Canon Digital Ixus 55 User Guide

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  Appendix
High-Power Flash HF-DC1
This flash is used to supplement the cameras built-in flash when 
the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following 
procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the 
supporting bracket. 
Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this 
explanation. 
Using an Exter nally Mounted Flash 
(Sold Separately)
zThe flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge 
gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF] 
when you finish using the flash.
zBe careful not to touch the flash window or sensor 
windows with your fingers while the flash is in use.
zThe flash may fire if another flash is being used in close 
proximity.
zThe High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or 
when there are no reflective items.
zFor continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the 
first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots.
zFasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not 
loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the 
camera and flash resulting in damage to both.
Tripod 
Sockets
Bracket
(Comes with the flash)
 
						

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zBefore attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the 
lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed.
zTo illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it 
is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the 
camera’s front panel.
zA tripod can be used even when the flash is attached.
Batteries
zCharge becomes Severely Limited
If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the 
battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may be dirty 
from fingerprints.
zUsage in Cold Temperatures (Less than 0°C/32°F)
Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). You are 
recommended to place the spare battery in your pocket to warm it 
up before switching it for the battery in the flash. 
zNon-Use over Extended Periods
Leaving batteries in the High-Power Flash could allow the battery 
fluid to leak, damaging the product. Remove the batteries from the 
High-Power Flash and store them in a cool, dry place. 
 
						

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Camera Body
Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass 
lens wiper.
Lens
First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove 
any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary, 
gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove 
stubborn dirt.
Camera Care and Maintenance
Never use thinners, benzine, synthetic cleansers or water to 
clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage 
the equipment.
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. 
If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support 
Help Desk as listed on rear of the European Warranty 
System (EWS) Booklet.
Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These 
actions may damage it or lead to other problems.
 
						

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All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to 
change without notice.
DIGITAL IXUS 55
Specifications
(W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto
Camera Effective 
PixelsApprox. 5.0 million
Image Sensor1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 
5.3 million)
Lens5.8 (W) – 17.4 (T) mm
(35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 105 (T) mm)
f/2.8 (W) – f/4.9 (T)
Digital ZoomApprox. 4.0x (Up to approx. 12x in combination 
with the optical zoom)
Optical ViewfinderReal-image zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor2.5-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon 
TFT color LCD, approx. 115,000 pixels (Picture 
coverage 100%)
AF SystemTTL autofocus
Focusing frame: 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (fixed 
to center)
Shooting Distance
(From the front of 
the lens)Normal: 30 cm (1.0 ft.) – infinity
Macro: 3 – 50 cm (W)/30 – 50 cm (T)
(1.2 in. – 1.6 ft. (W)/1.0 – 1.6 ft. (T))
Infinity:  3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity
ShutterMechanical shutter + electronic shutter
Shutter Speeds15 – 1/1500 sec.
The shutter speed varies according to the 
shooting mode. Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. 
or slower operate with noise reduction.
Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot 
(fixed to center)
Exposure 
Compensation± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
ISO SpeedAuto*, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent
* Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.
 
						

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White BalanceAuto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, 
Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) 
or custom
Built-in Flash
Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, flash on with 
red-eye reduction, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Flash RangeNormal: 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 12 ft.) (W),50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) (T)
Macro:30 – 50 cm (1.0 – 1.6 ft.) (W/T)
(When ISO speed is set to AUTO.) 
Shooting Modes
(Still images)Auto, Manual1, Digital macro, Portrait, Night 
Snapshot, My Colors, Scene Mode2, Stitch 
assist3
1 Long shutter mode available
2 Kids&Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, 
Fireworks, Underwater
3 Selectable in Manual mode.
(Movies)Standard, Fast Frame Rate, Compact, My Colors
Continuous 
ShootingApprox. 2.1 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode)
Self-timerActivates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./
approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer
Recording MediaSD memory card/MultiMediaCard
This camera has been tested with memory cards 
through 2GB. All memory card functions cannot 
be guaranteed.
File FormatDesign rule for camera file system and DPOF 
compliant
Data Type (Still images)(Movies)Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
*1
AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: 
WAVE (monaural))
CompressionSuperfine, Fine, Normal
Number of 
Recording Pixels
(Still Images)Large: 2592 x 1944 pixels
Medium 1: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Medium 2: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Small: 640 x 480 pixels
Postcard Date Imprint Mode:1600 x 1200 pixels
 
						

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Number of 
Recording Pixels
(Movies)Standard, My Colors: 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
Recording can continue until the memory card is 
full* (can record up to a maximum of 1 GB at one 
time).
Fast Frame Rate: (can record for 1 min.)
320 x 240 pixels (60 frames/sec.)
Compact: (can record for 3 min.)
 
