Canon Film Camera EOS 1000D User Manual

ENGLISH  
INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL  
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.  
The EOS 1000D is a digital single-lens reflex camera with a 10.10-  
megapixel image sensor. The camera provides many features such as  
high-speed, 7-point autofocus to quickly focus moving subjects, Picture  
Styles to expand your photographic expression, diverse shooting  
modes from Full Auto to Creative modes, and Live View shooting.  
It also incorporates the EOS Integrated Cleaning System to eliminate  
dust spots on images and the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit to shake off  
dust on the sensor.  
Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the  
Camera  
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have  
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how  
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.  
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings  
(p.186,187) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).  
Test the Camera Before Using and Liability  
After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been  
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the  
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to the personal computer,  
Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.  
Copyrights  
Copyright laws in your country 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.  
This camera is compatible with SD memory cards and SDHC  
memory cards. This manual will refer to all these cards as just “card.”  
* The camera does not come with a card (for recording images).  
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 LP-E5  
(with protective cover)  
Battery Charger  
LC-E5/LC-E5E*  
Camera  
(with eyecup and  
body cap)  
Wide Strap  
EW-100DB III  
Interface Cable  
IFC-200U  
Video Cable  
VC-100  
EOS DIGITAL  
Solution Disk  
(Software)  
EOS DIGITAL  
Software Instruction  
Manuals Disk  
(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 EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction  
Manuals Disk.  
* Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E is provided. (The LC-E5E comes with a  
power cord.)  
 If you purchased the 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>  
<V> <U> : Indicate the <S> cross keys.  
<0> : Indicates the setting button.  
: Indicates the Main Dial.  
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 camera and on the  
LCD monitor.  
3 : Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the  
<M> button and changing the setting.  
M
: When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the  
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).  
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.  
: Tip or advice for better shooting.  
: Problem-solving advice.  
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.  
: Supplemental information.  
Basic Assumptions  
 All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch  
is already set to <1>.  
 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-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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  
43  
Camera basics.  
Getting Started  
1
Basic Shooting and Image Playback  
2
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.  
Advanced Shooting Techniques  
55  
69  
3
Basic shooting features for specific types of subjects.  
More Advanced Techniques  
4
Advanced shooting techniques.  
Live View Shooting  
95  
5
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.  
Handy Features  
107  
6
Convenient menu-based functions.  
123  
133  
151  
161  
Image Playback  
7
8
9
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer  
Customizing the Camera  
Reference  
10  
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Contents  
Introduction  
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3  
Conventions Used in this Manual...................................................................... 4  
Chapters............................................................................................................ 5  
Contents at a Glance....................................................................................... 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  
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 29  
Selecting the Interface Language.................................................................... 30  
Installing and Removing the Card ................................................................... 31  
Mounting and Detaching a Lens...................................................................... 33  
About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 35  
Basic Operation............................................................................................... 36  
Menu Operations and Settings........................................................................ 38  
Formatting the Card......................................................................................... 40  
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen.................................................................. 42  
Basic Shooting and Image Playback  
43  
2
Fully Automatic Shooting................................................................................. 44  
Full Auto Techniques....................................................................................... 46  
Shooting Portraits............................................................................................ 47  
Shooting Landscapes...................................................................................... 48  
Shooting Close-ups......................................................................................... 49  
Shooting Moving Subjects............................................................................... 50  
Shooting Portraits at Night............................................................................... 51  
Disabling Flash................................................................................................ 52  
Using the Self-timer......................................................................................... 53  
Image Playback............................................................................................... 54  
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Contents  
Advanced Shooting Techniques  
55  
3
Program AE......................................................................................................56  
Changing the ISO Speed .................................................................................57  
Using the Built-in Flash ....................................................................................58  
Changing the AF Mode ....................................................................................60  
Selecting the AF Point......................................................................................61  
Continuous Shooting........................................................................................63  
Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................64  
Selecting a Picture Style ..................................................................................67  
More Advanced Techniques  
69  
4
Action Shots.....................................................................................................70  
Changing the Depth of Field ............................................................................72  
Manual Exposure .............................................................................................75  
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE............................................................................76  
Changing the Metering Mode...........................................................................77  
Setting Exposure Compensation......................................................................78  
Auto Exposure Bracketing................................................................................80  
Customizing the Picture Style ..........................................................................82  
Registering the Picture Style............................................................................85  
Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................87  
AE Lock............................................................................................................88  
FE Lock............................................................................................................89  
Setting the White Balance................................................................................90  
White Balance Correction ................................................................................92  
Preventing Camera Shake...............................................................................94  
Live View Shooting  
95  
5
Preparing for Live View Shooting.....................................................................96  
Focusing Manually ...........................................................................................98  
Shooting...........................................................................................................99  
Using AF to Focus..........................................................................................102  
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Handy Features  
107  
6
Handy Features............................................................................................. 108  
Silencing the Beeper .................................................................................. 108  
Card Reminder........................................................................................... 108  
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 108  
Setting the Auto Power-off Time................................................................. 109  
Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness........................................................... 109  
File Numbering Methods .............................................................................110  
Auto Image Rotation....................................................................................112  
Checking Camera Function Settings...........................................................113  
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings.............................................114  
Setting the LCD Monitor Off/On ..................................................................115  
Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color............................................115  
Flash Control................................................................................................. 116  
Automatic Sensor Cleaning........................................................................... 118  
Appending Dust Delete Data......................................................................... 119  
Manual Sensor Cleaning............................................................................... 121  
Image Playback  
123  
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Searching for Images Quickly........................................................................ 124  
Magnified View.............................................................................................. 126  
Rotating the Image........................................................................................ 126  
Auto Playback ............................................................................................... 127  
Viewing the Images on TV............................................................................. 128  
Protecting Images ......................................................................................... 129  
Erasing Images ............................................................................................. 130  
Shooting Information Display......................................................................... 131  
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Contents  
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer  
133  
8
Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................134  
Printing...........................................................................................................136  
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).................................................................143  
Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................146  
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer................................................147  
Customizing the Camera  
151  
9
Setting Custom Functions..............................................................................152  
Custom Function Settings..............................................................................154  
Registering My Menu .....................................................................................160  
Reference  
161  
10  
When Autofocus Fails ....................................................................................162  
Using a Household Power Outlet...................................................................163  
Using the Remote Switch...............................................................................164  
External Speedlites ........................................................................................166  
Menu Settings ................................................................................................168  
Function Availability Table .............................................................................170  
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................172  
Error Codes....................................................................................................175  
System Map ...................................................................................................176  
Specifications.................................................................................................178  
Index ..............................................................................................................189  
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Contents at a Glance  
Shooting  
  Shoot automatically  
Î p.43 - 52 (Basic Zone modes)  
  Shoot continuously  
Î p.47, 50, 63 (i Continuous shooting)  
 
Take a picture of myself in a group Î p.53 (j Self-timer)  
  Freeze the action  
  Take a blurred action shot  
Î p.70 (s Shutter-priority AE)  
  Blur the background  
 
Keep the background in sharp focus Î p.72 (f Aperture-priority AE)  
 
Adjust the image brightness (exposure) Î p.78 (Exposure compensation)  
  Shoot under low light  
  Shoot without flash  
Î p.44, 57, 58 (Flash photography)  
Î p.52 (7 Flash Off)  
  Photograph fireworks at night Î p.75 (Bulb exposure)  
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor Î p.96 (Live View shooting)  
 
Image Quality  
 
 
Set the image effects to match the subject Î p.67 (Selecting a Picture Style)  
Make a large size print of the picture Î p.64 (73, 83, 1)  
  Take many pictures  
Î p.64 (76, 86)  
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Focusing  
  Change the point of focus  
  Shoot a moving subject  
Î p.61 (S AF point selection)  
Î p.50, 60 (AI Servo AF)  
Playback  
  View the images with the camera Î p.54 (x Playback)  
  Search for pictures quickly  
Î p.124 (H Index display)  
  Prevent important images  
from accidental deletion  
Î p.129 (K Image protect)  
Î p.130 (L Delete)  
  Delete unnecessary images  
  View the images on a TV set  
  Set the LCD brightness  
Î p.128 (Video OUT)  
Î p.109 (LCD brightness)  
Printing  
  Print pictures easily  
Î p.133 (Direct printing)  
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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 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 malfunction.  
  The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to  
disassemble the camera yourself.  
  Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and  
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean  
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest  
Canon Service Center.  
  Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to  
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera  
misoperation.  
  If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,  
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent  
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to  
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.  
  If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid  
damaging the camera. If 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 the camera. 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.  
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Handling Precautions  
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  
temporarily and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few  
days.  
Cards  
  Cards are precision devices. Do not drop the card or subject it to vibration.  
Doing so could damage the images recorded on them.  
  Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field  
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having  
static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the card might be lost.  
  Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing so can  
warp the cards and make them unusable.  
  Do not spill any liquid onto the card.  
  Always store your cards in a case to protect the data stored on them.  
  Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock.  
  Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.  
Lens Electrical Contacts  
Contacts  
After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens  
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid  
scratching the lens surface and electrical 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.33)  
For EF-S lens  
For EF lens  
When attaching an EF-S lens, align it  
with the white index on the camera.  
For other lenses, align it with the red  
index.  
2
3
4
5
Set the lens focus mode switch  
to <AF>. (p.33)  
Open the slot cover and  
insert a card. (p.31)  
With the card’s label facing  
you, insert it into the slot.  
Set the power switch to <1>.  
(p.27)  
 When the LCD monitor displays the  
Date/Time setting screen, see page  
29.  
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Quick Start Guide  
Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full  
Auto). (p.44)  
All the necessary camera settings will  
be set automatically.  
6
7
Focus the subject. (p.37)  
Look through the viewfinder and aim  
the viewfinder center over the subject.  
Press the shutter button halfway, and  
the camera will focus the subject.  
Take the picture. (p.37)  
Press the shutter button completely to  
take the picture.  
8
9
Review the picture. (p.108)  
The captured image will be displayed  
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.  
To display the image again, press the  
<x> button. (p.54)  
  The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor turns off when  
you press the shutter button halfway or press the <B> button.  
  To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.130).  
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Nomenclature  
The names in bold indicate the parts explained up until the “Basic  
Shooting and Image Playback” section (up to p.54).  
Mode Dial (p.20)  
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam  
(p.58/116)  
Power switch (p.27)  
EF Lens mount index (p.33)  
EF-S Lens mount index (p.33)  
Flash-sync contacts  
<Z> ISO speed  
set button (p.57)  
<6> Main Dial  
(p.4)  
Hot shoe (p.166)  
<V> Focal plane  
mark (p.49)  
Shutter button  
(p.37)  
Strap mount  
(p.22)  
Red-eye  
reduction/  
Self-timer lamp  
(p.59/53)  
<D> Flash  
button (p.58)  
Terminal cover  
Grip  
Lens release  
button (p.34)  
Mirror (p.94,121)  
Contacts (p.13)  
Lens mount  
Depth-of-field  
preview button  
(p.74)  
Lens lock pin  
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS / II lens  
Focusing ring  
(p.62)  
Hood EW-60C  
(sold separately)  
mount  
Video OUT  
terminal (p.128)  
Zoom ring (p.34)  
58 mm filter thread  
(front of lens)  
Remote control  
terminal (p.164)  
Focus mode  
Digital terminal  
(p.134,147)  
switch (p.33)  
Image Stabilizer  
switch (p.35)  
Lens mount index (p.33)  
Contacts (p.13)  
* The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens does not have an Image Stabilizer switch.  
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Nomenclature  
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36)  
Eyecup (p.165)  
<O> Aperture/Exposure  
compensation button (p.75/78)  
<A/I> AE lock/  
FE lock button/  
Viewfinder eyepiece  
Index/Reduce button  
(p.88/89/124/126,141)  
<B> Shooting  
settings display/  
Trimming orientation  
button (p.42,113/141)  
<S/u>  
AF point selection/  
Magnify button  
(p.61/126,141)  
<M> Menu  
button (p.38)  
<l/B>  
Print/Share button/  
White balance  
selection button  
(p.139,148/90)  
Card slot  
cover (p.31)  
DC cord hole  
(p.163)  
LCD monitor (p.38,109)  
Access lamp (p.32)  
Tripod socket  
Battery compartment  
<x> Playback button (p.54)  
cover release lever (p.26)  
Battery compartment cover  
<0> Setting button/  
Shooting settings display (p.38/42)  
(p.26)  
<L> Erase button (p.130)  
<S> Cross keys (p.38)  
<Wq> Metering mode/Jump selection button (p.77/125)  
<XA> Picture Style selection button (p.67)  
<Yi/j> Drive mode selection button (p.53,63)  
<ZE>  
AF mode selection button (p.60)  
Card slot (p.31)  
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Nomenclature  
Shooting Settings Display  
Shutter speed  
Main Dial pointer (p.69)  
Exposure level indicator  
Aperture  
Exposure compensation  
amount (p.78)  
ISO speed (p.57)  
AEB range (p.80)  
White balance (p.90)  
QAuto  
Flash exposure  
compensation (p.79)  
W Daylight  
y Built-in flash  
EShade  
External Speedlite  
RCloudy  
Y Tungsten light  
Shooting mode  
U White fluorescent  
light  
Drive mode  
(p.53,63)  
I
Flash  
u
i
Single shooting  
O Custom  
Continuous  
shooting  
2White balance  
correction (p.92)  
10-sec. self-timer  
B White balance  
bracketing (p.93)  
l 2-sec. self-timer  
q Continuous shots after  
self-timer  
Shots remaining  
Shots remaining during  
WB bracketing  
Battery check (p.28)  
Self-timer countdown  
zxcn  
Bulb exposure time  
Picture Style (p.67)  
AF mode (p.60)  
X One-Shot AF  
9 AI Focus AF  
Z AI Servo AF  
Image-recording quality (p.64)  
73  
83  
74  
84  
76  
86  
1
Large/Fine  
Large/Normal  
Medium/Fine  
Medium/Normal  
Small/Fine  
g
Manual Focusing  
Metering mode (p.77)  
q Evaluative metering  
w Partial metering  
Small/Normal  
RAW  
e Center-weighted average metering  
1+73 RAW+Large/Fine  
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.  
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Nomenclature  
Viewfinder Information  
AF point display indicator < >  
Focusing screen  
AF points  
<Z>  
ISO speed  
<A> AE lock/  
<o> Focus  
confirmation  
light  
AEB in-progress  
Max. burst  
White balance correction  
ISO speed  
<0> Monochrome shooting  
Exposure level indicator  
<D> Flash-ready  
Improper FE lock  
warning  
<e> High-speed sync  
(FP flash)  
<d> FE lock/  
FEB in-progress  
Exposure compensation amount  
AEB range  
<y> Flash exposure  
compensation  
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator  
Aperture  
Shutter speed  
Card full warning (FuLL)  
Card error warning (Err)  
No card warning (Card)  
FE lock (FEL)  
Busy (buSY)  
Built-in flash recycling (D buSY)  
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.  
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Nomenclature  
Mode Dial  
The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes.  
Creative Zone  
These modes give you more control  
over the result.  
d
: Program AE (p.56)  
s
f
a
: Shutter-priority AE (p.70)  
: Aperture-priority AE (p.72)  
: Manual exposure (p.75)  
8 : Automatic depth-of-field  
AE (p.76)  
Full Auto  
Basic Zone  
All you do is press the shutter button. Fully  
automatic shooting for specific kinds of  
subjects.  
1: Full Auto (p.44)  
Image Zone  
2 : Portrait (p.47)  
3: Landscape (p.48)  
4 : Close-up (p.49)  
5: Sports (p.50)  
6 : Night Portrait (p.51)  
7: Flash Off (p.52)  
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Nomenclature  
Battery Charger LC-E5  
Power plug  
Charge lamp  
Battery pack slot  
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or  
floor mount position.  
Battery Charger LC-E5E  
Battery pack slot  
Power cord  
Charge lamp  
Power cord socket  
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Nomenclature  
Attaching the Strap  
Pass the end of the strap through the  
camera’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.165)  
Eyepiece cover  
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1
Getting Started  
This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic  
camera operations.  
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Recharging the Battery  
Remove the protective cover.  
1
2
3
Attach the battery.  
  As shown in the illustration, attach the  
battery securely.  
  To detach the battery, follow the  
above procedure in reverse.  
LC-E5  
Recharge the battery.  
For LC-E5  
  As shown by the arrow, flip out the  
battery charger’s prongs and insert  
the prongs into a power outlet.  
For LC-E5E  
LC-E5E  
  Connect the power cord to the  
charger and insert the plug into the  
power outlet.  
X Recharging starts automatically and  
the charge lamp turns orange.  
X When the battery is fully recharged,  
the charge lamp will turn green.  
  It takes about 2 hours to fully  
recharge a completely exhausted  
battery.  
The time required to recharge the  
battery depends on the ambient  
temperature and battery’s charge  
level.  
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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 charger  
from the power outlet.  
  When not using the camera, remove the battery.  
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small  
amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge  
and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover  
attached. Storing the battery after it is fully charged can lower the  
battery’s performance.  
  The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.  
The battery charger is compatible 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 charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E5.  
  Battery Pack LP-E5 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.  
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Installing and Removing the Battery  
Installing the Battery  
Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 into the camera.  
Open the battery compartment  
cover.  
  Slide the lever as shown by the arrow  
1
2
3
and open the cover.  
Insert the battery.  
  Insert the end with the battery  
contacts.  
  Insert the battery until it locks in  
place.  
Close the cover.  
  Press the cover until it snaps shut.  
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 shorting, 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.  
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Turning on the Power  
When you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen  
appears, see page 29 to set the date/time.  
<1> : The camera turns on.  
<2> : The camera is turned off and  
does not operate. Set to this  
position when not using the  
camera.  
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor  
  Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the sensor  
cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning,  
the LCD monitor will display <f>. Even during the sensor  
cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway  
(p.37) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.  
  If you turn on/off the power switch <1>/<2> at a short interval,  
the <f> icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not a  
problem.  
About Auto Power Off  
  To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after  
about 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again,  
just press the shutter button.  
  You can change the auto power-off time with the menu’s [5 Auto  
power off] setting. (p.109)  
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.  
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Turning on the Power  
Checking the Battery Level  
When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be  
indicated in one of four levels:  
z : Battery level OK.  
x : Battery level is slightly down,  
but adequate power remains.  
c : Battery will be exhausted soon.  
n : Battery must be recharged.  
Battery Life  
Temperature  
[Approx. number of shots]  
Shooting Conditions  
No Flash  
600  
50% Flash Use  
At 23°C / 73°F  
At 0°C / 32°F  
500  
400  
500  
  The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E5, no Live View shooting,  
and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.  
  The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above  
depending on the shooting conditions.  
  Pressing the shutter 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 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 100.  
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3 Setting the Date and Time  
When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has  
been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3  
and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to  
recorded images will be based on this Date/Time setting. Be sure  
to set the date/time.  
Display the menu.  
  Press the <M> button to display  
1
the menu.  
Under the [6] tab, select [Date/  
2 Time].  
  Press the <U> key to select the  
[6] tab.  
  Press the <V> key to select [Date/  
Time], then press <0>.  
Set the date and time.  
3
  Press the <U> key to select the  
date or time number.  
  Press <0> so  
Press the <  
then press <  
is displayed.  
> key to set the number,  
 
