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Photos
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from recording 
and playing back still images to printing them.
Basic Recording
Taking Photos
1Move the  /  switch to   (still 
images).
2Turn the   switch to ON to set 
the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
The green CAMERA indicator will turn 
on.
3Move the lens cover switch down 
to   to open the lens cover.
4Press .
• Once the focus is automatically adjusted,   will turn green and one 
or more AF frames will appear.
• The CARD access indicator will  flash as the still image is being 
recorded.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following precautions while 
the card access display ( ) appears on 
screen, and while the CARD access 
indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so 
may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to 
vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover  and do not remove the memory card.
- Do not disconnect the power source or  turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the  /   switch or the operating mode.
NOTES
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,   turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually 
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Basic Recording
Before using a memory card for the 
first time, be sure to initialize it with 
this camcorder ( 57).
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Selecting Photo Size and Quality
Still images are recorded on the memory 
card as JPG files. As a general rule, 
select a larger image size for higher 
quality. Select the [ LW 1152x648] size 
for still images with an aspect ratio of 
16:9.
Options
Image size options and the approximate 
number of still images that can be 
recorded on memory cards of various 
sizes are given in the table below.
 
[L   1152x864] (  only) or 
[L  1024x768] (  only) 
Desired image size* 
Desired image quality* 
* Press   to move back and forth between  size and quality selection. The number 
displayed on the right corner indicates the 
approximate number of images that can be 
recorded with the current quality/size 
setting.
NOTES
When printing still images, use the 
following guidelines as a reference for 
selecting the print size.
- LW  1152x648: To print photos with a 
16:9 aspect ratio. (Wide photo paper is 
required.)
- L 1152x864 (or 1024x768): To print 
photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm, 
3.5 x 1.5 in.) or postcard size 
(10x14.8cm, 4x6in.)
- S 640x480: To send images as e-mail 
attachments or post them on the Web.
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Approximate number of still images on a memory card Default value
1: [SUPER FINE],  : [FINE],  : [NORMAL]2Approximate number of still images that can actually be recorded on the memory card. (The 
maximum number of remaining still images displayed on the screen is 9999.)
Memory card128 MB512 MB1 GB
Image quality1  →  Image size  ↓
LW 1152x648 
( only)2453606959701,4352,7451,9452,8755,490
L  1152x864 
( only) 1852805457351,1152,1551,4702,2354,315
L  1024x768 
( only)2353456959401,3702,7451,8852,7455,490
S  640x4805858501,5302,3203,3556,0404,6456,71512,0852
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Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It
You can erase the still image recorded 
last while reviewing it within the time set 
for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately 
after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to 
[ OFF]).
While reviewing the still image 
immediately after recording:
1Push the joystick ( ) toward  .
2Select ( ) [ERASE] and press .
Basic Playback
Viewing Photos
1Move the  /  switch to   (still 
images).
2Turn the   switch to ON, then 
turn it toward MODE and release it 
to set the camcorder in PLAY 
mode.
The green PLAY indicator will turn on.
3Push the joystick ( ) to move 
between still images.
Push the joystick ( ) and hold it 
down to run quickly through the still 
images.
Image Jump Function
When you have recorded a large number 
of still images, you can jump 10 or 100 
images at a time.
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1 Press   to display the joystick 
guide.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward  .
3 Select ( ) [  JUMP 10 IMAGES]  or [  JUMP 100 IMAGES].
4 Jump ( ) the number of images  selected and press  .
Press   again to hide the joystick 
guide.
Index Screen
1Move the zoom lever toward  W.
The still images index screen 
appears.
2Select ( ,  ) an image.
• Move the green selection frame to  the image you want to view.
• When you have recorded a large  number of still images, you may 
find it easier to browse entire index 
pages instead. Move the zoom 
lever toward  W to extend the green 
selection frame to the whole page, 
and move ( ) between index 
pages. Move the zoom lever toward 
T  to return to moving between 
single images.
3Press .
The index screen closes and the 
selected image is displayed.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while 
the card access display ( ) appears 
on screen, and while the CARD access 
indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do 
so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the memory card slot  cover and do not remove the memory 
card.
- Do not disconnect the power source or  turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the  /  switch or the operating mode.
• The following may not be displayed  correctly.
- Images not recorded with this camcorder.
- Images edited on a computer.
- Images whose file names have been  changed.
Magnifying Photos during Playback
During playback, still images can be 
magnified up to 5 times.   will appear 
for images that cannot be enlarged.
1Move the zoom lever toward  T.
• The image is magnified by 2 times  and a frame appears indicating the 
position of the magnified area.
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• To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward T . To reduce 
the magnification to less than 2 
times, move the zoom lever toward 
W .
2Move ( ,  ) the frame to the 
part of the image you want to see 
enlarged.
To cancel the magnification, move 
the zoom lever toward  W until the 
frame disappears.
Slideshow
You can play a slideshow of all the still 
images on the memory card. Play the 
slideshow on a TV screen to share your 
memories with family and friends.
1Select ( ) the first still image of 
the slideshow.
2Start the slideshow.
 [ SLIDESHOW]  
[START]
• Images are played back one after  another.
• Press   to stop the slideshow.
Erasing Photos
You can erase those still images that 
you are not interested in keeping.
Erasing a Single Still Image
1Select ( ) the image you want to 
erase.
2Press   to display the joystick 
guide.
3Push the joystick ( ) toward  .
4Select ( ) [ERASE] and press  .
Erasing All Still Images
 
