Page 1 The “Quick Start Guide” and “CD-ROM Guide” are at the back of INSTRUCTION this manual. The “Quick Start Guide” helps you start using your MANUAL new camera right away. It starts on the last page of this manual.
Page 2 After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Page 3: Item Check List
Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Camera (with eyecup and body cap) Wide Strap EW-100DB III EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software) * Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E is provided. (The LC-E5E comes with a power cord.) If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.
Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <V> : Indicate the <S> cross keys. <0> : Indicates the setting button. 0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains * In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor.
Page 5: Chapters
Chapters For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction Camera basics. Getting Started Basic Shooting and Image Playback Fully automatic shooting for different subjects. Advanced Shooting Techniques Shooting features for specific types of subjects. More Advanced Techniques Advanced shooting features.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Item Check List... 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ... 4 Chapters ... 5 Contents at a Glance... 10 Handling Precautions ... 12 Quick Start Guide ... 14 Nomenclature ... 16 Getting Started Charging the Battery ... 24 Installing and Removing the Battery...
Page 7 Advanced Shooting Techniques d: Program AE...58 Z: Changing the ISO Speed ...60 D Using the Built-in Flash ...62 E: Changing the AF Mode ...64 S Selecting the AF Point ...66 MF: Manual Focusing ...67 i Continuous Shooting ...68 j Using the Self-timer ...69 Setting the Image-recording Quality...70 A Selecting a Picture Style ...73 More Advanced Techniques...
Page 8 Contents Live View Shooting A Live View Shooting... 106 A Setting Shooting Functions ... 108 Using AF to Focus ... 111 Focusing Manually... 118 Shooting Movies k Shooting Movies... 122 Movie Settings ... 123 Handy Features Handy Features ... 130 Silencing the Beeper ...
Page 9 Slide Show (Auto Playback)...154 Viewing the Images on TV ...156 K Protecting Images...158 L Erasing Images ...159 B Shooting Information Display ...161 Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 163 Preparing to Print ...164 wPrinting...166 Trimming the Image ...171 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...173 Direct Printing with DPOF ...176 d Transferring Images to a Computer...177...
Page 10: Contents At A Glance
Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically Shoot continuously Take a picture of myself in a group Freeze the action Blur the action Blur the background Keep the background in sharp focus Adjust the image brightness (exposure) Shoot under low light Shoot without flash Photograph fireworks at night Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor...
Page 11 Make a large size print of the picture Take many pictures Focusing Change the point of focus Shoot a moving subject Playback View the images with the camera Search for pictures quickly Prevent important images from accidental deletion Delete unnecessary images View the images on a TV set Set the LCD brightness Printing...
Page 12: Handling Precautions
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
Page 13: Lcd Monitor
Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the camera’s internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. In case visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Handling Precautions Contacts...
Page 14: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide For EF-S lens Insert the battery. To charge the battery, see page 24. Attach the lens. For EF lens When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index.
Page 15 The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor will turn off when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece. To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.159). Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.44) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.
Page 16: Nomenclature
Nomenclature The names in bold indicate the parts explained up until the “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” section. Mode Dial (p.20) Power switch (p.27) <Z> ISO speed setting button (p.60) <6> Main Dial (p.4) Shutter button (p.37) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.63/69) Remote control sensor...
Page 17 Eyecup (p.195) Viewfinder eyepiece Display-off sensor (p.138) Shooting settings display button (p.42,135) <M> Menu button (p.38) LCD monitor (p.38,131) Tripod socket <A/l> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting/Print/Share button (p.106/122/165,178) <x> Playback button <0> Setting button (p.38) <S> Cross keys (p.38) <WB>...
Page 18 Nomenclature Shooting Settings Display Shutter speed Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount (p.84) AEB range (p.86) Shooting mode Picture Style (p.73) Quick Control icon (p.102) Image-recording quality (p.70) Large/Fine Large/Normal Medium/Fine Medium/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal 1+73 RAW+Large/Fine White balance (p.96) Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy...
Page 19: Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle Focusing screen <A> AE lock/ AEB in-progress <D> Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning <e> High-speed sync (FP flash) <d> FE lock/ FEB in-progress <y> Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Page 20 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and Movie shooting mode. Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. : Program AE (p.58) : Shutter-priority AE (p.76) : Aperture-priority AE (p.78) : Manual exposure (p.81) 8: Automatic depth-of-field AE (p.82)
Page 21 EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens Focusing ring (p.67,118) Hood mount (p.217) 58 mm filter thread (front of lens) Image Stabilizer switch Lens mount index EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens Focusing ring (p.67,118) Hood mount (p.217) 72 mm filter thread (front of lens) Image Stabilizer switch Lens mount index Focus mode switch...
Page 22 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E5 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E5 (p.24). This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Page 23: Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration.
Page 24: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery LC-E5 LC-E5E Remove the protective cover. Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. Recharge the battery. For LC-E5 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger’s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet.
Page 25 Purchase a new battery. Do not charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E5. Battery Pack LP-E5 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.
Page 26: Installing And Removing The Battery
Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 into the camera. Removing the Battery After opening the battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge might break. Open the battery compartment cover.
Page 27: Turning On The Power
Turning on the Power When you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen appears, see page 29 to set the date/time. About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the sensor cleaning will be executed automatically.
Page 28: Checking The Battery Level
Turning on the Power Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: Battery Life Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5, shooting through the viewfinder, and CIPA (Camera &...
Page 29: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this Date/Time setting.
Page 30: Selecting The Interface Language
Selecting the Interface Language Display the menu. Press the <M> button to display the menu. Under the [6] tab, select [Language Press the key to select the [6] tab. Press the <V> key to select [Language the top), then press <0>. Set the desired language.
Page 31: Installing And Removing The Sd Card
Installing and Removing the SD Card The captured image is recorded onto the card (sold separately). Make sure the card’s write protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. Installing the Card Card’s write protect switch Shots remaining The number of shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
Page 32: Removing The Card
Installing and Removing the SD Card Removing the Card Access lamp When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that the images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, never do any of the following.
Page 33: Attaching And Detaching A Lens
Attaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching a Lens EF-S lens mount index EF lens mount index Minimizing Dust When changing lenses, do it in a place with minimal dust. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera.
Page 34: Detaching The Lens
Attaching and Detaching a Lens About Zooming Detaching the Lens To owners of the EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens: Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of vision. If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do not touch the rotating part.
