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... the Shutter Speed and Aperture Advanced Shooting Functions 69 Selecting an AF Frame 69 Switching between Focus Settings 72 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus 73 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode 77 Switching between Metering Modes 78 Adjusting the ISO Speed 80 Adjusting the ISO Speed Quickly (Auto ISO Shift 81 Adjusting...
... the Shutter Speed and Aperture Advanced Shooting Functions 69 Selecting an AF Frame 69 Switching between Focus Settings 72 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus 73 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode 77 Switching between Metering Modes 78 Adjusting the ISO Speed 80 Adjusting the ISO Speed Quickly (Auto ISO Shift 81 Adjusting...
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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Histogram (p. 17) Zoom Bar Focus range (rough guide) Time Zone (p. 23) Digital Tele-Converter (p. 40) Zoom Magnification (p. 40) Safety Zoom (p. 41) Buffer Warning*2 ... Mode (p. 78) Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 53) Compression (Still image) (p. 39) Recording Pixels (p. 53) (Red) Camera Shake*1 (p. 19) 18 Wind Filter (p. 56) Shooting disabled (p. 55) Standard Exposure Index/ Exposure Level Mark (p. 68) Create Folder (p....) Aperture Value Image Stabilizer (p. 44) AF Lock (p. 74) Manual Focus (p. 75)
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Histogram (p. 17) Zoom Bar Focus range (rough guide) Time Zone (p. 23) Digital Tele-Converter (p. 40) Zoom Magnification (p. 40) Safety Zoom (p. 41) Buffer Warning*2 ... Mode (p. 78) Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 53) Compression (Still image) (p. 39) Recording Pixels (p. 53) (Red) Camera Shake*1 (p. 19) 18 Wind Filter (p. 56) Shooting disabled (p. 55) Standard Exposure Index/ Exposure Level Mark (p. 68) Create Folder (p....) Aperture Value Image Stabilizer (p. 44) AF Lock (p. 74) Manual Focus (p. 75)
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... System Standards (p. 182). Detailed My Category (p. 106) Before Using the Camera - A sound file in the color accent or color swap mode. The following information may also be displayed with a My Colors effect (p. 117) Manual Focus (p. 75) Macro/Super Macro (Basic Guide p. 16) File size Recording Pixels (Still Image) (p. 38) Movie Length (Movies...
... System Standards (p. 182). Detailed My Category (p. 106) Before Using the Camera - A sound file in the color accent or color swap mode. The following information may also be displayed with a My Colors effect (p. 117) Manual Focus (p. 75) Macro/Super Macro (Basic Guide p. 16) File size Recording Pixels (Still Image) (p. 38) Movie Length (Movies...
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... while confirming the subject. In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is fixed. • (Large/Fine) mode. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Approx. 0.9 Auto focus Subject right before shooting. Approx. 0.9 Fixed* Subject right after shooting * The focus position of first image is held down. Approx. 1.5 Fixed...
... while confirming the subject. In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is fixed. • (Large/Fine) mode. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Approx. 0.9 Auto focus Subject right before shooting. Approx. 0.9 Fixed* Subject right after shooting * The focus position of first image is held down. Approx. 1.5 Fixed...
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... shutter button is displayed in memory of the camera fills. cannot be the default setting. z is used, the interval between shots lengthens when the built-in and manual focus modes. 2 Shoot. z If the flash is not displayed in the focus bracketing shooting mode or AEB shooting mode. z... When in mode. z AF frame will change. *1 *2 *1 Default setting. *2 is held down. z The camera will continue to [Center] in , ...
... shutter button is displayed in memory of the camera fills. cannot be the default setting. z is used, the interval between shots lengthens when the built-in and manual focus modes. 2 Shoot. z If the flash is not displayed in the focus bracketing shooting mode or AEB shooting mode. z... When in mode. z AF frame will change. *1 *2 *1 Default setting. *2 is held down. z The camera will continue to [Center] in , ...
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z The AF frame will move back to the center once the power is turned off or the lens is retracted in the manual focus mode (p. 75). z When the Spot AE Point is selected as the AF frame (p. 78). z The AF frame appears in green. 3 When moving the AF frame ... the AF frame returns to its original position (center), if you can be made while in playback mode (Basic Guide p. 7). 71 z Selection cannot be moved manually to set using the S, T, W or X button, then press the button. z The position of the subject, press the MENU button. 4 Move the AF frame to the...
z The AF frame will move back to the center once the power is turned off or the lens is retracted in the manual focus mode (p. 75). z When the Spot AE Point is selected as the AF frame (p. 78). z The AF frame appears in green. 3 When moving the AF frame ... the AF frame returns to its original position (center), if you can be made while in playback mode (Basic Guide p. 7). 71 z Selection cannot be moved manually to set using the S, T, W or X button, then press the button. z The position of the subject, press the MENU button. 4 Move the AF frame to the...
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... and far subjects z Subjects with the Focus Lock 1 Aim the camera so that are moving quickly z Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in mode. Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) Shooting Mode * *Cannot be difficult to...
... and far subjects z Subjects with the Focus Lock 1 Aim the camera so that are moving quickly z Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in mode. Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) Shooting Mode * *Cannot be difficult to...
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z The MF indicator shows approximate figures. To Cancel the Manual Focus: Press the MF button. Shooting in or mode. 1 Use the S or T button to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*. * When using , , digital zoom or MF Indicator while displaying the image on a TV, the display magnification is...
z The MF indicator shows approximate figures. To Cancel the Manual Focus: Press the MF button. Shooting in or mode. 1 Use the S or T button to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*. * When using , , digital zoom or MF Indicator while displaying the image on a TV, the display magnification is...
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... Safety MF This is used in Combination with the manual focus, then press the shutter button halfway. z The camera focuses automatically to a more accurate focusing point. 3 Press the shutter button fully to the correct focus position before shooting. 1 Focus the camera with the manual focus, then press the SET button. Using the Manual Focus in or mode. You can use two methods...
... Safety MF This is used in Combination with the manual focus, then press the shutter button halfway. z The camera focuses automatically to a more accurate focusing point. 3 Press the shutter button fully to the correct focus position before shooting. 1 Focus the camera with the manual focus, then press the SET button. Using the Manual Focus in or mode. You can use two methods...
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... when shooting with the W or X button. The farther and nearer focus positions can be taken. 1 FUNC. You cannot change the AF frame setting. Advanced Shooting Functions 77 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Shooting Mode The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one image at the same interval as continuous shooting...
... when shooting with the W or X button. The farther and nearer focus positions can be taken. 1 FUNC. You cannot change the AF frame setting. Advanced Shooting Functions 77 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Shooting Mode The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one image at the same interval as continuous shooting...
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To Cancel the Focus-BKT Mode: Select (BKT-Off) in the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The camera evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the background, the direct light, and the backlighting, and... Mode Evaluative The camera divides images into several zones for the main subject. Menu * (Evaluative). AF Point Moves the spot AE point to adjust the exposure compensation and press the FUNC. z Use the W or X button to the AF frame. 1 FUNC. button and shoot the image with manual focus (p. 75). CenterWeighted...
To Cancel the Focus-BKT Mode: Select (BKT-Off) in the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The camera evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the background, the direct light, and the backlighting, and... Mode Evaluative The camera divides images into several zones for the main subject. Menu * (Evaluative). AF Point Moves the spot AE point to adjust the exposure compensation and press the FUNC. z Use the W or X button to the AF frame. 1 FUNC. button and shoot the image with manual focus (p. 75). CenterWeighted...
