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Instruction Manual
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  • Page 1 EOS 80D (W) Instruction Manual Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded from the Canon website (p.4, 513). www.canon.com/icpd ENGLISH...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction The EOS 80D (W) is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine- detail CMOS sensor with approx. 24.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 6, high-precision and high-speed 45-point AF (Cross-type AF point: Max. 45 points), max. approx. 7.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and wireless functions (Wi-Fi/NFC).
  • Page 3: Item Check List

    Be careful not to lose any of the above items.  * For items sold separately, see System Map (p.468). When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon website (p.4). The lens instruction manuals (PDF) are for lenses sold individually. Note that when purchasing the lens kit, some of the accessories included with the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.
  • Page 4: Instruction Manuals

    Canon website. Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files) Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files). Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon website.  www.canon.com/icpd Select your country or region of residence and download the ...
  • Page 5: Compatible Cards

    Compatible Cards The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera (p.64). SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards  * UHS-I cards supported. Cards that Can Record Movies When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a reading/writing speed class at least as high as shown in the following table.
  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.36) To charge the battery, see page 34. Insert the card (p.37) With the card’s label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. Attach the lens (p.47) White index Red index Align the lens’s white or red mount index with the camera’s mount...
  • Page 7 Quick Start Guide Flip out the LCD monitor (p.40) When the LCD monitor displays the date/time/zone setting screens, see page 43. Focus on the subject (p.50) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus on the subject.
  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial. <9> <W> <X> <Y> <Z>: Indicates the Multi-controller and the push direction. <0> : Indicates the Setting button. : Indicates that each function remains 0, 9, 7, 8 active for approx.
  • Page 9: Chapters

    Chapters Introduction Getting Started Basic Shooting Setting the AF and Drive Modes Image Settings Advanced Operations Flash Photography Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Shooting Movies Image Playback Post-Processing Images Sensor Cleaning Customizing the Camera Reference Software Start Guide / Downloading Images to a Computer...
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Item Check List................. 3 Instruction Manuals ................4 Compatible Cards................5 Quick Start Guide ................6 Conventions Used in this Manual............. 8 Chapters................... 9 Index to Features ................17 Safety Precautions ................. 20 Handling Precautions ..............23 Nomenclature ................. 26 Getting Started Charging the Battery ..............
  • Page 11 Contents Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On ..........67 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings......68 Displaying the Grid................71 Q Displaying the Electronic Level ..........72 Displaying the Flicker Detection............74 Feature Guide and Help..............75 Basic Shooting A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ....78 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)......81 7 Disabling Flash .................
  • Page 12 Contents Setting the AF and Drive Modes f: Selecting the AF Operation............116 S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point ........120 AF Area Selection Modes............. 124 AF Sensor ..................127 Lenses and Usable AF Points ............128 When Autofocus Fails ..............136 MF: Manual Focus ..............
  • Page 13 Contents File Numbering Methods...............184 Setting Copyright Information ............186 Advanced Operations d: Program AE................190 s: Shutter-Priority AE ..............192 f: Aperture-Priority AE..............194 Depth-of-Field Preview...............195 a: Manual Exposure..............196 q Selecting the Metering Mode ..........198 O Setting Exposure Compensation ..........200 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)..........201 A AE Lock ...................203 F: Bulb Exposures ...............
  • Page 14 Contents Menu Function Settings..............270 Selecting the AF Operation ............274 Focusing with AF (AF Method)............. 276 x Shooting with the Touch Shutter..........286 MF: Focusing Manually ..............288 Shooting Movies k Shooting Movies..............294 Shooting Function Settings ............304 Setting the Movie Recording Size ..........
  • Page 15 Contents Viewing Images on a TV Set............373 K Protecting Images ..............376 L Erasing Images ................ 378 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)..........380 p Specifying Images for a Photobook..........384 Changing Image Playback Settings ..........386 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ........386 Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ..........387 Post-Processing Images R Processing RAW Images with the Camera ......390...
  • Page 16 Contents Reference B Button Functions ..............450 Checking the Battery Information ..........452 Using a Household Power Outlet ..........456 H Using Eye-Fi Cards..............457 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode ......460 System Map ................. 468 Menu Settings ................470 Troubleshooting Guide ..............
  • Page 17: Index To Features

    Index to Features Power LCD Monitor Charging the battery  p.34 Brightness adjustment  p.386 Battery level  p.42 Touch screen  p.61 Checking battery Electronic level  p.72 information  p.452 Feature guide  p.75 Household power outlet  p.456 ...
  • Page 18 Index to Features Image Quality Exposure Image-recording quality  p.142 Exposure compensation  p.200 ISO speed  p.148 Exposure compensation with M+ISO Auto  p.197 Picture Style  p.154  p.201 AEB White balance  p.162 AE lock p.203  Auto Lighting Optimizer ...
  • Page 19 Index to Features Image Editing Creative filters for movies  p.316 RAW image processing  p.390 Video snapshot  p.333 Resizing JPEGs  p.395 Time-lapse movie  p.319 Cropping JPEGs p.397  Movie Servo AF speed  p.329 Creative filters ...
  • Page 20: Safety Precautions

    Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precautions before using the product. If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or Warnings: serious injuries may result.
  • Page 21 Safety Precautions When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery,  and disconnect the power plug and connecting cables from the equipment before storing. This is to prevent electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, and corrosion. Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas.
  • Page 22 Safety Precautions Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury Cautions: or property damage may result. Do not use or store the product in a high-temperature location such as inside a car  under the hot sun. The product may become hot and cause burns. Doing so may also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or shorten the life of the product.
  • Page 23: Handling Precautions

    The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you  accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a clean, well-wrung wet cloth.
  • Page 24 If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
  • Page 25 Handling Precautions Cards To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following: Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,  physical shock, or vibration. Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything ...
  • Page 26: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature LCD panel (p.28) <R> Drive mode selection button (p.138) <f> AF operation selection button (p.116) <g> ISO speed setting button (p.148) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam emitter (p.228/119) <D> Metering mode selection button (p.198) EF lens mount index (p.47) <B> AF area selection EF-S lens mount index (p.47) mode button (p.121) Flash sync contacts...
  • Page 27 Nomenclature <p> AF start button <V> Focal plane mark (p.97) (p.50, 116, 257, 303) <A/k> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch (p.256/294) <A> AE lock/FE lock button/ <0> Start/Stop button (p.256, 294) <y> Index/Reduce Dioptric adjustment knob (p.49) button (p.203, 232/353, 355) Speaker (p.365) Eyecup (p.220) <S>...
  • Page 28: Lcd Panel

    Nomenclature LCD Panel Drive mode (p.138) <A> Highlight tone priority (p.174) u Single shooting <g> ISO speed (p.148) o High-speed continuous shooting ISO speed (p.148) i Low-speed continuous shooting Possible shots B Silent single shooting Self-timer countdown M Silent continuous shooting Bulb exposure time Q Self-timer: 10 sec./remote Error number/Error code (Err)
  • Page 29: Viewfinder Information

    Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Single-point AF Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) (Manual selection) (p.120) (p.120) Large Zone AF Focusing screen (Manual selection of zone) (p.120) 45-point automatic Area AF frame selection AF (p.120) (p.120) AF point (p.120) Grid (p.71) Aspect ratio line (p.146) Spot metering Flicker detection...
  • Page 30 Nomenclature Mode Dial Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock-release button). Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject or scene for shooting. A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.78) : Flash Off (p.83) C : Creative Auto (p.84)
  • Page 31 Nomenclature Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects as desired. : Program AE (p.190) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.192) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.194) a : Manual exposure (p.196) : Bulb (p.204) Custom shooting mode You can register the shooting mode (d/s/f/a/F), AF operation, menu settings, etc., to w, x Mode Dial positions (p.445).
  • Page 32 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E6 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.34). Power plug Battery pack slot Charge lamp IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
  • Page 33: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. 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.
  • Page 34: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided  with the battery. Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the  battery securely to the charger. To detach the battery, follow the  above procedure in reverse. Recharge the battery.
  • Page 35 Charging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.  Charge the battery before use. Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. ...
  • Page 36: Installing And Removing The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6) into the camera. The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens when the battery is removed. If the battery is not installed, the picture in the viewfinder becomes blurred and focus cannot be achieved.
  • Page 37: Installing And Removing The Card

    Installing and Removing the Card You can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately) with the camera. SDHC and SDXC memory cards with UHS-I can also be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card. Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing and erasing.
  • Page 38: Release Shutter Without Card 

    Installing and Removing the Card The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the  card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. Setting [z1: Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent  you from shooting without a card inserted (p.470). Removing the Card Open the cover.
  • Page 39 Installing and Removing the Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are  being written to, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time. Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking.
  • Page 40: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live View shooting, shoot movies, or play back images and movies. You can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor. Flip out the LCD monitor. Rotate the LCD monitor.
  • Page 41: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 43 to set the date/time/zone. <1> : The camera turns on. <2> : The camera is turned off and does not function. Set to this position when not using the camera.
  • Page 42: Battery Level Indicator

    Turning on the Power z Battery Level Indicator When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon (b) indicates that the battery will be exhausted soon. Display Level (%) 100 - 70 69 - 50 49 - 20 19 - 10 9 - 1...
  • Page 43: Setting The Date, Time, And Zone

    Setting the Date, Time, and Zone When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination, and the camera will automatically adjust the date/time.
  • Page 44 3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone Select the [Zone] box, then press  <0>. Press the <W> <X> keys to select  the time zone, then press <0>. If you do not see your time zone, you  can also set the time difference with UTC directly.
  • Page 45 3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone Exit the setting. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  [OK], then press <0>.  The date/time/zone and daylight saving time will be set and the menu will reappear. The date/time/zone settings may be reset in the following cases. If this happens, set the date/time/zone again.
  • Page 46: Selecting The Interface Language

    Selecting the Interface Language Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display  the menu screen. Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <Q> button and select the  [5] tab. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select ...
  • Page 47: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses. Attaching a Lens Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the  body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.
  • Page 48: Detaching The Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens Zooming 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. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow.
  • Page 49: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the  AF points in the viewfinder look the sharpest. If the knob is difficult to turn, remove  the eyecup (p.220). If the camera dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (sold separately) is recommended.
  • Page 50: Shutter Button

    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 the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel (0).
  • Page 51: Mode Dial

    Basic Operation Mode Dial Turn the dial while holding down the lock release button at the center of the dial. Use it to set the shooting mode. Main Dial After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial. When you press a button such as <f> <R>...
  • Page 52 Basic Operation Quick Control Dial After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial. When you press a button such as <f> <R> <i> <D>, the respective function remains selected for the duration of the timer (9). During this time, you can turn the <5> dial to set the desired setting.
  • Page 53 Basic Operation Multi-controller The Multi-controller <9> has eight keys that tilt in the directions shown by the arrows. Use the eight keys to select the AF  point, correct the white balance, move the AF point or magnifying frame during Live View shooting or movie shooting, or scroll around magnified images during playback.
  • Page 54: Multi Function Lock 

    Basic Operation R Multi Function Lock With [54: Multi function lock] set and the <R> switch set upward, the camera prevents you from changing settings inadvertently by moving the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, and Multi-controller or by touching the touch panel. <R>...
  • Page 55: Exposure

    Basic Operation U LCD Panel Illumination You can illuminate the LCD panel by pressing the <U> button. Turn on (9) or off the LCD panel illumination by pressing the <U> button. During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off the LCD panel illumination.
  • Page 56: Q Quick Control For Shooting Functions

    Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called Quick Control. Press the <Q> button  The Quick Control screen will appear. Set the desired function. Press the <W>...
  • Page 57: Exposure

    Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Sample Quick Control Screen Aperture (p.194) Flash exposure compensation (p.230) Shutter speed (p.192) AE lock (p.203) Shooting mode (p.30) Highlight tone priority (p.174) Exposure ISO speed (p.148) compensation/ AEB setting Wi-Fi function (p.200/201) Custom Controls (p.433) Picture Style (p.154) AF operation (p.116) Image-recording quality...
  • Page 58: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations You can set various settings with the menus such as the image- recording quality, date and time, etc. <M> button <Q> button <0> button LCD monitor <W><X><Y><Z> keys Menus in Basic Zone Modes * Some menu tabs and menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes. Menus in Creative Zone Modes : Set-up : Playback...
  • Page 59 3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display  the menu screen. Select a tab. Each time you press the <Q> button,  the main tab (group of functions) will switch. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a ...
  • Page 60 3 Menu Operations In step 2, you can also turn the <6> dial to select a menu tab. In step  4, you can also turn the <5> dial to select certain settings. In steps 2 to 5, you can also use the LCD monitor’s touch screen (p.61). ...
  • Page 61: Using The Touch Screen

    d Using the Touch Screen The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can operate with your fingers. Sample Display (Quick Control) Use your finger to tap on (touch  briefly and then remove your finger from) the LCD monitor. By tapping, you can select menus, ...
  • Page 62 d Using the Touch Screen Drag Sample Display (Menu screen) Slide your finger while touching the  LCD monitor. Sample Display (Scale display) Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen Selecting a menu tab or item after pressing the <M> button ...
  • Page 63 d Using the Touch Screen 3 Touch Control Settings Select [Touch control]. Under the [53] tab, select [Touch  control], then press <0>. Set the touch control setting. Select the desired setting, then press  <0>. [Standard] is the normal setting. ...
  • Page 64: Before You Start

    Before You Start 3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be erased.
  • Page 65 Before You Start Format the card in the following cases: The card is new.  The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer.  The card is full of images or data.  A card-related error is displayed (p.496). ...
  • Page 66: Disabling The Beeper

    Before You Start 3 Disabling the Beeper You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved, during self-timer shooting, and for touch screen operations. Select [Beep]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Beep],  then press <0>. Select [Disable]. Select [Disable], then press <0>.
  • Page 67: Setting The Image Review Time

    Before You Start 3 Setting the Image Review Time You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after shooting. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not have the image displayed, set [Off]. Select [Image review].
  • Page 68: Reverting The Camera To The Default Settings

    Before You Start 3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN The camera’s shooting function settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. Select [Clear all camera settings]. Under the [54] tab, select [Clear all  camera settings], then press <0>. Select [OK].
  • Page 69: Exposure

    Before You Start Image Recording Settings Camera Settings Image quality Auto power off 1 min. Aspect ratio Beep Enable Picture Style Auto Release shutter without card Enable Image review 2 sec. Auto Lighting Standard Optimizer Highlight alert Disable Lens aberration correction AF point display Disable Playback grid...
  • Page 70: Exposure

    Before You Start Live View Shooting Settings Movie Shooting Settings Live View shooting Enable <v> mode l (Dream) AF method ISO speed settings u+Tracking AF operation Minimum: 100 Range for movies Maximum: 12800 Touch shutter Disable Grid display Hide Movie Servo AF Enable AF method Exposure u+Tracking...
  • Page 71: Displaying The Grid

    Displaying the Grid You can display a grid in the viewfinder to help you check the camera tilt or compose the shot. Select [Viewfinder display]. Under the [52] tab, select  [Viewfinder display], then press <0>. Select [Grid display]. Select [Show]. ...
  • Page 72: Q Displaying The Electronic Level

    Q Displaying the Electronic Level You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder to help you correct the camera tilt. Note that you can check only the horizontal tilt and not the forward/backward tilt. Displaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor Press the <B>...
  • Page 73: Electronic Level 

