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Camera User Guide Camera User Gu ide CDI-E354-010 PRINTED IN MALAYSIA ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Ensure that you re ad the Safety Pr ecautions (pp. 16 5 – 172).
Confirming the Package Contents The following items are included in the package . If something is missing please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product. You may not be able to achieve the full perfor mance of this camera with the included memory card .
Let’s Get Star ted! 1 Let’s Get Started! This guide is divided into the following two sections. This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Star t out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics.
Table of Cont ents 2 Table of Contents Items marked wit h a are lists or chart s that summarize camer a functions or procedur es. Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Components Guide 40 Indicators . . .
Table of Cont ents 3 Changing the Compression (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 69 Mode Dial .
Table of Cont ents 4 Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) .
Table of Cont ents 5 Index 197 Function s Available in Ea ch Shootin g Mode 206 Symbol Conventions in this Guide About this Guide : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topi cs tha t complement the basic operating procedures.
Please Read 6 Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important sub jects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial ima ges to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly.
Please Read 7 Video Format Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one use d in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 148 ). Language Setting Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 14) to change the language setting. Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm.
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9 z Preparations z Shooting Still Images z Viewing Still Images z Erasing z Printing z Embedding the Date in the Image Data z Shooting Movies z Viewing Movies z Downloading Images to a Computer z Syst.
Preparatio ns 10 Getting Started Preparations 1. Slide the battery co ver lock ( a ) and hold it open whil e sliding the cove r ( b ) and opening it ( c ). 2. Install two batte ries. Installing the batteries Slide the cover ( b ). Open the cover ( c ).
Preparat ions 11 Getting Started 3. Insert the memory card un til it clicks into place. 4. Close the cover ( d ), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into p lace ( e ). Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented befor e inserting it in the camera.
Preparatio ns 12 Getting Started To Remove the Batteries Open the cover and remove the batteries. To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it. Take care that you do not drop the batteries. Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camer a during use.
Preparat ions 13 Getting Started The Date/Time settings menu will appear the fir st time the power is turned on. 1. Press the po wer button. 2. Select the month, da y, year and time, and the display orde r. 1. Use the or button to select an opti on. 2.
Preparatio ns 14 Getting Started You can change the language display ed in the LCD monito r menus and messages. 1. Set the mode switch to (playback). 2. Hold down th e button and pres s the button. 3. Use the or button to select a language . 4. Press the button.
Shooting Still Images 15 Getting Started Shooting Still Images 1. Press the po wer button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode.
Shooting Still Images 16 Getting Started 5. Press the shutter button full y (all the way) to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor fo r approximately 2 seconds immedi ately after shooting (Rec.
Shooting Still Images 17 Getting Started Shooting in Easy Mode This camera features a shooting mode, Easy mode, that automatically selects all camer a setti ngs except the flash. This mode is ideal for first time camera users, or users who do not make many settings.
Viewing Still Im ages 18 Getting Started Viewing Still Images 1. Press the po wer button. 2. Set the mode switch to (playback ). 3. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to th e previous image and the button to move to the next image.
Erasing 19 Getting Started Erasing 1. Set the mode switch to (playback ). 2. Use the or button to select an ima ge to erase and press the button. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered.
Printing 20 Getting Started Printing 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer. • Open the terminal cover and plug th e interface cable in all the way.
Printing 21 Getting Started Printing from a Print List You can add images directly to a pr int list by merely p ressing the button immediately after shoot ing or playing back an image. You can then print the images from the print list easily, when connecting the camera to a printer.
Embedding the Date in the Im age Data 22 Getting Started Embedding the Da te in the Image Da ta This section explains how to em bed da te information on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). • The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded.
Embedding the Date in the Image Data 23 Getting Started 3. Select (Date Stamp). 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select . 3. Use the o r to select . • The area that will not print displays in gray. • Press the button to switch to [Date & Time] with the or button.
Shooting Movi es 24 Getting Started Shooting Movies 1. Press the po wer button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (shooting). 2. Set the mode di al to (Movie). 3. Use the o r button t o select (Standard). 3. Aim the camera at the subject.
Shooting Movies 25 Getting Started 4. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set. 5. Press the shu tter button fully to shoot.
