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... Shutter 38 Slow Shutter 38 Changing the Resolution and Compression......... 40 Using the Flash 42 Macro Mode 44 Self-timer 45 Digital Zoom 46 Continuous Shooting 47 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) .. 48 Special Scene Mode 51 Postcard Print Mode 53 Movie Mode 55...Contents Functions and operations tables. Read This First 7 Please Read 7 Safety Precautions 8 Preventing Malfunctions 13 Components Guide 14 Preparing the Camera 17 Installing the Batteries 17 Installing a CF Card 20 Setting the Date/Time 22 Setting the Language 24 Basic Functions 25 Turning...
... Shutter 38 Slow Shutter 38 Changing the Resolution and Compression......... 40 Using the Flash 42 Macro Mode 44 Self-timer 45 Digital Zoom 46 Continuous Shooting 47 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) .. 48 Special Scene Mode 51 Postcard Print Mode 53 Movie Mode 55...Contents Functions and operations tables. Read This First 7 Please Read 7 Safety Precautions 8 Preventing Malfunctions 13 Components Guide 14 Preparing the Camera 17 Installing the Batteries 17 Installing a CF Card 20 Setting the Date/Time 22 Setting the Language 24 Basic Functions 25 Turning...
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PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) • PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the CP-100/CP-10) ...Self-timer Lamp Flash (p. 42) A/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal (p. 112) Ring Release Button Zoom Lever Lens Terminal Cover (p. 33, 46, 58, 59) Microphone Ring DIGITAL Terminal (p. 107) To connect the camera to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. - Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to a ...
PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) • PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the CP-100/CP-10) ...Self-timer Lamp Flash (p. 42) A/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal (p. 112) Ring Release Button Zoom Lever Lens Terminal Cover (p. 33, 46, 58, 59) Microphone Ring DIGITAL Terminal (p. 107) To connect the camera to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. - Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to a ...
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... displayed as in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to display (p. 36). *2 : Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. displayed, it is set to the left. Photo Effect p. 85 z and the icons in the above , the AF frame, spot light metering frame, shutter...
... displayed as in the LCD monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to display (p. 36). *2 : Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. displayed, it is set to the left. Photo Effect p. 85 z and the icons in the above , the AF frame, spot light metering frame, shutter...
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...(p. 26). 2 Turn the Shooting mode dial to . 3 Aim the camera at the end of the digital zoom and optical zoom enables magnified shooting up to approximately 11x with the PowerShot A85 and 10x with the PowerShot A75 (See Digital Zoom, p. 46). 33 The Basics See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ...of view can be adjusted within the 35 to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size in 35mm film equivalent. Auto Mode Mode Dial In 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).
...(p. 26). 2 Turn the Shooting mode dial to . 3 Aim the camera at the end of the digital zoom and optical zoom enables magnified shooting up to approximately 11x with the PowerShot A85 and 10x with the PowerShot A75 (See Digital Zoom, p. 46). 33 The Basics See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ...of view can be adjusted within the 35 to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size in 35mm film equivalent. Auto Mode Mode Dial In 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).
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z Shooting procedures are the same as the telephoto end. z The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in .).*2 When the zoom position is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 2 seconds, after you press the shutter button. 3 Shoot the image. button and select * (Drive ... wide angle end, the distance between the front of the image may not appear in macro mode. Shooting with the viewfinder is zoomed out to compose images in the final shot (p. 35). The Basics Self-timer Mode Dial 1 Press the FUNC. z When is selected, the shutter release will light yellow ...
z Shooting procedures are the same as the telephoto end. z The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in .).*2 When the zoom position is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 2 seconds, after you press the shutter button. 3 Shoot the image. button and select * (Drive ... wide angle end, the distance between the front of the image may not appear in macro mode. Shooting with the viewfinder is zoomed out to compose images in the final shot (p. 35). The Basics Self-timer Mode Dial 1 Press the FUNC. z When is selected, the shutter release will light yellow ...
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...changing the setting in [Self-timer Sound] in two seconds. The shutter activates in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p. 72). 46 Digital Zoom Mode Dial With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as for the mode (p. 33). button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 In the [ ...(Rec.)] menu, select (Digital Zoom). z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). 3 Select [On] using or and press the MENU button. Shooting - ...
...changing the setting in [Self-timer Sound] in two seconds. The shutter activates in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p. 72). 46 Digital Zoom Mode Dial With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as for the mode (p. 33). button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 In the [ ...(Rec.)] menu, select (Digital Zoom). z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). 3 Select [On] using or and press the MENU button. Shooting - ...
