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  • Page 2 After shooting, playback and check whether the images have been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
  • Page 3 Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Buttery Pack Buttery Charger Camera LP°E8 LC°E8fLC-E8E* (with eyecup and body uap) (with protective cover) Wide Strup _nterface cubic Stereo AV Cubic EW°100DB tl_...
  • Page 4 Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <_> Indicates the Main Dial. <AV> <_> Indicates the <_:_> cross keys. <_> Indicates the setting button. G4, 66, (_10, ©16 Indicates that the respective function remains active for4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

  • Page 5: Chapters

    Chapters For first4ime DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 e×pJain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. introduction Camera basics, Getting Started Basic Shooting and image PJayback Fully automatic shooting for different subjects. Creative Shooting Basic shooting features for specific types of subjects. Advanced Shooting ,Advanced shooting features,...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Item Check List ....................Conventions Used in this Manual ..............Chapters ......................Contents at a Gtance ..................Handling Precautions ..................Quick Start Guide .................... Nomenclature ....................Charging the Battery ..................Installing and Removing the Battery ..............Turning on the Power ..................
  • Page 7 Contents P:Program AE ............. lSO: Changing the I SO Speed ..........Using the B uilt-in Flash ............ AF: Changing the A F Mode ..........mSelecting the A F Point ........... MF: Manual Focusing ............Continuous Shooting ............. ®Using the S elf-timer ............
  • Page 8 Contents Shooting with the LCD Monitor ............... Shooting Function Settings ................Using AF to Focus ..................Focusing Manually ..................Shooting Movies ..................Shooting Function Settings ................Handy Features ..................... Silencing the Beeper .................. Card Reminder ................... Setting the Image Review Time ..............
  • Page 9 Contents Slide Show (Auto Playback) ..........Viewing the I mages on TV ........... B Protecting Images ............Erasing Images ............DISR Shooting Information Display ..........Preparing toPrint ............f_ Printing ...................... Trimming the Image ..................Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ............Direct Printing with DPOF ................
  • Page 10 Contents at a Glance ® Shoot automatically _,_po45 - 57 (BasicZonemodes) _ Shoot continuously p,50, Continuous shooting) _ Take a picture of yourself in a group ,_ po71 (® Self-timer) ® Freeze the action ® BJur the action @ p.78 (Tv Shutter-priority AE) ®...
  • Page 11 ® Make a Jarge-size print of the picture ,_ [3.72 (_L, _L, _) _ Take many pictures ,,7,po72 (iS, _ Change the point of focus ,,i_[3.68 (m AF point selection) _ Shoot a moving subject ,,,;_, [3.53, 67 (AJServo AF) _, View the images with the camera (_ Playback) [3,58...
  • Page 12 If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.

  • Page 13: Handling Precautions

    Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the camera's internal pants may adhere to the front of the sensor. In case visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.

  • Page 14: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Insert the battery. (p.26) To charge the battery, see page 24 Attach the lens. (p.33) Align the lens' white or red index with the camera's index in the matching color. Set the Jens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p,331 Open the slot cover insert a card.
  • Page 15 Quick Start Guide Set the Mode DiaJ to <0> (FUJI Auto). (p.46) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. Focus the subject. (p.37) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subjec[.