Viewing Mo vies 26 Getting Started Viewing Movies 1. Press the po wer button. 2. Set the mode switch to (playback ). 3. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. 4. Use the o r butto n to select (Play) and pre ss the button.
Download ing Image s to a Com puter 27 Getting Started Downloading Image s to a Computer We recommend to use the supplied software. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera So.
Downloadin g Images to a Computer 28 Getting Started 1. Installing the software. Windows 1. Place the Canon Digita l Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation.
Download ing Image s to a Com puter 29 Getting Started 2. Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied inte rface cable to the computer’s USB port and to the came ra’s DIGITAL terminal. Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector.
Downloadin g Images to a Computer 30 Getting Started 4. Open the CameraWindow. Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. CameraWindow appears. Macintosh The CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.
Download ing Image s to a Com puter 31 Getting Started Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). 1. Confirm that the Direct Tran sfer menu is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor. • The button will light blue.
Downloadin g Images to a Computer 32 Getting Started You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Imag es 1. Use the or button to select , or and press the button.
Download ing Image s to a Com puter 33 Getting Started 2. Use the or button to select images to download and press t he button. • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. 3. Press the button after downloading finish es.
System Map 34 Getting Started System Map Wrist Strap WS-800 Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* 1 Memory Card (32 MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC300 * 1 AC Adapter .
System Map 35 Getting Started USB Port PC Card Slot Direct Interface Cable* 2 USB Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter (PC Card Adapter) SD Memory Ca rd* 5 • SDC-128M • SDC-512MSH Compact Phot o Printers* 2.
System Map 36 Getting Started The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longe r be available. Lenses, Lens Adapter • Conversion Lens Adapter LA- DC52G This adapter is required for mounting the wide con verter and teleconverter to the camera.
System Map 37 Getting Started • Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 This dedicated battery charger ki t includes both a charger unit and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydr ide) batteries. Convenient when taking or playing back large numbers of images.
System Map 38 Getting Started Canon offers the following separately sold print ers for use with the camera. You can produce photo qualit y prints quickly and e asily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera’s controls.
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40 Components Guide Front View a Microphone (pp. 24, 129) b AF-assist Beam (p. 50) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 86) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 62) e Viewfinder Window (p. 41) f Flash (p. 60) g Terminal Cover h Ring (p. 179) i Lens j Ring Release Button (p.
Components Guide 41 Back View a LCD Monitor (p. 54) b Viewfinder c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount (p. 12) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 10) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 10) g Tripod Socket Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p.
42 Controls a Indicators (p. 43) b Power Button (p. 15) c Mode Dial (pp. 15, 69) d Zoom Lever (pp. 56, 110) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (p. 15) f Mode Switch (p. 18) g (Exposure)/ (Sing le Image Erase) Button (pp.
Components Guide 43 The camera indicators will light or blink under the following condition s. • Upper Indicator Green : Ready to shoot (camera beeps tw ice)/when connected to a computer/when displa.
44 Basic Operations Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds ar e set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print or Set up menu. FUNC. Menu ( Button) This menu sets many of t he common shooting functions.
45 Basic Operations Rec., Play, Print and Set u p Menu ( Button) Convenient settings for shooting, play back or printing can be set with these menus . 1 Press the button. 2 Use the or button to switch between menus. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.
46 Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Information Displa yed Setting Method a ISO Spee d or Reco rding Pix els, etc. FUNC./SET button (FUNC. menu) b Display Overlays MENU button (Rec . menu) c Digital T ele-Converter ( 1.
47 Basic Operations Playback Mode (Detailed) The following information may a lso be displayed with some images. About the Battery Charge Indicator When the battery charge is low, w ill blink in red in the LCD monitor. Change the battery as soon as possible if you intend to use the camera for an extended period of time.
48 Shooting Mode Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the br ightness of an image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image.
49 Basic Operations FUNC. Menu Rec. Menu Menu Item Options Reference Page ISO Speed p. 68 White Balance p. 101 Drive Mode pp. 84, 62 My Colors p. 104 Flash Exposure Compensation /Flash Out put p. 86 Metering Mode p. 100 Compression p. 65 Recordin g Pixels (Still Imag e) ( w h e n not imprint ing date) p.
