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  • Page 1 Canon...
  • Page 2 After shooting, playback and check the image whether it has been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to the personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused, Copyrights Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded images of people and certain subjects for anything bat private enjoyment.

  • 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. The accessories included can also be checked in the System Map (p.194). C2 Camera: EOS-ID Mark H_ (includes eyecup, body cap, battery' compartment cap, and installed battery for the date/time clock) C! Battery:...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in this Manual icons in this ManuaJ ® <_> indicates the Main Dial= ® <Q> indicates the Quick Control Dial= ® <,_:_> indicates the Multi=controller= ® <_:> indicates the SET button, ® 66 or G16 indicates that the respective function remains active for 6 sec.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Item Check List ....................Conventions Used in this Manual ............... Index to Features ....................Handling Precautions ..................Quick Start Guide ..................... Nomenclature ....................Recharging the B atten ..........26!!iii iiii Installing and Removing the Battery' ..............Using a Household Power Outlet ..............Installing and Removing the Memory' Card ............
  • Page 6 Contents Selecting the AF Mode ..................Selecting the AF Point ..................When Autofocus Fails ..................Manual Focusing ..................Selecting the Drive Mode ................Self-timer Operation ..................Metering Modes ....................Program AE ..................... Shutter-Priority AE ................... Aperture-Priority AE ..................Depth-of-Field Preview ................. Manual Exposure ....................
  • Page 7 Contents Automatic Sensor Cleaning ................Appending Dust Delete Data ................Manual Sensor Cleaning ................Preparing to Print ................... Printing ......................Trimming the Image ..................Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ..............Direct Printing with DPOF ................Setting Custom Functions ................Custom Functions ..................
  • Page 8 lnde× to Features ® Picture Style _,_ p.57 ® Color space _,_ p.72 ® Custom Functions for image quality • Noise reduction for long exposures ',_, p.t63 . Noise reduction for high ISO @ p.163 . Highlight tone priority @ pot64 .

  • Page 9: Index Tofeatures

    Index toFeatures ®Mirror lookup ,,_*po104 ®Magnified view _,:_p.120 ®Self=timer _,_,po88 ®image browsing (Jump display) @ p.1t9 ®Image Rotate @ p.121 ®Program @ p°92 ®Auto rotate ®Shutter-priority ,,,_,p.94 of vertical images @ p°130 • Safety shift @ p°160 ®image protect @ p°123 ®Aperture-priority @ p.96 ®Sound...
  • Page 10 Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent iniury, death, and material damage, • 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 11 • 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 12 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 with a well-wrung wet cloth. ¢_Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor.

  • Page 13: Handling Precautions

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

  • Page 14: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide insert the batte_. (p.2g) Take off the cap and insert a fully- charged battery. Attach the tenso (p.35) Align the red dot. Set the Jens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.35] Insert a _emory card. (p.321 The left slot is for the CF car(], and the right slot is for the SD card.
  • Page 15 Quick Start Guide Set the camera to the default settings. (p.49) On the menu screen under the [r?{] tab, select [Clear ait camera settings]. • Press the <MENU> bu[_on and turn the <8> <O> dial to select it. then press <_-_}>. - The <P>...

