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To reduce red-eye in your Canon Digital Camera photos, set [Lamp Setting] to [On] to activate the red-eye reduction lamp when using the flash. Alternatively, you can edit images later using red-eye correction software.
Why is my Canon IXUS 170 Digital Camera not focusing when I press the shutter button halfway?
If no AF frames are displayed and your Canon Digital Camera isn't focusing when you press the shutter button halfway, try composing the shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before pressing the shutter button. If that doesn't work, try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly.
How to fix sluggish camera operation on a Canon Digital Camera?
If your Canon Digital Camera operation becomes sluggish, try setting [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable].
What to do if subjects in my Canon IXUS 170 Digital Camera photos look too dark?
If subjects in your Canon Digital Camera photos appear too dark, try setting the flash mode to [h]. You can also adjust brightness using exposure compensation, adjust contrast using i-Contrast, or use AE lock or spot metering.
What to do if Canon IXUS 170 Digital Camera shots are too dark even with flash?
If your Canon Digital Camera shots are too dark even when the flash fires, ensure you are shooting within the flash range. You might also want to increase the ISO speed.
Why is my Canon Digital Camera slow at recording to the memory card?
If recording to the memory card takes too long or continuous shooting is slower on your Canon Digital Camera, use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card.
Why does playback stop or audio skip on my Canon IXUS 170 Digital Camera?
To resolve playback issues like stopping or audio skipping on your Canon Digital Camera, switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the camera. There may be brief interruptions when playing movies copied to memory cards that have slow read speeds. When movies are played on a computer, frames may be dropped and audio may skip if computer performance is inadequate.
What to do if the lens is not retracted on my Canon Digital Camera?
If the lens on your Canon Digital Camera is not retracting, do not open the memory card/battery cover while the camera is on. Close the cover, turn the camera on, and then turn it off again.
Why do my Canon Digital Camera shots look grainy?
If your Canon Digital Camera shots look grainy, try lowering the ISO speed. High ISO speeds in some shooting modes can cause grainy images.
How to fix overexposed highlights in Canon Digital Camera photos?
If the subjects look too bright and the highlights are washed-out in your Canon Digital Camera photos, try setting the flash mode to [!]. Alternatively, adjust brightness using exposure compensation, use AE lock or spot metering, or reduce the lighting on the subjects.
General| Megapixel | 20 MP |
|---|---|
| Camera type | Compact camera |
| Sensor type | - |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.3 \ |
| Image formats supported | JPEG XR |
| Supported aspect ratios | 4:3 |
| Maximum image resolution | 5152 x 3864 pixels |
| Still image resolution(s) | JPE, DPOF |
| Scene modes | Fireworks, Portrait, Snow |
| White balance | Auto |
| GPS (satellite) | No |
| Image processor | DIGIC 4+ |
| Self-timer delay | 2, 10 s |
| Playback zoom (max) | 10 x |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Optical zoom | 12 x |
| Combined zoom | 48 x |
| Extra/Smart zoom | 24 x |
| Focal length range | 4.5 - 54 mm |
| Maximum aperture number | 7 |
| Minimum aperture number | 3.6 |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 9/7 |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 300 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 25 mm |
| Focus | TTL |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Single Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
| ISO sensitivity | 1600, 400, 100, 800, 200 |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 1600 |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 100 |
| Light exposure correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/2000 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 1 s |
| Product color | Blue |
| Field of view | 100 % |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels |
| Flash modes | Auto, Forced off, Slave, Forced on, Slow synchronization |
| Flash range (tele) | 1 - 2 m |
| Flash range (wide) | 0.5 - 4 m |
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 pixels |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 25 fps |
| Video formats supported | H.264, M-JPEG, MOV |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1280x720@25fps, 640x480@30fps |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| USB connector | Mini-USB B |
| Internal memory | - MB |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Power source type | AC |
| Battery type | NB-11L/NB-11LH |
| Battery life (max) | 5 h |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 200 shots |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Cables included | AV |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 22.6 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 99.6 mm |
| Height | 7.6 mm |
| Weight | - g |
| Weight (including battery) | 141 g |
Prepare the camera for shooting, covering strap attachment and holding.
Instructions for turning on the camera, shooting still images, and viewing them.
Instructions on how to turn the camera on and off in shooting and playback modes.
Guidance on using the shutter button for focusing and taking pictures.
How to view or hide information on the shooting screen.
Configure commonly used functions via the FUNC. menu.
Configure various camera functions through different menus.
Explanation of the camera's indicator lights and their meanings.
Automatic selection of optimal settings for specific scenes.
Description of common and convenient camera features.
Features for customizing image settings like resolution and size.
Features that assist in shooting, such as blink detection.
Customizing camera operation, such as deactivating the lamp.
Customize image brightness and colors during shooting.
Choose modes matching shooting scenes for optimal shots.
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
Utilize special modes for other purposes, like face self-timer.
Access playback related menu options.
Access playback functions like rotate, protect, and slideshow.
