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... Viewing Images on a TV Set 112 Resetting the File Number 114 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 115 Registering My Camera Settings 116 List of Messages 120 Troubleshooting 122 Appendix 128 Using the Power Kits ...(Creative Zone 74 Program AE 75 Setting the Shutter Speed 75 Setting the Aperture 76 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture.77 Switching between Autofocus Modes 78 Switching between Light ... 81 Changing the ISO Speed 84 Changing the Photo Effect 85 Adjusting the Flash Output 86 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus ......87 Setting the Auto Rotate...
... Viewing Images on a TV Set 112 Resetting the File Number 114 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 115 Registering My Camera Settings 116 List of Messages 120 Troubleshooting 122 Appendix 128 Using the Power Kits ...(Creative Zone 74 Program AE 75 Setting the Shutter Speed 75 Setting the Aperture 76 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture.77 Switching between Autofocus Modes 78 Switching between Light ... 81 Changing the ISO Speed 84 Changing the Photo Effect 85 Adjusting the Flash Output 86 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus ......87 Setting the Auto Rotate...
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... you can press the shutter button, try using focus lock or adjusting the focus manually (p. 89)) • Power Indicator Green: Power is on 16 Auto : Auto (p. 33) The camera automatically selects Image Zone settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 38) : Landscape (p. 38) : Night...
... you can press the shutter button, try using focus lock or adjusting the focus manually (p. 89)) • Power Indicator Green: Power is on 16 Auto : Auto (p. 33) The camera automatically selects Image Zone settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 38) : Landscape (p. 38) : Night...
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...85 z and the icons in the above , the AF frame, spot light metering frame, shutter speed, aperture value, Resolution Postcard Print p. 40 recordable images or recordable movie time are complete and the (PowerShot A85) 4.3x 5.3x 6.7x 8.2x 11x (PowerShot A75) Movie Recording Mode Digital Zoom Setting*2 p. 55 p. 46 camera... when the information view is set the flash, Macro mode, and the manual focus settings while this information appears on regardless of insufficient lighting if the upper Manual Focus p. 89 indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after Auto Rotate Function...
...85 z and the icons in the above , the AF frame, spot light metering frame, shutter speed, aperture value, Resolution Postcard Print p. 40 recordable images or recordable movie time are complete and the (PowerShot A85) 4.3x 5.3x 6.7x 8.2x 11x (PowerShot A75) Movie Recording Mode Digital Zoom Setting*2 p. 55 p. 46 camera... when the information view is set the flash, Macro mode, and the manual focus settings while this information appears on regardless of insufficient lighting if the upper Manual Focus p. 89 indicator beside the viewfinder blinks orange after Auto Rotate Function...
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... left. * Each mode of the LCD monitor display mode is memorized when the camera is turned off setting of the SCN mode appears (p. 51). A JPEG file not supported by "Design rule for Camera File system" (DCF) standards. The image in the figure on and the "Change...the LCD monitor may also appear with some image files. When the camera is not a defect. Basic Functions Shooting Mode p. 38, 74 Exposure Compensation p. 80 White Balance p. 81 Photo Effects p. 85 ISO Speed p. 84 Flash p. 42 Macro Mode p. 44 Manual Focus p. 89 Light Metering Mode p. 79 Resolution (Movies) p. ...
... left. * Each mode of the LCD monitor display mode is memorized when the camera is turned off setting of the SCN mode appears (p. 51). A JPEG file not supported by "Design rule for Camera File system" (DCF) standards. The image in the figure on and the "Change...the LCD monitor may also appear with some image files. When the camera is not a defect. Basic Functions Shooting Mode p. 38, 74 Exposure Compensation p. 80 White Balance p. 81 Photo Effects p. 85 ISO Speed p. 84 Flash p. 42 Macro Mode p. 44 Manual Focus p. 89 Light Metering Mode p. 79 Resolution (Movies) p. ...