50 Flash Settings Flash Mode Auto*/Manual p. 86 Flash Exp. Comp –2 to 0 * to +2 Flash Output Minimum*/ Medium/Maximum Red-Eye Corr. On/Off* Red-Eye Lamp On*/Off Safety FE On*/Off MF-Point Zoom On*/Off p. 97 Safety MF On*/Off p. 98 AF-assist Beam On*/Off p.
51 Basic Operations Play Menu Print Menu Menu Item Reference Page Slide Show p. 121 My Category p. 116 Red-Eye Correc tion p. 122 Resize p. 127 Sound Memo p. 129 Protect p. 13 1 Rotate p. 119 Erase all p. 132 Transfer Orde r p. 137 Resume p. 18 Transition p.
52 Set up Menu Menu Item Options Summary/Ref erence Page Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds. (Except for when the memory card slot/ battery cover is opened during recording.) Volume Off/ 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5 Adjusts the vol ume of the star t-up sound, oper ation sound, se lftimer sound, shutte r sound and pl ayback sound.
53 Basic Operations Print Method The connection method with the printer can be changed for printing . Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510.
54 Switching LCD Monitor Display Modes Each press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details (p. 46). The following are the screens that display when shoo ting in mode.
55 Basic Operations z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display or focus check display in magnified display (p. 110), or index playback mode (p. 111). z Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink.
56 Commonly Used S hooting Functions The zoom can be adjusted from 35 × 140 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar appears when you press the zoom lever. You can combine digital zoom wi th optical zoom when shoo ting. The available shooting ch aracteristics an d foca l lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows.
57 Commonly Used Shooting Functions About the Safety Zo om Depending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriora te (Safety Zoom). displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deteriorat ion.
58 Shooting with the Digital Zoom 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the button. 3 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot.
59 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature us e s digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button.
60 Using the Flash Available Shooting Modes p. 206 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or bu tton to select the flash settings. : [Off] : [On] : [Auto] • You can configure detailed settings for the flash when you press the MENU button while this screen is displayed (p.
61 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to th e subject (5 cm) (2.0 in.) is 59 × 44 mm (2.3 × 1.7 in.) . To Cancel the Macro Mode: Press the button and use the or button to select (Normal) .
62 You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. Using the Self-Timer Available Shooting Modes p. 206 10 sec. Se lf-Timer: The sh utter releas es 10 secon ds after the s hutter button is pres sed. • 2 s econds before th e shutter rele ases, the sel f-timer sound be eps quickly and the lamp will spee d up.
63 Commonly Used Shooting Functions To Cancel the Self-Timer: Follow Step 1 to select . Changing the Delay Time and Num ber of Shots ( ) 2 Shoot. • When you press the shutter button fu lly, the self-timer lamp will blink.* * Wh en [Red-Eye Lamp] is set to [On] in [Flash Settings] in the Rec.
64 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels : Approximate recording pixel numbers are shown. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 1 Select the recording pixels.
65 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Approximate Values for Compression Settings z See Memory Ca rds and E stimated C apacities (p. 192) z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 193) Changing the Compress ion (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 1 Select a compression setting.
66 The lens-shift type image stabilizer f unction allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images ) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash. Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Available Shooting Modes p.
67 Commonly Used Shooting Functions The Icons on the LCD Monitor [Off] [Continuous] [S hoot Only] [Panning] [Converter] setting in Rec. menu Reference Page None – WC-DC52, TC-DC52A, 25 0D p. 18 1 z Camera shake may not be fully corrected w hen shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots.
68 Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjec ts, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area . Adjusting the ISO Speed Available Shooting Modes p. 206 1 Adjust the ISO speed.
69 Shooting Using the Mode Dial The camera automatically selects s ettings. : Auto (p. 15) : Easy (p. 17) Image Zone When a shooting mode appro priate fo r the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatica lly adjusts settings for optimal shooting.
70 When a shooting mode appro priate fo r the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatica lly adjusts settings for optimal shooting. , , , , or (Special Scene) Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Available Shooting Modes p. 206 1 Set the mode dial to , , , , or .
