Canon 9685A001AA - PowerShot G6 Digital Camera, User Manual

Page 1: ...10 0604CHXX 2004 CANON INC PRINTED IN JAPAN Camera User Guide zPlease read the Read This First section page 5 zPlease also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide ...

Page 2: ...non accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide This Guide Software Starter Guide Installing the Software Connecting the Camera to a Computer D...

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Page 5: ...er title bars show the operations mode As in the example below the mode dial should be set to or This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera s operation This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures ...

Page 6: ...Turning the Power On Off 29 Switching between Shooting and Playback 32 Using the LCD Monitor 33 Confirming information on the LCD Monitor 36 Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot 41 Using the Zoom Focal Length 42 Pressing the Shutter Button 43 Selecting Menus and Settings 45 Resetting the Settings to Default 54 Shooting Letting the Camera Select Settings 55 Auto Mode 55 Reviewing an Image Right af...

Page 7: ...re Setting AE Lock 105 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock 107 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 109 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires 111 Shooting Images at Set Intervals Intervalometer 112 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus 114 Switching between Focus Settings 118 Saving Custom Settings 119 Using the ND Filter 120 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 121 Resetti...

Page 8: ...irectly from a CF Card 159 Viewing Images on a TV Set 160 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 161 Changing My Camera Settings 161 Registering the My Camera Settings 163 List of Error Message Codes 167 List of Messages 168 Troubleshooting 170 Appendix 175 Using the Wireless Controller 175 Attaching the Lens Hood LH DC30 Sold Separately 178 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately 180...

Page 9: ...a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was recorded for personal use Warranty Limitations This camera s warranty is only effective in the country of sale If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk For Canon Customer...

Page 10: ... by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk zTo avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged Similarly never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage There is a risk of high voltage electrical shock Please take the first op...

Page 11: ...rounding area In dusty humid or greasy environments the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short circuit leading to fire zDo not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit which may lead to fire or electrical shock zDo not handle the power cord if your ha...

Page 12: ...jects Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area zUse only recommended battery packs and battery chargers Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings zD...

Page 13: ... fingers or clothing when shooting The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise In addition do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Either action could result in burns zDo not operate the flash with dirt dust or other items stuck to its lens The resulting heat build up could damage the flash zEnsure that the battery charger or compact power adapt...

Page 14: ...astic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the CF card and battery or a household power source from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Extended Storage When...

Page 15: ...m p 44 DIGITAL Terminal p 154 DC IN Terminal p 189 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 65 Self timer Lamp p 76 Terminal cover A V OUT Audio Video Out Terminal p 160 Computer Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera Direct Print Compatible Printers Sold Separately zCP Printers Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera or the Direct Interface Cable DIF 100 supplied with CP 100 CP 10 zBubbl...

Page 16: ...uter connection Orange Ready to record flash on Blinking Orange Ready to record camera shake warning insufficient exposure zLower Indicator Yellow Macro mode Super Macro mode Manual focus mode Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty although you can press the shutter button try using focus lock or adjusting the focus manually p 114 115 Viewfinder p 41 Diopter Adjustment lever p 41 LCD Monitor p 33 CF ...

Page 17: ... Lever Shooting Telephoto Wide Angle p 42 Playback Zoom in Zoom out p 125 Shutter Button p 43 Main Dial p 15 Backlight Button p 16 Omni Selector S Exposure T WB White Balance W X p 94 95 MENU Button p 46 FUNC Function Single Image Erase Button p 45 140 SET AF Frame Selector Button p 90 AE Lock FE Lock Button p 105 107 Mode Dial p 14 DISPLAY Button p 34 Macro Index Button p 74 75 126 MF Manual Focu...

Page 18: ...tings according to the image composition type Creative Zone The user selects exposure aperture or other settings to achieve special effects Creative Zone Image Zone Auto Portrait p 67 Landscape p 67 Night Scene p 68 Stitch Assist p 69 Movie p 72 Program AE p 80 Shutter Speed Priority AE p 82 Aperture Priority AE p 85 Manual Exposure p 87 Custom 1 p 119 Custom 2 p 119 ...

Page 19: ...al In Shooting Mode zSelects aperture value and shutter speed p 82 85 87 zSelects menu settings by pressing the FUNC button p 45 zSelects exposure compensation and white balance p 94 95 zManually sets the focus p 115 In Playback Mode zDisplays the previous and next image p 124 In Shooting Mode zFixes menu items set by pressing the FUNC button p 45 zSwitches between shutter speeds and aperture valu...

Page 20: ... six seconds press the button again Icons Indication Reference pages c Evaluative Metering Spot Metering Center Weighted Average Metering 92 Shutter Speed Movie Shooting Time White Balance ISO Speed Photo Effect Bracket 72 82 87 95 98 99 101 103 Aperture Setting 85 87 AiAF Center point 89 d Compression 60 Resolution Not displayed with RAW images 60 Flash On Flash Off Not displayed with Auto 64 ND ...

Page 21: ...alance Settings 95 Bracket 101 103 Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Output Adjustment 109 Exposure Compensation Level AEB Level Flash Exposure Compensation Level Flash Output Adjustment Level 94 101 109 Turns off in Super Macro mode The Super Macro mode icon appears on the LCD monitor p 75 z The diagram above shows all the icons appearing at once Normally only the icons applicable to the selected...

Page 22: ... pack with the line on the battery charger then slide the battery in the direction of the arrow 2 Battery charger model names and types vary by region For CG 580 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet For CB 5L Attach the power cord to the battery charger and plug the other end into a power outlet z The charge indicator blinks while the battery pack is charging and lights steadily once charg...

Page 23: ... and between the temperatures of 0 to 30 C 32 to 86 F zDo not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the and terminals Fig A as this can damage the battery pack To carry the battery pack or store it during periods of disuse always replace the terminal cover Fig B or place it in the supplied case and store it in a cool dry place z This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to...

Page 24: ...or lower If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage zThe camera consumes the battery charge when the power is on even when a function is not being used To conserve the battery charge be particularly attentive in turning the camera off zAlthough the battery pack s maximum operat...

Page 25: ...189 zCharge the battery pack before using it for the first time p 18 1 Check that the power is off p 29 and slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the battery pack z The terminal side of the battery pack should face downward z Insert the battery pack all the way in until the battery lock clicks To remove the battery pack push the battery lock 3 Slide the battery cover close...

Page 26: ... next to the viewfinder blinks green the camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card Do not perform the following or image data may be lost or corrupted Do not shake the camera Do not turn off the power or open the battery cover or CF card slot cover z Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use z See Battery Performance p 196 Sufficient battery charge ...

Page 27: ...d eject button and pull the card out 3 Slide the CF card slot cover closed z When the indicator next to the viewfinder blinks green the camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card Do not perform the following or image data may be lost or corrupted Do not shake the camera Do not turn off the power or open the battery cover or CF card slot cover z You are recommend...

Page 28: ...on forms on the CF card put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely zPlace the CF card in the supplied case for storage zDo not use or store CF cards in the following types of locations Locations subject to dust or sand Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures z See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images p 198 Microdrives are a recording medium wit...

Page 29: ... does not slip Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera p 11 z Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it covers the entire lens Always attach the lens cap after use z Attach the lens cap cord to the strap z Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera s power ...

Page 30: ...button or turning the zoom lever also switches between menus 4 Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to select Date Time then press the SET button z The factory default for the date format may differ from that shown here in some regions 5 Set the date and time z Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select a field to change z Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to set the va...

Page 31: ...tions z The Date Time cannot be inserted in the actual image even if the Date Time have been set For printing images with the date on them refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter Guide z Replacing the Date Battery p 191 ...