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... you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Check that the camera is on, the combined use of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which Shooting modes. 4 Use the zoom lever to 105 mm range, in the viewfinder). Auto Mode Mode...) : Magnifies the size of subject (Telephoto) z The angle of view can be adjusted within the 35 to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size in 35mm film equivalent.
... you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Check that the camera is on, the combined use of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which Shooting modes. 4 Use the zoom lever to 105 mm range, in the viewfinder). Auto Mode Mode...) : Magnifies the size of subject (Telephoto) z The angle of view can be adjusted within the 35 to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size in 35mm film equivalent.
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... flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will vary according to usage and the battery charge. Shooting - z The fastest shutter speed for the shot. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to [On]. This reduces light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu...flash synchronization is turned off in some cases. The pre-flash is used in any mode other than mode, the flash fires with the manually set to obtain the subject's exposure data so that the main flash can be taken while the flash is more of a chance of ...
... flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will vary according to usage and the battery charge. Shooting - z The fastest shutter speed for the shot. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to [On]. This reduces light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu...flash synchronization is turned off in some cases. The pre-flash is used in any mode other than mode, the flash fires with the manually set to obtain the subject's exposure data so that the main flash can be taken while the flash is more of a chance of ...
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...) at the end of the function you wish to use to suit your shooting purposes. z The correct exposure has been set the icon of this manual to find out which shooting modes. After settings are the same as the shutter speed and aperture value to . z , and mode settings are made , shooting... . : Select a shutter speed using or , press the SET button and select an aperture value using or . How to Use the Mode Dial 1 Check that the camera is on the LCD monitor. 3 Shoot the image. 74 See Functions Available in which settings can freely select...
...) at the end of the function you wish to use to suit your shooting purposes. z The correct exposure has been set the icon of this manual to find out which shooting modes. After settings are the same as the shutter speed and aperture value to . z , and mode settings are made , shooting... . : Select a shutter speed using or , press the SET button and select an aperture value using or . How to Use the Mode Dial 1 Check that the camera is on the LCD monitor. 3 Shoot the image. 74 See Functions Available in which settings can freely select...
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... you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Use the following settings can be shot. 75 Faster shutter speeds allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas...Light Metering Mode • Manual Focus • AF Frame z For the correlation between the and Modes. Nevertheless, a certain amount of CCD image sensors is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at slow shutter speeds. Shooting...
... you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Use the following settings can be shot. 75 Faster shutter speeds allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas...Light Metering Mode • Manual Focus • AF Frame z For the correlation between the and Modes. Nevertheless, a certain amount of CCD image sensors is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at slow shutter speeds. Shooting...
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... more than ±2 steps, "-2" or "+2" appears in red. * The standard exposure is 1/60 second to 1/500 second. z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor with certain zoom positions (p. 76). You can manually set previously. z In this mode, the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is calculated by the AE function according to the...
... more than ±2 steps, "-2" or "+2" appears in red. * The standard exposure is 1/60 second to 1/500 second. z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor with certain zoom positions (p. 76). You can manually set previously. z In this mode, the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is calculated by the AE function according to the...
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Advanced Functions Shooting with the desired subject, or use manual focus. Use AF Lock when this . The exposure may not be incorrect if the difference between the two items is too great. Shooting - z The AE ... Dial The following types of the composition • Subjects that are moving quickly • Subject with horizontal stripes To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance to the subject you do this happens. 4 Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to...
Advanced Functions Shooting with the desired subject, or use manual focus. Use AF Lock when this . The exposure may not be incorrect if the difference between the two items is too great. Shooting - z The AE ... Dial The following types of the composition • Subjects that are moving quickly • Subject with horizontal stripes To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance to the subject you do this happens. 4 Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to...
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... orientation in the display. In this function on the LCD monitor. Setting the Auto Rotate Function This camera is adopted. z Pressing the MF button a second time cancels the manual focus mode. Advanced Functions z Adjust the focus using or and shoot the image. z The indicator appears...them as a shooting guideline only. Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set this case, the fine scale is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to turn ...