  • Page 16: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the "Basic Shooting and Image Piayback" section, Mode D[a_ d_t4_:_f_ash/AF-assist beam (p,64t147) Power ew_teh (p,33) <iS0> ISO speed -- } Lens mount i_dex {p,33) setting button (p,62) (p,206) p_ane mark (p,52) mour_t (p,23)
  • Page 17 Nomenclature Eyecup (p,205) ........Dioptde adjustment knob (p,36) <_> Live View shooting/ Vie,a_inde r eyepie_:e Movie shooting button (p,108t124) <,,X-t_-% > AE lock,' FE lock button/ Index/Reduce button (p.97/98/156/158,183) se_ings d_sp_ay bu_on (p,44A10,126, AF point selectiont 143,173) Magnify button (p_68t158,183) button (p,40)
  • Page 18 Nomenclature Shooting Settings DispJay Exposure level indicator Aperture Exposure compensation amount (p,87) Main DiaJ pointer (p77) AEB range (p,89) speed (p,62) Shutter exposure compensation (p.88) Picture Style (p,75) -- (p,194) Shooting mode -- Auto Lighting Optimizer (p,103) Image_recording quality (p,72) Large/Fine ip.70,71 ) LargetNormal...
  • Page 19 Nomenclature V+ewfinder information Spot metering circle m point activation indicator <-> <BO> ISO speed <_B> White balance correction I> FOCBIS AEB in-progress eonf_rmat_on 1_9ht burst <_> Improper FE lock --< 8/W > Monochrome shooting warning ISO speed <_H> High+speed sync (FP flash) Highlight tone pnedty...
  • Page 20 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and Movie shooting mode. Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. : Program AE (p.60) : Shutter-priorityAE (p.78) : Aperture-priority AE (p.80) : Manual exposure (p.83) A-DEP: Automatic depth-of4ield AE (p.85)
  • Page 21 Nomenclature Lens Lens without a distance scale Focusing rinc Foetus mode sw{t_th (p,33) Hn9 (p,34) (p,231) (front of lens) (p,231) Filter thread Bmage Stabilizer sw_tch (p,35) Lens mount index (p,33) Contacts (p,f 3) Lens with a distance scale Focus mode sw_tch (p,33) Hood mount (p,231)
  • Page 22 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E8 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p,24), Power plug Battery pack Mot Charge lamp -- FulFcharge lamp This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical floor mount position. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE mNSTRUCT_ONS, DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF F_RE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,...
  • Page 23 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 24 Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. Attach the battery. ® As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely. ® To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC °E8 Recharge the battery. For LC-E8 ® As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet.

  • Page 25: Charging The Battery

    Jife. Purchase a new battery. _¢ The Battery Pack LP-E8 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with art incompatible battery charger or pr0duct may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held }iable.
  • Page 26 Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LPoE8 into the camera, Open the battery compartment cover, ®_ Slide the lever as shown by the arrow' and open the cover. insert the battery. ®_ Insert the end with the battery contacts, _ insert the battery until it locks in place.

  • Page 27: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power if the date/time setting screen appears when you turn on the power switch, see page 29 to set the date/time. <ON> : The camera turnson. <OFF> : The camera is turned offand does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.
  • Page 28 Turning on the Power Checking the Battery LeveJ When the power switch is set to <ON>, the battery levelwill be indicated in one of four levels: Battery level is OK. Battery level is slightly down, but adequate power remains. Battery will be exhausted soon. C22_ Battery must be recharged.
  • Page 29 Setting the Date and Time When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the DatefTime setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the dateRime appended recorded images wHJbe based on this date/time setting°...
  • Page 30 Selecting Interface Language Display the menu. ® Press the <MENU> button to display the menu, Under the [_=] tab, select [Language_j_]. ® Press the <_ > key to select the [_:] tab, ® Press the <AV> key to select [Language_] (the third item from the top), then press <(_>, Set the desired...
  • Page 31 Installing Removing SD Card The captured images are recorded onto the card (sold separately), Make sure the card's write protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasingo mnstaHing the Card Open the cover. ® Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it.
  • Page 32 Installing and Removing the SD Card Removing the Card Open the cover. ® Set the power switch to <OFF >. ® Check that 'Recording._" is not displayed on the LCD monitor. ® Make sure the access [amp is off, then open the cover. Access lamp Remove the card.
  • Page 33 Attaching and Detaching a Lens _::_ Attaching alerts Remove the caps. ® Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. Attach the mens. ® Align the lens' red or white index with the camera's index matching the same color.
  • Page 34 Attaching and Detaching a Lens About Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom dng 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 sJightly. Detaching the Lens While...
  • Page 35 About Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens' builtqn Image Stabilizer, camera shake corrected to obtain a less blurred shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer. Set the [,9 switch to <ON>.

