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  • Page 1 CaHOH...

  • Page 2: Introduction

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

  • Page 3: Compatible Cards

    Compatible Cards The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * UHS-I cards supported. When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6 "cL_s_" or higher.

  • Page 4: Item Checklist

    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-E12 LC-E12/LC-E12E* (with eyecup and body cap) (with protective cover) Wide Strap Interface Cable EW-300D * Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided.
  • Page 5 Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs The instruction manual consists of a booklet and PDF manuals in electronic form (provided in the CD-ROM disc). Camera Basic Instruction Manual Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM Contains the following manuals in PDF: • Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version) •...
  • Page 6 Quick Start Guide ... :i: ¸ Insert the battery (p.32). To charge the battery, see page 30. (p.32). With the card's label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. Attach the lens (p.40). Align the lens' white or red index with the camera's index in the matching color.
  • Page 7 Quick Start Guide Set the Mode Dial to <_._> (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.58). All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 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 8 Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <_> Indicates the Main Dial. <& >< ¥ ><_ ><l=,,- > Indicates the <,.=, > cross keys. <SET> Indicates the Setting button. (_4, 66, 4_10, 616 Indicates that the corresponding function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
  • Page 9 Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction 29 1/ s7 1/ I Getting Started Basic Shooting and Image Playback 91 1/ Creative Shooting 11_ 1/ Advanced Shooting 1_9 1/ hooting with the LCD Monitor (Live ViewShooting) 1=1 1/ Shooting Movies...

  • Page 10: Exposure Compensation

    Contents at a Glance Shoot automatically p,57-79 (BasicZone modes) Shoot continuously p.108 (_ Continuous shooting) Take a picture of yourself in a group p.110 (® Self-timer) Freeze the action p,114 (Tv Shutter-priority AE) Blur the action Blur the background p,64 (1_ CreativeAuto) Keep the background in sharp focus p.ll 6 (Av Aperture-priority AE) Adjustthe imagebrightness(exposure)
  • Page 11 Take many pictures p,94 (IS1, alSl, $2, S3) Change the point of focus p.105 (_ AF point selection) View the images on the camera p.89 (EElPlayback) Search for pictures quickly p.242 (1_ Index display) p.243 ([] Imagebrowsing) Rate images p.248 (Ratings) Prevent important images p.266 ([] Imageprotect)

  • Page 12: Index To Features

    Index to Features Picture Style p.101 Battery White balance p.142 • Charging ..p.30 Color space ..p.146 • Installing/Removing ..p.32 Image enhancement features • Battery check ..p.36 • Auto Lighting Optimizer p.130 • Lens peripheral Household power outlet p.308 illumination correction p.134...
  • Page 13 Index toFeatures Single-image display p.89 Shooting information display p.270 Exposure compensation p.123 Index display p.242 p.125 Image browsing(Jump display) p.243 lock p.127 Magnified view p.244 Image rotate p.247 Built-in flash p.111 Rating p.248 • Flash exposure Movie playback p.254 compensation p.124 Editing out movie's first/ •...
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  • Page 15 Contents Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ....Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) ......Disabling Flash ................. Creative Auto Shooting ............. _1 Shooting Portraits ..............,_, Shooting Landscapes ............... _ Shooting Close-ups ..............Shooting Moving Subjects ............SCN: Special Scene Mode .............
  • Page 16 Contents Selecting the Drive Mode ............Using the Self-timer ..............Using the Built-in Flash ............. Conveying the Subject's Movement ........Av : Changing the Depth of Field ..........Depth of Field Preview ............... Manual Exposure ..............[83 Changing the Metering Mode ..........
  • Page 17 Contents _ Shooting Movies ............. Autoexposure Shooting ..........Manual Exposure Shooting ..........Shooting Still Photos ........... Shooting Function Settings ..........Setting the Movie Recording Size ......... Shooting Miniature Effect Movies ......... Shooting Video Snapshots ..........Menu Function Settings ..........Handy Features ............
  • Page 18 Contents Searching for Images Quickly .........._,/_ Magnified View ..............Playing Back with the Touch Screen ........Rotating the Image ..............Setting Ratings ................Quick Control for Playback ............. Enjoying Movies ..............Playing Movies ............... Editing a Movie's First and Last Scenes .........
  • Page 19 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 20: Handling Precautions

