Canon Digital Camera 2807B005 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL  
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.  
The EOS 50D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a  
fine-detail CMOS sensor with 15.10 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4,  
high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF (all cross-type points), high-  
speed 6.3 fps continuous shooting, and Live View shooting.  
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at anytime,  
provides many features for demanding shoots, and expands shooting  
possibilities with system accessories.  
Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the  
Camera  
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the age you have  
captured. While reading this manual, take a few est sts and see how  
they come out. You can then better understand thera.  
To avoid botched pictures and accidenthe SaWarnings  
(p.212,213) and Handling Precaution.  
Testing the Camera Bng Liability  
After shooting, playback aethehe image has been  
properly recordehe camory rd is faulty and the  
images cannoe recorded ded to a personal computer,  
Canon cannot e held liable for ss or inconvenience caused.  
Copyrights  
Copyright laws in youountry may prohibit the use of your recorded  
images of people and certain subjects for anything but private  
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions,  
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.  
CF Card  
In this manual, “card” refers to the CF card. The CF card (for  
recording images) is not included. Please purchase it separately.  
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Item Check List  
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included  
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.  
Battery Pack BP-511A  
(with protective cover)  
Battery Charger  
CG-580/CB-5L*  
Camera  
(with eyecup and  
body cap)  
Wide Strap  
EW-EOS50D  
Interface
-200
ideo Cable  
VC-100  
EOS DIAL  
Solution k  
(Software
Software Instruction  
Manual  
(1) Instruction Manual (this booklet)  
(2) Pocket Guide  
Quick start guide to shooting.  
(3) CD-ROM Guide  
Guide to the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL  
Solution Disk) and Software Instruction Manuals.  
* Battery Charger CG-580 or CB-5L is provided. (The CB-5L comes with a power  
cord.)  
  If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.  
  Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might  
also be included.  
  Be careful not to lose any of the above items.  
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Conventions Used in this Manual  
Icons in this Manual  
<6>  
<5>  
<9>  
<0>  
: Indicates the Main Dial.  
: Indicates the Quick Control Dial.  
: Indicates the Multi-controller.  
: Indicates the setting button.  
0, 9, 8: Indicates that the respective function remains active for  
4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of  
the button.  
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,  
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the cmera and on the  
LCD monitor.  
3: Indicates a function which can be changed essing the  
<M> button and changing ng.  
M
: When shown on the upper righge, it indtes that the  
function is available the Ce Zone modes (p.20).  
(p.**) : Reference page nore formation.  
: Tip or aor be
: Proble-solving advi
: Warnino prevent shooting problems.  
: Supplemtal infoation.  
Basic Assumptions  
 All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch  
is already set to <1> or <J> (p.27).  
 <5> operations explained in this manual assume that the power  
switch is already set to <J>.  
 It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are  
set to the default.  
 For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached  
with an EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens.  
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Chapters  
For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic  
operations and shooting procedures.  
Introduction  
2
23  
47  
Camera basics.  
Getting Started  
1
Basic Shooting  
2
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects
59  
83  
Image Settings  
3
4
Setting the AF aDrive s  
Advanced Op
91  
5
Soting featureypes of subjects.  
Live iew Shoting  
115  
6
Shohile ving the LCD monitor.  
131  
147  
153  
171  
187  
Image Playback  
7
8
9
Sensor Cleaning  
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer  
Customizing the Camera  
10  
Reference  
11  
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Contents  
Introduction  
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3  
Conventions Used in this Manual...................................................................... 4  
Chapters............................................................................................................ 5  
Index to Features ............................................................................................ 10  
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12  
Quick Start Guide............................................................................................ 14  
Nomenclature.................................................................................................. 16  
Getting Started  
23  
1
Recharging the Battery............................................................................... 24  
Installing and Removing the Battery.................................................... 26  
Turning on the Power................................................................... 27  
Installing and Removing the CF Card.................................. 29  
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ........................................... 31  
About the Lens Image Sta.................................................... 33  
Basic Operation................................................................. 34  
Using the Quick Control .................................................. 38  
Menu Opeons.............................................................. 40  
Before YoStart......................................................................... 42  
Setting Interface Language ............................................................... 42  
Setting thate and e............................................................................ 42  
Formatting tCard ................................................................................ 43  
Set the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off ....................................................... 44  
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings.............................................. 45  
Basic Shooting  
47  
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1 Fully Automatic Shooting .......................................................................... 48  
Full Auto Techniques....................................................................................... 50  
2 Shooting Portraits ...................................................................................... 51  
3 Shooting Landscapes................................................................................ 52  
4 Shooting Close-ups.................................................................................... 53  
5 Shooting Moving Subjects.......................................................................... 54  
6 Shooting Portraits at Night ......................................................................... 55  
7 Disabling Flash ......................................................................................... 56  
C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 57  
6
Contents  
Image Settings  
59  
3
Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................60  
i: Setting the ISO Speed..............................................................................63  
ASelecting a Picture Style..........................................................................65  
ACustomizing a Picture Style.....................................................................67  
ARegistering a Picture Style.......................................................................69  
B: Setting the White Balance.......................................................................71  
Custom White Balance .................................................................................72  
Setting the Color Temperature......................................................................73  
White Balance Correction ...............................................................................74  
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction ......................................................76  
Creating and Selecting a Folder...........................................................78  
File Numbering Methods......................................................................80  
Setting the Color Space ............................................................82  
Setting the AF and Drive Mo
83  
4
5
f: Selecting the A.............................................................84  
SSelecting the AF ...........................................................86  
When Fail..............................................................88  
Mal Focusing.....................................................................88  
i Scting the Drive Mod....................................................................89  
j Selfer Operan....................................................................................90  
Advanced erations  
91  
d: Program AE................................................................................................92  
s: Shutter-Priority AE ...................................................................................94  
f: Aperture-Priority AE.................................................................................96  
Depth-of-Field Preview .................................................................................97  
a: Manual Exposure.......................................................................................98  
8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE.................................................................99  
q Selecting the Metering Mode ...................................................................100  
Setting Exposure Compensation....................................................................101  
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ............................................................102  
AAE Lock ....................................................................................................103  
Bulb Exposures..............................................................................................104  
Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................106  
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Contents  
DUsing the Built-in Flash.............................................................................. 107  
Flash Control................................................................................................. 111  
External Speedlites ....................................................................................... 113  
Live View Shooting  
115  
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7
A Preparing for Live View Shooting............................................................ 116  
Shooting ........................................................................................................ 118  
Using AF to Focus......................................................................................... 121  
Focusing Manually......................................................................................... 127  
Silent Shooting .............................................................................................. 128  
Image Playback  
131  
xImage Playback......................................................................... 132  
B Shooting Information Display...................................... 133  
H ISearching for Images Quickly ................................. 135  
u Magnified View .................................................................. 137  
bRotating the Image........................................................ 138  
Auto Playback (Slide Sh................................................... 139  
Viewing the Ies on T................................................. 141  
K Protecg Images........................................................... 143  
LErasinmages........................................................................ 144  
Changing ge PlaybaSettings............................................................... 145  
Adjusting LCD Mor Brightness ....................................................... 145  
Setting the Imew Time ................................................................. 145  
Auto Rotate of Vertical Images................................................................... 146  
Sensor Cleaning  
147  
8
fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning ................................................................... 148  
Appending Dust Delete Data......................................................................... 149  
Manual Sensor Cleaning............................................................................... 151  
8
Contents  
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer  
153  
9
Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................154  
w Printing.....................................................................................................156  
Trimming the Image ....................................................................................161  
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).................................................................163  
Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................166  
dTransferring Images to a Personal Computer..........................................167  
Customizing the Camera  
171  
10  
Setting Custom Functions...........................................................................172  
Custom Functions .....................................................................................173  
Custom Function Settings..................................................................174  
C.Fn I : Exposure....................................................................174  
C.Fn II : Image ................................................................176  
C.Fn III : Autofocus/Drive...................................................178  
C.Fn IV : Operation/........................................................181  
Registering My Men...........................................................185  
Register Camera Us.........................................................186  
Refence  
187  
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B Ccking Camera Settings ....................................................................188  
Using a usehold wer Outlet...................................................................190  
Replacing Datime Battery ...................................................................191  
Using the Battery Grip....................................................................................192  
Menu Settings ................................................................................................193  
Function Availability Table .............................................................................196  
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................198  
Error Codes....................................................................................................201  
System Map ...................................................................................................202  
Specifications.................................................................................................204  
Index ..............................................................................................................223  
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Index to Features  
 Image improvement features  
Power  
• Lens peripheral illumination  
 Battery  
correction  
Î p.76  
• Charging  
Î p.24  
• Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.177  
• Noise reduction  
• Battery check  
 Power outlet  
Î p.28  
Î p.190  
Î p.44  
for long exposures  
• Noise reduction  
for high ISO  
Î p.176  
 Auto power off  
Î p.176  
• Highlight tone priority  
Î p.177  
Lens  
 Attaching/Detaching  
 Zoom  
Î p.31  
Î p.32  
Î p.33  
White balanc
 White bce ection Î p.71  
 m WB Î p.72  
mperaturetting Î p.73  
 lance corrtion Î p.74  
 Image Stabilizer  
Basic Settings  
(Menu Functions)  
 Wracketing  
Î p.75  
 Language  
 Date/Time  
F  
 LCD brightnes
adjustment  
Î
Î p.19
p.29  
AF mode  
Î p.84  
Î p.86  
Î p.88  
 Beeper  
 AF point selection  
 Manual focusing  
 Shoot w/o card  
Recording Images  
Metering  
 Format  
Î p.43  
Î p.78  
Î p.80  
 Metering mode  
Î p.100  
 Create/select a folder  
 File No.  
Drive  
 Drive modes  
Î p.89  
Image Quality  
 Maximum burst  
Î p.62  
 Image-recording quality Î p.60  
 ISO speed  
Î p.63  
Î p.65  
Î p.82  
 Picture Style  
 Color space  
10  
Index to Features  
Shooting  
Image playback  
 Creative Auto  
 Quick Control screen  
 Self-timer  
Î p.57  
Î p.38  
Î p.90  
Î p.92  
Î p.94  
Î p.96  
Î p.98  
Î p.104  
Î p.106  
 Image review time  
Î p.145  
 Single image playback Î p.132  
• Shooting information  
display  
Î p.133  
 Program AE  
 Index display  
Î p.135  
 Shutter-priority AE  
 Aperture-priority AE  
 Manual exposure  
 Bulb  
 Image browsing  
(Jump display)  
Î p.136  
Î p.137  
Î p.138  
Î p.146  
Î p.139  
 Magnified view  
 Manual ime rotate  
 Autage tate  
uto pla
 Mirror lockup  
Exposure adjustment  
ing the ges  
 Exposure compensation Î p.101  
Î p.141  
Î p.143  
Î p.144  
 AEB  
102  
tect  
 AE lock  
 rase  
 Exposure level  
increments  
Customization  
 Custom Function (C.Fn) Î p.171  
Flash  
 My Menu  
Î p.185  
 Built-in flas
Î p.107  
 Camera user setting  
• Flash exposu
compensation  
• FE lock  
registration  
Î p.186  
Î p.109  
Î p.110  
Î p.113  
Sensor cleaning/  
Dust reduction  
 External flash  
 Flash control  
Î p.111  
 Sensor cleaning  
Î p.147  
 Add Dust Delete Data  
Î p.149  
Live View shooting  
 Live View shooting  
• AF  
• Exposure simulation  
• Grid  
Î p.116  
Î p.121  
Î p.117  
Î p.119  
Î p.128  
Viewfinder  
 Dioptric adjustment  
Î p.34  
 Changing the focusing  
screen  
Î p.183  
• Silent shooting  
11  
Handling Precautions  
Camera Care  
  This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical  
shock.  
  The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you  
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest  
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the  
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.  
  Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such  
as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near  
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong  
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.  
  Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight.  
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunctio
  The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Nevetempt to  
disassemble the camera yourself.  
  Use a blower to blow away dust on the lewfinderx mirror, and  
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners organic vents to clean  
the camera body or lens. For stubborn e camera he nearest  
Canon Service Center.  
  Do not touch the camera’ontawith your fingers. This is to  
prevent the contacts from rrodcontacts can cause camera  
misoperation.  
  If the camers suddenly bthe cold into a warm room,  
condensatiomay form on thnd internal parts. To prevent  
condensatiofirst put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to  
the warmer teperature fore taking it out of the bag.  
  If condensation ms oe camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid  
damaging the camerIf there is condensation, remove the lens, card and  
battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated  
before using the camera.  
  If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery  
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the  
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to  
check that the camera is still working.  
  Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a  
darkroom or chemical lab.  
  If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions  
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is  
an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon  
dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.  
12  
Handling Precautions  
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor  
  Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision  
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead  
pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying  
only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images  
recorded.  
  If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur  
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only  
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.  
  In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it  
might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.  
Cards  
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the follog:  
  Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subto cessive force,  
physical shock, and vibration.  
  Do not store or use the card near aving a stg magnetic field  
such as a TV set, speakers, or mavoid placrone to having  
static electricity.  
  Do not leave the card nlighear a heat source.  
  Store the card in a ca
  Do not store the card humlocations.  
Lens Electcal Contac
After detacg the lens from ra, attach the lens  
caps or put wn the lenwith the rear end up to avoid  
scratching thns surfand electrical contacts.  
Contacts  
Cautions During Prolonged Use  
When you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use Live View shooting  
for a long period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a  
malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin  
burns.  
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Quick Start Guide  
Insert the battery. (p.26)  
To recharge the battery, see page 24.  
1
Attach the lens. (p.31)  
ForEF-Slens  
For EF lens  
2
When attaching an EF-S lens, align it  
with the white index on the camera.  
For other lenses, aliit with the red  
index.  
Set tocus mde switch  
<AF.31)  
3
4
5
Open the slot cover and  
insert a card. (p.29)  
Face the label side toward you  
and insert the end with the  
small holes into the camera.  
Set the power switch to <1>.  
(p.27)  
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Quick Start Guide  
Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full  
Auto). (p.48)  
All the necessary camera settings will  
be set automatically.  
6
7
Focus the subject. (p.35)  
Look through the viewfinder and aim  
the viewfinder center over the subject.  
Press the shutter utton halfway, and  
the camera ill fos the subject.  
If necessary, tt-in flash will pop-  
up ically.  
ake e picture. (p.35)  
ss thshutter button completely to  
the picture.  
8
9
Review the picture. (p.145)  
The captured image will be displayed  
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.  
To display the image again, press the  
<x> button (p.132).  
  To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.132).  
  To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.144).  
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Nomenclature  
For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in  
parentheses (p.**).  
<n> Metering mode  
selection/White balance  
selection button (p.100/71)  
<U> LCD panel illumination button (p.104)  
LCD panel (p.18)  
<o> AF mode  
selection/Drive mode  
selection button (p.84/89)  
EF lens mount index (p.31)  
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.107/87)  
EF-S lens mount index (p.31)  
Flash-sync contacts  
<m> ISO speed setting/  
Flash exposure compensation  
button (p.63/109)  
<6> Main Dial  
(p.36)  
Hot shop.113)  
Shutter button  
(p.35)  
ode Dial (p.20)  
Strap mount  
.23)  
Red-eye  
reduction/  
Self-timer lamp  
(p.108/90)  
<D> Flash  
button (p.107)  
Grip  
(Battery  
compartment)  
Terminal cover  
Lens release  
button (p.32)  
Depth-of-field  
preview button  
(p.97)  
DC coupler cord  
hole (p.190)  
Mirror (p.106,151)  
Lens lock pin  
Lens mount  
Contacts (p.13)  
Digital terminal (p.154,167)  
PC terminal (p.114)  
Video OUT terminal (p.141)  
Remote control terminal (p.105) (N3 type)  
HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.142)  
Body cap (p.31)  
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Nomenclature  
<p> AF start button  
(p.35,84,118)  
<V> Focal plane mark  
<9> Multi-controller (p.36)  
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34)  
Eyecup (p.97)  
<A/I> AE lock/  
FE lock button/Index/  
Reduce button  
(p.103/110/135/137,161)  
Viewfinder eyepiece  
<A/l> Live View  
shooting/Print/Share  
button (p.117/159,168)  
<S/u>  
AF point selection/  
Magnify button  
(p.86/137,161)  
<M> Menu  
button (p.40)  
Strap mount  
(p.23)  
LCD monitor  
(p.40, 145)  
<B> Info/  
Trimming  
orientation button  
(p.120,132,188/  
161)  
Card slot  
cover (p.29)  
<x> Playback  
button (p.132)  
<L> Era
button (p4)  
Battery  
compartment  
cover release  
lever (p.26)  
Extension sm  
terminal  
Battery compartment  
cover (p.26)  
<A> Picture
selection button (p.65)  
Access lamp (p.30)  
<B> Function button (p.184)  
<5> Quick Control Dial (p.37)  
Tripod socket  
Power/Quick Control Dial  
switch (p.27)  
<0> Setting button (p.40)  
Card slot (p.29)  
Card ejection button (p.30)  
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Nomenclature  
LCD Panel  
- - -  
- ])  
- - -  
Shutter speed  
AF point selection ([ -  
-
Busy (buSY)  
Card full warning (FuLL CF)  
Card error warning (Err CF)  
No card warning (no CF)  
Error code (Err)  
Built-in flash recycling (buSY)  
Image-recording quality (p.60)  
37 Large/Fine  
Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n)  
38 Large/Normal  
47 Medium/Fine  
48 Medium/Normal  
67 Small/Fine  
Aperture  
Shots remaining  
Shots remaining  
duWB bracketing  
68 Small/Normal  
1
RAW  
Semer countdown  
ulxposure time  
D Small RAW  
White balance (p.71)  
hite balance  
ection (p.74)  
QAuto  
W
Daylight  
Aode (p.84)  
X
One-Shot AF  
E Shade  
R
Y
U
Cloudy  
Tungsten light  
9
AI Focus AF  
White  
fluorescent lig
Z
AI Servo AF  
I
Flash  
O Custom  
Color  
temperature  
Drive mode (p.89)  
P
u
Single shooting  
oHigh-speed continuous  
shooting  
Flash exposure  
compensation (p.109)  
i
Low-speed continuous  
shooting  
Battery check (p.28)  
zx  
bn  
j
Self-timer (10 sec.)  
Exposure level indicator  
l Self-timer (2 sec.)  
Exposure compensation  
amount (p.101)  
<h> AEB (p.102)  
AEB range (p.102)  
Metering mode (p.100)  
q Evaluative metering  
w Partial metering  
r Spot metering  
Flash exposure compensation  
amount (p.109)  
Card writing status  
e
Center-weighted average metering  
<g> ISO speed (p.63)  
ISO speed (p.63)  
<A> Highlight tone priority (p.177)  
<M> Beeper (p.193)  
<0> Monochrome shooting (p.66)  
The display will show only the settings currently applied.  
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Nomenclature  
Viewfinder Information  
AF points  
(Superimposed display)  
Focusing screen  
Spot metering circle  
<g>  
ISO speed  
White balance  
correction  
<o> Focus  
confirmation  
light  
<A> AE lock/  
AEB s  
Max. burst  
<D> Flashady  
ImproFE lock  
warnin
<0> Monochrome  
shooting  
ISO speed  
<A> Highlight tone priority  
Exposure level indicator  
<e> High-speed sy
(FP flash)  
<d> FE lock/  
FEB in-progress  
Exposure compensation amount  
Flash exposure compensation  
amount  
AEB range  
<y> Flash exposure  
compensation  
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator  
Shutter speed  
FE lock (FEL)  
Busy (buSY)  
Built-in flash recycling (D buSY)  
Card full warning (FuLL CF)  
Card error warning (Err CF)  
No card warning (no CF)  
Aperture  
The display will show only the settings currently applied.  
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Nomenclature  
Mode Dial  
The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes.  
Camera User Settings  
Most camera settings can  
be registered under wor  
x(p.186).  
Creative Zone  
These modes give you more  
control over the result.  
d
: Program E (p.92)  
s
f
: Shuer-pity AE (p.94)  
Aperturrity AE (p.96)  
ual expure (p.98)  
8 omatic deph-of-field  
E (p.99)  
Zone  
ou do is press the shutter  
button. Fully automatic shooting for  
specific kinds of subjects.  
1: Full Auto (p.48)  
C: Creative Auto (p.57)  
Image Zone  
2 : Portrait (p.51)  
3: Landscape (p.52)  
4 : Close-up (p.53)  
5 : Sports (p.54)  
6 : Night Portrait (p.55)  
7: Flash Off (p.56)  
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Nomenclature  
Nomenclature for Kit Lenses  
EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS  
Focus mode switch (p.31)  
Zoom ring (p.32)  
Zoom position index (p.32)  
Focusing ring (p.88,127)  
Hood mount  
(p.209, 210)  
Filter thread  
(front of lens)  
(p.209, 210)  
Image Stabilizer switch (p.33)  
Lens mount ind
Contacts (p.13)  
EF-S17-85mm f/4.6 IS U35mm 3.5-5.6 IS USM  
ocus mode switch
Zoom position index (p.32)  
Focusing ring (p.88,127)  
Distance scale  
od moun
(p, 21
Filter thread  
(front of lens) (p.209, 210)  
Zoom ring (p.32)  
Contacts (p.13)  
Image Stabilizer switch (p.33)  
Lens mount index (p.31)  
21  
Nomenclature  
Battery Charger CG-580  
Charger for Battery Pack BP-511A (p.24).  
Power plug  
Battery pack slot  
Charge lamp  
This power unit is intended to be correcrientata vertical or  
floor mount position.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTS-SAHESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
DANGER-TO REDUCE THRE OELECTRIC SHOCK,  
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THTION
For connection a sply n, use an attachment plug adapter  
of the proper cfiguration for ttlet.  
Battery Charger -5L  
Charger for Battery Pack BP-511A (p.24).  
Battery pack slot  
Power cord  
Charge lamp  
Power cord socket  
22  
1
Getting Started  
This chapter explains preparatoand bas
camera operations.  
the trap  
end of the strap through  
ra’s strap mount eyelet  
from the bottom. Then pass it  
through the strap’s buckle as shown  
in the illustration. Pull the strap to  
take up any slack and make sure  
the strap will not loosen from the  
buckle.  
  The eyepiece cover is also  
attached to the strap (p.105).  
Eyepiece cover  
23  
Recharging the Battery  
Remove the protective cover.  
1
  When you remove the battery from  
the camera, be sure to reattach the  
cover to protect it against short  
circuiting.  
Attach the battery.  
2
  Align the battery’s front edge with the  
battery charger’s index line. While  
pressing down the battery, slide it in  
the direction of the row.  
  To detach the attefollow the  
above procedurverse.  
Battery pack slot index  
CG-580  
Rechbatter
For CG
shoby the arrow, flip out the  
ry crger’s prongs and insert  
ongs nto a power outlet.  
3
-5L  
CB-5L  
  Connect the power cord to the  
charger and insert the plug into the  
power outlet.  
X Recharging starts automatically and  
the charge lamp starts blinking in red.  
  It takes about 100 min. to fully  
recharge a completely exhausted  
battery.  
Recharge Leve  
l
Charge Lamp  
0 - 50%  
Blinks once per second  
The time required to recharge the  
battery depends on the ambient  
temperature and battery’s charge  
level.  
50 - 75% Blinks twice per second  
Blinks three times  
75 - 90%  
per second  
90% or higher  
Lights on  
*
The numbers and markings on the battery  
charger correspond to the table above.  
24  
Recharging the Battery  
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger  
 
Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.  
Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually  
discharge and lose its power.  
  After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power  
cord or prongs from the power outlet.  
  You can attach the cover in a different  
orientation to indicate whether the battery  
has been recharged or not.  
If the battery has been recharged, attach the  
cover so that the battery-shaped hole <  
aligned over the blue sticker on tery. If tattery is  
exhausted, attach the cover in te orienon.  
  When not using the a, rehe battery.  
If the battery is left in for a olonged period, a small amount  
of power current is reing ixcess discharge and shorter  
battery liStothe e protective cover attached. Storing  
the batteafter it is fully can lower the battery’s performance.  
  The batty chargcan also be used in foreign countries.  
The battery crger iompatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz  
power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for  
the respective country or region. Do not attach any portable voltage  
transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.  
  If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully  
charged, the battery has worn out.  
Purchase a new battery.  
  Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-  
514, BP-511, or BP-512.  
  Battery Pack BP-511A is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with  
an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or  
accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.  
25  
Installing and Removing the Battery  
Installing the Battery  
Load a fully charged Battery Pack BP-511A into the camera.  
Open the battery compartment  
cover.  
  Slide the lever as shown by the arrow  
1
and open the cover.  
Insert the battery.  
2
  Insert the end with battery  
contacts.  
  Insert tattery t locks in  
pla
se thver.  
s thover until it snaps shut.  
3
Battery Pack B14, BP11, or BP-512 can also be used.  
Removing the Battery  
Open the cover and remove the  
battery.  
  Press the battery lock lever as shown  
by the arrow and remove the battery.  
 
