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. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely highprecision 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. 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. 67). Language Setting Please see page 23 to change the language setting. Please read through the "Read This First" section (p. 4) before using your camera.

Safety Precautions

Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. 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 next few pages, the term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera, its batteries, separately sold battery charger and separately sold compact power adapter.

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 a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around a childs 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 a Canon 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 a risk of highvoltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. WARNING Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst. Always check the seals on store-bought batteries before loading them, as some batteries may come with defective seals. Do not use batteries with defective seals. Never use batteries that look like this.
Batteries with all or part of the seal (electrical insulation sheath) peeled off.
The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat. The negative terminal is correctly formed (protruding from the metal base), but the seal does not extend up over the edge of the metal base.
Battery Status Indications The following icons or messages indicate the battery status on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
Batteries are beginning to run low. Replace or recharge the batteries if you wish to continue using the camera. Batteries are fully depleted and the camera can no longer operate. You should replace the batteries immediately.
Do not use or store CF cards in the following types of locations. - Locations subject to dust or sand - Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Microdrives are a recording medium with a hard disk. Their merits are a large capacity and a low price per megabyte of capacity. However, they can be more susceptible to vibrations and shocks than CF cards, which use durable flash memories. Please be careful, therefore, not to subject the camera to vibrations or shocks when using a microdrive, especially while recording or playing back.

Change the batteries

CF Card Handling Precautions
CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes may cause condensation to form in the card, leading to potential malfunctions. To avoid condensation formation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If condensation forms on the CF card, put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely. Place the CF card in the supplied case for storage.

Formatting a CF Card You should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of the CF card before formatting it. If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly. When that happens, reformat the CF card with this camera. The capacity of the CF card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the CF card. This is not a malfunction of the CF card or camera.
18 1. Preparing the Camera
a Turn the power on (p. 19). b Press the MENU button, and then the arrow on the omni selector.
The [ (Set up)] menu appears.
or c Select [Format] using the arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

Turning the Power On/Off

Indicator
The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows.
Orange: Shooting mode Green: Playback mode/Printer connection mode* Yellow: Computer connection mode* Off: The power of the camera is off.
a Select [OK] using the or arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.
The indicator blinks red and formatting starts. Wait until the indicator goes off. To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the SET button.
For printer connection mode, see the Direct Print User Guide. For computer connection mode, see the Software Starter Guide. You will hear a start-up sound and see the startup image when the power comes on (p. 111). The start-up image does not appear when the viewfinder display is on in Shooting mode or the A/V OUT terminal is connected to a TV. Be careful not to touch the lens when shooting. Please also refrain from forcing the lens with fingers or other objects. It could lead to malfunctions or damage the camera. If this occurs, turn the camera off and back on. Turning on the camera without the start-up sound and image Press and hold the button, then turn on the power. You can also turn the power on with the LCD monitor closed.
1. Preparing the Camera 19

a Lightly press the shutter button (pressing halfway) to focus.
Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished focusing, and the AF frame appears green. The AF frame will light yellow and the beep will sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus on. When the AF frame is set to Auto, it will not appear. The shutter speed and aperture value are automatically determined and show on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The exposure compensation (p. 78) and focus (p. 95) are also automatically set.
28 2. Shooting-The Basics
You can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 31).
Image Stabilizer Function
The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions. This function's default setting is [On]. Pressing the IS button switches the function On and Off. When it is set to On, appears. Holding the IS button allows you to select the image stabilizer mode. The following icons appear. Select a setting using the or arrow on the omni selector and press the IS button. (Standard): Standard Shooting (With teleconverter lens): Select when the separately sold teleconverter lens (p. 137) is mounted. (With wide angle lens): Select when the separately sold wide angle lens (p. 137) is mounted.
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting
Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds with such shooting scenes as evening shots. In this case, affix the camera to a tripod. If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected.

