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  • Page 1 CaHOH...
  • Page 2 After shooting, play images back and check whether they 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

    Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Eyecup Battery Pack Battery Charger Camera LP=E6 LC-E6/LC=E6E* (with body cap) (with protective cover) Interface Cable Stereo AV Cable Wide Strap IFC-200U...
  • Page 4 Conventions Used in this Manual icons in this Manual <_> indicates the Main Dial. indicates the Quick Control Dial. <0> indicates the Multi-controller. <,:_:.> <_'_> indicates the Setting button. ¢4, _6, _10, (_16 indicates that the corresponding 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 first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction Getting Started 2z _ BaSiC Shooting Se_ng t he A_ a.dOrive M odes 69 i Image Settings 115 ! Advanced Operations 6 Flas. P.otogrop.y ,87 r Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Shooting Movies...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Item Check List ................. Conventions Used in this Manual ............. Chapters ................... Index to Features ................Handling Precautions ..............Quick Start Guide ................Nomenclature ................. Charging the Battery ..............Installing and Removing the Battery ..........Installing and Removing the Card ..........Turning on the Power ..............
  • Page 7 Contents Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ....Full Auto T echniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) ......AF: Selecting the AF Mode ..........[] Selecting the AF Area ..........AF Area S election Modes ..........About the AF Sensor ............. Lenses and Usable AF Points ..........
  • Page 8 Contents Noise Reduction Settings ............. Highlight Tone Priority ..............Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction ..147 Creating and Selecting a Folder ........... Changing the File Name ............... File Numbering Methods .............. Setting Copyright Information ............Setting the Color Space ...............
  • Page 9 Contents Shooting with the LCD Monitor ..........Shooting Function Settings ............Menu Function Settings ..............Using AF to Focus ................ Focusing Manually ................ Shooting Movies ..............Autoexposure Shooting .............. Shutter-priority AE ..............Aperture-priority AE ..............Manual Exposure Shooting ............Shooting Still Photos ..............
  • Page 10 Contents Enjoying Movies ..............Playing Movies ............... Editing the Movie's First and Last Scenes ......Slide Show (Auto Playback) ............Viewing the Images on TV ............Protecting Images ..............% Copying Images ..............-_ Erasing Images ................ Changing Image Playback Settings ..........
  • Page 11 Contents Custom Functions ................. Custom Function Settings ............. C.Fnl: Exposure ................ C.Fn2: Disp./Operation .............. C.Fn3: Others ................,o..2:Custom Controls ..............Registering My Menu ..............r_ Register Custom Shooting Modes .......... JNFO, Button Functions ..............Checking the Battery Information ..........Using a Household Power Outlet ..........

  • Page 12: Index To Features

    index to Features ® Charging the battery _#_p.28 ®AF mode _, p.70 ® Battery check -_ p.35 ®AF area selection mode _ p.72 ®AF point selection ,_ p.74 ® Battery information check _ p.338 ®AI Servo AF characteristics _ p.85 ®...
  • Page 13 Index to Features ®Chromatic aberration Piay_ correction _> p.148 ®Image review time ,_ p.55 ®Color space _ p.158 ®Single image dispmay ',_ p.244 ®Shooting information display ,,;# p.246 ®Shooting mode -_ p.24 ®Index display ,,_ p.249 ®HDR -_ p.173 ®image browsing (Jump display) ,,_ p.250 ®Multiple exposures _ p.177...

  • Page 14: The Battery

    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 15: Handling Precautions

    Handling Precautions Panel Monitor ® Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction.

  • Page 16: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide insert the battery (p.30). To charge the battery, see page 28. insert a card (p.31). The camera-front side slot is for a CF card. and the camera-back side slot is for an SD card. Attach the lens (p.39). Align it with the red dot.
  • Page 17 Quick Start Guide Whle holding down the center of the Mode Dial, set it to <@._> ---- lJ ® AI the necessary camera settings wil be set automatcaly. Focus the subject (p.44). Look throu£ h the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject.
  • Page 18 Nomenclature < [].WB > Metering mode selection/ <AF'DRIVE> AF mode selection/ White balance selection button (p. 167/137) Drive mode selection button --<M-Fn > AF area selection model (p.70/112) Mutti4unction button (pj3/188) <IS0'_> tSO speed------------------------- Lens mount index (p.39) seeing/Flash exposure compensation button (pj24/188)

