Canon PowerShot SX280 HS, User Manual

Page 1: ...ENGLISH CANON INC 2013 CDD E515 010 Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages Next page Previous page Page before you clicked a link To jump to the beginning of a chapter click the chapter title at right From chapter title pages you can access topics by clicking their titles Make sure you read this guide including the Safety Precautions section before using the camera Reading this...

Page 2: ...CU SX280 HS Contains software and PDF manuals 21 A memory card is not included 2 Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards sold separately can be used regardless of capacity SD memory cards SDHC memory cards SDXC memory cards SX270 HS Eye Fi cards Cards conforming to SD standards However not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera About Eye Fi Cards This product is not...

Page 3: ... for personal use Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law and note that even for personal use photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions or in some commercial settings The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase In case of camera problems while abroad return to the area of purchase before contacting a Can...

Page 4: ...er Tripod socket DC coupler terminal cover Memory card battery cover Strap mount Shooting modes and on screen icons and text are indicated in brackets Important information you should know Notes and tips for expert camera use xx Pages with related information in this example xx represents a page number Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings For convenience all suppor...

Page 5: ...controls are represented by icons o Up button on back p Down button on back q Left button on back r Right button on back 5 Control dial on back The following icons are used to indicate functions that differ depending on the camera model SX280 HS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot SX280 HS only SX270 HS Functions and precautions for the PowerShot SX270 HS only This guide uses PowerShot SX2...

Page 6: ...her Camera 133 Connecting to a Computer 134 Connecting to a Printer 139 Sending Images 141 Sending Images to a Computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 143 Geotagging Images on the Camera 144 Editing or Erasing Wi Fi Settings 145 9 Setting Menu 148 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 149 10 Accessories 156 Optional Accessories 157 Using Optional Accessories 158 Table of Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible...

Page 7: ...id Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv Av and M Mode Playback Mode Wi Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 7 Printing Images 162 Using an Eye Fi Card 170 11 Appendix 172 Troubleshooting 173 On Screen Messages 176 On Screen Information 179 Functions and Menu Tables 181 Handling Precautions 189 Specifications 190 Index 194 COPY ...

Page 8: ...id Auto Mode 47 Shooting people well I Portraits 71 P Against Snow 71 Matching specific scenes Sports 70 Night Scenes 71 S Under Water 71 t Fireworks 72 Applying special effects Vivid Colors 73 Poster Effect 74 Fish Eye Effect 74 Miniature Effect 74 Toy Camera Effect 75 Soft Focus 76 Monochrome 76 z z Where sound and flash are not allowed Discreet Mode 69 z z While adjusting image settings Live Vi...

Page 9: ...tions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons or damage to the equipment Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people s eyes Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eye...

Page 10: ...er Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted such as inside airplanes and medical facilities SX280 HS Do not play the supplied CD ROM s in any CD player...

Page 11: ... on the flash or pry it open This may cause the product to malfunction In regular use small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build up and damage to the unit Remove and store...

Page 12: ...r Shooting Modes Tv Av and M Mode Playback Mode Wi Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 12 Basic Guide Gives basic instructions from initial preparations to shooting playback and saving on a computer 4 Initial Preparations 13 Trying the Camera Out 18 Software PDF Manuals on the included CD ROM 21 Downloadable Software 26 System Map 30 COPY ...

Page 13: ...your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving If the flash is up do not rest your fingers on it Charging the Battery Before use charge the battery with the included charger Be sure to charge the battery initially because the camera is not sold with the battery charged 1 Insert the battery z z After aligning the marks on the battery and charger insert the battery by pushing it in...

Page 14: ...s with 100 240 V AC power 50 60 Hz For power outlets in a different format use a commercially available adapter for the plug Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling which may damage the battery Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card sold separately Note that before using a new memory card or a memory card formatted in another device y...

Page 15: ...ery will pop up Remove the memory card z z Push the memory card in until it clicks and then slowly release it X X The memory card will pop up 4 Insert the memory card z z Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position z z Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera 5 Close th...

Page 16: ...er button X X The Date Time screen is displayed 2 Set the date and time z z Press the q r buttons to choose an option z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to specify the date and time z z When finished press the m button 3 Set the home time zone z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose your home time zone 4 Finish the setup process z z Press the m button when finished After a...

Page 17: ... the n button In this case press the m button to dismiss the time display and repeat step 2 You can also change the display language by pressing the n button and choosing Language on the 3 tab 2 Choose Date Time z z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Date Time and then press the m button 3 Change the date and time z z Follow step 2 on 16 ...

Page 18: ...mera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene X X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper left of the screen X X Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus 3 Compose the shot z z To zoom in and enlarge the subject move the zoom lever toward i telephoto and to zoom away from the subject move it towar...

Page 19: ...l Display mode turn the 5 dial rapidly In this mode turn the 5 dial to browse through images z z To return to single image display press the m button Shooting Movies Start shooting z z Press the movie button The camera beeps once as recording begins and Rec is displayed with the elapsed time X X Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen and the subject is slightly enlarged...

Page 20: ... movie is finished is displayed z z To adjust the volume press the o p buttons To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be recovered 1 Choose an image to erase z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image 2 Erase the imag...

Page 21: ...llowing things on your computer CameraWindow z z Import images and change camera settings ImageBrowser EX z z Manage images view search and organize z z Print and edit images Auto Update Function Using the software you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet some software excluded Be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection so you ...

Page 22: ...Disk Space 440 MB or more 4 550 MB or more 4 Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher 1Wi Fi image transfer to a computer requires Windows 8 Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10 6 8 Mac OS X 10 7 or Mac OS X 10 8 2 or later 2Information on computer models compatible with Mac OS X 10 8 is available on the Apple website 3Recommended specifications for movie playback in ImageBrowser EX 4Includes Silverlight 5 1 ...

Page 23: ...not be displayed Some functions may not be installed The first time you connect the camera to the computer drivers will be installed so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible If you have several cameras that were bundled with ImageBrowser EX on the included CD ROMs be sure to use each camera with their included CD ROM and follow the on screen installation instructions for eac...

Page 24: ... to turn the camera on z z On a Macintosh computer CameraWindow is displayed when a connection is established between the camera and computer z z For Windows follow the steps introduced below z z In the screen that displays click the link to modify the program z z Choose Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow and then click OK z z Double click 3 Save the images to the computer...

Page 25: ...n Windows Vista or XP click Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2 If CameraWindow is not displayed click the Start menu and choose All Programs Canon Utilities CameraWindow CameraWindow On a Macintosh computer if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2 click the CameraWindow icon in the Dock the bar at the botto...

Page 26: ...ing System Windows Macintosh Windows 8 Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Mac OS X 10 6 Mac OS X 10 7 Mac OS X 10 8 1 Computer Computers running one of the above operating systems preinstalled with an included USB port and Internet connection Processor Still images 1 6 GHz or higher Movies Core i7 2 8 GHz or higher 2 Still images Mac OS X 10 7 10 8 Core 2 Duo or higher Mac OS X 10 6 Co...