To prevent short circuiting, be sure to  
attach the protective cover to the battery.  
After opening the battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back  
further. Otherwise, the hinge might break.  
26  
Turning on the Power  
<2> : The camera is turned off and  
does not operate. Set to this  
position when not using the  
camera.  
<1> : The camera turns on.  
<J>  
: The camera and <5>  
operate (p.37).  
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor  
  Whenever you set the power switch to <1/Jor <2>, the  
sensor cleaning will be executed automatcallyuring the sensor  
cleaning, the LCD monitor will display <fn during the  
sensor cleaning, you can still shoressing e shutter button  
halfway (p.35) to stop the sensand taa picture.  
  If you turn on/off the power switcJ>/<2at a short  
interval, the <f> inot displayed. This is normal and  
not a problem.  
About Ao Power Of
  To save btery pow, the camera turns off automatically after about  
1 minute of n-opation. To turn on the camera again, just press  
the shutter button halfway (p.35).  
  You can change the auto power-off time with the menu’s [5Auto  
power off] setting (p.44).  
If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to  
the card, [Recording ...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after  
the card finishes recording the image.  
27  
Turning on the Power  
Checking the Battery Level  
When the power switch is set to <1> or <J>, the battery level will be  
indicated in one of four levels:  
z : Battery level is OK.  
x : Battery level is slightly down,  
but adequate power remains.  
: Battery will be exhausted  
soon.  
b
n: Battery mube recharged.  
Battery Life  
Temperature  
[Apumber os]  
Shooting
No Fla
ash Use  
At 23°C / 73°F  
At 0°C / 32°F  
640  
540  
 
The figures abe are ased od Battery Pack BP-511A, no Live View  
shooting, and PA (Camera & Iucts Association) testing standards.  
  The actual mber of ots may be fewer than indicated above  
depending oe shng conditions.  
  Pressing the shuttr button halfway for long periods or operating only the  
autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots.  
  The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of  
the LCD monitor.  
  The number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated  
in the table.  
  The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about  
75% of the figures in the table for 23°C / 73°F. At 0°C / 32°F, the figures  
will be about the same as in the table.  
  The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Using certain  
lenses can reduce the number of possible shots.  
  Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of  
possible shots (shorter battery life).  
  For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 119.  
28  
Installing and Removing the CF Card  
Although the thickness is different between the two types of CF cards,  
either one can be inserted into the camera. Also, Ultra DMA (UDMA)  
cards and hard disk-type cards can be used.  
Installing the Card  
Open the cover.  
  Slide the cover as shown by the  
1
arrow to open it.  
Label side  
Insert the cd.  
2
3
  As swn in lustration, face  
side tod you and  
inend with e small holes  
intcamera.  
f the ard is inserted in the wrong  
y, it ay damage the camera.  
e card ejection button will stick out.  
Card ejeton  
se the cover.  
  Close the cover and slide it in the  
direction shown by the arrow until it  
snaps shut.  
X When you set the power switch to  
<1> or <J>, the number of  
remaining shots will be displayed on  
the LCD panel.  
Shots remaining  
  The number of shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of  
the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.  
  Setting the [1Shoot w/o card] menu option to [Off] will prevent you  
from forgetting to install a card (p.193).  
29  
Installing and Removing the CF Card  
Removing the Card  
Open the cover.  
1
  Set the power switch to <2>.  
  Make sure the access lamp is off,  
then open the cover.  
Access lamp  
Remove the card.  
2
  Press the card ejecn button.  
X The card will ome t.  
  Close the cover
Card ejection button  
  The access lamp lighwhile e picture is taken, when  
data is being transferd and hen data is being  
recordedead, r erad. While the access lamp is lit  
or blinki, never do anowing. Doing so may damage  
the imagata. It may also age the card or camera.  
• Opening e card scover.  
• Removing batt.  
• Shaking or banng the camera around.  
  If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might  
not start from 0001 (p.80).  
  If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove  
and reinstall the card. If the error persists, use a different card.  
If you can transfer all the images in the card to a personal computer,  
transfer all the images and then format the card. The card may then  
return to normal.  
  When holding a hard disk-type card, always hold its sides. You may  
damage the card by holding its flat surfaces. Compared to CF cards,  
hard disk-type cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical  
shock. If you use such a card, be careful not to subject the camera to  
vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying  
images.  
30  
Attaching and Detaching a Lens  
Attaching a Lens  
Remove the caps.  
  Remove the rear lens cap and the  
1
body cap by turning them as shown  
by the arrow.  
EF-S lens mount index  
Attach the lens.  
2
  Align the EF-S lens with the camera’s  
white EF-S lens ount index and turn  
the lens as showby the arrow until it  
clicks in pla
 
Waching ns other than an  
align thns with the red  
Eount index
EF lens mount index  
the ns, set the focus mode  
ch t<AF> (autofocus).  
is set to <MF> (manual focus),  
utofocus will not operate.  
Remove the front lens cap.  
4
Minimizing Dust  
  When changing lenses, do it in a place with minimal dust.  
  When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the  
body cap to the camera.  
  Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.  
31  
Attaching and Detaching a Lens  
About Zooming  
To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens  
with your fingers.  
If you want to zoom, do it before  
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after  
achieving focus may throw off the  
focus slightly.  
Detaching the Lens  
While pressing the ens release  
button, turn thlenas shown by  
the arrow
  Turuntil it ss, then  
deta
ach ust cap to the detached lens.  
To owners of the EF-Sf/3.5.6 IS kit lens:  
revent the zoom ring from  
eng out while you are carrying it  
around. Set the zoom ring to the 18mm  
wide-angle end, then slide the zoom ring  
lock lever to <LOCK>. The zoom ring can  
be locked only at the wide-angle end.  
  Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause  
loss of vision.  
  If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do  
not touch the rotating part.  
Image Conversion Factor  
Since the image sensor size is  
smaller than the 35mm film  
Image sensor size  
(22.3 x 14.9mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)  
format, it will look like the lens  
focal length is increased by 1.6x.  
35mm image size  
(36 x 24mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)  
32  
About the Lens Image Stabilizer  
The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS  
USM lens as an example.  
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.  
Set the IS switch to <1>.  
1
  Set the camera’s power switch to  
<1>.  
Press the shutter button halfway.  
2
X The Image Staber will operate.  
Take the picte
  Wpicture oks steady in the  
3
vpress thshutter button  
coto take thpicture.  
  The Imge Stabilizis not effective for moving subjects.  
  The ImaStabilimay not be effective for excessive shaking such as  
on a rockin
  With the EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM or EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS  
USM lens, the Image Stabilizer will not be very effective while you move  
the camera to take panned shots.  
  The Image Stabilizer can operate with the focus mode switch set to  
either <AF> or <MF>.  
  If the camera is mounted on a tripod, you can save battery power by  
switching the IS switch to <2>.  
  The Image Stabilizer can operate even when the camera is mounted on  
a monopod.  
  Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the  
shooting conditions. However, the EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-  
S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lenses switch the IS mode automatically.  
33  
Basic Operation  
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity  
Turn the dioptric adjustment  
knob.  
  Turn the knob left or right so that the  
nine AF points in the viewfinder look  
sharp.  
If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder  
image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is  
recommended.  
Holding the Camera  
To obtain sharp images, hold the camminimizamera  
shake.  
Horizontal shooting  
Vertical shooting  
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.  
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.  
3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hand’s index finger.  
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.  
5. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.  
6. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other.  
34  
Basic Operation  
Shutter Button  
The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button  
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.  
Pressing halfway  
This activates autofocusing and  
automatic exposure metering that sets  
the shutter speed and aperture.  
The exposure setting (shutter speed and  
aperture) is displayeon the LCD panel  
and in the viewfind0).  
Pressing comly  
This the sher and takes the  
pict
Preventing a Sh
Camera mement durinent of exposure is called camera  
shake. Camra shake can cablurred pictures. To prevent camera  
shake, note follow:  
• Hold and ste camera as shown on the previous page.  
• Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then press the  
shutter button completely.  
  In the Creative Zone modes, pressing the <p> button will be the  
same as pressing the shutter button halfway.  
  If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first  
or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely  
immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture.  
  Even during the menu display, image playback, and image recording,  
you can instantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter  
button halfway.  
35  
Basic Operation  
<6> Using the Main Dial for Selecting  
After pressing a button, turn the  
(1)  
<6> dial.  
When you press a button, its function  
remains selected for 6 seconds (9).  
During this time, you can turn the <6>  
dial to set the desired setting.  
When the function turns off or if you  
press the shutter button halfway, the  
camera will be ready thoot.  
  Use this dial eleor set the  
metering mode, Ade, ISO  
speint, etc.  
urn th> dial ony.  
(2)  
ookiat the viewfinder or LCD  
rn th<6> dial to set the  
etting.  
his dial to set the shutter speed,  
aperture, etc.  
<9> Operating tMulti-controller  
The <9> consists of a key with eight  
directions and a button at the center.  
  Use it to select the AF point, correct  
the white balance, scroll the playback  
image during magnified view, operate  
the Quick Control screen, etc.  
Also use it to select menu options  
(except [3Erase images] and [5  
Format]).  
36  
Basic Operation  
<5> Using the Quick Control Dial for Selecting  
Before using the <5> dial, set the power switch to <J>.  
(1)  
After pressing a button, turn the  
<5> dial.  
When you press a button, its function  
remains selected for 6 seconds (9).  
During this time, you can turn the <5>  
dial to set the desired setting.  
When the function ns off or if you  
press the shutter buon halfway, the  
camera will be do shoot.  
  Usdial to sct or set the white  
ive modflash exposure  
coion, AF pt, etc.  
n th<5> dial only.  
loog at the viewfinder or LCD  
turn the <5> dial to set the  
ed setting.  
  Use this dial to set the exposure  
compensation amount, the aperture  
setting for manual exposures, etc.  
You can also do step (1) when the power switch is set to <1>.  
37  
Using the Quick Control Screen  
The shooting settings are displayed on the LCD monitor where you can  
quickly select and set the functions. This is called the Quick Control  
screen.  
Display the Quick Control screen.  
  Press <9> straight down.  
X The Quick Control screen will appear  
1
(10 sec.).  
Set the desired setting.  
2
  Use <9> to select e function.  
  In the Basic Zmes, you can  
select in drivdes (p.89) and  
the ording lity (p.60).  
X A brition of thelected  
Basic Zone modes  
nctioisplayed on the screen’s  
om.  
he <> or <6> dial to  
e the setting.  
Creative Zone modes  
Take the picture.  
  Press the shutter button completely to  
3
take the picture.  
X The LCD monitor turns off and the  
captured image is displayed.  
If [8C.Fn III -3: AF point selection method] is set to [1: Multi-controller  
direct] (p.179), the Quick Control screen cannot be displayed.  
38  
Using the Quick Control Screen  
Quick Control Screen Nomenclature  
Aperture (p.96)  
Shutter speed (p.94)  
ISO speed (p.63)  
Highlight tone priority (p.177)  
Exposure  
compensation/  
AEB setting (p.102)  
Flash exposure  
compensation (p.109)  
Metering mode (p.100)  
Drive mode (p.89)  
Shooting mode (p.20)  
Image-recording  
quality (p.60)  
AF point (p.86)  
Wbace (p.71)  
Picture Style (p.65)  
ode (p.
Function Setting D
n the uick Control screen, select  
function and press <0>. The  
spective setting screen will then  
appear (except for the shutter speed  
and aperture).  
  Turn the <5> or <6> dial to  
change the setting. For some  
functions, you can also use <9> to  
change the setting.  
Ð <0>  
  Press <0> to return to the Quick  
Control screen.  
<A> (Highlight tone priority) cannot be set with the Quick Control screen.  
39  
Menu Operations  
By setting various functions with the menus, you can set the image-  
recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use  
the <M> button on the camera back and the <6> <5> dials.  
<M> button  
LCD monitor  
<6> Main Dial  
<5>  
Qk Control Dial  
0> ton  
Basic Zone Mode Menu Screen  
*
The [2/8/9] ts are noisplayed in the Full Auto and Basic Zone modes.  
When a Basic Zone et, there are menu items which are not displayed.  
Creative Zone Mode Menu Screen  
5Set-up  
8
Custom Functions  
3Playback  
1Shooting  
9My Menu  
Tab  
Menu settings  
Menu items  
40  
Menu Operations  
Menu Setting Procedure  
Display the menu.  
  Press the <M> button to display  
1
the menu.  
Select a tab.  
  Turn the <6> dial to select a tab.  
2
3
Select the desired item.  
  Turn the <5> dl to select the item,  
then press <0
Selesetting.  
Turn e <5> dial to select the  
sireetting.  
me menu items will indicate the  
rrent setting in blue.  
Set the desired setting.  
  Press <0> to set it.  
5
Exit the menu.  
  Press the <M> button to exit the  
6
menu and return to camera shooting.  
The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have  
pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen.  
41  
Before You Start  
3Setting the Interface Language  
Select [Language].  
1
  Under the [6] tab, select  
[Language] (the third item from the  
top), then press <0>.  
Set the desired language.  
2
  Turn the <5> dial to select the  
language, then press <0>.  
X The language will change.  
3Setting the Date and Tim
Check if the camera’s date anme are rectly. If necessary, set  
the correct date and time.  
DatTime].  
the [6] tab, select [Date/  
], then press <0>.  
Set the date, time and date  
2 display format.  
 
Turn the <  
5
> dial to select the number.  
is displayed.  
  Press <0> so  
 
Turn the <  
setting, then press <  
5
> dial to select the desired  
> (Returns to  
0
).  
Exit the setting.  
  Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],  
then press <0>.  
3
X The date/time will be set and the  
menu will reappear.  
It is important to set the correct date/time because it will be recorded  
together with each captured image.  
42  
Before You Start  
3Formatting the Card  
If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or  
personal computer, format the card with the camera.  
When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will  
be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make  
sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer  
the images to a personal computer, etc., before formatting the  
card.  
Select [Format].  
  Under the [5] t, select [Format],  
1
then pres0>
lecK].  
urn t<5> dial to select [OK],  
n press <0>.  
e card will be formatted.  
When the formatting is completed,  
the menu will reappear.  
When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file management  
information is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be aware  
of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the card,  
destroy the card physically to prevent personal data from being leaked.  
The card capacity displayed on the card format screen might be smaller  
than the capacity indicated on the card.  
43  
Before You Start  
3Set the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off  
You can change the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off  
automatically after a certain period of non-operation. If you do not want  
the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. After the power  
turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter  
button or other button.  
Select [Auto power off].  
1
  Under the [5] tab, select [Auto  
power off], then press <0>.  
Set the desired tim
2
  Turn the <5> select the item,  
then 0>.  
Even if [Off] has been set, the LCD monn off automcally after  
30 min. to save power. (The ’s pows not turn off.)  
44  
Before You Start  
3Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN  
The camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to the default.  
Select [Clear settings].  
1
  Under the [7] tab, select [Clear  
settings], then press <0>.  
Select [Clear all camera settings].  
2
  Turn the <5> dto select [Clear all  
camera sngthen press <0>.  
Sele].  
  T5> dial select [OK],  
3
th<0>.  
Setti[Clear all camera settings]  
ll rethe camera to the following  
ault settings:  
Shoting Settings  
Onehot AF  
Image-Recording Settings  
AF mode  
Quality  
73  
Metering mode  
Drive mode  
q
u
aluative metering)  
(Single shooting)  
ISO speed  
Auto  
Picture Style  
Color space  
White balance  
WB correction  
WB-BKT  
Standard  
sRGB  
Exposure  
compensation  
0 (Zero)  
Canceled  
0 (Zero)  
Q (Auto)  
Canceled  
Canceled  
AEB  
Flash exposure  
compensation  
Peripheral illumination Enable/Correction  
correction  
data retained  
Live View shooting Disable  
Custom Functions No changes  
File numbering  
Auto cleaning  
Dust Delete Data  
Continuous  
Enable  
Erased  
45  
Before You Start  
Camera Settings  
Camera Settings  
Auto power off  
Beep  
1 min.  
On  
10 images  
Image jump w/6  
Auto rotate  
On zD  
Shoot w/o card  
Review time  
Highlight alert  
On  
LCD brightness  
Date/Time  
2 sec.  
Disable  
No changes  
No changes  
No changes  
Language  
AF point display Disable  
Video system  
Histogram  
Brightness  
Camera user settings No changes  
My Menu settings No changes  
About Copyright Information  
If you use EOS Utility (provided softwyour cright  
information, the copyright information ded to thmage’s Exif  
information. With the cameropyriormation can only be  
viewed or deleted. If your ormon has not been set, it will  
be grayed out on the scre
he [Clear settings] screen  
ayed, press the <B> button to  
display the copyright information.  
  Press the <M> button to return  
to the [Clear settings] screen.  
  To delete the copyright information,  
select [Delete copyright  
information] on the [Clear settings]  
screen.  
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2
Basic Shooting  
This chapter explains how to ussic Zone odes  
on the Mode Dial for ults.  
With the Basic Zone mdo ioint and shoot and  
the camera ts erythcally (p.196). Also, to  
prevent boed pictures aken operations, shooting  
settings caot be changed in the Basic Zone modes.  
About the Auto Lighting Optimizer  
In the Basic Zone modes, the Auto Lighting Optimizer will adjust the  
image automatically to obtain the optimum brightness and contrast. It  
is also enabled by default in the Creative Zone modes (p.177).  
47  
1 Fully Automatic Shooting  
Set the Mode Dial to <1>.  
1
AF point  
Aim any AF point over the  
2 subject.  
  All the AF points will operate, and  
focus will generally be achieved at  
the AF point covering the closest  
object.  
  Aiming the center Apoint over the  
subject will make fosing easier.  
Focus the subjec
3
  Pretter buthalfway, and  
the lng ring wrotate to  
cus.  
AF int which achieves focus  
iefly sh in red. At the same  
he beeper will sound and the  
confirmation light <o> in the  
viewfinder will light.  
X If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-  
up automatically.  
Focus confirmation light  
Take the picture.  
  Press the shutter button completely to  
take the picture.  
4
X The captured image will be displayed  
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.  
  If the built-in flash has popped up,  
you can push it back down with your  
fingers.  
48  
1 Fully Automatic Shooting  
FAQ  
 
The focus confirmation light <o> blinks and focus is not achieved.  
Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast between light and  
dark, then press the shutter button halfway (p.88). If you are too close to  
the subject, move away and try again.  
  Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneously.  
This indicates that focus has been achieved at all those AF points. As long as  
the AF point covering the desired subject flashes, you can take the picture.  
  The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation  
light <o> also does not light.)  
It indicates that the camera is focusing continuoy on moving subject. (The  
focus confirmation light <o> does not li) While eper is beeping, you  
can press the shutter button complt a movisubject in focus.  
  Pressing the shutter button haes not fous the subject.  
When the focus mode e leset to <MF> (Manual Focus), the  
camera does not focus me switch to <AF> (Auto Focus).  
  Althougt iaylih popped up.  
For a balit subject, the pop up to help reduce harsh shadows  
on the sect.  
  In low ligthe bt-in flash fired a series of flashes.  
To assist the ausing, pressing the shutter button halfway may  
trigger the built-in flash to fire a series of flashes. This is called AF-assist  
beam. It is effective up to approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet away.  
  Although flash was used, the picture came out dark.  
The subject was too far away. The subject should be within 5 meters/16.4  
feet from the camera.  
  When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out  
unnaturally dark.  
The subject was too close to the camera, and a shadow was created by  
the lens. The subject should be at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away from the  
camera. If a hood has been attached to the lens, remove it before taking  
the flash picture.  
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1 Full Auto Techniques  
Recomposing the Shot  
Depending on the scene, position the subject toward e left or right to  
create a balanced background and good perspive.  
In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the er button  
halfway to focus a still subject, the foclockedou can then  
recompose the shot and press the shucompley to take the  
picture. This is called “focus Focus also possible in other  
Basic Zone modes (exceprts).  
Shooting a ovig Su
In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera  
changes) during or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus  
the subject continuously. As long as you keep aiming the AF point on  
the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will  
be continuous. When you want to take the picture, press the shutter  
button completely.  
50  
2 Shooting Portraits  
The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human  
subject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than  
with the <1> (Full Auto) mode.  
Shooting Tips  
  The fartr tdistn the subject and background,  
the bet.  
The furtr the distance beeen the subject and background, the  
more blurd the bground will look. The subject will also stand  
out better in nt a plain, dark background.  
  Use a telephoto lens.  
If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with  
the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.  
  Focus the face.  
Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red.  
  If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously to obtain  
different poses and facial expressions. (max. approx. 3 shots/sec.)  
  If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically.  
51  
3 Shooting Landscapes  
Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, or to  
have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also  
become more vivid and sharper than with <1> (Full Auto).  
Shooting Tips  
  With a zooenuse gle end.  
When usinhe wide-angzoom lens, objects near and far  
will be in fos better than at ttelephoto end. It also adds breadth  
to landscape
  Shooting night ses.  
Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this  
mode is also good for night scenes. Use a  
tripod to prevent camera shake. If you  
want to photograph a person against a  
night scene, set the Mode Dial to <6>  
(Night Portrait) and use a tripod (p.55).  
52  
4 Shooting Close-ups  
When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the  
<4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use  
a macro lens (sold separately).  
Shooting Tips  
  Use a siple ackg
A simplbackground flower, etc., stand out better.  
  Move to e subjeas close as possible.  
Check the s for minimum focusing distance. Some lenses  
have indicationuch as <40.28m/0.9ft>. The lens minimum  
focusing distance is measured from the <V> (focal plane) mark on  
the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, the  
focus confirmation light <o> will blink.  
Under low light, the built-in flash will fire. If you are too close to the  
subject and the bottom of the picture looks dark, move away from  
the subject.  
  With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.  
If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the  
subject look larger.  
53  
5 Shooting Moving Subjects  
To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a  
moving vehicle, use the <5> (Sports) mode.  
Shooting Tips  
  Use a telephoto lens.  
Using a teleotns ided so you can shoot from afar.  
  Use the ceer AF point to .  
Aim the cenAF poinover the subject, then press the shutter  
button halfwaauto cus. During autofocusing, the beeper will  
continue beeping ly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus  
confirmation light <o> will blink.  
When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button  
completely. If you hold down the shutter button, continuous shooting  
(max. approx. 6.3 shots per sec.) and autofocusing will take effect.  
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s  
shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steady  
and shoot.  
54  
6 Shooting Portraits at Night  
To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the  
background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode.  
Shooting Tips  
  Use a wide-angle lpod
When usg a om wide-angle end to obtain a wide  
night vie. Also, use a revent camera shake.  
  Keep therson whin 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera.  
Under low ht, the uilt-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a  
good exposure the person. The effective distance of the built-in  
flash is 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera.  
  Shoot also with <1> (Full Auto).  
Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also  
with <1> (Full Auto) is recommended.  
  Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.  
  If the self-timer is also used, the self-timer lamp will flash after the picture  
is taken.  
55  
7 Disabling Flash  
In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <7> (Flash  
Off) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you  
want to capture the ambient light.  
Shooting Tips  
  If the numedlay nder blinks, take care to  
prevent caera shake.  
Under low lht when camera sake is prone to occur, the  
viewfinder’s utter spd display will blink. Hold the camera steady  
or use a tripod. hen sing a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to  
reduce blur caused by camera shake.  
  Taking portraits without flash.  
Under low light, the person must not move until the picture is taken.  
If the person moves during the exposure, he or she might look  
blurred in the picture.  
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C Creative Auto Shooting  
The <C> (Creative Auto) mode enables you to easily change the  
picture’s brightness, etc. The default settings are the same as the <1>  
(Full Auto) mode.  
* CA stands for Creative Auto.  
Set the Mode Dial to <C>.  
1
X The Creative Auto screen appears on  
the LCD monitor.  
Press <9> straight down.  
2
X You can use <9> to select a  
function.  
  Functions ) to shown on the next  
page can be ed.  
Set tired setting.  
Use 9> to select the function.  
e sected function is displayed on  
screen’s bottom.  
rn the <5> or <6> dial to  
change the setting.  
  Press <9> straight down to return to  
step 1 screen.  
Take the picture.  
  When the picture is taken, the LCD  
4
monitor turns off.  
  If you change the shooting mode or  
turn off the power switch, the Creative  
Auto settings will revert to the default.  
The image-recording quality setting  
will be retained.  
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C Creative Auto Shooting  
(1)  
Shutter speed and aperture  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
(6)  
(5)  
Possible shots  
Battery check  
Maximum burst  
(1) Flash firing  
<a> (Auto firing), <D> (Flash on), or <b> (Flash ff) can be  
selected. If you set <b>, see “Disabling Flason age 56.  
(2) Blurring/sharpening the backgro
If you move the index mark toward e backgund will look  
more blurred. If you move it oward tthe backgound will  
look more in focus. If yolur tbackground, see “Shooting  
Portraits” on page 51.  
(3) Adjusting tpiure
If you movhe index marhe left, the picture will look  
darker. If yomove it toward the right, the picture will look brighter.  
(4) Picture Style  
You can select ofour Picture Styles (p.65, 66).  
(5) Single, continuous, and self-timer shooting  
If you select <i>, you can shoot continuously at about 3 shots per  
sec. If you select <j>, see the notes ( ) for “Self-timer Operation”  
on page 90.  
(6) Image-recording quality  
When you press <0>, the image-recording quality setting screen  
will appear. To set the image-recording quality, see “Setting the  
Image-recording Quality” on page 60. After adjusting all the desired  
settings, press <0> to return to the screen in step 2 on the  
previous page.  
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3
Image Settngs  
This chapter explains image-relction setgs:  
Image-recording quaspePicture Styles,  
white balance, color
  In the Bac Ze mn only set the image-  
recordinquality and leeral illumination correction,  
create aselect folders, and set the file numbering as  
explained this chter.  
  The M icon thight of the page title indicates that the  
respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes  
(d, s, f, a, 8).  
59  
3Setting the Image-recording Quality  
You can select the pixel count and the image quality. The following  
JPEG quality settings can be set: 73, 83, 74, 84, 76, 86.  
RAW images captured as 1, D1, or D2 must be  
processed with the provided software (p.62).  
Select [Quality].  
  Under the [1] tab, select [Quality],  
1
then press <0>.  
X The [Quality] screen will appear.  
Select the image-recording quality.  
2
  To select a RAW seng, turn the  
<6> dial. TlecJPEG setting,  
turn the 5> dia
 
