Canon 8575B003 manual

E INSTRUCTION MANUAL The “Quick Reference Guide” is included at the end of this manual. C OP Y[...]

2 The EOS REBEL SL1/EOS 100D is a high-performance, digital single- lens reflex camera featuring a fi ne-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5, high-precision and high-speed 9- point AF , approx. 4 fps continuous s hooting, Live V iew shooting, and Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting. The camera is highly resp[...]

3 The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * UHS-I cards supported. When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher . If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may not be recorded properly . Also, [...]

4 Before starting, check that all t he following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer . * Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided. (T he LC-E12E comes with a power cord.) The Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs prov ided are listed on the next page. If you purchased a Lens Kit, chec k that the len[...]

5 The instruction manual consists of a booklet and PDF manuals in electronic form (provided in the CD-ROM disc). Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM Contains the following manuals in PDF: • Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version) • Quick Reference Guide Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM Contains instruction manuals in PDF for the software in[...]

6 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery (p.32) . T o charge the battery , see page 30. 2 Insert a card (p.32) . With the card’s label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. 3 Atta ch the lens (p.40) . Align the lens’ white or red index with the camera’s index in the matching color . 4 Set the lens focus mode swit[...]

7 Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to < A > (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.58) . All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically . 7 Focus the subject (p.43) . Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway , and the camera will focus the subject. If necessary , the b[...]

8 Icons in this Manual < 6 > : Indicates the Main Dial. < W >< X >< Y >< Z > : Indicates the < S > cross keys. < 0 > : Indicates the Setting button. 0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button. *[...]

9 For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’ s basic operations and shooting procedures. Chapters Introduction 2 Getting St arted 29 Basic Shooting and Image Playback 57 Creative Shooting 91 Advanced Shooting 11 3 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 149 Shooting Movies 181 Handy Features 215 Image Playback 241 [...]

10 Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically Î p.57-79 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously Î p.108 ( i Continuous shooting) T ake a picture of yourself in a group Î p.1 10 ( j Self-timer) Freeze the action Î p.1 14 ( s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the action Blur the background Î p.64 ( C Creative Auto) Keep the background in sharp focu[...]

11 T ake many pictures Î p.94 ( 7 a , 8 a , b , c ) Focusing Change the point of focus Î p.105 ( S AF point selection) Shoot a moving subject Î p.71 , 104 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images on the camera Î p.89 ( x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Î p.242 ( H Index display) p.243 ( I Image browsing) Rate images Î p.248 (Ratings) Prev[...]

12 Power Battery • Charging Î p.30 • Installing/Removing Î p.32 • Battery check Î p.36 Household power outlet Î p.308 Auto power off Î p.35 Cards Installing/Removing Î p.32 Formatting Î p.48 Release shutter without card Î p.216 Lens Attaching/Det aching Î p.40 Zoom Î p.41 Basic Settings Dioptric adjustment Î p.42 Language Î p.39 D[...]

13 Index to Features Exposure Adjustment Exposure compensation Î p.123 AEB Î p.125 AE lock Î p.127 Flash Built-in flash Î p . 111 • Flash exposure compensation Î p.124 • FE lock Î p.128 External flash Î p.31 1 Live View Shooting Live View shooting Î p.149 Autofocusing (AF) methods Î p.164 Continuous AF Î p.161 T ouch Shutter Î p.174 [...]

14 1 Introduction 2 Compatible Cards ............... .............................................................. 3 Item Check List ......... ...................................... .................. ................ 4 Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs ............ ..................... .................. 5 Quick Start Guide ............... ........[...]

15 Contents 3 2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback 57 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Inte lligent Auto) ................... 58 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intell igent Auto) ........ ................. 61 7 Disabling Flash ........... ................................................. ............. 63 C Creative Auto Shooting ....................[...]

Contents 16 5 i Selecting the Drive Mode ........................................................ 108 j Using the Self-timer ....... .......................................................... 110 D Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................. 111 Advanced Shooting 113 s : Conveying the Subject’s Movement [...]

17 Contents 7 6 Shooting Movies 181 k Shooting Movies ............ .......................................... ............... 182 Autoexposure Shooting ....... ........................................ ............... 182 Manual Exposure Shooting ................. ..................... .................. 185 Shooting S till Photos ......... ........[...]

Contents 18 10 9 8 Image Playback 241 H I Searching for Images Quickly....... ..................................... 242 u / y Magnified View ............. ...................................................... 244 d Playing Back with the Touch Screen ........................................ 245 b Rotating the Image ........ ........................[...]

