Canon Digital Ixus I5 User Guide

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Shooting
See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 146).
See SD Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 145).
1In the FUNC. menu, select * and 
then use the MENU button to select 
* or *.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).* The current setting is displayed.
2Use the   or   button to select an 
option.
Resolution (Still Images)
Select , , ,  or  .
Resolution (Movies)
Select 
,  or  .
Compression (Excluding Movies)
Select ,  or .
You can shoot right after selecting an 
option. The menu displays again...

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Using the Flash  
Use the flash according to the guidelines below.    
 Setting available
U Can 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...

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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 blurring the image.
- 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...

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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. 
55).
ManualLets you adjust the exposure, white balance and color effect 
settings yourself.
MacroYou can approach as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) to a subject to 
shoot (p. 64).
Portrait
Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and 
the background blur. You can also capture minute gradations in 
skin and hair...

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Shooting
 
In ,  and   modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause 
noise in the image. 
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).
 Results may vary depending on the subject.
 To shoot underwater, install the camera in All Weather Case AW-
DC10 (sold separately).
 Night Snapshot  Indoor  Underwater
1Choose a shooting mode from the 
FUNC. menu.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).
 You can shoot right after selecting an 
option. The menu displays again after the 
shot, allowing...

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Shooting Close-Ups
You can shoot with the lens very close to the subject (Macro function). Subjects can 
be focused in the range of 3 to 10 cm (1.2 to 3.9 in.) from the front of the lens.
Be careful not to bang the lens against the subject when shooting in 
macro mode.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). The recordable area for close-ups is approx. 2.4 to 1.8 cm (0.94 x 0.71 
in.).
1In the FUNC. menu, select  .
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).
 You can shoot right...

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Shooting
Continuous Shooting
In this mode, the camera shoots continuously at approximately 0.9 images 
per second* (Large/Fine) while the shutter button is held down. Recording 
ceases when the shutter button is released.
* This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary 
according to the subject and shooting conditions.
To Cancel Continuous Shooting
Press the   button twice to display  .
 The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera’s...

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Postcard Date Imprint Mode
You can shoot images with optimal resolution and compression for postcard 
size printing.
 When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top and 
bottom  may not get printed.
By shooting images in the Postcard Date Imprint mode, you can check the 
printing area (vertical/horizontal ratio of 3:2) beforehand. In addition, the 
resolution locks to   (1600 x 1200) and the compression locks to the   
(Fine) setting, rendering smaller file sizes....

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Shooting
 The   icon appears in the LCD monitor when the date stamp 
setting (see below) is set to Date or Date & Time.
 For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.
Embedding the Date in the Image Data  
You can embed the date on image data when   (Postcard Date Imprint 
Mode) is selected. The date will be printed on your images even if it has not 
been set at the computer or printer.
 Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 27).
 You cannot embed the date in...

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 Using the Self-timer
With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button 
is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with 
everyone including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any 
shooting mode.
To Cancel the Self-Timer
Press the   button to display  .
1Press the   button to display   or 
.
 When the shutter button is pressed fully, 
the self-timer will activate and the self-
timer lamp will blink.
 When the self-timer is set to...