Canon Digital Ixus 30 User Guide

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Shooting
Shooting
Shooting in Auto Mode
In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the 
camera do everything else.
1Slide the mode switch to   
(Shooting). In the FUNC. menu, 
select  (Auto).
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).
 You can shoot right after selecting an 
option. The menu displays again after the 
shot, allowing you to change the settings 
easily.
2Press the FUNC./SET button.
The display will return to the shooting 
screen and  will appear on the LCD 
monitor.
3Aim the camera at the subject.
4Use the zoom lever to achieve the 
desired composition (relative 
subject size in the viewfinder) (p. 
46).
5Press the shutter button halfway (p. 47).
 Two beeps will play when the camera has 
finished metering, and the upper indicator 
beside the viewfinder will light green or 
orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF 
frame will appear green.
 If the subject is difficult to focus on, the lower 
indicator beside the viewfinder will blink yellow 
and the beep will 
play one time.
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 See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 176).
 With the Review function, you can change the length of time images 
show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show 
at all (p. 60).
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting
Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 
seconds. In addition, the images will keep on displaying regardless of the 
review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed.
 Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot.
 Pressing the FUNC./SET button while the image is displayed on the LCD 
monitor (except in   mode).
Press the shutter button halfway to stop displaying it so that you can shoot the 
next frame.
 You can do the following while the image is displayed (except in 
 mode).
- Display the image’s information (p. 41).
- Erase the image (p. 119).
- After pressing the FUNC./SET button, magnify the image (p. 104).
6Press the shutter button fully (p. 48).
 You will hear the sound of the shutter 
when the shutter activates.
 The picture appears for two seconds on 
the LCD monitor.
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Changing the Review Duration
The default review time is 2 seconds. The review function can be set to [Off] 
or changed to any time in the range of 2 to 10 seconds in one-second 
increments.
1In the   (Rec.) menu, select 
[Review].
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).
2Use the   or   button to select the 
review setting and press the MENU 
button.
 With the [Off] option, the image will not 
automatically display.
 In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] range, the 
image will continue to display for the 
specified time even if the shutter button is 
released.
 
						

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Changing Resolution/Compression Settings 
You can change the compression (excluding movies) and resolution 
settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot.
Resolution Purpose
 (Large)**2272 x 1704 pixels
 2048 x 1536 pixelsHigh
 Print larger than A4-size prints* 
210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
 Print larger than Letter-size prints* 
216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
 Print up to A4-size prints* 210 
x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) 
 Print up to Letter-size prints* 
216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
 (Medium 1) 1600 x 1200 pixels Print postcard-size prints 148 x 
100 mm (6 x 4 in.)
 Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm 
(4.7 x 3.5 in.)  (Medium 2) 
1024 x 768 pixels
 (Small) 640 x 480 pixelsLow Send images as e-mail 
attachments
 Shoot more images
   (Postcard Date Imprint Mode) 1600 x 1200 pixels
The resolution is set to  (1600 x 1200) and the compression to  (Fine).See Postcard Date Imprint Mode (p. 74).
*  Paper sizes vary according to region.
**The resolution at the   (Large) setting is as follows:
DIGITAL IXUS 40: 2272 x 1704 pixels
DIGITAL IXUS 30: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Compression Purpose
SuperfineHigh 
Quality Shoot higher quality images
Fine Shoot normal quality images
NormalNormal
 Shoot more images
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Shooting
Movies can be shot with the following resolutions.
See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 161).
See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 160).
ResolutionFrame Rate
frames/sec. frames/sec. frames/sec.
 Standard 640 x 480 pixels–
 320 x 240 pixels–
 Fast Frame Rate 320 x 240 pixels––
 Compact
 160 x 120 pixels––
1In the FUNC. menu, select * or *.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).* The current setting is displayed.
2Use the   or   button to select an 
option.
 For movies, see page p.78.
 You can shoot right after selecting an 
option. The menu displays again after the 
shot, allowing you to change the settings 
easily.
3Press the FUNC./SET button.
The display will return to the shooting 
screen.
 