Page 32: ...er also switches between menus 4 Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to select Language and press the SET button 5 Press the S T W or X arrow on the omni selector to select a language 6 Press the SET button z After adjusting the settings press the MENU button to close the menu window z In playback mode you can change the language by holding the SET button while you press the JUMP button ex...

Page 33: ... connection mode information see the Direct Print User Guide For computer connection mode information see the Software Starter Guide Mode Lever Use this lever to turn the power on To operate the mode lever press the release button as shown on the left The mode lever will not operate if the release button is not pressed After the camera is turned on in or release the lever The mode lever returns to...

Page 34: ...l sound if you turn on the camera with the lens cap on If this occurs remove the lens cap and turn the camera off and back on z Be careful not to touch the lens when shooting Please also refrain from forcing the lens with fingers or other objects It could lead to malfunctions or damage the camera If this occurs turn the camera off and back on 1 Open the LCD monitor and turn the mode lever to Playb...

Page 35: ...ol is accessed on the camera Press any button except the mode lever to turn the LCD monitor back on This time can be changed p 52 Playback Mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera Printer Connection Mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera zPlease note that the camera continues to consume a minimal am...

Page 36: ...ooting Mode Playback Mode Open the LCD monitor and turn the mode lever to Playback while pressing the release button p 30 zThe camera switches to Playback mode In this case the lens does not retract If the mode lever is turned to Playback again the lens retracts z Playback Mode Shooting Mode Remove the lens cap and press the shutter button halfway or turn the mode lever to Shooting while pressing ...

Page 37: ...messages do not appear on the LCD monitor z The image shown on the LCD monitor is automatically flipped and reversed the Reverse Display function so that it appears correctly from in front of the lens You can disable the Reverse Display function p 50 The monitor can be locked open at 90 degrees A or opened all the way to 180 degrees B The monitor can be rotated forward 180 degrees in the direction...

Page 38: ...LCD monitor is folded right against the camera until it clicks z In Playback mode images do not appear reversed Also icons and messages always show properly z You can check detailed information about the image you just shot without switching the camera to Playback mode To do so while the image is being reviewed on the LCD monitor right after being taken press the SET button or button then DISPLAY ...

Page 39: ...ack Mode Each time you press the DISPLAY button the information view mode cycles as follows Single Image Playback p 124 Standard Information View Detailed Information View No Information Index Playback p 126 Standard Information View No Information ...

Page 40: ...on appears on the LCD monitor after metering preparations are complete Set the flash to On or Auto or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot z After you take a photo by fully pressing the shutter button the image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately two seconds or the review duration you set from 2 to 10 seconds If you press the SET button or button while the image is displayed it will con...

Page 41: ...solution Settings p 60 File Format p 62 4 0x 4 7x 6 0x 7 7x 9 6x 12x 16x Digital Zoom Setting p 77 Low Battery p 22 Flash p 64 Red eye Reduction p 65 Macro Mode Super Macro Mode p 74 75 Light Metering Mode p 92 Auto Rotate p 121 Shooting Mode p 14 ND Filter p 120 Camera Shake Warning p 36 AE Lock FE Lock p 105 107 MF Manual Focus Indicator zStill images Shots Remaining zMovies sec Remaining Movie ...

Page 42: ...the optical zoom The icons in the shaded boxes above and appear even when the information view is turned off In addition to the above the messages AF frame Spot Metering Frame shutter speed aperture value MF indicator when manual focus is selected and zoom bar during the zoom operation are shown as in the upper screen example Compression Settings p 60 Resolution Settings still images p 60 File For...

Page 43: ...74 75 Manual Focus p 115 116 In addition to the above the shutter speed aperture setting movie length histogram and overexposure warning appear An audio file other than a wave file or a file with an unrecognized format is attached JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards p 195 File with unrecognized format z Please note that image information recorded by...

Page 44: ...ight the brighter the image If the image is dark adjust the exposure compensation to a positive number Similarly adjust the exposure compensation to a negative number if the image is bright p 94 Overexposure Warning In the following conditions overexposed portions of the image blink zWhen an image just shot is being reviewed on the LCD monitor Information view zIn the detailed display mode of the ...

Page 45: ...ge Seen in Viewfinder vs Recorded Image Please note that the actual image may differ from the image seen in the optical viewfinder due to the physical separation between the viewfinder and lens This is called the parallax phenomenon and is more noticeable the closer the subject is to the lens In some cases portions of images shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the record...

Page 46: ...size of the subject wide angle The zoom bar appears during the zoom operation Digital Zoom An image already zoomed with the optical zoom lens can be further zoomed digitally up to an approximate factor of 16 p 77 The factor displays after the zoom operation z The digital zoom cannot be used with certain Shooting modes p 206 z The more the image is zoomed digitally the coarser its image quality bec...

Page 47: ...rd zYou will hear the shutter sound when the shot is complete Do not move the camera until you hear this sound Indicators AF Frame Upper indicator Green Metering complete two beeps sound Orange Flash will fire Blinking Orange Camera shake warning Insufficient exposure Lower indicator Yellow Macro mode Super Macro mode Manual focus mode Blinking Yellow Focusing difficulty single beep sounds Use the...

Page 48: ...tter sound option is on z There is no shutter sound in Movie mode z Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging AF assist Beam z The AF assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions i e dark conditions z The AF assist beam can be turned off p 49 If animals are your subject turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avo...

Page 49: ...r to select a function item 5 Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select setting contents 6 Press the FUNC button 6 FUNC 4 Select a function item using 5 Select setting contents using ISO Speed p 98 Photo Effect p 99 Bracket p 101 103 Flash Exposure Compensation p 109 Flash Output p 109 Resolution L File Format p 60 62 Compression p 60 Resolution Movie p 60 The default values are bracke...

Page 50: ...Selecting Menus and Settings continued 46 z Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button 1 MENU In Shooting Mode When Shooting mode is Rec Menu p 48 In Playback Mode Play Menu p 50 2 3 4 MENU 4 MENU 3 ...

Page 51: ... button zIn Step 2 you can also use the JUMP button and zoom lever zSettings cannot be selected with the main dial zPress the SET button for items followed by an ellipsis and then select a setting Press the button again to confirm the setting zIn Shooting mode the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway In Playback mode the menu closes when the shutter button is pressed halfway a...

Page 52: ... be restored all at once p 54 Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page Flash Sync Sets the timing at which the flash fires 111 1st curtain 2nd curtain Slow Synchro Sets whether or not the flash will fire with a slow shutter speed 66 On Off Flash Adjust Sets whether or not the flash is adjusted automatically 109 Auto Manual Red eye Sets whether or not the red eye reduction lamp fires when the flash...

Page 53: ...to Tv or Av and a shutter speed or aperture value has been set 86 On Off MF Point Zoom Sets whether or not the focusing point is magnified when using the manual focus 116 On Off AF Mode Sets the frequency of autofocus activation Continuous continuous autofocusing or Single autofocused only when the shutter button is pressed halfway 118 Continuous Single AF assist Beam Sets whether or not the AF as...

Page 54: ...d on the selected resolution Intervalometer Shoots automatically at set intervals 2 to 100 shots 1 to 60 min 112 Save Settings Saves settings selected in the Rec menu and the Function menu to the mode dial s C1 or C2 mode 119 Default setting Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure 139 Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display ...

Page 55: ...ess of the setting Volume cStart up Vol Adjusts the Start up Sound volume when the camera powers up 29 53 dOperation Vol Adjusts the Operation Sound volume of operation buttons other than the shutter button 53 eSelftimer Vol Adjusts the sound volume of the Selftimer Sound informing you that the photo will be taken in 2 seconds 53 76 fShutter Volume Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume when the shutter...

Page 56: ...d to images when new CF cards are inserted 122 On Off Auto Rotate Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display 121 On Off Distance Units Sets the format of the displayed distance units of the MF indicator 115 116 m cm or ft in Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor 28 English Deutsch Français Nederlan...

