Canon EOS Rebel T6i W Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 EOS REBEL T6i (W) EOS 750D (W) INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
  • Page 3: Item Check List

    Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Battery Pack Battery Charger Camera LP-E17 LC-E17/LC-E17E* (with protective cover) (with eyecup and body cap) Wide Strap Interface Cable * Battery Charger LC-E17 or LC-E17E is provided.
  • Page 4: Instruction Manual And Cd-Roms

    Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs The instruction manual consists of a booklet and electronic manuals (PDF files on the CD-ROM). The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual. For more detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual on the CD-ROM. Camera and Wi-Fi/NFC Function Basic Instruction Manual Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM Contains the following manuals (PDF files):...
  • Page 5: Compatible Cards

    Compatible Cards The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera (p.59). • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards* •...
  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.36) To charge the battery, see page 34. Insert the card (p.37) With the card’s label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. Attach the lens (p.45) White index Red index Align the lens’s white or red mount index with the camera’s mount...
  • Page 7 Quick Start Guide Flip out the LCD monitor (p.39) When the LCD monitor displays the date/time/zone setting screens, see page 42. Focus on the subject (p.50) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus on 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 on the top, bottom, left, and right. <0> : Indicates the Setting button. : Indicates that each function remains active 0, 9, 7, 8 for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Chapters Introduction Getting Started Basic Shooting and Image Playback Setting the AF and Drive Modes Image Settings Advanced Operations Flash Photography Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Shooting Movies Handy Features Image Playback Post-Processing Images Printing Images Customizing the Camera Reference Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images to Your Computer...
  • Page 10: Contents At A Glance

    Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically  p.65-96  (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously  p.112  (i Continuous shooting) Take a picture of yourself in a group p.114   (j Self-timer) Freeze the action p.150   (s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the action ...
  • Page 11 Take many pictures  p.116  (7a, 8a, b, c) AF (Focusing) Change the AF area selection mode  p.104  (S AF area selection mode) Shoot a moving subject  p.79, 81, 102  (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images on the camera p.97 ...
  • Page 12: Index To Features

    Index to Features Power AF operation  p.100 Battery • Charging  p.34 AF area selection mode  p.104 • Installing/Removing  p.36 AF point selection  p.106 • Battery check  p.41 Manual focusing  p.111 • Checking battery Drive information p.348...
  • Page 13 Index to Features Exposure Adjustment Playback Exposure compensation  p.159 Image review time  p.257  p.160 Single-image display p.97  AEB AE lock  p.162 Shooting information display p.306  Flash Index display  p.278 Built-in flash  p.166 Image browsing External flash ...
  • Page 14: Contents

    Contents Introduction Item Check List................. 3 Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs ........... 4 Compatible Cards................5 Quick Start Guide ................6 Conventions Used in this Manual............. 8 Chapters................... 9 Contents at a Glance..............10 Index to Features ................12 Contents ..................14 Safety Precautions .................
  • Page 15 Contents Basic Shooting and Image Playback A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ....66 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)......69 7 Disabling Flash ................. 71 C Creative Auto Shooting.............72 2 Shooting Portraits ..............76 3 Shooting Landscapes ............... 77 4 Shooting Close-ups..............78 5 Shooting Moving Subjects ............
  • Page 16 Contents A Selecting a Picture Style ............125 A Customizing a Picture Style ..........127 A Registering a Picture Style ........... 130 B: Matching the Light Source (White balance) ......132 u Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light Source......134 Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast (Auto Lighting Optimizer) ...
  • Page 17 Contents U Applying Creative Filters ............200 Menu Function Settings ..............204 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) ........... 206 x Shooting with the Touch Shutter ..........214 MF: Focusing Manually..............216 Shooting Movies k Shooting Movies ..............222 Autoexposure Shooting ..............222 Manual Exposure Shooting ............225 Shooting Still Photos ..............230 Shooting Function Settings ............232...
  • Page 18 Contents f Automatic Sensor Cleaning ........... 271 Appending Dust Delete Data ............272 Manual Sensor Cleaning .............. 274 Image Playback x Searching for Images Quickly ..........278 u/y Magnified View ..............280 d Playing Back with the Touch Screen ........281 b Rotating the Image ..............
  • Page 19 Contents Customizing the Camera Setting Custom Functions............. 336 Custom Function Settings............. 338 C.Fn I : Exposure ..............338 C.Fn II : Image ................339 C.Fn III : Autofocus/Drive ............340 C.Fn IV : Operation/Others............343 Registering My Menu ..............346 Reference Checking the Battery Information..........348 Using a Household Power Outlet..........
  • Page 20: 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 21 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 ...
  • Page 22 Safety Precautions Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical Cautions injury 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 23: Handling Precautions

    The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you  accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
  • Page 24 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 nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
  • Page 25 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 remain on the image, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
  • Page 26: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Built-in flash/AF-assist beam EF Lens mount index (p.45) (p.166/103) Flash sync contacts Mode Dial (p.30) Hot shoe (p.171) <B> AF area EF-S Lens mount index (p.45) selection button (p.105) <D> Flash button (p.166) Power switch (p.40) <g> ISO speed <V>...
  • Page 27 Nomenclature <A> Live View shooting/ <g> Aperture/Exposure Movie shooting button (p.192/222) compensation button Dioptric adjustment knob (p.49) <Q> Quick Control button (p.51) Viewfinder eyepiece <A/I> AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Eyecup (p.351) Reduce button (p.162/169/278, 280) <B> Info button (p.61, 97, 194, 227, 266) <S/u>...
  • Page 28 Nomenclature Shooting Function Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.30) Shutter speed Aperture c Main Dial pointer Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.136) amount (p.159) AEB range (p.160) ISO speed (p.122) Shooting mode Highlight tone priority (p.339) Picture Style (p.125) y Flash exposure compensation...
  • Page 29 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle (p.157) Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) (p.104) Single-point AF (Manual selection) (p.104) 19-point automatic selection AF (p.104) Focusing screen AF point (p.104) Grid (p.62) Area AF frame Aspect ratio line (p.104) (p.120) Flicker detection (p.63, 144) <g>...
  • Page 30 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial consists of two functionally categorized zones: one for the Creative Zone modes and one for the Basic Zone modes. Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects as desired. d : Program AE (p.148) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.150) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.152) a : Manual exposure (p.155)
  • Page 31 Nomenclature Lens without a Distance Scale Focusing ring (p.111, 216) Focus mode switch (p.45) Hood mount (p.47) Zoom position index (p.46) Filter thread (front of lens) Zoom ring (p. Image Stabilizer switch (p.48) Contacts (p.25) Lens mount index (p.45)
  • Page 32 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E17 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (p.34). 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 33: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Provided 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 34: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided  with the battery. Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the  battery securely to the charger. To detach the battery, follow the  above procedure in reverse. LC-E17 Recharge the battery.
  • Page 35 5 sec. Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E17.  Battery Pack LP-E17 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with  an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or...
  • Page 36: Installing And Removing The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17 into the camera. The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens when the battery is removed. Installing the Battery Open the cover. Slide the lever as shown by the ...
  • Page 37: Installing And Removing The Card

    Installing and Removing the Card The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. SDHC and SDXC memory cards with UHS-I can also be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card. Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing and erasing.
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39: 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 play back images and movies. You can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor. Flip out the LCD monitor. Rotate the LCD monitor.
  • Page 40: 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 42 to set the date/time/zone. <k> : The camera turns on. You can shoot movies (p.222). <1> : The camera turns on. You can shoot still photos.
  • Page 41 Turning on the Power z Checking the Battery Level When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of the four levels. z : Battery level is sufficient. x : Battery level is low, but the camera can still be used.
  • Page 42: 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 are reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps below, making sure to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination, and the camera will automatically adjust the date/time.
  • Page 43 3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone Set the date and time. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  the number. Press <0> so <a> is displayed.  Press the <W> <X> keys to set the  number, then press <0>. (Returns to <b>.) Set the daylight saving time.
  • Page 44: 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 ...
  • Page 45: 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 46 Attaching and Detaching a Lens Zooming 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 arrow.
  • Page 47 Attaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching a Lens Hood A lens hood can block unwanted light and prevent rain, snow, dust, etc. adhering to the front of the lens. When storing the lens in a bag, etc., you can also attach the hood in reverse. If there is no index mark on the lens and hood: ...
  • Page 48: Lens Image Stabilizer

    Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens’s built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer. Set the IS switch to <1>.
  • Page 49: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the  AF points in the viewfinder look the sharpest. If the camera dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (sold separately) is recommended.
  • Page 50 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 51: 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 Quick Control. Press the <Q> button  The Quick Control screen will appear. Set the desired functions. Press the <S>...
  • Page 52 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Sample Quick Control Screen Aperture (p.152) Shutter speed (p.150) Shooting mode (p.30) Highlight tone priority* (p.339) Exposure ISO speed (p.122) compensation/ AEB setting Flash exposure (p.159/160) compensation (p.168) Picture Style (p.125) Built-in flash settings AF operation (p.100) (p.176) Return...
  • Page 53: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations You can set various settings with the menus such as the image- recording quality, date and time, etc. <M> button <0> button <S> cross keys LCD monitor Menu Screen The menu tabs and items displayed will differ depending on the shooting mode.
  • Page 54 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 of the  cross keys to select a tab (group of functions). For example, in this manual, “the ...
  • Page 55 3 Menu Operations In step 2, you can also turn the <6> dial to select a menu tab.  In steps 2 to 5, you can also use the LCD monitor’s touch screen (p.56).  The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have ...
  • Page 56: 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 on (touch  briefly and then remove your finger from) the LCD monitor. By tapping, you can select menus, ...
  • Page 57 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 ...
  • Page 58 d Using the Touch Screen 3 Touch Control Settings Select [Touch control]. Under the [53] tab, select [Touch  control], then press <0>. Set the touch control setting. Select the preferred setting, then  press <0>. [Standard] is the normal setting. ...
  • Page 59: Formatting The Card

    Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
  • Page 60 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 (p.382). ...
  • Page 61: 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 you press the shutter button ...
  • Page 62: Ldisplaying The Grid

    lDisplaying the Grid You can display a grid in the viewfinder to help you check the camera tilt or compose the shot. Select [Viewfinder display]. Under the [52] tab, select  [Viewfinder display], then press <0>. Select [Grid display]. Select [Grid display], then press ...
  • Page 63: Displaying The Flicker Detection

    Displaying the Flicker DetectionK If you set this function, <G> will appear in the viewfinder when the camera detects flicker caused by the blinking of the light source. By default, flicker detection is set to [Show]. Select [Viewfinder display]. Under the [52] tab, select ...
  • Page 64: 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 65: Basic Shooting And Image Playback

    Basic Shooting and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back images. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot while the camera sets everything automatically (p.89, 354).
  • Page 66: 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.69). Set the Mode Dial to <A>. Aim the Area AF frame over the Area AF frame subject.
  • Page 67 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 ...
  • Page 68 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus indicator <o>  does not light up.) It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving subject. (The focus indicator <o> does not light up.) You can take sharp pictures of a moving subject.
  • Page 69: 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, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus on a still subject will lock the focus on that subject.
  • Page 70 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 191. Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor. Press the <A>...
  • Page 71: 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 ...
  • Page 72: C Creative Auto Shooting

    C Creative Auto Shooting In the <C> mode, you can set the following functions for shooting: (1) Extra Effect Shot, (2) Ambience-based shots, (3) Background blur, (4) Drive mode, and (5) Flash firing. The default settings are the same as the <A> mode. * CA stands for Creative Auto.
  • Page 73 C Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed 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 74 C Creative Auto Shooting (2) Ambience-based shots • You can select and shoot with the ambience you want to convey in your images. • Press the <W> <X> keys to select the ambience. For details, see page 90. (3) Background blur •...
  • Page 75 C Creative Auto Shooting (4) Drive mode: Use the <6> dial to make the selection. <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. You can shoot up to approx.
  • Page 76: 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 Select the location where the distance between the subject and  the background is the farthest. The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look.
  • Page 77: 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. ...
  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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.
  • Page 81: 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 Track the subject with the Area AF frame.  Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to start autofocusing in Area AF frame.
  • Page 82: P Shooting Food

    P Shooting Food When shooting food, use <P> (Food). The photo will look bright and vivid. Shooting Tips Change the color tone.  You can change [Color tone]. Food photos with a reddish tinge usually make the food look more vivid. To increase the food’s reddish tinge, set it toward [Warm tone].
  • Page 83: 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 ...
  • Page 84: 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. ...
  • Page 85: 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 one image with reduced camera shake is recorded.
  • Page 86: 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 clipped shadows caused by backlighting.
  • Page 87 Cautions for both <6> (Night Portrait) and <F> (Handheld Night Scene) During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus on dots of light  such as in a night scene. In such a case, set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>...
  • Page 88: Q Quick Control

    Q Quick Control Cautions for <G> (HDR Backlight Control) Note that the image may not be rendered with a smooth gradation and  may look irregular or have significant noise. HDR Backlight Control may not be effective for excessively backlit ...
  • Page 89 Q Quick Control Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes : Default setting k: User selectable : Not selectable Function u: Single shooting i: Continuous shooting B: Silent single shooting Drive mode M: Silent continuous shooting (p.112) Q (10 sec.) l (2 sec.) q (Continuous) a: Automatic firing Flash firing...
  • Page 90: Shoot By Ambience Selection

    Shoot by Ambience Selection Except in the <A>, <7>, and <G> Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. C/2/3/4/ Ambience Ambience Effect C/6/F m Standard setting No setting n Vivid Low / Standard / Strong o Soft Low / Standard / Strong p Warm Low / Standard / Strong...
  • Page 91 Shoot by Ambience Selection Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  the desired ambience.  The LCD monitor will display how the image will look with the selected ambience. Set the ambience effect. Press the <W> <X> keys to select ...
  • Page 92 Shoot by Ambience Selection Ambience Settings mStandard 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. n Vivid The subject will look sharp and vivid.
  • Page 93 Shoot by Ambience Selection v Brighter The picture will look brighter. x Darker The picture will look darker. y Monochrome The picture will be monochrome. You can select the monochrome color to be blue, black and white, or sepia. When [Monochrome] is selected, <0>...
  • Page 94: Shoot By Lighting Or Scene Type

    Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type In the <2>, <3>, <4>, <5>, and <C> Basic Zone modes, you can shoot with the settings matching the lighting or scene type. Normally, [e Default setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eyes.
  • Page 95 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. Press the <Q> button (7).  Press the <W> <X> keys to select  [e Default setting]. [Light/scene- based shots] will appear on the screen.
  • Page 96 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene Type Settings e Default setting Default setting suited for most subjects. f Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. g Shade For subjects in the shade.
  • Page 97: Image Playback

    x Image Playback The easiest way to play back images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 277. Play back the image. Press the <x> button.   The last image captured or played back will appear. Select an image.
  • Page 98 x Image Playback Exit the image playback. Press the <x> button to exit the  image playback and return to shooting-ready state. Shooting Information Display With the shooting information screen displayed (p.97), you can press the <W> <X> keys to change the shooting information displayed at the screen’s bottom as follows.
  • Page 99: Setting The Af And Drive Modes

    Setting the AF and Drive Modes The 19 AF points in the viewfinder make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes. You can also select the AF operation and drive mode that best match the shooting conditions and subject. The J icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that ...
  • Page 100: F: Changing The Autofocus Operation

    f: Changing the Autofocus OperationK You can select the AF (autofocus) operation characteristics suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation is set automatically for the respective shooting mode. Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <AF>.
  • Page 101 f: Changing the Autofocus OperationK One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is achieved, the AF point  that achieved focus will be displayed, and the focus indicator <o>...
  • Page 102 f: Changing the Autofocus OperationK AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects This AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the subject will be focused on continuously. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
  • Page 103 f: Changing the Autofocus OperationK AF Points Lighting Up in Red By default, the AF points light up in red when focus is achieved in low- light conditions. In Creative Zone modes, you can set whether to have the AF points light up in red when focus is achieved (p.342). AF-Assist Beam with the Built-in Flash Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button halfway, the built-in flash may fire a brief burst of flashes.
  • Page 104: S Selecting The Af Area And Af Point

    S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointK 19 AF points are provided for autofocusing. You can select the AF area selection mode and AF point(s) suiting the scene or subject. AF Area Selection Mode You can select one of three AF area selection modes. See the next page for the selection procedure.
  • Page 105 S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointK Selecting the AF Area Selection Mode Press the <S> or <B> button Look through the viewfinder and  press the <S> or <B> button. Press the <B> button. Each time you press the <B> ...
  • Page 106 S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointK Selecting the AF Point Manually You can manually select the AF point or zone. If 19-point automatic selection AF + AI Servo AF has been set, you can select any position where AI Servo AF is to start. Press the <S>...
  • Page 107: Af Area Selection Modes

    AF Area Selection ModesK Single-point AF (Manual Selection) Select one AF point <S> to be used for focusing. Zone AF (Manual Selection of Zone) The 19 AF points are divided into five zones for focusing. All the AF points in the selected zone are used for the automatic selection of the focusing point(s).
  • Page 108 AF Area Selection ModesK 19-point Automatic Selection AF All the AF points are used to focus. This mode is set automatically in Basic Zone modes (except <x>). With One-Shot AF, pressing the shutter button halfway will display the AF point(s) <S> that achieved focus.
  • Page 109 AF Area Selection ModesK AF Operation and Maximum Lens Apertures Maximum Lens Aperture: f/3.2 - f/5.6 With all AF points, cross-type AF sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines is possible. However, with the lenses below, the peripheral AF points will detect only vertical or horizontal lines (no cross-type focusing).
  • Page 110: Subjects Difficult To Focus On

    Subjects Difficult to Focus on Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder’s focus indicator <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  Strongly backlit or reflective subjects ...
  • Page 111: Mf: Manual Focus

    Subjects Difficult to Focus on MF: Manual Focus Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Focus on the subject. Focus by turning the lens focusing  ring until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder. Focusing ring If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the AF point that achieved focus and the focus indicator <o>...
  • Page 112: Selecting The Drive Mode

    i Selecting the Drive Mode Single and continuous drive modes are provided. Press the <YQi> button.  [Drive mode] will appear. Select the drive mode. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  the desired drive mode, then press <0>. u : Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken.
  • Page 113 i Selecting the Drive Mode If <B> or <M> is set, the time lag from when you press the shutter  button completely until the picture is shot will be longer than with normal single or continuous shooting. With Live View shooting, <B> and <M> cannot be set. ...
  • Page 114: Using The Self-Timer

    j Using the Self-timer Press the <YQi> button.  [Drive mode] will appear. Select the self-timer. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  the self-timer, then press <0>. Q: 10-sec. self-timer The remote controller can also be used (p.350). l: 2-sec.
  • Page 115: Image Settings

    Image Settings This chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, noise reduction, lens aberration correction, anti-flicker shooting, and other functions. In Basic Zone modes, only the following can be set as ...
  • Page 116: Setting The Image-Recording Quality

    Setting the Image-Recording Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image- recording quality settings are provided: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, b, c, 1+73, 1. Select the image-recording quality. Under the [z1] tab, select [Image ...
  • Page 117 7 (8) * The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB card. These figures will vary by the subject, card brand, aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom Functions, and other settings.
  • Page 118 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(59.4x42cm/23.4x16.5in.) you want to crop the image, selecting a higher quality (more pixels) such as 73, A3(42x29.7cm/ 83, 1+73, or 1 is recommended.
  • Page 119 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality 1 is the raw image data before it is made into 73 or other images. 1 images cannot be viewed on a computer without the use of EOS software, such as Digital Photo Professional (p.404). However, you can perform various adjustments on them that are impossible with other image types such as 73.
  • Page 120: Changing The Image's Aspect Ratio

    3Changing the Image’s Aspect RatioK You can change the image’s aspect ratio. [3:2] is set by default. When [4:3], [16:9], or [1:1] is set, lines will appear to indicate the shooting range. During Live View shooting, the image appears with the surrounding area masked in black.
  • Page 121 3Changing the Image’s Aspect RatioK The table below shows the aspect ratio and the number of recorded pixels for each image-recording quality. Aspect Ratio and Pixel Count (approx.) Image Quality 16:9 6000x4000 5328x4000* 6000x3368* 4000x4000 (24.0 megapixels) (21.3 megapixels) (20.2 megapixels) (16.0 megapixels) 3984x2656 3552x2664...
  • Page 122: G: Changing The Iso Speed To Suit The Light

    g: Changing the ISO Speed to Suit the LightK 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.124). Press the <g> button Set the ISO speed. While looking in the viewfinder or at ...
  • Page 123 g: Changing the ISO Speed to Suit the LightK When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and  banding) may become noticeable. If you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot a close subject, ...
  • Page 124 g: Changing the ISO Speed to Suit the LightK ISO [AUTO] If the ISO speed is set to [AUTO], the actual ISO speed setting 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 125: A Selecting A Picture Style

    A Selecting a Picture StyleK By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, [D] (Auto) is set automatically. Press the <XA> button.  The Picture Style selection screen will appear.
  • Page 126 A Selecting a Picture StyleK Q Portrait For nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Suited for close-up portraits. By changing the [Color tone] (p.128), you can adjust the skin tone. R Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes.
  • Page 127: A Customizing A Picture Style

    A Customizing a Picture StyleK You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 129. Press the <XA> button.  The Picture Style selection screen will appear.
  • Page 128 A Customizing a Picture StyleK Parameter Settings and Effects g 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.
  • Page 129 A Customizing a Picture StyleK 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 130: A Registering A Picture Style

    A Registering a Picture StyleK 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 multiple Picture Styles with different settings for parameters such as sharpness and contrast.
  • Page 131 A Registering a Picture StyleK Select a parameter. Select a parameter such as  [Sharpness], then press <0>. Set the parameter. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to adjust  the parameter as desired, then press <0>. For details, see “Customizing a Picture Style”...
  • Page 132: B: Matching The Light Source (White Balance)

    B: Matching the Light SourceK 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 133 B: Matching the Light SourceK Select [Custom White Balance]. Under the [z2] 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 ...
  • Page 134: Adjusting The Color Tone For The Light Source

    u Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light SourceK You can correct the white balance that is 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 135 u Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light SourceK White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images with different color tones 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 136: Auto Correction Of Brightness And Contrast (Auto Lighting Optimizer)

    Auto Correction of Brightness and ContrastK If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG images, the correction is applied when the image is captured. In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.
  • Page 137: Setting Noise Reduction

    Setting Noise ReductionK High ISO Speed Noise Reduction This function 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 darker parts of the image (shadow areas) is further reduced.
  • Page 138 3 Setting Noise ReductionK When [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] is Set If there is significant misalignment in the image due to camera shake, the  noise reduction effect may be minimal. If you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camera ...
  • Page 139 3 Setting Noise ReductionK Set the desired setting. Select the desired setting, then press  <0>. [Auto]  For exposures of 1 sec. or longer, noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto] setting is effective in most cases. [Enable] ...
  • Page 140: Correction Of Lens Peripheral Illumination And Aberrations

    Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberrations Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteristics. Color fringing along subject outlines is called chromatic aberration. And image distortion due to lens characteristics is called distortion.
  • Page 141 3 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberrations Chromatic Aberration Correction Select the setting. Check that [Correction data  available] is displayed for the attached lens. Select [Chromatic aberration], then  press <0>. Select [Enable], then press <0>.  Take the picture. The image will be recorded with the ...
  • Page 142 3 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberrations When distortion correction is enabled, the camera records an image  range narrower than the one seen through the viewfinder. (Image periphery will be slightly cropped and resolution slightly lowered.) Distortion correction will be reflected in the captured image, but not in the ...
  • Page 143 Peripheral illumination correction, chromatic aberration correction, and  distortion correction cannot be applied to JPEG images already taken. When using a non-Canon lens, setting the corrections to [Disable] is  recommended, even if [Correction data available] is displayed. If you use the magnified view during Live View shooting, the peripheral ...
  • Page 144: Reducing Flicker

    Reducing FlickerK If you shoot an image with a fast shutter speed under a light source such as fluorescent light, the blinking of the light source causes flicker and the image may be vertically unevenly exposed. If continuous shooting is used under these conditions, uneven exposures or colors across the images may result.
  • Page 145 3 Reducing FlickerK Under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if you set [9: Mirror lockup] to  [1: Enable], the [Anti-flicker shoot.] setting will automatically switch to [Disable]. If the subject is against a dark background or if there is a bright light in ...
  • Page 146: Setting The Color Reproduction Range (Color Space)

    Setting the Color Reproduction RangeK The range of reproducible colors is called the color space. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. In Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically. Select [Color space].
  • Page 147: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations In Creative Zone modes, you can change various settings of the camera as you desire to obtain a wide variety of shooting results, by selecting the shutter speed and/or aperture, adjusting the exposure as you prefer, etc. The J icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that ...
  • Page 148: 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. * <d> stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the Mode Dial to <d>. Focus on the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim ...
  • Page 149 d: Program AE Shooting Tips Change the ISO speed. Use the built-in flash.  To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.122) or use the built-in flash (p.166). In the <d> mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically. Therefore, press the <I>...
  • Page 150: S: Conveying The Subject's Movement (Shutter Priority Ae)

    s: Conveying the Subject’s Movement 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 (Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.) Set the Mode Dial to <s>.
  • Page 151 s: Conveying the Subject’s Movement Shooting Tips To freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject  Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec. To blur a running child or animal and convey an impression of ...
  • Page 152: F: Changing The Depth Of Field (Aperture Priority Ae)

    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 (With a low aperture f/number: f/5.6)
  • Page 153 f: Changing the Depth of Field Shooting Tips When using an aperture with a high f/number or shooting in low  light scenes, note that camera shake can occur. 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 154: 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 155: 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 156 a: Manual Exposure When ISO Auto is set, you can press the <A> button to lock the ISO speed.  If you press the <A> button and recompose the shot, you can see the  exposure level difference on the exposure level indicator compared to when the <A>...
  • Page 157: Changing The Metering Mode (Metering Mode)

    q Changing the Metering ModeK Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended. In Basic Zone modes, metering mode is set automatically. Select [Metering mode]. Under the [z2] tab, select [Metering  mode], then press <0>.
  • Page 158 q Changing the Metering ModeK Center-weighted average metering The brightness is metered at the image center and then averaged for the entire scene. This metering mode is for advanced users. With q (Evaluative metering), the exposure setting will be locked when you press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved.
  • Page 159: Setting Exposure Compensation (Exposure Comp.)

    Setting Exposure CompensationK 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. Check the exposure level indicator.
  • Page 160: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    Auto Exposure BracketingK 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 Standard exposure...
  • Page 161 3 Auto Exposure BracketingK Canceling AEB Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB range display (set to 0).  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 ...
  • Page 162: A Locking The Exposure (Ae Lock)

    A Locking the ExposureK 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 picture.
  • Page 163: Mirror Lockup To Reduce Camera Shake

    Mirror Lockup to Reduce Camera ShakeK Camera vibrations caused by the mirror’s reflex action is called “mirror shock”. Mirror lockup can reduce the blur caused by camera vibrations. This is useful especially when you are using a super telephoto lens or shooting closeups (macro photography).
  • Page 164 Mirror Lockup to Reduce Camera ShakeK Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun  or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or the camera’s internal components. In very bright light, such as at the beach or a ski slope on a sunny day, ...
  • Page 165: Flash Photography

    Flash Photography This chapter explains how to shoot with built-in flash and external Speedlites (EX-series, sold separately), how to set flash settings with the camera’s menu screen, and how to use the built-in flash for wireless flash shooting. Flash cannot be used with movie shooting. It will not fire. ...
  • Page 166: D Using The Built-In Flash

    D Using the Built-in Flash In indoor, 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 167 D Using the Built-in Flash Shooting Tips In bright light, decrease the ISO speed.  If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed. Detach the lens hood. Do not get too close to the subject.  If the lens has a hood attached or you are too close to the subject, the bottom of the picture may look dark due to the obstructed flash.
  • Page 168 D Using the Built-in Flash y Flash Exposure CompensationK Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. You can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Press the <Q> button ...
  • Page 169 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. * FE stands for Flash Exposure.
  • Page 170 D Using the Built-in Flash Take the picture. Compose the shot and press the  shutter button completely.  The flash is fired, and the picture is taken. If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, ...
  • Page 171: D Using An External Speedlite

    D Using an External Speedlite 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 172 Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/200 sec. or slower shutter speeds. Use a sync speed slower than 1/200 sec. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.
  • Page 173: Setting The Flash

    Setting the FlashK With the built-in flash or an EX-series, external Speedlite compatible with flash function settings, you can use the camera’s menu to set flash functions and the external Speedlite’s Custom Functions. If you use an external Speedlite, attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite before setting the flash functions.
  • Page 174 3 Setting the FlashK [Flash sync. speed in Av mode] You can set the flash-sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE (f) mode. N: Auto  The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/200 sec.
  • Page 175 3 Setting the FlashK Displaying the Flash Function Setting Screen Directly When you use the built-in flash or an external, EX-series Speedlite compatible with flash function settings, you can press the <D> button to directly display the [Built-in flash settings] or [External flash func.
  • Page 176 3 Setting the FlashK [Built-in flash settings] and [External flash func. setting] You can set the functions in the table below. The functions displayed under [External flash func. setting] vary depending on the Speedlite model. Select [Built-in flash settings] or ...
  • Page 177 3 Setting the FlashK Flash mode  When using an external Speedlite, you can select the flash mode to suit your desired flash shooting. [E-TTL II] is the standard mode of  EX-series Speedlites for automatic flash shooting. [Manual flash] is for advanced users ...
  • Page 178 3 Setting the FlashK Setting the External Speedlite Custom Functions The Custom Functions displayed under [External flash C.Fn setting] vary depending on the Speedlite model. Display the Custom Function. With the camera ready to shoot with  an external Speedlite, select [External flash C.Fn setting], then press <0>.
  • Page 179: Using Wireless Flash

    Using Wireless FlashK The camera’s built-in flash can work as a master unit for Canon EX- series, external Speedlites having a wireless slave feature. It can wirelessly trigger the Speedlite(s) to fire via optical transmission. Be sure to read the instructions and cautions about wireless flash photography (optical transmission) in the Speedlite’s instruction...
  • Page 180 Using Wireless FlashK *1: If the Speedlite does not have a transmission channel setting function, it operates regardless of the channel set on the camera. *2: In small rooms, the slave unit may work even if its wireless sensor does not face the camera.
  • Page 181 Using Wireless FlashK Wireless Flash Shooting Configurations The tables below show the possible configurations for wireless flash shooting. Choose the configuration suiting the subject, shooting conditions, the number of external Speedlites you use, etc. External Speedlite Setting Built-in Page A:B Flash Wireless Flash Quantity...
  • Page 182: Easy Wireless Flash Shooting

    Easy Wireless Flash ShootingK The basics of easy, fully automatic wireless flash shooting are 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 other wireless flash setups explained on the pages hereafter.
  • Page 183 Easy Wireless Flash ShootingK Select [Built-in flash settings]. Select [Built-in flash settings], then  press <0>. Select [EasyWireless]. For [Built-in flash], select  [EasyWireless], then press <0>. Set [Channel]. Set the transmission channel (1-4) to  the same one as the slave unit. Take the picture.
  • Page 184 Easy Wireless Flash ShootingK Fully Automatic Shooting with Multiple External Speedlites You can have multiple slave units fire as if they were a single Speedlite. This is convenient when you need a large flash output. Basic settings: Flash mode : E-TTL II E-TTL II meter.
  • Page 185: Custom Wireless Flash Shooting

    Custom Wireless Flash ShootingK Fully Automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite and Built-in Flash This is 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 cast on the subject.
  • Page 186 Custom Wireless Flash ShootingK Fully Automatic Shooting with Multiple External Speedlites Multiple Speedlite slave units can be fired as one flash unit, or separated into slave groups for shooting with flash ratio control. The basic settings are shown below. By changing the [Firing group] setting, you can shoot with various wireless flash setups with multiple Speedlites.
  • Page 187 Custom Wireless Flash ShootingK [1 (A:B)] Firing multiple slave units in multiple groups You can divide the slave units into groups A and B, and change the flash ratio to obtain the desired lighting effect. Refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual and set one slave unit to firing group A and the other to firing group B.
  • Page 188 Custom Wireless Flash ShootingK 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 186-187. 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 189 Custom Wireless Flash ShootingK 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 vary depending on the [Wireless func.] and [Firing group] settings.
  • Page 190 Custom Wireless Flash ShootingK Setting the Flash Output Manually for Wireless Flash Shooting When [Flash mode] is set to [Manual flash], flash exposure can be set manually. The flash output settings that can be set ([1 flash output], [Group A output], etc.) vary depending on the [Wireless func.] setting (see below).
  • Page 191: 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 192: 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 (p.196).
  • Page 193 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) Room Temperature Low Temperatures Temperature (23°C / 73°F) (0°C / 32°F) No Flash 50% Flash Use The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E17 and CIPA...
  • Page 194 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will  change. AF point (FlexiZone - Single) Battery check Histogram display Maximum burst* Auto Lighting Optimizer Possible shots Shooting mode Quick Control AF method White balance/ White balance...
  • Page 195 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor You can display the histogram by pressing the <B> button. However,  the histogram is not displayed while pressing the shutter button completely. When <g> is displayed in white, it indicates that the Live View image ...
  • Page 196 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Scene Icons In the <A> shooting mode, the camera will detect the scene type and set everything automatically to suit the scene. The detected scene type is indicated on the upper left of the screen. For certain scenes or shooting conditions, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
  • Page 197 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor *5: Displayed with any of the lenses below: • EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II • EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II • EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM • Image Stabilizer lenses marketed in 2012 or later. *4+*5: If the conditions in both *4 and *5 are met, the shutter speed will slow down.
  • Page 198: Shooting Function Settings

    Shooting Function Settings Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here. Q Quick Control If you press the <Q> button when the image is displayed on the LCD monitor in a Creative Zone mode, you can set the following: AF method, Drive mode, Metering mode, Image-recording quality, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, and Creative filters.
  • Page 199 Shooting Function Settings Exit the setting. Press <0> to finalize the setting and  return to Live View shooting. You can also select [2] to return to  Live View shooting. In Creative Zone modes, you can set the ISO speed by pressing the ...
  • Page 200: U Applying Creative Filters

    U Applying Creative Filters While viewing the Live View image, you can apply a filter effect (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, or Miniature effect) for shooting. These are called Creative filters. When you take the picture, the camera saves only the image with the Creative filter applied.
  • Page 201 U Applying Creative Filters Adjust the filter effect. Press the <B> button (except for  Miniature effect). Press the <Y> <Z> keys to adjust  the filter effect, then press <0>. For the Miniature effect, press <0>,  then press the <W> <X> keys to move the white frame to where you want the image to look sharp.
  • Page 202 U Applying Creative Filters Creative Filter Characteristics V Grainy B/W  Creates a grainy black-and-white photo. You can change the black- and-white effect by adjusting the contrast. W Soft focus  Gives the image a soft look. You can change the degree of softness by adjusting the blur.
  • Page 203 U Applying Creative Filters bToy camera effect  Darkens the photo’s corners and applies a color tone that makes it look as if it was shot by a toy camera. You can change the color cast by adjusting the color tone. c Miniature effect ...
  • Page 204: Menu Function Settings

    Menu Function Settings The menu options displayed are as follows. The settable functions on this menu screen apply only to Live View shooting. They do not work with viewfinder shooting (settings are disabled). Live View shooting  You can set Live View shooting to [Enable] or [Disable]. AF method ...
  • Page 205 3 Menu Function Settings Metering timerK  You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). In Basic Zone modes, metering timer is fixed at 8 sec. Selecting any of the following operations will stop Live View shooting. To start Live View shooting again, press the <A>...
  • Page 206: 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.208), and [FlexiZone - Single] (p.210). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.216).
  • Page 207 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) You can also tap on the LCD monitor  screen to select the face or subject. If the subject is not a face, <z> will be displayed. If no faces can be detected, or if you ...
  • Page 208 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) If you press <0> or the <L> button, the AF point <z> 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 ...
  • Page 209 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Focus on 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. ...
  • Page 210 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 on a particular subject. Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button.  ...
  • Page 211 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Notes for AF Operation Even when focus is achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway  will focus again. You cannot focus on a moving subject continuously.  The image brightness may change during and after the AF ...
  • Page 212 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky, solid-color flat surfaces  or when highlight or shadow details are lost. Subjects in low light.  Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the ...
  • Page 213 EF50mm f/1.4 USM, EF50mm f/1.8 II, EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro, EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM For information on discontinued lenses, refer to the Canon Web site. If you shoot a peripheral subject and it is out of focus, aim the center AF ...
  • Page 214: Shooting With The Touch Shutter

    x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Just by tapping on 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 215 x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Even if you set the drive mode to <i>, the camera will still shoot in  single shooting mode. The touch shutter does not work with the magnified view.  If the Fish-eye effect Creative filter is set, the camera will focus using the ...
  • Page 216: Mf: Focusing Manually

    MF: Focusing Manually You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus. Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focus  roughly. Display the magnifying frame. Press the <u> button.  ...
  • Page 217 MF: Focusing Manually Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image,  turn the lens focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the <u>  button to return to the normal view. Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then ...
  • Page 218 General Live View Shooting Cautions Image Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and  banding) may become noticeable. Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irregular colors in  the image. If Live View shooting is used continuously for a prolonged period, the ...
  • Page 219 General Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect  the brightness of the captured image. Even if a low ISO speed is set, noise may be noticeable in the displayed ...
  • Page 221: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the power switch to <k>. The movie recording format will be MP4. For cards that can record movies, see page 5.  If you handhold the camera and shoot movies, camera  shake can cause blurred movies.
  • Page 222: Shooting Movies

    k Shooting Movies Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot (p.298-301). Autoexposure Shooting When the shooting mode is set to any mode other than <a>, autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness. Set the power switch to <k>.
  • Page 223 k Shooting Movies General Movie Shooting Cautions are on pages 253-254.  If necessary, also read the General Live View Shooting Cautions on  pages 218-219. In Basic Zone modes, the shooting result will be the same as with <A>. ...
  • Page 224 k Shooting Movies Scene Icons During movie shooting in a Basic Zone mode, an icon representing the scene detected by the camera will be displayed and the shooting will be adapted to that scene. For certain scenes or shooting conditions, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
  • Page 225: Manual Exposure Shooting

    k Shooting Movies Manual Exposure Shooting In the <a> mode, you can freely set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. Set the power switch to <k>. ...
  • Page 226 k Shooting Movies Focus and shoot the movie. The procedure is the same as steps 3  and 4 for “Autoexposure Shooting” (p.222). ISO Speed During Manual Exposure Shooting With [AUTO], the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 ...
  • Page 227 k Shooting Movies Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will  change. AF method • c : u+Tracking • o : FlexiZone - Multi • d : FlexiZone - Single Movie shooting mode Possible shots y : Autoexposure (Basic Zone Movie shooting remaining time* / Elapsed time...
  • Page 228 k Shooting Movies Cautions for Movie Shooting Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun  or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or the camera’s internal components. If <Q>...
  • Page 229 k Shooting Movies Movie-related settings are under the [Z1] and [Z2] tabs (p.248).  A movie file is recorded each time you shoot a movie. If the file size  exceeds 4 GB, a new file will be created for every subsequent 4 GB. The movie image’s field of view is approx.
  • Page 230: 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. Taking Still Photos during Movie Shooting If you take a still photo during movie shooting, the movie will record ...
  • Page 231 k Shooting Movies When you press the shutter button halfway to autofocus during movie shooting, the following phenomena may occur. • Focus may become far off momentarily. • The brightness of the recorded movie may change. • The recorded movie may be momentarily still. •...
  • Page 232: Shooting Function Settings