    If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
  • Page 21 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 22 Nomenclatu re ....EF Lens mount index (p.40) Buittqn flash/AF-assist beam (p.111/106) ....EF-S Lens mount index (p.40) Mode Dial (p.26) ......... Flash syne contacts ..... Hot shoe (p.311) Power switch (p,35) ....<ISO> ISO speed f ..<_> Flash button setting button (p,98) ....
  • Page 23 Nomenclature i!iii Disptay_off sensor (p,50, 230) .... Dioptric adjustment knob (p42) ....< _ > Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p. 150/182 ) Viewfinder eyepiece ..... < _/[] c_ > AE lock/ FE tock button/ Eyecup (p.310) ..... Index/Reduce button <INFO.>...
  • Page 24 Nomenclature Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.26) Shutter speed ........ Aperture Exposure level indicator ..........Main Dial pointer Exposure compensation amount (p.123) AEB range (p.125) ........ ISO speed (p.98) ... Highlight tone priority Shooting mode ....... (p.301) Pictu re Style (p.

  • Page 25: Ae Lock/

    Nomenclature i!iii Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle ....AF point activation indicator <,> F..ingscree ......... AF points -'lSO> ISO speed ......<_2> White balance correction ii ii ii <_X*> AE lock/ ......<0> Focus AEB improgress confirmation light Max, burst <_ >...
  • Page 26 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. : Program AE (p.92) : Shutter-priorityAE (p.114) : Aperture-priorityAE (p.116) • Manual exposure (p.119) Basic Zone iiyoudo r'ess...
  • Page 27 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E12 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.30). Power plug ..< iii Charge lamp ,_-'_-.._:__I !! ....Full-charge lamp Battery pack slot ......IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 30: Charging

    Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. 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-E12 Recharge the battery. For LC-E12 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet.
  • Page 31 3 sec. Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E12. Battery Pack LP-E12 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.

  • Page 32: Installing And Removing The Battery And Card

    Installing and Removing the Battery and Card Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E12 into the camera. The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately). UHS-I Speed Class SDHC and SDXC memory cards can also be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card.
  • Page 33 Installing and Removing the Battery and Card i!iii After opening the card slot/battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge may break. The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
  • Page 34 Installing and Removing the Battery and Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot/battery compartment cover.

  • Page 35: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 37 to set the date/time/zone, <=_I_ > : The camera turns on. You can shoot movies (p.181). <ON> : The camera turns on. You can shoot still photos.
  • Page 36 Turning on the Power i!i_ii!_ii_ii!i_!ii!ii'iiii_i_ i_ii!i'iii_i'iiii'i_!iii_i_i_i_ii_i!ii_iii_iiii_i_!il ! iiii'iiiiiii!il ii!_ i!i;i_ii _iii_i_ _i_!i _!ili_i!_ilili!_ilili!_ilili!_ilili!_ilili!_ilili!_iii_'_ _'_ ili_iliiiii! _ _ii _ !Ji_ _i_!i _!ili_i!_ilili!_ilili!_ilili!_ilili!_ilili!_ilili!_ilili!_iliiii_ ilili!_ !i!ii _ iii!!ii iiiiiiiii!i, ;,i, i_ i _!_ _i!_ilili!_ilili!_ili_iiiil _!i_ i_!i!ili'iii!!i_'iii_ iiiiiii_ iiiiiii_ iiiiiii_ iiiiiii_ iii_ i When the power is turned on, the battery...

  • Page 37: Setting The Date, Time, And Zone

    Setting the Date, Time, and Zone When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. If you set the camera to the correct time zone for where you currently live, when you travel to another time zone you can simply set the camera to the correct time zone for your destination to update the camera's date/time automatically.
  • Page 38 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone Set the date and time. Press the <-4> <1_> keys to select the number. Press <SET> so <Q> is displayed. Press the <A> <¥> keys to set the number, then press <SET>. (Returns to <_>.) Set the daylight saving time.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Interface Language

    Selecting the Interface Language Display the menu screen. Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen. Under the [_'2] tab, select [Language_]. Press the <<> <1_> keys to select the [_'2] tab, Press the <A> <¥> keys to select [Language_'_], then press <SET>, ,iiii!!ii!!!!ii iiiii...

  • Page 40: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses. Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.

  • Page 41: Functions

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens 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. While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown...

  • Page 42: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points (nine boxes) in the viewfinder look sharp. If the camera dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (sold separately) recommended.
  • Page 43 Basic Operation 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 I_! 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. Press the <B> button. The Quick Control screen will appear (4_10). Set the desired function.
  • Page 45 Quick Control for Shooting Functions i_;!ii_!_i_ii!_iii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ii_i_ White balance correction (p.144) ......... Aperture (p.116) Shutter speed (p.114) ....Highlight tone priority* (p.301) Shooting mode* (p.26) :lSO speed (p.98) Exposurecompensation/ :Flash exposure AEBsetting compensation (p.124) Picture Style mode (p.121) Image-recording quality (p.94) (p.142) Auto Lighting Optimizer...