Page 57: ... Reference Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item 161 Start up Image Sets the start up image when you turn on the camera 161 Start up Sound Sets the start up sound when you turn on the camera 161 Operation Sound Sets the sound when the omni selector or any button other than the shutter button is operated 161 Selftimer Sound Sets the sound informing you that the photo wi...

Page 58: ... SET button z The screen on the right appears while resetting The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete z To cancel resetting select Cancel instead of OK z The following settings cannot be reset to default The Date Time Language and Video System options in the menu p 52 White balance data set with the custom white balance function p 96 Newly registered My Camera settings p 163 z When th...

Page 59: ... of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode p 30 2 Turn the mode dial to 3 Aim the camera at the subject 4 Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition relative subject size on the LCD monitor 5 Press the shutter button halfway p 43 z The camera focuses on the subject Two beeps will sound when the camera has...

Page 60: ...amp will blink yellow The AF frame s will also be displayed in yellow when the center point AF frame is selected 6 Press the shutter button all the way p 43 z You will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates z If the LCD Monitor is on the images you have just shot will be displayed on the monitor for around two seconds z See page 206 for settings that can be changed in this mode z...

Page 61: ...ton or button while the image is displayed The image will continue to display even after the shutter button is released To let the camera return to Shooting mode press the shutter button halfway Not available in Stitch Assist mode Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed anywhere from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned o...

Page 62: ... loss of quality The JPEG format image will not be saved 2 Select a Review setting and press the MENU button z Off The image will not automatically display z 2 sec to 10 sec The image will appear for the time selected even if the shutter button is released z You can continue to display the image as long as the shutter button is held down regardless of the Review setting z Another picture can be ta...

Page 63: ...mat z When you press the shutter button halfway the camera returns to the shooting screen z To cancel recording the image in the RAW format perform one of the actions below Select Cancel and press the SET button Press the button z The above operations cannot be performed if the image was shot with the digital zoom or when is already selected as the recording format ...

Page 64: ...0 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in or larger prints Medium 1 2592 x 1944 pixels Print letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in or larger prints Medium 2 2048 x 1536 pixels Print A4 size 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in prints Print letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in prints Medium 3 1600 x 1200 pixels Print postcard size 148 x 100 mm 6 x 4 in prints Print L size 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in prints Small 640 x 480 pixels...

Page 65: ...ou wish to set using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button This screen will appear again once the image is shot 5 Press the FUNC button or click the main dial z See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images p 198 z See Image File Sizes Estimated p 199 Resolution Excluding Compression ...

Page 66: ...on similar to those recorded with non compression file formats such as RGB TIFF The file size of RAW image is also very compact at around one quarter of the size of RGB TIFF images Standard uncompressed files formats such as RGB TIFF are processed by the camera meaning that if you make further adjustments with image editing software image quality may be affected Images in RAW format cannot be open...

Page 67: ...he W or X arrow on the omni selector z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The previous screen will appear again once the image is shot 5 Press the FUNC button or click the main dial z It is possible to select the resolution for JPEG thumbnails contained within RAW format image files This is useful when displaying enlarged RAW format images with th...

Page 68: ...s required by the lighting level Flash on with red eye reduction The red eye reduction lamp and the flash always fire Flash on The flash always fires Flash off The flash does not fire 1 Press the button to switch between flash modes z The selected flash mode appears on the display panel It will also be displayed on the LCD Monitor if the monitor is on z You can switch between settings by pressing ...

Page 69: ...the Rec menu set Red eye to On z appears on the LCD monitor if it is set to Information View display z When shooting with the red eye reduction function the subjects must look right at the red eye reduction lamp for this mode to be effective Try asking them to look directly at the lamp Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle increasing the lighting in indo...

Page 70: ...o Auto the flash fires twice A pre flash will fire and will be followed by the main flash The pre flash is used by the camera to obtain the subject s exposure data so that the main flash can be set to the optimal intensity for the shot z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1 250 second The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1 250 second if a faster speed is selecte...

Page 71: ...mode z To best achieve the effect of the background gradually blurring compose the image so that the upper half of the subject s body fills most of the viewfinder or LCD monitor z The background gets increasingly indistinct the more you adjust the focal length toward telephoto 1 Turn the mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 55 z See page 206 for settings that can be chan...

Page 72: ...he mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 55 z Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode z See page 206 for settings that can be changed in this mode z Warn people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires because of the slow shutter speed z Since a slow shutter speed is often selected using the mode in daylight will produce an effect similar to ...

Page 73: ...stitching into a large panoramic image using a computer Framing a Subject PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them When composing shots try to include a distinctive item landmark etc in the overlapping portions z Please use the bundled PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer Horizontal Vertical 2 x 2 ...

Page 74: ...image consistent The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great z For good results pan swivel the camera to take successive shots z To shoot close ups slide the camera over the subject keeping it parallel as you move Horizontally left to right Horizontally right to left Vertically bottom to top Vertically top to bottom Clockwise starting at the top left 1 Turn t...

Page 75: ...eturn to that frame 5 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames z A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or vertically 6 Press the SET button after the last shot z See page 206 for settings that can be changed in this mode z A custom white balance setting p 96 cannot be set in mode To use a custom white balance setting first set it in another shooting mode z The set...

Page 76: ... shooting a red circle appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor 3 Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie z The maximum length of individual movie clips is 30 seconds at the setting 10 frames second and 3 minutes at the and settings 15 frames second The data reflects Canon s testing standard The clip will end automatically after this time elapses or when the CF card b...

Page 77: ...rds z Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting z While shooting be careful not to touch any camera buttons other than the shutter button since the sound of the button being pressed will be recorded on your movie z The AE AF white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame z If the upper indicator blinks green after a shot this indicates that the mo...

Page 78: ...e display panel and the LCD monitor z Press the button again to cancel the macro mode z Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode Shooting with the viewfinder is possible though the parallax phenomenon may cause images composed with the optical viewfinder to be off center z When the lens is zoomed out to the wide angle end the recordable area is 75 x 50 mm 3 0 in x 2 0 in at the c...

Page 79: ...l return to the previous setting when you cancel Super Macro mode Mode Dial 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on 2 Hold down the button until appears on the LCD monitor z The zoom position moves within the recordable area z You can cancel the super macro mode by pressing the button again z Be careful not to bang the lens against the subject when shooting in Super Macro mode z Supe...

Page 80: ... the self timer is set to the shutter activates 10 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed fully z When is selected the self timer sounds and the self timer lamp starts blinking when the shutter button is pressed all the way The blinking gets faster two seconds before the shutter activates z When is selected the self timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning The shutter activates in two seco...

Page 81: ...oom z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 46 3 Select On and press the MENU button 4 Press the zoom lever toward z The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and stop Release the lever and press it toward again to further zoom the image digitally z Press the zoom lever toward to zoom back out z Digital zoom cannot be used if the LCD Monitor is off or if RAW format or Super Macro mo...

Page 82: ...u cannot check images while shooting continuously 1 In the Rec menu select Cont Shooting z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 46 2 Select or and press the MENU button z Turning the camera off restores the standard shooting mode However the selected continuous shooting option will remain effective the next time continuous shooting is activated 3 Press the button z Press the button several times unt...

Page 83: ...anon s testing standard The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings z The interval between frames lengthens when the internal memory becomes full z The built in flash can be used but the interval between images will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time z The flash will not fire with an externally mounted flash When is selected Approx 1 2 frames per sec...

