Canon PowerShot SX1 IS User manual

Camera User Guide
Camera User Guide
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DIGITAL CAMERA
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Getting Started p. 9
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missing please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the
product.
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Let’s Get Started! 1
Let’s Get Started!
This guide is divided into the following two sections.
Next...
Learning More p. 39
First...
p. 9
Getting Started
This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the
basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by
familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics.
Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many features
to shoot more challenging photos. Details on using each function,
including how to connect the camera to a television to view images
and using the Wireless Controller are described in this section.
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions
or procedures.
Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Components Guide 40
Using the Control Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Lamp and Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Basic Operations 47
Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor (Viewfinder) and
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
The LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Customizing Display Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 67
Using the Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter. . . . . . . . . . 68
Learning More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shooting Still Images ( Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Erasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Shooting Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Downloading Images to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
System Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro) . . . . . . . . . 73
Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Changing the Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . 81
Changing the Compression (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) 87
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 89
Mode Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Setting the Recording Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Setting the Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture. . 106
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . 108
Various Shooting Methods 110
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Setting the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Checking the Focus and People’s Expressions. . . . . . . . 115
Switching between Focus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Selecting an AF Frame Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) 124
Shooting with Servo AF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock,
Manual Focus, Safety MF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . 135
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Shooting while Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contrast) . . . . 137
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
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Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Shooting in a My Colors Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Changing the Colors and Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) . . . . 152
Saving Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Registering Functions to the Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Setting My Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Playback/Erasing 158
Viewing Magnified Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Viewing Images in Sets of 12 (Index Playback) . . . . . 159
Checking the Focus and People’s Expressions
(Focus Check Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Organizing Images by Category (My Category). . . . . . . . 164
Trimming a Portion of an Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Automated Playback (Slide Shows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Red-Eye Correction Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function . . . . . . . . . . 192
Resizing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Erasing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 209
Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Configuring the Camera 219
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
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Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Low Level Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Creating an Image Destination (Folder). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Connecting to a TV 231
Shooting/Playback Using a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Connecting to a High-Definition TV Using the HDMI Cable
(Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 234
Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Troubleshooting 237
List of Messages 248
Appendix 252
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Preventing Malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Using the Wireless Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Attaching the Lens Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . 270
Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Camera Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Index 291
Addendum 295
Changing the Image Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 300
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About this Guide
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Symbol Conventions in this Guide
About this Guide
: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s
operation.
: This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
Explanations in this guide are based on the camera’s default settings
at time of purchase.
The illustrations and screenshots used in this guide may differ from
the actual camera.
You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory
cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in
this camera. These are collectively referred to as memory cards in
this guide.
72
Using the Flash
Available Shooting Modes p. 300
1Raise the flash
ll
Mode:
Shooting ( )/
Playback ( )
Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes.
If there is no notation to that effect, the function may be used in all modes.
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Please Read 7
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 Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its
distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from
any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards,
that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in a way 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 a
camera 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 a
problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it
back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to
a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied with your camera.
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Please Read
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Video Format
Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your
region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 231).
Language Setting
Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 15) to change the
language setting.
Camera Body Temperature
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. This is not a
malfunction.
About the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
The LCD monitor and viewfinder are 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 a
malfunction.
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zPreparations
zShooting Still Images
zViewing Still Images
zErasing
zPrinting
zShooting Movies
zViewing Movies
zDownloading Images to a Computer
zSystem Map
Getting Started
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Preparations
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Getting Started
Preparations
1. Slide the cover lock (a) and hold it open while sliding
the cover (b) and opening it (c).
2. Install four batteries.
3. Close the cover (d), and press downward as you slide
it until it clicks into place (e).
Installing the Batteries and Memory Card
Slide the cover
in the direction
shown (b)
Open the cover (c)
Cover Lock
Insert the four
supplied AA-size
alkaline batteries.
Negative end (–)
Positive end (+)
Positive end (+)
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Preparations 11
Getting Started
To Remove the Batteries
Open the cover and remove the batteries.
1. Slide the cover (a) and open it (b).
2. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
Take care that you do not drop the batteries.
Installing the Memory Card
Front
• Confirm that the write protect tab is
unlocked (only SD and SDHC
memory cards).
• Check the card for the correct
orientation.
Write Protect Tab
(only SD and SDHC
memory cards)
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Preparations
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Getting Started
3. Close the cover (c) and slide until it clicks (d).
To Remove the Memory Card
Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks
and then release it.
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the
camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.
Attaching/Removing the Lens Cap
Press both sides of the lens cap (a),
and remove it (b).
