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  • Page 1 Canon...
  • Page 2 After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

  • Page 3: Item Check List

    item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Battery Pack Battery Charger Camera LP=E8 LC=ES/LC=E8E* (with eyecup and body cap) (with protective cover) Interface Cable Wide Strap EW-100DB iV...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in this Manual icons in this Manual <_> indicates the Main Dial. <AT> <4_ > indicates the < ,;, > Cross keys. <_> indicates the Setting button. ¢4, ¢6, (_10, ¢16 indicates that the corresponding function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.

  • Page 5: Chapters

    Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. introduction Ge,_ng S_ed Basic Shooting and i mage Playback Creative Shooting Advanced 107 m Shooting Shooting with the LCg Monitor (Live View Shooting) 5 Shooting Movies 1,9 m...

  • Page 6: Contents At A Glance

    Contents at a Glance ® Shoot automatically _ p.57 - 74 (BasicZone modes) _ Shoot continuously _ p.101 (O Continuous shooting) _ Take a pictureof yourself in a group _,_ p.103 (® Self-timer) _ Freeze the action ,,_,,p.108 (Tv Shutter-priority AE) _'_ Blur the action _ Blur the background _ p.64 (_g CreativeAuto)
  • Page 7 ®_ T ake many pictures ,@ p.86 (iS1, _$1, $2, $3) <_ Change the point of focus @ p.97 ([] AF point selection) _ View the images on the camera @ p.82 ([] Playback) _ Search for pictures quickly @ p.238 ([] Indexdisplay) _ p.239 (_ Imagebrowsing) _ Rate images @ p.244 (Ratings)

  • Page 8: Index To Features

    index to Features iii!i;P!_!_;___:_; ® Battery ® Image=recording quality _, p.86 • Charging _;_ p.28 ® Picture Style _ p.93 • Installing/Removing _ p.30 ®White balance _ p.135 • Battery check _ p.35 _ Color space _ p.139 ® Power outlet _ p.302 ®...
  • Page 9 Index toFeatures ® Remote control _ p.303 _ Quick Control _,_ p.44 ®Image review time ,_ p.200 ®Single-image display ,_ p.82 ®Shooting information ®Exposure compensation @ p.117 display ,_ p.266 ®AEB ,,,_ p.119 ®Index display ,_ p.238 _AE lock ,,,iX p.121 ®Image browsing (Jump...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Item Check List ................. Conventions Used in this Manual ............. Chapters ................... Contents at a Glance ................ Index to Features ................Handling Precautions ..............Quick Start Guide ................Nomenclature ................. Charging the Battery ..............Installing and Removing the Battery ..........Installing and Removing the Card ..........
  • Page 11 Contents ___ Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ....___ Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) ......Disabling Flash ................. Creative Auto Shooting ............. _ Shooting Portraits .............._,A Shooting Landscapes ............... _ Shooting Close-ups ..............Shooting Moving Subjects ............[] Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod)
  • Page 12 Contents Convey the Subject's Movement .......... Av : Changing the Depth of Field ..........Depth of Field Preview ..............Manual Exposure ..............E83 Changing the Metering Mode ..........Setting Exposure Compensation ........... Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ..........-X- Locking the Exposure (AE Lock) ..........
  • Page 13 Contents Shooting Movies ..............Autoexposure Shooting .............. Manual Exposure Shooting ............Shooting Still Photos ..............Shooting Function Settings ............Setting the Movie-recording Size ..........Shooting Video Snapshots ............Movie Menu Function Settings ............Handy Features ................Disabling the Beeper ..............Card Reminder ................
  • Page 14 Contents Using Wireless Flash ..............Easy Wireless Flash Shooting ............Custom Wireless Flash Shooting ..........Other Settings ................Searching for Images Quickly ..........Magnified View .............._j Playing Back with the Touch Screen ........Rotating the Image ..............Setting Ratings ................
  • Page 15 Contents Setting Custom Functions ............. Custom Function Settings ............. C.Fn I: Exposure ................ C.Fn I1: Image ................C.Fn II1: Autofocus/Drive ............C.Fn IV: Operation/Others ............Registering My Menu ..............Using a Household Power Outlet ..........Remote control shooting ............... External Speedlites ...............
  • Page 16 If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working...

  • Page 17: Handling Precautions

    Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the camera's internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. If visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.

