Canon PowerShot G10 - Digital Camera - Compact User manual

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
OF PRODUCT

CONTENTS
1. Overview
1-1 Summary of Main Features ..........................................................................................................................1
1-2 Comparison of Main Features ......................................................................................................................5
2. Exterior
2-1 Exterior Photos.............................................................................................................................................6
2-2 6-view Diagram............................................................................................................................................7
2-3 Nomenclature................................................................................................................................................8
3. Specifications
3-1 Product Specifications..................................................................................................................................9
3-2 System Diagram .........................................................................................................................................20
3-3 Shooting/Setting Features List....................................................................................................................21
3-4 Direct Print .................................................................................................................................................22
3-4-1 Print Features of Direct Print........................................................................................................22
3-4-2 The Connection between Digital Cameras and Printers ...............................................................24
3-5 Playback Compatibility ..............................................................................................................................25
3-5-1 Still Images ...................................................................................................................................25
3-5-2 Movies...........................................................................................................................................26
3-6 List of Accessory and Its Compatibility.....................................................................................................27
3-6-1 Camera..........................................................................................................................................27
4. Accessory Specifications
4-1 New Accessories.........................................................................................................................................29
4-1-1 Waterproof Case WP-DC28..........................................................................................................29
4-1-2 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50.........................................................................................................31
4-1-3 Battery Charger (CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE) ..........................................................................................31
4-1-4 Battery Pack NB-7L .....................................................................................................................31
4-1-5 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K ........................................................................................32
4-1-6 Tele-converter TC-DC58D ..........................................................................................................32
4-1-7 Ring Accessory Kit RAK-DC2.....................................................................................................32
4-2 Main Unchanged Accessories ....................................................................................................................32
4-2-1 AV Cable AVC-DC300................................................................................................................32

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1. Overview
1-1 Summary of Main Features
Text highlighted in red: New features introduced with the PowerShot G10,
Text highlighted in blue: Differences from the PowerShot G9
DIGIC 4 imaging processor provides improved high image quality and functionality
High-resolution 14.7-mega camera effective pixel CCD supports prints up to A2 size
5x zoom lens with lens-shift type image stabilizer significantly reduces camera shake
•28 – 140 mm (35mm film equivalent), f/2.8 (W) – f/4.5 (T)
RAW mode capable of recording without loss of image quality
•Digital Photo Professional, the same application software as for the EOS cameras
High ISO Auto*and high ISO-speed 1600 greatly reduce camera shake and subject blur
*Automatically changes the ISO speed and shutter speed according as the subject movement when the camera detects
any face (New motion detection technology)
iSAPS technology enables high-speed AF and high-definition AE/AWB
<Still Images>
Face detection function (Face detection technology)
• Face Detect AF focuses on the faces in the scene
- AF frame can be moved and fixed to a specified face
- Improved face detection and tracking performance
High Image Quality
Full Featured
Shooting Features
As the successor model to the PowerShot G series PowerShot G9, which was Canon's
ultimate compact digital camera, the PowerShot G10 incorporates a new 14.7-mega-
pixel CCD, the new DIGIC 4 processor, and the long-anticipated wide-angle 28 mm 5x
zoom lens for securing perfection in every detail as the flagship model.

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• Face Detect AE also evaluates the brightness of faces in the scene when evaluating exposure
•Face Detect WB evaluates the color of the faces in the scene when adjusting the white balance
• Face Detect FE controls the flash output for optimum face brightness during flash photography
•
Auto red-eye correction performs automatic correction for red-eye that occurs during flash photography
•FaceSelf-Timer detects faces in the scene and releases the shutter in response to the appearance of an
additional face
Servo AF continues to track the subject after pressing the shutter button halfway
•If detecting the face in the scene, observing the face closely
AF-Point Zoom allows to check the focus when pressing the shutter button halfway
•An enlarged display of the face by means of face detection when Face Detect AF is on
i-Contrast for shooting automatically controls the exposure and tone optimally for each scene
AF frame size is selectable between 'Normal' or 'Small'
• When 'Small' is selected for 9-point AiAF, the position of the whole AF frame can be moved
Auto ISO shift raises the ISO speed to allow a shake free shutter speed
Safety FE reduces the occurrence of highlight blowout during flash photography at close distances
Two custom white balance positions allow two white balance settings
AF mode allows selection of Single (at shooting) or Continuous (always on) AF
Continuous shooting AF takes continuous shots while focusing on a moving subject
Digital tele-converter easily allows telephoto photography as if a tele-converter is attached
Real-time histogram displays the brightness distribution of the scene in real time during shooting
Program shift allows changing the shutter speed and aperture value combinations while keeping the opti-
mum exposure
Safety shift automatically shifts the shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the optimum exposure
• This function is available with just one push in the Manual shooting mode