Page 35: About The Lens Image Stabilizer
About the Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a less blurred shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer. The Image Stabilizer is not effective for moving subjects.
Page 36: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is recommended. Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
Page 37: Shutter Button
Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Preventing Camera Shake Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the following: •...
Page 38: Menu Operations
Menu Operations You can set various functions with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <M> button, <S> cross keys, and < <M> button LCD monitor Menu Screen Basic Zone modes * In the Basic Zone modes and Movie shooting mode, certain tabs and menu options will not be displayed.
Page 39 Menu Setting Procedure The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen. A list of menu functions is on page 200. Display the menu. Press the <M> button to display the menu.
Page 40: Formatting The Card
Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
Page 41 Execute [Format] in the following cases: The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-related error is displayed (p.209). About Low-level Formatting Do low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems slow.
Page 42: Switching The Lcd Monitor Screen
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, image, etc. Shooting Settings While the menu screen or image is displayed as shown below, you can instantly return to the shooting settings screen (shown on the left) by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 43: 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 playback images. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.198).
Page 44: Fully Automatic Shooting
1 Fully Automatic Shooting AF point Focus confirmation light Set the Mode Dial to <1>. Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier.
Page 45 1 Fully Automatic Shooting The focus confirmation light <o> blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway (p.192). If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again.
Page 46: Full Auto Techniques
1 Full Auto Techniques Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
Page 47: Shooting Portraits
2 Shooting Portraits The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with the <1> (Full Auto) mode. Shooting Tips The farther the distance between the subject and background, the better.
Page 48: Shooting Landscapes
3 Shooting Landscapes Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, or to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become more vivid and sharper than with <1> (Full Auto). Shooting Tips With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.
Page 49: Shooting Close-Ups
4 Shooting Close-ups When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). Shooting Tips Use a simple background. A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better. Move to the subject as close as possible.
Page 50: Shooting Moving Subjects
5 Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <5> (Sports) mode. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. Use the center AF point to focus.
Page 51: Shooting Portraits At Night
6 Shooting Portraits at Night To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view.
Page 52: Disabling Flash
7 Disabling Flash In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you want to capture the ambient light. Shooting Tips If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to prevent camera shake.
Page 53: C Creative Auto Shooting
C Creative Auto Shooting Basic Zone modes except <C> (Creative Auto) take care of everything, whereas the <C> Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the picture’s brightness, depth of field, color tone (Picture Style), etc. The default settings are the same as the <1> (Full Auto) mode. * CA stands for Creative Auto.
Page 54 C Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed and aperture (1) Flash firing <a> (Auto firing), <D> (Flash on), or (Flash off) can be selected. If you set (Flash off), see “Disabling Flash” on page 52. (2) Blurring/sharpening the background If you move the index mark toward the left, the background will look more blurred.
Page 55 (4) Image effects Besides the standard image effect, you can set it for portraits, landscapes, or black-and-white photos. (p.73: Picture Style) (Standard): Standard image effect applicable to most scenes. <Q> (Smooth skin tones): Effective for close-ups of women or children.
Page 56: Image Playback
x Image Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 147. Single image display Histogram display Playback the image. When you press the <x> button, the last captured image will be displayed. Select the image.
Page 57: Advanced Shooting Techniques
Advanced Shooting In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the <d> (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. In the <d> (Program AE) mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain the standard exposure.
Page 58: D: Program Ae
d: Program AE To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE. Set the Mode Dial to <d>. Focus the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject.
Page 59: Shooting Tips
Shooting Tips Changing the ISO speed and using the built-in flash. To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.60) or use the built-in flash (p.62). In the <d> mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically. So under low light, press the ...
Page 60: Z: Changing The Iso Speed
Z: Changing the ISO SpeedN Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In the Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.61). ISO Speed Guide ISO Speed 100 - 200 400 - 800 1600 - 6400, H In the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu, if [Highlight tone priority]...
Page 61 About “AUTO” for Automatic ISO Speed Shooting Mode 1/3/4/5/6/7/C/ d/s/f/8 With flash * If fill flash results in overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set. * If an external Speedlite is used for bounce flash, ISO 400 - 1600 will be set automatically.
Page 62: D Using The Built-In Flash
D Using the Built-in Flash In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just pop up 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 63: Using Red-Eye Reduction
Shooting Tips If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed. By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range. In bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed. Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away from the subject.
Page 64: E: Changing The Af Mode
E: Changing the AF ModeN Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically. One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once.
Page 65: Ai Servo Af For Moving Subjects
If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try to focus again. Or see “When Autofocus Fails” (p.192). If the [1 Beep] menu is set to [Off], the beeper will not sound when focus is achieved.
Page 66: S Selecting The Af Point
S Selecting the AF PointN In the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, the camera sometimes may not focus the subject you want. With the <d>...
Page 67: Mf: Manual Focusing
Shooting Tips When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes. If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will remain sharp. If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point. The center AF point is the most sensitive among the nine AF points.
Page 68: Continuous Shooting
i Continuous ShootingN You can shoot up to about 3.4 shots per sec. This is effective for shooting your child running toward you and capturing the different facial expressions. Shooting Tips Also set the AF mode matching the subject. · For moving subject When AI Servo AF is set, focusing will be continuous during continuous shooting.
Page 69: Using The Self-Timer
j Using the Self-timer With <q>, the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged depending on the image-recording quality and flash. After taking self-timer shots, you should check the image for proper focus and exposure (p.56). If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, attach the eyepiece cover (p.195).
Page 70: Setting The Image-Recording Quality
Low quality High quality 1+73 * Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style. * The file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst will vary depending on the subject, card brand, ISO speed, Custom Functions, and other settings.
Page 71 I want to select the quality matching the paper size for printing. Paper size A3 (42x29.7cm/16.5x11.7in.) A4 (29.7x21cm/ 11.7x8.3in.) 17.8x12.7cm/7.0x5.0in. 14.8x10cm/5.8x3.9in. What’s the difference between It indicates a different image quality due to a different compression rate. Even with the same number of pixels, the image quality.
Page 72 3 Setting the Image-recording Quality About 1 1 is the raw image data before it is made into a 73 or other images. Although 1 images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with 1.
Page 73: A Selecting A Picture Style
A Selecting a Picture StyleN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject. Picture Style Effects P Standard (C: Standard) The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose Picture Style suitable for most scenes.
Page 74 A Selecting a Picture StyleN S Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. U Faithful This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer.
Page 75: More Advanced Techniques
More Advanced This chapter builds on the previous chapter and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. The first half of this chapter explains how to use the <s> <f> <a> <8> modes on the Mode Dial. Except for <8>, all the shooting modes can be used in combination with the functions introduced in Chapter 3.
Page 76: S: Action Shots
s: Action Shots You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the <s> (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * <s> stands for Time value. Frozen action (Fast shutter speed) Shutter Speed Display The LCD monitor displays the shutter speed as a fraction. However, the viewfinder displays only the denominator.
Page 77: Using The Built-In Flash
Shooting Tips To freeze the action or moving subject. Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec. To blur a running child or animal giving the impression of fast movement. Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/250 sec. to 1/30 sec. Follow the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter button to take the picture.
Page 78: F: Changing The Depth Of Field
f: Changing the Depth of Field To obtain a blurry 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.
Page 79 f: Changing the Depth of Field Shooting Tips When using a high aperture, note that camera shake can occur in low light scenes. A higher aperture 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 80: Depth Of Field Preview
f: Changing the Depth of Field Using the Built-in Flash To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). The shutter speed will be set automatically between 1/200 sec. - 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness.
Page 81: A: Manual Exposure
a: Manual Exposure You can set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. With flash, the flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The flash sync speed can be set within 1/200 sec. to 1/30 sec. or to bulb. * <a>...
Page 82: 8: Automatic Depth-Of-Field Ae
8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically. All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture required to attain the necessary depth of field will be set automatically. * <8>...
Page 83: Changing The Metering Mode
q Changing the Metering ModeN The metering mode determines the exposure. Different metering modes measure the subject brightness differently. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended. Select the [Metering mode]. Under the [2] tab, select [Metering mode], then press <0>. Set the metering mode. Press the ...
Page 84: Oy Setting Exposure Compensation
Setting Exposure CompensationN Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera. You can make the image look brighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). The exposure compensation setting will not be automatically canceled when you turn off the camera. After taking the picture, reset the exposure compensation to zero.
Page 85 y Flash Exposure CompensationN Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. If the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.186) is set to a setting other than [3: Disable], the image may look bright even if a decreased exposure compensation or flash exposure compensation has been set.
Page 86: Auto Exposure Bracketing
Auto Exposure BracketingN This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically with three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Standard exposure AEB amount Darker exposure (Decreased exposure) Select [Expo.
Page 87: Canceling Aeb
Canceling AEB Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display. The AEB setting will be canceled automatically if the power switch is set to <2>, flash recycling is complete, etc. Shooting Tips Using AEB with continuous shooting. If ...
Page 88: A Customizing A Picture Style
A Customizing a Picture StyleN You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 90. Select [Picture Style]. Under the [2] tab, select [Picture Style], then press <0>.
Page 89 Parameter Settings and Effects Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E, the softer the image will look. To make it sharper, set it toward the F end. The closer it is to F, the sharper the image will look.
Page 90 A Customizing a Picture StyleN 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 Filter N: None Normal black-and-white image with no filter effects. The blue sky will look more natural, and the white clouds will look Ye: Yellow crisper.
Page 91: A Registering A Picture Style
A Registering a Picture StyleN You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as for sharpness and contrast are different.
Page 92 A Registering a Picture StyleN If a Picture Style has already been registered under [User Def. *], changing the base Picture Style in step 4 will nullify the parameter settings of the registered Picture Style. To shoot with the registered Picture Style, follow step 2 on page 73 to select [User Def.
Page 93: Setting The Color Space
Setting the Color SpaceN The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. In the Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically. About Adobe RGB This color space is mainly used for commercial printing and other industrial uses.
Page 94: A Ae Lock
A AE LockN Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting. Press the <A> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot.
Page 95: A Fe Lock
A FE LockN FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the subject. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX-series Speedlite. * FE stands for Flash Exposure. If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the <D>...
Page 96: B: Setting The White Balance
B: Setting the White BalanceN White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. 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 settings for different sources or set it manually by shooting a white object.
Page 97 If the exposure obtained in step 1 is way off, a correct white balance might not be obtained. If the image was captured while the Picture Style was set to [Monochrome] (p.74), it cannot be selected in step 3. Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance.
Page 98: White Balance Correction
2 White Balance CorrectionN You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters.
Page 99: White Balance Auto Bracketing
White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color tone 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 100: Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look darker. This is called lens light fall-off or drop in peripheral illumination. This can be corrected. For JPEG images, lens light fall-off is corrected when the image is captured.
Page 101 About the Lens Correction Data The camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction data for about 25 lenses. In step 2, if you select [Enable], the peripheral light correction will be applied automatically for any lens whose correction data has been registered in the camera. With the EOS Utility (provided software), you can check which lenses have their correction data registered in the camera.
Page 102: Using The Quick Control Screen
0 Using the Quick Control Screen The shooting settings are displayed on the LCD monitor where you can directly select and set the functions. This is called the Quick Control screen. Basic Zone modes Creative Zone modes If the setting of the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Assign SET button] (p.188) is set to other than [0: Quick Control screen], the Quick Control screen cannot be displayed in the Creative Zone modes.
Page 103 Quick Control Screen Nomenclature Aperture (p.78) Shutter speed (p.76) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.86) Shooting mode* (p.20) Image-recording quality (p.70) Picture Style (p.73) Asterisked functions cannot be set with the Quick Control screen. Function Setting Display <0> 0 Using the Quick Control Screen ISO speed (p.60) Highlight tone priority* (p.186)
Page 104: Preventing Camera Shake
Preventing Camera ShakeN The camera’s mechanical shake caused by the reflex mirror action can affect images taken with a super telephoto lens or close-up (macro) lens. In such cases, mirror lockup is effective. Mirror lockup is enabled by selecting the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Mirror lockup] and setting it to [1: Enable] (p.187).
Page 105: Live View Shooting
Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting.” Live View shooting is effective for still subjects which do not move. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images.
Page 106: A Live View Shooting
A Live View ShootingN Set the shooting mode. Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode. Live View shooting cannot be used in Basic Zone modes. Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
Page 107 To Enable Live View Shooting Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots] Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5 and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. Continuous Live View shooting is possible for about 1 hour at 23°C/73°F (with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5).