  • Page 19: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature LCD panel (p21,22) <AF-ON> AF start button (p.44, 70, 199, 226) Eyecup (p.185)'_ <_> AE lock Viewfinder eyepiece button (p. 171 ) <INFO.> tnfo button AF point selection (p60, 61,200, 225, 244, 336) button (p.72) Power switch (p.34) <MENU> Menu <[_>...
  • Page 20 Nomenclature Focal plane mark Dioptric adjustment knob (p.43) -- <_/',_,> Creative Photo/ Live View shooting/ Comparative playback Movie shooting switch (Twoqmage display)/ (p. 197/217) Direct print button < _T/> Start/Stop button (p.129, 173, 177/253/ (pA 98, 218) 301 ) <':i:' > MuttPcontrotter <RATE>...
  • Page 21 Nomenclature LCD Panel Aperture Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) AF point selection Busy (buSY) ([_'-_:] AF, SEL [], SELAF) Multi function lock waming AF point registration No card warning (Card) ([:_'-_] HP, SEL [], SEL Error code (Err) Card waming (Card 11211.2) Cleaning...
  • Page 22 Nomenclature <_> CF card indicator- <_,> SD card selection icon <_]> SD card indicator <_,> CF card selection icon- ISO speed (p,124) ' <_>AEB (pA70) <ISO> ISO speed (pA24)'_ Evaluative metering <D+> Highlight tone F,o_ Partial metering priority (p, 146) Fo_ Spot metering Center-weighted average metering...
  • Page 23 Nomenclature Viewfinder information -_-Area AF frame (p,73) Spot metering circle (p.168) Focusinc <E]> Single AF point Grid (p.59) <[]> Spot AF (single point) (p,75) <lSO> ISO speed (p.124) symbol (p,318) <O> Focus < _-'_'J > Battery confirmation light (p,35) (p,64) <...
  • Page 24 Nomenclature Mode Dial Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button). • Bulb (p.172) //_M Manual exposure (p.166) Av Aperture-priority AE (p.164) : Program AE (p.160) _!_iii v : Shutter-priority AE (p.162) :Scene Intefligent Auto (p.64) Custom shooting...
  • Page 25 Nomenclature EF24-105mm f/4L IS USIVi lens FOCUSmode switch Infrared index (p,41) Zoom ring (p,40) F.... Zoom position index 77 mm filter thread (front of lens) (p,40) Focusing ring (p,111, /_\_k_ Contacts (p,15) Image Stabilizer switch (p,42) ,oooooo. Lens mount index (p,39)
  • Page 26 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E6 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28). 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 tile U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
  • Page 27 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 28: 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 29 Charging the Battery "_ Tips for Using the Battery and Charger ® Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery before using. ® Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used, Even during storage, a charged batterywill graduallydrain and 10soits capacity.

  • Page 30: Installing And Removing The Battery

    installing and Removing the Battery Load a fufly-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera. The camera's viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens when the battery is removed. Open the cover. _ Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover.
  • Page 31 Installing and Removing the Card The camera can use a CF card and SD card. images can be recorded when at least one card is installed in the camera. If a card is inserted in both slots, you can select which card to record images to or record the same images simultaneously on both cards (p.116, 118).
  • Page 32 Installing and Removing the Card Close the cover. ®_ Close the cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrows until it snaps shut. _y,, W hen you set the power switch to <ON> (p.34), the number of possible Card selection icon shots and the loaded card(s) will be displayed on the LCD panel.

  • Page 33: Installing And Removing The Card

    Installing and Removing the Card Removing the card Open the cover. ® Set the power switch to <OFF>. ® Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. ® if [Recording ...] is displayed, close the cover. Access lamp Remove the card.

  • Page 34: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power if you turn on the power switch and the DatelTimelZone setting screen appears, see page 36 to set the DatelTimelZone. <ON> : The camera turns on. <OFF> : The camera is turned offand does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.
  • Page 35 Turning on the Power Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <ON>, the battery level wiii be indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon (_) indicates that the battery wiii be exhausted soon. i%_ 100-70 69-50 49-20...

