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 can be switched to another metering mode. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. 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). 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). 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. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press or click the main dial. . To cancel the exposure compensation, return the setting to 92 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Mode Dial When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. AWB ( ) Settings are automatically set by the camera For recording outdoors on a bright day For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3Tungsten wavelength fluorescent lighting For recording under warm-white, cool-white or Fluorescent warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting For recording under daylight fluorescent, or Fluorescent daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength H fluorescent lighting Flash For flash photography Custom1 For setting a custom value with a white sheet of paper, etc. , to obtain the optimal white balance Custom2 for the conditions. Auto Daylight Cloudy Shooting ­ Selecting Particular Effects ( ( ( ( ) ) ) ) The icons in parentheses are the ones on the display panel. (Shown only when there is a difference between the display panel icon and LCD monitor/ viewfinder icon. ) 1 Press WB ( on the omni selector). The current white balance mode will appear on the display panel and the white balance setting menu will appear on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). 93 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) (continued) 2 Select the desired setting using the main dial or the or arrow on the omni selector. Please see below regarding the custom setting. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press or click the main dial. The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to (Sepia) or (B/W). Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card. Shoot after reading the white balance data in (Custom1) or (Custom2) in the following cases since the white balance may not be correctly adjusted in (Auto): · Shooting close-ups · Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) · Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) 1 Press WB ( on the omni selector). The current white balance mode will appear on the display panel and the white balance setting menu will appear on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). 94 2 3 Select (Custom1) or (Custom2) using the main dial or the or arrow on the omni selector. Aim the camera at the white paper or cloth, or gray card and press the SET button. Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth, or gray card, completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) before pressing the SET button. When you press the SET button, the camera reads the white balance data. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. Shooting ­ Selecting Particular Effects 4 Press or click the main dial. To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the P shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation to zero (±0). The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white). Since the white balance data cannot be read in mode, preset the white balance in another shooting mode first before selecting mode. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to or , make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot. [. . . ] 105 g (3. 7 oz. ) * Sold separately in some regions. 192 Battery Pack BP-511A Type: Nominal voltage: Nominal capacity: Charge cycles: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: Rechargeable lithium ion cell 7. 4 V 1390 mAh Approx. 300 0 ­ 40 °C (32 ­ 104 °F) 38 x 55 x 21 mm (1. 5 x 2. 2 x 0. 8 in. ) Approx. 82 g (2. 9 oz. ) Wireless Controller WL-DC100 Power supply: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: Lithium button battery CR2025 0 ­ 40 °C (32 ­ 104 °F) 35 x 6. 5 x 56. 6 mm (1. 4 x 0. 3 x 2. 2 in. ) Approx. 10 g (0. 4 oz. ) CompactFlashTM Card Card slot type: Dimensions: Weight: Type I 36. 4 x 42. 8 x 3. 3 mm (1. 4 x 1. 7 x 0. 1 in. ) Approx. [. . . ]