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  • Page 2 Customizing AF Functions* A F5 During manual AF point selection, the selection can either stop at the outer edge or it can move to the opposite AF point. This function works in AF area selection modes other than 61-point automatic selection AF and Zone AF.
  • Page 3 Customizing AF Functions* If [$eJected (pre_AF, focused)] 0[ [selected (focused)] is setl the AF point will net be displayed even when focus is achieved with AI Serve AF. The AF points and grid in the viewfinder can be illuminated in red when focus is achieved.
  • Page 4 Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus _ _ Fine adjustment of the AF's point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting and Live View shooting in the Quick mode. This is called "AF Microadjustment'. Before making the adjustment, read "Notes for AF Microadjustment"...
  • Page 5 Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus Make the adjustment. ® Turn the <0> dial to make the adjustment. The adjustable range is _+20steps. ® Setting it toward "-:'_" will shift the point of focus in front of the standard point of focus.
  • Page 6 Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus'* Adjust Lens You can make the adjustment for each lens and register the adjustment in the camera. You can register the adjustment for up to 40 lenses. When you autofocus with a lens whose adjustment has been registered, the point of focus will always be shifted by the adjustment amount.
  • Page 7 Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus "_ Enter the serial number. ® Turn the <C_> dial to select the digit, then press <8> to display <,_>. ® Turn the <0> dial to enter the number, then press <8>. ® After entering all the digits, turn the <0>...
  • Page 8 Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus _,_ Make the adjustment. Single focal length lens ® For a zoom lens, turn the <0> dial and select the wide-angle (W) or telephoto (T) end. Pressing <__> will turn offthe purple frame and make the adjustment possible. ®...
  • Page 9 Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of Focus* Clearing All AF IVlicroadjustments When [[] Clear all] appears at the bottom of the screen, pressing the <@> button wi[[ clear a[[ the adjustments made for JAil by same amount] and [Adjust by lens]. Notes for AF Microadjustment The AF's point of focus will vary slightly depending...
  • Page 10 When Autofocus Fails Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder's focus confirmation light <O> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus ® Very low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.) ® Subjects in very low light ®...
  • Page 11 When Autofocus Fails MF: Manual Focusing Set the lens focus mode switch <MF>. _y,, < lVl FOCUS> will be displayed on the LCD panel. Focus the subject. Focusing ring _ Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder.
  • Page 12 Selecting the Drive Mode __:::_ Single and continuous drive modes are provided. <AF'DRIVE> Press button. (_6) elect the drive mode. _ While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <0> dial. F-I : Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken.
  • Page 13 Using the Self-timer If <r-is> or <l:_s> is set the time lag from when you press the shutter button completely until the picture is taken v ill be longer than normal. Whenthe battery levelis low.the continuousshootingspeed may becomeslightly slower. C:_H: The maximum continuous shooting speed of approx.
  • Page 14 Using the Self-timer If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button. attach the eyepiece cover (p.185). If stray light enters the viewfinder when the 0icture is taken, it may throw off tne exposure. The <_._2 > enables you to shoot while not touching the camera mounted on a tripod.
  • Page 15 image Settings This chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, lens peripheral illumination correction, chromatic aberration correction, and other functions. _ A # icon at the upper right of a page title indicates that the function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to <P/Tv/ Av/M/B>.
  • Page 16 Selecting the Cardfor Recording and Playback _ if either a CF card or SD card is already inserted, you can start shooting. When only one card is inserted, the procedures described on pages 116 to 118 are not necessary. If you insert both a CF card and SD card, you can select the recording method and select which card to use for recording and playing back images.
  • Page 17 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback ®_Standard images will be recorded to the card selected with [Record/play]. _ Auto switch card Same as with the [Standard] setting, but if the card becomes full, the camera will automatically switch to the other card to record images.
  • Page 18 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback selecting the CF or SD Card for Recording and Playback If [Record func.] is set to [Standard] or [Auto switch card], select the card for recording and playing images. If [Record func.] is set to [Rec. separately] or [Rec.
  • Page 19 Setting the Image-Recording Quality _ You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight JPEG image-recording quality settings: t L, • L, d M, _ M, J $1, $1, $2, $3. There are three RAW image quality settings: I?_ti, M 1]_, S I?_ti (p.122).
  • Page 20 Setting the Image-Recording Quality image-recording Quality Setting Examples J L only only ® If[-] is Set foi both RAW and JPEG, _L wi!l be Set, ® The number of possible shots will be displayed up to 1999 on the LCD panel.
  • Page 21 ® $2 and $3 will be in dll (Fine) quality. ® The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon's testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 198 and Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB CF card. These figures will vary...