Focus bracketing/AE bracketing enables shooting while making fine adjustments to the focus and exposure
Image Inspection Tool checks image focus during rec. review
<Movies>
Newly equipped MOV movie enables longer time recording to less capacity of memory card
<Still Images, Movies>
26 shooting modes including ISO 3200
•Sunset mode is added to scene mode
Manual focus can adjust the focus depending on user's intention
Safety MF controls fine focus tuning when pressing the shutter button halfway during manual focus pho-
tography
Auto Category sets categories based on the shooting mode and the presence of faces in the scene
My Colors enables customization of the colors in the scene during shooting

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<Still Images>
i-Contrast for playback controls the exposure and tone in 3 levels for each image
Red-eye correction uses the face detection function to automatically correct red-eye that occurred during
flash photography
Trimming centered around faces is possible using the face detection function
Recorded images can be resized to 1600 x 1200 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels, and 320 x 240 pixels
Image Inspection Tool enables confirmation of the focus for playback images
My Category allows sorting images into categories
The Jump function enables instant jumping to and playback of specific images based on keywords or cate-
gories
My Colors enables customization of the colors in the scene during playback

Image ranges (first image and last image) can be selected for performing batch printing and erasing operations
Transition adds fade-in and fade-out effects when switching between playback images
<Still Images, Movies>
Resume Playback starts playback from last viewed image (still image) or frame (movie)
Automatic image rotation is linked to the camera's orientation (Intelligent Orientation Sensor)
Both PictBridge and Canon Direct Print supported
Print Order is available by pressing the Print/Share button during playback
Recognizes DPOF files and changes to the print order screen when the camera is connected to a printer
Exposure Compensation Dial for easily adjusting the exposure compensation
ISO Dial enables setting of the optimum ISO speed depending on the scene
Control Dial enabling easy control of a various functions
Playback button switches between shooting mode and playback mode by one-push operation
Remote switch enables easy shutter release for photography using a tripod
Bar-shaped exposure marker shows the difference between manual and automatic exposure settings
Remote shooting enables shooting operation from a computer
Transition to shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway during playback mode
The shutter sound is synchronized with the actual shutter speed
My Menu that allows registering of five user-selected options from the shooting menu
Shortcuts can be assigned to the Print/Share button for improved ease of operation
Selected ISO speed is displayed in 1/3 stop increments on the LCD monitor
•
ISO speed is displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway while Auto or High ISO Auto is selected
• The raised ISO speed is displayed when using the Auto ISO shift
Shutter speed and f/number are displayed on the LCD monitor when pressing the shutter button halfway
during shooting
Round number of total pixels are displayed together with the number of recording pixels (horizontal pixels
x vertical pixels)
Battery power displays in 3 levels on the LCD monitor
Playback Features
Printing Features
Easy Operation

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Large size (3.0-inch type) LCD monitor with high-resolution (approx. 461,000 dots) and wide viewing
angle (Pure Color LCD II)
• High contrast and faithful color reproduction
• Finished with the multiple coatings to prevent smudging, scratching, or reflection of light
Sound recorder capable of up to two hours of audio recording
• Manual adjustment of mic level possible (with level meter)
Multi-colored UI
UI display available in 26 languages*
*Farsi is added
Large capacity new battery NB-7L (1050 mAh)
Hot shoe enables attaching of external flashes
Tele-converter lens enables shooting of wide variety of scenes
"The Field G" is the design keyword for this G series camera
•Quality of material and compactness have been merged into the stylish G series design
Others
Design