  • Page 18: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.30). To charge the battery, see page 28. Insert a card (p.31). With the card's label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. Attach the lens (p.39). Align the lens' white or rec index with the camera's index in the matching color.
  • Page 19 Quick Start Guide Flip out the LCD monitor (p.33). When the LCD monitor displays the time zone and date/time setting screens, see page 36 Focus the subject (p.43). Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject.

  • Page 20: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the "Basic Shooting and Image Playback" section. BuiItqn flash/AFt; index (p,39) (p,104/98) Mode Dial (p.24 Microphone (p. 170) Power switch Ftash-sync contacts <lSO> setting button (p.90) <_> Main (p.39) _'i_l_,_ <_>...
  • Page 21 Nomenclature Display off sensor (p.50, 213) ------ Dioptric adjustment knob (pA2) -------------- <_> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p. 144/170) Vie_inder eyepiece -_o_-_<-X-/[] _.> AE lock/ FE tock button/ Eyecup (p 304) Index/Reduce button (p. 121/122/238/240, 283) <INF0.> Info button (p.50, ]/¢.>...
  • Page 22 Nomenclature Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.24) Shutter speed Exposure level indicator-- Main Dial pointer Exposure compensation Optimizer (p. 123) amount (p.117) Aperture AEB range (p 119) Shoot_n_ Picture Style (p.93) - (p.295) exposure ONE SHOT compensation (p 118) One-Shot -=_ External flash AI FOCUS...
  • Page 23 Nomenclature Viewfinder information Spot metering circle Focusinc <ISO> ISO speed White balance correction <_ t> FOCUS AEB improgress confirmation light <_> Monochrome Improper FE lock warning shooting ISO speed <Ca > (FP flash) Highlight tone priority <€_> FEtock/FEBimprogress Exposure compensation amount <_>...
  • Page 24 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Creative Zone subject or scene. • Scene Intelligent Auto (p.58) : Flash Off (p.63) : Creative Auto (p.64) !magp_,zoP e ......... _t_ : Portrait (p.67) _,&...

  • Page 25: Zoom

    Nomenclature Lens Lens without a distance scale (p.39) Focusing ring ring (p.40) Hood mount Zoom position index (p.40) Filter thread (front of tens) (p.338) Image Stabilizer switch Contacts (p.17) Lens mount index (p.39) Lens with a distance scale Focus mode switch (p.39) Hood mount (p.338) _, Zoom position...
  • Page 26 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E8 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.28). Power plug Battery pack slot -- Charge lamp Full-charge lamp IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS=SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS. DANGER=TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
  • Page 27 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 28 Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. _ Detach the protective cover provided with the battery. Attach the battery. _ As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. _ To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC-E8 _,_ Recharge the battery.

  • Page 29: Charging The Battery

    3 Sec. _._ Do mot charge any battery othe_ than a Battery Pack LP-E8. Battery Pack LP-E8 is dedicated to Canon products only, Using !t with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction...

  • Page 30: Installing And Removing The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 into the camera. installing the Battery Open the cover. _ Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover. Insert the battery. _ Insert the end with the battery contacts.
  • Page 31 Installing and Removing the Card The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. SDHC and SDXC cards with UHS-I can also be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card. _L_ Make sure the card's write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing.

  • Page 32: Installing And Removing The Card

    Installing and Removing the Card Removing the Card Open the cover. ® Set the power switch to <OFF >. ® Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. ® if [Recording...] is displayed, close the cover. Access lamp Remove the card.

  • Page 33: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live View shooting, shoot movies, and play back images and movies. can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor. Flip out the LCD monitor. Rotate the LCD monitor.

  • Page 34: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power if you turn on the power switch and the time zone and date/time setting screens appear, see page 36 to set the time zone and date/ time. <'_> : The camera turns on. You can shoot movies (p.169). <ON>...
  • Page 35 Turning on the Power Checking the Bakery Level When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels. : Battery level is sufficient. : Battery level is low, but the camera can still be used. : Battery wiii be exhausted soon.

  • Page 36: Setting The Date, Time, And Time Zone

    Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone _;_ When you turn on the power for the first time or if the time zone and date/time have been reset, the Time zone and Date/Time setting screens will appear. Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. You can also set the time zone of your current address.
  • Page 37 Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ,':_/_Set the date and time. ® Press the <4_> key to select the date or time number. ® Press <_)> so <._> is displayed. ® Press the <AT> key to set the number, then press <_)>. (Returns to <_>.) Set the daylight...