  • Page 36: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjusting th e V!ewfinder clarity Turn the dioptrie adjustment knob. _ Turn the knob left or dght until the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the Camera!s dioptric adjustment Sti!! Cannot provide a Sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptrio Adjustment Lens E (10 typos, s0!d separately)
  • Page 37 Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and automatic exposure metering that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder (54).
  • Page 38 Using the Quick Control Screen You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor, This is called the Quick Control screen, Display the Quick Control screen. _ When the shooting settings are displayed, press the <[_[]> button, _+,The Quick Control screen will activate (610), Set the desired...

  • Page 39: Using The Quick Control Screen

    _] Usingthe QuickControlScreen Quick Control Screen Nomenclature Aperture (p.80) ......ISO speed (p,62) Shutter speed (p.78) .._ Highlight tone White balance (p.99),,,,,_ L,,,,,, Metering mode (p.86) ....AF mode (p.66) Asterisked functions Cannot be Set With the Quick Control Screen. Function se_jng D!Spmay ®...
  • Page 40 Menu Operations You can set various functions with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <MENU> button, < ,_'_ > cross keys, and < _]> button on the camera back. <MENU>...

  • Page 41: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu. ® Press the <MENU> button to display the menu= Select a tab. ® Press the <_> key to select a tab. ® You can also turn the <_> dial to select a tab. Semeet the desired item.
  • Page 42 Formatting the Card Jfthe card is new' or was previousJy formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, aH images and data in the card wHJ be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.

  • Page 43: Formatting The Card

    Formatting the Card ExeCute [Format] in the following eases: ® The card is new. ® The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. ® The card is full with images or data. ® A card-reJated error is dispJayed (p,224)o About Low-leveJ...
  • Page 44 Switching the LCD Monitor Display The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, image, etc. Shooting Settings ® Displayed when the camera is turned on. ® When your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece, the display-off sensor (p.17,146) turns offthe LCD monitor automatically.
  • Page 45 Basic Shooting image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets ever_ automatically (p.210).
  • Page 46 Fully Automatic Shooting Set the Mode Dial to <_>, Aim any AF point over AF point subject. ® All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused, ® Aiming the center AF point over the subject wiii make focusing easier, Focus the subject,...

  • Page 47: Fully Automatic Shooting

    C3 Fully Automatic Shooting ® The focus confirmation light <@> bJinks and focus is not achieved, Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway (p.202). if you are too close to the subject, move away and try again.

  • Page 48: Full Auto Techniques

    Full Auto Techniques Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <[:3> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
  • Page 49 Disabling Flash in places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <_> (Flash Off) mode= This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you want to capture the ambient light= ShoothgTip ®_ If the numeric display in the viewfinder bJinks, take care to prevent camera shake,...
  • Page 50 _t'_Shooting Portraits The <_'_> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. it also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with the <(Z_> (Full Auto) mode. Shooting Tips ®_ The farther the distance between the subject and background,...
  • Page 51 Shooting Landscapes Use the <_,> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, or to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become more vivid and sharper than with <0> (Full Auto). Shooting Tips _ With a zoom Jens, use the wide-angJe end.
  • Page 52 _ Shooting CIose-ups When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <_> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). "_.'- Shooting Tips _ Use a simpJe background. A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better.
  • Page 53 Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <_,_> (Sports) mode. Shooting Tips _ Use a telephoto Jens, Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. ®_ Use the center AF point to focus, Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to auto focus.
  • Page 54 Shooting Portraits at Night To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the <_> (Night Portrait) mode. "_.'- Shooting Tips @ Use a wideoangle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view.
  • Page 55 Creative Auto Shooting Basic Zone modes except <_> (Creative Auto) take care of everything, whereas the <_> Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the picture's brightness, depth of field, color tone (Picture Style), etc. The default settings are the same as the <[3> (Full Auto) mode.