71 Shooting Usi ng the Mode Di al Night Snapshot Allows you to take sn apshots of people aga inst twilight or ni ght background s by reducing t he effects of camera shak e when firmly hold ing the camera , even without using a tripo d.
72 Snow Shoots witho ut a blue tinge an d without making people appea r dark against a snowy backgroun d. Beach Shoots witho ut making peop le appear dark nea r water or sand wh ere reflected sunlight is strong. Fireworks Captures fire works in the sk y sharply and at optimal exposure.
73 Shooting Usi ng the Mode Di al The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balan ce. Program AE Available Shooting Modes p. 206 1 Set the mode dial to .
74 When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allo w you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allo w you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.
75 Shooting Usi ng the Mode Di al z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows. z The fastest shutter speed for bu ilt-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second or slower, if a faster speed is selected.
76 The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait.
77 Shooting Usi ng the Mode Di al z The fastest shutter speed for bu ilt-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second. Even if an aperture value was previously set, the camera may automatically change that value to match the synchronized flash shutter speed.
78 You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 206 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture value. 1. Press the button to select the shutter speed or aperture value.
79 Shooting Usi ng the Mode Di al z If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set, the aperture value or the shutter speed may change in accordance with the zoom position (p. 75). z The brightness of the LCD monitor matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value.
80 The following movie modes are available. The recording time will differ ac cording to the memory card used (p. 193). *1 When a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC- 512MSH. *2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording is stopped wh en the recording time reaches one hour.
81 Shooting Usi ng the Mode Di al 3 Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button halfw ay automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously. • During shooting, the recording time and [ z Rec] appear on the LCD monitor.
82 z Adjust the zoom setting before shooting. The combined digital and optical zoom factor will display on the LC D monitor. When the zoom factor displays in blue, the image will deteriorate. z You can use digital zoom dur ing the movie shooting in mode only.
83 Shooting Usi ng the Mode Di al Changing Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard). The frame rate can be set depending on the recording pixels. 1 Select the recording pixels.
84 Advanced Shoot ing Functions In this mode, the camera shoots c ontinuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously (smooth cont inuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p.
85 Advanced Shootin g Functions To Cancel Continu ous Shooting: Follow Step 1 to select . 2 Shoot. • The camera will continue to re cord successive images wh ile the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released.
86 You can make detailed flash settings to fit the shooting conditions. Flash Settings Setting the Flash Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Flash Mode In the or shooting modes, you can control the flash outp ut. – Flash Exp. Comp Flash expo sure compens ation can be adjust ed in the rang e of –2 to +2 sto ps in 1/3-stop increments.
87 Advanced Shootin g Functions Displaying and setting [Flash Settings] About Red-Eye Correction z When [Red-Eye Corr.] is set to [On], only the corrected image is recorded to the memory card. z If the area around the eyes is red, for example from using red eye shadow, that area may also be corrected.
88 You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot. Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] or [Center], th e AF frame area can be zoomed to check focus whil e shooting.
89 Advanced Shootin g Functions 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • Pressing the shutter button halfw ay zooms a section of the display according to the foll owing AF Frame mode settings (p. 92). - [Face Detect] : the face detected a s the main subject will appear zoomed.
90 Checking Focus Right After Sho oting (Focus Check) Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. It is also easy to check peoples’ expressi ons and look for clos ed eyes when shooting because a frame the size of the face displays when AF frame mode is set to [Face Detect] (p.
91 Advanced Shootin g Functions To Cancel the Focus Chec k: Press the shutter button halfway. 3 Shoot. • The recorded image will be displaye d. • Frames are displayed as follows. • The orange frame can be shown at a different mag nification, moved or switched to a different frame (p.
92 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. Selecting an AF Frame Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Face Detect The camera dete cts a face and sets the focus, exposure *1 a nd white balance *2 . In addition, the camera mete rs the subjec t so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fir es.
93 Advanced Shootin g Functions z [Face Detect] cannot be used when th e LCD monitor is turned off. z The AF frame appears as follows w hen the shutter button is pressed halfway.
94 Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 To use the Face Select and Trac k function, first con figure the following settings.