V
0
>. (returns to  
.)  
Exit the menu.  
  Press the <U> key to select [OK],  
then press <0>.  
4
X The date/time will be set.  
  Press the <M> button to return  
to the shooting settings display.  
  The date/time set will start from when you press <0> in step 4.  
  If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera’s battery  
becomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset. If this happens, set  
the date/time again.  
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3 Selecting the Interface Language  
Display the menu.  
  Press the <M> button to display  
1
the menu.  
Under the [6] tab, select  
2 [Language].  
  Press the <U> key to select the  
[6] tab.  
  Press the <V> key to select  
[Language] (the third item from the  
top), then press <0>.  
Select the desired language.  
3
  Press the <S> key to select the  
desired language, then press <0>.  
X The menu language will change.  
  Press the <M> button to return  
to the shooting settings display.  
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Installing and Removing the Card  
The captured image is recorded onto the card (sold separately).  
Make sure the card’s write protect switch is set upward to  
enable writing/erasing.  
Installing the Card  
Open the cover.  
  Slide the cover as shown by the  
1
arrow to open it.  
Insert the Card.  
Card’s write  
protect switch  
2
3
 
As shown by the illustration, face  
the card’s label side toward you  
and insert it until it clicks in place.  
Close the cover.  
  Close the cover and slide it in the  
direction shown by the arrow until it  
snaps shut.  
  When you set the power switch to  
<1>, the number of remaining  
shots will be displayed on the LCD  
monitor.  
Shots remaining  
  The shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the card,  
image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.  
  The [1 Shoot w/o card] menu option set to [Off] will prevent you from  
forgetting to install a card. (p.108)  
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Installing and Removing the Card  
Removing the Card  
Open the cover.  
1
  Set the power switch to <2>.  
  Check that “Recording...” is not  
displayed on the LCD monitor.  
  Make sure the access lamp is off,  
then open the cover.  
Access lamp  
Remove the card.  
  Gently push in the card, then let go.  
The card will stick out.  
2
  Pull the card straight out, then close  
the cover.  
 
When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that the images  
are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is  
being transferred. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, never do  
any of the following. Doing so may damage the image data. It may  
also damage the card or camera.  
Opening the card slot cover.  
Opening the battery compartment cover.  
Shaking or banging the camera around.  
  If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might  
not start from 0001. (p.110)  
  Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects.  
  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 (p.40). The card may  
then return to normal.  
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Mounting and Detaching a Lens  
Mounting 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 mount index and turn  
the lens as shown by the arrow until it  
clicks in place.  
 
When attaching a lens other than an  
EF-S lens, align the lens with the red  
EF lens mount index.  
EF lens mount index  
On the lens, set the focus mode  
3 switch to <AF> (autofocus).  
  If it is set to <MF> (manual focus),  
autofocus will not operate.  
Remove the front lens cap.  
4
  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.  
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Mounting 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 lens release  
button, turn the lens as shown by  
the arrow.  
  Turn the lens until it stops, then  
detach it.  
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.  
Image Conversion Factor  
Since the image size is smaller  
than the 35mm film format, it will  
Image size  
(22.2 x 14.8mm / 0.87 x 0.58 in.)  
look like the lens focal length is  
increased by 1.6x.  
35mm image size  
(36 x 24mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)  
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About the Lens Image Stabilizer  
The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6  
IS lens as an example.  
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.  
* The EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens does not have an Image Stabilizer switch.  
Set the IS switch to <1>.  
1
  Set the camera’s power switch to  
<1>.  
Press the shutter button halfway.  
2
X The Image Stabilizer will operate.  
Take the picture.  
  When the picture looks steady in the  
3
viewfinder, press the shutter button  
completely to take the picture.  
  The Image Stabilizer is not effective for moving subjects.  
  The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as  
on a rocking boat.  
  The Image Stabilizer can operate with the focus mode switch set to  
either <f> or <g>.  
  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-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens  
switches the IS mode automatically.  
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Basic Operation  
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity  
Turn the dioptric adjustment  
knob.  
  Turn the knob left or right so that the  
seven 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 camera still to minimize camera  
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.  
For shooting while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 95.  
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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 displayed in the viewfinder.  
(0)  
Pressing completely  
This releases the shutter and takes the  
picture.  
Preventing Camera Shake  
Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera  
shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera  
shake, note the following:  
Hold and steady the camera as shown on the previous page.  
Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then press the  
shutter button completely.  
  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.  
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Menu Operations and Settings  
By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the image-  
recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the  
<M  
> button, <S  
> cross keys, and <  
0
> button on the camera back.  
<M> button  
<0> button  
LCD monitor  
<S> Cross keys  
Basic Zone Mode Menu Screen  
*
The [2/7/9] tabs are not displayed in the Full Auto and Basic Zone modes.  
When a Basic Zone mode is set, there are menu items which are not displayed.  
Creative Zone Mode Menu Screen  
5 Set-up  
9 My Menu  
3 Playback  
1 Shooting  
Tab  
Menu settings  
Menu items  
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Menu Operations and Settings  
Menu Setting Procedure  
Display the menu.  
  Press the <M> button to display  
1
the menu.  
Select a tab.  
  Press the <U> key to select a  
menu tab.  
2
  You can also turn the <6> dial to  
select a tab.  
Select a menu item.  
  Press the <V> key to select the  
menu item, then press <0>.  
3
Select the setting.  
4
  Press the <V> or <U> key to  
select the setting. (Some settings  
require you to press either the <V>  
or <U> key to select it.)  
  Some menu items will indicate the  
current setting in blue.  
Set the desired setting.  
  Press <0> to set it.  
5
6
Exit the menu.  
  Press the <M> button to return  
to the shooting settings display.  
  The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have  
pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen.  
  A list of menu functions is on page 168.  
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3 Formatting the Card  
If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or  
personal computer, format the card with the camera.  
Formatting the card will erase everything in the card. 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 before formatting the card.  
Select [Format].  
  Under the [5] tab, select [Format],  
1
then press <0>.  
Format the card.  
2
  Select [OK], then press <0>.  
X The card will be formatted.  
X When the formatting is completed,  
the menu will reappear.  
  For low-level formatting, press the  
<L> button, checkmark [Low level  
format] with <X>, then select [OK].  
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3 Formatting the Card  
About Low-level Formatting  
  Do low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems  
slow.  
  Since low-level formatting will erase all recordable sectors in the card, the  
formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting.  
  You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [Cancel]. Even in this  
case, normal formatting will have been completed and you can use the  
card as usual.  
When the card is formatted, 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, execute low-level  
formatting or destroy the card physically to prevent the data from being  
leaked.  
The card’s capacity displayed on the format screen may be lower than the  
capacity indicated on the card.  
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Switching the LCD Monitor Screen  
The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu  
screen, image, etc.  
Shooting Settings  
  The shooting settings are displayed  
when the camera is turned on.  
  The display turns off when you  
press the shutter button halfway  
(p.37). When you let go of the  
shutter button, the display turns  
on again.  
  You can also turn off the display  
by pressing the <B> button or  
<0>. Display it again by pressing the  
button again.  
Menus  
Captured Image  
  Appears when you press the  
<M> button. Press the  
button again to return to the  
previous screen.  
  Appears when you press the  
<x> button. Press the button  
again to return to the previous  
screen.  
  With the [5 LCD off/on btn] menu, you can set the method for turning  
the shooting settings display on or off. (p.115)  
  While the menu or captured image is displayed, you can immediately  
return to shooting by pressing the shutter button.  
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2
Basic Shooting and  
Image Playback  
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes  
on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback  
images.  
With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and  
the camera sets everything automatically. Also, to prevent  
botched pictures due to mistaken operations, shooting settings  
cannot be changed in the Basic Zone modes. The settings  
(functions set automatically) which cannot be set by the user  
are grayed out.  
Full Auto  
e
About the Auto Lighting Optimizer  
In Basic Zone modes, the Auto Lighting Optimizer will operate to  
adjust the image automatically to obtain the optimum brightness and  
contrast. It is also set by default in Creative Zone modes (p.156).  
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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 AF point over the  
subject will make focusing easier.  
Focus the subject.  
  Press the shutter button halfway, and  
the lens will move to focus.  
3
X The dot inside the AF point achieving  
focus flashes briefly in red. At the  
same time, the beeper will sound and  
the focus 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.  
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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.162) 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 continuously on a moving  
subject. (The focus confirmation light <o> does not light.) While the  
beeper is beeping, you can press the shutter button completely to  
shoot a moving subject in focus.  
  Pressing the shutter button halfway will not focus the subject.  
When the focus mode switch on the lens is set to <MF> (Manual Focus),  
the camera does not focus. Set the focus mode switch to <AF>.  
  Although it is daylight, the flash popped up.  
For a backlit subject, the flash may pop up to help reduce harsh  
shadows on the subject.  
  In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes.  
To assist the autofocusing, 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 the left or right to  
create a balanced background and good perspective.  
In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button  
halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then  
recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the  
picture. This is called “focus lock”. Focus lock is also possible in other  
Basic Zone modes (except <5> Sports).  
Shooting a Moving Subject  
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.  
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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 farther the distance between the subject and background,  
the better.  
The farther the distance between the subject and background, the  
more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand  
out better in front of 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.  
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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 sharp than with <1> (Full Auto).  
Shooting Tips  
  With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.  
When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. This will have  
objects near and far in focus, better than at the telephoto end. It also  
adds breadth to landscapes.  
  Shooting night scenes.  
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.51)  
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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 simple background.  
A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better.  
  Move to the subject as close as possible.  
Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses  
have indications such as <40.25m/0.8ft>. 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.  
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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 telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar.  
  Use the center AF point to focus.  
Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter  
button halfway to auto focus. During autofocusing, the beeper will  
continue beeping softly. 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. 3 shots per sec.) and autofocusing will take effect.  
Under low light if camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s shutter  
speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steady and  
shoot.  
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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 lens and a tripod.  
When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide  
night view. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.  
  Keep the person within 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera.  
Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a  
good exposure of 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.  
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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 obtain the candlelight effect.  
Shooting Tips  
  If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to  
prevent camera shake.  
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the  
viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady  
or use a tripod. When using 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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j Using the Self-timer  
Press the <Yij> button.  
1
2
Select the self-timer.  
  Press the <U> key to select the  
desired self-timer, then press <0>.  
: 10-sec. self-timer  
l: 2-sec. self-timerN (p.94)  
q: 10-sec. self-timer plus  
continuous shots  
Press the <V> key to set the  
number of multiple shots (2 to 10)  
to be taken with the self-timer.  
Take the picture.  
  Focus the subject and press the  
shutter button completely.  
3
X You can check the self-timer  
operation with the self-timer lamp,  
beeper, and countdown display (in  
seconds) on the LCD monitor.  
X Two seconds before the picture is  
taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on  
and the beeper will sound faster.  
With <q>, the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged  
depending on the image-recording quality and flash.  
  After taking the self-timer shots, you should check the image(s) for  
proper focus and exposure (p.54).  
 
If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button,  
attach the eyepiece cover (p.165). 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.46) for  
an object at about the same distance as where you will be.  
  To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <Yij> button.  
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x Image Playback  
The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more  
details on image playback methods, see page 123.  
Playback the image.  
  When you press the <x> button, the  
1
last captured image will be displayed.  
Select the image.  
  To view images starting with the last  
image, press the <Y> key.  
To view images starting with the first  
(oldest) image, press the <Z> key.  
  Press the <B> button to change  
the display format.  
2
Single image display  
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  
shooting settings display.  
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3
Advanced Shooting  
Techniques  
In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots,  
most functions are set automatically and cannot be  
changed. In the <d> (Program AE) mode, you can set  
various functions and be more creative.  
  In the <d> (Program AE) mode, the camera sets the  
shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain the  
standard exposure.  
  The difference between the Basic Zone modes and <d> is  
explained on page 170.  
*
*
<d> stands for Program.  
AE stands for Auto Exposure.  
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d: Program AE  
To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure  
(shutter speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE.  
Set the Mode Dial to <d>.  
1
Take the picture.  
  Press the shutter button halfway and  
2
the camera will focus.  
X The exposure setting (shutter speed  
and aperture) set automatically is  
displayed in the viewfinder.  
  Press the shutter button completely.  
Shooting Tips  
  Changing the ISO speed and using the built-in flash.  
To match the subject and lighting level, you can change the ISO  
speed (p.57) or use the built-in flash (p.58). In the <d> mode, the  
built-in flash will not fire automatically. So under low light, press the  
<I> (Flash) button to pop-up the flash.  
  The program can be shifted. (Program shift)  
After pressing the shutter button halfway, turn the <6> dial to  
change the shutter speed and aperture setting combination  
(program). After you take the picture, the program shift will be  
canceled. Program shift is not possible with flash.  
In very low light or very bright light, the shutter speed and  
aperture display will blink when you press the shutter  
button halfway, as shown in the figure. In low light (30"  
3.5), either increase the ISO speed (p.57) or use flash  
(p.58). In bright light (4000 22), decrease the ISO speed.  
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Z: Changing the ISO SpeedN  
Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the  
ambient light level. In the Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set  
automatically.  
Press the <Z> button. (9)  
X [ISO speed] will appear.  
1
Select the ISO speed.  
2
  Turn the <6> dial or press the  
<V> key to select the ISO speed.  
  You can also look at the ISO speed in  
the viewfinder while turning the  
<6> dial.  
ISO Speed Guide  
ISO Speed  
100/200  
400/800  
1600  
Normal (No flash)  
Sunny outdoors  
Flash Range  
The higher the ISO speed, the  
farther the flash range will be.  
(p.58)  
Overcast skies, evening  
Night or dark indoors  
About Auto ISO  
This mode sets the ISO speed automatically between ISO 100 - 800 to  
suit the shooting mode and ambient light level. For flash and <a>  
(manual) exposures, ISO 400 is set. When you press the shutter button  
halfway, the automatically-set ISO speed is displayed in the viewfinder  
and on the LCD monitor.  
Using a high ISO speed or shooting in high-temperature conditions may  
result in more grainy images. Long exposures can also cause irregular  
colors in the image.  
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D Using the Built-in Flash  
In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions, just pop-up the built-in flash  
and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the <d> mode,  
the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to  
prevent camera shake.  
Press the <D> button.  
1
  In Creative Zone modes, you can  
press the <D> button anytime to take  
flash pictures.  
  While the flash is recycling, “DbuSY”  
is displayed in the viewfinder, and  
[BUSYD] is displayed on the LCD  
monitor.  
Press the shutter button halfway.  
2
  In the bottom left of the viewfinder,  
check that the <D> icon is lit.  
Take the picture.  
  When focus is achieved and you  
3
press the shutter button completely,  
the flash will fire for the picture.  
Effective Flash Range  
[Approx. in meters / feet]  
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS / II  
ISO Speed  
Wide Angle: 18mm  
Telephoto: 55mm  
1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.5  
1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8  
1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1  
1 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.7  
1 - 9.3 / 3.3 - 30.5  
100  
200  
1 - 3.7 / 3.3 - 12.1  
1 - 5.3 / 3.3 - 17.4  
1 - 7.4 / 3.3 - 24.3  
1 - 10.5 / 3.3 - 34.4  
1 - 14.9 / 3.3 - 48.9  
400/Auto  
800  
1600  
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D Using the Built-in Flash  
Shooting Tips  
  If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed.  
By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range.  
  In bright light, decrease the ISO speed.  
If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO  
speed.  
  Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away  
from the subject.  
If the lens hood is attached or if you are too close to the subject, the  
bottom portion of the picture might turn out dark. For important  
shots, check the image on the LCD monitor to make sure the flash  
exposure looks good (not dark at the bottom).  
3 Using Red-eye Reduction  
Using the red-eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture can  
reduce red eye. Red-eye reduction will work in 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 from subject to subject.  
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E: Changing the AF ModeN  
You can change the AF mode to suit different subjects such as group  
photos, animals, and sports.  
Press the <ZE> button.  
1
X [AF mode] will appear.  
Select the AF mode.  
  Press the <U> key to select the AF  
2
mode, then press <0>.  
Focus the subject.  
  Aim the AF point over the subject and  
3
press the shutter button halfway. The  
camera will then autofocus in the  
selected AF mode.  
Selecting the Best AF Mode  
  X (One-Shot AF)  
Suitable for still subjects. When you press the shutter button  
halfway, the camera will focus only once. You can also recompose  
the shot.  
  9 (AI Focus AF)  
Suitable when you cannot decide between One-Shot AF or AI Servo  
AF. Depending on the subject’s movement, the camera will switch  
automatically to One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF.  
* When focus is achieved in the AI SERVO AF mode, the beeper will sound  
softly. The focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will not light.  
* AI stands for Artificial Intelligence.  
  Z (AI Servo AF)  
Suitable for moving subjects. While you hold down the shutter button  
halfway, the focus and exposure setting will be adjusted  
continuously.  
* Even when focus is achieved, the beeper will not sound. Also, the focus  
confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will not light.  
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S Selecting the AF PointN  
In the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF  
point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore,  
the camera sometimes may not focus the subject you want.  
With the <d> (Program AE), <s>, <f>, and <a> modes, you can  
select one AF point to focus where you want.  
Press the <S> button. (9)  
1
X The selected AF point is indicated on  
the LCD monitor and in the  
viewfinder.  
  When all AF points light up, automatic  
AF point selection will be set.  
Select the AF point.  
2
  Press the <S> key to select the AF  
point.  
  While looking at the viewfinder, you  
can select the AF point by turning the  
<6> dial until the desired AF point  
flashes in red.  
  Pressing <0> toggles the AF point  
selection between the center AF point  
and automatic AF point selection.  
Focus the subject.  
  Aim the selected AF point over the  
3
subject and press the shutter button  
halfway to focus.  
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S Selecting the AF PointN  
Shooting Tips  
  When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus  
the eyes.  
If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will  
remain sharp.  
  If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point.  
The center AF point focuses the best among the seven AF points.  
  To make it easier to focus a moving subject, set the camera to  
automatic AF point selection and AI Servo AF.  
First use the center AF point to focus. If the subject moves away  
from the center AF point, the other AF points will continue to focus-  
track the subject automatically.  
Manual Focusing  
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  
Focusing ring  
the viewfinder.  
  If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the AF  
point achieving focus flashes briefly and the focus confirmation light  
<o> in the viewfinder will light.  
  <AF> stands for Auto Focus. <MF> stands for Manual Focus.  
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i Continuous ShootingN  
You can shoot up to about 3 shots per sec. This is effective for shooting  
your child running toward you and capturing the different facial expressions.  
Press the <Yij> button.  
1
2
Select <i>.  
  Press the <U> key to select <i>,  
then press <0>.  
 