  • Page 36: 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 has been reset, the Date/Time/Zone setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 to 6 to set the current date, time, and time zone. Note that the date/time appended to recorded...
  • Page 37 Settingthe Date,Time,andZone Set the date and time. ® Turn the <0> dial to select the number. ® Press <8> so <©> is displayed. ® Turn the <0> dial to select the desired setting, then press <8> (Returns to <ES>). Set the daylight saving time.

  • Page 38: Language

    Selecting the Interface Language _'_/ Display the menu screen. _ Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen. Under the [_'2] tab, select [Language C_- ] . _ Press the <[_> button and select the [_'] tab. _ Turn the <_> dial to select the [_'2] tab.

  • Page 39: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-S lenses. Remove the caps. ® Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.
  • Page 40 Attaching and Detaching a Lens Minimizing Dust _ When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust. _ When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera. _ Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it. About Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers.
  • Page 41 Attaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching a Lens Hood When the dedicated EW-83H hood is attached to the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, it blocks stray light and protects the front of the lens from snow, rain, dust, etc. Before storing the lens in a bag, etc., you can attach the hood in reverse.

  • Page 42: About The Lens Image Stabilizer

    About the Lens image Stabilizer When you use the iS lens' built-in image Stabilizer, camera shake corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF24-105mm f/4L iS USM lens as an example. * Is stands for Image Stabilizer. Set the iS switch to <ON>.

  • Page 43: 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 sharp. ¢, If the knob is difficult to turn, remove the eyecup (p.185). If the Camera'sdieptric adjustment Stil!cannot P[0Videa sharp viewfinde_ image, using DioptdcAdjustment Lens Eg (sold separately) is recommended.
  • Page 44 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 (_4).

  • Page 45: Functions

    Basic Operation Mode Dial Turn the dial while holding down the lock release button at the center of the dial. Main Dial After pressing a button, turn <_I_> dial. When you press a button such as <I_]-WB> <AF'DRIVE> <lSO'_>, respective function remains selected for 6 seconds (_6).

  • Page 46: Level

    Basic Operation 0 Quick Control Dial After pressing a button, turn <0> dial. When youpress a button such as<[_*WB > <AF • DRIVE > <ISO-_ >,therespective function remains s elected f or6 seconds ( _6). During thistime, youcanturnthe<0 >dialtosetthedesired setting. When thefunction s election e nds or ifyoupress the shutter b utton halfway, thecamera w illbeready toshoot.
  • Page 47 Basic Operation ,_ Multi,controller The <,_. > consists of an eight-direction key and a button at the center. _ Use it to select the AF point, correct the white balance, move the AF point or magnifying frame during Live View shooting, scroll around magnified images during playback, operate the Quick Control screen, etc.
  • Page 48 Basic Operation -',,8, LCD Panel Illumination Turn on ((_6)/offthe LCD panel illumination by pressing the <:.6,,:>button. During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off the LCD panel illumination. uisplayi.g shootJ.gsettings After you press the <INFO, > button a number of times, the shooting settings will be displayed.
  • Page 49 Quick Control for Shooting Functions You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen. Press the <[_> button. _y,, T he Quick Control screen will appear (4HO). Set the desired function.

  • Page 50: Quick Control For Shooting Functions

    [] Quick Control for Shooting Functions Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen Auto Lighting ....Aperture (p.164) Optimizer (p.142) ........AE lock* (p.171) Shutter speed (p.162) ....Highlight tone priority* (p.146) Shooting mode* (p.124) (p.321) AEB setting (p.169, 170) Picture Style (p.119) AF mode...

  • Page 51: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations With menus, you can set various functions such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <MENU> and <[_> buttons on the camera back and the <_> <0> dials. < MENU > button_:_. LCD monitor_ <l_J>...
  • Page 52 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screen. _ Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen. Select a tab. _ Each time you press the <[_J> button, the main tab will switch. _ Turn the <_> dial to select a secondary tab.

  • Page 53: Before You Start

    Before You Start Formatting the Card if the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. As even protected images will be erased, make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
  • Page 54 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 with images or data. ® A card-related error is displayed (p.371).

