User manual CANON POWERSHOT A1300 BROCHURE

[. . . ] Less than 0. 01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Video Format Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor ( Please read through the "Read This First" section ( Disclaimer · While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice. · No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon. [. . . ] To create the panorama itself, you must stitch the images together at your computer. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item (landmark) in the overlapping portions. 49 · Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50 % of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to within 10 % of the image height. · Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great. · For good result, pan (swivel) the camera to take successive shots. · To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel as you move. Shooting 1 Turn the mode dial to . : Right to left horizontally. to select the sequence direction, and then press the SET button. 3 Take the first shot. 50 4 Compose the next shot, taking care to overlap the previous image. · Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. · If you are not satisfied with the previous shot, you can use or button to return to that shot and reshoot it. 5 Take additional shots for the panorama in the same way. You can take as many as 26 images. · You can adjust the following settings before taking the first shot: zoom, flash (On, Off, or Slow-synchro only), self-timer, macro or infinity mode, exposure compensation, white balance, resolution, and compression. These settings are locked in after the first image, and cannot be changed for subsequent shots. · Auto and red-eye reduction flash modes and digital zoom are not available when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. 58). 6 Press the MENU button to close the erase function. A faster way to delete an image is to replay it and then press the / button ( p. (But note that this quick-erase feature is disabled if the camera is connected to the optional Card Photo Printer CP-10. ) 1 Turn the mode dial to 2 Press , and press the MENU button to display the menu. or button to , and then press the select SET button. 60 The LCD monitor asks for confirmation. 3 Press or button to select [OK], and then press the SET button. · If you decide you don't want to erase all unprotected images, select [Cancel] instead of [OK]. 61 Print Settings (DPOF Settings) Images on a CF card can be individually selected for printing in a specified number of copies. The print type and date or file number printing options can also be selected. These settings are compatible with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards so that images can be printed conveniently on DPOF compliant digital printers or at participating photo labs. · The mark will display on images that have had print marks set by another DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by any settings set by your camera. · The output of some printers or developing labs may not reflect the specified print settings. After you set the DPOF settings, you can connect Card Photo Printer CP-10 (sold separately) and print images directly from the camera ( p. Please note that images with the print type set to [Index] cannot be printed on Card Photo Printer CP-10. Displaying the Print Order Menu 1 Turn the mode dial to . 2 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 62 3 Press or button to , and then press the select SET button. The [Print Order] menu will display. Setting the Print Style You can set up the print style as follows. Standard Index Print one image per sheet. Include the file number on the print. Make print settings in the following order. Print Type 1 2 Set the print style ( p. 65). If you wish to clear all of the print settings, select [Reset] ( p. [. . . ] 27 g (0. 95 oz. ) Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500 (optional) Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperature Dimensions Weight (body) 100 ­ 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 0. 17 A 4. 3 V DC/1. 5 A 0 ­ 40°C (32 ­ 104°F) 42. 5 × 104. 4 × 31. 4 mm (1. 7 × 4. 1 × 1. 3 in. ) Approx. 180 g (6. 4 oz. ) 114 CompactFlashTM Card Card Slot Type Dimensions Weight Type I 36. 4 × 42. 8 × 3. 3 mm (1. 4 × 1. 7 × 0. 1 in. ) Approx. 10 g (0. 4 oz. ) Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm (optional) Focal Length Focusing Range 250 mm 100 ­ 250 mm (3. 9 ­ 9. 8 in. ) (W)/130 ­ 250 mm (5. 1 ­ 9. 8 in. ) (T) (when mounted on PowerShot A10 or A20) 52 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52 is required for mounting to PowerShot A10 or A20) Diameter: 54 mm (2. 1 in. 55 g (1. 9 oz. ) (from tip of lens) Thread Diameter Wide Converter WC-DC52 (optional) Magnification Focusing Range Approx. [. . . ]