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Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Basic Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Basic Instruction Manual This basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction Manual pdf file in the CD-ROM.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction The EOS REBEL SL1/EOS 100D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, approx. 4 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full High- Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.

  • Page 3: Compatible Cards

    Compatible Cards The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * UHS-I cards supported. Cards that Can Record Movies When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6 “...

  • Page 4: 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-E12 LC-E12/LC-E12E* (with protective cover) (with eyecup and body cap) Wide Strap Interface Cable * Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided.

  • Page 5: Instruction Manual And Cd-Roms

    Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs The instruction manual consists of a booklet and PDF manuals in electronic form (provided in the CD-ROM disc). Camera Basic Instruction Manual (this booklet) The Basic Instruction Manual explains the basic procedures and features. For detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM. Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM Contains the following instruction manuals in PDF: •...

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.24) To charge the battery, see page 22. Insert a card (p.24) With the card’s label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. Attach the lens (p.32) White index Red index Align the lens’...
  • Page 7 Quick Start Guide Set the Mode Dial to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.48) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. Focus the subject (p.35) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys. <0> : Indicates the Setting button. : Indicates that the corresponding function 0, 9, 7, 8 remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Compatible Cards ................3 Item Check List .................4 Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs ............5 Quick Start Guide................6 Conventions Used in this Manual .............8 Contents.................... 9 Handling Precautions..............12 Nomenclature..................14 Getting Started Charging the Battery ...............22 Installing and Removing the Battery and Card ....... 24 Turning on the Power..............
  • Page 10 Contents Basic Shooting A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)....48 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)......51 7 Disabling Flash................. 53 C Creative Auto Shooting ............54 2 Shooting Portraits..............58 3 Shooting Landscapes............... 59 4 Shooting Close-ups ..............60 5 Shooting Moving Subjects............
  • Page 11 Contents Shooting Movies k Shooting Movies ...............88 Setting the Movie Recording Size...........91 Image Playback x Image Playback ................94 H I Searching for Images Quickly ..........95 u/y Magnified View ..............96 d Playing Back with the Touch Screen .......... 97 k Playing Movies................

  • Page 12: Handling Precautions

    If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.

  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor

    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. If visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.

  • Page 14: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Built-in flash/AF-assist beam EF Lens mount index (p.32) EF-S Lens mount index (p.32) Mode Dial (p.18) Flash sync contacts Power switch (p.27) Hot shoe <i> ISO speed setting button <D> Flash button <6> Main Dial <V> Focal plane mark (p.60) Speaker (p.99) Shutter button (p.35)
  • Page 15 Nomenclature Display-off sensor (p.42) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34) <A> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p.74/88) Viewfinder eyepiece <A/Hy> AE lock/ Eyecup FE lock button/ Index/Reduce button <B> Info button (p.95/96) (p.42, 76, 90, 94) <S/u> <M> Menu AF point selection/ button (p.38) Magnify button (p.96) LCD monitor/...

  • Page 16: Shooting Settings

    Nomenclature Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.18) Shutter speed Aperture Exposure level indicator Main Dial pointer Exposure compensation Auto Lighting Optimizer amount ISO speed AEB range Highlight tone priority Shooting mode Picture Style y Flash exposure compensation AF operation One-Shot AF Metering mode q Evaluative metering...

  • Page 17: Viewfinder Information

    Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle AF point activation indicator <•> Focusing screen AF points <i> ISO speed <u> White balance correction <A> AE lock/ <o> Focus AEB in-progress confirmation light Max. burst <D> Flash-ready <0> Monochrome Improper FE lock warning shooting ISO speed <e>...

  • Page 18: Mode Dial

    Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. : Program AE s : Shutter-priority AE f : Aperture-priority AE : Manual exposure Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button.
  • Page 19 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E12 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.22). Power plug Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery pack slot IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. Recharge the battery. LC-E12 For LC-E12 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger’s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet.
  • Page 23 3 sec. Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E12. Battery Pack LP-E12 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 24: Installing And Removing The Battery And Card

    Installing and Removing the Battery and Card Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E12 into the camera. The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately). UHS-I Speed Class SDHC and SDXC memory cards can also be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card.