Mode Dial

After a photo is taken, the image displays for two seconds (to change this setting, see page 31). There are two ways to display the image for longer:
Keeping the shutter button pressed Pressing the SET button while the image is displayed Press the shutter button halfway again to stop displaying it and shoot an image. You can perform the following while images are displayed. Display images in detailed display mode (p. 26) Magnify images (p. 40) Erase images individually (p. 43) Attach Sound Memos (p. 101)
Changing the Image Display Duration b a a c
or b Select [Review] using the arrow on the omni selector and select a duration setting using the or arrow on the omni selector.
Off:Images do not display 2 to 10 sec.:Images appear for the time selected even if the shutter button is released.

c Press the MENU button.

b Change the image selection using the or arrow on the omni selector.
Single Image Playback: The 10th image ahead or behind is displayed.
42 3. Playback-The Basics
Erasing Images Individually
Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. b a c
4. Erasing b Select the image you wish to erase using the or arrow on the omni selector and press the. c Select [Erase] using the or arrow on the omni selector.
To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function (p. 106).

4. Erasing

Erasing All Images
The [Erase all] function erases all the image data recorded on the CF card. You should format the CF card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card (p. 18).
c Select [OK] using the on the omni selector.
The [ (Play)] menu appears.
b Select [Erase all] using the arrow on the omni selector.

44 4. Erasing

Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone)

Landscape Portrait

5. Useful Shooting Functions
Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the mode dial.

Movie (p. 53)

Use this mode to shoot movies. Sound is also recorded simultaneously.

Stitch Assist (p. 47)

Use this mode to shoot spacious landscape scenes.
Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur.

Night Scene

Fast Shutter
Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The subject is illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed.

Slow Shutter

Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects.
Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blurred, such as river rapids.
Use this mode when taking shots that you want to combine into a panorama.
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Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 27).

a b c d

See page 162 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Use the following shooting procedures according to the selected function.
You can achieve a better blurring effect of the background by making sure the upper half of your subject fills the entire LCD monitor (or viewfinder). You can enhance the blurring effect of the background even more by setting the lens to its telephoto end setting. The camera shake warning icon may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) since slower shutter speeds are frequently used in this mode. If this happens, affix the camera to a tripod. The shutter speed slows down. Even if you use the flash, tell your subjects not to move for a few moments. If the Night Scene mode is used to shoot mid-day shots, the same effects as with the mode can be obtained. The slow synchro option automatically turns on. Noise in the image may be more apparent with dark subjects. Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Shoot the image.

Rec. Menu Play Menu

(p. 111)

Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the shooting mode (p. 162). You can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera menu. For details, see Registering the My Camera Settings (p. 111) or the Software Starter Guide. Camera settings can be reset to the default values (p. 68).
Menu Item Flash Sync Slow Synchro Flash Adjust Setting content Sets the timing at which the flash fires. 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain Sets whether or not the flash will fire with a slow shutter speed. On/Off* Sets whether or not the flash is adjusted automatically. Auto*/Manual Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash fires. On*/Off Sets whether or not the flash pops up automatically. On*/Off When set to [Off] the flash will not fire automatically. Sets the duration before the self-timer releases the shutter once the shutter button is pressed. 10 sec.*/ 2 sec. Sets the duration before the self-timer releases the shutter once the remote control shutter button is pressed. 0 sec./2 sec.*/10 sec. Reference Page p. 90 p. 36 p. 89

Red-eye

Flash Pop-up

Self-timer

Wireless Delay

p. 136

Menu Item
Setting content Sets the option of [Spot AE Point] (one of the light metering modes) to Center (the AE point is fixed to the center) or AE Point (the AE point corresponds to the AF point). Center*/AF Point Sets whether or not the focusing point is magnified when using the manual focus. On*/Off Sets the frequency of autofocus activation. Continuous*/Single Sets whether or not the tally lamp blinks during movie recording. On*/Off Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to zoom images. On/Off* Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder) after the shutter button is released. Off/2 sec.* to 10 sec. Sets whether or not the image is reversed when the LCD monitor is tilted 180 degrees toward the lens. On*/Off

Menu Item Auto Rotate

Setting content Sets whether or not images shot with the camera on end are automatically rotated in the display. On/Off* Sets the format of the displayed distance units of the MF indicator. m/cm* or ft/in Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). English*/Deutsch/Franais/ Nederlands/Dansk/Suomi/Italiano/ Norsk/Svenska/Espaol/Chinese/ Japanese You can change the language during image playback by holding the SET button and pressing the JUMP button. (Except when the camera is connected to a printer) Sets the video output signal standard. NTSC/PAL