Page 27: ...own insert the plug fully into the camera terminal z z Insert the larger plug of the USB cable in the computer s USB port For details about USB connections on the computer refer to the computer user manual Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10 6 are used here for the sake of illustration What you will need z z Computer z z USB cable camera end Mini B 1 Download the software z z With a ...

Page 28: ... via the Internet some software excluded The first time you connect the camera to the computer drivers will be installed so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible Because the content and functions of software vary according to the camera model if you have several cameras you must use each camera to update to its latest version of the software Saving Images to a Computer Windo...

Page 29: ...r camera to the computer without using the software the following limitations apply It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until camera images are accessible Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientation Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer Some problems may occur when saving images or image informatio...

Page 30: ... available Interface Cable IFC 400PCU SX270 HS Wrist Strap WS DC11 Battery Pack NB 6L 1 Battery Charger CB 2LY CB 2LYE 1 USB Cable camera end Mini B 3 Memory Card Card Reader Windows Macintosh Computer TV Video System AC Adapter Kit ACK DC40 Included Accessories Power Cables HDMI Cable HTC 100 Stereo AV Cable AVC DC400ST Flash Unit Case High Power Flash HF DC2 2 Waterproof Case WP DC49 Canon brand...

Page 31: ...ting Modes Tv Av and M Mode Playback Mode Wi Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 31 Advanced Guide 4 1 Camera Basics Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes shooting and playback options On Off 32 Shutter Button 33 Shooting Modes 33 Shooting Display Options 34 FUNC Menu 34 MENU Menu 35 Indicator Display 36 Clock 37 COPY ...

Page 32: ...f press the power button again Playback Mode z z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on and view your shots z z To turn the camera off press the 1 button again To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode press the 1 button To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway 33 The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in Playback mode and t...

Page 33: ...ra still until the shutter sound ends Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time required for the shot It may take longer in some shooting scenes and images will be blurry if you move the camera or the subject moves before the shutter sound ends Shooting Modes Use the mode dial to acces...

Page 34: ...on or another screen is displayed for configuring the function 3 Choose an option z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option z z Options labeled with a icon can be configured by pressing the l button z z To return to the menu items press the q button Options Menu Items Shooting Display Options Press the l button to view other information on the screen or to hide the informati...

Page 35: ...layed again showing the option you configured To undo any accidental setting changes you can restore the camera s default settings 155 MENU Menu Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs such as shooting 4 playback 1 and so on Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode 185 189 1 Access...

Page 36: ...nnected to a computer 28 or display off 32 151 Blinking Starting up recording reading transmitting images or shooting long exposures 97 98 When the indicator blinks green never turn the camera off open the memory card battery cover or shake or jolt the camera which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card 3 Choose a setting z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a set...

Page 37: ...pendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 37 Clock You can check the current time z z Press and hold the m button X X The current time appears z z If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function it will switch to vertical display Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to change the display color z z Press the m button again to cancel the clock display When the camera is off press and hold...

Page 38: ...ing Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents Basic Operations Advanced Guide Camera Basics Using GPS Function Auto Mode Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv Av and M Mode Playback Mode Wi Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode SX280 HS Using GPS Function Basic GPS operat...

Page 39: ...ard the sky When carrying the camera in a bag put it in the bag with the GPS antenna pointing up and try to put the camera in an outer section of bag GPS Antenna Using GPS Function Camera location information latitude longitude and elevation based on signals acquired from GPS satellites can be added to the still images and movies you shoot or this information can be logged separately In addition t...

Page 40: ...t the GPS antenna up at the sky will normally be displayed within a few minutes when the camera is used in areas with ample GPS coverage such as outdoor areas with an unobstructed view of the sky If is not displayed move to an area without obstructions such as buildings between the camera and GPS satellites and wait a few minutes until it appears Places With Poor GPS Coverage Location information ...

Page 41: ...e q r buttons or turn the 5 dial z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Off 2 Finish the setup process z z When you press the m button a message about the logger is displayed Be sure to read the message X X The icon shown with your shots indicates the GPS reception status at that time 40 X X The logger function will operate and the date time and location information bas...

Page 42: ...en displaying log files 43 For this reason if the camera is off and you want to remove the memory card when the logger is being used turn the camera on then turn it off again before removing the memory card When using the logger function exercise caution when turning the camera over to another person as the date and time and logged location information will remain on the camera until it is saved t...

Page 43: ...e to examine X X To the right of today s date the time elapsed from the last time location information was recorded is displayed z z Choose the desired date and press the m button The recorded latitude longitude time and number of logs acquired that day are displayed z z To return to the GPS Settings screen press the n button twice When you press the n button again a message about GPS and logging ...

Page 44: ...PS Settings on the 3 tab and then press the m button 35 z z Choose Assisted GPS and press the m button 35 3 Access the Update A GPS data screen z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Update A GPS data and then press the m button Automatically Updating the Date and Time You can have the date and time for the configured time zone 16 150 automatically updated when the camera receives ...

Page 45: ...f validity of the existing data on the screen in step 4 To use acquired GPS satellite signals instead of any A GPS data on the memory card choose Off for Assisted GPS in step 3 4 Update A GPS data z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button z z When you have not yet used Wi Fi functions or you cannot connect to an existing access point the screen for selec...

Page 46: ...Tv Av and M Mode Playback Mode Wi Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 46 Auto Mode Hybrid Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 4 3 Shooting With Camera Determined Settings 47 Common Convenient Features 53 Using Face ID 57 Image Customization Features 63 Helpful Shooting Features 65 Customizing Camera Operation 66 COPY ...

Page 47: ...ndicate image areas in focus X X Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus X X The flash automatically rises in low light conditions Zoom Bar Focus Range approx Still Images Movies Shooting With Camera Determined Settings For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions Still Images ...

Page 48: ...top shooting The camera beeps twice as recording stops X X Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full Shoot z z Press the shutter button all the way down X X As the camera shoots a shutter sound is played and in low light conditions when the flash is up it fires automatically z z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends X X Your shot is only displayed until the c...

Page 49: ...e camera will no longer sound To activate sounds again press the n button and choose Mute on the 3 tab and then press the q r buttons to choose Off The camera makes a slight noise if shaken but this is the sound of the lens moving and does not indicate mechanical damage Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode You can make a short movie of the day digest movie Just by shooting still images the camera will aut...

Page 50: ...ong press the n button choose Wind Filter on the 4 tab and then choose Off 35 Microphone Still Images A flashing icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake In this case mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still If your shots are dark despite the flash firing move closer to the subject For details on the flash range see Flash Range 191 The subjec...

Page 51: ...d 57 Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct 16 When shooting in mode only People Shadows on Face Other Subjects and At Close Range icons will be displayed Try shooting in G mode 82 if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect color or brightness Still Images Movies Scene Icons In and modes shooting scenes det...

Page 52: ...abilization stops Similarly when you follow subjects moving vertically image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake To cancel image stabilization set IS Mode to Off 95 In this case an IS icon is not displayed In mode no icon is displayed Continuous Shooting Scenes If you shoot a still image when the following scene icons are displayed the camera will shoot continuously If you press...

