Canon SX610 PDF User Manual
Did you lose or misplace the instruction manual that came with your Canon PowerShot SX610 HS? It happens all too easily, but fortunately Canon makes a soft copy available that you can browse through online, print out, or download (see the pdf file below). It is certainly good practice to carefully familiarize oneself with the many different functionalities and options that the SX610 offers, and the official user manual is without doubt an authoritative and comprehensive source of respective information.
That said, the instruction booklet can be a dry read, so that a dedicated camera guide book from a professional photographer that illustrates the camera's core functions in a real life photography context can be a very helpful complement. Yes, getting one of these camera guides (see here at amazon) would involve an additional expense, but if that book helps to exploit the camera's potential to the full, the (small) additional investment may well be worth it.
In any case, the SX610 is an advanced imaging tool, whose many features merit serious attention. This fixed lens compact camera was announced on January 5th, 2015, which means that, as of today, the camera is 3390 days old (young?). The camera has meanwhile been discontinued and was succeeded by the Canon SX620 as a replacement in the same line of cameras.
Canon's user guide for the SX610
The camera's user guide is 162 pages long. The pdf version is embedded below. As you browse through, you will hopefully find the information you are looking for. You can also print out a hard copy by right clicking on the manual and then choosing the respective menu option. For convenience, a summary of the key specs of the SX610 is included towards the bottom of this webpage.
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If you prefer to read the user guide in another language, please check the respective availability on Canon's support site. That site also provides complementary online resources, such as information on the compatibility of various camera accessories or the availability of firmware updates that are not necessarily comprehensively covered in the instruction manual.
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Canon SX610 FAQ
Below are some additional questions and answers concerning some particular features of the SX610.
What technology is the imaging sensor in the Canon SX610 based on?
The camera is build around a BSI-CMOS (Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensor.
Which image processing chip is used in the Canon SX610 to convert the raw signal into an image file and perform noise reduction and image sharpening?
Canon equipped the SX610 with the DIGIC 4+ image processor.
What is the ISO sensitivity range of the Canon SX610?
The camera has a native sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 3200.
Does the Canon SX610 feature an autofocus assist light?
Yes, the camera has a lamp built-in that can illuminate the subject and improve autofocus in low-light settings.
Which battery does the Canon SX610 use?
The camera gets its power from the Canon NB-6LH (here at amazon), which is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion power pack.
Further reading
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Core camera specifications
Here is a list of the main features and technical characteristics of the Canon PowerShot SX610 HS.
| Camera Model | Canon SX610 | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
| Camera Lens | 25-450mm f/3.8-6.9 | |
| Launch Date | January 2015 | |
| Launch Price | USD 249 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | BSI-CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | 1/2.3" Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 28 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 7.7 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 5.6x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 20.2 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 5 184 x 3 888 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 1.18 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 71.80 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | no AA filter | |
| Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 80 - 3 200 ISO | |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 4+ | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | No viewfinder | |
| Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 922k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
| Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 2.5 shutter flaps/s | |
| Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
| Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
| Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
| UHS card support | no | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | no Hotshoe | |
| USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
| HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
| Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
| Near-Field Communication | NFC built-in | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Battery Type | Canon NB-6LH power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 270 shots per charge | |
| Body Dimensions |
105 x 61 x 27 mm (4.1 x 2.4 x 1.1 in) |
|
| Camera Weight | 191 g (6.7 oz) | |
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