Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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1-800-OK-CANON www. usa. canon. com Canon U. S. A. , Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 U. S. A. 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7 Canada Canon Latin America, Inc. 703 Waterford Way, Suite 400 Miami, FL 33126 U. S. A. [. . . ] In unusual cases where red-eye is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually from the LCD screen.
with Red-eye Correction
without Red-eye Correction
ISO SETTING
Canon PowerShot cameras give you a choice of ISO-equivalent settings. Low ISO speeds give you better image quality, while high ISO speeds reduce the effects of camera shake or blurring of moving subjects and sharpen photos in low-light situations. While the camera will automatically select the best ISO speed for conditions, in manual and advanced shooting modes, you can set the ISO to 80, 100, 400, 800 or ISO 1600. ** When shooting at high ISO speeds, select ISO 1600 PowerShot digital cameras can apply automatic Noise Reduction for beautiful prints at even the highest ISO speeds.
ISO 80
Multi-Point AiAF With Face Detection AE/AF/FE
FACE DETECTION AF/AE/FE*
Cameras equipped with the III Image Processor feature Face Detection Technology. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera finds faces in the frame to ensure excellent focus, proper illumination of both the face(s) and the overall scene, and adjusts the flash for the location of the face(s).
Without Face Detection AE/AF/FE
FLEXIZONE AF/AE*
Using FlexiZone AF/AE, you can freely move a single AF point around the frame. Now you can easily focus on off-center subjects without reframing the shot. When spot metering is selected, you can choose to measure exposure at the chosen AF point or at the center of the frame. This option gives you maximum flexibility, enabling you to handle difficult lighting situations like a pro.
Face Detection AF finds faces, tracks them as you frame your shot, then delivers perfect focus. New models let you select, track and focus a single face within a group. Face Selector AF* enables to focus on a specific face only. The selected face is being double-framed and tracked when the face moves in the frame.
RAW MODE*
The PowerShot G9's RAW Mode lets you shoot images without processing them in any way. It gives you complete creative control in editing. RAW images are processed in your computer, using Canon's supplied RAW Image Task software. A wide range of variables can be adjusted in processing to produce exactly the final image you want.
AUTO ISO SHIFT*
In general, sensitivity should be set to the lowest level the ambient light allows, yet too low a setting can cause camera blurry photos. PowerShot cameras with Auto ISO Shift provide options when shooting to prevent unsatisfactory images. In addition to allowing the user to trigger when the ISO can be changed, Auto ISO Shift now can automatically adjust sensitivity for the given light while notifying the photographer.
Face Detection AE makes all your group shots better by properly illuminating both the faces and the background areas.
Face Detection AF/AE/FE
Face Detection FE* adjusts the flash exposure based on the location of the faces in the frame.
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* Not on all models. Face Detection only detects faces facing forward. And shows up to 9 frames or 35 frames on select models.
* Not on all models. Recommended exposure index.
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PowerShot Technology
PowerShot Technology
WHITE BALANCE
Canon iSAPS Technology ensures fast, accurate automatic white balance compensation. PowerShot cameras also let you select from preset modes covering common lighting conditions, for example, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, or underwater. * You can even perform manual white balance adjustment using a white reference target, storing the measurement as a custom setting for later recall.
SAFETY SHIFT*
In Av and Tv modes, a Safety Shift function is available to eliminate exposure errors: the camera will automatically change shutter speed or aperture to work within the ambient brightness conditions.
WIRELESS
PowreShot SD430 Digital ELPH Wireless cuts cables out of the picture for unrivaled convenience. It allows direct printing, uploading to a computer, transfer to another SD430 Digital ELPH and remote capture. You can register up to eight wireless devices to the camera via the Setup Menu. Plus, the state-of-the art security system prevents thirdparty interception of your images during transfer.
SAFETY FE*
Safety FE (which can be disabled) makes automatic adjustments to prevent over/under exposed flash shots when shooting in manual mode.
SAFETY ZOOM*
Set a minimum acceptable megapixel count when you are using digital zoom, and Safety Zoom will make optimal use of the digital zoom range. [. . . ] / 300, 000 cycles
Metering System
63-zone Evaluative metering, 8. 5% Pertial 63-zone Evaluative metering, 13. 5% Pertial metering, 2. 4% Center spot metering, metering, 3. 8% Center spot metering, 2. 4% Spot metering (linked to user-selected 3. 8% Spot metering (linked to user-selected focusing point), Multi-spot metering (up to 8 focusing point), Multi-spot metering (up to spot readings), Center-weighted average 8 spot readings), Center-weighted average metering, Pre-flash metering (E-TTL II) metering, Pre-flash metering (E-TTL II) ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments No Yes 100%
35-zone Evaluative metering, 8% Partial metering, 3. 5% Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, Pre-flash metering (E-TTL II)
35-zone Evaluative metering, 9% Partial metering, 3. 8% Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, Pre-flash metering (E-TTL II)
35-zone Evaluative metering, 9% Partial metering, 3. 5% Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, Pre-flash metering (E-TTL II)
35-zone Evaluative metering, 9% Partial metering, Center-weighted average metering, Pre-flash metering (E-TTL II)
35-zone Evaluative metering, 9% Partial metering, Center-weighted average metering, Pre-flash metering (E-TTL II)
Exposure Compensation Built-in Flash PC Socket for Studio Strobes Viewfinder Coverage Focusing Screens LCD Monitor Magnified Image Playback White Balance Color Space Body Materials, Exterior Chassis Construction Weather-resistant Sealing Body Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (w/o battery, lens, CF)
±3 stops in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments ±2 stops in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments No Yes 100% No Yes Approx. 96%
±2 stops in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments Yes Yes Approx. 95% Interchangeable (Ef series; three available) 3. 0" approx. 230, 000 pixels, Live View Function Yes Continuous zooming 1. 5x10x Auto, 6 presets, Custom, °Kelvin (2, 50010, 000K) sRGB / Adobe 1998 RGB Magnesium alloy Stainless steel and polycarbonate No 5. 7 x 4. 2 x 2. 9 in. /145. 5 x 107. 8 x 73. 5mm 26. 1 oz. /740g
±2 stops in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments (E-TTL II Automatic) Yes Yes Approx. [. . . ]