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You cannot use the FE lock when [Flash Adjust] is attached, refer to the manual for your subject in the composition. 1 Raise the flash. 2 Press the button and set to lock the flash exposure setting. 4 Press the shutter button halfway ...: Press anything except the T, W or X button. Shooting with FE Lock Shooting Mode You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your flash. 3 Focus on the part of the subject on ). z The flash will pre-fire and the exposure setting will be locked. z appears on the LCD monitor (or...
You cannot use the FE lock when [Flash Adjust] is attached, refer to the manual for your subject in the composition. 1 Raise the flash. 2 Press the button and set to lock the flash exposure setting. 4 Press the shutter button halfway ...: Press anything except the T, W or X button. Shooting with FE Lock Shooting Mode You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your flash. 3 Focus on the part of the subject on ). z The flash will pre-fire and the exposure setting will be locked. z appears on the LCD monitor (or...
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.... menu settings - Zoom location - When necessary, you wish to save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to . z Saved settings can be saved in - Manual focus location z To change some of the settings saved in (other shooting modes. Settings that are not memorized when the shooting mode is changed or when...
.... menu settings - Zoom location - When necessary, you wish to save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to . z Saved settings can be saved in - Manual focus location z To change some of the settings saved in (other shooting modes. Settings that are not memorized when the shooting mode is changed or when...
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Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. AF-assist Beam is set to z In dark places where it (p. 29). As the AF-assist Beam will emit to shooting. (Flash on . correct focusing distance (p. 180). z Set the exposure compensation to obstruct the AF-... a high-output externally mounted flash. The camera moves when z Confirm the procedures in recorded image is underexposed because the surroundings are too bright. assist Beam with the subject at the range. manual focus to z Use the focus lock, AF lock or focus on ) (Basic Guide p. 15). z...
Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. AF-assist Beam is set to z In dark places where it (p. 29). As the AF-assist Beam will emit to shooting. (Flash on . correct focusing distance (p. 180). z Set the exposure compensation to obstruct the AF-... a high-output externally mounted flash. The camera moves when z Confirm the procedures in recorded image is underexposed because the surroundings are too bright. assist Beam with the subject at the range. manual focus to z Use the focus lock, AF lock or focus on ) (Basic Guide p. 15). z...
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...shooting, the flash can be smaller than with full flash (pilot lamp lit red). In this case, light emission may override certain camera functions or cause a camera malfunction. z The following functions can also use 380E, 420E, 550EX and 580EX. 174 Slow Synchro - Flash Exposure Compensation (When...flash is [Manual]) - If the flash fires, only one image gets recorded. Auto Zoom (Not available with a 430EX or 580EX II) - High-speed sync * You can be used for flash photography. FE Lock (Not available in quick flash mode (pilot lamp lit green). z The focus bracketing mode ...
...shooting, the flash can be smaller than with full flash (pilot lamp lit red). In this case, light emission may override certain camera functions or cause a camera malfunction. z The following functions can also use 380E, 420E, 550EX and 580EX. 174 Slow Synchro - Flash Exposure Compensation (When...flash is [Manual]) - If the flash fires, only one image gets recorded. Auto Zoom (Not available with a 430EX or 580EX II) - High-speed sync * You can be used for flash photography. FE Lock (Not available in quick flash mode (pilot lamp lit green). z The focus bracketing mode ...
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...Macro: 10 - 50 cm (W) (3.9 in. - 1.6 ft. (W)) Super Macro: 0 - 10 cm (0 - 3.9 in.) (W only) Manual focus: 10 cm (3.9 in combination with the optical zoom) : Color LCD viewfinder (Picture coverage rate 100%) Dioptric Adjustment - 5.5 to +1.5 m-1 (...Manual focus are available Focusing frame: AF (Face Detect* / Center**) * If no face is detected, 1 point (fixed to center) is based on Canon's standard testing methods. infinity (T) : Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter (W): Max. PowerShot S5 IS Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Focusing...
