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© CANON INC. 2014
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
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Index
ENGLISH
CDD-E593-020
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Modes
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Set-Up Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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  • Page 1 Store this guide so that you can conveniently access it in the future. : Return to the page you were viewing when you clicked a link. Appendix ● To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. Index ENGLISH © CANON INC. 2014 CDD-E593-020...

  • Page 2: Compatible Memory Cards

    Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images Playback Mode were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory,...

  • Page 3: Part Names

    Part Names Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes LCD monitor / Touch screen* (12) [ (AF Frame adjustment)] / P Mode (Magnify)] button Focal plane mark (13) [ (Menu)] button Tv, Av, and M Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Modes Hot shoe...
  • Page 4 Lens Conventions Used in this Guide Before Use EF-M Lens Basic Guide ● (Lens with no focus mode switch or image stabilizer switch) In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera Advanced Guide buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. ●...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Stabilizing the Image .............22 Table of Contents Before Use Trying the Camera Out ............23 Basic Guide Holding the Camera ..............23 Shooting in Scene Intelligent Auto Mode ........23 Before Use Advanced Guide Viewing ..................25 Initial Information .............. 2 Erasing Images ..............26 Camera Basics Advanced Guide Package Contents ..............
  • Page 6 Before Use Still Images ................38 Adding Artistic Effects ............53 Movies ...................38 Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ....54 Basic Guide Scene Icons ................39 Shooting Oil Painting-like Photos (Art bold Effect) ....54 On-Screen Frames ..............40 Shooting Watercolor-like Photos (Water Painting Effect) ..54 Advanced Guide Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) .....55 Common, Convenient Features ..........
  • Page 7 Before Use Adjusting White Balance ............65 Lens Peripheral Illumination/ Custom White Balance ............65 Chromatic Aberration Correction ..........79 Basic Guide Manually Correcting White Balance ........66 Changing the Noise Reduction Level ........80 Using Your Favorite Shades (Picture Style) ......67 Using Multi Shot Noise Reduction .........80 Advanced Guide Adjusting Picture Styles ............68 Reducing Noise at Slow Shutter Speeds ........81...
  • Page 8 Sending Images to a Registered Web Service ..... 122 Choosing a Selection Method ..........105 Accessories Registering Web Services ............122 Choosing Images Individually ..........105 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ......123 Appendix Selecting a Range ...............106 Registering Other Web Services .........124 Specifying All Images at Once ..........106 Uploading Images to Web Services ........125...
  • Page 9 Before Use Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync) ....... 131 Activating the Cleaner ............143 Initial Preparations ..............131 Cleaning Manually ...............143 Basic Guide Checking Certification Logos ...........144 Preparing the Camera ............131 Preparing the Computer ............132 Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images ....144 Advanced Guide Sending Images ...............132 Deleting All Copyright Information ........144...
  • Page 10 Before Use Printing Images ..............160 Info Display 6 ...............176 Easy Print ................160 Summary of Movie Control Panel ........176 Basic Guide Configuring Print Settings ............161 Functions and Menu Tables ..........177 Cropping Images before Printing .........162 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ......177 Advanced Guide Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing ....162 Quick Settings .................179...
  • Page 11 Before Use Network Functions ...............194 Power Supplies ..............195 Basic Guide Dimensions and Weight ............195 Operation Environment ............195 Advanced Guide Number of Shots per Memory Card ........195 Recording Time per Memory Card ........196 Camera Basics Internal Flash Range Guide ..........196 Auto Mode / Battery Pack LP-E17 ............196 Hybrid Auto Mode Battery Charger LC-E17/LC-E17E ........197...

  • Page 12: Common Camera Operations

    ● Common Camera Operations Erase images Before Use = 105 Basic Guide Shoot/View Movies Shoot Advanced Guide ● Shoot movies ● Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode) = 35, = 57 Camera Basics = 35, = 37 ● View movies (Playback Mode) ●...

  • Page 13: Safety Precautions

    This could result in electrical shock or fire. Safety Precautions Before Use If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately. Basic Guide ● Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions ●...
  • Page 14 ● ● When using optional lenses, lens filters, or filter adapters (if Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. Before Use applicable), be sure to attach these accessories firmly. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices.
  • Page 15 ● Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets. Before Use Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion, resulting in product damage or fire. Basic Guide ● If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that Advanced Guide have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and new batteries together.

  • Page 16: Initial Preparations

    Initial Preparations Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide Prepare for shooting as follows. Advanced Guide Attaching the Strap Camera Basics Basic Operations ● Attach the included strap to the camera Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode as shown. ● Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting On the other side of the camera, attach Other Shooting Modes and playback...

  • Page 17: Inserting The Battery Pack And Memory Card

    Before Use ● LC-E17E: Plug the power cord into the ● For details on charging time, see “Battery Charger LC-E17/ charger and then plug the other end into LC-E17E” ( = 197). For details on the number of shots and Basic Guide a power outlet.

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    Check the card’s write-protect tab Remove the memory card. Before Use and insert the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until it clicks, Basic Guide ● Recording is not possible on memory and then slowly release it. cards with a write-protect tab when the ●...

  • Page 19: Changing The Date And Time

    Changing the Date and Time Finish the setup process. Before Use ● Press the [ ] button when finished. Adjust the date and time as follows. After a confirmation message, the setting Basic Guide screen is no longer displayed. Access the menu screen. Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 20: Attaching A Lens

    Display Language Attaching a Lens Before Use Basic Guide Change the display language as needed. The camera is compatible with EF-M lenses. Use the Mount Adapter EF- EOS M to attach EF and EF-S lenses as well ( = 21). Enter Playback mode.

  • Page 21: Attaching Ef And Ef-S Lenses

    Turn an approx. 29–88 mm focal length on a 35mm camera. Index the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks into place. Lens Instruction Manual Download electronic manuals for your lens from the following Internet address. http://www.canon.com/icpd/...

  • Page 22: Using A Tripod

    Using a Tripod Before Use ● If using a lens that is heavier than the camera, make sure support is provided for the lens while carrying and shooting. Use the tripod foot included with the adapter to attach the camera to a Basic Guide ●...