Page 84: ... changed in which shooting modes z Please see Auto Mode p 55 for shooting procedures once you have changed a setting 1 Turn the mode dial to P 2 Shoot the image z The shutter speed and aperture value will be set automatically and shown on the display panel The shutter speed and aperture will also be displayed on the LCD Monitor if the monitor is on z The correct exposure has been set if the shutte...

Page 85: ...in white Use the flash Change the light metering mode Change the ISO speed setting Differences between the P and Modes z The following settings can be adjusted in P mode but not in mode Exposure Compensation Bracket Mode AE Lock Built In Flash Flash on Slow Synchro 2nd curtain flash Continuous Shooting Manual Focus Super Macro Mode White Balance Flash Exposure Compensation FE Lock File Format Sett...

Page 86: ... monitor is on 2 Turn the main dial and select a shutter speed 3 Shoot the image z The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white on the LCD monitor z If the aperture value is shown in red on the LCD monitor the image is underexposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light Adjust the shutter speed using the main dial until the aperture value displa...

Page 87: ...ings that can be changed in this mode z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at slow shutter speeds If the camera shake warning appears on the LCD monitor secure the camera to a tripod before shooting z The fastest shutter speed that can be used effectively with the flash is 1 250 second If you try to select a speed faster than 1 250 second the camera automatically resets the shutter spe...

Page 88: ... marks indicate the decimal place so that 0 3 indicates 0 3 second and 2 indicates 2 seconds The display of shutter speeds from 1 4 to 1 2000 second differs between the display panel and LCD monitor 15 13 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 2 5 2 1 6 1 3 1 0 8 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 4 5 6 8 10 13 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 Shutter Speed 15 sec 0 8 sec 1 4 sec 1 2000 se...

Page 89: ...ow on the display panel It will also be displayed on the LCD Monitor if the monitor is on 2 Turn the main dial and select an aperture value 3 Shoot the image z The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white on the LCD monitor z If the shutter speed is shown in red on the LCD monitor the image is underexposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light ...

Page 90: ...fore be changed automatically to match the synchronized flash speed even if its value was set previously Aperture Setting Display The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens aperture The display of aperture settings differs between the display panel and LCD monitor Safety Shift If you set Safety Shift to On in the Rec menu when the shooting mode is Tv or Av the camera automatically changes ...

Page 91: ...k the main dial and select a setting content shutter speed or aperture value z Clicking the main dial switches between the shutter speed and the aperture value setting 3 Turn the main dial and select a shutter speed or an aperture value 4 Shoot the image z When you press the shutter button halfway the exposure compensation bar appears on the display panel and a number on the LCD monitor indicates ...

Page 92: ...and shutter speed see page 83 84 z If you wish to change the exposure adjust the shutter speed or the aperture using the main dial z The brightness of the LCD monitor matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value If the flash is set to Flash on with red eye reduction or Flash on or you have attached an external flash the LCD Monitor will always appear bright ...

Page 93: ...cts an AF frame from 9 points to focus according to the shooting conditions With the digital zoom the center point AF frame is always selected Mode Dial 1 Press the button z The AF mode selection will appear in the Display Panel If the LCD Monitor is on the AF frame will be displayed in green 2 Select the auto selection or center point AF frame using the main dial z You can select either AiAF auto...

Page 94: ... set the AF frame to the position you desire AiAF This camera employs AiAF artificial intelligence autofocus technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off center Mode Dial 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on 2 Press the button z The AF frame appears in g...

Page 95: ... Center if you hold down the button z The AF frame can also be moved in the macro mode z The AF frame can be set in both the macro mode and the standard mode z The AF frame cannot be moved in the super macro mode and while manual focus is being used p 115 z When Spot AE Point is selected as the light metering mode you can use the selected AF frame as the Spot AE Point p 92 z For an explanation of ...

Page 96: ...t the brightness the background the direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject This mode is particularly well suited for backlit conditions and general photography Center Weighted Averaging Averages the exposure from the entire image but places more weight on the subject at the center Spot AE Point Meters the area within the spot AE poin...

Page 97: ...ed Spot AE Point go to step 3 If you have selected Evaluative Metering or Center Weighted Averaging shoot the image 3 In the Rec menu select Spot AE Point z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 46 4 Select the Center or AF Point option then press the MENU button z When Spot AE Point is set to Center the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor When Spot AE Point is set to AF Poin...

Page 98: ...the display panel It will also be displayed on the LCD Monitor if the monitor is on 2 Select a setting using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector z The settings can be adjusted in 1 3 stops in the range of 2 stops to 2 stops z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the set...

Page 99: ...ies Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent For recording under warm white cool white or warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H For recording under daylight fluorescent or daylight fluorescent type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Flash For flash photography Custom1 For setting a custom value with a white sheet of paper...

Page 100: ... W or X arrow on the omni selector z Please see below regarding the custom setting z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 3 Press or click the main dial z The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to Sepia or B W 1 Press WB T on the omni selecto...

Page 101: ...t are set to 0 The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect image is completely black or white Use the LCD Monitor and zoom in to the maximum telephoto setting Set the digital zoom to Off A mode other than is selected In mode white balance data cannot be read The ISO speed is set to the same setting to shoot the image The flash is set to Flash On or Flash Off Use th...

Page 102: ...ing is displayed z The ISO speed setting menu appears on the LCD monitor 3 Select the desired setting using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 4 Press the FUNC button or click the main dial z Higher ISO speeds ...

Page 103: ...cts with softened outlines Sepia Records in sepia tones B W Records in black and white Custom Effect You can freely set the contrast sharpness and color saturation 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on z Photo Effect settings can be changed even if the LCD monitor is off However the Custom Effect settings cannot be changed 2 Press the FUNC button and select LCD monitor or Display P...

Page 104: ...o adjust the degree of brightness z Select from Weak 0 Neutral and Strong Sharpness z This function allows you to adjust how sharply outlines are defined z Select from Weak 0 Neutral and Strong Saturation z This function allows you to adjust the color depth z Select from Low 0 Neutral and High You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays a...

Page 105: ...with exposure compensation settings p 94 to extend the adjustment range The images are shot in the following order Standard exposure underexposure and overexposure Mode Dial 1 Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on z You can also use the Display Panel icons to activate AEB mode although you cannot adjust the AEB settings without using the LCD Monitor 2 Press the FUNC button and select...

Page 106: ... Expand or contract the range using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector z Use X to expand the range and W to contract it z The camera returns to the Step 3 screen if you press the SET button z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 5 Press the FUNC but...

Page 107: ... activate Focus BKT mode without using the monitor but you cannot adjust the bracketing range 2 Press the FUNC button and select LCD monitor or Display Panel using the S or T arrow on the omni selector The current setting is displayed z The Bracket setting menu appears on the LCD monitor 3 Select LCD monitor or Display Panel using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector then press t...

Page 108: ...button z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 5 Press the FUNC button or click the main dial z Select or in Step 3 to cancel Focus BKT mode 6 Shoot the image in manual focus p 115 z The Focus BKT mode is not available when shooting with the flash on The camera will rev...

Page 109: ...n the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting and press the shutter button halfway z Selecting an AF Frame p 89 z Switching between Light Metering Modes p 92 3 While pressing the shutter button halfway press the button z The exposure setting locks AE lock and the icon appears on the LCD monitor z Using any button or lever other than the main dial and backlight button cancels the AE ...

Page 110: ...button to turn the LCD monitor on 3 Focus on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure Press the shutter button halfway In Tv and Av modes the Safety Shift function works if Safety Shift is set to On p 86 4 Press the button The exposure setting will lock and the icon will appear on the LCD monitor 5 Turn the main dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is reached 6 Recompos...

Page 111: ...us the AF frame or the spot metering frame on the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting and press the shutter button halfway 4 While pressing the shutter button halfway press the button z The exposure setting locks FE lock and the icon appears on the LCD monitor z The flash will fire a pre flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the subject ...