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1-2 Comparison of Main Features
• Highlighted table items indicate changes from the PowerShot G9. Text in red shows differences.
Conditions may apply depending on items (for details, see3-1 Product Specifications).
PowerShot G10 PowerShot G9
Image Sensor Camera Effective
Pixels Approx. 14.7 million pixels (CCD) Approx. 12.1 million pixels (CCD)
Lens
Focal Length (35mm film equivalent) 5x zoom: 28 (W) – 140 (T) mm 6x zoom: 35 (W) – 210 (T) mm
Focusing
Range
Normal 50 cm (1.6 ft.) – infinity
Macro 1 – 50 cm (0.39 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W)
Super Macro –
Image Stabilizer (IS) System Lens-shift type
Imaging Processor DIGIC 4 DIGIC III
Viewfinder Real-image optical zoom viewfinder (Dioptric adjustment available)
LCD Monitor Type 3.0-inch type, color LCD with wide viewing angle
(Effective dots: Approx. 461,000 dots)3.0-inch type, color LCD with wide viewing angle (Effective dots: Approx. 230,000 dots)
Features Brightness adjustment (15 levels, Quick-bright LCD)
Focus
Single, continuous
AF (Face Detect*1*2 / AiAF (9-point)*3 / center / FlexiZone*3)
*1 AF frame can be moved and fixed to specified face.
*2 If no face is detected, AiAF (9-points) are used.
*3 Normal or small sizes can be selected.
Manual focus
Metering System Evaluative*1, Center-weighted average, Spot*2
*1 Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detect AF.
*2 Fixed to center / linked to the AF frame
ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity,
Recommended Exposure Index) Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
White Balance Auto*, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent,
Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom1, Custom2
*The colors of faces are evaluated in Face Detect AF Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent,
Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom1, Custom2
Shutter Speeds 1/60 – 1/4000 sec. (Auto mode)
15 – 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range) 1/60 – 1/2500 sec. 15 – 1/2500 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
Aperture Type Iris type
f/number f/2.8 – f/8.0*(W), f/4.5 – f/8.0*(T)
*The f/number can be set to f/11 in Auto mode. f/2.8 – f/8.0*(W), f/4.8 – f/8.0*(T) *The f/number can be set to f/11 in Auto mode.
Flash Range Normal: 30 cm – 4.6 m (W), 50 cm – 2.8 m (T)
(12 in. – 15 ft. (W), 1.6 – 9.2 ft. (T)) Normal: 30 cm – 4.0 m (W), 50 cm – 2.5 m (T) (12 in. – 13 ft. (W), 1.6 – 8.2 ft. (T))
Main Features
(Differences) –
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes
Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, SCN*, Stitch Assist, Movie
*Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports,
Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset,
Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium,
Underwater, ISO 3200, Color Accent, Color Swap
Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, SCN*, Stitch Assist, Movie
*Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports,
Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow,
Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater,
ISO 3200, Color Accent, Color Swap
Digital Zoom Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 20x in
combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom,
Digital tele-converter
Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 24x in
combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom,
Digital tele-converter
Main Features (Differences) i-Contrast, Auto red-eye correction, AF-Point Zoom,
FaceSelf-Timer –
Continuous Shooting Normal: Approx. 1.3 shots/sec.,
AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.,
LV: Approx. 0.7shots/sec.
Normal: Approx. 1.5 shots/sec.,
AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.,
LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec.
Number of Images Shot (CIPA) Approx. 400 images Approx. 240 images
Recording Specifications
Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card
File Format Design rule for camera file system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
Data Type
Still Images Exif 2.2 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 (Canon original))
Movies MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM
(Monaural)) AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (Monaural))
Audio Sound memos, sound recorder: WAVE (Monaural)
Number of
Recording
Pixels
Still Images Large: 4416 x 3312, Medium 1: 3456 x 2592,
Medium 2: 2592 x 1944, Medium 3: 1600 x 1200,
Small: 640 x 480, Widescreen: 4416 x 2480
Large: 4000 x 3000, Medium 1: 3264 x 2248,
Medium 2: 2592 x 1944, Medium 3: 1600 x 1200,
Small: 640 x 480, Widescreen: 4000 x 2248
Movies Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap:
640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
•Not compatible with AVI type
High Resolution: 1024 x 768 (15 fps)
Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap:
640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP) / 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Compact: 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Time Lapse: 640 x 480 (0.5/1 fps*)
*Plays back at 15 fps
Others (Differences) –
Playback
Spec.
Main
Features
(Differences)
Still Images i-Contrast, Trimming –
Movies –
Display Languages
26 languages (The models for Japanese market available
with 2 languages (Japanese and English) only) 25 languages (The models for Japanese market available with 2 languages (Japanese and English) only)
Interface Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB*1 (MTP, PTP supported))
Audio and video output*2
*1 mini-B
*2 Ø3.5 mm jack
Power Source Battery Pack NB-7L
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 Battery Pack NB-2LH
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20
Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2
Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 109.1 x 77.7 x 45.9 mm (4.30 x 3.06 x 1.81 in.) 106.4 x 71.9 x 42.5 mm (4.19 x 2.83 x 1.67 in.)
Weight (camera body only) Approx. 350 g (12.3 oz.) Approx. 320 g (11.3 oz.)