  • Page 22 Setting the Image-Recording Quality _>if you select both RAWand JPEG, the Same image wi[i be [ecorded simultaneously to the card !n b °th RAW an d JPEG at the image: recording quality that was set. The two !mages wi!l be recorded with the same file numbers (fife extension -JPG for JPEG and :CR2 for RAW).
  • Page 23 Setting the Image-Recording Quality One.touch Image Quality Setting With Custom Controls, you can assign the image-recording quality the <M-Fn> button or depth-of-field preview button so you can switch it momentarily, if you assign [One-touch image quality setting] to the <M-Fn> button or depth-of-field preview...
  • Page 24 ISO" Setting the lSO Speed* Set the ISO speed (image sensor's sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. With the <____> mode selected, the ISO speed will be set automatically (p.125). Regarding the ISO speed during movie shooting, see pages 221 and 224.
  • Page 25 IS0: Setting the ISO Speed "_ As H1 (equivalent to ISO 51200) and H2 (equivalem to 102400) are expanded ISO speea settings, noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) and irregular colors will be more noticeable, and the resolution lower than usual. If you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot a close subject, overexposure may result.
  • Page 26 ISO: Setting the ISO Speed* i_J_ Setting the ISO Speed Range You can set the manually-settable ISO speed range (minimum and maximum limits). You can set the minimum limit within L (ISO 50) to H1 (ISO 51200), and the maximum limit within ISO 100 to H2 (ISO 102400). Select [ISO speed settings].
  • Page 27 IS0: Setting the ISO Speed* i_=J_ Setting the ISO speed Range for Auto ISO You can set the automatic ISO speed range for Auto ISO within ISO 100 - 25600. You can set the minimum limit within ISO 100 - 12800, and the maximum limit within ISO 200 - 25600 in whole-stop increments.
  • Page 28 IS0: Setting the ISO Speed* Setting the IVlinimum Shutter Speed for Auto When Auto ISO is set, you can set the minimum shutter speed (1/250 sec. to 1 sec.) so that the automatically-set shutter speed is not too slow. TMs is convenient in the <P> and <Av> modes when you use a wide- angle lens to shoot a moving subject, You can minimize both camera shake and subject blur,...
  • Page 29 _,,~ Selecting a Picture Style* By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. The Picture Style is set automatically to <_> (Auto) in the <___> mode. Press the <_> bu_on. Select [_:_].
  • Page 30 •_==. S electing a Picture Style _ Picture Style Characteristics Auto The color tone will be adjusted automatically to suit the scene. The colors will look vivid, especially for blue skies, greenery, and sunsets in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes. Standard The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp.
  • Page 31 ,_;,=,Selecting a Picture Style _ Monochrome Creates black-and-white images. BlaCk:and:white images ShOt in JPEG Cannot be reverted tO ColOr, if you want to later shoot pictures in color, make sure the [Monochrome] setting has been canceled . When [Mon0chrome] !s selected, <B/w> wi!! appear <(_)>...
  • Page 32 _,,~ Customizing a Picture Style _ You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 134. Press the < ._ > button. Select [;:._].
  • Page 33 _:_ Customizing a Picture Style _ Set the parameter. _ Turn the <0> dial to set the parameter as desired, then press _ Press the <MENU> button to save adjusted parameters. The Picture Style selection screen will reappear. _y,,Any settings different from the default will be displayed...
  • Page 34 _-'=- Customizing a Picture Style* Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page. Filter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more.
  • Page 35 _=~ Registering a 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 parameter settings such as sharpness and contrast are different.
  • Page 36 _-'_ Registering a Picture Style* elect a parameter. ® Turn the <O> dial to select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <_>. 7Set the parameter. ® Turn the <0> dial to setthe parameter as desired, then press < _'_ >.
  • Page 37 WB" Setting the 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 < E'_87_ >, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.
  • Page 38 WB: Setting the White Balance* _."._Custom White Balance Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Do this procedure under the actual light source to be used. Photograph a white object.
  • Page 39 WB: Setting the White Balance _ If the exposure obtained in step 1 differs greatly from the standard exposure, a correct white balance may not be obtained. In step 3, the following images cannot be selected: images captured while the Picture Style was set to [Monochrome], multiple-exposure images, and images taken with another camera.
  • Page 40 we_ 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. This function is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters.
  • Page 41 #B_ White Balance Correction _ White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color balance can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias.
  • Page 42 Correcting theBrightness andContrast Automatically _ _ if the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG images, the correction is applied when the image...