    Q Displaying the Electronic Level 3 Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder A simple electronic level using a camera icon can be displayed in the viewfinder. Since this indicator is displayed during shooting, you can take the picture while checking the camera tilt. Select [Viewfinder display].
  • Page 74: Displaying The Flicker Detection

    Displaying the Flicker DetectionN If you set this function, <G> will appear in the viewfinder when the camera detects flicker caused by the blinking of the light source. By default, flicker detection is set to [Show]. Select [Viewfinder display]. Under the [52] tab, select ...
  • Page 75: Feature Guide And Help

    Feature Guide and Help The Feature guide and Help display information about camera features. Feature Guide The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick Control for playback, and displays a brief description of that mode, function or option.
  • Page 76: Help 

    Feature Guide and Help v Help When [zHelp] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, pressing the <B> button displays the function’s description (Help). If the Help fills more than one screen, a scroll bar will appear on the right edge.
  • Page 77: Basic Shooting

    Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot, and the camera sets everything automatically (p.107, 460). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to misoperations, advanced shooting function settings cannot be changed.
  • Page 78: A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) <A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.81). Set the Mode Dial to <A>. Turn the Mode Dial while holding ...
  • Page 79 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to  take the picture.  The captured image will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. After you finish shooting, push down ...
  • Page 80: Exposure

    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus indicator <o>  does not light up.) It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving subject. (The focus indicator <o> does not light up.) You can take sharp pictures of a moving subject.
  • Page 81: A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) 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 <A> mode, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus on a still subject will lock the focus on that subject.
  • Page 82: A Live View Shooting

    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) A Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 255. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>. Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 83: Disabling Flash

    7 Disabling Flash The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as in a museum or an aquarium, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. Shooting Tips Prevent camera shake if the numeric display (shutter speed) in ...
  • Page 84: C Creative Auto Shooting

    C Creative Auto Shooting In the <C> mode, you can set the following functions for shooting: (1) Ambience-based shots, (2) Background blur, (3) Drive mode, and (4) Built-in flash firing. The default settings are the same as the <A> mode. * CA stands for Creative Auto.
  • Page 85 C Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed Battery level Possible shots Image-recording quality If you set (1) or (2) when the camera is set for Live View shooting, you can see the effect on the screen before you start shooting. (1) Ambience-based shots You can select and shoot with the ambience you want to convey in your images.
  • Page 86 C Creative Auto Shooting (2) Background blur • If [OFF] is set, the degree of background blur will change depending on the brightness. • If it is set to any setting other than [OFF], you can adjust the background blur regardless of the brightness. •...
  • Page 87 C Creative Auto Shooting (3) Drive mode: Use the <6> or <5> dial to make the selection. You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>. <u> Single shooting: Shoot one image at a time. <o>High-speed continuous shooting: While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously.
  • Page 88: 8: Special Scene Mode

    8: Special Scene Mode The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene. Set the Mode Dial to <8>. Press the <Q> button  The Quick Control screen will appear. Select a shooting mode.
  • Page 89: P Shooting Food

    P Shooting Food When shooting food, use <P> (Food). The photo will look bright and appetizing. Also, depending on the light source, the reddish tinge will be suppressed in the pictures taken under tungsten lights, etc. Shooting Tips Change the color tone. ...
  • Page 90: C Shooting Children

    C Shooting Children When you want to continuously focus on and shoot children running around, use <C> (Kids). Skin tones will look healthy. Shooting Tips Track the subject with the Area AF frame.  Press the shutter button halfway to start autofocusing in Area AF frame.
  • Page 91: Shooting Candlelight Portraits

    x Shooting Candlelight Portraits When shooting a human subject in candlelight, use <x> (Candlelight). The candlelight color tones will be retained in the photo. Shooting Tips Use the center AF point to focus.  Aim the center AF point in the viewfinder over the subject, then shoot. Prevent camera shake if the numeric display (shutter speed) in ...
  • Page 92: Shooting Night Portraits (With A Tripod)

    6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is recommended. Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. ...
  • Page 93: F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)

    F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld) Using a tripod when shooting a night scene gives the best results. However, the <F> (Handheld Night Scene) mode enables you to shoot night scenes even while handholding the camera. In this shooting mode, four shots are taken continuously for each picture, and the resulting one image with reduced camera shake is recorded.
  • Page 94: G Shooting Backlit Scenes

    G Shooting Backlit Scenes When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the <G> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this mode, three continuous shots are taken at different exposures. This results in one image, with a wide tonal range, that has minimized the clipped shadows caused by backlighting.
  • Page 95: Shooting Portraits

    2 Shooting Portraits The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer. Shooting Tips Select the location where the distance between the subject and  the background is the farthest. The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look.
  • Page 96: Shooting Landscapes

    3 Shooting Landscapes Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Shooting Tips With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. ...
  • Page 97: Shooting Close-Ups

    4 Shooting Close-ups When you want to shoot 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 small objects such as flowers stand out better.
  • Page 98: Shooting Moving Subjects

    5 Shooting Moving Subjects Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens.  The use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a distance.
  • Page 99 Cautions for <C> Kids During Live View shooting, the image quality can be set to 1 or JPEG.  If 41 or 61 is set, the image will be recorded in 1 quality. During Live View shooting, if flash is fired in continuous shooting, the ...
  • Page 100: Exposure

    Cautions for <F> Handheld Night Scene When shooting with flash, if the subject is too close to the camera, the  picture may come out extremely bright (overexposure). If you use flash to shoot a night scene with few lights, the shots may not ...
  • Page 101: Applying Creative Filters

    v Applying Creative Filters In the <v> (Creative filter) mode, you can apply one of ten filter effects (Grainy B/W*, Soft focus*, Fish-eye effect*, Toy camera effect*, Miniature effect*, Water painting effect*, HDR art standard, HDR art vivid, HDR art bold, and HDR art embossed) for shooting. When the camera is set for Live View shooting, you can see the effect on the screen before you start shooting.
  • Page 102: Select A Shooting Mode

    v Applying Creative Filters Select a shooting mode. Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>  keys to select a shooting mode, then press <0> and select [OK].  The image will be displayed with the effects of the filter applied. For the Miniature effect, press the ...
  • Page 103: Soft Focus

    v Applying Creative Filters You cannot select RAW or RAW+JPEG. If RAW is set, the image will be  recorded in the 73 quality. Also, if RAW+JPEG is set, the image will be recorded in the set JPEG quality. When <G>, <W>, <X>, <H>, <c>, or <Z> is set, continuous ...
  • Page 104: Exposure

    v Applying Creative Filters X Fish-eye effect  Gives the effect of a fish-eye lens. The image will have a barrel-type distortion. Depending on the level of this filter effect, the area trimmed along the periphery of the image changes. Also, since this filter expands the center part of the image, the resolution at the center may decrease depending on the number of recorded pixels.
  • Page 105: Exposure

    v Applying Creative Filters B HDR art vivid  The colors are more saturated than with [HDR art standard], and the low contrast and flat gradation create a graphic art effect. C HDR art bold  The colors are the most saturated, making the subject pop out, and the picture look like an oil painting.
  • Page 106: Q Quick Control

    Q Quick Control In Basic Zone modes, when the shooting function settings are displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen. The tables on the next page show the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode. Set the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone mode.
  • Page 107 Q Quick Control Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes : Default setting : User selectable : Not selectable Function A 7 C u: Single shooting o: High-speed continuous shooting i: Low-speed continuous shooting Drive mode B: Silent single shooting (p.138) M: Silent continuous shooting Self-timer (p.140) a: Automatic firing...
  • Page 108: Shooting With Ambience Selection

    Shooting with Ambience Selection In Basic Zone modes, when a mode other than <A>, <7>, <8: G>, and <v> is set, you can select the ambience for shooting. Ambience Ambience Effect C/6/F/2/3/ 1 Standard setting No setting 2 Vivid Low / Standard / Strong 3 Soft Low / Standard / Strong 4 Warm...
  • Page 109 Shooting with Ambience Selection Set the ambience effect. Press the <W> <X> keys to select  the effect so that [Effect] appears at the bottom of the screen. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  the desired effect. Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to ...
  • Page 110 Shooting with Ambience Selection Ambience Settings 1Standard setting Standard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that <2> has image characteristics geared for portraits and <3> is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting mode’s image characteristics. 2 Vivid The subject will look sharp and vivid.
  • Page 111 Shooting with Ambience Selection 7 Brighter The picture will look brighter. 8 Darker The picture will look darker. 9 Monochrome The picture will be monochrome. You can select the monochrome color to be blue, black and white, or sepia. When [Monochrome] is selected, <z>...
  • Page 112: Shooting By Lighting Or Scene Type

    Shooting by Lighting or Scene Type In the <8: C2345> Basic Zone modes, you can shoot with the settings matching the lighting or scene type. Normally, [e Default setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eyes.
  • Page 113 Shooting by Lighting or Scene Type With Quick Control, select the lighting or scene type. Press the <Q> button (7).  Press the <W> <X> keys to select  [e Default setting]. [Light/scene- based shots] will appear on the screen. Press the <Y>...
  • Page 114 Shooting by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene Type Settings eDefault setting Default setting suited for most subjects. fDaylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. gShade For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin tones, which may look too bluish, and for light-colored flowers.
  • Page 115: Setting The Af And Drive Modes

    Setting the AF and Drive Modes The AF points in the viewfinder are arranged to make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes. You can also select the AF operation and drive mode that best match the shooting conditions and subject. The O icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that ...
  • Page 116: F: Selecting The Af Operation

    f: Selecting the AF OperationN You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation is set automatically for the respective shooting mode. Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <AF>.
  • Page 117: Exposure

    f: Selecting the AF OperationN One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is achieved, the AF point  that achieved focus will be displayed, and the focus indicator <o>...
  • Page 118: Exposure

    f: Selecting the AF OperationN AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects This AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the camera will keep focusing on the subject continuously. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
  • Page 119 f: Selecting the AF OperationN AF Points Lighting Up in Red By default, the AF points light up in red when focus is achieved in low- light conditions. In Creative Zone modes, you can set whether to have the AF points light up in red when focus is achieved (p.424). AF-Assist Beam with the Built-in Flash Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button halfway, the built-in flash may fire a brief burst of flashes.
  • Page 120: S Selecting The Af Area And Af Point

    S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN The camera has 45 AF points for autofocusing. You can select the AF area selection mode and AF point(s) suiting the scene or subject. Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable AF points, AF point patterns, the shape of Area AF frame, etc.
  • Page 121 S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN Selecting the AF Area Selection Mode Press the <S> or <B> button Look through the viewfinder and  press the <S> or <B> button. Press the <B> button. Each time you press the <B> ...
  • Page 122: Af Point Selection 

    S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN Selecting the AF Point Manually You can manually select the AF point or zone. Press the <S> or <B> button  The AF points will be displayed in the viewfinder. In the Zone AF mode or Large Zone ...
  • Page 123 S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN AF Point Display Indications Pressing the <S> or <B> button lights up the AF points that are cross-type AF points for high-precision autofocusing. The blinking AF points are horizontal-line or vertical-line sensitive. For details, see pages 127-131.
  • Page 124: Af Area Selection Modes

    AF Area Selection Modes S Single-point AF (Manual Selection) Select one AF point <S> to be used for focusing. m Zone AF (Manual Selection of Zone) The AF area is divided into nine focusing zones for focusing. All the AF points in the selected zone are used for the automatic AF point selection.
  • Page 125 AF Area Selection Modes o 45-point Automatic Selection AF The Area AF frame (entire AF area) is used to focus. This mode is set automatically in Basic Zone modes (except <8: x> and <v: Xc>). The AF point(s) achieving focus is displayed as <S>. With One-Shot AF, pressing the shutter button halfway will display the AF point(s) <S>...
  • Page 126 AF Area Selection Modes AF Using Color Tracking By default, AF will be performed based on color tracking. When the AF area selection mode is set to Zone AF, Large Zone AF, or 45-point automatic selection AF, focus is achieved as follows: In One-Shot AF Mode ...
  • Page 127: Af Sensor

    AF Sensor The camera’s AF sensor has 45 AF points. The illustration below shows the AF sensor pattern corresponding to each AF point. When using lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster, high-precision AF is possible with the center AF point in the viewfinder. Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable AF points, AF point patterns, the shape of Area AF frame, etc.
  • Page 128: Lenses And Usable Af Points

    (The AF points will stay lit.) Regarding lighting up or blinking of the AF points, see page 123. For the latest “Lens Group Designations” information, check the Canon  website. Some lenses may not be available in certain countries or regions.
  • Page 129 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group B Autofocusing with 45 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable. : Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high- precision focusing is achieved. Group C Autofocusing with 45 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable.
  • Page 130 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group E Autofocusing with only 35 points is possible. (Not possible with all 45 AF points.) All the AF area selection modes are selectable. During automatic AF point selection, the outer frame marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be different from 45-point automatic selection AF.
  • Page 131 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group G Autofocusing with only 27 points is possible. (Not possible with all 45 AF points.) Large Zone AF (manual selection of zone) cannot be selected for AF area selection mode. During automatic AF point selection, the outer frame marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be different from 45-point automatic selection AF.
  • Page 132 Lenses and Usable AF Points Lens Group Designations (as of the release of EOS 80D (W)) EF-S24mm f/2.8 STM EF50mm f/1.0L USM EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM EF50mm f/1.2L USM EF-S10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM EF50mm f/1.4 USM EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM EF50mm f/1.8 EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM...
  • Page 133 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF200mm f/2.8L II USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III EF200mm f/2.8L II USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM + Extender EF2x I/II/III + Extender EF2x I/II/III EF300mm f/2.8L USM EF400mm f/4 DO IS USM EF300mm f/2.8L USM EF400mm f/4 DO IS USM...
  • Page 134 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III H (f/8) EF28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 EF1200mm f/5.6L USM EF28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM EF1200mm f/5.6L USM EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III H (f/8)* EF35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM EF35-70mm f/3.5-4.5A...
  • Page 135 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM EF100-300mm f/5.6L EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III H (f/8) + Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8) EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM EF70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM...
  • Page 136: When Autofocus Fails

    When Autofocus Fails Autofocus may fail to achieve focus (viewfinder’s focus indicator <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects Difficult to Focus Subjects with very low contrast  (Example: Blue skies, solid-color flat surfaces, etc.) Subjects in very low light ...
  • Page 137: Mf: Manual Focus

    When Autofocus Fails MF: Manual Focus Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>.  <4 L> will be displayed on the LCD panel. Focus on the subject. Focusing ring Focus by turning the lens’s focusing  ring until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder.
  • Page 138: Selecting The Drive Mode

    i Selecting the Drive Mode Single and continuous drive modes are provided. Press the <R> button Select the drive mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn  the <6> or <5> dial. u : Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken.
  • Page 139 i Selecting the Drive Mode o: The maximum continuous shooting speed of approx. 7.0 shots/sec.  is attained under the following conditions*: 1/500 sec. or faster shutter speed, maximum aperture (varies depending on the lens), Anti-flicker shooting set to Disable, with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, and at room temperature (23°C/73°F).
  • Page 140: Using The Self-Timer

    j Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. Press the <R> button Select the self-timer. While looking at the LCD panel, turn  the <6> or <5> dial to select the self-timer delay. Q : Shoot in approx.
  • Page 141: Image Settings

    Image Settings This chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, noise reduction, lens aberration correction, anti-flicker shooting, and other functions. In Basic Zone modes, only the following can be set as ...
  • Page 142: Setting The Image-Recording Quality