  • Page 55: Setting The Power-Off Time/Auto Power Off

    Before You Start Setting the Power,off Time/Auto Power To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set time of idle operation elapses, if you do not want the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Disable]. After the power turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or other buttons.
  • Page 56 Before You Start #;7=_ Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings The camera's shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. _,_ Select [Clear all camera settings]. _ Under the [_4] tab, select [Clear all camera settings], then press <8>.
  • Page 57 Before You Start image-recording Settings AF Settings Casel/Parameter Standard settings of all cases cleared Standard Equal priority Enable/ Correction data Equal priority retained Enable after Enable/ One-Shot Correction data retained Enable (Auto) Focus priority Canceled Continue focus Canceled search 61 points Canceled All modes selected...
  • Page 58 Before You Start Camera Settings Live View Shooting Settings 1 rain. Enable Enable Live mode i Oft Enable 13:2 2 sec. Enable Disable Disable Mode 1 6sac. Brightness Movie Shooting Settings Live mode f_ (10 images) i Oft 1920x1080/IPB Unchanged Auto i Auto Mode 1...

  • Page 59: Displaying The Grid And Electronic Level

    Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level You can display a grid and electronic level in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor to help correct camera tilt. Displaying the Grid inthe Viev,#inder Select [VF grid display]. _ Under the [_2] tab, select [VF grid display], then press <8>.
  • Page 60 Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level Displaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor _,_ Press the <INFO.> button. ® Each time you press the <INFO,> button, the screen display will change. ® Display the electronic level. [f the electronic level does not appear, set [_'3: _ button display...

  • Page 61: Feature Guide

    Feature Guide When [[_T'Z_Help] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, the Feature guide can be displayed. The Feature guide is displayed while you hold down the <INFO,> button. If the Feature guide fills two or more screens, a scroll bar will appear on the right edge. To scroll, hold down the <INFO,>...
  • Page 63 Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Mode Dial's < _ > (Scene intelligent Auto) mode for easy picture taking. in the <___> mode, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.346). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, major shooting settings cannot be changed.

  • Page 64: Fullyautomaticshooting(Sceneintelligent A Uto)

    FullyAutomaticShooting(SceneIntelligent A uto) _ <___> is a fully-automatic mode, The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. Detecting whether the subject is still or moving, it also adjusts focus automatically. ]! Set t .eMoae D ial to ®_ Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the lock release button at the center.
  • Page 65 Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) Take the picture. ® Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. _o The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. > mode makes the CO!0[S look more impressive in nature, Outdoor, The _ _ and Sunset scenes, if you did not obtain the desired...
  • Page 66 Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EX-series Speedlite (p.188) (sold separately) is recommended. When flash used, bottom...

  • Page 67: Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligentauto)

    Full Auto Techniques (Scene intelligentAuto) _ Recornposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <____>mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked.
  • Page 68 ___ Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) l_ Live View Shooting Youcan shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called "Live View shooting". For details, see page 197. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <1_>. Display the Live View image...
  • Page 69 Setting the AF and Drive Modes The 61 AF points in the viewfinder make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes. You can also select the AF mode and drive mode that best match the shooting conditions and subject. _ A # icon at the upper right of a page title indicates that the function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to <P/Tv/ Av/NI/B>.
  • Page 70 AF" Selecting the AF Mode _ You can select the AF mode to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In the <_._> mode, "AI Focus AF" is set automatically. On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>. Press the <AF'DRIVE> button. (_6) elect the AF mode.

  • Page 71: Af: Selecting The Af Mode

    AF: Selecting the AF Mode* If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light < 0 > and AF status indicator <_._ > in the viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, the picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try to focus again.
  • Page 72 Selecting the AF Area _ 61 AF points are provided for AF. You can select the AF point(s) suiting the scene or subject. Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number usable AF points and AF point patterns will differ.
  • Page 73 Selecting the AF Area "_ AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points) The manually-selected AF point <E]> and the surrounding AF points <o> are used to focus. Zone AF (Manual selection zone) The 61 AF points are divided into nine : : : :,: : :,,_&...

