User manual CANON POWERSHOT PRO1

[. . . ] ENGLISH Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (page 5). Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc. , caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e. g. , a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. (i) Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. [. . . ] This is convenient for focusing accurately on an off-center 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. Shooting ­ Selecting Particular Effects 1 2 3 Press the button. The AF frame appears in green on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). Move the AF frame to the desired area using the , , or arrow on the omni selector. Press the button. 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. The AF frame can also be moved in the macro mode. The AF frame can be set in both the macro mode and the standard mode. The AF frame cannot be moved in the super macro mode and while the manual focus is being used (p. 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. For an explanation of the AF frame colors, please refer to page 41. Auto focusing may become slower after the AF frame is moved. 89 Switching between Light Metering Modes Mode Dial Evaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. The camera evaluates the complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the background, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. Averages the exposure from the entire image, but places more weight on the subject at the center. Meters the area within the spot AE point frame at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). Use this mode when the subject is backlit or surrounded by bright light. Meters the spot AF point corresponding to the AF frame. Evaluative Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Spot AE Point Center AF Point 90 1 Press the button to select the metering mode. Each press of the button changes the metering mode as follows. (Evaluative Metering) (Center-Weighted Averaging) (Spot AE Point) Shooting ­ Selecting Particular Effects The icon of the currently selected light metering mode appears on the display panel and LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). (Spot AE Point), If you have selected go to step 2. If you have selected (Evaluative Metering) or (Center- Weighted Averaging), shoot the image. 2 3 In the [ (Rec. )] menu, select [Spot AE Point]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 44). Select the [Center] or [AF Point] option, then press the MENU button. When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). When [Spot AE Point] is set to [AF Point], e. g. Center it appears inside the AF frame. Spot AE Point Frame 91 Adjusting the Exposure Mode Dial Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. 1 2 Press ( on the omni selector). The exposure compensation bar appears on the display panel and LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). Select a setting using the main dial or the or arrow on the omni selector. The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range of ­2EV to +2EV. [. . . ] 81, 82, 85, 87 Shutter Speed-Priority AE ( ) . 30, 51, 154 Start-up Sound 30, 49, 51, 154 Stitch Assist Mode ( ) . 12, 19 Transfer Order (Image Transmission Settings) . 39, 54, 78, 123, 169 198 MEMO 199 MEMO 200 FCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PC1057 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ]