Page 1 ENGLISH INSTRUCTION The “Software Start Guide” and “Quick Reference Guide” are MANUAL provided at end of this manual.
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction The EOS 600D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, approx. 3.7 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full High- Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.
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. Battery Pack Battery Charger Camera LP-E8 LC-E8/LC-E8E* (with eyecup and body cap) (with protective cover) Wide Strap Interface cable Interface cable Interface cable...
Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <V> : Indicates the <S> cross keys. <0> : Indicates the setting button. 0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
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 Basic Shooting and Image Playback Creative Shooting Advanced Shooting Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Shooting Movies Handy Features...
Page 6: Contents At A Glance
Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically p.49 - 63 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously p.88 (i Continuous shooting) Take a picture of yourself in a group p.89 (j Self-timer) Freeze the action p.94 (s Shutter-priority AE) Shutter-priority AE) Shutter-priority AE) Blur the action Blur the background p.56...
Page 7 Take many pictures p.76 (7a, 8a, b, c) Focusing Change the point of focus p.85 (S AF point selection) Shoot a moving subject p.62, 84 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera p.71 p.71 p.71 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly p.202 p.202...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Index to Features Power Image Quality Battery Image-recording quality p.76 • Charging p.26 Picture Style p.81 • Installing/Removing p.28 White balance p.117 • Battery check p.33 Color space p.121 Power outlet p.260 Image enhancement features Auto power off p.32 • Auto Lighting Optimizer p.109 •...
Page 9 Index to Features Image Playback Mirror lockup p.122 Automatic Depth-of-field Image review time p.166 p.101 Single image display p.71 Metering mode p.102 • Shooting information Remote control p.261 display p.226 Index display p.202 Exposure Adjustments Image browsing Exposure compensation p.103 (Jump display) p.203 p.105...
Page 10 Contents Introduction Item Check List....................3 Conventions Used in this Manual ..............4 Chapters ......................5 Contents at a Glance..................6 Index to Features ....................8 Handling Precautions ..................14 Quick Start Guide .................... 16 Nomenclature ....................18 Getting Started Charging the Battery ..................
Page 11 Contents Creative Shooting d: Program AE....................74 Setting the Image-recording Quality..............76 Z: Changing the ISO Speed .................79 A Selecting the Subject’s Optimal Image Characteristics (Picture Style) ..81 E: Changing the Autofocus Mode (AF Mode) ..........83 S Selecting the AF Point ................85 Subjects Difficult to Focus................87 MF: Manual Focusing ...................87 i Continuous Shooting ..................88...
Page 12 Contents Shooting Movies k Shooting Movies..................142 Shooting Function Settings ................149 Setting the Movie-recording Size..............150 Using Movie Digital Zoom................152 Taking Video Snapshots ................153 Menu Function Settings................. 157 Handy Features Handy Features ..................... 166 Silencing the Beeper .................. 166 Card Reminder ...................
Page 13 Contents k Playing Movies..................212 X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ...........214 Slide Show (Auto Playback)................215 Viewing the Images on TV ................218 K Protecting Images ..................222 L Erasing Images ..................224 C Shooting Information Display ..............226 Post-Processing Images U Creative Filters ..................230 S Resize ......................233 Printing Images Preparing to Print ...................236...
Page 14: Handling Precautions
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
Page 15 Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the camera’s internal parts 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 16: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Insert the battery. (p.28) To charge the battery, see page 26. Insert a card. (p.29) With the card’s label facing toward the camera back, toward the camera back, toward the camera back, insert it into the slot. insert it into the slot.
Page 17 Quick Start Guide Flip out the LCD monitor. (p.31) When the LCD monitor displays the date/time setting screen, see page Focus the subject. (p.40) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the aim the viewfinder center over the aim the viewfinder center over the subject.
Page 18: Nomenclature
Nomenclature The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” section. Mode Dial (p.22) Power switch (p.32) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam Display button (p.90/86) (p.47,152,167,179) EF Lens mount index (p.36) EF-S Lens mount index (p.36) <Z>...
Page 19 Nomenclature Eyecup (p.262) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.39) <A> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p.124/142) Viewfinder eyepiece <A/I> AE lock/ FE lock button/ Index/Reduce button <C> Info button (p.107/108/202/204,243) (p.47,71,126,146,175) <S/u> AF point selection/ AF point selection/ AF point selection/ Magnify button Magnify button Magnify button...
Page 20: Drive Modes
Nomenclature Shooting Settings Display (in Creative Zone modes, p.22) Shutter speed Aperture Exposure level indicator c Main Dial pointer (p.93) Exposure compensation amount (p.103) Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.109) AEB range (p.105) ISO speed (p.79) Shooting mode Highlight tone priority Picture Style (p.81) (p.254) AF mode (p.83)
Page 21: Viewfinder Information
Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle AF point activation indicator < > Focusing screen AF points <Z> ISO speed <2> White balance correction <A> AE lock/ <o> Focus AEB in-progress confirmation light Max. burst <D> Flash-ready Improper FE lock <0> Monochrome shooting warning ISO speed <e>...
Page 22 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and the Movie shooting mode. Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. : Program AE (p.74) : Shutter-priority AE (p.94) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.96) : Manual exposure (p.99) 8: Automatic depth-of-field AE (p.101)
Page 23 Nomenclature Lens Lens without a distance scale Focus mode switch (p.36) Focusing ring (p.87,138) Zoom ring (p.37) Zoom position index (p.37) Hood mount (p.294) Filter thread (front of lens) (p.294) Image Stabilizer switch (p.38) Contacts (p.15) Lens mount index (p.36) (p.36) (p.36) Lens with a distance scale...
Page 24 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E8 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.26). Power plug Battery pack slot Charge lamp Full-charge lamp IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Page 25: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. shooting and basic camera operations. shooting and basic camera operations.
Page 26: 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 To detach the battery, follow the To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse.
Page 27 3 sec. Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E8. The Battery Pack LP-E8 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.
Page 28: Installing And Removing The Battery
Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 into the camera. Open the cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover. Insert the battery. Insert the end with the battery Insert the end with the battery Insert the end with the battery contacts.
Page 29: Installing And Removing The Card
Installing and Removing the Card The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. The captured images are recorded onto the card. Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. Installing the Card Open the cover.
Page 30: Removing The Card
Installing and Removing the Card Removing the Card Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. If “Recording ...” is displayed, close the cover. Access lamp Remove the card. Gently push in the card, then let go.
Page 31: 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, and playback images and movies. You can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor. Flip out the LCD monitor. Rotate the LCD monitor.
Page 32: Turning On The Power
Turning on the Power If you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen appears, see page 34 to set the date/time. <1> : The camera turns on. <2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.
Page 33: Checking The Battery Level
Turning on the Power z Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: z : Battery level is OK. x : Battery level is low, but still enough for now.
Page 34: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this date/time setting.
Page 35: Selecting The Interface Language
Selecting the Interface Language Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Under the [6] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the key to select the [6] tab. Press the <V> key to select > key to select >...
Page 36: Attaching And Detaching A Lens
Attaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching a Lens Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. Attach the lens. White index Align the lens’ red or white index with the camera’s index matching the the camera’s index matching the the camera’s index matching the...
Page 37: Zoom
Attaching and Detaching a Lens About Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release While pressing the lens release...
Page 38: About The Lens Image Stabilizer
About the Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
Page 39: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right until the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is recommended.
Page 40: 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 aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder...
Page 41: 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 the Quick Control screen. Press the <Q> button. The Quick Control screen will appear (7). Set the desired function. Press the <S>...
Page 42 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen White balance correction* (p.119) Aperture (p.96) Shutter speed (p.94) Highlight tone priority* (p.254) Shooting mode* (p.22) Exposure compensation/ ISO speed (p.79) AEB setting (p.103, 105) Flash exposure compensation (p.104) Picture Style (p.81) Built-in flash function Image-recording quality...
Page 43: 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 <M> button, <S> cross keys, and < > button on the camera back to operate the menus. <M>...
Page 44 3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Select a tab. Press the key to select a menu tab. Select the desired item. Select the desired item. Select the desired item. Press the <V>...
Page 45: Formatting The Card
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. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
Page 46 3 Formatting the Card Execute [Format] 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.287). About Low-level Formatting Do low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems slow or if you want to totally erase all data in the card.
Page 47: Switching The Lcd Monitor Display
Switching the LCD Monitor Display The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. Shooting Settings When you turn on the power switch, the shooting settings will be displayed. When you press the shutter button halfway, the display will turn off.
Page 48: Feature Guide
Feature Guide The Feature guide is a simple description of the respective function or option. It is displayed when you change the shooting mode or use the Quick Control screen to set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or playback. When you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen, the Feature guide description is displayed.
Page 49 Basic Shooting and Basic Shooting and Basic Shooting and Image Playback Image Playback Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback...
Page 50: A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It is a fully-automatic mode. Even with moving subjects, the camera will automatically continue to focus the subject (p.53). Set the Mode Dial to <A>. Aim any AF point over the AF point subject.
Page 51: Take The Picture
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. If the built-in flash has popped up, you can push it back down with your fingers.
Page 52 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) Although it is daylight, the flash popped up. For a backlit subject, the flash may pop up to help lighten the subject’s dark areas. In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes. Pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the built-in flash to fire a series of flashes to assist autofocusing.
Page 53: A Full Auto (Scene Intelligent Auto) Techniques
A Full Auto (Scene Intelligent Auto) Techniques Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective.
Page 54 A Full Auto (Scene Intelligent Auto) Techniques A Live View Shooting Live View shooting allows you to shoot while looking at the image on the LCD monitor. For details, see page 123. Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor. Press the <A>...
Page 55: Disabling Flash
7 Disabling Flash In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes. Shooting Tips Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks.
Page 56: C Creative Auto Shooting
C Creative Auto Shooting Unlike the <A> Scene Intelligent Auto mode where the camera sets everything, the <C> Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the depth of field, drive mode, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the <A>...
Page 57: Battery Check
C Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed Battery check Possible shots Image-recording quality Pressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following: > button enables you to set the following: > button enables you to set the following: (1) Shoot by ambience selection (1) Shoot by ambience selection (1) Shoot by ambience selection...
Page 58 C Creative Auto Shooting (3) Drive mode/Flash firing When you press <0>, the drive mode or flash firing setting screen will appear. Set as desired, then press <0> to finalize the setting and return to the Quick Control screen. Drive mode: Press the key or turn the <6> dial to set it as >...
Page 59: 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 the hair look softer. Shooting Tips The further the distance between the subject and background, The further the distance between the subject and background, The further the distance between the subject and background, the better.
Page 60: Shooting Landscapes
3 Shooting Landscapes Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, 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. With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.
Page 61: Shooting Close-Ups
4 Shooting Close-ups When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). Shooting Tips Use a simple background. Use a simple background. Use a simple background.
Page 62: Shooting Moving Subjects
5 Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <5> (Sports) mode. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. Using a telephoto lens is recommend Using a telephoto lens is recommend Use the center AF point to focus.
Page 63: Shooting Portraits At Night
6 Shooting Portraits at Night To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.
Page 64: Q Quick Control
Q Quick Control In Basic Zone modes when the shooting Example: Portrait mode settings screen is displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen. The table below indicates the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.
Page 65: Shoot By Ambience Selection
Shoot by Ambience Selection Except in the <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) and <7> (Flash Off) Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. A 7 C 2 3 4 5 6 Ambience Ambience Effect k k k k k (1) Standard setting No setting k k k k k...
Page 66 Shoot by Ambience Selection Set the ambience effect. Press the <V> key to select the effect bar so that [Effect] appears at the bottom. Press the key or turn the <6> dial to select the desired effect. Take the picture. To shoot while the Live View image is To shoot while the Live View image is To shoot while the Live View image is...
Page 67 Shoot by Ambience Selection Ambience Settings (1) Standard 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 68: Shoot By Lighting Or Scene Type
Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type In the <2> (Portrait), <3> (Landscape), <4> (Close-up), and <5> (Sports) Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally, [Default setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eye.
Page 69 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. Press the <Q> button (7). Press the <V> key to select [Default setting] (shown in the sample screen). [Shoot by lighting or scene type] will appear on the screen’s bottom.
Page 70 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene Type Settings (1) Default setting The default setting. (2) Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. (3) Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin tones, which may look too bluish, and for light-colored flowers.
Page 71: Image Playback
x Image Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 201. Playback the image. When you press the <x> button, the last image captured will be displayed. Select an image. To view images starting with the last To view images starting with the last To view images starting with the last...
Page 73: Creative Shooting
Creative Shooting Creative Shooting Creative Shooting In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, prevent spoiled shots, prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and cannot be most functions are set automatically and cannot be most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed.
Page 74: 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. Set the Mode Dial to <d>. Focus the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject.
Page 75: Shooting Tips
d: Program AE Shooting 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.79) or use the built-in flash (p.90). In the <d> mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically. So under low light, press the ...
Page 76: Setting The Image-Recording Quality
* Figures for the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are based on Canon’s 4GB test card and testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style). These figures will vary depending on the subject, card brand,...
Page 77: Maximum Burst
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality I want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper size for printing. Refer to the diagram on the left when Paper size choosing the image-recording quality. If A2 (42x59.4cm/16.5x23.4in.) you want to crop the image, selecting a higher quality (more pixels) such as 73, A3 (42x29.7cm/ 83, 1, or 1+73 is recommended.
Page 78 3 Setting the Image-recording Quality About 1 1 is the raw image data before it is made into 73 or other images. Although 1 images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided, p.305) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with 1.
Page 79: Z: Changing The Iso Speed
Z: Changing the ISO SpeedN 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.80). Press the <Z> button. [ISO speed] will appear. Set the ISO speed. Set the ISO speed.
Page 80 Z: Changing the ISO SpeedN ISO [AUTO] 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 to suit the shooting mode.
Page 81: A Selecting The Subject's Optimal Image Characteristics (Picture Style)
A Selecting the Subject’s Optimal Image CharacteristicsN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the Picture Style. Press the <XA> button. [Picture Style] will appear. Select a Picture Style.
Page 82 A Selecting the Subject’s Optimal Image CharacteristicsN R Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. S Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. U Faithful This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer.
Page 83: E: Changing The Autofocus Mode (Af Mode)
E: Changing the Autofocus ModeN You can select the AF (autofocus) mode to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the most suitable AF mode is set automatically. On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>. Press the <ZE>...
Page 84: Ai Servo Af For Moving Subjects
E: Changing the Autofocus ModeN If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try to focus again.
Page 85: S Selecting The Af Point
S Selecting the AF Point N In Basic Zone modes, the camera will normally focus the closest subject automatically. Therefore, it might not always focus your target subject. In the <d>, <s>, <f>, and <a> modes, you can select the AF point and use it to focus the target subject.
Page 86 S Selecting the AF Point N Shooting Tips When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes. If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will remain sharp. If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point. The center AF point is the most sensitive among the nine AF points.
Page 87: Subjects Difficult To Focus
Subjects Difficult to Focus Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder’s focus confirmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Very low-contrast subjects. (Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.) Subjects in very low light Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point (Example: Animal in a cage, etc.)
Page 88: Continuous Shooting
i Continuous ShootingN You can shoot up to about 3.7 shots per sec. This is effective for shooting a child running toward you or capturing different facial expressions. iQ> button. Press the < Select . Press the key or turn the <6>...
Page 89: Using The Self-Timer
j Using the Self-timer Press the <Yi > button. Select the self-timer. Press the key or turn the <6> dial to select the desired self- timer, then press <0>. Q : 10-sec. self-timer The remote control can also be used.
Page 90: D Using The Built-In Flash
D Using the Built-in Flash In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just raise the built- in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the <d> mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake.
Page 91: Red-Eye Reduction
D Using the Built-in Flash Shooting Tips If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed (p.79). 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 93: Advanced Shooting
Advanced Shooting Advanced Shooting Advanced Shooting This chapter builds on Chapter 3 and introduces more This chapter builds on Chapter 3 and introduces more This chapter builds on Chapter 3 and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. The first half of this chapter explains how to use the <s>, The first half of this chapter explains how to use the <...
Page 94: S: Action Shots
s: Action Shots You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the <s> (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * <s> stands for Time value. Blurred motion Frozen action Frozen action Frozen action (Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.) (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.) (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.)
Page 95 s: Action Shots Shooting Tips To freeze the action or moving subject. Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec. To blur a running child or animal giving the impression of fast movement. Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/250 sec. to 1/30 sec. Follow the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter button to take the picture.
Page 96: F: Changing The Depth Of Field
f: Changing the Depth of Field To blur the background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to <f> (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of field (range of acceptable focus). * <f> stands for Aperture value which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside the lens. Blurred background Sharp foreground and background Sharp foreground and background...
Page 97 f: Changing the Depth of Field Shooting Tips When using an aperture with a high f/number, note that camera shake can occur in low light scenes. A higher aperture f/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 tripod.
Page 98: Depth Of Field Preview
f: Changing the Depth of Field D Using the Built-in Flash To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). The shutter speed will be set automatically between 1/200 sec. - 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness.
Page 99: A: Manual Exposure
a: Manual Exposure You can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually as desired. While referring to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder, you can set the exposure as desired. This method is called manual exposure. * <a> stands for Manual. Set the Mode Dial to <a>.
Page 100: Bulb
a: Manual Exposure I Using the Built-in Flash To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically (autoflash exposure) to match the manually-set aperture. The flash sync speed can be set from 1/200 sec. to 30 sec. and bulb. BULB: Bulb Exposures A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for as long as you hold down the shutter...
Page 101: 8: Automatic Depth-Of-Field Ae
8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically. All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture required to attain the necessary depth of field will be set automatically. * <8>...
Page 102: Changing The Metering Mode
q Changing the Metering ModeN Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended. In Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically. Select [Metering mode]. Under the [2] tab, select [Metering mode], then press <0>. Set the metering mode.