The continuous shooting speed will  
vary depending on the image-recording  
quality that has been set (p.64).  
JPEG  
1
:
:
Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.  
Max. approx. 1.5 shots/sec.  
1+73: Max. approx. 1.5 shots/sec.  
Take the picture.  
3
  The camera shoots continuously  
while you hold down the shutter  
button fully.  
Shooting Tips  
  Also set the AF mode matching the subject.  
For moving subject  
When AI Servo AF is set, focusing will be continuous during  
continuous shooting.  
For still subjects  
When One-Shot AF is set, the camera will focus only once during  
continuous shooting.  
  Flash can also be used.  
Since the flash will require recharging time, the continuous shooting  
speed will be slower.  
 
If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [High ISO speed noise  
reduction] (p.155) is set to [1: On], continuous shooting will not be possible.  
  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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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality  
You can select the pixel count (approx. 10.1, 5.3, or 2.5 megapixels)  
and the image quality.  
Select [Quality].  
  Under the [1] tab, select [Quality],  
1
then press <0>.  
X [Quality] will appear.  
Select the image-recording quality.  
2
 
For your reference, the respective quality’s  
megapixel count (***M), image size in  
pixels (****x****), and the number of possible  
shots [***] will be displayed. Select the  
desired quality, then press <  
0
>.  
 
 
In the Basic Zone modes,  
1
and  
1+73 will not be displayed as an option.  
A different image-recording quality can be  
set separately for the Basic Zone modes  
and Creative Zone modes.  
Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings  
File Size  
(Approx. MB)  
Possible Maximum  
Quality  
Pixels  
Shots  
Burst  
514  
982  
859  
1630  
1474  
2816  
5
73  
83  
74  
84  
76  
86  
1
3.8  
514  
High  
quality  
Approx. 10.1  
megapixels (10M)  
2.0  
982  
2.3  
859  
Medium  
quality  
Approx. 5.3  
megapixels (5.3M)  
JPEG  
1.2  
1630  
1474  
2816  
199  
1.3  
Low  
quality  
Approx. 2.5  
megapixels (2.5M)  
0.7  
9.8  
Approx. 10.1  
megapixels (10M)  
High quality  
1
+
73  
9.8+3.8  
143  
4
* Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB card, ISO 100, and  
Standard Picture Style.  
*
The file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst will vary depending  
on the subject, card brand, ISO speed, Custom Functions, and other settings.  
* Depending on the image-recording quality (p.63), the continuous  
shooting speed will vary.  
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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality  
FAQ  
  I want to select the quality matching the paper size for printing.  
Refer to the diagram on the left when  
Paper size  
choosing the image-recording quality. If  
you want to crop the image, selecting a  
A3 (42x29.7cm/16.5x11.7in.)  
73  
higher quality (more pixels) such as 73,  
83, 1, or 1+73 is recommended.  
83  
1
A4 (29.7x21cm/  
11.7x8.3in.)  
1+73  
74  
84  
76  
86  
17.8x12.7cm/7.0x5.0in.  
14.8x10cm/5.8x3.9in.  
  What’s the difference between 7 and 8?  
It indicates a different image quality due to a different compression  
rate. Even with the same number of pixels, the 7 image has higher  
image quality. If 8 is selected, the image quality will be slightly  
lower, but more images can be saved to the card.  
  I took more shots than the number of possible shots indicated.  
Depending on the shooting conditions, you may be able to take  
more shots than was indicated. Or, you might be able to take fewer  
shots than indicated. The possible shots displayed is only an  
estimate.  
  Does the camera display the maximum burst?  
The maximum burst is displayed in the viewfinder’s right side. Since  
it is only a single-digit indicator 0 - 9, any number higher than 9 will  
be displayed only as “9.” Note that this number will also be displayed  
even when no card is installed in the camera. Be careful not to shoot  
without a card in the camera.  
  When do I use the 1 mode?  
1 images require processing with your personal computer. For  
details, see “About 1” and “About 1+73” on the next page.  
Other than 1, the images will be in the JPEG type commonly used  
by digital cameras.  
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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality  
About 1  
1 is the raw data before it is made into a 73 or other images.  
Although 1 images require software like Digital Photo Professional  
(provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer  
flexibility for image adjustments possible only with 1. 1 is effective  
when you want to precisely create your own art or shoot an important  
subject.  
For example, with a 1 image, you can use the provided software to  
create various versions of the same image having a different Picture  
Style. Also, if you took the picture with the wrong white balance (p.90),  
you can change the white balance without degrading the image quality.  
Note that 1 images will not work with direct printing or print ordering  
(DPOF).  
About 1+73  
1+73 records both a 1 and 73 image with a single shot. The  
two images are saved to the card. Since the 73 image is recorded as a  
processed image, you can view it as is on a personal computer without  
the bundled software or print it as is. With 1+73, the two images are  
saved with the same file number in the same folder. You can distinguish  
between them with the image type or extension. The 1 image’s  
extension is “CR2,” and the 73 image’s extension is “JPG.”  
1image  
0001 . CR2  
73image  
0001 . JPG  
File number  
File extension  
The Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.156) will not work with 1 and 1+73  
images.  
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A
Selecting a Picture StyleN  
By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects  
matching your photographic expression or the subject.  
Press the <XA> button.  
1
X [Picture Style] will appear.  
Select a Picture Style.  
2
  Press the <V> key to select the  
Picture Style, then press <0>.  
Take the picture.  
  Focus and press the shutter button  
3
completely. The picture will be taken  
with the selected Picture Style  
applied.  
Picture Style Effects  
P Standard  
The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose  
Picture Style suitable for most scenes.  
Q Portrait  
For nice skin tones. The image looks slightly sharp and crisp.  
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.83), you can adjust the skin tone.  
R Landscape  
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>.  
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A Selecting a Picture StyleN  
S Neutral  
This is for users who prefer to process images with their personal  
computer. For natural colors and subdued images.  
U Faithful  
This 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.  
V Monochrome  
For black-and-white images.  
Other than with 1, the black-and-white image cannot be reverted to  
color. If you want to later shoot pictures in color, make sure the  
[Monochrome] setting has been canceled. When [Monochrome] is  
selected, <0> will appear in the viewfinder.  
W User Def. 1-3  
You can register your own Picture Style settings for [Portrait],  
[Landscape], etc. (p.85) Any User Defined Picture Style which has  
not been set will have the same settings as the Standard Picture  
Style.  
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4
More Advanced  
Techniques  
This chapter builds on the previous chapter and  
introduces more ways to shoot creatively.  
  The first half of this chapter explains how to use the <s>  
<f> <a> <8> modes on the Mode Dial. Except for  
<8>, all the shooting modes can be used in  
combination with the functions introduced in Chapter 3.  
  The second half of this chapter, starting with “Changing the  
Metering Mode” explains the methods to adjust the  
exposure and the Picture Styles. All the functions  
introduced in this chapter can also be used with the <d>  
(Program AE) mode introduced in Chapter 3.  
About the Main Dial Pointer  
The pointer icon <  
> displayed  
together with the shutter speed, aperture  
setting, or exposure compensation  
amount indicates that you can turn the  
<6> dial to adjust the respective  
setting.  
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s
:
Action Shots  
You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the <s>  
(Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial.  
* <s> stands for Time value.  
Frozen action  
Blurred action  
(Fast shutter speed)  
(Slow shutter speed)  
Set the Mode Dial to <s>.  
1
Set the desired shutter speed.  
  See “Shooting Tips” for advice on  
setting the shutter speed.  
2
  Turning the <6> dial to the right  
sets a faster shutter speed, and  
turning it to the left sets a slower one.  
Take the picture.  
3
  When you focus and press the  
shutter button completely, the picture  
will be taken at the selected shutter  
speed.  
About the Shutter Speed Display  
The LCD monitor displays the shutter speed as a fraction. However, the  
viewfinder displays only the denominator. Also, “0"5” indicates 0.5 sec. and  
15"” is 15 sec.  
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s: Action Shots  
Shooting Tips  
  To freeze the action or moving subject.  
Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec.  
  To blur a running child or animal giving the impression of fast  
movement.  
Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/250 sec. to 1/30 sec. Follow  
the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter  
button to take the picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady  
to prevent camera shake.  
  How to blur a flowing river or water fountain.  
Use a slow shutter speed to 1/15 sec. or slower. Use a tripod to  
prevent camera shake.  
  Set the shutter speed so that the aperture display does not  
blink in the viewfinder.  
If you press the shutter button halfway and change  
the shutter speed while the aperture is displayed,  
the aperture display will also change to maintain  
the same exposure (amount of light reaching the  
image sensor). If you exceed the adjustable  
aperture range, the aperture display will blink to  
indicate that the standard exposure cannot be obtained.  
If the exposure will be too dark, the lowest aperture will blink. If this  
happens, turn the <6> dial to the left to set a slower shutter speed  
or increase the ISO speed.  
If the exposure will be too bright, the highest aperture will blink. If  
this happens, turn the <6> dial to the right to set a faster shutter  
speed or decrease the ISO speed.  
Using the built-in flash  
To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set to match  
the automatically-set aperture (autoflash exposure). The flash sync  
speed can be set from 1/200 sec. to 30 sec.  
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:
Changing the Depth of Field  
To obtain a blurry background or to make everything near and far look  
sharp, set the Mode Dial to <f> (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the  
depth of field (range of acceptable focus).  
* <f> stands for Aperture value which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside  
the lens.  
Blurred background  
(With a large aperture opening)  
Sharp foreground and background  
(With a small aperture opening)  
Set the Mode Dial to <f>.  
1
Set the desired aperture.  
2
  The higher the aperture, the sharper  
the picture will look with a wider depth  
of field.  
  Turning the <6> dial to the right will  
set a higher f-number, and turning it  
to the left will set a lower f-number.  
Take the picture.  
3
  Focus and press the shutter button  
completely. The picture will be taken  
with the selected aperture.  
About the Aperture Display  
The larger the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The  
apertures displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached  
to the camera, “00” will be displayed for the aperture.  
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Shooting Tips  
  When using a high aperture, note that camera shake can occur  
in low light scenes.  
A higher aperture will make the shutter speed slower. Under low  
light, the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such cases,  
increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a tripod.  
  The depth of field depends not only on the aperture, but also  
the lens and subject distance.  
Since wide-angle lenses have a wide depth of field (range of  
acceptable focus in front of and behind the point of focus), you need  
not set a high aperture to obtain a sharp picture from the foreground  
to the background. On the other hand, a telephoto lens has a narrow  
depth of field.  
And the closer the subject, the narrower the depth of field. A farther  
subject will have a wider depth of field.  
  Set the aperture so that the shutter speed display does not  
blink in the viewfinder.  
If you press the shutter button halfway and change  
the aperture while the shutter speed is displayed,  
the shutter speed display will also change to  
maintain the same exposure (amount of light  
reaching the image sensor). If you exceed the  
adjustable shutter speed range, the shutter speed  
display will blink to indicate that the standard  
exposure cannot be obtained.  
If the picture will be too dark, the “30"” (30 sec.) shutter speed  
display will blink. If this happens, turn the <6> dial to the left to set  
a lower aperture or increase the ISO speed.  
If the picture will be too bright, the “4000” (1/4000 sec.) shutter  
speed display will blink. If this happens, turn the <6> dial to the  
right to set a higher aperture or decrease the ISO speed.  
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Using the Built-in Flash  
To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set  
automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). The  
shutter speed will be set automatically between 1/200 sec. - 30 sec. to  
suit the scene’s brightness.  
In low light, the main subject is exposed with the automatic flash, and  
the background is exposed with a slow shutter speed set automatically.  
Both the subject and background look properly exposed (automatic  
slow-speed flash sync). If you are handholding the camera, keep it  
steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended.  
To prevent slow-speed sync, select the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)]  
menu’s [Flash sync. speed in Av mode] (p.154) and set it to [1: 1/  
200sec. (fixed)].  
Depth-of-Field PreviewN  
Press the depth-of-field preview button  
to stop down to the current aperture  
setting. You can check the depth of field  
(range of acceptable focus) through the  
viewfinder.  
If it is difficult to discern the depth of field, first set the lowest f-number. Then  
hold down the depth-of-field preview button and look through the viewfinder  
while turning the <6> dial to the right. As the aperture gets smaller, the  
viewfinder will gradually look darker. You can also see how the depth of field  
increases.  
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a
:
Manual Exposure  
You can set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. With flash, the  
flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set.  
The flash sync speed can be set within 1/200 sec. to 1/30 sec. or to bulb.  
* <a> stands for Manual.  
Set the Mode Dial to <a>.  
1
Set the shutter speed and aperture.  
2
  To set the shutter speed, turn the  
<6> dial.  
<6>  
<O> + <6>  
 