19 Contents 13 14 12 11 Customizing the Camera 297 Setting Custom Functions .... .......................................... ............... 298 Custom Function Settings .... .......................................... ............... 300 C.Fn I: Exposure ............ .......................................... .................. 300 C.Fn II: Image ..[...]

20 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 the cam era into water , promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center . Wipe off an y water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the camera has been expo[...]

21 Handling Precautions LCD Monitor Although the LCD monito r is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc. am ong the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels are not a malfunction. Th ey do not affect the images recorded. If the LCD monit[...]

22 Nomenclature Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.1 1 1/106) EF Lens mount index (p.40) Power switch (p.35) Mode Dial (p.26) < i > ISO speed setting button (p.98) < 6 > Main Dial Shutter button (p.43) EF-S Lens mount index (p.40) Strap mount (p.29) < q / C > Audio/video OUT/ Digital terminal (p.265, 282, 364) Body cap (p.40) Lens r[...]

23 Nomenclature Display-off sensor (p.50, 230) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.42) Card slot/ Battery compartment cover (p.32) Access lamp (p.33) Card slot/ Battery compartment cover release lever (p.32) Viewfinder eyepiece Eyecup (p.310) < A > Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p.150/182) < A / Hy > AE lock/ FE lock button/ Index/R[...]

Nomenclature 24 Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.26) The display will show only th e settings currently applied. Shutter speed Shooting mode Aperture ISO speed (p.98) Self-timer countdown Number of possible shots Battery check (p.36) zxcn Quick Control icon (p.44) Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount (p.123) AEB range ([...]

25 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information The display will show only th e settings currently applied. AF point activation indicator <•> AF points < D > Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning Max. burst < o > Focus confirmation light < e > High-speed sync (FP flash) < d > FE lock/FEB in-progress < y > Flash exposure [...]

Nomenclature 26 Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject or scene. A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.58) 7 : Flash Off (p.63) C : Creative Auto (p.64) 2 : Portrait (p.68) 3 : Landscape (p.69) 4 : Close-up (p.70) 5 : Sp[...]

27 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E12 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.30). Battery Charger LC-E12E Charger for Battery Pa ck LP-E12 (p.30). Battery pack slot Power plug Charge lamp Full-charge lamp IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS-SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULL Y FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.[...]

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29 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory step s before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the S trap 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 str[...]

30 1 Remove the protective cover . 2 Atta ch the battery . As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger . T o detach the battery , follow the above procedure in reverse. 3 Recharge the battery . For LC-E12 As shown by the arrow , flip out the battery charger ’s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet. For LC-E[...]

31 Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the batter y is not fully charged. Charge the battery before use. Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity . After recharging the battery , de tach it and disconnect the charger from the power outlet[...]

32 Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E 12 into the camera. The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memo ry card (sold separately). UHS-I S peed Class SDHC and SDXC memory cards can also be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card. Make sure the card’ s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. 1 Open the cover .[...]

33 Installing and Removing the Battery and Card 1 Set the power switch to < 2 > (p.35) . 2 Open the cover . Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover . If [ Recording... ] is displayed, close the cover . 3 Remove the battery . Press the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and remove the battery . T o prevent short circuiting [...]

Installing and Removing the Battery and Card 34 When the access lamp is lit or blin king, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the ca rd, being erased, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot/battery compartment cover . Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Otherwise, it ca[...]

35 If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 37 to set the date/time/zone. < k > : The camera turns on. Y ou can shoot movies (p.181). < 1 > : The camera turns on. Y ou can shoot still photos. < 2 > : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using th[...]

Turning on the Power 36 When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels. z : Battery level is sufficient. x : Battery level is low , but the camera can still be used. c : Battery will be exhausted soon. (Blinks) n : Recharge the battery . Number of Possible Shots [Approx. number of shots] The figures above ar [...]

37 When you turn on the power for the fi rst time or if th e date/time/zone have been reset, the date /time/zone setting screen will appear . Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. If you set the camera to the correct time zone for where you curren tly live, when you travel to another time zone you can simply set the camera to the corre[...]

3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone 38 4 Set the date and time. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the number . Press < 0 > so < r > is displayed. Press the < W > < X > keys to set the number , then press < 0 >. (Returns to < s >.) 5 Set the daylight saving time. Set it if necessary . Press the < [...]

39 1 Display the menu screen. Press the < M > button to display the menu screen. 2 Under the [ 5 2] t ab, select [Language K ]. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the [ 5 2 ] tab. Press the < W > < X > keys to select [ Language K ], then press < 0 >. 3 Set the desired language. Press the < S > cross keys [...]

40 The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses. 1 Remove the caps . Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. 2 Atta ch the lens. Align the lens’ red or white index with the camera’s index matching the same color . Turn the lens as shown by the ar[...]