Page 103: O Y Setting Exposure Compensation
Setting Exposure CompensationN O Setting Exposure Compensation Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except <a>). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Making it brighter: Hold down the <O>...
Page 104: Flash Exposure Compensation
Setting Exposure CompensationN y Flash Exposure 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 ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Press the <Q> button. The Quick Control screen will appear (p.41).
Page 105: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)
Auto Exposure BracketingN This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically (up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) with three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Darker exposure Brighter exposure Brighter exposure...
Page 106: Canceling Aeb
3 Auto Exposure BracketingN Canceling AEB Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display. The AEB setting will also be canceled automatically if the power switch is set to <2>, flash recycling is completed, etc. Shooting Tips Using AEB with continuous shooting: If ...
Page 107: A Locking The Exposure (Ae Lock)
A Locking the ExposureN 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 shot.
Page 108: A Locking The Flash Exposure (Fe Lock)
This is when you should use FE lock. After setting the proper flash exposure for the subject, you can recompose (put the subject toward the side) and shoot. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX- series Speedlite.
Page 109: Correcting The Brightness And Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer)
Correcting the Brightness and Contrast AutomaticallyN If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This feature is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured.
Page 110: Correcting The Image's Dark Corners
Correcting the Image’s Dark Corners Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look darker. This phenomenon is called lens light fall-off or drop in peripheral illumination and can be corrected automatically. The default setting is [Enable].
Page 111 Depending on shooting conditions, noise might appear on the image periphery. When using a non-Canon lens, setting the correction to [Disable] is When using a non-Canon lens, setting the correction to [ When using a non-Canon lens, setting the correction to [ recommended, even if [Correction data available] is displayed.
Page 112: A Customizing Image Characteristics (Picture Style)
A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 114. Press the <XA> button. Select a Picture Style. Select a Picture Style, then press the <C>...
Page 113 A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN Parameter Settings and Effects Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E, the softer the image will look. To make it sharper, set it toward the F end. The closer it is to F, the sharper the image will look.
Page 114 A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN V Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page. kFilter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more.
Page 115: A Registering Preferred Image Characteristics (Picture Style)
A Registering Preferred Image CharacteristicsN You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as sharpness and contrast are different.
Page 116 A Registering Preferred Image CharacteristicsN Select a parameter. Select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <0>. Set the parameter. Press the key to adjust the parameter as desired, then press parameter as desired, then press parameter as desired, then press <0>.
Page 117: B: Matching The Light Source (White Balance)
B: Matching the Light SourceN The function adjusting the color tone so that white objects look white in the picture is called white balance (WB). Normally, the <Q> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with <Q>, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.
Page 118 B: Matching the Light SourceN Select [Custom White Balance]. Under the [2] tab, select [Custom White Balance], then press <0>. The custom white balance selection screen will appear. Import the white balance data. Select the image that was captured in step 1, then press <0>.
Page 119: Adjusting The Color Tone For The Light Source
2 Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light SourceN You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels.
Page 120: White Balance Auto Bracketing
2 Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light SourceN White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color balance can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias.
Page 121: Setting The Color Reproduction Range (Color Space)
Setting the Color Reproduction RangeN The range of reproducible colors is called the color space. With this camera, you can set the color space to sRGB or Adobe RGB for captured images. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. In Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically. Select [Color space].
Page 122: Mirror Lock-Up To Reduce Camera Shake
Mirror Lock-up to Reduce Camera ShakeN The camera’s mechanical shake caused by the reflex mirror action can blur images taken with a super telephoto lens or close-up (macro) lens. In such cases, mirror lockup is effective. Mirror lockup is enabled by setting [8: Mirror lockup] to [1: Enable] in the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] (p.255).
Page 123: Shooting With The Lcd Monitor (Live View Shooting)
Shooting with the LCD Monitor Shooting with the LCD Monitor Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) (Live View Shooting) (Live View Shooting) You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera’s You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera’s You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera’s LCD monitor.
Page 124: A Shooting With The Lcd Monitor
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will closely reflect the brightness level of the actual image you capture. Focus the subject.
Page 125: Enabling Live View Shooting
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Enabling Live View Shooting Set [Live View shoot.] to [Enable]. In Basic Zone modes, [Live View shoot.] will be displayed under [2], and in Creative Zone modes, it will be displayed under [z]. Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx.
Page 126 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor About the Information Display Each time you press the <C> button, the information display will change. AF mode AF point (Quick mode) • d : Live mode Magnifying frame • c : Face detection Live mode •...
Page 127 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Final Image Simulation The final image simulation reflects the effects of the Picture Style, white balance, etc., in the Live View image so you can see what the captured image will look like. During shooting, the Live View image will automatically reflect the function settings listed below.
Page 128: Shooting Function Settings
Shooting Function Settings Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here. Q Quick Control While the image is displayed on the LCD monitor in Creative Zone modes, pressing the <Q> button will enable you to set the AF mode, drive mode, white balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, image-recording quality, and built-in flash settings.
Page 129: Menu Function Settings
z Menu Function Settings The menu options below are displayed. In Basic Zone modes, the Live View menu options will be displayed under [2], and in Creative Zone modes, they will be displayed under [z]. Live View shooting You can set Live View shooting to [Enable] or [Disable]. AF mode You can select [Live mode] (p.131), [u Live mode] (p.132), or Live mode...
Page 130 z Menu Function Settings Aspect Ratio and Pixel Count Quality 16:9 5184x3456 4608x3456 5184x2912* 3456x3456 (18.0 megapixels) (16.0 megapixels) (15.1 megapixels) (11.9 megapixels) 3456x2304 3072x2304 3456x1944 2304x2304 (8.0 megapixels) (7.0 megapixels) (6.7 megapixels) (5.3 megapixels) 2592x1728 2304x1728 2592x1456* 1728x1728 (4.5 megapixels) (4.0 megapixels) (3.8 megapixels) (3.0 megapixels)
Page 131: Changing The Autofocus Mode
Changing the Autofocus Mode Selecting the AF Mode The AF modes available are [Live mode], [u Live mode] (face detection, p.132), and [Quick mode] (p.136). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.138). Select the AF mode.
Page 132 Changing the Autofocus Mode Focus 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 AF point will turn orange.
Page 133: Focusing
Changing the Autofocus Mode Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the frame. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.
Page 134 Changing the Autofocus Mode Live Mode and u (Face Detection) Live Mode Notes AF operation Focusing will take slightly longer. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again. The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation.
Page 135 Changing the Autofocus Mode Shooting conditions which can make focusing difficult: Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color, flat surfaces. Subjects in low light. Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction. Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps changing.
Page 136 Changing the Autofocus Mode Quick Mode: f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode (p.83), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target area quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.
Page 137 Changing the Autofocus Mode Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. When focus is achieved, the AF point which achieved focus will turn green and the Live View image will reappear.
Page 138: Mf: Focusing Manually
MF: Focusing Manually You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually. Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly. Move the magnifying frame. Press the <S> key to move the magnifying frame to the position magnifying frame to the position magnifying frame to the position where you want to focus.
Page 139 Live View Shooting Cautions White <s> and Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icons If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged Live View shooting or a high ambient temperature, a white <s> icon will appear. If you continue shooting while this icon is displayed, the image quality of still photos may deteriorate.
Page 140 Live View Shooting Cautions Shooting Result Cautions When you shoot continuously with the Live View function for a long period, the camera’s internal temperature may increase and it can degrade image quality. Terminate Live View shooting when not shooting images. Before taking a long exposure, stop Live View shooting temporarily and wait several minutes before shooting.
Page 141: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies Shooting Movies Shooting Movies Set the Mode Dial to <k> to Set the Mode Dial to < Set the Mode Dial to < shoot movies. The movie shoot movies. The movie shoot movies. The movie recording format will be MOV. recording format will be MOV.
Page 142: Shooting Movies
k Shooting Movies Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to playback the movies shot (p.218, 221). Autoexposure Shooting Set the Mode Dial to <k>. The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor.
Page 143 k Shooting Movies During movie shooting, do not point the lens toward the sun. The sun’s heat can damage the camera’s internal components. Cautions for movie shooting are on pages 163 and 164. If necessary, also read the Live View shooting cautions on pages 139 and 140.
Page 144: 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 <k>. The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor.
Page 145 k Shooting Movies Focus and shoot the movie. The procedure is the same as steps 2 and 3 for “Autoexposure Shooting” (p.142). AE lock and exposure compensation cannot be set. AE lock and exposure compensation cannot be set. AE lock and exposure compensation cannot be set. Changing the shutter speed or aperture during movie shooting is not Changing the shutter speed or aperture during movie shooting is not Changing the shutter speed or aperture during movie shooting is not...
Page 146 k Shooting Movies About the Information Display Each time you press the <C> button, the information display will change. Picture Style Movie shooting remaining time/ AF mode Elapsed time • d : Live mode AF point (Quick mode) • c : Face detection Live Magnifying frame mode •...
Page 147 k Shooting Movies Notes for Both Autoexposure and Manual Exposure Shooting A movie file is recorded each time you shoot a movie. The image’s field of view is approx. 99%. The sound will be recorded by the camera’s built-in monaural microphone (p.142).
Page 148: Shooting Still Photos
k Shooting Movies Shooting Still Photos While shooting a movie, you can also take a still photo by pressing the shutter button completely. Shooting Stills in the <k> Mode If you take a still photo during movie shooting, the movie will record shooting, the movie will record shooting, the movie will record a still moment lasting approx.