  • 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 <SET> button on the back of the camera to operate the menus. <MENU>...
  • Page 47 MenuOperations Display the menu screen. Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen. Select a tab. _> Press the <41> <1_> keys to select a tab (group of functions). _' For example, in this manual, "the [1_13] tab" refers to the screen displayed when the third a (Shooting) tab from the left [_='] is selected.

  • Page 48: Formatting The Card

    Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
  • Page 49 Formatting the Card The card is new, The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer, The card is full with images or data, A card-related error is displayed (p.343), Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatting if the card's recording or reading speed seems slow or if you want to totally erase data in the card.
  • Page 50 Switching the LCD Monitor Display The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. 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.23,230) will turn off the LCD monitor to prevent glare.
  • Page 51 Switching the LCD Monitor Display With [ft2: LCD auto off], you can prevent the LCD monitor from turning off automatically (p.230). Even when the menu screen or captured image is displayed, pressing the shutter button will enable you to shoot immediately. If you look through the viewfinder eyepiece while wearing sunglasses, the LCD monitor may not turn off automatically.

  • Page 52: Feature Guide

    Feature Guide The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick Control for playback, and displays a brief description of that mode, function or option. It also displays a description when you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen.

  • Page 53: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the Touch Screen The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can operate with your fingers. Quick Control (Sample display) Use your finger to tap (touch briefly and then remove your finger from) the LCD monitor. By tapping, you can select menus, icons, etc., displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 54 Using the Touch Screen 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 Setting a scale control Quick Control Setting functions during Live View shooting...
  • Page 55 Using the Touch Screen Select [Touch control]. Under the [_'3] tab, select [Touch control], then press <SET >. Set the Touch control. Select the desired setting, then press <SET>. [Standard] is the normal setting. [Sensitive] provides a better touch response than [Standard]. Try using both settings and select the one you prefer.

  • Page 57: Basic Shooting And Image Playback

    iii!!!ili!! !i!ii!ii!i_i! Basic Shooting and Image Playback ThischapterexplainshowtousetheBasicZonemodes on the Mode Dial for best results and howto play back images. WithBasicZonemodes, allyoudoispointandshootwhilethe camerasetseverything automatically(p.81,316).Also, preventbotched pictures dueto mistaken operations, advancedshootingfunctionsettingscannotbechanged. IfyousettheModeDialto<$CN>whiletheLCDmonitorisoII, pressthe<l_l>buttontochecktheshootingmodebeloreshooting...

  • Page 58: Fullyautomaticshooting(Sceneintelligentauto)

    FullyAutomaticShooting(SceneIntelligentAuto) <_____> i s 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)..S et the Mode Dial to <____>, AF point iiiiiiiiil;ili! ! !! !: Aim any AF point over the...

  • Page 59: Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to The captured image will be displayed take the picture. for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. After you finish shooting, push down the built-in flash with your fingers. The <_>...
  • Page 60 FullyAutomaticShooting(Scene IntelligentAuto) The flash fired even though it was daylight. For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject's dark areas. There are two ways to disable the flash: • Set the flash setting to [_] (Flash off).

  • Page 61: Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the < ___.t > mode, 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) You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called "Live View shooting". For details, see page 149. Display the Live View image the LCD monitor. Press the <1_11 > button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 63: Portraits

    Q Disabling Flash The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as in a museum or an aquarium, use the <153> (Flash Off) mode. Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder's shutter speed display will blink.

  • Page 64: Creative Auto Shooting

    Creative Auto Shooting In the < [] > mode, you can set the following functions before shooting: (1) Extra Effect Shot, (2)Ambience-based shots, (3) Background blur, (4) Drive/self-timer mode, and (5) Flash firing. The default settings are the same as the < ___._ > mode. * CA stands for Creative Auto.
  • Page 65 Creative Auto Shooting Shutters ISO s Pressing the <r61> button enables you to set the following: If you set (1), (2) or (3) when the camera is set for Live View shooting, you can see the effect on the screen before you start shooting. (1) Extra Effect Shot •...
  • Page 66 I_ Creative Auto Shooting (2) Ambience-based shots • You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. • Turn the <_> dial to select the ambience. You can also select it from a list by pressing <SET>. For details, see page 82. (3) Background blur •...

  • Page 67: 1_Creative Auto Shooting

    1_Creative Auto Shooting (4) Drive/self-timer mode: Use the <_ > dial to make the selection. You can also select it from a list by pressing <SET>. <r-I> 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 68 _ Shooting Portraits The < _t_l>(Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer. 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 69: 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. With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the telephoto end.