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2. Exterior
2-1 Exterior Photos
580EX II TC-DC58D

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2-2 6-view Diagram
Unit : mm (inch)
*Nominal Dimensions
109.1*(4.30*)
77.7*(3.06*)45.9
*(1.81*)

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2-3 Nomenclature

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3. Specifications
3-1 Product Specifications
Imaging Processor DIGIC 4
Image Sensor
Type CCD
Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 14.7 million
Total Pixels Approx. 15.0 million
Image Size 1/1.7-inch type
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Color Filter Type Primary color (Bayer type)
Lens
Focal Length 6.1 (W) – 30.5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 140 (T) mm)
f/number
(widest aperture) f/2.8 (W) – f/4.5 (T)
Lens Construction 11 elements in 9 groups
1 double side aspherical lens
Zoom Magnification 5x
Image Stabilizer System Lens-shift type
Effect Approx. 4 steps
Focusing Range and Image Area (Image magnification ratios are 35mm film equivalent)
*1 Excluding Sports, Fireworks, and Kids & Pets.
*2 Cannot be selected in Landscape.
*3 Cannot be selected in Stitch assist and Auto.
*4 From the front of the attached lens when the lens accessory is attached.
Note: Description of the "Product Specifications" refers to "CIPA DCG-002-2007 Specification Guideline for
Digital Cameras".
*The measured data with no annotation is measured under normal temperature.
Shooting Mode
Max. Wide Angle Max. Telephoto
Focusing Range
*4
(from the front of the lens)
Image Area at the Minimum
Focusing
Distance
[Image Magnification]
Focusing Range
*4
(from the front of the lens)
Image Area at the Minimum
Focusing Distance
[Image Magnification]
Auto, P, Tv, Av,
M, C1, C2,
SCN*1,
Stitch Assist,
Movie
Normal 50 cm (1.6 ft.)
– infinity –50 cm (1.6 ft.) – infinity –
With Tele-converter ––
55 cm (1.8 ft.)
– infinity 132 x 99 mm (5.2 x 3.9 in.) [0.26x]
Macro*21 – 50 cm
(0.39 in. – 1.6 ft.) 32 x 23 mm (1.3 x 0.9 in.) [1.16x] 30 – 50 cm (12 in. – 1.6 ft.) 93 x 70 mm (3.7 x 2.8 in.) [0.37x]
Manual Focus*31 cm (0.39 in.)
– infinity 32 x 23 mm (1.3 x 0.9 in.) [1.16x] 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity 93 x 70 mm (3.7 x 2.8 in.) [0.37x]
Sports 1 m (3.3 ft.)
– infinity –2 m (6.6 ft.)
– infinity –
Fireworks Not disclosed – Not disclosed –
Kids & Pets 1 m (3.3 ft.)
– infinity –1 m (3.3 ft.)
– infinity –