...Macro: 10 - 50 cm (W) (3.9 in. - 1.6 ft. (W)) Super Macro: 0 - 10 cm (0 - 3.9 in.) (W only) Manual focus: 10 cm (3.9 in combination with the optical zoom) : Color LCD viewfinder (Picture coverage rate 100%) Dioptric Adjustment - 5.5 to +1.5 m-1 (...Manual focus are available Focusing frame: AF (Face Detect* / Center**) * If no face is detected, 1 point (fixed to center) is based on Canon's standard testing methods. infinity (T) : Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter (W): Max. PowerShot S5 IS Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Focusing...
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E DIGITAL Basic 28 Erasing 132 Single Image Basic 20 Evaluative 78 Exposure 83, 84 F Face Detect 69 FE Lock 86 File No 137 File Number 20, 102 Fireworks Basic 12 Flash Basic 14 Flash Adjustment 93 Flash Fires 95 Flash Output 94 Focus 48, 69, Basic 9 Focus Lock 73 Focus-BKT 77 Foliage Basic... ......... 18 Using 13 Lens Close-up Lens 167 Conversion Lens Adapter 167 Tele-converter 167 Wide Converter 167 M Macro Basic 16 Magnified Images 104 Manual Shooting Mode .........Basic 13 White Balance 88 Manual Exposure 68 Manual Focus 75 Memory Card Format 37 Handling 161 193
E DIGITAL Basic 28 Erasing 132 Single Image Basic 20 Evaluative 78 Exposure 83, 84 F Face Detect 69 FE Lock 86 File No 137 File Number 20, 102 Fireworks Basic 12 Flash Basic 14 Flash Adjustment 93 Flash Fires 95 Flash Output 94 Focus 48, 69, Basic 9 Focus Lock 73 Focus-BKT 77 Foliage Basic... ......... 18 Using 13 Lens Close-up Lens 167 Conversion Lens Adapter 167 Tele-converter 167 Wide Converter 167 M Macro Basic 16 Magnified Images 104 Manual Shooting Mode .........Basic 13 White Balance 88 Manual Exposure 68 Manual Focus 75 Memory Card Format 37 Handling 161 193
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... Lamp (p. 18, Advanced Guide pp. 42, 51) g Flash (p. 14) h Microphone (Advanced Guide pp. 119, 121) i AF-assist Beam (Advanced Guide pp. 29, 148) j Speaker k MF (Manual Focus) Button (Advanced Guide p. 75) l (Macro) Button (p. 16) m Lens n Ring Release Button (Advanced Guide p. 169) 1
... Lamp (p. 18, Advanced Guide pp. 42, 51) g Flash (p. 14) h Microphone (Advanced Guide pp. 119, 121) i AF-assist Beam (Advanced Guide pp. 29, 148) j Speaker k MF (Manual Focus) Button (Advanced Guide p. 75) l (Macro) Button (p. 16) m Lens n Ring Release Button (Advanced Guide p. 169) 1
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All sounds except for warning sounds will display on the LCD monitor. Set the mode dial to -Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF 9 Hard-to . 3. Turn the camera on in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). • If the message "Raise the flash" appears, we recommend shooting with the ... See the Advanced Guide: Setting the Image Stabilizer Function (p. 44). Î See the Advanced Guide: Shooting Lock, Manual Focus) (p. 73). The start-up sound will play and the start -up Menu (p. 32). 2. Aim the camera at the subject. 4. Two beeps will sound one time if the subject is difficult to...
All sounds except for warning sounds will display on the LCD monitor. Set the mode dial to -Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF 9 Hard-to . 3. Turn the camera on in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). • If the message "Raise the flash" appears, we recommend shooting with the ... See the Advanced Guide: Setting the Image Stabilizer Function (p. 44). Î See the Advanced Guide: Shooting Lock, Manual Focus) (p. 73). The start-up sound will play and the start -up Menu (p. 32). 2. Aim the camera at the subject. 4. Two beeps will sound one time if the subject is difficult to...