  • Page 16: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Lens mount index Self-timer lamp Shutter button ens release button (p,35) (p,24) mount Contacts (p,13) preview button (p,97) Tdpod socket Body number switch (p,39) <[:EL> VerflcaI-gd_ Multi-spot metedng button (p.39, 10,5/91) Vertical-gd_: (p,39, 37) Hand strap mount Body cap (p,35) Vertical-gdp shutter button ....
  • Page 17 Nomenotature <-,6.:> LCD panel button (p.102) Aperture button (p.99/98) <_> Focal plane <150> ISO speed set button (p.56) selection/Flash exposure compensation button (p,37) <MODE> /_-_Top LCD panel (p.19) mode selection button (p.92} ..<AF-ON> AF start <AF,DRIVE> button (p,82t83) selection/Ddve mode selection button...
  • Page 18 Nomenclature <INFO_> InfotTrimmir LCD Monitor (p,41,129) orientation button (p,114_ 116_ 186t146 <MENU> Menu ..\ button (p,41) mounting hole emory card siot cover (p,32) system terminal CoFti_[d2) ..CF card eject button (p,33) ..Access lamp (p,34) Memory card slot cover <_> Playback button release handle (p,32)
  • Page 19 Nomenclatu Top LCD PaneJ Shutter speed Aperture Bulb (buLb) AEB amount Bulb exposure time (min,:sec,) FE lock (FEL) Dust Delete Data acquisition (- -) Busy (buSY) AF point selection mode Error (Err) ( [" : ] AF, SEL [ 1, SELAF) Sensor cleaning (CLn) Recording...
  • Page 20 Nomenclature Rear LCD Panel External media selection- --External media connection icon .3 icon *s --White balance correction SD card indicator-- White balance SD card -- Auto selection icon Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten iight White fluorescent light Flash Custom Color temperature Large Medium1 Medium2...
  • Page 21 Nomenclature V[ewfinder Information Center spot metedn AF point [3 : Crosmtype points _i : Assist AF points Max, bur_ JPEG icon RAW icon <_> Battery check Focus confirmation light <_> AE lock AEB in-progress Highlight tone pnodty display Multi-spot metedng peed icon <_ >...
  • Page 22 Nomenclature Battery Pack LP=E4 y release handle Protective cover HandJe end Contact Battery Charger LC°E4 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E4. (p.26) Charge level/Calibration (Discharge) status indicator/ Performance check lamp Battery pack slot Protective Power cord socket -- covers (2)
  • Page 23 Nomenotature AC Adapter Kit ACK=E4 Powers the camera from a household power outlet, (p.31) Protective cover DC coupler AC adapter DC terminal...
  • Page 24 Nomenclature Attaching the Neck Strap and Hand Strap Strap Hand strap (optionaI) Attach the strap _[_ After attaching the straP, puii it at the buckle to take up the Slack and iO make sure it does not loosen.
  • Page 25 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations.

  • Page 26: Recharging The B Atten

    _ The chargei cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pack EP-E4. _ BatteryPack L£-E4 isdedicate d toCanon only. U sing itwithanon-Canon battery c harger or product mayresufi i nmalfunctien or accidents forwh!ch Canon cannot behetd !iable.
  • Page 27 Recharging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger ® Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. An unused charged battery wiii still gradually lose its power over time. ® After recharging the battery, detach it and unpJug the power cord from the power outlet.
  • Page 28 Recharging the Battery <CAL/CHARGE> lamp blinks in red. This indicates t hat you shouldcalibratethe battery so mat the correctbattery level _sdetected and the camera'sbattery levelindicatorcandisplayme correct Batterylevel.Calibration_snot a requiredoperation.If you wantto just rechargethe ma_ery, y oucan let the battery start recharging automaticallyafter about 10sec.
  • Page 29 Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged LP°E4 battery pack into the camera, Remove the battery compartment cap. ® Grasp both sides of the cap and pull it out= Insert the battery. ® Insert the battery firmly all the way, turn the release handle as shown by the arrow.

  • Page 30: Installing And Removing The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life ® The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E4, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. ® The actual number of Shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting €onditions.

  • Page 31: Using A Household Power Outlet

    Using a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4, you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. Conneot the DC plug. _ Connect the DC Coupler's plug to the AC adapter's DC terminal Conneot the power cord.

  • Page 32: Mount,N0 And Oetaonn0 Alens

    Installing and Removing the Memory Card The camera can use a CF card and SD car& images can be recorded with at least one memory card installed in the camera. If both card slots have a card, you can select which card to record images with or record the same images simultaneously on both card&...
  • Page 33 Instatling and R emoving the M emory Card Set the power switch to <ON>. _y,, T he number of possible shots will be displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder. _y,, T he rear LCD panel will indicate which memory card(s) has been Memory card selection icon...

  • Page 34: Installing And Removing The Memory Card

    installing and Removing the Memory Card The access lamp lights during any of the following operations: image is being exposed, being written to or read by the memory card, being erased, or data is being transferred. While the access lamp is lit°...
  • Page 35 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens Remove the caps. @ Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. Attach the Rens. @ Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place.