						

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 Using the Flash  
Use the flash according to the guidelines below.    
Setting available    UCan be selected for the first image only  AutoThe flash fires automatically as required by the light 
level.
Auto with 
red-eye
reductionThe flash fires automatically as required by the lighting 
level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the 
main flash fires.
Flash on with 
red-eye 
reductionThe flash and red-eye reduction lamp fire with each shot.
Flash onThe flash fires with every shot.
Flash offThe flash will not fire.
Slow 
Synchro
The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This 
reduces the chance that the background will be dark when 
shots are taken at night or in rooms with artificial lighting.
The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot.Use of a tripod is recommended.
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1Press the   button to switch 
between flash modes.
The selected flash mode appears on the LCD 
monitor.
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Shooting
 When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances 
of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you 
approach to the subject.
 Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash 
is set to Off or Slow Synchro, take care to avoid camera shake.
- Shooting in , , , ,  or 
 mode
Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake.
- Shooting in  ,   or   mode
Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes since the 
shutter speed will be slower than in the   mode.
 The flash can be fired when the indicator lights a steady orange after 
pressing the shutter button halfway.
 The flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to charge. The 
recharging time will vary with such factors as the shooting 
conditions and battery charge. Shots cannot be taken while the flash 
is charging.
 The flash fires twice. The main flash follows a pre-flash. The 
exposure reading obtained from the subject with the pre-flash is 
used to set the optimal flash intensity for the main flash, which is 
used to capture the image.
 When using the flash for standard photography, be sure to shoot 
from a distance of at least 50 cm (1.6 ft.) away from your subject.
Red-Eye Reduction
 Light reflecting back from eyes can make them appear red when the 
flash is used in dark areas. Under these conditions, use the red-eye 
reduction mode. For this mode to be effective, the subject must be 
looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look 
directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by 
increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to 
the subject.
 The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after the red-
eye reduction lamp fires in order to improve the effect (except when 
shooting in the   mode). If you want a more immediate shutter 
response, set the flash to  ,   or  .
 
						

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Selecting a Shooting Mode
You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate 
shooting mode.   
AutoLeaves almost all of the settings choices up to the camera (p. 
59).
ManualLets you adjust the exposure, white balance, photo effect and 
other settings yourself.
Digital
Macro
You can approach as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) (minimum 
focusing distance) to a subject to shoot (p. 70). Since this 
mode trims all but the image center and magnifies it with the 
digital zoom, you can make a subject appear even larger than in 
the normal macro mode. 
PortraitProduces a soft effect when photographing people.
Night 
SnapshotUse this to take snapshots of people against twilight or night 
backgrounds to reduce the effects of camera shake even 
without using a tripod. 
Kids&PetsAllows you to capture subjects that move around, such as 
children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.
Indoor
Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color 
when shooting under florescent or tungsten lightning.
The exposure is regulated so as to avoid the use of flash as 
much as possible. 
Underwater
Appropriate for shooting images with the All Weather Case AW-
DC30 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white 
balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with 
natural hues.
 Manual
 Portrait  Night Snapshot
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Shooting
 
 In  ,  ,   and   modes, the ISO speed may increase and 
cause noise in the image. 
 In   mode, shoot with the subject 1 - 4 m (39 in. - 3.3 ft.) (telephoto 
range zoom settings)/1 m (39 in.) - infinity (non-telephoto range 
zoom settings) from the end of the lens. 
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 176).
 Results may vary depending on the subject.
 In   mode, you are recommended to use the LCD monitor to shoot.  
 To shoot underwater, install the camera in All Weather Case AW-
DC30 (sold separately).
 Kids&Pets
 Indoor  Underwater
1Choose a shooting mode from the 
FUNC. menu.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). You can shoot right after selecting an option. 
The menu displays again after the shot, 
allowing you to change the settings easily.
2Press the FUNC./SET button.
The display will return to the shooting 
screen and the icon of the selected shooting 
mode will appear on the LCD monitor. 
 
 Except for the  or   mode, the 
shooting procedures are the same as for 
Shooting in Auto Mode 
(p. 59).
See Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital 
Macro) 
(p. 70) for shooting in   mode.
 To shoot in   mode, refer to the All 
Weather Case User Guide that 
accompanies All Weather Case AW-DC30 
(sold separately).
 
						

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 Shooting Close-Ups/  Infinity Shots    
  
To cancel the macro/infinity mode
Press the
  /  button to remove   or  from the display.
 Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since 
images composed with the viewfinder may be off-center (p. 45).
 The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode 
in the range of 3 to 30 cm  (1.2 in. to 1.0 ft.).
Macro
Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 3 to 50 
cm (1.2 in. to 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at the 
maximum wide angle setting and in the range of 30 to 
50 cm (1.0 ft. to 1.6 ft.) at the maximum telephoto 
setting.
InfinityUse this mode to record landscapes and distant subjects.
It can also be used for compositions combining both 
near and distant subjects.
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Setting available    UCan be selected for the first image only
1Press the   /   button to select 
the macro/infinity mode.
The selected macro/infinity mode appears 
on the LCD monitor.
Shooting Mode