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Quick Reference ~ II Camera User Guide
Shooting:
Slide the mode switch to 0.
Playback:
Slide the mode switch to [E).
Switching between Shooting/Playback
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Macro
Press the ~ button to display the ~ on the LCD monitor.
~ in Display
Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small objects.
*Recordable Area at Minimum Shooting Range <Shooting Distance>
At wide angle end: approx. 55 x 41 mm (2.2 x 1.6 in.)
<From the front of lens: 5 cm (2.0 in.»
At telephoto end: approx. 92 x 69 mm (3.6 x 2.7 in.)
<From the front of lens: 26 cm (10 in.»
Flash
Press the ~ button to switch between flash modes.
(Some settings are not available with certain shooting modes.)
When the red-eye reduction function is on When the red-eye reduction function is off
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fJi ~ Auto with red-eye reduetion* [ fJi Auto
lJ:S Flash on with ~d-eye reduction i Flash on
~ Flash off ~ Flash off
Recordable area: 46 cm - 4.2 m (18 in. - 14 ft.) (wide angle)/46 cm - 2.5 m (18 in. -
8.2 ft.) (telephoto)
* Red-eye reduction: This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from
the eyes and making them appear red.
In addition, there are functions that can be set in each shooting mode.
For details, see "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode" atthe end of
the Camera User Guide.
Playback Mode:
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Stand:; Information View
Detailed Information View
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No Information
Shooting Mode:
LCD Monitor - On
(No Information)
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LCD Monitor - On
(Information View)
T
LCD Monitor -Off
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Changing the Displayed Info~mation
Press the DISP. button to switch the displayed information as follows.
IillI Wide Angle:
Zoom out from the subject.
Zoom
[tJ Telephoto:
Zoom in on the subject.
* The zoom can be adjusted from 35 to 105 mm (35mm film equivalent)
Shooting Modes
tmID :Auto '-.le zone
The camera automatically selects settings. oe7J."/-::j
" :Portrait ~~~-~
The background is blurred and the subject is in clear Auto - ~O ~
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- : Landscape e
For shooting wide landscape scenes. Ie 1..0<:'
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~ :Night Scene
For photographing human subjects against the backdrop
of an evening sky or anight scene.
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'"'- : Fast Shutter
For shooting fast moving objects.
E" :Slow Shutter
For shooting moving objects to make them appear blurred, such as river
rapids.
seN : Special Scene
For shooting with settings appropriate for certain types of scenes.
cQ :Stitch Assist
Images shot in Stitch Assist mode can be merged together on a computer
to make a single panoramic image.
-" :Movie
For shooting movies.
c. Choose the image you wish to print and press the~,(\;'I
button.
Printing of the image will start.
B. [Jl r!i or mappears* in the upper left corner of the camera's
LCD monitor, indicating that the printer is ready to print.
* The displayed icon may vary depending on the printer model.
Printers
Interface Cable
Camera
A.Connect the camera to the printerand turn on the printer's
power.