• To avoid losing the lens cap, we
recommend clipping it to the neck
strap after removing it (p. 13).
• When not in use, store the camera
with the lens cap attached.
Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the
camera.
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Preparations 13
Getting Started
You can use the LCD monitor to compose pictures before shooting,
operate menus or play back images. You can position the LCD monitor
in the following ways.
1. Move it right or left.
2. Tilt it forward 180 degrees
toward the lens or backward
90 degrees.
When the LCD monitor is tilted 180
degrees toward the lens, the
displayed image is automatically
flipped and reversed (Reverse
Display function).
* The Reverse Display function can be set to off (p. 55).
Attaching the Neck Strap
Opening the LCD Monitor
Pull the strap tight in the buckle so
that it does not slip. Perform the
same steps on the other side of the
camera.
You can also clip the lens cap to
the strap.
In order to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend
attaching the neck strap before using the camera.
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Preparations
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Getting Started
3. Fold the LCD monitor back against
the camera body until it clicks into
place.
When the LCD monitor clicks into place, the
image will display normally (not reversed).
The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is
turned on.
1. Press the power button.
2. Select the month, day, year
and time, and the display
order.
1. Use the or button to
select an option.
2. Use the or button to
set the value.
• You can also set the value by using the control dial.
3. Press the button.
Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the display facing the
camera body when the camera is not in use. When you push
the LCD monitor until you hear the clicking sound, the LCD
monitor will automatically turn off, and the image will display in
the viewfinder.
Setting the Date and Time
Buttons
Button
Control Dial
Power Button
MENU Button
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Preparations 15
Getting Started
To Change a Previously Set Date/Time
Use the following procedures to display the Date/Time settings menu,
and then perform Steps 2 and 3 on the previous page.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the or button to
select the (Set up) menu.
3. Use the or button to
select [Date/Time].
4. Press the button.
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.
1. Press the (Playback) button.
2. Hold down the button and press the MENU button.
3. Use the , , or button to select a language.
4. Press the button.
The date/time setting screen will appear when the capacity of
the lithium date/time battery is depleted (p. 278).
Setting the Display Language
Buttons
Button
Button
MENU Button
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Preparations
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Getting Started
You should always format a new memory card or one from which you
wish to erase all images and other data.
1. Press the power button.
2. Select [Format].
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the or button to
select the menu.
3. Use the or button to
select [Format].
4. Press the button.
3. Format a memory card.
1. Use the or button to
select [OK].
2. Press the button.
Formatting Memory Cards
Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases
all data, including protected images (p. 199) and sound data
recorded with the sound recorder (p. 197).
Buttons
Power Button
Button
MENU Button
Displays when sound
data recorded with the
sound recorder is present.
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Shooting Still Images 17
Getting Started
Shooting Still Images
1. Press the power button.
• The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in
the LCD monitor. However, when switching to the viewfinder
display and starting, the start-up image is not displayed and there
is no startup sound.
• Pressing the power button again turns the power off.
2. Select a shooting mode.
1. Set the mode dial to .
3. Aim the camera at the
subject.
4. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus.
• When the camera focuses, it beeps twice.
• If blinks red, we recommend shooting with a flash (p. 72) (the
message “Raise the flash” also appears in mode).
Avoiding Camera Shake
Keep your arms tight against your body
while holding the camera firmly by the
sides. Using a tripod is also effective.
( Mode)
Mode Dial
Button Shutter Button
Power Button
Viewfinder
Indicator
Recordable Shots
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Shooting Still Images
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Getting Started
5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot.
• The shutter sound will play once and the image will record.
• Movement of the camera or subject while the shutter sound is
playing may result in blurred images.
• Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor (or the
viewfinder) for approximately 2 seconds immediately after
shooting (Rec. Review). You can shoot by pressing the shutter
button even when an image is being displayed.
• If you hold the shutter button down after a shot, the image will
continue to display.
• The indicator will blink red and the file will record to the memory
card.
To Shoot Images in Focus
The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter
button halfway*.
* The shutter button has a two-stage action. Pressing it down to the first stage is
referred to as “pressing halfway”.
Mute Setting
Pressing the button while turning on the camera power will
silence all camera sounds. You can change the setting in
[Mute] in the Set up menu (p. 58).
Press halfway
to set the focus
An AF frame will display
in green on the LCD
monitor at the point of
focus.
Press fully
Incorrect
AF Frame
Correct
Beep,
beep…
Recording:
Blinks red
Just pressing
fully
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