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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS User Manual

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
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Camera User Guide
DIGITAL CAMERA
Camera User Guide
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Battery Charger CB-2LX
This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease
to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the
manufacturer or be discarded.
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug
adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
This battery charger is for exclusive use with Battery Pack NB-5L
(1.12 Ah). There is a danger of explosion if other battery packs are
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12.4 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Image sensor size1/2.3 \
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 2592 x 1944, 3264 x 2448, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 3000
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom12 x
Combined zoom48 x
Focal length range5 - 60 mm
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Digital SLRNo
Power sourceNB-5L 2
Aperture range (F-F)3.4 - 5.3
Camera shutter speed15 - 1/3200 s
Flash modesauto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)1 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)0.5 - 3 m
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Product colorBlue
Scene modesbeach, Fireworks, Night landscape, Night portrait, party (indoor), Portrait, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingresizing, trimming
Photo effectsblack&white, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
White balanceauto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, manual, Tungsten
Camera playbackmovie, single image, slide show
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Super Macro focusing range0 - 0.02 m
Macro focusing range (wide)0.02 - 0.5 m
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedMOV
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Memory slots-
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd
USB version2.0
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
Light exposure modesauto, manual
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth60.5 mm
Width103 mm
Height37.6 mm
Weight220 g

Summary

Read This First

Safety Precautions

Camera Safety

Important safety instructions for operating the camera, including flash, storage, and handling.

Battery and Charger Safety

Safety guidelines for handling batteries, battery chargers, and power cords.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Display Language

Formatting Memory Cards

AUTO Taking Pictures

Shooting in Auto (A) Mode

Guide to shooting in automatic mode, where the camera selects optimal settings.

Viewing Images

Erasing Images

Printing Images

Shooting Movies

Viewing Movies

Transferring Images to a Computer

Returning the Camera to Default Settings

Low Level Memory Card Formatting

Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

Shooting in Various Conditions

Explains how to shoot in different conditions using specialized modes.

Shooting in Easy mode

Easy Mode Shooting and Flash Control

Guide to shooting in Easy mode and how to turn the flash on or off.

Viewing or Erasing in Easy mode

Viewing and Erasing Images in Easy Mode

Instructions for viewing single images, slideshows, and erasing images in Easy mode.

Shooting in Various Conditions

Specialized Shooting Modes

Explains how to use specialized shooting modes for portraits, landscapes, and more.

SCN Shooting in Special Scenes

Turning the Flash Off

Disabling the Built-in Flash

Instructions on how to turn off the camera's built-in flash for shooting.

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

Using Digital Zoom for Magnification

Guide on using digital zoom to magnify subjects and understanding image quality impact.

Using the Self-Timer

Using the 10-Second Self-Timer

Instructions for using the self-timer to capture group photos with a 10-second delay.

Using the Face Self-Timer

Face Detection Self-Timer

How to use the self-timer that detects faces for automatic shooting.

P Shooting in Program AE

Program AE Mode and Flash Control

Guide to shooting in Program AE mode and controlling the flash.

Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro)

Macro and Super Macro Shooting

Instructions for shooting close-up subjects using Macro and Super Macro modes.

ISO Changing the ISO Speed

Adjusting ISO Speed

How to change the ISO speed to control sensitivity to light and adjust image blur.

Adjusting the White Balance

Setting White Balance for Natural Colors

Guide on adjusting white balance for accurate color reproduction under different lighting.

Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Exposure Compensation Adjustment

How to adjust brightness using exposure compensation to fine-tune exposure.

Continuous Shooting

Configuring Continuous Shooting Modes

Instructions for setting up and using different continuous shooting modes.

Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)

Adjusting Image Tone with My Colors

How to change the image tone to sepia, black and white, or other color effects.

Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer

Customizing the Self-Timer

Customizing Self-Timer Delay and Shots

Options to customize the self-timer's delay time and number of shots.

Changing the AF Frame Mode

Configuring AF Frame Modes

How to change the autofocus frame mode, including Face Detect and Center options.

Magnifying the Focal Point

Magnifying Focus Point for Checking

How to magnify the AF frame area to check focus accuracy.

