Page 2 - Handling Precautions
Handling Precautions 1. This camera is not resistant to water, and shouid not be used outdoors if it is raining or snowing, if it is accidentaliy dropped in water, contact an authorized Canon service facility. Keep the camera out of sait spray and excessive humidity. If used at the beach, clean it t...
Page 4 - Thank you for purchasing this Canon product.; Before taking pictures, piease read these instructions; Table of Contents; These instructions are divided into four sections:; Convention; Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Canon product. Before taking pictures, piease read these instructions carefuily for a thorough understanding of how the camera operates. Table of Contents These instructions are divided into four sections: introduction, Basic Operations, Advanced Operations, and Additio...
Page 6 - ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM; This camera supports the new Advanced Photo
A ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM This camera supports the new Advanced Photo System. This system, as weii as Canon’s advanced technoiogy has made it possibie to produce a camera that is smalier than any previous camera with a 3x zoom iens. Here are some of the speciai features of this system. [n New Film The...
Page 7 - Features; H] New Processing Methods
Features [2 New Type Prints The Advanced Photo System allows the camera to shoot three types of prints: in addition to ciassic print types (C print), you can now shoot wide-angle (H print) and panorama (P print) prints. The Advanced Photo System can also imprint date/time information on the back ot ...
Page 8 - Advanced Photo System Quick Reference; Data recorded on film
Advanced Photo System Quick Reference ► ► ► Film -J Exposure data recorded here Data recorded on film (example) • Date and title• Print type• Print quantity •Flash ON/OFF •Subject brightness Etc,
Page 9 - Choose the print type with the print type
F o r furth er deta ils, refe r to the pag e ind ic a ted. 1 Simple film cartridge loading. (-> 16) • Unlike previous 135 (35mm) film, there is no need to open the back cover and pull the film leader across. Choose the print type with the print type selection lever. 24) ^ You can choose from thre...
Page 10 - Quick Reference; Open the film cartridge; Insert the film cartridge; or D
Quick Reference Open the film cartridge compartment cover. H 1 6 ) • To open, lift the crank ® and rotate left ®. Insert the film cartridge and close the film compartment cover. H 1 6 ) • Check that the visual exposure indicator is O (unexposed), or D (partial). Slide the main switch to • the ON pos...
Page 12 - Nomenclature; I) is shorthand for “See page
Nomenclature I) is shorthand for “See page LCD Panel ( . 14) @ Print Quantity Button 52, 53) S b I Button 45, 46, 53) Select Button (-> 46, 48, 53) — Shutter Button (^26) III» 0 Remote Control/ Self-timer Button (-» 41,42) Title Button 48, 49) Date Button 44, 46) Light Metering Window Viewfinder ...
Page 14 - TITLE; mm; Attaching the Strap; Before using your camera, attach the strap provided.; Pass the strap through the
Nomenclature/Attaching the Strap LCD Panel ® Flash OFF IndicalOf- Title Selection Indicator Date Imprinting/ Title Indicator/Print Quantity Indicator Slow-synchro ■ Indicator TITLE a®' Battery Check Indicator- V Flash ON Indicator — Two-sided Date Imprinting Selection Indicator Remote Control/ Self-...
Page 15 - [Q Loading the Battery; Open the battery cover.
[Q Loading the Battery Battery: One lithium battery (CR2) 1 Open the battery cover. • While pressing the H mark on the battery cover, slide the battery cover off Load the new battery. • Insert the battery with the + and - terminals positioned correctly. li^ is displayed on the LCD panel. m Close the...
Page 16 - Loading the Film Cartridge; Load a film cartridge.
Loading the Film Cartridge 1 Open the film cartridge compartment cover. • Lift the film cartridge compartment cover crank ® and rotate left (D to open the cover on the bottom of the camera Load a film cartridge. • Load with the visual exposure indicator end facing outwards Close the film cartridge c...
