Canon PowerShot S100 DIGITAL ELPH User manual

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Camera User Guide
Make sure guide, including the "Safety
Precautions" section before using the camera.
use the camera
properly.
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Getting More Out of Your
Camera
This chapter exp,ains how to shoot in TV, AV and M modes.
How to use C mode is also explained.
This chapter assumes that the camera has been set to the corresponding
mode.
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You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera
will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set.
TV stands for "Time value".
Setthe modedial toTv.
Adjustthe setting.
Turn the 0 ring to set the shutter speed,
Shoot.
Available Shutter Speeds
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
2" indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 1/160 indicates 1/160
second.
If the aperture value appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed
halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the shutter
speed until the aperture value appears in white (Safety shift can also be used
(p. 119)).
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You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera
will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set.
AV stands for "Aperture value", which refers to the size of the aperture
opening inside the lens.
Set the mode dial to Av.
Adjust the setting.
Turn the 0 ring to set the aperture value.
Shoot.
Available Aperture Values
F2.0, F2.2, F2.5, F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F5.9, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0
Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available.
If the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway,
the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the aperture value
until the shutter speed appears in white. Safety shift can also be used (see below).
In TV and AV modes, if you press the MENU button to display the _ tab, and
set [Safety Shift] to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically
adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained.
Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled.
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You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with
the exposure you want.
_V_stands for "Manual".
......Set the mode dial to M.
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed _
Standard
Exposure Level
Exposure Level
Exposure Level
Indicator
Choose asetting.
Turn the _ dial to set the shutter speed,
and turn the 0 ring to set the aperture
value.
The set exposure level appears on the
indicator. You can check the difference
against the standard exposure level.
When the difference is more than +2 stops,
the set exposure level appears in orange.
When you press the shutter button
halfway, "-2" or "+2" appears in orange.
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You can change the function assigned to the control ring. By performing
operations with the control ring, you can enjoy the feeling of using a fully
manual camera.
Choose a function to assign to the
0ring.
Press the RING
FUNC.button.
Press the _UNC.RINGbutton, the _ buttons, or
turn the 0 ring or 0 dial to choose an
option.
Press the @ button to complete the
function assignment.
Turn the 0 ring or the 0 dial to adjust the
_:i settings of the assigned functions.
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Making Settings using the Control Ring
Functions Assignable to the Control Ring
The functions you can assign to the control ring differ depending on the
shooting mode. The functions assigned to the control dial also change.
Av Av
ISO
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()You can correct the white balance (p. 82).
You can use the step zoom (p. 51).
can set i-Contrast (p. 87).
:()You can change the aspect ratio (p. 55).
You can assign functions to your liking (p. 123).
Av: aperture value (p. 119), Tv: shutter speed (p. 118), ISO: ISO speed (p. 85),
+/-: exposure compensation (p. 81), MF: manual focus (p. 102).
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with [].
• Press the _ button to switch between setting Tv and Av.
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You can register which functions will be assigned to the control ring for each
Shooting mode.
choose C.
Follow Step 1 on p. 121 to choose C,
then press the MENUbutton.
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Press the 'O" buttons or turn the O dial to
choose a Shooting mode to set.
Press the ,_v buttons or turn the 0 ring to
choose a function to register to the control
ring.
The function assigned to the control dial
will be changed.
Press the MENU button to complete the
setting and restore the shooting screen.
In _V_ mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output.
Setthe modedialto M.
choosethefl.sh outputlevel.
After pressing the _ button, immediately
turn the 0 ring to choose the flash output
level, then press the @ button.
Once set, [] will appear on the screen.
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Adjusting the Flash Output
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You can save commonly used Shooting modes and settings to your
preference. To switch to saved settings, simply turn the mode dial to C •
Even if you switch Shooting modes or turn off the camera, settings that
usually cancel (self timer, etc.) will be saved.
Settings that Can be Saved
Shooting modes (P, TV, AM and _V_)
Items set in P, TV, Av or M (pp. 81 - 120)
Items in the shooting menu
Zoom position
Manual focus position (p. 102)
My Menu items (p. 188)
Enter a Shooting mode and make
settings.
Choose [Save Settings].
Press the MENUbutton, choose [Save
Settings] in the O tab, then press the @
button.
Save the settings.
Press the 4_ buttons or turn the _ dial to
choose [OK], then press the @ button.
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Using Various Functions for
Shooting Movies
This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the "Shooting
Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections in Chapter 1, and explains how
to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies.
This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to ",_,. However,
even if the mode dial is set to a position other than _,_,, movies can be shot
by pressing the movie button.
The latter half of the chapter explaining movie playback and editing
assumes that you have pressed the [] button to enter Playback mode.
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Shoot.
Press the movie button.
To stop shooting the movie, press the
movie button again.
You can choose among 3 different Movie modes.
Choose a Movie mode.
After pressing the @ button, press the
Av buttons to choose _lm.
Press the 4 I_ buttons or turn the O dial to
choose a Movie mode, then press the @
button.
Depending on the Shooting mode or movie
image quality (p. 133) you choose, black
bars may appear on the top and bottom of
the screen. These areas will not be
recorded.
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Shoots movies {hai can be edited wiih i#rarne q compaiibie
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at _ (p. 133).
Super Slow Motion Shoots fast moving subjects and plays them back in slow
Movie motion (p. 131).
"1 Video type advocated by Apple.
*2 Youcan quicklyedit andsave iFrame movies ifyou use the included software.
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Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for
the scene or add various effects while shooting movies.