  • Page 74: [] Selecting The Af Area

    Selecting the AF Area _ Selecting the AF Point Manually You can manually select the AF point or zone. With 61 -point automatic selection AF, you can set the starting AF point for AI Servo AF. ÷_ Press the <E_> button.
  • Page 75 AF Area Selection Modes _ Sing=e.point SpotAF(Ma"ual s e=ection) Although this is the same as single-point AF, the ..selected AF point <[] > covers a smaller area to ..," " ", : : : : focus. Effective for pinpoint focusing of : : : : ,:_:,.

  • Page 76: Af Area Selection Modes

    AF Area Selection Modes* AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points) The manually-selected AF point <i-9> and adjacent AF points <o> are used to focus. The AF point expansion is larger than with AF point expansion (Manual selection °=6o), so the focusing is executed over a wider area.
  • Page 77 AF Area Selection Modes 61-point autornaticselection All the AF points are used to focus. This mode is set automatically in the <___> mode. With One-Shot AF, pressing the shutter button _--_' halfway wiii display the AF point(s) <1-1> that achieved focus. Ifmultiple AF points are displayed, it means they all have achieved focus.

  • Page 78: About The Af Sensor

    About the AF Sensor The camera's AF sensor has 61 AF points. The illustration below shows the AF sensor pattern corresponding to each AF point. With f/2.8 or larger maximum aperture lenses, high-precision AF is possible at the viewfinder center. Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number usable AF points and AF pattern will differ.

  • Page 79: Lenses And Usable Af Points

    Lenses and Usable AF Points Although the camera has 61 AF points, the number of usable points and focusing patterns will differ depending on the lens. The lenses are thereby classified into eight groups from A to H. Check which group your lens belongs...
  • Page 80 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF400mm f/2.8L II USM EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM EF28-70mm f/2.8L USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM EF70-2OOmm f/2.8L USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM EF17-35mm f/2.8L USM EF70-2OOmm f/2.8L IS USM TS-E45mm f/2.8" EF20-35mm f/2.8L EF70-2OOmm f/2.8L iS II USM...
  • Page 81 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF200mm f/1.8L USM EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro TS-E24mm f/3.5L* + Extender EF2x EF200mm f/2L IS USM EF100mm f/2.8 Macro TS-E24mm f/3.5L I1" + Extender EF2x EF200mm f/2.8L USM EF100mm f/2.8L Macro iS USM + Extender EF1.4x EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye...
  • Page 82 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. fffffff • o @ Cross-type AF point. Subject ODE]E] OOO E]E]E]O tracking is superior and high- DOE]E] 1101010 O_f[[ O ODE]E) [] o E] E] o •...
  • Page 83 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM EF80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 + Extender EF2x EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 EF90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 + Extender EF2x EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 USM EF90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 + Extender EF2x EF70-200mm f/4L USM EF75-300mm...
  • Page 84 Lenses and Usable AF Points GroupG Autofocusing with only 33 points is possible. (Not possible with all 61 AF points.) All of 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 61 -point automatic selection AF.
  • Page 85 Selecting AIServo AFCharacteristics (For a Subject) _ You can easily fine-tune AI Servo AF to suit a particular subject scene just by selecting between case 1 to case 6. This feature is called the "AF Configuration Tool." Select the [AF 1] tab. Select a case.
  • Page 86 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject)* Case 1: Versatile multi purpose setting Standard setting suited for any moving subject. Works with many subjects and scenes. Select [Case 2] to [Case 6] in the following cases: when obstacles enter AF points, when the subject tends to stray from AF points, when you want to Default settings...
  • Page 87 g_JP_Selecting AI Serve AF Characteristics (For a Subject)* Case 3: Instantly focus on subjects suddenly entedng AF points Once an AF point starts tracking the subject, this setting enables the camera to focus consecutive subjects at different distances. If a new subject appears in front of the target subject, the camera will start focusing the new subject.

