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...-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 view the PDF manuals. 2 After installation, shortcut... Check if the following items are included in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. • Personal Printing Guide Read when you want to...
...-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 view the PDF manuals. 2 After installation, shortcut... Check if the following items are included in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. • Personal Printing Guide Read when you want to...
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... ......... 50 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 51 Returning the Camera to 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 ... Images to a Computer 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 62 Inserting the Date and Time 64 Using the Self-Timer 65 Using the Face Self-Timer 66 4 Choosing Settings Yourself...
... ......... 50 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 51 Returning the Camera to 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 ... Images to a Computer 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 62 Inserting the Date and Time 64 Using the Self-Timer 65 Using the Face Self-Timer 66 4 Choosing Settings Yourself...
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... and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on the lens. This could result in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °...come into contact with your fingers or clothing. This may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. • When using , placing or storing the camera in electrical shock, fire, burns or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. • ...
... and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on the lens. This could result in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °...come into contact with your fingers or clothing. This may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. • When using , placing or storing the camera in electrical shock, fire, burns or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. • ...
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... part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to the neck strap when not in use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. 13 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 . • When not in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. 1 ...
... part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to the neck strap when not in use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. 13 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 . • When not in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. 1 ...
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Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the display facing the camera body when the camera is automatically flipped and reversed (Reverse Display function). ● The LCD monitor can use . To cancel the Reverse Display function, press the n button, choose [Reverse... Disp.] from you). Close the LCD Monitor. ● Close the LCD monitor until you push the LCD monitor until it 180° toward the lens...
Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the display facing the camera body when the camera is automatically flipped and reversed (Reverse Display function). ● The LCD monitor can use . To cancel the Reverse Display function, press the n button, choose [Reverse... Disp.] from you). Close the LCD Monitor. ● Close the LCD monitor until you push the LCD monitor until it 180° toward the lens...
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... pressing the movie button, no matter what position the mode dial is the area that appears may not be possible to Shooting mode. ● The lens will appear. To hide the frame, choose [Custom Display], then [Shooting Info] and remove the check mark (p. 148). Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button... buttons pressed, but they were taken. ● Pressing the shutter button halfway in G mode (p. 68). If this happens, try shooting in Playback mode switches the camera to shoot with the appropriate color.
... pressing the movie button, no matter what position the mode dial is the area that appears may not be possible to Shooting mode. ● The lens will appear. To hide the frame, choose [Custom Display], then [Shooting Info] and remove the check mark (p. 148). Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button... buttons pressed, but they were taken. ● Pressing the shutter button halfway in G mode (p. 68). If this happens, try shooting in Playback mode switches the camera to shoot with the appropriate color.
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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 CBK4-300*3 Battery Charger...
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 CBK4-300*3 Battery Charger...
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... 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). settings appropriate for the... conditions so that you can leave it to the camera to take images just by pressing the movie button (p. 107). settings (p. 24). Stitch Assist Mode Scene Mode Large subjects can automatically ...
... 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). settings appropriate for the... conditions so that you can leave it to the camera to take images just by pressing the movie button (p. 107). settings (p. 24). Stitch Assist Mode Scene Mode Large subjects can automatically ...
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...) b (Exposure) (p. 69) / d (Jump) Button (p. 117) (AF Frame Selector) (p. 83) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 28) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 157) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal HDMI Terminal Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 16) n (Menu) Button (p. 49) Indicator (p. 47) l (Display) Button (p. 46) e (Macro) (p. 72) / q Button f (Manual Focus) (p. 88) / o Button ISO... the control dial allows you can use this button to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. 1 Button When the lens is extended, you to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode. 43
...) b (Exposure) (p. 69) / d (Jump) Button (p. 117) (AF Frame Selector) (p. 83) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 28) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 157) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal HDMI Terminal Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 16) n (Menu) Button (p. 49) Indicator (p. 47) l (Display) Button (p. 46) e (Macro) (p. 72) / q Button f (Manual Focus) (p. 88) / o Button ISO... the control dial allows you can use this button to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. 1 Button When the lens is extended, you to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode. 43
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...off (p. 142). Power Saving during Playback The power will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is not operated for a certain time. Clock Functions You can continue. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will switch to vertical display. X A screen like that on ...the monitor and shooting can check the current time. ● Press and hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it is last operated. • You can turn off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the left...
...off (p. 142). Power Saving during Playback The power will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is not operated for a certain time. Clock Functions You can continue. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will switch to vertical display. X A screen like that on ...the monitor and shooting can check the current time. ● Press and hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it is last operated. • You can turn off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the left...
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... 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. Adjusting the Viewfinder You can adjust the viewfinder so that is clearly visible. Adjust the diopter. ● Adjust the diopter dial... it. ● When not in the direction of the image may appear darker. 55 Align the notch ( ) on the camera, and turn the lens hood in use, attach the lens hood to reduce the amount of light entering the lens. Set the viewfinder display. ● Press the l button several times (p. 46).
... 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. Adjusting the Viewfinder You can adjust the viewfinder so that is clearly visible. Adjust the diopter. ● Adjust the diopter dial... it. ● When not in the direction of the image may appear darker. 55 Align the notch ( ) on the camera, and turn the lens hood in use, attach the lens hood to reduce the amount of light entering the lens. Set the viewfinder display. ● Press the l button several times (p. 46).