    Setting the Image-Recording Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight JPEG image-recording quality settings: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, b, c. There are three RAW image quality settings: 1, 41, 61 (p.144). Select [Image quality].
  • Page 143 The maximum burst applies to <o> high-speed continuous shooting.  Figures in parentheses apply to an UHS-I class 16 GB card based on Canon’s testing standards. Even if you use a UHS-I class card, the maximum burst indicator will not...
  • Page 144: Raw Images

     with this camera. If a previous version of DPP Ver.4.x is installed on your computer, obtain and install the latest version of DPP from the Canon website to update it (p.512). (The previous version will be overwritten.) Note that DPP Ver.3.x or earlier cannot process RAW images taken with this camera.
  • Page 145: Maximum Burst 

    3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Maximum Burst for Continuous Shooting The approximate maximum burst is displayed on the bottom right in the viewfinder and on the shooting function settings screen. If the maximum burst for continuous shooting is 99 or higher, “99” will be displayed.
  • Page 146: Changing The Image's Aspect Ratio

    Changing the Image’s Aspect RatioN You can change the image’s aspect ratio. [3:2] is set by default. When [4:3], [16:9], or [1:1] is set, frame lines indicating the shooting area will be displayed in the viewfinder. During Live View shooting, the image appears with the surrounding area masked in black on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 147: Lcd Monitor

    3 Changing the Image’s Aspect RatioN The table below shows the aspect ratio and the number of recorded pixels for each image-recording quality. Aspect Ratio and Pixel Count (Approx.) Image Quality 16:9 6000x4000 5328x4000* 6000x3368* 4000x4000 (24.0 megapixels) (21.3 megapixels) (20.2 megapixels) (16.0 megapixels) 3984x2656...
  • Page 148: I: Setting The Iso Speed For Still Photos

    i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still PhotosN Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.150). Regarding the ISO speed during movie shooting, see pages 296 and 299.
  • Page 149 i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still PhotosN As “H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) is an expanded ISO speed setting,  noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) and irregular colors will be more noticeable, and the resolution will be lower compared with the standard setting.
  • Page 150: Iso Auto

    i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still PhotosN ISO Auto If the ISO speed is set to “A” (Auto), the actual ISO speed setting will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway. As indicated below, the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode.
  • Page 151 i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still PhotosN 3 Setting the Manually-Settable ISO Speed Range You can set the manually-settable ISO speed range (minimum and maximum limits). You can set the minimum limit within ISO 100 to ISO 16000, and the maximum limit within ISO 200 to H (equivalent to ISO 25600).
  • Page 152 i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still PhotosN 3 Setting the ISO Speed Range for ISO Auto You can set the automatic ISO speed range for ISO Auto within ISO 100 - ISO 16000. You can set the minimum limit within ISO 100 - ISO 12800, and the maximum limit within ISO 200 - ISO 16000 in 1-stop increments.
  • Page 153 i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still PhotosN 3 Setting the Minimum Shutter Speed for ISO Auto You can set the minimum shutter speed so that the shutter speed set automatically will not be too slow when ISO Auto is set. This is useful in the <d>...
  • Page 154: A Selecting A Picture Style

    A Selecting a Picture StyleN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, [D] (Auto) is set automatically. (In <v> modes, [P] (Standard) is set.) Select [Picture Style]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Picture ...
  • Page 155 A Selecting a Picture StyleN R Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. u Fine Detail Suited for detailed outline and fine texture description of the subject. The colors will be slightly vivid. S Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer.
  • Page 156 A Selecting a Picture StyleN Symbols The Picture Style selection screen has icons for [Strength], [Fineness], or [Threshold] of [Sharpness], [Contrast], and other parameters. The numerals indicate the set values for these parameters set for the respective Picture Style. Symbols Sharpness Strength Fineness...
  • Page 157: A Customizing A Picture Style

    A Customizing a Picture StyleN You can customize the Picture Styles. You can change or adjust the parameter settings of Picture Styles such as [Strength], [Fineness], or [Threshold] of [Sharpness], and [Contrast], and other parameters from the default settings. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 159.
  • Page 158 A Customizing a Picture StyleN Press the <M> button to save the  adjusted parameters. The Picture Style selection screen will reappear.  Any parameter settings different from the default will be displayed in blue. Parameter Settings and Effects Sharpness J Strength 0: Less sharp outline 7: Sharp outline...
  • Page 159: Filter Effect

    A Customizing a Picture StyleN V Monochrome Adjustment Besides the effects described on the preceding page such as [Contrast], or [Strength], [Fineness] and [Threshold] of [Sharpness], you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect]. k Filter effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more.
  • Page 160: A Registering A Picture Style

    A Registering a Picture StyleN You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. You can create multiple Picture Styles with different settings. You can also adjust the parameters of a Picture Style that is registered to the camera with EOS Utility (EOS software, p.512).
  • Page 161 A Registering a Picture StyleN Select a parameter. Select the parameter (such as  [Sharpness] - [Strength]) to be set, then press <0>. Set the parameter. Adjust the parameter as desired, then  press <0>. For details, see “Customizing a Picture Style”...
  • Page 162: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White BalanceN White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the Auto [Q] (Ambience priority) or [Qw] (White priority) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with Auto, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.
  • Page 163: White Balance

    3 Setting the White BalanceN White Balance To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of the type of lighting. With a digital camera, the white for color correction basis is decided depending on the color temperature of the illumination, and then the color is adjusted with software to make the white areas look white.
  • Page 164: O Custom White Balance

    3 Setting the White BalanceN Cautions for Setting [Qw] (White priority) The warm color cast of subjects may fade.  When multiple light sources are included on the screen, the warm color  cast of the picture may not be lessened. When using flash, the color tone will be the same as [Q] (Ambience ...
  • Page 165 3 Setting the White BalanceN Select [White balance]. Under the [z2] tab, select [White  balance], then press <0>. Select the custom white balance. Select [ ], then press <0>.  If the exposure obtained in step 1 differs greatly from the standard ...
  • Page 166: P Setting The Color Temperature

    3 Setting the White BalanceN P Setting the Color Temperature You can set the white balance’s color temperature numerically. This function is for advanced users. Select [White balance]. Under the [z2] tab, select [White  balance], then press <0>. Set the color temperature. Select [P].
  • Page 167: White Balance Correction

    White Balance CorrectionN You can correct the white balance that is 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 function is for advanced users, particularly for those users who understand the use of color temperature conversion and color compensating filters and their effects.
  • Page 168: White Balance Auto Bracketing

    3 White Balance CorrectionN White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images with different color tones 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 and magenta/green bias.
  • Page 169: Auto Correction Of Brightness And Contrast

    Auto Correction of Brightness and ContrastN If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG images, the correction is applied when the image is captured. In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.
  • Page 170: Setting Noise Reduction

    Setting Noise ReductionN High ISO Speed Noise Reduction This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high ISO speeds. When shooting at low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the image (shadow areas) can further be reduced.
  • Page 171 3 Setting Noise ReductionN Cautions for Setting Multi Shot Noise Reduction If there is significant misalignment in the image due to camera shake, the  noise reduction effect may become smaller. If you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camera ...
  • Page 172 3 Setting Noise ReductionN Long Exposure Noise Reduction Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer. Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Long  exp. noise reduction], then press <0>. Set the desired setting. Select the desired setting, then press ...
  • Page 173 3 Setting Noise ReductionN With [Auto] and [Enable], the noise reduction process after the picture is  taken may take the same amount of time as that for the exposure. You cannot take another picture until the noise reduction process is completed.
  • Page 174: Highlight Tone Priority

    Highlight Tone PriorityN You can reduce overexposed, clipped highlights. Select [Highlight tone priority]. Under the [z3] tab, select  [Highlight tone priority], then press <0>. Select [Enable]. Highlight details are improved. The  dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights.
  • Page 175: Correction Of Lens Peripheral Illumination And Aberrations

    Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and AberrationsN Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteristics. Color fringing along subject outlines is called chromatic aberration. And image distortion due to lens characteristics is called distortion.
  • Page 176 3 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and AberrationsN Chromatic Aberration Correction Select the setting. Check that [Correction data  available] is displayed for the attached lens. Select [Chromatic aberration], then  press <0>. Select [Enable], then press <0>.  Take the picture. The image will be recorded with the ...
  • Page 177 3 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and AberrationsN When distortion correction is enabled, the camera records an image  range narrower than the one seen through the viewfinder. (Image periphery will be slightly trimmed and resolution slightly lowered.) Distortion correction will be reflected in the captured image, but not in the ...
  • Page 178 Peripheral illumination correction, chromatic aberration correction, and  distortion correction cannot be applied to JPEG images already taken. When using a non-Canon lens, setting the corrections to [Disable] is  recommended, even if [Correction data available] is displayed. If you use the magnified view during Live View shooting, the peripheral ...
  • Page 179: Reducing Flicker

    Reducing FlickerN If you shoot an image with a fast shutter speed under a light source such as fluorescent light, the blinking of the light source causes flicker and the image may be vertically unevenly exposed. If continuous shooting is used under these conditions, uneven exposures or colors across the images may result.
  • Page 180 3 Reducing FlickerN If the subject is against a dark background or if there is a bright light in  the image, flicker may not be properly detected. Under certain special types of lighting, the camera may not be able to ...
  • Page 181: Setting The Color Space

    Setting the Color SpaceN The range of reproducible colors is called “color space”. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. In Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically. Select [Color space].
  • Page 182: Creating And Selecting A Folder

    Creating and Selecting a Folder You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This operation is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images. Creating a Folder Select [Select folder]. Under the [51] tab, select [Select ...
  • Page 183: Selecting A Folder

    3 Creating and Selecting a Folder Selecting a Folder Select a folder on the folder selection  Lowest file number screen, then press <0>. Number of images in folder  The folder where the captured images will be saved is selected. Subsequent captured images will be ...
  • Page 184: File Numbering Methods

    File Numbering Methods The image files will be numbered from 0001 to 9999 in the order the images are IMG_0001.JPG (Example) taken, then saved in a folder. You can File number change how the file number is assigned. Select [File numbering]. Under the [51] tab, select [File ...
  • Page 185: Lcd Monitor

    3 File Numbering Methods Auto Reset Restarts the file numbering from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created. When you replace the card or create a folder, the file numbering restarts from 0001 for the new images saved. This is useful if you want to organize images by cards or folders.
  • Page 186: Setting Copyright Information

    Setting Copyright InformationN When you set the copyright information, it will be recorded to the image as Exif information. Select [Copyright information]. Under the [54] tab, select [Copyright  information], then press <0>. Select the option to be set. Select [Enter author’s name] or ...
  • Page 187 3 Setting Copyright InformationN Exit the setting. After entering the text, press the  <M> button, then select [OK].  The information will be saved and the screen will return to step 2. Checking the Copyright Information When you select [Display copyright info.] in step 2, you can check the [Author] and [Copyright] information that you entered.
  • Page 189: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations In Creative Zone modes, you can change various settings of the camera as you desire to obtain a wide variety of shooting results, by selecting the shutter speed and/or aperture, adjusting the exposure as you prefer, etc. The O icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that ...
  • Page 190: D: Program Ae

    d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE. * <d> stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the Mode Dial to <d>. Focus on the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim ...
  • Page 191: Program Shift

    d: Program AE If the “30"” shutter speed and the lowest f/number  blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If the “8000” shutter speed and the highest f/number  blink, it indicates overexposure. Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens.
  • Page 192: S: Shutter-Priority Ae

    s: Shutter-Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure matching the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action of a moving subject. A slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion.
  • Page 193 s: Shutter-Priority AE If the lowest f/number blinks, it indicates underexposure.  Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the highest f/number blinks, it indicates overexposure. ...
  • Page 194: F: Aperture-Priority Ae

    f: Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure matching the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.
  • Page 195: Depth-Of-Field Preview

    f: Aperture-Priority AE If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates  underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a faster aperture (lower f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed. If the “8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates ...
  • Page 196: A: Manual Exposure

    a: Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * <a>...
  • Page 197 a: Manual Exposure Exposure Compensation with ISO Auto If the ISO speed is set to A (AUTO) for manual exposure shooting, you can set exposure compensation (p.200) as follows: • [z2: Expo.comp./AEB] • Under [8C.Fn III-4: Custom Controls] with [s: Expo comp (hold btn, turnS)] (p.438).
  • Page 198: Selecting The Metering Mode

    q Selecting the Metering ModeN You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically. (In the <8: x> and <v: X> modes, center-weighted average metering is set.) Press the <D> button Select the metering mode.
  • Page 199 q Selecting the Metering ModeN e Center-weighted average metering The metering is averaged for the entire scene with the viewfinder center weighted more heavily. With q (Evaluative metering), the exposure setting will be locked when you press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved. In the w (Partial metering), r (Spot metering), and e (Center-weighted average metering) modes, the exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
  • Page 200: O Setting Exposure Compensation

    O Setting Exposure CompensationN Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the <d>, <s>, and <f> shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops* in 1/3-stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops.
  • Page 201: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing. Select [Expo.comp./AEB]. Under the [z2] tab, select ...
  • Page 202 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N During AEB, <A> in the viewfinder and AEB range will blink.  If the drive mode is set to <u> or <B>, press the shutter button three  times for each shot. When <o>, <i>, or <M> is set and you hold down the shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously and the camera will automatically stop shooting.
  • Page 203: A Ae Lock

    A AE LockN You can lock the exposure 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 picture.
  • Page 204: F: Bulb Exposures

    F: Bulb Exposures In this mode, the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures.
  • Page 205: Bulb Timer 

    F: Bulb Exposures With [z3: Long exp. noise reduction], you can reduce the noise  generated during long exposures (p.172). For bulb exposures, using a tripod and bulb timer is recommended.  Using mirror lockup (p.219) with bulb exposures is also possible. You can also shoot bulb exposures by using Remote Switch RS-60E3 ...
  • Page 206 F: Bulb Exposures Set the desired exposure time. Select the hour, minute, or second.  Press <0> so <r> is displayed.  Set the desired number, then press  <0>. (Returns to <s>.) Select [OK].  The set time will be displayed on the menu screen.
  • Page 207: W: Hdr (High Dynamic Range) Shooting

    w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN Clipped highlights and shadows will be reduced for a high dynamic range of tones even with high-contrast scenes. HDR shooting is effective for landscape and still-life shots. With HDR shooting, three images of different exposures (standard exposure, underexposure, and overexposure) are captured continuously for each shot and then merged together automatically.
  • Page 208 w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN Effects Natural  For images preserving a wide tonal range where the highlight and shadow details would otherwise be lost. Clipped highlights and shadows will be reduced. Art standard  While the clipped highlights and shadows will be reduced more than with [Natural], the contrast will be lower, and the gradation flatter to have the picture look like a painting.
  • Page 209 w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN Set [Continuous HDR]. Select either [1 shot only] or [Every  shot], then press <0>. With [1 shot only], HDR shooting will  be canceled automatically after the shooting ends. With [Every shot], HDR shooting ...
  • Page 210 w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN You cannot select RAW or RAW+JPEG. The HDR mode cannot be set if  RAW or RAW+JPEG is set. The HDR mode cannot be set when AEB, WB bracketing, Multi Shot  Noise Reduction, or multiple exposures are set, or during bulb exposures and movie shooting.
  • Page 211 w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN When shooting HDR images with [Auto Image Align] set to [Enable],  AF point display information (p.352) and Dust Delete Data (p.405) will not be appended to the image. If you perform handheld HDR shooting with [Auto Image Align] set to ...
  • Page 212: P Multiple Exposures