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Optical Viewfinder
Type Real-image zoom viewfinder
Picture Coverage Approx. 77% (representative value)
• An eclipse of the viewfinder may occur depending on lens zoom position.
Eyepoint 15 mm (0.59 in.)
Dioptric Adjustment –3.0 – +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Electronic Viewfinder Not available
LCD Monitor
Type TFT color (Pure Color LCD II)
Effective Dots Approx. 461,000 dots
Display Size 3.0-inch type, with wide viewing angle
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Picture Coverage 100%
Brightness Adjustment 15 levels
Quick-bright LCD Available
Variangle Not available
Focus Control
AF System TTL autofocus / Manual focus*
*Shooting standby only in movie mode.
Auto Focus
AF Mode Single / continuous
Servo AF Available
• Not selectable when "AF-point zoom" is on or "FaceSelf-Timer" is set.
AF Frame Face Detect*1*2, AiAF (9-points), center, FlexiZone
*1 AF frame can be moved and fixed to specified face.
*2 If no face is detected, AiAF (9-points) are used.
AF-Point Zoom Available
• Not available in AiAF.
Size Select Standard, Small
• Available when AiAF (9-points) or FlexiZone is selected.
AF Lock Available
AF-assist Beam Available
Manual Focus
MF-Point Zoom Available
MF Indicator Available (unit used to indicate distances selectable)
Focus Fine Tuning Available
Safety MF Available

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Exposure Control
Metering System Evaluative*1, Center-weighted average, Spot*2
*1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF.
*2 Fixed to center or linked to the AF frame.
Manual Exposure Available
• Level indicator display available.
AE Lock Available
• Shooting standby only in movie mode.
i-Contrast Available
Exposure Compensation
(Still images) ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Exposure Shift (Movies) ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
• Shooting standby only.
Program Shift Available
• With assistant indicator by Av bar and Tv bar.
Safety Shift Available
ISO Speed
(Standard Output Sensitivity,
Recommended Exposure Index)
Auto*1, High ISO Auto*2, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
*1 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode and subject
brightness.
*2
Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode, subject brightness
and subject movement, and camera shake. The ISO speed is set relatively higher than Auto.
Auto ISO Shift On / Off
ND Filter (built-in) Insertion Light intensity reduction: 3 stops (Intensity becomes 1/8 of actual Level)
White Balance
Modes Auto*, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater,
Custom 1, Custom 2
*The colors of faces are evaluated in Face Detect AF.
Shutter, Aperture
Shutter Type Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter
Aperture Type Iris type
Shutter Speeds 1/60 – 1/4000 sec.
15 – 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range.)
• Shutter speeds vary depending on the shooting modes.
• The following shutter speeds are available in Tv mode or M mode:
15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3,
1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80,
1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000,
1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200, 1/4000 (Unit: sec.)
• Tv bar displayed in Av mode or M mode.
f/number f/2.8 – f/8.0 (W) / f/4.5 – f/8.0*(T)
*The f/number can be set to f/11 when in Auto mode.
• The following f/numbers are available in Av mode or M mode:
W: f/2.8, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0
T: f/4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0
• Av bar displayed in Tv mode or M mode.
Relationship between f/number
and Shutter Speeds Max. wide angle
Max. telephoto
*The f/number can be set to f/11 when Auto mode.
f/number f/2.8 – f/3.5 f/4.0 – f/5.0 f/5.6 – f/8.0*
Shutter Speed (sec.) M / Tv mode 15 – 1/2000 15 – 1/2500 15 – 1/4000
Av mode 15 – 1/2000 15 – 1/2500 15 – 1/4000
f/number f/4.5 – f/5.6 f/6.3 – f/8.0
Shutter Speed (sec.) M / Tv mode 15 – 1/2000 15 – 1/2500
Av mode 15 – 1/2000 15 – 1/2500

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Flash
<Built-in>
Flash Modes Auto, on, off
• Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF.
Flash Range 30 cm – 4.6 m (W), 50 cm – 2.8 m (T) (12 in. – 15 ft. (W), 1.6 – 9.2 ft. (T))
• Brightness of image periphery may reduce depending on shooting distance.
Flash Synchro Shutter Speeds 1/500 sec. (Fastest synchronized speed)
Recycling Time (Full Flash) 10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 7.4 V)
Flash Output Compensation ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Manual Flash Output Setting 3 steps
FE Lock Available
Auto Red-eye Correction Available
Red-eye Reduction Available
Slow Synchro Available
Second-curtain Synchro Available
Safety FE Available
<External>
Recommended Flash and
accessory Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX II, 580EX II Transmitter ST-E2
Attachment Method Hot shoe
Control Method Mutual communications through Sync. contact
Flash Synchro Shutter Speeds 1/250 sec. (Maximum synchronized speed)
Recycling Time (Full Flash) Depending on the attached speedlite
Flash Output Compensation ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Manual Flash Output Setting 22 levels (580EX II)
19 levels (220EX, 430EX II)
Wireless Flash Available
• On/Off only.
FP Flash Available
FE Lock Available
Red-eye Reduction Available
Slow Synchro Available
Second-curtain Synchro Available
Auto Zoom Control Available
Safety FE Available
<Auxiliary>
Recommended Flash High-Power Flash HF-DC1
Mounting Method Mount with the supplied bracket
Trigger System Detects the pre-flash and flash light from the camera's built-in flash
Shooting Specifications
<Still Images, Movies>
Shooting Modes Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2, SCN*, Stitch Assist, Movie
*Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset,
Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Color Accent,
Color Swap
Movie Modes Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap
Long Shutter Mode Not available