  • Page 25: The Card Slot

    Installing and Removing the Battery and Card After opening the card slot/battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge may break. The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. Setting [z1: Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent you from forgetting to insert a card.

  • Page 26: The Card Slot

    Installing and Removing the Battery and Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot/battery compartment cover. Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking.

  • Page 27: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 29 to set the date/time/zone. <k> : The camera turns on. You can shoot movies (p.87). <1> : The camera turns on. You can shoot still photos.

  • Page 28: Checking The Battery Level

    Turning on the Power z Checking the Battery Level When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels. z : Battery level is sufficient. x : Battery level is low, but the camera can still be used.

  • Page 29: Setting The Date, Time, And Zone

    Setting the Date, Time, and Zone When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. If you set the camera to the correct time zone for where you currently live, when you travel to another time zone you can simply set the camera to the correct time zone for your destination to update the camera’s date/time automatically.

  • Page 30: Set The Date And Time

    3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone Set the date and time. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select the number. Press <0> so <r> is displayed. Press the <W> <X> keys to set the number, then press <0>. (Returns to <s>.) Set the daylight saving time.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Interface Language

    Selecting the Interface Language Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select the [52] tab. Press the <W> <X> keys to select [Language ], then press <0>.

  • Page 32: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

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

  • Page 33: Detaching The Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens 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. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrows.

  • Page 34: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points (nine boxes) in the viewfinder look sharp. If the camera dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (sold separately) is recommended.

  • Page 35: 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 (0).

  • Page 36: 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 37 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Sample Quick Control Screen White balance correction Aperture Shutter speed Highlight tone priority* Shooting mode* (p.18) ISO speed Flash exposure Exposure compensation/ compensation AEB setting Metering mode Picture Style Image-recording quality White balance Auto Lighting Optimizer AF operation Return White balance bracketing...

  • Page 38: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations You can set various settings with the menus 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 back of the camera to operate the menus. <M>...
  • Page 39 3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Select a tab. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a tab (group of functions). For example, in this manual, “the [z3] tab”...

  • Page 40: 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 41 3 Formatting the Card Execute [Format card] in the following cases: The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-related error is displayed. Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems slow or if you want to totally erase data in the card.

  • Page 42: 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, the shooting settings will be displayed. When your eye is near the viewfinder eyepiece, the display-off sensor (p.15) will turn off the LCD monitor to prevent glare.

  • Page 43: Feature Guide

    Feature Guide The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick Control for playback, and displays a brief description of that mode, function or option. It also displays a description when you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen.

  • Page 44: Using The Touch Screen

    d Using the Touch Screen The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can operate with your fingers. Quick Control (Sample display) Use your finger to tap (touch briefly and then remove your finger from) the LCD monitor. By tapping, you can select menus, icons, etc., displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 45 d Using the Touch Screen Drag Menu screen (Sample display) Slide your finger while touching the LCD monitor. Scale display (Sample display) Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen Selecting a menu tab or item after pressing the <M> button Setting a scale control Quick Control Setting functions during Live View shooting...
  • Page 46 d Using the Touch Screen 3 Setting the Touch Control Select [Touch control]. Under the [53] tab, select [Touch control], then press <0>. Set the Touch control. Select the desired setting, then press <0>. [Standard] is the normal setting. [Sensitive] provides a better touch response than [Standard].

  • Page 47: Basic Shooting

    Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot while the camera sets everything automatically (p.71). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, advanced shooting function settings cannot be changed.

  • Page 48: A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) <A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.51). Set the Mode Dial to <A>. Aim any AF point over the AF point subject.

