Canon EOS 50D Pocket Manual

Quick Start Guide
1
Insert the battery.
2 For EF-S lens For EF lens
Attach the lens.
When attaching an EF-S lens,
align it with the white index on
the camera. For other lenses,
align it with the red index.
3
Set the lens focus
mode switch to <AF>.
4
This quick guide explains basic function
settings and how to shoot and playback images.
You can take this guide with you for shooting.
For detailed instructions, refer to the EOS 50D
Instruction Manual. 5
Set the power switch
to <
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English Edition
CT1-1027-000 PRINTED IN JAPAN © CANON INC. 2008
6 Set the Mode Dial to
Image Playback
<1> (Full Auto).
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All the necessary camera
settings will be set
automatically.
7
Focus the subject.
Aim the AF point over the
subject and press the shutter
button halfway to autofocus.
8
Take the picture.
Press the shutter button
x
completely to take the
picture.
Playback
9
View the image. L
Open the cover
Erase
The captured image will be
and insert a CF
displayed for about 2 sec. on
card.
the LCD monitor.
The M on the right of the function indicates that the function is
1 available only in Creative Zone modes (d,s,f,a,8).
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Battery Life
Temperature No Flash 50% Flash Use
At 23°C / 73°F Approx. 800 shots Approx. 640 shots
Preparation
Menu Operations
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M
< >
button
LCD
monitor
Index Magnify
<0> button
1. Press the <M> button to display the menu.
2. Turn the <6> dial to select the tab, then turn the <5> dial
9
to select the desired item.
3. Press <0> to display the setting.
5
4. After setting the item, press <0>.
Basic Zone Modes
Select image
B
Shooting information
Creative Zone Modes
Menu items Menu settings
7 Set-up 3
Menu Settings
1 Shooting 1 2 Shooting 2
<6> Main Dial
<5> Quick Quick Control Screen
Control Dial
3 Playback 1 4 Playback 2
Shutter speed
Exposure
compensation/
5 Set-up 1 6 Set-up 2
AEB setting
Shooting mode
AF point
Image-recording
Tab
quality
Picture Style
Tilt the <9> to select the function, then turn the <6> or
<5> dial to set it.
These screens apply when a Creative Zone mode is set.
In the Basic Zone modes, you can select certain drive modes
In the Basic Zone modes, the [2/8/9] tab and are not displayed.
and the image-recording quality.
8 Custom Functions
Image-recording Quality
Select [1 Quality].
Image-recording quality
Pixels
Possible shots
RAW: Turn the <6> dial
to select the quality.
Press <9> straight down.
The Quick Control screen will
JPEG: Turn the <5> dial
appear.
to select the quality.
A Picture StyleN
Press the <A> button.
Aperture
ISO speed
Turn the <6> or <5> dial to
select the Picture Style.
Highlight tone
priority
Flash exposure
compensation
Metering mode
Style Description
Drive mode
Standard Vivid colors and sharp images.
White balance
Portrait Nice skin tones and slightly sharp images.
AF mode
Landscape Vivid blue skies and greenery and very sharp images.
Monochrome Black-and-white images.
For <S> (Neutral) and <U> (Faithful), see the
camera's instruction manual.