41 Attaching and Detaching a Lens T o zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. T urning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus. While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrows. T urn the lens until it stops, then detach it. Attach the rear l[...]

42 T urn the dioptric adjustment knob. T urn the knob left or right so that the AF points (nine boxes) in the viewfinder look sharp. T o obtain sharp images, hold the ca mera still to minimize camera shake. 1. W rap your right hand around the camera grip firmly . 2. Hold the lens bottom with your lef t hand. 3. Rest your hand’ s right index fin g[...]

43 Basic Operation The shutter button has two steps. Y ou can press the shutter button halfway . Then you can further press the shutter button completely . Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the vie[...]

44 Y ou can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor . This is called the Quick Control screen. 1 Press the < Q > button. X The Quick Control screen will appear ( 7 ). 2 Set the desired function. Press the < S > cross keys to select a function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.52) will appe[...]

45 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Select the desired function and press < 0 >. The function’s setting screen will appear . Press the < Y >< Z > keys or turn the < 6 > dial to change some of the settings. Also, some functions can be set by pressing the < B > button. Press < 0 > to finalize the setting an[...]

46 Y ou can set various settings wit h the menus such as the image- recording quality , date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor , use the < M > button, < S > cross keys, and < 0 > button on the back of the camera to operate the menus. 3 Menu Operations < S > cross keys Ta b Menu items Menu settings z Shooting LCD mo[...]

47 3 Menu Operations 1 Display the menu screen. Press the < M > button to display the menu screen. 2 Select a t ab. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select a tab (group of functions). For example, in this manual, “the [ z 3 ] tab” refers to the screen displayed when the third z (Shooting) tab from the left [ ] is selected. 3 Sele[...]

48 If the card is new or was previous ly formatted by another camera or computer , format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary , transfer the images and data to a comput er , etc., befor[...]

49 3 Formatting the Card The card is new . The card was formatted by a diff erent camera or a computer . The card is full with images or data. A card-related error is displayed (p.343) . Execute [Format card] in the following cases: Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatti ng if the card’s record ing or reading speed seems slow or if you w[...]

50 The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. When you turn on the power , the shooting settings will be displayed. When your eye is near the viewfinder eyepiece, the display-off sensor (p.23, 230) will turn off the LCD monitor to prevent glare. When your eye leaves the viewfinder eyepiece, the LCD [...]

51 Switching the LCD Monitor Display With [ 5 2: LCD auto off ], you can prevent the L CD monitor from turning off automatically (p.230). Even when the menu scre en or captured image is displayed, pressing the shutter button will enable you to shoot immediately . If you look through the viewfinder eyepiece while we aring sunglasses, the LCD monitor[...]

52 The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View sh ooting, movie shooting, or Quick Control for playback, and displays a brief description of that mode, function or option. It also displays a description when you select a function or option on the Quick Cont rol screen. The Feature guide turns of[...]

53 The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can operate with your fingers. Quick Control (Sample display) Use your finger to tap (touch briefly and then remove your finger from) the LCD monitor . By tapping, you can select menus, icons, etc., displayed on the LCD monitor . When touch-screen operation is possible, a frame will appear arou[...]

d Using the Touch Screen 54 Menu screen (Sample display) Slide your finger while touching the LCD monitor . Scale display (Sample display) Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen Selecting a menu tab or item after pressing the < M > button Setting a scale control Quick Control Setting functions during Live View shooting Sett[...]

55 d Using the Touch Screen 1 Select [T ouch control]. Under the [ 5 3 ] tab, select [ T ouch control ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the T ouch control. Select the desired setting, then press < 0 >. [ St andard ] is the normal setting. [ Sensitive ] provides a better touch response than [ St andard ]. Try using both settings and select the [...]

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57 Basic Shooting and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best re sults and how to play back images. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is poin t and shoot while the camera sets everything automatically (p.81, 316). Also, to prevent botched pictures du e to mistaken operations, advanced shooting [...]

58 < A > is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically . It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.61). 1 Set the Mode Dial to < A >. 2 Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the clos[...]

59 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 4 T ake the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. X The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor . After you finish shooting, push down the built-in flash with your fingers. The focus confirmation light < o > blinks and focus is not achiev[...]

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 60 The flash fired even though it was daylight. For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject’s dark areas. There are two wa ys to disable the flash: • Set the flash setting to [ b ] (Flash off). If you change the shooting mode or set the power switch to < 2 >, th[...]

61 Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the < A > 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 comple tely to take the picture. This is [...]