95 Advanced Shootin g Functions 3. Press the button again. • The camera exits face designation mode, and the face frame ( ) of the main subject will change to white (the frame will continue to follow the subject within a certain range). 2 Press the shutter button halfway.
96 It may be difficult to focus on th e following types of sub jects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects • Subjects with .
97 Advanced Shootin g Functions Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. To Cancel the Manual Focus: Press the MF button and use the or button to select (Normal) . 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the MF button. 1. Use the or button to select .
98 Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus (Safety MF) First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatical ly focuses more accur ately. 1 Select [Safety MF]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Safety MF].
99 Advanced Shootin g Functions Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is bac klit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background.
100 Switching between Metering Modes Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Evaluativ e Appropriat e for standard sh ooting condit ions, including b acklit scenes.
101 Advanced Shootin g Functions Normally, the (Auto) white balan ce setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cann ot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Available Shooting Modes p.
102 Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance (Custom) reading for the following situations that are difficult fo r the (Auto) settin g to detect correctly.
103 Advanced Shootin g Functions z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to a nd the exposure compensation setting to [ ±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white).
104 You can change the look of an image when it is shot. /// Shooting in a My Colors Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 206 My Colors Off Records norm ally with this setting. Vivid Emphasizes t he contrast and color saturation to record bol d colors. Neutral Tones dow n the contrast and color sat uration to record neu tral hues.
105 Advanced Shootin g Functions (Setting the Custom Color Mode) 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to select . 2 Adjust the setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation].
106 You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print ar ea guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of your subje ct. Setting the Display Overlays Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Off – Grid Lines Displays grid line s to divide the sc reen into 9 par ts.
107 Advanced Shootin g Functions If you set Auto Category to [On], imag es are automatically sorted into preset categories as the y are recorded. Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 People For image s shot in , or mode, or images wi th faces detected when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect].
108 You can register a function that you often use when shooting w ith the button. To Cancel the Shortcut Bu tton: Select in Step 2. Registering Settings to the Button Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Not Assi gned – Red-Eye Corr.
109 Advanced Shootin g Functions Using the Button 1 Press the button. • For , and , ea ch time that the button is pressed, the settings of the registered functions are switched. • For , and , the corresponding setup screen is displayed. • For , each press of the button records the white balance data.
110 Playback/Erasing Please also see Viewing Still Images (p. 18) . To Cancel the Magnified Dis play: Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.) Viewing Magnified Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward .
111 Playback/Erasing To Return to Single I mage Playback: Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback ) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , or button to change the image selection.
112 Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the di splay size and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject’s eyes are closed.
113 Playback/Erasing Changing the Display Si ze and Switching Frames To Cancel Changing the Display Position: Press the MENU button. Switching Frames 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • Bottom right of the screen will be displayed prominently and the display size and display position can be changed.
114 When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jumping to Images Jump Shot Date Jumps to t he first imag e of each shooting da te. Jump to My Category Jumps to the firs t image of each f older sorted by the Au to Category (p.
115 Playback/Erasing To Return to Single I mage Playback: Press the MENU button. 3 Display the Images. 1. Press the or button. • Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting. • Press the FUNC./SET button to display the movie control panel (p. 118) when the is selected .
116 You can organize images into prepared categories. Once organized into categories, you can jump to and display the image you want (p. 114). Organizing Images by C ategory ( My Category) People My Category 1 – 3 Scenery To Do Events 1 Select [My Ca tegory].
117 Playback/Erasing Viewing Movies 1 Display a movie. 1. Use the or button to select a movie. 2. Press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. 2 Play the movie. 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. • The movie will pause if you press the FUNC.
118 Operating the Movie Control Panel Exit Ends playbac k and returns to si ngle image pl ayback. Print An icon will disp lay when a p rinter is co nnected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details . Play Play. Slow Motion You can use the butt on to slow down or th e button to s peed up playback.
119 Playback/Erasing Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display 1 Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Rotate the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to rotate.
120 You can select the transition effect displayed w hen switching between images. Playback with Transition Effects No transition effect. The displayed image darkens an d the next image gra dually bright ens until it is displa yed.