    Shooting Function Settings Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here. Q Quick Control If you press the <Q> button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can set any of the following: AF method, Drive mode, Image-recording quality (still photos), Movie recording size, Video snapshots, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, and Miniature effect movie.
  • Page 233: Setting The Movie Recording Size

    Setting the Movie Recording Size With [Z2: Movie rec. size], you can set the movie recording size (image size, frame rate, and compression method) and other functions. Image Size  L 1920x1080 Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality. The aspect ratio is 16:9.
  • Page 234 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Compression Method  Standard Compresses multiple frames at a time efficiently for recording. Light (v) The movie is recorded at a low bit rate for playback on various devices, resulting in a smaller file size than with [Standard]. Therefore, you can shoot longer than with [Standard].
  • Page 235 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute (Approx.) Total Recording Time on Card Movie Recording Size File Size 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB Standard 17 min. 35 min. 1 hr. 10 min. 216 MB/min. [1920x 1080] Light...
  • Page 236: Shooting Miniature Effect Movies

    Shooting Miniature Effect Movies You can shoot movies having a Miniature (diorama) effect. Select the playback speed and shoot. Press the <Q> button.  The Quick Control screen will appear. Select [T]. Press the <W> <X> keys to select  [T] (Miniature effect movie) on the right of the screen.
  • Page 237 Shooting Miniature Effect Movies Shoot the movie. The AF method will be FlexiZone -  Single to focus on the center of the white frame. The white frame is not displayed  while you shoot. Playback Speed and Length (for 1-minute movie) Speed Playback Length O (5x)
  • Page 238: Shooting Video Snapshots

    Shooting Video Snapshots You can shoot a series of short movie clips lasting approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. called video snapshots. The video snapshots can be joined together into a single movie called a video snapshot album. You can thereby show quick highlights of a trip or event.
  • Page 239 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Select [Album settings]. Select [Album settings], then press  <0>. Select [Create a new album]. Select [Create a new album], then  press <0>. Select the snapshot length. Press <0> and use the <W> <X>  keys to select the snapshot’s length, then press <0>.
  • Page 240 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Creating a Video Snapshot Album Shoot the first video snapshot. Press the <A> button, then shoot.   The blue bar indicating the shooting duration will gradually decrease. After the set shooting duration elapses, the shooting stops automatically. ...
  • Page 241 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Options in Steps 8 and 9 Function Description J Save as album The movie clip will be saved as the video (Step 8) snapshot album’s first video snapshot. The video snapshot just recorded will be J Add to album added to the album recorded immediately (Step 9) before.
  • Page 242 3 Shooting Video Snapshots [Playback video snapshot] Operations in Steps 8 and 9 Function Playback Description By pressing <0>, you can play back or pause the video Play snapshot recorded immediately before. First frame Displays the first scene of the album’s first video snapshot. Each time you press <0>, the video snapshot skips back P Skip backward* by a few seconds.
  • Page 243 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Adding to an Existing Album Select [Add to existing album]. Follow step 4 on page 239 to select  [Add to existing album], then press <0>. Select an existing album. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select ...
  • Page 244 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Cautions for Shooting Video Snapshots You can add to an album only video snapshots with the same duration  (approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. each). Note that if you do any of the following while shooting video snapshots, a ...
  • Page 245 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Playing back an Album You can play back a video snapshot album in the same way as a normal movie (p.290). Play back the movie. Press the <x> button to display an  image. Select the album. In the single-image display, the ...
  • Page 246 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Editing an Album After shooting, you can rearrange, delete, or play back the video snapshots in the album. Select [X]. On the movie playback panel  displayed, select [X] (Edit), then press <0>.  The editing screen will be displayed. Select an editing operation.
  • Page 247 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Save the edited album. Press the <M> button to return to  the Editing panel at the screen’s bottom. Select [W] (Save), then press <0>.   The save screen will appear. To save it as a new album, select ...
  • Page 248: Menu Function Settings

    Menu Function Settings When you set the power switch to <k>, the [Z1] and [Z2] tabs will show functions dedicated to movie shooting. AF method  The AF methods are the same as described on pages 206-213. You can select [u+Tracking], [FlexiZone - Multi], or [FlexiZone - Single].
  • Page 249 3 Menu Function Settings  If you want to keep the focus at a specific point, or if you do not want the lens operation noise to be recorded, you can temporarily stop Movie Servo AF as follows. When you stop Movie Servo AF, the AF point will turn gray.
  • Page 250 3 Menu Function Settings AF with shutter button during movie recording  While shooting a movie, you can also take a still photo by pressing the shutter button completely. By default, AF operation is set to [One-Shot AF]. When [One-Shot AF] is set: •...
  • Page 251 3 Menu Function Settings Sound recording J  Normally, the built-in microphones will record stereo sound. Stereo sound recording is also possible by connecting the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 (sold separately) to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal (p.26) as the external microphone is given the Level meter priority.
  • Page 252 3 Menu Function Settings In Basic Zone modes, the settings available for [Sound recording] will  be [On] or [Off]. If [On] is set, the sound-recording level will be adjusted automatically (same as with [Auto]), and the wind filter function will take effect.
  • Page 253 General Movie Shooting Cautions White <s> and Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icons If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged movie  shooting or under a high ambient temperature, a white <s> or red <E> icon will appear. The white <s>...
  • Page 254 General Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and Image Quality If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level  indicator may 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 255: Handy Features

    Handy Features Disabling the Beeper (p.256)  Card Reminder (p.256)  Setting the Image Review Time (p.257)  Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.257)  Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness (p.258)  Creating and Selecting a Folder (p.259)  File Numbering Methods (p.261) ...
  • Page 256: Handy Features

    Handy Features 3 Disabling the Beeper You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved during self-timer shooting and touch screen operations. Under the [z1] tab, select [Beep], then press <0>. Select [Disable], then press <0>. To silence the beeper only during touch screen operations, select [Touch to y].
  • Page 257: Setting The Image Review Time

    Handy Features 3 Setting the Image Review Time You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor just after shooting. If [Off] is set, the image will not be displayed just after shooting. If [Hold] is set, the image review will be displayed up until the [Auto power off] time has elapsed.
  • Page 258: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor Brightness

    Handy Features 3 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read. Under the [52] tab, select [LCD brightness], then press <0>. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to adjust the brightness on the adjustment screen, then press <0>.
  • Page 259: 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 operation is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images. Creating a Folder Select [Select folder].
  • Page 260 Handy Features Selecting a Folder With the folder selection screen  Lowest file number displayed, select a folder and press Number of images in folder <0>.  The folder where the captured images will be saved is selected. Subsequent captured images will be ...
  • Page 261: 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 262 Handy Features [Auto reset]: The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time  the card is replaced or a new folder is created. When you replace the card or create a folder, the file numbering restarts from 0001 for the new images saved. This is convenient if you want to organize images by cards or folders.
  • Page 263: Setting Copyright Information

    Handy Features 3 Setting Copyright InformationK When you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information. Select [Copyright information]. Under the [54] tab, select [Copyright  information], then press <0>. Select the option to be set. Select [Enter author’s name] or ...
  • Page 264 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 <Y> <Z> keys in the top area to move the cursor. Entering Text: ...
  • Page 265: 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 computer instead of horizontally. You can change the setting for this feature. Under the [51] tab, select [Auto rotate], then press <0>.
  • Page 266: B: Checking Camera Settings

    Handy Features B: Checking Camera Settings When the shooting settings (p.28) are displayed, you can check the current settings of camera’s major functions by pressing the <B> button. Settings display Card remaining capacity Color space (p.146) WB correction (p.134)/ WB bracketing (p.135) Touch control (p.58) Red-eye reduction (p.167) Auto rotate display (p.265)
  • Page 267: Reverting The Camera To The Default Settings

    Handy Features 3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsK The camera’s shooting function settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. This option is available in Creative Zone modes. Select [Clear settings]. Under the [54] tab, select [Clear ...
  • Page 268 Handy Features Shooting Function Settings Image Recording Settings <8> mode C (Kids) Image quality AF operation One-Shot AF Picture Style Auto Auto AF area selection Auto Lighting Standard selection:19 pt mode Optimizer u (Single Drive mode Peripheral Enable / shooting) illumination Correction q (Evaluative...
  • Page 269 Handy Features Camera Settings Live View Shooting Settings Live View Auto power off 30 sec. Enable shooting Beep Enable AF method u+Tracking Release shutter Enable Continuous AF Enable without card Image review 2 sec. Touch Shutter Disable AF point display Disable Grid display Histogram display...
  • Page 270: Lcd Monitor Off/On Setting

    Handy Features 3 LCD Monitor Off/On Setting You can set the camera, so that the shooting settings display (p.28) does not turn on and off as you press the shutter button halfway (or press the <A> button/Depth-of-field preview button). Under the [52] tab, select [LCD off/on btn], then press <0>.
  • Page 271: 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 272: Appending Dust Delete Data

    Appending Dust Delete DataK Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that may 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 273 3 Appending Dust Delete DataK Shoot 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 274: Manual Sensor Cleaning

    Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. The image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Select [Sensor cleaning].
  • Page 275 If the battery level becomes low while cleaning the sensor, the beeper  will sound as a warning. Stop cleaning the sensor. If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the  sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
  • Page 277: Image Playback