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) 62 Y ou can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor . This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see p age 149. 1 Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor . Press the < A > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor . 2 Focus the subject. Press the shu[...]

63 The camera analyzes the scene an d sets the optimum settings automatically . In places where flash photography is prohibited such as in a museum or an aquarium, use the < 7 > (Flash Off) mode. Prevent camera shake if the numer ic display in the viewfinder blinks. Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur , the viewfinder ’s shu[...]

64 In the < C > mode, you can set the followi ng functions before shooting: (1) Extra Effect Shot, (2) Ambienc e-based shots, (3) Background blur , (4) Drive/self-timer mode, and (5) Flash firing. The default settings are the same as the < A > mode. * CA stands for Creative Auto. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < C >. 2 Press the < Q &g[...]

65 C Creative Auto Shooting Pressing the < Q > button enables you to set the following: If you set (1), (2) or (3) when the camera is set for Live View shooting, you can see the effect on the screen before you st art shooting. (1) Extra Effect Shot • Y ou can select any of the following effects before shoot ing: Creative filters (p.157), Pi[...]

C Creative Auto Shooting 66 (2) Ambience-based shots • Y ou can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. • T urn the < 6 > dial to select the ambience. Y ou can also select it from a list by pressing < 0 >. For details, see page 82. (3) Background blur • If [ OFF ] is set, the degree of background blur will change de[...]

67 C Creative Auto Shooting (4) Drive/self-timer mode : Use the < 6 > dial to make the selection. Y ou can also select it from a list by pressing < 0 >. < u > Single shooting : Shoot one image at a time. < i > Continuous shooting : While you hold down the shutter button completely , shots will be taken continuously . Y ou ca[...]

68 The < 2 > (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer . The further the distance between the subject and background, the better . The further the distance between t he subject and background, the more blurred the background will l ook. The subject will also stand o[...]

69 Use the < 3 > (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far . For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the te lephoto end. It also adds breadth [...]

70 When you want to shoot 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 small objects such as flowers st and out better . Move as close as possib le to the subject. Check the lens for its minimum[...]

71 Use the < 5 > (S ports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle. Use a telephoto lens. The use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a distance. Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. Duri ng autofocu[...]

72 The camera will automatically choos e the appropriate settings when you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < 8 >. 2 Press the < Q > button. ( 7 ) X The Quick Control screen will appear . 3 Select a shooting mode. Press the < S > cross keys to select the desired shooting mode’s icon. T urn[...]

73 When you want to continuously focus and shoot children running around, use < C > (Kids). Skin tones will look healthy . Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. Duri ng autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly . If focus cannot be achieved, [...]

74 When shooting food, use < P > (Food). The photo will look bright and vivid, making the food look delicious. Change the color tone. Y ou can change [ Color tone ]. Food photos with a reddish tinge usually make the food look more delicious. T o increase the food’s reddish tinge, set it toward [ W arm tone ]. Set it toward [ Cool tone ] if [...]

75 When shooting a human subjec t in candlelight, use < x > (Candlelight). The candlelight color tones will be retained in the photo. Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point in the view finder over the subject, then shoot. Prevent camera shake if the shu tter speed in the viewfinder blinks. Under low light when camera shake [...]

76 T o shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the < 6 > (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is recommended. Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view . Also, use a tri pod to prevent camera shake. Check the subject’ s bright[...]

77 Using a tripod when shooting a nigh t scene gives the best results. However , the < F > (Handheld Night Scene) mo de enables you to shoot night scenes even while handholding the camera. Four shots are taken continuously for each picture, an d the resulting image with reduced camera shake is recorded. Hold the camera firmly . While shooting[...]

78 When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the < G > (HDR Backlight Control) mode. W hen you take one picture in this mode, three continuous shots are t aken at different exposures. This results in one image, with a wide t onal range, that has minimized the blocked-up shadows caus ed by backlighting. Hold the camera firml[...]

79 Cautions for both < 6 > (Night Portrait) and < F > (Handheld Night Scene) During Live View shooting, it may be di f ficult to focus dots of light such as in a night scene. In such a case, you should set the AF method to [ Quick mode ] and shoot. If it is still difficult to focus, set the lens’ focus mode switch to < MF > and [...]

80 In Basic Zone modes when the sh ooting function settings screen is displayed, you can press the < Q > button to display the Quick Control screen. The table on the next page s hows the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode. 1 Set the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone mode. 2 Press the < Q > button. ( [...]

81 Q Quick Control Sett able Functions in Basic Zone Modes o : Default setting k : User selectable : Not selectable * If you change the shoo ting mode or set th e power switch to < 2 >, it will revert to the default settings (except the self-timer). Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 Drive mode (p.108) u : Single shooting o o o k o o k i : Continuous sho[...]