On ght, the “M (megapixels)  
**** x er indicatthe recorded  
xel cond “***” is the number of  
ible ts (displayed up to 999).  
<0to set the selected quality.  
Image-recordiQuality Sele  
3 only  
1 only  
1+73  
D2+74  
* If [–] is set for both RAW and JPEG, 73 will be set.  
60  
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality  
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)  
Printing  
Size  
FileSize Possible Maximum  
Quality  
73  
Pixels  
(MB)  
5.0  
2.5  
3.0  
1.6  
1.7  
0.9  
Shots  
Burst  
370  
60 (90)  
Approx. 15.1  
megapixels (15M)  
A3 or larger  
A3 - A4  
83  
74  
84  
76  
86  
740  
150 (740)  
110 (620)  
390 (1190)  
330 (1090)  
1050 (2040)  
620  
JPEG  
setting  
Approx. 8.0  
megapixels (8M)  
1190  
1090  
2040  
Approx. 3.7  
megapixels (3.7M)  
A4 or smaller  
Approx. 15.1  
megapixels (15M)  
1
A3 or larger  
A3 - A4  
20
12
9.2  
91  
16 (16)  
16 (16)  
19 (19)  
RAW  
setting  
Approx. 7.1  
megapixels (7.1M)  
D1  
D2  
140  
200  
Approx. 3.8  
megapixels (3.8M)  
er  
73  
1
73  
Approx. 15.1 megapixels 
Approx. 15A3 ger  
Approx. 1A3 or ger  
20.2+  
5.0  
72  
10 (10)  
10 (10)  
11 (11)  
RAW &  
JPEG  
settings  
12.6+  
5.0  
100  
120  
Drox. 7.
A3 -
Approx. 15.1 3 or larger  
D2 Approx. 3.8 megaA4 or smaller  
73  
9.2+  
5.0  
  Figures for file sizeossible shots, and maximum burst during continuous  
shooting are ed oanon’s testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard  
Picture Style) using a 2GB card. These figures will vary depending on the  
subject, card brand, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom Functions, etc.  
  The maximum burst applies to high-speed continuous shooting. Figures in  
parentheses apply to an Ultra DMA (UDMA) 2GB card based on Canon’s  
testing standards.  
  If you select both RAW and JPEG, the same image will be captured in  
both types at the selected image-recording quality. The two images will  
be saved in the same folder with the same file numbers (file extension  
JPG for JPEG and CR2 for RAW).  
  When D1 or D2 is selected, the LCD panel will display D.  
  The icons are read as follows: 1 (RAW), D1 (Small RAW1),  
D2 (Small RAW2), 7 (Fine), 8 (Normal), 3 (Large), 4 (Medium),  
and 6 (Small).  
61  
3Setting the Image-recording Quality  
About RAW  
The RAW image is the data output by the image sensor and converted  
to digital data which is recorded on the card as is. You can select it from  
among 1, D1, or D2. “RAW” written in the text will refer to  
all three RAW settings: 1, D1, and D2.  
With RAW images, you can use the provided software to make various  
adjustments as needed. From the RAW image, the software can  
develop and produce the adjusted image in the desired type such as  
JPEG or TIFF.  
About [8C.Fn II -2: High ISO speed noise redtion] and  
RAW or RAW+JPEG images  
Although [8C.Fn II -2: High ISO speed reductp.176) settings  
(Standard/Low/Strong/Disable) are apecorded ages, the  
images without noise reduction applied ring imaglayback (on  
the LCD monitor and on a Tn) or inting. (Noise may appear  
in the images.)  
Confirm the noise reductint noe-reduced images with  
Digital Photo ional are).  
Commercial ftware might not be able to display RAW images. Using the  
provided softwe is recomended.  
Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting  
The maximum burst during continuous shooting indicated on the  
preceding page is the number of continuous shots that can be taken  
without stopping, based on a formatted 2GB card.  
The number is displayed in the  
viewfinder on the bottom right. If the  
maximum burst is 99 or higher, “99” will  
be displayed.  
62  
3Setting the Image-recording Quality  
  The maximum burst is displayed even when a card is not in the camera.  
Make sure that a card is loaded before taking a picture.  
  The maximum burst for <o> is displayed regardless of the drive mode  
setting.  
  If [8C.Fn II -2: High ISO speed noise reduction] is set to [2: Strong],  
the maximum burst will be reduced (p.176).  
If the viewfinder displays “99” for the maximum burst, it means the maximum  
burst is 99 or higher. If 98 or lower is displayed, the maximum burst is 98 or  
lower. If you stop the continuous shooting, the maximum burst will increase.  
After all the captured images are written to the card, tmaximum burst will  
be as listed on page 61.  
i: Setting the ISO S
Set the ISO speed (imsetivity to light) to suit the  
ambient light level. In te mos, the ISO speed is set  
automatical(p.6).  
ress the <m> button. (9)  
1
Set the ISO speed.  
2
  While looking at the LCD panel or  
viewfinder, turn the <6> dial.  
  It can be set within ISO 100-3200 in  
1/3-stop increments.  
  When “A” is selected, the ISO speed  
will be set automatically (p.64).  
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i: Setting the ISO SpeedN  
ISO Speed Guide  
Shooting Situation  
ISO Speed  
Flash Range  
(No flash)  
100 - 200  
Sunny outdoors  
The higher the ISO speed,  
400 - 800  
Overcast skies, evening the farther the flash range  
will be (p.108).  
1600 - 3200, H1, H2  
Dark indoors or night  
  If [8C.Fn II -3: Highlight tone priority] is set to [1: Enable], the  
settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200 - 3200 (p.177).  
  Using a high ISO speed or shooting in high-temperatuconditions may  
result in more grainy images. Long exposures can alscause irregular  
colors in the image.  
With [8C.Fn I -3: ISO expansion] seH1” (eqalent to ISO  
6400) and “H2” (equivalent to ISO 1280be set (p4).  
About “A” (Auto) ISO
speed is set to “A”, the actual  
Ieed to be set will be displayed  
when you press the shutter button  
halfway. As indicated below, the ISO  
speed will be set automatically to suit the  
shooting mode.  
Shooting Mode  
ISO Speed Setting  
1/3/4/5/6/7/  
C/d/s/f/8  
ISO 100 - 1600  
2
Fixed at ISO 100  
Fixed at ISO 400  
Fixed at ISO 400*  
a
With flash  
* If fill flash results in overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set.  
64  
A
Selecting a Picture StyleN  
By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the image effects matching  
your photographic expression or the subject.  
In the Basic Zone modes (except for C), you cannot select the Picture  
Style.  
Press the <A> button.  
1
  When the camera is ready to shoot,  
press the <A> button.  
X The Picture Style screen will appear.  
Select a Picture yle.  
2
  Turn the <> <5> dial to select  
a Pie Style, n press <0>.  
X e Style take effect and  
thwill be rdy to shoot.  
You can also use the [le] mu to select the Picture Style.  
Picture Sle Effects  
PStandard C: Sndard)  
The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose  
Picture Style suitable for most scenes.  
QPortrait (C: Smooth skin tones)  
For nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Effective for close-ups  
of women or children. This Picture Style is also selected  
automatically when the Mode Dial is set to <2>.  
By changing the [Color tone] (p.67), you can adjust the skin tone.  
RLandscape (C: Vivid blues and greens)  
For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images.  
Effective for impressive landscapes. This Picture Style is also  
selected automatically when the Mode Dial is set to <3>.  
65  
ASelecting a Picture StyleN  
SNeutral  
This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with  
their personal computer. For natural colors and subdued images.  
UFaithful  
This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with  
their personal computer. When the subject is captured under a color  
temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match  
the subject’s color. The image is dull and subdued.  
VMonochrome (C: Monochrome image)  
For black-and-white images.  
Other than with RAW, the black-and-white image canbe reverted to  
color. If you want to later shoot pictures in color, kre the  
[Monochrome] setting has been cancWhen [Mchrome] is  
selected, <0> will appear in thand on tCD panel.  
WUser Def. 1-3  
You can register your owyle sings for [Portrait],  
[Landscape], etc (p.69fineicture Style which has not  
been set will ave e sas the Standard Picture Style.  
About the Sbols  
The symbols on the f the Picture Style selection screen refer to  
parameters such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. The numerals  
indicate the parameter settings, such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast],  
for each Picture Style.  
Symbols  
g
h
i
j
k
l
Sharpness  
Contrast  
Saturation  
Color tone  
Filter effect (Monochrome)  
Toning effect (Monochrome)  
66  
A
Customizing a Picture StyleN  
You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters  
like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test  
shots. To customize [Monochrome], see the next page.  
Press the <A> button.  
1
Select a Picture Style.  
2
  Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select  
a Picture Style, then press the <B>  
button.  
Select a paramer.  
3
  Turn the <5to select a  
pr, then pss <0>.  
he pameter.  
rn the <5> dial to adjust the  
arameter as desired, then press  
<0>.  
  Press the <M> button to save  
the adjusted parameter. The Picture  
Style selection screen will reappear.  
X Any settings different from the default  
will be displayed in blue.  
Parameter Settings and Effects  
gSharpness  
hContrast  
[0] : Less sharp outline  
[-4] : Low contrast  
[+7] : Sharp outline  
[+4] : High contrast  
[+4] : High saturation  
[+4] : Yellowish skin tone  
iSaturation  
jColor tone  
[-4] : Low saturation  
[-4] : Reddish skin tone  
67  
ACustomizing a Picture StyleN  
  By selecting [Default set.] in step 3, you can revert the respective  
Picture Style to its default parameter settings.  
  To shoot with the Picture Style you modified, follow step 2 on the  
preceding page to select the modified Picture Style and then shoot.  
Monochrome Adjustment  
For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in  
addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding  
page.  
kFilter Effect  
With a filter effect lito a  
monochrage, yan make  
white ceen trestand out  
more.  
Filter  
le Effts  
N: None  
Noal black-and-ith no filter effects.  
Ye: Yellow The ue sky will look moral, and the white clouds will look crisper.  
Or: Orange The e sky will k slightly darker. The sunset will look more brilliant.  
R: Red  
The bluy wiok quite dark. Fall leaves will look crisper and brighter.  
G: Green Skin tones and lips will look fine. Tree leaves will look crisper and brighter.  
Increasing the [Contrast] will make the filter effect more pronounced.  
lToning Effect  
By applying a toning effect, you can  
create a monochrome image in that  
color. It can make the image look more  
impressive.  
The following can be selected: [N:None]  
[S:Sepia] [B:Blue] [P:Purple]  
[G:Green].  
68  
A
Registering a Picture StyleN  
You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its  
parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or  
[User Def. 3]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as for  
sharpness and contrast are different. You can also adjust the parameters of a  
Picture Style which has been registered to the camera with the provided software.  
Press the <A> button.  
1
Select [User Def.].  
2
  Turn the <5> dial to select [User  
Def. *], then prethe <B> button.  
Pres.  
With icture Style] selected, press  
3
0>
Select the base Picture Style.  
4
  Turn the <5> dial to select the base  
Picture Style, then press <0>.  
 
To adjust the parameters of a Picture  
Style which has been registered to the  
camera with the provided software,  
select the Picture Style here.  
Select a parameter.  
  Select a parameter such as  
5
[Sharpness], then press <0>.  
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ARegistering a Picture StyleN  
Set the parameter.  
6
  Turn the <5> dial to adjust the  
parameter as desired, then press  
<0>.  
For details, see “Customizing the  
Picture Style” on pages 67-68.  
  Press the <M> button to register  
the new Picture Style. The Picture  
Style selection screen will then  
reappear.  
X The base Pice Stwill be  
indicated on the f [User Def. *].  
If a Picture Style has already been registered under [User Def. *], changing  
the base Picture Style in step 4 will nullify the parameter settings of the  
registered Picture Style.  
To shoot with the registered Picture Style, follow step 2 on the preceding  
page to select [User Def. *] and then shoot.  
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B:Setting the White BalanceN  
White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally,  
the <  
looking colors cannot be obtained with <  
balance for each light source or set it manually by shooting a white  
object. In the Basic Zone modes, < > will be set automatically.  
Q
> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-  
Q
>, you can select the white  
Q
Press the <n> button. (9)  
1
2
Select the white balance.  
  While looking at the LCD panel, turn  
the <5> dial.  
Display  
Q
W
Mode  
Cerature (Arox. K: Kelvin)  
Auto  
3000 - 7000  
5200  
Daylight  
Sha
E
R
7000  
Cldy, twilight, su
Tuten light  
6000  
Y
3200  
U
Whituorescelight  
Flash use  
4000  
I
6000  
O
P
Custom (p.72)  
2000 - 10000  
2500 - 10000  
Color temperature (p.73)  
About White Balance  
To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of the type of  
lighting. With a digital camera, the color temperature is adjusted with  
software to make the white areas look white. This adjustment serves as  
the basis for the color correction. The result is natural-looking colors in  
the pictures.  
You can also use the [2White balance] menu to set the white balance.  
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B: Setting the White BalanceN  
O Custom White Balance  
Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance  
for a specific light source for better accuracy. Do this procedure under  
the actual light source to be used.  
Photograph a white object.  
1
  The plain, white object should fill the  
spot metering circle.  
  Focus manually and set the standard  
exposure for the whie object.  
  You can set any whbalance.  
Spot metering circle  
Select m WB].  
2
Under ] tab, select [Custom  
], thpress <0>.  
ET reen will appear.  
Import the white balance data.  
3
  Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select  
the image captured in step 1, then  
press <0>.  
X On the dialog screen which appears,  
select [OK] and the data will be  
imported.  
Press the <n> button. (9)  
4
  After exiting the menu, press the  
<n> button.  
Select the custom white balance.  
5
  Look at the LCD panel and turn the  
<5> dial to select <O>.  
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B: Setting the White BalanceN  
  If the exposure obtained in step 1 is way off, a correct white balance  
might not be obtained.  
  If the image was captured while the Picture Style was set to  
[Monochrome] (p.66), it cannot be selected in step 3.  
  Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can  
produce a more accurate white balance.  
  The personal white balance registered with the provided software will be  
registered under <O>. If you do step 3, the data for the registered  
personal white balance will be erased.  
P Setting the Color Temperature  
You can set the white balance’s coature nerically in Kelvin.  
This is for advanced users.  
lect hite balance].  
nder e [2] tab, select [White  
ance], then press <0>.  
the color temperature.  
2
  Turn the <5> dial to select [P].  
  Turn the <6> dial to set the color  
temperature, then press <0>.  
  The color temperature can be set  
from 2500K to 10000K in 100K  
increments.  
  When setting the color temperature for an artificial light source, set white  
balance correction (magenta or green) as necessary.  
  If you want to set <P> to the reading taken with a commercially-  
available color temperature meter, take test shots and adjust the setting  
to compensate for the difference between the color temperature meter’s  
reading and the camera’s color temperature reading.  
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3 White Balance CorrectionN  
You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment  
will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color  
temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color  
can be corrected to one of nine levels.  
This is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature  
conversion or color compensating filters.  
White Balance Correction  
Select [WB SHIFT/BKT].  
1
  Under the [2] tab, select [WB  
SHIFT/BKT], then ss <0>.  
et the balance orrection.  
2
<9to move the “ ” mark to the  
ed pition.  
r blue, A is amber, M is  
nta, and G is green. The color in  
e respective direction will be  
Sample setting: AG1  
corrected.  
  On the upper right, “SHIFT” indicates  
the direction and correction amount.  
  Pressing the <B> button will  
cancel all the [WB SHIFT/BKT]  
settings.  
  Press <0> to exit the setting and  
return to the menu.  
  During the white balance correction, <u> will be displayed in the  
viewfinder and on the LCD panel.  
  One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to 5 mireds of a color  
temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Measuring unit indicating the  
density of a color temperature conversion filter.)  
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3 White Balance CorrectionN  
White Balance Auto Bracketing  
With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded  
simultaneously. Based on the color temperature of the current white balance  
setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green  
bias. This is called white balance bracketing (WB-BKT). White balance  
bracketing is possible up to ±3 levels in single-level increments.  
Set the white balance bracketing amount.  
 
In step 2 for white balance correction,  
when you turn the > dial, the “ ”  
5
mark on the screwill change to “  
(3 points). Ting e dial to the right  
sets B/A brang, and turning it to  
the M/G racketing.  
B/A bias ±3 levels  
X Ot side of tscreen, “BKT”  
indithe bracketing direction and  
he bcketing amount.  
essinthe <B> button will cancel  
the [WB SHIFT/BKT] settings.  
Press <0> to exit the setting and  
return to the menu.  
Bracketing Suee  
The images will be bracketed in the following sequence: 1. Standard  
white balance, 2. Blue (B) bias, and 3. Amber (A) bias, or 1. Standard  
white balance, 2. Magenta (M) bias, 3. Green (G) bias.  
 
During WB bracketing, the maximum burst for continuous shooting will be  
lower and the number of possible shots will also decrease to one-third the  
normal number. Also, the white balance icon will blink on the LCD panel.  
  You can also set white balance correction and AEB together with white  
balance bracketing. If you set AEB in combination with white balance  
bracketing, a total of nine images will be recorded for a single shot.  
  Since three images are recorded for one shot, the card will take longer to  
record the shot.  
  BKT” stands for Bracketing.  
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3
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction  
Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look  
darker. This is called lens light fall-off or drops in peripheral illumination.  
This can be corrected. For JPEG images, lens light fall-off is corrected  
when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with  
Digital Photo Professional (provided software).  
Select [Peripheral illumin.  
correct.].  
  Under the [1] tab, select  
[Peripheral illumin. correct.], then  
press <0>.  
1
Check the scree
2
  On n, checat the  
attaCorrecn data  
vailadisplayed.  
orrion data not available” is  
yedee “About the Lens  
ction Data” on the next page.  
he <5> dial to select [Enable],  
then press <0>.  
Take the picture.  
  The image will be displayed with the  
3
corrected peripheral light.  
Peripheral illumination correction  
Enable  
Disable  
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3Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction  
About the Lens Correction Data  
The camera already contains lens peripheral light correction data for  
about 20 lenses. In step 2, if you select [Enable], the peripheral light  
correction will be applied automatically for any lens whose correction  
data has been registered in the camera.  
With the EOS Utility (provided software), you can check which lenses  
have their correction data registered in the camera. You can also  
register the correction data for unregistered lenses. For details, see the  
Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) for EOS Utility.  
  For JPEG images ed, leperipheral light correction  
cannot bplied.  
  Depeing on shootinoise might appear on the image  
peripy.  
  When ing a third-arty lens setting the correction to [Disable] is  
recommded, evif [Correction data available] is displayed.  
  Lens peripheral light correction is applied even when an Extender is  
attached.  
  If the correction data for the attached lens has not been registered to the  
camera, the result will be the same as when the correction is set to  
[Disable].  
  The correction amount applied will be slightly lower than the maximum  
correction amount settable with Digital Photo Professional (provided  
software).  
  If the lens does not have distance information, the correction amount will  
be lower.  
  The higher the ISO speed, the lower the correction amount will be.  
  The correction might not be noticeable with lenses whose peripheral light  
fall-off is minimal.  
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3Creating and Selecting a Folder  
You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images  
are to be saved.  
This is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving  
captured images.  
Create a Folder  
Select [Select folder].  
1
  Under the [5] tab, select [Select  
folder], then press <0>.  
Select [e fold
2
  Turdial to ect [Create  
foldepress <0.  
a folder.  
  Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],  
3
then press <0>.  
X A new folder with a higher one-up  
folder number is created.  
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3Creating and Selecting a Folder  
Selecting a Folder  
  With the Select folder screen  
Lowest file number  
Quantity of images in folder  
displayed, turn the <5> dial to select  
the desired folder, then press <0>.  
X The folder where the captured  
images will be saved will be selected.  
  Subsequent captured images will be  
recorded into the selected folder.  
Folder name  
Highest file number  
About Foers  
As with “10ANON” for example, the folder name starts with three digits  
(folder numbfollowey five alphanumeric characters. A folder can contain  
up to 9999 ima(filo. 0001 - 9999). When a folder becomes full, a new  
folder with a higher one-up folder number is created automatically. Also, if  
manual reset (p.81) is executed, a new folder will be created automatically.  
Folders numbered from 100 to 999 can be created.  
Creating Folders with a Personal Computer  
With the card open on the screen, create a new folder named “DCIM”. Open  
the DCIM folder and create as many folders as necessary to save and  
organize your images. The folder name must follow the “100ABC_D” format  
where the first three digits is 100 - 999 followed by five alphanumeric  
characters. The five characters can be a combination of upper- or lower-case  
letters from A to Z, numerals, and an underscore “_”. There can be no space in  
the folder name. Also, folder names cannot have the same three-digit number  
such as “100ABC_D” and “100W_XYZ” even if the letters are different.  
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3File Numbering Methods  
The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured  
images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and  
saved in one folder. You can change how the file number is assigned.  
The file number will appear on a personal computer in this format:  
IMG_0001.JPG.  
Select [File numbering].  
1
  Under the [5] tab, select [File  
numbering], then press <0>.  
Select the file numbering method.  
2
  Turn the <5> dial select the  
desired meth, thepress <0>.  
Continuous  
Continues the file numberiquenn after the card is  
replaced or a new folder .  
Even after you replace the te a w folder, the file  
numbering conuen se9999. This is convenient when  
you want to sae the images anywhere between 0001 to  
9999 in multiplcards or folders io one folder in your personal  
computer.  
If the replacement rd existing folder already contains images  
recorded previously, the file numbering of the new images might  
continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card or  
folder. If you want to use continuous file numbering, you should use a  
newly-formatted card each time.  
File numbering after  
creating a folder  
File numbering after  
replacing the card  
Card-1  
Card-1  
Card-2  
100  
XXX-0051  
101  
XXX-0052  
XXX-0051  
XXX-0052  
Next sequential file  
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3File Numbering Methods  
Auto Reset  
The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the card is  
replaced or a new folder is created.  
Whenever the card is replaced or a new folder created, the file  
numbering starts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organize  
images according to cards or folders. If the replacement card or existing  
folder already contains images recorded previously, the file numbering  
of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing  
images in the card or folder. If you want to save images with the file  
numbering starting from 0001, use a newly formattd card each time.  
File numbering after  
replacing the card  
ile nbering after  
g a folder  
d-1  
Card-1  
Card-
0  
XXX-0051  
101  
XXX-0001  
XXX-0051  
1  
File numb
Manual set  
To reset the le numring to 0001 or to start from file number  
0001 in a new lder  
When you reset the file numbering manually, a new folder is created  
automatically and the file numbering of images saved to that folder starts  
from 0001. This is convenient when you want to use different folders for the  
images taken yesterday and the ones taken today, for example. After the  
manual reset, the file numbering returns to continuous or auto reset.  
If folder No. 999 is created, [Folder number full] will appear on the LCD  
monitor. If that folder contains images reaching file number 9999, shooting will  
not be possible even if the card still has storage capacity. The LCD monitor will  
display a message to replace the card. Replace with a new card.  
For both JPEG and RAW images, the file name will start with “IMG_”. The  
extension will be “.JPG” for JPEG images and “.CR2” for RAW images.  
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3Setting the Color SpaceN  
The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this  
camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or  
Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended.  
In the Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically.  
Select [Color space].  
1
  Under the [2] tab, select [Color  
space], then press <0>.  
Set the desired color space.  
2
  Select [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB], then  
press <0>.  
About Adobe RGB  
This color space is mainly merl printing and other  
industrial uses. his tting mended if you do not know  
about image pcessing, Adoand Design rule for Camera File  
System 2.0 (E2.21). The image will look very subdued in the sRGB  
personal compuenviroment and with printers not compatible with  
Design rule for Cara e System 2.0 (Exif 2.21). Post-processing of  
the image with software will therefore be required.  
  If the image is captured with the color space set to Adobe RGB, the file  
name will start with “_MG_” (first character is an underscore).  
 