  • Page 43 Noise Reduction Settings High ISO Speed Noise Reduction This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the shadow areas is further reduced.
  • Page 44 Noise Reduction Settings Long Exposure Noise Reduction Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer. Select [Long exp. noise _ reduction]. ®_ Under the [1_3] tab, select [Long exp. noise reduction], then press <8 > . Set the desired setting.
  • Page 45 Noise Reduction Settings* With [Auto] and [Enable], after the picture is taken, the noise reduction orocess may take the same amount of time as the exposure. During noise reduction, shooting is still possible as long as the maximum burst indicator in the viev,!finder shows "1" or higher. Images taken at SO 1600 or higher may look grainier with the [Enable] setting than with tile [Disable] and [Auto]...
  • Page 46 Highlight Tone Priority _ You can minimize overexposed higNght areas. Select [Highlight tone priority]. Under the [1_3] tab, select [Highlight tone priority], then press <8 > . Select [Enable]. _ Turn the <O> dial to select [Enable], then press <__>. _ HigHight details are improved.
  • Page 47 Lens P edpheral illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction _ Peripheral light fall-off occurs in lenses whose characteristics make the image corners look darker. Color fringing along subject outlines also is a chromatic aberration. Light fall-off and color fringing can be corrected. The default setting is [Enable] for both corrections.
  • Page 48 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction Chromatic Aberration Correction elect the setting. ® Check that [Correction data available] is displayed for the attached lens. ® Turn the <_-_> dial to select [Chromatic aberration], then press <8 >. ® Select [Enable], then press <__>. ®...
  • Page 49 Corrections cannot be applied to JPEG images captured when [Disable] was set. When using a non-Canon lens, setting the corrections to [DisabJe] is recommended, even if [Correction data available] is displayed. If you use the magnified view during Live View shooting, the peripheral...
  • Page 50 Creating and Selecting a Folder You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images. creatinga Folder Select [Record func+card/folder sel.].
  • Page 51 Creating and Selecting a Folder Selecting a Folder ®_With the folder selection screen Lowest file number displayed, turn the <O> dial to select Number of images in folder the desired folder, then press <8>. _y,, T he folder where the captured images will be saved is selected.
  • Page 52 Changing the File Name The file name has four alphanumeric characters followed by a four-digit image (Ex.) BE3B0001 .JPG number (p.154) and extension. The first four alphanumeric characters are set upon factory shipment and unique to the camera. However, you can change them. With "User setting1", you can change and register the four characters as desired.
  • Page 53 Changing the File Name _,_ Exit the setting. ® Enter the required number alphanumeric characters, then press the <MENU> button. _y,,The new file name will be registered and the screen in step 2 will reappear. _ Select the registered file name. ®...
  • Page 54 File Numbering Methods The four-digit file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images (Ex.) BE3B0001 .JPG are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can change how the file number is assigned.
  • Page 55 File Numbering Methods Auto Reset The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created. When you replace the card, create a folder, or switch the target card (such as _ -_ D), the file numbering continues in sequence from 0001 for the images saved.
  • Page 56 Setting Copyright information When you set the copyright information, it wiii be recorded to the image as Exif information. Select [Copyright information]. ® Under the [_rf4] tab, select [Copyright information], then press <8>. Select the option to be set. ® Turn the <0> dial, select either [Enter author's name] or [Enter...
  • Page 57 Setting Copyright Information _ Checking the Copyright information When you select [Display copyright info.] in step 2 on the preceding page, you can check the [Author] [Copyright] information that you entered. Deleting the Copyright information When you select [Delete copyright information] in step 2 on the preceding page, you can delete the [Author] and [Copyright]...
  • Page 58 Setting the Color Space* The range of reproducible colors is called the color space. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. The color space is set automatically to sRGB in the <___> mode. Select [Color space].
  • Page 59 Advanced Operations In the PITvlAv/M/B shooting modes, you can select the shutter speed, aperture, and other camera settings to change the exposure and obtain the desired result. _ A-A- icon at the upper right of a page title indicates that the function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to <P/Tv/ Av/M/B>.
  • Page 60 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 autoexposure. Set the Mode Dial to <P>. Focus the subject. _ Look through the viewfinder and aim the AF point over the subject.
  • Page 61 P: Program AE if the "30'' shutter speeG and the maximum aper[ure blink, it indicates underexposure. increase the ISO speed or use flash. !f the "8008" shut[er speed and the minimum aper[ure overexposure. --__ blink, it indicates Lower the !SO speed or use ar ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens.