Page 108: A Setting Shooting Functions
A Setting Shooting FunctionsN Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here. Functions Set with a Menu Grid display With [Grid 1l] or [Grid 2m], you can display grid lines. Metering timer You can change the display time of the exposure setting. AF mode You can select [Live mode] (p.111), [u Live mode] (p.112), or [Quick mode] (p.116).
Page 109 Even while the Live View image is displayed, you can still set <M> functions and execute playback <x>. If you select [2 Dust Delete Data], [6 Sensor cleaning], [7 Clear settings], or [7 Firmware Ver.], the Live View shooting will be terminated. The metering mode will be fixed to evaluative metering for Live View shooting.
Page 110 A Setting Shooting FunctionsN About the Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change. AF mode ·d : Live mode ·c : Face detection Live mode ·f: Quick mode Picture Style White balance Drive mode Image-recording quality AE lock Shutter speed...
Page 111: Using Af To Focus
Using AF to FocusN Selecting the AF Mode The AF modes available are [Live mode], [u Live mode] (face detection, p.112), and [Quick mode] (p.116). If you want to achieve precise focusing, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.118). Live Mode: d The image sensor is used to focus.
Page 112 Using AF to FocusN u (Face detection) Live Mode: c With the same AF method as the Live mode, human faces are detected and focused. Have the target person face the camera. Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject, and hold down the <A>...
Page 113 If the focus is way off, face detection will not be possible. If the lens enables manual focusing even while the lens focus switch is set to <f>, turn the focusing ring to attain rough focus. The face will then be detected and ...
Page 114 Using AF to FocusN Live Mode and u (Face Detection) Live Mode Notes AF operation Focusing will take slightly longer. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the <A> button will focus again. The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation.
Page 115 Using AF to FocusN Shooting conditions which can make focusing difficult: Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color, flat surfaces. Subjects in low light. Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction. Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps changing.
Page 116 Using AF to FocusN Quick Mode: f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in the One-Shot AF mode (p.64), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target area quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.
Page 117 You cannot take a picture during autofocusing. Take the picture only while the Live View image is displayed. AF is not possible with Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately). Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject, and hold down the <A> button. The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed.
Page 118: Focusing Manually
Focusing ManuallyN You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually. Magnifying frame AE lock Magnified area position Magnification Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly. Move the magnifying frame. Press the <S> key to move the magnifying frame to the position where you want to focus.
Page 119 Notes About the Live View Image Under low or bright light conditions, the Live View image might not reflect the brightness of the captured image. If the light source within the image changes, the screen might flicker. If this happens, stop and resume the Live View shooting under the actual light source to be used.
Page 120 Notes About the Shooting Results When you shoot continuously with the Live View function for a long period, the camera’s internal temperature may increase and it can degrade image quality. Terminate Live View shooting when not shooting images. Before taking a long exposure, stop Live View shooting temporarily and wait several minutes before shooting.
Page 121: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies Set the Mode Dial to <k> to shoot movies. The movie file format will be MOV. SD Cards for Movie Shooting When shooting movies, use a card with an SD speed Class 6 “ ” or higher. If you use a card with a slower SD speed Class, the movie shooting and playback might not work properly.
Page 122: Shooting Movies
k Shooting Movies Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to playback movies (p.156-157). During movie shooting, do not point the lens toward the sun. The sun’s heat can damage the camera’s internal components. Cautions for movie shooting are on pages 127-128. If necessary, also read the Live View shooting cautions on pages 119 and 120.
Page 123: Movie Settings
Movie Settings Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here. Functions Set with a Menu Movie-recording size [1920x1080] : Full HD (Full High-Definition) recording quality. [1280x720] : HD (High-Definition) recording quality. [640x480] : Standard recording quality. The screen format will be 4:3. Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Movie- recording...
Page 124 Movie Settings Grid display With [Grid 1l] or [Grid 2m], you can display grid lines. Metering timer You can change how long the AE lock is to be maintained with the <Z> button. Sound recording When the sound recording is set to [On], monaural sound will be recorded with the built-in microphone.
Page 125: Shooting Still Photos
By holding down the <O> button and turning the <6> dial, you can set the exposure compensation. In the movie shooting mode and Creative Zone modes, the setting will be the same for the Picture Style, white balance, image-recording quality, and exposure compensation (except a).
Page 126 Movie Settings About the Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change. AF mode ·d : Live mode ·c : Face detection Live mode ·f: Quick mode Picture Style White balance Movie-recording size Image-recording quality AE lock Shutter speed Aperture...
Page 127 Notes on Movie Shooting Recording and Image Quality At [1920x1080], the recorded frame rate is slower, so fast-moving subjects or scenes may look a little jerky. If a single movie’s file size reaches 4 GB, the movie shooting will stop automatically.
Page 128 Notes on Movie Shooting About the <E> icon and camera’s internal temperature increase When you shoot movies continuously for a long period or in high temperatures, the camera’s internal temperature may increase and the <E> icon may appear on the screen. Note that if you shoot movies for a long period in high temperatures, the <E>...
Page 129: Handy Features
Handy Features Silencing the Beeper (p.130) Card Reminder (p.130) Setting the Image Review Time (p.130) Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.131) Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness (p.131) File Numbering Methods (p.132) Auto Rotate of Vertical Images (p.134) Checking Camera Settings (p.135) Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings (p.136) About Copyright Information (p.137) Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically...
Page 130: Handy Features
Handy Features 3 Silencing the Beeper You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation. 3 Card Reminder This prevents shooting if there is no card in the camera. 3 Setting the Image Review Time You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after capture.
Page 131: Setting The Auto Power-Off Time
3 Setting the Auto Power-off Time To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-off time. When the camera has turned off due to auto power off, you can wake up the camera by pressing the shutter button halfway or any of the following buttons: <M>...
Page 132: File Numbering Methods
Handy Features 3 File Numbering Methods The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on a computer in this format: IMG_0001.JPG.
Page 133 [Auto reset]: Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the card is replaced. Each time you replace the card, the file numbering restarts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to cards. If the replacement card contains images recorded previously, the file numbering of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card.
Page 134: Auto Rotate Of Vertical Images
Handy Features 3 Auto Rotate of Vertical Images Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and computer instead of horizontally. The setting of this feature can be changed. [OnPD] : The vertical image is automatically rotated during playback on both the camera’s LCD monitor and on the computer.