82 Except in the < A >, < 7 >, and < G > Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. 1 Set the Mode Dial to any of the following modes: < C >, < 2 >, < 3 >, < 4 >, < 5 >, or < 8 >. If the shooting mode is < 8 >, set one of the following: < C >, < P >, < x >[...]

83 Shoot by Ambience Selection Press the < Y > < Z > keys or turn the < 6 > dial to select the ambience. X The LCD monitor will display how the image will look with the selected ambience. 4 Set the ambience effect. Press the < W > < X > keys to select the effect bar so that [ Effect ] appears at the bottom. Press the &[...]

Shoot by Ambience Selection 84 Ambience Settings St andard setting S tandard image characteristics fo r the respective shooting mode. Note that < 2 > has image characteristi cs geared for portraits and < 3 > is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting mode’s image characteristics. Vivid The sub[...]

85 Shoot by Ambience Selection Brighter The picture will look brighter . Darker The picture will look darker . Monochrome The picture will be monochrome. Y ou can select the monochrome color to be black and white, sepia, or blue. When [ Monochrome ] is selected, < 0 > will appear in the viewfinder . C OP Y[...]

86 In the < 2 >, < 3 >, < 4 >, < 5 >, and < C > Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally , [ Default setting ] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eye. For Live View shooting, if you set [...]

87 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type 3 On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. Press the < Q > button ( 7 ). Press the < W > < X > keys to select [ Default setting ]. [ Light/scene- based shots ] will appear on the screen. Press the < Y > < Z > keys or turn the < 6 > dial to select the light[...]

Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type 88 Lighting or Scene T ype Settings Default setting Default setting suited for most subjects. Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies and greenery and reproduces lig ht-colored flowers better . Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin tones, which may look too bluish, and[...]

89 The easiest way to play back images is explained below . For more details on the playback procedure, see page 241. 1 Play back the image. Press the < x > button. X The last captured image or last image played back will appear . 2 Select an image. T o view images starting with the last image, press the < Y > key . T o view images star[...]

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91 Creative Shooting In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most advanced functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the < d > (Program AE) mode, you can set various function s and be more creative. In the < d > mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure. T[...]

92 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE. 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 button halfway . X The dot inside the AF point achieving focus ligh[...]

93 d : Program AE Change the ISO speed. Use the built-in flash. T o match the subject and ambient li ghting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.98) or use the bu ilt-in flash (p.1 1 1). In the < d > mode, the built-in flash will not fire auto matically . In indoors or during low light shooting, you should therefore press the < I > (f[...]

94 Y ou can select the pixel count and the image quality . T en image- recording quality settings are provided: 73 , 83 , 74 , 84 , 7 a , 8 a , b , c , 1 + 73 , 1 . 1 Select [Image quality]. Under the [ z 1 ] tab, select [ Image quality ], then press < 0 >. X [ Image quality ] will appear . 2 Select the image-recording quality . The respectiv[...]

95 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality * The file size, possible sh ots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon’s testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, IS O 100 and S tandard Picture S tyle) using an 8 GB card. These figures will va ry depending on the subject, card brand, aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom F[...]

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality 96 I want to select the image-reco rding quality matching the paper size for printing. Refer to the diagram on the left when choosing the image-recording quality . If you want to crop the image, selecting a higher quality (more pixels) such as 73 , 83 , 1 + 73 , or 1 is recommended. b is suitable for playing th[...]

97 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality 1 is the raw image data before it is made into 73 or other images. 1 images cannot be viewed on a computer without the use of software, such as Digital Photo Professional (provided, p.366). However , you can perform various adjustments on them that are impossible with other im age types such as 73 . 1 is eff[...]

98 Set the ISO speed (image sensor ’s se nsitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Z one modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.99). 1 Press the < i > button. ( 9 ) X [ ISO speed ] will appear . 2 Set the ISO speed. Press the < Y > < Z > keys or turn the < 6 > dial to select the desired ISO speed,[...]

99 i : Changing the ISO Speed N If the ISO speed is set to [ AUTO ], the actual ISO speed setting will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway . As indicated on the next page, the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode. ISO [AUTO] When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as do ts of light and banding) may[...]

i : Changing the ISO Speed N 100 *1: Fixed at ISO 400 for bulb exposures. *2: Depends on the maxi mum ISO speed limit set. *3: If fill flash results in ov erexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO speed will be set. *4: Except in the A , C , 6 , and F modes. *5: Automatically set within ISO 400 - 1600 (or up to the maxi mum limit) in the C , 2 , 3 , 4 , [...]