Page 149: Shooting Function Settings
Shooting Function Settings Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here. Q Quick Control While the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can press the <Q> button to set the AF mode, white balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, image-recording quality (for still photos), movie- recording size, movie digital zoom, and video snapshots.
Page 150: Setting The Movie-Recording Size
Setting the Movie-recording Size Under the [o] tab, [Movie rec. size] enables you to select the movie’s image size [****x****] and frame rate [9] (frames recorded per second). The 9 (frame rate) switches automatically depending on the [6 Video system] setting.
Page 151 3 Setting the Movie-recording Size Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Due to limitations of the file system, movie shooting will stop automatically if the file size of a single movie clip reaches 4GB. To resume movie shooting, press the <A> button. (A new movie file starts being recorded.) Total Recording Time (approx.) Movie-recording...
Page 152: Using Movie Digital Zoom
Using Movie Digital Zoom When the image size is set to [1920x1080] (Full HD), you can shoot with an approx. 3x to 10x digital zoom. Select [1920x1080 9]. Under the [o] tab, set [Movie rec. size] to [1920x1080 9] by turning the <6>...
Page 153: Taking Video Snapshots
Taking Video Snapshots You can easily create a short movie with the video snapshot function. A video snapshot is a short movie clip lasting 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. A collection of video snapshots is called a video snapshot album and can be saved to the card as a single movie file.
Page 154 3 Taking Video Snapshots Creating a Video Snapshot Album Shoot the first video snapshot. Press the <A> button to shoot. The blue bars indicating the shooting duration will gradually decrease. After the set shooting duration elapses, the shooting stops automatically. After the LCD monitor turns off and Shooting duration the access lamp stops blinking, the...
Page 155 3 Taking Video Snapshots Options in Steps 4 and 5 Option Description The movie clip will be saved as the video Save as album (Step 4) snapshot album’s first video snapshot. The video snapshot just recorded will be added Add to album (Step 5) to the album recorded immediately before.
Page 156 3 Taking Video Snapshots You can add to an album only video snapshots having the same duration (approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. each). If you stop shooting a video snapshot before the set shooting duration elapses, the video snapshot will be added to the preceding album.
Page 157: Menu Function Settings
Menu Function Settings The menu options displayed under the [n], [o], and [Z] tabs are explained below. [n] tab Movie exposure Normally, set this to [Auto]. Setting it to [Manual] enables you to manually set the ISO speed, ] enables you to manually set the ISO speed, ] enables you to manually set the ISO speed, shutter speed, and aperture for movie shooting (p.144).
Page 158 3 Menu Function Settings kShutter/AE lock button You can change the function assigned to the shutter button’s halfway position and to the AE lock button. • AF/AE lock: Normal function. Press the shutter button halfway to execute AF. Press the <w> button for AE lock. •...
Page 159 3 Menu Function Settings Remote control You can use the Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately, p.261) to start and stop the movie shooting. Set the release mode switch to <2>, then press the transmit button. If the switch is set to <o> (immediate shooting), still photo shooting will take effect.
Page 160: Sound Recording
3 Menu Function Settings [o] tab Sound recording Normally, the built-in microphone will Normally, the built-in microphone will Normally, the built-in microphone will record monaural sound. Stereo sound record monaural sound. Stereo sound record monaural sound. Stereo sound recording is possible by connecting an recording is possible by connecting an recording is possible by connecting an external microphone equipped with a...
Page 161: Grid Display
3 Menu Function Settings [Wind filter] When [Enable] is set, outdoor wind noise entering the microphone will be reduced. Note that some low-tone noise might also be reduced. When shooting in places where there is no wind, set this to [Disable] for a more natural sound recording.
Page 162 3 Menu Function Settings [Z] tab Exposure compensation Although exposure compensation can be set up to ±5 stops, exposure compensation for movies is restricted only up to ±3 stops. For still photos, exposure compensation may extend up to ±5 stops. For still photos, exposure compensation may extend up to ±5 stops.
Page 163 White <s> and Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icons If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged movie shooting or a high ambient temperature, a white <s> icon will appear. Even if you shoot a movie while this icon is displayed, the movie’s image quality will not be affected.
Page 164 Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and Image Quality If you use a card having a slow writing speed, a five-level indicator might 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 165: Handy Features
Handy Features Handy Features Handy Features Silencing the Beeper (p.166) Card Reminder (p.166) Setting the Image Review Time (p.166) Setting the Image Review Time (p.166) Setting the Image Review Time (p.166) Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.167) Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.167) Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.167) Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness (p.167) Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness (p.167)
Page 166: Handy Features
Handy Features 3 Silencing the Beeper You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation. Under the [1] tab, select [Beep], then press <0>. Select [Disable], then press <0>. 3 Card Reminder This prevents shooting if there is no card in the camera. This prevents shooting if there is no card in the camera.
Page 167: Setting The Auto Power-Off Time
Handy Features 3 Setting the Auto Power-off Time To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-off time. When the camera has turned off due to auto power off, you can wake it up by pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing any of the following buttons: <M>, , <x>, <A>...
Page 168: Creating And Selecting A Folder
Handy Features 3 Creating and Selecting a Folder You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images. Create a Folder Select [Select folder].
Page 169: Selecting A Folder
Handy Features Selecting a Folder With the folder selection screen Lowest file number displayed, select a folder and press Number of images <0>. in folder The folder where the captured images will be saved is selected. Subsequent captured images will be recorded into the selected folder.
Page 170: File Numbering Methods
Handy Features 3 File Numbering Methods The image files will be numbered from 0001 to 9999 in the order the images are taken, then saved in a folder. You can change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on your computer in this format: IMG_0001.JPG.
Page 171 Handy Features [Auto reset]: The file numbering is reset to 0001 whenever you replace the card or create a folder. Whenever the card is replaced or a new folder created, the file numbering starts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to cards or folders.
Page 172: Setting Copyright Information
Handy Features 3 Setting Copyright InformationN When you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information. Select [Copyright information]. Under the [7] tab, select [Copyright information], then press <0>. Select the option to be set. Select the option to be set.
Page 173 Handy Features Text Entry Procedure Changing the entry area: Press the <Q> button to toggle between the top and bottom entry areas. Moving the cursor: Press the key to move the cursor. Entering text: In the bottom area, press the <S> key or turn the <6> dial to >...
Page 174: Auto Rotation Of Vertical Images
Handy Features 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 personal computer instead of horizontally. The setting of this feature can be changed. Under the [5] tab, select [Auto rotate], then press <0>.
Page 175: C Checking Camera Settings
Handy Features C Checking Camera Settings While the shooting settings (p.47) are displayed, press the <C> button to display the camera’s major function settings. Settings display Card remaining capacity Card remaining capacity Card remaining capacity Color space (p.121) Color space (p.121) Color space (p.121) WB correction (p.119)/ WB correction (p.119)/...
Page 176: Reverting The Camera To The Default Settings
Handy Features 3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN The camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to the default. This option is available in Creative Zone modes. Select [Clear settings]. Under the [7] tab, select [Clear settings], then press <0>.
Page 177 Handy Features Shooting Settings Image-recording Settings AF mode One-Shot AF Quality AF point selection Automatic selection Picture Style Auto u (Single shooting) Drive mode Auto Lighting Standard Optimizer q (Evaluative Metering mode metering) Peripheral Enable/ ISO speed AUTO (Auto) illumination Correction data correction retained...
Page 178 Handy Features Live View Shooting Settings Movie Shooting Settings Live View shooting Enable Movie exposure Auto AF mode Live mode AF mode Live mode Grid display AF w/ shutter Disable button during k Aspect ratio kShutter/AE lock Metering timer 16 sec. AF/AE lock button Remote control...
Page 179: Turning The Lcd Monitor Off/On
Handy Features 3 Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On The shooting settings display (p.47) can be turned on or off by pressing the shutter button halfway. Under the [6] tab, select [LCD off/on btn], then press <0>. The available settings are described below. Select one, then press <0>.
Page 180: Setting The Flash
Setting the FlashN The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the camera’s menu. You can use the camera’s menu to set the external Speedlite function settings only if the attached EX-series Speedlite is compatible with this function. The setting procedure is the same as setting a camera menu function.
Page 181 3 Setting the FlashN [Built-in flash func. setting] and [External flash func. setting] With [Built-in flash func. setting] and [External flash func. setting], you can set the functions listed in the table below. The functions displayed under [External flash func. setting] will vary depending on the Speedlite model.
Page 182 3 Setting the FlashN Shutter sync. Normally, set this to [1st curtain] so that the flash fires immediately after the exposure starts. If [2nd curtain] is set, the flash will fire right before the exposure ends. When this is combined with a slow sync speed, you can create a trail of light such as from car headlights at night.
Page 183 3 Setting the FlashN Clear flash settings With the [Built-in flash func. setting] or [External flash func. setting] screen displayed, press the <C> button to display the screen to clear the flash settings. When you select [OK], the settings for the flash will be cleared. Setting the External Speedlite Custom Functions The Custom Functions displayed under [External flash C.Fn setting] will vary depending on the Speedlite model.
Page 184: Automatic Sensor Cleaning
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this operation.
Page 185: Appending Dust Delete Data
Appending Dust Delete DataN Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that might 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 186: Photograph A Solid-White Object
3 Appending Dust Delete DataN Photograph 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 187: Manual Sensor Cleaning
The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.
Page 188 If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
Page 189: Wireless Flash Photography
The camera’s built-in flash can work as a master unit The camera’s built-in flash can work as a master unit with Canon Speedlites having a wireless slave feature with Canon Speedlites having a wireless slave feature with Canon Speedlites having a wireless slave feature and wirelessly trigger the Speedlite(s) to fire.
Page 190: Using Wireless Flash
Regarding your Speedlite (slave unit), refer to its instruction manual and set it as follows. The settings other than the below for the slave unit’s control are all set with the camera. Different types of Canon Speedlite slave units can be used and controlled together.
Page 191: Easy Wireless Flash Shooting
Easy Wireless Flash Shooting An easy, basic, and fully-automatic wireless flash shooting is explained below. Fully Automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite Steps 1 to 4 and 6 apply to all wireless flash shooting. Therefore, these steps are omitted in the other wireless flash setups explained on the pages hereafter.