    P Multiple ExposuresN You can shoot two to nine exposures to be merged into one image. With Live View shooting (p.255), you can see in real time how the exposures are merged when you shoot multiple-exposure images. Select [Multiple exposure]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Multiple ...
  • Page 213 P Multiple ExposuresN Average  Based on the [No. of exposures], negative exposure compensation is set automatically as you shoot multiple exposures. If you shoot multiple exposures of the same scene, the exposure of the subject’s background will be automatically controlled to obtain the standard exposure.
  • Page 214 P Multiple ExposuresN Shoot subsequent exposures.  The merged multiple-exposure image will be displayed. With Live View shooting, the multiple-  exposure images merged so far will be displayed. By pressing the <B> button, you can display only the Live View image. Multiple-exposure shooting will end ...
  • Page 215 P Multiple ExposuresN During continuous shooting, the continuous shooting speed will  decrease greatly. Only the merged multiple-exposure image will be saved. The images  taken in steps 6 and 7 for the multiple-exposure image will not be saved. The image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, high ISO speed ...
  • Page 216 P Multiple ExposuresN Merging Multiple Exposures with an Image Recorded on the Card You can select a 1 image recorded on the card as the first single exposure. The image data of the selected 1 image will remain intact. You can only select 1 images. You cannot select 41/61 or JPEG images.
  • Page 217 P Multiple ExposuresN Checking and Deleting Multiple Exposures During Shooting Before you finish shooting the set number of exposures, you can press the <x> button to check the current exposure level, overlap alignment, and overall effect of the merged multiple- exposure image.
  • Page 218 P Multiple ExposuresN Are there any restrictions on the image-recording quality?  All JPEG image-recording quality settings can be selected. If 41 or 61 is set, the merged multiple-exposure image will be a 1 image. Image-Recording Quality Setting Merged Multiple-Exposure Image JPEG JPEG 41/61...
  • Page 219: Mirror Lockup

    2 Mirror LockupN Camera vibrations caused by the mirror’s reflex action when the picture is taken is called “mirror shock”. Mirror lockup keeps the mirror up before and during exposure to reduce blur caused by camera vibrations. Useful when shooting close-ups (macro photography), using a super telephoto lens, and shooting at slow shutter speeds.
  • Page 220: Using The Eyepiece Cover

    Using the Eyepiece Cover Even if the drive mode is set to continuous shooting, only one shot can  be taken. You can also use the self-timer with mirror lockup.  If approx. 30 sec. elapse after the mirror is locked up, it will go back down ...
  • Page 221: F Using A Remote Switch

    F Using a Remote Switch You can connect Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) to the camera and shoot (p.468). For detailed instructions, refer to the remote switch’s instruction manual. Open the terminal cover. Connect the plug to the remote control terminal. R Remote Control Shooting With Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately), you can shoot remotely up to approx.
  • Page 222 R Remote Control Shooting Select the self-timer. Look at the LCD panel and turn the  <6> dial to select <Q> or <k>. Press the remote controller’s transmit button. Point the remote controller toward the  camera’s remote control sensor, and press the transmit button.
  • Page 223: Interval Timer Shooting

    p Interval Timer Shooting With the interval timer, you can set the shooting interval and the number of shots. The camera will take a series of single shots at the set interval until the set number of shots are taken. Select [Interval timer].
  • Page 224 p Interval Timer Shooting Select [OK]. No. of shots Interval  The interval timer settings will be displayed on the menu screen.  When you exit the menu, <p> will be displayed on the LCD panel. Take the picture. Interval timer ...
  • Page 225 p Interval Timer Shooting Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun  or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or the camera’s internal components. If the lens’s focus mode switch is set to <AF>, the camera will not shoot ...
  • Page 227: Flash Photography

    Flash Photography This chapter explains how to shoot with built-in flash and external Speedlites (EX-series, sold separately), how to set flash settings on the camera’s menu screen, and how to use the built-in flash for wireless flash shooting. Flash cannot be used with movie shooting. It will not fire. ...
  • Page 228: D Using The Built-In Flash

    D Using the Built-in Flash In Creative Zone modes, just press the <D> button to raise the built-in flash for flash photography. Before shooting, check that [D] is displayed in the viewfinder. After shooting, push the built-in flash back down with your fingers until it clicks into place.
  • Page 229 D Using the Built-in Flash Effective Range of Built-in Flash (Approx. in meters / feet) EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM ISO Speed Wide Angle Telephoto f/3.5 f/5.6 ISO 100 1 - 3.4 / 3.3 - 11.2 1 - 2.1 / 3.3 - 6.9 ISO 400 1 - 6.9 / 3.3 - 22.6 1 - 4.3 / 3.3 - 14.1...
  • Page 230 D Using the Built-in Flash 3 Red-eye Reduction Using the red-eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture can reduce red eye. Select [Red-eye reduc.]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Red-eye  reduc.], then press <0>. Select [Enable]. For flash photography, when you ...
  • Page 231 D Using the Built-in Flash Select [y]. Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>  keys to select [y*], then press <0>.  The flash exposure compensation setting screen will appear. Set the flash exposure compensation amount. To make the flash exposure brighter, ...
  • Page 232 D Using the Built-in Flash A FE LockN FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the appropriate flash exposure for the desired part of the image. Press the <D> button.  The built-in flash will be raised. Press the shutter button halfway and ...
  • Page 233: D Using An External Speedlite

    D Using an External Speedlite EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites Using an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography easy. For detailed instructions, refer to the EX-series Speedlite’s instruction manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites. To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions with the camera’s menu, see pages 235-243.
  • Page 234 Cautions for Live View Shooting If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View shooting, set [z6: Silent LV shoot.] to [Disable] (p.272). The flash will not fire if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
  • Page 235: Setting The Flash

    Setting the FlashN With the built-in flash or an EX-series, external Speedlite compatible with flash function settings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to set flash functions and the external Speedlite’s Custom Functions. If you use an external Speedlite, attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite before setting the flash functions.
  • Page 236 3 Setting the FlashN Flash Synchronization Speed in Av Mode You can set the flash-sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE <f> mode. 4: Auto  The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/250 sec.
  • Page 237 3 Setting the FlashN Displaying the Flash Function Setting Screen Directly When you use the built-in flash or an external, EX-series Speedlite compatible with flash function settings, you can press the <D> button to directly display the [Built-in flash settings] or [External flash func.
  • Page 238 3 Setting the FlashN Built-in Flash Settings Flash mode  Normally, set this to [E-TTL II]. This enables autoexposure shooting with the built-in flash. To set the flash output level manually, select [Manual flash]. Select [2flash output], then set the flash output level to within 1/1 - 1/128 (1/3-stop increments) before shooting.
  • Page 239 3 Setting the FlashN 2 Flash exposure compensation  The same setting as step 3 in “Flash Exposure Compensation” on page 230 can be set. Wireless functions  With wireless flash photography (via optical transmission), you can use the built-in flash to wirelessly control external Speedlites.
  • Page 240 3 Setting the FlashN External Flash Function Settings The screen display and setting options will vary depending on the external Speedlite model, current flash mode, Speedlite’s Custom Function settings, etc. For the functions compatible with your Speedlite (sold separately), refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual.
  • Page 241 3 Setting the FlashN Wireless functions / Flash ratio control  Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is possible with radio or optical transmission. For details on wireless flash, refer to the instruction manual of a Speedlite compatible with wireless flash shooting. With a macro flash (MR-14EX II, etc.) compatible with flash function settings, you can set the flash ratio between flash...
  • Page 242 3 Setting the FlashN Flash exposure compensation  The same setting as step 3 in “Flash Exposure Compensation” on page 230 can be set. For details, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual. Flash exposure bracketing  While the flash output is changed automatically, three shots are taken.
  • Page 243: Clear Settings

    3 Setting the FlashN External Speedlite Custom Function Settings For details on the external Speedlite’s Custom Functions, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual. Select [External flash C.Fn setting]. Set the desired function. Select the number, then press <0>.  Select the setting, then press <0>. ...
  • Page 244: Wireless Flash Photography

    Wireless Flash PhotographyN The camera’s built-in flash can work as a master unit for Canon EX- series, external Speedlites having a wireless slave feature. It can wirelessly trigger the Speedlite(s) to fire via optical transmission. Be sure to read the instructions and cautions about wireless flash photography (optical transmission) in the Speedlite’s instruction...
  • Page 245 Wireless Flash PhotographyN *1: If the slave Speedlite does not have a transmission channel setting function, the flash can work regardless of the camera’s channel setting. *2: In small rooms, the slave unit may work even if its wireless sensor does not face the camera.
  • Page 246 Wireless Flash PhotographyN Wireless Flash Photography Configurations The tables below show the possible configurations for wireless flash shooting. Select the configuration suiting the subject, shooting conditions, the number of external Speedlites you use, etc. External Speedlite Setting Built-in Page Wireless Firing Flash Quantity...
  • Page 247 Wireless Flash PhotographyN Fully Automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite This shows the most basic setup for fully-automatic wireless flash shooting with one external Speedlite. Steps 1 to 4 and 6 apply to all wireless flash shooting. Therefore, these steps are omitted in other wireless flash setups explained on the pages hereafter.
  • Page 248 Wireless Flash PhotographyN Set [Flash mode: E-TTL II]. Set [Wireless func.] to [0]. Set [Channel]. Set the transmission channel (1-4) to  the same one as the slave unit. Set [Firing group] to [1All]. Take the picture. Set the camera and take the picture ...
  • Page 249 Wireless Flash PhotographyN Fully Automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite and Built-in Flash This is fully automatic wireless flash shooting with one external Speedlite and the built-in flash. You can change the flash ratio between the external Speedlite and built-in flash to adjust how the shadows cast on the subject.
  • Page 250 Wireless Flash PhotographyN Fully Automatic Shooting with Multiple External Speedlites Multiple Speedlite slave units can be fired as one flash unit or separated into slave groups for shooting with flash ratio control. The basic settings are shown below. By changing the [Firing group] setting, you can shoot with various wireless flash setups with multiple Speedlites.
  • Page 251 Wireless Flash PhotographyN [1 (A:B)] Firing multiple slave units in multiple groups  You can divide the slave units into groups A and B, and change the flash ratio to obtain the desired lighting effect. Refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual and set one slave unit to firing group A and the other to firing group B.
  • Page 252 Wireless Flash PhotographyN Fully Automatic Shooting with the Built-in Flash and Multiple External Speedlites The built-in flash can also be added to wireless flash shooting explained on pages 250-251. The basic settings are shown below. By changing the [Firing group] setting, you can shoot with various wireless flash setups of multiple Speedlites complemented with the built-in flash.
  • Page 253 Wireless Flash PhotographyN Creative Wireless Flash Shooting Flash exposure compensation  When [Flash mode] is set to [E-TTL II], flash exposure compensation can be set. The flash exposure compensation settings (see below) that can be set vary depending on the [Wireless func.] and [Firing group] settings.
  • Page 254 Wireless Flash PhotographyN Setting the Flash Output Manually for Wireless Flash Shooting When [Flash mode] is set to [Manual flash], flash exposure can be set manually. The flash output settings that can be set ([1 flash output], [Group A output], etc.) vary depending on the [Wireless func.] setting (see below).
  • Page 255: Shooting With The Lcd Monitor (Live View Shooting)

    Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. Live View shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to <A>. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the ...
  • Page 256: A Shooting With The Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button.   The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will be displayed ...
  • Page 257: Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Enabling Live View Shooting Set [z5: Live View shoot.] (the [z3] tab in Basic Zone modes) to [Enable]. Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting (Approx. number of shots) Room Temperature Low Temperatures Temperature (23°C / 73°F) (0°C / 32°F)
  • Page 258: Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will  change. AF method HDR shooting/Multiple exposures/Multi Shot Noise Reduction •c: u + Tracking Possible shots/Seconds remaining on self-timer •o: FlexiZone - Multi Maximum burst/Number of remaining multiple exposures •d: FlexiZone - Single Battery level...
  • Page 259: Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor The histogram can be displayed by pressing the <B> button when  [z5: Expo. simulation: Enable] (p.271) is set. However, the histogram is not displayed while pressing the shutter button completely. You can display the electronic level by pressing the <B> button ...
  • Page 260: Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Scene Icons In the <A> shooting mode, the camera will detect the scene type and set all the settings automatically to suit the scene. The detected scene type is indicated on the upper left of the screen. For certain scenes or shooting conditions, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
  • Page 261: Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor *5: Displayed with any of the lenses below: • EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II • EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II • EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF500mm f/4L IS II USM •...
  • Page 262: Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor B Button Display Options You can change what is displayed when the <B> button is pressed during Live View shooting or movie shooting. Select [zbutton LV display options]. Under the [53] tab, select  [zbutton LV display options], then press <0>.
  • Page 263: Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Edit the options. Select what you want to display and  press <0> to add a checkmark [X]. For what you do not want to display,  press <0> to remove the checkmark [X]. After completing the settings, select ...
  • Page 264: Shooting Function Settings

    Shooting Function Settings f / R / i / DSettings When the Live View image is displayed, if you press the <f>, <R>, <i>, or <D> button, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the <6> or <5> dial to set the respective shooting function.
  • Page 265 Shooting Function Settings Q Quick Control In Creative Zone modes, you can set the following: AF method, AF operation, Drive mode, Metering mode, Image quality, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, and Creative filters. In Basic Zone modes, you can set the functions shown in the table on page 107 (except background blur) as well as the functions in bold above.
  • Page 266: U Applying Creative Filters

    U Applying Creative FiltersN While viewing the Live View image, you can apply one of seven filter effects (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, and Miniature effect) for shooting. The camera saves only the image with the Creative filter applied. You can also take a picture without a Creative filter, then apply an effect afterward and save it as a new image (p.399).
  • Page 267 U Applying Creative FiltersN Adjust the filter effect. Press the <B> button (except for  Press the <Y> <Z> keys to adjust  the filter effect, then press <0>. Take the picture.  The image is shot with the filter effct applied.
  • Page 268 U Applying Creative FiltersN Creative Filter Characteristics G Grainy B/W  Creates a grainy black-and-white photo. You can change the black- and-white effect by adjusting the contrast. W Soft focus  Gives the image a soft look. You can change the degree of softness by adjusting the blur.
  • Page 269: Lcd Monitor

    U Applying Creative FiltersN H Toy camera effect  Darkens the photo’s corners and applies a unique color tone that makes it look as if it was shot by a toy camera. You can change the color cast by adjusting the color tone. c Miniature effect ...
  • Page 270: Menu Function Settings

    Menu Function Settings When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <A>, menu options exclusive to the Live View shooting will appear under the [z5] and [z6] tabs (the [z3] tab in Basic Zone modes). The settable functions on this menu screen apply only to Live View shooting.
  • Page 271 3 Menu Function Settings Exposure simulationN  Exposure simulation simulates and displays how the brightness (exposure) of the actual image will look. • Enable (g) The displayed image brightness will be close to the actual brightness (exposure) of the resulting image. If you set exposure compensation, the image brightness will change accordingly.
  • Page 272 [Silent LV shoot.] setting. (You cannot suppress the mechanical sound when shooting.) When using a non-Canon flash unit, set it to [Disable]. The flash will not  fire if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
  • Page 273 3 Menu Function Settings With the TS-E17mm f/4L or TS-E24mm f/3.5L II lens, you can use [Mode 1] or [Mode 2]. Metering timerN  You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). Selecting any of the following menu items will stop Live View shooting. To start Live View shooting again, press the <0>...
  • Page 274: Selecting The Af Operation