101 By selecting a Picture S tyle, y ou can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic ex pression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the Picture S tyle. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [ z 3 ] tab, select [ Picture Styl e ], then press < 0 >. X The Picture S tyle selection screen will appear . 2 Select a [...]

A Optimal Image Characteristics for the Subject N 102 R Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. S Neutral This Picture S tyle is for users who prefer to process images with their computer . For natural colors and subdued images. U Faithful This Picture S tyle is for users who prefe[...]

103 Y ou can select the AF (autofocus) operation characteristics suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation is set automatically fo r the respective shooting mode. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. 2 Select [AF operation]. Under the [ z 3 ] tab, select [ AF operation ], then press < 0 [...]

f : Changing the Autofocus Operation N 104 This AF operation is suited for moving subject s when the focusing distance keep s changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway , the subject will be focused continuously . The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. When the AF point selection (p.105 ) is automatic, the camera firs[...]

105 In Basic Zone modes, the camera will normally focus the closest subject automatically . Therefore, it may not always focus your target subject. In the < d >, < s >, < f >, and < a > modes, you can select the AF point and use it to focus the target subject. 1 Press the < S > button. ( 9 ) X The selected AF point wil[...]

S Selecting the AF Point N 106 When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes. If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will remain sharp. If it is difficult to focus, se lect and use the center AF point. The center AF point is the most sensitive among the nine AF points. T o make it easier to focus a [...]

107 Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (v iewfinder ’s focus confirmation light < o > blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: V ery low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky , solid-color walls, etc.) Subjects in very low light Extremely backlit and reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body , etc.) Near an[...]

108 Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select Silent single shoot ing and Silent continuous shooting. 1 Select [Drive/self-tmr]. Under the [ z 1 ] tab, select [ Drive/ self-tmr ], then press < 0 >. X [ Drive/self-timer mode ] will appear . 2 Select the drive mode. Press the < Y > < Z > [...]

109 i Selecting the Drive Mode If < B > or < M > is set, the time lag from when you press the shutter button completely until th e picture is shot will be longer than with normal single or continuous shooting. If [ z 3: AF operation ] is set to [ AI Servo AF ] or [ AI Focus AF ], < B > and < M > cannot be selected. If < B[...]

110 1 Select [Drive/self-tmr]. Under the [ z 1 ] tab, select [ Drive/ self-tmr ], then press < 0 >. X [ Drive/self-timer mode ] will appear . 2 Select the self-timer . Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the self-timer , then press < 0 >. Q : 10-sec. self-timer The remote controller can also be used (p.309). l : 2-sec. self[...]

111 In indoors, low light, or backlit condi tions in daylight, just raise the built- in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the < d > mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake. 1 Press the < D > button. In Creative Zone modes, you can press the < D >[...]

D Using the Built-in Flash 112 If the subject is far away , increase the ISO speed (p.98). By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range. In bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the vi ewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed. Detach the lens hood. Do not get too close to the subject. If the lens has a hood [...]

113 Advanced Shooting This chapter builds on Chapt er 3 and introduces more ways to shoot creatively . The first half of this chapte r explains how to use the < s >, < f >, and < a > modes on the Mode Dial. All the functions explained in C hapter 3 can also be used in the < s >, < f >, and < a > modes. T o see wh[...]

114 Y ou can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the < s > (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * < s > stands for T ime value. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < s >. 2 Set the desired shutter speed. See “Shooting T ips” for advice on setting the shutter speed. T urning the < 6 > dial to the right sets a f[...]

115 s : Conveying the Subject’s Movement T o freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec. T o blur a running child or anim al and convey an impression of motion Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/250 sec. to 1/30 sec. Follow the moving subject through the vi ewfinder and press the shutter[...]

116 T o blur the background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to < f > (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of field (range of acceptable focus). *< f > stands for Aperture value, which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside the lens. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < f >. 2 Set the desired aperture. [...]

117 f : Changing the Depth of Field When using an aperture with a high f/number or shooting in low light scenes, note that camera shake can occur . A higher aperture f/number will ma ke the shutter speed slower . Under low light, the shutter speed ca n be as long as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hol d the camera steady or use a [...]

f : Changing the Depth of Field 118 T o obtain a correct flash expos ure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set a perture (autoflash exposure). The shutter speed will be set automatically between 1/200 sec. - 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. In low light, the main subject is ex posed with the auto flash metering, and [...]