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Digital Zoom
Zoom Magnification Approx. 4.0x, up to approx. 20x in combination with the optical zoom
• In still image mode, digital zoom is not available for the mode set to RAW or Widescreen.
Focal Length
(Optical x Digital) 28 (W) – 560 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent)
Zoom Position
(Optical x Digital) 6.4x, 8.5x, 11x, 14x, 17x, 20x
Safety Zoom
(Stop position:
Optical x Digital) • Maximum magnification without loss of image quality at the each recording pixel.
Digital Tele-converter Approx. 1.7x, approx. 2.2x
• Not available in movie mode.
i-Contrast Available
My Colors
My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone,
Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color
*
*Adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation, red, green, blue and skin tone are available.
• Saving original image is not available.
Auto Category People, Scenery, Events
• When a face or faces have been detected by Face Detect AF, People is also selected regard-
less of the shooting mode.
Image Stabilizer
Modes Off, Continuous, Shoot Only, Panning
Converter Settings None / TC-DC58D
Camera Start-up Time,
Release Time Lag
*Under the conditions where the flash does not fire automatically.
Self-timer Shooting Approx. 10-sec./approx. 2-sec. delay/custom*1/FaceSelf-Timer*2
*1 Shooting start time (0 – 10 sec. (in one-second increments), 15/20/30 sec.) and number of
shots (1 – 10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.
*2
When number of detected faces increases, the shutter is released at 2 sec. delay. However no
face is detected for 30 seconds or more, the shooting operation starts automatically.
Remote Shooting Available (using supplied software)
Disp. Overlay Off, Grid lines, 3:2 Guide, Both
<Still Images>
Noise Reduction When shutter speed is set between 15 and 1.3 sec.
Bracketing
Focus 3 levels: Large, Medium, Small
AE
Compensation value
*
can be selected within a range between 1/3 – 2 stops in 1/3-stop
increments
*
The exposure compensation setting can be adjusted higher or lower than the set exposure value.
Rec. Review Off, 2 –10 sec. (in one-second increments), Hold
• Magnification and image erasing are also available.
Image Inspection Tool Available
• Magnification, moving frame and image erasing are also available.
Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Medium 3 Small
5.0x 6.4x 8.5x 14x 20x
Magnification Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
1.7x 47.6 (W) – 238 (T) mm
2.2x 61.6 (W) – 308 (T) mm
Category Set Shooting Modes
People Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets
Scenery Landscape, Night Scene, Foliage, Sunset
Events Sports, Indoor, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater
Mode LCD Monitor Camera Start-up Time*Release Time Lag
Shooting On Approx. 1.2 sec. 0.1 sec. or less
Off Approx. 1.0 sec.
Playback On Approx. 1.1 sec. –