Reference Page p. 108

You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the and options for each item with images from the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide for details.
Menu Item Theme Setting content Reference Page p. 111 p. 111 p. 111 p. 111 p. 111 p. 111

Distance Units

Language
Video System * Default setting

p. 118

Selects a common theme for each my Camera settings item. Sets the start-up image when you turn Start-up Image on the camera. Sets the start-up sound when you turn Start-up Sound on the camera. Sets the sound when the omni Operation Sound selector or any button other than the shutter button is operated. Sets the sound informing you that the Selftimer Sound photo will be taken in 2 seconds. Sets the shutter sound when you depress the shutter button. There is Shutter Sound no shutter sound while a movie is being shot.
Resetting the Settings to Default
Menu Item My Camera menu settings content * Default setting (Off)/ Setting content */ / Reference Page
You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default.

1 Turn the mode lever to

power up the camera. or to

2 Press the MENU

button for longer than 5 seconds.
The message "Reset settings to default?" appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

3 Select [OK] using the

Resetting starts.
68 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions
or arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.
Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button
The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete. To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of [OK]. The following settings cannot be reset to default: - The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the [ (Set up)] menu (p. 66, 67) - White balance data set with the custom white balance function (p. 79) - Newly registered My Camera settings Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or printer. When the camera is in Shooting mode and the mode dial is set to , only the mode settings will revert to default.

Adjust the aperture value using the or arrow when the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light) and the correct exposure cannot be obtained. Some aperture values cannot be selected depending on the zoom position. In this mode, the maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash is 1/250 second. The aperture value setting may therefore be changed automatically to match the synchronized flash speed even if its value was set previously. Aperture Setting Display The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. f/2.8 f/3.1 f/3.2 f/3.5 f/4.0 f/4.5 f/5.0 f/5.6 f/6.3 f/7.1 f/8.0

Setting the Aperture

When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus. The larger the aperture value, the greater the range of the image brought into clear focus.
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically.

Selecting an AF Frame

The brightness of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place and set the flash to (Flash On (red-eye reduction) or (flash On) the image will always be bright. When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). If the difference is more than 2 stops, "-2" or "+2" appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
The standard exposure is calculated by the AE function according to the selected metering method.
The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on an offcenter subject to obtain the composition you desire. However, the AF frame is fixed to center-point when the digital zoom is used, even if you previously set the AF frame to the position you desire.

2 1, Press the

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 75
The AF frame appears in green.
Switching between Light Metering Modes
2 Move the AF frame to the desired
area using the then press the , , or button. arrow,
You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the button. The AF frame will move back to its original position (Center) if you hold down the button. For an explanation of the AF frame colors, please refer to page 24. The AF frame is locked to center-point when using the digital zoom. When the Spot AE Point is selected as the light metering mode, you can use the selected AF frame as the Spot AE Point (p. 76).

2 1, 2 1, In the [

(Play)] menu, select [Protect] and press the SET button.

3 Press the MENU button.

The protect window closes. Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images (p. 18) and other file types. Please check the contents of a CF card before formatting it.
want to protect using the or arrow and press the SET button.
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Setting the Power Saving Function
This camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving setting, the camera may power down or the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) may go off automatically.

Auto Power Down

[On]: Shooting mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed. The LCD monitor (or viewfinder) automatically shuts off approximately 1 minute*1 after the last time a camera control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Press any button except the OFF button to turn the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) back on. *1 This time can be changed (p. 108). Playback mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a control is accessed on the camera. Printer Connection mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a control is accessed on the camera or something is printed on the printer. [Off] : The power saving function does not activate.

8. Camera Settings

When the Auto Power Down Function Activates Turn the power on again. Playback/Printer Connection mode: Turn the mode lever to the right again to power the camera. When the Display Off Function Activates The LCD monitor (or viewfinder) display turns back on if any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Please note that the camera continues to consume a minimal amount of power even when the power saving function shuts it down. The power saving function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera or during a computer connection (p. 102, 115). You can turn off the power saving function in the Set up menu (p. 66).
Display Off (Shooting Mode Only)
The LCD monitor (or viewfinder) shuts off after a specified period of time elapses and no camera control is accessed. The following time settings can be selected: 10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min.*2/2 min./3 min. *2 Default setting

8. Camera Settings 107

Setting the Auto Rotate Function
2, 1, Select [Power Saving]
in the [ (Set up)] menu and press the SET button.
This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can set this function on/off.