    Image Playback This chapter explains functions related to viewing photos and movies, with more advanced uses than in Chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and Image Playback”. Here you will find explanations of how to play back and erase photos and movies with the camera and view them on a TV set.
  • Page 278: Searching For Images Quickly

    x Searching for Images Quickly H Displaying 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 ...
  • Page 279 x Searching for Images Quickly Jumping through Images (Jump Display) In the single-image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images forward or backward according to the jump method set. Select [Image jump w/6]. Under the [x2] tab, select [Image ...
  • Page 280: 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 ...
  • Page 281: 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 various playback operations. First, press the <x> button to play back images. Browsing Images Swipe with one finger. With single-image display, touch the ...
  • Page 282 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 283: Rotating The Image

    b Rotating the Image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. Select [Rotate image]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Rotate  image], then press <0>. Select an image. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  the image to be rotated. You can also select an image in the ...
  • Page 284: Setting Ratings

    Setting Ratings You can rate images (still photos and movies) with one of five rating marks: l/m/n/o/p. This function is called rating. Select [Rating]. Under the [x2] tab, select [Rating],  then press <0>. Select an image. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select ...
  • Page 285 3 Setting Ratings A total of up to 999 images of a given rating can be displayed. If there are more than 999 images with a given rating, [###] will be displayed. Taking Advantage of Ratings With [x2: Image jump w/6], you can display only images having the ...
  • Page 286: Q Quick Control For Playback

    Q Quick Control for Playback During playback, you can press the <Q> button to set the following: [J: Protect images, b: Rotate image, 9: Rating, U: Creative filters, S: Resize (JPEG images only), N: Cropping, K: AF point display, e: Image jump w/6, k: Wi-Fi function*]. For movies, only the functions in bold above can be set.
  • Page 287 Q Quick Control for Playback To rotate an image, set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD]. If [51: Auto rotate] is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rotate image] setting will be recorded to the image, but the camera will not rotate the image for display. Pressing the <Q>...
  • Page 288: Enjoying Movies

    k Enjoying Movies You can play back movies in the following three ways: Playback on a TV Set (p.298-301) Use the HDMI cable HTC-100 (sold separately) or stereo AV cable AVC- DC400ST (sold separately) to connect the camera to a TV set. Then you can play back captured movies and still photos on the TV set.
  • Page 289 k Enjoying Movies Playback and Editing with a Computer To play back or edit a movie, use pre- installed or general-purpose software, compatible with the movie’s recording format. If you want to play back or edit a movie with commercially-available software, use software compatible with MP4-format movies.
  • Page 290: Playing Back Movies

    k Playing Back Movies Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display an  image. Select a movie. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  the movie to be played back. In the single-image display, the  <s1>...
  • Page 291 k Playing Back Movies Movie Playback Panel Operation Playback Description 7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the <Y> <Z> 8 Slow motion keys. The slow motion speed is indicated on the upper right of the screen.
  • Page 292: Editing A Movie's First And Last Scenes

    X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes Playback with the Touch Screen Tap [7] on the center of the screen.  The movie will start playing back. To display the movie playback panel,  tap <s1> on the upper left of the screen.
  • Page 293 X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes Check the edited movie. Select [7] and press <0> to play  back the edited movie. To change the editing, go back to step  To cancel the editing, press the  <M>...
  • Page 294: Slide Show (Auto Playback)

    Slide Show (Auto Playback) You can play back the images on the card as an automatic slide show. Select [Slide show]. Under the [x2] tab, select [Slide  show], then press <0>. Select the images to be played Number of images to be played back back.
  • Page 295 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) Item Playback Description All the still photos and movies on the card will be played OAll images back. Still photos and movies taken on the selected shooting date iDate will be played back. Still photos and movies in the selected folder will be played nFolder back.
  • Page 296 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) [Transition effect] [Background music] Start the slide show. Press the <W><X> keys to select  [Start], then press <0>.  After [Loading image...] is displayed, the slide show will start. Exit the slide show. To exit the slide show and return to ...
  • Page 297 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) Selecting the Background Music After you use EOS Utility (EOS software) to copy background music to the card, you can play background music together with the slide show. Select [Background music]. Set [Background music] to [On], ...
  • Page 298: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Viewing Images on a TV Set You can view still photos and movies on a TV set. If the video system format does not match the TV set’s, movies will not  be displayed properly. In such a case, switch to the proper video system format with [53: Video system].
  • Page 299 Viewing Images on a TV Set 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 optimum resolution of the TV set. By pressing the <B>...
  • Page 300 Viewing Images on a TV Set Connect the camera to a TV set. Use an HDMI cable to connect the  camera to the TV set.  The TV set’s input will switch automatically to the HDMI port connected to the camera. If it does not switch automatically, use the TV set’s remote control to select the HDMI IN port the cable is connected to.
  • Page 301 Viewing on Non-HD TV Sets (Connected with AV Cable) Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) is required. Connect the AV cable to the camera. With the plug’s <Canon> logo facing  the back of the camera, insert it into the <q> terminal.
  • Page 302: K Protecting Images

    K Protecting Images You can set protections to prevent the precious images from being erased accidentally. 3 Protecting a Single Image Select [Protect images]. Under the [31] tab, select [Protect  images], then press <0>. Select [Select images]. Select [Select images], then press ...
  • Page 303 K Protecting Images 3 Protecting All Images in a Folder or on a Card You can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at once. When you select [All images in folder] or [All images on card] in [31: Protect images], all the images in the folder or on the card will be protected.
  • Page 304: L Erasing Images

    L Erasing Images You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.302) 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 305 L Erasing Images Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images],  then press <0>.  An image will be displayed. Select the images to be erased. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  the image to be erased, then press <0>.
  • Page 306: B: Shooting Information Display

    B: Shooting Information Display The information displayed varies depending on the shooting mode and settings. Sample Information for Still Photos Basic information display  Wi-Fi function Eye-Fi transfer completed Wi-Fi/Eye-Fi card Rating transmission status Battery level Protect images Playback number/ Folder number - Total images File number...
  • Page 307 B: Shooting Information Display Shooting information display  • Detailed information Exposure compensation amount Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Shooting date and time Shutter speed ISO speed Scroll bar Shooting mode Highlight tone priority White balance Metering mode File size Auto Lighting Flash exposure compensation Optimizer amount / Multi Shot Noise Reduction...
  • Page 308 B: Shooting Information Display • Lens/Histogram information Histogram display (Brightness) Lens name Histogram display (RGB) Focal length • White balance information • Picture Style information • Color space / Noise • Lens aberration correction reduction information information • GPS information Latitude Longitude Direction...
  • Page 309 B: Shooting Information Display Sample Movie Information Display Playback Aperture Shutter speed Shooting mode Movie recording size Movie file size Frame rate Shooting time, Playback time Compression method * If manual exposure is used, the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed (when set manually) will be displayed.
  • Page 310 B: Shooting Information Display Highlight Alert  When the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink. To obtain more image detail in the overexposed, blinking areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again. Histogram ...
  • Page 311: Post-Processing Images

    Post-Processing Images After taking a picture, you can apply a Creative filter, resize the JPEG image (reduce the number of pixels), or crop the image. The camera may not be able to process images taken with  another camera. Post-processing images as described in this chapter cannot be ...
  • Page 312: U Applying Creative Filters

    U Applying 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, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, and Miniature effect. Select [Creative filters]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Creative ...
  • Page 313 U Applying Creative Filters Save the image. Select [OK] to save the image.  Check the destination folder and  image file number, then select [OK]. To apply a filter to another image,  repeat steps 2 to 5. To return to the menu, press the ...
  • Page 314 U Applying Creative Filters X Fish-eye effect  Gives the effect of a fish-eye lens. The image will have a barrel-type distortion. Depending on the level of this filter effect, the area trimmed along the periphery of the image changes. Also, since this filter effect will magnify the image center, the apparent resolution at the center may degrade depending on the number of recorded pixels.
  • Page 315: S Resizing Jpeg Images

    S Resizing JPEG Images You can resize a JPEG 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].
  • Page 316 S Resizing JPEG Images Resize Options by Original Image Size Available Resize Settings Original Image Size Image Sizes The image sizes displayed in step 3 on the preceding page, such as [***M ****x****], have a 3:2 aspect ratio. The image sizes by aspect ratios are shown in the table below.
  • Page 317: N Cropping Jpeg Images

    N Cropping JPEG Images You can crop the image as desired and save it as a new image. JPEG c and RAW images cannot be cropped. The 1+73 image’s JPEG image can be cropped. Select [Cropping]. Under the [x2] tab, select ...
  • Page 318 N Cropping JPEG Images Moving the Cropping Frame Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z> keys.   The cropping frame will move up, down, left, or right. You can also touch the cropping frame and drag it to the desired ...
  • Page 319: Printing Images

    Printing Images Printing (p.320)  You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images on the card. The camera is compliant with “wPictBridge”, which is the standard for direct printing. You can also use a wireless LAN to send images to a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) printer and print them.
  • Page 320: Preparing To Print

    Preparing to Print The direct printing procedure can be performed entirely with the camera while looking at the setting screens on camera’s LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Set the camera’s power switch to <2>. Set up the printer. For details, refer to the printer’s ...
  • Page 321 Preparing to Print Play back the image. Press the < > button.   The image will appear with the <w> icon on the upper left of the screen to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer. Before using the printer, make sure it has a PictBridge connection port. ...
  • Page 322: Printing

    w Printing The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings may not be available. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Printer-connected icon Select the image to be printed. Check that the <w> icon is ...
  • Page 323 w Printing 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 ...
  • Page 324 w Printing Set the printing effects (image optimization). Set them if necessary. If you do not need  to set any printing effects, go to step 5. Contents displayed on the screen  vary depending on the printer. Select the option, then press <0>. ...
  • Page 325 w Printing Set the date and file number imprinting. Set them if necessary.  Select < >, then press <0>.  Set the print settings as desired, then  press <0>. Set the number of copies. Set it if necessary. ...
  • Page 326 w Printing e Adjusting Printing Effects In step 4 on page 324, select the printing effect. When the <ze> icon is displayed brightly, you can press the <B> button. You can then adjust the printing effects. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4.
  • Page 327: Cropping The Image

    w Printing Cropping the Image You can crop the image and print only an Tilt correction enlarged version of the cropped portion, as if the image is recomposed. Set the cropping right before printing. If you change the print settings after setting the cropping, you may have to set the cropping again before printing.
  • Page 328 w Printing Depending on the printer, the cropped image area may not be printed as  you specified. The smaller you make the cropping frame, the grainier the picture will  look in the print. Check the camera’s LCD monitor while cropping the image. If you look at ...
  • Page 329: W Digital Print Order Format (Dpof)