To DIGITAL
terminal
Terminal cover
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USB port
--- Interface cable --'
SIIveto:
been detected. Please select an actionfrom
olaunch Remote(l'lp.ture:
._-- The name of your camera model or
[Canon Camera] and the USB port
number (e.g. @1) will appear here.
•Mac OS 9
a. Confirm that [Display Images] is selected and
click the [OK] button.
Explorer View
• Mac05X
a. If iPhoto or Image Capture are running, click on
in the upper left corner of the window to close the
application.
b. Double-click the [Canon ImageBrowser] icon on the
desktop.
c. Click [Canon Camera] in the Explorer View section.
Once [Communication Settings] appears, click the [Set] button.
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• WindowsXP
After afew moments, the dialog box shown to the right will appear
and the USB driver provided with your Windows OS will
automatically be installed.
•Windows 2000 /Windows Me /Windows 98
After afew moments, the Add New Hardware Wizard will appear and automatically install the USB driver.
b. Slide the mode switch to ~ (Playback) (G)and press the ON/OFF
button to turn the camera on (;~).
The camera and computer will be ready to communicate with each other.
a. Connect the supplied interface cable to the
computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL
terminal.
1. Open the terminal cover with your fingernail.
2. Securely insert the cable into the DIGITAL terminal and
the USB port.
c. Connect the camera to the computer.
InslallShield \l/izald Complele
Click Finish 10 complele setup.
The InstaHShieldWlZard has successfully installed Solution
Disk. Before you can use the pl'Ogram, you must restart your
computer.
Setup Type
Choose the setup type that best suits your needs
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Once the installation is complete, click
[Quit].
Proceed with the installation while reviewing
installation settings.
e. Remove the disk from the CD-ROM
drive after restarting.
d. When the installation is complete,
select [Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.] in the screen below,
and click [Finish].
C. Select [Easy Installation] and click
[Next].
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b. Click the Digital Camera Software [Install] button
and click [Next].
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•With Mac OS X, double-click the CD-ROM icon, followed
by the [Mac OS X] and [Canon Digital Camera Installer]
(~) icons.
•With Mac OS 9, double-click the CD-ROM icon, followed
by the [Mac OS 9] and [Canon Digital Camera Installer]
(<t) icons.
a. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution
Disk into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
B. Install the software.
list of Things to Prepare
•Camera and Computer
•Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk provided with the
camera
•Interface Cable (use the cable provided with the camera)
A.Confirm that the computer meets the system
requirements.
See the Camera User Guide.

-Camera Window
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B. Click the Camera Window, making it active. Click the
images you wish
to download
Ablue frame will appear around the selected images.
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A. From the Explorer View section
of the window, click the folder
into which the images are to
be downloaded.
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All the images on the camera's memory card
will download.
To selectively download images,
use the Direct Transfer menu.
~tV Downloading Images Using
camera Operations (Direct Transfer)
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D.Confirm that the ~lN' button lights
blue.
E. Confirm that ~ is selected in the Direct
Transfer menu in the camera's
LCD
monitor and press the ~lN' button.
ACanon Camera is connected to the computer.
Downloading Images Using
Computer Operations
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D.Click [Start Image Download].
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You can confirm information such as the
destination folder for images.
C. Select the image downloading method in the "CameraWindow -Download Image(s)"
window.
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•• If the event dialog does not appear,
Uclick the [Start] menu, then select
[Programs]
or [All Programs],
followed by [Canon Utilities],
[CameraWindow] and
[CameraWindow -
Set Auto-Launch].
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A.Select [Canon CameraWindow] and
click [OK].
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c. Click [Download].
Thumbnail
Downloaded images will
appear
as thumbnails (tiny
versions)
in the Browser
area of ImageBrowser.
Thumbnail
rs¥l You can change the settings for the images
LjJ to be downloaded and the downloading
destination by clicking the [Camera] menu
in ZoomBrowser EX's main window and
selecting
[Auto-download setting].
The downloaded images will appear as thumbnails (tiny versions)
in the main window of ZoomBrowser EX.
Downloaded images are saved in separate folders according to the
date on which they were shot.
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Recommended Auto-Launch Settings.
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B. Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow-
Set Auto-Launch] window.
Image download is complete.
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Getting the Most out of the Software -+. Software Starter Guide, Pi ZoomBrowser EX /ImageBrowser Software User Guide
• Basic Method: Software Starter Guide
• Advanced Method: PDF Manuals
The manuals in PDF format shown below are available
on the Canon website. Please download them from
the following URL:
http://web.canon.jp/lmaging/information-e.html
e ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide (Windows)
e/mageBrowser Software User Guide (Macintosh)
Viewing the PDF Manuals
A Guide to the Manuals
The software application Adobe Reader or Adobe
Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.
If one of these applications is not already installed on
your computer, download it from the following website.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobaVreadstep2.html
What you can do with Other Software
• Stitching Panoramic Images
With PhotoStitch, you can
connect or "stitch" multiple
images together into a
seamless panoramic view.
You can use this software in even more advanced ways by linking it
with
other software.
• Printing Images with Different layouts
With PhotoRecord (Windows)/ ~-==-~l--------,
ImageBrowser (Macintosh), you can
layout images as desired and then
print them.
• Sending Images by E-mail
You can start your e-mail program from Zoom Browser EX (Windows) /
ImageBrowser (Macintosh) and attach images to e-mail messages that you
send.
• Checking Images
You can magnify images and check the information on them (the shooting
date and time, the shooting settings, etc.)
What you can do with Zoom Browser EX (Windows) IlmageBrowser (Macintosh)
•Downloading Images to a Computer
You can easily download images saved in the camera to a computer.
• Using the My Camera Settings
You can register images and sounds that you like for use as start-up
images and sounds with the My Camera Settings.
• Shooting with a Computer
You can operate the camera's shutter and take pictures from a computer.