  • Page 56: Shooting Portraits

    Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed and aperture Possible shots Batter check (1) FIash firing <_A> (Auto flash), <{> (Flash on), or <O> (Flash off) can be selected. If you set <O> (Flash off), see 'Disabflng Flash" on page 49. (2) Blurring/sharpening the background If you move the index mark toward the left, the background will look...
  • Page 57 _} Creative Auto Shooting (4) image effects Besides the standard image effect, you can set it for portraits, landscapes, or black-and-white photos. (p.75: Picture Style) <_> (Standard): Standard image effect applicable to most scenes. < _ > (Smooth skin tones): Effective for close-ups of women or children.

  • Page 58: Image Playback

    ffnage Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 155. Playback the image. _ When you press the <EEl> button, the last captured image will be displayed. Select the image. _, To view images starting with the last image, press the <4>...
  • Page 59 Creative Shooting In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the <P> (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. _ In the <P> (Program AE) mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure.
  • Page 60 P" Program To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) automatically. TMs is called Program AE. <P>. Set the Mode Dial to Focus the subject. _ Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject.
  • Page 61 P: Program AE "_.'- Sheeting Tips ® Change the ISO speed or use the built-in flash° To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.62) or use the builtqn flash (p.64). in the <P> mode, the builtqn flash will not fire automatically.
  • Page 62 IS0: Changing the [SO Speed* Set the ISO speed (image sensor's sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In the Basic Zone modes, the iSO speed is set automatically (p.63). Press the <IS0> button. (66) _y,, [ [SO speed] wi[[ appear. Set the [SO speed.
  • Page 63 IS0: Changing the ISO Speed* About ,,AUTO,, for Automatic ISO Speed If the ISO speed is set to "AUTO", the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway. As indicated below, the ISO speed will be set automatically suit the shooting mode.
  • Page 64 % Using the Built-in Flash in indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just pop up the builtqn flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures, in the <P> mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. o 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake.
  • Page 65 Using the B uilt-in Flash Cd-'- shootingTips ® if the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed. By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range. ® in bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed. ®...
  • Page 66 AF: Changing the AF Mode You can select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject, in the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically. ¢_ On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>. Press the <_ AF>...
  • Page 67 AF: Changing the AF Mode* viewfinder will blink, !f this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely, Recompose th e p!cture and try to focus again, Or see !!When Autofocus Fails" (p_202), ® If the [1_ Beep] menu is set to [Disabme], the beeper wiJ! not sound when focus is achieved AJ Servo...
  • Page 68 Selecting the AF Point* In the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, the camera sometimes may not focus the subject you want. With the <P> (Program AE), <Tv>, <Av>, and <M>...
  • Page 69 Selecting the AF Point "_ "US Shooting Tips ® When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes. If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will remain sharp. ® if it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point.
  • Page 70 Continuous Shooting You can shoot up to about &7 shots per sec. This is effective for shooting a chiid running toward you or capturing the different faciai expressions. ,'_ Press the < _ _ _® > button. Select <Djjj>. ® Press the <_> key to select <Djj>...
  • Page 71 Using the Self-timer Press the <4 _ _®> button. $emeet the self-timer. ® Press the <_> key to select the desired self=timer, then press <_>= _®: lO=sec+ selfotimer The remote control can also be used. (p=204) _2: 2-see. serfotimer* (p+106) ®c: 10-sec.
  • Page 72 Setting image-recording QuaJity You can select the number of megapixels to record (approx. 17.9, 8.0, or 4.5 megapixels) and the image quality. Select [Quality]. ®_ Under the [£_'] tab, select [Quality], then press <_>. _y,, [ Quality] will appear. Select the image=recording quality.
  • Page 73 Setting the Image-recording Quality ® [ want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper size for printing. Refer to the diagram on the left when Paper size you want to crop the image, selecting a A4 (29.Tx21em/l, higher quality (more pixeis) such as A L, L!! 7x8.3in.)l J L, _, or _+J...
  • Page 74 Setting the Image-recording Quality About is the raw image data before it is made into d L or other images. Although _ images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with _].
  • Page 75 SeJecting a Picture Style By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matcMng your photograpMc expression or the subject. Press the < V _"_,_ > button. _y,, [ Picture StyJe] will appear. Select a Picture Style. ® Pressthe <_>...
  • Page 76 _,_ Selecting a Picture Style* Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. FaithfuJ This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. When the subject is captured under a color temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colodmetdcally to match the subject's color.
  • Page 77 Advanced Shooting This chapter buitds on the previous chapter introduces more ways to shoot creatively. _ The first half of this chapter explains how to use the <Tv> < Av > < M > < A-DEP> modes on the Mode Dial. Except for <A-D[P>, all the shooting modes can be used in combination with the functions introduced in Chapter 3.
  • Page 78 Action Shots You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the <Tv> (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * <Tv> stands for Time value. Frozen action Blurred motion (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.) (Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) <Tv>.
  • Page 79 Tv: Action Shots #_.'- Shooting Tips ®_To freeze the action or moving subject. Use a fast shutter speed such as 114000 sec. to 11500 sec. _ To blur a running child or animaJ giving the impression of fast movement. Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/250 sec. to 1130 sec. Follow the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter button to take the picture.
  • Page 80 Changing the Depth of Field To obtain a blurry background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to <Av> (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of field (range of acceptable focus), * <Av > stands for Aperture value which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside the lens.
  • Page 81 Av : Changing the Depth of Field Cd-'- shooting Tips _ When using an aperture with a high f-number, note that camera shake can occur in Jow light scenes. A higher aperture #number will make the shutter speed slower. Under low light, the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a tdpod.