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... 42 - 840 mm and 56 - 1120 mm (35mm film equivalent). • The digital tele-converter cannot be enlarged and the zoom factor will display in blue). Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by itself at a recording pixel setting of , or will cause image ...(p. 70) and digital tele-converter settings used by an equivalent of , , or image deterioration (the zoom factor will appear on the screen. ● To return to choose [1.5x] or [2.0x]. ● Pressing the n button will display in More Closely on the combination of camera shake than the zoom...
... 42 - 840 mm and 56 - 1120 mm (35mm film equivalent). • The digital tele-converter cannot be enlarged and the zoom factor will display in blue). Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by itself at a recording pixel setting of , or will cause image ...(p. 70) and digital tele-converter settings used by an equivalent of , , or image deterioration (the zoom factor will appear on the screen. ● To return to choose [1.5x] or [2.0x]. ● Pressing the n button will display in More Closely on the combination of camera shake than the zoom...
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... Macro mode, the edges of the image may darken. • Be careful to choose e or œ, then press the m button. The optical zoom (p. 24) or digital zoom (p. 62) cannot be done in . Choose e or œ. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to avoid damaging the... lens when shooting in Super Macro mode. 72 The camera cannot focus in e in the yellow portion of the bar. • When zooming within the range of it. Shooting Close-ups...
... Macro mode, the edges of the image may darken. • Be careful to choose e or œ, then press the m button. The optical zoom (p. 24) or digital zoom (p. 62) cannot be done in . Choose e or œ. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to avoid damaging the... lens when shooting in Super Macro mode. 72 The camera cannot focus in e in the yellow portion of the bar. • When zooming within the range of it. Shooting Close-ups...
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... to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each month, however, you can set the retraction time to [0 sec.]. ● Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to choose [0 sec.]. 145 Changing Functions Creating Folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr...
... to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each month, however, you can set the retraction time to [0 sec.]. ● Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to choose [0 sec.]. 145 Changing Functions Creating Folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr...
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...When shooting bright light sources, a bar of light (purplish red) may appear on the screen. Lens will not retract. • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed . The ... in your pocket, taking care that the terminals do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the screen and the shot cannot be recorded in ...on the included customer support list. Shooting Cannot shoot. • When in movies. • When the camera is securely closed (p. 14). • If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will be recorded ...
...When shooting bright light sources, a bar of light (purplish red) may appear on the screen. Lens will not retract. • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed . The ... in your pocket, taking care that the terminals do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the screen and the shot cannot be recorded in ...on the included customer support list. Shooting Cannot shoot. • When in movies. • When the camera is securely closed (p. 14). • If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will be recorded ...
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...name as there may be saved correctly. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). • If an error code appears directly after the last image or you hold the lens while it is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already... a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Lens error, restart camera • A lens error was detected. Check image in Playback mode. • If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as the folder that the camera is in motion or when using it in a location ...
...name as there may be saved correctly. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). • If an error code appears directly after the last image or you hold the lens while it is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already... a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Lens error, restart camera • A lens error was detected. Check image in Playback mode. • If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as the folder that the camera is in motion or when using it in a location ...
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... and time settings m/cm* ft/in NTSC/PAL Choose display language. 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 Reset Monthly*/Daily 1 min.*/0 sec. Returns camera to default settings. Ref. Page p. 50 p. 50 p. 152 p. 144 p. 51 p. 152 pp. 22, 53 p. 144 p. 145 p. 145 p. 54 p. 143 p. 20 p. 145 p. 122 p. ...
... and time settings m/cm* ft/in NTSC/PAL Choose display language. 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 Reset Monthly*/Daily 1 min.*/0 sec. Returns camera to default settings. Ref. Page p. 50 p. 50 p. 152 p. 144 p. 51 p. 152 pp. 22, 53 p. 144 p. 145 p. 145 p. 54 p. 143 p. 20 p. 145 p. 122 p. ...
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...bag. • If condensation has formed, stop using the camera immediately. Do not touch the memory card's terminals with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from the lens. Handling Precautions Equipment • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Remove the battery and memory...speakers or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the internal or external surfaces of the camera. Do not rub or apply force. • Never use may corrupt image data ...
...bag. • If condensation has formed, stop using the camera immediately. Do not touch the memory card's terminals with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from the lens. Handling Precautions Equipment • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Remove the battery and memory...speakers or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the internal or external surfaces of the camera. Do not rub or apply force. • Never use may corrupt image data ...
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...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) - f/5.7 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 80x in Flash Range 50 cm - 6.8 m (1.6 -... Macro: 10 - 50 cm (3.9 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W) Super Macro: 0 - 10 cm (0 - 3.9 in .) - Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of lens) . . . . infinity (W)/ 4.0 m (13 ft.) - infinity (T) Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - Continuous Shooting LV: Approx....
...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) - f/5.7 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 80x in Flash Range 50 cm - 6.8 m (1.6 -... Macro: 10 - 50 cm (3.9 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W) Super Macro: 0 - 10 cm (0 - 3.9 in .) - Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of lens) . . . . infinity (W)/ 4.0 m (13 ft.) - infinity (T) Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - Continuous Shooting LV: Approx....
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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