121 Playback/Erasing Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monito r displays each image for approximat ely 3 seconds. Automated Playback (Slide Shows) No transition effe ct. The new im age gradua lly brighten s as it move s upward fro m the bottom.
122 You can correct red eyes in recorded images. 3 Play. 1. Press the button. • The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC ./SET button. - Fast forwarding/rewinding the sl ide show: press th e or button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly).
123 Playback/Erasing 1 Select [Red-Eye Correction]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select an image. 1. Use the or button to select the image you wish to correct red eyes. 2. Press the button. • A frame will automatically display where red-eye is detected.
124 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. • [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is stored as the last file. • [Overwrite]: Saved with the same file name as the uncorrected image.
125 Playback/Erasing Add Correction Frame 1 Select [Add Frame]. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Add Frame]. 2. Press the button. • A green frame will display. 2 Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the , , or button to move the frame.
126 Removing Correction Frames 1 Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the button. 2 Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the or button to select a frame to remove. • The selected frame will appear in green.
127 Playback/Erasing You can resave images that were recor ded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. Changing the Re cording Pixel (Resiz e) 1600 × 1200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels 320 × 240 pixels 1 Select [Resize]. 1. Press the button. 2.
128 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The resized image will be saved in a new file. The original image will remain. • If you wish to continue resizing of another image, repeat operations from step 2. 5 Display the saved image.
129 Playback/Erasing In playback mode, you can attach soun d memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Attaching Sound Memos to Images 1 Select [Sound Memo]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select .
130 Sound Memo Panel Use the or button to select a n option and press FUNC./SET button. Exit Return s to the playback screen. Record Star ts recording. Pause Pau ses record ing or p layback. Play Begins pl ayback. Erase Erases sou nd memos. (Select [Erase] and in the confirmation screen press th e FUNC.
131 Playback/Erasing You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasur e. Protecting Image 1 Select [Protect]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Protect an image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to protect.
132 You can erase images from a memory card. Erasing All Images z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. z Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 Select [Erase all]. 1. Press the button.
133 Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera.
134 1 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Print Settings]. 4. Press the button. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select an option. 2. Use the or button to specify the settings.
135 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Single Images When [Print Type] (p. 133) is se t to [Standard] or [Both], the number of copies can be set. 1 Select [Select Images & Qty.]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Select Images & Qty.
136 All the Images on a Memory Card One copy of every image will be set to print. 1 Select [Select All Images]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Select All Images]. 4. Press the button. 2 Select [OK].
137 Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can use the camera to s pecify settings for images befo re downloading to a computer. Refer to t he Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to you r computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards.
138 Single Images Mark all 3 Select an image to transfer. 1. Use the or button to select an image to transfer. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • You can also select images in the index playback mode.
139 Configuring the Camera This camera is equipped with a pow er saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor. Power Saving Function Auto Power Down When set to [On], the power will shut off in the foll owing circumstanc es.
140 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select an option. 2. Use the or button to make settings. 3. Press the button. 3 Press the button. The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a compu ter.
141 Configuring the Camera You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other d ata. Formatting Memory Cards Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.
142 The images you shoot are automatic ally assigned file n umbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. Resetting the File Number Continuous A number one high er than the last one recorded i s assigned to the nex t image.
143 Configuring the Camera File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consec utive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders ar e assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. U p to 2000 images can be saved into a single folder.
144 You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot Creating an Image Destinatio n (Folder) Create New Folder Creates a new fo lder the next time yo u shoot images .
145 Configuring the Camera Setting the Day or Time for Auto matic Folder Creation 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Create Folder]. 4. Press the button. 2 Make settings.
146 Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientat ion sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatica lly rotates it to the co rrect orientatio n when viewing it in the L CD monitor. Setting the Auto Rotate Function 1 Select [Auto Rotate].
147 Configuring the Camera When the camera is held vertically to sho ot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal w hite balance, exposure and focus fo r vertical photography.
148 Connecting to a TV You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images u sing a TV. Shooting/Playback Using a TV 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. • Open the terminal cover and plug the AV cable in all the way.
149 Connecting to a TV z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 53). The default setting varies between regions.