Page 53: ...the zoom lever toward i again X X The camera zooms in even closer on the subject Zoom Factor Still Images Movies On Screen Frames In mode a variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at A white frame is displayed around the subject or person s face determined by the camera to be the main subject and gray frames are displayed around other detected fac...

Page 54: ...yed Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar which indicates the zoom position The color of the zoom bar will change depending on the zoom range White range optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy Yellow range digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably grainy ZoomPlus Blue range digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy Because the blue range will not...

Page 55: ... fires or when you have specified to take many shots Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full When a delay longer than two seconds is specified two seconds before the shot the lamp blinking and self timer sound will speed up The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires 2 Shoot z z For Still Images Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press...

Page 56: ...ption 35 X X Once the setting is complete is displayed 2 Shoot X X As you take shots the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower right corner of images z z To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 Date stamps cannot be edited or removed Still Images Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows Configure the setting z z Press the r butto...

Page 57: ...irthday will be saved on the camera Additionally when registered people are detected their names will be recorded in still images When using the Face ID function be careful when sharing the camera or images with others and when posting images online where many others can view them When disposing of a camera or transferring it to another person after using Face ID be sure to erase all information r...

Page 58: ...hoose Birthday either press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the m button z z Press the q r buttons to choose a setting z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to specify the date z z When finished press the m button z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Add to Registry and then press the m button z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Add a N...

Page 59: ...be recorded in the image People other than those registered may be mistakenly detected as the registered person if they share similar facial features 4 Save the settings z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Save and then press the m button z z After a message is displayed press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Yes and then press the m button 5 Continue registering fac...

Page 60: ...ribed in step 3 of Registering Face ID Information 58 Registered people may not be correctly detected if the captured image or scene differs drastically from the registered face information If a registered face is not detected or not easily detected overwrite registered information with new face info Registering face info right before shooting will allow for easier detection of registered faces If...

Page 61: ...z z Press the o p q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the name of a person to overwrite and then press the m button z z A message is displayed if you have already registered five faces In this case choose OK either press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial and then press the m button z z If less than five faces are registered go to step 4 to add face information z z To check face information c...

Page 62: ...on If you erase a registered person s info you will not be able to display their name 104 overwrite their info 107 or search images for them 105 You can also erase names in image information 108 3 Choose the face info to overwrite z z Press the o p q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the face info to overwrite and then press the m button 4 Register face information z z Follow step 2 in Regist...

Page 63: ...choose Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size for 4 3 Images z z For e mailing images A2 16 5 x 23 4 in A3 A5 11 7 x 16 5 5 8 x 8 3 in 5 x 7 in Postcard 3 5 x 5 in Image Customization Features Still Images Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio ratio of width to height as follows Configure the setting z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired...

Page 64: ... 480 30 fps For shooting in standard definition Fine Detail Movie Processing This function quickly processes a large amount of information making it possible to record even finer details in movies In and modes black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded In E mode is also available offering smoother motion 80 Still Images Red Eye Correction Red e...

Page 65: ... now magnified z z To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 The area in focus will not be magnified when you press the shutter button halfway if a face was not detected if the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen or if the camera detects subject movement The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom 53 or when using a TV as a display 1...

Page 66: ...uction Lamp You can deactivate the red eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce red eye when the flash is used in low light shots 1 Access the Flash Settings screen z z Press the n button choose Flash Settings on the 4 tab and then press the m button 35 2 Configure the setting z z Choose Red Eye Lamp and then choose Off 36 z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose On St...

Page 67: ...u can switch the display information Note that the settings of Display Info on the 4 tab cannot be changed By pressing the m button you can do the following operations Protection 111 Erase 113 Favorites 116 Still Images Changing the Image Display Style After Shots You can change how long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting Changing the Image Display Pe...

Page 68: ...tions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 68 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 4 4 Brightness Color Customization Live View Control 69 Discreet Mode 69 Moving Subjects Sports 70 Specific Scenes 71 Image Effects Creative Filters 73 Special Modes for Other Purposes...

Page 69: ...Brightness Color Customization Live View Control Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows 1 Enter mode z z Set the mode dial to 2 Configure the setting z z Press the m button to access the setting screen Press the o p buttons to choose a setting item and then press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to adjust the value as you watch the screen z z Press the m but...

Page 70: ...d 162 set for printing individually 167 added to a Photobook 169 and Face ID information cannot be edited 107 To do these things either view grouped images individually 106 or cancel grouping 107 first Still Images Moving Subjects Sports Shoot continuously as the camera focuses on moving subjects 1 Enter mode z z Set the mode dial to 2 Focus z z While you are pressing the shutter button halfway th...

Page 71: ...ake and image noise Still Images Movies S Shoot underwater Underwater z z Natural colored shots of sea life and underwater scenery when you use an optional waterproof case 157 z z This mode can correct white balance and match the effect of using a commercially available color compensating filter 73 Still Images Movies P Shoot with snowy backgrounds Snow z z Bright natural colored shots of people a...

Page 72: ...r moving subjects f Manual Focus Focus on subjects manually 89 Refer to Shooting Range 192 for details on the range of each focus range In mode optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle In mode use of digital zoom may cause images to appear grainy at some resolutions 63 In 8 mode subjects at close range may not be in focus In this case try setting the focus range to and 8 are not available in Trac...

Page 73: ...ies Correcting White Balance White balance can be manually corrected in S mode 71 This adjustment can match the effect of using a commercially available color compensating filter 1 Choose S z z Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Scenes 71 and choose S 2 Choose white balance z z Press the m button and then choose in the menu 3 Adjust the setting z z Move the zoom lever to adjust the correction level for ...

Page 74: ...age area that will not be blurred 2 Choose the area to keep in focus z z Press the l button z z Move the zoom lever to resize the frame and press the o p buttons to move it 3 For movies choose the movie playback speed z z Press the n button and then choose the speed by pressing the q r buttons or turning the 5 dial Still Images Movies Posterized shots Poster Effect z z Shots that resemble an old p...

Page 75: ...k with the effect applied 3 Shoot Standard Shots resemble toy camera images Warm Images have a warmer tone than with Standard Cool Images have a cooler tone than with Standard Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results 4 Return to the shooting screen and shoot z z Press the n button to return to the shooting screen and then shoot Playback Speed and Estimated Playb...

Page 76: ... the 5 dial and then press the l button again X X A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot B W Black and white shots Sepia Sepia tone shots Blue Blue and white shots Still Images Shooting With a Soft Focus Effect This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter is attached to the camera You can adjust the effect level as desired 1 Choose z z F...

Page 77: ...press the l button 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway z z Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face of the person who will wink 3 Press the shutter button all the way down X X The camera now enters shooting standby mode and Wink to take picture is displayed X X The lamp blinks and the self timer sound is played Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Auto Shoo...