  • Page 70: Shooting Close-Ups

    Shooting Close-ups When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the <_> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). Use a simple background. A simple background makes small objects such as flowers stand out better.

  • Page 71: Shooting Moving Subjects

    Shooting Moving Subjects Use the <_&,> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle. Use a telephoto lens. The use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a distance. Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus.

  • Page 72: Special Scene Mode

    SCN: Special Scene Mode The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene. Set the Mode Dial to <SCN>. Press the <_]> button. (_10) The Quick Control screen will appear. iiii!!{i!!!!il;...
  • Page 73 Children -_. Shooting When you want to continuously focus and shoot children running around, use <{> (Kids). Skin tones will look healthy. Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus.
  • Page 74 T_ Shooting Food When shooting food, use <Tq> (Food). The photo will look bright and vivid, making the food look delicious. Change the color tone. You can change [Color tone]. Food photos with a reddish tinge usually make the food look more delicious. To increase the food's reddish tinge, set it toward [Warm tone].

  • Page 75: Shooting Candlelight Portraits

    [] Shooting Candlelight Portraits When shooting a human subject in candlelight, use <_1> (Candlelight). The candlelight color tones will be retained in the photo. Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point in the viewfinder over the subject, then shoot. Prevent camera shake if the shutter speed in the viewfinder blinks.

  • Page 76: Scenes

    [] 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, Using a tripod is recommended. 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 77 [] S hoot ing N ig ht S ce nes (Ha nd he Id) Using a tripod when shooting a night scene gives the best results. However, the <1_> (Handheld Night Scene) mode enables you to shoot night scenes even while handholding the camera. Four shots are taken continuously for each picture, and the resulting image with reduced camera shake is recorded.

  • Page 78: Shooting Backlit Scenes

    Shooting Backlit Scenes When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the <_:-> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this mode, three continuous shots are taken at different exposures. This results in one image, with a wide tonal range, that has minimized the blocked-up shadows caused by backlighting.

  • Page 79: External Flash

    Cautions for both <_i> (Night Portrait) and <[]> (Handheld Night Scene) During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus dots of light such as in a night scene. In such a case, you should set the AF method to [Quick mode] and shoot.

  • Page 80: Quick Control

    [] Quick Control In Basic Zone modes when the shooting function settings screen is displayed, you can press the <r_> button to display the Quick Control screen. The table on the next page shows the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.
  • Page 81 [] Quick Control Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes e: Default setting ©: User selectable _: Not selectable Drive mode I--I: Single shooting • • • • • (p.108) Continuous shooting • • (10 sec.) Self-timer (p.110) _2 (2 sec.) _'_c (Continuous) _A : Automatic firing...

  • Page 82: Selection

    Shoot by Ambience Selection Except in the <___._ >, <1_>, and <Z_:- > Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i _ ¸i_i ¸_i_i_ ¸i_i ¸_i_i_ ¸i_i ¸_i_i_ ¸ili iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ili_i_i_ii!!ili ¸i!iii!iii!iii!iii!iii!i!!_ili_il _ _E...._ ..... o,,oo o,_._0 .._TI) Standard setting No setting...
  • Page 83 Shoot by Ambience Selection ill i !! i ! !! !! !!! !! !! !! !!! !! !! !!! !! !! !! !!! !! !! !! !!! !! !! !!! !! !! !! !!! !! !! !! !!! !! !! !!! !! !! !! !!! !! !! !! !!! !! !!i! _ !_i!i i!_i!i i!_i!i i!_i!i i!_i!i...
  • Page 84 Shoot by Ambience Selection Ambience Settings _TDStandard setting Standard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that <_1> has image characteristics geared for portraits and <_I, > is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting mode's image characteristics. F'V Vivid The subject will look sharp and vivid.
  • Page 85 Shoot by Ambience Selection _'"BBrighter The picture will look brighter. _"b Darker The picture will look darker. _"M Monochrome The picture will be monochrome. You can select the monochrome color to be black and white, sepia, or blue. When [Monochrome] selected, <BIW >...
  • Page 86 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type In the <It_l>, < ,_,>, <_>, <_&,>, and <_> Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally, [_ Default setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eye.
  • Page 87 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type ...................... On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. Press the <r61> button (_10). Press the <&> <¥> keys to select Default setting]. [Light/scene- based shots] will appear on the screen. Press the <...
  • Page 88 Shoot byLightingor SceneType Lighting or Scene Type Settings Default setting Default setting suited for most subjects. Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. 1_ Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin tones, which may look too bluish, and for light-colored flowers.