You can select images using the or arrow and change the settings using the or arrow after [Mark all] or [Clear all] has been selected.
The selection mode will turn off and the Transfer Order menu will reappear. Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card.

Appendix

List of Messages
The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.
Busy. No memory card Cannot record! Memory card error! Memory card full Naming error! Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default You attempted to shoot or play back images without a CF card installed. You attempted to shoot an image without a CF card installed. CF card has experienced an anomaly. CF card is too full to accommodate more images or print settings. The file could not be created because there is a file with the same name as the directory that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, please set [File No. Reset] to [On]. After you save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer, format the CF card (p. 18). Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace with new AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 15) (be sure to replace all the batteries at the same time). The internal temperature of the camera became too hot and the camera powered down. No images recorded on CF card. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4064 x 3048 pixels. You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG file. You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data. You attempted to play back an image recorded in an incompatible RAW format. You attempted to magnify a movie or an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer.
Change the batteries Overheated! Shutting down. No image Image too large Incompatible JPEG format Corrupted data RAW Cannot magnify!

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Cannot rotate Unidentified Image Incompatible WAVE format Protected! Too many marks Unselectable image Cannot complete! Cannot edit Cannot register this image!
You attempted to rotate a movie or an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer. You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera. Cannot attach sound memos to the image because the image has some sound file recorded in an inappropriate format. You attempted to erase a protected image. Too many images have been marked with print settings, transfer settings or slide show settings. Cannot process any more. You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG file. Couldnt save the print, transfer or slide show settings. Slide show settings file is corrupted. You attempted to register an image recorded with another camera or shot in the RAW format as a start-up image.

Problem Cause If using rechargeable Batteries were placed in the charger in the batteries: Batteries do wrong direction. not charge in separately Poor electrical contact. sold battery charger. Battery terminals are dirty. Battery life exceeded. Camera moved.
Solution Put batteries back into the charger in the correct direction. Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger. Be sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged in to the power outlet. Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging. Replace all 4 batteries with new ones. Be careful not to move the camera when pressing the shutter button. Use a tripod at slow shutter speeds when the camera shake warning appears. Turn the Image Stabilizer function on. Ensure that there is at least 50 cm (1.6 ft.) between the camera lens and subject. Use the focus lock or the manual focus to shoot the image. See Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (p. 93).
Image is blurred or out of focus
Subject out of focal range. Subject is hard to focus on.
Solution Set the built-in flash to on. Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting. Use the AE lock or spot metering function. See Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (p. 86) and Switching between Light Metering Modes (p. 76). Subject too far for flash to reach. To use the built-in flash, shoot within the following ranges: Auto ISO: 1.0 to 4.2 m (3.3 to 14 ft.) of the subject at the maximum wide angle and within 1.0 to 3.0 m (3.3 to 9.8 ft.) at the maximum telephoto setting. ISO 100 equivalent: 1.0 to 3.8 m (3.3 to 12 ft.) of the subject at the maximum wide angle and within 1.0 to 2.5 m (3.3 to 8.2 ft.) at the maximum telephoto setting. Raise the ISO sensitivity and then shoot. See Changing the ISO Speed (p. 81). Subject recorded in Subject too close causing flash to be too bright. Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation image is too bright function (p. 89). Subject bright in comparison to the background. Set the exposure compensation to a negative (-) setting. Use the AE lock or spot metering function. See Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)(p. 86) and Switching between Light Metering Modes (p. 76). Light shining directly on subject or reflected off Change the shooting angle. subject into camera. Flash set to On. Set the flash to Auto or Off. A vertical bar of light Subject too bright This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and (red, purple) appears on does not constitute a malfunction. (This red bar of ight will not be the LCD monitor/in the recorded when shooting still photos, but it will be recorded when viewfinder shooting movies.)