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•Please read the Read This First section (p. 7).
•Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.

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This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
Cormectirlg the Camera to aComputer
Direct Print User Guide
Printer User Guide
Using the Printer and Printing
Installing the Software
Software Starter Guide
This GUiY
Downloading Images to aComputer
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t=r=:l This Guide
Software Starter Guide

Use of genuine Canon accessories is
recommended.
This product is designed to perform optimally
when used with genuine Canon accessories.
iCanon shall not be liable for any damage to this
product and/or accidents such
as fire, etc.,
caused by the malfunction
of non-genuine Canon
accessories (e.g., aleakage and/or explosion of I
abattery pack). Please note that this warranty
does not apply to repairs arising out
of the
malfunction
of non-genuine Canon accessories,
although you may request such repairs on a
chargeable basis.

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the
camera body may become warm. Please
be aware
of this and take care when operating the camera
for
an extended period.
monitor
is produced with extremely high-
precision manufacturing techniques. More than
99.99%
of the pixels operate to specification. Less
than
0.01 %of the pixels may occasionally misfire
or appear as red or black dots.
This has no effect on the recorded image and does
not constitute amalfunction.
Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal format to the
one used
in your region before using it with aTV
monitor
(p. 113).
Language Setting
Please see page 24 to change the language
setting.
Please read through the Read This First section
(p. 7) before using your camera.
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Trademark Acknowledgments
Canon and PowerShot are trademarks
of Canon,
Inc.
CompactFlash
is atrademark of SanDisk
Corporation.
iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and
QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc, registered in the United States and other
countries.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either
registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft
Corporation
in the United States and/or other
countries.
Other names and products not mentioned above
may be registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective companies.
Copyright ©2004 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
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labia 0'1 E;ontents .
Functions and operations tables. These pages
are shaded on the right edges to make them easy
to find.
Please Read 7
Safety Precautions 8
Preventing Malfunctions 13
Installing the Batteries 17
Installing a CF Card 20
Setting the Date/Time............................. .22
Setting the Language 24
Turning the Power On/Off 25
Switching between Shooting and Playback 26
Using the
LCD Monitor 28
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filllID Auto Mode 33
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting 36
Using the
Mode Dial (Image Zone) 38
1:i\ Portrait 38
~ Landscape .. 38
~ Night Scene 38
I(f Erasing Images Individually 63
Erasing All Images
.. 63