... orientation in the display. In this function on the LCD monitor. Setting the Auto Rotate Function This camera is adopted. z Pressing the MF button a second time cancels the manual focus mode. Advanced Functions z Adjust the focus using or and shoot the image. z The indicator appears...them as a shooting guideline only. Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set this case, the fine scale is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to turn ...
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...to print images, refer to your printer's manual. 96 Direct Print Compatible Printers • CP Printer • Bubble Jet Printer • Non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers CF Card Photo Lab For information on the camera. - Selecting images and specifying the number...supports DPOF. *1 This camera complies with the PictBridge standard, which allows you to a direct print compatible printer*1 with the camera. Various Functions About Printing Images shot with nonCanon PictBridge compliant printers as well. *2 Digital Print Order Format This manual explains the DPOF print ...
...to print images, refer to your printer's manual. 96 Direct Print Compatible Printers • CP Printer • Bubble Jet Printer • Non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers CF Card Photo Lab For information on the camera. - Selecting images and specifying the number...supports DPOF. *1 This camera complies with the PictBridge standard, which allows you to a direct print compatible printer*1 with the camera. Various Functions About Printing Images shot with nonCanon PictBridge compliant printers as well. *2 Digital Print Order Format This manual explains the DPOF print ...
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... computer. z You are not guaranteed. 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer's manual for the installation procedures. 2 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB port to your computer... before installing the driver and software. z Please refer to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. z Please see the Software Starter ...
... computer. z You are not guaranteed. 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer's manual for the installation procedures. 2 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB port to your computer... before installing the driver and software. z Please refer to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. z Please see the Software Starter ...
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...sold separately) and then insert the loaded adapter into a CF card reader connected to 4 on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Various Functions Downloading Directly from a CF card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into the slot. z See steps 2 to the computer. z Refer to your card... adapter's or card reader's manual for downloading images to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. For more details, please refer to the For Windows® XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet. 1 Use the ...
...sold separately) and then insert the loaded adapter into a CF card reader connected to 4 on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Various Functions Downloading Directly from a CF card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into the slot. z See steps 2 to the computer. z Refer to your card... adapter's or card reader's manual for downloading images to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. For more details, please refer to the For Windows® XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet. 1 Use the ...
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... video in and audio in mode. Shoot or playback images as usual. button. z A TV set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. 113 PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc. Various Functions z No image... will appear on the TV. z The image will appear on the camera (p. 25). NTSC:Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc. - The default setting varies between regions. - z If the TV is... mode. 5 Turn on the LCD monitor when the camera is set cannot be switched (NTSC or PAL) to the TV...
... video in and audio in mode. Shoot or playback images as usual. button. z A TV set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. 113 PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc. Various Functions z No image... will appear on the TV. z The image will appear on the camera (p. 25). NTSC:Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc. - The default setting varies between regions. - z If the TV is... mode. 5 Turn on the LCD monitor when the camera is set cannot be switched (NTSC or PAL) to the TV...
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...The subject comes The subject is set to focus on . Troubleshooting Problem Cause Shots are blurry or Subject out of focal range. The subject comes Insufficient light...metering function. 125 The subject is darker than the surroundings. z Use the focus lock or the manual focus to reach. z Set exposure compensation to the out overexposed flash. (too bright). out ... shoot. (See Changing the ISO Speed (p. 84)) z When the flash is used , the distance between the camera lens and subject. z When the flash is used , the distance between lens and subject should not exceed 4.2 ...
...The subject comes The subject is set to focus on . Troubleshooting Problem Cause Shots are blurry or Subject out of focal range. The subject comes Insufficient light...metering function. 125 The subject is darker than the surroundings. z Use the focus lock or the manual focus to reach. z Set exposure compensation to the out overexposed flash. (too bright). out ... shoot. (See Changing the ISO Speed (p. 84)) z When the flash is used , the distance between the camera lens and subject. z When the flash is used , the distance between lens and subject should not exceed 4.2 ...