    Selecting the AF OperationN You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation is set automatically for the respective shooting mode. Press the <f> button. Select the AF operation. Press the <Y>...
  • Page 275 Selecting the AF OperationN Servo AF for Moving Subjects This AF operation is suited for moving subjects. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the camera will keep focusing on the subject continuously. If the drive mode is set to high-speed continuous shooting, the ...
  • Page 276: Focusing With Af (Af Method)

    Focusing with AF (AF Method) Selecting the AF Method You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject. The following AF methods are provided: [u(face)+Tracking] (p.277), [FlexiZone - Multi] (p.279), and [FlexiZone - Single] (p.281). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.288).
  • Page 277: Lcd Monitor

    Focusing with AF (AF Method) u(face)+Tracking:c The camera detects and focuses on human faces. If a face moves, the AF point <p> also moves to track the face. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button.   The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 278 Focusing with AF (AF Method) Focusing on a subject other than a human face  Press <0> or <L> and the AF frame <z> will appear at the screen’s center. Then use <9> to move the AF frame over the desired subject.
  • Page 279: Lcd Monitor

    Focusing with AF (AF Method) FlexiZone - Multi: o You can use up to 35 AF points for wide-area focusing (automatic selection). This wide area can also be divided into 9 zones for focusing (zone selection). Display the Live View image. Press the <0>...
  • Page 280 Focusing with AF (AF Method) Focus on the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and  press the shutter button halfway.  When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound.  If focus is not achieved, the area frame will turn orange.
  • Page 281: Lcd Monitor

    Focusing with AF (AF Method) FlexiZone - Single: d The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus on a particular subject. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button.   The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 282 Focusing with AF (AF Method) Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then  press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.256).
  • Page 283 Focusing with AF (AF Method) Notes for AF AF Operation Even when focus is achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway  will focus again. The image brightness may change during and after the AF  operation. Depending on the subject or shooting conditions, etc., focusing may ...
  • Page 284 Focusing with AF (AF Method) Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky, solid-color flat surfaces  or when highlight or shadow details are lost. Subjects in low light.  Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the ...
  • Page 285 Depending on the lens used, focusing may take longer or correct focus  may not be achieved. For details, refer to the Canon website. If you shoot a peripheral subject and it is slightly out of focus, aim the ...
  • Page 286: X Shooting With The Touch Shutter

    x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Just by tapping on the LCD monitor screen, you can focus and take the picture automatically. This works in all shooting modes. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button.   The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 287 x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Even if you set the drive mode to <o> or <i>, the camera will still  shoot in single shooting mode. When you tap on the screen, focusing will be performed with One-Shot  AF regardless of the [x: Touch shutter] or [AF operation] settings.
  • Page 288: Mf: Focusing Manually

    MF: Focusing Manually You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus. Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focus  roughly. Display the magnifying frame. Press the <u> button.  ...
  • Page 289 MF: Focusing Manually Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image,  turn the lens focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the <u>  button to return to the normal view. Take the picture. Check the exposure, then press the ...
  • Page 290 General Live View Shooting Cautions Image Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and  banding) may become noticeable. Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irregular colors in  the image. If Live View shooting is used continuously for a prolonged period, the ...
  • Page 291: Lcd Monitor

    General Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect  the brightness of the captured image. Even if a low ISO speed is set, noise may be noticeable in the displayed ...
  • Page 293: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to <k>. For cards that can record movies, see page 5.  If you handhold the camera and shoot movies, camera  shake can cause blurred movies. Using a tripod is recommended in such cases.
  • Page 294: K Shooting Movies

    k Shooting Movies Autoexposure Shooting Autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness. Set the Mode Dial to a mode other than <v> and <a>. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>.  The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 295 k Shooting Movies In Basic Zone modes, the shooting result will be the same as with <A>.  Also, the scene icon for the scene detected by the camera is displayed on the upper left (p.297). In the <s>, <f>, and <F> shooting modes, the settings will be the ...
  • Page 296 k Shooting Movies ISO Speed in Basic Zone Modes The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 12800.  ISO Speed in the d, s, f, and F Modes The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 12800. ...
  • Page 297: Scene Icons

    k Shooting Movies Scene Icons During movie shooting in a Basic Zone mode (except the <v> mode), an icon representing the scene detected by the camera will be displayed, and the shooting will be performed to suit the scene. For certain scenes or shooting conditions, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
  • Page 298: Manual Exposure 

    k Shooting Movies Manual Exposure Shooting You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. Set the Mode Dial to <a>. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>.
  • Page 299 k Shooting Movies ISO Speed During Manual Exposure Shooting With [Auto] (A), the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO  100 - ISO 12800. In [Range for movies] under [z2: ISO speed settings], if you set [Maximum] to [H(25600)], the automatic setting range will be expanded to H (equivalent to ISO 25600).
  • Page 300: Information Display

    k Shooting Movies Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will  change. Movie shooting mode/ AF method Scene icon • c: u + Tracking y : Autoexposure • o: FlexiZone - Multi (Basic Zone •...
  • Page 301 k Shooting Movies You can display the electronic level by pressing the <B> button  (p.72). You can edit what to display when the <B> button is pressed (p.262).  Note that if the AF method is set to [u +Tracking] or the camera is ...
  • Page 302: Still Photo Shooting

    k Shooting Movies Still Photo Shooting Still photo shooting is not possible during movie shooting. To shoot still photos, stop shooting the movie and perform viewfinder shooting or Live View shooting. Cautions for Movie Shooting Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun ...
  • Page 303 k Shooting Movies Notes for Movie Shooting Movie-related settings are under the [z4] and [z5] tabs (p.326). (In  Basic Zone modes, they are under the [z2] and [z3] tabs.) A movie file is recorded each time you shoot a movie. If the file size ...
  • Page 304: Shooting Function Settings

    Shooting Function Settings f / i Settings If you press the <f> button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the <6> dial to set the AF method. During manual exposure shooting (p.298), you can press the <i>...
  • Page 305 Shooting Function Settings Q Quick Control In Creative Zone modes, the AF method, Movie recording size, Digital zoom, Recording level (set manually only), Volume (headphones), White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, Creative filters, and Video snapshot can be set. In Basic Zone modes, only the functions in bold above can be set.
  • Page 306: Setting The Movie Recording Size

    Setting the Movie Recording Size With [z4: Movie rec quality] (the [z2] tab in Basic Zone modes), you can set the movie recording format, movie recording size (image size, frame rate, and compression method), and other functions. MOV/MP4 You can select the movie’s recording format. D MOV The movie is recorded in the MOV format (file extension: “.MOV”).
  • Page 307: Movie Recording Size

    3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Movie Recording Size You can select the movie’s size, frame rate, and compression method. Image Size  L 1920x1080 Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality. The aspect ratio is 16:9. w 1280x720 High-Definition (HD) recording quality.
  • Page 308 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Compression Method  Fixed at W if the recording format is MOV. For the MP4 format, X or Xv can be selected. • In MOV Format W ALL-I (For editing/I-only) Compresses one frame at a time for recording. Although the file size is larger than with IPB (Standard) and IPB (Light), the movie is better suited for editing.
  • Page 309 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute In MOV Format (Approx.)  Total Recording Time on Card Movie Recording File Size Quality 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB 5 min. 23 min. 1 hr.
  • Page 310 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Movie Shooting Time Limit  The maximum recording time of one movie clip is 29 min. 59 sec. If the movie shooting time reaches 29 min. 59 sec., the movie shooting will stop automatically. You can start shooting a movie again by pressing the <0>...
  • Page 311: Using Movie Digital Zoom

    Using Movie Digital Zoom When the recording size is L6/4 (NTSC) or L5 (PAL), you can shoot with an approx. 3x to 10x digital zoom (except in <v> mode). Select [Digital zoom]. Under the [z4] tab (the [z2] tab in ...
  • Page 312: Setting The Sound Recording

    Setting the Sound Recording You can shoot movies while recording sound with the built-in stereo microphones or a commercially-available external stereo microphone. You can also freely adjust the sound-recording level. Set the sound recording with [z4: Sound recording]. Sound Recording/Sound-Recording Level [Auto] : The sound-recording level is adjusted automatically.
  • Page 313 3 Setting the Sound Recording Using Microphones  Normally, the built-in microphones will record stereo sound. Stereo sound recording is also possible by connecting a commercially-available external stereo microphone equipped with a miniature stereo plug (3.5 mm) to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal (p.26).
  • Page 314: Shooting Hdr Movies

    Shooting HDR Movies You can shoot movies by reducing the clipped highlight details of bright areas even in high-contrast scenes. This function is settable in Basic Zone modes (except the <v> mode). HDR movie can be set when the MP4 format is set and the recording size is L6X (NTSC) or L5X (PAL).
  • Page 315 Shooting HDR Movies Since multiple frames are merged to create an HDR movie, a part of the  movie may be distorted. During shooting while handholding the camera, the distortion caused by camera shake may be more noticeable. Using a tripod is recommended.
  • Page 316: V Shooting Movies With Creative Filters

    v Shooting Movies with Creative Filters In the <v> (Creative filters) mode, you can shoot movies with one of five filter effects (Memory, Dream, Old Movies, Dramatic B&W, and Miniature effect movie). The recording size can be set to L6/4 (NTSC) or L5 (PAL).
  • Page 317 v Shooting Movies with Creative Filters Adjust the filter effect level. Press the Q button and select the  icon below [Creative filters]. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to adjust  the filter effect, then press <0>. When the Miniature effect movie is ...
  • Page 318: Miniature Effect Movie

    v Shooting Movies with Creative Filters n Dramatic B&W  Creates an atmosphere of dramatic realism with high-contrast black and white. You can adjust the graininess and black-and-white effect. o Miniature effect movie  You can shoot movies having a Miniature (diorama) effect. Select the playback speed and shoot.
  • Page 319: N Shooting Time-Lapse Movies

    N Shooting Time-lapse Movies Still photos shot at a set interval can be stitched together automatically to create a time-lapse movie. A time-lapse movie shows how a subject changes in a much shorter period of time than the actual time it took. It is effective for a fixed-point observation of changing scenery, growing plants, celestial motion, etc.
  • Page 320 N Shooting Time-lapse Movies Set the shooting interval and number of shots. Check the [k: Time required] and  [3: Playback time] displayed at the bottom of the screen to set the shooting interval and number of shots. Select the number to be set (hours: ...
  • Page 321 N Shooting Time-lapse Movies Card- time left  The total length of a time-lapse movie that can be recorded on the card based on its remaining capacity. Exit the menu. Press the <M> button to turn off  the menu screen. Read the message.
  • Page 322: Lcd Monitor

    N Shooting Time-lapse Movies Shoot the time-lapse movie. Press the shutter button halfway to  check the focus and exposure. Press the shutter button completely to  start shooting the time-lapse movie. AF will not work during time-lapse  Shots remaining movie shooting.
  • Page 323 N Shooting Time-lapse Movies With time-lapse movie set to [Enable], you cannot set [z4: Movie rec  quality] and [53: Video system]. Cannot be set when movie digital zoom is set.  If the camera is connected to a computer with the interface cable, or if an ...
  • Page 324 N Shooting Time-lapse Movies If the time it takes to record to the card exceeds the interval between  shots due to the shooting functions set or card performance, shooting with the set interval may not be performed. The captured images are not recorded as still photos. Even if you cancel ...
  • Page 325 N Shooting Time-lapse Movies You can perform time-lapse movie shooting with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N for the approximate durations (from start of shooting until the battery is exhausted) listed in the table below. Possible time for time-lapse movie shooting will vary depending on the shooting conditions. Approximate Total Possible Time for Time-lapse Movie Shooting (Approx.) Room Temperature Low Temperatures...
  • Page 326: Menu Function Settings

    Menu Function Settings When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <k>, the movie shooting menu options will appear under the [z4] and [z5] tabs (the [z2] and [z3] tabs in Basic Zone modes). Movie Servo AF  With this function enabled, the camera focuses on the subject continuously during movie shooting.
  • Page 327 3 Menu Function Settings AF method  The AF methods are the same as described on pages 276-285. You can select [u+Tracking], [FlexiZone - Multi], or [FlexiZone - Single]. Cautions When [Movie Servo AF] is Set to [Enable] Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult ...
  • Page 328 3 Menu Function Settings Movie recording quality  You can set the movie recording format (MOV or MP4) and movie recording size. For details, see page 306. Digital zoom  You can use digital zoom for telephoto shooting. For details, see page 311.
  • Page 329: Movie Servo Af Speed 

    135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM) and STM lenses (for example, the EF-S 18- 55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM) support slow focus transition during movie shooting. For details, refer to the Canon website. If [AF method] is set to [u+Tracking] or [FlexiZone - Multi], the operation...
  • Page 330: Sensitivity 

    3 Menu Function Settings Movie Servo AF tracking sensitivityO  You can change the Movie Servo AF’s tracking sensitivity to one of seven levels. This affects the responsiveness of AF tracking sensitivity when the AF points stray from the subject, such as during panning or when an obstacle cuts across the AF points.
  • Page 331 3 Menu Function Settings Metering timerO  You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). Grid display  With [3x3 l] or [6x4 m], you can display grid lines to help you level the camera vertically or horizontally. Also, with [3x3+diag n], the grid is displayed together with diagonal lines to help you compose with better balance by aligning the intersections over the subject.
  • Page 332 3 Menu Function Settings Video snapshot  You can shoot video snapshots. For details, see page 333. Time-lapse movie  You can shoot time-lapse movies. For details, see page 319. Remote control shooting  When [Enable] is set, you can start or stop movie shooting using Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately, p.221).
  • Page 333: Shooting Video Snapshots

    Shooting Video Snapshots You can shoot a series of short movie clips lasting approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. called video snapshots. The video snapshots can be joined together into a single movie called a video snapshot album. You can thereby show quick highlights of a trip or event.
  • Page 334 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Select [Album settings]. Select [Create a new album]. Select the snapshot length. Press <0> and use the <W> <X>  keys to select the snapshot’s length, then press <0>. Select [OK]. Press the <M> button to exit the ...
  • Page 335 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Creating a Video Snapshot Album Shoot the first video snapshot. Press the <0> button, then shoot.   The blue bar indicating the shooting duration will gradually decrease. After the set shooting duration elapses, the shooting stops automatically. ...
  • Page 336 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Options in Steps 9 and 10 Function Description The movie clip will be saved as the video J Save as album (Step 9) snapshot album’s first video snapshot. The video snapshot just recorded will be J Add to album (Step 10) added to the album recorded immediately before.
  • Page 337 3 Shooting Video Snapshots [Playback video snapshot] Operations in Steps 9 and 10 Function Playback Description By pressing <0>, you can play back or pause the video Play snapshot recorded immediately before. First frame Displays the first scene of the album’s first video snapshot. Each time you press <0>, the video snapshot skips back Skip backward* by a few seconds.
  • Page 338 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Adding to an Existing Album Select [Add to existing album]. Follow step 5 on page 334 to select  [Add to existing album], then press <0>. Select an existing album. Turn the <5> dial to select an ...
  • Page 339 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Cautions for Shooting Video Snapshots When the MOV format is selected, video snapshot cannot be set.  You can add to an album only video snapshots with the same duration  (approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. each). Note that if you do any of the following while shooting video snapshots, a ...
  • Page 340 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Playing back an Album You can play back a video snapshot album in the same way as a normal movie (p.365). Play back the movie. Press the <x> button to display an  image. Select the album. In the single-image display, the ...
  • Page 341 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Editing an Album After shooting, you can rearrange, delete, or play back the video snapshots in the album. Select [X]. On the movie playback panel  displayed, select [X] (Edit), then press <0>.  The editing screen will be displayed. Select an editing operation.
  • Page 342 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Save the edited album. Press the <M> button to return to  the Editing panel at the screen’s bottom. Select [W] (Save), then press <0>.   The save screen will appear. To save it as a new album, select ...
  • Page 343: Lcd Monitor