Page 112: ...ng FE Lock continued 108 z The FE lock only functions with the built in flash an externally mounted EX series Speedlite a Macro Ring Lite or a Macro Twin Lite z The FE lock function is not available when Flash Adjust is set to Manual ...

Page 113: ... the MENU button Mode Dial Flash Adjust zWhen Flash Adjust is set to Auto settings can be adjusted in 1 3 stop increments in the range of 2 stops to 2 stops zYou can combine flash exposure compensation with the camera s exposure compensation function for ambient light to achieve creative effects Flash Output zIn M mode or when Flash Adjust is set to Manual the flash output can be controlled in thr...

Page 114: ...mpensation using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 4 Press the FUNC button or click the main dial z To cancel the compensation return the setting to e g Flash Adjust set to Auto e g M mode or Flash Adjust set ...

Page 115: ...is used when shooting 2nd curtain The flash fires right before the shutter closes regardless of the shutter speed Compared with the 1st curtain the flash fires later and this allows you to shoot images in which for example a car s taillights seem to trail off behind 1 From the Rec menu select 1st curtain or 2nd curtain in Flash Sync Image shot with the 1st curtain setting Image shot with the 2nd c...

Page 116: ...s can be shot Mode Dial z Since the camera may shoot continuously for an extended period of time the use of the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA 560 is recommended p 189 1 Select Intervalometer from the Rec menu z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 46 2 Select an interval time using the W or X arrow on the omni selector z If you press the W or X arrow on the omni selector continuously the ...

Page 117: ...mber of shots is taken the camera automatically powers down regardless of the power saving function settings z If the below operations are accessed while the interval shooting is in process the interval shooting session will be canceled Turning the mode dial or pressing the shutter button halfway while the camera is waiting to shoot the next image Opening the CF card slot cover or battery cover Sw...

Page 118: ...he camera at an object at a similar distance lock the focus focus lock or autofocus AF lock and recompose the image with the desired subject You can also use manual focus Shooting with Focus Lock Mode Dial 1 Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus z The AE setting will also lock when you do this The e...

Page 119: ...button z The icon appears on the LCD monitor z The focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and the MF button are released z The AF lock will cancel if the MF button is pressed again 4 Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image z The AF lock function is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image Moreover the focus r...

Page 120: ...digital zoom is activated or a TV is used as the display Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified p 49 z The MF indicator shows approximate figures Use them as a shooting guideline only z Adjust the focus by turning the main dial until the image appears focused on the LCD monitor z In Tv Av or M mode you can switch between the manual focus aperture value and shutter speed selec...

Page 121: ... AF frame setting while focusing manually Cancel the manual focus mode then change the AF frame setting z You can use manual focus in the macro focal distance p 74 In this case the fine scale is adopted z You can change the MF indicator displayed distance units p 52 ...

Page 122: ...on is not pressed allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities This is the default setting Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway conserving battery power 1 In the Rec menu select AF Mode z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 46 2 Select Continuous or Single and press the MENU button z When the LCD monitor is off the setting locks in the Single mode ...

Page 123: ...ve mode are also remembered 1 Turn the mode dial to P Tv Av M C1 or C2 z When you wish to re save partially modified settings except shooting mode that were previously saved in the C1 or C2 mode select C1 or C2 2 Set the setting contents you wish to save Settings that can be saved to the mode Shooting mode P Tv Av M Items that can be set in P Tv Av and M modes Shooting menu settings Zoom location ...

Page 124: ...tton to turn the LCD monitor on 2 Select ND Filter in the Rec menu z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 46 3 Select On and press the MENU button z ND appears on the LCD monitor z Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode z Standard brightness is decreased to approximately 1 8 when the ND filter is on For example if the appropriate aperture value is 8 it becomes 2 8 when the ND filte...

Page 125: ...of the LCD monitor when information display is on z This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down Check that the correct camera orientation icon e g is displayed and if it is not then set the Auto Rotate function to Off z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to On the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon software used to downlo...

Page 126: ...orized so that images recorded to a new CF card start from the next number 1 In the Set up menu select File No Reset z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 46 2 Select On or Off and press the MENU button z Setting the File No Reset to Off is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer About File and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9...

Page 127: ...us mode or Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder a folder may contain more than 100 images The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras Please note however that the images in folders containing 2001 or more images cannot be replayed in this camera ...

Page 128: ...W to move to the previous image and X to move to the next Holding W or X moves more rapidly between images but the images will not appear as clearly z Turn the main dial to the left to move to the previous image and to the right to move to the next z You can also switch images by pressing the JUMP button p 127 z Press the DISPLAY button to show the data for the displayed image p 36 z Press the but...

Page 129: ...mage approx 2 5 times approx 5 times and 10 times in order Also the magnified image can be reduced to approx 5 times 2 5 times and normal size in order by pressing the button repeatedly while holding the SET button z Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified z You can magnify an image while it is displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting mode immediately after the image is shot p 5...

Page 130: ...ge selection by turning the main dial or using the S T W or X arrow on the omni selector 3 Press the button z Index playback cancels and the display reverts to single image playback z You can cancel index playback by pressing the zoom lever toward z Press the DISPLAY button to show the data for the displayed image p 36 Movie Frame Selected Image Pressing the S arrow in this row displays the previo...

Page 131: ...n dial or using the W or X arrow on the omni selector Single Image Playback z The 10th image ahead or behind is displayed z Display the first or last image by pressing the W or X arrow on the omni selector while holding the SET button Index Playback z The previous or next 9 images are displayed z Display the first or last 9 images by pressing the W or X arrow on the omni selector while holding the...

Page 132: ...he W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button z The movie images and sound will play Movie Playback Panel Playback Operations Volume Movie playback panel Exit Returns to the screen in Step 1 Play Plays back the movie images and sounds First Frame Shows the first frame Previous Frame Rewinds if the SET button is held down Next Frame Fast forwards if the SET button is held down Last ...

Page 133: ...r with insufficient system resources z The volume at which movies play back can also be adjusted in the Set up menu z Please adjust the audio sound level on the TV when viewing movie files on a TV z You may not be able to play back or edit movies that have been shot with another camera SET Displays the movie playback panel Press again to play back the movie again from the first frame ...

Page 134: ...g method using the S or T arrow on the omni selector 4 Select the range you wish to delete using the W or X arrow on the omni selector 5 Select Play using the S or T arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button z The temporarily edited movie will start playing z The movie will stop if you press the SET button while it is playing Cut beginning Deletes frames in the first half of the movie Cu...

Page 135: ... edited movie If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through edited movie clips cannot be saved When editing movies use a fully charged battery pack or separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA 560 p 189 z Movies with an original length of 1 second or more can be edited in 1 frame units z Overwrite Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the original movie The original data is de...

Page 136: ...0 J 270 J original each time the SET button is pressed 3 Press the MENU button z The Play menu appears again Press the MENU button again to close the menu z Movie images cannot be rotated z When images are downloaded to a computer the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images z Images can be magnified when rotated p 125 z Images taken ver...

Page 137: ...d display or detailed display To stop playback press the SET button To restart playback press the SET button again You can adjust the volume using the S or T arrow on the omni selector 1 Press the button while playing back images z The Sound Memo panel appears 2 Select using the W or X arrow on the omni selector then press the SET button to start recording z To stop recording press the SET button ...

Page 138: ... If you attempt to record or play such images the Incompatible WAVE format message will display Incompatible sound files can be deleted with this camera z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased p 139 z The volume can be adjusted in the Set up menu p 51 If you set Mute to On in the Set up menu p 51 no sound is reproduced however you can resume the sound and adjust the volume during movie...

