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.... Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×4) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo Video Cable STV-250N Neck Strap NS-DC4 Lens Cap Lens Hood LH-DC50 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Checking the Package...
.... Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×4) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo Video Cable STV-250N Neck Strap NS-DC4 Lens Cap Lens Hood LH-DC50 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Checking the Package...
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... Default Settings 52 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 53 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 54 Clock Functions 54 Adjusting the Viewfinder 55 Attaching the Lens Hood 55 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions 57 Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 58 Shooting in Special Scenes 59 Zooming in More Closely...
... Default Settings 52 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 53 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 54 Clock Functions 54 Adjusting the Viewfinder 55 Attaching the Lens Hood 55 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions 57 Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 58 Shooting in Special Scenes 59 Zooming in More Closely...
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... seek medical assistance. It is also possible to the flash. 11 These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of a CD-ROM played on the lens. Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F). - Other Warnings • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that a battery...
... seek medical assistance. It is also possible to the flash. 11 These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of a CD-ROM played on the lens. Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F). - Other Warnings • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that a battery...
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...view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Removing the Lens Cap • Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting, how to shoot in use, store the camera with ...the lens cap attached. 13 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before turning on the camera. • Clip the...
...view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Removing the Lens Cap • Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting, how to shoot in use, store the camera with ...the lens cap attached. 13 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before turning on the camera. • Clip the...
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... automatically flipped and reversed (Reverse Display function). ● The LCD monitor can use . When you push the LCD monitor until it 180° toward the lens (turn off, and the image will display normally (not reversed). X The displayed image is not in the viewfinder. To cancel the Reverse Display function, press...
... automatically flipped and reversed (Reverse Display function). ● The LCD monitor can use . When you push the LCD monitor until it 180° toward the lens (turn off, and the image will display normally (not reversed). X The displayed image is not in the viewfinder. To cancel the Reverse Display function, press...
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...). Viewing Images Under certain conditions, the icon that will be recorded in G mode (p. 68). Viewing Images You can be possible to Shooting mode. ● The lens will appear. What is in Playback mode switches the camera to shoot with the appropriate color. Especially when there is the area that appears may...
...). Viewing Images Under certain conditions, the icon that will be recorded in G mode (p. 68). Viewing Images You can be possible to Shooting mode. ● The lens will appear. What is in Playback mode switches the camera to shoot with the appropriate color. Especially when there is the area that appears may...
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Accessories Speedlite 220EX/270EX/ 430EX II*4/580EX II*4 Supplied with Camera Neck Strap NS-DC4 Lens Cap Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Stereo Video Cable STV-250N*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Lens Hood LH-DC50 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×4) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4...
Accessories Speedlite 220EX/270EX/ 430EX II*4/580EX II*4 Supplied with Camera Neck Strap NS-DC4 Lens Cap Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Stereo Video Cable STV-250N*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Lens Hood LH-DC50 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×4) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4...
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.... 25, 69) Microphone (p. 32) h (Flash) Button (p. 69) Speaker Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 66) / AF Assist Beam (p. 146) / Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 147)) Focal Length (approx.) Lens Lens Hood Mount (p. 55) Tripod Socket Cover Lock (p. 14) Battery Cover (p. 14) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to shoot movies (p. 31). P, Tv, Av, M, C Mode Movie...
.... 25, 69) Microphone (p. 32) h (Flash) Button (p. 69) Speaker Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 66) / AF Assist Beam (p. 146) / Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 147)) Focal Length (approx.) Lens Lens Hood Mount (p. 55) Tripod Socket Cover Lock (p. 14) Battery Cover (p. 14) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to shoot movies (p. 31). P, Tv, Av, M, C Mode Movie...
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When the lens is extended, you can switch between Shooting and Playback modes. Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 18, 44) c (Direct Print) (p. 29) / (Short Cut) Button (p. 149) ...) / p Button Control Dial (p. 43) Control Dial Turning the control dial allows you to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. 1 Button When the lens is retracted, you can use this button to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode. 43
When the lens is extended, you can switch between Shooting and Playback modes. Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 18, 44) c (Direct Print) (p. 29) / (Short Cut) Button (p. 149) ...) / p Button Control Dial (p. 43) Control Dial Turning the control dial allows you to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. 1 Button When the lens is retracted, you can use this button to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode. 43
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... shuts down automatically when it will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the left appears showing the current time. ● If you ...; You can turn off , press and hold the m button, then press the power button to cancel the clock display. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is off the Power Saving Function (p. 142). • You can continue. X...
... shuts down automatically when it will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the left appears showing the current time. ● If you ...; You can turn off , press and hold the m button, then press the power button to cancel the clock display. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is off the Power Saving Function (p. 142). • You can continue. X...
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... visible. Adjust the diopter. ● Adjust the diopter dial while looking through the viewfinder. If you use the built-in use, attach the lens hood to reduce the amount of the image may appear darker. 55 Set the viewfinder display. ● Press the l button several times (p. 46...). Attaching the Lens Hood When shooting a wide-angle photo that Information Display is backlit without using a flash, we recommend attaching Lens Hood LH-DC50 to the camera as shown. Align the notch ( ) on the camera, and ...
