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... one used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with a TV monitor (p. 113). No part of the pixels operate to specification. More than 0.01% of Canon. Language Setting Please see page 24...your region before using it with extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques. Canon makes no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Canon reserves the right to change the language setting. Camera Body Temperature If your camera. 2 Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ...
... one used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with a TV monitor (p. 113). No part of the pixels operate to specification. More than 0.01% of Canon. Language Setting Please see page 24...your region before using it with extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques. Canon makes no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Canon reserves the right to change the language setting. Camera Body Temperature If your camera. 2 Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ...
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...122 Appendix 128 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately 128 Using the Lenses (Sold Separately 131 Camera Care and Maintenance 134 Specifications 136 Battery Performance 140 CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images 141 Photo Tips and Information 145 Index 147 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ...... 152... Adjusting the Exposure 80 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 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 Function 89 Playback -
...122 Appendix 128 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately 128 Using the Lenses (Sold Separately 131 Camera Care and Maintenance 134 Specifications 136 Battery Performance 140 CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images 141 Photo Tips and Information 145 Index 147 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ...... 152... Adjusting the Exposure 80 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 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 Function 89 Playback -
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... to be recorded or to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal...
... to be recorded or to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal...
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... selects Image Zone settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 38) : Landscape (p. 38) : Night Scene (p. 38) : Fast Shutter (p. 38) : Slow Shutter (p. 38) : Stitch Assist (p. 38, ... CF card/ Reading CF card/Erasing from CF card/ Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to record (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to record (camera shake warning)/Flash is charging (when LCD monitor is on 16 Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial Creative Zone Use the shooting mode dial to the ...
... selects Image Zone settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 38) : Landscape (p. 38) : Night Scene (p. 38) : Fast Shutter (p. 38) : Slow Shutter (p. 38) : Stitch Assist (p. 38, ... CF card/ Reading CF card/Erasing from CF card/ Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to record (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to record (camera shake warning)/Flash is charging (when LCD monitor is on 16 Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial Creative Zone Use the shooting mode dial to the ...
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... specifications, alkaline batteries may cause batteries to use is not recommended. z Never mix batteries of recordable images or reduced usage time. z Battery performance deteriorates at the same time. Preparing the Camera z For important information, see Using Rechargeable Batteries (p. 128). Always load four fresh (or fully... (especially with a dry cloth. All four batteries should , you are using the camera in cold areas and batteries are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH Battery Kit NB4-200 (a four piece set). 18 z While it...
... specifications, alkaline batteries may cause batteries to use is not recommended. z Never mix batteries of recordable images or reduced usage time. z Battery performance deteriorates at the same time. Preparing the Camera z For important information, see Using Rechargeable Batteries (p. 128). Always load four fresh (or fully... (especially with a dry cloth. All four batteries should , you are using the camera in cold areas and batteries are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH Battery Kit NB4-200 (a four piece set). 18 z While it...
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... CF cards whose contents have been formatted in the direction of the arrow, and open the CF card slot cover. Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Card 1 Be sure that the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card. z To remove the CF card, press... card slot cover securely. Do not turn off . 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in your camera (see CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (p. 141). The card supplied with another camera or with the camera may be lost or corrupted: - z Insert the CF card all the way into the slot, so...
... CF cards whose contents have been formatted in the direction of the arrow, and open the CF card slot cover. Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Card 1 Be sure that the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card. z To remove the CF card, press... card slot cover securely. Do not turn off . 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in your camera (see CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (p. 141). The card supplied with another camera or with the camera may be lost or corrupted: - z Insert the CF card all the way into the slot, so...
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z When the camera is connected to a computer, recorded images can be printed (see the Direct Print User Guide). The power saving function will not activate while the camera is pressed. Shooting Mode z Slide the mode switch to and viewed with a computer (p. 104). z Display Off The LCD ...monitor automatically shuts off approximately 1 minute* after it is convenient when you wish to Playback mode. This is shot. z When a printer (...
z When the camera is connected to a computer, recorded images can be printed (see the Direct Print User Guide). The power saving function will not activate while the camera is pressed. Shooting Mode z Slide the mode switch to and viewed with a computer (p. 104). z Display Off The LCD ...monitor automatically shuts off approximately 1 minute* after it is convenient when you wish to Playback mode. This is shot. z When a printer (...
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... to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot. If you press the SET button while the image is *1 : The icons of whether it will continue to display (p. 36). *2 : Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. p. 44 zA slow shutter... 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...