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... a factor when using or . * The current setting is displayed. 47 z Since camera shake may become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. z The camera will shoot continuously at the speed of a tripod is OFF in Large/Fine mode (These figures reflect Canon's testing standard, the actual figures will vary according to the maximum optical...
... a factor when using or . * The current setting is displayed. 47 z Since camera shake may become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. z The camera will shoot continuously at the speed of a tripod is OFF in Large/Fine mode (These figures reflect Canon's testing standard, the actual figures will vary according to the maximum optical...
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...] or [Date & Time], appears on images in the Postcard Print mode, you to the Direct Print User Guide. 53 The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The Basics z You can check the printing area (vertical/horizontal...
...] or [Date & Time], appears on images in the Postcard Print mode, you to the Direct Print User Guide. 53 The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The Basics z You can check the printing area (vertical/horizontal...
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...) on a computer. (QuickTime (for settings that can be recorded correctly on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. The Basics z The recording time may stop unexpectedly with Mac OS 8.5 or later...shooting, the movie will display properly if you format the CF card in this camera (excluding slow recording CF cards). On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is bundled...the CF card. Shooting - z The indicator on a different camera or a computer - Slow recording cards - z The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to touch the microphone while shooting...
...) on a computer. (QuickTime (for settings that can be recorded correctly on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. The Basics z The recording time may stop unexpectedly with Mac OS 8.5 or later...shooting, the movie will display properly if you format the CF card in this camera (excluding slow recording CF cards). On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is bundled...the CF card. Shooting - z The indicator on a different camera or a computer - Slow recording cards - z The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to touch the microphone while shooting...
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... 10 times. Approximate position z You can magnify an image while it is displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting mode immediately after the image is shot (p. 36). Movie frames and index playback images cannot be viewed at once (index playback). 58 z 9 images appear at once in single image ...playback. 1 Slide the mode switch to . 2 Press the zoom lever toward . z Hold the SET button down and press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Up to 9 images can be magnified up to approximately 10...
... 10 times. Approximate position z You can magnify an image while it is displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting mode immediately after the image is shot (p. 36). Movie frames and index playback images cannot be viewed at once (index playback). 58 z 9 images appear at once in single image ...playback. 1 Slide the mode switch to . 2 Press the zoom lever toward . z Hold the SET button down and press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Up to 9 images can be magnified up to approximately 10...
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... once toward while in this row displays the previous set of 9 images. Playback - Jump Bar 3 Press the zoom lever toward , the camera returns to index playback. z If you press the zoom lever once more toward . Press the DISP. z Index playback cancels and the display reverts to show the information for ...the SET button displays the first or last 9 images. z The Jump bar appears. 2 The displayed images change. z The jump bar disappears and the camera returns to single image playback. 59 Movie Selected Images The button operation in index playback (p. 58).
... once toward while in this row displays the previous set of 9 images. Playback - Jump Bar 3 Press the zoom lever toward , the camera returns to index playback. z If you press the zoom lever once more toward . Press the DISP. z Index playback cancels and the display reverts to show the information for ...the SET button displays the first or last 9 images. z The Jump bar appears. 2 The displayed images change. z The jump bar disappears and the camera returns to single image playback. 59 Movie Selected Images The button operation in index playback (p. 58).
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Menu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu or or or z For items with the MENU Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use or to switch between menus using the zoom lever button. 3 Use or to select a menu item. 4 Use or to select the settings you can also switch...
Menu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu or or or z For items with the MENU Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use or to switch between menus using the zoom lever button. 3 Use or to select a menu item. 4 Use or to select the settings you can also switch...
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Advanced Functions Rec. Sets the date format to 10 sec. Menu Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page AiAF Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame when taking a picture) or off (AF frame is set to the center frame). 78 • On*/Off Red-eye... according to shooting conditions AF-assist Beam when using the auto focus. 36 • On*/Off Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to Digital Zoom zoom images. 46 • On/Off* Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released....
Advanced Functions Rec. Sets the date format to 10 sec. Menu Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page AiAF Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame when taking a picture) or off (AF frame is set to the center frame). 78 • On*/Off Red-eye... according to shooting conditions AF-assist Beam when using the auto focus. 36 • On*/Off Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to Digital Zoom zoom images. 46 • On/Off* Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released....
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... 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1250 1/1600 1/2000 Setting the Aperture The aperture adjusts the amount of the LCD monitor, secure the camera to 1/500 second if a faster speed is 1/500 second. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to the... zoom state as follows. Shooting - The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to a tripod before shooting. If the camera shake warning appears in the center of light that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds.
... 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1250 1/1600 1/2000 Setting the Aperture The aperture adjusts the amount of the LCD monitor, secure the camera to 1/500 second if a faster speed is 1/500 second. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to the... zoom state as follows. Shooting - The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to a tripod before shooting. If the camera shake warning appears in the center of light that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds.