[  MENU] 
[  STILL IMG OPER.] 
[ERASE ALL IMAGES] 
[YES] 
IMPORTANT
Be careful when erasing still images. 
Erased images cannot be recovered.
NOTES
Protected still images cannot be erased.
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Addition al Fu nction s
 Drive Mode: Continuous 
Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 
Take a series of pictures of a moving 
subject or record the same picture in 
3 levels of exposure in order to choose 
later the picture you like the best.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:  (except for the 
[ FIREWORKS] recording program).
Options Default value
 
[SINGLE] 
Desired option 
Press   and hold it pressed 
down.
Once the focus is automatically 
adjusted,   will turn green and the still 
images will be recorded.
Press .
Once the focus is automatically 
adjusted,   will turn green and the still 
images will be recorded. 
NOTES
• Continuous shooting speeds are  approximate and vary depending on 
recording conditions and subjects.
• Continuous shooting speeds will  decrease when
  (camcorder shake 
warning) appears on the screen.
Histogram Display
When viewing still images you can 
display the histogram and the icons of 
all the functions used at the time of 
recording. Use the histogram as a 
reference to verify the correct exposure 
of the still image.
Additional Functions
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[SINGLE]
Records a single still image.
[ CONT.SHOOT.] (Continuous Shooting), 
[ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ]
(High-Speed Continuous Shooting)
Captures a series of up to 20 still images 
(image size L  or LW) or 60 still images (image 
size  S) as long as you hold   pressed 
down. There are two continuous shooting 
speed settings: normal (approx. 3 images/
second) and high speed (approx. 5 images/
second).
[ AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
The camcorder records 3 still images using 3 
different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 
EV steps), allowing you to choose the still image  
you like the best.
Start/Stop
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/
HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 
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UTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING 
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The area to the right of the histogram 
represents highlights and the left side 
represents shadows. A still image 
whose histogram skews to the right is 
relatively bright; while one whose 
histogram peaks to the left, is relatively 
dark.
NOTES
• The histogram will appear also after recording a still image, unless you 
pressed   while reviewing the still 
image immediately after recording it.
• In   mode, press    repeatedly to turn the histogram and 
other onscreen displays on and off 
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Protecting Photos
You can protect still images from 
accidental erasure.
 
 [ PROTECT]
[ PROTECT]: The image selection 
screen appears.
1 Select ( ) the still image you  want to protect. 2 Press   to protect the still image.
 appears on the bottom bar and 
the image cannot be erased. Press 
 again to remove the image 
protection.
3 Repeat steps 1-2 to protect  additional images or press   
twice to close the menu.
IMPORTANT
Initializing the memory card (  57) will 
permanently erase all still images, including 
protected ones.
Initializing the Memory Card
Initialize memory cards when you use 
them with this camcorder for the first 
time, or to erase all the still images on 
them.
Options
 