Page 78: ... focus on and white frames around other faces 3 Press the shutter button all the way down X X The camera now enters shooting standby mode and Look straight at camera to start count down is displayed X X The lamp blinks and the self timer sound is played 4 Face the camera and wink X X The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting a wink by the person whose face is inside the frame z z To ...

Page 79: ...ntinuously is managed as a single group and only the first image in that group will be displayed 70 Focus image brightness and color are determined by the first shot The screen is blank while you are shooting There may be a delay after continuous shooting before you can shoot again Note that some types of memory cards may delay your next shot even longer SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are...

Page 80: ...ess Before Shooting Before shooting you can lock the exposure or change it in 1 3 stop increments within a range of 2 to 2 1 Lock the exposure z z Press the o button to lock the exposure The exposure shift bar is displayed z z To unlock the exposure press the o button again 2 Adjust the exposure z z Turn the 5 dial to adjust the exposure as you watch the screen 3 Shoot 80 Movies Shooting Various M...

Page 81: ...slow motion You can change the movie playback speed by using the software 21 26 on a computer Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast moving subjects for playback later in slow motion Note that sound is not recorded 1 Choose z z Set the mode dial to E z z Press the m button choose E in the menu and then choose 34 2 Choose a frame rate z z Press the m button choose in the menu a...

Page 82: ...e P Mode 82 P Mode More discerning shots in your preferred shooting style Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to G mode G Program AE AE Auto Exposure Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G make sure the function is available in that mode 181 187 4 5 Shooting in Program AE P Mode 83 Image Brightness Exposure Compensation 83 Color...

Page 83: ...then press the o button again when finished X X The correction level you specified is now displayed Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE P Mode You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style 1 Enter G mode z z Set the mode dial to G 2 Customize the settings as desired 83 95 and then shoot If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter butto...

Page 84: ...case is no longer displayed 2 Compose the shot and shoot z z After one shot AE is unlocked and is no longer displayed AE Auto Exposure After the exposure is locked you can adjust the combination of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the 5 dial Program Shift Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method how brightness is measured to suit shooting conditions as follow...

Page 85: ... complete is displayed Under some shooting conditions correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy You can also correct existing images 120 Still Images Changing the ISO Speed z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 34 X X The option you configured is now displayed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions Low ...

Page 86: ...candescent tungsten lighting and similarly colored fluorescent lighting Fluorescent For shooting under warm white or similarly colored or cool white fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H For shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored fluorescent lighting S Underwater Sets the optimal white balance for shooting underwater Tones down blues to produce natural looking colors overall Custom...

Page 87: ...t and for weaker lighter effects or lighter skin tones adjust the value to the left z z Press the l button to complete the setting Still Images Movies Changing Image Color Tones My Colors Change image color tones as desired such as converting images to sepia or black and white z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 34 X X The option you configured is now displayed ...

Page 88: ...rmined when you press the shutter button halfway Continuous Shooting AF Continuous shooting and focusing AF Frame is set to Center and cannot be changed Continuous Shooting LV Continuous shooting with the focus fixed at the position determined in manual focusing In t mode focus is determined by the first shot In t mode 72 AF lock 93 or manual focus mode 89 is changed to For details on the continuo...

Page 89: ...he general focal position z z Referring to the on screen MF indicator bar which shows the distance and focal position and the magnified display area press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to specify the general focal position and then press the m button 3 Fine tune the focus z z Press the shutter button halfway to have the camera fine tune the focal position Safety MF MF Indicator Shooting Range...

Page 90: ...pective focal lengths when using 1 5x and 2 0x are 37 5 750 mm and 50 0 1000 mm 35mm film equivalent The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way toward i for maximum telephoto and when you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 2 in Zooming In Closer on Subjects Digital Zoom 53 Still Images Movies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF aut...

Page 91: ...ople s faces and then sets the focus exposure evaluative metering only and white balance only After you aim the camera at the subject a white frame is displayed around the person s face determined by the camera to be the main subject and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces When the camera detects movement frames will follow moving subjects within a certain range After y...

Page 92: ...en registered people are detected but the names will be recorded in the still images 57 However a name will display if the subject chosen to focus on is the same as a person detected with Face ID Still Images Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter ...

Page 93: ...e 5 dial and then press the m button X X If the flash is down it will be raised automatically X X Once the setting is complete Z is displayed Still Images Movies Changing the Focus Setting You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed Instead you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter but...

Page 94: ...splayed When there is a risk of overexposure the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots to reduce washed out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure However you can deactivate automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessing n 35 and setting Safety FE in Flash Settings on the 4 tab to Off You can also configure the flash ex...

Page 95: ...cess the IS Settings screen z z Choose Dynamic IS and then choose 2 52 You can also set IS Mode to Off so that subjects are recorded at the same size shown before shooting Other Settings Still Images Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Choose from two compression ratios as follows Super Fine Fine For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card see Numbe...

Page 96: ...ng Modes Tv Av and M Mode Playback Mode Wi Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 96 Tv Av and M Mode Take smarter more sophisticated shots Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode 4 6 Specific Shutter Speeds Tv Mode 97 Specific Aperture Values Av Mode 97 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values M Mode 98 COPY ...

Page 97: ...r speed or aperture value even when standard exposure cannot otherwise be obtained Press the n button and set Safety Shift on the 4 tab to On 35 However safety shift is disabled when the flash fires Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds Tv Mode Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed For details on av...

Page 98: ... not be possible with some settings With shutter speeds of 1 3 seconds or slower ISO speed is and cannot be changed D Manual Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified metering method 84 Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values M Mode Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure For details ...

Page 99: ...z Set the mode dial to D 2 Configure the setting z z Press the m button choose X in the menu and adjust the setting by either pressing the o p buttons or turning the 5 dial 34 X X Once the setting is complete the flash output level is displayed low medium high You can also set the flash level by accessing n 35 and choosing Flash Output in Flash Settings on the 4 tab You can set the flash level in ...

Page 100: ...n reviewing your shots and browse or edit them in many ways To prepare the camera for these operations press the 1 button to enter Playback mode It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer or images from other cameras 4 7 Viewing 101 Browsing and Filtering Images 105 Editing Face ID Information 107 Image Viewing Options 108 Protecting Images...

Page 101: ... the o p buttons 5 Pause playback z z To pause or resume playback press the m button X X After the movie is finished is displayed Volume Indicator Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies you can view them on the screen as follows 1 Enter Playback mode z z Press the 1 button X X Your last shot is displayed 2 Browse through your images z z To view the previous image press the q b...

Page 102: ...ormation Display Detailed Information Display GPS Information Display SX270 HS No Information Display Simple Information Display Detailed Information Display SX280 HS Switching display modes is not possible while the camera is connected via Wi Fi to devices other than printers To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway To deactivate Scroll Display press the n bu...

Page 103: ...icates that the information was not received from GPS satellites or that accurate positioning was not possible is shown when GPS Auto Time is set to Off because the UTC shooting date and time is not recorded To have the UTC recorded set GPS Auto Time to On 44 GPS information display is not available for images that lack this information UTC Coordinated Universal Time essentially the same as Greenw...