Page 135: B Checking Camera Settings
B Checking Camera Settings While the menu is displayed, press the button to display the camera’s current settings. Settings Display Beeper (p.130) Auto power off (p.131) Sensor cleaning (p.142) While the menu is displayed, press the button to display the settings.
Page 136: Reverting The Camera To The Default Settings
Handy Features 3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN This is for reverting all the camera’s shooting settings and Custom Functions to the default settings. This works in the <d> and other Creative Zone modes. Shooting Settings AF mode One-Shot AF AF point selection Automatic selection...
Page 137: About Copyright Information
Camera Settings Auto power off 30 sec. Beep Release shutter Enable without card Review time 2 sec. Image jump w/6 10 images Auto rotate OnzD LCD brightness Custom Function settings, date/time, interface language, video system, and My Menu items will not change. 3 About Copyright InformationN If you use EOS Utility (provided software) to set your copyright information, the copyright information will be added to the image’s Exif...
Page 138: Preventing The Lcd Monitor From Turning Off Automatically
Handy Features 3 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically This prevents the display-off sensor from turning off the shooting settings display automatically when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece. 3 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color You can change the background color of the shooting settings screen. Select [LCD auto off].
Page 139: Setting The Flash
Setting the FlashN The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the menu. The [External flash ***] menu options for external Speedlites will be applicable only to an attached EX-series Speedlite compatible with the respective functions. The setting procedure is the same as setting a camera menu function. [Flash firing] [Built-in flash func.
Page 140 3 Setting the FlashN [Built-in flash func. setting] and [External flash func. setting] Settable Functions Function Flash mode Shutter sync. FEB* Flash exposure compensation E-TTL II Zoom* Wireless setting* * Regarding the [FEB] (Flash exposure bracketing), [Zoom], and [Wireless set.], refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual.
Page 141 Flash exposure compensation See “y Flash Exposure Compensation” on page 85. E-TTL II For normal flash exposures, set it to [Evaluative]. If [Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered scene as with an external metering flash. Flash exposure compensation may be necessary depending on the scene, so this setting is for advanced users.
Page 142: 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 143: Appending Dust Delete Data
Appending Dust Delete DataN Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that might be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots.
Page 144: Photograph A Solid-White Object
3 Appending Dust Delete DataN About the Dust Delete Data After the Dust Delete Data is obtained, it is appended to all the JPEG and RAW images captured thereafter. Before an important shoot, you should update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again. To erase dust spots automatically with the provided software, see the Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM.
Page 145: Manual Sensor Cleaning
The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.
Page 146 Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force can damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor. If smear that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
Page 147: Basic Shooting And Image Playback
Image Playback This chapter explains features related to viewing photos and movies, going into more detail than in Chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” which explained the playback procedure. Here you will learn how to playback and erase photos and movies with the camera and viewing them on a TV set.
Page 148: Hi Searching For Images Quickly
x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. Playback the image. When you press the <x> button, the last captured image will be displayed.
Page 149 I Jump through Images (Jump display) With the single image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images. Jump method Image location To search images according to the shooting date, select [Date]. During image playback, turn the <6> dial to display the shooting date. If the card has both [Movies] and [Stills], select either one to display only movies or stills.
Page 150: U/Y Magnified View
u/y Magnified View You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. Magnified area position You can turn the <6> dial to view another image while the magnification is maintained. Magnified view is not possible during the image review immediately after the image is taken.
Page 151: Rotating The Image
b Rotating the Image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. If you have set [5 Auto rotate] to [OnzD] (p.134) before taking vertical shots, you need not rotate the image as described above. If the rotated image is not displayed in the rotated orientation during image playback, set the [5 Auto rotate] menu to [OnzD].
Page 152: Playing Movies
k Playing Movies Speaker Playback the image. Press the <x> button to display the image. Select a movie. Press the key to select the image. During the single-image display, the <1s> icon displayed on the upper left indicates that it is a movie. During the index display, the perforation on the left edge of the image indicates that it is a movie.
Page 153 Function Exit Returns to the single-image display. Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and pause. Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the key. Slow motion The slow-motion speed is indicated on the upper right. First frame Displays the movie’s first frame. Each time you press <0>, a single previous frame is Previous frame displayed.
Page 154: Slide Show (Auto Playback)
Slide Show (Auto Playback) You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show. Number of images to be played Function All images All the still photos and movies in the card will be played back. Still photos and movies taken on the selected shooting date will Date be played back.
Page 155: Start The Slide Show
Play time During auto playback, you can press the button to change the still photo display format. During movie playback, you can adjust the sound volume by turning the <6>. During pause, you can press the < During the slide show, auto power off will not work. The display time may vary depending on the image.
Page 156: Viewing The Images On Tv
Connect the provided AV cable to the camera. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s <q/C> terminal. With the plug’s <Canon> logo facing the back of the camera, insert it into the <q/C> terminal. Connect the AV cable to the TV set.
Page 157 Viewing on HD (High-Definition) TV Sets The HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is required. Do not connect any other device’s output to the camera’s <D> terminal. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Some TVs might not be able to display the captured images. In such a case, use the provided AV cable to connect to the TV.
Page 158: K Protecting Images
K Protecting Images Protecting the image prevents it from being erased accidentally. Image protect icon If you format the card (p.40), the protected images will also be erased. Once an image is protected, it cannot be erased by the camera’s erase function.
Page 159: L Erasing Images
L Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.158) 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 it.
Page 160 L Erasing Images 3 Erasing All Images in the Card You can also erase all the images in the card. When the [3 Erase images] menu is set to [All images on card], all the images in the card will be erased. To also erase protected images, format the card instead (p.40).
Page 161: B Shooting Information Display
B Shooting Information Display When you press the button during single-image playback, you can switch the shooting information display. The most detailed shooting information is shown below. Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount Aperture Shutter speed/ Recording time Metering mode Shooting mode/ Movie...
Page 162 B Shooting Information Display About the Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness. The RGB histogram display is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [4 Histogram] menu. [Brightness] Display This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the image’s brightness level.
Page 163: Printing Images And Transferring Images To A Computer
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer Printing (p.164) You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the card. The camera is compatible with “wPictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.173) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded in the card according to your printing...
