Canon 1901B004 manual

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2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS 40D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 10.10 effective megapixels, DIGIC III, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF ( all cross-type points), and high-speed 6.5 fps continuous shooting. The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at [...]

3 Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer . The accessories included can also be checked on the System Map (p.178). * Be careful not to lose any of the above items. * No CF card (for recording images) is included. Please purchase it separately . Item Check [...]

4 Icons in this Manual < 6 > indicates the Main Dial. < 5 > indicates the Quick Control Dial. < 9 > indicates the Multi-controller . < 0 > indicates the SET button. 0 , 9 or 8 indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button. In this manual, the [...]

5 3 2 1 Introduction Item Check List .................................................................................................. 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ....................................................................... 4 Index to Features ........................................................................................[...]

6 Contents 7 6 5 4 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 75 Selecting the AF Mode ........................................ ............................................ 76 Selecting the AF Point ......................................... ............................................ 78 When Autofocus Fails.....................................................[...]

7 Contents 8 9 10 11 12 Sensor Cleaning 127 Automatic Sensor Cleaning .................................................................... ........128 Appending Dust Delete Data .................................................................. ........129 Manual Sensor Cleaning ......................................................................[...]

8 Power Battery • Charging Î p.24 • Battery check Î p.26 Power outlet Î p.170 Auto power off Î p.42 Menus & Basic Settings Menus Î p.38 Camera setting display Î p.168 LCD br ightne ss adjustment Î p.125 Language Î p.41 Date/Time Î p.41 Beeper Î p.38 Shoot w/o card Î p.38 Recording Images CF card formatting Î p.42 File No. Î p.7[...]

9 Index to Features Exposure adjustment Exposure compensation Î p.93 AEB Î p.94 AE lock Î p.95 Exposure level increments Î p.154 Flash Built-in flash Î p.99 External flash Î p.105 External flash control • Flash settings Î p.103 • Flash Custom Functions Î p.104 Live View shooting Live View shooting Î p.108 • Grid Î p.1 12 • Silent [...]

10 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equip ment properly to preve nt injury , death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • T o prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do no t use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.[...]

11 • If you drop the equipment and th e casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock. • Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. • Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright lig ht source through the cam[...]

12 Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and ca nnot be used underwater . If you accidentally drop th e camera into wate r , promptly co nsult your nearest Canon Service Center . Wipe off any water dropl ets with a dry cloth . If the camera has been exposed to[...]

13 Handling Precautions LCD Panel and LCD Mo nitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with ve ry high precision technology with over 99. 99% effective pixel s, there might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfuncti on. They do not af fect the images record[...]

14 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery . (p.26) T o recha rge the battery , see page 24. 2 Att ach the lens. (p.30) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.30) 4 Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. (p.[...]

15 Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to < 1 > ( Full Auto). (p.46) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically . 7 Focus the subject. (p.32) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway , and the camera will focus the subject. 8 T ake the picture. (p.32) Press[...]

16 For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). Nomenclature Digital terminal (p.134,148) Video OUT terminal (p.122) Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.97) PC terminal (p.106) LCD panel (p.18) Hot shoe (p.105) EF Lens mount index (p.30) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.99/79) EF-S Lens mount index (p.30) Gr[...]

17 Nomenclature Tripod socket Extension system terminal Battery compartment cover (p.26) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26) < V > Focal plane mark < 9 > Multi-controller (p.34) Viewfinder eyepiece Eyecup (p.97) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.35) Strap mount (p.23) Access lamp (p.29) CF card slot cover (p.28) CF card slot (p.28)[...]

18 Nomenclature LCD Panel The display will show only the settings currently applicable. Shutter speed Busy ( buSY ) Built-in flash recycling ( buSY ) Custom Function Beeper Image-recording quality 37 Large/Fine 38 Large/Normal 47 Medium/Fine 48 Medium/Normal 67 Small/Fine 68 Small/Normal 1 RAW D Small RAW Flash exposure compensation Battery check z[...]

19 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information The display will show only the settings currently applicable. Spot metering circle AF points (Superimposed display) < A > AE lock/ AEB in-progress < D > Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning < e > High-speed sync (FP flash) < d > FE lock/ FEB in-progress Exposure level indicator Exposure[...]

20 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zo ne modes. Full Auto Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. Fully automatic shooting for specific kinds of subjects. 1 : Full Auto (p.46) Creative Zone These modes give you more control over the result. d : Program AE (p.84) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.86) f [...]

21 Nomenclature EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens Focus mode switch (p.30) Lens mount index (p.30) Contacts (p.13) Hood EW-60C (sold separately) mount 58 mm filter thread (front of lens) Focusing ring (p.80,1 10) Zoom ring Zoom position index Image Stabilizer switch (p.31) Focus mode switch (p.30) Image Stabilizer switch[...]

22 Nomenclature Battery Charger CG-580 This is a battery pack charger . (p.24) Battery Charger CB-5L This is a battery pack charger . (p.24) Battery pack slot Charge lamp Power p lug This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE[...]

23 1 Getting Started This chapter explains pre liminary steps 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. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from t[...]

24 1 Remove the cover . When you remove the battery from the camera, be sure to reattach the cover to protect against short circuiting. 2 Att ach the battery . Align the battery’s front edge with the battery charger ’s index line. While pressing down the battery , slide it in the direction of the arrow . T o detach the battery , follow the abov[...]

25 Recharging the Battery Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. A charged battery unused will still gra dually lose its power over time. After recharging the battery , detach it and unplug the charger from the power out let. Y ou can attach the cover in a different orientation to indicate whether the battery has bee[...]

26 Load a fully charged BP-51 1A battery pack into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover . Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover . 2 Insert the battery . Point the battery contacts downward. Insert the battery until it locks in place. 3 Close the cover . Press the cover until it snaps shut. When the power switch is set[...]

27 Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life [Number of shots • approx.] The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-51 1A, no Live V iew shooting, and CIP A (Camera & Imaging Product s Association) testing st andards. 1 Open the battery comp artment cover . Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover . 2 Remove the [...]

28 The captured image is recorded onto the CF card (sold separately). Although the thickness is different between the T ype I and T ype II CF cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. The camera is also compatible with Microdrive (hard disk-type) and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity . 1 Open the cover . Slide the cover as shown by the[...]