... to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot. If you press the SET button while the image is *1 : The icons of whether it will continue to display (p. 36). *2 : Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. p. 44 zA slow shutter... 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...
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...file not supported by "Design rule for Camera File system" (DCF) standards. The image in the figure on /off setting of the SCN mode appears (p. 51). 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. 40 Low Battery p. 19 In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting, histogram and recorded movie time are displayed as ...
...file not supported by "Design rule for Camera File system" (DCF) standards. The image in the figure on /off setting of the SCN mode appears (p. 51). 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. 40 Low Battery p. 19 In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting, histogram and recorded movie time are displayed as ...
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...graph that allows you can check the exposure with the graph (see About the Histogram (below)) that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on this camera. The greater the bias toward to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 80). button if... the histogram and other cameras may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other information is not shown.) z Please note that shows the distribution of the shot image. If the exposure requires adjustment, set the exposure compensation and...
...graph that allows you can check the exposure with the graph (see About the Histogram (below)) that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on this camera. The greater the bias toward to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 80). button if... the histogram and other cameras may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other information is not shown.) z Please note that shows the distribution of the shot image. If the exposure requires adjustment, set the exposure compensation and...
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... the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you press halfway, you can still press fully to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is recorded onto the CF card. • The picture appears for settings that can be set it is on. Shooting - The Basics 5 Press the shutter ... Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus. • Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the indicator next to the viewfinder will hear the shutter sound when the shot is difficult to focus on , the AF frame will appear green. • The indicator next to...
... the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you press halfway, you can still press fully to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is recorded onto the CF card. • The picture appears for settings that can be set it is on. Shooting - The Basics 5 Press the shutter ... Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus. • Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the indicator next to the viewfinder will hear the shutter sound when the shot is difficult to focus on , the AF frame will appear green. • The indicator next to...
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...subject is to the lens. This is more noticeable the closer the subject is slightly offcenter. In some cases, portions of images shot up close that the actual image may differ from the image seen in the optical viewfinder due to the physical separation between the ...lens. z There is set to [ , , (On)] (p. 72) and [Mute] is no sound will not appear in the recorded image. The Basics About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF technology (artificial intelligence autofocus) which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with the Viewfinder You can...
...subject is to the lens. This is more noticeable the closer the subject is slightly offcenter. In some cases, portions of images shot up close that the actual image may differ from the image seen in the optical viewfinder due to the physical separation between the ...lens. z There is set to [ , , (On)] (p. 72) and [Mute] is no sound will not appear in the recorded image. The Basics About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF technology (artificial intelligence autofocus) which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with the Viewfinder You can...
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...Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of your subject can easily be set using the mode dial. Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously (p. 55). Select from the flash while the backdrop is illuminated with the most appropriate settings for the scene (p. 51). Landscape ... scene modes to shoot movie clips. Use this mode to combine into a panorama (p. 48). Stitch Assist Special Scene Use this mode when taking shots that you want to shoot moving objects. The subject is captured at a slow shutter speed. Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects to...
...Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of your subject can easily be set using the mode dial. Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously (p. 55). Select from the flash while the backdrop is illuminated with the most appropriate settings for the scene (p. 51). Landscape ... scene modes to shoot movie clips. Use this mode to combine into a panorama (p. 48). Stitch Assist Special Scene Use this mode when taking shots that you want to shoot moving objects. The subject is captured at a slow shutter speed. Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects to...
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Landscape Mode • The icon (camera shake warning) may increase if you adjust the focal length toward telephoto. If this mode. z Fast Shutter • Noise in the recorded image may appear on the LCD monitor since slower shutter speeds are the same as for settings that can be changed in this mode....background gradually fading, compose the image so that of the mode. z Tips for a few moments. • Using the mode in this happens, affix the camera to a tripod. Night Scene Mode • The shutter speed slows down. 1 Turn the mode dial and set the icon of the function you wish ...
Landscape Mode • The icon (camera shake warning) may increase if you adjust the focal length toward telephoto. If this mode. z Fast Shutter • Noise in the recorded image may appear on the LCD monitor since slower shutter speeds are the same as for settings that can be changed in this mode....background gradually fading, compose the image so that of the mode. z Tips for a few moments. • Using the mode in this happens, affix the camera to a tripod. Night Scene Mode • The shutter speed slows down. 1 Turn the mode dial and set the icon of the function you wish ...
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... set using or . * The current setting is selected) Shooting - button. 1 Press the FUNC. button. 2 Select L* (2272 x 1704 or 2048 x 1536) using or . Excluding Number of recordable images (Only displayed when the resolution, compression or file format is displayed. This screen will appear again, once the image is...