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Perform,:lnce .
Downloading Images to aComputer 104
Computer System Requirements
104
Viewing Images on a TV Set.. 112
Resetting the File Number...
.. 114
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 115
Registering My Camera Settings 116
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities
(Recordable Images)
141
Using the Power 128
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)
131
Camera Care and Maintenance 134
Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone)
PProgram AE .....
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed
Av Setting the Aperture 76
M Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture. 77
Switching between Autofocus Modes 78
Switching between Light Metering Modes 79
Adjusting the Exposure 80
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
81
Changing the ISO Speed __ 84
Changing the Photo Effect... 85
Adjusting the Flash Output 86
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus
87
Setting the Auto Rotate Function 89
Rotating Images
in the Display 91
Attaching Sound Memos to Image 92
Auto Play
__ 93
Protecting Images..................... .94
About Printing 96
DPOF Print Settings 98
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 102
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ITable of Contents
Sy'mlaolls Used
Icons under title bars show the operations mode.
As
in the example below, the mode dial should be
setto fB, P, Tv, Av, M,~, tA,~,~, IF,
seN or~.
__ PTVAVM.~~~£SCNcQl
f., ~ This mark denotes a?ditional.topics that
! L..iI complement the basIc operating
iprocedures.
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React 7Etlis FHrst
Please Read
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images
to confirm that the camera
is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon, its
subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from
any malfunction
of acamera oraccessory, including CompactFlash™cards, that results in the failure of an
image to be recorded or to
be recorded in aformat that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a
manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations.
Please be advised that
in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or
commercial properties by means
of acamera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If aproblem arises while the camera is in
use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with awarranty claim to a
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your
camera.
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SCllfe!tv Precautions
•camera, please ensure you read
described Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
•The safety precautions noted
on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct
operation
of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and
equipment.
•
In the nextfew pages, the term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera, batteries, and separately sold
battery and charger kit and compact power adapter.
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~WARNINGS
• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage
your eyesight.
•
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light
produced by the flash may damage eyesight.
In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away
from infants when using the flash.
•Store this equipment out of the reach
of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or
batteries by achild could result
in serious injury. In addition, placement ofthe strap around achild's neck
could result
in asphyxiation.
•
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described
in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections,
alterations and repairs should
be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera
distributor or aCanon Customer Support Help Desk.
•
To avoid the risk of high~voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it
has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions
of the equipment that become exposed as a
result
of damage. There is arisk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to
consult your camera distributor or aCanon Customer Support Help Desk.
•Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke
or noxious fumes. Failure to do so
may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera
batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have
ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
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• Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result
in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries or
unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest
Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
•
Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other
liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. Ifthe exterior
comes into contact with liquids or salt
air, wipe it dry with asoft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water
or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera's power off and remove the
camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use
of the equipment may
result
in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor orthe closest Canon Customer
Support Help Desk.
•Do
not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to
clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire.
•Remove
the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects
on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy
environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods
of time may become saturated
with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.
•Do
not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord. Any of these actions
may cause
an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.
•
Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical
shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion
of the plug. Pulling on the
flexible portion
of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires
or electrical shocks.
•Use
of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating,
distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Use only the recommended
power accessories.
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• Do not place the batteries near aheat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither
should you immerse them
in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage
of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.
•Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due
to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, skin,
or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of abattery.
•Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It
could lead to leakage and injury.
•Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead
to overheating, burns and
other injuries.
•Before you discard abattery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct
contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components
of other materials in waste containers
may lead to fire
or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.
•Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use ofbatteries not expressly recommended for this
equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting
in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
•If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and the charger
recommended for use with these batteries. Use
of another charger may cause batteries to overheat
or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock.
•Disconnect the battery charger or compact power adapter from both the camera and power outlet
after recharging and when the camera
is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards.
•The camera terminal of the battery charger cord and the compact power cord is designed for
exclusive use with your camera. Do
not use it with other products or batteries. There is arisk of fire
and
other hazards.
•Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter, close-up
lens
and conversion lens adapter. Ifthey loosen, fall offand shatter, the glass shards may cause an injury.
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Lh CAUTIONS
•Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high
temperatures, such as the dashboard
or trunk (boot) of acar. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat
may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting
in fire, burns or other injuries. High
temperatures may also cause deformation
of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when
using the battery charger
to charge the battery pack or power the camera.
•
Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire,
electrical shock or other damage.
•Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to
injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.
•Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be
damaged and emit smoke or noise.
In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several
pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result
in burns.
•
Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up
could damage the flash.
•Ensure that the battery charger or compact power adapter
is plugged into apower outlet of the
specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the battery charger varies according to
region.
•Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the
plug
is not fully inserted into the power outlet.
-
Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.
-If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take
care when operating the camera for
an extended period as your hands may experience aburning
sensation.
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