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...(10 in. - 1.5 ft.) (T) Manual Focus: 5 cm (2.0 in combination with the optical zoom) Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor Real-image zoom viewfinder 1.8-inch TFT color LCD, approx. 118,000 pixels AF System TTL autofocus AF lock and Manual focus are available in .) - f/4.8 (T) Digital Zoom A85: Approx. 3.6x (Up to ... 15 - 1/2000 sec. or slower operate with the optical zoom) A75: Approx. 3.2x (Up to change without notice. Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. PowerShot A85 / PowerShot A75 Camera Effective Pixels A85: Approx. 4.0 million A75: Approx. 3.2 ...
...(10 in. - 1.5 ft.) (T) Manual Focus: 5 cm (2.0 in combination with the optical zoom) Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor Real-image zoom viewfinder 1.8-inch TFT color LCD, approx. 118,000 pixels AF System TTL autofocus AF lock and Manual focus are available in .) - f/4.8 (T) Digital Zoom A85: Approx. 3.6x (Up to ... 15 - 1/2000 sec. or slower operate with the optical zoom) A75: Approx. 3.2x (Up to change without notice. Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. PowerShot A85 / PowerShot A75 Camera Effective Pixels A85: Approx. 4.0 million A75: Approx. 3.2 ...
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delay Available (USB connection only. A75: Approx. 2.2 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off * Red-eye reduction available Normal: 46 cm - 4.2 m (1.5 - 14 ft.)...File Format Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot Program AE/Shutter-priority AE/Aperture-priority AE/Manual exposure control ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 ...equivalent Auto, pre-set to Auto) Auto Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Fast shutter, Slow shutter, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach,...
delay Available (USB connection only. A75: Approx. 2.2 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off * Red-eye reduction available Normal: 46 cm - 4.2 m (1.5 - 14 ft.)...File Format Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot Program AE/Shutter-priority AE/Aperture-priority AE/Manual exposure control ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 ...equivalent Auto, pre-set to Auto) Auto Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Fast shutter, Slow shutter, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach,...
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... the image appear gray. Macro with the wide angle zoom Macro with the telephoto zoom z How to Adjust the Exposure (p. 80) This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to prevent camera shake. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually. Underexposure The whole recorded image is better to turn ... the flower and the background into focus. z To Shoot a Night Scene without a Subject (p. 42) To shot a night scene without any subject in Macro mode allows the camera to be underexposed. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for Using the Self-timer (p. 45) ...
... the image appear gray. Macro with the wide angle zoom Macro with the telephoto zoom z How to Adjust the Exposure (p. 80) This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to prevent camera shake. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually. Underexposure The whole recorded image is better to turn ... the flower and the background into focus. z To Shoot a Night Scene without a Subject (p. 42) To shot a night scene without any subject in Macro mode allows the camera to be underexposed. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for Using the Self-timer (p. 45) ...
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Reset 70, 114 File Numbers 70, 114 Flash 42 Focal Length 39, 131, 132, 144 Focus Lock 87 Manual 89 Format 21 H Household Power Source 130 I Image Zone 38 Index Playback 58 Indicators 16 Information View 28-32 Interface Cables 14, 106 ISO Speed ...-converter 132 Wide Converter 132 Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging 79 Evaluative 79 Spot AE Point 79 M Macro Mode 44 Magnifying Images 58 Maintenance 134 Manual Exposure 80 Focus 89 Shooting Mode 77 Menu FUNC 64 Playback 68 Index Exposure Aperture-Priority AE 76 Compensation 80 Shutter Speed-Priority AE 75...
Reset 70, 114 File Numbers 70, 114 Flash 42 Focal Length 39, 131, 132, 144 Focus Lock 87 Manual 89 Format 21 H Household Power Source 130 I Image Zone 38 Index Playback 58 Indicators 16 Information View 28-32 Interface Cables 14, 106 ISO Speed ...-converter 132 Wide Converter 132 Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging 79 Evaluative 79 Spot AE Point 79 M Macro Mode 44 Magnifying Images 58 Maintenance 134 Manual Exposure 80 Focus 89 Shooting Mode 77 Menu FUNC 64 Playback 68 Index Exposure Aperture-Priority AE 76 Compensation 80 Shutter Speed-Priority AE 75...