  • Page 23: Shooting In Scene Intelligent Auto Mode

    Shooting in Scene Intelligent Auto Mode Trying the Camera Out Before Use Basic Guide For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, Still Images Movies simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Advanced Guide Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or Turn the camera on.
  • Page 24 Shoot. Recording Movies Before Use Shooting Still Images 1) Start recording. Basic Guide 1) Focus. ● Press the Movie button to begin ● recording. [ Rec] is displayed with the Press the shutter button lightly, halfway Advanced Guide elapsed time. down.
  • Page 25 Play movies. Viewing Before Use ● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] Basic Guide buttons to choose [ ], and then press the After shooting still images and movies, you can view them on the screen [ ] button again.
  • Page 26 Erasing Images Before Use You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful Basic Guide when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Advanced Guide Choose an image to erase. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Camera Basics dial to choose an image.

  • Page 27: Advanced Guide

    On/Off Before Use Advanced Guide Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide ● Press the power button to turn the Camera Basics camera on and prepare for shooting. Camera Basics ● To turn the camera off, press the power Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode button again.

  • Page 28: Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)

    Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Shutter Button Before Use Basic Guide As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates To ensure that you focus on the intended subject when shooting, first the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of lightly press the shutter button halfway down to focus, and then press the Advanced Guide inactivity.

  • Page 29: Shooting Modes

    Shooting Modes Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Before Use Monitor Basic Guide Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode. Advanced Guide You can adjust the screen angle and orientation to suit the scene or how you are shooting. Camera Basics Tilting the Screen Downward Auto Mode /...

  • Page 30: Shooting Display Options

    Shooting Display Options Before Use ● Keep the screen closed when the camera is not in use. ● Do not try to open the screen beyond the angles described, as Basic Guide this may damage it. Press the [ ] button to switch between displaying the grid lines and level.

  • Page 31: Using The Quick Setting Menu

    Finish the setup process. Using the Quick Setting Menu Before Use ● Press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ● The screen before you pressed the Commonly used functions can be configured in the (Quick Setting) [ ] button in step 1 is displayed again, menu.

  • Page 32: Using The Menu Screen

    Choose an option. Using the Menu Screen Before Use ● For options with a vertical menu of Basic Guide selections available, press the [ ][ ] Configure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen as buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose a follows.
  • Page 33 Touch-Screen Operations On-Screen Keyboard Before Use Basic Guide ● To access tabs, press the [ ] button to access the menu, touch a Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information for Wi-Fi connections system tab, and then a page tab to select a menu tab. ( = 115).

  • Page 34: Indicator Display

    Indicator Display Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to select characters and icons. Press the [ ] button to make entries. Turn Basic Guide the [ ] dial to move the cursor directly between characters. The indicator on the back of the camera ( = 3) lights up or blinks Press the [ ] button to go back to the previous screen.

  • Page 35: Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode

    Shooting with Camera- Before Use Determined Settings Basic Guide Advanced Guide For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode...
  • Page 36 Shoot. Recording Movies Before Use Shooting Still Images 1) Start recording. Basic Guide 1) Focus. ● Press the movie button. Recording ● begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the Press the shutter button halfway. The Advanced Guide elapsed time. camera beeps twice after focusing, and ●...

  • Page 37: Shooting In Hybrid Auto Mode

    Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode Before Use ● The quality of digest movies is [ ] (in NTSC) or ] (in PAL). This is dependent on your video format Basic Guide Still Images Movies settings ( = 139). ● Sounds are not played when you press the shutter button halfway You can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still images.

  • Page 38: Still Images

    Still Images Movies Before Use Basic Guide ● ● An orange AF frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly focus when you press the shutter button halfway. No picture is over an extended period.

  • Page 39: Scene Icons

    Before Use When Shooting Other Subjects ● Audio is recorded in stereo. Icon ● The focus automatically adjusts while shooting movies, which Background Background Other At Close Basic Guide In Motion may cause the sound of the lens operating to be recorded. Using Color Subjects Range...

  • Page 40: On-Screen Frames

    On-Screen Frames Common, Convenient Features Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you Advanced Guide are aiming the camera at. Using the Self-Timer ● A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) Camera Basics determined by the camera to be the main subject.

  • Page 41: Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake

    Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Before Use ● Once you start the self-timer, the lamp Shutter) will blink and the camera will play a self- Basic Guide timer sound. ● Still Images Movies Two seconds before the shot, the blinking Advanced Guide and sound will speed up.

  • Page 42: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Before Use ● During continuous shooting, focus, exposure and color tone are locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the Basic Guide Still Images Movies shutter button halfway. Cannot be used with the self-timer ( = 40). ●...

  • Page 43: Image Customization Features

    Image Customization Features If selecting resolution based on paper size, use the following table as a Before Use guide (when using 3:2 aspect ratio). Basic Guide A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) A3 (11.7 x 16.5 in.) Changing Image Quality Advanced Guide A4 (8.3 x 11.7 in.) 3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Postcard Still Images...

  • Page 44: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Before Use ● Press the [ ] button, and then choose [ ] in the menu ( = 31). ● Press the [ ] button, choose Basic Guide ● If you want to save only the RAW image, [Image quality] on the [ 1] tab, and then select [...

  • Page 45: Changing The Aspect Ratio

    Changing the Aspect Ratio Changing Movie Image Quality Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies You can set the quality (image size and frame rate) of movies. The frame Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Advanced Guide rate (number of frames recorded per second) is determined by your video ●...

  • Page 46: Using The Dual Axis Electronic Level

    Using the Dual Axis Electronic Video format set to [PAL] Before Use Image Level Resolution Frame Rate Details Basic Guide Quality 1920 x 1080 25.00 fps For shooting in Full HD Advanced Guide Still Images Movies 1280 x 720 50.00 fps For shooting in HD For shooting in An electronic level can be displayed as a guideline to ensure the camera...

  • Page 47: Customizing Camera Operation

    Changing the Image Display Period after Shots Customizing Camera Operation Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as ● Press the [ ] button, choose follows. Advanced Guide [Image review] on the [ 1] tab, and then For instructions on menu functions, see “Using the Menu Screen”...

  • Page 48: Other Shooting Modes

    Shooting with Your Favorite Before Use Settings (Creative Assist) Basic Guide Advanced Guide Even if you don’t know much about photography, you can select from on- screen options written in plain English to change the brightness, blur the Camera Basics background, and take pictures that are all your own.