To set the aperture, hold down the  
> button and turn the < > dial.  
<
O
6
Standard exposure index  
Exposure level mark  
Set the exposure and take the  
3 picture.  
  The exposure level indicator in the  
viewfinder indicates the exposure  
level up to ±2 stops from the standard  
exposure index at the center. While  
you change the shutter speed and  
aperture, the exposure level mark will  
move. You can decide which  
exposure level to set.  
Bulb Exposures  
In step 2, turn the <6> dial left to set <BULB>. A bulb exposure  
keeps the shutter open for as long as you hold down the shutter button.  
It can be used to photograph fireworks, etc. The elapsed exposure time  
will be displayed on the LCD monitor.  
For bulb exposures, using a Remote Switch (p.164) is recommended.  
  Since bulb exposures produce more noise than usual, the image will look  
rough or grainy. You can reduce this noise by setting the [7 Custom  
Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Long exp. noise reduction] (p.155) to [1:  
Auto] or [2: On].  
  The Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.156) will not work.  
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8
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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 points over the subjects  
and press the shutter button halfway.  
(0)  
  All the subjects covered by the AF  
points flashing in red will be in focus.  
Take the picture.  
3
FAQ  
  The aperture display in the viewfinder blinks.  
The exposure is correct, but the desired depth of field cannot be  
obtained. Either use a wide-angle lens or move farther away from  
the subjects.  
  The shutter speed display in the viewfinder blinks.  
If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it means that the subject is too dark.  
Increase the ISO speed. If the “4000” shutter speed blinks, it means  
that the subject is too bright. Decrease the ISO speed.  
  A slow shutter speed has been set.  
Use a tripod.  
  I want to use flash.  
Flash can be used, however, the result will be the same as using the  
<d> mode with flash. The desired depth of field will not be obtained.  
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q Changing the Metering ModeN  
The metering mode is the method of measuring the brightness of the  
subject. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.  
Press the <WQ> button.  
1
X [Metering mode] will appear.  
Select the metering mode.  
2
  Press the <V> key to select the  
metering mode, then press <0>.  
q Evaluative metering  
This is an all-around metering mode suited for  
portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera  
sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene.  
This metering mode is set automatically in the  
Basic Zone modes.  
w Partial metering  
Effective when the background is much brighter  
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. The gray  
area in the left figure is where the metering is  
weighted to obtain the standard exposure.  
e Center-weighted average metering  
The metering is weighted at the center and then  
averaged for the entire scene. This metering mode  
is for advanced users.  
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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). The exposure compensation setting will  
not be automatically canceled when you turn off the camera. After  
taking the picture, reset the exposure compensation to zero.  
O Setting Exposure Compensation  
Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not  
come out as desired. This feature can be used in the Creative Zone  
modes (except <a>).  
Making it brighter  
Hold down the <O> button and  
turn the <6> dial to the right.  
(Increased exposure)  
Making it darker  
Hold down the <O> button and  
turn the <6> dial to the left.  
Increased exposure for a brighter image  
(Decreased exposure)  
X As shown in the figure, the exposure  
level is displayed on the LCD monitor  
and in the viewfinder.  
Decreased exposure for a darker image  
  After taking the picture, hold down the  
<O> button and turn the <6>  
dial to reset the exposure  
compensation to zero.  
Exposure is dark  
Exposure compensation made it brighter  
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Setting Exposure CompensationN  
y Flash Exposure CompensationN  
Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not  
come out as desired. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites.  
Select [Flash exp comp].  
1
  Under the [2] tab, select [Flash exp  
comp], then press <0>.  
Set the exposure compensation amount.  
2
 
To make the flash exposure brighter,  
press the < > key. (Increased exposure)  
Z
Or to make it darker, press the <Y> key.  
(Decreased exposure)  
  After setting the flash exposure  
compensation amount, press <0>.  
 
When you press the shutter button  
halfway, the <y> icon and flash  
exposure compensation amount will be  
displayed on the LCD monitor and the  
<y> icon will appear in the viewfinder.  
  After taking the picture, do step 2 to  
reset the flash exposure  
compensation amount to zero.  
A bright flash exposure  
Flash exposure compensation making it darker  
If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Auto Lighting Optimizer]  
(p.156) is set to [0: Enable], the exposure compensation and flash exposure  
compensation may not be effective. Set it to [1: Disable] if you want to  
obtain the results of the exposure compensation setting.  
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3 Auto Exposure BracketingN  
This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the  
exposure automatically with three shots as shown below. You can then  
choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure  
Bracketing).  
Standard exposure  
Darker exposure  
Brighter exposure  
(Decreased exposure)  
(Increased exposure)  
Select [AEB].  
  Under the [2] tab, select [AEB], then  
press <0>.  
1
AEB amount  
Set the AEB amount.  
  Press the <U> key to set the AEB  
amount, then press <0>.  
2
  When you press the shutter button  
halfway, the AEB amount will be  
displayed on the LCD monitor.  
Take the picture.  
3
  Focus and press the shutter button  
completely. With the current drive  
mode (p.63), the three bracketed  
shots will be taken in this sequence:  
Standard, decreased, and increased  
exposure.  
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3 Auto Exposure BracketingN  
Canceling AEB  
  Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB  
amount to <  
>.  
  The AEB setting will be canceled  
automatically if the power switch is  
set to <2>, obtain flash-ready, etc.  
Shooting Tips  
  Using AEB with continuous shooting.  
If <i> continuous shooting (p.63) has been set and you press the  
shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken  
continuously in this sequence: Standard, decreased, and increased  
exposure.  
  Using AEB with <u> single shooting.  
Press the shutter button three times to take the three bracketed  
shots. The three bracketed shots will be exposed in the following  
sequence: Standard, decreased, and increased exposure.  
  Using AEB with exposure compensation.  
Centering on the exposure compensation amount, AEB will be  
taken.  
  Using AEB with the self-timer.  
With self-timer <  
> or <l>, you can take three continuous  
shots. With <q> set, the number of continuous shots will be three  
times the number set (p.53).  
  Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used with AEB.  
  If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Auto Lighting Optimizer]  
(p.156) is set to [0: Enable], the AEB may not be effective. Set it to [1:  
Disable] if you want to obtain the results of the AEB setting.  
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A Customizing the 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 page 84.  
Select [Picture Style].  
1
  Under the [2] tab, select [Picture  
Style], then press <0>.  
X The Picture Style selection screen will  
appear.  
Select a Picture Style.  
2
  Select a Picture Style, then press the  
<B> button.  
X The Detail set. screen will appear.  
Select a parameter.  
3
  Select a parameter such as  
[Sharpness], then press <0>.  
Set the parameter.  
4
  Press the <U> key to adjust the  
parameter as desired, then press  
<0>.  
  Press the <M> button to save  
the adjusted parameter. The Picture  
Style selection screen will reappear.  
X Any parameter settings different from  
the default will be displayed in blue.  
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A Customizing the Picture StyleN  
Parameter Settings and Effects  
Sharpness  
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.  
To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E,  
the softer the image will look.  
To make it sharper, set it toward the F end. The closer it is to F,  
the sharper the image will look.  
Contrast  
Adjusts the image contrast and the vividness of colors.  
To decrease the contrast, set it toward the minus end. The closer it  
is to G, the blander the image will look.  
To increase the contrast, set it toward the plus end. The closer it is to  
H, the crisper the image will look.  
Saturation  
The image’s color saturation can be adjusted.  
To decrease the color saturation, set it toward the minus end.  
The closer it is to G, the lighter the colors will look.  
To increase the color saturation, set it toward the plus end. The  
closer it is to H, the more saturated the colors will look.  
Color tone  
The skin tones can be adjusted.  
To make the skin tone redder, set it toward the minus end. The  
closer it is to G, the redder the skin tone will look.  
To make the skin tone less red, set it toward the plus end. The closer  
it is to H, the more yellow the skin tone will look.  
By selecting [Default set.] in step 3, you can revert the respective Picture  
Style to its default parameter settings.  
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A Customizing the Picture StyleN  
Monochrome Adjustment  
For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in  
addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page.  
Filter Effect  
With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white  
clouds or green trees stand out more.  
Filter  
Sample Effects  
Normal black-and-white image with  
no filter effects.  
N: None  
The blue sky will look more natural,  
and the white clouds will look  
crisper.  
Ye: Yellow  
The blue sky will look slightly  
Or: Orange darker. The sunset will look more  
brilliant.  
The blue sky will look quite dark.  
R: Red  
Fall leaves will look crisper and  
brighter.  
Skin tones and lips will look fine.  
Tree leaves will look crisper and  
brighter.  
G: Green  
Setting the [Contrast] to the plus side will make the filter effect more  
pronounced.  
Toning 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].  
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A Registering the 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.  
Select [Picture Style].  
1
  Under the [2] tab, select [Picture  
Style], then press <0>.  
X The Picture Style selection screen will  
appear.  
Select [User Def.].  
2
  Select [User Def. *], then press the  
<B> button.  
X The Detail set. screen will appear.  
Press <0>.  
  With [Picture Style] selected, press  
3
<0>.  
Select the base Picture Style.  
4
  Press the <V> key 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.  
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A Registering the Picture StyleN  
Select a parameter.  
  Select a parameter such as  
[Sharpness], then press <0>.  
5
Set the parameter.  
6
  Press the <U> key to adjust the  
parameter as desired, then press  
<0>.  
For details, see “Customizing the  
Picture Style” on pages 82-84.  
  Press the <M> button to register  
the new Picture Style. The Picture  
Style selection screen will then  
reappear.  
X The base Picture Style will be  
indicated on the right of [User Def. *].  
X The name of the Picture Style having  
any modified settings (different from  
the default) registered under [User  
Def. *] will be displayed in blue.  
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.  
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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 images, 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 is mainly used for commercial printing and other industrial uses.  
This setting is not recommended if you do not know about image  
processing, Adobe RGB, and Design rule for Camera File System 2.0  
(Exif 2.21).  
Since the image will look very subdued with an sRGB personal  
computer environment and printers not compatible with Design rule for  
Camera File System 2.0 (Exif 2.21), post-processing of the image with  
software will 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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A AE 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 lights in the viewfinder  
to indicate that the exposure setting is  
locked (AE lock).  
  Each time you press the <A> button,  
it locks the current auto exposure  
setting.  
Recompose and take the picture.  
3
  If you 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.77)  
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.  
we  
* When the lens’ focus mode switch is set to <MF>, AE lock is applied at the  
center AF point.  
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A FE LockN  
FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the  
subject. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites.  
* FE stands for Flash Exposure.  
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 subject.  
2
3
Press the <A> button. (8)  
 
Aim the viewfinder center over the  
subject where you want to lock the flash  
exposure, then press the <A> button.  
X The flash will fire a preflash and the  
required flash output is calculated  
and 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.  
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B: Setting the White BalanceN  
White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally,  
the <Q> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-  
looking colors cannot be obtained with <Q>, you can select the white  
balance for each light source or set it manually by shooting a white  
object. In the Basic Zone modes, <Q> will be set automatically.  
Press the <B> button.  
1
X [White balance] will appear.  
Select the white balance.  
  Press the <U> key to select the  
2
desired white balance, then press  
<0>.  
  The “Approx. ****K” (K: Kelvin)  
displayed for the selected white  
balance <W> <E> <R> <Y>  
<U> is the respective color  
temperature.  
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  
viewfinder center.  
  Focus manually and set the standard  
exposure for the white object.  
  You can set any white balance.  
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B: Setting the White BalanceN  
Select [Custom WB].  
  Under the [2] tab, select [Custom  
WB], then press <0>.  
2
3
X The SET screen will appear.  
Import the white balance data.  
  Select the image that was captured in  
step 1, then press <0>.  
X On the dialog screen which appears,  
select [OK] and the data will be  
imported.  
  When the menu reappears, press the  
<M> button to exit the menu.  
Select the custom white balance.  
4
 
Press the <B> button.  
  Press the <U> key to select <O>,  
then press <0>.  
  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.68), it cannot be selected in step 3.  
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3White 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 press <0>.  
X The WB correction/WB bracketing  
screen will appear.  
Set the white balance correction.  
2
  Press the <S> key to move the “ ”  
mark to the desired position.  
  B is for blue, A is amber, M is  
magenta, and G is green. The color in  
the respective direction will be  
Sample setting: A2, G1  
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, <2> will be displayed in the  
viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.  
  One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to 5 mireds of a color  
temperature conversion filter. (Mired: A measurement 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 “ ”  
mark on the screen will change to “  
(3 points). Turning the < > dial to the  
6
6
B/A bias ±3 levels  
right sets the B/A bracketing, and turning  
it to the left sets the M/G bracketing.  
X
On the right side of the screen, “BKT”  
indicates the bracketing direction and the  
bracketing amount is also displayed.  
 
Pressing the <B> button will cancel  
all the [WB SHIFT/BKT] settings.  
  Press <0> to exit the setting and  
return to the menu.  
Bracketing Sequence  
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. If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [High ISO speed  
noise reduction] (p.155) is set to [1: On], WB bracketing will not be possible.  
 