    General Movie Shooting Cautions Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icon If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged movie  shooting or under a high ambient temperature, a red <E> icon will appear. The red <E> icon indicates that movie shooting will soon be terminated ...
  • Page 344 General Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and Image Quality If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level  indicator may appear on the right of the screen during movie shooting. It indicates how much data has not yet been written to the card (remaining capacity of the internal buffer memory).
  • Page 345: Image Playback

    Image Playback This chapter explains how to play back and erase photos and movies, how to display them on a TV screen, and other playback-related functions. Images shot and saved with another device The camera may not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera, edited with a computer, or that have had their file names changed.
  • Page 346: X Image Playback

    x Image Playback Single-Image Display Play back the image. Press the <x> button.   The last image captured or played back will appear. Select an image. To play back images starting with the  last image captured, turn the <5> dial counterclockwise.
  • Page 347: Shooting Information Display

    x Image Playback Exit the image playback. Press the <x> button to exit the  image playback and return to shooting-ready state. Shooting Information Display With the shooting information screen displayed (p.346), you can press the <W> <X> keys to change the shooting information displayed at the screen’s bottom as follows.
  • Page 348: B: Shooting Information Display

    B: Shooting Information Display The information displayed varies depending on the shooting mode and settings. Sample Information for Still Photos Basic information display  Wi-Fi function Eye-Fi transfer completed Wireless signal strength/ Rating Eye-Fi card transmission status Protect images Battery level Playback number/ Folder number - Total images recorded...
  • Page 349 B: Shooting Information Display Shooting information display  • Detailed information Exposure compensation amount Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Shooting date and time Aperture ISO speed Shutter speed Scroll bar Shooting mode Highlight tone priority Metering mode White balance File size Flash exposure compensation Auto Lighting amount / Multi Shot Noise Optimizer...
  • Page 350 B: Shooting Information Display • Lens/Histogram information Histogram display (Brightness) Lens name Histogram display (RGB) Focal length • White balance information • Picture Style information 1 • Color space / Noise • Picture Style information 2 reduction information • Lens aberration correction information If you used GPS Receiver GP-E2 to record GPS information for the image, the “GPS information”...
  • Page 351: Highlight Alert

    B: Shooting Information Display Sample Movie Information Display Playback Aperture Shutter speed Movie shooting mode/ Creative filters Time-lapse movie Recording format Movie file size Movie recording size Shooting time, Playback time Frame rate Compression method * If manual exposure is used, the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed (when set manually) will be displayed.
  • Page 352 B: Shooting Information Display AF Point Display  When [33: AF point disp.] is set to [Enable], the AF point that has achieved focus will be displayed in red. If automatic AF point selection is set, multiple AF points may be displayed at the same time. Histogram ...
  • Page 353: X Searching For Images Quickly

    x Searching for Images Quickly H Displaying Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing 4, 9, 36, or 100 images on one screen. Switch to the index display. During image playback, press the ...
  • Page 354 x Searching for Images Quickly Jumping through Images (Jump Display) In the single-image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images forward or backward according to the jump method set. Select [Image jump w/6]. Under the [32] tab, select [Image ...
  • Page 355: U/Y Magnified View

    u/y Magnified View You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. Magnify the image. Press the <u> button during image  playback.  The image will be magnified. If you hold down the <u> button, the ...
  • Page 356: D Playing Back With The Touch Screen

    d Playing Back with the Touch Screen The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can touch with your fingers for various playback operations. First, press the <x> button to play back images. Browsing Images Swipe with one finger. With single-image display, touch the ...
  • Page 357: Lcd Monitor

    d Playing Back with the Touch Screen Reducing Image (Index Display) Pinch two fingers. Touch the screen with two fingers spread apart, and pinch your fingers together on the screen. Each time you pinch your fingers, the  single-image display will change to the index display.
  • Page 358: B Rotating The Image

    b Rotating the Image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. Select [Rotate image]. Under the [31] tab, select [Rotate  image], then press <0>. Select an image. Turn the <5> dial to select the  image to be rotated. You can also select an image in the ...
  • Page 359: Setting Ratings

    Setting Ratings You can rate images (still photos and movies) with one of five rating marks: l/m/n/o/p. This function is called rating. Select [Rating]. Under the [32] tab, select [Rating],  then press <0>. Select an image. Turn the <5> dial to select an image ...
  • Page 360 3 Setting Ratings A total of up to 999 images of a given rating can be displayed. If there are more than 999 images with a given rating, [###] will be displayed. Taking Advantage of Ratings With [32: Image jump w/6], you can display only images having the ...
  • Page 361: Q Quick Control For Playback

    Q Quick Control for Playback During playback, you can press the <Q> button to set the following: [J: Protect images], [b: Rotate image], [9: Rating], [R: RAW image processing], [U: Creative filters], [S: Resize (JPEG images only)], [N: Cropping (JPEG images only)], [1: Highlight alert], [T: AF point display], [e: Image jump w/6], and [q: Send images to smartphone*].
  • Page 362 Q Quick Control for Playback Exit the setting. Press the <Q> button to exit the  Quick Control screen. To rotate an image, set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD]. If [51: Auto rotate] is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rotate image] setting will be recorded to the image, but the camera will not rotate the image for display.
  • Page 363: K Enjoying Movies

    k Enjoying Movies You can play back movies in the following three ways: Playback on a TV Set (p.373) By connecting the camera to a TV set with HDMI Cable HTC-100, you can play back the camera’s movies and still photos on the TV set.
  • Page 364 k Enjoying Movies Playback and Editing with a Computer The movie files recorded on the card can be transferred to a computer and played back or edited with pre-installed or general-purpose software compatible with the movie’s recording format. To play back or edit a movie with commercially-available software, use software compatible with MOV-format and MP4-format movies.
  • Page 365: K Playing Back Movies

    k Playing Back Movies Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display an  image. Select a movie. Turn the <5> dial to select the  movie to be played back. In the single-image display, the  <s1> icon displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates a movie.
  • Page 366 k Playing Back Movies Movie Playback Panel Operation Playback Description 7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the <Y> <Z> 8 Slow motion keys. The slow motion speed is indicated on the upper right of the screen.
  • Page 367: X Editing A Movie's First And Last Scenes

    X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes Playback with the Touch Screen Tap [7] on the center of the screen.  The movie will start playing back. To display the movie playback panel,  tap <s1> on the upper left of the screen.
  • Page 368 X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes Check the edited movie. Select [7] and press <0> to play  back the edited movie. To change the editing, go back to step  To cancel the editing, press the  <M>...
  • Page 369: Slide Show (Auto Playback)

    Slide Show (Auto Playback) You can play back the images on the card as an automatic slide show. Select [Slide show]. Under the [32] tab, select [Slide  show], then press <0>. Select the images to be played Number of images to be played back back.
  • Page 370 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) Item Playback Description All the still photos and movies on the card will be played jAll images back. Still photos and movies taken on the selected shooting date iDate will be played back. Still photos and movies in the selected folder will be played nFolder back.
  • Page 371: Start The Slide Show

    3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) [Transition effect] [Background music] Start the slide show. Press the <W><X> keys to select  [Start], then press <0>.  After [Loading image...] is displayed, the slide show will start. Exit the slide show. To exit the slide show and return to ...
  • Page 372 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) Selecting the Background Music After you use EOS Utility (EOS software) to copy background music to the card, you can play background music together with the slide show. Select [Background music]. Set [Background music] to [On], ...
  • Page 373: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Viewing Images on a TV Set By connecting the camera to a TV set with an HDMI cable, you can play the camera’s still photos and movies on the TV set. For the HDMI cable, HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is recommended. If the picture does not appear on the TV screen, check if the [53: Video system] is correctly set to [For NTSC] or [For PAL] (depending on the video system of your TV set).
  • Page 374 Viewing Images on a TV Set Adjust movie sound volume with the TV set. The sound volume cannot  be adjusted with the camera. Before connecting or disconnecting the cable between the camera and  TV set, turn off the camera and TV set. Depending on the TV set, part of the image displayed may be cut off.
  • Page 375 Viewing Images on a TV Set Select an image. Point the remote control toward the  TV set and press the / button to select an image. Press the remote control’s Enter Still photo playback menu button.  The menu appears and you can perform the playback operations Movie playback menu shown on the left.
  • Page 376: K Protecting Images

    K Protecting Images You can set protections to prevent the precious images from being erased accidentally. 3 Protecting a Single Image Select [Protect images]. Under the [31] tab, select [Protect  images], then press <0>. Select [Select images].  An image will be displayed. Protect the image.
  • Page 377 K Protecting Images 3 Protecting All Images in a Folder or on a Card You can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at once. When you select [All images in folder] or [All images on card] in [31: Protect images], all the images in the folder or on the card will be protected.
  • Page 378: L Erasing Images

    L Erasing Images You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.376) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it.
  • Page 379 L Erasing Images Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images],  then press <0>.  An image will be displayed. Select the images to be erased. Turn the <5> dial to select the  image to be erased, then press <0>.
  • Page 380: W Digital Print Order Format (Dpof)

    W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded on 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.
  • Page 381 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) [Print type] [Date] [File No.] K Standard Prints one image on one sheet. Multiple thumbnail images are printed on L Index Print type one sheet. Both Prints both the standard and index prints. Date [On] imprints the recorded date on the print.
  • Page 382 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) RAW images and movies cannot be print ordered.  Even if [Date] and [File No.] are set to [On], the date or file number may  not be imprinted depending on the print type setting and printer model. With [Index] prints, the [Date] and [File No.] cannot both be set to [On] ...
  • Page 383: Print Ordering

    W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print Ordering Sel.Image  Select and order images one by one. By pressing the <I> button, you can select images from a three-image display. To return to the single-image display, press the <u> button. Press the <M>...
  • Page 384: P Specifying Images For A Photobook

    p Specifying Images for a Photobook You can specify up to 998 images to be printed in a photobook. When you use EOS Utility (EOS software) to transfer images to a computer, the specified images will be copied to a dedicated folder. This function is useful for ordering photobooks online.
  • Page 385 p Specifying Images for a Photobook Specifying All Images in a Folder or on a Card You can specify all the images in a folder or on a card at once. When [x1: Photobook Set-up] is set to [All images in folder] or [All images on card], all the images in the folder or on the card will be specified.
  • Page 386: Changing Image Playback Settings

    Changing Image Playback Settings 3 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to view. Select [LCD brightness]. Under the [52] tab, select [LCD  brightness], then press <0>. Adjust the brightness. While referring to the gray chart, ...
  • Page 387: Auto Rotation Of Vertical Images

    Changing Image Playback Settings 3 Auto Rotation of Vertical Images Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and on the computer instead of horizontally. You can change the setting for this feature. Select [Auto rotate].
  • Page 389: Post-Processing Images

    Post-Processing Images You can process RAW images, resize or crop JPEG images, and apply a Creative filter. The O icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that  the function is available only in Creative Zone modes (d/ s/f/a/F).
  • Page 390: R Processing Raw Images With The Camera

    R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN You can process 1 images with the camera and save them as JPEG images. As the RAW image itself does not change, you can apply different processing conditions to create any number of JPEG images from it.
  • Page 391 R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN Displaying the setting screen Press <0> to display the setting  screen. Turn the <5> or <6> dial to change the setting. Press <0> to finalize the setting and return to the screen in step 3. Save the image.
  • Page 392 R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN RAW Image Processing Options P Brightness adjustment  You can adjust the image brightness up to ±1 stop in 1/3-stop increments. The displayed image will reflect the setting’s effect. Q White balance (p.162) ...
  • Page 393 R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN U Color space (p.181)  You can select either sRGB or Adobe RGB. Since the camera’s LCD monitor is not compatible with Adobe RGB, the difference in the image will hardly be perceptible when either color space is set. V Peripheral illumination correction (p.175) ...
  • Page 394 R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN Peripheral Illumination Correction, Distortion Correction, and Chromatic Aberration Correction To perform peripheral illumination correction, distortion correction, and chromatic aberration correction, the correction data of the lens used is necessary. If you cannot apply correction when processing RAW images in the camera, use EOS Utility (EOS software, p.512) to register the correction data to the camera.
  • Page 395: S Resizing Jpeg Images

    S Resizing JPEG Images You can resize a JPEG image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible with JPEG 3/4/a/b images. JPEG c and RAW images cannot be resized. Select [Resize].
  • Page 396 S Resizing JPEG Images Resize Options by Original Image Size Available Resize Settings Original Image Size Image Sizes The image sizes by aspect ratios are shown in the table below. Aspect Ratio and Pixel Count (Approx.) Image Quality 16:9 3984x2656 3552x2664 3984x2240* 2656x2656...
  • Page 397: N Cropping Jpeg Images

    N Cropping JPEG Images You can crop a JPEG image and save it as another image. JPEG c and RAW images cannot be cropped. JPEG images shot with RAW+JPEG can be cropped. Select [Cropping]. Under the [x2] tab, select  [Cropping], then press <0>.
  • Page 398 N Cropping JPEG Images Moving the Cropping Frame Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z> keys.   The cropping frame will move up, down, left, or right. You can also touch the frame and drag it to the desired position. ...
  • Page 399: U Applying Creative Filters

    U Applying Creative Filters You can apply the following Creative filters to an image and save it as a new image: Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, and Miniature effect. Select [Creative filters]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Creative ...
  • Page 400 U Applying Creative Filters Save the image. Select [OK] to save the image.  Check the destination folder and  image file number, then select [OK]. To apply a filter to another image,  repeat steps 2 to 5. When shooting 1+JPEG images, the Creative filter will be applied to ...
  • Page 401: Miniature Effect

    U Applying Creative Filters X Fish-eye effect  Gives the effect of a fish-eye lens. The image will have a barrel-type distortion. Depending on the level of this filter effect, the area trimmed along the periphery of the image changes. Also, since this filter effect will magnify the image center, the apparent resolution at the center may degrade depending on the number of recorded pixels.
  • Page 403: Sensor Cleaning

    If visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Even while the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is operating, you can press the shutter button halfway to interrupt the cleaning and start shooting immediately.
  • Page 404: F Automatic Sensor Cleaning

    f Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is activated to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this operation.
  • Page 405: Appending Dust Delete Data

    Appending Dust Delete DataN Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that may be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image for erasing the dust spots later.
  • Page 406: Dust Delete Data

    3 Appending Dust Delete DataN Shoot a solid-white object. 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.  The picture will be taken in aperture- priority AE mode at an aperture of f/22.
  • Page 407: Manual Sensor Cleaning

    Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. The image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Select [Sensor cleaning].
  • Page 408 If the battery level becomes low while cleaning the sensor, the beeper  will sound as a warning. Stop cleaning the sensor. If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the  sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
  • Page 409: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera You can make fine adjustments to various camera functions to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Also, current camera settings can be saved under <w> <x> positions of the Mode Dial. The functions explained in this chapter can be set and work only in the Creative Zone modes.
  • Page 410: Setting Custom Functions

