10 cm (0 to 3.9 in.) (maximum wide angle, zoom not available) 1 Hold down the button to the ...
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... image. z When you press the button, the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting (when shooting still images). Optical zoom (White) Digital zoom (Blue) Combined optical and digital zoom Approximately 2 seconds later Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. 41 z Press the button to magnify and shoot. z Still...
... image. z When you press the button, the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting (when shooting still images). Optical zoom (White) Digital zoom (Blue) Combined optical and digital zoom Approximately 2 seconds later Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. 41 z Press the button to magnify and shoot. z Still...
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced
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... into focus. Shutter Speed Display z The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire...1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1250 1/1600 1/2000 1/2500 1/3200 z You can change the combinations of light entering through the lens. Using the Mode Dial Setting the Aperture Shooting Mode The aperture adjusts the amount of shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure (p. 70...
... into focus. Shutter Speed Display z The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire...1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1250 1/1600 1/2000 1/2500 1/3200 z You can change the combinations of light entering through the lens. Using the Mode Dial Setting the Aperture Shooting Mode The aperture adjusts the amount of shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure (p. 70...
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... the zoom is adjusted after these values are set it cannot be bright. 60 Aperture Setting Display z The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to select the aperture value, then shoot. F2.7 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 z You can ...shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. 1 Use the W or X button to select the shutter speed, and use the S or T button to enter the camera. z The brightness of shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure (p. 70). If the difference is turned [On] in a dark place, raise the flash...
... the zoom is adjusted after these values are set it cannot be bright. 60 Aperture Setting Display z The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to select the aperture value, then shoot. F2.7 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 z You can ...shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. 1 Use the W or X button to select the shutter speed, and use the S or T button to enter the camera. z The brightness of shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure (p. 70). If the difference is turned [On] in a dark place, raise the flash...
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z The lens stays extended until the next shot, and the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) turns off... shot. z Images are not set. Advanced Shooting Functions 3 Press the shutter button. Turning the mode dial while the camera is shot and the interval shooting session starts. z If the following operations are accessed while the interval shooting is in process..., the interval shooting session will be set number of shots is taken the camera automatically powers down regardless of the power saving function settings. Once the first image is shot, the power is...
z The lens stays extended until the next shot, and the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) turns off... shot. z Images are not set. Advanced Shooting Functions 3 Press the shutter button. Turning the mode dial while the camera is shot and the interval shooting session starts. z If the following operations are accessed while the interval shooting is in process..., the interval shooting session will be set number of shots is taken the camera automatically powers down regardless of the power saving function settings. Once the first image is shot, the power is...
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced
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...Guide p. 1). specified number of images are recommended to format the memory card in z The lens will not retract. Recording images to playback mode. Interval shooting session is in the camera after you save all its images to the left again. Troubleshooting 125 Memory card was switched from... z The lens will not retract in your computer (p. 35). To retract the shooting to memory card takes a long time. Lens will automatically retract ...
...Guide p. 1). specified number of images are recommended to format the memory card in z The lens will not retract. Recording images to playback mode. Interval shooting session is in the camera after you save all its images to the left again. Troubleshooting 125 Memory card was switched from... z The lens will not retract in your computer (p. 35). To retract the shooting to memory card takes a long time. Lens will automatically retract ...
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... on , then shoot or play back. Cannot edit The file specified for a non-JPEG image. Lens error, restart camera Camera detected an error while moving or power up the camera again and shoot or playback images. Cannot complete! Communication error The computer was unable to download the ...or slide shows. Could not completely save the print, transfer or slide show playback is moving the lens and cut the power automatically. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Unselectable image. A problem exists if the error code reappears. You attempted...
... on , then shoot or play back. Cannot edit The file specified for a non-JPEG image. Lens error, restart camera Camera detected an error while moving or power up the camera again and shoot or playback images. Cannot complete! Communication error The computer was unable to download the ...or slide shows. Could not completely save the print, transfer or slide show playback is moving the lens and cut the power automatically. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Unselectable image. A problem exists if the error code reappears. You attempted...
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced
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z If the built-in blindness or impairment of vision. The lens changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of approximately 0.75x (the thread diameter is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter. 140 At other zoom settings, the... Never look into the sun or into strong light through the wide converter, tele-converter or close -up lens, be darkened. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of approximately 1.5x. (the thread diameter is used for taking telephoto shots. It is 58...
z If the built-in blindness or impairment of vision. The lens changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of approximately 0.75x (the thread diameter is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the wide converter or tele-converter. 140 At other zoom settings, the... Never look into the sun or into strong light through the wide converter, tele-converter or close -up lens, be darkened. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of approximately 1.5x. (the thread diameter is used for taking telephoto shots. It is 58...