Canon Powershot SX120 IS User Manual

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Canon Powershot SX120 IS Specifications

General

Megapixel	10 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image sensor size	1/2.5 \
Maximum image resolution	3648 x 2736 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 2272 x 1704, 2816 x 2112, 3648 x 2048, 3648 x 2736
Optical zoom	10 x
Focal length range	6 - 60 mm
Interface	USB 2.0
Digital SLR	No
Built-in flash	Yes
Camera shutter speed	15 - 1/2500 s
Effective sensor resolution	10 pixels
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	35 - 360 mm
Focus adjustment	Auto
Normal focusing range	0.5 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.01 - 0.5 m
Normal focusing range (tele)	1 - ∞ m
Light exposure modes	auto, manual
Flash modes	auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Viewfinder type	Not available
USB version	2.0
Product color	Black
Compatible memory cards	mmc, sd, sdhc
Scene modes	beach, Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
White balance	auto, Cloudy, daylight, Fluorescent, manual, Tungsten

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	70.4 mm
Width	110.6 mm
Height	44.7 mm

Summary

Checking the Package Contents

Using the PDF Manuals

Instructions on accessing camera guides available on CD-ROM.

Read This First

Test Shots

Advice on taking initial test images to verify camera functionality.

Conventions Used in this Guide

Safety Precautions

Camera

Safety warnings specific to operating and handling the camera itself.

Battery

Getting Started

Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card

Setting the Date and Time

Pressing the Shutter Button

Taking Pictures

Viewing Images

Erasing Images

Printing Images

Shooting in Easy mode

Shooting Movies

Viewing Movies

Transferring Images to a Computer

System Requirements

Details the hardware and software specifications needed for image transfer.

Accessories

Components Guide

Information Displayed on the Screen

Switching the Display

How to change the information displayed on the camera screen.

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations

MENU – Basic Operations

Formatting Memory Cards

Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

Shooting in Various Conditions

Shooting in Special Scenes

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

Using the Self-Timer

Choosing Settings Yourself

Shooting in Program AE

Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size)

Changing the ISO Speed

Adjusting the White Balance

Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock

Getting More Out of Your Camera

Changing the AF Frame Mode

Face Detect

Explains how the camera detects and focuses on faces.

Changing the Metering Mode

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

Setting the Shutter Speed

Setting the Aperture Value

Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)

Red-Eye Correction

Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation

Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

Changing the Image Quality

AE Lock/Exposure Shift

Playback Functions

Quickly Searching Images (Index Display)

Checking the Focus

Magnifying Images

Viewing Images on a TV

Protecting Images

Erasing All Images

Rotating Images

Resizing Images

Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)

Print Settings

Options to configure print type, date, and file number for selected images.

Choosing the Number of Copies

Customizing the Camera

Changing Functions

Turning Off the Start-up Image

Steps to disable the initial image displayed when the camera powers on.

Turning off the Power Saving Function

Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time

Changing Shooting Functions

Turning off the AF Assist Beam

How to disable the AF assist lamp for low-light focusing.

Changing the Image Display Time

Changing the IS-Mode Settings

Changing Playback Functions

Useful Information

Replacing the Date/Time Battery

Using Household Power

Troubleshooting

List of Messages that Appear on the Screen

Handling Precautions

Equipment

Precautions for handling and maintaining the camera's physical components.

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

Menus

Shooting Menu

Overview of the camera's shooting-related menu options and their availability.

Set up Menu

Playback Menu

Specifications