  • Page 49: Saving/Loading Settings

    Enter [ ] mode. Saving/Loading Settings Before Use ● Set the mode dial to [ Basic Guide You can save your favorite settings and reload them later for repeated use. Advanced Guide Configure the settings. Saving Settings ● Camera Basics Press the [ ] button, and then press ●...

  • Page 50: Loading

    Loading Playing Back Images Before Use ● Follow step 1 in “Shooting with Your Basic Guide ● When displaying images shot in [ Favorite Settings (Creative Assist)” ( = 49) to select [ mode, press the [ ] button to display Advanced Guide the screen shown to the left, letting you ●...

  • Page 51: Specific Scenes

    Shooting Flowers and Small Objects Specific Scenes Before Use (Close-up) Still Images Movies Basic Guide Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will ● Take pictures of flowers and other objects automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Advanced Guide from close up to make them look huge in Enter [...

  • Page 52: Taking Vivid Pictures Of Food (Food)

    Image Effects (Creative Filters) Before Use ● Subjects appear larger in [ ] mode compared to other modes. ● In [ ] and [ ] modes, shots may look grainy because the ISO Basic Guide speed ( = 62) is increased to suit the shooting conditions. Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.

  • Page 53: Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)

    Adding Artistic Effects Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Before Use Range) ● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects Basic Guide (Creative Filters)” ( = 52) and choose Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels ●...

  • Page 54: Shooting With A Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect)

    Choose an effect level. Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Before Use Effect) ● Turn the [ ] dial to choose an effect Basic Guide level. Still Images Movies ● A preview is shown of how your shot will Advanced Guide Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.

  • Page 55: Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)

    Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Before Use One-Minute Clips) Effect) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Speed Playback Time Advanced Guide Approx. 12 sec. Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area.

  • Page 56: Shooting With A Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)

    Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect Before Use Effect) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were Advanced Guide attached to the camera.

  • Page 57: Shooting In Monochrome (Grainy B/W)

    Shooting in Monochrome (Grainy B/W) Shooting Movies in Movie Mode Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies You can take pictures with a rough monochrome feel. Advanced Guide Enter [ ] mode. Choose [ ]. Camera Basics ●...

  • Page 58: Shooting Still Images During Movie Recording

    Shooting Still Images during Movie Recording Before Use ● In the menu ( = 32), set [AF w/ shutter button during ] on the [ 5] tab to [Disable] to turn off focusing when the shutter Basic Guide Still Images Movies button is pressed halfway when shooting movies.

  • Page 59: Sound Settings

    Turning Off the Wind Filter Sound Settings Before Use Noise caused by strong wind can be reduced. However, the recording Basic Guide Still Images Movies may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind. You can turn off the wind filter for these situations. Adjusting the Recording Volume Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 60: Mode

    Shooting in Program AE Before Use ([P] Mode) Basic Guide Advanced Guide Still Images Movies You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting Camera Basics P Mode style. Auto Mode / Enter [ ] mode. Hybrid Auto Mode ●...

  • Page 61: Adjusting Shooting Functions From A Single Screen

    Adjusting Shooting Functions Image Brightness (Exposure) Before Use from a Single Screen Basic Guide Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Advanced Guide The INFO. Quick Control screen lets you quickly adjust options using a Compensation) single screen of functions. Camera Basics Access the INFO. Quick Control Still Images Movies Auto Mode /...

  • Page 62: Changing The Metering Method

    Before Use ● ● AE: Auto Exposure In [ ] mode, exposure is locked when you press the shutter ● After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination button halfway. In [ ] modes, the exposure is not Basic Guide of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [ ] dial...

  • Page 63: Adjusting Iso Auto Settings

    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) Before Use ● To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camera Three consecutive images are captured at different exposure levels Advanced Guide...

  • Page 64: Auto Correction Of Brightness And Contrast (Auto Lighting Optimizer)

    Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast Shooting Bright Subjects (Highlight Tone Before Use (Auto Lighting Optimizer) Priority) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Advanced Guide If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and The camera can improve gradation on the high-brightness spectrum to contrast can be corrected automatically.

  • Page 65: Adjusting White Balance

    Custom White Balance Image Colors Before Use For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white Basic Guide balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. Adjusting White Balance Advanced Guide Shoot a white object.

  • Page 66: Manually Correcting White Balance

    Configure advanced settings. Before Use ● If the exposure obtained in step 1 is too bright or dark, a correct ● To configure more advanced settings, white balance may not be obtained. Basic Guide press the [ ] button and adjust the ●...

  • Page 67: Using Your Favorite Shades (Picture Style)

    Using Your Favorite Shades (Picture Style) You can add a basic style such as [Portrait] or Before Use User Define [Landscape], a Picture Style file, etc., and adjust it as desired ( = 67). Basic Guide Still Images Movies Picture Styles allow you to use your preferred color hues in defined picture Advanced Guide and subject conditions.

  • Page 68: Adjusting Picture Styles

    Adjusting Picture Styles Access the setting screen. Before Use ● Follow the steps in “Using Your Favorite The following settings can be adjusted for each Picture Style. Shades (Picture Styles)” ( = 67) to Basic Guide Adjusts the sharpness of the subject. Lower select the Picture Style you want.

  • Page 69: Saving Customized Picture Styles

    For more Set-Up Menu item to adjust; then, press the [ ][ ] information about lenses, refer to the Canon website. buttons or turn the [ ][ ] dials to adjust the item.
  • Page 70 Before Use You can change the frame’s position ( = 71). To compose shots ● ● The maximum number of frames displayed depends on the chosen aspect ratio ( = 45). so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner without Basic Guide changing the frame position, first aim the camera to capture ]: 49 frames...

  • Page 71: Choosing Subjects To Focus On (Touch Af)

    Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) Before Use ● You can press the [ ] button to select people’s faces or move the AF frame. Basic Guide Still Images Movies When the AF frame mode is set to , after pressing the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ][ ] buttons to move the...

  • Page 72: Shooting With Servo Af

    Shooting with Servo AF Before Use ● Once set to [SERVO AF], the camera focuses on the frame in the center of the screen if it cannot detect a face when the shutter Basic Guide Still Images Movies button is pressed halfway down, even if [ +Tracking] is activated ( = 70).