Page 164: Preparing To Print
Preparing to Print The direct printing procedure is done entirely with the camera while you look at the LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Set the camera’s power switch to <2>. Set up the printer. For details, see the printer’s instruction manual.
Page 165 PictBridge Movies cannot be printed. The camera cannot be used with printers compatible only with CP Direct or Bubble Jet Direct. Do not use any interface cable other than the one provided. If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the printer.
Page 166: Wprinting
wPrinting The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the printer’s instruction manual. Printer-connected icon Print setting screen The paper size, type, and layout you have set are displayed. * Depending on the printer, settings such as the date and file number imprinting and trimming might not be available.
Page 167 The paper type screen will appear. Select the type of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. When using a Canon printer and Canon paper, read the printer’s instruction manual to check what paper types can be used.
Page 168: Set The Printing Effects
wPrinting Function The image will be printed according to the printer’s standard colors. The image’s Exif data is used to make automatic corrections. EOff No automatic correction will be performed. The image will be printed with higher saturation to produce EVivid more vivid blues and greens.
Page 169: Start Printing
With Easy printing, you can print another image with the same settings. Just select the image and press the < printing, the number of copies will always be 1. (You cannot set the number of copies.) Also, any trimming (p.171) will not be applied. The [Default] setting for printing effects and other options are the printer’s own default settings as set by the printer’s manufacturer.
Page 170 wPrinting e Adjustment of Printing Effects Brightness The image brightness can be adjusted. Adjust levels When you select [Manual], you can change the histogram’s distribution and adjust the image’s brightness and contrast. With the Adjust levels screen displayed, press the ...
Page 171: Trimming The Image
Trimming the Image Tilt correction On the print setting screen, select [Trimming]. Set the trimming frame size, position, and aspect ratio. The image area within the trimming frame will be printed. The trimming frame’s aspect ratio can be changed with [Paper settings]. Changing the trimming frame size When you press the ...
Page 172: Error Messages
wPrinting Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look on the print. While trimming the image, look at the camera’s LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed accurately.
Page 173: W Digital Print Order Format (Dpof)
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) Setting the Printing Options Print type Select [Print order].
Page 174 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Standard Prints one image on one sheet. Index Print type Both Date [On] imprints the recorded date on the print. File number [On] imprints the file No. on the print. Even if [Date] and [File No.] are set to [On], the date or file No. might not be imprinted depending on the print type setting and printer model.
Page 175: Print Ordering
Print Ordering Sel.Image Quantity Total images selected Check mark Index icon All image If you select [Mark all on card], one copy of all the images in the card will be set for printing. If you select [Clear all on card], the print order will be cleared for all the images in the card.
Page 176: Direct Printing With Dpof
W Direct Printing with DPOF Preparing to print. See page 164. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer” procedure up to step 5. Under the [3] tab, select [Print order]. Select [Print]. [Print] will be displayed only if the camera is connected to the printer and printing is possible.
Page 177: Transferring Images To A Computer
d Transferring Images to a Computer By connecting the camera to a computer, you can transfer images from the camera’s card by operating the camera. This is called direct image transfer. Before connecting the camera to a computer, be sure to install the provided software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk on CD- ROM) in the computer.
Page 178: Transferring Images To A Computer
d Transferring Images to a Computer If the [EOS Utility] window does not appear automatically, startup EOS Utility manually. Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera. Pull out the cable by grasping the plug (instead of the cord). Transferring Images to a Computer The images sent to the computer will be saved in the [My Pictures] folder or [Pictures] folder in subfolders organized according to the shooting date.
Page 179 Options other than [All images] are explained below. To start the image transfer, press the <l> button. New images Images which have not yet been transferred to the computer will be selected by the camera automatically and transferred. Transfer order images You select the images and they are transferred to the computer in a batch.
Page 180: Selecting The Images To Be Transferred
d Transferring Images to a Computer 3 Selecting the Images to be Transferred Sel.Image All image If you select [Mark all on card], all the images in the card will be in the transfer order. If you select [Clear all on card], the transfer order will be cleared for all the images in the card.
Page 181: Customizing The Camera
Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. You can do it with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes.
Page 182: Setting Custom Functions
Setting Custom FunctionsN Custom Function No. Clearing All Custom Functions On the [7 Clear settings] menu, select [Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)] to clear all the Custom Function settings (p.136). Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [7] tab, select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press <0>.
Page 183: Custom Functions
Custom Functions C.Fn I: Exposure Exposure level increments ISO expansion Flash sync. speed in Av mode C.Fn II: Image Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction Highlight tone priority Auto Lighting Optimizer C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive AF-assist beam firing Mirror lockup C.Fn IV: Operation/Others Shutter/AE lock button...
Page 184: Custom Function Settings
Custom Function SettingsN Custom Functions are organized into four groups based on the function type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn II: Image, C.Fn III: Auto focus/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 185 C.Fn II: Image C.Fn-4 Long exposure noise reduction 0: Off 1: Auto For 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto] setting is effective in most cases. 2: On Noise reduction is performed for all exposures of 1 sec.
Page 186 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn-6 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, noise in the shadow areas may be slightly more than usual. With setting 1, the settable ISO speed range will be 200 - 3200.
Page 187 C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive C.Fn-8 AF-assist beam firing The AF-assist beam can be emitted by the camera’s built-in flash or by the external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite. 0: Enable 1: Disable The AF-assist beam is not emitted. 2: Only external flash emits If an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached, it will emit the AF- assist beam when necessary.
Page 188 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn IV: Operation/Others C.Fn-10 Shutter/AE lock button 0: AF/AE lock 1: AE lock/AF Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press the <A> button to autofocus and press the shutter button halfway to perform AE lock. 2: AF/AF lock, no AE lock In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the <A>...
Page 189 C.Fn-12 LCD display when power ON 0: Display When the power switch is turned on, the shooting settings will be displayed (p.42). 1: Retain power OFF status If you pressed the button and turned off the camera while the LCD monitor was off, the shooting settings will not be displayed when you turn on the camera again.
Page 190: Registering My Menu
Registering My MenuN Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. About My Menu settings Sort You can change the order of the registered menu items in My Menu. Select [Sort] and select the menu item whose order you want to change.
Page 191: Reference
Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up needed information.
Page 192: When Autofocus Fails
When Autofocus Fails Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus Low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.) Subjects in low light Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point (Example: Animal in a cage, etc.)