150 Troubleshooting • Camera (p. 150) • When the power is turned on (p. 151) • LCD monitor (p. 151) • Shooting (p. 153) • Shooting movies (p. 157) • Playback (p. 158) • Battery (p. 159) • TV monitor output (p. 159) • Printing with a direct print compatib le printer (p.
151 Troubles hooting Sounds come from the camera inte rior. The camera’s horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed. z The camera’s orientation mechanism is operating. There is no malfunction. When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears.
152 Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. z This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in m ovies, but not in still images). A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor. Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject, such as the sun or other light source.
153 Troubles hooting Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular. Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 55). z There is no effect on the recorded image. Shooting Camera will not record.
154 Image is blurred or out of focus. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. z Confirm the procedures in “ appears” (p. 152). AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing.
155 Troubles hooting Subject in recorded image is too bright, or i mage flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. z Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 188). z Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation function (p.
156 White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture priority mode. z This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction.
157 Troubles hooting Recording images to memory card tak es a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device. z Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 141). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on.
158 Zoom does not operate. Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode. z Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (p. 56). Note the digital zoom is available while shooting (only in Standard movie mode). Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.
159 Troubles hooting Battery Batteries consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to its full capacity. z See Battery (p. 171). Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 171). Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures.
160 Printing with a di rect print compatible printer Cannot print The camera and printer are not properly connected. z Securely connect the camera and printer with the specified cable. The printer power is not turned on. z Turn on the printer power. The print connection method is not correct.
161 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded onto the memory card, red eye correction is being processed.
162 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached.
163 List of Messages Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is inco rrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot modify imag e You attempted to resize or perfo rm red eye correction on a movie or an image recorded with another camera.
164 Communication error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a USB card reader or a PCMCIA card adapter to down load the images. Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off.
165 Appendix z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precaution s” section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correct ly. z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precaution s” section.
166 z Do not attempt to disas semble or alter any part of the equipment that is not ex pressly described in this guide. z To avoid the risk of high-volt age electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damag ed. z Stop operating the equipme nt immediately if it emits smoke o r noxious fumes.
167 Appendix Battery z Do not place the batteries nea r a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The batteries should not be imm ersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disas semble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. z Do not attempt to disas semble, alter or apply heat to the batteries.
168 z Disconnect the battery ch arger and compact power adapter from both the camera an d the power outlet after recharging or when not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. z Do not place anythin g, such as tablecloths, carp ets, bedding or cushions, on top of th e battery charger while it is charging.
169 Appendix Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that co uld lead to injury or damage t he equipment when wearing or h olding it by the strap. z Be careful not to bump or strongly p ush the end of the lens.
170 Flash z Do not operate th e flash with dirt, dust or o ther items stuck to the surface of the flash . z Be careful not to cover the flash with y our fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
171 Appendix Preventing Malfunctions Camera Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in close proximity to elec tric motors or other equipment generatin g strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or cor rupt image data.
172 z Never mix unused and parti ally used batteries. The partially used batteries may leak. z Do not install the batteries with th eir terminals ( and ) reversed. z Do not mix batteries of dif ferent types or from different manufacturers. z Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery term inals well with a dry cloth.
173 Appendix z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply forc e to them, or subject them to sh ocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disas semble or alter the memory card . z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to c ontact the terminals on the back of the mem ory card.
174 Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) This kit includes a battery char ger and four recharge able AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries.
175 Appendix z The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH. z Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharging ba tteries, always recharge both of them at the same time.
176 z If you store b atteries for a l ong period of time (about 1 year ), it is recommended that you deplete the batteri es in the camera and to then store them at room temperature ( 0 to 30°C/32 to 90°F) in low humidity. Storing them in a fully charged condit ion can shorten their lifespan or degr ade their performance.
177 Appendix Using the AC Adapter K it ACK800 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off bef ore connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
178 The camera supports use of the separately sold Wid e Converter WC- DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A and Close-up Lens 250D ( 52mm). In order to attach these lenses, you al so need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-D C52G. Wide Converter WC-DC52 Use this converter for taking wide-angle sh ots.
179 Appendix Close-up Lens 250D (52mm) This lens makes taking macro shots easy. In the normal mode, clo se- up shots can be taken when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is 17 to 25 cm (6.