Page 104: ...o simple information display mode and check z z Press the l button repeatedly until simple information display is activated and then press the q r buttons to choose an image X X Names will be displayed on detected people If you do not want names to display on images shot using Face ID press the n button choose Face ID Info on the 1 tab and then set Name Display to Off Movies Viewing Short Movies C...

Page 105: ... button choose in the menu and choose a condition 34 z z When you have selected or choose the condition by pressing the o p q r buttons on the screen displayed and then press the m button 2 View the filtered images z z Images matching your conditions are displayed in yellow frames To view only these images press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial z z To cancel filtered display choose in step 1 Bro...

Page 106: ...essing the q r buttons or turning the 5 dial will display only images in the group z z To cancel group playback press the m button choose in the menu and press the m button again 34 When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions those conditions will not be available Note that is not available unless people are registered 57 Options for viewing the images found in step 2 inc...

Page 107: ...z Following the procedure in Checking People Detected in Face ID 104 choose an image and press the m button z z An orange frame is displayed around the selected face When multiple names are displayed in an image press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the name to change and then press the m button During group playback step 3 you can use the menu functions accessed by pressing the m but...

Page 108: ...by continuing to hold it 2 Move the display position and switch images as needed z z To move the display position press the o p q r buttons z z To switch to other images while zoomed turn the 5 dial You can return to single image display from magnified display by pressing the n button Approximate Position of Displayed Area 3 Choose the item to edit z z Press the o p q r buttons or turn the 5 dial ...

Page 109: ...slideshow with your settings choose Start and press the m button z z To return to the menu screen press the n button Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows Each image is displayed for about three seconds Choose a slideshow transition and start playback z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 34 X X The sli...

Page 110: ...milar Images Smart Shuffle Based on the current image the camera offers four images similar to it that you may wish to view After you choose to view one of those images the camera offers four more images This is an enjoyable way to play back images in an unexpected order Try this feature after you have taken many shots in many kinds of scenes 1 Choose Smart Shuffle z z Press the m button and then ...

Page 111: ... z z Repeat this process to specify other images 3 Protect the image z z Press the n button A confirmation message is displayed z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3 Still Images Movies Protecting Images Protect important im...

Page 112: ...st image cannot be selected as the last image 4 Protect the images z z Press the p button to choose Protect and then press the m button You can also choose the first or last image by turning the 5 dial when the top screen in steps 2 and 3 is displayed Selecting a Range 1 Choose Select Range z z Following step 2 in Using the Menu 111 choose Select Range and press the m button 2 Choose a starting im...

Page 113: ...r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image 2 Erase the image z z Press the p button z z After Erase is displayed press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Erase and then press the m button X X The current image is now erased z z To cancel erasure press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Cancel and then press the m button Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose Select All Ima...

Page 114: ...ed z z To cancel selection press the m button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to specify other images 3 Erase the image z z Press the n button A confirmation message is displayed z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be recovere...

Page 115: ... you press the button the image is rotated 90 Press the m button to complete the setting Using the Menu 1 Choose Rotate z z Press the n button and choose Rotate on the 1 tab 35 Selecting a Range 1 Choose Select Range z z Following step 2 in Choosing a Selection Method 114 choose Select Range and press the m button 2 Choose images z z Follow steps 2 3 in Selecting a Range 112 to specify images 3 Er...

Page 116: ... process and choose again and then press the m button Using the Menu 1 Choose Favorites z z Press the n button and choose Favorites on the 1 tab 35 2 Rotate the image z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image z z To return to the menu screen press the n button Movies with an image quality of or cannot be rotated Rotation is not possible when Auto Rotate is set to Off 116 Deac...

Page 117: ...button 3 Choose an image size z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the size and then press the m button X X Save new image is displayed 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image and then press the m button is displayed z z To untag the image press the m button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to choose additional images ...

Page 118: ...ft and a preview of the image as cropped is shown in the lower right z z To resize the frame move the zoom lever z z To move the frame press the o p q r buttons z z To change the frame orientation press the l button z z Faces detected in the image are enclosed in gray frames in the upper left image To crop the image based on this frame turn the 5 dial to switch to the other frame z z Press the m b...

Page 119: ...nd then press the m button 3 Choose an option z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option and then press the m button 4 Save as a new image and review z z Follow steps 4 5 in Resizing Images 118 Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit this way will be a little lower each time and you may not be able to obtain the desired color The color of images edited using this functi...

Page 120: ...step 5 in Resizing Images 118 Some images may not be corrected accurately To overwrite the original image with the corrected image choose Overwrite in step 4 In this case the original image will be erased Protected images cannot be overwritten Still Images Correcting Image Brightness i Contrast Excessively dark image areas such as faces or backgrounds can be detected and automatically adjusted to ...

Page 121: ...ith the cut one choose Overwrite in step 4 In this case the original movie will be erased Overwrite is only available when memory cards lack sufficient free space Movies may not be saved if the battery runs out while saving is in progress When editing movies you should use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit sold separately 157 Movies Editing Movies You can cut movies to remove unneeded p...

Page 122: ... a variety of compatible devices and use the camera with Web services 4 8 What You Can Do With Wi Fi 123 Using Wi Fi to Send Images From the Camera 124 Wi Fi Wireless LAN Precautions 124 Security Precautions 125 Glossary 126 Registering a Camera Nickname First time only 126 Connecting to Web Services 127 Connecting to a Smartphone 130 Connecting to Another Camera 133 Connecting to a Computer 134 C...

Page 123: ...referred to as Wi Fi Wi Fi is a brand name that indicates interoperability certification of Wi Fi devices Connecting to Web Services CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service available to those who have purchased this product If you register for free as a member you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to access various Web services such as social networking services set on a computer Images on the ca...

Page 124: ...vices including this product outside Japan Because this product includes American encryption software it falls under U S Export Administration Regulations and cannot be exported to or brought into a country under U S trade embargo Be sure to make notes of the wireless LAN settings you use The wireless LAN settings saved to this product may be erased due to incorrect operation of the product the ef...

Page 125: ...ss to unauthorized information or springboard attacks where someone gains unauthorized access to your network as a springboard to cover their tracks when infiltrating other systems To prevent these types of problems from occurring be sure to thoroughly secure your Wi Fi network Only use this camera s Wi Fi function with a proper understanding of Wi Fi security and balance risk and convenience when...

Page 126: ...ere Also refer to the explanations of terms given in the respective sections of this guide Access point A device that relays radio wave signals to create a Wi Fi network This term also refers to a network that you can use to connect to the Internet via Wi Fi Firewall This is a system that protects networks from computer viruses external unauthorized access and security threats This is set on the W...

Page 127: ...CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is available visit the Canon website http canon com cig 1 Register as a CANON iMAGE GATEWAY member z z From a computer or other device connected to the Internet access http canon com cig and visit the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY site for your region z z Follow the instructions displayed to complete member registration free of charge z z You must have an account with Web services other ...