Page 18 - Checking the Film Speed and the; press the V® flash mode; uu
Loading the Film Cartridge Checking the Film Speed and the Maximum Number of Frames i • lurn me power on, men ^ ___ E press the V® flash mode P’1 lUllH button. ^The film speed appears in the 1 ’m ) date display area, and the frame 036 counter displays the maximumnumber of frames. 3 nn C uu (The illu...
Page 19 - [U Turning the Power On; Turning the power off
[U Turning the Power On Slide the main switch to the ON position. ^ The lens and flash are set for shooting ^The flash mode is set to auto flash (full auto mode). (I • Do not press on the lens.• Be careful not to push the flash into the camera while shooting. The flash will not fire and the power to...
Page 20 - Turning the Power On; Checking the Battery Power; Shooting capacity with a new battery - Approx. 8; Battery Check Indicator; Battery is full
Turning the Power On Checking the Battery Power Check that is displayed on the LCD panel when the power is turned on. Shooting capacity with a new battery - Approx. 8 film cartridges of 25 exposures with 50% flash use. (Data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method.) Battery Check Indicator (Lit): Batt...
Page 21 - To take sharp pictures, hold the camera firmly so that it
[4] Holding the Camera To take sharp pictures, hold the camera firmly so that it does not move. • Hold the camera with both hands.• Keep your elbows close to your body.• Hold the camera against your nose and look through the viewfinder <1 • Be careful to keep hair and fingers from blocking the le...
Page 22 - Viewfinder Frames; Picture Frame; Place this frame over the subject
Viewfinder Viewfinder Viewfinder Frames Picture Frame Compose your picture within this frame. (H print) Close-up frame When the shooting distance is between 0.6 and 1 m (2 and 3.3 ft.) compose your picture within this frame. The area outside this frame wiil not be taken. (H print) Place this frame o...
Page 23 - Parallax Compensation for Close-ups; When taking photographs of subjects as close as; Position the AF frame
Parallax Compensation for Close-ups When taking photographs of subjects as close as 0.6 to 1 m (2 to 3.3 ft.) to the camera, the camera will cut off the top portion of the picture that is visible in the picture frame. This is called parallax displacement. To take pictures of subjects at 0.6 to 1 m, ...
Page 24 - H] Selecting the Print Type
H] Selecting the Print Type You can choose from three print types with this camera: C print, H print or P print. I-.- ,. I Print type selection lever I C H P . <■ • \ H print [] Use the print type selection lever to select the desired print type. •You can change the print type in mid roll The vie...
Page 25 - You can use the zoom buttons to change the size of; pn; Press the zoom buttons.
[7] Zoom Operation You can use the zoom buttons to change the size of the image. (•ni Wide-angle (23mm) Press for a wide area image. For taking landscapes, group pictures, etc. pn [^J Telephoto (69mm) Press to zoom in on your subject For taking portraits, etc. Press the zoom buttons. • Press [• *] t...
Page 26 - m Shutter Button Action; Place the AF frame
m Shutter Button Action This camera has a two-step shutter button.When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the exposure and focus are set. When the button is pressed fully, the shutter is released. The AiAF feature allows you to focus on difficult to focus subjects even if they are not in the cen...
Page 27 - Green/Orange Indicators; When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the; Green indicator
Green/Orange Indicators When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the indicators light up or blink to indicate whether or not shooting is possible. Green indicator Orange indicator Green indicator Lights up:Blinks (4 times/sec.): Blinks (2 times/sec.): Orange indicator Lights up:Blinks (4 times/se...
Page 28 - H] Removing the Film Cartridge; Check that
H] Removing the Film Cartridge The film rewinds automatically when it reaches the end.The frame counter counts down during film rewinding.When the film has been fully rewound, O on the LCD panel blinks Check that 0 on the LCD panel is blinking before removing the cartridge from the camera Check that...
Page 30 - The flash can be made to fire every time you take a; Changing the Flash Mode; Press
The flash can be made to fire every time you take a picture, or it can be turned off. Choose a mode suitable for the subject and place you are shooting. Select the flash mode while the camera is turned on. Changing the Flash Mode Press the flash mode button. • You can check the mode on the LCD panel...