Appendix 133

White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Flash Exposure Compensation Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting Interval Shooting Self-timer Wireless Control PC-controlled Shooting Recording Media File Format
TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Flash) or custom Auto*, on*, off * Red-eye reduction is available. 1.0 4.2 m (3.ft.) (W), 1.0 3.8 m (3.ft.) (T) (When sensitivity is set to ISO 100 equivalent.) 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments, FE lock, Slow synchro and 1st-curtain/2nd-curtain flash are available. Auto Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Custom Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Fast shutter, Slow shutter. Stitch assist and Movie Approx. 1.7 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) Shooting interval: approx. min. (1-min. increments) Number of shots: shots (Maximum number of shots varies according to CF card capacity.) Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./approx. 2-sec. delay Shooting and playback are available (wireless controller is sold separately). When shooting, image is captured instantly/approx. 2-sec./approx. 10-sec. after shutter button is pressed. Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is included in the camera kit.) CompactFlash (CF) card (Type I and Type II) Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant
Image Recording Format Compression Number of Recording Pixels
Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)*1 Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) Super fine, Fine, Normal Still images: Large: 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 1: 1600 x1200 pixels Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Movies: 640 x 480 pixels Fine 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels A maximum file size of 1 GB and a maximum of 1-hour recording are available in one movie shooting session. 15 frames/sec. or 30 frames/sec. Sampling frequency: Approx. 22 kHz Quantization bit: 16 bit Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor/viewfinder), Sound memos (recording/playback up to 60 sec.) or Slide show Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge compliant 12 languages available for menus and messages (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese) The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound can be customized using the following methods: 1. Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera. 2. Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software. USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio)
Frame Rate Audio Data Playback Modes Direct Print Display Languages My Camera Settings

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Stills and movies that get you closer.

A QUIET, FAST ZOOM

When bird watching, on a zoo trip or at a local football match, the PowerShot S1 ISs 10x zoom will get the stills and movies you really want. The lenss ultrasonic motor allows quiet and super-fast zooming*. Near-silent operation means you wont scare any wildlife away, while fast zooming is ideal for quickly composing a shot (when to linger too long could mean you lose the moment altogether).
* Level of speed and noise depends on whether youre in movie or still mode.
The Micro Ultrasonic Motor provides ultra-fast, virtually silent zooming.*
Advanced lens technology.
Only sixty years of Canons optical heritage could create the PowerShot S1 ISs amazing 10x optical (32x combined) zoom lens. Using specialist lens expertise and countless patents on zoom lenses, Canon has developed an amazing compact and retractable lens equipped with a shift-type Optical Image Stabilizer and Ultrasonic Motor.

ULTRASONIC MOTOR (USM)

For super-fast, near-silent zooming* action inside the PowerShot S1 ISs lens, Canon has used its renowned Ultrasonic Motor technology. Its ideal for zooming in when making movies, as the almost-silent motor wont be heard on the audio. Its also perfect for quick compositions, since its zoom speed means you get your desired shot before the moment passes.

10X OPTICAL ZOOM

The PowerShot S1 IS with its 10x optical zoom (38-380mm in 35mm format) and maximum aperture of f/2.8 to f/3.1, allows you to shoot a variety of scenes. From landscapes to nature photographs to sports events and more.
OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER (IS)
The PowerShot S1 IS has an Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) where gyros within the lens detect any camera shake which can cause a blurred image. Perfect for when a tripod is not available, the IS lens group moves up, down, left or right to slow down the amount of shake. The result is a clearer and sharper image even at slow shutter speeds and in low light conditions.

38mm equivalent

1. Lens when still

Image plane

To subject

IS lens group

380mm equivalent
The 10x optical zoom lens consists of 11 elements in 9 groups (including one aspherical lens).

2. Camera shaken

Camera shake

Without IS

3. Camera shaking corrected
Corrected light rays IS lens group shifts upward
How the Optical Image Stabilizer works.

With IS

Super movie mode.
FULL-MOTION MOVIE RECORDING
The PowerShot S1 IS uses a specially enhanced movie mode with a superior true VGA resolution and a frame rate of up to 30 frames/second for super smooth action. Just press the dedicated Movie button! To achieve the optimum picture quality, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure, focusing and auto white balance as you film.
High performance digital technology.