180 3 When the button on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring. 4 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the button on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as fa r as the { mark on the camera.
181 Appendix Converter Settings Settings for when shooting using [IS Mode] (p. 66) with the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52 , Tele-converter TC-DC52A or Close- up Lens 250D attached. z Completely remove all dust and di rt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use.
182 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement t he camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the fo llowing procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accom panying the flash along with this explanation.
183 Appendix Batteries z Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has consi derably diminished, wip e the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. T he terminals may be dirty from fingerprints. z Usage in Cold Temperatures Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123).
184 If the Date/Time in the Set up menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost.
185 Appendix 5 Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow. 6 Insert a new battery with the (–) side facing up. 7 Replace the battery holder and close the cover. 8 When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (p.
186 Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dir t.
187 Appendix All data is based on Canon’s standar d testing m ethods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A590 IS (W): Max. wide an gle (T): Max. t elephoto Specifications Camera Effective Pixels : Appr ox. 8 million Image Senso r : 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels : Approx.
188 Image Stabil ization : Len s-shift type Continuous/ Shoot Only/Pan ning/Off Metering S ystem : Evaluative* 1 /Center-wei ghted average o r Spot* 2 *1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF.
189 Appendix Recording Media : SD memory card/SDHC me mory card/ MultiMediaCard/MMCpl us card/HC MMCpl us card File Format : Design rule for camer a file system and DPOF compliant Data Type : Still images: Exif 2.
190 Playback Mode s : Play back Modes: Single (h istogram displayabl e), Index ( 9 thumbn ail images ), Magnified (a pprox. 2x to 10x max .), Resume Playback, Image Inspecti on Tool, Jump , My Categor.
191 Appendix Battery Capacity z The actual figures will vary acco rding to the shooting conditions and settings. z Movie data is excluded. z At low temperatures, the battery performan ce may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very r apidly.
192 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Memory card included with the camera This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual re sults may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
193 Appendix Movie : Memory card included with the camera • Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min. The figures indicate th e maximum continuous recording time. Image Data Sizes (Estima ted) Recordin g Pixels/ Frame Rate 32 MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH Standard 640 × 480 pixels 20 frames/sec.
194 MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or th e Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Interface Compat ible with MultiMediaCa rd standard s Dimensions 32.0 × 24.0 × 1.4 mm (1.3 × 0.
195 Appendix Battery Charger C B-5AH/CB-5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and C harger Kit CBK4-300) *1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries *2 When charging two NB-3AH batteries loaded o.
196 Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold Separately) Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold Separately) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G (Sold Separately) (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto *1 When mounted on PowerShot A590 IS (Max. wide angle) *2 From front of the mounted tele-converter.
Index 197 Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ......................... ....... 106 A AC Adapter Ki t ACK800 .......... 177 Accessory ... ................. ............. 36 AF Frame .................. .......... 46, 9 2 AF-assist Beam ................... 40, 5 0 AF-Point Zoom .
Index 198 Focus Check Dis play .............. 112 Focus Loc k ................... ............. 96 Frame Rates .................... ......... 83 G Grid Lines ....... .................. ....... 106 H High-Power Flas h ............ ....... 182 Histogram .
Index 199 Red-Eye Co rrection (S hooting) . 86 Red-Eye Reduct ion ................... 86 Registering S ettings ............ .... 108 Reset All ................ .................. 147 Resize ......... ................. ........... 127 Resume ..........
200 MEMO C OP Y.
201 MEMO C OP Y.
202 MEMO C OP Y.
203 MEMO C OP Y.
204 Canadian Radio Interf erence Regulations This Class B digi tal apparatus co mplies with Canadian I CES-003. Réglementat ion canadienne sur les interfér ences radio Cet appar eil numériqu e de la c lasse B est conforme à la norme NMB- 003 du Canada.
205 Trademark Acknowledgments • Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, the Mac logo, Quick Time and the QuickTime logo a re trademarks of Apple Inc.
Functions Available in Each Shooti ng Mode 206 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mo de Only functions with settings t hat change with the sh ooting mode are listed here. Shooting Mode Function Exposure Comp ensation ( p. 99 ) – { { { – – { { ISO Speed ( p.
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