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...instructions in the guidance panel at the top of images are saved together in Stitch Assist mode. • Some camera models may not support Stitch Assist mode. • See the Camera User Guide for the size and orientation. The series of the PhotoStitch window. PhotoStitch You can create a wide ...; Images shot in Stitch Assist Mode It is easy to merge images if they are shot with a wide converter, teleconverter or close-up lens cannot be merged accurately. PhotoStitch automatically detects the overlapping areas of a scene shot separately. 35 Merging Panoramic Images -
...instructions in the guidance panel at the top of images are saved together in Stitch Assist mode. • Some camera models may not support Stitch Assist mode. • See the Camera User Guide for the size and orientation. The series of the PhotoStitch window. PhotoStitch You can create a wide ...; Images shot in Stitch Assist Mode It is easy to merge images if they are shot with a wide converter, teleconverter or close-up lens cannot be merged accurately. PhotoStitch automatically detects the overlapping areas of a scene shot separately. 35 Merging Panoramic Images -
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... top of adjacent images and corrects for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode. • Images shot in Stitch Assist mode with the camera's Stitch Assist mode because PhotoStitch can automatically detect the image order and orientation. Images Shot in the ImageBrowser's Browser Area. 2 Click the... of images in Stitch Assist Mode It is easy to merge images if they are shot with a wide converter, teleconverter or close-up lens cannot be merged accurately. PhotoStitch You can also manually specify the overlapping areas. 1 Select a series of images are saved together in Stitch...
... top of adjacent images and corrects for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode. • Images shot in Stitch Assist mode with the camera's Stitch Assist mode because PhotoStitch can automatically detect the image order and orientation. Images Shot in the ImageBrowser's Browser Area. 2 Click the... of images in Stitch Assist Mode It is easy to merge images if they are shot with a wide converter, teleconverter or close-up lens cannot be merged accurately. PhotoStitch You can also manually specify the overlapping areas. 1 Select a series of images are saved together in Stitch...
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... Video Cable Neck Strap STV-250N NS-DC4 f Lens Cap g Lens Hood LH-DC50 h Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk i j Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet k User Guides • Camera User Guide (this guide) • Direct Print User Guide (Connecting the camera to a printer) • Software Starter Guide (Connecting the camera to a computer) See the PDF manuals available on the...
... Video Cable Neck Strap STV-250N NS-DC4 f Lens Cap g Lens Hood LH-DC50 h Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk i j Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet k User Guides • Camera User Guide (this guide) • Direct Print User Guide (Connecting the camera to a printer) • Software Starter Guide (Connecting the camera to a computer) See the PDF manuals available on the...
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...Default Values 222 Connecting to a TV 223 Shooting/Playback Using a TV 223 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 225 Changing My Camera Settings 225 Registering My Camera Settings 226 Troubleshooting 228 List of Messages 239 Appendix 243 Safety Precautions 243 Preventing Malfunctions 249... Attaching the Lens Hood 253 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately 254 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . 257 Replacing the Date Battery 265 Camera Care and Maintenance 267 Specifications 268 Index 277 ...
...Default Values 222 Connecting to a TV 223 Shooting/Playback Using a TV 223 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 225 Changing My Camera Settings 225 Registering My Camera Settings 226 Troubleshooting 228 List of Messages 239 Appendix 243 Safety Precautions 243 Preventing Malfunctions 249... Attaching the Lens Hood 253 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately 254 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . 257 Replacing the Date Battery 265 Camera Care and Maintenance 267 Specifications 268 Index 277 ...
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... before inserting it . Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before turning on the camera. Inserting it clicks (d). Attaching/Removing the Lens Cap Press both sides of the lens cap (a), and remove it (b). • To avoid losing the lens cap, we recommend clipping it to malfunction. Getting Started 12 Preparations 3. Close the cover...
... before inserting it . Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before turning on the camera. Inserting it clicks (d). Attaching/Removing the Lens Cap Press both sides of the lens cap (a), and remove it (b). • To avoid losing the lens cap, we recommend clipping it to malfunction. Getting Started 12 Preparations 3. Close the cover...
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...LCD monitor to the strap. Opening the LCD Monitor You can also clip the lens cap to compose pictures before using the camera. Tilt it right or left. 2. When the LCD monitor is tilted 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees. In order to off (p. 55). You can be ...set to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend attaching the neck strap before shooting, operate menus or play back images. Getting Started ...
...LCD monitor to the strap. Opening the LCD Monitor You can also clip the lens cap to compose pictures before using the camera. Tilt it right or left. 2. When the LCD monitor is tilted 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees. In order to off (p. 55). You can be ...set to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend attaching the neck strap before shooting, operate menus or play back images. Getting Started ...