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Night Display Available
Shooting Interval
• Under the conditions where the flash does not fire automatically.
Continuous Shooting
Mode Selection Continuous shooting, continuous shooting AF, continuous shooting LV
• Smooth continuous shooting not available on RAW mode.
Speed Continuous shooting: Approx. 1.3 shots/sec.
Continuous shooting AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.
Continuous shooting LV: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.
• Under the conditions where the flash does not fire automatically.
Number of Shots
: Smooth continuous shooting available (See the Recording Capacity for detailed values)
• Even after exceeding the number of shots shown above, continuous shooting is available
when the shutter button is still pressed. However, the shooting speeds will decrease.
Interval Shooting Not available
Shutter release at vertical
position (Other than Shutter
button)
Not available
<Movies>
Modes Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap
Audio Specifications
Audio Functions Movie sound, sound memos (also available during rec. review), sound recorder
Quantization Bit Rate/
Sampling Rate
Input Level Adjustment Auto, Manual
Input Level Indicator -40 – 0 dB / Not available
Wind Filter Available
Microphone, Speaker Available
Recording Specifications
<Still Images, Movies>
Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card,
HC MMCplus card
Format Normal format, low level format
File Format Design rule for camera file system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
Data Type Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) / RAW (CR2)*
*Digital Photo Professional (DPP) is used for RAW development.
Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monaural))
Sound memos, sound recorder: WAVE (monaural)
LCD Monitor Shooting Interval
On Approx. 1.9 sec.
Off Approx. 2.3 sec.
<Low Level Format> Unit: shots
Large (L)
SF F N
Speed Class 2 12 24 276
Speed Class 4 16 57
Speed Class 6 27
Quantization Bit Rate Sampling Rate
Movie Sound Standard, Color Accent,
Color Swap 16 bits 44.100 kHz
Sound Memos 16 bits 11.025 kHz
Sound Recorder 16 bits 44.100 kHz/22.050 kHz/11.025 kHz

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Folder Settings Management
Capacity Max. 900
• Up to 2,000 files can be stored per folder.
Customization Create New Folder (on next shooting), Auto Create*
*Off, or user-specified time per day, month, day of the week.
<Still Images>
Color Space Standard (sRGB)
Compression Superfine, fine, normal
Number of Recording Pixels
Recording Capacity
•The approximate number of recordable images on memory cards of other than the above can be calculated by using the above fig-
ures as a reference and extrapolating accordingly.
<Movies>
Recording Pixels, Frame Rate
Maximum Recording Length
per Clip Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: Continuous recording is possible until the file size reaches 4 GB*
*Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording stops when the recording time
reaches one hour. For lesser capacity memory cards than 4 GB, the recording stops when
the card becomes full or the recording time reaches one hour.
: Continuous recording is possible until the file size reaches 4 GB, the memory card
becomes full, or the recording time reaches one hour.
Recording Time
• The approximate recording time on memory cards other than the above can be calculated
by using the above figures as a reference and extrapolating accordingly.
Unit: pixels
Large 4416 x 3312
Medium 1 3456 x 2592
Medium 2 2592 x 1944
Medium 3 1600 x 1200
Small 640 x 480
Widescreen 4416 x 2480
Unit: images
Large (L) Medium 1 (M1) Medium 2 (M2) Medium 3 (M3) Small (S) Widescreen (W) RAW
SF F N SF F N SF F N SF F N SF F N SF F N RAW +JPG
File Size (KB) 6348 3759 1797 3888 2302 1100 2503 1395 695 1002 558 278 249 150 84 4753 2814 1345 18793 22552
2 GB 306 516 1059 499 841 1707 767 1365 2672 1862 3235 6146 6830
10245 15368 409 690 1396 94 79
8 GB 1227 2063 4234 1996 3364 6822 3069 5457
10679 7442 12927 24562 27291 40937 61406 1637 2759 5581 378 318
Recording Pixels Frame Rate
Standard, Color Accent,
Color Swap 640 x 480 30 fps
320 x 240 30 fps
<Low Level Format> Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap
640 x 480 320 x 240
30 fps 30 fps
Speed Class 2
Speed Class 4
Speed Class 6
<Low Level Format> Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap
640 x 480 320 x 240
30 fps 30 fps
Movie size (KB/sec.)
1316 394
2 GB 23 min. 49 sec. 1 hr. 13 min. 10 sec.
8 GB 1 hr. 35 min. 11 sec. 4 hrs. 52 min. 24 sec.