Page 128: ...ts X X The name of the Web service that will be saved to the camera will be displayed in the Camera list z z Click o or p to change the order of the Web services that will be displayed in the camera s Wi Fi menu z z After you finish adjusting settings in the Camera list to your liking close the window X X The settings of Web services and for transferring images via the server are applied to the ca...

Page 129: ...access point that is not WPS compatible connect to the access point by following steps 2 3 in Connecting to Access Points in the List 137 X X When you have connected to the Web service the image transfer screen will be displayed Proceed to Sending Images 141 However when Send via Server is selected images will be sent as soon as a connection is established 143 An Internet connection is required to...

Page 130: ...the Mac App Store z z For an Android device download and install CameraWindow from Google Play 3 Register the smartphone name z z On the smartphone start CameraWindow and enter a name for the smartphone that will be displayed on the camera For details on this application supported smartphones and included functions refer to the Canon website When you are in the vicinity of an access point that you...

Page 131: ...ord field on the smartphone 5 Start CameraWindow on the smartphone X X Once the smartphone is recognized on the camera the device connection screen will be displayed on the camera 6 Choose a smartphone to connect to z z Choose the smartphone for the connection 130 either by pressing the o p buttons or by turning the 5 dial and then press the m button Establishing the Smartphone Connection 1 Access...

Page 132: ...e instruction manual provided with your smartphone for details To add multiple smartphones repeat the above procedures starting from step 1 To change privacy settings for smartphones added to the list choose the smartphone whose settings you want to change from Edit a Device in step 3 and then choose View Settings 7 Adjust the privacy settings z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose...

Page 133: ... To add multiple cameras repeat the above procedures starting from step 1 Once a camera is added the camera nickname will be displayed on the screen in step 3 To connect to a camera again simply choose the camera nickname from the list Connecting to Another Camera Connect two cameras via Wi Fi and send images between them as follows Only Canon brand cameras equipped with a Wi Fi function can be co...

Page 134: ... network be sure to add the camera s MAC address to your access point You can check your camera s MAC address by choosing the 3 tab Wi Fi Settings and then Check MAC Address Connecting to a Computer Configure computer settings for the connection add the computer as a connection destination and transfer images to the computer wirelessly using the software CameraWindow as follows When connected to a...

Page 135: ...Add a Device z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Add a Device and then press the m button X X A list of detected access points will be displayed in the Select Network screen Computer Settings for Connecting via Wi Fi Windows only On a computer running Windows you must configure the following settings before you can connect the camera to the computer wirelessly 1 Confirm the comp...

Page 136: ...an access point that you have previously connected to the camera will automatically connect to it in step 3 To change access points select Switch Network from the screen that will be displayed when the connection is being established and follow steps 4 5 in Adding a Computer 136 4 Choose WPS Connection z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose WPS Connection and then press the m butto...

Page 137: ... m button 4 Choose Auto z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Auto and then press the m button X X A list of other devices connected to the access point will appear in the Select a Device screen You can connect to computers that you have already connected to by choosing them on the Select a Device screen in step 3 If you chose PIN Method in step 5 a PIN code will be displayed on t...

Page 138: ...Camera and then click Import Untransferred Images X X Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer in separate folders named by date z z Click OK in the screen that is displayed after image import is complete 5 Choose a computer to connect to z z Choose the computer to connect to following steps 7 8 in Adding a Computer 136 The computer is now added to the list For information on th...

Page 139: ...n access point When using another access point see Connecting to Access Points in the List 137 in Adding a Computer 1 Access the Wi Fi menu z z Press the o button 2 Choose a printer z z Press the o p q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose 2 and then press the m button 3 Choose Add a Device z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Add a Device and then press the m button If CameraWi...

Page 140: ...easily connect again by pressing the o p buttons to choose it If you prefer not to display recent target devices press the n button and on the 3 tab choose Wi Fi Settings Target History Off To add a new device display the device selection screen by pressing the q r buttons and then configure the setting 4 Use the printer to connect to the network displayed on the camera screen z z Choose the displ...

Page 141: ...r image transfers On the screen wireless signal strength is indicated by the following icons high medium low weak However no icon is displayed when the camera is used as an access point To disconnect from the camera press the n button and after the confirmation message choose OK either press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial and press the m button You can also use the smartphone to end the connec...

Page 142: ...button is displayed z z To cancel selection press the m button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to choose additional images z z After you finish choosing images press the n button 3 Send the images z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Send and then press the m button Choosing the Image Resolution Size On the screen for sending images press the o p buttons to c...

Page 143: ...ress the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Send via Server and then press the q r buttons to choose Stills Movies z z When sending only still images go to step 2 You can also choose images in step 2 by pressing the zoom lever twice toward k to access single image display and then pressing the q r buttons or turning the 5 dial In step 3 you can choose the resolution size to resize images to ...

Page 144: ...ate or identify you by using location data in your geotagged still images or movies Be careful when sharing these images with others as when posting images online where many others can view them You cannot overwrite GPS information that was recorded at the time of shooting with GPS information from a smartphone 2 Send the images z z Follow the steps in Establishing Web Service Connections 129 to c...

Page 145: ...on 4 c Web Services Change Device Nickname 146 O O O O View Settings 132 O Erase Connection Info 146 O O O O O Configurable Not configurable Editing or Erasing Wi Fi Settings Edit or erase Wi Fi settings as follows Editing Connection Information Edit connection information saved to the camera You can change device nicknames display names that are displayed on the camera and erase connection inform...

Page 146: ... Restore the default settings z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button X X The Wi Fi settings are now reset Changing a Device Nickname You can change the device nickname display name that is displayed on the camera z z Following step 5 in Editing Connection Information 145 choose Change Device Nickname and press the m button z z Select the input field a...

Page 147: ... Guide P Mode 147 When returning the Wi Fi settings to defaults all Web services set using a computer will also be erased from the camera Be sure that you want to reset all Wi Fi settings before using this option To clear the settings completed in Sending Images to a Computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 143 connect your camera to the computer and use CameraWindow to erase the connection information To...

Page 148: ...mera Basics Using GPS Function Auto Mode Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv Av and M Mode Playback Mode Wi Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 148 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience 4 9 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 149 COPY ...

Page 149: ...s z z Choose Mute and then choose On Operation can also be silenced by holding down the l button as you turn the camera on Sound is not played during movies if you mute camera sounds 101 To restore sound during movies press the o button Adjust volume with the o p buttons as needed Sound settings cannot be changed in mode 69 Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as foll...

Page 150: ...ime 16 1 Specify your destination z z Choose Time Zone and then press the m button z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose World and then press the m button z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the destination z z To set daylight saving time 1 hour ahead press the o p buttons to choose z z Press the m button 2 Switch to the destination time zone z z Press the o p b...

Page 151: ... Power Down and 1 min or less for Display Off The Display Off setting is applied even if you set Auto Power Down to Off These power saving functions are not available when you have set Eco mode 151 to On Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the 1 button in Shooting mode 32 To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the 1 butt...