  • Page 49: 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 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. After you finish shooting, push down the built-in flash with your fingers. The <A>...
  • Page 50 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) The flash fired even though it was daylight. For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject’s dark areas. There are two ways to disable the flash: • Set the flash setting to [b] (Flash off). If you change the shooting mode or set the power switch to <2>, the setting will revert back to [a] (Auto flash) (p.71).

  • Page 51: A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <A> mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked.

  • Page 52: A Live View Shooting

    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) A Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 73. Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor. Press the <A>...

  • Page 53: Disabling Flash

    7 Disabling Flash The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as in a museum or an aquarium, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. Shooting Tips Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks.

  • Page 54: C Creative Auto Shooting

    C Creative Auto Shooting In the <C> mode, you can set the following functions before shooting: (1) Extra Effect Shot, (2) Ambience-based shots, (3) Background blur, (4) Drive/self-timer mode, and (5) Flash firing. The default settings are the same as the <A> mode. * CA stands for Creative Auto.
  • Page 55 C Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed Pressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following: If you set (1), (2) or (3) when the camera is set for Live View shooting, you can see the effect on the screen before you start shooting. (1) Extra Effect Shot •...
  • Page 56 C Creative Auto Shooting (2) Ambience-based shots • You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. • Turn the <6> dial to select the ambience. You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>. (3) Background blur •...
  • Page 57 C Creative Auto Shooting (4) Drive/self-timer mode: Use the <6> dial to make the selection. You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>. <u> Single shooting: Shoot one image at a time. <i> Continuous shooting: While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously.

  • Page 58: Shooting Portraits

    2 Shooting Portraits The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer. Shooting Tips The further the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look.

  • Page 59: Shooting Landscapes

    3 Shooting Landscapes Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Shooting Tips With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the telephoto end.

  • Page 60: Shooting Close-Ups

    4 Shooting Close-ups When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). Shooting Tips Use a simple background. A simple background makes small objects such as flowers stand out better.

  • Page 61: Shooting Moving Subjects

    5 Shooting Moving Subjects Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens. The use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a distance.

  • Page 62: 8: Special Scene Mode

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

  • Page 63: C Shooting Children

    C Shooting Children When you want to continuously focus and shoot children running around, use <C> (Kids). Skin tones will look healthy. Shooting Tips Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus.

  • Page 64: P Shooting Food

    P Shooting Food When shooting food, use <P> (Food). The photo will look bright and vivid, making the food look delicious. Shooting Tips Change the color tone. You can change [Color tone]. Food photos with a reddish tinge usually make the food look more delicious. To increase the food’s reddish tinge, set it toward [Warm tone].

  • Page 65: Shooting Candlelight Portraits

    x Shooting Candlelight Portraits When shooting a human subject in candlelight, use <x> (Candlelight). The candlelight color tones will be retained in the photo. Shooting Tips Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point in the viewfinder over the subject, then shoot. Prevent camera shake if the shutter speed in the viewfinder blinks.

  • Page 66: Shooting Night Portraits (With A Tripod)

    6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is recommended. Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view.

  • Page 67: F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)

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

  • Page 68: G Shooting Backlit Scenes

    G Shooting Backlit Scenes When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the <G> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this mode, three continuous shots are taken at different exposures. This results in one image, with a wide tonal range, that has minimized the blocked-up shadows caused by backlighting.
  • Page 69 Cautions for both <6> (Night Portrait) and <F> (Handheld Night Scene) During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus dots of light such as in a night scene. In such a case, you should set the AF method to [Quick mode] and shoot.

  • Page 70: Q Quick Control

    Q Quick Control In Basic Zone modes when the shooting function settings screen is displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen. The table on the next page shows the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.
  • Page 71 Q Quick Control Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes : Default setting k: User selectable : Not selectable Function u: Single shooting Drive mode i: Continuous shooting Q (10 sec.) Self-timer l (2 sec.) q (Continuous) a: Automatic firing Flash firing D: Flash on (Fires at all times) b: Flash off Ambience-based shots...