Page 31 - automatically when the shutter button is pressed.; m Auto Flash Mode without Red-eye Reduction; Fiash Distance Range (With coior print fiim)
Set this mode for taking pictures without people, or if you want to shoot right away without the red-eye reduction function.in low light or backlit conditions, the flash fires automatically when the shutter button is pressed. m Auto Flash Mode without Red-eye Reduction 1 ---------- l»"li['l w r@...
Page 32 - Press the
m Auto Flash Mode with Red-eye Reduction • • • <§> Set this mode when shooting pictures of people in low light conditions. When the shutter button is pressed, the red-eye reduction lamp lights up and the flash fires. Changing the Flash Mode V<S> 4 _________ i »i SH sгo MTI Press the i &l...
Page 33 - Red-eye Reduction Function; With flash photography in dark places, the subject’s
After about one second, press the shutter button fully. ^ The flash fires and the shutter is released Red-eye Reduction Function With flash photography in dark places, the subject’s eyes may appear red. This phenomenon is called “red-eye" and occurs when flash illumination reflects off the retin...
Page 34 - The flash fires regardless of the light conditions.
Changing the Flash Mode [3] Flash ON Mode • • • • ■ The flash fires regardless of the light conditions. Set this mode for fill-in flash during the day, or to soften the outline of the subject. Press the flash mode button until » is displayed on the LCD panel. B-34
Page 37 - Focus Lock; Use this mode to focus on a subject positioned cióse; Center the AF frame
Focus Lock Use this mode to focus on a subject positioned cióse to the edge of the picture frame. Center the AF frame over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. ^ The subject is focused when the green indicator lights up • Keep the shutter button halfway pressed. With the shutter button ...
Page 38 - Real Time Release Mode; Press the flash
Real Time Release Mode In normal photography, after you check that the green Indicator Is lit and press the shutter button, there is a very slight interval (after 0.03 seconds) before the picture is actually taken. With real time release, the picture is taken almost instantly.Use this mode for situa...
Page 40 - Shooting Through a Window; If you are taking a picture
AiAF (Smart AF) Function Ai = Artificial intelligence, AF = Auto-focus The AiAF (Smart AF) function has a wide measuring area and is the latest mechanism for accurate focus adjustment. This mechanism was developed based on the analysis of several thousand photographs and on Canon’s unique know-how. ...
Page 41 - s s s n; Press the m—; i O
Self-tiiner Shooting 0 Include yourself in the picture by delaying shutter release with the self-timer. Place the camera on a steady surface, or mount it on a tripod.Select the self-timer and remote control modes while the camera is turned on. ' s: Oa№ Still 5s s s n DOT '"* *-^1 < « ■ ( ■—■-...
Page 42 - Shooting with the Optionai Remote Contrai; Use the remote control to release the shutter from up; Press the m—; remove and 0 from the LCD panel.
Shooting with the Optionai Remote Contrai Use the remote control to release the shutter from up to 5 m (16.4 ft.) In front of the camera. Remote Control (RC-5) T ransmitier butlon [ r WI Transmittor Battery compartmeni BaTtGry compartment tiutten Date 5a saa Din o o r- 1 Press the m— 0 remote contro...
Page 43 - till; Replacing the Remote Control Battery; While pressing the; I S
till Replacing the Remote Control Battery Replace the battery when the shutter no longer releases with the remote control.Battery: One lithium battery (CR2032, 3V) 1 While pressing the battery compartment button, pull out the battery compartment. • While using a ball pen, or similar pointed object, ...
Page 44 - Date and Time Imprinting; Press the Date button.
Date and Time Imprinting The date and time that a photo is taken can be imprinted on the back or the front and back of the print. Press the Date button. • The mode changes every time you press the button. LCD Panel Date Display I "3S sea DATE I ec )H;es DATE eo iH.es Date mode (front and back im...
Page 45 - Changing the Date Format; In Date mode, press the Set
Changing the Date Format 1 ’9S 5 г п cun i 5 ?D98 DATE 5 98 D«IE In Date mode, press the Set button to select the date format. • Use the push-button projection on the strap clasp. ^ The date format changes in the following order: year/month/day -» month/day/year -> day/month/year. - - Year/month/...