  • Page 73: Changing The Focus Setting

    Changing the Focus Setting Fine-tuning Focus Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies If an EF-M lens is attached, you can use the lens’s focus ring to fine-tune You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on Advanced Guide subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed.

  • Page 74: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode

    Focus. Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Before Use ● While looking at the magnified display, Basic Guide Still Images Movies turn the lens focusing ring to focus. When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. Magnifying Shoot. Advanced Guide the screen display will make it easier to focus.

  • Page 75: Changing The Flash Mode

    Auto Flash Before Use Fires automatically in low-light conditions. Basic Guide Changing the Flash Mode Advanced Guide Fires for each shot. Still Images Movies Camera Basics Slow Synchro You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details Auto Mode / on the flash range, see “Internal Flash Range Guide”...

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Shooting with the FE Lock Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Just as with regular exposure compensation ( = 61), you can adjust the Just as with the AE lock ( = 61), you can lock the exposure for flash Advanced Guide flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.

  • Page 77: Changing The Flash Timing

    Changing the Flash Timing Resetting Flash Settings Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows. You can reset the internal flash settings to their defaults. Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 78: Other Settings

    Other Settings Before Use ● Lenses with built-in image stabilization have “IS” in their names. IS stands for Image Stabilizer. Basic Guide Changing the IS Mode Settings Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Advanced Guide Shown before Shooting Still Images Movies Camera Basics...
  • Page 79 Peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberration Aberration Correction correction cannot be applied to JPEG images already taken. Basic Guide ● When using a non-Canon lens, setting the corrections to [Disable] Still Images Movies is recommended, even if [Correction data available] is displayed. Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 80: Changing The Noise Reduction Level

    Changing the Noise Reduction Level Before Use ● Unexpected results may occur if there is significant misalignment in the image due to camera shake. Securing the camera with a Basic Guide Still Images Movies tripod or other means is recommended. ●...

  • Page 81: Reducing Noise At Slow Shutter Speeds

    Reducing Noise at Slow Shutter Speeds Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies The camera can reduce the noise that occurs during long exposures at Advanced Guide shutter speeds of 1 second or slower. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [Long Camera Basics exp.

  • Page 82: Tv, Av, M, And C Modes

    Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Before Use Mode) Basic Guide Advanced Guide Still Images Movies Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera Camera Basics Tv, Av, M, and C Modes automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. For details on available shutter speeds, see “Shutter”...

  • Page 83: Specific Aperture Values

    Depth-of-Field Preview Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Before Use Mode) Basic Guide The aperture is open when not shooting with the camera. Its size changes only at the instant a picture is taken. As a result, the depth of field may Advanced Guide Still Images Movies...

  • Page 84: Specific Shutter Speeds And Aperture Values ([M] Mode)

    Specific Shutter Speeds and Before Use ● After you set the shutter speed and aperture value, the exposure Aperture Values ([M] Mode) level may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. Basic Guide ● When the ISO speed is locked, screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter speed or aperture value.

  • Page 85: Long (Bulb) Exposures

    Long (Bulb) Exposures Adjusting the Flash Output Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for as long as you hold down the shutter button. Choose from the three flash levels in [ Advanced Guide ], [ ] and [ ] modes.

  • Page 86: Specific Shutter Speeds And Aperture Values

    Specific Shutter Speeds and Before Use ● If the ISO speed is locked, an exposure level mark based on your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for Aperture Values Basic Guide comparison to the standard exposure level. If deviation from the standard exposure level exceeds two stops, the exposure level Advanced Guide Still Images...

  • Page 87: Customizing Displayed Data

    Customizing Displayed Data Customizing Controls and Before Use Display ● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Customizing Basic Guide Display Information” ( = 87) to select [Custom display 1] or [Custom display 2] Advanced Guide and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 88: Setting Up Advanced Camera Functions

    Setting Up Advanced Camera Functions Before Use Function Function Description type Basic Guide The [ 1] tab of the menu ( = 32) lets you customize various camera When set to [1:On], ISO speed functions to suit your picture-taking preferences. Frequently used [H] is available for selection.

  • Page 89: Adding Functions To Buttons And Dials

    ● If adding a function to the [ ] button, Before Use ● Choose [Clear All Custom Func. (C.Fn)] in step 1 and press the [ ] ([ ] button), or movie button, press ] button to remove all the changed functions on the [ 1] tab the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons or turn the Basic Guide...

  • Page 90: Saving Shooting Settings ([C] Mode)

    Saving Shooting Settings ([C] Mode) Before Use ● To restore the [ ] button, [ ]([ ]) button, and movie button to their defaults, choose [ ], [ ] and [ ] respectively. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● If you don’t want to add functions to the [ ] button, ]([ ]) button, and movie button, choose [ ], [...
  • Page 91 Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items Before Use ● To edit saved settings (except their shooting mode), choose [ ], (My Menu) change the settings, and then repeat steps 2 – 3. These setting Basic Guide details are not applied in other shooting modes. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide...
  • Page 92 Rearrange menu items as needed. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Basic Guide dial to choose [Sort], and then press the [ ] button. Advanced Guide ● Choose a menu item to move (either press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Camera Basics dial), and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 93: Playback Mode

    Viewing Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Camera Basics Playback Mode Enter Playback mode. Auto Mode / ● Press the [ ] button. Hybrid Auto Mode ●...
  • Page 94 Play movies. Touch-Screen Operations Before Use ● To start playback, press the [ ] button, Basic Guide press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ● To view the next image, drag right to and then press the [ ] button again. left across the screen, and to view the Advanced Guide previous image, drag left to right.

  • Page 95: Switching Display Modes

    Switching Display Modes Before Use ● To stop movie playback, touch the screen. This screen is displayed, and the Basic Guide camera is ready for your next operation. Press the [ ] button in playback mode to switch between no Touch [ ] to display the volume panel, information display, information display 1 (basic info), and information...

  • Page 96: Overexposure Warning (For Image Highlights)

    Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Before Use Still Images (Digest Movies) Still Images Movies Basic Guide Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed Still Images Movies information display ( = 95). Advanced Guide ] mode ( = 37) on a View digest movies recorded automatically in [...

  • Page 97: Browsing And Filtering Images

    Viewing by Date Browsing and Filtering Images Before Use Digest movies can be viewed by date. Basic Guide Choose a movie. Navigating through Images in an Index Advanced Guide ● Press the [ ] button, choose [List/ Still Images Movies Camera Basics Play Digest Movies] on the [ 1] tab,...