[  MENU]   
[
 STILL IMG OPER.] 
[INITIALIZE CARD] 
Select the card initialization 
method 
 [YES]* 
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FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN
Shadows
Pixel Count
Highlights
DISP.
DISP.
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[INITIALIZE] 
Clears the file allocation table but does not 
physically erase the stored data.
[COMPL.INIT.] 
Erases all data completely.
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* Press   to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress. All the 
image files will be erased and the memory 
card can be used without any problem.
IMPORTANT
Initializing the memory card will 
permanently erase all still images, 
including protected ones. Lost original still 
images cannot be recovered.
Printing Photos
Printing Photos from the Memory Card
You can print still images recorded on 
the memory card by inserting it into the 
memory card slot of a printer 
compatible with DPOF* (Digital Print 
Order Format). You can mark in advance 
the still images you want to print and set 
the desired number of copies as a print 
order ( 61).
* DPOF is a standard that allows you to 
specify the still images and information to 
be printed.
Direct Print
The camcorder can be connected to any 
PictBridge-compatible printer. You can 
set print orders ( 61) also when using 
Direct Print. Mark the still images in 
advance and print them after 
connecting the camcorder directly to a 
compatible printer. 
Canon printers:  SELPHY printers of the 
CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA 
printers marked with the PictBridge 
logo.
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer
1Insert the memory card that 
contains the still images you want 
to print.
You can also use the following 
functions...
The following functions and features 
of the camcorder can be used either 
for shooting video or for taking 
photos. The way to set and use 
them was already explained in 
detail, so we refer you to the relevant 
page in the “Video” section.
• Zoom ( 30)
• Quick Start ( 32)
• Special Scene recording programs 
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• Flexible recording programs ( 38)
• LCD video light ( 39)
• Self timer ( 39)
• Manual exposure adjustment ( 40)
• Manual focus ( 40)
• White balance ( 41)
• Image effects ( 42)
• Digital effects ( 42)
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2Turn on the printer.
3Connect the camcorder to the 
printer using the supplied USB 
cable.
• Connection  . Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 64).
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 appears and changes to  .
IMPORTANT
• If   continues to flash (for more than 
1 minute) or if   does not appear, the 
camcorder is not correctly connected to 
the printer. In such case, disconnect the 
USB cable and turn off the camcorder 
and the printer. After a short while, turn 
them on again, set the camcorder to   mode and restore the 
connection.
• If the printer is connected to the  camcorder while all still images or all 
print orders are being erased, the printer 
will not be recognized correctly.
NOTES
•  will appear for images that cannot be printed. 
• We recommend powering the camcorder  using the compact power adapter.
• Refer also to the printer’s instruction  manual.
• Connection to a PictBridge-compatible  printer will not work when the memory 
card contains 1,800 still images or more. 
For best performance, we recommend 
keeping the number of still images on the 
memory card under 100.
 Selecting the Print Settings
You can select the number of copies 
and other settings for printing. The 
setting options vary depending on your 
printer model.
Options
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[PAPER]
[ PAPER SIZE]: Available paper sizes vary 
depending on the printer model.
[ PAPER TYPE]: Select [PHOTO], [FAST 
PHOTO], [PLAIN] or [DEFAULT].
[ PAGE LAYOUT]: Select [DEFAULT], 
[BORDERED] or one of the following available 
page layouts.
[BORDERLESS]: The still image is enlarged and 
may be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the 
paper.
[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Refer to 
the sidebar on page 60.
[] (Date print)
Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].
[ ] (Print Effect)
Available only with printers compatible with the 
Image Optimize function. Select [ON], [OFF] or 
[DEFAULT].
Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers:  You can 
also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR].
[ ] (Number of Copies)
Select 1-99 copies.
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NOTES
Print setting options and [DEFAULT] 
settings vary depending on the printer 
model. For details, refer to the printer’s 
instruction manual.
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
1Press   to display the joystick 
guide.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward  .
The print settings menu appears.
3In the print settings menu, select 
( ,  ) the setting you want to 
change and press  .
4Select ( ) the desired setting 
option and press  .
5Select ( ,  ) [PRINT] and 
press .
• Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when the printing 
is completed.
• To continue printing, select ( ) 
another still image.
Printing multiple images on the same sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc.
When using Canon printers you can print the same still image multiple times on 
the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the 
recommended number of copies depending on the [ PAPER SIZE] setting.
1You can also use the special sticker sheets.2With the [8-UP] setting, you can al so use the special sticker sheets.
SELPHY CP: When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you 
can also use [2-UP] or [4-UP].
[ PAPER SIZE] →[CREDITCARD][9 x 13 cm][10 x 14.8 cm][A4]
Canon printer ↓
PIXMA 
SELPHY DS––2, 4, 9 or 1614
SELPHY CP/ES2, 4 or 822 or 42 or 4–
Current paper settings (paper size, paper 
type and page layout)
Date printingPrint effectNumber of copies Paper settings
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