  • Page 38: Selecting The Interface Language

    Selecting the Interface Language isplay the menu screen. _ Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen. Under the [_'2] tab, select [Language_]. _ Press the <_ > key to select the [_2] tab. _ Press the <AT> key to select [Language@'_] (the sixth item from the top), then press <_)>.
  • Page 39 Attaching and Detaching a Lens _::::, Attaching a Lens Remove the caps. ® Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. Attach the lens. White index ® Align the lens' red or white index with the camera's index matching the same color.

  • Page 40: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens About Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly. Detaching the Lens While pressing...

  • Page 41: About The Lens Image Stabilizer

    About the Lens image Stabilizer When you use the iS lens' built-in image Stabilizer, camera shake corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 iS II lens as an example. * Is stands for Image Stabilizer. Set the iS switch to <ON>.

  • Page 42: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. ® Turn the knob left or right until the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the Camera's dioptri c adjustment St!l! Cannot preyide a Sharp viewfinder image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (10 types, so!d separately)
  • Page 43 Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder (¢4).
  • Page 44 Quick Control for Shooting Functions You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen...., .._ .._! .._j Presst.e <@> button. r_ _y The Quick Control screen will appear (610).

  • Page 45: [] Quick Control For Shooting Functions

    [] Quick Control for Shooting Functions Sample Quick Control Screen White balance correction (p.137) ....Aperture (p.110) Shutter speed (p.108) ..Highlight tone priority* (p.295) Shooting mode* (p.24) speed (p.90) AEB setting (p.117, 119) Picture compensation (p. 118) White balance (p. 135)• Built-in flash settings AF o Image-recording quality (p.86)

  • Page 46: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations You can set various settings with the menus such as the image- recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <MENU> button, <,;,> cross keys, and <G> button on the back of the camera to operate the menus. <...
  • Page 47 Menu Operations Menu setting Procedure Display the menu screen. _ Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen. Select a tab. _ Press the <41_> key to select a menu tab. _ For example, the [1_3] tab refers to the screen displayed when the I_1 (Shooting) tab's third dot [a =']from the left is selected.
  • Page 48 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 wHI be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.

  • Page 49: Formatting The Card

    Formatting the Card ;_.'-Execute [Formatcard] in the following cases: ® The card is new. ® The card formatted by a different camera or a computer, ® The card is full with images or data. ® A card-related error is displayed (p.331), About Low-level...
  • Page 50 Switching the LCD Monitor Display The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. Shooting Settings _ When you turn on the power, the shooting settings will be displayed. _ When your eye is near the viewfinder eyepiece, the display off sensor (p.21,213) will turn off the LCD...

  • Page 51: Switching The Lcd Monitor Display

    Switching the LCD Monitor Display With [_2: LCD auto off], you can prevent the LCD monitor from turning off automatically (p,2133. Even when the menu screen or captured image is displayed, pressing the shutter button will enable you to shoot immediately. If you wear sunglasses and look through the viewfinder eyepiece,...

  • Page 52: Feature Guide

    Feature Guide The Feature guide is a simple description of the respective function or option. It is displayed when you change the shooting mode or use the Quick Control screen to set a shooting function, in Live View shooting, movie shooting, or during playback. When you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen, the Feature guide description is displayed.
  • Page 53 Touch Screen Operations The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can operate with your fingers. Quick Control (Sample display) ® Use your finger to tap (touch and let go) the LCD monitor. ® By tapping, you can select menus, icons, etc., displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 54 Touch Screen Operations D ag Menu screen (Sample display) ® Slide your finger while touching the LCD monitor. Scale display (Sample display) Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen ® Selecting a menu tab or item after pressing the <MENU> button ®...