... visible. Adjust the diopter. ● Adjust the diopter dial while looking through the viewfinder. If you use the built-in use, attach the lens hood to reduce the amount of the image may appear darker. 55 Set the viewfinder display. ● Press the l button several times (p. 46...). Attaching the Lens Hood When shooting a wide-angle photo that Information Display is backlit without using a flash, we recommend attaching Lens Hood LH-DC50 to the camera as shown. Align the notch ( ) on the camera, and ...
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... 4 tab, then choose [Digital Zoom]. will display in More Closely on the combination of 1.5x or 2.0x. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be used . Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration • Using [1.5x] at a recording pixel setting of , or will cause image deterioration (the zoom factor will...
... 4 tab, then choose [Digital Zoom]. will display in More Closely on the combination of 1.5x or 2.0x. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be used . Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration • Using [1.5x] at a recording pixel setting of , or will cause image deterioration (the zoom factor will...
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... prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 77). • You can reduce the AF frame size when you want to avoid damaging the lens when shooting in Super Macro mode. 72 The camera cannot focus in e in e mode. X In œ, the zoom will appear. Shooting Range Macro Mode e Macro...
... prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 77). • You can reduce the AF frame size when you want to avoid damaging the lens when shooting in Super Macro mode. 72 The camera cannot focus in e in e mode. X In œ, the zoom will appear. Shooting Range Macro Mode e Macro...
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You can set the retraction time to [0 sec.]. ● Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders ...by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr buttons to choose [0 sec.]. 145 Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in ]. Changing Functions Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created...
You can set the retraction time to [0 sec.]. ● Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders ...by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr buttons to choose [0 sec.]. 145 Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in ]. Changing Functions Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created...
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... into contact with any metal objects. After closing the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on then back off (p. 25). Please note, the following . Lens will decrease. TV output Image is distorted or not showing on the included customer support list. Screen does not display properly while shooting. Batteries are... cannot be recorded in dark places (p. 46). appears when the shutter button was pressed fully (p. 25). Shooting Cannot shoot. • When in your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on TV (p. 122).
... into contact with any metal objects. After closing the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on then back off (p. 25). Please note, the following . Lens will decrease. TV output Image is distorted or not showing on the included customer support list. Screen does not display properly while shooting. Batteries are... cannot be recorded in dark places (p. 46). appears when the shutter button was pressed fully (p. 25). Shooting Cannot shoot. • When in your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on TV (p. 122).
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... (p. 138). Use a commercially available USB card reader to [Auto Reset] (p. 144) or format the memory card (p. 53). Lens error, restart camera • A lens error was detected. Cannot complete! • Print settings could not be transferred to the computer or printed due to the large amount...not have been recorded. Too many marks. • You chose more than 998 images (p. 138). Press the power button to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as the folder that Appear on the memory card. Exx (xx: number) • A camera error was detected. Naming...
... (p. 138). Use a commercially available USB card reader to [Auto Reset] (p. 144) or format the memory card (p. 53). Lens error, restart camera • A lens error was detected. Cannot complete! • Print settings could not be transferred to the computer or printed due to the large amount...not have been recorded. Too many marks. • You chose more than 998 images (p. 138). Press the power button to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as the folder that Appear on the memory card. Exx (xx: number) • A camera error was detected. Naming...
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...;2. Ref. Set the sounds for each camera operation. Returns camera to default settings. Add an image as start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Distance Units Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all data Continuous*/Auto...
...;2. Ref. Set the sounds for each camera operation. Returns camera to default settings. Add an image as start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Distance Units Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all data Continuous*/Auto...
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For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the camera or LCD monitor, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Doing so may corrupt image ... have fallen onto, or dirt is stuck on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from the lens. Do not drop it or subject it to hot temperatures, condensation may damage the camera. Exposure to temperature changes slowly before resuming use may form...
For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the camera or LCD monitor, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Doing so may corrupt image ... have fallen onto, or dirt is stuck on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from the lens. Do not drop it or subject it to hot temperatures, condensation may damage the camera. Exposure to temperature changes slowly before resuming use may form...
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...Shutter Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter Shutter Speed 1 - 1/3200 sec. 15 - 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range) Image Stabilization Lens-shift type Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot Exposure Compensation 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments ISO speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended ...100% AF Frame Mode Face Detect/Center/FlexiZone Servo AF On/Off Focusing Range (from end of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million) Lens 5.0 (W) - 100.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 560 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) - Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 ...
...Shutter Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter Shutter Speed 1 - 1/3200 sec. 15 - 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range) Image Stabilization Lens-shift type Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot Exposure Compensation 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments ISO speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended ...100% AF Frame Mode Face Detect/Center/FlexiZone Servo AF On/Off Focusing Range (from end of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million) Lens 5.0 (W) - 100.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 560 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) - Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 ...
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Specifications Lens Hood LH-DC50 Dimensions Diameter x Length 69.7 mm x 30.0 mm (2.74 x 1.18 in.) Weight Approx. 10 g (0.35 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 175
Specifications Lens Hood LH-DC50 Dimensions Diameter x Length 69.7 mm x 30.0 mm (2.74 x 1.18 in.) Weight Approx. 10 g (0.35 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 175