Page 46 - Setting and Adjusting the Date/Time; Press the Select button.
Setting and Adjusting the Date/Time After changing the battery, or when traveling internationally, it may be necessary to set or adjust the camera’s date and time using the following procedure. If “......... ” blinks on the LCD panel when youchange the battery, perform steps 2, 3, 4, and 6. 1 Press ...
Page 47 - Press the Date button to
nia C=D a 5гD' oK? Mti Seu ( ! Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all I digit settings and adjustments are completed, then press the Select button to end. • The date adjustment is complete when the digits stop blinking Select o Set o Press the Date button to display the Date +Tlme mode. Repeat steps 2 and 3...
Page 48 - Imprinting Tities; You can imprint titles on the back of the print. Select a; Selecting the Title Language; Press the Title button.; Canceling Title Imprinting; • Press the Date button until the word TITLE disappears
Imprinting Tities You can imprint titles on the back of the print. Select a title from the different titles available while the camera is turned on. Selecting the Title Language TITLE display Title no. Press the Title button. ^ The word TITLE is displayed on the LCD panel. • Press the Select button ...
Page 49 - Selecting the Title; Once you have selected the language for your title,
Selecting the Title Once you have selected the language for your title, you can select the title. SaiKl ■ fe C=) E- E ITUQITt síCD O ‘g ------- ■ — Press the Title button. ^The title number changes every time you press • Select the title you want to use, then take the picture. Title Button Sequence ...
Page 50 - Rewinding a film cartridge in mid-roil
Mid-roll Film Change This camera supports one of the most useful features of the Advanced Photo System, mid-roll film changing. This feature automatically advances the film to the first unexposed frame if a partially exposed film cartridge is loaded in the camera. You can then continue taking pictur...
Page 51 - Load the film in the same
Reloading a Partially Exposed Film Cartridge Load the film in the same way as described in “Loading the Film Cartridge”. 16) ^The camera automatically advances the film to the first unexposed frame. Film Winding Speed to Unexposed Frame Film Status Required Time Frame 1 exposed, winding to frame 2 A...
Page 52 - Setting the Print Quantity; Setting the Print Quantity for the Next Shot; Press the S print; Press the i3 button until
Setting the Print Quantity This camera allows you to set the print quantities for a print to between 0 and 9. This means you can increase the number of prints without having to wait for the film to be processed, and also allows to avoid printing pictures that were taken by accident. Please note that...
Page 53 - Changing the Print Quantity After Taking a Shot; Press the S button until
Changing the Print Quantity After Taking a Shot — - Tm# Oai# -p -ri- i Off® ' i""o L 1^13; =L_ i 1 Press the ^ button CL and press the Select button for two seconds, or ionger ®. • Use the push-button projection on the strap to push the button •♦“P-0” (no print) blinks in the LCD panel. ->...
Page 54 - Troubleshooting; In case of trouble check the table below before taking
Troubleshooting In case of trouble check the table below before taking you camera to be repaired. Problem Cause Remedy Page The battery check indicator a_p blinks. •The battery has expired. •Replace the battery. 15 The battery check • No battery is loaded.• Load a battery. 15 indicator list IS •The ...
Page 55 - Questions and Answers
Problem Cause Remedy Page “H" is displayed on the LCD panel •The self-diagnosis function detected an error •Remove the battery from thecamera When “H" disappears from the LCD display, load the battery again 15 The flash does not fire •The flash unit is pushed in •Do not press on the flash un...
Page 56 - Specifications
Specifications Type: 1X240 lens/shutter type, AF, fully automatic camera with built-in zoom lens and magnetic IX functions Image Size; 16.7 x 30.2 mm Lens: Canon 23-69mm f/4.5-9.9 Focus Control; Active/passive/hybrid auto-focus system Shooting Distance: 0.6 m/2 0 ft to infinity Shutter; Combination ...