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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS User Manual

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
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Camera User Guide
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Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety
Precautions" section, before using the camera.
Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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Table of Contents

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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel14.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Image sensor size1/2.3 \
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 pixels
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom35 x
Focal length range4.3 - 150.5 mm
InterfaceUSB
Digital SLRNo
Camera shutter speed1 - 1/3200 s
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP3 Mac OS X v10.4 – 10.6
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)24 - 840 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance0 m
ISO sensitivity80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Flash modesAuto, Flash off
Flash range (tele)1.4 - 2.8 m
Flash range (wide)0.50 - 5.8 m
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedMOV
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Scene modesBacklight, Fireworks, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Image processorDIGIC 4
Playback zoom (max)2 x
Product colorBlack
Battery typeNB-7L
Battery life (CIPA standard)370 shots
Bundled softwareZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth107.7 mm
Width122.9 mm
Height92.4 mm
Weight601 g

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Safety Precautions

Covers warnings about flash proximity to eyes, storage, product handling, and cleaning.

Handling and Usage Precautions

Details precautions regarding impacts, lens care, flash usage, storage locations, and temperature.

Operational Safety Guidelines

Advises on preventing dust/sand entry, flash smoke, battery removal, and accessory attachment safety.

Getting Started

Memory Card Formatting and Usage

Lists compatible memory cards and provides instructions for insertion, removal, and formatting.

Basic Operations: Shutter, Auto Mode, Viewing/Erasing

Covers shutter button use, auto shooting, image viewing, and image deletion.

Components Guide

Mode Dial Functions

Explains the different shooting modes selectable via the mode dial.

Basic Menu Operations

Customizing Camera Settings

Resetting Camera Settings

Instructions on how to restore the camera's settings to their factory defaults.

Memory Card Formatting Options

Details on performing low-level memory card formatting.

Shooting Functions

Shooting in Various Conditions

Guidance on shooting in different conditions like portraits, landscapes, and sports.

Advanced Shooting Techniques

Program AE and Flash Control

Using Program AE mode and controlling flash settings like turning it on.

Exposure Compensation and Macro Shooting

Adjusting brightness via exposure compensation and shooting close-up subjects.

Shutter Speed and Aperture Control

Manually setting shutter speed, aperture value, and their combinations.

Movie Shooting Functions

Playback and Editing Functions

Useful Information

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common camera problems like power, focus, exposure, and data transfer.

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