The ICC profile is not appended. The ICC profile is explained in the  
Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM.  
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4
Setting the AF and  
Drive Mdes  
The viewfin9 AF pois. By  
sa sule AF point, you  
with utofocus while  
fsubjt as desired.  
You can alselect e AF mode and drive mode best  
matching the hootig conditions and subject.  
  The M icon on the right of the page title indicates that the  
respective feature is available only in the Creative Zone  
modes (d, s, f, a, 8).  
  In the Basic Zone modes, the AF mode, AF point selection,  
and drive mode are set automatically.  
<AF> stands for auto focus. <MF> stands for manual focus.  
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f: Selecting the AF ModeN  
Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In the  
Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically.  
On the lens, set the focus mode  
switch to <AF>.  
1
Set the Mode Dial to a Creative  
2 Zone mode.  
Press the <o> button. (9)  
3
Select mode.  
4
hile g at the LCD panel, turn  
<6dial.  
XOne-Shot AF  
9: AI Focus AF  
Z: AI Servo AF  
One-Shot AF fotSubjects  
Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button  
halfway, the camera will focus only once.  
  When focus is achieved, the AF point which achieved focus will flash  
in red, and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will  
also light.  
  With evaluative metering, the exposure setting will be set at the  
same time focus is achieved.  
  While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will be  
locked. You can then recompose the shot if desired.  
  In the Creative Zone modes, AF is also possible by pressing the  
<p> button.  
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f: Selecting the AF ModeN  
  If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <o> in the  
viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the  
shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try to  
focus again. Or see “When Autofocus Fails” (p.88).  
  If the [1Beep] menu is set to [Off], the beeper will not sound when  
focus is achieved.  
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects  
This AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance  
keeps changing. While you hold down the shur button halfway,  
the subject will be focused continuously
  The exposure is set at the moment the pictuaken.  
  In the Creative Zone modes, Aossible pressing the  
<p> button.  
  When the AF point seis auc (p.86), the camera first  
uses the center AF s. Dng autofocusing, if the subject  
moves away from thpoinocus tracking continues as  
long as tsuect is another AF point.  
With AI vo AF, the beepeot sound even when focus is achieved.  
Also, the us confirtion light <o> in the viewfinder will not light.  
AI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Mode  
AI Focus AF switches the AF mode from One-Shot AF to AI Servo  
AF automatically if the still subject starts moving.  
  After the subject is focused in the One-Shot AF mode, if the subject  
starts moving, the camera will detect the movement and change the  
AF mode automatically to AI Servo AF.  
When focus is achieved in the AI Focus AF mode with the Servo mode  
active, the beeper will sound softly. However, the focus confirmation light  
<o> in the viewfinder will not light.  
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SSelecting the AF PointN  
Select one of the nine AF points to autofocus. In the Basic Zone and  
<8> modes, automatic AF point selection will take effect  
automatically. You cannot select the AF point.  
Press the <S> button. (9)  
1
X The selected AF point will be  
displayed in the viewfinder and on the  
LCD panel.  
  When all AF points light up, automatic  
AF point selection will be set.  
Select the AF poin
2
  To select an poiyou can either  
turn the <6> o> dial or use  
<9
Selecting with the Dial  
n yourn the <6> or <5>  
he Apoint selection will  
e in the respective direction.  
n all AF points light up, automatic  
AF point selection will be set.  
Selecting with the Multi-controller  
  The AF point selection will change in  
the direction you tilt the <9>. If you  
keep tilting it in the same direction, it  
will toggle between manual and  
automatic AF point selection.  
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SSelecting the AF PointN  
  When looking at the LCD panel to select the AF point, note the following:  
Automatic selection  
right , top  
, center  
,
  If focus cannot be achieved with the external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite’s  
AF-assist beam, select the center AF point.  
AF-Assist Beam with the Built-in Flash  
Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button halfway,  
the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes. It illumnates the subject to  
enable easier autofocusing.  
  In the <3>, <5>, and <7> modes, the AFbeam does not fire.  
  The built-in flash’s AF-assist beative up tout 4 meters/13.2  
feet.  
  In the Creative Zone modes when up the builtflash with the  
<I> button, the AFm wiired when necessary.  
Lens’ Maimum ApAF Sensitivity  
With lensewhose maximuaperture is larger than f/5.6  
With all AF pnts, crotype AF sensitive to both vertical and  
horizontal lines posble.  
With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f/2.8*  
With the center AF point, high-precision, cross-type AF sensitive to both  
vertical and horizontal lines is possible. The center AF point’s sensitivity  
to vertical and horizontal lines is about twice as sensitive as the other  
AF points.  
The remaining eight AF points will work as cross-type points with lenses  
brighter than f/5.6.  
* Except with the EF28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM and EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro lenses.  
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When Autofocus Fails  
Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <o>  
blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:  
Subjects difficult to focus  
  Low-contrast subjects  
(Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.)  
  Subjects in low light  
  Extremely backlit or reflective subjects  
(Example: Car with a reflective body, etc.)  
  Near and far subjects covered by an AF point  
(Example: Animal in a cage, etc.)  
  Repetitive patterns  
(Example: Skyscraper windows, computer koa, etc.)  
In such cases, do one of the following:  
(1) With One-Shot AF, focus an objecme distae as the  
subject and lock the focus fore reng (p.50).  
(2) Set the lens focus mod<Mand focus manually.  
Manual Focsing  
Set the lens focus mode switch to  
<MF>.  
1
2
Focus the subject.  
  Focus by turning the lens focusing  
ring until the subject looks sharp in  
the viewfinder.  
If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the active  
AF point and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will light  
when focus is achieved.  
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i Selecting the Drive ModeN  
Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the Basic Zone  
modes, the optimum drive mode is set automatically.  
Press the <o> button. (9)  
1
Select the drive mode.  
  While looking at the LCD panel, turn  
2
the <5> dial.  
u : Single shooting  
When you press the shutter bompleteone shot will be  
taken.  
o: High-speed continuous shoax. 6.3 shots er sec.)  
i : Low-speed contoot(Max. 3 shots per sec.)  
In the o and e caera will shoot continuously  
while yld dor buton completely.  
j
: Self-mer (10-sec. d
l : Self-mer (2-sec. delay)  
See thnext pafor the self-timer operation procedure.  
  When the interal buffer memory becomes  
full during continuous shooting, “buSY” will  
be displayed on the LCD panel and in the  
viewfinder and shooting will be disabled  
Maximum burst  
temporarily. As the captured images are recorded to the card, you will be  
able to shoot more images. Press the shutter button halfway to check in  
the viewfinder’s bottom right for the current maximum burst. This is the  
maximum number of shots that can be taken continuously.  
  If “FuLL CF” is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel, wait  
until the access lamp stops blinking, then replace the card.  
  When the battery level is low, the continuous shooting speed will be  
slightly slower.  
  In the AI Servo AF mode, the continuous shooting speed may become  
slightly slower depending on the subject and the lens used.  
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j Self-timer Operation  
Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The <j> (10  
sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes.  
Press the <o> button. (9)  
1
Select the self-timer.  
2
  Look at the LCD panel and turn the  
<5> dial.  
j : 10-sec. self-timer  
l : 2-sec. self-timerN  
Take the picture.  
3
  Focus the subjepress the  
shuttn comply.  
X You the selmer  
operathe self-timer lamp,  
per, d countdown display (in  
nds) n the LCD panel.  
econs before the picture is  
the self-timer lamp will stay on  
d the beeper will sound faster.  
  After taking self-timer shots, you should check the image for proper focus  
and exposure (p.132).  
  If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter  
button, attach the eyepiece cover (p.105). If stray light enters the  
viewfinder when you press the shutter button, it may throw off the  
exposure.  
  When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.50) for  
an object at about the same distance as where you will be.  
  To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <o> button.  
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5
Advanced Operatons  
With thve Zone  
es, can set the  
d shter speed or  
e to tain the result  
nt. You take control of  
mera.  
  The M icon on the right of the page title indicates that the  
respective feature is available only in the Creative Zone  
modes (d, s, f, a, 8).  
  After you press the shutter button halfway and let go, the  
LCD panel and viewfinder information will remain displayed  
for about 4 sec. (0).  
  To see what settings can be set in the Creative Zone  
modes, see “Function Availability Table” (p.196).  
First set the power switch to <J>.  
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d: Program AE  
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit  
the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.  
* <d> stands for Program.  
* AE stands for Auto Exposure.  
Set the Mode Dial to <d>.  
1
Focus the subject.  
  Look through the viewfinder and aim  
2
the selected AF poover the  
subject. Then ress e shutter button  
halfway.  
X The t which hieves focus  
flasand the cus  
confirght <o> the  
wfins bottom right lights (with  
ShoF + automatic AF point  
on).  
hutter speed and aperture will  
set automatically and displayed in  
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.  
Check the shutter speed and  
3 aperture display.  
  A correct exposure will be obtained  
as long as the shutter speed and  
aperture display do not blink.  
Take the picture.  
4
  Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button completely.  
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d: Program AE  
  If the “30"” shutter speed and the maximum aperture  
blink, it indicates underexposure.  
Increase the ISO speed or use flash.  
  If the “8000” shutter speed and the minimum aperture  
blink, it indicates overexposure.  
Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold  
separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the  
lens.  
Differences Between <d> and <1> (Full Auto)  
With <1>, many functions such the AF mode, drive ode, and built-in  
flash are set automatically to prevent spoiled shots. Tfunctions you can  
set are limited. With <d>, only the shutter spend erture are set  
automatically. You can freely set the Ade, drive, built-in flash,  
and other functions.  
About Program Shift  
  In the Program AE an fchange the shutter speed and  
aperture combinatiet bhe camera while maintaining the  
same expure. Thgram ift.  
  To do is, press the down halfway, then turn the <6>  
dial ul the desired shd or aperture value is displayed.  
  Progrshift is canceled automatically after the picture is taken.  
  Prograhift canbe used with flash.  
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s: Shutter-Priority AE  
In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically  
sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the  
brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster  
shutter speed can freeze the action or moving subject. Or a slower  
shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of  
motion.  
* <s> stands for Time value.  
Frozen action  
urred mo
(Fast shutter speed)  
shutter spd)  
e Me Dial to <s>.  
Set the desired shutter speed.  
  While looking at the LCD panel, turn  
2
the <6> dial.  
Focus the subject.  
  Press the shutter button halfway.  
X The aperture is set automatically.  
3
Check the viewfinder display and  
4 shoot.  
  As long as the aperture is not  
blinking, the exposure will be correct.  
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s: Shutter-Priority AE  
  If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates  
underexposure.  
Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until  
the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed.  
  If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates  
overexposure.  
Turn the <6> dial to set a faster shutter speed until  
the aperture stops blinking or set a lower ISO speed.  
Shutter Speed Display  
The shutter speeds from “8000” to “4” indicate the deminator of the  
fractional shutter speed. For example, “125” indicates 125 sec. Also, “0"5”  
indicates 0.5 sec. and “15"” is 15 sec.  
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f: Aperture-Priority AE  
In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter  
speed automatically to obtain the correct exposure suiting the subject  
brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/number (smaller  
aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within  
acceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower f/number (larger aperture hole)  
will make less of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.  
* <f> stands for Aperture value (aperture opening).  
Blurred background  
(With a large aperture opening)  
ound and ckground  
(ll aperturening)  
e Me Dial to <f>.  
Set the desired aperture.  
  While looking at the LCD panel, turn  
2
the <6> dial.  
Focus the subject.  
3
  Press the shutter button halfway.  
X The shutter speed is set  
automatically.  
Check the viewfinder display and  
4 shoot.  
  As long as the shutter speed is not  
blinking, the exposure will be correct.  
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f: Aperture-Priority AE  
  If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates  
underexposure.  
Turn the <6> dial to set a larger aperture (smaller  
f/number) until the blinking stops or set a higher ISO  
speed.  
  If the “8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates  
overexposure.  
Turn the <6> dial to set a smaller aperture (larger  
f/number) until the blinking stops or set a lower ISO  
speed.  
Aperture Display  
The larger the f/number, the smaller the apertpeg will be. The  
apertures displayed will differ depending the lenlens is attached to  
the camera, “00” will be displayed fture.  
Depth-of-Field Pre
the pth-of-field preview button  
p down to the current aperture  
ng. You can check the depth of field  
(range of acceptable focus) through the  
viewfinder.  
  A higher f/number will make more of the foreground and background fall  
within acceptable focus. However, the viewfinder will look darker.  
  If the depth of field is difficult to discern, hold down the depth-of-field  
preview button while turning the <6> dial.  
  The exposure will be locked (AE lock) while the depth-of-field preview  
button is pressed.  
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a: Manual Exposure  
In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To  
determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the  
viewfinder or use a commercially-available handheld exposure meter.  
This method is called manual exposure.  
*
<a> stands for Manual.  
Set the Mode Dial to <a>.  
1
Set the shutter speed and  
2 aperture.  
  To set the sher sed, turn the  
<6> dial.  
  To serture, the power  
swit, and tuthe <5>  
dial.  
Standard exposure index  
the ubject.  
the utter button halfway.  
xposure setting will be  
layed in the viewfinder and on the  
LCD panel.  
Exposure level rk  
  The exposure level mark <s> lets you  
see how far you are from the  
standard exposure level.  
Set the exposure.  
  Check the exposure level and set the  
4
5
desired shutter speed and aperture.  
Take the picture.  
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8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE  
Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically.  
All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture  
required to attain the necessary depth of field will be set automatically.  
* <8> stands for Auto-Depth of field. This mode sets the depth of field  
automatically.  
Set the Mode Dial to <8>.  
1
Focus the subject.  
2
  Aim the AF poinover the subjects  
and press the shter button halfway  
(0).  
  Albjects ered by the AF  
ing in rwill be in focus.  
e thpicture.  
  If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates that the subject is too dark.  
Increase the ISO speed.  
  If the “8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates that the subject is too  
bright. Decrease the ISO speed.  
  If the aperture blinks, it indicates that the exposure level is correct but the  
desired depth of field cannot be obtained. Either use a wide-angle lens or  
move farther away from the subjects.  
  If the camera sets a slow shutter speed, hold the camera steady or use a  
tripod.  
  If you use flash, the result will be the same as using <d> with flash.  
99  
q Selecting the Metering ModeN  
The metering mode is the method of measuring the brightness of the  
subject. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set  
automatically.  
Press the <n> button. (9)  
1
Select the metering mode.  
2
  While looking at the CD panel, turn  
the <6> dia
q Evamet
This is nd mtering mode suited for  
portrabacksubjects. The camera  
sts the utomatically to suit the scene.  
w Ptial metering  
Effece when the background is much brighter than  
tubject due to backlighting, etc. Partial metering  
covers about 9% of the viewfinder area at the center.  
r Spot metering  
This is for metering a specific part of the subject or  
scene. The metering is weighted at the center  
covering about 3.8% of the viewfinder area.  
e Center-weighted average metering  
The metering is weighted at the center and then  
averaged for the entire scene.  
100  
Setting Exposure CompensationN  
Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by  
the camera. You can make the image look brighter (increased  
exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). You can set the exposure  
compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.  
Turn the Mode Dial to any  
1
Creative Zone mode except <a>.  
Check the exposre level  
2 indicator.  
  Press the seutton halfway and  
che expolevel indicator.  
Increased exposure for a  
brighter image  
Set osure cmpensation  
3 mou
et tpower switch to <J>, and  
ile loing at the viewfinder or LCD  
nel, turn the <5> dial.  
urn the <5> dial while pressing the  
Decreased eosure for a  
darker image  
shutter button halfway or within (0)  
after pressing the shutter button  
halfway.  
  To cancel the exposure  
compensation, set the exposure  
compensation amount back to <E>.  
Take the picture.  
4
  The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you  
set the power switch to <2>.  
 
Take care not to turn the <  
inadvertently. To prevent this, set the power switch to <  
5
> dial and change the exposure compensation  
>.  
1
  The exposure compensation can also be set with [2Expo. comp./  
AEB] menu (p.102).  
101  
3 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N  
By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera  
brackets the exposure up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three  
successive shots. This is called AEB.  
Select [Expo. comp./AEB].  
1
  Under the [2] tab, select [Expo.  
comp./AEB], then press <0>.  
Set the AEB amount.  
2
  Turn the <6> dial to set the AEB  
amount.  
 
You can set the expore compensation  
amount with th< ial. If AEB is  
5
combined with excompensation,  
AEB plied cering on the  
expoensation ount.  
AEB amount  
Press o set the amount.  
n you t the menu, <h> and the AEB  
ill be played on the LCD panel.  
e picture.  
3
s and press the shutter button  
completely. The three bracketed shots will  
be taken in this sequence: Standard,  
decreased, and increased exposure.  
Canceling AEB  
  Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display.  
  AEB will be canceled automatically when you set the power switch  
to <2> or when the flash is ready to fire.  
  If the drive mode is set to <u>, you must press the shutter button three  
times. When <o> or <i> is set and you hold down the shutter button  
completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously. Then  
the camera will stop shooting. When <j> or <l> is set, the three  
bracketed shots will be taken after a 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay.  
  Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used with AEB.  
102  
AAE LockN  
Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure  
metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure  
setting. Press the <A> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take  
the shot. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects.  
Focus the subject.  
  Press the shutter button halfway.  
X The exposure setting will be  
1
displayed.  
Press the <A> button. (0)  
2
X The <A> icon lts in the viewfinder  
to indicate at thexposure setting is  
locked (AE lo
  Eyou prthe <A> button,  
icurrent o exposure  
se
mpose and take the picture.  
ou want to maintain the AE lock  
while taking more shots, hold down  
the <A> button and press the shutter  
button to take another shot.  
AE Lock Effects  
AF Point Selection Method  
Metering Mode  
(p.100)  
Automatic Selection  
Manual Selection  
AE lock is applied at the AF  
point that achieved focus.  
AE lock is applied at the  
selected AF point.  
q*  
AE lock is applied at the center AF point.  
wre  
* When the lens’ focus mode switch is set to <MF>, AE lock is applied at the  
center AF point.  
103  
Bulb Exposures  
When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter  
button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is  
called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the  
heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures.  
Set the Mode Dial to <a>.  
1
Set the shutter speed to “buLb.”  
2
  While looking at the LCD panel, turn  
the <6> dial to select “buLb.”  
  The next setting aft30" ” is “buLb.”  
Elapsed exposure time  
Set the desired peure and  
3 shoot.  
 
To sure, set tpower switch  
to < rn the < dial.  
J
5
ile yhold down the shutter  
n, thexposure will continue.  
apsed exposure time (sec.) will be  
ed on the LCD panel by the same  
cator used for the shots remaining.  
  Since bulb osures oduce more noise than usual, the image might  
look rough or g
  When [8C.Fn II -1: Long exp. noise reduction] is set to [1: Auto] or  
[2: On], noise generated by the bulb exposure can be reduced (p.176).  
  For bulb exposures, using the Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote  
Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately) is recommended.  
ULCD Panel Illumination  
Each time you press the <U> button,  
the LCD panel illumination will turn on or  
off (9). During a bulb exposure,  
pressing the shutter button completely  
will turn off the LCD panel illumination.  
104  
Bulb Exposures  
Using the Eyepiece Cover  
If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the  
eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece  
cover (p.23) attached to the camera strap.  
Remove the eyecup.  
1
  Push the bottom of the eyecup  
upward.  
Attaching teyiece cover.  
2
  Slide eyepicover down into  
ce grooto attach it.  
Connectig thReh  
You can coect the Remotch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote  
Controller T80N3 (bh sold separately) or any EOS accessory  
equipped with N3-te terminal to the camera and shoot with it.  
To operate the accessory, refer to its instruction manual.  
Open the terminal cover.  
1
Connect the plug to the remote  
2 control terminal.  
  Connect the plug as shown in the  
illustration.  
  To disconnect the plug, grasp the  
plug’s silver part and pull out.  
105  
Mirror LockupN  
Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera  
shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations can also help  
when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups.  
When [8C.Fn III -6: Mirror lockup] is set to [1: Enable] (p.180),  
shooting with mirror lockup will be possible.  
1 Focus the subject, press the shutter button completely  
and release it.  
X The mirror will swing up.  
2 Press the shutter button completely again
X The picture is taken and the mirror goes back dwn.  
  In very brighht such h or sslope on a sunny day, take  
the picturpromptly afte.  
  Do not pt the camera toun. The sun’s heat can scorch and  
damage tshutter curtains.  
  If you use b exposs, the self-timer, and mirror lockup in  
combination, p psing the shutter button completely (self-timer  
delay time + bulb exposure time). If you let go of the shutter button  
during the 10-sec./2-sec. self-timer countdown, there will be a shutter-  
release sound. This is not the actual shutter release (no picture is taken).  
  When [1: Enable] is set, single shooting will take effect even if the drive  
mode is set to continuous.  
  When the self-timer is set to <j> or <l>, the picture will be taken  
after 10 sec. or 2 sec. respectively.  
  The mirror locks up, and after 30 seconds, it will go back down  
automatically. Pressing the shutter button completely again locks up the  
mirror again.  
  For mirror lockup shots, using the Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer  
Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately) is recommended.  
106  
Using the Built-in Flash  
E-TTL II autoflash obtains high-precision and consistent flash shots.  
Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone  
If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically in low-light  
or backlit conditions. (except in <3> <5> <7> modes)  
Using the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone  
Regardless of the light level, you can press the <D> button to pop-up  
and fire the built-in flash whenever desired. If the built-in flash has  
popped up, you can push it back down with your fgers.  
d
: For fully automatic flash photograhy. Tshutter speed (1/  
250 sec. - 1/60 sec.) and aperture are somatically.  
s
: Enables you to set the deutter spd (1/ 250 sec. -  
30 sec.). The flash exposuret automcally to match  
the aperture that t autlly.  
f
: Enables you to sireperture. The flash exposure  
will be set automatch e aperture that was set. The  
shur sped wtomatically between 1/250 sec. -  
30 c. to suit the brightness.  
In lolight, the main subject is exposed with the automatic  
flash, d the bckground is exposed with a slow shutter speed  
set autoy. Both the subject and background look  
properly exposed (automatic slow-speed flash sync).  
  With slow shutter speeds, using a tripod is recommended.  
  If you do not want a slow shutter speed to be used, set  
[8C.Fn I -7: Flash sync. speed in Av mode] to [1: 1/250-1/  
60sec. auto] or [2: 1/250sec. (fixed)] (p.175).  
a
: You can set both the shutter speed (1/250 sec. - 30 sec.,  
bulb) and aperture. The flash exposure will be set  
automatically to match the aperture that was set. The  
background exposure will vary depending on the shutter speed  
and aperture.  
8 : The flash result will be the same as the <d> mode.  
107  
Using the Built-in Flash  
Effective Range of Built-in Flash  
[Approx. meters/feet]  
ISO Speed  
800 1600  
Aperture  
100  
200  
400  
3200 H1: 6400 H2: 12800  
f/3.5  
f/4  
3.7 / 12.1 5.3 / 17.4 7.4 / 24.3 10.5 / 34.4 14.9 / 48.9 21.0 / 68.9 29.7 / 97.4  
3.3 / 10.8 4.6 / 15.1 6.5 / 21.3 9.2 / 30.2 13.0 / 42.7 18.4 / 60.4 26.0 / 85.3  
42.0 / 137.8  
36.8 / 120.7  
26.3 / 86.3  
f/5.6  
2.3 / 7.5  
3.3 / 10.8 4.6 / 15.1 6.6 / 21.7 9.3 / 30.5 13.1 / 43.0 18.6 / 61.0  
  For close subjects, the subject should be at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away  
when using flash.  
 
Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away from the subject.  
  If the lens has a hood attached or you are too close to he subject, the  
bottom of the picture might look dark due to the obstred flash. If you  
use a telephoto lens or a fast lens and the flasstill rtially  
obstructed, use an EX-series Speedlite (sold sepa
3Using Red-eye Rtion  
Using the red-eye reductiore tang a flash picture can  
reduce red eye. R-eye rwork any shooting mode  
except <3> 7> <5>.  
  Under the [1] tab, select [Red-eye  
On/Off], then press <0>. Select  
[On], then press <0>.  
 
For flash photography, when you  
press the shutter button halfway, the  
red-eye reduction lamp will light. Then  
when you press the shutter button  
completely, the picture will be taken.  
  The red-eye reduction feature is most effective when the subject looks at  
the red-eye reduction lamp, when the room is well lit, or when you go  
closer to the subject.  
 
When you press the shutter button halfway, the viewfinder  
display on the bottom will gradually turn off. For best  
results, take the picture after this display turns off.  
  The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject.  
108  
Using the Built-in Flash  
y Flash Exposure CompensationN  
In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure compensation  
for flash. You can set flash exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.  
Press the <m> button. (9)  
1
Increased exposure  
Set the exposure copensation amount.  
  While lookat e LCD panel or  
2
viewer, turn <5> dial.  
  he flasxposure  
Decreased exposure  
cion, set tflash exposure  
comation amount back to <E>.  
hen u press the shutter button  
fway, he < > icon will be displayed  
he viewfinder and on the LCD panel.  
y
Take the picture.  
3
  If [8C.Fn II -4: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.177) has been enabled,  
the effect of the exposure compensation and flash exposure  
compensation might be minimized. Set it to [3: Disable] if you want to  
obtain the best results of the exposure compensation setting.  
 
If you set flash exposure compensation with both the EX-series Speedlite and  
camera, the Speedlite’s flash exposure compensation setting will override the  
camera’s. If you set EX-series Speedlite’s flash exposure compensation with the  
Speedlite, any flash exposure compensation set with the camera will be overridden.  
  The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you  
set the power switch to <2>.  
  The procedure is the same when using an EX-series Speedlite. The  
Speedlite’s flash exposure compensation can be set with the camera.  
109  
Using the Built-in Flash  
AFE LockN  
FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure  
reading for any part of a subject.  
Press the <D> button to pop-up  
the built-in flash.  
  Press the shutter button halfway and  
look in the viewfinder to check that  
the <D> icon is lit.  
1
Focus the subt.  
2
3
Press > butto(8)  
Aim thder center over the subject  
re yowant to lock the flash  
ure, n press the <A> button.  
ash will fire a preflash and the  
ed flash output is calculated  
nd retained in memory.  
X In the viewfinder, “FEL” is displayed  
for a moment and <d> will light.  
 
Each time you press the <A> button, a  
preflash is fired and the required flash output  
is calculated and retained in memory.  
Take the picture.  
  Compose the shot and press the  
shutter button completely.  
4
X The flash is fired to take the picture.  
If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the  
<D> icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.  
110  
3Flash ControlN  
The built-in flash and an external Speedlite can also be set with the  
menu. The menu for the external Speedlite will be applicable only to  
EX-series Speedlites whose functions can be set with the camera.  
Select [Flash control].  
  Under the [7] tab, select [Flash  
control], then press <0>.  
X The flash control screen will appear.  
About [Flash firing]  
  Normally, set [Enable].  
  Ie] is seoth the built-in  
fexternal peedlite will  
nohis is useful when you only  
want use the AF-assist beam.  
About [Blt-in flasting]  
Flash mode] cannot be selected.  
  [Flash exp. comp] can be set as  
explained on page 109.  
  Set [E-TTL II] as explained on the  
next page.  
  Shutter sync.  
Normally, set this to [1st curtain] so that the flash fires immediately  
after the exposure starts.  
If [2nd curtain] is set, the flash will fire right before the exposure  
ends. When this is combined with a slow sync speed, you can create  
a trail of light such as from car headlights at night. With 2nd curtain  
sync, two flashes will be fired, once when you press the shutter  
button completely, and once immediately before the exposure ends.  
111  
3Flash ControlN  
  E-TTL II  
For normal flash exposures, set it to [Evaluative].  
If [Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered  
scene as with an external metering flash. Flash exposure compensation may  
be necessary depending on the scene, so this setting is for advanced users.  
Setting an External Speedlite  
Select either [External flash func. setting] or [External flash C.Fn setting].  
For details on which external Speedlite settings the camera can set, see the  
compatible EX-series (such as the 430EX II) Speedlite’s insction manual.  
Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn it o.  
Select e[Extel flash func.  
settinternal sh C.Fn  
setting
1
n th5> dial to select the item,  
pres<0>.  
gs which cannot be set will be  
ed.  
External flash fc. setting  
Set the external flash function  
2 settings.  
  Select a flash function and set it as  
desired. The procedure is the same  
as setting a menu function.  
  On the flash function settings screen,  
the settable items or current settings  
displayed differ depending on the  
current flash mode settings or flash  
Custom Function settings.  
External flash C.Fn setting  
  If you press the <B> button to clear  
the Speedlite settings, both the  
external Speedlite and built-in flash  
settings will be cleared.  
112  
External Speedlites  
EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites  
Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation.  
When an EX-series Speedlite is attached to the camera, almost all the  
autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a high-  
output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash.  
For detailed instructions, see the EX-series Speedlite’s instruction  
manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of  
EX-series Speedlites.  
Shoe-mount Speedlites  
Macro Lites  
  With an EX-series ontrole by the camera, only [Flash  
exp. cmp] d [E-settable for [External flash func.  
setti(p.111).  
(For se EX-series Speees, [Shutter sync.] can also be settable.)  
  When tflash mring mode is set to TTL autoflash with the flash’s  
Custom ctione flash will fire at full output only.  
Canon Speedlites other than the EX-series  
  With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in the TTL or A-TTL  
autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only. Set the  
camera’s shooting mode to <a> (manual exposure) or <f>  
(aperture-priority AE) and adjust the aperture setting before  
shooting.  
  When using a Speedlite which has manual flash mode, shoot in the  
manual flash mode.  
113  
External Speedlites  
Using Non-Canon Flash Units  
Sync Speed  
The camera can synchronize with non-Canon compact flash units at  
1/250 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash units, since the  
flash duration is longer, set the sync speed within 1/60 sec. to 1/30 sec.  
Be sure to test the flash synchronization before shooting.  
PC Terminal  
  The camera’s PC terminal can be  
used with flash units having a sync  
cord. The PC termiis threaded to  
prevent inadvnt sconnection.  
  The ca’s PC nal has no  
polan connt any sync  
cord s of its prity.  
Cautions for Live View
When using a non-Canon Live ew shooting, set the [6  
Live View funon ttinilent shoot.] to [Disable]. The  
flash will not fiif it is set to [r [Mode 2].  
  If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to  
another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and  
malfunction may result.  
  Do not connect to the camera’s PC terminal any flash unit requiring 250  
V or more.  
  Do not attach a high-voltage flash unit on the camera’s hot shoe. It might  
not fire.  
A flash unit attached to the camera’s hot shoe and a flash unit connected to  
the PC terminal can both be used at the same time.  
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6
Live View Shooting  
You can shoot while viewing the on the caera’s  
LCD monitor. This is ive w shooting.”  
Live View shooting is stilubjects which do  
not move.  
If you hanold the camhoot while viewing the  
LCD monit, camera shake can cause blurred images.  
Using a tripis recmended.  
About Remote Live View Shooting  
With EOS Utility (provided software) installed in your personal  
computer, you can connect the camera to the personal computer  
and shoot remotely while viewing the computer screen instead of  
the camera’s viewfinder. For details, see the Software Instruction  
Manual in the CD-ROM.  
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Preparing for Live View ShootingN  
Set the camera for Live View shooting.  
Set the shooting mode.  
  Set the shooting mode to a Creative  
1
Zone mode.  
  Live View shooting does not work  
in Basic Zone modes.  
Select [Live View function  
2 settings].  
  Under the [6] tab, select [Live View  
function settings]en press <0>.  
Selecew sht.].  
3
  Turn > dial to sect [Live  
w st.], then press <0>.  
the 5> dial to select [Enable],  
ress 0>.  
Set any other functions.  
4
  If necessary, set the following  
functions. Refer to the respective  
page for details.  
• Exposure simulation (p.117)  
• Grid display (p.119)  
• Silent shooting (p.128)  
• Metering timer (p.119)  
• AF mode (p.121)  
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Preparing for Live View ShootingN  
Display the Live View image.  
5
  Press the <A> button.  
X The Live View image will appear on  
the LCD monitor.  
  Press the <A> button again to turn  
off the LCD monitor and return to  
normal shooting.  
About [Exposure simulation]  
Exposure simulation displays and simulates how tbrightness of the  
actual image will look. The [Disable] and [Ene] ttings are  
explained below:  
  Disable  
The image is displayed he starightness to make the Live  
View image easy to
  Enable  
The Live iew mage eflect the brightness level of the  
actual ige you captuset exposure compensation, the  
image bhtness will change accordingly.  
  During Live View shooting, do not point the camera toward the sun. The  
sun’s heat can damage the camera’s internal components.  
  Notes for using Live View shooting are on pages 129-130.  
117  
ShootingN  
Use AF to focus.  
1
  Press the <p> button.  
X The camera will focus with the current  
AF mode (p.121).  
Take the picture.  
2
  Press the shutter button completely.  
X The picture will be taken and the  
captured image is dplayed on the  
LCD monitor.  
X After thage reends, the  
caturn to e View  
shoomatically.  
Operations During Lispl
  As with noral shoting viewfinder, while the Live View  
image is dilayed, you cathe camera buttons to change  
settings and layback images.  
 