Page 152: ...can deactivate display of the start up screen normally shown when you turn the camera on z z Choose Start up Image and then choose Off Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device you should format the card with this camera Formatting erases all data on a memory card Before formatting copy images on the memory card to a computer or take other steps t...

Page 153: ...a on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely When transferring or disposing of memory cards take steps to protect personal information if necessary as by physically destroying cards The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity Low Level Formatting Perform low level formatting in...

Page 154: ...nt shown in the MF indicator 89 and zoom bar 47 from m cm to ft in as needed z z Choose Units and then choose ft in SX280 HS Changing Units will also change the unit of measurement shown in GPS information for elevation 41 Checking Certification Logos Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen Other certification logos are printed in this guide on the c...

Page 155: ... z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button X X Default settings are now restored The following functions are not restored to default settings Information registered using Face ID 57 3 tab settings Date Time 150 Language 154 Time Zone 150 and Video System 161 Custom white balance data you have recorded 86 Shooting mode 71 SX280 HS Wi Fi settings 122 Adjus...

Page 156: ...odes Tv Av and M Mode Playback Mode Wi Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 156 Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately 4 10 Optional Accessories 157 Using Optional Accessories 158 Printing Images 162 Using an Eye Fi Card 170 COPY ...

Page 157: ...or powering the camera using household power Recommended when using the camera over extended periods or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer Cannot be used to charge the camera battery The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100 240 V AC power 50 60 Hz For power outlets in a different format use a commercially available adapter for the plug Never use an elec...

Page 158: ...non dealer Still Images Movies Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Playback on a TV By connecting the camera to a TV you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV For details on connection or how to switch inputs refer to the TV manual Some information may not be displayed on the TV 180 Still Images Movies Playback on a High Definition TV Connecting the camera to an HDTV with t...

Page 159: ... to the TV 3 Display images z z Turn on the TV On the camera press the 1 button X X Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV Nothing is displayed on the camera screen z z On the camera open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal 3 Turn the TV on and switch to video input z z Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2 4...

Page 160: ...ns on the remote control Index Playback Displays multiple images in an index l Change Display Switches display modes 34 Pressing the n button on the camera will switch control to the camera itself which will prevent remote control until you return to single image display Moving the zoom lever on the camera will switch control to the camera itself which will prevent remote control until you return ...

Page 161: ...o other objects Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format NTSC or PAL matches the TV format To change the video output format press the n button and choose Video System on the 3 tab When the camera and TV are connected you can also shoot while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV To shoot follow th...

Page 162: ...efer to the printer manual for additional information Still Images Easy Print SX280 HS Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer sold separately with the included interface cable 2 SX270 HS Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer sold separately with the USB cable 1 Make sure the camera and printer are off 2 Conn...

Page 163: ...date added File No Prints images with the file number added Both Prints images with both the date and file number added Off Default Matches current printer settings Off On Uses information from the time of shooting to print under optimal settings Red Eye 1 Corrects red eye No of Copies Choose the number of copies to print Cropping Specify a desired image area to print 164 Paper Settings Specify th...

Page 164: ...pping frame as needed z z To resize the frame move the zoom lever or turn the 5 dial z z To move the frame press the o p q r buttons z z To rotate the frame press the l button z z When finished press the m button 3 Print the image z z Follow step 7 in Easy Print 163 to print Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes or at some aspect ratios Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop im...

Page 165: ...r buttons and then press the m button 3 Choose the printing area z z Follow step 2 in Cropping Images Before Printing Cropping 164 to choose the printing area 4 Print the image 4 Choose a layout z z Press the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option z z When choosing N up press the q r buttons to specify the number of images per sheet z z Press the m button 5 Print the image Available La...

Page 166: ...nd Sequence cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compatible printers from CP720 CP730 and earlier models Still Images Adding Images to the Print List DPOF Batch printing 168 and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings such as the number of copies as follows The printing information y...

Page 167: ...ress the o p buttons or turn the 5 dial to specify the number of prints up to 99 z z To set up printing for other images and specify the number of prints repeat steps 2 3 z z Printing quantity cannot be specified for index prints You can only choose which images to print by following step 2 z z When finished press the n button to return to the menu screen Not all of your DPOF settings may be appli...

Page 168: ... step 1 in Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 167 choose Select All Images and press the m button z z Press the q r buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose OK and then press the m button Still Images Clearing All Images from the Print List z z Following step 1 in Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 167 choose Clear All Selections and press the m button z z Press the q r buttons or turn t...

Page 169: ...s process to specify other images z z When finished press the n button to return to the menu screen Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer where they are stored in their own folder This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photob...

Page 170: ...ways confirm that local use is permitted 2 Inserting a prepared Eye Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of images to a computer or uploading to a photo sharing website Images are transferred by the Eye Fi card Refer to the card s user manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or resolving transfer problems When using an Eye Fi card keep the following ...

Page 171: ...ds in the camera can be checked on the shooting screen in regular information display mode or playback screen in simple information display mode Gray Not connected Interrupted Blinking white Connecting Not communicating White Connected Error acquiring Eye Fi card information 2 Animated Transfer in progress 1 1Power saving 32 on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer 2Restart the ...

Page 172: ...e Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Tv Av and M Mode Playback Mode Wi Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 172 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera 4 11 Troubleshooting 173 On Screen Messages 176 On Screen Information 179 Functions and Menu Tables 181 Handling Precautions 189 Specifications 190 COPY ...

Page 173: ...mer Support Help Desk Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV 161 Shooting Cannot shoot In Playback mode 100 press the shutter button halfway 33 Strange display on the screen under low light 34 Strange display on the screen when shooting Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are recorded in movies The screen may flicker and hori...

Page 174: ...at supports high speed recording 191 Zooming is not possible Zooming is not possible when shooting movies in mode 74 Subjects look distorted Subjects that pass in front of the camera quickly may look distorted This is not a malfunction The screen looks dark or recorded movies look dark In low light conditions such as indoor scenes the screen and recorded movies may look darker at 80 than at other ...

Page 175: ... Fi menu by pressing the o button The Wi Fi menu is not available in Shooting mode Switch to Playback mode and try again In Playback mode the Wi Fi menu cannot be accessed during detailed information display magnified display or index display Switch to single image display and a viewing mode other than detailed information display Similarly the Wi Fi menu cannot be accessed during filtered image d...

Page 176: ...es not contain any images that can be displayed Protected 111 Unidentified Image Incompatible JPEG Image too large Cannot play back MOV Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on a computer or images shot with another camera Cannot resize images for sending Images cannot be resized to be bigger than the resolution setti...

Page 177: ...lable USB card reader To print insert the memory card directly into the printer card slot Naming error The folder could not be created or images could not be recorded because the highest supported folder number 999 for storing images on the card has been reached and the highest supported image number 9999 for images in folders has been reached In the 3 menu change File Numbering to Auto Reset 153 ...

Page 178: ...evices Check the connected device to make sure it is not experiencing errors Sending failed Memory card error If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Receiving failed Insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to receive images Erase images to creat...