  • Page 55: Touch Screen Operations

    Touch Screen Operations Touch COntrol Settings Select [Touch control]. ® Under the [_3] tab, select [Touch control], then press <_)>. Set the Touch control. ® Select [Enable]. ® Setting it to [Disable] will disable touch operations. Cautions for Touch Screen Operations Since the LCD monitor is not pressure sensitive, do not use any sharp objects such as your fingernail,...
  • Page 57 Basic Shooting and image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back images. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot wNe the camera sets everything automatically (p.75,310).
  • Page 58 FullyAutomaticShooting (SceneIntelligent Auto) _ <____>is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.61). Set the Mode Dial to <__3>. Aim any AF point over the AF point subject.
  • Page 59 Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) Take the picture. ® Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. _ The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. _, if the built-in flash is raised, you can push it back down with your fingers.
  • Page 60 Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ® The flash was raised even though it was daylight. For a backlit subject, the flash may pop up to help lighten the subject's dark areas. If you do not want the flash to fire, set it to Flash Off (p.63).
  • Page 61 Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) _ Recornposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <_____> m ode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked.
  • Page 62 Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called "Live View shooting". For details, see page 143. Display the Live View image the LCD monitor. ® Press the <1_11>button. _y,, T he Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 63: Disabling Flash

    Disabling Flash The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <_> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes. "_.'- Shooting Tips ®_ Prevent camera shake if the numeric...

  • Page 64: Creative Auto Shooting

    Creative Auto Shooting In the <_> mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drive mode, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the <____> mode.
  • Page 65 1_ Creative Auto Shooting Shutter Aperture ISO speed Battery check ....Possible shots Image-recording quality Pressing the <[_]> button enables you to set the following: (1) Ambience-based shots You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. Press the <...
  • Page 66 I_ Creative Auto Shooting (3) Drive mode: Turn the <_> dial to set it as desired. You can also select it from a list by pressing < _)>. <FI> Single shooting: Shoot one image at a time. <Djj> Continuous shooting: While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously.

  • Page 67: Shooting Portraits

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

  • Page 68: ,A Shooting Landscapes

    Shooting Landscapes Use the <_, > (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Shooting Tips ®_ With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.

  • Page 69: Shooting Close-Ups

    _ Shooting Close=ups When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <_> (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.

  • Page 70: . Shooting Moving Subjects

    Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <&_,> (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 71: [] Shooting Night Portraits (With A Tripod)

    I_ Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <_> (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 72: Shooting Night Scenes Handheld

    g_ Shooting Night Scenes Handheld Normally, a tripod is necessary to steady your camera when shooting a night scene. However, with the <_> (Handheld Night Scene) mode, you can shoot night scenes while handholding the camera. In this mode, four shots are taken continuously for each picture. A bright image with reduced camera shake is taken.

  • Page 73: :- Shooting Backlit Scenes

    ,_:- Shooting Backtit Scenes _::> When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the <._:-> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take a picture, three continuous shots will be taken at different exposures. The loss of detail in highlights and shadows will be reduced in the final image.
  • Page 74 Cautions for <[]> When shooting flash photography, if the subject is too close to the camera, the pic[ure may come out extremely bright (overexposure). If you use flash when shooting dimly lit night scenes, or human subjects in situations where the subject and background are both near enough to be illuminated by the flash, the shots may not align correctly.

  • Page 75: [] Quick Control

    _J Quick Control In Basic Zone modes when the shooting Example: Portrait mode settings screen is displayed, you can press the <[_]> button to display the Quick Control screen. The table below indicates the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.
  • Page 76 Shoot by Ambience Selection Except in the <____>,<O>, and <,_:- > Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. _TD Standard setting No setting ,_'_/ Vivid Low / Standard / Strong P'S Soft Low / Standard / Strong Warm Low / Standard / Strong Intense...

  • Page 77: Shoot By Ambience Selection

    Shoot by Ambience Selection , Set the ambience effect. _ Press the <AT> key to select the effect bar so that [Effect] appears at the bottom. _ Press the <_1_> key or turn the <8> dial to select the desired effect.
  • Page 78 Shoot by Ambience Selection Ambience Settings ._TI)Standard setting Standard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that <_t_> has image characteristics geared for portraits and <_A> is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting mode's image characteristics. P_V Vivid The subject will look sharp and vivid.
  • Page 79 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type In the <_t_>, <_>, <_>, and <&_,> Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally, [1_ Default setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eye.

  • Page 80: Shoot By Lighting Or Scene Type

    Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. ® Press the <[_> button (GIO). ® Press the <AT> key to select [1_ Default setting]. [Light/scene- based shots] will appear on the screen.
  • Page 81 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene Type Settings Default setting Default setting suited for most subjects. Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more naturaMooking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin tones, which may look too bluish, and for light-colored flowers.