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40 Components Guide Front View a Zoom Lever (pp. 67, 155) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) b Shutter Button (p. 17) c Strap Mount (p. 13) d Power Button/Power Lamp (pp. 17, 24) e Flash (p. 72) f Microphone (pp. 24, 189, 190) g Speaker h Lamp (AF Assist Beam: p. 55, Red-Eye Reduction Lamp: p. 111, Self-Timer Lamp: p. 75) i Lens Hood Mount* j Lens *Lens Hood By attaching the supplied LH-DC50 Lens Hood to the Lens Hood Mount (groove), you can reduce the amount of unnecessary light that enters the lens while shooting backlit or wide-angle photos (p. 253).
40 Components Guide Front View a Zoom Lever (pp. 67, 155) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) b Shutter Button (p. 17) c Strap Mount (p. 13) d Power Button/Power Lamp (pp. 17, 24) e Flash (p. 72) f Microphone (pp. 24, 189, 190) g Speaker h Lamp (AF Assist Beam: p. 55, Red-Eye Reduction Lamp: p. 111, Self-Timer Lamp: p. 75) i Lens Hood Mount* j Lens *Lens Hood By attaching the supplied LH-DC50 Lens Hood to the Lens Hood Mount (groove), you can reduce the amount of unnecessary light that enters the lens while shooting backlit or wide-angle photos (p. 253).
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Shutter Button Power Button Button Turning the Camera Off Press the power button Shooting Mode Press the button Press the power button Press the shutter Press button halfway the button Playback Mode Lens retracted* Lens extended * The amount of time before the lens automatically retracts can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes. 44 Using the Button The button can be set in [Lens Retract] in the (Set up) menu (p. 59).
Shutter Button Power Button Button Turning the Camera Off Press the power button Shooting Mode Press the button Press the power button Press the shutter Press button halfway the button Playback Mode Lens retracted* Lens extended * The amount of time before the lens automatically retracts can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes. 44 Using the Button The button can be set in [Lens Retract] in the (Set up) menu (p. 59).
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p. 15 Home*/World 0 - 5* - 10 sec./ 20 sec./30 sec./ 1 min./2 min./3 min. Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to adjust the brightness for, and then configure the settings.) p. 211 p. 212 p. 14 p. 46 p. 16 (You can also ... No check mark (Off) Auto Create Off*/Daily/MondaySunday/Monthly (Creation time also can be set) Auto Rotate On*/Off Distance Units m/cm*/ ft/in Lens Retract 1 minute*/0 seconds Language Summary/Reference Page Adjusts the brightness for the Zoom bar (p. 67) and the MF indicator distance unit (p. 127). 59 Basic Operations...
p. 15 Home*/World 0 - 5* - 10 sec./ 20 sec./30 sec./ 1 min./2 min./3 min. Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to adjust the brightness for, and then configure the settings.) p. 211 p. 212 p. 14 p. 46 p. 16 (You can also ... No check mark (Off) Auto Create Off*/Daily/MondaySunday/Monthly (Creation time also can be set) Auto Rotate On*/Off Distance Units m/cm*/ ft/in Lens Retract 1 minute*/0 seconds Language Summary/Reference Page Adjusts the brightness for the Zoom bar (p. 67) and the MF indicator distance unit (p. 127). 59 Basic Operations...
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... [1.4x] or [2.3x]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3 Adjust the zoom level with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in blue). Use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Commonly Used Shooting Functions 71 Shooting with the zoom lever... LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the icon and the zoom factor appear in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2.
... [1.4x] or [2.3x]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3 Adjust the zoom level with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in blue). Use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Commonly Used Shooting Functions 71 Shooting with the zoom lever... LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the icon and the zoom factor appear in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2.
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... wide 0 - 10 cm 28 × 20 mm angle (fixed)* (0 - 3.9 in.) (1.1 × 0.79 in.) 0 cm (0 in Macro mode may cause image edges to avoid damaging the lens when shooting in Macro mode on p. 269. z Be careful to darken. Also using it in Super Macro mode. 74 Focusing distance and image area when...
... wide 0 - 10 cm 28 × 20 mm angle (fixed)* (0 - 3.9 in.) (1.1 × 0.79 in.) 0 cm (0 in Macro mode may cause image edges to avoid damaging the lens when shooting in Macro mode on p. 269. z Be careful to darken. Also using it in Super Macro mode. 74 Focusing distance and image area when...
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.... In Shoot Only mode, subjects can check the effect of up and down camera motions on the image. 82 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Available Shooting Modes p. 284 The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot in dark conditions without concern...
.... In Shoot Only mode, subjects can check the effect of up and down camera motions on the image. 82 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Available Shooting Modes p. 284 The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot in dark conditions without concern...
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... the viewfinder), and you can cancel by pressing the MF button again. - AE lock and exposure shift: this is too strong between the subject and lens. You can also set them before movie shooting began. Press the button.