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<Audio>
Recording Time
Sound Memos Up to 1 minute recording length per image
Sound Recorder Up to 2 hours recording length per clip
• The approximate recording time on memory cards other than the above can be calculated
by using the above figures as a reference and extrapolating accordingly.
Playback Specifications
<Still Images, Movies>
Easy Not available
Auto Rotate (Automatic
vertical/horizontal detection) Available (owing to the Intelligent Orientation Sensor)
• Images are displayed vertically or horizontally according to the camera's shooting position.
For movie playback, the direction depends on the camera's position at the start of shooting.
• The setting for playback is linked to the setting chosen for shooting.
Resume Playback Last seen, Last shot
• Movie playback will resume from the last frame displayed, when playback is interrupted
partway through in the prior viewing session.
<Still Images>
Maximum Playback Pixels 5616 x 3744
Playback Modes Single, index (9 images), Magnification (Approx. 2x – 10x)
Rotate Rotates each image to 90 degrees or 270 degrees
• Both the LCD monitor and video output play back the image according to settings.
RAW Playback
(CR2 data type) Not Available
• JPEG image recorded simultaneously can be played back.
Red-eye Correction Available
i-Contrast Available
Trimming Available
Resize Available
• Recording pixels after "Resize"
1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 pixels.
• Not available for images shot in Widescreen and RAW.
My Colors Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone,
Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red
My Category Select (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1 – 3, To Do), Select Range (First image
and Last image)
• Functions that can be carried out by category: image search, erase, protect, slide show,
print.
Jump Top of the specified Shot Date, My Category*, Folder, Movie, 10 images,
100 images
*The images which do not belong any categories can be selected.
• Playback with a selected search key.
• Jumps to the next set of nine images during index playback.
Image Inspection Tool Available
• Magnification, moving frame and image erasing are also available.
• Face detection function is activated.
Histogram Available
Overexposure Warning Available
11.025 kHz 22.050 kHz 44.100 kHz
Data size (KB/sec.)
22 44 88
2 GB
25 hrs. 22 min. 35 sec. 12 hrs. 41 min. 18 sec. 6 hrs. 20 min. 39 sec.
8 GB
101 hrs. 23 min. 47 sec. 50 hrs. 41 min. 53 sec. 25 hrs. 20 min. 57 sec.

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Slide Show
Playback interval 3 – 10 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec.
Repeat Available
Playlist All Images, Date, My Category, Folder, Movies, Stills, Custom 1 – 3
• Only images with DPOF setting can be played back as slide show.
Transition Effects Single image playback: 3 types (using buttons: 2 types / using control dial: 1 type)
Slide show: 3 types
<Movies>
Playback Functions Normal playback*1, slow motion*2, pause, first frame, last frame, next frame, and
previous frame selectable. Fast forward and fast rewind are available.
• Display playback position and shooting time.
*1 System requirements for playing back the movie on the computer are shown in the table
below.
*2 5 speed levels including normal-playback speed, without sound.
Editing Unwanted portions can be deleted (See Erasing Modes.)
Editing Unit 1-sec. increments
Printing Specifications
Direct Print PictBridge, Canon Direct Print, Bubble Jet Direct
DPOF (Version 1.1)
Print Specification
Select images & quantity for printing
*
, Select range, Select by date, Select by category,
Select by folder, Select all images
• Up to a total of 998 images can be specified.
*
Up to 99 prints of one image can be specified (other options except 'Select images & Qty.'
allow only one print per image).
Print Settings Print Type (standard, index, both), Date, File No.
• [Clear DPOF data] can be selected.
Erasing Specifications
Erasing Modes Select image, Select range, Select by date, Select by category, Select by folder,
Select all images
• The image data in the memory card stored with the design rule for camera file systems for-
mat can be erased. (However, protected images can not be erased.)
• Erasing a portion of a movie (in one-second increments) available using the movie editing
function.
Protect (camera) Select image, Select range, Select by date, Select by category, Select by folder,
Select all images
• Prevents still images (including sound memos) and movies protected on camera (specify at
playback) from being deleted.
Protect (SD memory card/
SDHC memory card) Prevents writing and erasing any data recorded on the SD memory card and SDHC memory card
Interface
Digital Interface Hi-Speed USB (mini-B connector (female))
Communication Settings MTP, PTP
Analogue Audio Output Monaural (ϕ3.5 mm jack: Unified type for audio and video output)
Analogue Video Output NTSC or PAL (ϕ3.5 mm jack: Unified type for audio and video output)
CPU Clock Frequency RAM
VGA VGA VGA
Windows Core2 DUO
or above 1.66 GHz or above 1 GB or above
Macintosh Core DUO
or above 1.66 GHz or above 1 GB or above