When you prethe <o> or <m> button, you can display  
and change the s on the LCD monitor. During Live View  
shooting, the metering mode will be set to evaluative metering  
regardless of the current metering mode setting.  
  To check the depth of field, press the depth-of-field preview button.  
The image brightness displayed will be close to the actual brightness  
of the resulting image.  
  During continuous shooting, the exposure set for the first shot will  
also be applied to subsequent shots.  
  Using <8> will be the same as using <d>.  
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ShootingN  
  Pressing the <M> button will display the menu screen so you  
can set menu functions. Press the <M> button again to return  
to the Live View image. If you select [2Dust Delete Data], [6  
Sensor cleaning], [7Clear settings], or [7Firmware Ver.], the  
Live View shooting will be terminated.  
Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots]  
Shooting Conditions  
Temperature  
No Flash  
180  
50% Flash Use  
At 23°C / 73°F  
At 0°C / 32°F  
170  
130  
140  
  The figures above are based on a fully-charged Back BP-511A and  
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products An) testinandards.  
  Continuous Live View shooting is poout 1 houat 23°C/73°F (with  
fully-charged BP-511A).  
  Using AF will decrease r of ple shots.  
  The image’s field of view is about 100%.  
  If the camera is not operated for a prolonged period, the power will turn  
off automatically as set with [5Auto power off] (p.44). If [5Auto  
power off] is set to [Off], the Live View shooting will stop automatically  
after 30 min. (camera power remains on).  
  A grid can be displayed. With the [6Live View function settings]  
menu’s [Grid display], you can set either [Grid 1 ] or [Grid 2 ].  
  With the [6Live View function settings] menu’s [Metering timer], you  
can change how long the AE lock’s setting is to be retained.  
  When you take a picture with flash, the shutter will sound like it took two  
shots. However, only one shot will be taken.  
  With the video cable (provided) or HDMI cable (sold separately), you can  
display the Live View image on a TV (p.141-142).  
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ShootingN  
About the Information Display  
  Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will  
change.  
Histogram  
Live View exposure simulation  
AF point  
Picture Style  
(Quick mode)  
AF mode  
Magnifying frame  
AEB  
Drive mode  
White balance  
FEB  
Image-recording quality  
Shutter speed  
Flash-ready  
AE lock  
attery check  
Aperture  
Hight tone priority  
Exposure level  
AEB range  
ISO spee
ots remaining  
Flash exposure compe
About the <con  
 
If Live Vieshooting is dot sunlight or other high-temperature  
environms, the <  
E> icon for the camera’s high internal  
temperatumay appeon the screen. If Live View shooting continues with  
a high internemperae, it may degrade image quality. You should  
therefore stop shooting if the warning icon appears.  
 
If you use a hard disk-type card and Live View shooting continues while the  
<E> warning icon is displayed, the camera’s internal temperature will  
further increase and the Live View shooting will stop automatically. Live View  
shooting will be disabled until the camera’s internal temperature decreases.  
  The histogram and <g> icon are displayed when [Exposure  
simulation] has been set to [Enable] (p.117). If <g> is blinking, it  
indicates that the Live View image is not being displayed at the suitable  
brightness due to low or bright light conditions. However, the captured  
image will reflect the exposure setting.  
  If flash is used or bulb is set, the <g> icon and histogram will be  
grayed out (for your reference). The histogram might not be properly  
displayed in low light or bright light conditions.  
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Using AF to FocusN  
Selecting the AF Mode  
Three AF modes are provided: [Quick mode], [Live mode] (p.123),  
and [Liveu mode] (face detection) (p.124). If you want to achieve  
precise focusing, magnify the image and focus manually (p.127).  
Select the AF mode.  
  Under [6Live View function  
settings], select [AF mode].  
 
While the Live View image is  
displayed, if you pess the <o>  
button, you can o select the AF  
mode with <> dial.  
Quick mode  
The dedicated AF sensfocun the One-Shot AF mode  
(p.84) in the ame way (on p.84, 86) as with viewfinder  
shooting.  
Although yocan focus the desired area quickly, the Live View image  
will be interrted mmentarily during the AF operation.  
AF point  
Display the Live View image.  
  Press the <A> button.  
X The Live View image will appear on  
the LCD monitor.  
1
  The small box in the screen is the AF  
point, and the larger box is the  
magnifying frame (p.120).  
Magnifying frame  
121  
Using AF to FocusN  
Select the AF point.  
2
3
  Press the  
<o  
>
button, then  
use <9> to select the AF point.  
  If you keep tilting <9> in the same  
direction, it will toggle between  
manual and automatic AF point  
selection.  
Focus the subject.  
  Aim the AF point over the subject,  
and hold down the p> button.  
X The Live Vieagwill turn off, the  
reflex mor will gck down, and  
AF cuted.  
X Wheachievehe beeper  
ill sod the Live View image  
eapar.  
F pot used to focus will be  
yed in red.  
Take the picture.  
4
  Check the focus and exposure, then  
press the shutter button to take the  
picture (p.118).  
  You cannot take a picture during autofocusing. Take the picture only  
while the Live View image is displayed.  
  Autofocus will not work with the release button on the Remote Switch  
RS-80N3 and Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately).  
122  
Using AF to FocusN  
Live Mode  
The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the  
Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than  
with Quick mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with  
Quick mode.  
Display the Live View image.  
  Press the <A> button.  
X The Live View image will appear on  
the LCD monitor.  
1
  The AF point < will appear.  
  You can us9to move the AF  
poinwhere want to focus (it  
AF point  
to the es of the picture).  
If s <9> sght down, the  
AF will return to the center.  
us tsubject.  
m the AF point over the subject,  
d hold down the <p> button.  
When focus is achieved, the AF point  
will turn green and the beeper will  
sound.  
X If focus is not achieved, the AF point  
will turn red.  
Take the picture.  
  Check the focus and exposure, then  
3
press the shutter button to take the  
picture (p.118).  
123  
Using AF to FocusN  
Liveu (Face Detection) Mode  
With the same AF method as with the Live mode, the human face is  
detected and focused. Have the person face the camera.  
Display the Live View image.  
  Press the <A> button.  
X The Live View image will appear on  
1
the LCD monitor.  
 
 
When a face is detected, the <  
will appear over the fae to be focused.  
If multiple faces are ected, < > will  
be displayed. th> to move  
the < ame ove target face.  
p> frame  
q
9
q
Focus ject.  
Press p> button to focus  
2
3
face vered by the <p> frame.  
focus achieved, the AF point will  
een and the beeper will sound.  
s is not achieved, the AF point  
l turn red.  
 
If a face cannot be detected, the < > AF  
point will be fixed to the center for  
focusing.  
Take the picture.  
  Check the focus and exposure, then  
press the shutter button to take the  
picture (p.118).  
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Using AF to FocusN  
  The face-detecting AF point might cover only part of the face.  
  An object other than a human face might be detected as a face.  
  Face detection will not work if the face is very small or large in the  
picture, too bright or too dark, titled horizontally or diagonally, or partially  
hidden.  
 
When you press <  
You can tilt the <9> to switch to another AF point. If you press <9>  
straight down again, it will switch back to Live (face detection) mode.  
9> straight down, it will switch to the Live mode (p.123).  
u
  Since AF is not possible with a face detected near the edge of the  
picture, the <p> will be grayed out. Then when ypress the <p>  
button, the center AF point < > will be used to fo.  
Live Mode and Live  
u
(Face n) ModNotes  
AF operation  
  It will take a slightly e to s.  
  Even when focus haevedressing the <p> button  
will focus an.  
 
 
The imabrightness during and after the AF operation.  
If the ime flickers, makinicult to focus, stop and resume the Live  
View shong under e actual light source to be used. Check that the  
flickering hstoppthen autofocus.  
  If you press the u> button in the Live mode, the AF point area will  
be magnified. If it is difficult to focus in the magnified view, return to  
the normal view and autofocus. Note that the AF speed may differ  
between the normal and magnified views.  
  If you autofocus in the Live mode’s normal view and then magnify  
the image, the focus might be off.  
  In the Liveu mode, pressing the <u> button will not magnify the  
image.  
  The AF-assist beam will not be emitted.  
  Autofocus will not work with the release button on the Remote Switch  
RS-80N3 and Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately).  
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Using AF to FocusN  
Shooting conditions which can make focusing difficult:  
  Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color surfaces.  
  Subjects in low light.  
  Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the  
horizontal direction.  
  Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps  
changing.  
  Night scenes or points of light.  
  Under fluorescent lighting or when the image flickers.  
  Extremely small subjects.  
  Subjects strongly reflecting light.  
  The AF point covers both a near and farawasubjt (such as an  
animal in a cage).  
  Subjects which keep moving within oint anannot keep  
still due to camera shake or subjec
  A subject approaching or ng awthe camera.  
  Autofocusing while the way of focus.  
  Soft focus effect is appft fos lens.  
  A special effts er is
126  
Focusing ManuallyN  
Magnify the image and focus manually.  
Set the lens focus mode switch to  
<MF>.  
  Turn the lens focusing ring to focus  
1
roughly.  
Move the magnifying frame to the  
2 position where you want to focus.  
  Use <9> to moe the magnifying  
frame.  
  If you pres9straight down, it  
will n to thage center.  
Magnifying frame  
Magimage.  
3
Prehe <u> button.  
he ige within the magnifying  
me wl be magnified.  
ch time you press the <u> button,  
he view will change as follows:  
5x  
10x  
Normal view  
Focus manually.  
4
5
  While looking at the magnified image,  
turn the lens focusing ring to focus.  
  After achieving focus, press the <u>  
button to return to the normal view.  
AE lock  
Magnified area position  
Magnification  
Take the picture.  
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Silent ShootingN  
Instructions for setting the [6Live View  
function settings] menu’s [Silent shoot.]  
are explained below.  
  Mode 1  
The shooting operation noise is quieter than the normal shooting.  
Continuous shooting is also possible. High-speed continuous  
shooting will be approx. 5.8 fps.  
  Mode 2  
When you press the shutter button cely, onne shot will be  
taken. While you keep holding doter buttthe camera  
operation will be suspended. Then return to e shutter  
button’s halfway positioera ration will resume and the  
shooting sound will occBy laying the shooting sound,  
the disturbann be ven icontinuous shooting is  
set, only a gle shot can this mode.  
  Disable  
If you use a TE lens make vertical shift movements or use an  
Extension Tubee to set this to [Disable]. Setting it to [Mode  
1] or [Mode 2] will result in incorrect or irregular exposures.  
When you press the shutter button completely, the shutter will sound  
like it took two shots. However, only one shot will be taken.  
  If you use flash, the [Disable] operation will take effect even if you had  
set it to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].  
  When using a non-Canon flash unit, set it to [Disable]. (The flash will not  
fire if [Mode 1] or [Mode 2] is set.)  
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Notes about the Live View image  
  Under low light or bright light conditions, the Live View image might not  
reflect the brightness of the captured image.  
  If the light source within the image changes, the screen might flicker. If  
this happens, stop and resume the Live View shooting under the actual  
light source to be used.  
  If you point the camera in a different direction, it might throw off the Live  
View image’s correct brightness momentarily. Wait until the brightness  
level stabilizes before shooting.  
  If there is a very bright light source in the picture, such as the sun, the  
bright area might appear black on the LCD monitor. However, the actual  
captured image will correctly show the bright area
  In low light, if you set the [6LCD brightn] to right setting,  
chrominance noise may appear in the Live Viee. However, the  
chrominance noise will not be recthe captd image.  
  When you magnify the image, tarpness y look more  
pronounced than it really is.  
Notes about the ssult
  When you use Live for a ng period, the camera’s internal  
temperay inan derade image quality. Terminate  
Live w shooting wting images. Before taking a long  
expoe, stop Live Vieng temporarily and wait several minutes  
before ooting.  
  High teratureigh ISO speeds, or long exposures may cause  
noise or irrolors in the image captured with Live View shooting.  
  If you take the picture while the image is magnified, the exposure might  
not come out as desired. Return to the normal view before taking the  
picture. During the magnified view, the shutter speed and aperture will be  
displayed in red.  
  Even if you take the picture during magnified view, the captured image  
will show the normal view.  
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Notes about Custom Functions  
  Live View shooting will disable some Custom Function settings (p.173).  
  If [8C.Fn II -4: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.177) is not set to [3:  
Disable], the image will look bright even if a decreased exposure  
compensation has been set.  
Notes about lenses and flash  
  The focus preset feature on super telephoto lenses cannot be used.  
  FE lock is not possible when the built-in flash or external Speedlite is  
used. Modeling flash is not possible when external Speedlite is used.  
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7
Image Playback  
This chapter explains how to plnd eras
images, how to displas oTV screen, and  
other playback-relats.  
About images taken with another camera:  
The camera might not be able to properly display images captured  
with a different camera or edited with a personal computer or whose  
file name was changed.  
131  
xImage Playback  
Single Image Display  
1
Playback the image.  
  Press the <x> button.  
X The last captured image or last image  
viewed will appear.  
Select the image.  
2
  To playback images starting with the  
last image, turn the 5> dial  
counterclockwise. Tplayback  
images starting h e first captured  
imaghe dial ckwise.  
  PreB> buttto change  
the dimat.  
Single ge disy  
Single image display +  
Image-recording quality  
Shooting information display  
Histogram display  
Exit the image playback.  
3
  Press the <x> button to exit the  
image playback and return the  
camera to shooting ready.  
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xImage Playback  
B Shooting Information Display  
Protect  
AF Microadjustment  
Exposure compensation amount  
Folder number - File number  
Card  
Flash exposure  
compensation amount  
Aperture  
Histogram  
Shutter speed  
(Brightness/RGB)  
Metering mode  
Shooting mode  
ISO speed  
Highlight tone priority  
Picture Style and  
ettings  
Color temperature if  
<P> is set  
olor space  
De and time  
Image-recording  
quality  
Playback number/  
Total images  
recorded  
Original decision (image  
erification) data appended  
Wbalce  
White bale correction  
ile size  
* When you sht in the W+JPEG mode, the JPEG image file size will be  
displayed.  
  About the Highlight Alert  
When the [4Highlight alert] menu is set to [Enable], overexposed  
highlight areas will blink. To obtain more image detail in the  
overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative  
amount and shoot again.  
  About the AF Point Display  
When the [4AF point disp.] menu is set to [Enable], the AF point  
which achieved focus will be displayed in red. If automatic AF point  
selection was used, multiple AF points might be displayed in red.  
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xImage Playback  
  About the Histogram  
The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level  
distribution and overall brightness. And the RGB histogram display  
is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can  
be switched with the [4Histogram] menu.  
[Brightness] Display  
his histogram is a graph showing the  
Sample Histograms  
T
distribution of the image’s brightness level. The  
horizontal axis indicates the brightness level  
(darker on the left and brighter on the right),  
while the vertical axis indicates how many  
pixels exist for each brightness level. The mo
pixels there are toward the left, the dthe  
image. And the more pixels there ahe  
right, the brighter the image. If there
many pixels on the left, w dewill be  
lost. And if there are tos on he  
right, the highdetaiThe  
Dark image  
rmal brightness  
Bright image  
gradation inetween will ced. By checking the image and  
its brightnehistogram, yoee the exposure level inclination  
and the ovel tone reoduction.  
[RGB] Display  
This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the image’s  
brightness level of each primary color (RGB or red, green, and blue).  
The horizontal axis indicates the color’s brightness level (darker on the  
left and brighter on the right), while the vertical axis indicates how  
many pixels exist for each color brightness level. The more pixels  
there are toward the left, the darker and less prominent the color. And  
the more pixels there are toward the right, the brighter and denser the  
color. If there are too many pixels on the left, the respective color  
information will be lacking. And if there are too many pixels on the  
right, the color will be too saturated with no detail. By checking the  
image’s RGB histogram, you can see the color’s saturation and  
gradation condition and white balance inclination.  
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xSearching for Images Quickly  
H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index display)  
Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine  
images on one screen.  
Turn on the index display.  
1
  During image playback, press the  
<I> button.  
X The 4-image index display will  
appear. The currently-selected image  
will be highlightein a blue frame.  
  Press the <Ibutton again to  
switch to th-ige index display.  
Î
Î
ct the image.  
  Turn the <5> dial to move the blue  
frame to select the image.  
2
  Press the <u> button to display the  
selected image in the normal view.  
(9 images 4 images 1 image)  
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xSearching for Images Quickly  
IJump through Images (Jump display)  
With the single image display, index display, and magnified view, you  
can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images.  
Select the jump method.  
1
  With the [4Image jump w/6]  
menu’s [1 image/10 images/100  
images/Screen/Date/Folder] option,  
you can set the desired jump method.  
  With the index disp, you can jump  
by a single scen selecting  
[Screen].  
  If yojump date, select  
[Datp by foldselect  
[Fold
by jumping.  
2
g image playback, turn the  
<6> dial.  
X The jump display will proceed  
according to the selected jump  
method.  
X On the bottom right, the jump method  
and current image location are  
indicated.  
Jump method  
Image location  
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u/y Magnified View  
You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.  
Magnify the image.  
  During image playback, press the  
1
<u> button.  
X The image will be magnified.  
  To increase the magnification, hold  
down the <u> button. The image will  
Magnified area position  
continue to be magnified until it  
reaches the maximum magnification.  
  Press the <I> button to reduce  
the magnificatiof you hold down  
the button, imge will continue to  
redo the simage display.  
Scrd the iage.  
2
Us> to scroll around the  
magned image.  
exit e magnified display, press  
<x> button and the single-  
age display will return.  
  During the magnified view, you can turn the <5> (or <6>) dial to view  
another image at the same magnification and position (the display jumps  
according to the selected jump method).  
  Magnified view is not possible during the image review immediately after  
the image is taken.  
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bRotating the Image  
You can rotate the image to the desired orientation.  
Select [Rotate].  
  Under the [3] tab, select [Rotate],  
1
then press <0>.  
Select the image.  
  Turn the <5> dial to select the  
image to be rotated
  You can also lect image on the  
index display.  
2
3
Rotate ge.  
ch tiyou press <0>, the  
e wilotate clockwise as follows:  
2700°  
ate another image, repeat steps  
nd 3.  
  To exit and return to the menu, press  
the <M> button.  
  If you have set [5Auto rotate] to [OnzD] (p.146) before taking  
vertical shots, you need not rotate the image as described above.  
  If the rotated image is not displayed in the rotated orientation during  
image playback, set the [5Auto rotate] menu to [OnzD].  
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3Auto Playback (Slide Show)  
You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show.  
Select [Slide show].  
1
  Under the [4] tab, select [Slide  
show], then press <0>.  
X The slide show setting screen  
appears.  
Select the images to be played  
Quantity of images for playback  
2 back.  
  Turn the <5> dial to select the item,  
then press <0
  Turn the <> dto select the  
desired playbages, then press  
Item  
PImages  
jAll images All the imcard be played back.  
nFolder  
Images foldeill be played back.  
Imes taected shooting date will be played  
back.  
iDate  
Selecting the [Folder] and [Date]  
  Turn the <5> dial to select the  
[nFolder] or [iDate].  
  When <z > is displayed  
brightly, press the <B> button.  
  Turn the <5> dial to select the folder  
or date, then press <0>.  
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3Auto Playback (Slide Show)  
Set the Play time and Repeat  
3 options.  
  Turn the <5> dial to select [Set up],  
then press <0>.  
  Set the [Play time] and [Repeat]  
options, then press the <M>  
button.  
[Play time]  
[Repeat]  
Start tshow.  
urn t> dial to select [Start],  
pre<0>  
4
Loang image...] is displayed  
ew seconds, the slide show will  
  To pause the slide show, press <0>.  
  During pause, [ ] will be displayed  
on the upper left of the image. Press  
<0> again to resume the slide  
show.  
Quit the slide show.  
5
  To quit the slide show and return to  
the setting screen, press the  
<M> button.  
  During pause, you can turn the <5> dial to view another image.  
  During the slide show, auto power off will not work.  
  The display time may vary depending on the image.  
  To view the slide show on a TV set, see page 141.  
140  
Viewing the Images on TV  
You can also view the images on a TV set. Turn off the camera and the  
television before connecting them.  
* Depending on the TV monitor, part of the image might be cut off.  
Viewing on Non-HD (Hi-Definition) TV Sets  
Connect the provided video cable  
to the camera.  
  Connect the video cable to the  
camera’s <VIDEO OUT> terminal.  
  Insert the cable pug all the way in.  
1
Connect the vidcable to the TV  
R
2 set.  
AUDIO  
  Che videable to the TV’s  
L
(Yellow)  
vrminal.  
VIDEO  
urn he TV and switch the  
s vio input to select the  
ecteterminal.  
he camera’s power switch to  
4 <1>.  
Press the <x> button.  
X The image will appear on the TV  
5
screen. (Nothing will be displayed on  
the camera’s LCD monitor.)  
  If the video system format does not match the TV’s, the images will not  
be displayed properly. Set the proper video system format with [6Video  
system].  
  Do not use any video cable other than the one provided. Images might  
not be displayed if you use a different video cable.  
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Viewing the Images on TV  
Viewing on HD (Hi-Definition) TV Sets  
The HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is required.  
Connect the HDMI cable to the  
camera.  
  Connect the HDMI cable to the  
1
camera’s <D> terminal.  
 
With the plug’s <dHDMI MINI> logo  
facing the front of the camera, insert it into  
the camera’s <D> terminal.  
Connect the HMI ble to the TV  
2 set.  
  CoHDMI ce to the TV’s  
HDM
on TV and switch the  
deo nput to select the  
ed port.  
camera’s power switch to  
4 <1>.  
Press the <x> button.  
X The image will appear on the TV  
screen. (Nothing will be displayed on  
the camera’s LCD monitor.)  
  The images will be displayed  
automatically at the TV’s optimum  
resolution.  
5
  Do not connect any other device to the camera’s <D>  
terminal. Doing so may cause malfunction.  
  Some TVs might not be able to display the captured images. In such a  
case, use the provided video cable to connect to the TV.  
  The camera’s <VIDEO OUT> terminal and <D> terminal  
cannot be used at the same time.  
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K Protecting Images  
Protecting the image prevents it from being erased accidentally.  
Select [Protect images].  
1
  Under the [3] tab, select [Protect  
images], then press <0>.  
X The protect setting screen will  
appear.  
Image protect icon  
Select the image and protect it.  
  Turn the <5> dial to select the  
2
image to be proted, then press  
<0>.  
X When an imaprotected, the  
will apar on the screen.  
  The image rotection, press  
<0in. The <K> icon will  
disaar.  
prot another image, repeat step  
o exit the image protection, press  
the <M> button. The menu will  
reappear.  
If you format the card (p.43), the protected images will also be erased.  
  Once an image is protected, it cannot be erased by the camera’s erase  
function. To erase a protected image, you must first cancel the  
protection.  
  If you erase all the images (p.144), only the protected images will  
remain. This is convenient when you want to erase unnecessary images  
all at once.  
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LErasing Images  
You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in  
one batch. Protected images (p.143) will not be erased.  
Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure  
you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent  
important images from being erased accidentally, protect it.  
Erasing a Single Image  
Playback the image to be erased.  
1
Press the <L> butn.  
2
  The erase meu wippear at the  
bottom of the s
Erase ge.  
X Sele, then pre<0>. The  
3
age ayed will be erased.  
3Checkrking X> Images to be Erased in a Batch  
By checkmarking the images to be erased, you can erase multiple  
images at one time. On the [3Erase images] menu, select [Select  
and erase images]. By pressing the <I> button, you can switch to  
a three-image display on the screen. With <0>, checkmark <X> the  
images to be erased. Then press the <L> button.  
3Erasing All Images in a Folder or Card  
You can erase all the images in a folder or card at one time. When the  
[3Erase images] menu is set to [All images in folder] or [All images  
on card], all the images in the folder or card will be erased.  
144  
Changing Image Playback Settings  
3Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to  
read.  
Select [LCD brightness].  
1
  Under the [6] tab, select [LCD  
brightness], then press <0>.  
Adjust the brightness.  
2
  While referring he gray chart, turn  
the <5> al, thpress <0>.  
  You can also y the [LCD  
bss] screwith the <B>  
To check the image’s u sholook at the histogram (p.134).  
3Seng the Imaew Time  
You can set w long image is displayed on the LCD monitor  
immediately ar capte. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To  
not have the image displayed, set [Off].  
Select [Review time].  
1
  Under the [1] tab, select [Review  
time], then press <0>.  
Set the desired time.  
2
  Turn the <5> dial to select the  
setting, then press <0>.  
If [Hold] is set, the image will be displayed until the auto power off time  
elapses.  
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Changing Image Playback Settings  
3Auto Rotate of Vertical Images  
Vertical images are rotated automatically so they  
are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD  
monitor and personal computer instead of  
horizontally. The setting of this feature can be  
changed.  
Select [Auto rotate].  
1
  Under the [5] tab, select [Auto  
rotate], then press 0>.  
Set the auto rate.  
2
  Turn the 5> dielect the  
setpress <>.  
  OnzD  
The vertical image is aotaton both the camera’s  
LCD monitoand n the mputer.  
  OnD  
The verticamage is automatically rotated only on the personal  
computer.  
  Off  
The vertical image is not rotated.  
Auto rotate will not work with vertical images captured while Auto rotate was  
[Off]. They will not rotate even if you later switch it to [On] for playback.  
  Immediately after image capture, the vertical image will not be  
automatically rotated for the image review.  
  If the vertical image is taken while the camera is pointed up or down, the  
image might not rotate automatically for playback.  
  If the vertical image is not automatically rotated on the personal  
computer screen, it means the software you are using is unable to rotate  
the image. Using the provided software is recommended.  
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8
Sensor Cleaning  
The camera has a Self Cleaninr Unit atthed  
to the image sensor’s yer -pass filter) to  
shake off dust autom
The Dust Dele Date apended to the  
image so at the dusaining can be erased  
automaticy by Digital Professional (provided  
software).  
Minimizing Dust  
  When changing lenses, do it in a place with minimal dust.  
  When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to  
attach the body cap to the camera.  
  Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.  
Even while the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is operating, you can  
press the shutter button halfway to interrupt the cleaning and start  
shooting immediately.  
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3Automatic Sensor Cleaning  
Whenever you set the power switch to <1/J> or <2>, the Self  
Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on  
the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not be aware of this  
operation. However, you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as  
well as disable it.  
Cleaning the Sensor Now  
Select [Sensor cleaning].  
1
  Under the [6] tab, select [Sensor  
cleaning], then pres<0>.  
Select [Cn now].  
2
  Tur> dial to lect [Clean  
nown press <>.  
lect , then press <0>.  
screwill indicate that the  
r is bng cleaned. Although  
will be a shutter sound, a  
re is not taken.  
  For best rets, do thensor cleaning while the camera bottom is  
placed on a tor er surface at a perpendicular angle.  
  Even if you repeat the sensor cleaning, the result will not improve that  
much. Right after the sensor cleaning is finished, the [Cleaning  
nowf] option will remain disabled temporarily.  
Disabling Automatic Sensor Cleaning  
  In step 2, select [Auto cleaningf] and set it to [Disable].  
X The sensor cleaning will no longer be executed when you set the  
power switch to <1/J> or <2>.  
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3Appending Dust Delete DataN  
Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust  
that might be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust  
still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later  
erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo  
Professional (provided software) to erase the dust spots automatically.  
Preparation  
  Get a solid-white object (paper, etc.).  
  Set the lens focal length to 50mm or longer.  
  Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and set the focus to infinity  
(). If the lens has no distance scale, look at tfront of the lens  
and turn the focusing ring clockwise all tway
Obtain the Dust Delete Data  
Selecst Delete Data].  
ndehe [2] tab, select [Dust  
lete ata], then press <0>.  
Select [OK].  
  Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],  
2
then press <0>. After the automatic  
sensor cleaning ends, a message will  
appear. Although there will be a  
shutter sound, a picture is not taken.  
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3Appending Dust Delete DataN  
Photograph a solid-white object.  
3
 