... set using or . * The current setting is selected) Shooting - button. 1 Press the FUNC. button. 2 Select L* (2272 x 1704 or 2048 x 1536) using or . Excluding Number of recordable images (Only displayed when the resolution, compression or file format is displayed. This screen will appear again, once the image is...
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... same as the telephoto end. The Basics Self-timer Mode Dial 1 Press the FUNC. z Always use the LCD monitor to the wide angle end, the recordable area is 55 × 41 mm (2.2 in. × 1.6 in.)*1, and at telephoto end, it is 92 × 69 mm (3.6 in. × 2.7 in.).*2 ...When the zoom position is used in the final shot (p. 35). z The exposure may not appear in macro mode. *1 Closest focal distance. *2 Maximum optical telephoto setting. z When is selected, the shutter release...
... same as the telephoto end. The Basics Self-timer Mode Dial 1 Press the FUNC. z Always use the LCD monitor to the wide angle end, the recordable area is 55 × 41 mm (2.2 in. × 1.6 in.)*1, and at telephoto end, it is 92 × 69 mm (3.6 in. × 2.7 in.).*2 ...When the zoom position is used in the final shot (p. 35). z The exposure may not appear in macro mode. *1 Closest focal distance. *2 Maximum optical telephoto setting. z When is selected, the shutter release...
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...can be corrected with the first image. 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it in mode. See page 152 for subsequent shots. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it overlaps the first. Sequence z An image can be changed for settings that frame...the first image. z A custom white balance setting (p. 82) cannot be changed in this mode. 50 z A TV cannot be recorded. 6 Press the SET button after the last shot. z A maximum of 26 images can also press the shutter button directly to shoot the remaining frames. Shooting - The Basics z You...
...can be corrected with the first image. 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it in mode. See page 152 for subsequent shots. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it overlaps the first. Sequence z An image can be changed for settings that frame...the first image. z A custom white balance setting (p. 82) cannot be changed in this mode. 50 z A TV cannot be recorded. 6 Press the SET button after the last shot. z A maximum of 26 images can also press the shutter button directly to shoot the remaining frames. Shooting - The Basics z You...
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Appropriate for shooting fireworks. Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. z The current Scene mode screen is displayed for the mode (p. 33) ... with the Waterproof Case WP-DC30 (sold separately). This mode yields image data with less effects of minute sand, dirt or other particles underwater and records images in natural hue by the sea while preventing dark subjects and enhancing the blue of the sea. Special Scene Mode Mode Dial By simply...
Appropriate for shooting fireworks. Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. z The current Scene mode screen is displayed for the mode (p. 33) ... with the Waterproof Case WP-DC30 (sold separately). This mode yields image data with less effects of minute sand, dirt or other particles underwater and records images in natural hue by the sea while preventing dark subjects and enhancing the blue of the sea. Special Scene Mode Mode Dial By simply...
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...) is about 30 seconds* at the setting, about 3 minutes* at the setting. * Using the following CF cards: - The card supplied with the camera may vary with the subject and shooting conditions. z During the shooting a red circle appears in some regions) These times may be set to either [ ...* at the setting. The resolution can be used without further formatting. 55 Separately sold Canon FC-256MH or FC- 512MSH CF card (not sold in the upper right of free capacity. Recording will automatically stop recording the movie. z You are recommended to use a CF card that has been formatted ...
...) is about 30 seconds* at the setting, about 3 minutes* at the setting. * Using the following CF cards: - The card supplied with the camera may vary with the subject and shooting conditions. z During the shooting a red circle appears in some regions) These times may be set to either [ ...* at the setting. The resolution can be used without further formatting. 55 Separately sold Canon FC-256MH or FC- 512MSH CF card (not sold in the upper right of free capacity. Recording will automatically stop recording the movie. z You are recommended to use a CF card that has been formatted ...
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... on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although recording time may stop unexpectedly with Mac OS 8.5 or later operating system.) z The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings are set and locked... indicator on a different camera or a computer - On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is recorded monaurally. Slow recording cards - z Be careful not to the settings of the viewfinder blinks green after a shot. Recording time will be changed in this camera (excluding slow recording CF cards). z There...
... on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although recording time may stop unexpectedly with Mac OS 8.5 or later operating system.) z The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings are set and locked... indicator on a different camera or a computer - On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is recorded monaurally. Slow recording cards - z Be careful not to the settings of the viewfinder blinks green after a shot. Recording time will be changed in this camera (excluding slow recording CF cards). z There...