Page 139: ... 2 Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to select Program Press the W or X arrow to select between All Images or any one of slide Show 1 Show 3 3 Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to select Start and press the SET button z The slide show will start and automatically stop when the show is done Pausing and Resuming a Slide Show z Press the SET button to pause the show Press it again...

Page 140: ...wer saving function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera p 31 1 Display the slide show menu p 135 2 Press the S arrow on the omni selector to select Program Press the W or X arrow to select Show 1 Show 2 or Show 3 z A check mark will appear beside a show already containing images 3 Press the T and W or X arrow on the omni selector to choose Select and press the SET button 4 Mark imag...

Page 141: ...elect all the images by selecting Mark all using S or T on the omni selector and pressing the SET button again You can deselect all the images by selecting Clear all z You can select images using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector and change the settings using the S or T arrow on the omni selector after Mark all or Clear all has been selected 5 Press the MENU button z The image...

Page 142: ...r T arrow on the omni selector 4 Select a setting using the W or X arrow on the omni selector 5 Press the MENU button z The set up menu closes z The display interval may vary somewhat for some images z Slide shows can be easily edited on a computer with the supplied ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser software programs Play Time z Select a play time Repeat z Select On or Off ...

Page 143: ... icon appears on protected images z To remove the protection press the SET button again in protection mode z You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single image playback and index playback with the button 3 Press the MENU button z The protect window closes z Please note that formatting initializing a CF card erases all data including protected images p 141 and other file t...

Page 144: ... To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel and press the SET button z Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function p 139 1 In the Play menu select Erase all and press the SET button z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 46 z The Erase all images message appears 2 Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select OK and press the SET button z To cancel instead of erasing select Can...

Page 145: ...the SET button z To cancel formatting instead select Cancel and press the SET button z The capacity of the CF card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity written on the label of the CF card This is not a malfunction of the CF card or camera z If the camera does not work properly the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem z Whe...

Page 146: ...ny copies you want DPOF Print Settings and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab that supports DPOF to have them printed out later This camera complies with the industry standard PictBridge therefore you can connect the camera to non Canon PictBridge compliant printers and print images Digital Print Order Format Print Order This manual explains the DPOF print settings For information ...

Page 147: ...Print user Guide J Also refer to your printer s manual z Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera Canon Direct Print Compatible CP Printers J See the System Map Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers J For more information visit your nearest Canon retailer zBubble Jet Printer zCard Photo Printer Direct Print Compatible Printer z Non Canon PictBridge compliant printers Photo Lab ...

Page 148: ... the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to select print settings from the printer Selecting Images for Printing z The mark may appear on images that have had print marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any print marks set by your camera z The output of some digital printers or photo lab services may not reflect the specified print settings z ...

Page 149: ...es in index playback 3 images Press the button to switch between single image playback and index playback All the Images on a CF Card z Press the button to switch to index playback 3 images z You can set one copy of each image to print by pressing the SET button then selecting Mark all using the S or T arrow on the omni selector and pressing the SET button again z When the print type is set to Sta...

Page 150: ... printed z Print settings can also be assigned to images with the supplied software programs ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser on a computer Print Type Standard Prints one image per page Index Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format Both Prints the images in both the standard and index formats Date Adds the date to the print File No Adds the file number to the print 1...

Page 151: ...r Off File No z Select On or Off 5 Press the MENU button z The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear z When Print Type is set to Index the Date and File No cannot be set to On at the same time z If Print Type is set to Both or Standard then the date and the file no can both be set to On at the same time However the information that can be printed may depend on the type of p...

Page 152: ...tings DPOF Print Settings continued 148 2 Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select Reset and press the SET button 3 Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select OK and press the SET button ...

Page 153: ... Images for Transferring Image Transmission Settings DPOF Transfer Order z The mark may appear on images that have had transfer marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any transfer marks set by your camera 1 In the Play menu select Transfer Order and press the SET button z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 46 2 Select Order using the W or X arrow on the om...

Page 154: ...s the button to switch to index playback 3 images z Then press the SET button and select Mark all using the S or T arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button again If you select Clear all instead of Mark all you can remove marks from all the images z You can select images using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector and change the settings using the S or T arrow on the omn...

Page 155: ...ction p 152 and the separate Software Starter Guide Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Mac OS X zWith this method you download images using camera button operations after you have installed the appropriate software the computer settings only need to be adjusted for the first download JSee Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection p 152 and Downloading Images by Direct Transfer ...

Page 156: ...6 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space zCanon Utilities ZoomBrowser EX 250 MB or more Including the PhotoRecord printing program PhotoStitch 40 MB or more zCanon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more zCanon Camera WIA Driver 25 MB or more Display 1 024 x 768 pixels High Color 16 bit or better OS Mac OS X v10 1 5 v10 3 Computer Model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built...

Page 157: ...ion z Please refer to your computer s manual for information regarding the location of the USB port z You are recommended to use a fully charged battery pack or Compact Power Adapter CA 560 sold separately to power the camera when connecting to a computer p 18 189 z All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2 0 compliant board are not guaranteed 1 Install the driver and the software appl...

Page 158: ...cator will light yellow USB port Interface cable Interface cable DIGITAL terminal 1 Open the terminal cover with your fingernail 2 Hold the USB connector so the side is up then insert it into the DIGITAL terminal securely To disconnect the cable from the camera Hold the cable connector firmly at both sides and pull it straight out Windows JProceed to step 3 p 155 Macintosh JRefer to the Software S...

Page 159: ...ill display z If the events dialog fails to appear click the Start menu followed by Programs or All Programs Canon Utilities CameraWindow and CameraWindow zUsing the software and computer to download images JSee the Software Starter Guide zUsing the Camera to Download Images Direct Transfer Function JSee Downloading Images by Direct Transfer p 156 ...

Page 160: ...nsfer Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them Wallpaper Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them The transferred images display on the computer desktop 1 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer s USB port to the camera s DIGITAL terminal See step 2 on page 154 2 Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is disp...

Page 161: ... will reappear 3b Select or using the S or T arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button 4b Select images to download using the W or X arrow on the omni selector or main dial and press the SET button z The images will download 5 Press the MENU button z The Direct Transfer menu will display again z Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer After images are tran...

Page 162: ...on Digital Camera Solution Disk This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed However please note that there are certain limitations to downloading images with this method For more details please refer to the For Windows XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet 1 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer s USB port to the camera s DIGITAL terminal S...

Page 163: ...o the computer s PC card reader or PC card slot z Refer to your card adapter s or card reader s manual for information regarding the connection between the computer and card adapter or card reader 2 Double click the icon of the drive with the CF card z Depending on the operating system a window opens automatically 3 Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk z The imag...

Page 164: ...or play back images as usual z No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor z The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards p 52 The default setting will vary between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan etc PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania etc If an incorrect video system is set the output image wi...

Page 165: ...unds The option features animals Changing My Camera Settings Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 1 Turn on the camera and press the MENU button z The Rec or Play menu appears 2 Select the My Camera menu using the X arrow on the omni selector z Pressing the JUMP button also switches between the menu tabs 3 Select a menu item using the S or T arrow on the omni selector then select setting cont...

Page 166: ... Playback mode the menu closes when the shutter button is pressed halfway and the camera switches to shooting mode z If you select Theme in Step 3 you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera Settings z If Mute in the Set up menu is set to On no sound is reproduced except for the error warning signal regardless of the selected My Camera settings p 51 The Start up image displays ...

Page 167: ...Selftimer Sound zOperation Sound zStart up Sound z To return the My Camera Settings to their default values you will need to use a computer Use the bundled software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser to upload the default settings to your camera 1 Turn the mode lever to Playback and press the MENU button z The Play menu appears 2 Select the My Camera menu using the X arrow on the omni selector...