Page 192 Easy Wireless Flash Shooting Select [Built-in flash func. setting]. Select [Built-in flash func. setting], then press <0>. Select [EasyWireless]. For [Built-in flash], select [EasyWireless], then press <0>. Set [Channel]. Set the channel (1-4) to the same one Set the channel (1-4) to the same one Set the channel (1-4) to the same one as the slave unit.
Page 193 Easy Wireless Flash Shooting Fully-automatic Shooting with Multiple External Speedlites You can have multiple slave units fire as if they were a single Speedlite. Convenient when you need a large flash output. Basic settings: Flash mode : E-TTL II E-TTL II meter. : Evaluative Built-in flash : EasyWireless Channel...
Page 194: Custom Wireless Flash Shooting
Custom Wireless Flash Shooting Fully-automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite and Built-in Flash This describes 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 look on the subject.
Page 195 Custom Wireless Flash Shooting Fully-automatic Shooting with Multiple External Speedlites Multiple Speedlite slave units can be treated as one flash unit or separated into slave groups whose flash ratio can be set. The basic settings are shown below. By changing the [Firing group] setting, you can shoot with various wireless flash setups with multiple Speedlites.
Page 196 Custom Wireless Flash Shooting [1 (A:B)] Multiple slave units in multiple groups Divide the slave units into groups A and B, and change the flash ratio to obtain the desired lighting effect. Refer to your Speedlite’s instruction manual to set one slave unit’s slave ID to A (Group A) and the other slave unit’s ID to B (Group B) and position them as shown in the illustration.
Page 197 Custom Wireless Flash Shooting 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 195-196. 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 198: Other Settings
Other Settings 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) which can be set will differ depending on the [Wireless func.] and [Firing group] settings. [Flash exp.
Page 199 Other Settings Setting the Flash Output Manually for Wireless Flash When [Flash mode] is set to [Manual flash], the flash output can be set manually. The flash output settings ([1 flash output], [Group A output], etc.) that can be set will differ depending on the [Wireless func.] setting (see below).
Page 201: Image Playback
Image Playback Image Playback Image Playback This chapter explains features related to viewing photos This chapter explains features related to viewing photos This chapter explains features related to viewing photos and movies, going into more detail than in Chapter 2 and movies, going into more detail than in Chapter 2 and movies, going into more detail than in Chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and Image Playback.”...
Page 202: H I Searching For Images Quickly
x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. Playback the image. When you press the <x> button, the last image captured will be displayed.
Page 203: Single Image Display
x Searching for Images Quickly Jump through Images (Jump display) With the single image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images forward or back according to the jump method that was set. Select [Image jump w/6]. Under the [4] tab, select [Image jump w/6], then press <0>.
Page 204: U/Y Magnified View
u/y Magnified View You can magnify a shot image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. Magnify the image. During image playback, press the button. The image will be magnified. If you hold down the button, the image will be magnified until it reaches the maximum magnification.
Page 205: Rotating The Image
b Rotating the Image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. Select [Rotate]. Under the [3] tab, select [Rotate], then press <0>. Select an image. Press the key to select the > key to select the >...
Page 206: Setting Ratings
Setting Ratings You can rate images and movies with one of five rating marks: l/m/ n/o/p. Select [Rating]. Under the [4] tab, select [Rating], then press <0>. Select an image or movie. Select an image or movie. Select an image or movie. Press the ...
Page 207 3 Setting Ratings The total number of a rating can be displayed up to 999. If there are 1,000 or more images for a rating, [###] will be displayed. Taking advantage of ratings With [4 Image jump w/6], you can display only the rated images and movies.
Page 208: Q Quick Control During Playback
Q Quick Control During Playback During playback, you can press the <Q> button to set any of the following: [ Protect images], [b Rotate], [9 Rating], [U Creative filters], [S Resize (JPEG images only)], and [e Image jump w/6]. For movies, only the functions in bold above can be set. Press the <Q>...
Page 209 Q Quick Control During Playback Pressing the <Q> button during the index display will switch to the single-image display and the Quick Control icons will appear. Pressing the <Q> button again will return to the index display. For images taken with another camera, selectable functions may be limited.
Page 210: Enjoying Movies
k Enjoying Movies Basically, you can playback movies in the following three ways: Playback on a TV set (p.218, 221) Use the provided AV cable or an HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a TV set. Then you can playback the captured movies and still photos on the TV.
Page 211 k Enjoying Movies Playback and Editing with a Personal Computer (See the PDF file instruction manual for ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, p.305) The movie files recorded in the card can be transferred to a personal computer and played or edited with ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser (provided software, p.302).
Page 212: Playing Movies
k Playing Movies Playback the image. Press the <x> button to display images. Select a movie. Press the key to select a movie. On the single-image display, the <1s> icon displayed on the upper left > icon displayed on the upper left >...
Page 213 k Playing Movies Function Playback Description Exit Returns to the single-image display. Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the key. Slow motion The slow-motion speed is indicated on the upper right. First frame Displays the movie’s first frame.
Page 214: Editing A Movie's First And Last Scenes
X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in 1-sec. increments. On the movie playback screen, select [X]. The editing screen will be displayed. Specify the part to be edited out. Select either [U] (Cut beginning) or [V] (Cut end), then press <0>.
Page 215: Slide Show (Auto Playback)
Slide Show (Auto Playback) You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show. Select [Slide show]. Under the [4] tab, select [Slide show], then press <0>. Select the images to be played. Number of images to be played Press the <V>...
Page 216 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) Set [Set up] as desired. Press the <V> key to select [Set up], then press <0>. Set the [Display time] (still photos), [Repeat], [Transition effect], and [Background music]. The background music selection procedure is explained on the next page.
Page 217: Start The Slide Show
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) Start the slide show. Press the <V> key to select [Start], then press <0>. After [Loading image...] is displayed, the slide show will start. Quit the slide show. To quit the slide show and return to the setting screen, press the <M>...
Page 218: Viewing The Images On Tv
Viewing the Images on TV You can view the still photos and movies on a TV set. Adjust the movie’s 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 television, turn off the camera and TV set.
Page 219 Viewing the Images on TV Press the <x> button. The image will appear on the TV screen (Nothing will be displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor). The images will automatically be displayed at the TV’s optimum resolution. By pressing the <C> button, you can change the display format.
Page 220 Viewing the Images on TV Press the camera’s <x> button. An image will appear on the TV screen and you can use the TV’s remote control to playback images. Select an image or movie. Point the remote control toward the TV set and press the button to select an image.
Page 221 Viewing the Images on TV Viewing on Non-HD (High-Definition) TV Sets Connect the provided AV cable to the camera. With the plug’s <Canon> logo facing the back of the camera, insert it into the < > terminal. Connect the AV cable to the TV (Red) set.
Page 222: K Protecting Images
K Protecting Images Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally. 3 Protecting a Single Image Select [Protect images]. Under the [3] tab, select [Protect images], then press <0>. The protect setting screen will appear. Select [Select images]. Select [Select images]. Select [Select images].
Page 223: Protecting All Images In A Folder Or Card
K Protecting Images 3 Protecting All Images in a Folder or Card You can protect all the images in a folder or card at one time. When you select [All images in folder] or [All images on card] in [3 Protect images], all the images in the folder or card will be protected.
Page 224: L Erasing Images
L Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.222) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect them.
Page 225 L Erasing Images Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images], then press <0>. The images will be displayed. To display the three-image display, press the button. To return to the single-image display, press the button. Select the images to be erased.
Page 226: C Shooting Information Display
C Shooting Information Display Sample Image Taken in a Creative Zone Mode Protect Exposure compensation amount Rating Flash exposure Folder number - File number compensation amount Aperture Histogram Shutter speed (Brightness/RGB) Picture Style/Settings Metering mode Shooting mode ISO speed ISO speed ISO speed Highlight tone priority Highlight tone priority...
Page 227 C Shooting Information Display Sample Image Taken in a Basic Zone Mode Ambience and Shooting mode ambience effects Lighting or scene * For images taken in Basic Zone modes, the information displayed differ * For images taken in Basic Zone modes, the information displayed differ * For images taken in Basic Zone modes, the information displayed differ depending on the shooting mode.
Page 228 C Shooting Information Display About the Highlight Alert When the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink. To obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again. About the Histogram The brightness histogram shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness.
Page 229: Post-Processing Images
Post-Processing Post-Processing Post-Processing Images Images Images After shooting, you can apply Creative filters or resize Creative filters or resize Creative filters or resize the images (downsize the pixel count). the images (downsize the pixel count). the images (downsize the pixel count). It may not be possible to process images shot with a different camera.
Page 230: U Creative Filters
U 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, Toy camera effect, and Miniature effect. Select [Creative filters]. Under the [3] tab, select [Creative filters], then press <0>.
Page 231 U Creative Filters Save the image. Select [OK] to save the image. Note the destination folder and image file number, then select [OK]. To apply a filter to another image, repeat steps 2 to 5. To exit and return to the menu, press the <M>...
Page 232 U Creative Filters Creative Filter Features Grainy B/W Makes the image grainy and black and white. By adjusting the contrast, you can change the black-and-white effect. Soft focus Gives the image a soft look. By adjusting the blur, you can change the degree of softness.
Page 233: S Resize
S Resize You can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3/4/a/b images. JPEG c and RAW images cannot be resized. Select [Resize]. Under the [3] tab, select [Resize], then press <0>.
Page 234 S Resize Resize Options According to Original Image Size Available Resize Settings Original Image Size About Image Sizes Images such as the [8.0M 3456x2304] image size displayed in step 3 ] image size displayed in step 3 ] image size displayed in step 3 (p.233) have a 3:2 aspect ratio.
Page 235: Printing Images
Printing Images Printing Images Printing Images Printing (p.236) You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the card.
Page 236: Preparing To Print
Preparing to Print The direct printing procedure is done entirely with the camera while you look at the LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Set the camera’s power switch to <2>. Set up the printer. Set up the printer. Set up the printer.
Page 237 Preparing to Print Playback the image. PictBridge Press the < > button. The image will appear, and the <w> icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer. Movies cannot be printed. Movies cannot be printed.
Page 238: Wprinting
wPrinting The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the printer’s instruction manual. Printer-connected icon Select the image to be printed. Check that the <w> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor.