  • Page 98: Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions

    Touch-Screen Operations Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Before Use ● Basic Guide Pinch in to switch from single-image Still Images Movies display to index display. Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 99 View the filtered images. Using the Front Dial to Jump between Images Before Use ● Images matching your conditions are Basic Guide displayed in yellow frames. To view only Displays images with defined ratings these images, press the [ ][ ] buttons or ( = 108).

  • Page 100: Image Viewing Options

    Touch-Screen Operations Image Viewing Options Before Use ● You can also jump to the previous or next Basic Guide image according to your jump method Magnifying Images chosen in step 1 of “Using the Front Dial Advanced Guide to Jump between Images” ( = 99) by dragging left or right with two fingers.

  • Page 101: Viewing Slideshows

    Touch-Screen Operations Viewing Slideshows Before Use ● Spread your fingers apart (pinch out) to Basic Guide Still Images Movies zoom in. Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. ● Advanced Guide You can magnify images up to about 10x ●...

  • Page 102: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Protecting Images Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Access the setting screen. Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure ( = 105). Advanced Guide ● Press the [ ] button and choose ● 1] tab ( = 32). Press the [ ] button, select [Protect] on the [ Camera Basics...

  • Page 103: Selecting A Range

    Choosing Images Individually Selecting a Range Before Use Basic Guide Choose [Select]. Choose [Select Range]. ● ● Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” Advanced Guide ( = 102), choose [Select] and press the ( = 102), choose [Select Range] and [ ] button.

  • Page 104: Protecting All Images At Once

    Protecting All Images at Once Choose an ending image. Before Use ● Press the [ ] button to choose [Last Basic Guide image], and then press the [ ] button. Choose [Protect All Images]. ● Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” Advanced Guide ( = 102), choose [Protect All Images] and press the [ ] button.

  • Page 105: Erasing Multiple Images At Once

    Erasing Multiple Images at Once Erasing Images Before Use Basic Guide You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when Still Images Movies erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected Advanced Guide images ( = 102) cannot be erased. You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one.
  • Page 106 Selecting a Range ● Repeat this process to specify other Before Use images. Basic Guide Choose [Select Range]. Erase the image. ● ● ] button. A confirmation Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Press the [ Advanced Guide Method” ( = 105), choose [Select message is displayed.

  • Page 107: Rotating Images

    Using the Menu Rotating Images Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Choose [Rotate]. Advanced Guide Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. ● Press the [ ] button and choose 1] tab ( = 32). [Rotate] on the [ Choose [ ].

  • Page 108: Deactivating Auto Rotation

    Deactivating Auto Rotation Applying Ratings Before Use Basic Guide Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates Still Images Movies images based on the current camera orientation. Advanced Guide You can organize images by giving them ratings (levels). These levels run ●...

  • Page 109: Editing Still Images

    Finish the setup process. Editing Still Images Before Use ● ] button. A confirmation Press the [ Basic Guide message is displayed. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Advanced Guide ● Image editing ( = 109 – = 112) is only available when the dial to choose [OK], and then press the memory card has sufficient free space.
  • Page 110 Review the new image. Cropping Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Basic Guide Still Images Movies dial to choose [Yes], and then press the [ ] button. You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 111: Applying Filter Effects

    Save as a new image and review. Applying Filter Effects Before Use ● Turn the [ ] dial to choose [ ], and then Basic Guide press the [ ] button. You can apply the effects of the following shooting modes to an image and ●...

  • Page 112: Correcting Red-Eye

    Save as a new image and review. Correct the image. Before Use ● ● Press the [ ] button. Press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ● ● Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Resizing Images” Red-eye detected by the camera is now ( = 109).

  • Page 113: Editing Movies

    ● Editing Movies To cancel editing, press the [ Before Use button, choose [OK] (either press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial), and Basic Guide Still Images Movies then press the [ ] button again. Advanced Guide You can remove unneeded portions from the beginning and end of movies Save the edited movie.

  • Page 114: Editing Digest Movies

    Editing Digest Movies Reducing File Sizes Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Movie file sizes can be reduced by compressing movies as follows. Individual chapters (clips) ( = 37) recorded in [ ] mode can be ● On the screen in step 2 of “Editing Advanced Guide erased as needed.

  • Page 115: Wi-Fi Functions

    For convenience in this manual, smartphones, tablets and other compatible devices are referred to collectively as “smartphones”. CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is Canon’s online photo service. The printer must support PictBridge (supporting DPS over IP), which allows direct photo printing via Wi-Fi.

  • Page 116: Importing Images Into A Smartphone

    Establish the connection. Importing Images into a Smartphone Before Use ● Touch the N-Mark ( ) on the smartphone Basic Guide with EOS Remote installed against the There are the following two ways to import images from the camera into a camera’s N-Mark.
  • Page 117 Connecting via NFC When Camera Is in Playback Before Use ● Mode When using NFC, keep the following points in mind. Avoid strong impact between the camera and smartphone. This Basic Guide may damage the devices. ● Press the [ ] button to turn the camera Depending on the smartphone, the devices may not recognize Advanced Guide...

  • Page 118: Adding A Smartphone Using The Wi-Fi Menu

    [ ] button. “EOS Remote” app on the smartphone. For details on this application Advanced Guide (supported smartphones and included functions), refer to the Canon website. Camera Basics These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can ●...

  • Page 119: Using Another Access Point

    Adjust the privacy setting. Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ● When this screen is displayed, press the ● A message is displayed if the nickname you enter begins with Basic Guide [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to a symbol or space.

  • Page 120: Confirming Access Point Compatibility

    Confirming Access Point Compatibility Using WPS-Compatible Access Points Before Use Confirm that the Wi-Fi router or base station conforms to the Wi-Fi WPS makes it easy to complete settings when connecting devices over Basic Guide standards in “Wi-Fi” ( = 194). Wi-Fi.
  • Page 121 Connecting to Listed Access Points Establish the connection. Before Use ● On the access point, hold down the WPS Basic Guide connection button for a few seconds. View the listed access points. ● ● View the listed networks (access points) On the camera, press the [ ] button to Advanced Guide as described in steps 1 –...