  • Page 62 Shutter=Priority In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure suiting the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or a moving subject. A slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion.
  • Page 63 Tv: Shutter-Priority AE If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <_> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the minimum aper[ure blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <_>...
  • Page 64 Av" Aperture=Priority In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.
  • Page 65 Av: Aperture-Priority AE If the "30"" shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <_> dial to set a larger aperture (lower f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed. _;_ _ _ ® If the "8000" shutter speed blinks it indicates overexposure.
  • Page 66 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 in the viewfinder or use a commerdafly-avaflable exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * <M>...
  • Page 67 Esj Selecting the Metering Mode # ® In [_2: AUto Ughting optimizer], i[the checkmark <_/> for [Disable during man expo] is remeved, it can be set in the < M > mode (p.142), ® When !SQ Auto is set, you can press the <-X->button to !ock the ISO speed: ®...
  • Page 68 FsJ Selecting the Metering Mode _ E*3 Spot metering This is for metering a specific spot of the subject or scene. The metering is weighted at the center covering approx. 1.5% of the viewfinder area. E3 Center-weighted average metering The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene.
  • Page 69 Setting Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the P/Tv/Av shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to _+5stops in 1/3- stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to _+3stops.
  • Page 70 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 standsfor Auto ExposureBracketing. Select [Expo.comp./AEB]. @ Under the [1_2] tab, select [Expo. comp./AEB], then press <8>.
  • Page 71 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 <--X-> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot.
  • Page 72 B" Bulb Exposures When bulb is set, the shutter stays open as tong as you hold down shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is catted bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens,...
  • Page 73 HDR: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting _ _ You can take artistic photos having a high dynamic range and preserving detail in highlight and shadow areas. HDR shooting is effective for landscape and stiIHife shots. With HDR shooting, three images of different exposures (standard exposure,...
  • Page 74 HDR: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting About Effects ®_ Natural For images preserving a wide tonal range where the highlight and shadow detail would otherwise be lost. ®_ Art standard While the highlight and shadow detail will be better preserved than with [Natural], the contrast will be lower and the gradation flatter to have the picture look like a painting.
  • Page 75 HDR: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting _i _ Set [Continuous HDR]. @ SeJect either [1 shot only] or [Every shot], then press <8>. @ With [1 shot only], HDR shooting will be canceled automatically after the shooting ends. @ With [Every shot], HDR shooting continues until the setting in step 3 is set to [Disable HDR].
  • Page 76 HDR: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting _ ® Using a tripod is recommended. For handheld shooting, using a fast shutter speed is recommended HDR shooting of a moving subject is not recommended because the movement of the subject will appear as afterimages in the merged image.
  • Page 77 lVlultiple Exposures You can shoot two to nine exposures to be merged into one image, if you shoot multiple-exposure images with Live View shooting (p.197), you can see how the single exposures merge while shooting. Press the <._> button. Select multiple exposure.
  • Page 78 Multiple Exposures* Set [Multi=expos ctrl]. _ Select the desired multiple-exposure control method, then press <8>. ®_ Additive The exposure of each single exposure is added cumulatively. Based on the [No. of exposures], set a negative exposure compensation. Refer to the basic guide below to set a negative exposure compensation. Exposure Compensation Setting Guide for Multiple Exposures...
  • Page 79 I_ MultipleExposures* Set the images to be saved. _ To save all the single exposures and the merged multiple-exposure image, select rail images], then press <8>. _ To save only the merged multiple- exposure image, select [Result only], then press <8>. Set [Continue Mult=exp].
  • Page 80 Multiple Exposures* Shoot subsequent exposures. _y,,When [On:Func/Ctrl] is set, the merged multiple-exposure image will be displayed. _ With Live View shooting, the multiple-exposure images merged <mNFO.> so far will be displayed. By pressing button, you can display only the Live View image. _ After you shoot the set number...
  • Page 81 I_ Multiple Exposures _ Merging multiple exposures with an image recorded in the card You can select an image recorded in the card as the first single exposure. The original of the selected image will remain intact. You can only select images.
  • Page 82 I:_ Multiple Exposures* _# You Can also select a _ multip!e:exposure image as the first Single exposurel ,_ fyouseect[Deseect mg],theseected magew becanceed checking and Deleting Multiple Exposures During ShoOting When [On:Func/ctrl] is set and you have not finished shooting the set number of exposures, you can press...
  • Page 83 I_ Multiple Exposures* ® Are there any restrictions on the image-recording quality? All JPEG image-recording quality settings can be selected. If M _ is set, the merged multiple-exposure will be a Et_t_image. JPEG IJPEG iTf_i+JPEG i _+JPEG M _/S rI_+JPEG If_+JPEG ®...