  • Page 36: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Power/Quick ControJ Diat Switch <OFF> " The camera is turned off and does not operate, Position when you do not use the camera. <ON> " The camera operates. <j> " The camera and <O> dial operate. (p.38) _,t Wheneveryou set the power switchto <O N t j > or <OFF >, the sensorcleaning will be executed automatically.
  • Page 37 Basic Operation _. If you press the shutter button completely A4thout pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press tt completely immediatety, me camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. Even during the menu display, image playback, and image recording, y'ou can instant y go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter...
  • Page 38 Basic Operation <O> Using the Quick Control Dial for Selecting Before using the <O> dial, set the power switch to <J>, After pressing a button, turn <©> dial. When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds (¢6). During this time, you can turn the <O>...
  • Page 39 Basic Operation Vertical Shooting The bottom of the camera provides a shutter button, <_> Main Dial, < Fa:!> AF point selection button, <_> AE Lock button, <AF-ON> <FEL Start button, and > FE lock/Multi°spot metering button all for vertical shooting, _ Before using the vertical shooting controls, set the vertical operation on/ off switch to <ON>,...
  • Page 40 Basic Operation Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting 1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly. 2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. 3.

  • Page 41: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the Picture Style, dateltime, Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the <MENU> LCD monitor, you use the button on the camera back and the <_:_> <O> dials. --<,_E_ >...
  • Page 42 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu. <MENU> _ Press the button to display the menu. Select a tab. _ Turn the <_> dial to select a tab. Select a menu item. _ Turn the <0> dial to select the menu item, then press <...

  • Page 43: Menu Settings

    Menu Operations Page _t€'_t_1_/;'_/_/_/_e'_(1-5)/ [_ (2500 - 10000) / PC-! - 5 Manual registration of white balance data WB correction: B/A/M/G bias, 9 levels each WB-BKT: B/A and MIG bias, single-level increments, _+3levels sRGB / Adobe RGB Standard / Portrait / Landscape / Neutral / 57-62 Faithful / Monochrome...
  • Page 44 Menu Operations _; PBayback 2 (Blue) Page Disabled / Enabled Disabled / Enabled Brightness / RGB Enlarge from image center / Enlarge from selected AF point 1 image / !0 images / 100 images / Screen / Date / Folder r? °...
  • Page 45 Menu Operations r_'_ Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page Save / Load Register / Apply Resets the camera to the default settings Auto cleaning / Clean now / Clean manually For updating the firmware Displayedwhen WFT-E2/E2A (optional)is attached ,,_,, Custom Functions (Orange) Customize the camera as desired Clears all Custom Function settings...

  • Page 46: Before You Start

    Before You Start Setting the interface Language SeJect [Language]. ® Under the [t?:] tab, select [Language] (the third item from the top), then press <J_>. Set the desired language. ® Turn the <O> dial to select the language, then press <_>. _.

  • Page 47: Set The Power-Off Time/Auto Power Off

    Before You Start the power-off time/Auto power To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 1 minute of non-operation. You can change tMs auto power-off time for the camera to turn off automatically after non-operation. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off].
  • Page 48 Before You Start Select the memory card. ® [D] is the CF card, and [[_] is the SD card. ® Turn the <O> dial to select the card, then press <:_>. Select [OK]. ® When [[_] is selected, low-level formatting is possible. (p.49) ®...

  • Page 49: Reverting Camera Settings To The Default

    BeforeYou Start About Lowolevel Formatting When [[_] SD card is selected, low=level formatting is possible. If the writing speed to the SD card is slower than usual or if you want to completely erase the data in the SD card, checkmark [Low JeveJ format] and format the card.
  • Page 50 Before You Start Select [OK]. ® Turn the <O> dial to select [OK], then press <_>. _y,, T he camera's default settings will be as shown below. Shootin( Settings Image-Recording Settings Standard P (Program AE) One-Shot AF L (Large) Automatic selection Evaluative metering Standard SingJe shooting...
  • Page 51 image Settings This chapter explains the settings for shooting digital images: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Styles, white balance, and color space. When the Camera is ready to Shoot, y0u Can press the <INFO.> butt0n to see the image sett!ngs, (p.! 86)