At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm / 0.7 ft. -  
1.0 ft., fill the viewfinder with a  
patternless, solid-white object and take a  
picture.  
X The picture will be taken in the  
aperture-priority AE mode with an  
aperture of f/22.  
  Since the image will not be saved, the  
data can still be obtned even if there  
is no card in the cara.  
X
When the picture , the camera will  
start the Duelete Data.  
WheDelete Dis obtained, a  
messappear.  
ect [, and the menu will reappear.  
data as not obtained  
ssfully, a message to that effect  
pear. Follow the “Preparation”  
procedure on the preceding page, then  
select [OK]. Take the picture again.  
About the Dust Delete Data  
After the Dust Delete Data is obtained, it is appended to all the JPEG  
and RAW images captured thereafter. Before an important shoot, you  
should update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again.  
To erase dust spots automatically with the bundled software, see the  
Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM.  
The Dust Delete Data appended to the image is so small that it hardly  
affects the image file size.  
Be sure to use a solid-white object such as a new sheet of white paper. If the  
paper has any pattern or design, it may be recognized as dust data and  
affect the accuracy of the dust deletion with the software.  
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3Manual Sensor CleaningN  
Dust which could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can  
be removed manually with a blower, etc.  
The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the  
sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon  
Service Center is recommended.  
Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.  
Select [Sensor cleaning].  
1
  Under the [6] tab, select [Sensor  
cleaning], then press <0>.  
Selean maally].  
2
  T5> dial select [Clean  
ma], then press <0>.  
ect [OK].  
  Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],  
3
then press <0>.  
X In a moment, the mirror will lockup  
and the shutter will open.  
  CLEA n” will blink on the LCD panel.  
End the cleaning.  
4
  Set the power switch to <2>.  
  For the power source, using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (sold  
separately) is recommended.  
  If you use the battery, make sure it is fully recharged. If a battery grip with  
size-AA/LR6 batteries is attached, manual sensor cleaning will not be  
possible.  
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3Manual Sensor CleaningN  
  While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. Doing any  
of the following will cut off the power and close the shutter. The  
shutter curtains and image sensor might get damaged.  
• Setting the power switch to <2>.  
• Opening the battery compartment cover.  
• Opening the card slot cover.  
  The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor  
with care.  
  Use a plain blower without any brush attached. A brush can scratch the  
sensor.  
  Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If  
the power is turned off, the shutter will close and the tter curtains or  
reflex mirror might get damaged.  
  Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. wing force can  
damage the sensor or the spray gas ze on thnsor.  
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9
Printing Images and Transferring  
Images to a Coputer  
  Printing (p.154)  
You can connect thectly a printer and print  
out the imin thameris compatible with  
wPictidge” which ard for direct printing.  
  Digital nt Order Format DPOF) (p.163)  
DPOF (Dal Print rder Format) enables you to print  
images recod ihe card according to your printing  
instructions such as the image selection, quantity to print,  
etc. You can print multiple images in one batch or give the  
print order to a photofinisher.  
  Transferring Images to a Personal Computer (p.167)  
By connecting the camera to a personal computer, you can  
transfer images from the camera’s card by operating the  
camera.  
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Preparing to Print  
You do the direct printing procedure entirely with your camera  
while you look at the LCD monitor.  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
Set the camera’s power switch to  
<2>.  
1
Set up the printer.  
2
  For details, she nter’s  
instructmanua
Connamera the  
3 rinter.  
the erface cable that came  
he cmera.  
connecting the cable plug to  
mera’s <D> terminal, the  
ble plug’s <D> icon must face the  
front side of the camera.  
  To connect to the printer, refer to the  
printer’s instruction manual.  
Turn on the printer.  
4
Set the camera’s power switch to  
5 <1>.  
X Some printers may make a beeping  
sound.  
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Preparing to Print  
Playback the image.  
  Press the <x> button.  
X The image will appear, and the <w>  
icon will appear on the upper left to  
indicate that the camera is connected  
to a printer.  
wPictBridge  
6
X The <l> button lamp will light in  
blue.  
  The cera cannot rinters compatible only with CP Direct  
or Bule Jet Direct.  
  When nnecting the camera to the printer, do not use any cable other  
than thterface ble provided.  
  If there is ng eping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the  
printer. To find out what’s wrong, do the following:  
1. Press the <x> button to playback the image.  
2. Press <0>.  
3. On the print setting screen, select [Print].  
The error message will be displayed on the LCD monitor (p.162).  
  You can also print RAW images taken by this camera.  
  If you use the battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged.  
With a fully-charged battery, printing up to about 3 hours is possible.  
  Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera and printer first. Hold  
the plug (not the cord) to pull out the cable.  
  For direct printing, using AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (sold separately) to  
power the camera is recommended.  
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wPrinting  
The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the  
printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the  
printer’s instruction manual.  
Printer-connected icon  
Select the image to be printed.  
  Check that the <w> icon is  
1
displayed on the upper left of the LCD  
monitor.  
  Turn the <5> dial to select the  
image to be printed.  
Press <  
0>.  
2
X The print settiscrn will appear.  
Print setting screen  
Sets tffects (p8).  
Sets the e number irinting to on  
.  
e quaty to be printed.  
trimmg (p.161).  
paper size, type, and layout.  
ns to step 1.  
Starts the printing.  
The paper size, type, out you have set will be displayed.  
* Depending on the printer, settings such as the date and file number  
imprinting and trimming might not be available.  
Select [Paper settings].  
3
  Select [Paper settings], then press  
<0>.  
X The paper settings screen will  
appear.  
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wPrinting  
QSetting the Paper Size  
  Select the size of the paper loaded in  
the printer, then press <0>.  
X The paper type screen will appear.  
YSetting the Paper Type  
  Select the type of the paper loaded in  
the printer, then press <0>.  
  When using a Con printer and  
Canon paper, rethe printer’s  
instruction nuto check what  
papes can used.  
X ayout sen will appear.  
USetting the Page Lut  
eleche page layout, then press  
0>.  
e print setting screen will reappear.  
Bordered  
e print have white borders along the edges.  
Thwill have no white borders. If your printer cannot print  
borderless prints, the print will have borders.  
Borderless  
The shooting information* will be imprinted on the border on  
9x13cm and larger prints.  
Borderedc  
xx-up  
Option to print 2, 4, 8, 9, 16, or 20 images on one sheet.  
On A4 or Letter size paper, 20 or 35 thumbnails of the images  
ordered through DPOF (p.163) will be printed.  
• [20-upc] will have the shooting information* imprinted.  
20-upc  
35-upp  
The page layout will vary depending on the printer type or its  
settings.  
Default  
*
From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter speed,  
aperture, exposure compensation amount, ISO speed, white balance, etc., will be  
imprinted.  
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wPrinting  
Set the printing effects.  
4
  Set as necessary. If you need not set  
any printing effects, go to step 5.  
  The screen display may differ  
depending on the printer.  
  Select the option on the upper right,  
then press <0>. Select the desired  
printing effect, then press <0>.  
  If the <e> icon is displayed next to  
<z>, you can aso adjust the  
printing effect (p.16
Item  
Description  
The image will be printg to the ter’s standard  
colors. The image’s Exid to makutomatic  
corrections.  
EOn  
EOff  
No automn wilperformed.  
The image with gher saturation to produce  
vivid ns.  
EVivid  
The image ned before printing.  
Prints in black-anite with true blacks.  
ENR  
0 B/W  
rints in bck-and-white with cool, bluish blacks.  
Pack-and-white with warm, yellowish blacks.  
0 Cool tone  
0 Warm tone  
Prints the image in the actual colors and contrast. No  
automatic color adjustments will be applied.  
zNatural  
zNatural M  
EDefault  
The printing characteristics are the same as the “Natural”  
setting. However, this setting enables finer printing  
adjustments than with “Natural.”  
The printing will differ depending on the printer. For details,  
see the printer’s instruction manual.  
* When you change the printing effects, it is reflected in the image displayed on  
the upper left. Note that the printed image might look slightly different from the  
displayed image which is only an approximation. This also applies to  
[Brightness] and [Adjust levels] on page 160.  
158  
wPrinting  
Set the date and file number  
5 imprinting.  
  Set as necessary.  
  Select <I>, then press <0>.  
  Set as desired, then press <0>.  
Set the number of copies.  
  Set as necessary.  
  Select <R>, then press <0>.  
  Set the number copies, then press  
<0>.  
6
Stag.  
  Sent], then pss <0>.  
The l> button’s blue lamp will  
7
ink d the printing will start.  
  With Easy prg, you can print another image with the same settings.  
Just select the image and press the <l> button lit in blue. With Easy  
printing, the number of copies will always be 1. Also, any trimming will  
not be applied.  
  For details on trimming, see page 161.  
  The [Default] setting for printing effects and other options are the  
printer’s own default settings as set by the printer’s manufacturer. See  
the printer’s instruction manual to find out what the [Default] settings are.  
  Depending on the image’s file size and image-recording quality, it may  
take some time for the printing to start after you select [Print].  
  If image tilt correction (p.161) has been applied, it will take longer to print  
the image.  
  To stop the printing, press <0> while [Stop] is displayed, then select  
[OK].  
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wPrinting  
eAdjustment of Printing Effects  
In step 4 on page 158, select the printing  
effect. When the <e> icon is displayed  
next to <z>, press the <B>  
button. You can then adjust the printing  
effect. What can be adjusted or what is  
displayed will depend on the selection  
made in step 4.  
  Brightness  
The image brightness can be adjusted.  
  Adjust levels  
When you select [Manual], you can
the histogram’s distribution and ad
image’s brightness and cost.  
With the Adjust levels sayeress  
the <B> button to chitiof  
the <h>. Tur5> adjust  
the shadow evel (0 - 127ht level  
(128 - 255)
  kBrightene
Effective in bacitions which can make the subject’s face look  
dark. When [On] is set, the face will be brightened for printing.  
  Red-eye corr.  
Effective in flash images where the subject has red eye. When [On]  
is set, the red eye will be corrected for printing.  
  The [kBrightener] and [Red-eye corr.] effects will not show up on the  
screen.  
  When you select [Detail set.], you can adjust the [Contrast],  
[Saturation], [Color tone], and [Color balance]. To adjust the [Color  
balance], use <9>. B is for blue, A is amber, M is magenta, and G is  
green. The color in the respective direction will be corrected.  
  If you select [Clear all], all the printing effect settings will be reverted to  
the default.  
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wPrinting  
Trimming the Image  
You can crop the image and print only  
Tilt correction  
the trimmed portion as if the image was  
recomposed. Do the trimming right  
before printing. If you set the trimming  
and then set the print settings, you may  
have to set the trimming again.  
1 On the print setting screen, select [Trimming].  
2 Set the trimming frame size, positionproportion.  
 
The image area within the trimmibe printedhe trimming frame’s  
vertical-to-horizontal proportion can d with [Par settings].  
Changing the trime si
When you press <I> button, the size of the  
trimminme wie smler the trimming frame, the  
largehe image mwill be for the printing.  
Moving e trimming fr
Use <9to move e frame over the image vertically or horizontally. Move  
the trimmiframe ntil it covers the desired image area or composition.  
Rotating the frme  
Each time you press the <B> button, the trimming frame will toggle  
between the vertical and horizontal orientations. This enables you to  
create a vertical-oriented print from a horizontal image.  
Image tilt correction  
By turning the <5> dial, you can adjust the image tilt angle by  
±10 degrees in 0.5-degree increments. When you adjust the  
image tilt, the <O> icon on the screen will turn blue.  
3 Press <0> to exit the trimming.  
X The print setting screen will reappear.  
  You can check the trimmed image area on the upper left of the  
print setting screen.  
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wPrinting  
  Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed  
as you specified.  
  The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will  
look on the print.  
  While trimming the image, look at the camera’s LCD monitor. If you look  
at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed  
accurately.  
Handling Printer Errors  
If you resolve a printer error (no ink, no paper, etc.) and select [Continue] to  
resume printing but it does not resume, operate the buttonn the printer to  
resume printing. For details, see the printer’s instruction mual.  
Error Messages  
If a problem occurs during printing, an eage wilear on the  
camera’s LCD monitor. Press <0> to g. After fig the  
problem, resume printing. For details on a printing blem, refer  
to the printer’s instruction
Paper Error  
Check whetpapeaded the printer.  
Ink Error  
Check the inter’s ink level, ck the waste ink tank.  
Hardware Er  
Check for anrinter pblems other than paper and ink problems.  
File Error  
The selected image cannot be printed via PictBridge. Images taken with a  
different camera or images edited with a computer might not be printable.  
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Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)  
You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The  
print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot  
be set individually for each image.)  
Setting the Printing Options  
Select [Print order].  
1
X Under the [3] tab, select [Print  
order], then press <0>.  
Select [Set u
  St up], tn press <0>.  
2
he option as desired.  
Set the [Print type], [Date], and [File  
No.].  
  Select the option, then press <0>.  
Select the desired setting, then press  
<0>.  
[Print type]  
[Date]  
[File No.]  
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Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)  
Standard  
Prints one image on one sheet.  
K
Multiple, thumbnail images are printed on  
one sheet.  
Index  
L
Print type  
K
Both  
L
Prints both the standard and index prints.  
On  
Date  
[On] imprints the recorded date on the print.  
Off  
On  
Off  
File number  
[On] imprints the file No. on the print.  
Exit the setting.  
4
  Press the <7ton.  
X The pder scrwill reappear.  
  Nexel.Imag[Byn], or  
[All imo order the images to be  
ted.  
  Even if [De] and [File No.o [On], the date or file No. might not  
be imprintdependinon the print type setting and printer model.  
  When printiwith DPF, you must use the card whose print order  
specifications n set. It will not work if you just extract images  
from the card and try to print them.  
  Certain DPOF-compatible printers and photofinishers might not be able  
to print the images as you specified. If this happens with your printer,  
refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Or check with your photofinisher  
about compatibility when ordering prints.  
  Do not insert into the camera a card whose print order was set by a  
different camera and then try to specify a print order. The print order may  
not work or may be overwritten. Also, depending on the image type, the  
print order may not be possible.  
  Print ordering will not work with RAW images.  
  With [Index] prints, both the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On]  
at the same time.  
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Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)  
Print Ordering  
  Sel.Image  
Select and order images one by one.  
Press the <I> button to display the  
three-image view. To return to the single-  
image display, press the <u> button.  
After completing the print order, press  
the <M> button to save the print  
order to the card.  
[Standard] [Both]  
Press <0> d a nt order for 1 copy  
of the displayed will be placed.  
The<5> l to set the  
numies (up t9) to be printed  
for tha.  
Quantity  
Total images selected  
ex]  
<0and the displayed image  
included in the index print. The  
icon will also appear on the upper  
left.  
Check mk  
Index icon  
  Byn  
Select [Byn] and select the folder. A print order for 1 copy of all the  
images in the folder will be placed. If you select Clear all and a  
folder, the print order for all the images in the folder will be canceled.  
  All image  
A print order for 1 copy of all the images in the card will be placed. If  
you select Clear all, the print order for all the images in the card will  
be canceled.  
  Note that RAW images will not be included in the print order even if you  
set “All image.”  
 
When using a PictBridge printer, print no more than 400 images for one print  
order. If you specify more than this, all the images might not be printed.  
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Direct Printing with DPOF  
With a PictBridge printer, you can easily  
print images with DPOF.  
1 Preparing to print.  
  See page 154.  
Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer” procedure up to step 5.  
2 Under the [3] tab, select [Print order].  
3 Select [Print].  
  [Print] will be displayed only if tis connted to the  
printer and printing is pble.  
4 Set the [Paper setti6)  
  Set the preffeecesary.  
5 Select [O.  
  Before prin, be suo set the paper size.  
  Certain printerimprint the file No.  
  If [Bordered] is set, the date might be imprinted on the border,  
depending on the printer.  
  Depending on the printer, the date might look light if it is imprinted on a  
bright background or on the border.  
  Under [Adjust levels], [Manual] cannot be selected.  
  If you stopped the printing and want to resume printing the remaining  
images, select [Resume]. Note that printing will not resume if you stop  
the printing and any of the following occurs:  
Before resuming, you changed the print order or erased any images selected for the  
print order. For index printing, you changed the paper settings before resuming the  
printing. Or the card’s remaining capacity was low when the printing was stopped.  
  If a problem occurs during printing, see page 162.  
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d
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer  
By connecting the camera to a personal computer, you can transfer  
images from the camera’s card by operating the camera. This feature is  
called direct image transfer.  
Before connecting the camera to a personal computer, be sure  
to install the provided software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk  
on CD-ROM) in the personal computer.  
For instructions to install the provided software, see the separate  
sheet, CD-ROM Guide.  
Preparation for Image Transfer  
Connect the camra to the  
personal copur.  
  Turhe ca’s power switch  
necting
1
  Uerface cathat came  
with camera.  
hen onnecting the cable plug to  
camra’s <D> terminal, the  
ble plug’s <D> icon must face the  
ont side of the camera.  
  Connect the plug on other end of the  
cable to the personal computer’s  
USB port.  
Set the camera’s power switch to  
2 <1>.  
  When the program selection screen  
appears on the personal computer,  
select [EOS Utility].  
X The [EOS Utility] screen will appear  
on the computer, and the direct image  
transfer screen will appear on the  
camera’s LCD monitor.  
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dTransferring Images to a Personal Computer  
Shooting will be disabled while the direct transfer screen is displayed.  
  If the [EOS Utility] screen does not appear, see Software Instruction  
Manual in the CD-ROM.  
  Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera. Pull out the cable by  
grasping the plug (instead of the cord).  
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer  
The images sent to the personal computer will be savd in the [My  
Pictures] folder or [Pictures] folder in subfolders orgized according  
to shooting date.  
  All images  
This is tall the imges in the  
to thonal computer.  
ct [Images], then press the  
> bon.  
l> button’s blue lamp will  
and the image transfer will start.  
X When the image transfer is  
completed, the lamp will stay on.  
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dTransferring Images to a Personal Computer  
Options other than [All Images] are explained below. To start the image  
transfer, press the <l> button.  
  New images  
Images which have not yet been transferred to the personal  
computer will be selected by the camera automatically and  
transferred.  
  Transfer order images  
You select the images and they are transferred to the personal  
computer in a batch. To select the images, see page 170.  
  Select & transfer  
You select thmagindividually to be  
transferred. To eess the <M>  
butt
  Wallpaper  
The imayou select r will appear as the personal  
computs wallpaper. Tress the <M> button.  
  If you press <0> instead of the <l> button, a confirmation dialog  
will appear. Select [OK], then press <0> to start the transfer.  
  RAW images cannot be transferred as wallpaper.  
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dTransferring Images to a Personal Computer  
3Selecting the Images to be Transferred  
Under the [3] tab, you can use  
[Transfer order] to select the images to  
be transferred to a personal computer.  
When you select [Transfer order  
images] on page 169, you can transfer  
the images set by the transfer order.  
  Sel.Image  
Select and order images e by one. Press  
<0  
> to include tdisped image in the  
transfer order. The < will also appear  
on the uAfter coeting the  
transfer s the < > button to  
e the trder to the card.  
M
  Byn  
Select [Byn] d selecl the ages in the folder will then  
be included the transfer select Clear all and a folder, the  
transfer ordfor all the image folder will be canceled.  
  All image  
When you selell ige, all the images in the card will be  
included in the transfer order. If you select Clear all, the transfer  
order for all the images in the card will be canceled.  
Do not put into the camera any images whose transfer order was set by a  
different camera and then try to specify another transfer order. The images  
in the transfer order might all be overwritten. Also, depending on the image  
type, the transfer order may not be possible.  
 
For the transfer order, if you select an image captured in the RAW+JPEG  
mode, it will be counted as one image. During the direct image transfer, both  
the RAW and JPEG images will be transferred to the personal computer.  
  If you want to transfer more than 999 images in one batch, select [All  
images] on the direct transfer screen (p.168).  
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10  
Customizing the  
Camera  
With Custom Functions, you cae the cara  
functions according trefere. Also, the  
current camera settisavd under the Mode  
Dial’s <w> ad <x
The functis explainhapter apply to  
Creative Zne modes.  
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3Setting Custom FunctionsN  
Select [8].  
  Turn the <6> dial to select the [8]  
1
tab.  
Select the group.  
  Turn the <5> dial to select C.Fn I -  
2
IV, then press <0>.  
Select the Custom Function  
Custom Function No.  
3 number.  
  Turn the <5> dial tselect the  
Custom Function Nthen press  
<0>.  
Changetting s desired.  
4
5
  Turn dial to sect the  
etting ber), then press <0>.  
eat ps 2 to 4 if you want to set  
Cusm Functions.  
bottom of the screen, the  
nt Custom Function settings are  
indicated below the respective  
numbers.  
Exit the setting.  
  Press the <M> button.  
X The screen for step 2 will reappear.  
Clearing All Custom Functions  
In step 2, select [Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)] to clear all the  
Custom Function settings.  
Even after all the Custom Functions are cleared, the setting for [8C.Fn IV -  
5: Focusing Screen] will remain intact.  
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C.Fn I: Exposure  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Exposure level increments  
ISO speed setting increments  
ISO expansion  
p.174  
p.175  
Bracketing auto cancel  
Bracketing sequence  
Safety shift  
Flash sync. speed in Av mode  
C.Fn II: Image  
1
2
3
4
Long exposure noise reduction  
p.176  
.177  
High ISO speed noise reduction  
Highlight tone priority  
Auto Lighting Optimizer  
C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Lens drive when Ae  
Lens AF stop butt
AF poiction
Supmposed displ
AF-aist beam firing  
Mirror ckup  
p.178  
p.179  
p.180  
AF Micrjustmt  
C.Fn IV: Operation/Others  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Shutter button/AF-ON button  
AF-ON/AE lock button switch  
Assign SET button  
p.181  
p.182  
p.183  
p.184  
Dial direction during Tv/Av  
Focusing screen  
Add original decision data  
Assign FUNC. button  
The Custom Functions whose numbers are shaded do not function during  
Live View shooting. (Settings are disabled.) With C.Fn III -2, only 2 and 5 will  
be effective.  
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C.Fn I: Exposure  
C.Fn I -1 Exposure level increments  
0: 1/3-stop  
1: 1/2-stop  
Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure  
compensation, AEB, etc. Effective when you prefer to control the  
exposure in less fine increments than 1/3-stop increments.  
The exposure level will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD  
panel as shown below.  
C.Fn I -2 ISO speed settinnts  
0: 1/3-stop  
1: 1-stop  
C.Fn I -3 ISO exp
0: Off  
1: On  
H1” (equivalt to ISO 00) and “H2” (equivalent to ISO 12800) will be  
selectable for tISO sed.  
C.Fn I -4 Bracketing auto cancel  
0: On  
The AEB and WB-BKT settings will be canceled if you set the power  
switch to <2> or clear the camera settings. AEB will also be  
canceled when the flash is ready to fire.  
1: Off  
The AEB and WB-BKT settings will be retained even when the power  
switch is set to <2>. (When the flash is ready, AEB will be canceled.  
However, the AEB amount will be retained in memory.)  
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C.Fn I -5 Bracketing sequence  
The AEB shooting sequence and white balance bracketing sequence can  
be changed.  
0: 0, -, +  
1: -, 0, +  
WB Bracketing  
AEB  
B/A Direction  
M/G Direction  
0 : Standard exposure 0 : Standard white balance 0 : Standard white balance  
- : Decreased exposure - : More blue  
+ : Increased exposure + : More amber  
- : More magenta  
+ : ore green  
C.Fn I -6 Safety shift  
0: Disable  
1: Enable (Tv/Av)  
This works in the shutter-iority Ad aperture-riority AE (Av)  
modes. When the subhtnehanges erratically and the  
correct autoexposure btain, the camera will change the  
exposure setting autobtain correct exposure.  
C.Fn 7 Flash sd in Av mode  
0: Auto  
1: 1/250-1/60 c. aut
With aperture-y AE for flash shots, set this when you want to  
minimize camera shake. (For night scenes and dark backgrounds, the  
subject’s background will come out dark.)  
2: 1/250 sec. (fixed)  
With aperture-priority AE for flash shots, set this when you use a  
telephoto lens and want to minimize camera shake. (For night scenes  
and dark backgrounds, the subject’s background will come out darker  
than for setting 1.)  
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C.Fn II: Image  
C.Fn II -1 Long exposure noise reduction  
0: Off  
1: Auto  
For 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is performed  
automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto]  
setting is effective in most cases.  
2: On  
Noise reduction is performed for all exposures of 1 sec. or longer. The  
[On] setting may be effective for noise that cannot be etected or  
reduced with the [Auto] setting.  
  After the picture is taken, the noise reduction procetake the same  
amount of time as the exposure. Yoke anotpicture until  
the noise reduction process is comp
  With setting 2, if a long expre is mg Live View hooting, the  
LCD monitor will not ding (nve View image display) while  
noise reduction is app
C.Fn II -2 High ISO ise reduction  
Reduces the ne generated in thmage. Although noise reduction is  
applied at all ISpeeds, s particularly effective at high ISO speeds. At  
low ISO speeds, tnoise the shadow areas is further reduced. Change  
the setting to suit the e level.  
0: Standard  
1: Low  
2: Strong  
3: Disable  
With setting 2, the maximum burst for continuous shooting will decrease.  
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C.Fn II -3 Highlight tone priority  
0: Disable  
1: Enable  
Improves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded from the  
standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays  
and highlights becomes smoother.  
With setting 1, noise in the shadow areas may be slightly more than usual.  
With setting 1, the settable ISO speed range will be 200 - 3200.  
Also, <A> (dynamic range) will be displayed on thCD panel and in the  
viewfinder.  
C.Fn II -4 Auto Lighting Ozer  
If the images comes out dark or the
low, the brightness and cont are c
automatically. Change ths ded. In  
the Basic Zone modes, set  
automatically.  
For RAW imges, ou caettings  
made with gital Photo Prbundled  
software).  
Ð
0: Standard  
1: Low  
2: Strong  
3: Disable  
  This will not work if manual exposure has been set.  
  Depending on the shooting conditions, the noise may increase.  
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C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive  
C.Fn III -1 Lens drive when AF impossible  
If autofocus is executed, but focus cannot be achieved, the camera can  
either keep trying to focus or stop.  
0: Focus search on  
1: Focus search off  
Prevents the camera from becoming grossly out of focus as it attempts  
to focus again. Especially convenient with super telephoto lenses which  
can become extremely out of focus.  
C.Fn III -2 Lens AF stop button function  
* The AF stop button is provided only on super teleto enses.  
0: AF stop  
1: AF start  
AF operates only while the buton is phile the bton is  
pressed, AF operation wiera abled.  
2: AE lock  
When the buttos pressappld. Convenient when you  
want to focuand meter ats of the picture.  
3: AF point: M 9 Auto/Auto
In the manuAF point selection mode, the button instantly switches to  
automatic AF int seleon only while you hold it down. This is  
convenient in thI So AF mode when you can no longer track the  
subject with the manually-selected AF point. In the automatic AF point  
selection mode, the button selects the center AF point only while you  
hold it down.  
4: ONE SHOT z AI SERVO  
In the One-Shot AF mode, the camera switches to AI Servo AF mode  
only while you hold down the button. And in the AI Servo AF mode, the  
camera switches to One-Shot AF mode only while you hold down the  
button. Convenient when you need to keep switching between One-Shot  
AF and AI Servo AF for a subject which keeps moving and stopping.  
5: IS start  
With the lens’ IS switch already <ON>, the Image Stabilizer operates  
when you press the button. With setting 5, the Image Stabilizer will not  
operate when you press the shutter button halfway.  
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C.Fn III -3 AF point selection method  
0: Normal  
Press the <S> button and use <9> to select the AF point.  
1: Multi-controller direct  
Without pressing the <S> button first, you can just use <9> to select  
the desired AF point. Pressing the <S> button will set it to automatic  
AF point selection.  
2: Quick Control Dial direct  
Without pressing the <S> button first, you can just use the <5> to  
select the desired AF point. By holding down the <S> button and  
turning the <6> dial, you can set the exposure mpensation.  
C.Fn III -4 Superimposed display  
0: On  
1: Off  
When focus is achieved, the AF pot flash in rin the  
viewfinder. Recommen it iersome to see it light up.  
The AF point will still ou sct it.  
C.Fn III AF-afiring  
The AF-asbeam can be y the camera’s built-in flash or by the  
external, EO-dedicated Speedlite.  
0: Enable  
1: Disable  
The AF-assist beam is not emitted.  
2: Only external flash emits  
If an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached, it will emit the AF-  
assist beam when necessary. The camera’s built-in flash will not fire the  
AF-assist beam.  
If the external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite’s [AF-assist beam firing] Custom  
Function is set to [Disabled], the Speedlite will not emit the AF-assist beam  
even if the camera’s C.Fn III -5-0/2 is set.  
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C.Fn III -6 Mirror lockup  
0: Disable  
1: Enable  
Prevents camera vibrations caused by the reflex mirror action which can  
disturb shooting with super telephoto lenses or close-up (macro)  
shooting. See page 106 for the mirror lockup procedure.  
C.Fn III -7 AF Microadjustment  
Normally, this adjustment is not required. Do this adjustment  
only if necessary. Note that doing this adjustment may prevent  
correct focusing from being achieved. AF adjusent cannot be  
done during Live View shooting in Live and Livemodes.  
You can make fine adjuefor the AF’s  
point of focus. be add in ±20 steps  
(-: Forward ard). Thdjustment  
amount of oies depeng on the  
mam apethe lens. Adjust, shoot  
chthe focus. Repeat to  
F’s int of focus.  
With setting 1 or cted, B> button to view the register  
screen.  
To cancel all thregistered adju, press the <L> button.  
0: Disable  
1: Adjust all by se amnt  
The same adjustmmount is applied to  
all lenses.  
2: Adjust by lens  
An adjustment can be set individually for  
any particular lens. Adjustments for up to 20  
lenses can be registered in the camera.  
When a lens whose focus adjustment has  
been registered is attached to the camera,  
its point of focus will be shifted accordingly.  
If adjustments for 20 lenses have already  
been registered and you want to register an adjustment for another lens,  
select a lens whose adjustment can be overwritten or deleted.  
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3Custom Function SettingsN  
  It is best to make the adjustment at the actual place to be photographed.  
This will make the adjustment more precise.  
  With setting 2, if an Extender is used, the adjustment will be registered  
for the lens and Extender combination.  
 