  • Page 73: Shooting With The Lcd Monitor (Live View Shooting)

    Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended.

  • Page 74: 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. In the <A> mode, the scene icon for the scene detected by the camera is displayed on the upper left. By default, Continuous AF will take effect.

  • Page 75: Enabling Live View Shooting

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Enabling Live View Shooting Set [A: Live View shoot.] to [Enable]. Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots] Shooting Conditions Temperature No Flash 50% Flash Use Room temperature (23°C / 73°F) Low temperatures (0°C / 32°F) The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12 and CIPA (Camera &...

  • Page 76: Information Display

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change. Histogram display AF point (Quick mode) Auto Lighting Battery check Optimizer Possible shots Quick Control Shooting mode White AF method balance Drive/self-timer Picture Style...

  • Page 77: Using Af To Focus (Af Method)

    Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Selecting the AF Method You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject. The following AF methods are provided: [u(face)+Tracking], [FlexiZone - Multi] (p.79), [FlexiZone - Single] (p.81), and [Quick mode] (p.82).
  • Page 78 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) You can also tap the LCD monitor screen to select the face or subject. If the subject is not a face, < > will be displayed. If no faces can be detected, or if you tap the LCD monitor but do not select any face or subject, the camera will switch to [FlexiZone - Multi] with...
  • Page 79 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) If you press the <L> button, the AF point < > will appear at the center and you can use the <S> cross keys to move the AF point. Since AF is not possible with a face detected near the edge of the picture, the <p>...
  • Page 80 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 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 area frame will turn orange.
  • Page 81 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) FlexiZone - Single: d The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus a particular subject. Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 82 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Quick Mode: f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode, using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target subject quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.
  • Page 83 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 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. (No picture is taken.) When focus is achieved, the AF point that achieved focus will turn green...

  • Page 84: Shooting With The Touch Shutter

    x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Just by tapping the LCD monitor screen, you can focus and take the picture automatically. This works in all shooting modes. Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 85 x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Even if you set Drive/self-timer to <i>, the camera will still shoot in single shooting mode. The touch shutter does not work with the magnified view. When [6: Shutter/AE lock button] is set to [1: AE lock/AF] or [3: AE/ AF, no AE lock] under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], autofocusing does not take effect.
  • Page 86 Do not hold the camera in the same posture for long periods of times. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. The use of a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot places.

  • Page 87: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the power switch to <k>. The movie recording format will be MOV. For cards that can record movies, see page 3. Full HD 1080 Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with High- Definition featuring 1080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

  • Page 88: Shooting Movies

    k Shooting Movies Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot. Autoexposure Shooting When the shooting mode is set to other than <a>, autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness. Set the power switch to <k>.
  • Page 89 k Shooting Movies Do not hold the camera in the same posture for long periods of times. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns.
  • Page 90 k Shooting Movies Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change. AF method c : u+Tracking • Movie shooting mode • o : FlexiZone - Multi : Autoexposure • d : FlexiZone - Single (Basic Zone Possible shots modes)

  • Page 91: Setting The Movie Recording Size

    Setting the Movie Recording Size The menu option [Z2: 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 [52: Video system] setting.
  • Page 92 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Total Recording Time (approx.) Movie Recording File Size Size (approx.) 4 GB Card 8 GB Card 16 GB Card [1920x1080] 11 min. 22 min. 44 min. 330 MB/min.

  • Page 93: Image Playback

    Image Playback This chapter explains basic procedures to play back images and movies. Images shot and saved with another device The camera may not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera, edited with a computer, or that have had their file names changed.

  • Page 94: Image Playback

    x Image Playback Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The last captured image or last image played back will appear. Select an image. To view images starting with the last image, press the <Y> key. To view images starting with the first (oldest) image, press the <Z>...