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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Preventing Camera ShakeN  
The camera’s mechanical shake caused by the reflex mirror action can  
affect images taken with a super telephoto lens or close-up (macro)  
lens. In such cases, mirror lockup is effective.  
Mirror lockup is enabled by selecting [7 Custom Functions  
(C.Fn)] and setting [Mirror lockup] (p.157) to [1: Enable].  
  Focus the subject and press the  
shutter button completely. The reflex  
mirror will lock up.  
  Then press the shutter button  
completely again to take the picture.  
The reflex mirror will then go back  
down  
.
Shooting Tips  
  Using the self-timer <l> with mirror lockup.  
When you press the shutter button completely, the mirror locks up,  
then the picture is taken 2 sec. later.  
  Do not point the camera toward the sun. The sun’s heat can scorch and  
damage the shutter curtains.  
  If you use bulb exposures, the self-timer, and mirror lockup in  
combination, keep pressing the shutter button completely (self-timer  
delay time + bulb exposure time). If you let go of the shutter button  
during the self-timer countdown, there will be a shutter-release sound.  
However, this is not the actual shutter release (no picture is taken).  
  Even if <i> (Continuous shooting) has been set, single shooting will  
still take effect.  
  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.  
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Live View Shooting  
You can shoot while viewing a real-time image on the  
camera’s LCD monitor or on a personal computer  
screen. This is called “Live View shooting.”  
Convenient when the camera is mounted on a  
tripod for shooting still lifes, for example.  
If you handhold the camera like a compact  
digital camera and shoot while viewing the  
LCD monitor, camera shake can cause  
blurred images.  
About Remote Live View Shooting  
With the provided software installed in the 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], then press <0>.  
Select [Live View shoot.].  
3
  Select [Live View shoot.], then press  
<0>. Select [Enable], then press  
<0>.  
Exit the menu.  
  Press the <M> button to exit.  
4
5
Display the Live View image.  
  Press <0>.  
X The Live View image will appear on  
the LCD monitor.  
  The Live View image will reflect the  
brightness level of the actual image  
you capture.  
  If the image is too bright, turn the  
<6> dial to the right. If it is too dark,  
turn the <6> dial to the left.  
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Preparing for Live View ShootingN  
  During Live View shooting, do not point the camera toward the sun. The  
sun’s heat can damage the camera’s internal components.  
  Live View shooting will disable a few Custom Function settings. (p.153)  
  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 the Live View shooting, then resume Live View  
shooting under the actual light source to be used.  
  During Live View image display, if you point the camera in a different  
direction, it might throw off the correct brightness momentarily and the  
image might not look right. Wait until the image brightness stabilizes  
before shooting.  
  If there is a very bright light source in the picture, such as the sun, the  
bright area might be blackened on the LCD monitor. However, the actual  
captured image will correctly show the bright area.  
  If you set the [6 LCD brightness] to bright settings in low light,  
chrominance noise may appear in the Live View image. However, the  
chrominance noise will not be recorded to the captured image.  
  When you magnify the image, the image sharpness may look more  
pronounced than it really is.  
  Under the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu, setting [Auto Lighting  
Optimizer] (p.156) to [0: Enable] may display a darkly-exposed (set with  
exposure compensation) image brighter.  
  If the camera is not operated for a prolonged period, the power will turn  
off automatically as set with [5 Auto power off]. (p.109) If [5 Auto  
power off] is set to [Off], the Live View shooting will stop automatically  
after 30 min. (camera power remains on).  
  The image’s field of view is about 100%.  
  With the video cable (provided) connecting the camera to a TV set, you  
can view images on the TV. (p.128)  
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Focusing ManuallyN  
Although autofocus can be used (p.102, 104), magnifying the image  
and focusing manually is recommended for precise focusing.  
Magnifying the Image for Manual Focusing  
Set the lens focus mode switch to  
<MF>.  
  Turn the lens focusing ring to focus  
1
roughly.  
Move the focusing frame to the  
2 position where you want to focus.  
  Press the <S> key to move the  
focusing frame.  
  To move to the center focusing frame,  
press the <L> button.  
Magnify the image.  
3
  Press the <u> button.  
X The area within the focusing frame  
will be magnified.  
  Each time you press the <u> button,  
the display format will change as  
Magnification: 10x  
follows:  
5x  
10x  
Full view  
Focus manually.  
4
  While looking at the magnified image,  
turn the lens focusing ring to focus.  
  After achieving focus, press the <u>  
button to return to the full view.  
AE lock  
Magnified area  
Magnification  
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ShootingN  
Check the exposure.  
1
  Press the shutter button halfway.  
X The shutter speed and aperture will  
be displayed.  
  If you set exposure compensation,  
the image brightness will change  
accordingly.  
Take the picture.  
2
  Press the shutter button completely.  
X The picture will be taken and the  
captured image is displayed on the  
LCD monitor.  
X After the image review ends, the  
camera will return to Live View  
shooting automatically.  
Exit Live View shooting.  
  With the Live View image displayed,  
press <0>.  
3
About the Shooting Settings  
  <8> will be the same as using <d>.  
  You can set the ISO speed, white balance, and exposure  
compensation during Live View shooting.  
  The Picture Style, drive mode, AF mode, and AF point cannot be  
changed during Live View shooting.  
  During Live View shooting, the metering mode will be set to  
evaluative metering regardless of the current metering mode setting.  
  You can check the depth of field by pressing the depth-of-field  
preview button.  
  During continuous shooting, the exposure set for the first shot will  
also be applied to subsequent shots.  
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ShootingN  
Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots]  
Shooting Conditions  
Temperature  
No Flash  
200  
50% Flash Use  
At 23°C / 73°F  
At 0°C / 32°F  
190  
180  
190  
  The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E5 battery and CIPA  
(Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.  
  Autofocusing will decrease the number of possible shots.  
  When you use Live View shooting for a long period, the camera’s internal  
temperature may increase and it can degrade image quality. Terminate  
Live View shooting when not shooting images. Before taking a long  
exposure, stop Live View shooting temporarily and wait several minutes  
before shooting.  
  High temperatures, high ISO speeds, or long exposures may cause  
noise or irregular colors 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 full 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 reflect the full view.  
  The focus preset feature on super telephoto lenses cannot be used.  
  For Live View shooting, do not use an Extension Tube or TS-E lens.  
Doing so can cause irregular or unintended exposures.  
  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.  
  A non-Canon flash will not fire.  
  A grid can be displayed. Under [6 Live View function settings], set  
[Grid display] to [On].  
  You can change the metering timer. Under [6 Live View function  
settings], set [Metering timer].  
  When you take a picture with flash, it will sound like two pictures were  
taken. However, only one picture is taken.  
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ShootingN  
About the Information Display  
  Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will  
change.  
Drive mode  
Histogram  
White balance  
Picture Style  
(Brightness/RGB)  
Focusing frame  
Image-recording quality  
Live View exposure  
simulation  
Battery check  
ISO speed  
AE lock  
Shutter speed  
Shots remaining  
Flash exposure compensation  
Flash-ready  
Aperture  
Exposure level  
  When <  
> is displayed in white, it indicates that the Live View image  
brightness is close to what the captured image will look like.  
  If <  
> 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 <  
> icon and histogram will be  
grayed out. The histogram might not be properly displayed in low light or  
bright light conditions.  
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Using AF to FocusN  
Under [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)],  
when [AF during Live View shooting]  
(p.157) is set to [1: Quick mode] or [2: Live  
mode], you can focus with AF. Quick mode  
and Live mode use a different AF method.  
If you want precise focusing, magnify the  
image and focus manually. (p.98)  
C.Fn-7-1: Quick mode  
This is the same as using AF (p.60, 61) as usual with the dedicated AF  
sensor. Although you can focus the desired area quickly, the Live View  
image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.  
Set to Quick mode, the lens focus mode switch to <f>, and the  
AF mode to <X>.  
Select the AF point.  
  Before starting Live View shooting,  
1
select the AF point.  
  Press the <S> button and press the  
<S> key to select the AF point.  
  Press the shutter button halfway for  
shooting ready.  
AF point  
Display the Live View image.  
  Press <0>.  
X The Live View image will appear on  
the LCD monitor.  
2
  The selected AF point will be  
displayed.  
  The focusing frame (larger frame) will  
also be displayed.  
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Using AF to FocusN  
Focus the subject.  
3
  Aim the selected AF point over the  
subject, and hold down the <A>  
button.  
X The Live View image will turn off, the  
reflex mirror will go back down, and  
AF will be executed.  
X When focus is achieved, the beeper  
will sound.  
Return to the Live View image  
4 display and shoot.  
  When you let go of the <A> button,  
the Live View image will reappear.  
  Check the focus and exposure, then  
press the shutter button to take the  
picture (p.99).  
  You cannot take a picture during autofocusing. Take the picture only  
while the Live View image is displayed.  
  You can move the focusing frame with the <S> keys. To magnify the  
area within the focusing frame, press the <u> button.  
  Although you can set the AF mode to AI Servo AF or AI Focus AF, AF will  
stop when the camera returns to the Live View image display (step 4), so  
you cannot focus the moving subject.  
  If you want AF and AE lock to work separately, select the [7 Custom  
Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Shutter/AE lock button] (p.158) and set it to  
[1: AE lock/AF].  
  AF is not possible with Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately).  
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Using AF to FocusN  
C.Fn-7-2: 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.  
Set to Live mode and the lens focus mode switch to <f>.  
Display the Live View image.  
  Press <0>.  
X The Live View image will appear on  
the LCD monitor.  
1
  When Live mode is set, the AF point  
< > will be displayed.  
Focus the subject.  
2
  Aim the AF point over the subject,  
and hold down the <A> button.  
X 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 orange.  
Take the picture.  
  Check the focus and exposure, then  
3
press the shutter button to take the  
picture (p.99).  
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Using AF to FocusN  
About the AF point with Live mode  
  You can press the <S> keys to move the AF point to where you  
want to focus (it cannot go to the edges of the picture). To move to  
the center AF point, press the <L> button.  
  To magnify the image at the AF point, press the <u> button.  
  If focusing is difficult with the magnified image, return to the full view and  
use AF.  
  If the image flickers, making it difficult to focus, stop the Live View  
shooting and resume Live View shooting under the actual light source to  
be used. Check that the flickering has stopped, then autofocus.  
  If you autofocus in the full view, then magnify the image, the focus might  
be off.  
  The AF-assist beam will not be emitted.  
  AF is not possible with Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately).  
  Depending on the subject or the lens used, achieving focus may be  
difficult or take some time. In such cases, focus manually (p.98) or  
autofocus with Quick mode. (p.102)  
  Even when focus has been achieved, if you press the <A> button again,  
the lens will move to focus again.  
  The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation.  
  If you want AF and AE lock to work separately, select the [7 Custom  
Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Shutter/AE lock button] (p.158) and set it to  
[1: AE lock/AF].  
  The AF speed may be different during the full view and magnified view.  
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Using AF to FocusN  
With Live mode, AF can fail to achieve focus in the following  
cases:  
  Low-contrast subject such as a 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 faraway subject (such as an  
animal in a cage).  
  Subjects which keep moving within the AF point and cannot keep  
still due to camera shake or subject blur.  
  A subject approaching or leaving the camera.  
  Autofocusing while the subject is way out of focus.  
  Soft focus effect is applied with a soft focus lens.  
  A special effects filter is used.  
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Handy Features  
  Silencing the Beeper (p.108)  
  Card Reminder (p.108)  
  Setting the Image Review Time (p.108)  
  Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.109)  
  Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness (p.109)  
  File Numbering Methods (p.110)  
  Auto Image Rotation (p.112)  
  Checking Camera Function Settings (p.113)  
  Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings (p.114)  
  Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically  
(p.115)  
  Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color (p.115)  
  Flash Control (p.116)  
  Automatic Sensor Cleaning (p.118)  
  Appending Dust Delete Data (p.119)  
  Manual Sensor Cleaning (p.121)  
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Handy Features  
3 Silencing the Beeper  
You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or  
during self-timer operation.  
Under the [1] tab, select [Beep], then  
press <0>. Select [Off], then press  
<0>.  
3 Card Reminder  
This prevents shooting if there is no card in the camera.  
Under the [1] tab, select [Shoot w/o  
card], then press <0>. Select [Off],  
then press <0>.  
If there is no card installed and you press  
the shutter button, “Card” will be  
displayed in the viewfinder, and you  
cannot release the shutter.  
3 Setting the Image Review Time  
How long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after  
capture can be set. If [Off] is set, the image review will not be displayed. If  
[Hold] is set, the image review will be displayed up until the [Auto power  
off] time. During the image review, if you operate any camera controls such  
as pressing the shutter button halfway, the image display will end.  
Under the [1] tab, select [Review time],  
then press <0>. Set the time, then  
press <0>.  
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Handy Features  
3 Setting the Auto Power-off Time  
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set  
time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-off time.  
When the camera has turned off due to auto power off, you can wake  
up the camera by pressing the shutter button halfway or any of the  
following buttons: <M> <B> <x> <0> etc.  
If [Off] has been set, either turn off the camera yourself or press  
the <B> button to turn off the shooting settings display to save  
battery power.  
If [Off] has been set and the camera is not used for 30 min., the  
LCD monitor will turn off automatically. To turn on the LCD monitor  
again, press the <B> button.  
Under the [5] tab, select [Auto power  
off], then press <0>. Set the time, then  
press <0>.  
3 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read.  
Under the [6] tab, select [LCD  
brightness], then press <0>. With the  
adjustment screen displayed, press the  
<U> key to adjust the brightness, then  
press <0>.  
When checking the exposure of an  
image, set the LCD monitor brightness to  
4 and prevent the ambient light from  
affecting the reviewed image.  
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Handy Features  
3 File 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 the personal computer in this format:  
IMG_0001.JPG.  
Under the [5] tab, select [File  
numbering], then press <0>. Follow  
the steps below to select a file  
numbering method, then press <0>.  
  [Continuous]: The file numbering continues in sequence even  
after the card is replaced.  
Even after you replace the card, the file numbering continues in  
sequence up to 9999. This is convenient when you want to save the  
images numbered anywhere between 0001 to 9999 in one folder in  
your personal computer.  
However, if the replacement card contains images recorded  
previously, the file numbering of the new images might continue from  
the file numbering of the existing images in the card. If you want to  
use continuous file numbering, you should use a newly-formatted  
card each time.  
File numbering after replacing the card  
Card -1  
Card -2  
0051  
0052  
Next sequential file number  
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Handy Features  
  [Auto reset]: Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the  
card is replaced.  
Each time you replace the card, the file numbering restarts from  
0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to  
cards.  
However, if the replacement card contains images recorded  
previously, the file numbering of the new images might continue from  
the file numbering of the existing images in the card. To restart the file  
numbering from 0001, you should use a newly-formatted card.  
File numbering after replacing the card  
Card -1  
Card -2  
0051  
0001  
File numbering is reset  
  [Manual reset]: You can reset the file numbering to 0001 at any  
time or for a new folder.  
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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Handy Features  
3 Auto Image Rotation  
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.  
Under the [5] tab, select [Auto rotate],  
then press <0>. Follow the steps below  
to select the desired setting, then press  
<0>.  
  [OnPD]: The vertical image is automatically rotated on both the  
camera’s LCD monitor and on the personal computer.  
  [OnD] : The vertical image is automatically rotated only on the  
personal computer.  
  [Off]  
: The vertical image is not automatically rotated at all.  
FAQ  
  The vertical image is not rotated during the image review  
immediately after it is captured.  
Press the <x> button and the image playback will display the rotated image.  
  [OnPD] is set, but the image does not rotate during playback.  
Auto rotate will not work with vertical images captured while [Auto  
rotate] was set to [Off]. Also, if the vertical image is taken while the  
camera is pointed up or down, the image might not rotate for  
playback. In such a case, see “Rotating the Image” on page 126.  
  On the camera’s LCD monitor, I want to rotate an image  
captured when [OnD] had been set.  
Set [OnPD], then playback the image. It will be rotated.  
 
The vertical image does not rotate on the personal computer screen.  
The software used is not compatible with image rotation. Use the  
camera’s bundled software instead.  
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Handy Features  
B Checking Camera Function Settings  
While the menu is displayed, press the <B> button to display the  
camera’s current settings.  
  While the menu is displayed, press  
the <B> button to display the  
settings.  
  Press the <B> button again to  
return to the menu.  
  Press the shutter button halfway to  
return to the shooting settings display.  
Settings Display  
Card remaining capacity  
Color space (p.87)  
WB correction (p.92)/  
WB bracketing (p.93)  
Live View shooting (p.95)  
Red-eye reduction (p.59)  
Auto rotate display (p.112)  
Date/Time (p.29)  
Beeper (p.108)  
Auto power off (p.109)  
Sensor cleaning (p.118)  
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3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN  
This is for reverting all the camera’s shooting settings and Custom Functions to  
the default settings. This works in the <d> and other Creative Zone modes.  
Select [Clear settings].  
  Under the [7] tab, select [Clear  
settings], then press <0>.  
1
Select the desired setting.  
2
  To revert the shooting settings to the  
default, select [Clear all camera  
settings], then press <0>.  
 
To revert the Custom Functions to the  
default settings, select [Clear all Custom  
Func. (C.Fn)], then press <  
0>.  
Select [OK].  
  Select [OK], then press <0> to clear  
the camera settings.  
3
X When [Clear all camera settings] is  
set, the camera will be reset as  
shown in the table below.  
Image Settings  
Shooting Settings  
AF mode  
One-Shot AF  
Quality  
73  
AF point selection Automatic selection  
ISO speed  
Auto  
Metering mode  
Drive mode  
q
u
(Evaluative metering) File numbering Continuous  
(Single shooting) Color space  
sRGB  
Exposure compensation 0 (Zero)  
White balance  
WB correction  
WB bracketing  
Picture Style  
Q (Auto WB)  
Canceled  
Canceled  
Standard  
AEB  
Canceled  
Flash exposure  
compensation  
0 (Zero)  
Live View shooting Disable  
* The white balance data (p.90) obtained from the custom white balance and the  
Dust Delete Data (p.119) will be erased.  
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3 Setting the LCD Monitor Off/On  
You can enable or disable the LCD monitor’s shooting settings display  
(p.42) from turning on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.  
Under the [5] tab, select [LCD off/on  
btn], then press <0>. Select one of the  
settings below, then press <0>.  
  [Shutter btn.]: The display turns off when you press the shutter  
button halfway, and reappears when you let go of  
the shutter button.  
  [Shutter/DISP]: The display turns off when you press the shutter button  
halfway, and remains off after you let go of the shutter button.  
To turn on the display, press the <  
  [Remains on]: The display does not turn off when you press the shutter button  
halfway. To turn off the display, press the < > button or <  
B> button or <0>.  
B
0>.  
3 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color  
You can change the background color of the shooting settings screen.  
Select [Screen color].  
  Under the [5] tab, select [Screen  
color], then press <0>.  
 
Select the desired color, then press <0>.  
  When you exit the menu, the selected  
color will be displayed for the  
shooting settings screen.  
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3 Flash ControlN  
The built-in flash and 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 [6] tab, select [Flash  
control], then press <0>.  
X The flash control screen will appear.  
[Flash firing]  
  Normally, set this to [Enable].  
  If [Disable] is set, both the built-in  
flash and external Speedlite will  
not fire. This is good when you only  
want to use the AF-assist beam.  
[Built-in flash func. setting]  
  [Flash mode] cannot be selected.  
  [Flash exp. comp] can be set as  
explained on page 79.  
  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.  
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3 Flash 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 is  
for advanced users.  
Setting the External Speedlites  
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 580EX II)  
Speedlite’s instruction manual.  
Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite.  
Select either [External flash func.  
setting] or [External flash C.Fn  
setting].  
1
  Select either one, then press <0>.  
  Settings which cannot be set will be  
dimmed.  
External flash func. setting  
Set the external flash function settings.  
2
  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.  
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3 Automatic Sensor Cleaning  
Whenever you set the power switch to <1> 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 press <0>.  
Select [Clean nowf].  
2
  Select [Clean nowf], then press  
<0>.  
  Select [OK], then press <0>.  
X The screen will indicate that the  
sensor is being cleaned. Although  
there will be a shutter sound, a  
picture is not taken.  
  For best results, do the sensor cleaning while the camera bottom is  
placed on a table or other 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 [Clean 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> or <2>.  
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3 Appending Dust Delete DataN  
Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust  
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 the front of the lens  
and turn the focusing ring clockwise all the way.  
Obtain the Dust Delete Data  
Select [Dust Delete Data].  
1
  Under the [2] tab, select [Dust  
Delete Data], then press <0>.  
Select [OK].  
  Select [OK] and press <0>. The  
2
automatic self-cleaning of the sensor  
will be performed, then a message  
screen will appear. Although there will  
be a shutter sound, a picture is not  
taken.  
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3 Appending 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 obtained even if there  
is no card in the camera.  
X
When the picture is taken, the camera  
will start obtaining the Dust Delete Data.  
When the Dust Delete Data is obtained,  
a message will appear.  
Select [OK], and the menu will reappear.  
 