3.2 MEGAPIXEL SENSOR

With its 3.2 megapixel CCD, the PowerShot S1 IS can easily capture the smallest details and clearly reproduce them when printing up to A4 size.

DIGIC PROCESSOR

Canons exclusive high performance DIGIC processor works at incredibly high speeds to improve the PowerShot S1 ISs overall performance. The result is a faster camera response, superb image quality, more accurate Auto Focus, approximately 1.7 frames per second continuous shooting speed and an extended battery life.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SPACE ANALYSIS
iSAPS is a massive in-camera database of images and settings specially devised by Canon, which the PowerShot S1 IS cross-references to optimise image quality and focusing performance.
Canons Photographic Space
Use the optical zoom to manually change your composition at the same time. A high sound sampling rate is also used to achieve increased sound clarity. The overall result is an impressively improved image quality and sound in your movies when seen on a TV screen.

Frequency

Bright Low Near Low

Luminance Distance

LONGER LENGTH AND HIGH-SPEED EDITING
Depending on the size and speed of the memory card, movies of up to approximately 1GB can be continuously recorded. And because movie clips, even short ones, can use a lot of storage space, the PowerShot S1 IS has its own editing feature which allows you to quickly delete unnecessary clips from the beginning or end of a clip, freeing up space for more movie masterpieces.

FLEXIZONE AE/AF

For greater creative control, FlexiZone AE/AF allows you to move the AE/AF metering frame freely within the viewfinder. Focusing and exposure is then automatically adjusted for the chosen area, so your subject is correctly focused on and has optimum exposure.

Increased creative control.

Program modes.

For quick shots, let the camera do the work for you.
The camera selects all the settings for you based on the shooting conditions, so you only need to point and shoot.
Shoot movie clips with flicker free VGA resolution and superb sound. The duration of your movie depends on the size and speed of the memory card used as well as the image recording quality and subject chosen.

PORTRAIT

By choosing a larger aperture, the camera ensures the subject is in perfect focus and any distracting background is blurred.

Creative modes.

For more adventurous images, try these options.

CUSTOM

LANDSCAPE
To ensure both foreground and background are clearly in focus, the camera has a smaller aperture for an increased depth-of-field.
Allows you to select your own preferred combination of settings and save them for quick access.

MANUAL

When you want complete control, this allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed and appropriate focus.

NIGHT SCENE

Flash and available light are balanced by using a slow shutter speed to capture all the backdrop details while the subject is exposed using a fill-in flash.
APERTURE PRIORITY FAST SHUTTER
By using a fast shutter speed the camera lets you freeze fast-moving subjects. You choose the aperture to control the depth-offield, while the camera automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed.
SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY SLOW SHUTTER
Lets you shoot moving objects to create a dramatic blur effect and the appearance of motion. You set the shutter speed while the camera chooses the most appropriate aperture for the available light.

STITCH ASSIST

This lets you shoot a sequence of images and merge (stitch) them using the supplied PhotoStitch software. Images can be easily aligned (horizontally, vertically or tiled) to create a larger image, long panorama or even poster-sized print.

PROGRAM

The camera automatically sets both the shutter speed and aperture. You control all the other parameters such as white balance and flash.

Incredible results.

Sharing your images is easier and better than ever with the variety of photo printing and software options available with the PowerShot S1 IS.

DIRECT PRINTING

Get your prints easily and quickly by connecting the PowerShot S1 IS directly to any PictBridge compatible printer, Compact Photo Printer or Bubble Jet Direct compatible printer. Each one gives superb images straight away without the need for a PC.
ZoomBrowser EX PhotoRecord

SOPHISTICATED SOFTWARE

For managing your images, try Canons ZoomBrowser EX (for Windows) and ImageBrowser (for Macintosh). Each one lets you transfer, browse, organise and email your images. Use PhotoRecord (Windows only) to easily create and print personal albums from a variety of layout templates. For managing your movies, use the software supplied to edit and join your clips together just like a film director.

CONNECT

your camera directly to the printer.