  • Page 95: 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 4, 9, 36, or 100 images on one screen. Play back the image. When you press the <x> button, the last image captured will be displayed.

  • Page 96: U/Y Magnified View

    u/y Magnified View You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. Magnify the image. Press the <u> button during image playback. The image will be magnified. If you hold down the <u> button, the image will be magnified until it reaches the maximum magnification.

  • Page 97: Playing Back With The Touch Screen

    d Playing Back with the Touch Screen The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can touch with your fingers for playback operations. Press the <x> button to play back images. Browsing Images Swipe with one finger. With single-image display, touch the LCD monitor with one finger.
  • Page 98 d Playing Back with the Touch Screen Reducing Image (Index Display) Pinch two fingers. Touch the screen with two fingers spread apart, and pinch your fingers together on the screen. Each time you pinch your fingers, the single-image display will change to the index display.

  • Page 99: Playing Movies

    k Playing Movies Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display an image. Select a movie. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a movie. In the single-image display, the < 1> icon displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates a movie. If the movie is a video snapshot, ] will be displayed.
  • Page 100 k Playing Movies Movie Playback Panel Operation Playback Description Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the <Y> <Z> keys. Slow motion The slow-motion speed is indicated at the upper right of the screen. First frame Displays the movie’s first frame.

  • Page 101: Viewing The Cd-Rom Instruction Manuals

    Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images to Your Computer This chapter explains how to view the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM on your computer, download images from the camera to your computer, gives an overview of the software in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM), and explains how to install the software on your computer.

  • Page 102: Viewing The Camera Instruction Manual Cd-Rom

    Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM The Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM contains the following instruction manuals (PDF): Camera Instruction Manual Explains all the camera functions and procedures, including basic content. Quick Reference Guide Explains basic camera functions settings and basic shooting and playback procedures.
  • Page 103 Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM Double-click the START file. The icon displayed will differ depending on your computer’s operating system. Click your language. Click the instruction manual you want to read. The instruction manual will be displayed. You can save the PDF file to your computer. To learn how to use Adobe Reader, refer to Adobe Reader’s Help section.

  • Page 104: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Downloading Images to a Computer You can use the provided software to download the images in the camera to your computer. There are two ways to do this. Downloading by Connecting the Camera to the Computer Install the software (p.107) Use the provided interface cable to connect the camera to your computer.

  • Page 105: Downloading Images With A Card Reader

    Use Digital Photo Professional. Use ImageBrowser EX. For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (p.108). When downloading images from the camera to your computer using a card reader without using Canon software, copy the DCIM folder on the card to your computer.

  • Page 106: Software Overview

    Software Overview EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Various software for EOS DIGITAL cameras are contained on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk. EOS Utility With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer. You can also use this software to set various camera settings and shoot remotely with the computer connected to the camera.

  • Page 107: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Do not connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. The software will not be installed correctly. When downloading and installing ImageBrowser EX, follow the steps below as with other EOS software included on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk.

  • Page 108: Software Instruction Manual

    Software Instruction Manual Software Instruction Manuals are contained on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk. You can copy and view the software instruction manual (PDF files) as follows: Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk into your computer. Close the install screen. When the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk install screen appears, close the install screen.
  • Page 109 This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 110: Safety Precautions

    Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precautions before using the product. If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or Warnings: serious injuries may result.
  • Page 111 Safety Precautions When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery and disconnect the power plug from the equipment before storing. This is to prevent electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, or corrosion. Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or a fire.
  • Page 112 Safety Precautions Follow the cautions below. Otherwise physical injury Cautions: or property damage may result. Do not use or store the product inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The product may become hot and cause skin burns. Doing so may also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or shorten the life of the product.
  • Page 113 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 114 USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
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  • Page 116 The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of October 2014. For information on the compatibility with any products introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. For the latest version Instruction Manual, refer to the Canon Web site. CPH-E061-005 © CANON INC. 2014...

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