Page 193: Using A Household Power Outlet
Using a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera’s power switch is set to <...
Page 194: Remote Control Shooting
Remote Control Shooting Remote Controller RC-6/RC-1/RC-5 (Sold separately) Remote controllers to shoot wirelessly up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. The RC-6/RC-1 can trip the shutter immediately or after a 2-sec. delay, and the RC-5 trips the shutter after a 2-sec. delay. RC-1 RC-6/RC-5 Set the drive mode to <Q>...
Page 195: Using The Eyepiece Cover
Using the Eyepiece Cover If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.23) attached to the camera strap. During Live View shooting and movie shooting, attaching the eyepiece cover is unnecessary.
Page 196: External Speedlites
External Speedlites EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation. When an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a high-output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash.
Page 197: Using Non-Canon Flash Units
Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/ 200 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.
Page 198: Function Availability Table
Function Availability Table o: Set automatically k: User selectable Mode Dial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C d s f a JPEG RAW + 73 Auto Manual Standard Portrait Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Defined Auto WB Preset WB Custom WB WB correction WB bracketing...
Page 199 o: Set automatically k: User selectable Mode Dial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C d s f a Evaluative Partial Spot Center-weighted average Program shift Exposure compensation AE lock Depth-of-field preview Single Continuous Self-timer/ Remote control Self-timer:2 sec Self-timer:Continuous Auto Manual...
Page 200: Menu Settings
Menu Settings 1 Shooting 1 (Red) Quality 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 / 1+73 / 1 Beep On / Off Release shutter Enable / Disable without card Review time Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold Peripheral illumination Enable / Disable correction...
Page 201 4 Playback 2 (Blue) Histogram Slide show Image jump w/6 5 Set-up 1 (Yellow) Auto power off File numbering Auto rotate Format LCD auto off Screen color 6 Set-up 2 (Yellow) LCD brightness Date/Time Language Video system Sensor cleaning Live View function settings 7 Set-up 3 (Yellow) Custom Functions...
Page 202 Menu Settings Movie Shooting Mode Menu k Movie (Red) Grid display Metering timer Movie recording size AF mode Sound recording Remote control About the menu screen during the movie shooting mode The [k] screen (tab) is displayed only when the movie shooting mode is set.
Page 203: Troubleshooting Guide
Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems The battery cannot be recharged with the battery charger provided. Do not recharge any battery pack other than genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E5. The camera does not operate even when the power switch is set to <1>.
Page 204: The Image Is Out Of Focus
Troubleshooting Guide The camera turns off by itself. Auto power off is in effect. If you do not want auto power off to take effect, set [5 Auto power off] to [Off]. Even if [5 Auto power off] has been set to [Off], the LCD monitor will still turn off after the camera is idle for 30 min.
Page 205 The maximum burst during continuous shooting is lower. Set the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [High ISO speed noise reduction] to [Standard], [Low], or [Disable]. If it is set to [Strong], the maximum burst during continuous shooting will decrease (p.185). If you shoot a subject which has fine detail (field of grass, etc.), the file size will be larger and the actual maximum burst will be lower than the number mentioned on page 70.
Page 206 Troubleshooting Guide The camera makes a noise when it is shaken. The built-in flash’s pop-up mechanism moves slightly. This is normal. The shutter makes two shooting sounds during Live View shooting. If you use flash or if ISO 3200 or higher is set, the shutter will make two sounds each time you shoot (p.107).
Page 207 Display & Operation Problems The LCD monitor does not display a clear image. If dust is adhering to the LCD monitor, wipe its surface with a lens cloth or soft cloth. In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or might look black.
Page 208 Troubleshooting Guide The shooting date and time displayed is incorrect. The correct date and time has not been set (p.29). No image appears on the TV screen. Make sure the AV cable or HDMI cable’s plug is connected all the way in (p.156, 157).
Page 209: Error Codes
50, 60, Operate the power switch, remove and install the battery again, or 70, 80 use a Canon lens (p.27, 26). * If the error still persists, write down the error No. and contact your nearest Canon Service Center. If there is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear.
Page 210: System Map
System Map Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15ll ST-E2 Rubber Frame Ef E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Bundled Accessories Eyecup Ef Wide Strap Angle Finder C EW-100DB lll Semi Hard Case Battery Pack EH19-L LP-E5 Battery Grip BG-E5 Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E Battery Magazine Battery Magazine BGM-E5L for two BGM-E5A for...
Page 211 System Map Remote Remote Controller Controller Remote Switch RC-1 RC-6/RC-5 RS-60E3 EF lenses EF-S lenses HDMI Cable HTC-100 AV Cable TV/Video AVC-DC400 EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Solution Disk Manual PictBridge-compatible printer Interface Cable Interface Cable IFC-200U/500U Computer USB port Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Original Data...
Page 212: Specifications
Coverage: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash SD memory card, SDHC memory card 22.3 x 14.9 mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length) Canon EF mount CMOS sensor Approx.
Page 213 Magnification: Approx. 0.87x (-1 m Eye point: Approx. 19 mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1 m Built-in dioptric adjustment: -3.0 - +1.0 m Focusing screen: Fixed, Precision Matte Mirror: Quick-return type Depth-of-field preview: Provided • Autofocus Type: TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection AF points: 9 AF points Metering range:...
Page 214 JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 170 shots RAW: Approx. 9 shots RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 4 shots * Figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using a 2GB card. Live mode, Face detection Live mode (Contrast detection)
Page 215 • LCD Monitor Type: TFT color liquid-crystal monitor (Brightness adjustable to 7 levels) Monitor size and dots: 3-in. with approx. 920,000 dots (VGA) Coverage: Approx. 100% Interface languages: • Image Playback Image display formats: Single, Single + Info (Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram), 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate possible Zoom magnification:...
Page 216: Operation Environment
Specifications Battery life: (Based on CIPA testing standards) • Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (W x H x D): 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm / 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. Weight: • Operation Environment Working temperature range: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Working humidity: •...
Page 217 LP1116 (sold separately) All specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards. The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice. If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker. Specifications...
Page 218 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended 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...
Page 219 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.
Page 220 • Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.
Page 221 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Page 222 4. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than by cord when disconnecting charger.