SELECT

the image you want crop or trim for maximum effect.
your pictures in a variety of sizes.
Transition Effect Settings
Filter Effect Settings Edit Movie Tab

CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*

For hassle-free photo quality and durable prints, connect directly to your Compact Photo Printer.
Allows you access to 100MB of free internet space for storing your images, creating albums and sharing photographs with friends and family via email.
* Not available in all regions.
OPTIONAL LENS ACCESSORIES

Essential accessories.

With the PowerShot S1ISs excellent range of optional accessories, you can expand your still image and movie portfolio potential, as you increase your skill with the camera.
Approx. 608mm equivalent with tele converter
TC-DC52B 1.6x Tele Converter

SUPPLIED WITH CAMERA

A/V Cable - TV connection USB Interface Cable - Computer connection
WC-DC52A 0.7x Wide Converter

Lens Cap

Type AA Alkaline Batteries
32MB CompactFlash Card Stores up to approx. 33 images (Large/Fine mode) Software - Canons Solution Disk - ArcSoft Photo and Video Editing LAH-DC10 Lens Adaptor/ Hood Set

Neck Strap

Approx. 26.6mm equivalent with wide converter

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

FC-512MSH Fast CF-card

CA-PS700 AC Adaptor Kit

WP-DC20 Waterproof Case
SC-DC40 Soft Case 2GB Hitachi Microdrive
CBK4-200 NiMH Battery/ Charger Kit (includes a battery charger and 4 NiMH NB4-200 batteries)
WL-DC100 Wireless controller
Canon Photo Printers - Compact Photo Printers - Bubble Jet Direct Printers - Bubble Jet Printers
Compliant with all PictBridge compatible printers
Specifications PowerShot S1 IS
IMAGE SENSOR Type Effective Pixels Total Pixels Aspect Ratio Colour Filter Type IMAGE PROCESSOR Type LENS Focal Length Zoom Maximum f/number Construction Image Stabilisation Ultrasonic Motor (USM) FOCUSING Type AF System/Points AF working Range AF Point Selection Selected AF Point Display AF Lock AF Assist Beam Focus Bracketing Closest Focusing Distance EXPOSURE CONTROL Metering Modes AE Lock Exposure Compensation AEB ISO Speed Equivalent SHUTTER Type Speed 1/2.7" CCD Approx. 3.2M Approx. 3.3M 4:3 Primary Colour DIGIC with iSAPS technology 5.8 - 58.0 (35mm film equivalent: 38 380mm) Optical 10x, digital approx. 3.2x, combined approx. 32x f/2.8 - f/3.elements in 9 groups (1 aspherical element) YES (shift-type) YES, zoom TTL autofocus 1 point AF (any position is available) 10cm - infinity (W), 93cm - infinity (T) YES YES YES NO YES 10cm (W) 93cm (T) Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre or linked to focusing frame) YES +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments 1/3 - 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments AUTO, 50, 100, 200, 400 Mechanical shutter & electronic shutter 15 1/2,000 sec.1 (Shutter speeds of 1.3 -15 seconds are manually selected with the shutter priority mode & in Manual mode. Shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. and more operate with noise reduction.) TTL Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom sRGB EVF (0.33" type), approx. 114,000 pixels 100% 10mm -5.5 - 1.5 in 1/m (dpt) YES Vari-angle 1.5" P-Si TFT, approx. 114,000 pixels 100% 2 levels Auto, Manual Flash On/Off YES YES +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments YES 3 levels with internal flash YES 1.0-4.2m (W)/1.0 - 3.8m (T) (at ISO 100 equivalent) Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Fast Shutter, Slow Shutter, Stitch Assist, Movie Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White, Custom effect Single, Continuous Approx. 1.7 images/sec. Speed maintained up to 24 images (Large/Fine mode. Depending upon CF card speed and capacity) Up to 100 shots in minute increments

WHITE BALANCE Type Settings COLOUR MATRIX Type VIEWFINDER Viewfinder Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) Eyepoint Dioptre Correction Viewfinder Information LCD MONITOR Monitor Coverage Brightness FLASH Modes Slow Sync Speed Red-eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Lock Manual Power Adjustment Second Curtain Synchronisation Built-in Flash Range SHOOTING Modes Photo Effects Drive modes Continuous Shooting Intervalometer
. to where the action is.
The PowerShot S1 IS takes you nearer to your subject when you cant get close yourself. Use its impressive 10x optical zoom to take sharp and detailed photos from far away. Try the enhanced movie mode and shoot full motion movie clips with superb sound.

