Why are subjects in flash shots too bright, highlights washed-out on my Canon Digital Camera?
If subjects in flash shots look too bright with washed-out highlights, try these solutions: * Shoot within flash range. * Set the flash mode to [!].
Why is no date stamp added to images on my Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS?
Configure the [Date Stamp] setting. Note that date stamps are not added to images automatically, merely because you have configured the [Date/Time] setting. Date stamps are not added in shooting modes in which this setting cannot be configured.
Why are there white dots or similar image artifacts in flash shots taken with my Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Digital Camera?
This issue is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles.
Why does my Canon Digital Camera show strange display on the screen when shooting?
The screen may darken under bright light. The screen may flicker under fluorescent or LED lighting. Purplish banding may appear on the screen if you compose a shot that includes a bright light source.
Why are shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings not available on my Canon Digital Camera?
Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode”, “FUNC. Menu”, and “Shooting Tab Menu”.
Why is the lens not retracted on my Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Digital Camera?
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 is recording to the memory card slow, or continuous shooting slow on my Canon Digital Camera?
If recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower, use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card.
What to do if shots look too dark despite the flash firing on my Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Digital Camera?
If your shots look too dark even when the flash fires: * Shoot within flash range. * Increase the ISO speed.
What to do if no AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway on my Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Digital Camera?
To display AF frames and ensure the camera focuses correctly, compose the shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before pressing the shutter button halfway. Otherwise, try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly.
What to do if shots are out of focus with my Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Digital Camera?
If your shots are out of focus, try the following: 1. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it all the way down to shoot. 2. Ensure subjects are within focusing range. 3. Set [Lamp Setting] to [On]. 4. Deactivate unneeded functions such as macro. 5. Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock.
General| Sensor Type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3 inch |
| Megapixels | 16.0 MP |
| Effective Pixels | 16.0 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 4+ |
| Optical Zoom | 8x |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| ISO Range | 100 - 1600 |
| LCD Screen Size | 2.7-inch |
| Video Frame Rate | 25 fps |
| Storage Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Shutter Speed | 1-1/2000 sec |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 230, 000 dots |
| Video Resolution | HD 1280 x 720 |
| Focal Length | 5.0 (W) – 40.0 (T) mm 35mm equivalent: 28 (W) – 224 (T) mm |
| Aperture Range | f/3.2 (W) - f/6.9 (T) |
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