If the data was not obtained  
successfully, a message to that effect  
will appear. 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.  
For erasing 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 white piece of 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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3 Manual 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>.  
Select [Clean manually].  
2
  Select [Clean manually], then press  
<0>.  
Select [OK].  
  Select [OK], then press <0>.  
X In a moment, the mirror will lockup  
3
and the shutter will open.  
End the cleaning.  
4
  Set the power switch to <2>.  
  For the power source, using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (sold  
separately) is recommended.  
  If you use the battery, make sure it is fully recharged. If a battery grip with  
size-AA batteries is attached, manual sensor cleaning will not be  
possible.  
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3 Manual Sensor CleaningN  
  While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the  
power is cut off, the shutter will close and 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 shutter curtains or  
reflex mirror might get damaged.  
  Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force can  
damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor.  
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Image Playback  
This chapter explains features related to viewing  
images. Learn more about image playback as  
discussed in chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and Image  
Playback” and how to view images on a TV set. You can  
also erase images.  
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.  
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x Searching 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 highlighted in a blue frame.  
  Press the <I> button again to  
switch to the 9-image index display.  
Î
Î
Select the image.  
  Turn the <6> dial to select an  
adjacent image.  
2
  Press the <S> key to move the blue  
frame to select another image.  
  Press the <u> button to display the  
selected image at full view.  
(9 images 4 images 1 image)  
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x Searching for Images Quickly  
Jump through Images (Jump display)  
When the card contains many images, you can browse through them by  
10 or 100 images at a time. Also, if the images were shot on different  
days, you can browse through them by date. This browsing technique is  
called jump.  
Select the jump method.  
1
  In the single image display mode,  
press the <W> key.  
X On the bottom right, the jump method  
and current image location are  
indicated.  
  Press the <V> key to select the  
jump method among [1 image/10  
images/100 images/Date], then  
press <0>.  
Jump method  
Image location  
Browse by jumping.  
  During image playback, turn the  
<6> dial.  
2
X The jump display will proceed  
according to the selected jump  
method.  
  For single image browsing, press the  
<U> key.  
Jump is not possible with the index display.  
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u/y Magnified View  
Magnify the image.  
  During image playback, press the  
<u> button to magnify the image.  
  If you keep pressing the <u> button,  
you can magnify the image up to 10x.  
  Use the <S> keys to scroll around  
the magnified image.  
Magnified area  
 
Press the <  
magnification. To exit the magnified  
view, press the < > button. The  
single-image view will return.  
I> button to reduce the  
x
  You can turn the <6> dial to view another image with the magnification  
maintained.  
  Magnified view is not possible during the image review immediately after  
the image is taken.  
b Rotating the Image  
Select [Rotate].  
  Under the [3] tab, select [Rotate],  
1
then press <0>.  
Select the image and rotate it.  
2
  Press the <U> key to select the  
image to be rotated, then press  
<0>.  
  Each time you press <0>, the  
image will rotate clockwise as follows:  
90° 270° 0°  
 
To rotate another image, repeat step 2.  
 
To exit the image rotate and return to  
the menu, press the <M> button.  
If the rotated image is not displayed in the rotated orientation during image  
playback, set the [5 Auto rotate] menu to [OnzD].  
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3 Auto Playback  
You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show.  
Each image will be displayed for about 4 sec.  
Select [Auto play].  
1
  Under the [3] tab, select [Auto  
play], then press <0>.  
X The auto play screen will appear.  
Start the auto play.  
X After [Loading image...] is displayed  
for a few seconds, auto play will start.  
  To pause the auto play, press <0>.  
  During pause, [ ] will be displayed  
on the upper left of the image. Press  
2
<0> again to resume the auto play.  
Ð
Stop the auto play.  
  To stop the auto play and return to the  
3
menu, press the <M> button.  
  During auto play, you can press the <B> button to change the display  
format.  
  During pause, you can press the <U> key to view another image.  
  During auto play, auto power off will not work.  
  The display time may vary depending on the image.  
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Viewing the Images on TV  
With the video cable provided with the camera, you can connect the  
camera to a TV set and view images on the TV screen. Turn off the  
camera and the television before connecting them.  
Connect the camera to the TV.  
1
  Open the camera’s terminal cover.  
  Use the video cable (provided) to  
connect the camera’s <1> video  
OUT terminal to the TV monitor’s  
VIDEO IN terminal.  
  Insert the cable plug all the way in.  
Turn on the TV and switch the  
2 TV’s line input to VIDEO IN.  
Video IN terminal  
Set the camera’s power switch to  
3 <1>.  
Press the <x> button.  
4
X The image will appear on the TV  
screen. (Nothing will be displayed on  
the camera’s LCD monitor.)  
  After you finish, set the camera’s  
power switch to <2>, turn off the  
TV, then disconnect the video cable.  
  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 [6  
Video system].  
  Do not use any video cable other than the one provided. Images might  
not be displayed if you use a different video cable.  
  Depending on the TV monitor, part of the image might be cut off.  
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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.  
  Press the <U> key to select the  
2
image to be protected, then press  
<0>.  
X When an image is protected, the  
<K> icon will appear on the screen.  
  To cancel the image protection, press  
<0> again. The <K> icon will  
disappear.  
  To protect another image, repeat step  
2.  
  To exit the image protection, press  
the <M> button. The menu will  
reappear.  
If you format the card (p.40), 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.130), only the protected images will  
remain. This is convenient when you want to erase unnecessary images  
all at once.  
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L Erasing Images  
You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in  
one batch. Protected images (p.129) 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 1+73 image will erase both the RAW and JPEG  
images.  
Erasing a Single Image  
Playback the image to be erased.  
1
Press the <L> button.  
2
  The erase menu will appear at the  
bottom of the screen.  
Erase the image.  
X Select [Erase], then press <0>. The  
3
image displayed will be erased.  
3 Checkmarking <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 [3 Erase images] menu, select [Select  
and erase images]. With the <V> key, checkmark <X> the images  
to be erased. Then press the <L> button.  
3 Erasing All Images in the Card  
When the [3 Erase images] menu is set to [All images on card], all  
the images in the card will be erased.  
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B Shooting Information Display  
When you press the <B> button during single-image playback, you  
can switch to the shooting information display. The most detailed  
shooting information is shown below.  
Protect  
Folder number - File number  
Exposure compensation amount  
Flash exposure  
compensation amount  
Aperture  
Histogram  
(Brightness/RGB)  
Shutter speed  
Picture Style and  
settings  
Metering mode  
Shooting mode  
ISO speed  
Image-recording  
quality  
Color space  
Date and time  
Playback number/  
Total images  
recorded  
Original decision (image  
verification) data appended  
White balance  
White balance correction  
File size  
* With 1+73 images, the 73 file size is displayed.  
  About the Highlight Alert  
When the shooting information is displayed, the 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.  
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B Shooting Information Display  
  About the Histogram  
The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level  
distribution, overall brightness, and gradation. And the RGB  
histogram display is for checking the color saturation and gradation.  
The display can be switched with the [3 Histogram] menu.  
[Brightness] Display  
Sample Histograms  
This histogram is a graph showing the  
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 more  
pixels there are toward the left, the darker the  
image. And the more pixels there are toward the  
right, the brighter the image. If there are too  
many pixels on the left, the shadow detail will be  
lost. And if there are too many pixels on the  
right, the highlight detail will be lost. The  
Dark image  
Normal brightness  
Bright image  
gradation in-between will be reproduced. By checking the image and  
its brightness histogram, you can see the exposure level inclination  
and the overall tone reproduction condition.  
[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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Printing Images and  
Transferring Images to a Computer  
  Printing (p.134)  
You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print  
out the images in the card. The camera is compatible with  
wPictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing.  
The Web site below gives more information on using your  
Canon camera with various printers, such as which paper  
types to use.  
http://canon.com/pictbridge/  
  Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.143)  
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print  
images recorded in the 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.147)  
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, see the printer’s  
instruction manual.  
Connect the camera to the  
3 printer.  
  Use the interface cable that came  
with the camera.  
  When connecting the cable plug to  
the camera’s <D> terminal, the  
cable 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.  
  RAW images are not compatible with direct printing.  
  The camera cannot be used with printers compatible only with CP Direct  
or Bubble Jet Direct.  
  When connecting the camera to the printer, do not use any cable other  
than the interface cable provided.  
  If there is a long beeping 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.142)  
  If you use the battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged.  
With a fully charged battery, printing up to about 6 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-E5 (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.  
  Press the <U> key to select the  
image to be printed.  
Press <0>.  
X The print setting screen will appear.  
2
Print setting screen  
Sets the printing effects. (p.138)  
Sets the date or file number imprinting to on  
or off.  
Sets the quantity to be printed.  
Sets the trimming. (p.141)  
Sets the paper size, type, and layout.  
Returns to step 1.  
Starts the printing.  
The paper size, type, and layout 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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QSetting the Paper Size  
YSetting the Paper Type  
  Select the size of the paper loaded in  
the printer, then press <0>.  
X The paper type screen will appear.  
  Select the type of the paper loaded in  
the printer, then press <0>.  
  When using a Canon printer and  
Canon paper, read the printer’s  
instruction manual to check what  
paper types can be used.  
X The page layout screen will appear.  
USetting the Page Layout  
  Select the page layout, then press  
<0>.  
X The print setting screen will reappear.  
Bordered  
The print will have a white border along the edges.  
The print will 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.143) 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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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 also adjust the  
printing effect. (p.140)  
Printing Effect  
Description  
Same as the printing characteristics turned “On”. No automatic  
correction will be performed.  
EOff  
The image will be printed according to the printer’s standard  
colors. The image’s Exif data is used to make automatic  
corrections.  
EOn  
The image will be printed with higher saturation to produce  
more vivid blues and greens.  
EVivid  
ENR  
The image noise is reduced before printing.  
Effective in backlit conditions which can make the subject’s  
face look dark. The face will be brightened for printing.  
EFacek  
Effective in flash images where the subject has red eye. The  
red eye is corrected before printing.  
ERed-Eye1  
Prints in black-and-white with true blacks.  
0 B/W  
Prints in black-and-white with cool, bluish blacks.  
Prints in black-and-white with warm, yellowish blacks.  
Warm tone  
0 Cool tone  
0
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.  
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*
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 140.  
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 of copies, then press  
<0>.  
6
Start printing.  
  Select [Print], then press <0>.  
X The <l> button’s blue lamp will  
7
blink and the printing will start.  
  To print another image with the same settings in easy printing, select the  
image and just 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 141.  
  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].  
  To stop the printing, press <0> while [Stop] is displayed, then select  
[OK].  
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e Adjustment of Printing Effects  
In step 4 on page 138, 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 change  
the histogram’s distribution and adjust the  
image’s brightness and contrast.  
With the adjust levels screen displayed, press  
the <B> button to change the position of  
the <h>. Press the <U> key to freely adjust  
the shadow level (0 - 127) or highlight level  
(128 - 255).  
  kBrightener  
Effective in backlit conditions 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 the <S> keys. 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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Trimming the Image  
You can crop the image and print only  
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, position, and proportion.  
  The image area within the trimming frame will be printed. The  
trimming frame’s vertical-to-horizontal proportion can be changed  
with [Paper settings].  
Changing the trimming frame size  
When you press the <u> or <I> button, the size of the  
trimming frame will change. The smaller the trimming frame, the  
larger the image magnification will be for the printing.  
Moving the trimming frame  
Press the <S> keys to move the frame over the image vertically  
or horizontally. Move the trimming frame until it covers the desired  
image area or composition.  
Rotating the frame  
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.  
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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  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 buttons on the printer to  
resume printing. For details, see the printer’s instruction manual.  
Error Messages  
If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the  
camera’s LCD monitor. Press <0> to stop printing. After fixing the  
problem, resume printing. For details on how to fix a printing problem, refer  
to the printer’s instruction manual.  
Paper error  
Check whether the paper is properly loaded in the printer.  
Ink error  
Check the printer’s ink level, and check the waste ink tank.  
Hardware error  
Check for any printer problems 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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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 up].  
  Select [Set up], then press <0>.  
2
Set the options as desired.  
3
  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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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.  
[On] imprints the file No. on the print.  
Off  
On  
Off  
File No.  
Exit the setting.  
4
  Press the <7> button.  
X The print order screen will reappear.  
  Next, select [Sel.Image] or [All  
image] to order the images to be  
printed.  
  Even if [Date] and [File No.] are set to [On], the date or file No. might not  
be imprinted depending on the print type setting and printer model.  
  When printing with DPOF, you must use the card whose print order  
specifications have been 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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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 the <V> key to set the number  
of copies to be printed for the displayed  
image.  
Quantity  
Total images selected  
[Index]  
Press the <V> key to checkmark the  
box <X> and the image will be included  
in the index print.  
Check mark  
Index icon  
  All image  
If you select [Mark all on card], one copy of all the images in the  
card will be set for printing. If you select [Clear all on card], the print  
order will be cleared for all the images in the card.  
  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 Prepare to print.  
  See page 134.  
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 the camera is connected to the  
printer and printing is possible.  
4 Set the [Paper settings]. (p.136)  
  Set the printing effects (p.138) if necessary.  
5 Select [OK].  
  Before printing, be sure to set the paper size.  
  Certain printers cannot imprint 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 142.  
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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 is called  
direct image transfer.  
Before connecting the camera to the personal computer, be  
sure to install the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL Solution  
Disk/CD-ROM) in the personal computer. For instructions on  
how to install the software, see “CD-ROM Guide.”  
Preparation for Image Transfer  
Connect the camera to the  
personal computer.  
  Turn off the camera’s power switch  
before connecting it.  
1
  Use the interface cable that came  
with the camera.  
  When connecting the cable plug to  
the camera’s <D> terminal, the  
cable plug’s <D> icon must face the  
front side of the camera.  
  To the personal computer’s USB port,  
connect the plug on other end of the  
cable.  
Set the camera’s power switch to  
2 <1>.  
  When the program selection screen  
appears on the personal computer,  
select [EOS Utility].  
When the camera model selection  
screen appears, select your camera’s  
model.  
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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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 saved in the [My  
Pictures] folder or [Pictures] folder in subfolders organized according  
to shooting date.  
Transfer all the images in the card  
to the personal computer.  
  Select [All images], then press the  
<l> button.  
X The <l> button’s blue lamp will  
blink and the image transfer will start.  
X When the image transfer is  
completed, the lamp will stay on.  
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, follow the instructions on  
the next page.  
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d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer  
  Select & transfer  
Press the <U> key to select images  
one by one to be transferred to the  
personal computer. To exit, press the  
<M> button.  
  Wallpaper  
The image you select and transfer will appear as the personal  
computer’s wallpaper. To exit, press the <M> button.  
  If you press <0> instead of the <l> button, the confirmation dialog  
will appear. Select [OK], then press <0> to start the transfer.  
  RAW images cannot be transferred as wallpaper.  
3 Selecting the Images to be Transferred  
You select the image to be transferred to the personal computer one by  
one.  
Select [Transfer order].  
1
 