  • Page 52: Setting The Image-Recording Quality

    Setting Image-recording Quality You can set the image size (recorded pixels), image type (JPEG, RAW, sRAW), and JPEG quality (compression rate), Selecting the Image Size LiM1iM2iS will record the image in the JPEG. In the _}is_ mode, the image will require processing with the software provided, s_} is a small RAW image which is one4ourth (approx.
  • Page 53 Setting the Image-recording Quality You can also use the [£1: image size] menu to set the image size. For simultaneous mage recording, the RAW or sRAW image and the JPEG image will be recorded with the same file number in the same folder. If the [l'_"°...
  • Page 54 Setting the Image-recording Quality About RAW The RAW image is the data output by the imaging element and converted to digital data which is recorded on the memory card as is. The RAW image is transferred to a personal computer where software (provided) is used to adjust the image as needed.

  • Page 55: Setting The Jpeg Quality (Compression Rate)

    Setting the Image-recording Quality Setting the JPEG QuaJity (Compression Rate} The image-recording quality (compression rate) can be set for each image size LIMIlM21S. Select [JPEG quaJity]. ® Under the [£_:] tab, select [JPEG quality], then press < _> Select the image size.

  • Page 56: Setting The Iso Speed

    JSO: Setting JSO Speed The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore, a high ISO speed is suited for low light and moving subjects. However, the image may look more coarse with noise, etc.

  • Page 57: Selecting A Picture Style

    _,,~ Selecting a Picture Style By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject= Press the < _,_ > button. ® When the camera is ready to shoot, press the <_;_> button.
  • Page 58 _:._ Selecting a Picture Style Monochrome For black-and-white images. @ ® To obiain naturai-i00king, black-and-white images, set a suitable 'white balance. ® With JPEG LIMI!M2tS imagesl color cannot be resto[ed to the black-and-white image. Do not use this picture Style if you want color 3PEG images.

  • Page 59: Customizing The Picture Style

    _,,~ Customizing Picture Styte You can customize the Picture Style by adjusting the individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]= To customize [Monochrome], see the next page. Press the < _;_ > button. Select a Picture Style. _ Turn the <0> dial to select a Picture Style, then press the <HNFO.>...
  • Page 60 _:,:. Customizing the Picture Style _, To shoot with the Picture Style you modified, follow step 2 0nthe preceding page to select the Pictu[e Style and then shoot, Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast].

  • Page 61: Registering The Picture Style

    Registering Picture Style 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 parameters such as sharpness and contrast are different.
  • Page 62 _,:,_. Registering the Picture Style Set the parameter. _ Turn the <O> dial to set the parameter as desired, then press _ Press the <MENU> button to register the new Picture Style. The Picture Style selection screen will then reappear. _y,, T he base Picture Style will be displayed on the dght of [User Def.

  • Page 63: Selecting The White Balance

    Selecting White Balance White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the <_> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural° looking colors cannot be obtained with <_>, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. Press the <FUNC.>button.

  • Page 64: Custom White Balance

    Custom White Balance Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Up to five Custom white balance data can be registered to the camera. You can also append a name (caption) to the registered Custom white balance data.
  • Page 65 Custom White Balance Photograph a solidowhite object. ® The plain, white object should fill the center spot metedng circle. ® Set the lens focus mode switch <MF>, then focus manually. (p.86) ® Shoot the wMte object so that a standard exposure (gray) is obtained.
  • Page 66 Custom White Batance [Register image on card] First follow step 4 under [Record and register image] to take a picture of a pJain, white object. This image saved in the memory card can then be registered for Custom WB. The procedure up to step 2 is the same as with [Record and register image].
  • Page 67 Custom White Balance Selecting and Shooting with the Custom WB data You can shoot with the registered Custom WB data= Select the registered Custom Registered images ® On the Custom WB registration screen, select the No= of the registered Custom WB= Select [Set as white balance].
  • Page 68 Custom White Batance _'.i_' Select [Edit caption]. ® Turn the <O> dial to select [Edit caption], then press < _ > Enter any name. ® Press the < o_iL_ > button, and the text palette will be highlighted in a color frame and text can be entered.