    W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file number 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 330 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Standard Prints one image on one sheet. Multiple thumbnail images are printed on Index 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 number on the print.
  • Page 331 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print Ordering Sel.Image  Select and order images one by one. By pressing the <I> button, you can select images from a three-image display. To return to the single-image display, press the <u> button. Press the <M>...
  • Page 332: W Direct Printing Of Print-Ordered Images

    W Direct Printing of Print-Ordered Images With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF. Prepare to print. See page 320. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer” procedure up to step 5. Under the [x1] tab, select [Print order]. Select [Print].
  • Page 333: Specifying Images For A Photobook

    p Specifying Images for a Photobook You can specify up to 998 images to be printed in a photobook. When you use EOS Utility (EOS software) to transfer images to a computer, the specified images will be copied to a dedicated folder. This function is useful for ordering photobooks online.
  • Page 334 p Specifying Images for a Photobook Specifying All Images in a Folder or on a Card You can specify all the images in a folder or on a card at once. When [x1: Photobook Set-up] is set to [All images in folder] or [All images on card], all the images in the folder or on the card will be specified.
  • Page 335: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera functions to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes.
  • Page 336: Setting Custom Functions

    Setting Custom FunctionsK Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [54] tab, select [Custom  Functions (C.Fn)], then press <0>. Select the Custom Function Custom Function number number. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select  the Custom Function number, then press <0>.
  • Page 337 3 Setting Custom FunctionsK Custom Functions C.Fn I: Exposure A LV kMovie Shooting Shooting Exposure level increments p.338 ISO expansion In a C.Fn II: Image Highlight tone priority p.339 C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive AF-assist beam firing p.340 AF area selection method Auto AF point selection: Color Tracking p.341 AF point display during focus...
  • Page 338: Custom Function Settings

    Custom Function SettingsK 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 compensation, AEB, flash exposure compensation, etc.
  • Page 339: C.fn Ii: Image

    3 Custom Function SettingsK C.Fn II: Image C.Fn-3 Highlight tone priority 0: Disable 1: Enable Improves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother. With setting 1, the Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.136) is automatically set to ...
  • Page 340: C.fn Iii: Autofocus/Drive

    3 Custom Function SettingsK C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive C.Fn-4 AF-assist beam firing Enables or disables the built-in flash’s AF-assist beam or the EOS- dedicated external Speedlite’s AF-assist beam. 0: Enable The AF-assist beam will be emitted when necessary. 1: Disable The AF-assist beam will not be emitted. This prevents the AF- assist beam from disturbing others.
  • Page 341 3 Custom Function SettingsK C.Fn-6 Auto AF point selection: Color Tracking Use this function to autofocus by recognizing colors equivalent to skin tones. This function works in One-Shot AF mode when the AF area selection mode is set to Zone AF (manual selection of zone) or 19-point AF auto selection. 0: One-Shot AF only In One-Shot AF mode, the camera selects AF points automatically based on AF information and information on colors equivalent to...
  • Page 342 3 Custom Function SettingsK C.Fn-8 VF display illumination You can set whether or not the AF points in the viewfinder will light up in red when focus is achieved. 0: Auto The AF points automatically light up in red under low light. 1: Enable The AF points light up in red regardless of the ambient light level.
  • Page 343: C.fn Iv: Operation/Others

    3 Custom Function SettingsK C.Fn IV: Operation/Others C.Fn-10 Shutter/AE lock button 0: AF/AE lock 1: AE lock/AF This is 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 During AI Servo AF, you can press the <A>...
  • Page 344 3 Custom Function SettingsK C.Fn-11 Assign SET button You can assign a frequently-used function to <0>. When the camera is ready to shoot, pressing the <0> button will display the respective function setting screen. 0: Normal (disabled) 1: Image quality The image quality setting screen will appear.
  • Page 345 3 Custom Function SettingsK C.Fn-13 Retract lens on power off This is to set the lens retraction mechanism for when a gear-driven STM lens (such as EF40mm f/2.8 STM) is attached to the camera. You can set it to retract the extended lens automatically when the camera’s power switch is set to <OFF>.
  • Page 346: Registering My Menu

    Registering My MenuK 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].
  • Page 347: Reference

    Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. Certification Logo Select [54: Certification Logo Display] and press <0> to display some of the logos of the camera’s certifications. Other certification logos can be found in this Instruction Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera’s package.
  • Page 348: Checking The Battery Information

    : Purchasing a new battery is recommended. The use of a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E17 is recommended. If you use batteries that are not genuine Canon products, this camera’s full performance may not be attained or malfunction may result.
  • Page 349: Using A Household Power Outlet

    Using a Household Power Outlet You can power the camera with a household power outlet by using the DC Coupler DR-E18 and AC Adapter AC-E6N (both sold separately). Connect the DC Coupler’s plug. Connect the DC Coupler’s plug to the ...
  • Page 350: Remote Control Shooting

    Remote Control Shooting Remote Controller RC-6 (Sold Separately) This remote controller enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet away from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay. Remote control sensor Set the drive mode to <Q>...
  • Page 351 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, it can be pressed halfway and completely, just like the shutter button.
  • Page 352: H Using Eye-Fi Cards

    H Using Eye-Fi Cards With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a 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 contact the card manufacturer.
  • Page 353 H 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 ...
  • Page 354: Function Availability Table By Shooting Mode

    Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Still Photo Shooting in Basic Zone Modes o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 C P x 6 All image quality settings selectable k k k k k k k k k k k k Automatically set/Auto o o o o o o o o o o o o ISO speed...
  • Page 355 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 C P x 6 F G One-Shot AF o o o o o o o o AF operation (Viewfinder AI Servo AF shooting) AI Focus AF o o o AF operation One-Shot AF...
  • Page 356 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Still Photo Shooting in Creative Zone Modes o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Function All image quality settings selectable Automatically set/Auto ISO speed Manually set Automatically set/Auto Picture Style Manual selection Extra Effect Shot Ambience-based shots Lighting/scene based shots...
  • Page 357 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Function One-Shot AF AF operation AI Servo AF (Viewfinder shooting) AI Focus AF AF operation (Live View shooting) One-Shot AF AF area selection mode AF point selection AF-assist beam Continuous AF Program shift Exposure compensation Exposure AE lock Depth-of-field preview...
  • Page 358 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Movie Shooting o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Movies Still Photos Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 8 d s f a All image quality settings k k k k k k k k k k k k selectable (movie) All image quality settings k k k...
  • Page 359 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Movies Still Photos Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 8 d s f a Metering mode Face+Tracking k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k FlexiZone - Multi k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k...
  • Page 360: System Map

    System Map ST-E2 ST-E3-RT 270EX II 430EX III-RT/ 600EX-RT/ Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite 430EX III 600EX MR-14EX II MT-24EX Bundled Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15ll Accessories Magnifier Eyecup Ef MG-Ef Rubber Frame Ef Wide Strap E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Angle Finder C Semi Hard Case EH26-L/EH27-L Battery Charger...
  • Page 361 System Map Remote GPS Receiver Controller Remote Switch Timer Remote GP-E2 RC-6 RS-60E3 Controller TC-80N3 EF lenses EF-S lenses Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3 HDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) TV/Video EOS DIGITAL Connect Station CS100 Solution Disk Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1...
  • Page 362: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Viewfinder Shooting and Live View Shooting r Shooting 1 (Red) Page 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7a / 8a / b / c / Image quality 1+73 Beep Enable / Touch to / Disable Release shutter Enable / Disable without card Image review...
  • Page 363 3 Menu Settings t Shooting 3 (Red) Page Obtain data to be used by EOS software to Dust Delete Data delete dust spots Max. ISO 400, Max. ISO 800, Max. ISO 1600, ISO Auto Max. ISO 3200, Max. ISO 6400 Long exposure noise Disable / Auto / Enable reduction...
  • Page 364 3 Menu Settings 2 Playback 2 (Blue) Page Cropping Crop part of the image Rating [OFF] / l / m / n / o / p Playback description / Display time / Repeat / Slide show Transition effect / Background music 1 image / 10 images / 100 images / Date / Image jump with 6 Folder / Movies / Stills / Rating...
  • Page 365 GP-E2 connected with a cable. Note that GP-E2 can be used by attaching it to the camera’s hot shoe. For how to update the firmware, refer to the Canon Web site or contact the nearest Canon Service Center.
  • Page 366 3 Menu Settings 7 Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page Screen color Select the shooting settings screen color Feature guide Enable / Disable Touch control Standard / Sensitive / Disable Battery information Remaining capacity / Recharge performance Auto cleaning: Enable / Disable Sensor cleaning Clean now Clean manually...
  • Page 367 3 Menu Settings k Movie Shooting r Shooting 1 (Red) Page 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7a / 8a / b / c / Image quality 1+73 / 1 Beep Enable / Touch to / Disable Release shutter Enable / Disable without card Image review...
  • Page 368 3 Menu Settings t Shooting 3 (Red) Page Obtain data to be used by EOS software to Dust Delete Data delete dust spots Movie 1 (Red) u+Tracking / FlexiZone - Multi / AF method FlexiZone - Single Movie Servo AF Enable / Disable AF with shutter button during movie shooting...
  • Page 369: Troubleshooting Guide

