User manual CANON POWERSHOT SD400

[. . . ] ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. CDI-E180-010 XX05CHXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide 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 achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. [. . . ] · The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images in the sequence. · It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 192). Switching between Focusing Modes Shooting Mode Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear. Shooting No frame On Off The The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus. The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty. symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor. 1 In the [AiAF]. (Rec. ) menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 48). 2 3 Use the or [On] or [Off]. button to select You can shoot right after selecting an option. Press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting screen. The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used. 89 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock or AF lock in these situations. · Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings · Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects. · Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition · Subjects that are moving quickly · Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass. Shooting with the Focus Lock The focus lock can be used in any shooting mode. 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button halfway (two beeps will play). The focal distance to the object is locked. 2 3 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. 90 Shooting with the AF Lock The AF lock can be used in the , , or mode. 1 2 3 Press the DISP. Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. Press the shutter button halfway (two beeps will play) and press the / button. · The focal distance to the object is locked. · The icon will display and the lower indicator beside the viewfinder will light yellow. Shooting 4 To Release the AF Lock Press the Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. / button. · When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 89) is recommended since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. · The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus. · The AF lock can be released by pressing the zoom lever (when shooting still images) or MENU button, by changing the shooting mode or by turning the LCD monitor off. 91 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Shooting Mode You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. You must set the flash to fires. The AE lock cannot be set if the flash 1 2 3 Press the DISP. Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. [. . . ] The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U. S. A. [. . . ]