  • Page 69: Setting The Color Temperature

    Setting Color Temperature You can numerically set the wMte balance's color temperature. <FUNC,>button. (66) Press <FUNC> ®_Press the button once or twice to display the white balance on the rear LCD panel's upper nght, WB _- Card/Image size Select <0>. _ Turn the <Q>...

  • Page 70: White Balance Correction

    White Balance Correction 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. Users familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters will find this feature handy.
  • Page 71 White Balance Correction White Balance Auto Braeketinej 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 wifl be bracketed with a bluelamber bias or magentatgreen bias.

  • Page 72: Setting The Color Space

    Setting Color Space The color space refers to the range of reproducible color& With tMs camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal images, sRGB is recommended. Select [Color space]. ® Under the [_'] tab, select [Color space], then press <...

  • Page 73: Se,Ecting The Media, Fo,Der, And Recording Method

    Selectingthe Media, Folder,and Recording Method _ This instruction Manual assumes that a OF card or SD card is in the camera. When an e×temaJ media is used via the Wire Jess FHe Transmitter WFT-E2IE2A (optionaJ), the < _> icon wHJ appear as the third recording media, it can be seJected in the same way as with the CF card <D>...
  • Page 74 Selecting the Media, Foider, and Recording Method Setting the Recording Method Youcan set how the image is recorded to the memory card, Select [Record func+media/folder sel.]. ® Under the [P?'] tab, select [Record func+med+alfo+der sell, then press SeJect [Record func.]. ®...
  • Page 75 Selecting the Media, Folder, and Recording Method When [Auto switch media] is set me card for recording will sw_tch from Uto_. When tree. separately] or [Rec. to multiple] is set, _ne linage wLll De recoraec Jnder the same file lamber [n both the CF and SD cards. The number of shots remaining displayed on the top LCD pane_an(] [n me viewfinder is based on the card hawng less capacity [nan [ne o[ner card.
  • Page 76 Selecting the Media, Folder, and Recording Method About Folders As with "100EOSI D" for example, the folder name starts with three aJgits _folder number) followed by five characters. A foJder can con[aln up to 9999 images (fiJe No. 0001 - 9999). When a foJaer becomes full. a new folder with a higher one-up folder number is created automatically.

  • Page 77: Changing The File Name

    Changing File Name The file name has four alphanumeric characters followed by a four-digit image number (p.79) and (Ex.) 7E3B0001.jpg extension. The first four alphanumeric characters are set upon factory shipment and unique to the camera. However, you can change it. With "User setting1 ,"...
  • Page 78 Changing the File Name ® Operate the <O> dial or <,_1_>to move the _]and select the desired character. Then press <J_> to enter ® Enter the required number of alphanumeric characters, then press the <MENU> button. _y,, T he new file name will be registered and the screen in step 2 will reappear.

  • Page 79: File Numbering Methods

    File Numbering Methods _::::_ The 4=digit file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are (Ex.) 7_=3B0001 .jpg assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved to one folder. You can also change how the file number is assigned.
  • Page 80 File Numbering Methods Auto Reset The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the memory card is reptaced or a new folder is created. Whenever the memory card is replaced or a new folder created, the file numbering starts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to memory cards or folders.
  • Page 81 Setting the AF and Drive Modes The Area AF has 45 AF points (19 high=precision cross-type points and 26 Assist AF points). You can select any one of the 19 cross=type points to match your composition. You can also select the AF mode to match the shooting conditions and subject and select the best drive mode.

  • Page 82: Selecting The Af Mode

    Selecting AF Mode Select the AF mode suiting the sheeting conditions or subjecL n the mens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>. <AFoDRIVE> _÷ Press the button. (66) Select the AF mode. _ Turn the <_:_> dial to select the AF mode.
  • Page 83 AF: Selecting the AF Mode if focus cannot be achievea the focus confirmation Jight <0> in the vie _¢finder wiJl biink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the snu[[er burton is pressed compJeteiy. Recompose the picture and try ann focus again.