TWO IN ONE

With such a winning combination, the PowerShot S1 IS means you can get two outstanding products in one. The enhanced movie mode with flicker-free VGA resolution and clear sound has the advantages of a camcorder yet the benefits of an incredible stills camera. Ideal for occasions like wedding videos or close-up pictures of your childs winning goal.
RECORDING PIXELS/ COMPRESSION Image Size Compression Movies Movie Length FILE FORMAT Still Image Format Movies Sound Files DIRECT PRINT Canon Printers PictBridge OTHER FEATURES My Camera Sound Memo Intelligent Orientation Sensor Histogram Playback Zoom Display Formats Image Erase Protection Image Erase Self Timer Menu Languages INTERFACE Computer Other MEMORY CARD Type SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM PC Macintosh SOFTWARE Browsing & Printing Other Drivers Image Manipulation POWER SOURCE Batteries Battery life
(L)2048 x 1536, (M1)1600 x 1200, (M2)1024 x 768, (S)640 x 480 Superfine, Fine, Normal 640 x 480 Fine, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30fps or 15fps available 1GB or 60min. (dependant on CF card speed and capacity) JPEG (Exif 2.2 [Exif Print] compliant)/Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant AVI [Motion JPEG + WAVE (monaural)] WAVE (monaural) Canon Compact Photo Printers and Bubble Jet Printers with the direct print function YES Start-up image and camera sounds customisation Up to 60 sec. YES YES 2x 10x Single/Index (9 thumbnail images)/Slide Show/Magnified/Movie YES Single, All Approx. 2 or 10 sec. English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese USB (compliant with Picture Transfer Protocol [PTP]) A/V output (PAL/NTSC) CompactFlash Type I & Type II

SHAKE-FREE IMAGES

If youre a sports enthusiast watching your favourite game, photojournalist for the local press or on a once-in-a-lifetime safari, the PowerShot S1 IS can get you a sharp image at precisely the moment you need it. The 10x zoom has an Optical Image Stabilizer to significantly reduce camera shake at full zoom or in low light conditions such as an evening concert. Perfect for when you cant take a tripod with you.

Windows 98 (including SE)/2000/Me/XP OS 9.0 9.2, OS X v10.1/v10.2 ZoomBrowser EX (PhotoRecord)/ImageBrowser PhotoStitch TWAIN (Windows 98/2000), WIA (Windows Me) ArcSoft PhotoStudio, ArcSoft VideoImpression 4x AA-size Alkaline Batteries included Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 120 shots (LCD monitor on), Approx. 125 shots (Viewfinder on) Approx. 330 min. (Playback) NiMH Batteries (NB-2AH): Approx. 550 shots (LCD monitor on), Approx. 570 shots (Viewfinder on) Approx. 450min. (Playback) YES Compact power adapter CA-PS700 (optional) SC-DC40 Soft Case (40m) WP-DC20 Tele Converter 1.6x TC-DC52B Wide Converter 0.7x WC-DC52A Lens Adaptor/Hood set LAH-DC10 Wireless Controller WL-DC100 Compact AC power adaptor CA-PS700 Battery Charger Kit CBK-100, CBK4-40C, 10 90% humidity 111.0 x 78.0 x 66.1mm (excluding viewfinder-eyepiece & protrusions) Approx. 370g
Compact and easy-to-use the PowerShot S1 IS has a vari-angle LCD for shooting tricky angles.
Power saving A/C Power Supply ACCESSORIES Case Waterproof Case Lenses Remote Controller/Switch Power Supply & Battery Chargers PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Environment Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight (body only)
1 Certain combinations of shutter speed and aperture may not be available
Some images are simulated for clarity of reproduction. All data is based on Canons standard testing methods. This leaflet and the specifications of the product have been developed prior to the date of product launch. Final specifications are subject to change without notice. and : All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers in their markets and/or countries.