119 Y ou can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually as desired. While referring to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder , you can set the exposure as desired. This method is called manual exposure. * < a > stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < a >. 2 Set the ISO speed (p.98) . 3 Set the shutter speed and apertu[...]

a : Manual Exposure 120 T o obtain a correct flash expos ure, the flash output will be set automatically (autoflash exposure) to match the manually-set aperture. The shutter speed can be set from 1/200 sec. to 30 sec or bulb. A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for as long as you hold dow n the shutter button. It can be used to shoot fireworks a[...]

121 Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness are provided. Normally , evaluative metering is recommended. In Basic Zone modes, automatic selection is set automatically . 1 Select [Metering mode]. Under the [ z 3 ] tab, select [ Metering mode ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the metering mode. Select the desired metering m[...]

q Changing the Metering Mode N 122 e Center-weighted average metering The brightness is metered at the image center and then averaged for the entire scene. This metering mode is for advanced users. With q (Evaluative metering), the exposure setti ng will be locked when you press the shutter butt on halfway and focus is achieved. In the w (Partial m[...]

123 Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without fl ash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Crea tive Zone modes (except < a >). Y ou can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Making it brighter: Hold down the < O > button and turn the < 6 > dial to the right (increased [...]

Setting Exposure Compensation N 124 Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. Y ou can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increment s. 1 Press the < Q > button. ( 7 ) X The Quick Control screen will appear (p.44). 2 Select [ y ]. Press the < S > cross keys t[...]

125 This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically (up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) with three shots as shown below . Y ou can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). 1 Select [Expo.comp./AEB]. Under the [ z 2 ] tab, select [ Expo.comp./AEB ], then press &l[...]

3 Auto Exposure Bracketing N 126 Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB range display . The AEB setting will also be cancel ed automatically if the power switch is set to < 2 >, flash recycling is completed, etc. Using AEB with continuous shooting If Drive/self-timer is set to < i > or < M > (p.108) and you press the shutter but[...]

127 Y ou can lock the exposure when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take mult iple shots at the same exposure setting. Press the < A > button to lock the ex posure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is ef fective for backlit subjects. 1 Focus the subject. Pres[...]

128 If the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject may turn out to be too bright or dark depending on the background, etc. This is when you should use FE lock. After setting the proper flash exposure for the subject, you can re compose (put the subject toward the side) and shoot. This feature can also be used with a Canon[...]

129 A Locking the Flash Exposure N If the subject is too far away and beyond the effect ive range of the flash, the < D > icon will blink. Move closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4. FE lock is not possible d uring Live View shooting. If you set [ 5 3: Switch S / A button ] to [ Enable ], you can switch the functions of the < S >[...]

130 If the image comes out dark or the cont rast is low , the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatica lly . This function is called Auto Lighting Optimizer . The default setting is [ Standard ]. With JPEG images, the correction is appli ed when the image is captured. In Basic Zone modes, [ St andard ] is set automatically . 1 Select [Au[...]

131 This function reduces the noise ge nerated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly ef fective at high ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the image (shadow areas) is further reduc ed. Change the setting to suit the noise level. 1 Select [High ISO speed NR]. Under the [ [...]

3 Setting Noise Reduction N 132 Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer . 1 Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [ z 3 ] tab, select [ Long exp. noise reduction ], then press < 0 >. Long Exposure Noise Reduction When [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] is Set If you are handholding the camera, ke ep it steady to[...]

133 3 Setting Noise Reduction N 2 Set the desired setting. Select the desired setting, then press < 0 >. X The setting screen closes and the menu will reappear . [Auto] For exposures of 1 sec. or l onger , noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [ Auto ] setting is effective in most case[...]

134 Peripheral light fall-off is a phenom enon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteri stics. Color fringing along subject outlines is called chromatic aberra tion. Both lens aberrations can be corrected. RA W images can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.366). 1 Select [Lens aberration co[...]

135 3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction 1 Select the setting. Check that [ Correction data available ] is displayed for the attached lens. Select [ Chromatic aberration ], then press < 0 >. Select [ Enable ], then press < 0 >. If [ Correction data not available ] is displayed, see “Lens Correction Data” [...]

3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction 136 The camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction data and chromatic aberration correction data for approx. 25 lenses. If you select [ Enable ], the peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberration correction will be applied automatically for any lens [...]

137 Y ou can customize a Picture S tyle by adjusting individual parameters such as [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. T o see the resulting effects, t ake test shots. T o customize [ Monochrome ], see p age 139. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [ z 3 ] tab, select [ Picture Styl e ], then press < 0 >. X The Picture S tyle selection screen wil[...]

A Customizing Image Characteristics N 138 Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. T o make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E , the softer the image will look. T o make it sharper , set it toward the F end. The closer it is to F , the sharper the image will look. Contrast Adjusts the image contrast and the vividness[...]