Page 168: ... omni selector 6a Press the SET button 5b Select Record using the W or X arrow on the omni selector then press the SET button z Recording starts z Recording stops when the set amount of time has passed Start up Sound 1 second Operation Sound 0 3 second Selftimer Sound 2 seconds Shutter Sound 0 3 second 6b Select Register using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button 7 Select...

Page 169: ...amera z The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings RAW images Movies Sound recorded using the Sound Memo function p 133 z When you register new My Camera settings the previously registered settings are erased Recording image format JPEG Base line JPEG Sampling rate 4 2 0 or 4 2 2 Image size 320 x 240 pixels File size 20 KB or less Recording format WAVE monaural Quantization bit 8 bit...

Page 170: ...d 2 seconds before the photo is taken You could also record cheerful music to bring out the natural smiles of your subjects or so they can strike a pose fitting the music In these ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding My Camera files ...

Page 171: ... is a chance that the image was not recorded Check the image in playback mode Playing back image Connected to computer in PC connection mode Adequate battery charge Low battery charge Charge the battery as soon as possible to use for any length of time Battery charge low camera will not operate Immediately recharge or replace the battery pack with a charged one No CF card in camera CF card battery...

Page 172: ...the highest possible file number has already been reached In the Set up menu please set File No Reset to On After you save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer format the CF card p 141 Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace it immediately with a charged battery p...

Page 173: ...an inappropriate format Protected You attempted to erase a protected image Too many marks Too many images have been marked with print settings transfer settings or slide show settings Cannot process any more Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non JPEG file Cannot complete Couldn t save the print transfer or slide show settings Cannot edit Slide show settings file is c...

Page 174: ...playback or computer printer connection mode zSwitch the camera to Shooting mode JSee Switching between Shooting and Playback p 32 zDuring a computer or printer connection disconnect the interface cable before switching the camera to shooting mode Flash is charging Blinking on LCD monitor zWait until the upper indicator lights orange signaling that the flash is charged then press the shutter butto...

Page 175: ...d while camera was recording to CF card warning signal zClose the CF card slot cover and battery cover then turn off the camera Battery pack consumed quickly Battery pack capacity reduced because of disuse for one year or more after being fully charged zReplace the battery pack with a new one Battery life exceeded zReplace the battery pack with a new one Battery pack will not charge Battery life e...

Page 176: ...50 cm 1 6 ft between the camera lens and subject zUse the Macro mode to shoot close ups between 5 and 50 cm 2 0 in and 1 6 ft at maximum wide angle and 15 and 50 cm 5 9 in and 1 6 ft at maximum telephoto zYou can also use Super Macro mode when the distance to the subject is 5 to 20 cm 2 0 to 7 9 in wide angle end to 86 mm Zoom position 35mm film equivalent Subject is hard to focus on zUse the focu...

Page 177: ...with a large output zRaise the ISO sensitivity and then shoot JSee Changing the ISO Speed p 98 The ND filter is On zSet ND Filter to Off JSee Using the ND Filter p 120 Subject in recorded image is too bright Subject too close causing flash to be too bright zAdjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation function p 109 Subject bright in comparison to the background zSet the exposure c...

Page 178: ...g at the wide angle end When shooting with a high aperture value in the aperture priority AE mode zThis is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction Flash will not fire Flash set to Off zSet the flash to On Image not showing on TV Incorrect video system setting zSet the video system to the appropriate setting NTSC or PAL for your TV p 52 Shooting mode set ...

Page 179: ...could damage the stomach or intestinal wall 1 Place your fingertip on c and press it in the direction of the arrow while placing another fingertip on d and removing the battery holder 2 Place the battery in the battery holder with the negative terminal facing up Then replace the battery holder into the wireless controller If you ever dispose of your camera first remove the date battery for recycli...

Page 180: ...the image When Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX is mounted on the camera it will block the front remote sensor 2 In this case aim the wireless controller toward the side remote sensor 1 Transmitter 1 2 Remote Sensors cCompose the image with the zoom buttons dPress the shutter button The camera will shoot the image after the time set in Wireless Delay in the Rec menu has elapsed 0...

Page 181: ...or 1 see the first illustration on page 176 to operate the camera from the side without touching the camera This prevents camera shake when shooting just like using a remote release You should set Wireless Delay in the Rec menu to 0 sec when you use this method zDisplays the next image zIn magnified mode these buttons move the magnified area around the image zIn index playback these buttons move t...

Page 182: ... DC30 consists of an adapter component and a hood component At the time of purchase the adapter and the hood are joined together Turn in the direction of the arrow to separate the two components 1 Turn off the camera Then press and hold the ring release button and remove the outer ring on the lens 2 Attach the adapter to the camera by aligning the part of the adapter marked A with the ring release...

Page 183: ...old down the ring release button and turn the adapter in the opposite direction shown z If you use the built in flash when the lens hood is attached a portion of the flash will be blocked by the lens hood and appears dark z If you use the viewfinder when the lens hood is attached a portion of the view will be blocked by the lens hood z When you are not using the lens hood it can be stowed as shown...

Page 184: ... the M mode or when Flash Adjust is set to Manual Other flashes may fire manually or not fire at all Please check the manual for your flash Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX 420EX 550EX 580EX the Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX cannot be performed when mounted on this camera Please read this guide before using one of these flashes on the camer...

Page 185: ... screen p 110 When a Speedlite 550EX 580EX a Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX or a Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX is mounted on the camera you can adjust the flash output from either the flash or the camera The flash setting overrides the camera setting when both are set To set it from the flash you are recommended to use the flash s manual mode You can also adjust the flash output even when the camera is set to ...

Page 186: ...era malfunction z The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX 420EX 550EX or 580EX Auto Exposure Use the E TTL mode with a 550EX or 580EX FE Lock Not available in M mode Flash Sync 1st curtain 2nd curtain 2nd curtain priority with Speedlite 550EX or 580EX Daylight Synchro Slow Synchro Flash Exposure Compensation When Speedlite 550EX or 580EX is used if flash exposure adjustments are...

Page 187: ...p 186 together with the Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX the Close up Lens 250D should be attached first followed by the Macro Lite Adapter 58C sold separately 3 Attach the controller to the camera s hot shoe 4 Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX Press and hold the release buttons on both sides of Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX and fit it into the conversion lens adapter Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX Pre...

Page 188: ...ation mode just by setting the camera s shooting mode to P Av or Tv You are recommended to set the aperture in Av or M mode for full fledged macro flash photography z The following functions can be used with Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX mounted E TTL Automatic Flash Exposure Compensation FE Lock Flash Sync 1st curtain 2nd curtain The flash s 2nd curtain setting takes preceden...

Page 189: ...hat the wide converter tele converter or close up lens is firmly screwed onto the adapter Injury from glass shards can occur if the lens loosens and falls off z Never aim the wide converter tele converter or close up lens directly at the sun or bright lights Wide Converter WC DC58N Tele converter TC DC58N This 58 mm threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for taking wide angle shots The le...

Page 190: ...locked by the wide converter or tele converter z Use the wide converter lens with the focal length set to the maximum wide angle setting z Use the tele converter lens with the focal length set to the maximum telephoto setting At other zoom settings the image will not appear correctly Close up Lens 250D 58 mm This lens with a 58 mm threaded diameter makes macro shooting easier With the camera in ma...

Page 191: ... dark z When using the viewfinder to shoot a portion of the image in the viewfinder may appear to be blocked by the wide converter or tele converter z Set the focal length of the camera s lens to telephoto when using the close up lens 1 Turn the power off and press the ring release button and remove the ring from around the lens on the camera body 2 Attach the conversion lens adapter to the camera...

Page 192: ...th the PhotoStitch program on a computer when they are shot in mode with a conversion or close up lens z To protect the conversion lenses hold them with one hand while you screw them on the camera with the other hand z Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use The camera may focus on any dirt that remains z Exercise due caution when handling the...