Page 239 wPrinting Q Setting the Paper Size Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. The paper type screen will appear. Y Setting the Paper Type Select the type of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. The page layout screen will appear.
Page 240: Set The Printing Effects
wPrinting Set the printing effects. Set as necessary. If you need not set any printing effects, go to step 5. What is displayed on the screen differs depending on the printer. Select the option on the upper right (circled in the screenshot), then press <0>.
Page 241 wPrinting Set the date and file number imprinting. Set as necessary. Select < >, then press <0>. Set as desired, then press <0>. Set the number of copies. Set as necessary. Select < >, then press <0>. >, then press < >, then press <...
Page 242 wPrinting e Adjustment of Printing Effects In step 4 on page 240, select the printing effect. When the <e> icon is displayed brightly next to <x>, you can press the <C> button to adjust the printing effect. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4.
Page 243: Trimming The Image
wPrinting Trimming the Image You can crop the image and print only Tilt correction the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again.
Page 244 wPrinting Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look in the print. While trimming the image, look at the camera’s LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed accurately.
Page 245: W Digital Print Order Format (Dpof)
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) Setting the Printing Options Select [Print order].
Page 246 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Standard Prints one image on one sheet. Index Multiple thumbnail images are printed on one sheet. Print type Both Prints both the standard and index prints. Date [On] imprints the recorded date on the print. File number [On] imprints the file No.
Page 247: Print Ordering
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print Ordering Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. To display the three-image display, press the button. To return to the single-image display, press the button. After completing the print order, press the <M>...
Page 248: W Direct Printing With Dpof
W Direct Printing with DPOF With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF. Prepare to print. See page 236. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer” procedure up to step 5. Under the [3] tab, select [Print order]. Select [Print].
Page 249: Customizing The Camera
Customizing the Customizing the Customizing the Camera Camera Camera You can customize various camera features to suit your You can customize various came You can customize various camera features to ra features to picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions.
Page 250: Setting Custom Functions
Setting Custom FunctionsN Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [7] tab, select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press <0>. Select the Custom Function No. Custom Function No. Press the key to select the Custom Function No., then press <0>. Change the setting as desired. Change the setting as desired.
Page 251: Custom Functions
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN Custom Functions A LV shooting C.Fn I: Exposure Exposure level increments ISO expansion p.252 Flash sync. speed in Av mode C.Fn II: Image Long exposure noise reduction p.253 p.253 p.253 High ISO speed noise reduction p.254 p.254 p.254 Highlight tone priority...
Page 252: Custom Function Settings
Custom Function SettingsN Custom Functions are organized into four groups based on the function type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn II: Image, C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive, C.Fn IV: Operation/Others. C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn-1 Exposure level increments 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, flash exposure compensation, etc.
Page 253 3 Custom Function SettingsN 2: 1/200 sec. (fixed) The flash-sync speed is fixed to 1/200 sec. This more effectively prevents subject blur and camera shake than with setting 1. However, the background may come out darker than with setting 1. When 1 or 2 is set, high-speed sync cannot be used with an external Speedlite.
Page 254: Highlight Tone Priority • Highlight Tone Priority • Highlight Tone Priority
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn-5 High ISO speed noise reduction Reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the shadow areas is further reduced. Change the setting to suit the noise level.
Page 255 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive C.Fn-7 AF-assist beam firing The AF-assist beam can be emitted by the camera’s built-in flash or by an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite. 0: Enable If necessary, the AF-assist beam will be emitted by the built-in flash or external Speedlite.
Page 256 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn IV: Operation/Others C.Fn-9 Shutter/AE lock button 0: AF/AE lock 1: AE lock/AF Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press the <A> button to autofocus, and press the shutter button halfway to apply AE lock. 2: AF/AF lock, no AE lock In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the <A>...
Page 257 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn-11 LCD display when power ON 0: Display on When the power switch is turned on, the shooting settings will be displayed (p.47). 1: Previous display status If you pressed the button and turned off the camera while the LCD monitor was off, the shooting settings will not be displayed when you turn on the camera again.
Page 258: Registering My Menu
Registering My MenuN Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [9] tab, select [My Menu settings], then press <0>. Select [Register to My Menu]. Select [Register to My Menu], then press <0>.
Page 259: Reference
Reference Reference Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera This chapter provides reference information for camera This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. features, system accessories, etc. features, system accessories, etc.
Page 260: Using A Household Power Outlet
Using a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the remaining battery level. Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration.
Page 261: Remote Control Shooting
Remote Control Shooting Remote Controller RC-6 (Sold separately) This remote controller enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay. Remote control sensor Set the self-timer to <Q> (p.89). Point the remote controller toward the camera’s remote control Point the remote controller toward the camera’s remote control Point the remote controller toward the camera’s remote control...
Page 262 Remote Control Shooting F Remote Switch RS-60E3 (Sold separately) Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) comes with an approx. 60 cm/2.0 ft cord. When connected to the camera’s remote control terminal, Remote Switch RS-60E3 can be used to press the shutter button halfway and completely.
Page 263: External Speedlites
External Speedlites EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation. When an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a high-output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash.
Page 264 Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at compact, non-Canon flash units at compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/200 sec. or slower shutter speeds. Use a sync speed slower than peeds.
Page 265: Using Eye-Fi Cards
Using Eye-Fi Cards With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a personal 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 inquire the card’s manufacturer.
Page 266 Using Eye-Fi Cards 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. Press the <M> button three times to exit the menu. Take the picture.
Page 267 Using Eye-Fi Cards Cautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If “J” is displayed, an error occurred while retrieving the card information. Turn the camera’s power switch off and on again. Even if [Eye-Fi trans.] is set to [Disable], it may still transmit a signal. In hospitals, airports, and other places where wireless transmissions are prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera.
Page 268: Function Availability Table According To Shooting Modes
Function Availability Table According to Shooting Modes o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable Basic Zone Creative Zone Mode Dial 2 3 4 5 6 k z* d s f a All recording quality settings selectable Auto / ISO Auto Manual speed Settable maximum...
Page 269 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Modes Basic Zone Creative Zone Mode Dial d s f a 8 k z* 2 3 4 5 6 Metering Evaluative mode Metering mode selection Program shift Exposure compensation Exposure AEB AE lock Depth-of-field preview Single shooting Continuous shooting...
Page 270: Menu Settings
Menu Settings For Viewfinder Shooting and Live View Shooting 1 Shooting 1 (Red) Page 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7a / 8a / b / c / Quality 1+73 / 1 Beep Enable / Disable Release shutter Enable / Disable without card Image review...
Page 271 3 Menu Settings y Shooting 3 (Red) Page Dust Delete Data Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots Max.: 400 / Max.: 800 / Max.: 1600 / ISO Auto Max.: 3200 / Max.: 6400 z Shooting 4 (Red) Live View shooting Enable / Disable Live mode / u Live mode / Quick mode...
Page 272 3 Menu Settings 5 Set-up 1 (Yellow) Page 30 sec. / 1 min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / Auto power off 15 min. / Off Auto rotate OnPD / OnD / Off Format Initialize and erase data on the card File numbering Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset Select folder...
Page 273 3 Menu Settings k For Movie Shooting n Movie 1 (Red) Page Movie exposure Auto / Manual Live mode / u Live mode / Quick mode AF mode AF with shutter button Disable / Enable during k AF/AE lock / AE lock/AF / kShutter/AE lock AF/AF lock, no AE lock / button...
Page 274 3 Menu Settings Z Movie 3 (Red) Page Exposure 1/3-stop increments, ±5 stops compensation Auto Lighting Disable / Low / Standard / Strong Optimizer Custom White Balance Manual setting of white balance DAuto / PStandard / QPortrait / RLandscape / SNeutral / UFaithful / Picture Style VMonochrome / WUser Def.
Page 275 3 Menu Settings 4 Playback 2 (Blue) Page Histogram Brightness / RGB 1 image / 10 images / 100 images / Date / Image jump w/6 Folder / Movies / Stills / Rating Playback description / Display time / Repeat / Slide show Transition effect / Background music [OFF] / l / m / n / o / p...
Page 276: System Map
System Map ST-E2 270EX II 320EX 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite MR-14EX MT-24EX Eyepiece Extender Bundled EP-EX15ll Accessories Rubber Frame Ef Eyecup Ef E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Wide Strap EW-100DB lll Angle Finder C Semi Hard Case EH19-L AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8...
Page 277: Software
System Map Remote Controller Remote Switch RC-6 RS-60E3 EF lenses EF-S lenses External microphone HDMI Cable HDMI Cable HDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) TV/Video Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) EOS Solution EOS Software EOS Software...
Page 278: Troubleshooting Guide
Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems The battery pack does not recharge. Do not recharge any battery pack other than a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E8. The battery charger’s lamp blinks. If there is a problem with the battery charger, the protective circuit will...
Page 279 Troubleshooting Guide The battery becomes exhausted quickly. Use a fully-charged battery pack (p.26). The rechargeable battery pack performance will degrade over repeated use. Purchase a new one. If you use Live View shooting or shoot movies for a prolonged period (p.123, 141), the number of possible shots will decrease.
Page 280 Troubleshooting Guide The card cannot be used. If a card error message is displayed, see page 30 or 287. The file numbering does not start from 0001. If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might not start from 0001 (p.170). The image is out of focus.
Page 281 Troubleshooting Guide The maximum burst during continuous shooting is lower. Under [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)], set [5: High ISO speed noise reduction] to [Standard], [Low], or [Disable]. If it is set to [Strong], the maximum burst during continuous shooting will greatly decrease (p.254).
Page 282 Troubleshooting Guide When I use the <f> mode with flash, the shutter speed becomes slow. If you shoot at night when the background is dark, the shutter speed becomes slow automatically (slow-sync shooting) so that both the subject and background are properly exposed. If you do not want a slow shutter speed to be set, set [3: Flash sync.