29 Installing and Removing the CF Card 1 Open the cover . Set the power switch to < 2 >. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover . 2 Remove the CF card. Press the CF card eject button. X The CF card will come out. Close the cover . Removing th e Card Access lamp When the acce ss lamp is li t or blinkin g, it indi cates tha t the[...]

30 1 Remove the cap s. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow . 2 Att ach the lens. Align the EF-S lens with the camera’s white EF-S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. When attaching a lens other than an EF-S lens, align the lens wit h the red EF lens mount i[...]

31 Mounting and Detaching a Lens If an Image S tabilizer (IS) lens is attached and the lens IS switch is set to < 1 >, the Image S tabilizer will operate when you press the shutter button halfway . When the image in the viewfinder looks steady , take the picture. T o manual focus a subject at infin ity , look through the viewfinder . If you j[...]

32 < 2 >: The camera is turned of f and does not operate. Position for w hen you do not use the camer a. < 1 > : The camera operates. < J > : The c amera and < 5 > operate. (p.34) The shutter button has two steps. Y o u can press the shutter butt on halfway . Then you can further press the shutter button completely . Pressin[...]

33 Basic Operation Pressing complete ly This releases the shutter and takes the picture. (1) Af ter pressing a button, turn the < 6 > dial. When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds ( 9 ). During this time, you can turn the < 6 > dial to set the desired setting. When the function turns off or if you press the [...]

34 Basic Operation Before using the < 5 > dial, set the power switch to < J >. (1) Af ter pressing a button, turn the < 5 > dial. When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds ( 9 ). During this time, you can turn the < 5 > dial to set the desired setting. When the function turns off or if you press th[...]

35 Basic Operation T urn the di optric adju stmen t knob. T urn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. T o obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. 1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly . 2. Hold the lens botto m with your left hand. 3. Press the shutter button lightly [...]

36 By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the image-recording quality , Picture Style, the date/time, Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor , you use the < M > button on the camera back and the < 6 > < 5 > dial s. * The [ 2 / 7 / 8 / 9 ] tabs are not displayed in Basic Zone modes such as[...]

37 Menu Operations 1 Display the men u. Press the < M > button to display the menu. 2 Select a tab. T urn the < 6 > dial to select a tab. 3 Select a m enu item. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the menu item, then press < 0 >. 4 Select the setting . T urn the < 5 > dial to select the desired setting. 5 Set the desired se[...]

38 Menu Operations 1 Shooting 1 (Red) Page 2 Shooting 2 (Red) 3 Playback 1 (Blue) Menu Settings Quality 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 / 1 / D 1 +( 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 ) D + ( 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 ) 56 Red-eye On/Off Off / On 100 Beep On / Of f – Shoot w/o card On / Of f 29 Review time Of f / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 125 AEB 1/[...]

39 Menu Operations 4 Playback 2 (Blue) Page 5 Set-up 1 (Y ellow) 6 Set-up 2 (Y ellow) Highlight alert Disabled / Enable 11 7 AF point disp. Disabled / Enable 11 7 Histogram Brightness / RGB 11 8 Auto play Auto playback of images 121 Auto power off 1m in. / 2 min. / 4 m in. / 8 mi n. / 15 m in. / 30 min. / Off 42 File numbering Continuous / Auto res[...]

40 Menu Operations 7 Set-up 3 (Y ellow) Page 8 Custom Functions ( Orange) 9 My Menu (Green) Camera user setting Register current camera se ttings to the Mode Dial’s < w >, < x >, or < y > position 165 Clear all camera settings Resets the camera to th e default se ttings 44 Firmware V er . For updating the firmware – C.Fn I: Ex[...]

41 1 Select [L anguage]. Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [ Language ] (the third item from th e top), then press < 0 >. 2 Set the desired lan guage. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the language, then press < 0 >. X The language will change. Check if the camera’s date and time are set correctly . If necessary , set the correct date an[...]

42 Before You Start Y ou can change this auto power-off time for the camera to turn off automatically after a certain period of non-operation. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically , set this to [ Off ]. After the power turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or other button. 1 Select [Auto power[...]

43 Before You Start 2 Select [O K]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ OK ], then press < 0 >. X The CF card will be formatted (initialized). X When the formatting is completed , the menu will reappear . When the CF card is formatted or era sed, only the file management information is changed. The actual dat a is not completely erased. Be[...]

44 The camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reset to the default settings. 1 Select [Clear all cam era settings]. Under the [ 7 ] tab, select [ Clear all camera settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [ OK]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ OK ], then press < 0 >. X When [ Clear all camera settings ] is set, the ca[...]

45 2 Basic Shooting This chapter exp lains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically . (p.172) Also , to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, camera settings cannot be changed in the Basic Zone modes. B a s [...]

46 1 Set the Mode Dial to < 1 >. 2 Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will operate, and focus will generally be achieved at the AF point covering the closest object. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier . 3 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway , and the lens will move to focus.[...]

47 1 Fully Automatic Shooting The focus confirmati on light < o > blinks and focus is no t achieved. Aim the AF point over an area havin g good contrast between light and da rk, then press the shutter bu tton halfway . (p.80) If you ar e too close to the subject , move away and try again. Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneously . Th[...]

48 Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the < 1 > (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. Y ou can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the pictur[...]

49 The < 2 > (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with the < 1 > (Full Auto) mode. The further the distance between the subject and b ackground, the better . The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the backg[...]

50 Use the < 3 > (Landscape) mode for wide scenery , night scenes, a nd to have everything in focus from near to far . The greens and blues also become more vivid and sharp than with < 1 > (Full Auto). With a zoom lens, use t he wide-angle end. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. This will have objects near and far in focus,[...]

51 When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the < 4 > (Close-up) mode. T o make small things appear much larger , use a macro lens (sold separately). Use a simple background . A simple background makes the flower , etc., stand out better . Move to the subject as close as possible. Check the lens for its minimum focusi[...]

52 T o photograph a moving subject whether it be a child running or an auto race, use the < 5 > (S ports) mode. Use a tel ephoto le ns. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. Use the center AF poin t to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to auto focus. During autof[...]