Choose aShooting mode.
Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 60, or Steps 1 - 2
on p. 63 to choose a Shooting mode.
_,A Landscape p. 60
Nostaigic p:65
Miniature Effect p. 130
Super Vivid p. 63
F PosterEffeoi p.63
Shoot.
Press the movie button.
Depending on the Shooting mode or movie
image quality (p. 133) you choose, black
bars may appear on the top and bottom of
the screen. These areas will not be
recorded.
To stop shooting the movie, press the
movie button again.
,4S Color Swap p. 69
',_ Underwater p. 61
"_* Snow p. 62
;_::_::Fireworks p. 62
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You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the
miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene
that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects
in the scene move quickly during playback. Audio will not be recorded.
choose _.
Follow Steps 1 -2 on p. 63 to choose _.
A white frame (the area that will not be
blurred) appears on the screen.
Choose the area to keep in focus.
Press the v button.
Move the zoom lever to change the frame
size, and press the Av buttons or turn the
• dial to change the frame position.
Choose a playback speed.
Turn the 0 ring to choose a playback
speed.
Press the @ button to complete the
setting and restore the shooting screen.
Shoot.
Press the movie button.
To stop shooting the movie, press the
movie button again.
Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 IVlin.
Clips)
5X Approx. 12 sec.
10X Approx. 6 sec.
_X Approx. 3 sec.
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You can shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion. Audio
will not be recorded.
Choose _.
Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 128 to choose
:; Choose a frame rate.
After pressing the @ button, press the
Av buttons to choose _.
Press the _ buttons or turn the • dial to
choose an option, then press the @
button.
The option you set will appear on the
screen.
Shoot.
Press the movie button.
The bar showing the shooting time will
appear. Maximum clip length is approx, 30
sec.
To stop shooting the movie, press the
movie button again.
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AE Lock/Exposure Shift
Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips)
240 fps Approx. 4 rain.
The movie will play back in slow motion when you follow Steps 1 - 3 on p. 32.
You can use the included software to change the playback speed of movies shot
in _ mode. Refer to the Software Guide for details.
You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of-2 to +2
before shooting.
.... Lock the exposure.
Press the A button to lock the exposure.
The exposure shift bar appears.
Press the ,_ button again to release the
lock.
Cha.getheexposure.
While watching the screen, turn the O dial
to adjust the exposure.
Shoot.
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You can choose among 3 different image quality settings.
::: Choose the image quality setting.
After pressing the @ button, press the
Av buttons to choose _'_.
Chooseanoption.
Press the _11, buttons or turn the O dial to
choose an option, then press the @
button.
The option you set will appear on the
screen,
image Quality and Shooting Time per Memory Card
1920 x 1080pixels, For shooting full high- Approx. 14min. Approx. 59 min.
YU 24 frameslsec def nt on (HD) moves 34 sec 40 sec
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_-_ 1280 x 720 pixels, For shooting high- Approx. 20 rain. Approx. 1 hr. 24
L_u 30 frameslsec, definition (HD) movies. 43 sec..1 min. 54 sec..2
640 x 480 pixels, For shooting standard Approx. 43 min. Approx. 2 hr. 59
[_ 30 frames/sec, definition (SD) movies. 43 sec. rain. 3 sac.
"1 Approx. 13 rain. 35 sec. foriFrame movies (p. 128).
*2 Approx. 55 rain. 38 sec. foriFrame movies (p. 128).
Based on Canon's testing standards.
Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the
recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds when shooting in
or [_, and approximately 1 hour when shooting in _.
Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some
memory cards. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.
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Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural
sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind.
Press the MENUbutton to choose [Wind
Filter] in the O tab, then press the 4_
buttons to choose [On].
The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.
However, depending on the Shooting mode, settings may not be available or
may not have any effect.
Zooming in More Closely On Subjects
The sound of zoom operations will be recorded.
Shoot Using Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) (p. 51)
Step zoom is not available when shooting movies.
Using the Self-Timer (p. 83)
The number of shots cannot be set.
Adjusting the White Balance (p. 82)
White balance compensation is not available.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p. 91)
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) (p. 92)
Shooting with the AF Lock (p. 99)
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode (p. 102)
Using the ND Filter (p. !06)
Turning Offthe AF Assist Beam (p. 183)
Customizing Display mnformation (p. 185)
Changing the _S-Mode Settings (p. 186)
You can switch between [Continuous] and [Off].
Registering Functions to the FUNC.RINGButton (p. 187)
Shooting Using a TV as the Display (p. 192)
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You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies.
Movie Editing Panel
Movie Editing Bar
Choose _.
Follow Steps 1 - 3 on p. 32 to choose _<,
then press the @ button.
The movie editing panel and the movie
editing bar will appear.
Set the editing range.
Press the A'v- buttons to choose &_ or
If you press the 4 _ buttons or turn the O
dial to move _, ok& will appear at points
where the movie can be edited. If you
choose _, you can trim the beginning of
the movie from ok_. If you choose _, you
can trim the end of the movie from ok_.
Even if you move _ to a point other than a
o_, only the portion from the nearest ok&
to the left will be trimmed when &_ is
chosen. Only the portion from the nearest
ok_ to the right will be trimmed when _ is
chosen.
Check the edited movie.
Press the Av buttons to choose _, then
press the @ button. The edited movie will
play.
To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2.
To cancel editing, press the Av buttons
to choose :_3 •After pressing the @
button, press the 4)' buttons or turn the
dial to choose [OK], then press the @
button again.
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