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z Some aperture values may therefore be available with larger aperture values that camera shake becomes a factor with certain zoom positions (p. 76). F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F4.8 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can select... (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). z If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor. If (camera shake warning) appears in the LCD monitor, secure the camera to 1/500 second. z When you press the shutter button halfway, a number indicating the difference between the standard exposure* and ...
z Some aperture values may therefore be available with larger aperture values that camera shake becomes a factor with certain zoom positions (p. 76). F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F4.8 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can select... (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). z If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor. If (camera shake warning) appears in the LCD monitor, secure the camera to 1/500 second. z When you press the shutter button halfway, a number indicating the difference between the standard exposure* and ...
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The autofocus locks to the correct exposure for the main subject. The camera divides images into several zones for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. It Evaluative evaluates the complex lighting Metering conditions, such as the position of ...the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to center when using the digital zoom. Spot AE Point Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center. z You can immediately shoot the image using or . 3 Press the MENU...
The autofocus locks to the correct exposure for the main subject. The camera divides images into several zones for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. It Evaluative evaluates the complex lighting Metering conditions, such as the position of ...the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to center when using the digital zoom. Spot AE Point Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center. z You can immediately shoot the image using or . 3 Press the MENU...
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... this case, set . If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be changed. 83 1 Select * (Auto) from the FUNC. z Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth completely fills the frame at a piece of the LCD monitor or completely fills the viewfinder before pressing the...as when reading the white balance data. z To set and use the LCD monitor to compose the shot and to zoom in to [Off]. button. Shooting - z You can shoot right after the shot, allowing you press the SET button. Especially the following should not be obtained when the exposure is ...
... this case, set . If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be changed. 83 1 Select * (Auto) from the FUNC. z Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth completely fills the frame at a piece of the LCD monitor or completely fills the viewfinder before pressing the...as when reading the white balance data. z To set and use the LCD monitor to compose the shot and to zoom in to [Off]. button. Shooting - z You can shoot right after the shot, allowing you press the SET button. Especially the following should not be obtained when the exposure is ...
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z When the print type is set to select images in the DPOF print 99 z You can press the zoom lever and use the same procedures to [Standard] or [Both], the setting for each image to newest by pressing the SET button, then selecting [Mark ... deleted. z Print settings can be set. All the Images on the marked image. z The setting will reappear. A check mark appears on a CF Card z Press the zoom lever to switch to [Index], select an image using or and mark or remove marks from images using or , and pressing the SET button again...
z When the print type is set to select images in the DPOF print 99 z You can press the zoom lever and use the same procedures to [Standard] or [Both], the setting for each image to newest by pressing the SET button, then selecting [Mark ... deleted. z Print settings can be set. All the Images on the marked image. z The setting will reappear. A check mark appears on a CF Card z Press the zoom lever to switch to [Index], select an image using or and mark or remove marks from images using or , and pressing the SET button again...
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z You can select images using or and change the settings using or . For setting images one by pressing the zoom lever toward to switch to index playback (3-images display). z The selection mode will turn off and the Transfer Order menu will reappear. The check marks ... button, select [Mark all] using or and press the SET button again to mark all the images. (If you select [Clear all ], you press the zoom lever toward . z Images are displayed when set of [Mark all ] instead of three images) by one z Use or to select [Order] and press the SET...
z You can select images using or and change the settings using or . For setting images one by pressing the zoom lever toward to switch to index playback (3-images display). z The selection mode will turn off and the Transfer Order menu will reappear. The check marks ... button, select [Mark all] using or and press the SET button again to mark all the images. (If you select [Clear all ], you press the zoom lever toward . z Images are displayed when set of [Mark all ] instead of three images) by one z Use or to select [Order] and press the SET...
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... z Set the video system to (Stitch Assist). Reading images from CF card is turned to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your camera. z Turn the mode dial to CF card takes a long time. z Use a CF card formatted in Movie mode. on TV. Recording ...images to any mode other than . z Operate the zoom before shooting in another device. Zoom lever was formatted in Movie mode. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Image not showing Incorrect video system setting. Zoom does not operate. See Formatting a CF Card (p. 21). 127 The mode ...
... z Set the video system to (Stitch Assist). Reading images from CF card is turned to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your camera. z Turn the mode dial to CF card takes a long time. z Use a CF card formatted in Movie mode. on TV. Recording ...images to any mode other than . z Operate the zoom before shooting in another device. Zoom lever was formatted in Movie mode. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Image not showing Incorrect video system setting. Zoom does not operate. See Formatting a CF Card (p. 21). 127 The mode ...