53 T o shoot someone at nigh t and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the < 6 > (Night Portrait) mode. Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. If you use a zoom lens, set it to the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view . U se a tripod to prevent camera shake. Keep the person within 5 meters/16.4 feet from the cam era. U[...]

54 In places where flash photography is prohib ited, use the < 7 > (Fla sh Off) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you want to obtain the candlelight effect. If the numeric display in th e viewfinder blinks, take care to prevent camera shake. Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur , the viewfinder ’s [...]

55 3 Image Settings This chapter explains the di gital image settings for the image-recording quality , ISO speed, Picture S tyle, white balance, and color space. In the Basic Zone modes, only the image-recording quality (except RA W/sRA W , RAW/sRA W+JPEG) and the file numbering method can be set as explained in this chapter . The asterisk M on th[...]

56 Set the image-recording quality to suit the intended image size for printing, etc. In the Basic Zone modes, on ly the following image- recording quality settings can be set: 73 , 83 , 74 , 84 , 76 , 86 . They are all JPEG images. In the 1 / D modes, the image will require processing with the software provided . (p.58) 1 Select [Quality]. Under t[...]

57 3 Setting the Image-recording Quality The number of possible shots and maximum burst apply to a 1GB CF card based on Canon’s testing standards. The single image size, num ber of possible shots, and maximu m burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 10 0, Picture S tyle: S tandard). On the LCD panel, you can[...]

58 3 Setting the Image-recording Quality The RAW image is the data output by the image sensor and converted to digital data wh ich is recorded on the CF card as is. The RA W image is transferred to a personal computer where software (provided) is used to adjust the image as needed. From the RA W image, the software can develop and generate the adju[...]

59 Set the ISO speed (image sensor ’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. For example, when you incr ease the ISO speed (higher number) for low light, a faster shutter speed can be used and camera shake will be less prone to occur . The effective range of the flash will also increase. The ISO speed is set automatically w ithin [...]

60 i : Setting the ISO Speed N If the ISO speed is set to “ Auto ”, the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the sh utter button halfway . As indicated below , the ISO speed will be set auto matically to suit the shooting mode. About “Auto” ISO Speed Shooting Mode ISO Speed Setting 1 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 The ISO speed is s[...]

61 By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effect s matching your photographic expression or the subject. In the Basic Zone modes, the Picture Style is set automatically , so the operation explained on this page to page 66 cannot be done. 1 Press the < A > button. When the camera is ready to shoot, press the < A >[...]

62 A Selecting a Picture Style N Faithfu l The image is dull and subdued. When the subject is captured under a color temperature of 5 200K, the color is adjusted color imetrically to match the subject’s color . This Picture Style assumes that you will do post-processing with a personal computer . Monochrome For black-and-white images. User Def. 1[...]

63 Y ou can customize the Picture S tyle by adjusting the individual parameters like [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. T o customize [ Monochrome ], see the next page. 1 Press the < A > button. 2 Select a Picture Style. T urn the < 5 > dial to select a Picture S tyle, t hen press the < B > button. 3 Select a parameter . T urn the &l[...]

64 A Customizing the Picture Style N For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect ] and [ T on ing effect ] in addition to [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. [Filter effect] With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more. [T oning effect] By applying a toning effect, you can create a mon[...]

65 Y ou can select a base Picture S tyle su ch as [ Portrait ] or [ Landscape ], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [ User Def. 1 ], [ User Def. 2 ], or [ User Def. 3 ]. Y ou can create Picture Styles whose parameters such as sharpness and contrast are different. Y ou can also select a Picture S tyle already set with the provide[...]

66 A Registering the Picture Style N 6 Set the parameter . T urn the < 5 > dial to set the parameter as desired, then press < 0 >. Press the < M > button to register the new Picture S tyle. The Picture S tyle select ion screen will then reappear . X The base Picture S tyle will be displayed on the right of [ User Def. * ]. X The n[...]

67 White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally , the < Q > (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with < Q >, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. In the Basic Zone modes, < Q > will be set automatically . 1[...]

68 B : Setting the White Balance N Custom white balance enables you to manually set the w hite balance for a specific light source for better accu racy . 1 Photogra ph a whi te objec t. The plain, white object should fill the spot metering circle. Focus manually and set the standard exposure for the white object. Y ou can set any white balance. 2 S[...]

69 B : Setting the White Balance N Y ou can numerically set the white balance’s color temperature. 1 Select [W hite bala nce]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ White balance ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the color temperature. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ P ]. T urn the < 6 > dial to set the color temperature, then press < 0 &g[...]

70 Y ou can correct the white balance th at has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter . Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters will find thi[...]

71 3 White Balance Correction N With just one shot, three images having a di fferent color tone can be recorded simultaneously . Based on the color t emperature of the current white balance setting, t he image will be bracket ed with a blue/amb er bias or magenta/green bias. This is called whit e balance bracketing (WB-BKT). White balance bracketin[...]

72 The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder . Y ou ca n also change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on the personal compu ter in this format: IMG_0001.JPG . 1 Select [File numbering]. Under the [ 5 ] ta[...]

73 3 File Numbering Methods Reset s the file numbering to 0001 whenever the CF c ard is replaced Each time the CF card is replaced, the file number ing starts from 0001. This is convenient if yo u want to or ganize images accord ing to CF cards. If the replacement CF card contains ima ges recorded previously , the file numbering of the new images m[...]

74 The color space refers to the range of reproducible color s. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal images, sRGB is recommend ed. 1 Select [Color space]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ Color sp ace ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the desired color space. Select [ sRGB ] or [ Adobe RGB ][...]

75 4 Setting the AF and Drive Modes The viewfinder has 9 AF points. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while framing the subject as desired . Y ou ca n also select the AF mode and drive mode best matching the shooting conditions and subj ect. The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective fea[...]

76 Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically . 1 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to < f >. 2 Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode. 3 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 4 Select the AF mode . While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 6 > [...]

77 f : Selecting the AF Mode N This AF mode is for movin g subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter b utton halfway , the subject will be focu sed continuously . The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. In the Creative Zone modes, AF is also possible by pressing the < p > button. When [...]