  • Page 88: Selecting Ai S Ervo Af Characteristics (For Asubject)

    Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) "_ Case 5: For erratic subjects moving quickly in any direction Even if the target subject moves dramatically up, down, left, or right, the AF point will switch automatically focus-track the subject. Effective for shooting subjects that move dramatically up, down, left, or right.
  • Page 89 Selecting AI Serve AF Characteristics (For a Subject) _ Case 6: For subjects that change speed and move erratically Geared for tracking moving subjects whose speed can change dramatically and suddenly. Also, if the target subject moves dramatically up, down, left or right and it is difficult to focus, the AF point switches automatically to track the subject.
  • Page 90 Selecting AI Serve AF Characteristics (For a Subject) _ About the Parameters _ Tracking sensitivity Sets the subject-tracking sensitivity during AI Servo AF when an obstacle enters the AF points or when the AF points stray from the subject. Standard setting suited for most moving subjects. [Locked on: -2 / Locked on: -1]...
  • Page 91 Selecting AI Serve AF Characteristics (For a Subject) _ ® Accel./decel. tracking This sets the tracking sensitivity for moving subjects whose speed can suddenly change dramatically by starting or stopping suddenly, etc. Suited for subjects that move at a fixed speed. [+2 / +1] Effective for subjects having sudden movements, sudden acceleration/deceleration,...
  • Page 92 Selecting AI Serve AF Characteristics (For a Subject)* ®_ AF pt auto switching This sets the switching sensitivity of the AF points as they track the subject moving dramatically up, down, left, or right. This setting takes effect in the following AF area selection modes: AF point expansion (Manual selection °6o), AF point expansion (Manual selection,...
  • Page 93 Selecting AI Serve AF Characteristics (For a Subject) _ Changing Cases, Parameter Settings You can adjust each case's three parameters (1. Tracking sensitivity, 2. Accel./decel. tracking, and 3. AF pt auto switching) as desired. Select a case. ® Turn the <0> dial to select the icon of the case you want to adjust.
  • Page 94 Customizing AF Functions With the [AF2] to [AFS] menu tabs, you can set the AF functions to suit your shooting style or subject. AF2: AI Servo You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing for the first shot during continuous shooting with AI Servo AF. D/®: Equal priority Equal priority is given to focusing and...
  • Page 95 Customizing AF Functions* You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing during continuous shooting after the first shot with AI Servo AR q_/®: Equal priority Equal priority is given to focusing and continuous shooting speed. In low light or with low-contrast subjects, shooting speed may slow down.

  • Page 96: Mode

    Customizing AF Functions* AF3: One Shot For the lenses below, which have an electronic focusing ring, you can set whether to use the electronic focusing ring. EF50mm f/1.0L USM EF300mm f/2.8L USM EF600mm f/4L USM EF85mm f/1.2L USM EF400mm f/2.8L USM EF1200mm f/5.6L USM EF85mm f/1.2L II USM...

  • Page 97: Settings

    Customizing AF Functions* Enables or disables the EOS-dedicated Speedlite's AF-assist beam. ON: Enable The external Speedlite emits the AF- assist beam when necessary. OFF: Disable The external Speedlite will not emit the AF-assist beam. This prevents the AF- assist beam from disturbing others. tR: IR AF assist beam only Among external Speedlites, only models with an infrared AF-assist...
  • Page 98 Customizing AF Functions* You can change the number of manually selectable AF points. In the case of automatic AF point seJection, aJJ61 AF points wHJremain active regardless of this setting. _ilJJnJJ: 61 points Aii 61 AF points wiii be manually seiectable.

  • Page 99: Customizing Af Functions

    Customizing AF Functions : 15 points Fifteen major AF points wiii be manually selectable. : 9 points Nine major AF points wiii be manually seiectabie. With a lens from groups F to H (p.83, 84), the number of manually selectable AF points will be fewer. _*_Even with settings other than [61 points], AF point expansion (Manua selection-_°), AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding...
  • Page 100 Customizing AF Functions* ( _}: Manual select.:Zone The 61 AF points are divided into nine zones for focusing. (Z): Auto selection: 61 pt AF All of the AF points are used for focusing. _ The __ _ mark cannot be deleted from [Manuai seiectiOnil pt AF], ®...

  • Page 101: With The Camera

    Customizing AF Functions * You can set the AF area selection mode and manually-selected point separately for vertical shooting and horizontal shooting. EZ]: Same for both vert/horiz The same AF area selection mode and manually-selected AF point (or Zone) are used for both vertical shooting and horizontal shooting.

  • Page 102: Information

    Japan The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of April 2012. For information on the camera's compatibility with any lenses accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CPH-E002-001 © CANON iNC. 2012...

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