  • Page 122: Sending Images To A Registered Web Service

    Wi-Fi Functions Previous Access Points ● You must have an account with Web services other than CANON Set-Up Menu iMAGE GATEWAY if you desire to use them. For further details, check To reconnect to a previous access point automatically, follow step 4 in the websites for each Web service you want to register.

  • Page 123: Registering Canon Image Gateway

    Before Use ● Press the [ ] button to turn the camera After linking the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, add CANON Basic Guide iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera. ● Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 124: Registering Other Web Services

    ● A six-digit confirmation number is Wi-Fi Functions displayed. You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the Set-Up Menu Check the confirmation number and camera. Note that CANON iMAGE GATEWAY must be registered on the camera first ( = 123).

  • Page 125: Uploading Images To Web Services

    Choose [ Send an image. Before Use ● ● In Playback mode, press the [ ] button Turn the [ ] dial to choose an image to Basic Guide to access the Wi-Fi menu. send, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose ●...
  • Page 126 For information about settings and configuration, refer to the ● Other Shooting Modes Use your media player to bring up documentation provided with the device. EOS M3] on the TV screen. ● P Mode A different icon may be displayed Access the Wi-Fi menu.
  • Page 127 Printing Images Wirelessly from a Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in Connected Printer the camera. Basic Guide ● Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. Advanced Guide You can easily connect again by pressing the [ ] buttons to...
  • Page 128 Connect the printer to the network. Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in ● In the printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu, the camera. Basic Guide choose the SSID (network name) ● Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent displayed on the camera to establish a destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu.
  • Page 129 Image transfer will begin. The screen follows. Camera Basics darkens during image transfer. ● Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be ● [Transfer completed] is displayed after Auto Mode / connected to wirelessly. Even Canon-brand cameras that support Eye-...

  • Page 130: Image Sending Options

    Appendix Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending ● After you finish choosing images, press images you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. Index the [ ] button. Send the images.

  • Page 131: Sending Images Automatically

    Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can the recording pixel setting (image size) by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons, be sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Camera Basics and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 132: Preparing The Computer

    ● Even if images were imported to the computer through a different Set-Up Menu Sending Images method, any images not yet sent to the computer from CANON iMAGE GATEWAY will be sent to the computer. Accessories ● Sending is faster when the destination is a computer on the same Images sent from the camera are automatically saved to the computer.

  • Page 133: Shooting Remotely

    Shooting Remotely Before Use ● Movie shooting is not available. ● It may take longer than usual to focus on the subject. Basic Guide ● Depending on the connection status, image display or shot timing As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to may be slower than usual.

  • Page 134: Editing Or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings

    Choose the item to edit. Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Basic Guide dial to choose the item to edit, and then Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. press the [ ] button.

  • Page 135: Erasing Connection Information

    Erasing Connection Information Select a share setting. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Erase connection information (information about devices that you have Basic Guide dial to choose a menu item. connected to) as follows. ●...

  • Page 136: Returning The Wi-Fi Settings To Default

    Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Before Use Basic Guide Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the camera to another person, or dispose of it. Advanced Guide Resetting the Wi-Fi settings will also clear all Web service settings. Be sure that you want to reset all Wi-Fi settings before using this option.

  • Page 137: Set-Up Menu

    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Before Use Basic Guide MENU ( = 32) functions on the [ 1], [ 2], [ 3] and [ 4] tabs can be configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater Advanced Guide convenience. Camera Basics Date-Based Image Storage Set-Up Menu Auto Mode /...

  • Page 138: Low-Level Formatting

    Before Use ● ● Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images less than the advertised capacity. Basic Guide on newly inserted memory cards.

  • Page 139: Resetting The Electronic Level

    Resetting the Electronic Level Changing Video Formats Before Use Restore the electronic level to its original state as follows. Note that this is Basic Guide This lets you define the image format for your TV set. This setting also not possible unless you have calibrated the electronic level. changes the image quality (frame rate) options available for movies.

  • Page 140: Power-Saving Adjustment

    Power-Saving Adjustment Screen Brightness Before Use Basic Guide Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Adjust screen brightness as follows. Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed ( = 28). ● Choose [LCD Brightness] on the [ 2] tab Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 141: World Clock

    World Clock Date and Time Before Use Basic Guide To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when Adjust the date and time as follows. you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to ●...

  • Page 142: Silencing Camera Operations

    Silencing Camera Operations Before Use ● Note the following precautions when operating the touch screen. Since the LCD monitor is not pressure-sensitive, do not use Basic Guide any sharp objects such as your fingernail or a ballpoint pen, for The camera can be silenced when you press the shutter button halfway or trigger the self-timer.

  • Page 143: Activating The Cleaner

    Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Tv, Av, and M Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Modes is required, consulting with the Canon Service Center (listed in the dial to choose [Clean now ], and then appendix) is strongly recommended.

  • Page 144: Checking Certification Logos

    Checking Certification Logos Before Use ● To check the information entered, choose [Display Copyright Info] on the screen above, and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be ● You can also use the EOS Utility software ( = 158) to enter, viewed on the screen.

  • Page 145: Adjusting Other Settings

    Adjusting Other Settings Before Use ● The following functions are not restored to default settings. [Video system] on the [ 1] tab ( = 139) Basic Guide [Time Zone] ( = 141), [Date/Time] ( = 141), and [Language The following functions are also available for use. ] ( = 141) on the [ 2] tab [Wi-Fi Settings] ([ 4] tab) ( = 115) ●...

  • Page 146: Accessories

    This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used Basic Guide with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents Advanced Guide such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 147: System Map

    System Map Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite 600EX-RT 430EX II 320EX 270EX II 90EX ST-E3-RT ST-E2 Auto Mode / Remote MR-14EX II MT-24EX 600EX Electronic Viewfinder Hybrid Auto Mode Controller MR-14EX EVF-DC1 RC-6 Other Shooting Modes...

  • Page 148: Optional Accessories

    Canon battery pack, and user response is Basic Guide required. Note that Canon shall not be liable for any damages The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that resulting from accidents, such as malfunction or fire, that occur...
  • Page 149 Flash Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 Before Use ● Connection cord for using Speedlite away Basic Guide from camera. Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX/430EX II/ Advanced Guide 320EX/270EX II/90EX Other Accessories ● Shoe-mounted flash unit that enables Camera Basics many styles of flash photography. Auto Mode / Speedlite 580EX II, 580EX, 550EX, Hybrid Auto Mode...