78 Select one of the nine AF points to autofocus. In the Basic Zone and < 8 > modes, automatic AF point selection will take ef fect automatically . Y ou cannot select the AF point. 1 Press the < S > button. ( 9 ) X The selected AF point will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If all the AF points light in the viewfinde[...]

79 S Selecting the AF Point N Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button h alfway , the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes. It illuminates the subject to enable easier autofocusing. With lenses whose maxim um aperture is larger than f/5.6 With all AF points, cross-type AF sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines[...]

80 Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light < o > blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus Low-contrast subjects Example: Blue sky , solid-color walls, etc. Subjects in low light Extremely backlit and reflective subjects Example: Car with a reflective body , etc. Overlapping nea[...]

81 Single and continuous drive modes ar e provided. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum drive mode is set automatica lly . 1 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the dr ive mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 5 > dial. u : Single shooting When you press the sh utter button completely , one shot will be taken. o : High-sp[...]

82 Use the self-timer when you want to be in the pictur e. The < j > (10 sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes. 1 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select either < j > or < l >. Look at the LCD panel and turn the < 5 > dial to select < j > or < l >. j : 10-sec. self-timer l : 2-sec. self-timer N 3 T a[...]

83 5 Advanced Operations With Creative Zon e modes, you can set the desired shutter speed or aperture to obtain the result you want. Y ou take control of the camera. The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes ( d , s , f , a , 8 ). After you press the shutter button h[...]

84 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called P rogram AE. *< d > stands for Program. * AE sta nds for Au to Exposure. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < d >. 2 Focus the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject. Then press the shutter [...]

85 d : Program AE If “ 30" ” shutter speed and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If “ 8000 ” shutter speed and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates overexposure. Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold separately) to red uce the amount of light enteri ng the lens. Dif[...]

86 In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A fa ster shutter speed can freeze the action or moving subject. Or a slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, givin g the impression of motion.[...]

87 s : Shutter-Priority AE If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Tu rn t h e < 6 > dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stop s blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates overexposure. T urn the < 6 > dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture stop s [...]

88 In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the correct exposure suitin g the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/ number (smaller aperture hole) will make mor e of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower f/[...]

89 f : Aperture-Priority AE Press the depth-of-field pr eview button to stop down to the current apertur e setting. Y ou can check the depth of field (range of acceptable focus) through the viewfinder . Depth-of-Field Preview N If the “ 30" ” shut ter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. T urn the < 6 > d ial to set a la rger ap[...]

90 In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. T o determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a commer cially-available handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * < a > stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < a >. 2 Set the shutter speed and[...]

91 Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically . All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture required to attain the necessary depth of field will be set automatically . * < 8 > stands for Auto-Depth of field. This mode set s the depth of field automatically . 1 Set the Mode Dial to < [...]

92 Four metering modes are provided: Evaluative, partial, spot, and center-weighted average metering. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically . 1 Press the < n > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the meterin g mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 6 > dial. q : Evaluative metering w : Partial metering r : Spot [...]

93 Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera. Y ou can make the image look br ighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). Y ou can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 T urn the Mode Dial to any Creative Zone mode except < a >. 2 Check the exposure le vel [...]

94 By changing the shutter speed or aper ture automatically , the camera brackets the exposure up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increment s for three successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing. 1 Select [AEB]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ AEB ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the AEB amount. T urn the < 5 > dia[...]

95 Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting. Press the < A > button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is e ffective for backlit subjects. 1 Focus the subject. Press the shutter butt[...]

96 When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button completely , and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < a >. 2 Set the shutter sp eed to “b[...]

97 Bulb Exposures If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder , light en tering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. T o prevent this, u se the eyepiece cover attached to the camera strap. 1 Remove the eyecup. From the bottom of the eyecup, p ush it upward. 2 Att aching the Eyepiece Cover . Slide the eyepiece cover down into the eye[...]

98 Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups. When [ 8 C.Fn III -7] (Mirror lockup) is set to [1:Enable] (p.160) , shooting with mirror loc kup will be possible. 1 Focus the subj ect, press the shutter[...]

99 E-TTL II autoflash obtains high-precision and consistent flash shots. If necessary , the built-in flash will po p-up automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. (except in < 3 > < 5 > < 7 > modes) Regardless of the light level, you can press th e < D > button to pop-up and fire the built-in flash whenever desired. I[...]

100 Using the Built-in Flash Effective Range of Bu ilt-in Flash [Approx. meters/f eet] Using the red-eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture can reduce red eye. Red-eye reduction will work in any shooting mode except < 3 > < 7 > < 5 >. Under the [ 1 ] tab, select [ Red-eye On/Off ] and press < 0 >. Set it to [ On ],[...]

101 Using the Built-in Flash In the same way as normal expo sure compensation, you can set exposure compensation for flash. Y ou can set flash exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Press the < m > button. ( 9 ) 2 Set the flash exposur e compensation amount. While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder , turn the <[...]

102 Using the Built-in Flash FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of a subject. 1 Press the < D > button to pop-up the built-in fla sh. Press the shutter button ha lfway and look in the viewfinder to check that the < D > icon is lit. 2 Focus the subject. 3 Press the < A > butto[...]

103 The built-in flash and external Speedlite can also be set with the menu. The menu for the external Speedlite will be applicable only to EX-series Speedlites whose functions can be se t with the camera . Select [F lash cont rol]. Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [ Flash control ], then press < 0 >. X The flash control screen will appear . Norma[...]

104 3 Flash Control N E-TTL II For normal flash exposures, set it to [ Evaluative ]. If [ A verage ] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered scene as with an external metering flash. Flash exposure compensation may be necessary depending on the scene, so this is for advanced users. Select either [ External flash func. set[...]

105 Basically operates like a built-in f lash for easy operation. When an EX-series Speedlite is att ached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the ca mera. In other words, it is like a high- output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed instructions, see the EX-series S peedlite’s instruction[...]

106 External Speedlites Sync Spee d The camera can synchronize with compact, non-C anon flash units at 1/ 250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the sync speed is 1/60 sec. or slower . Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera. PC T erminal The camera’s PC terminal is prov[...]