Under the [3  
] tab, select [Transfer  
>.  
order], then press <  
0
X The transfer order screen will appear.  
Select [Sel.Image].  
  Select [Sel.Image], then press <0>.  
X An image will appear.  
2
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Select the image to be  
3 transferred.  
  Press the <U> key to select an  
image, then press the <V> key to  
place a checkmark <X> on the upper  
left.  
  Repeat this step for all the images  
you want to transfer. You can select  
up to 998 images to be transferred.  
  Press the <M> button twice to  
save the image selections to the card.  
The menu will then reappear.  
About [All image]  
In step 2, if you select [All image], the  
screen on the left will appear. If you then  
select [Mark all on card] and press  
<0>, up to 998 images will be  
transferred in one batch.  
If you select [Clear all on card] and  
press <0>, all your image selections for  
transfer 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.  
  If a 1+73 image is selected for transfer, it will be counted as one  
image even though both the RAW and JPEG images will be transferred  
to the personal computer.  
  In step 3, press the <I> button to see a three-image display. To  
return to the single-image display, press the <u> button.  
  If you want to transfer more than 999 images in one batch, select [All  
image] on the direct transfer screen. (p.148)  
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Customizing the  
Camera  
You can customize various camera features to suit your  
picture-taking preferences. You can do it with Custom  
Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only  
in Creative Zone modes.  
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3 Setting Custom FunctionsN  
Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)].  
  Under the [7] tab, select [Custom  
Functions (C.Fn)], then press <0>.  
1
Custom Function No.  
Select the Custom Function No.  
2
  Press the <U> key to select the  
number of the Custom Function to be  
set, then press <0>.  
Change the setting as desired.  
3
  Press the <V> key to select the  
desired setting (number), then press  
<0>.  
  Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want to  
set other Custom Functions.  
  At the bottom of the screen, the  
current Custom Function settings are  
indicated below the respective  
numbers.  
Exit the setting.  
  Press the <M> button to return  
4
to the menu.  
Clearing All Custom Functions  
On the [7 Clear settings] menu, select [Clear all Custom Func.  
(C.Fn)] to clear all the Custom Function settings. (p.114)  
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Custom Functions  
C.Fn I: Exposure  
1
2
Exposure level increments  
Flash sync. speed in Av mode  
p.154  
C.Fn II: Image  
3
4
5
Long exposure noise reduction  
p.155  
p.156  
High ISO speed noise reduction  
Auto Lighting Optimizer  
C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive  
6
7
8
AF-assist beam firing  
AF during Live View shooting  
Mirror lockup  
p.157  
C.Fn IV: Operation/Others  
Shutter/AE lock button  
9
p.158  
p.159  
10 SET button when shooting  
11 LCD display when power ON  
12 Add original decision data  
The Custom Functions whose numbers are shaded do not function during  
Live View shooting. (Settings are disabled.) If C.Fn-7-1/2 has been set and  
you want to use AE lock, set C.Fn-9-1.  
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Custom Functions are organized into four groups based on the function  
type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn II: Image, C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive, C.Fn  
IV: Operation/Others.  
C.Fn I: Exposure  
C.Fn-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  
monitor as shown below.  
C.Fn-2  
0: Auto  
Flash sync. speed in Av (Aperture-priority AE) mode  
The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/200 sec. to  
30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness.  
1: 1/200 sec. (fixed)  
If you use the <f> mode (aperture-priority AE) for flash photography,  
the shutter speed will be set to 1/200 sec. You need not worry about  
camera shake.  
(However, night scene or dark backgrounds will look darker in this  
mode.)  
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C.Fn II: Image  
C.Fn-3  
0: Off  
1: Auto  
For 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is performed  
Long exposure noise reduction  
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 1 sec. or longer. The [On]  
setting may be effective for noise that cannot be detected or reduced  
with the [Auto] setting.  
  After the picture is taken, the noise reduction process may take the same  
amount of time as the exposure. You cannot take another picture until  
the noise reduction process is completed.  
  With setting 2, if a long exposure is made during Live View shooting, the  
LCD monitor will not display anything (no Live View image display) while  
noise reduction is applied.  
C.Fn-4  
0: Off  
1: On  
High ISO speed noise reduction  
Reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is  
applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high ISO speeds.  
At low ISO speeds, the noise in the shadow areas is further reduced.  
With setting 1, continuous shooting and white balance bracketing cannot be  
used.  
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C.Fn-5  
Auto Lighting Optimizer  
0: Enable  
If the image comes out too dark or the contrast is too low, the image  
brightness and contrast are corrected automatically. (Depending on the  
shooting conditions, image noise may increase.) This function will not  
work with manual exposures nor 1 and 1+73 images.  
In the Basic Zone modes, the Auto Lighting Optimizer will operate  
automatically.  
B
1: Disable  
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C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive  
C.Fn-6 AF-assist beam firing  
The AF-assist beam can be emitted by the camera’s built-in flash or by the  
external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite.  
0: Enable  
1: Disable  
AF-assist beam 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 emit  
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-6-0/2 is set.  
C.Fn-7  
AF during Live View shooting  
When 1 or 2 is set, AF will be possible during Live View shooting. For  
details, see pages 102 - 106.  
0: Disable  
1: Quick mode (p.102)  
2: Live mode (p.104)  
C.Fn-8  
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 94 for the mirror lockup procedure.  
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C.Fn IV: Operation/Others  
C.Fn-9  
Shutter/AE lock button  
0: AF/AE lock  
1: AE lock/AF  
Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press the  
<A> button to autofocus and press the shutter button halfway to attain  
AE lock.  
2: AF/AF lock, no AE lock  
In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the <A> button to stop the AF  
operation momentarily. This prevents the AF from being thrown off by  
any obstacle passing between the camera and subject. The exposure is  
set at the moment the picture is taken.  
3: AE/AF, no AE lock  
This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping repeatedly.  
In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the <A> button to start or stop  
the AI Servo AF operation. The exposure is set at the moment the  
picture is taken. Thus, the optimum focusing and exposure will always  
be achieved as you wait for the decisive moment.  
C.Fn-10 SET button when shooting  
You can assign a frequently-used function to <0>. When the camera is  
ready to shoot, you can press <0>.  
0: LCD monitor On/Off  
Gives the same function as the <B> button.  
1: Change quality  
After pressing <0>, look at the LCD monitor and press the <S> key to  
set the image-recording quality directly.  
2: Flash exposure compensation  
When you press <0>, the flash exposure compensation screen  
appears so you can quickly change the setting.  
3: Menu display  
Gives the same function as the <M> button.  
4: Disabled  
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If the [Live View shoot.] menu has been set to [Enable], the Live View  
shooting will override any setting from 1 to 4. When the camera is ready to  
shoot, pressing <0> will show the Live View image instead.  
C.Fn-11 LCD display when power ON  
0: Display  
When the power switch is turned on, the shooting settings will be  
displayed (p.42).  
1: Retain power OFF status  
If you pressed the <B> button and turned off the camera while the  
LCD monitor was off, the shooting settings will not be displayed when  
you turn on the camera again. This helps to save battery power. The  
menu screens and image playback will still be displayed when used.  
If you pressed the <B> button and turned off the camera while the  
LCD monitor was on, the shooting settings will be displayed when you  
turn on the camera again.  
C.Fn-12 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.131), 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.  
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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].  
  Select [Register], then press <0>.  
2
Register the desired menus.  
3
  Select a menu, then press <0>.  
  When the confirmation dialog  
appears and you select [OK] and  
press <0>, the menu will be  
registered.  
  Repeat this procedure to register up  
to six menus.  
  To return to the screen in step 2,  
press the <M> button.  
My Menu settings  
[Sort] and other settings displayed in step 2 are as follows:  
  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, press the <V>  
key 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.  
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Reference  
This chapter provides reference information for camera  
features, system accessories, etc. The back of this  
chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up  
things.  
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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 keyboards, etc.  
In such cases, do one of the following:  
(1) With One-Shot AF, focus an object at the same distance as the  
subject and lock the focus before recomposing. (p.46)  
(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually.  
  If an Extender (sold separately) is attached and the maximum aperture of  
the lens is f/5.6 or smaller (larger f/number), AF will not be possible  
(except Live mode AF). For details, see the Extender’s instruction  
manual.  
  For the cases AF can fail to achieve focus with Live mode AF, see  
page 106.  
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Using a Household Power Outlet  
With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (sold separately), you can connect the  
camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery  
level.  
Connect the power cord.  
1
  Connect the power cord as shown in  
the illustration.  
  After using the camera, unplug the  
power plug from the power outlet.  
Connect the DC Coupler DR-E5.  
2
  Connect the cord’s plug to the DC  
Coupler DR-E5.  
Insert the DC Coupler.  
3
  Open the cover and insert the DC  
Coupler until it locks in place.  
Push in the DC cord.  
4
  Open the DC cord hole cover and  
install the cord as shown.  
  Close the cover.  
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera’s power  
switch is set to <1>.  
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Using the Remote Switch  
Remote Switch RS-60E3 (Sold separately)  
Remote switch with a 60 cm/2.0 feet cord for pressing the shutter button  
halfway or completely. It connects to the camera’s remote control terminal.  
The camera is not compatible with Remote Controller RC-1 and RC-5 (both  
sold separately).  
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Using the Remote Switch  
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.22) attached to the camera strap.  
Remove the eyecup.  
1
  Push the bottom of the eyecup  
upward.  
Attaching the eyepiece cover.  
2
  Slide the eyepiece cover down into  
the eyepiece groove to attach it.  
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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  
Only [Flash exp. comp] and [E-TTL II] can be settable for flash function  
settings (p.117) with an EX-series Speedlite not controllable by the camera.  
(For some EX-series Speedlites, [Shutter sync.] can also be settable.)  
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External Speedlites  
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 shoot.  
  When using a Speedlite which has manual flash mode, shoot in the  
manual flash mode.  
  With an EX-series Speedlite set to TTL autoflash with the flash’s  
Custom Function, the flash will fire at full output only.  
Using Non-Canon Flash Units  
Sync Speed  
The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at  
1/200 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to make  
sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.  
Cautions for Live View shooting  
A non-Canon flash will not fire during Live View shooting.  
  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 attach a high-voltage flash unit on the camera’s hot shoe. It might  
not work.  
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Menu Settings  
1 Shooting 1 (Red)  
page  
64  
73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 /  
1+73 / 1  
Quality  
Red-eye On/Off  
Beep  
Off / On  
59  
On / Off  
108  
108  
108  
Shoot w/o card  
Review time  
On / Off  
Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold  
2 Shooting 2 (Red)  
AEB  
1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops  
1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops  
Manual setting of white balance  
80  
79  
90  
Flash exp comp  
Custom WB  
WB correction: White balance correction  
WB-BKT: White balance bracketing  
92  
93  
WB SHIFT/BKT  
Color space  
sRGB / Adobe RGB  
87  
67  
82  
85  
Standard / Portrait / Landscape / Neutral /  
Faithful / Monochrome / User Def. 1, 2, 3  
Picture Style  
Dust Delete Data  
Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots  
119  
3 Playback (Blue)  
Protect images  
Rotate  
Erase-protect image  
129  
126  
130  
143  
Rotate vertical image  
Erase image  
Erase images  
Print order  
Specifies images to be printed (DPOF)  
Select images to be transferred to a personal  
computer  
Transfer order  
149  
Histogram  
Auto play  
Brightness / RGB  
132  
127  
Auto playback of images  
  The [2] Shooting 2, [7] Set-up 3, and [9] My Menu screens (tabs)  
are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.  
  Shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.  
  In Basic Zone modes, the 1 and 1+73 recording quality modes  
are not displayed.  
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Menu Settings  
page  
5 Set-up 1 (Yellow)  
30 sec. / 1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min.  
/ Off  
Auto power off  
109  
File numbering  
Auto rotate  
Format  
Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset  
On PD / On D / Off  
110  
112  
40  
Initialize and erase data in the card  
Shutter btn. / Shutter/DISP / Remains on  
Select the background color  
LCD off/on btn  
Screen color  
115  
115  
6 Set-up 2 (Yellow)  
LCD brightness  
Seven brightness levels provided  
109  
29  
Set the date (year, month, day) and time (hour,  
min., sec.)  
Date/Time  
Language  
Select the interface language  
NTSC / PAL  
30  
Video system  
128  
118  
121  
Auto cleaning / Clean now  
Clean manually  
Sensor cleaning  
Live View function  
settings  
Live View shooting / Grid display /  
Metering timer  
96  
Flash firing / Built-in flash function setting /  
External flash function setting / External flash  
C.Fn setting / Clear external flash C.Fn setting  
Flash control  
116  
7 Set-up 3 (Yellow)  
Custom Functions  
(C.Fn)  
Customize the camera as desired  
152  
Clear all camera settings / Clear all Custom  
Func. (C.Fn)  
Clear settings  
Firmware Ver.  
114  
-
For updating the firmware  
9 My Menu (Green)  
Register frequently-used menu items and  
Custom Functions  
My Menu settings  
160  
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Function Availability Table  
o: Set automatically k: User selectable  
: Not selectable  
Creative Zone  
s f  
Basic Zone  
Mode Dial  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
d
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
a
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
8
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
o
JPEG  
RAW  
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
RAW + 73  
Auto  
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Manual  
Standard  
Portrait  
Landscape  
Neutral  
o
Faithful  
Monochrome  
User Defined  
sRGB  
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Adobe RGB  
Auto WB  
Preset WB  
Custom WB  
WB correction  
WB bracketing  
Auto Lighting Optimizer  
One-Shot  
AI Servo  
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
AI Focus  
o
o
o
o
AF  
AF  
Auto  
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
k
point  
Manual  
selection  
AF-assist beam  
o
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o: Set automatically k: User selectable  
Basic Zone  
: Not selectable  
Creative Zone  
Mode Dial  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
d
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
s f  
a
k
k
k
8
k
Evaluative  
Partial  
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
Center-weighted  
average  
k
Program shift  
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
k
o
k
k
o
k
o
k
o
k
k
Continuous  
10 sec. self-timer  
2 sec. self-timer  
o
k
o
k
Continuous shots  
after self-timer  
k
o
k
o
k
o
k
o
k
o
Auto  
Manual  
k
k
k
k
k
Flash off  
Red-eye reduction  
FE lock  
o
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
Flash exposure  
compensation  
Live View shooting  
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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 camera does not operate even when the power switch is  
set to <1>.  
  The battery is not properly installed in the camera. (p.26)  
  Recharge the battery. (p.24)  
  Make sure the battery compartment cover is closed. (p.26)  
  Make sure the card slot cover is closed. (p.31)  
  Press the <B> button. (p.42)  
The access lamp still blinks even when the power switch is  
set to <2>.  
  If the power is cut off while an image is being recorded to the card, the  
access lamp will light/blink 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 [5 Auto power off] menu to [Off].  
  Even if [5 Auto power off] has been set to [Off], the LCD monitor will  
turn off after the camera is idle for 30 min. Press the <B> button to  
turn on the LCD monitor.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Shooting  
No images can be shot or recorded.  
  The card is not properly inserted. (p.31)  
  If the card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images to  
make room. (p.31, 130)  
  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.37, 62)  
  Slide the card’s write-protect switch to the Write/Erase setting. (p.31)  
The LCD monitor does not display a clear image.  
  If dust is adhering to the LCD monitor, wipe with a lens cloth or soft  
cloth.  
  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.  
The image is out of focus.  
  Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.33)  
  To prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the shutter  
button gently. (p.36, 37)  
The card cannot be used.  
  If a card error message is displayed, see page 40 or 175.  
The camera makes a noise when it is shaken.  
  The built-in flash’s pop-up mechanism moves slightly. This is normal.  
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The built-in flash does not fire.  
  If you shoot continuously with the built-in flash at short intervals, the  
flash might stop operating to protect the flash unit.  
Image Review & Operation  
The image cannot be erased.  
  If the image has been erase-protected, it cannot be erased. (p.129)  
The shooting date and time displayed is incorrect.  
  The correct date and time has not been set. (p.29)  
No image appears on the TV screen.  
  Make sure the video cable plug is connected all the way in. (p.128)  
  Set the video OUT format (NTSC/PAL) to the same video format as  
the TV. (p.169)  
  Use the video cable that came with the camera. (p.128)  
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Error Codes  
If there is a problem with the camera, an  
error message appears. Follow the on-  
screen instructions.  
Error code  
To recover from the error screen, turn the  
power switch off and on, 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 occurring, there may be a problem. Write  
down the error code and consult your nearest Canon Service  
Center.  
If an error code appears right after shooting, the picture might not have been  
captured. After the error is resolved, press the <x> button and check if the  
picture was captured.  
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System Map  
Eyepiece Extender  
EP-EX15ll  
ST-E2 220EX 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite  
Rubber Frame Ef  
MR-14EX  
MT-24EX  
E-series Dioptric  
Adjustment Lenses  
Bundled  
Accessories  
Eyecup Ef  
Wide Strap  
Angle Finder C  
EW-100DB lll  
Semi Hard Case  
EH19-L  
Battery Pack  
LP-E5  
AC Adapter Kit  
ACK-E5  
Battery Grip  
BG-E5  
Battery Charger  
LC-E5 or LC-E5E  
DC Coupler  
DR-E5  
Car Battery Charger  
CBC-E5  
Compact Power  
Adapter  
CA-PS700  
Battery Magazine  
BGM-E5L for two  
LP-E5 battery packs  
Battery Magazine  
BGM-E5A for  
size-AA batteries  
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System Map  
Remote Switch  
RS-60E3  
EF lenses  
EF-S lenses  
Video Cable  
VC-100  
TV/Video  
EOS DIGITAL  
EOS DIGITAL  
Solution Disk Software Instruction  
Manuals Disk  
PictBridge-compatible printer  
Interface Cable  
IFC-200U  
Interface Cable IFC-500U  
Personal  
computer  
USB port  
Windows Vista  
Windows XP  
Windows 2000  
Mac OS X  
Original Data  
Security Kit  
Card reader  
PC card slot  
OSK-E3  
SD memory card/  
PCMCIA adapter  
SDHC memory card  
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Specifications  
• Type  
Type:  
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash  
Recording media:  
Image sensor size:  
Compatible lenses:  
SD memory card, SDHC memory card  
22.2 mm x 14.8 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:  
Pixels:  
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor  
Effective pixels: Approx. 10.10 megapixels  
Total pixels: Approx. 10.50 megapixels  
3:2  
Aspect ratio:  
Color filter system:  
Low-pass filter:  
RGB primary color filter  
Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable  
Dust deletion feature: (1) Automatic sensor cleaning  
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor  
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image  
• Recording System  
Recording format:  
Image type:  
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0  
JPEG, RAW (12-bit Canon original)  
RAW+JPEG  
simultaneous recording: Provided  
File size:  
(1) Large/Fine  
(2) Large/Normal  
(3) Medium/Fine  
:
:
:
Approx. 3.8 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)  
Approx. 2.0 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)  
Approx. 2.3 MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)  
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.2 MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)  
(5) Small/Fine  
(6) Small/Normal  
(7) RAW  
:
:
Approx. 1.3 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)  
Approx. 0.7 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)  
: Approx. 9.8 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)  
* Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed,  
Picture Style, etc.  
File numbering:  
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset  
• Image Processing  
Color space:  
sRGB, Adobe RGB  
Picture Styles:  
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful,  
Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3  
White balance:  
Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent  
light, flash, custom  
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Specifications  
Color temperature  
compensation:  
White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments  
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments  
*
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible  
Color temperature  
information transmission: Provided  
Noise reduction:  
Noise reduction for long exposures  
High ISO speed noise reduction  
Automatic image  
brightness correction: Auto Lighting Optimizer  
Add original image  
verification data:  
Provided (Verified by Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3)  
• Viewfinder  
Type:  
Eye-level pentamirror  
Coverage:  
Magnification:  
Eyepoint:  
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%  
Approx. 0.81x (-1 m with 50mm lens at infinity)  
Approx. 21 mm (from eyepiece lens center)  
-1  
-1  
Built-in dioptric adjustment: -3.0 - +1.0 m (dpt)  
Focusing screen:  
Mirror:  
Fixed, Precision Matte  
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio of  
40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600mm f/4L IS USM or  
shorter lenses)  
Viewfinder information: AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure  
information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level,  
ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready,  
high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation),  
monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum  
burst, memory card information  
Depth-of-field preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button  
• Autofocus  
Type:  
AF points:  
TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection  
7 AF points  
Metering range:  
Focus modes:  
AF point selection:  
EV 0.5 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)  
One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)  
Automatic selection, manual selection  
Selected AF point display: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor  
AF-assist beam:  
Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash  
Effective range: Approx. 4.0 m/13.1 ft. at center, approx.  
3.5 m/11.5 ft. at periphery  
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• Exposure Control  
Metering modes:  
35-zone TTL full-aperture metering  
• Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)  
• Partial metering (approx. 10% of viewfinder at center)  
• Center-weighted average metering  
Metering range:  
EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens,  
ISO 100)  
Exposure control:  
Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up,  
Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-  
priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE,  
manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash  
ISO speed (Recommended  
Exposure Index):  
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100 - 800 set automatically  
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100 - 1600  
(in 1-stop increments), Auto  
Exposure compensation: Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments  
(can be combined with AEB)  
AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments  
AE lock:  
Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative  
metering and One-Shot AF  
Manual: By AE lock button  
• Shutter  
Type:  
Shutter speeds:  
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter  
1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.  
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range.  
Available range varies by shooting mode.)  
Soft-touch electromagnetic release  
Shutter release:  
Self-timer:  
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous  
shooting  
• Built-in Flash  
Type:  
Flash metering:  
Guide No.:  
Retractable, auto pop-up flash  
E-TTL II autoflash  
13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)  
Approx. 3 sec.  
Recycle time:  
Flash-ready indicator: Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder  
Flash coverage: 17mm lens angle of view  
Flash exposure compensation: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments  
FE lock: Provided  
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• External Speedlite  
Compatible flash:  
Flash metering:  
Flash exposure  
compensation:  
FE lock:  
EX-series Speedlites  
E-TTL II autoflash  
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments  
Provided  
External flash settings: Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings  
Zooming to match lens  
focal length:  
Provided  
• Drive System  
Drive mode:  
Single shooting, continuous shooting, self-timer (10-sec.,  
2-sec., multiple shots)  
Continuous shooting speed: JPEG  
RAW  
RAW+73  
:
Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.  
Max. approx. 1.5 shots/sec.  
Max. approx. 1.5 shots/sec.  
:
:
Maximum burst:  
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 514, RAW: Approx. 5,  
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4  
* Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB SD  
memory card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style  
* Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand,  
image-recording quality, etc.  
• Live View Functions  
Shooting modes:  
(1) Live View shooting  
(2) Remote Live View shooting  
(with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)  
Manual focus  
Focusing:  
Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode)  
Evaluative metering with the image sensor  
EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens,  
ISO 100)  
Metering modes:  
Metering range:  
Grid display:  
Provided  
Exposure display:  
Simulated exposure displayed in real-time  
• LCD Monitor  
Type:  
Monitor size:  
Dots:  
TFT color liquid-crystal monitor  
2.5 in.  
Approx. 230,000  
Approx. 100%  
Coverage:  
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Brightness adjustment: 7 levels provided  
Interface languages:  
20  
• Image Playback  
Display format:  
Single image, single image + image-recording quality,  
shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index,  
magnified view (approx. 1.5x - 10x), rotated image,  
image jump (by 1/10/100 images, or shooting date)  
Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)  
Highlight alert:  
• Image Protection and Erase  
Protect:  
Erase:  
Single images can be erase-protected or not  
Single image, checkmarked images, or all images in the  
card can be erased (except protected images) at one time  
• Direct Printing  
Compatible printers:  
Printable images:  
PictBridge-compatible printers  
JPEG image compliant to Design rule for Camera File  
System (DPOF printing possible)  
Provided  
Easy Print feature:  
• Digital Print Order Format  
DPOF:  
Version 1.1 compatible  
• Direct Image Transfer  
Compatible images:  
JPEG and RAW images  
* Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on  
the personal computer screen  
• Customization  
Custom Functions:  
Total 12  
My Menu registration: Provided  
• Interface  
USB terminal:  
For personal computer communication and direct printing  
(Hi-Speed USB)  
Video OUT terminal:  
NTSC/PAL selectable  
Remote control terminal: For Remote Switch RS-60E3  
• Power Source  
Battery:  
Battery Pack LP-E5 (Quantity 1)  
* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5  
* With Battery Grip BG-E5, size-AA batteries can be used  
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Specifications  
Battery life:  
[Number of shots • approx.]  
Shooting Conditions  
Temperature  
No Flash  
50% Flash Use  
At 23°C / 73°F  
At 0°C / 32°F  
600  
500  
500  
400  
* With fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5  
* The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera &  
Imaging Products Association) testing standards  
Auto  
Battery check:  
Power saving:  
Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 min.  
Date/time backup battery: Built-in secondary battery  
Startup time:  
Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)  
• Dimensions and Weight  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm / 5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in.  
Weight:  
Approx. 450 g / 15.9 oz. (body only)  
• Operation Environment  
Working temperature  
range:  
0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F  
Working humidity:  
85% or less  
• Battery Pack LP-E5  
Type:  
Rated voltage:  
Battery capacity:  
Rechargeable lithium ion battery  
7.4 V DC  
1080 mAh  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 36 x 14.7 x 53.1 mm / 1.4 x 0.6 x 2.1 in.  
Weight: Approx. 50 g / 1.8 oz. (excluding protective cover)  
• Battery Charger LC-E5  
Compatible battery:  
Recharging time:  
Rated input:  
Battery Pack LP-E5  
Approx. 2 hours  
100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)  
8.4 V DC / 700 mA  
Rated output:  
Working temperature  
range:  
Working humidity:  
0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F  
85% or less  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 67 x 26 x 87.5 mm / 2.6 x 1.0 x 3.4 in.  
Weight: Approx. 80 g / 2.8 oz.  
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• Battery Charger LC-E5E  
Compatible battery:  
Power cord length:  
Recharging time:  
Rated input:  
Battery Pack LP-E5  
Approx. 2 m / 6.6 ft.  
Approx. 2 hours  
100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)  
8.4 V DC / 700 mA  
Rated output:  
Working temperature  
range:  
Working humidity:  
0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F  
85% or less  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 67 x 26 x 87.5 mm / 2.6 x 1.0 x 3.4 in.  
Weight: Approx. 75 g / 2.6 oz.  
• EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS  
Angle of view:  
Diagonal extent: 74°20’ - 27°50’  
Horizontal extent: 64°30’ - 23°20’  
Vertical extent: 45°30’ - 15°40’  
11 elements in 9 groups  
f/22 - 36  
Lens construction:  
Minimum aperture:  
Closest focusing  
distance:  
0.25 m / 0.82 ft. (From image sensor plane)  
Max. magnification:  
Field of view:  
0.34x (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)  
Lens shift type  
58 mm  
Image Stabilizer:  
Filter size:  
Max. diameter x length: Approx. 68.5 x 70 mm / 2.7 x 2.8 in.  
Weight:  
Hood:  
Case:  
Approx. 200 g / 7.1 oz.  
EW-60C  
LP814  
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• EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II  
Angle of view:  
Diagonal extent: 74°20’ - 27°50’  
Horizontal extent: 64°30’ - 23°20’  
Vertical extent: 45°30’ - 15°40’  
11 elements in 9 groups  
f/22 - 36  
Lens construction:  
Minimum aperture:  
Closest focusing  
distance:  
Max. magnification:  
Field of view:  
0.28 m / 0.92 ft. (From image sensor plane)  
0.28x (at 55 mm)  
248 x 161 - 81 x 54 mm / 9.8 x 6.3 - 3.2 x 2.1 in.  
(at 0.28 m)  
58 mm  
Filter size:  
Max. diameter x length: Approx. 68.5 x 66 mm / 2.7 x 2.6 in.  
Weight:  
Hood:  
Case:  
Approx. 190 g / 6.7 oz.  
EW-60C  
LP814  
  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.  
Trademarks  
  Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.  
  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.  
  The SDHC logo is a trademark.  
  All other corporate and product names and trademarks mentioned in this  
manual are the property of their respective owners.  
* This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif  
2.21 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard that enhances compatibility  
between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant  
printer, the shooting information is incorporated to optimize the print output.  
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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 polarity (+ –). Do not  
mix new and old or different types of batteries.  
- Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range  
of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time.  
- Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,  
accessories, connecting cables, etc.  
• Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a  
physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines.)  
• When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulate the electrical contacts  
with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent  
fire or an explosion.  
• If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging,  
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging  
and prevent a fire.  
• If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or  
fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process.  
• Prevent any battery leakage from 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 below:  
- 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 pull the plug instead of the cord.  
- Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord.  
Also do not twist or tie the cords.  
- Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.  
- Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged.  
• Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around  
the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet  
may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a fire.  
Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage  
• Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The  
equipment may become hot and cause skin burns.  
• Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause  
injury. Also make sure the tripod 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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European Union (and EEA) only.  
This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with  
your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/  
EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to  
a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one  
basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized  
collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic  
equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could  
have a possible negative impact on the environment and human  
health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally  
associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the  
correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage  
of natural resources. For more information about where you can  
drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your  
local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your  
household waste disposal service. For more information regarding  
return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit  
www.canon-europe.com/environment.  
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)  
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Index  
A
C
Access lamp....................................32  
Camera  
Clear camera settings.............. 114  
A-DEP  
Holding the camera.................... 36  
(Automatic depth-of-field AE)..........76  
Camera shake................... 35 - 37, 94  
Image Stabilizer ......................... 35  
Adobe RGB.....................................87  
AE lock............................................88  
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)....80  
AF J Focusing  
Card...................................... 2, 13, 31  
Card reminder.......................... 108  
Format........................................ 40  
AI Focus AF....................................60  
Angle of view...................................34  
Aperture-priority AE ........................72  
Auto Lighting Optimizer.................156  
Auto playback ...............................127  
Auto power off.........................27, 109  
Auto rotate of vertical image .........112  
Autofocus J Focusing  
Center-weighted average  
metering ......................................... 77  
Clock J Date/Time  
Close-up......................................... 49  
Color space .................................... 87  
sRGB / Adobe RGB  
Color temperature .......................... 90  
Color tone....................................... 83  
Continuous shooting....................... 63  
Contrast.......................................... 83  
Creative shooting ............... 20, 55, 69  
Custom Functions ........................ 152  
Av (Aperture-priority AE).................72  
B
Basic shooting.................................43  
Battery J Power  
D
Battery check..................................28  
Beeper ..........................................108  
Black-and-white image....................68  
Bracketing.................................80, 93  
Date J Date/Time  
Date/Time....................................... 29  
Depth-of-field preview .................... 74  
Dioptric adjustment......................... 36  
Direct printing J Printing  
Bulb.................................................75  
Noise reduction.........................155  
Drive mode..................................... 63  
Single / Continuous shooting  
Self-timer.................................... 53  
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Index  
Dust ........................................34, 118  
Dust Delete Data ..........................119  
Flash exposure  
compensation......................... 79, 116  
1/2-stop increments ................. 154  
E
Focus lock...................................... 46  
Focus mode switch .................. 33, 62  
Erase (image) ...............................130  
Error..............................................175  
Evaluative metering ........................77  
Focusing  
AF mode .................................... 60  
AF point selection ...................... 61  
AF-assist beam.......................... 45  
Beeper ..................................... 108  
Difficult-to-focus subjects......... 162  
Live View shooting............. 98, 102  
Manual focusing......................... 62  
Out of focus ....................... 45, 162  
Recompose................................ 46  
Exposure compensation .................78  
1/2-stop increments..................154  
Eyepiece cover .......................22, 165  
F
Faithful............................................68  
FE lock............................................89  
File  
Folder........................................... 110  
Format (card initialization).............. 40  
Full Auto......................................... 44  
Function availability table............. 170  
Capacity .....................................64  
Number.....................................110  
Size ............................................64  
File number...................................110  
Continuous / Auto reset /  
Manual reset  
H
Highlight alert ............................... 131  
Highlight detail loss ...................... 131  
Filter effect......................................84  
Flash...............................................58  
2nd-curtain sync.......................116  
Effective range ...........................58  
External Speedlite ............117, 166  
FE lock .......................................89  
Flash exposure  
Histogram..................................... 132  
Brightness / RGB  
Household power ......................... 163  
compensation.....................79, 116  
Flash off......................................52  
Menu setting.............................116  
Red-eye reduction......................59  
Shutter speed fixed at  
1/200 sec..................................154  
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I
L
Image  
Landscape................................ 48, 67  
Language ....................................... 30  
Auto playback...........................127  
Erase ........................................130  
Highlight....................................131  
Histogram .................................132  
Index.........................................124  
Jump.........................................125  
Magnified..................................126  
Playback.............................54, 123  
Protect ......................................129  
Review time..............................108  
Rotate.......................................126  
Shooting information.................131  
Transfer to personal computer....147  
Viewing on TV ..........................128  
LCD monitor ................................... 13  
Brightness adjustment ............. 109  
Display switching ....................... 42  
Image playback.......................... 54  
Menu operation.......................... 38  
Off/On ................................ 42, 115  
Screen color............................. 115  
Lens.......................................... 16, 33  
Live View shooting ......................... 95  
Autofocus......................... 102, 157  
Possible shots.......................... 100  
Long exposures J Bulb  
Image quality  
Low level format ............................. 41  
Auto correction .........................156  
Image-recording quality..............64  
Noise reduction.........................155  
Picture Style....................67, 82, 85  
M
M (Manual exposure) ..................... 75  
Magnified view........................ 98, 126  
Malfunction................................... 172  
Manual exposure............................ 75  
Manual focusing ............................. 62  
Maximum burst......................... 64, 65  
Memory card J Card  
Image sensor  
Cleaning .............................27, 118  
Focal plane mark..................16, 49  
Image Stabilizer (lens) ....................35  
Image-recording quality selection ...64  
Index display.................................124  
ISO speed.......................................57  
Item check list ...................................3  
Menu  
Menu settings........................... 168  
My Menu .................................. 160  
Operation ................................... 38  
J
Metering mode ............................... 77  
Evaluative / Partial /  
Jump display.................................125  
Center-weighted average  
MF (Manual focusing)..................... 62  
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Index  
Mirror lockup...........................94, 157  
Mode Dial J Shooting mode  
PictBridge..................................... 133  
Picture Style  
Customize.................................. 82  
Selection.................................... 67  
User defined .............................. 85  
Monitor J LCD monitor  
Monochrome image........................68  
My Menu.......................................160  
Pixel count selection ...................... 64  
Playback J Image  
N
Neutral ............................................69  
Night Portrait...................................51  
Portrait................................ 47, 51, 67  
Possible shots........................ 28, 100  
Noise reduction.............................155  
For Long exposures /  
Power  
Auto power off.................... 27, 109  
Battery ................................. 24, 26  
Battery check............................. 28  
Household power..................... 163  
Possible shots.................... 28, 100  
Power switch.............................. 27  
High ISO speed  
Nomenclature  
Camera.......................................16  
Lens............................................16  
Mode Dial ...................................20  
Shooting settings........................18  
Viewfinder...................................19  
Printing......................................... 133  
Page layout.............................. 137  
Paper ....................................... 137  
Print Order (DPOF).................. 143  
Printing effects ................. 138, 140  
Trimming.................................. 141  
Number J File number  
O
One-Shot AF...................................60  
Original decision  
Problem........................................ 172  
Program AE.................................... 56  
Program shift.................................. 56  
Protect (image erase-protection).. 129  
(image verification) data ...............159  
Overseas (charger).........................25  
P
P (Program AE) ..............................56  
Paper settings (printing)................136  
Partial metering...............................77  
R
RAW......................................... 64, 66  
RAW+73................................. 64, 66  
Recharge........................................ 24  
Red-eye reduction.......................... 59  
Remote control shooting .............. 164  
Personal computer  
Image transfer ..........................147  
Wallpaper .................................149  
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Index  
Revert to default settings ..............114  
Rotate (image) ......................112, 126  
T
Toning effect (Monochrome)........... 84  
Sepia / Blue / Purple / Green  
S
Transfer order (image) ................. 149  
Trimming (printing) ....................... 141  
Tv (Shutter-priority AE)................... 70  
Safety warnings ............................186  
Saturation........................................83  
SD card J Card  
V
Self-timer.........................................53  
Sensor J Image sensor  
Viewfinder....................................... 19  
Dioptric adjustment .................... 36  
Eyepiece cover ........................ 165  
Sepia (Monochrome) ......................84  
Servo AF.........................................60  
Sharpness.......................................83  
Shooting information display.........131  
Viewing on TV .............................. 128  
Video system (NTSC/PAL)....... 128  
W
Shooting mode................................20  
A-DEP.........................................76  
Aperture-priority AE....................72  
Close-up .....................................49  
Flash off......................................52  
Full Auto .....................................44  
Landscape..................................48  
Manual exposure........................75  
Night Portrait...............................51  
Portrait........................................47  
Program AE................................56  
Shutter-priority AE ......................70  
Sports .........................................50  
WB J White balance  
White balance................................. 90  
Bracketing.................................. 93  
Correction .................................. 92  
Custom....................................... 90  
Z
Zoom .............................................. 34  
Shutter button .................................37  
Shutter-priority AE...........................70  
Simultaneous recording  
J RAW+73  
Sports..............................................50  
Strap ...............................................22  
System map..................................176  
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