  • Page 82: [] Image Playback

    image Playback The easiest way to play back images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 237. Play back the image. _ Press the <[_> button. _y,, T he last captured image or last image viewed wiii appear.
  • Page 83 Creative Shooting In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the <P> (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. _ In the <P> mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure.

  • Page 84: P" Program Ae

    P" Program The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject's brightness. This is called Program AE. Set the Mode Dial to <P>. Focus the subject. _ Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject.
  • Page 85 P: Program AE Shooting Tips _ Change the ISO speed or use the built-in flash. To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.90) or use the built-in flash (p.104). In the <P> mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically.

  • Page 86: Setting The Image-Recording Quality

    Setting the image=Recording Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image- recording quality settings are provided: d L, _ L, d M, _ M, d £1, _$1, $2, S3, _+IL, Select [Image quality]. _ Under the [_1] tab, select [Image quality], then press <_)>.
  • Page 87 * Figures for the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are based on Canon's 8 GB test card and testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style). These figures will vary depending on the subject, card brand, aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom Functions, and other settings.
  • Page 88 Setting the Image-Recording Quality _ I want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper size for printing. Refer to the diagram on the left when Papersize choosing the image-recording quality. If (42x59.4cm/16.5x23.4in.)l you want to crop the image, selecting a higher quality (more pixels) such as a L, A3(42x29.7em/I _+dL,...
  • Page 89 Setting the Image-Recording Quality About is the raw image data before it is made into J L or other images. Although images require software such as Digital Photo Professional (provided, p.350) so that they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with _.

  • Page 96: Af: Changing The Autofocus Operation (Af Operation)

    AF: Changing the Autofocus Operation * _¢_ If focus Cannot be achieved, the focus Confirmation light <O> in the viewflnder w!ll blink. If this occurs, the picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try_o focus againl Or see !iSubjects Difficult to E0cus'! (P,!00)_ !f [_1: Beep] is set to [Disable],...
  • Page 97 Selecting the AF Point _ __> in Basic Zone modes, the camera wiii normally focus the closest subject automatically. Therefore, it may not always focus your target subject. in the <P>, <Tv>, <Av>, and <M> modes, you can select the AF point and use it to focus the target subject.

  • Page 98: E_ Selecting The Af Point

    E_ Selecting the AF Point* -_ Shooting Tips _ When shooting a portrait up dose, 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.
  • Page 99 Selecting the AF Point "_ AF Operation and Maximum Lens Apertures With maximum apertures up to f/5.6: Cross-type focusing (vertical and horizontal lines detected simultaneously) is possible with all AF points. With certain lenses (see below), the off-center AF points will detect only vertical or horizontal lines (no cross-type focusing).

  • Page 100: Subjects Difficult To Focus

    Subjects Difficult to Focus Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder's focus confirmation light <0 > blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: ® Very low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.) ® Subjects in very low light ®...

  • Page 101: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting You can shoot up to approx. 5 shots per second. This is effective for shooting a child running toward you or capturing different facial expressions. Press the <_ -_ _®> button. Select <-%>. _ Press the <_> key or turn the <_>...
  • Page 102 Continuous Shooting The maximum continuous shooting speed of approx. 5 shots per second is achieved* with a shutter speed of 1/500 sec. or faster and at the maximum aperture (differs depending on the lens). The continuous shooting speed may decrease due to shutter speed, aperture, subjec[ conditions, brightness,...

  • Page 103: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self=timer Press the <-_ _ _®> button. Select the self=timer. _ Press the <_> key or turn the <_> dial to select the self-timer, then press <0>. _®: lO-sec, self4imer Theremote c ontroller canalso beused (p.303). _32: 2-sec. self4imer (p.140) lO-sec, self4imer plus...

  • Page 104: Using The Built=In Flash

    Using the Built=in Flash In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just raise the built- in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the <P> mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake.

  • Page 105: Shooting

    _. Using the Built-in Flash Shooting Tips ® if the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed (p.90). 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. ®...

  • Page 106: Manual

    March 2012. For information on the camera's compatibility with any lenses andl The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of| accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CPH-E042-001 © CANON INC. 2012...

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