  • Page 84: Selecting The Af Point

    E_ Selecting the AF Point Automatic AF Point Selection From among the 45 AF points, the camera seJects the AF point automatically to suit the shooting conditions. Manual AF Point SeJection You can manually seJect any of the t9 cross-type AF points.
  • Page 85 Selecting the AF Point Lens, Ma×imum Ape_ure and AF Sensitivity The EOS=ID Mark ill can execute high=precision AF with lenses whose maximum aperture is f12.8 or larger. With f12.8 and faster lenses* With the 19 AF points indicated by _, high=precision, cross=type AF (both horizontal= and vertical=line sensitive) is possible.

  • Page 86: When Autofocus Fails

    When Autofocus FaiJs Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <0 > 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 ®...

  • Page 87: Selecting The Drive Mode

    DRIVE" SeJecting the Drive Mode _ Press the <AFoDRIVE> button. eJeet the drive mode. _; While Jooking at the top LCD panel, turn the <O > diak : SingJe shooting When you press the shutter button completely, one shot wirl be taken. Dj=jH : High-speed continuous shooting...

  • Page 88: Self-Timer Operation

    ® Self-timer Operation Press the < AF • DRIVE > button. (66) Select either <_jo> or <5_)2>. Look at the top LCD panel and turn the <@> dial to select <®_o> or <_2>. 5) 1° : lO-sec, seJf4imer ® 2 : 2-see. seJf-timer Take the picture.
  • Page 89 Exposure Control Select the shooting mode to suit the subject or shooting objective. You can set the shutter speed andtor aperture to obtain the exposure you want. Atso, with an EX-series Speedtite, you can take flash pictures as easily as normat shooting without flash. Fi[st set the Power switch t0 <...
  • Page 90 Select the metering mode. _ While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the <_Z> dial. E®3 : Evaluative Metering Eo3:Partial Metering E_ : Spot Metering E::]: Center-weighted Average Metering [_3 Evaluative Metering This is thecamera'sstandardmeteringmodesuited for mostsubjects evenunderbacklitconditions. A fter detecting the subject'spositioninthe viewfinder, the brightness, b ackground, front andbacklighting conditions, a ndothercomplexlightingelements, t he...

  • Page 91: Metering Modes

    E_] Metering Modes 83 Center-weighted Average Metering The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene. Multi=Spot Metering With multiple spot meter readings, you can see the reIative exposure revels of multiple areas in the picture and set the exposure to obtain the desired result. Set the metering mode to [,] spot metering.

  • Page 92: Program Ae

    P" Program The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject's brightness. This is called Program AE, * <P> stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure. Press the <MODE> button. (¢6) <P>, Select ® Turn the <_iQ> dial to select <p>, Focus...
  • Page 93 P: Program AE ake the picture. _ Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely. Of_'30'"' shutter speed and the maximum apeEure If the "8000" shutter speea and the mlntmum apen:ure uJnk tt indicates overexposure. _--_ Lower :he ISO speed or use an ND filter (optional) _o reduce me amount of lign[ entenng the lens If the focus confirmation...
  • Page 94 Tv" Shutter-Priority In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or moving subject. Or a slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion.

  • Page 95: Shutter-Priority Ae

    TV : Shutter-Priority AE If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <_t_ > dial to set a slower snutter speed until the aper[ure slops blinking or set a higher JSO speed. If the minimum aperture biinks, it indica-ces overexposure.
  • Page 96 Av" Aperture-Priority In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the correct exposure suiting the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority A higher flnumber (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.

  • Page 97: Aperture-Priority Ae

    Av: Aperture-Priority AE If the "30'' shutter speed blinks, it indicates unaerexposure. Turn the <8> dial to set a larger aperture _,smazlerflnumber) until the blinking stops or se[ a nigher ISO speea. If the "8000" shutter speed blinks. _t indicates overexposure. Turn the <_t_ >...

  • Page 98: Manual Exposure

    M" Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator anthe viewfinder or use a commercially-available handheld exposure meter. This method ascalled manual exposure. * <M>...

  • Page 99: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation 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). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±3 stops in ll3ostop increments. Check the exposure Revere...

  • Page 100: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to -+3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing Hold down the <MODE> and <...