  • Page 150: Using Optional Accessories

    On the TV, insert the cable plug fully into print images by connecting the camera the HDMI input as shown. directly to a printer. Set-Up Menu For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Accessories ● On the camera, open the terminal cover...

  • Page 151: Powering The Camera With Household Power

    Turn the TV on and switch to Powering the Camera with Household Power Before Use external input. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● Switch the TV input to the external input you connected the cable to in step 2. Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-E17 (sold separately) Advanced Guide eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.

  • Page 152: Using The Hot Shoe

    Using the Hot Shoe Before Use ● Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the Basic Guide The hot shoe is used to attach electronic viewfinders and external flashes camera.

  • Page 153: Using Electronic Viewfinders (Sold Separately)

    Turn on the camera and switch to Using Electronic Viewfinders (Sold Separately) Before Use the camera or electronic viewfinder display. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● Bring your eye up to the electronic Use an electronic viewfinder (sold separately) to keep closer track of your Advanced Guide viewfinder, and the camera’s screen will subject and make it easier to shoot.

  • Page 154: Using An External Flash (Sold Separately)

    ( = 45). The black bars indicate image Camera Basics areas not recorded. ● Non-EX series Canon flash units may not fire correctly or may not Auto Mode / ● ] button on the electronic viewfinder to change the...

  • Page 155: Setting External Flash Functions

    Setting External Flash Functions Choose shooting mode [ ], [ Before Use ], or [ When an external flash is attached, go to [Flash Control] on the [ 3] tab Basic Guide ● Flash settings can only be configured in of the menu ( = 32) to adjust the following settings: these modes.

  • Page 156: Setting External Flash Custom Functions

    Option Description Option Description Before Use With Speedlites that have a zooming flash head, Define the flash output level when using wireless Ratio control you can set the flash coverage. Normally, set this (multi-flash) shooting or the MR-14EX II. Basic Guide Flash zoom to [AUTO] so that the camera will automatically (Flash coverage)

  • Page 157: Resetting External Flash Functions

    Resetting External Flash Functions Before Use ● Settings will apply to external microphones as well when the attenuator is enabled ( = 59). You can reset the options in the [External flash func. setting] and [External Basic Guide flash C.Fn setting] screens to their defaults. ●...

  • Page 158: Checking Your Computer Environment

    Basic Guide The software can be used on the following computers. For detailed The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced system requirements and compatibility information, including support in below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer.

  • Page 159: Saving Images To A Computer

    Import images. Saving Images to a Computer Before Use ● Click on [Download images to computer], Basic Guide Use an interface cable ( = 2) to connect your camera and save then [Start automatic download]. ● images to a personal computer. Images will be loaded into the computer Advanced Guide Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration.

  • Page 160: Printing Images

    Auto Mode / A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal Hybrid Auto Mode sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by orientation.

  • Page 161: Configuring Print Settings

    Red-Eye 1 Corrects red-eye. Copies Choose the number of copies to print. ● For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see “Printers” ( = 150). Specify a desired image area to print – Cropping ( = 162). Paper Specify the paper size, layout, and other –...
  • Page 162 Cropping Images before Printing Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area Choose [Paper Settings]. instead of the entire image. Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 163: Printing Movie Scenes

    Available Layout Options Print the image. Before Use Printing Movie Scenes Default Matches current printer settings. Basic Guide Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet. Access the printing screen.

  • Page 164: Adding Images To The Print List (Dpof)

    [ ] button again. Index Basic Guide Print Type printed per sheet. ● [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand Both standard and index formats are PictBridge-compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier Both Advanced Guide printed. models.
  • Page 165 Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. for Individual Images” ( = 165), choose Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 166: Adding Images Individually

    Adding Images Individually Adding Images to a Photobook Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies Choose [Select]. Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images Advanced Guide on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, ●...
  • Page 167 Removing All Images from a Photobook Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” ( = 166), choose Advanced Guide [Clear All Selections] and press the [ ] button. Camera Basics ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Auto Mode / dial to choose [OK], and then press the...

  • Page 168: Appendix

    Troubleshooting Before Use Basic Guide If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Advanced Guide Support Help Desk. Camera Basics Appendix...
  • Page 169 Shots are blurry. Before Use Shooting ● Blurring may occur more often when touch shutter is used to shoot, depending on shooting conditions. Hold the camera still when shooting. Basic Guide Cannot shoot. The AF frame is displayed in orange, and the camera does not focus ●...
  • Page 170 There is linear noise or a moiré pattern in the image Before Use Shooting Movies ● Depending on the subject, linear noise or a moiré pattern may appear in the image. Basic Guide The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted. This can occur especially in - the following conditions.
  • Page 171 When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try reducing the ● Advanced Guide Images are not sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or other Web services if you transfer speed as follows. move or rename image files or folders on the computer that received images sent Press the [ ] button to enter Playback mode.

  • Page 172: On-Screen Messages

    Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this ● The memory card does not contain any images that can be displayed. case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Protected! ( = 102) Help Desk.
  • Page 173 Erase images to create space on the memory card, or insert a memory card with sufficient space. Ink absorber full Advanced Guide ● Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink Receiving failed absorber replacement. Memory card locked Camera Basics ●...

  • Page 174: On-Screen Information

    (13) Battery level ( = 174) (28) AE lock ( = 61) On-screen Information Before Use (29) Shutter speed ( = 82) (14) Still image quality (compression, resolution) ( = 43) Basic Guide (30) Aperture value ( = 83) (15) Recordable shots (31) Exposure compensation ( = 61) During Shooting Advanced Guide...
  • Page 175 Info Display 2 Playback Before Use Basic Guide Info Display 1 Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode (1) Shooting date/time (10) White balance correction (2) Histogram (11) Picture Style settings Tv, Av, and M Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Modes Image shown/number of target Protect...

  • Page 176: Summary Of Movie Control Panel

    Info Display 5 Before Use ● During movie playback, you can skip back or forward (or to the Displays noise-reduction settings for long exposure and high-speed previous or next clip) by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons. Basic Guide ● shooting.