    If (1) the battery charger or battery pack has a problem or (2)  communication with the battery pack failed (with a non-Canon battery pack), the protection circuit will stop charging, and the charge lamp will blink in orange. In the case of (1), unplug the charger’s power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 370 Troubleshooting Guide [Battery communication error. Does this battery/do these batteries display the Canon logo?] is displayed. Do not use any battery pack other than a genuine Battery Pack LP-  E17. Remove and install the battery again (p.36).  If the battery contacts are dirty, use a soft cloth to clean them.
  • Page 371 Troubleshooting Guide Shooting-Related Problems The lens cannot be attached. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses (p.  The viewfinder is dark. Install a recharged battery pack in the camera (p.  No images can be shot or recorded. Make sure the card is properly inserted (p.
  • Page 372 Troubleshooting Guide I cannot lock the focus and recompose the shot. Set the AF operation to One-Shot AF. Focus lock is not possible in the  AI Servo AF mode, or when servo takes effect in AI Focus AF mode (p.100).
  • Page 373 Troubleshooting Guide The continuous shooting speed is slow. Depending on the lens type, shutter speed, aperture, subject  conditions, brightness, etc., the continuous shooting speed may become slower. If [z3: Anti-flicker shoot.] is set to [Enable] and you shoot under a ...
  • Page 374 Troubleshooting Guide Even though I set a decreased exposure compensation, the image comes out bright. Set [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] to [Disable]. When [Low],  [Standard], or [High] is set, even if you set a decreased exposure compensation or flash exposure compensation, the image may come out bright (p.136).
  • Page 375 Troubleshooting Guide The external flash always fires at full output. If you use a flash unit other than an EX-series Speedlite, the flash will  always be fired at full output (p.172). Under [z1: Flash control], if [Flash metering mode] in [External ...
  • Page 376 Troubleshooting Guide During Live View or movie shooting, a white <s> or red <E> icon is displayed. It indicates that the camera’s internal temperature is high. If the white  <s> icon is displayed, the still photo’s image quality may deteriorate. If the red <E>...
  • Page 377 Troubleshooting Guide The image flickers or horizontal stripes appear during movie shooting. Flickering, horizontal stripes (noise), or irregular exposures can be  caused by fluorescent lighting, LED lighting, or other light sources during movie shooting. Also, changes in the exposure (brightness) or color tone may be recorded.
  • Page 378 Troubleshooting Guide The file name’s first character is an underscore (“_”). Set the color space to sRGB. If Adobe RGB is set, the first character  will be an underscore (p.146). The file name starts with “MVI_”. It is a movie file (p.262). ...
  • Page 379 Troubleshooting Guide [Eye-Fi settings] does not appear. [Eye-Fi settings] will appear only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in  the camera. If the Eye-Fi card has a write-protect switch set to the LOCK position, you will not be able to check the card’s connection status or disable Eye-Fi transmission (p.352).
  • Page 380 Troubleshooting Guide No picture on the TV set. Check that the HDMI cable or stereo AV cable’s plug is inserted all the  way in (p.298-301). Set the [53: Video system] correctly to [NTSC] or [PAL] (depending  on the video system of your TV set). If [51: Wi-Fi/NFC] is set to [Enable], the camera cannot be connected ...
  • Page 381 Troubleshooting Guide Sensor Cleaning Problems The shutter makes a noise during sensor cleaning. If you selected [Clean nowf], the shutter will make a noise, but no  picture is taken (p.271). Automatic sensor cleaning does not work. If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1> / <2> at a short ...
  • Page 382: Error Codes

    Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts.  Clean the electrical contacts on the camera and lens, use a Canon lens, or remove and install the battery pack again (p.25, 26, 36). Card cannot be accessed. Reinsert/change card or format card with camera.
  • Page 383: Handling Precautions: Stm Lenses (Kit Lenses)

    Handling Precautions: STM Lenses (Kit Lenses) Kit lenses* use a stepping motor that drives the focus lens. The motor controls the focus lens even during zooming. * EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, and EF-S55- 250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 1.
  • Page 384: Specifications

    SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards * Compatible with UHS-I cards Image sensor size: Approx. 22.3 x 14.9 mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) * Excluding EF-M lenses (35 mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens focal length) Lens mount: Canon EF mount •...
  • Page 385 Specifications Noise reduction: Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots Automatic image Auto Lighting Optimizer brightness correction: Highlight tone priority: Provided Lens aberration Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction: correction, Distortion correction • Viewfinder Type: Eye-level pentamirror Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx.
  • Page 386 Specifications • Exposure Control Metering mode: 63-zone TTL full-aperture metering using 7560-pixel RGB plus IR metering sensor • Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) • Partial metering (approx. 6.0% of viewfinder at center) • Spot metering (approx. 3.5% of viewfinder at center) •...
  • Page 387 JPEG Large/Fine: 180 (940) shots RAW: 7 (8) shots RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: 6 (6) shots * Figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB card. * Figures in parentheses apply to an UHS-I compatible 8 GB card based on Canon’s testing standards.
  • Page 388 Specifications • Movie Shooting Recording format: Movie: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Variable (average) bit rate Audio: Recording size and Full HD (1920x1080) : 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p frame rate: HD (1280x720) : 59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p VGA (640x480) : 29.97p/25.00p Compression method: Standard/Light File size: Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p) (Standard) : Approx.
  • Page 389 Specifications • LCD Monitor Type: TFT color liquid-crystal monitor Monitor size and dots: Wide, 7.7 cm (3.0-in.) (3:2) with approx. 1.04 million dots Brightness adjustment: Manual (7 levels) Interface languages: Touch screen Capacitive sensing technology: Feature guide: Displayable • Playback Image display format: Single-image display (without shooting information), Single-image display (with simple information), Single-...
  • Page 390 Specifications • Custom Functions Custom Functions: My Menu registration: Possible Copyright information: Entry and inclusion enabled • Interface Audio/video OUT/Digital Analog video (compatible with NTSC/PAL)/stereo audio terminal: output Hi-Speed USB equivalent: Computer communication, Direct printing, GPS Receiver GP-E2, Connect Station CS100 connection HDMI mini OUT Type C (Auto switching of resolution), CEC-compatible...
  • Page 391 Specifications • Battery Pack LP-E17 Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated voltage: 7.2 V DC Battery capacity: 1040 mAh Working temperature During charging: 5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F range: During shooting: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Working humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx.
  • Page 392 Specifications • EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Focal length / Aperture: 18 mm-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens construction: 13 elements in 11 groups Minimum aperture: f/22 - 36 * f/22-38 when 1/2-stop increments set for aperture. Angle of view: Diagonal extent: 74°20´ - 27°50´ Vertical extent: 45°30´...
  • Page 393 Lens cap: E-58 II Case: LP1019 (sold separately) All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera &  Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines. Dimensions, maximum diameter, length and weight listed above are based on ...
  • Page 394 Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.  Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft  Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and ...
  • Page 395 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 396 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 Park, Melville, NY 11747, U.S.A. Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)
  • Page 397 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.
  • Page 398 MEMO...
  • Page 399: 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 400: Viewing The Camera Instruction Manual Cd-Rom

    Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM The Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM contains instruction manuals (PDF files) related to this product. Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM To view the instruction manuals (PDF files), Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher must be installed on your computer. Adobe Reader can be downloaded free from the Internet.
  • Page 401 Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM Click your language. Click the instruction manual you want to read.  The 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 ...
  • Page 402: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Downloading Images to a Computer You can use the EOS 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.405) Use the provided interface cable to connect the camera to your computer.
  • Page 403 Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images with a Card Reader You can also use a card reader to download images to your computer. Install the software (p.405) Insert the card into the card reader. Use Digital Photo Professional to download the images.
  • Page 404: 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 use this software to set various camera settings and shoot remotely from the computer connected to the camera.
  • Page 405: 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. If a previous version is installed, follow the steps below to reinstall the  software. (The newer version will overwrite the previous version.) Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk into your computer.
  • Page 406: 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, ...
  • Page 407: Index

    Index Numerics Auto Playback ......294 Auto power off ......40, 257 10- or 2-sec. self-timer ....114 Auto reset ........262 1280x720 ........233 Auto rotate vertical images... 265 1920x1080 ........233 Autofocus (AF) ......100 19-point AF auto selection ....104 Automatic selection of 640x480 ........233 AF point ........
  • Page 408 Index Camera shake ......48, 49 Candlelight........83 Date/time........42 Cards ........24, 37, 59 Daylight saving time ....... 43 Card reminder ......256 DC Coupler ........349 Formatting ........59 Default settings tables....268 Low-level formatting ....60 Depth-of-field preview ....154 SD speed class ......5 Detailed information .....
  • Page 409 Index Final image simulation ..197, 229 Fine (image-recording quality) ..28 Grainy B/W ......202, 313 Firmware version ......366 Grid......... 62, 204, 250 First-curtain synchronization ..177 Fish-eye effect ......202, 314 Handheld Night Scene ....85 Flash HD ........288, 298 Built-in flash ......166 HDMI ........
  • Page 410 Index Shooting information ....306 Live View shooting ....70, 191 Slide show ........294 Aspect ratio......120 Transfer ........352 Continuous AF ......204 Viewing on a TV set ..288, 298 Face+Tracking ......206 FlexiZone - Multi ...... 208 Index display.........278 FlexiZone - Single....210 INFO.
  • Page 411 Index Mirror lockup ......163, 342 Non-Canon flash units....172 Mode Dial........30 Normal (image-recording quality) ... 28 Monochrome ....90, 126, 129 NTSC........233, 366 Movies...........221 AE lock ........162 ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF) ..101 AF method ......232, 248 Attenuator .........251 Autoexposure ......222 P (Program AE) ......
  • Page 412 Index 7 (Flash Off)......71 C (Creative Auto) ....72 Q (Quick 2 (Portrait)........ 76 Control) .....51, 88, 198, 232, 286 3 (Landscape)......77 Quick Control ..51, 88, 198, 232, 286 4 (Close-up)......78 5 (Sports) ........ 79 8 (Special scene) ....80 Rating mark ........284 C(Kids) ........
  • Page 413 Index Tapping ...........56 Zone AF........104 Temperature warning ....218, 253 Time zone ........42 Tone priority ........339 Toning effect (monochrome) ..129 Touch beeping.........57 Touch screen.....27, 56, 281 Touch Shutter........214 Toy camera effect....203, 314 Tripod socket ........27 Troubleshooting ......369 Tv (Shutter-priority AE) ....150 USB (digital) terminal ....320, 402 Video snapshot album ....238 Video snapshots ......238...
  • Page 414 The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of March 2016. 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.

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