The registered AF microadjustments will be retained even if you use the Custom  
Function to clear all settings (p.172). However, the setting itself will be [0: Disable].  
C.Fn IV: Operation/Others  
C.Fn IV -1 Shutter button/AF-ON butto
0: Metering + AF start  
1: Metering + AF start/AF stop  
During autofocusing, you can prep> ton to stop the  
autofocusing.  
2: Metering start/Metering F star
This is useful for subkeep oving and stopping repeatedly.  
In the AI Servo AF mpreshe <p> button to start or  
stop the AI vo AF e expure is set at the moment the  
picture iaken. Thus, focusing and exposure will always  
be achied as you wait cisive moment.  
3: AE lock/tering + AF start  
Convenienhen yowant to focus and meter at different parts of the  
picture. Prese p> button to meter and autofocus, and press  
the shutter button halfway to attain AE lock.  
4: Metering + AF start/Disable  
The <p> button will not function.  
C.Fn IV -2 AF-ON/AE lock button switch  
0: Disable  
1: Enable  
The functions of the <p> and <A/y> buttons will be switched  
with each other’s function.  
When set to 1, press the <p> button to display the image index or to  
reduce the image display.  
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C.Fn IV -3 Assign SET button  
You can assign a frequently-used function to <0>. When the camera is  
ready to shoot, you can press <0>.  
0: Normal (disabled)  
1: Image quality  
Press <0> to display the image-recording quality setting screen on the  
LCD monitor. Turn the <6> or <5> dial to set the desired image-  
recording quality, then press <0>.  
2: Picture Style  
Press <0> to display the Picture Style selection screen on the LCD  
monitor. Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select a Picte Style, then  
press <0>.  
3: Menu display  
Gives the same function as the <Mtton.  
4: Image replay  
Gives the same function as the <x>
5: Quick Control screen  
When you press <0>, ntroreen will appear. Use <9>  
to select the function, th5> o6> dial to set it.  
C.Fn IV -Dial direng Tv/Av  
0: Normal  
1: Reverse direon  
The dial’s turninirecn for setting the shutter speed and aperture  
can be reversed.  
In the manual exposure mode, the direction of the <6> and <5>  
dials will be reversed. In other shooting modes, the <6> dial will be  
reversed. The direction of the <5> dial will be the same in the manual  
exposure mode and for setting exposure compensation.  
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C.Fn IV -5 Focusing Screen  
If you change the focusing screen, change this setting to match the  
focusing screen type. This is to obtain the correct exposures.  
0: Ef-A  
1: Ef-D  
2: Ef-S  
About focusing screen characteristics  
Ef-A: Standard Precision Matte  
Standard focusing screen that comes with the camera. Provides  
good viewfinder brightness and enables easy manual focusing.  
Ef-D: Precision Matte with grid  
This is the Ef-A with a grid. It makes sieo align horizontal or  
vertical lines.  
Ef-S: Ser Precision
Fusing screen whakes manual focusing easier than with  
thf-A. Effeve for users who mainly focus manually.  
About Super ion Matte Ef-S and Maximum Lens Aperture  
  This is optimized for f/2.8 and faster lenses.  
  If the lens is slower than f/2.8, the viewfinder will look darker than with  
Ef-A.  
  Even if all the Custom Functions are cleared, this setting will be retained.  
  Since the standard Ef-A focusing screen comes with the EOS 50D, C.Fn  
IV -5-0 is already set.  
  To change the focusing screen, refer to the instructions that come with  
the focusing screen.  
  The C.Fn IV -5 setting is not included in the registered camera user  
settings (p.186).  
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C.Fn IV -6 Add original decision data  
0: Off  
1: On  
Data for verifying whether the image is original or not is appended to the  
image automatically. When the shooting information of an image  
appended with the verification data is displayed (p.133), the <L> icon  
will appear.  
To verify whether the image is original, the Original Data Security Kit  
OSK-E3 (sold separately) is required.  
The images are not compatible with the image encryption/decryption  
features of Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3.  
C.Fn IV -7 Assign FUNC. button  
You can change the menu displayed wB> butis pressed.  
0: LCD brightness  
The [6LCD brightnessill ap
1: Image quality  
The [1Quality] menu
2: Exposure cp/AB se
The [2Ex. comp./AEBappear.  
3: Image jump /6  
The [4Imajump w6] menu will appear.  
4: Live View funcn sngs  
The [6Live View function settings] menu will appear.  
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Registering My MenuN  
For faster access, you can register up to six menus and Custom  
Functions whose settings you change frequently.  
Select [My Menu settings].  
1
  Under the [9] tab, select [My Menu  
settings], then press <0>.  
Select [Register].  
2
  Turn the <5> dial to select  
[Register], then press <0>.  
Register the desed items.  
3
  Turn the <dto select the item,  
thess <0
 
onfirmatidialog appears  
act [OK] apress <0>, the  
menbe registered.  
epethis procedure to register up  
six itms.  
return to the screen in step 2,  
ess the <M> button.  
About My enu sings  
[Sort] and other gs displayed in step 2 are explained below:  
  Sort  
You can change the order of the registered menu items in My Menu.  
Select [Sort] and select the menu item whose order you want to  
change. Then press <0>. With [z] displayed, turn <5> to change  
the order, then press <0>.  
  Display from My Menu  
When [Enable] is set, the [9] tab will be displayed first when you  
display the menu screen.  
  Delete and Delete all items  
Deletes the registered menu items. [Delete] deletes one menu item  
at a time, and [Delete all items] deletes all menu items.  
185  
3Register Camera User SettingsN  
Under the Mode Dial’s <w> and <x> positions, you can register most  
of the current camera settings containing your preferred shooting mode,  
menus, Custom Function settings, etc.  
Select [Camera user setting].  
1
  Under the [7] tab, select [Camera  
user setting], then press <0>.  
Select [Register].  
2
Register the dretems.  
3
 
Turn t
Diahere the mera settings  
are to ered, then ress < >.  
en tonfirmation dialog appears,  
t [Oand press < >.  
> dial tlect the Mode  
0
0
urrencamera settings will be  
ered under the Mode Dial’s C*  
tion.  
About Camerser tting’s [Clear settings]  
In step 2, if you select [Clear settings], the respective Mode Dial  
position will revert to the default setting effective before you registered  
the camera settings. The procedure is the same as step 3.  
  The My Menu settings will not be registered.  
  When the Mode Dial is set to the <w> or <x> position, the [7Clear  
settings] and [8Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)] menus will not work.  
  Even when the Mode Dial is set to the <w> or <x> position, you can  
still change the drive mode and menu settings. If you want to register  
those changes, follow the procedure above.  
  By pressing the <B> button, you can check which shooting mode is  
registered under the <w> and <x> positions (p.188).  
186  
11  
Refernce  
This chapter provides reference tion for mera  
features, system acc, etce back of this  
chapter also has an ake easier to look up  
things.  
187  
B Checking Camera Settings  
When the camera is ready to shoot, press the <B> button and  
“Camera settings” and “Shooting functions” screens will appear.  
When “Shooting functions” is displayed, you can set the shooting  
functions while looking at the LCD monitor.  
Display “Camera set.” and  
“Shoot. func.”  
  Press the <B> button.  
X The button toggles between the two  
screens.  
Display one of the
  Under the [7ab, ect [INFO.  
button], then pre0>.  
  Selra set.[Shoot.  
funcess <0
Camera Settings  
Shooting mode registered under the  
Mode Dial’s  
w
and  
x
positions  
(p.82)  
(p.74, 75)  
Color temperature (p.73)  
Auto rotate display (p.146)  
Transfer of some images failed*  
(p.29, 61)  
Date/Time (p.42)  
Red-eye reduction (p.108)  
Auto power off (p.44)  
* This icon is displayed only when the transfer of some images failed while using  
the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3/E3A.  
188  
B Checking Camera Settings  
Shooting Functions  
AE lock  
Aperture  
Shutter speed  
Picture Style  
ISO speed  
Highlight tone priority  
Exposure level/  
Flash exposure  
compensation  
AEB range  
Shooting mode  
AF point  
Mtering mode  
Image-recording  
quality  
De mode  
s remaining  
Quick Control icon  
White bace  
Battery check  
White balance co
AF mode  
Maximum burst  
  When yo<9wn, the Quick Control screen  
appears p.38).  
  If you prs the <m>, o>, <n>, or <S> button,  
the settincreen appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn  
the <6> 5ial to set the respective function. You can also  
select the AF point with <9>.  
If you turn off the power switch while the “Shooting functions” screen is  
displayed, the screen will be displayed again the next time you turn on the  
power switch. To cancel this, press the <B> button to display a different  
screen, then turn off the power switch.  
189  
Using a Household Power Outlet  
With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (sold separately), you can connect the  
camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery  
level.  
Connect the DC plug.  
  Connect the DC Coupler’s plug to the  
1
AC adapter’s socket.  
Connect the power cord.  
2
  Connect the power rd to the AC  
adapter.  
  Insert trongs ipower outlet.  
  Afte camerunplug the  
powem the por outlet.  
the ord in the groove.  
the rd carefully without  
ging the cord.  
Insert the DC Coupler.  
4
  Open the battery compartment cover  
and open the DC Coupler cord notch  
cover.  
 