  • Page 84 _='2"Mirror Lockup _ Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror Iockup to prevent camera vibrations (mirror shock) can also help when use a super telephoto lens or shoot close (macro photography). Set [Mirror lookup] to [Enable]. _ Under the [1_1] tab, select [Mirror Iockup], then press <_>.
  • Page 85 Using the Eyepiece Cover When you use the self-timer or shoot bulb exposures and do not look through the viewfinder, stray light entering the viewfinder can cause the image to come out dark. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.27) attached to the camera strap.
  • Page 86 Remote Control Shooting With Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately), can shoot remotely up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay. You can also use Remote Controller RC-1 and RC-5. Focus the subject.
  • Page 87 Flash Photography This chapter explains how to shoot with an EOS- dedicated, EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) or non- Canon flash unit and how to set flash functions on the camera's menu screen.
  • Page 88 Flash Photography EOS'dedicated, EX,series Speedlites An EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography easy as normal shooting. For detailed instructions, refer to the EX-series Speedlite's instruction manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites. To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions with the camera's menu, see pages 191-196.
  • Page 89 Cautions for Live View shooting If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View shooting, set [_t_4: Silent LV shoot.] to [Disable] (p.206). The flash will not fire if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
  • Page 90 Flash Photography "_P _ If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to another camera branc the camera may not operate properly and malfunction may result. Do not connect to the camera's PC terminal any flash unit requirin 9 250 V or more.
  • Page 91 Setting the Flash _ With an EX-series Speedlite having compatible flash function settings, you can use the camera's menu screen to set the Speedlite's functions and Custom Functions. Attach the SpeedHte to the camera and turn on the Speedlite. For details on the Speedlite's functions, refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual.
  • Page 92 Setting the Flash _ [Flash sync. speed inAv mode] You can set the flash-sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE (Av) mode. ® AUTO: Auto The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/200 sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene's brightness. High-speed sync is also possible.
  • Page 93 Setting the Flash "_ [Flash function settings] On the screen, the settable functions and the display will differ depending on the SpeedHte, current flash mode, flash Custom Function settings, etc. For details on your Speedlite's flash functions, refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual.
  • Page 94 Setting the Flash _ _ Wireless functions Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is possible with radio or optical transmission. For details on wireless flash, refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual. _ Flash zoom (Flash coverage) With Speedlites having a zooming flash head, you can set the flash coverage.
  • Page 95 • _]]] Setting the Flash "_ ®_ Flash exposure compensation The same setting as "Flash exposure compensation" on page 188 can be set. For details, refer to the Speedfite's instruction manual. _ Flash exposure bracketing While the flash output is changed automatically, three shots are taken.
  • Page 96 Settingthe Flash_ Flash Custom Function Settings For details on the Speedlite's Custom Functions, refer to the Speedlite's instruction manual. Select [Flash C.Fn settings]. _ Select [Flash C.Fn settings], then press <8>. Set the functions. _ Turn the <(-3> dial to select the number, then press <__>.
  • Page 97 Shooting w iththe LCDMonitor (LiveViewShooting) You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera's LCD monitor. This is called "Live View shooting". Live View shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to <_>. Live View shooting is effective for photos of still subjects.
  • Page 98 I:_ Shooting with the LCD Monitor Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <_>. Display the Live View image. ® Press the <SsTA_f> button. _y,, T he Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. @ The LiveView imagewillcloselyreflectthe brightness levelofthe actualimageyoucapture.
  • Page 99 Shooting with the LCD Monitor Enabling Live View Shooting Set [1_14:Live View shoot.] to [Enable]. In the <___> mode, it is displayed under [,_2]. Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots] ® The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 and ClPA (Camera &...
  • Page 100 r_ Shooting with the LCD Monitor AbouttheI,formatJon uisplay _ Each time you press the <INFO,> button, the information display will change. AF mode Auto Lighting Optimizer • AF_ : Live mode ... Eye-Fi card transmission status • AF % : Face detection Live point (Live mode) mode •...
  • Page 101 Shooting with the LCD Monitor Final image Simulation The final image simulation reflects the effects of the Picture Style, white balance, etc., in the Live View image so you can see what the captured image will look like. During shooting, the Live View image will automatically reflect the function settings listed below.
  • Page 102 Japan The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of April 2012. For information on the camera's compatibility with any lenses accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CPH-E002-001 © CANON iNC. 2012...

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