    Setting Custom FunctionsN Select [8]. Select the group. Select C.Fn I, II, or III, then press  <0>. Select the Custom Function Custom Function number number. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  the Custom Function number, then press <0>. Change the setting as desired.
  • Page 411: Custom Functions

    Custom FunctionsN A LV k Movie C.Fn I: Exposure Shooting Shooting Exposure level increments p.413 ISO speed setting increments p.413 In a Bracketing auto cancel p.413 Bracketing sequence p.414 Number of bracketed shots p.414 Safety shift p.415 A LV k Movie C.Fn II: Autofocus Shooting Shooting...
  • Page 412 3 Custom FunctionsN A LV k Movie C.Fn III: Operation/Others Shooting Shooting Warnings z in viewfinder p.425 Dial direction during Tv/Av p.425 Retract lens on power off p.426 Custom Controls p.426 Depends on setting...
  • Page 413: Custom Function Settings

    Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn I -1 Exposure level increments 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, flash exposure compensation, etc. This is effective when you prefer to control the exposure in less fine increments than 1/3-stop increments.
  • Page 414 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn I -4 Bracketing sequence The AEB shooting sequence and white balance bracketing sequence can be changed. 0: 09-9+ 1: -909+ 2: +909- White Balance Bracketing B/A Direction M/G Direction 0 : Standard 0 : Standard white balance 0 : Standard white balance exposure - : Decreased - : Blue bias...
  • Page 415: Safety Shift 

    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn I -6 Safety shift 0: Disable 1: Shutter speed/Aperture Takes effect in the <s> shutter-priority AE and <f> aperture- priority AE modes. If the subject brightness changes and the standard exposure cannot be obtained within the autoexposure range, the camera will automatically change the manually-selected setting to obtain the standard exposure.
  • Page 416: C.fn Ii: Autofocus

    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II: Autofocus C.Fn II -1 Tracking sensitivity Sets the subject-tracking sensitivity during AI Servo AF when an obstacle cuts across the AF points or when the AF points stray from the subject. 0: Default setting suited for most subjects. Suitable for moving subjects in general.
  • Page 417 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -2 Acceleration/deceleration tracking This sets the tracking sensitivity for moving subjects whose speed can momentarily change dramatically by starting or stopping suddenly, etc. 0: Suited for subjects that move at a steady speed (minor changes in moving speed).
  • Page 418 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -4 AI Servo 1st image priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing for the first shot with AI Servo AF. Equal priority: Equal priority is given to focusing and shutter release. s: Release priority Pressing the shutter button takes the picture immediately even if focus has not been achieved.
  • Page 419 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -6 AF-assist beam firing Enables or disables the built-in flash’s AF-assist beam or the EOS- dedicated external Speedlite’s AF-assist beam. 0: Enable The AF-assist beam will be emitted when necessary. 1: Disable The AF-assist beam will not be emitted. This prevents the AF- assist beam from disturbing others.
  • Page 420 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -8 Select AF area selection mode You can limit the selectable AF area selection modes to suit your shooting preferences. Select the desired selection mode and press <0> to add a checkmark [X]. Then select [OK] to register the setting.
  • Page 421 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -10 Orientation linked AF point You can set the AF point or the AF area selection mode + AF point separately for vertical shooting and horizontal shooting. 0: Same for both vertical/horizontal The same AF area selection mode and manually-selected AF point (or zone) are used for both vertical shooting and horizontal shooting.
  • Page 422 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -11 Initial AF Point, o AI Servo AF You can set the AI Servo AF’s starting AF point for when the AF area selection mode is set to Auto selection: 45 pt AF. 0: Auto The AF point which AI Servo AF starts with is set automatically to suit the shooting conditions.
  • Page 423 3 Custom Function SettingsN With setting [0: Enable], focusing will take slightly longer than with  setting [1: Disable]. Even with setting [0: Enable], the expected result may not be obtained  depending on the shooting conditions and subject. Under light so low that the flash emits the AF-assist beam automatically, ...
  • Page 424 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -15 Viewfinder display illumination You can set whether or not the AF points in the viewfinder will light up in red when focus is achieved. 0: Auto The AF points automatically light up in red under low light. 1: Enable The AF points light up in red regardless of the ambient light level.
  • Page 425: C.fn Iii: Operation/Others

    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III: Operation/Others C.Fn III -1 Warnings z in viewfinder When any of the following functions are set, the <z> icon can be displayed on the viewfinder’s bottom right (p.29). The <z> icon will also appear on the shooting function settings display (p.55). Select the function for which you want the warning icon to appear, press <0>...
  • Page 426 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III -3 Retract lens on power off This is to set the lens retraction mechanism for when a gear-driven STM lens (such as EF40mm f/2.8 STM) is attached to the camera. You can set it to retract the extended lens automatically when the camera’s power switch is set to <2>.
  • Page 427: Fine Adjustment Of Af's Point Of Focus

    8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Fine adjustment of the AF’s point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting. This is called “AF Microadjustment”. Before making the adjustment, read “General Cautions for AF Microadjustment” on page 432. Normally, this adjustment is not required. Perform this adjustment only if necessary.
  • Page 428 8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Make the adjustment. Set the adjustment amount. The  adjustable range is ±20 steps. Setting it toward “-:a” will shift the  point of focus in front of the standard point of focus. Setting it toward “+:b”...
  • Page 429 8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus 2: Adjust by Lens You can make the adjustment for each lens and register the adjustment in the camera. You can register the adjustment for up to 40 lenses. When you autofocus with a lens whose adjustment is registered, the point of focus will always be shifted by the adjustment amount.
  • Page 430 8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Entering the Serial Number Select the digit to be entered, then  press <0> so < > is displayed. Enter the number, then press <0>.  After entering all the digits, select ...
  • Page 431 8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Make the adjustment. Single focal length lens For a zoom lens, select the wide-  angle (W) or telephoto (T) end. Pressing <0> will turn off the frame and make the adjustment possible. Set the adjustment amount, then ...
  • Page 432 8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus When shooting with the intermediate range (focal length) of a zoom lens, the AF’s point of focus is corrected automatically relative to the adjustments made for the wide-angle and telephoto ends. Even if only the wide-angle or telephoto end has been adjusted, a correction will be made automatically for the intermediate range.
  • Page 433: Custom Controls

    8: Custom Controls You can assign often-used functions to camera buttons or dials according to your preferences. Select [C.Fn III: Operation/ Others]. Under the [8] tab, select [C.Fn III:  Operation/Others], then press <0>. Select [4: Custom Controls].  The Custom Controls screen will appear.
  • Page 434 8: Custom Controls Assignable Functions to Camera Controls Function Page Metering and AF start b AF stop c ONE SHOT z AI SERVO/SERVO AF point direct selection Metering start AE lock/FE lock AE lock AE lock (while button pressed) AE lock (hold) Exposure FE lock e Set ISO speed (hold button, turnS)
  • Page 435 8: Custom Controls * The AF stop button (0) is provided only on super telephoto IS lenses.
  • Page 436 8: Custom Controls a: Metering and AF start When you press the button assigned to this function, metering and AF are executed. b: AF stop The AF will stop while you hold down the button assigned to this function. Useful when you want to stop the AF during AI Servo AF. c: ONE SHOT z AI SERVO/SERVO You can switch the AF operation.
  • Page 437 8: Custom Controls q: Metering start When you press the shutter button halfway, exposure metering is performed (AF is not performed). t: AE lock/FE lock Normal shooting (No flash) When you press the button assigned to this function, you can lock the exposure (AE lock) during the metering.
  • Page 438 8: Custom Controls d: FE lock For flash photography, pressing the button assigned to this function will fire a preflash and record the required flash output (FE lock). e: Set ISO speed (hold button, turnS) You can set the ISO speed by holding down <0> and turning the <6>...
  • Page 439 8: Custom Controls g: Image quality Press <0> to display the image-recording quality setting screen (p.142) on the LCD monitor. A: Picture Style Press <0> to display the Picture Style selection setting screen on the LCD monitor (p.154). B: White balance selection Press <0>...
  • Page 440: Registering My Menu

    Registering My MenuN Under My Menu tab, you can register menu items and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. You can also name the registered menu tabs and press the <M> button to display the My Menu tab first. Creating and Adding My Menu Tab Select [Add My Menu tab].
  • Page 441 3 Registering My MenuN Select [Select items to register]. Register the desired items. Select the desired item, then press  <0>. Select [OK] on the confirmation  dialog. You can register up to six items.  To return to the screen in step 2, ...
  • Page 442: Enter Text

    3 Registering My MenuN Delete tab  You can delete the My Menu tab currently displayed. Select [Delete tab] to delete the [MY MENU*] tab. Rename tab  You can rename the My Menu tab from [MY MENU*]. Select [Rename tab]. Enter text.
  • Page 443 3 Registering My MenuN Deleting All My Menu Tabs / Deleting All Items You can delete all My Menu tabs or all My Menu items you created. Delete all My Menu tabs  You can delete all My Menu tabs you created. When you select [Delete all My Menu tabs], all the tabs from [MY MENU1] to [MY MENU5] will be deleted and the [9] tab will revert to its default.
  • Page 444 3 Registering My MenuN Menu Display Settings You can select [Menu display] to set the menu screen that is to appear first when you press the <M> button. Normal display  Displays the last displayed menu screen. Display from My Menu tab ...
  • Page 445: W: Registering Custom Shooting Modes

    w: Registering Custom Shooting ModesN You can register current camera settings, such as the shooting mode, menu functions, and Custom Function settings, as Custom shooting modes under the Mode Dial’s <w> and <x> positions. Select [Custom shooting mode (C1, C2)]. Under the [54] tab, select [Custom ...
  • Page 446 w: Registering Custom Shooting ModesN Settings To Be Registered Shooting functions  Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture, ISO speed, AF operation, AF area selection mode, AF point, Drive mode, Metering mode, Exposure compensation amount, Flash exposure compensation amount Menu functions ...
  • Page 447 w: Registering Custom Shooting ModesN [51] File numbering, Auto rotate [52] Auto power off, LCD brightness, LCD off/on button, Viewfinder display [53] Touch control, Auto cleaning, z button display options [54] Multi function lock [81] Exposure level increments, ISO speed setting increments, Bracketing auto cancel, Bracketing sequence, Number of bracketed shots, Safety shift [82] Tracking sensitivity, Acceleration/deceleration tracking, AF...
  • Page 449: Reference

    Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. Certification Logo Select [54: Certification Logo Display] and press <0> to display some of the logos of the camera’s certifications. Other certification logos can be found in this Instruction Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera’s package.
  • Page 450: B Button Functions

    B Button Functions When you press the <B> button while the camera is ready to shoot, you can display [Displays camera settings], [Electronic level] (p.72), and [Displays shooting functions] (p.451). Under the [53] tab, [z button display options] enables you to select the options displayed when the <B>...
  • Page 451 B Button Functions Shooting Function Settings White balance correction Aperture Shutter speed AE lock Shooting mode Flash exposure compensation Exposure level ISO speed indicator Highlight tone priority Exposure Wi-Fi function compensation Custom Controls Picture Style Image-recording AF operation quality Quick Control icon Possible shots Battery level Maximum burst/Number of...
  • Page 452: Checking The Battery Information

    Using a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 is recommended. If you use batteries that are not genuine Canon products, this camera’s full performance may not be attained or malfunction may result. The shutter count is the number of still photos taken. (Movies are not ...
  • Page 453 3 Checking the Battery Information Registering Batteries to the Camera You can register up to six LP-E6N/LP-E6 batteries to the camera. To register multiple batteries to the camera, follow the procedure below for each battery. Press the <B> button. With the battery info. screen ...
  • Page 454 3 Checking the Battery Information Labeling the Serial Number on the Battery It is convenient to label each registered Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 with their serial numbers, using commercially-available labels. Write the serial number on a Serial number label. Write the serial number displayed on ...
  • Page 455 3 Checking the Battery Information Checking the Remaining Capacity of a Registered Battery You can check the remaining capacity of any battery (even when not installed) and also when it was last used. Look for the serial number. Serial number Date last used Match the battery’s serial number on ...
  • Page 456: Using A Household Power Outlet

    Using a Household Power Outlet You can power the camera with a household power outlet by using the DC Coupler DR-E6 and AC Adapter AC-E6N (both sold separately). Place the cord in the groove. Insert the DC coupler’s cord carefully ...
  • Page 457: H Using Eye-Fi Cards

    H Using Eye-Fi Cards With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a computer or upload them to an online service via a wireless LAN. The image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. For instructions on how to set up and use the Eye-Fi card or to troubleshoot any image transfer problems, refer to the Eye-Fi card’s instruction manual or contact the card manufacturer.
  • Page 458 H Using Eye-Fi Cards Display the connection information. Select [Connection info.], then press  <0>. Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is  displayed for [Access point SSID:]. You can also check the Eye-Fi card’s  MAC address and firmware version.
  • Page 459 H Using Eye-Fi Cards Cautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If [Wi-Fi/NFC] under [51: Wireless communication settings] is set to  [Enable], image transfer with an Eye-Fi card is not possible. If “J” is displayed, an error occurred while retrieving the card ...
  • Page 460: Function Availability Table By Shooting Mode

    Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Still Photo Shooting in Basic Zone Modes: A 7 C 8 o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Function A 7 C C x 6 2 3 4 5 k k k k k k k k k k k Image quality settings selectable...
  • Page 461 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Function A 7 C P C x 6 F G 2 3 4 5 One-Shot AF o o o o AF operation (Viewfinder AI Servo AF shooting) AI Focus AF One-Shot AF AF operation o o o o o o o o o o (Live View shooting)
  • Page 462 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Still Photo Shooting in Basic Zone Modes: v o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Function Z A B C D Image quality settings selectable Aspect ratio Automatically set/Auto ISO speed Manually set Automatically set PPPPPPPPPP Picture Style...
  • Page 463 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Function Z A B C D One-Shot AF AF operation (Viewfinder AI Servo AF shooting) AI Focus AF One-Shot AF AF operation (Live View shooting) Servo AF AF area selection mode AF point AF-assist beam AF Microadjustment Program shift Exposure compensation...
  • Page 464 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Still Photo Shooting in Creative Zone Modes o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Function Image quality settings selectable Aspect ratio Automatically set/Auto ISO speed Manually set Automatically set Picture Style Manual selection Ambience-based shots Lighting/scene based shots Background blur...
  • Page 465 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Function One-Shot AF AF operation (Viewfinder AI Servo AF shooting) AI Focus AF One-Shot AF AF operation (Live View shooting) Servo AF AF area selection mode AF point AF-assist beam AF Microadjustment Program shift Exposure compensation AE lock Exposure...
  • Page 466 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Movie Shooting o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled C 8 v Function Movie recording sizes selectable Digital zoom HDR movie shooting Creative filters Video snapshot Time-lapse movie Automatically set/Auto ISO speed Manually set Automatically set D D D D P k...
  • Page 467 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode C 8 v Function Metering mode Face+Tracking FlexiZone - Multi FlexiZone - Single Manual focus (MF) Movie Servo AF Program shift Exposure compensation Exposure AE lock Depth-of-field preview Aspect ratio Sound recording Quick Control *1: Settable only when ISO Auto is set.
  • Page 468: System Map