Page 179: ...Resolution 63 Recordable shots 191 Movie quality 64 Remaining time 191 Digital zoom magnification 53 Digital tele converter 90 Focusing range 72 89 AF lock 93 Blink detection 66 SX280 HS GPS reception status 40 SX270 HS Eye Fi connection status 171 Grid lines 65 Spot AE point frame 84 AF frame 90 Date stamp 56 AE lock 84 FE lock 94 Shutter speed 97 98 Aperture value 97 98 ISO speed 85 i Contrast 8...

Page 180: ...r Next Clip 49 To continue skipping forward keep holding down the m button Edit 121 c Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge compatible printer 162 Displays the frame approx 4 sec before or after the current frame During movie playback you can skip back or forward or to the previous or next chapter by pressing the q r buttons Playback Detailed Information Display Current image no Total...

Page 181: ...ter Speed 97 98 O O Program Shift 84 O O O AE Lock FE Lock 84 94 4 O O O AE Lock Movie Exposure Shift 80 Focusing Range 72 89 O O O O O O O e O O O O O 8 f O O O O O 1 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots 2 One shot cannot be modified in modes without selection of the number of shots 3 Not available but switches to Z in some cases 4 FE lock not available in ...

Page 182: ...M Mode Playback Mode Wi Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide P Mode 182 K E I S P t E O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available Shooting Mode Function D B M G Set Tracking AF Subject 91 O O O O O Screen Display 34 No Information Display O O O O O O O Information Display O O O O O O O ...

Page 183: ... O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available FUNC Menu Shooting Mode Function D B M G SX280 HS GPS Settings 40 O O O O O O Metering Method 84 O O O O O O O O O O O My Colors 87 O O O O O O O O O O O White Bala...

Page 184: ...G Still Image Aspect Ratio 63 O O O O O Resolution 63 O O O O O O O O O O O O O Compression 95 O O O O O O O O O O O Movie Quality 64 80 O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 Only and are available 2 Synchronizes with the aspect ratio setting and is automatically set 75 K E I S P t E O O O O O O O O 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O...

Page 185: ...O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically Not available 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Mode Function D B M G AF Frame 90 Face AiAF 1 O O O O O O O Tracking AF O O O O O Center O O O O O AF Frame Size 90 2 Normal O O O O O Small O O O O O Digital Zoom 53 90 Standa...

Page 186: ...put O O O Red Eye Corr On O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O Red Eye Lamp On O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O Safety FE On O O O O O O Off O O O O O i Contrast 85 Auto O O O O O O Off O O O O O Safety Shift 97 On O O Off O O O O O O O Wind Filter 50 Auto Off O O O O O O O K E I S P t E O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O...

Page 187: ... O O O IS Settings 95 IS Mode Off O O O O O O O Continuous O O O O O O O Dynamic IS Shoot Only O O O O O 1 O O O O O O O 2 O O O O O O Date Stamp 56 Off O O O O O O O Date Date Time O O O O O O O Face ID Settings 57 O O O O O O O K E I S P t E O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O ...

Page 188: ...e 44 Ctrl via HDMI 159 SX280 HS GPS Settings 40 150 SX280 HS Wi Fi Settings 122 Lens Retract 151 SX270 HS Eye Fi Settings 170 Eco Mode 151 Certification Logo Display 154 Power Saving 32 151 Language 17 LCD Brightness 152 Reset All 155 Start up Image 152 1 Playback Menu Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Slideshow 109 Resize 117 Erase 114 My Colors 119 Protect 111 Face ID Info 104 Rotate 115 Scroll Displa...

Page 189: ... cleaning is difficult contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments put the camera in an airtight resealable plastic bag and let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag If condensation does form on the camera stop using it im...

Page 190: ...luding the battery and memory card Approx 210 g approx 7 41 oz camera body only SX270 HS Approx 227 g approx 8 01 oz including the battery and memory card Approx 204 g approx 7 20 oz camera body only SX280 HS Wi Fi Standards IEEE802 11b g n 2 4 GHz band only Wi Fi Transmission Methods OFDM modulation IEEE 802 11g n DSSS modulation IEEE 802 11b Wi Fi Communication Modes Infrastructure mode Ad hoc m...

Page 191: ...ng in or or approximately 1 hour when shooting in Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended Flash Range Maximum wide angle j 50 cm 3 5 m 1 6 11 ft Maximum telephoto i 1 0 2 0 m 3 3 6 6 ft Number of 4 3 Shots per Memory Card Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Number of Shots per Memory Card Ap...

Page 192: ...0 cm 2 0 in 1 6 ft f 5 cm 2 0 in infinity 1 m 3 3 ft infinity Not available in some shooting modes Continuous Shooting Speed Shooting Mode Continuous Shooting Mode Speed G W Approx 3 8 shots sec Approx 1 0 shots sec Approx 1 0 shots sec W Approx 14 shots sec Approx 5 1 shots sec Shutter Speed mode automatically set range 1 1 3200 sec M mode available values sec 15 13 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 2 5 2 1 6 1 3 1...

Page 193: ...C Nominal Capacity 1000 mAh Charging Cycles Approx 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 34 4 x 41 8 x 6 9 mm 1 35 x 1 65 x 0 27 in Weight Approx 21 g approx 0 74 oz Battery Charger CB 2LY CB 2LYE Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 085 A 100 V 0 05 A 240 V Rated Output 4 2 V DC 0 7 A Charging Time Approx 1 hr 55 min when using NB 6L Charge Indicator Charging orange Fully cha...

Page 194: ...8 33 47 Av shooting mode 97 AV cable 159 160 B Batteries Date time Date time battery Battery Charging 13 Eco mode 151 Level 179 Power saving 32 Battery charger 2 157 Black and white images 87 Blink detection 66 C Camera Adding target devices 133 Nickname 126 Reset all 155 Camera Access Point mode 139 Camera shake 95 CameraWindow Display 138 Smartphone 130 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Settings 127 Center AF...

Page 195: ...lf timer 54 2 second self timer 55 Customizing the self timer 55 Face self timer shooting mode 78 Wink self timer shooting mode 77 Sending images 141 Maximum number of images that can be sent together 141 Resizing images 142 Sending individually 141 Sending multiple images 142 Sepia tone images 87 Servo AF 92 Shooting Shooting date time Date time Shooting information 179 Slideshow 109 Menu Basic o...

Page 196: ...x Basic Guide P Mode 196 V Viewing 19 101 Image search 105 Index display 105 Magnified display 108 Single image display 19 101 Slideshow 109 Smart Shuffle 110 TV display 158 W Web services Adding target devices 127 Connection 129 Display order 128 White balance color 86 Wi Fi 123 Access point 134 Settings 134 Windows CameraWindow display 138 Settings 135 Wink self timer shooting mode 77 World cloc...

Page 197: ...iver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to th...

Page 198: ...e right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment The above items notwithstanding Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation of the products SX280 HS FCC IC Notice Model PC1967 including WLAN Module Model WM217 FCC ID AZD217 The available scientific evidence d...