Page 283 Troubleshooting Guide The shutter makes two shooting sounds during Live View shooting. If you use flash, the shutter will make two sounds each time you shoot (p.125). During Live View and movie shooting, a white <s> or red <E> icon is displayed. It indicates that the camera’s internal temperature is high.
Page 284: Software
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Problems The LCD monitor does not display a clear image. If the LCD monitor is dirty, use a soft cloth to clean it. In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature. Part of the image blinks in black.
Page 285: Software
Troubleshooting Guide The subject looks distorted during movie shooting. If you move the camera to the left or right quickly (high-speed panning) or shoot a moving subject, the image may look distorted. No image appears on the TV screen. Make sure the AV cable or HDMI cable’s plug is inserted all the way in (p.218, 221).
Page 286 Troubleshooting Guide The file name starts with “MVI_”. It is a movie file (p.171). The shooting date and time displayed is incorrect. The correct date and time has not been set (p.34). The date and time is not in the picture. The shooting date and time does not appear in the picture.
Page 287: Error Codes
50, 60, Operate the power switch, remove and install the battery pack 70, 80 again, or use a Canon lens (p.32, 28). * If the error still persists, write down the error No. and contact your nearest Canon Service Center.
Page 288: Specifications
SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card Image sensor size: Approx. 22.3 x 14.9 mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens focal length) Lens mount: Canon EF mount •...
Page 289 Specifications • Viewfinder Type: Eye-level pentamirror Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% (with Eye point approx. 19 mm) Magnification: Approx. 0.85x (-1 m with 50mm lens at infinity) Eye point: Approx. 19 mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1 m Built-in dioptric adjustment: Approx. -3.0 - +1.0 m (dpt) Focusing screen: Fixed, Precision Matte...
Page 290 RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 3 shots RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 3 shots RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 3 shots * Figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100 and “Standard” Picture Style) using a 4GB card. • Live View Shooting Aspect ratio settings:...
Page 291 Specifications • Movie Shooting Movie compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Variable (average) bit rate Audio recording format: Linear PCM Recording format: Recording size and frame rate: 1920x1080 (Full HD) : 30p/25p/24p 1280x720 (HD) : 60p/50p 640x480 (SD) : 30p/25p * 30p: 29.97 fps, 25p: 25.00 fps, 24p: 23.976 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, 50p: 50.00 fps File size: 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) : Approx.
Page 292 Specifications • Playback Image display formats: Single image, Single image + Info (Basic info, shooting info, histogram), 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate possible Zoom magnification: Approx. 1.5x - 10x Image browsing methods: Single image, jump by 10 or 100 images, by shooting date, by folder, by movies, by stills, by rating Highlight alert: Overexposed highlights blink...
Page 293 Specifications • Power Battery: Battery Pack LP-E8 (Quantity 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 * With Battery Grip BG-E8 attached, size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used Battery life: With viewfinder shooting: (Based on CIPA Approx. 440 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. 400 shots at 0°C/32°F testing standards) With Live View shooting: Approx.
Page 294 Specifications • Battery Charger LC-E8E Compatible battery: Battery Pack LP-E8 Recharging time: Approx. 2 hours (at 23°C/73°F) Rated input: 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated output: 8.4 V DC / 720 mA Working temperature range: 6°C - 40°C / 43°F - 104°F Working humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx.
Page 295 LP1116 (sold separately) LP1116 (sold separately) All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera & All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera & All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera &...
Page 296 This product is designed to achieve This product is designed to achieve genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this 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-...
Page 297: Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.
Page 298 • Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.
Page 299 (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
Page 300 4. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than 6.
Page 301: Software Start Guide
Software Start Guide Software Start Guide Software Start Guide This chapter gives an overview of the software in the This chapter gives an overview of the software in the This chapter gives an overview of the software in the EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM) provided with the camera EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM) provided with the camera EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM) provided with the camera and explains how to install the software in a personal...
Page 302: Software Start Guide
You can copy background music tracks, such as EOS Sample Music*, to the card. Five original tracks provided by Canon, which you can play as background music during Five original tracks provided by Canon, which you can play as background music during Five original tracks provided by Canon, which you can play as background music during playback of video snapshot albums, movies, and slide shows on the camera.
Page 303: Install
Software Start Guide Installing the Software Compatible OS Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Check that the camera is not connected to your computer. Never connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. The software will not be installed correctly. Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).
Page 304: Installing The Software
Check that the camera is not connected to your computer. Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD). On your computer’s desktop, double-click and open the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click [Canon EOS Digital Installer]. Click [Install] to start installation. Follow the windows displayed for the rest of the installation...
Page 305: Software Instruction Manual
Software Start Guide [WINDOWS] EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk XXX Copy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the disk to your computer. CEL-XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Windows XXX XXX Mac OS X XXX XXX Insert the EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk (CD) into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Page 307: Quick Reference Guide And Instruction Manual Index
Quick Reference Guide and Quick Reference Guide and Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index Instruction Manual Index Instruction Manual Index Menu Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - p.308 Menu Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - p.308 Menu Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - p.308 Image-recording Quality - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - p.309...
Page 308: Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide Menu Operations <M> button <0> button monitor <S> Cross keys 1. Press the <M> button to display the menu. > button to display the menu. > button to display the menu. 2. Press the key to select a tab, then press the <V> >...
Page 309: Image-Recording Quality
Quick Reference Guide Image-recording Quality Select [1 Quality], then press <0>. Press the key to select the quality, then press <0>. Image-recording quality Recorded pixels Possible shots Possible shots Possible shots A Picture StyleN Press the <A> button. P Press the < ress the <...
Page 310: Picture Style
Quick Reference Guide Q Quick Control Press the <Q> button. The Quick Control screen will appear. Basic Zone Modes Creative Zone Modes Creative Zone Modes Creative Zone Modes Aperture Shutter speed Highlight tone priority Shooting mode ISO speed Exposure Flash exposure compensation/ compensation AEB setting...
Page 311: Nomenclature
Quick Reference Guide Nomenclature Power switch Mode Dial <Z> ISO speed <D> Flash setting button button <6> Main Dial Shutter button Focus mode switch <A> Live View shooting/ > Live View shooting/ > Live View shooting/ <A> AE lock button Movie shooting button Movie shooting button Movie shooting button...
Page 312 Quick Reference Guide Shooting Settings Display Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed Shooting mode Exposure level Auto Lighting indicator Optimizer White balance Picture Style Built-in flash func. setting func. setting func. setting AF mode Image-recording Image-recording Image-recording Quick Control quality quality quality icon Possible shots...
Page 313: Basic Zone Modes
Quick Reference Guide Basic Zone Modes All the settings necessary for shooting are set automatically. You just press the shutter button, and the camera does the rest. A Scene Intelligent Auto 3 Landscape Landscape Landscape 7 Flash Off 4 Close-up Close-up Close-up 5 Sports...
Page 314: Creative Zone Modes
Quick Reference Guide Creative Zone Modes You can change the camera settings as desired to shoot in various ways. d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as the <A>...
Page 315: E: Af Mode
Quick Reference Guide E: AF ModeN Set the lens focus mode switch to <f>. Press the <ZE> button. Press the key or turn the <6> dial to select the AF mode, then press <0>. X(One-Shot AF): (One-Shot AF): (One-Shot AF): For still subjects For still subjects For still subjects...
Page 316: Z: Iso Speed
Quick Reference Guide Z: ISO SpeedN Press the <Z> button. Press the key or turn the <6> dial to select the ISO speed, then press <0>. When [AUTO] is selected, the ISO speed is set automatically. When you press the shutter When you press the shutter When you press the shutter button halfway, the ISO speed...
Page 317: A Live View Shooting
Quick Reference Guide A Live View Shooting Press the <A> button to display the Live View image. Press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button Press the shutter button Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
Page 318: Shooting Movies
Quick Reference Guide k Shooting Movies Set the Mode Dial to <k>. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the <A> button to start Press the < Press the <A > button to start > button to start shooting a movie. shooting a movie.
Page 319: Image Playback
Quick Reference Guide Image Playback Index Magnify Magnify Magnify Select image Playback Erase Shooting information...
Page 320: Index
Index 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay ....89 Background music......217 1280x720 ........150 Basic Zone modes ......22 1920x1080 ........150 Bass boost ........213 1st-curtain sync......182 Battery........ 26, 28, 33 2nd-curtain sync ......182 Battery check ......... 33 4- or 9-image index display...202 Battery Grip ......
Page 321 Index Cleaning (Image sensor)..184, 187 Eyecup ......... 262 Clear camera settings ....176 Eye-Fi card ........265 Close-ups........61 Eyepiece cover....... 25, 262 Color space (color reproduction range).....121 Faithful..........82 Color temperature ......117 FE lock ......... 108 Color tone ........113 Feature guide ......... 48 Continuous........170 FEB ..........
Page 322 Index Focusing AF mode........83 ICC profile ........121 AF point selection.......85 Image AF-assist beam ....86, 255 Auto playback ......215 Beeper........166 Auto rotate ....... 174 Difficult-to-focus subjects..87, 135 Erase ........224 Manual focusing ....87, 138 Highlight alert......228 Out of focus ....38, 39, 87, 135 Histogram ........
Page 323 Index Manual selection (AF) ....85 Maximum burst......76, 77 Landscape ........60, 82 Medium (Image-recording Language selection......35 quality)........76, 234 Large (Image-recording quality)..76 Memory card ...... 15, 29, 45 LCD monitor........15 Menu ..........43 Brightness adjustment ....167 My Menu ........258 Image playback ....71, 201 Setting procedure.......
Page 324: Release Shutter Without Card
High ISO speed ......254 Program shift ........75 Long exposures......253 Protect (image erase-protection).. 222 Nomenclature .........18 Non-Canon flash units ....264 Normal (Image-recording quality) ...76 Q (Quick Control) ... 41, 64, 208 (Quick Control) ... 41, 64, 208 (Quick Control) ... 41, 64, 208 NTSC ........150, 272...
Page 325 Index Shoot by ambience selection ..65 Shoot by lighting or scene type..68 Temperature warning.... 139, 163 Shooting information display..226 Tone priority......159, 254 Shooting mode........22 Toning effect (Monochrome)..114 A-DEP Toy camera effect ......232 (Automatic Depth-of-Field AE)..101 Trimming (printing) ....... 243 Av (Aperture-priority AE) ....96 Tripod socket ........
Page 328 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. This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2011. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this...