Page 193: ...wer outlet 2 Open the terminal cover and connect the DC plug of the compact power adapter to the camera s DC IN terminal z Always disconnect and unplug the compact power adapter after use z Always turn the camera s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter z Only use the Compact Power Adapter CA 560 with cameras that use Battery Pack BP 511A Battery Pack BP 511 Battery...

Page 194: ...er socket It is also possible to charge up to 2 battery packs at the same time from a power outlet if you connect Compact Power Adapter CA 560 sold separately or Compact Power Adapter CA 570 sold separately to Battery Charger CG 570 Battery Pack BP 511A Battery Pack BP 511 Battery Pack BP 512 and Battery Pack BP 514 can be charged with these combinations Refer to each product s manual on how to ch...

Page 195: ...t is installed in the camera at the point of manufacture not when you make the purchase z Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall 1 Turn off the power and open the battery cover p 21 2 Remove the battery pack then pull ...

Page 196: ...hen remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth zNever use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet Viewfinder LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD monitor with a soft cl...

Page 197: ...x 118 000 pixels Picture coverage 100 AF System TTL autofocus continuous or single AF lock and Manual focus are available Focusing frame 9 point AiAF 1 point AF any position is available Shooting Distance from the front of the lens Normal AF 50 cm 1 6 ft infinity Macro AF 5 50 cm 2 0 in 1 6 ft W 15 50 cm 5 9 in 1 6 ft T Super Macro AF 5 20 cm 2 0 in 7 9 in W 86 mm 35mm film equivalent Manual focus...

Page 198: ... of the following external flashes is recommended Canon Speedlite 220EX 420EX 550EX 580EX Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX Flash Exposure Compensation 2 0 stops in 1 3 stop increments FE Lock Slow synchro and 1st curtain 2nd curtain flash are available Shooting Modes Auto Creative zone Program Shutter speed priority Aperture priority Manual Custom1 and Custom2 Image zone Portrai...

Page 199: ...6 pixels Medium 3 1600 x 1200 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels Movies 640 x 480 pixels 30 sec 320 x 240 pixels 3 min 160 x 120 pixels 3 min 10 frames second 15 frames second The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per shooting Playback Modes Single histogram displayable Index 9 thumbnail images Magnified approx 10x max in LCD monitor Sound memos up to 60 sec or Slide show Direct Pri...

Page 200: ...he battery pack in a pocket before use Interface USB mini B PTP Picture Transfer Protocol Audio Video output NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio Power Source 1 Rechargeable lithium ion battery type BP 511A included in the camera kit sold separately 2 Rechargeable lithium ion battery type BP 511 512 514 sold separately 3 Compact Power Adapter CA 560 sold separately 4 Car battery adapter separatel...

Page 201: ...urned off after every tenth shot Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated The included memory card is used The LCD monitor is turned on for the CIPA standard Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback Normal temperature 23 C 2 C 73 F 3 6 F normal relative humidity 50 20 continuous playback at 3 seconds pe...

Page 202: ...ng a CF card of 64MB or more Superfine Fine and Normal indicate the relative compression ratio Some CF cards are not sold in some regions FC 32MH FC 64MH FC 128M FC 256MH FC 512MSH L Large 3072 x 2304 pixels 9 19 40 81 163 15 32 64 130 261 33 67 136 273 547 M1 Medium 1 2592 x 1944 pixels 11 24 49 99 198 21 43 88 177 354 43 88 176 355 709 M2 Medium 2 2048 x 1536 pixels 18 38 76 154 308 33 68 137 27...

Page 203: ... pixels 660 KB sec 320 x 240 pixels 330 KB sec 160 x 120 pixels 120 KB sec Battery Charger CG 580 Input voltage AC 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz 22 VA 100 V 30 VA 240 V Rated output DC 8 4 V 1 2 A Operating temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 91 x 31 x 67 mm 3 6 x 1 2 x 2 6 in Weight Approx 115 g 4 1 oz Battery Charger CB 5L Input voltage AC 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Rated output DC 8 4 V Operating temperat...

Page 204: ... battery CR2025 Operating temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 35 x 6 5 x 56 6 mm 1 4 x 0 3 x 2 2 in Weight Approx 10 g 0 4 oz CompactFlash Card Card slot type Type I Dimensions 36 4 x 42 8 x 3 3 mm 1 4 x 1 7 x 0 1 in Weight Approx 10 g 0 4 oz Compact Power Adapter CA 560 Sold Separately Input voltage AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 60 VA 100 V 75 VA 240 V Rated output DC 9 5 V 2 7 A Operating temperatur...

Page 205: ...ength Infinity Lens configuration 3 elements in 3 groups Focusing range from end of lens 160 cm infinity 5 2 ft infinity when attached to PowerShot G6 at telephoto end Thread diameter 58 mm Standard filter threads Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58D is required to install the lens on a PowerShot G6 Dimensions Diameter 75 mm 3 0 in Length 50 mm 2 0 in Weight Approx 185 g 6 5 oz Close up Lens 250D 58 m...

Page 206: ...wer Adapter 189 Compression 60 Computer System Requirements 152 Continuous Shooting 48 78 Contrast 100 Conversion Lens Adapter 182 185 Creative Zone 14 Custom Settings 119 D Date Battery 191 Date Time 26 52 Default Setting 48 54 Design rule for Camera File system 195 Digital Zoom 42 49 77 Display Detailed 39 Off 52 Standard 38 Display Panel 16 167 Distance Units of the MF Indicator 52 DPOF Print S...

Page 207: ...49 115 Menu My Camera 53 Play 50 Rec 48 Selecting Menus and Settings 45 Set up 51 Metering Mode 49 92 MF Point Zoom 49 116 Mode Dial 14 Movie 72 Editing 130 Playback 128 177 Resolution 60 Mute 51 162 My Camera 161 N ND Filter 49 120 Night Scene Mode 68 O Operation Sound 51 53 161 Overexposure Warning 40 P Photo Effect 99 Playback 124 Auto Playback Slide Show 135 Movies 128 177 Single Image 124 TV ...

Page 208: ...0 82 85 87 Shutter Speed Priority AE 82 Single Image Playback 124 Slide Show 50 135 Play Time 137 Repeat 137 Selecting Images 136 Starting 135 Slow Synchro 48 66 Sound Memos 133 Speaker 11 Spot AE Point 92 Spot Metering 37 49 Start up Image 29 53 161 Start up Sound 29 51 53 161 Stitch Assist Mode 69 70 Strap 25 Super Macro Mode 75 T Tele converter 185 Telephoto 42 Terminal Cover 19 Transfer Order ...

Page 209: ...ructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re...

Page 210: ...20 Compression Superfine U 60 Fine U Normal U File Format JPEG 62 RAW Flash Auto 64 On U Off U Red eye Reduction U 65 Slow Synchro On U 66 Off U Flash Adjust On 109 Off Flash Sync 1st curtain 111 2nd curtain Drive Mode Single Shot U Standard Con tinuous Mode 78 High Speed Continuous Mode Self Timer 10 sec 76 Self Timer 2 sec Intervalometer 112 AF Frame AiAF Auto 89 Center Point Manual 90 AF Frame ...

Page 211: ...pia or B W 3 The white balance is set to AUTO 4 The white balance flash cannot be set 5 The ISO speed is automatically set by the camera 6 ISO AUTO cannot be selected Safety Shift On 86 Off Digital Zoom On 77 Off Exposure Compensation U 94 Light Metering System Evaluative Metering 92 Center Weighted Averaging Spot Metering Center AF Point AE Lock FE Lock 105 107 Bracket AEB 101 Focus BKT 1 1 1 1 1...