... the viewfinder), and you can cancel by pressing the MF button again. - AE lock and exposure shift: this is too strong between the subject and lens. You can also set them before movie shooting began. Press the button.
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... dial to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. The larger the aperture value, the greater the range of light entering through the lens. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you can be available with certain zoom positions (p. 101). Use the control dial... to match the brightness. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to change the aperture value. • When using the control dial, the bar will be displayed and the...
... dial to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. The larger the aperture value, the greater the range of light entering through the lens. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you can be available with certain zoom positions (p. 101). Use the control dial... to match the brightness. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to change the aperture value. • When using the control dial, the bar will be displayed and the...
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103 z The maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash is preset, the aperture value may automatically be reset to enter the camera. Shooting Using the Mode Dial Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to match the synchronized flash speed. * When using an external flash, see pp. 258, 259. F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F5.7 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 z You can change the combinations of aperture values and shutter speeds without altering the exposure (p. 132). Therefore, even if an aperture value is 1/500 second*.
103 z The maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash is preset, the aperture value may automatically be reset to enter the camera. Shooting Using the Mode Dial Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to match the synchronized flash speed. * When using an external flash, see pp. 258, 259. F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F5.7 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 z You can change the combinations of aperture values and shutter speeds without altering the exposure (p. 132). Therefore, even if an aperture value is 1/500 second*.
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... using the , , or button. • The AF frame will move back to its original position (center), if you hold down the button. • When the camera detects faces, each press of your subject. 1 Press the button. • The AF frame will display in green. 2 Move the AF frame using the control... dial and press the button. • You can use the selected Spot AE Point as the AF frame (p. 137). z If you turn off the camera or the lens retracts in playback mode (p. 44), the AF frame returns to the center position. 120 Moving the AF Frame ([FlexiZone] Selected) The AF frame can...
... using the , , or button. • The AF frame will move back to its original position (center), if you hold down the button. • When the camera detects faces, each press of your subject. 1 Press the button. • The AF frame will display in green. 2 Move the AF frame using the control... dial and press the button. • You can use the selected Spot AE Point as the AF frame (p. 137). z If you turn off the camera or the lens retracts in playback mode (p. 44), the AF frame returns to the center position. 120 Moving the AF Frame ([FlexiZone] Selected) The AF frame can...
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...". The battery holder was changed. z Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to be that of the internal lens moving. z The camera orientation detection mechanism is not a malfunction. This is operating. The camera's orientation was removed. The Date/Time menu appears. When the power is depleted. (p. 265). Troubleshooting...
...". The battery holder was changed. z Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to be that of the internal lens moving. z The camera orientation detection mechanism is not a malfunction. This is operating. The camera's orientation was removed. The Date/Time menu appears. When the power is depleted. (p. 265). Troubleshooting...
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...[On] (p. 110). z Use a memory card formatted in indoor settings or approaching closer to look directly at the red-eye reduction lamp. Lens will automatically correct red eyes while shooting and record the image to be effective, the subject must be obtained by increasing the lighting in your...level format the memory card in another device. The memory card's z To enhance the continuous shooting performance has dropped. Recording images to your camera (pp. 16, 215). 235 Eyes appear red. Try asking them to the subject. Even better results can correct red eyes in recorded...
...[On] (p. 110). z Use a memory card formatted in indoor settings or approaching closer to look directly at the red-eye reduction lamp. Lens will automatically correct red eyes while shooting and record the image to be effective, the subject must be obtained by increasing the lighting in your...level format the memory card in another device. The memory card's z To enhance the continuous shooting performance has dropped. Recording images to your camera (pp. 16, 215). 235 Eyes appear red. Try asking them to the subject. Even better results can correct red eyes in recorded...
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...with a file number lower than 500 images. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may not have been recorded. If an error code displays... was in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off and then back on , and resume shooting or playback. Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card....
...with a file number lower than 500 images. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may not have been recorded. If an error code displays... was in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off and then back on , and resume shooting or playback. Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card....
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... leakage may occur. Such conditions could lead to devices such as electrical transformers for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera and store the equipment in fire, burns or other damage. Also, do not allow dust or sand into the power outlet. The ... or place with poor ventilation. z When not using it may also cause deformation of the lens. z Do not store the equipment in locations with strong winds. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by the neck strap. Appendix z Be careful not to malfunctions, excessive heat ...
... leakage may occur. Such conditions could lead to devices such as electrical transformers for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera and store the equipment in fire, burns or other damage. Also, do not allow dust or sand into the power outlet. The ... or place with poor ventilation. z When not using it may also cause deformation of the lens. z Do not store the equipment in locations with strong winds. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by the neck strap. Appendix z Be careful not to malfunctions, excessive heat ...