107 6 Live View Shooting Y o u can shoot while viewing a re al-time image on the camera’s LCD monitor or on a personal computer screen. This is called “Live View shooting.” When using Live V iew shooting, using a hard disk-type CF card (such as MicroDrive) is not recommended. If Live View shooting is done under direct sunlight or other high- [...]

108 Instead of looking through the viewfinder, you can look at a real-time image on the camera’s LCD monitor while shooting. Live V iew shooting does not work in Ba sic Zone modes. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. 2 Set the shooting mode. Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode. 3 Select [Live View function settings]. Under t[...]

109 Live View Shooting N With the ca mera ready to sh oot, press < 0 >. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor in real-time with approx. 100% field of view . With the video cable (provided) connecting the camera to a TV set, you can view images on the TV . (p.122) In the same way as during normal shooting through the view finder[...]

110 Live View Shooting N 1 Move the focusing frame to the position where you want to focus. Use < 9 > to move the focusing frame in full view . If you press < 9 > straight down, the focusing frame will return to the center . 2 Press the < u > button. X The focusing frame will be magnified. X AE lock will be applied to the full-vie[...]

111 Live View Shooting N 1 Check the composition. Press the < u > button to check the image composition in full view . 2 Check the shutter speed an d aperture display . 3 T ake the picture. Press the shutter button completely . X The picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor . X After the image review ends, [...]

112 Live View Shooting N Each time you press the < B > button, the information display will change. About the Information Display Focusing frame Histogram (Brightness/ RGB) ISO speed Shots remain ing Exposure level Aperture Shutter speed AE lock Picture S tyle Battery check Flash-ready Flash exposure compensation Live View exposure simulation[...]

113 Live View Shooting N Instructions for setting the [ 6 Live View function settings ] menu’s [ Silent shoot. ] are explained below . Mode 1 The shooting sound will be quieter than when Live View shooting is not used. Continuous shooting is also possible. For high-speed continuous shooting, it will be approx. 6 fps. Mode 2 When you press the shu[...]

114 Live View Shooting N If the [ 8 C.Fn III -6 ] ( AF during Live View shooting ) setting is set to [ Enable ], you can focus with the < p > button. Be sure to set the lens focu s mode switch to < f >, set the AF mode to < X >, and select the center AF point. 1 Press < 0 > to the display Live View image. 2 Focus the subject[...]

115 7 Image Playback This chapter explains ho w to playback images, including how to erase images and how to display images on a TV screen. For images taken with another camera: The camera might n ot be able to properly display images captur ed with a diffe rent camera or edited with a person al computer or whose file name was changed.[...]

116 1 Playback the image. Press the < x > button. X The last captured image or last image viewed will appear . 2 Select the im age. T o playback images starting with the last image, turn the < 5 > dial counterclockwise. T o playba ck images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise. Press the < B > button to [...]

117 x Image Playback About the Highlight Alert When the [ 4 Highlight alert ] menu is set to [ Enable ], over exposed highlight areas will blink. T o obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposur e compensation to a negative amount and shoot again. About the AF Point Disp lay When the [ 4 AF point disp. ] menu is set to [ Enabl[...]

118 x Image Playback About the Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposur e level distribution, overall brightness, and gradation. And the R GB histogram display is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [ 4 Histogram ] menu. [Brightness] Display This histogram is a graph showing the [...]

119 x Image Playback 1 T urn on the index display . During image playback, press the < I > button. X The 4-image index display will appear . The currently-selected image will be highlighted in a blue frame. Press the < I > button again to switch to the 9-image index display . 2 Select the im age. T urn the < 5 > dial to move the b[...]

120 x Image Playback Magnify the image. During image playback, press the < u > button to magnify the image. If you keep pressing the < u > button, you can magnify the image up to 10x. Press the < I > button to red uce the magnification. Use < 9 > to scroll around the magnified image. 1 Select [Rotate]. Under the [ 3 ] tab, s[...]

121 x Image Playback Y ou can playback the CF card’s images in an automatic slide show . Each image will be displayed for about 4 sec. 1 Select [A uto play]. Under the [ 4 ] tab, select [ Auto play ], then press < 0 >. X The auto play screen will appear . 2 St art the auto play . X After [ Loading image... ] is displayed for a few seconds, [...]

122 x Image Playback By connecting the camera to a TV set w ith the video cable (provided), you can view the captured images on a TV set. Turn off the camera and the television before connecting them. 1 Connect the camera to the TV . Open the camera’s terminal cover . Use the video cable (provided) to connect the camera’s < q > video OUT [...]

123 This prevents the image from being erased accidentally . 1 Select [Pr otect images]. Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [ Protect images ], then press < 0 >. X The protect setting screen will appear . 2 Protect the image. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the image to be protected, then pre ss < 0 >. X When an image is protected, the &l[...]

124 Y ou can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.123) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it canno t be recovered. Make sure you no longer need th e image before erasing it. T o prevent important images from being erased accidentally , protect them. 1 Playback the image to be erased. 2 [...]

125 Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read. 1 Select [L CD brightn ess]. Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [ LCD bright ness ], then press < 0 >. 2 Adjust the brightne ss. While referring to the gray chart, turn the < 5 > dial, then press < 0 >. How long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor imme[...]

126 Changing Image Playback Settings V ertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and personal computer instead of horizontally . The setting of this feature can be changed. 1 Select [Auto rot ate]. Under the [ 5 ] tab, select [ Auto rotate ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the auto rot at[...]

127 8 Sensor Cleaning The camera has a Self Cleaning Se nsor Unit attached to the sensor ’s front layer (low-p ass filter) to shake of f dust automatically . The Dust Delete Data can also be appended to the image so that the remaining dust spots can be removed automatically by Digital Photo Professi onal (provided software). Minimizing Dust When [...]

128 Whenever you set the power switch to < 1 / J > or < 2 >, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates (approx. 1 sec.) to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor . Normally , you need not be aware of this operation. However , you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as well as disable it. 1 Select [Sensor cleanin[...]

129 Normally , the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of th e dust visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided software) to erase the dust spots automatically . [...]