Shooting with the AF Lock

AF Lock Procedure

Steps to lock the focus on a subject before shooting.

Shooting with Servo AF

Servo AF for Moving Subjects

How to use Servo AF to continuously adjust focus on moving subjects.

Selecting the Person to Focus On (Face Select)

Face Select Autofocus

How to select a specific person's face for autofocus and shooting.

Changing the Metering Mode

Metering Mode Options

Explanation of metering modes like Evaluative, Center Weighted Avg., and Spot.

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

Manual Focus Operation

Steps for manually focusing the camera on a subject.

Shooting with the AE Lock

AE Lock for Exposure Control

How to lock the exposure settings to maintain consistent lighting.

Shooting with the FE Lock

FE Lock for Flash Exposure Control

How to lock flash exposure settings for consistent flash illumination.

Shooting with Slow Synchro

Slow Synchro Flash Mode

Using slow shutter speeds with flash to brighten backgrounds.

M Setting the Shutter Speed

Setting Shutter Speed (M Mode)

How to manually set the shutter speed in Time Value (M) mode.

Av Setting the Aperture Value

Setting Aperture Value (Av Mode)

How to manually set the aperture value in Aperture Priority (Av) mode.

M Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value

Manual Shutter Speed and Aperture

How to manually set both shutter speed and aperture in Manual (M) mode.

Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast)

i-Contrast for Brightening Dark Subjects

How to detect and compensate for dark subjects to improve image brightness.

Red-Eye Correction

Automatic Red-Eye Correction

How to enable automatic correction of red eyes in flash photos.

Setting the Flash

Configuring Flash Modes (Auto/Manual)

How to set the flash mode to Auto or Manual.

Setting the Flash Exposure Compensation

Flash Exposure Compensation Adjustment

How to adjust flash output for brighter or darker flash illumination.

Setting the Flash Output

Flash Output Levels

How to select from different levels of flash output.

Exposure Compensation When Shooting With A Flash (Safety FE)

Safety FE for Flash Exposure

How Safety FE automatically adjusts exposure when using flash to prevent overexposure.

Changing the Color and Shooting

Color Accent Effect

How to retain a single color while converting the rest of the image to black and white.

Color Swap Feature

How to swap one color in an image for another during shooting.

Color Swap Functionality

Detailed steps for using the Color Swap function to alter image colors.

Editing Recorded Movies

Movie Editing Steps and Saving

Detailed steps for editing movies and saving the results.

Quickly Searching Images

Searching Images Using Index Display

How to quickly find images using the index display.

Viewing Images in Filtered Playback

Filtered Playback by Condition

How to filter and display images based on criteria like date, category, or file type.

Viewing Slideshows

Automated Slideshow Playback

How to automatically play back recorded images as a slideshow.

Checking the Focus

Focus Check Display

How to magnify the AF frame area to check focus accuracy.

Viewing Images on a TV

Connecting Camera to TV for Viewing

Steps to connect the camera to a TV using an AV cable for image viewing.

Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV

Connecting Camera to HD TV via HDMI

How to connect the camera to a high-definition TV using an HDMI cable.

Erasing All Images

Erasing Selected Images

How to select and erase multiple images individually.

Erasing All Images at Once

Procedure to erase all images on the memory card.

Protecting Images

Protecting Individual Images

How to protect individual images from accidental erasure.

Organizing Images by Category (My Category)

Categorizing Images (My Category)

How to organize images into categories for easier management.

Resizing Images

Resizing Images

How to resize images to a lower pixel setting and save them as new files.

Trimming

Trimming Images

How to cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new file.

Adding Effects with the My Colors Function

Applying My Colors Effects

How to change the image tone to sepia, black and white, or other color effects.

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect

Red-Eye Effect Correction

How to automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Power and Lens Issues

Solutions for common problems related to power, battery, and lens operation.

Troubleshooting Shooting and Display Issues

Solutions for issues encountered during shooting and screen display problems.

Troubleshooting Image and Exposure Problems

Solutions for common image quality, exposure, and flash-related shooting problems.

List of Messages that Appear on the Screen

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