  • Page 89: Image Playback

    Image Playback The easiest way to play back images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 241. Play back the image. Press the <l-¢q> button. The last captured image or last image played back will appear. Select an image.

  • Page 91: Creative Shooting

    Creative Shooting In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most advanced functions are set automatically 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 92 Program AE 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 >. ;iiiill Focus the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject.
  • Page 93 P: ProgramAE Change the ISO speed. Use the built-in flash. To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.98) or use the built-in flash (p.111). In the <P> mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically. In indoors or during low light shooting, you should therefore press the <_>...

  • Page 94: Quality

    Setting the Image-Recording Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image- recording quality settings are provided: alL, 41L, riM, 41M, dS1, ilS1, $2, $3, I_r_+4 L, I_r_..iii i!ii Select [Image quality]. Under the [1_11] tab, select [Image quality], then press <SET>.

  • Page 95: Aspect Ratio

    (18M) 23.5 7 (8) * The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting based on Canon's testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB card. These figures will vary depending...
  • Page 96 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 16.5in.) (59.4x42cm/23.4x you want to crop the image, selecting a higher quality (more pixels) such as •...
  • Page 97 Setting the Image-Recording Quality is the raw image data before it is made into • / or other images. images cannot be viewed on a computer without the use of software, such as Digital Photo Professional (provided, p.366). However, you can perform various adjustments on them that are impossible with other image types such as •...

  • Page 98: Flash

    ISO : Changing the ISO Speed _ Set the ISO speed (image sensor's sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, ISO speed is set automatically (p.99). Press the <ISO> button. (_6) [ISO speed] will appear. Set the ISO speed.

  • Page 99: Movie Shooting

    ISO: Changing the ISO Speed _ When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and banding) may become noticeable. If you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot a close subject, overexposure may result. With ISO 12800 or "H"...
  • Page 100 ISO: Changing the ISO Speed* Automatically set within ISO 100 - 6400 Automatically set within ISO 100- 1600 Automatically set within ISO 100 - 6400 _/f4/Bg/_i/.a:- Automatically set within ISO 100- 12800 P/Tv/Av/M Automatically set within ISO 100 - 6400 *2 With flash ISO 400 *3*4*5 "1 : Fixed at ISO 400 for bulb ex...
  • Page 101 _:,_ OptimalImage Characteristicsfor the Subject_ By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the Picture Style. Select [Picture Style]. Under the [1_13] tab, select [Picture Style], then press <SET >.

  • Page 102: Computer

    _-'_.Optimal ImageCharacteristicsfor the Subject_ Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. Faithful This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer.

  • Page 103: Operation

    AF : Changing the Autofocus Operation You can select the AF (autofocus) operation characteristics suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation is set automatically for the respective shooting mode. Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>.

  • Page 104: Movement

    AF: Changing the Autofocus Operation* If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <0> in the viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, the picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the shot and try to focus again, or see "Subjects Difficult to Focus"...

  • Page 105: Selecting The Af Point

    Selecting the AF Point _ In Basic Zone modes, the camera will normally focus the closest subject automatically. Therefore, it may not always focus your target subject. In the <P>, <Tv>, <AM>, and <M> modes, you can select the AF point and use it to focus the target subject.
  • Page 106 Selecting the AF Point * When shooting a portrait up close, One-Shot AF and focus the eyes, If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will remain sharp. If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point, The center AF point...

  • Page 107: 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 Extremely backlit and reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point (Example: Animal in a cage, etc.)

  • Page 108: Selecting The Drive Mode

    __j Selecting the Drive Mode Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select Silent single shooting and Silent continuous shooting..iii i!ii Select [Drive/self-tmr]. Under the [1_11] tab, select [Drivel self-tmr], then press <SET >. [Drive/self-timer mode] will appear.
  • Page 109 % Selecting the Drive Mode If <r-is> or <_s> is set, the time lag from when you press the shutter button completely until the picture is shot wilt be longer than with normal single or continuous shooting. If [1_13: AF operation] is set to [AI Servo AF] or [AI Focus AF], <r-is>...
  • Page 110 ® Using the Self-timer Select [Drive/self-tmr]. Under the [1_11] tab, select [Drive/ self-tmr], then press <SET >. [Drive/self-timer mode] will appear. Select the self-timer. Press the <<> <1_> keys to select the self-timer, then press <SET >, _®: lO-sec, self-timer Theremote c ontroller canals0beused(p.309).

  • Page 111: 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 112: Settings

    Using the Built-in Flash If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed (p.98). 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 113: Manual

    January 2013. For information on the camera's compatibility with any lenses and I The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of I accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CPX-E061-002 © CANON INC. 2013...

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