Insert the DC Coupler securely until it  
locks and put the cord through the  
notch.  
DC coupler cord hole  
  Close the cover.  
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera’s power  
switch is set to <1> or <J>.  
190  
Replacing the Date/Time Battery  
The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time.  
Its service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery  
is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2016 lithium  
battery as described below.  
The date/time setting will also be reset, so be sure to set the  
correct date/time.  
Set the power switch to <2>.  
1
2
Remove the battery.  
Take battery older.  
3
(+) (–)  
Replace the battery.  
  Make sure the battery is in the proper  
4
5
+ – orientation.  
Insert the battery holder.  
  Then load the battery and close the  
cover.  
For the date/time battery, be sure to use a CR2016 lithium battery.  
191  
Using the Battery Grip  
These are supplemental instructions for using Battery Grip BG-E2 with  
this camera. For instructions other than “Detaching the Battery  
Compartment Cover” and “Battery Life” explained below, refer to the  
Battery Grip BG-E2 Instruction Manual.  
If you have Battery Grip BG-E2N, read the BG-E2N’s Instruction  
Manual.  
Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover  
  Put the camera on a flat surface and  
hold it firmly so it does not fall.  
  Open the battery cpartment cover  
and pull it oua sted angle to  
remove.  
  Storached bery  
comcover in battery  
rip.  
eattthe battery compartment  
, slait at the same angle when  
removed and insert the cover’s  
into the camera.  
Battery Life  
At 23°C / 0°C (73°F / 32°F)  
[Approx. shots]  
50% Flash Use  
Power  
No Flash  
Battery Pack  
BP-511A x 2  
1600 / 1360  
1280 / 1080  
300 / 70  
Size-AA/LR6 alkaline  
batteries  
400 / 90  
Live View Shooting  
BP-511A x 2  
360 / 280  
340 / 260  
192  
Menu Settings  
1Shooting 1 (Red)  
Quality  
Page  
60  
73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86  
1 / D1 / D2  
Red-eye On/Off  
Beep  
Off / On  
108  
-
On / Off  
Shoot w/o card  
Review time  
On / Off  
29  
145  
Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold  
Peripheral illumin.  
correct.  
Enable / Disable  
76  
2Shooting 2 (Red)  
Expo. comp./AEB  
1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops  
102  
71  
Q / W / E / R / I / O / P  
(2500 - 10000)  
White balance  
Custom WB  
Manual setbalance  
72  
WB correctioalance corrion  
White ce bracketing  
74  
75  
WB SHIFT/BKT  
Color space  
e R
82  
Qortrait / RLandscape /  
Picture Styl
UFaithful / VMonochrome / 65-70  
W. 1, 2, 3  
Dust Delete ta  
Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots  
149  
3Playback 1 lue
Protect images  
Rotate  
Erase-protect images  
143  
138  
144  
163  
Rotate vertical images  
Erase images  
Erase images  
Print order  
Specifies images to be printed (DPOF)  
Select images to be transferred to a personal  
computer  
Transfer order  
170  
-
Displayed when external media is used via  
WFT-E3/E3A (sold separately)  
External media backup  
Shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.  
193  
Menu Settings  
4Playback 2 (Blue)  
Highlight alert  
AF point disp.  
Page  
133  
133  
134  
Disable / Enable  
Disable / Enable  
Brightness / RGB  
Histogram  
Set the Play time and Repeat settings for  
automatic playback of images  
Slide show  
139  
136  
1 image / 10 images / 100 images / Screen /  
Date / Folder  
Image jump w/6  
5Set-up 1 (Yellow)  
1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 1in. / 30  
min. / Off  
Auto power off  
44  
Auto rotate  
Format  
OnzD / OnD / Off  
146  
43  
Initialize and erathe car
Continuous / Auanual res
Creaelect
File numbering  
Select folder  
80  
78  
DiWFT3/E3A (sold separately)  
is
WFT settings  
-
-
Recording func
media select  
Disxternal media is used via  
WFT-d separately)  
6 Set-up 2 (Yow)  
LCD brightness  
Sen brightness levels provided  
145  
42  
Set the date (year, month, day) and time (hour,  
min., sec.)  
Date/Time  
Language  
25 languages  
42  
Video system  
NTSC / PAL  
141  
Auto cleaning: Enable / Disable  
Clean now  
148  
151  
Sensor cleaning  
Clean manually  
Live View shoot. / Expo. simulation / Grid  
display / Silent shoot. / Metering timer / AF  
mode  
Live View function  
settings  
116  
* If you previously used a WFT-E3/E3A with the EOS 40D, you can use the WFT-  
E3/E3A with the EOS 50D after upgrading the WFT-E3/E3A firmware.  
194  
Menu Settings  
7 Set-up 3 (Yellow)  
Page  
188  
INFO. button  
Normal disp. / Camera set. / Shoot. func.  
Flash firing / Built-in flash function setting /  
External flash function setting / External flash  
C.Fn setting / Clear external flash C.Fn setting  
Flash control  
111  
186  
Register current camera settings to the Mode  
Dial’s wor xposition  
Camera user setting  
Clear all camera settings / Delete copyright  
information  
Clear settings  
Firmware Ver.  
45  
-
For updating the firmware  
8 Custom Functions (Orange)  
C.Fn I : Exposure  
174  
176  
178  
181  
C.Fn II : Image  
Customize as desir
C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive  
C.Fn IV : Operation/Others  
Clear all Custom Func.  
(C.Fn)  
stom unction settings  
172  
9 My Me(Green)  
Reguently-used menu items and  
Custom Functions  
My Menu sngs  
185  
195  
Function Availability Table  
o: Set automatically k: User selectable  
: Not selectable  
Basic Zone  
Creative Zone  
Mode Dial  
1
k
k
k
o
2
k
k
k
o
3
k
k
k
o
4
k
k
k
o
5
k
k
k
o
6
k
k
k
o
7
k
k
k
o
C d s f a  
8
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
o
JPEG  
k
k
k
o
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
RAW  
RAW + JPEG  
Auto  
Manual  
Standard  
Portrait  
o
o
o
o
o
k
k
o
Landscape  
Neutral  
o
Faithful  
Monochrome  
User Defined  
sRGB  
k
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Adobe RG
Auto WB  
Preset WB  
Custom WB  
Color temperature  
setting  
WB correction  
WB bracketing  
Auto Lighting Optimizer  
One-Shot  
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
AI Servo  
AI Focus  
o
o
o
o
o
o
AF  
AF  
point  
selection  
Auto  
o
k
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Manual  
AF-assist beam  
o
196  
Function Availability Table  
o: Set automatically k: User selectable  
Basic Zone  
: Not selectable  
Creative Zone  
Mode Dial  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
C
d
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
s f a  
8
k
Evaluative  
Partial  
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
Spot  
k
Center-weighted  
average  
k
Program shift  
k
k
Exposure  
compensation  
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
AEB  
k
AE lock  
Depth-of-field preview  
Single  
k
k
k
k
k
k
o
o
o
o
k
k
High-speed  
continuous  
o
k
Low-speed  
continuous  
k
k
10 sec. sime
2 sec. stimer  
Auto  
k
o
o
k
o
k
k
k
k
k
Manual  
k
k
k
k
k
Flash off  
o
o
o
Red-eye reduction  
FE lock  
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
Flash exposure  
compensation  
Live View shooting  
197  
Troubleshooting Guide  
If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this  
Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your  
dealer or nearest Canon Service Center.  
Power  
The battery cannot be recharged with the battery charger  
provided.  
  Do not recharge any battery pack other than genuine Canon Battery  
Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512.  
The camera does not operate even when the pwer switch is  
set to <1>.  
  The battery is not properly installmera (p.).  
  Recharge the battery (p.24).  
  Make sure the battery ent cis closed (p.26).  
  Make sure the card slsed .29).  
The access mp still blwhen the power switch is  
set to <2
  If the powecut off ile an image is being recorded to the card, the  
access lamp wglink for a few sec. After the image is recorded to  
the card, the camera turns off automatically.  
The battery becomes exhausted quickly.  
  Use a fully-charged battery (p.24).  
  The rechargeable battery will degrade after repeated use. Purchase a  
new one.  
The camera turns off by itself.  
  Auto power off is in effect. If you do not want auto power off to take  
effect, set the [5Auto power off] menu to [Off].  
198  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Shooting  
No images can be shot or recorded.  
  The card is not properly inserted (p.29).  
  If the card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images to  
make room (p.29, 144).  
  If you try to focus in the One-Shot AF mode while the focus  
confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder blinks, a picture cannot be  
taken. Press the shutter button halfway again to focus, or focus  
manually (p.35, 88).  
The LCD monitor does not display a clege.  
  If dust is adhering to the LCD pe with a ns cloth or soft  
cloth.  
  In low or high temphe Lmonitor display may seem slow  
or it might look blan to rmal at room temperature.  
The imagis out of f
  Set thens focus mode h to <AF> (p.31).  
  To prevt camerhake, hold the camera still and press the shutter  
button gen(p.35).  
  If the lens has an Image Stabilizer, set the IS switch to <1>.  
The card cannot be used.  
  If a card error message is displayed, see page 30 or 201.  
The camera makes a noise when it is shaken.  
  The built-in flash’s pop-up mechanism moves slightly. This is normal.  
199  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Live View shooting is not possible.  
  When using Live View shooting, use a memory card (a hard disk-type  
card such as MicroDrive is not recommended). A hard disk-type card  
requires a lower temperature range for operation than normal memory  
cards. If the temperature gets too high, the Live View shooting may  
stop temporarily to prevent damage to the card’s hard disk. When the  
camera’s internal temperature decreases, you can resume the Live  
View shooting (p.120).  
The built-in flash does not fire.  
  If you shoot continuously with the built-in flaat st intervals, the  
flash might stop operating to protect the flash u
Image Review & Operation  
The image cannot be
  If the imaghaeen d, it cannot be erased (p.143).  
The shootindate and timlayed is incorrect.  
  The correcate and e has not been set (p.42).  
No image appears on the TV screen.  
  Make sure the video cable plug is connected all the way in (p.141).  
  Set the video OUT format (NTSC/PAL) to the same video format as  
the TV (p.194).  
  Use the video cable that came with the camera (p.141).  
200  
Error Codes  
If there is a problem with the camera, an  
error message appears. Follow the on-  
screen instructions.  
Error No.  
To recover from the error screen, turn the  
power switch <2> and <1>, or  
remove and reinstall the battery.  
If error 02 (Card problem) is displayed,  
remove and reinstall the card or format the  
card. This may resolve the problem.  
Countermeasures  
If the same error keeps appearing, there may be a problem. Write  
down the error code and consult your nearest Con Service Center.  
No.  
Error Message & Sti
Communications between tha and lis faulty. Clean the  
lens contacts.  
Err 01  
ÎClean the electrical contactmera and s, use a Canon  
lens, or have or lecked or repaired. (p.13,16)  
There is a probcardeplace the card.  
Err 02  
Err 04  
Err 05  
ÎRand againreplace the card, or format the  
rd. (p.29, 43
Cnot save imagese the card is full. Replace the card.  
ÎRlace the rd, erase unnecessary images, or format the card.  
(p.144,
The built-in flash’s auto pop-up was obstructed. Turn the power  
switch to <2> and <1> again.  
ÎOperate the power switch. (p.27)  
Self Cleaning Sensor Unit malfunction. Consult with Canon  
Service Center.  
Err 06  
Err 99  
ÎOperate the power switch or have the camera checked or repaired.  
(p.27)  
Shooting is not possible. Turn the power switch to <2> and  
<1> again or re-install the battery.  
ÎOperate the power switch, remove and install the battery again, use  
a Canon lens, or have the camera checked or repaired. (p.27,26)  
201  
System Map  
Eyepiece Extender  
EP-EX15  
ST-E2 220EX 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite  
MR-14EX MT-24EX  
Rubber Frame Eb  
E-series Dioptric  
Bundled  
Accessories  
Adjustment Lenses  
Eyecup Eb  
Focusing  
Screen Ef-A  
Angle Finder C  
Wide Strap  
EW-EOS50D  
Focusing Screen  
Ef-D Ef-S  
Battery Pack  
BP-511A  
Battery Charger  
CG-580 or CB-5L  
time  
CR2016 lithium battery  
Battery Pack  
BP-511A  
Battery Grip  
BG-E2N  
Compact Power  
Adapter CA-PS400  
Battery  
Magazine  
BGM-E2  
AC Adapter DC Coupler  
DR-400  
AC-E2  
Car Battery Battery  
Charger  
CG-570  
Compact Power  
Adapter  
CA-570  
AC Adapter Kit  
ACK-E2  
Cable  
CB-570  
202  
System Map  
Timer Remote  
Controller  
TC-80N3  
Remote  
Switch  
RS-80N3  
Wireless  
Controller  
LC-5  
EF lenses  
EF-S  
lenses  
HDMI 0  
Video Cable  
VC-100  
TV/Video  
USB external media  
USB GPS unit  
File Tramitter  
3/WFT-E3A  
Ver. 2.0.0 or later)  
EOS DIGITAL oftware Instruction  
Solution Disk  
Manual  
Interface C
IFC-200U  
Wireless LAN  
access point  
Wireless LAN adapter  
Ethernet port  
Interface Cable IFC-500U  
Personal  
computer  
USB port  
Windows Vista  
Windows XP  
Mac OS X  
Original Data  
Security Kit  
OSK-E3  
Card reader  
PC card slot  
PictBridge-compatible printer  
CF card  
PCMCIA adapter  
203  
Specifications  
• Type  
Type:  
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash  
Recording media:  
Image sensor size:  
Compatible lenses:  
Type I or II CF card, UDMA-compatible  
22.3 x 14.9 mm  
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)  
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length)  
Canon EF mount  
Lens mount:  
• Image Sensor  
Type:  
CMOS sensor  
Effective pixels:  
Aspect ratio:  
Approx. 15.10 megapixels  
3:2  
Dust delete feature:  
Auto, Manual, Dust Delete Data apding  
• Recording System  
Recording format:  
Image type:  
Design rule for Camera File Syst
JPEG, RAW (14-biiginal)  
RAW+JPEG simulording poble  
Large : prox. 1apixels (475x 3168)  
Mediu8.0gapixels (3456 x 2304)  
Sma.70 gapixels (2352 x 1568)  
Recorded pixels:  
RAW  
.10 mapixels (4752 x 3168)  
sRAW10 megapixels (3267 x 2178)  
sRAW2 : .80 megapixels (2376 x 1584)  
Create/select a fer: Possible  
• Image Processi
Picture Style:  
dard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful,  
Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3  
White balance:  
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light,  
White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom, Color  
temperature setting (2500-10000K)  
White balance correction and white balance bracketing  
features provided  
* Color temperature information transmission enabled  
Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots  
Noise reduction:  
Automatic image  
brightness correction: Auto Lighting Optimizer  
Highlight tone priority: Provided  
Lens peripheral  
illumination correction: Provided  
204  
Specifications  
• Viewfinder  
Type:  
Eye-level pentaprism  
Coverage:  
Magnification:  
Eye point:  
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%  
-1  
Approx. 0.95x (-1 m with 50mm lens at infinity)  
-1  
Approx. 22 mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1m  
-1  
)
Built-in dioptric adjustment: -3.0 - +1.0 m (dpt)  
Focusing screen:  
Interchangeable (2 types sold separately), Ef-A standard  
focusing screen provided  
Mirror:  
Quick-return type  
Depth-of-field preview: Provided  
• Autofocus  
Type:  
TTL secondary image-registratiophase detection  
AF points:  
9 (All cross-type)  
EV -0.5 - 18 (at 233°F, IS
One-Shot AF, AI Focus AManual focusing (MF)  
Small series of d by built-lash  
AF djustmible  
Metering range:  
Focus modes:  
AF-assist beam:  
AF Microadjustment:  
• Exposure Control  
Metering modes:  
3-apee metering  
• Ering (linkable to any AF point)  
• Pag (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)  
• Spot mg (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder at center)  
enter-weighted average metering  
Metering range:  
1 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens,  
ISO 100)  
Exposure control:  
Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up,  
Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Creative Auto,  
Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE,  
depth-of-field AE, manual exposure  
ISO speed:  
(Recommended  
exposure index)  
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100 - 1600 set automatically  
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100 - 3200 (in 1/3-stop increments),  
Auto, or ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 6400 or ISO 12800  
Exposure compensation: Manual and AEB (Settable in combination with manual  
exposure compensation)  
Settable amount: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments  
AE lock:  
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative  
metering when focus is achieved  
Manual: By AE lock button  
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Specifications  
• Shutter  
Type:  
Shutter speeds:  
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter  
1/8000 sec. to 1/60 sec. (Full Auto mode), X-sync at  
1/250 sec.  
1/8000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range.  
Available range varies by shooting mode.)  
• Flash  
Built-in flash:  
Retractable, auto pop-up flash  
Guide No.: 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)  
Flash coverage: 17mm lens angle of view  
Recycling time approx. 3 sec.  
External flash:  
Flash metering:  
Flash exposure  
compensation:  
FE lock:  
EX-series Speedlite (Functions sette with the camera)  
E-TTL II autoflash  
±2 stops in 1/3- ocrement
Provided  
Provide
PC terminal:  
• Drive System  
Drive modes:  
Singlcontius, Low-speed continuous,  
nd Sc. or 2 sec. delay)  
Continuous shootinpeed: High-sppprox. 6.3 shots/sec.,  
Low-speed: approx. 3 shots/sec.  
Max. burst:  
(High-speed continuou
shooting)  
JPEarge/Fine: Approx. 60 shots (Approx. 90 shots),  
RApprox. 16 shots (Approx. 16 shots),  
W+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 10 shots (Approx. 10 shots)  
* Figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO  
100 and Standard Picture Style) using a 2GB card.  
* Figures in parentheses apply to an Ultra DMA (UDMA)  
2GB card based on Canon’s testing standards.  
• Live View Shooting  
Focusing:  
Quick mode (Phase-difference detection)  
Live mode, Live face detection mode (Contrast detection)  
Manual focusing (5x/10x magnification possible)  
Evaluative metering with the image sensor  
EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens,  
ISO 100)  
Metering modes:  
Metering range:  
Silent shooting:  
Provided  
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Specifications  
• LCD Monitor  
Type:  
TFT color liquid-crystal monitor (Brightness adjustable to  
7 levels)  
Monitor size and dots: 3-in. with approx. 920,000 dots (VGA)  
Coverage:  
Interface languages:  
Approx. 100%  
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• Image Playback  
Image display formats: Single, Single + Info (Image-recording quality, shooting information,  
histogram), 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate possible  
Zoom magnification:  
Approx. 1.5x - 10x  
Image browsing methods: Single image, jump by 10 or 100 mages, jump by  
screen, by shooting date, by fold
Highlight alert:  
Overexposed highlights bl
• Direct Printing  
Compatible printers:  
Printable images:  
Print ordering:  
PictBridge-coters  
JPEG and RAW
DPn 1.1 patible  
• Customization  
Custom Functio
2
Camera useettings: Reode Dial’s C1 and C2 positions  
My Menu reration: Provid
• Interface  
Digital terminal:  
personal computer communication and direct printing  
(Hi-Speed USB)  
Video output terminal: φ3.5mm mini-jack (NTSC/PAL selectable)  
HDMI mini OUT terminal: Type C  
Remote control terminal: Compatible with remote control via N3 Type  
Extension system terminal: For connection to Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3/E3A  
• Power Source  
Battery:  
Battery Pack BP-511A (Qty. 1)  
* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2  
* With Battery Grip BG-E2N or BG-E2 attached, size-AA/  
LR6 batteries can be used  
Battery life:  
With 50% flash use and normal shooting:  
(Based on CIPA  
testing standards)  
At 23°C/73°F, approx. 640 shots. At 0°C/32°F, approx. 540 shots.  
With 50% flash use and Live View shooting:  
At 23°C/73°F, approx. 170 shots. At 0°C/32°F, approx. 130 shots.  
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Specifications  
• Dimensions and Weight  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm / 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in.  
Weight:  
Approx. 730 g / 25.7 oz. (body only)  
• Operation Environment  
Working temperature range: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F  
Working humidity:  
85% or less  
• Battery Pack BP-511A  
Type:  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
Rated voltage:  
Battery capacity:  
7.4 V DC  
1390 mAh  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 38 x 21 x 55 mm / 1.5 x 0.8 x 2.2 in
Weight: Approx. 82 g / 2.9 oz.  
• Battery Charger CG-580  
Compatible battery:  
Recharging time:  
Rated input:  
Battery Pack BP-14, BP-5and BP-512  
Approx. 100 min.  
100 - 24C (50/
8.4 V
Rated output:  
Working temperature range: 0°C - 104°
Working humidity: 85%
Dimensions (W x x D): 91 x 67 6 x 2.6 x 1.2 in.  
Weight: Approx. 1oz.  
• Battery ChargCB-5L  
Compatible battery:  
Power cord length:  
Recharging time:  
Rated input:  
BatPack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, and BP-512  
rox. 1.8 m / 5.9 ft.  
Approx. 100 min.  
100 - 240 V AC  
8.4 V DC  
Rated output:  
Working temperature range: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F  
Working humidity: 85% or lower  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 91 x 67 x 32.3 mm / 3.6 x 2.6 x 1.3 in.  
Weight:  
Approx. 105 g / 3.7 oz. (excluding power cord)  
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Specifications  
• EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS  
Angle of view:  
Diagonal extent: 74°20’ - 7°50’  
Horizontal extent: 64°30’ - 6°30’  
Vertical extent: 45°30’ - 4°20’  
16 elements in 12 groups  
f/22 - 36  
Lens construction:  
Minimum aperture:  
Closest focusing distance:0.45 m / 1.48 ft. (From image sensor plane)  
Max. magnification:  
Field of view:  
0.24x (at 200 mm)  
452 x 291 - 93 x 62 mm / 17.8 x 11.5 - 3.7 x 2.4 in. (at  
0.45 m)  
Image Stabilizer:  
Filter size:  
Lens shift type  
72 mm  
Lens cap:  
E-72  
Max. diameter x length: 78.6 x 102 mm / 3.1 x 4.0 in
Weight:  
Hood:  
Case:  
Approx. 595 g /
EW-78D (sold
LP1116 (sold se
• EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 I
Angle of view:  
D78°- 18°25’  
H: 68°4- 15°25’  
Ver8°00’ - 10°25’  
17 ele12 groups  
f/- 32  
Lens construon:  
Minimum apere:  
Closest focusing tance:5 m / 1.15 ft. (From image sensor plane)  
Max. magnificatio
Field of view:  
2x (at 85mm)  
328 x 219 - 112 x 75 mm / 12.9 x 8.6 - 4.4 x 3.0 in. (at  
0.35 m)  
Image Stabilizer:  
Filter size:  
Lens shift type  
67 mm  
Lens cap:  
E-67U  
Max. diameter x length: 78.5 x 92 mm / 3.1 x 3.6 in.  
Weight:  
Hood:  
Case:  
Approx. 475 g / 16.8 oz.  
EW-73B (sold separately)  
LP1116 (sold separately)  
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Specifications  
• EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM  
Angle of view:  
Diagonal extent: 75° - 18°  
Horizontal extent: 65° - 15°  
Vertical extent: 46° - 10°  
16 elements in 12 groups  
f/22 - 36  
Lens construction:  
Minimum aperture:  
Closest focusing distance:0.5 m / 1.64 ft. (From image sensor plane)  
Max. magnification:  
Field of view:  
0.19x (at 135 mm)  
551 x 355 - 188 x 125 mm / 21.7 x 14.0 - 7.4 x 4.9 in. (at  
0.5 m)  
Image Stabilizer:  
Filter size:  
Lens shift type  
72 mm  
Lens cap:  
E-72U  
Max. diameter x length: 78.4 x 96.8 mm / 3.1 x 3.8 in.  
Weight:  
Hood:  
Case:  
Approx. 500 g / 17.
EW-78B II (sold s
LP1116 (sold separ
• EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS  
Angle of view:  
Diag°20’ 7°50’  
Horiz°30’ - 3°20’  
Vertica0’ - 15°40’  
11 elemeoups  
f/22 - 6  
Lens constructio
Minimum apertur
Closest focusing disce:0.25 / 0.82 ft. (From image sensor plane)  
Max. magnification:  
Field of view:  
(at 55 mm)  
207 x 134 - 67 x 45 mm / 8.1 x 5.3 - 2.6 x 1.8 in. (at 0.25  
m)  
Image Stabilizer:  
Filter size:  
Lens shift type  
58mm  
Lens cap:  
E-58  
Max. diameter x length: 68.5 x 70 mm / 2.7 x 2.8 in.  
Weight:  
Hood:  
Case:  
Approx. 200 g / 7.1 oz.  
EW-60C (sold separately)  
LP814 (sold separately)  
  All specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards.  
  The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice.  
  If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the  
respective lens maker.  
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Trademarks  
  Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.  
  CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.  
  Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and other countries.  
  Macintosh and Mac OS is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc. in  
the United States and other countries.  
  HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are a trademark or  
registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
  All other corporate and product names and trademarkmentioned in this  
manual are the property of their respective owners.  
*
This digital camera supports Design rule for CamerSystem 2.0 and Exif  
2.21 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Prindard thnhances  
compatibility between digital camerars. By cocting the camera  
to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the sormation icorporated to  
optimize the print output.  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with  
genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this  
product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-  
genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery  
pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the  
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request  
such repairs on a chargeable basis.  
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Safety Warnings  
Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death,  
and material damage.  
Preventing Serious Injury or Death  
To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the  
safeguards below:  
- Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this  
booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries.  
- Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery. Do  
not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not expose  
the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water. And do not subject the battery  
pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock.  
- Do not install the battery pack or back-up battery in reversed arity (+ –). Do not  
mix new and old or different types of batteries.  
- Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowablbieemperature range  
of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F). Also, do not exceed the retime.  
- Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into ctrical cts of the camera,  
accessories, connecting cables, etc.  
• Keep the back-up battery away from childrenallows the ttery, consult a  
physician immediately. (Battery chals may stomach anintestines.)  
• When disposing of a battery pp batinsulate the electrical contacts  
with tape to prevent contact wc objs or batteries. This is to prevent  
fire or an explosion.  
• If excessive heamokor fumduring battery pack recharging,  
immediately ung the battery ce power outlet to stop the recharging  
and prevent a f
• If the battery pacr back-up tery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or  
fumes, remove it iediatelye careful not to get burned in the process.  
• Prevent any battery lm contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can  
cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or  
clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a  
physician immediately.  
• During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord  
can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock.  
• Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the  
insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.  
• Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident.  
• Do not fire the flash near a person’s eyes. It may impair the person’s vision. When  
using flash to photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter away.  
• Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and  
disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and  
fire.  
• Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an  
explosion or fire.  
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• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do  
not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock.  
• Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause  
electrical shock.  
• Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens.  
Doing so may damage your vision.  
• Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally  
choke the child.  
• Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and  
electrical shock.  
• Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed.  
Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s  
instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.  
To prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards bw:  
- Always insert the power plug all the way in.  
- Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.  
- When unplugging a power plug, grasp and the plug d of the cord.  
- Do not scratch, cut, or excessively benor put a hy object on the cord.  
Also do not twist or tie the cords.  
- Do not connect too many power plugs tpower outl
- Do not use a cord whose ihas baged.  
• Occasionally unplug the puse y cloth to clean off the dust around  
the power outlet. If the sur, hu, or oily, the dust on the power outlet  
may become mand shlet to use a fire.  
PreventiInjury or EDamage  
• Do not leavquipment inside a er the hot sun or near a heat source. The  
equipment mbecome hand cause skin burns.  
• Do not carry thamera und while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause  
injury. Also make ripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens.  
• Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap  
attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.  
• Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap  
heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.  
• If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera,  
promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent fire and  
electrical shock.  
• Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so  
may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack or back-up  
battery can also become hot and cause skin burns.  
• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment.  
Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.  
If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact  
your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.  
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Digital Camera Model DS126211 Systems  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for  
class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipmt does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, wh can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and oe uis encouraged  
to try to correct the interference by one or more of owing  
measures:  
— Reorient or relocate the receivin
— Increase the separation between ent and rever.  
— Connect the equipment an outircuit differet from  
that to which the recnect
Consult the dealer oced io/TV technician for help.  
The cable with the ferrite corthe tal camera must be used  
with this equipmt in der tlass B limits in Subpart B of Part  
15 of the FCC es.  
Do not make achanges or modis to the equipment unless otherwise  
specified in the nual. If suchanges or modifications should be made, you  
could be required stop opation of the equipment.  
Canon U.S.A. Inc.  
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.  
Tel No. (516)328-5600  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
When connecting to and using a household power outlet, use only AC  
Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (rated input: 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz, rated output:  
7.8 V DC). Using anything else can cause fire, overheating, or  
electrical shock.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safety  
and operating instructions for Battery Charger CG-580 & CB-5L.  
2. Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary remarks on  
(1) the charger, (2) the battery pack, and (3) the product using the battery  
pack.  
3. CAUTION To reduce risk of injury, charge only the Battery Pack BP-511A,  
BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. Other types of batteries may burst, causing  
personal injury and other damage.  
4. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.  
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in  
fire, electric shock, or personal injury.  
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than  
by cord when disconnecting charger.  
7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be steppon, tripped over, or  
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.  
8. Do not operate the charger with damaged corplreplace them  
immediately.  
9. Do not operate the charger if it has a sharp w, been dropped,  
or otherwise damaged in any wayqualified rviceman.  
10. Do not disassemble the charger; taalified seeman when  
service or repair is requicorrecmbly may reult in a risk of  
electric shock or fire.  
11. To reduce risk of elecplug arger from outlet before  
attempting any maintning.  
MAINTENACE INSTRU
Unless othise stated in tthere are no user serviceable parts  
inside. Refervicing to qualifviceman.  
USnd Canada only:  
The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is  
recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on  
how to recycle this battery.  
For CA, USA only  
Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may  
apply.  
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.  
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MEMO  
216  
MEMO  
217  
MEMO  
218  
MEMO  
219  
MEMO  
220  
MEMO  
221  
MEMO  
222  
Index  
A
C
AC Adapter Kit ..............................190  
Access lamp....................................30  
w, x.................................... 20, 186  
C (Creative Auto)......................... 57  
Cable................................ 3, 141, 142  
A-DEP  
(Automatic depth-of-field AE)..........99  
Camera  
Adobe RGB.....................................82  
AE lock..........................................103  
Camera shake.................... 90, 106  
Clear camera settings................ 45  
Holding the camera.................... 34  
Setting description display ....... 188  
AEB (Auto Exposure  
Bracketing)....................102, 174, 175  
Camera shake.......................... 33, 35  
Camera user tings ............. 20, 186  
AF J Focusing  
AF Microadjustment......................180  
AF start <AF-ON> button........35, 181  
AF stop button...............................178  
AI Focus AF ....................................85  
AI Servo AF...............................0, 85  
Aperture-priority AE ..........
Auto Lighting Optimizer....
Auto playbacSlsho
Card........................... 13, 29, 43  
Card r............................ 29  
mat................................. 43  
em................................ 30  
weighted aage  
ring ....................................... 100  
Card J Card  
ClocJ Date/Time  
Close-up......................................... 53  
Auto power .......................
Auto rotate .............................146  
Autofocus J Fsing  
Color space .................................... 82  
sRGB / Adobe RGB  
Color temperature .......................... 73  
Color tone............................... 67, 160  
Continuous shooting............... 89, 189  
Contrast.................................. 67, 160  
Copyright information ..................... 46  
Cord J Cable  
Av (Aperture-priority .................96  
B
Basic Zone......................................20  
Battery J Power  
Battery check..................................28  
Battery Grip BG-E2.......................192  
Beeper ..........................................193  
Black-and-white image..............66, 68  
Bracketing.......................75, 102, 174  
Creative Auto.................................. 57  
Creative Zone................................. 20  
M icon ............................................. 4  
Cross-type focusing........................ 87  
Bulb...............................................104  
Noise reduction.........................176  
Custom Functions ........................ 172  
Clearing all............................... 172  
223  
Index  
Flash  
2nd-curtain sync ...................... 111  
D
Date J Date/Time  
Custom Functions.................... 112  
Effective range......................... 108  
External Speedlite............ 112, 113  
FE lock..................................... 110  
Flash exposure compensation .. 109  
Flash off..................................... 56  
Flash sync. speed in Av mode .. 175  
Menu setting .................... 111, 112  
Red-eye reduction ................... 108  
Date/Time .......................................42  
Date/time battery replacement...191  
Depth-of-field preview.....................97  
Dioptric adjustment.........................34  
Direct printing J Printing  
Drive mode .............................89, 189  
Single / Continuous shooting  
Self-timer....................................90  
Flash exposure  
compensation................. 109, 189  
1/2-storemts ................. 174  
Dust Delete Data ..........................149  
E
Foclane ma...................... 17  
................................ 50  
Fe switch ............. 31, 88  
Easy printing.................................159  
Erase (image) ...............................144  
Error codes ................................
Evaluative metering ...............
Focg  
AF ode ............................ 84, 189  
AF pnt display ............... 133, 179  
AF point selection ...... 86, 179, 189  
AF-assist beam............ 49, 87, 179  
Beeper ....................................... 85  
Difficult-to-focus subjects........... 88  
Focus search ........................... 178  
Live View shooting........... 121, 127  
Manual focusing................. 88, 127  
Out of focus ................. 49, 88, 126  
Recompose................................ 50  
Exposure compensation ........
1/2-stop incrents..........
Exposure simulan ....................
External Speedlit.....................113  
Eyepiece cover ...............3, 105  
F
Faithful............................................66  
FE lock..........................................110  
Focusing screen........................... 183  
Folder Create/Select ...................... 78  
Format (CF card initialization)........ 43  
4- or 9-image index display.......... 135  
Full Auto......................................... 48  
Function availability table............. 196  
File number.....................................80  
Continuous / Auto reset /  
Manual reset  
File size...................................61, 133  
Filter effect (Monochrome)..............68  
Yellow / Orange / Red / Green  
H
HDMI............................................ 142  
224  
Index  
Hi-Definition ..................................142  
Highlight alert................................133  
Highlight detail loss.......................133  
Highlight tone priority ....................177  
J
JPEG.............................................. 60  
Jump display ................................ 136  
L
Histogram......................................134  
Brightness / RGB  
Landscape................................ 52, 65  
Language selection ........................ 42  
Household power..........................190  
LCD monitor ................................... 13  
Brightness adjustment ............. 145  
Image playback........................ 131  
Menu scre.............................. 40  
Shooting futions ................... 189  
I
Illumination (LCD panel) ...............104  
Image  
AF point display........................133  
Auto playback...........................139  
Auto rotate................................146  
Erase ........................................144  
Highlight alert............................133  
Histogram ........................34  
Index............................
Jump display................
Magnified vi........
Manual roe..................
Playback.........................
Protect ................................143  
Shooting infation............133  
Transfer to persputer...167  
Viewing on TV ..........................141  
LCD pa............................... 18  
minatio......................... 104  
................................. 21, 31  
ripheral  
nation correction..................... 76  
LiView shooting ....................... 115  
Fusing .......................... 121, 127  
Possible shots.......................... 119  
Silent shooting ......................... 128  
Long exposures J Bulb  
M
M (Manual exposure) ..................... 98  
Magnified view...................... 127, 137  
Malfunction................................... 198  
Manual exposure............................ 98  
Manual focusing ..................... 88, 127  
Maximum burst......................... 61, 62  
Memory card J Card  
Image area......................................32  
Image dust prevention ..................147  
Image Stabilizer (lens) ....................33  
Image transfer...............................167  
Image Zone.....................................20  
Image-recording quality selection ...60  
Index display.................................135  
Menu  
ISO speed.......................63, 174, 189  
Automatic setting........................64  
ISO expansion..........................174  
Menu settings........................... 193  
My Menu .................................. 185  
Setting operation........................ 40  
3icon......................................... 4  
225  
Index  
Metering mode......................100, 189  
Evaluative / Partial / Spot /  
Center-weighted average  
Picture Style  
Adjustment................................. 67  
Selection.................................... 65  
User defined .............................. 69  
MF (Manual focusing).....................88  
Mirror lockup.........................106, 180  
Mode Dial J Shooting mode  
Pixel count selection ...................... 60  
Playback J Image  
Portrait................................ 51, 55, 65  
Possible shots.................. 28, 61, 119  
Monochrome image..................66, 68  
Multi-controller ..........................36, 86  
My Menu.......................................185  
Power  
Auto power off...................... 27, 44  
Battery check.......................... 28  
Household po..................... 190  
Possiblots............... 28, 119  
Recharge ........................ 24  
.................................. 27  
N
Neutral ............................................66  
Night Portrait...................................55  
Noise reduction.............................176  
Nomenclature .................................16  
Number J File number  
.............................. 153  
yout............................. 157  
Pr settings.......................... 156  
Picidge ................................ 153  
Print rder (DPOF).................. 163  
<l> button.................. 159, 168  
Printing effects ......................... 160  
Tilt correction ........................... 161  
Trimming.................................. 161  
O
One-Shot AF..............
Original decision  
(image verificatidata ...............18
P
Program AE.................................... 92  
Program shift ............................. 93  
P (Program AE) .............................92  
Paper settings (printing)................156  
Partial metering.............................100  
PC terminal.............................16, 114  
Peripheral illumination correction....76  
Protect (image erase-protection).. 143  
Q
Quick Control screen...................... 38  
Personal computer  
Image transfer ..........................167  
Wallpaper .................................169  
R
RAW......................................... 60, 62  
RAW+JPEG ................................... 60  
Recharge........................................ 24  
Red-eye reduction........................ 108  
Remote control shooting .............. 105  
Personal white balance...................73  
PictBridge .....................................153  
226  
Index  
Revert to default settings ................45  
Review time ..................................145  
Rotate (image) ..............138, 146, 161  
sRAW (Small RAW).................. 60, 62  
Strap............................................... 23  
System map ................................. 202  
S
T
Safety shift ....................................175  
Safety warnings ............................212  
Saturation................................67, 160  
Self-timer.........................................90  
Sensor cleaning ............................147  
Sepia (Monochrome) ......................68  
Sharpness.......................................67  
Shoot w/o card................................29  
Shooting information display.........133  
Toning effect (Monochrome)........... 68  
Sepia / Blue / Purple / Green  
Transfer order (image) ................. 170  
Trimming (printing) ....................... 161  
Tv (Shutter-priority AE)................... 94  
U
Ultra DUDA)................... 29, 61  
er.................................. 19  
ptric adjustment .................... 34  
Shooting mode................................20  
A-DEP............................9  
Aperture-priority AE.....
Close-up ......................
Creative A...........
Flash off......................
Full Auto ...........................
Landscape.........................52  
Manual expoe...................98  
Night Portrait.....................55  
Portrait........................................51  
Program AE................................92  
Shutter-priority AE ......................94  
Sports .........................................54  
Vwing on TV .............................. 141  
eo system  
(NTSC/PAL) ..................... 141, 194  
W
WB J White balance  
White balance......................... 71, 189  
Bracketing.................................. 75  
Correction .................................. 74  
Custom....................................... 72  
Personal..................................... 73  
Shooting settings display ..............189  
Shutter button .................................35  
Shutter-priority AE...........................94  
Silent shooting ..............................128  
Slide show.....................................139  
Sports..............................................54  
Spot metering................................100  
Z
Zoom ring lock................................ 32  
227  
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