160 x 120 pixels (15 frames/sec.)* Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC-
512MSH recommended). 
Playback ModesSingle (histogram displayable), Index (9 
thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x 
(max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse 
through magnified images possible), Jump 
(jumps to every tenth or hundredth image, to the 
first image of those sharing a certain shooting 
date, to movies, or to the first image in a folder. 
In index playback mode, it displays 9 images at 
once.), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Slide 
show or Movie (edit/slow motion play back 
possible).
Direct PrintPictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print 
and Bubble Jet Direct compatible
My Camera SettingsStart-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, 
self-timer sound, and shutter sound.
InterfaceUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture 
Transfer Protocol) 
Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, 
monaural audio)
Power SourceBattery Pack NB-4L (Lithium-ion Rechargeable 
battery)
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 
Operating 
Temperature0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Operating Humidity10 – 90%
Dimensions86.0 x 53.5 x 21.6 mm (3.39 x 2.11 x 0.85 in.)
Weight Approx. 140 g (4.93 oz.) (camera body only)
 
						

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*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a 
standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and 
printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image 
data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high 
quality prints.
Batter y Capacity (Batter y Pack NB-4L (Fully charged))
zThe actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions 
and settings.
zMovie data is excluded.
zAt low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and 
the low battery icon may appear very rapidly. In these circum-
stances, the performance can be improved by warming the bat-
tery in a pocket before use.
Test ConditionsShooting: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), 
normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), alternating wide 
angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals 
with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera 
power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off 
for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned 
back on and the testing procedure is repeated.
zA Canon-brand memory card is used.
*Until the battery returns to normal temperaturePlayback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), 
normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), continuous 
playback at 3 seconds per image.
See Battery Handling Precautions (p. 104).
Number of Images Shot
Playback Time LCD Monitor ON
(Based on the CIPA 
standard)LCD Monitor Off
Approx. 
150 images Approx. 500 images Approx. 3 hours
 
						

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Memor y Cards and Estimated Capacities
: Card included with the camera
•  Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 37) (*Only available when 
card has been formatted with a low level format).
• This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results 
may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
Movie
*Maximum movie clip length at  : 1 min., at  : 3 min. The figures 
indicate the maximum continuous recording time.
ResolutionCompressionSDC-16M SDC-128MSDC-512MSH
 (Large)
 
2592 x 1944 pixels
549190*
987339
19 173671
 (Middle 1)
 
2048 x 1536 pixels
876295
15 136529
302691041
 (Middle 2)
 
1600 x 1200 pixels
13 121471
24217*839
464111590
 (Small)
 
640 x 480 pixels
524601777
807112747
127111 84317
 
(PostCard Date 
Imprint Mode)
 1600 x 1200 pixels
24217*839
ResolutionFrame 
RateSDC-16M SDC-128M
SDC-512MSH
 
Standard
640 x 480 pixels
6 sec. 1 min. 4 sec.4 min. 9 sec.
14 sec. 2 min. 7 sec. 8 min. 14 sec.
 
My Colors
320 x 240 pixels
20 sec. 3 min. 1 sec.11 min. 42 sec.
40 sec.5 min. 55 sec.22 min. 53 sec.
Fast Frame 
Rate320 x 240 pixels10 sec. 1 min. 32 sec.5 min. 59 sec.
 Compact160x 120 pixels1 min. 39 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 55 min. 57 sec.
 
						

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Image Data Sizes (Estimated)
ResolutionCompression
 (2592 x 1944 pixels) 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB
 (2048 x 1536 pixels) 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB
 (1600 x 1200 pixels) 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB
 (640 x 480 pixels) 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB
 (1600 x 1200 pixels) – 558 KB –
Resolution Frame Rate File size
 Standard    (640 x 480 pixels)1980 KB/sec.
990 KB/sec.
 My Colors    (320 x 240 pixels)660 KB/sec.
330 KB/sec.
 Fast Frame Rate    (320 x 240 pixels) 1320 KB/sec.
 Compact    (160 x 120 pixels) 120 KB/sec.
 
						

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SD Memor y Card 
Batter y Pack NB-4L
Batter y Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE
Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 
(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10)
InterfaceCompatible with SD memory card standards
Dimensions32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.)
WeightApprox. 2 g (0.07 oz.)
Ty p eLithium-ion Rechargeable battery
Nominal Voltage3.7 V DC
Ty p i c a l  C a pa c i t y760 mAh
Cycle LifeApprox. 300 times
Operating 
Temperatures0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions35.4 x 40.3 x 5.9 mm (1.4 x 1.6 x 0.23 in.)
WeightApprox. 17 g (0.6 oz.)
Rated Input100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
10 VA (100 V) – 14 VA (240 V) (CB-2LV)
0.1 A (100 V) – 0.06 A (240 V) (CB-2LVE) 
Rated Output4.2 V DC, 0.65 A
Charging TimeApprox. 90 minutes
Operating 
Temperatures0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions53.0 x 86.0 x 19.5 mm (2.1 x 3.4 x 0.77 in.)
WeightApprox. 60 g (2.1 oz.) (CB-2LV)
Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz.) (CB-2LVE) (excluding 
power cable)
Rated Input100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)
16 VA (100 V) – 26 VA (240 V)
Rated Output4.3 V DC, 1.5 A
Operating 
Temperatures0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions42.6 x 104.4 x 31.4 mm (1.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 in.)
WeightApprox. 180 g (6.3 oz.)