Canon EOS 600D Instruction Manual

Index to Features

Introduction

Drive Modes

Getting Started

Auto Power off

Setting the Date and Time

Selecting the Interface Language

Attaching and Detaching a Lens

Zoom

About the Lens Image Stabilizer

Basic Operation

Formatting the Card

Switching the LCD Monitor Display

Feature Guide

Creative Shooting

Maximum Burst

Advanced Shooting

Depth of Field Preview

Bulb

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

Correcting the Image's Dark Corners

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)

Focusing

Shooting Movies

Sound Recording

Grid Display

Handy Features

Card Reminder

Setting the Auto Power-Off Time

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness

Creating and Selecting a Folder

File Numbering Methods

Setting Copyright Information

Auto Rotation of Vertical Images

Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings

Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On

Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color

Setting the Flash

Appending Dust Delete Data

Manual Sensor Cleaning

Wireless Flash Photography

Image Playback

Index Display

Single Image Display

Post-Processing Images

Printing Images

Preparing to Print

File No.

Customizing the Camera

Setting Custom Functions

Custom Functions

Custom Function Settings

Registering My Menu

Reference

Using a Household Power Outlet

Remote Control Shooting

External Speedlites

Using Eye-Fi Cards

Function Availability Table According to Shooting Modes

Software

Software Start Guide

Install

Quick Reference Guide Andquick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index Instruction Manual Index

Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index

Menu Operations

Image-Recording Quality

Nomenclature

Basic Zone Modes

Creative Zone Modes

Quick Links

Chapters

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