  • Page 177: Functions And Menu Tables

    Functions and Menu Tables Before Use Basic Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Camera Basics Shooting Mode Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Function Other Shooting Modes Exposure compensation ( = 61) – – – AUTO P Mode ISO speed ( = 62) 100 –...
  • Page 178 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide AE Lock ( = 58, = 61), FE Lock ( = 76) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Advanced Guide AE Lock when shooting movies, Exposure –...
  • Page 179 Quick Settings Before Use Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function Camera Basics – – AF method ( = 69) Auto Mode / – – Hybrid Auto Mode – AF operation ( = 72) Other Shooting Modes – – – –...
  • Page 180 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide – – – – – – – – – – Advanced Guide – – – – – – – Camera Basics Picture Style ( = 67) Auto Mode / – – – – –...

  • Page 181: Shooting Tabs

    Shooting Tabs Before Use Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function Camera Basics – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode JPEG Other Shooting Modes – P Mode –...
  • Page 182 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide AF operation ( = 72) See “Quick Settings” ( = 179). Advanced Guide AF method ( = 69) See “Quick Settings” ( = 179). Camera Basics Continuous AF ( = 73) Auto Mode / –...
  • Page 183 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide AEB ( = 63) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Advanced Guide See “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” ( = 177). ISO Speed ISO speed ( = 62)
  • Page 184 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide Custom White Balance ( = 65) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Advanced Guide WB Correction ( = 66) See “Quick Settings” ( = 179). Camera Basics Picture Style ( = 67) See “Quick Settings”...
  • Page 185 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide Movie rec. size ( = 45) See “Quick Settings” ( = 179). Advanced Guide Auto/Enable – Camera Basics Sound recording Manual – – – – – – – – – – – – –...

  • Page 186: C.fn Tab

    C.Fn Tab Before Use Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function Camera Basics 0:Off Auto Mode / expansion C.Fn I: 1:On – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Hybrid Auto Mode Exposure ( = 88) 0:Off...

  • Page 187: Info. Quick Control

    INFO. Quick Control Set Up Tab Before Use Basic Guide The Adjusting Shooting Functions from a Single Screen ( = 61) is not Item Ref. Page displayed in [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], = 137...

  • Page 188: Playback Mode Quick Settings

    My Menu Tab Playback Mode Quick Settings Before Use Basic Guide Tabs Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page = 91 = 102 Advanced Guide My Menu settings Protect = 107 Rotate Camera Basics Playback Tab = 108 Rating Auto Mode / = 98 Image Search Hybrid Auto Mode...

  • Page 189: Handling Precautions

    If visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having Basic Guide the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. ● The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or ●...

  • Page 190: Recording System

    Before Use Basic Guide Recording Design rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 format Type Advanced Guide JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG Image type Simultaneous recording possible Digital single-lens non-reflex AF/AE camera Type Camera Basics L (Large): Approx. 24 megapixels (6000 x...

  • Page 191: Image Processing During Shooting

    Image Processing during Shooting Exposure Control Before Use Basic Guide Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Real-time metering with image sensor Picture Style Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3 Evaluative metering (384 zones), Partial metering (approx. 10 % of shooting Advanced Guide Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Metering modes...

  • Page 192: Still Photo Shooting

    RAW+ JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 4 images Focusing Manual focus Max. burst *Measured by Canon testing standards (ISO 100, *Focusing brightness range: EV 2 - 18 (at room temperature, ISO 100) Picture Style: using standard settings), using a 16 GB UHS-I memory card, which complies with...

  • Page 193: Lcd Monitor

    Playback Servo AF Provided Before Use Brightness EV 1 - 20 (at room temperature, ISO 100) metering range Basic Guide Single image display, Single image + Info display (Basic info, shooting info, histogram, lens info, Exposure Image display Program AE for movies and manual exposure Picture Style, noise reduction, and correction Advanced Guide control...

  • Page 194: Direct Printing

    Direct Printing Wi-Fi Before Use Basic Guide Type PictBridge (USB and Wireless LAN) Standards compliance IEEE 802.11b/g/n JPEG and RAW images (Can print RAW images DS-SS modulation (IEEE 802.11b) OFDM Printable Transmission Methods Advanced Guide displayed as JPEG only with images taken with modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n) images the same model)

  • Page 195: Number Of Shots Per Memory Card

    ● The values of the file size, recordable shots, and maximum burst were excluding the lens cap) measured using a Canon’s testing standard 16 GB memory card and Accessories Operation Environment based on the testing standards (the aspect ratio of 3:2, ISO100, and the picture style set to Standard).

  • Page 196: Recording Time Per Memory Card

    Recording Time per Memory Card Internal Flash Range Guide Before Use Using a 16 GB memory card (approx. - m) Basic Guide Image When EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is Attached File Size (Approx. MB) Total Recording Time (Approx.) ISO speed Quality Advanced Guide Wide-angle: f/3.5...

  • Page 197: Battery Charger Lc-E17/Lc-E17E

    Weight LC-E17E: Approx. 80 g (2.82 oz.) (excluding power cord) Wi-Fi Functions ● All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and Set-Up Menu guidelines. ● Dimensions, maximum diameter, length and weight listed above are Accessories based on CIPA Guidelines (except weight for camera body only).
  • Page 198 Auto Mode / connection information 116 Camera shake 23 AC adapter kit 148, 151 Hybrid Auto Mode Erasing 105 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 122 Accessories 148 Erasing all 106 Grainy B/W (shooting mode) 57 Charging 17 AEB shooting 63 Other Shooting Modes...
  • Page 199 Before Use Long exposure 81 Tone priority 64 Toning effect 68 Nomenclature 3 Jump display 99 Saturation 68 Touch AF 71 Basic Guide Saving images to a computer 132, Touch screen 3 Touch shutter 41 On 75 Screen Advanced Guide Landscape 67 Toy camera effect (shooting mode) Display language 20...

  • Page 200: Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan) Precautions

    Be sure to make notes of results on the screen. Networks you are not authorized to use (unknown wireless LAN settings as a precaution. Please note that Canon accepts no networks) may also be displayed. However, attempting to connect to or...

  • Page 201: Trademarks And Licensing

    Playback Mode equipment. to connect digital cameras, printers, and other devices • The above items notwithstanding, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss directly. Additionally, a new standard called DPS Wi-Fi Functions arising from the use of this product.

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