130 3 Appending Dust Delete Data N 3 Photograph a so lid-white object. At a distance of 20 - 30 cm / 0.7 - 1.0 feet, fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. X The picture will be taken in the aperture-priority AE mode with an aperture of f/22. Since the image will not be saved, the data can still be obtained e[...]

131 Dust which could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a blower , etc. The surface of the image sensor is e xtremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned d irectly , having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor , detach the lens from the camera. 1 Select [Se ns[...]

132 3 Manual Sensor Cleaning N While cleaning the sensor , never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor might get damaged. • Setting the power switch to < 2 >. • Opening the battery co mpartment cover . • Opening the CF card slot cover . The surface of the image[...]

133 9 Direct Printing from the Camera/ Digital Print Order Format Y ou ca n connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the CF card. The camera is compatible with “ w PictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing. Y ou ca n also preselect images in the CF card for printing. (p.143) About DPOF DPOF (Digital Print[...]

134 Y ou do the direct prin ting procedure entirely wi th your camera while you look at th e LCD monitor . 1 Set the camera’ s power switch to < 2 >. 2 Set up the printer . For details, see the printer ’s instruction manual. 3 Connect the camera to the printer . Use the interface cable that came with the camera. When connecting the cable [...]

135 Preparing to Print 6 Playback the image. Press the < x > button. X The image will appear , and the < w > icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer . X The < l > button lamp will light in blue. w PictBridge The camera cannot be u sed with printers comp atible only with CP Direct or[...]

136 The screen display and setting o ptions will differ depending on the printe r . Some settings might not be available. For details, see the printer ’s instruction manual. 1 Select the im age to be printed. Check that the < w > icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor . T urn the < 5 > dial to select the image to be pr[...]

137 w Printing T urn the < 5 > dial to select the size of the paper loaded in the printer , then press < 0 >. X The paper type screen will appear . T urn the < 5 > dial to select the type of the paper loaded in the printer , then press < 0 >. When using a Canon pri nter and Canon paper , r ead the print er ’s instructio n [...]

138 w Printi ng 4 Set the printing effects. Set as necessary . T urn the < 5 > dial to select the item on the upper right, then press < 0 >. If the < e > icon is displayed next to < z >, the printing effects can also be adjusted. (p.140) Next, turn the < 5 > dial to select the desired printing effect, then press < 0[...]

139 w Printing 5 Set the date and file number imprinting. Set as necessary . T urn the < 5 > dial to select < I >, then press < 0 >. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the desired setting, then press < 0 >. 6 Set the number of copies. Set as necessary . T urn the < 5 > dial to select < R >, then press < 0 &g[...]

140 w Printi ng In step 4 on page 138, select the printing effect. When the < e > icon is displayed next to < z >, press the < B > button. Y ou can then adjust the printing effect. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4. Brightness The image brightness can be adjusted. Adjust levels W[...]

141 w Printing Y ou can crop the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again. 1 On the print setting screen, select [T rimming]. 2 Set the trimming frame size, po sition, and proportion.[...]

142 w Printi ng Depending on the print er , the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming f rame, the grainier the pi cture will look on the print. If the picture will be too grainy , the trimming frame will turn red. While trimming the image, look at t he camera’s LCD monitor . If you look at the[...]

143 Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) 1 Select [Pri nt order]. X Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [ Print order ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Se t up]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Set up ], then [...]

144 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 4 Exit the setting. Press the < 7 > button. X The print order screen will reappear. Next, select [ Sel.Image ] or [ All image ] to order the images to be printed. Print type K S tandar d Prints one image on one sheet. L Index Multiple, t humbnail images are printed on one sheet. K L Both Prints both the[...]

145 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. Press the < I > button to display the three-image view . T o return to the single- image display , press the < u > button. After completing the print order , press the < M > button to save the print order to the CF card. [St andard] [Bo th] Press[...]

146 With a PictBridge printer , you can easily print images with DPOF . 1 Prepare to print. See page 134. Follow the “Connecting the Ca mera to a Printer” procedu re up to step 5. 2 Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [Print order]. 3 Select [Print]. [ Print ] will be displayed only if the camera is connected to the printer and printing is possible. 4 [...]

147 10 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Y ou can use th e camera to select images in the CF card and transfer them directly to a personal co mputer . If the computer software (EOS DIGIT AL Solution Disk CD-ROM) provided with the camera has been installed in your personal computer , you can easily transfer the images without operating th e[...]

148 Before connecting the camera to the pe rsonal computer , be sure to first inst all the EOS D IGIT AL Solution Dis k sof tware (in the CD-ROM provided with the cam era) in the personal computer . 1 Connect the camera to the personal com puter . T urn of f the came ra and use th e interface cable that came with the cam era. When connecting the ca[...]

149 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer The images tra nsferred t o the pers onal compu ter will be o rganized according to the shoot ing date and s aved in th e [ My Pictures ] folder for Windo ws or the [ Pictures ] folder in the Macin tosh. Select th e desired option, then press the < l > button. Th e button’ s blue la mp will b[...]

150 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Under the [ 3 ] tab, you can use [ T ransf er order ] to select the images to be transferred to a personal computer . When y ou select [ T ransfer order images ] on the preceding page, you can transfer the images set by the transfer order . Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. Press < 0 &[...]

151 11 Customizing the Camera With Custom Functions, you can change the camera functions according to your preference. Also, the current camera settings can be saved under the Mode Dial’s < w >, < x >, and < y > positions. The functions explained in this chapter ap ply to Creative Zone modes.[...]

152 1 Select [ 8 ]. T urn the < 6 > dial to select the [ 8 ] tab. 2 Select the gr oup. T urn the < 5 > dial to select C.Fn I - IV , then press < 0 >. 3 Select the Custom Function No. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the Custom Function No., then press < 0 >. 4 Change the setting as desired. T urn the < 5 > dial to [...]

153 3 Setting Custom Functions N Custom Functions C.Fn I: Exposure 1 Exposure level increment s 2 ISO speed setting incremen ts 3 ISO expansion 4 Bracketing auto cancel 5 Bracketing sequence 6 Safety shift 7 Flash sync. speed in Av mode C.Fn II: Image 1 Long exposure noi se reduction 2 High ISO speed noise reduction 3 Highlight tone pr iority C.Fn [...]