  • Page 101: Ae Lock

    AE Lock 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 <_> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot.

  • Page 102: Bulb Exposures

    Bulb Exposures When bulbisset, the shutter staysopen whileyou holddown the shutter buttoncompletely, a nd closeswhen you let go ofthe shutter button. TMs is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures.
  • Page 103 Bulb Exposures Eyepiece Shutter if your eye is not looking at the viewfinder, stray light entering the eyepiece can adversely affect the exposure. To prevent this, slide the eyepiece shutter lever as shown by the arrow to shutter the eyepiece. Connecting the Remote Switch...

  • Page 104: Mirror Lockup

    Mirror Lockup Although using the self=timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror Iockup to prevent camera vibrations can also help when use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups. When C,Fn [[[ =t 8 [Mirror [ockup] is set to [1 :EnabJe] or [2:Enable: Down...

  • Page 105: Flash Photography

    Flash Photography EX_series Speedtite An EX-series Speedlite (optional) makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting without flash. You can easily do the flash operations below. For detailed instructions, see the EX-series Speedlite's instruction manual. • E-TTL I1Autoflash E-TTL II is an autoflash exposure system incorporating improved flash exposure control and lens focusing distance information, making it more precise than the previous E-TTL system (evaluative...
  • Page 106 Flash Photography Flash Function Settings and Flash Custom Functions When an EXosedes Speedlite (such as the 580EX II) controllable by the camera is attached, you can use the camera's menu screen to set the Speedlite's flash function settings such as the flash mode, FEB, and 1st or 2rid curtain sync, and the flash Custom Functions.
  • Page 107 Flash Photography Metered Manual Flash Exposure This is for close-up flash photography when you want to set the flash level manually. Use an 18% gray card and an EX-series Speedlke which has manual flash mode. Follow the instructions below: 1. Set the camera and Speedhte settings. o Setthe camera's shooting mode <M>...
  • Page 108 Units Syne Speed The camera can synchronize with compact, non=Canon flash units at 1/300 sec. (or 1/250 sec.) or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the sync speed is 1/60 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.

  • Page 109: Live View Shooting

    Live View Shooting You can shoot whiJe viewing a reabtime image on the camera's LCD monitor or on a personaJ computer screen. This is caJJed"Live View shooting." When using Live View shooting, using a hard disk-type card (such as MicroDnve} is not recommended.
  • Page 110 Live View Shooting Instead of looking through the viewfinder, you can look at a real=time image on the camera's LCD monitor while shooting. You can also magnify the real=time image on the LCD monitor by 5x or 10x so you can focus more precisely.
  • Page 111 Live View Shooting Displaying Live View image on the LCD Monitor With the camera ready to shoot, press <_>. _o The Live View image wiii appear the LCD monitor in real=time with 100% field of view= ® With the video cable (provided) connecting the camera...

  • Page 112: Magnified View

    Live View Shooting Magnifying the image for Focusing Move the focusing frame to the position where you want to focus. ® Use<,_1,> to select t hefocusing framein ful!view.ifyoupress<,_1 , > straight d own, thefocusing framewill return to thecenter. Press the < Q > button. _ The focusing frame will be magnified.

  • Page 113: Custom Functions

    Live View Shooting Taking the Picture Cheek the composition. _ Press the <(_I, > to check the image composition in fuji view. Cheek the display. Take the picture. ® Press the shutter button completely. _y,, T he picture wilI be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 114: Menus

    Live View Shooting Abeut the information DispJay _ Eachtimeyoupressthe<[NFO°>button, t he information displaywillchange. Foousin( frame (Brightness/RGB) Batter Exposure level Picture Style Flash-read_ ISO speed Shutter speed _3hots remaining Aperture Flash exposure level _ When the [l'1t _ Live View function settings] menu's [Grid dispmay] _sset Eo [On], a gnu ..
  • Page 115 CANON mNC. 30_2, Shimomaruko 3_chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146_8501, Japan U.S.A. CANON B,SA _NC, One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042.1198, U.S.A. For all inquires concerning this product, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800 OK CANON CANADA CANON CANADA _NC. HEADQUARTERS...

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