Page 223: Index
Index 1st-curtain sync...140 2nd-curtain sync...140 2-sec. self-timer ...69 4- or 9-image index display...148 A/V OUT terminal...156 AC Adapter Kit ...193 Access lamp...32 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE)...82 Adobe RGB...93 AE lock...94, 124 AEB...86 AF → Focusing AI FOCUS (AI Focus AF)...65 AI SERVO (AI Servo AF) ...65 Aperture-priority AE ...78 Audio/video OUT terminal...156...
Page 224 Index Depth-of-field preview...80 Digital terminal ...164, 177 Dioptric adjustment ...36 Direct printing → Printing DPOF...173 Drive mode ...68 Dust Delete Data ...143 Erase (image) ...159 Error codes ...209 Evaluative metering ...83 Exposure compensation ...84 Extension ...133 External Speedlite...139, 196 Eyepiece cover ...23, 195 Face detection Live mode (AF)...112 Faithful ...74 FE lock...95...
Page 225 Highlight detail loss ...161 Highlight tone priority ...60, 186 Histogram (Brightness/RGB) ...162 ICC profile ...93 Image Auto playback ...154 Erase ...159 Highlight alert...161 Histogram ...162 Index...148 Jump display...149 Magnified view...150 Playback ...56, 147 Protect ...158 Rotate ...134, 151 Shooting information...110, 161 Transfer ...177 Transfer to computer ...177 View on TV ...156...
Page 226 Index Microphone ...124 Mirror lockup ...104, 187 Mode Dial...20 Monochrome...74 Movie Playback...152 Recording size...123 Shooting ...121 Still image shooting ...125 View on TV ...156 My Menu ...190 Neutral ...74 Night Portrait...51 Night scene...48 Noise reduction High ISO speed ...68, 72, 185 Long exposure...81, 185 Nomenclature ...16 - 22 NTSC ...201...
Page 227 Remote control shooting ...55, 69, 124, 194 Revert to default settings ...136 Rotate (image) ...134, 151 Safety warnings ...219 Saturation...89 SD/SDHC card → Card Self-timer...69 Sensor cleaning ...27, 142, 145 Sepia (Monochrome) ...90 Sharpness...89 Shooting information display...110, 126, 161 Shooting mode...20 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE) ...82 M (Manual exposure)...81...
Page 228: Software Instruction Manual
Software Instruction Manual Contains the Instruction Manual files for the software provided. Copying and Viewing the Instruction Manual PDFs Insert the [Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL] CD into your computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. For Windows, it is the icon displayed in [My Computer]. For Macintosh, it is the icon displayed on the desktop.
Page 229: Installing The Software
Insert EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD). For Macintosh, double-click to open the CD-ROM icon displayed on the desktop, and double-click on [Canon EOS Digital Installer]. Click [Easy Installation] and follow the instructions on the screen to install.
Page 230: Cd-Rom Guide
CD-ROM Guide EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk This disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL. EOS Utility Software that lets you connect your computer and camera in order to download images (still images/movies) shot with the camera to the computer, set the various settings on the camera, and remotely shoot photos by operating the computer.
Page 231 Image Playback Index Magnify Select image Erase Playback Shooting information...
Page 232 k Shooting Movies Custom Functions 1 Exposure level increments 2 ISO expansion 3 Flash sync. speed in Av mode 4 Long exposure noise reduction 5 High ISO speed noise reduction 6 Highlight tone priority 7 Auto Lighting Optimizer Set the Mode Dial to <k>. Press the <A>...
Page 233 A Live View ShootingN To change the Live View settings, use the [6 Live View function settings] menu. Battery Life with Live View Shooting Temperature At 23°C / 73°F Approx. 190 shots Press the <A> button to display the Live View image. Press the <w>...
Page 234 Z: ISO SpeedN i Drive ModeN Press the <Z> button. Turn the <6> dial or press the key to select the ISO speed. When “AUTO” is selected, the ISO speed is set automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway, the ISO speed setting will be displayed.
Page 235 E: AF ModeN S AF PointN Set the lens focus mode switch to <f>. Press the <ZE> button. Press the key to select the AF mode, then press <0>. (One-Shot AF): For still subjects (AI Focus AF): Switches the AF mode automatically (AI Servo AF): For moving subjects Press the <S>...
Page 236: S: Shutter-Priority Ae
Creative Zone Modes d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as the <1> mode. Set the Mode Dial to <d>. s: Shutter-priority AE f : Aperture-priority AE You can change the camera settings as desired to shoot in various ways.
Page 237 Basic Zone Modes 1 Full Auto C Creative Auto 2 Portrait 3 Landscape 4 Close-up 5 Sports 6 Night Portrait 7 Flash Off D Using the Built-in Flash In Basic Zone Modes If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically in low-light or backlit conditions (except in the <3>...
Page 238 Shooting Settings Display Shutter speed Exposure level indicator Shooting mode Picture Style Image-recording quality Quick Control icon Battery check zxcn Viewfinder Information AF points AE lock Flash-ready Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed Aperture Aperture Main Dial pointer AF point display indicator <•> Exposure level indicator ISO speed Flash exposure...
Page 239 Nomenclature Power switch <Z> ISO speed setting button <6> Main Dial Shutter button <O> Aperture/Exposure compensation button Display-off sensor <A> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button Mode Dial Focus mode switch <A> AE lock button <S> AF point selection button <0>...
Page 240 Image-recording Quality Select [1 Quality], then press <0>. Press the key to select the quality, then press <0>. Image-recording quality A Picture StyleN Style P Standard Q Portrait R Landscape V Monochrome For <S> (Neutral) and (Faithful), see page 74. Pixels Possible shots A Picture StyleN...
Page 241 Quick Control Screen Shutter speed Exposure compensation/ AEB setting Shooting mode Image-recording quality Picture Style Press the <S> key to select the function, then turn the <6> dial to set it. In the Basic Zone modes, you can select certain drive modes and the image-recording quality.
Page 242: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Menu Operations < > button monitor 1. Press the <M> button to display the menu. 2. Press the key to select the tab, then press the <V> key to select the desired item. 3. Press <0> to display the setting. 4.
Page 243 Quick Start Guide Menu Operations Quick Control Screen Image-recording Quality Picture Style Nomenclature Basic Zone Modes Using the Built-in Flash Creative Zone Modes d: Program AE s: Shutter-priority AE f: Aperture-priority AE E: AF Mode S AF Point Z: ISO Speed i Drive Mode A Live View Shooting k Shooting Movies...
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