154 Custom Functions are organize d into four groups based on the function type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn II: Image, C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive, C.Fn IV : Operation/Others. 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn I -1 Exposure level inc rements 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop incr ements for the shut ter speed, ap erture, exp osure c[...]

155 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn I -4 Bracketing auto cancel 0: On The AEB an d WB-BKT s ettings wil l be canc eled if y ou set the p ower switch to < 2 > or cle ar the camer a settings. AEB will a lso be canceled when the flash is r eady to fire. 1: Off The AEB an d WB-BKT s ettings wil l be ret ained even when th e power switch is se t[...]

156 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn II: Image C.Fn II -1 Long exposure noise reduction 0: Off 1: Auto For 1 sec. or lo nger exposure s, noise re duction is per formed automatica lly if noi se typica l of long ex posures is de tected. Th is [ Auto ] setting is effective in most ca ses. 2: On Noise redu ction is pe rformed for all exposu res 1 sec.[...]

157 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn II -3 Highlight to ne priority 0: Disable 1: Enable Improves the highlight d etail. The dynamic ra nge is expanded fro m the standa rd 18% gray to b right high lights . The gradat ion between the grays and highlig hts becomes smoothe r . C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive C.Fn III -1 Lens drive when AF impossible If au[...]

158 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn III -2 Lens AF stop button function 0: AF s top 1: AF s tart AF operat es only wh ile the butt on is press ed. While the button is pressed, AF op eration with t he camera is dis abled. 2: AE lock When the butto n is pressed, AE lock is appli ed. Conven ient when you want to focus and mete r at diff erent p arts[...]

159 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn III -3 AF point sele ction method 0: Normal Press the < S > butt on and use < 9 > to select the AF poin t. 1: Multi-c ontroller di rect Without pres sing the < S > button first, you ca n just us e the < 9 > to select the d esired AF poin t. Pressing the < S > button will set it to [...]

160 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn III -6 AF during Live View shootin g 0: Disable 1: Enable During Live View shoo ting, you ca n interrupt the Live View image display and focus for as long as you hold down the < p > button. C.Fn III -7 Mirror lo ckup Prevent s camera vibration s caused by the ref lex mirror action whi ch can disturb shoo [...]

161 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn IV -2 AF-ON/AE lock button switch 0: Disable 1: Enable The funct ions of th e < p > and < A / y > bu ttons will be switched with each other’s function . C.Fn IV -3 SET butto n when sh ooting Y ou can assign a fr equently- used function t o < 0 >. When th e camera is ready to sh oot, you can [...]

162 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn IV -5 Focusing Screen The camera pr ovides interc hangeable fo cusing scree ns. This Custo m Function mus t be set so that the ex posure co rrection matches the respective focusing screen. 0: Ef-A 1: Ef-D 2: Ef-S About focusing sc reen charac teristics Ef-A: S tandard Preci sion Matte S tandard focusing scr een[...]

163 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn IV -6 Add original decision dat a 0: Off 1: On Data for verifying whether the image is origin al or not is appe nded to the image automat ically . When the shooting in formation of an image appended wit h the verifi cation data is di splayed (p.1 17), the < L > icon will appear. T o verify whether the ima[...]

164 For faster access, you can register up to six menus and Custom Functions which you change frequen tly . 1 Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [ 9 ] tab, select [ My Menu settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Register]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Register ], then press < 0 >. 3 Register the desired items. T urn the <[...]

165 Under the Mode Dial’s < w >, < x >, and < y > positions, you can register most of the current camera settin gs containing your preferred shooting mode, menus, Custom Function sett ings, etc. 1 Select [C amera user s etting]. Under the [ 7 ] tab, select [ Camera user setting ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [R egister]. 3 [...]

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167 12 Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up things.[...]

168 When the camera is ready to shoot, press the < B > button and “Camera set.” and “Shoot. func.” will appear. When “Shoot. func.” is displayed, you can set the ISO speed and other shooting functions while looking at the LCD monitor . Display “Camera set.” and “Shoot. fun c.” Press the < B > button. X The button tog[...]

169 B Checking Camera Settings If you press the < m >, < o >, < n >, or < S > button, the setting screen will appear and you can turn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial to set it. Y ou can also select the AF point with < 9 >. Shooting Functi ons Tim e Aperture < D > Flash-ready < d > FE lock < e > Hi[...]

170 With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. 1 Connect the DC plug. Connect the DC Coupler ’s plug to the AC adapter ’s socket. 2 Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter . Insert the prongs into a power outlet. When you ar[...]

171 The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2016 lithium battery as described below . The date/time setting will also be reset, so be su re to set the correct date/time. 1 Set the power [...]

172 o : Set automatically k : User select able : Not selectable Function Availability Table k o o o o o o o k o o o o o o o k o o o o o o o k o o o o o o o k o o o o o o k o o o o o o k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k [...]

173 Function Availability Table o : Set automatically k : User select able : Not selectable o o k o k o o k o k o o k o k o o k o k o o k o o o k o k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k o o k o Evaluative Parti[...]

174 If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this T roubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Do not rec harge a ny battery pack other tha n Battery Pack BP -51 1A, BP-514, BP-51 1, or BP-512. The batter y is not pr operly in stalled in the ca mera. (p.26) Mak[...]

175 Troubleshooting Guide The CF card is not properly inserted. (p. 28 ) If the CF card is full, re place the car d or delete un necessary i mages to make room. ( p.28, 124 ) If you try t o focus in the One-Sho t AF mode whil e the focus confirmation light < o > in the viewfinder blinks, a pict ure cannot be taken. Press the shutter butt on h[...]

176 Troubleshooting Guide When using Liv e View shooting, use a CF card (a hard disk-type CF card such as Mic roDrive is no t recommende d). A hard disk -type CF card requi res a lo wer tempera ture range for oper ation tha n with normal CF c ards. If the te mperature gets too high , the Li ve View shooting ma y stop tempo rarily to prevent da mage[...]