  • Page 82: Brightness

    Av : Changing the Depth of Field Using the Built,in Flash To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). The shutter speed will be set automatically between 11200 sec. - 30 sec. to suit the scene's brightness.

  • Page 83: Index

    M' Manual Exposure You can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually as desired. With flash, the flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The flash sync speed can be set within 1/200 sec.
  • Page 84 M: Manual Exposure Bulb Exposures In step 2 on the preceding page, turn the <_> dial to the left to set <BULB>. A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for as long as you hold down the shutter button. It can be used to photograph fireworks, etc.
  • Page 85 A-DEP: Automatic Depth-of°Field Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically, All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture required to attain the necessary depth of field will be set automatically, * <AoDEP> stands for Auto-Depth of field, This mode sets the depth of field automatically.
  • Page 86 E_] Changing Metering Mode* The metering mode measures the subject's brightness to determine the correct exposure. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended. Select [Metering mode]. ® Under the [_:] tab, select [Metering mode], then press <_>. et the metering mode. ® Press the <_ >...
  • Page 87 Setting Exposure Compensation Av_ Setting Exposure Compensation Set exposure compensationif the exposure (withoutflash) does not come out as desired, This feature can be used in CreativeZone modes (except < M >). Although you can set the exposure compensationup to +5 stops in 1/3=stopincrements, the exposure compensationindicator inthe viewfindercan only display the setting up to +2 stop&...
  • Page 88 Setting Exposure Compensation* Flash E×posure Compensation* Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. You can set the flash exposure compensation up to _+2stops in ll3-stop increments. Display the Quick Control screen.
  • Page 89 Auto Exposure Bracketing* TMs feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically with three shots (-+2 stops in lt3-stop increments) as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Standard exposure Darker exposure Brighter exposure...
  • Page 90 Auto Exposure Bracketing* Canceling ® Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display= ® The AEB setting wiii be canceled automatically if the power switch is set to <OFF>, flash recycling is complete, etc= "_.'= Shooting Tips ®...
  • Page 91 This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 20!0. For information on I the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this [date, contact any Canon Serv ce Center. CT1-1036-001 © CANON 0NC, 2010 PRONTED ON JAPAN...

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