    System Map ST-E2 ST-E3-RT 270EX II 430EX III-RT/ 600EX-RT/ Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite 430EX III 600EX MR-14EX II MT-24EX Bundled Accessories Magnifier MG-Eb Eyecup Eb Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 Wide Strap Rubber Frame Eb E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Battery Pack Battery Charger LP-E6N LC-E6 or LC-E6E...
  • Page 469 System Map Headphones GPS Receiver Remote Remote Switch Timer Remote GP-E2 Controller RS-60E3 Controller RC-6 TC-80N3 EF lenses EF-S lenses Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3 External microphone HDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) TV/Video Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) Connect Station CS100 Interface Cable IFC-200U/500U (1.9 m/6.2 ft.) / (4.7 m/15.4 ft.)
  • Page 470: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Viewfinder Shooting and Live View Shooting z: Shooting 1 (Red) Page / 41 / 61 Image quality 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7a / 8a / b / c Image review Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold Beep Enable / Touch to n / Disable Release shutter...
  • Page 471: Software

    3 Menu Settings z: Shooting 2 (Red) Page Exposure 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments, ±5 stops* compensation/AEB (AEB ±3 stops) ISO speed / Range for stills / Auto range / ISO speed settings Minimum shutter speed for auto Disable / Low / Standard / High Auto Lighting Optimizer Disabled in M or B modes...
  • Page 472 3 Menu Settings z: Shooting 4* (Red) Page Interval timer Disable / Enable (Interval / Number of shots) Bulb timer Disable / Enable (Exposure time) Anti-flicker shooting Disable / Enable Mirror lockup Disable / Enable Aspect ratio 3:2 / 4:3 / 16:9 / 1:1 * In Basic Zone modes, these menu options are displayed under the [z2] tab.
  • Page 473 3 Menu Settings x: Playback 1 (Blue) Page Protect images Protect images Rotate image Rotate images Erase images Erase images Print order Specify images to be printed (DPOF) Photobook Set-up Specify images for a photobook Grainy B/W / Soft focus / Fish-eye effect / Creative filters Art bold effect / Water painting effect / Toy camera effect / Miniature effect...
  • Page 474 3 Menu Settings 5: Set-up 1 (Yellow) Page Select folder Create and select a folder File number Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset Auto rotate OnzD / OnD / Off Format card Initialize and erase data on the card Displayed when a commercially-available Eye-Fi settings Eye-Fi card is inserted...
  • Page 475 When using the GP-E2 attached to the hot shoe, preparations as above are not necessary. For how to update the GP-E2’s firmware, refer to the Canon website. Wireless functions cannot be set if the camera is connected to a ...
  • Page 476 3 Menu Settings 5: Set-up 4 (Yellow) Page Main Dial Quick Control Dial Multi function lock Multi-controller Touch control Custom shooting mode Register current camera settings to the Mode (C1, C2) Dial’s w and x positions Clear all camera Resets the camera to the default settings settings Display copyright information / Enter author’s name /...
  • Page 477 3 Menu Settings Movie Shooting z: Shooting 1 (Red) Page 1 / 41 / 61 Image quality* 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7a / 8a / b / c Image review Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold Beep Enable / Touch to n / Disable Release shutter...
  • Page 478: Software

    3 Menu Settings z: Shooting 2 (Red) Page Exposure 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments, ±3 stops compensation ISO speed settings ISO speed* / Range for movies Disable / Low / Standard / High Auto Lighting Optimizer Disabled in M or B modes Q (Ambience priority) / Qw (White priority) / White balance W/E/R/Y/U/D/O/P (Approx.
  • Page 479 3 Menu Settings z: Shooting 4 (Red) Page Movie Servo AF Enable / Disable u+Tracking / FlexiZone - Multi / FlexiZone - AF method Single MOV / MP4 Movie recording size (MOV format): • 1920x1080 • NTSC: 29.97p / 23.98p PAL: 25.00p Movie recording quality •...
  • Page 480 3 Menu Settings z: Shooting 5 (Red) Page 4 sec. / 8 sec. / 16 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / Metering timer 10 min. / 30 min. Grid display Off / 3x3 l / 6x4 m / 3x3+diag n V button function a/-/q/-/a/k/q/k Video snapshot: Enable / Disable...
  • Page 481: Troubleshooting Guide

    If (1) the battery charger or battery has a problem or (2) communication  with the battery failed (with a non-Canon battery), the protection circuit will stop charging, and the charge lamp will blink in orange at a high speed. In the case of (1), unplug the charger’s power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 482 When the image recording is completed, the power will turn off automatically. [Does this battery/do these batteries display the Canon logo?] is displayed. Do not use any battery other than a genuine Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6.
  • Page 483 Troubleshooting Guide Shooting-Related Problems The lens cannot be attached. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses (p.47).  The viewfinder is dark. Install a recharged battery in the camera (p.34).  No images can be shot or recorded. Make sure if the card is properly inserted (p.37). ...
  • Page 484 Troubleshooting Guide The image is out of focus or blurred. Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <AF> (p.47).  Press the shutter button gently to prevent camera shake (p.49-50).  If the lens has an Image Stabilizer, set the IS switch to <1>. ...
  • Page 485 Troubleshooting Guide The continuous shooting speed is slow. The continuous shooting speed may become slower depending on the  shutter speed, aperture, subject conditions, brightness, lens, flash use, temperature, battery type, remaining battery level, shooting function settings, etc. For details, see page 139. With FlexiZone - Multi, it takes longer to focus.
  • Page 486 Troubleshooting Guide Even though I set a decreased exposure compensation, the image comes out bright. Set [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] to [Disable]. When [Low],  [Standard], or [High] is set, even if you set a decreased exposure compensation or flash exposure compensation, the image may come out bright (p.169).
  • Page 487  flash may stop firing for a while to protect the light-emitting unit. The external flash does not fire. If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View shooting, set [z6:  Silent LV shoot.] to [Disable] (p.272). The external flash always fires at full output.
  • Page 488 Troubleshooting Guide The camera makes a noise when it is shaken. The built-in flash’s pop-up mechanism moves slightly. This is normal  and not a malfunction. The shutter makes two shutter release sounds during Live View shooting. If you use flash, the shutter will make two shutter release sounds each ...
  • Page 489 Troubleshooting Guide The ISO speed cannot be set for movie shooting. In shooting modes other than <a>, the ISO speed is set  automatically. In the <a> mode, you can freely set the ISO speed (p.299). The manually set ISO speed changes when switching to movie shooting.
  • Page 490 Troubleshooting Guide Wireless Functions Wireless functions cannot be set. If the camera is connected to a computer, GPS receiver, or other  device with an interface cable, wireless functions cannot be set ([51: Wireless communication settings] will be grayed out). Disconnect the interface cable before changing any settings.
  • Page 491 Troubleshooting Guide Display Problems The menu screen shows fewer tabs and options. In Basic Zone modes, certain tabs and menu options are not  displayed. Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode (p.58). Under the [9] tab, [Menu display] is set to [Display only My Menu ...
  • Page 492 Troubleshooting Guide [###] is displayed. If the number of images recorded on the card exceeds the number the  camera can display, [###] will be displayed (p.360). In the viewfinder, the AF point display speed is slow. In low temperatures, the display speed of the AF points may become ...
  • Page 493: Software

    Troubleshooting Guide The image cannot be erased. If the image is protected, it cannot be erased (p.  The movie cannot be played back. Movies edited with a computer cannot be played back with the camera.  Operation sound and mechanical sound can be heard during movie playback.
  • Page 494: Software

    Troubleshooting Guide I cannot process the RAW image. 41 and 61 images cannot be processed with the camera. Use  Digital Photo Professional (EOS software) to process the image (p.512). I cannot resize or crop the image. JPEG c, 1, 41, and 61 images cannot be resized or ...
  • Page 495: Software

    Troubleshooting Guide Computer Connection Problems Communication between the connected camera and computer does not work. When using EOS Utility (EOS software), set [z5: Time-lapse movie]  to [Disable] (p.319). I cannot download images to a computer. Install the EOS software on the computer (p.513). ...
  • Page 496: Error Codes

    Error Message and Solution Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts. Clean the electrical contacts on the camera and lens, use a Canon  lens, or remove and install the battery again (p.25, 26, 36).
  • Page 497: Specifications

    * UHS-I cards supported Image sensor size: Approx. 22.3 x 14.9 mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) * Excluding EF-M lenses (35mm-equivalent angle of view is that of a lens with approx. 1.6x the focal length indicated.)
  • Page 498 Specifications White balance: Auto (Ambience priority), Auto (White priority), Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom, Color temperature setting (approx. 2500-10000 K), White balance correction, and White balance bracketing provided * Flash color temperature information transmission enabled Noise reduction: Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots...
  • Page 499 Specifications Focus operation: One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) AF area selection mode: Single-point AF (Manual selection), Zone AF (Manual selection of zone), Large Zone AF (manual selection of zone), 45-point automatic selection AF AF point automatic AF points can be selected automatically using selection conditions: information on colors equivalent to skin tones.
  • Page 500 Specifications ISO speed settings: Range for stills, Auto range, and Minimum shutter speed for auto settable Exposure Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments compensation: AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with manual exposure compensation) AE lock: Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF with evaluative...
  • Page 501 RAW: Approx. 20 shots (approx. 25 shots) RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 20 shots (approx. 22 shots) * Figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB card. * Figures in parentheses apply to an UHS-I compatible 16 GB card based on Canon’s testing standards.
  • Page 502 Specifications Creative filters: Provided Silent LV shooting: Provided (Mode 1 and 2) Touch shutter: Provided Grid display: Three types • Movie Shooting Recording format: MOV/MP4 Movie: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 Variable (average) bit rate Audio: MOV: Linear PCM, MP4: AAC Recording size and frame rate: [MOV]...
  • Page 503 Specifications Metering brightness EV 0 - 20 (at room temperature, ISO 100) range: Exposure control: Autoexposure shooting (Program AE for movie shooting) and manual exposure Exposure ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments compensation: ISO speed For autoexposure shooting: ISO 100 - ISO 12800 set (Recommended automatically.
  • Page 504 Specifications • Playback Image display format: Single-image display (without shooting information), Single-image display (with basic information), Single- image display (Shooting information displayed: Detailed information, Lens/histogram, White balance, Picture Style 1, Picture Style 2, Color space/noise reduction, Lens aberration correction), Index display (4/9/36/100 images) Highlight alert: Overexposed highlights blink...
  • Page 505 Specifications • Interface DIGITAL terminal: Computer communication (Hi-Speed USB equivalent), GPS Receiver GP-E2, Connect Station CS100 connection HDMI mini OUT Type C (Auto switching of resolution), CEC-compatible terminal: External microphone IN 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack terminal: Remote control terminal:For Remote Switch RS-60E3 Wireless remote control: Compatible with Remote Controller RC-6 Eye-Fi card: Compatible...
  • Page 506 Dimensions (W x H x D):Approx. 69.0 x 33.0 x 93.0 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in. Weight: Approx. 110 g / 3.9 oz. (excluding power cord) All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera &  Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines.
  • Page 507 Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.  Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft  Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and ...
  • Page 508 This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
  • Page 509 EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/weee, or www.canon-europe.com/battery.
  • Page 510 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.
  • Page 511: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Software Start Guide / Downloading Images to a Computer This chapter explains the following: Overview of the software for EOS cameras  How to download and install the software on a computer  How to download and view the Software Instruction ...
  • Page 512: Software Start Guide

    Software Start Guide Software Overview This section explains an overview of various software applications for EOS cameras. Internet connection is required to download and install the software. Download and installation are not possible in environments with no Internet connection. EOS Utility With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer.
  • Page 513 (The previous version will be overwritten.) Download the software. Connect to the Internet from a computer and access the following  Canon website. www.canon.com/icpd Select your country or region of residence and download the  software.
  • Page 514: Downloading And Viewing The Software Instruction Manuals (Pdf Files)

    Manuals (PDF files). Download is not possible in environments with no Internet connection. Download the Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files). Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon website.  www.canon.com/icpd Select your country or region of residence and download the ...
  • Page 515: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Downloading Images to a Computer You can use EOS software to download the images in the camera to a computer. There are two ways to do this. Downloading by Connecting the Camera to the Computer Install the software (p.513) Use an interface cable to connect the camera to the computer.
  • Page 516: Downloading Images With A Card Reader

    Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images with a Card Reader You can use a card reader to download images to a computer. Install the software (p.513) Insert the card into the card reader. Use Digital Photo Professional to download the images. Refer to the Digital Photo ...
  • Page 517: Index

    Index Numerics Angle of view ........48 Anti-flicker shooting ...... 179 10- or 2-sec. self-timer ....140 Aperture-priority AE...... 194 1280x720 (movie) ......307 Area AF frame ...... 120, 125 1920x1080 (movie) .......307 Art bold effect ....... 268, 401 45-point AF auto selection ....120 Aspect ratio ........
  • Page 518 Index Holding the camera ....49 Custom shooting mode ....445 Settings display ......450 Custom white balance (WB)..166 Candlelight........91 Cards ......5, 25, 37, 64 Date/time........43 Card reminder ......38 Daylight saving time ....... 44 Formatting ........64 DC Coupler ........456 Low-level formatting ....65 Troubleshooting....39, 65 Default settings ......
  • Page 519 Index Formatting ........64 Frame rate........307 FE lock ........232, 233 Full High-Definition Feature guide........75 (Full HD) ....... 293, 307 FEB ..........242 Functions settable by File extension........185 shooting mode......460 File name ........184 File size......143, 309, 349 GPS..........474 Filter effects ........156 Grainy B/W ....
  • Page 520 Index Images AF point display......352 Landscape........96 Auto playback......369 Language ........46 Auto rotation ......387 Large Erasing ........378 (image-recording quality) ..143, 395 File numbering......184 Large Zone AF ......120 Highlight alert ......351 Histogram .........352 LCD monitor ......24, 40 Index display ......353 Brightness adjustment .....
  • Page 521 High ISO speed......170 Movies...........293 Long exposures ....... 172 AE lock ........295 Nomenclature ......... 26 AF method ......304, 327 Attenuator .........312 Non-Canon flash units....234 Autoexposure Shooting ....294 Normal Compression method ....308 (image-recording quality)..143, 144 Creative filters......316 NTSC........307, 475 Editing out first and last scenes ...367...
  • Page 522 Index ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF)...117, 274 Rating........... 359 Orientation linked AF point ...421 Rating mark........359 RAW ......142, 143, 144 RAW image processing....390 P (Program AE) ......190 RAW+JPEG ......... 142 PAL ........307, 475 Recharging........34 Partial metering......198 Red-eye reduction......230 Peripheral illumination correction...175 Reduced display......
  • Page 523 Index A (Scene Intelligent Auto) ..78 Speaker ........365 C (Creative Auto) .....84 Special scene mode (SCN) .... 88 7 (Flash Off)......83 Speedlite 9 Flash 8 (Special scene) Sports ..........98 P (Food)........89 Spot metering ....... 198 C (Kids) ........90 S-RAW (Small RAW)....
  • Page 524 Index Viewing on a TV set....363, 373 Volume (movie playback)....366 Warning icon .........425 Water painting effect ..104, 268, 401 White balance (WB)......162 Ambience priority (Q) ....163 Bracketing ........168 Color temperature setting..166 Correction.........167 Custom ........164 Personal ........165 White priority (Q) ....163 Wi-Fi/NFC ........474 Wind filter........312 Wireless communication...
  • Page 526 CANON EUROPA N.V. PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands For your local Canon office, please refer to your warranty card or to www.canon-europe.com/Support The product and associated warranty are provided in European countries by Canon Europa N.V. The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of January 2016.

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