177 If there is a problem with the ca mera, an error message appears. Follow the on- screen instructions. T o recover from the error screen, turn the power switch off and on, or remove and reinstall the battery . If error 02 (CF card prob lem) is displayed, remove and reinstall the CF card or format the card. This may resolve the problem. If the sa[...]

178 System Map Eyecup Eb Rubber Frame Eb Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 Angle Finder C Date / time CR2016 lithium battery E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Wide Strap EW-100DGR 220EX ST -E2 430EX 580EX II Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Bundled Accessories Macro T win Lite MT -24EX Battery Pack BP-51 1A Battery Pack BP-51 1A, BP-514 Battery Grip BG-E2N Batter[...]

179 System Map EF-S lenses EF lenses CF card Card reader PCMCIA adapter Interface Cable IFC-200U Interface Cable IFC-500U Wireless File Transmitter WFT -E3/WFT -E3A Wireless LAN access point Wireless LAN adapter Ethernet port PC card slot USB port USB external media USB GPS unit Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Remote Switch RS-80N3 Wireless Control[...]

180 If you plan to use the camera with Battery Grip BG-E2, originally dedicated to the EOS 20D and EOS 30D, read the following. For instructions other than “Detaching the Batte ry Compartment Cover” and “Battery Life” explained below , refer to the Battery Grip BG-E2 Instruction Manual. If you have Battery Grip BG-E2N, read the BG-E2N’s I[...]

181 •T y p e T ype: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash Recording media: Ty pe I or II CF card * Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB and large r CF cards * Recording to USB external media enabled with Wireless File T ransmitter WFT -E3/E3A attached Image sensor size: 22.2 x 14.8mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF lens es (incl[...]

182 Specifications Recording function s: With the WFT -E3/E3A atta ched, image reco rding to the CF ca rd and to USB external media co nnected to the WFT -E3/E3A will be possible as follows: (1) S tandard (2) Automatic switching of recording media (3) Separate recordings accordin g to image-recording quality (4) Recording ima ges having the sa me s[...]

183 Specifications AF point selection: Automatic selection, manual selection Selected AF point display : Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel AF-assist beam: Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash Effecti ve range: Approx. 4. 0 m/13.1 ft. at center , approx. 3.5 m/1 1.5 ft. at periphery • Expos ure Control Metering modes[...]

184 Specifications Flash coverage : 17mm lens angle of view Flash ex posure co mpens ation : ±2 stops in 1/ 3- or 1/2-stop increments FE lock: Provided • External S peedlite Compatible flash: EX-series Spee dlites Flash metering: E-TTL II autoflash Flash ex posure co mpens ation : ±2 stops in 1/ 3- or 1/2-stop increments FE lock: Provided Exter[...]

185 Specifications •L C D M o n i t o r T ype: TFT color liquid-cryst al monitor Monitor size: 3.0 in. Pixels: Approx. 230,000 Coverage: A pprox. 100% Brightness adjustment: 7 levels provided Interface languages: 18 •I m a g e P l a y b a c k Display format: Single image, Single imag e + Image-reco rding q uality , shooting information, histog [...]

186 Specifications • Power Source Battery: Single Battery Pack BP-51 1A, BP-514, B P-51 1, or BP-512 * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 * With Battery Grip BG-E2N o r BG-E2 att ached, size-AA batteries can be used Battery life: [Number of shots • approx.] * The above figures apply with a fully -charged Battery Pac k BP-51 1A *[...]

187 Specifications Working humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D): 91 x 67 x 31 mm / 3.6 x 2.6 x 1.2 in. Weight: Approx. 1 15 g / 4. 1 oz. • Battery Char ger CB- 5L Compatible battery: Battery Pack BP-51 1A, BP-514, BP-51 1, or BP-512 Power cord length: Approx. 1.8 m / 5.9 ft. Recharging time: BP-51 1A, BP-514: Approx. 100 min. BP-51 1, BP-[...]

188 Specifications Max. diam eter x le ngth: 78. 5 x 92 mm / 3.1 x 3.6 in. Weight: Approx. 475 g / 16.8 oz. Hood: EW-73B Case: LP1 1 16 All specificatio ns above are based on Canon’s testing st andards. The camera’s sp ecifications an d exterior are subject to chan ge without notice . If a problem occur s with a non-Canon lens attached to the c[...]

189 Digital Camera Model DS126171 Systems This device complies with Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operat ion is subject to the following two conditions: (1 ) This device may not cause harmful inte rference, and (2) this device must accept any int erference received, including interference that may cause undesired operat ion. Note: This equ ipment has [...]

190 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains import ant safety and operating instructio ns for Battery Charger CG-580 & CB-5L. 2. Before using the charger , read all instructions and cautionary remarks on (1) the charger , (2) the battery pack, and (3) the pro duct using the battery pack . 3. CAUTION ?[...]

191 MEMO[...]

192 Index A AC Adapt er Kit ......... .......... ........... 170 Access lamp .............. .............. ....... 29 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of- field AE)......... . 91 Adobe RGB ...... ............. ............. ..... 74 AE lock.. .............. ............. ............. .. 95 AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)... . 94 AF J Focusing AF start <AF[...]

193 Index External Speedlite ........ ............. .... 105 Eyepiec e cover .... ........... .......... 2 3, 97 F Faithful .... ............. ........... ............. ... 62 FE lock ............... ............. ............. . 102 File number .......... .............. ............. 72 Continuous / A uto reset / Manual reset File size ... .......[...]

194 Index ISO spee d ... ............. .......... ..... 59, 169 Automatic set ting ........... ........... .. 60 ISO expansion ............... ........... 15 4 J Jump display ....... ............. ............. 11 9 L Landscape .............. .......... ........ 50, 61 Language selection. ........ ............ .... 41 LCD monitor.. ........... ....[...]

195 Index Switch ......... ............. ............. ...... 32 Printing ............ ............. ........... ...... 133 Layout ....... ............. .......... ......... 137 Paper setting s..... ............. ......... 136 PictBridg e ........ .............. .......... .13 3 Print Order (DPOF) .......... ......... 143 Printing effects .... ....[...]

This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of August 2007. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center . CT1-1016-000 © CANON INC. 2007 PRINTED IN JAP AN CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, T okyo 146-8501, Japan U.S.A. CANON U.S.A. INC. [...]