139 A Customizing Image Characteristics N For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect ] and [ T oning effect ] in addition to [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ] explained on the preceding pag e. k Filter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more. l T oning Effect By applying [...]

140 Y ou can select a base Picture S tyle such as [ Portrait ] or [ Landscape ], adjust its p arameters as desir ed and register it under [ User Def. 1 ], [ User Def. 2 ], or [ User Def. 3 ]. Y ou can create multiple Picture Styles with dif ferent settings for parameters such as sharpness and contrast. Y ou can also adjust the parameters of a Pictu[...]

141 A Registering Preferred Image Characteristics N 5 Select a pa rameter . Select a parameter such as [ Sharpness ], then press < 0 >. 6 Set the parameter . Press the < Y > < Z > keys to adjust the parameter as desired, then press < 0 >. For details, see “Customizing Image Characteristics” on pages 137-139. Press the &l[...]

142 The function adjusting the color tone so that white objects look white in the picture is called white ba lance (WB). Normally , the < Q > (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white bal ance. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with < Q >, you can select the white balance that matches the light source or set it manually by[...]

143 3 Matching the Light Source N 2 Select [Custom White Balance]. Under the [ z 2 ] tab, select [ Custom White Balance ], then press < 0 >. X The custom white balance selection screen will appear . 3 Import the white balance dat a. Select the image that was captured in step 1, then press < 0 >. X On the dialog screen that appears, sele[...]

144 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. This function is for advanced user s who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or [...]

145 u Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light Source N With just one shot, three images with di fferent color tones can be recorded simultaneously . Based on the color temp erature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/ green bias. This is called whit e balance bracketing (WB-BKT). White [...]

146 The range of reproducible colors is called the color space. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. In Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically . 1 Select [Color space]. Under the [ z 3 ] tab, select [ Color space ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the de[...]

147 The camera’s mechanical shake caused by the reflex mirror action can blur images taken with a super teleph oto lens or close-up (macro) lens. In such cases, mirror lockup is effective. Mirror lockup is enabled by setti ng [5: Mirror lockup] to [1: Enable] in [ 5 4: Custom Functions (C.Fn)] (p.302). 1 Focus the subject, then press the shutter [...]

Mirror Lockup to Reduce Camera Shake N 148 In very bright light, such as at the beach or a sk i slope on a sunny day , take the picture prompt ly after mirror lockup. Do not point the camera toward the su n. The sun’s heat can damage the camera’s internal components. If you use the self-timer and bulb ex posure in combination with a mirror lock[...]

149 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Y ou can shoot while viewing th e picture on the camera’s LCD monitor . This is called “Live View shooting”. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor , camera shake can cause blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended. Remote Live View Shooting With EOS Utilit[...]

150 1 Display the Live View image. Press the < A > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor . In the < A > mode, the scene icon for the scene detected by the camera is displayed on the upper left (p.153). By default, Continuous AF (p.161) will take ef fect. The Live View image will closely reflect the brightness leve[...]

151 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Set [ A : Live View shoot. ] to [ Enable ]. Number of Possible Shots with Live V iew Shooting [Approx. number of shots] The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12 and CIP A (Camera & Imaging Products As sociation) testing standards. With a fully-charged Batter y Pack LP-E12, continuous[...]

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor 152 Each time you press the < B > button, the informat ion display will change. Information Display ISO speed Exposure level indicator/AEB range Shutter speed Image-recording quality AF point (Quick mode) AEB/FEB/ Multi Shot Noise Reduction Histogram display Drive/self-timer AE lock Flash-ready/Flash off Auto L[...]

153 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor In the < A > shooting mode, the camera will detect the scene type and set everything automatically to suit the scene. The detected scene type is indicated on the upper left of the screen. For cert ain scenes or shooting conditions, the icon displa yed may not match the actual scene. *1: Displayed only when [...]

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor 154 *5: Displayed with any of the lenses below: • EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II • EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II • EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM • Image S tabilizer lenses ma rketed in 2012 or later . *4+*5: If the conditions in both *4 and *5 are met, the shu tter speed will slow down. The [...]

155 Function settings particular to Li ve View shooting are explained here. If you press the < Q > button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor in a Creative Zone mode, you can set any of the following: AF method , Drive/self-timer mode , Metering mode, Image-recording quality , White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer [...]

Shooting Function Settings 156 3 Exit the setting. Press < 0 > to finalize the setting and return to Live View shooting. Y ou can also select [ 2 ] to return to Live View shooting. In Creative Zone mode s, you can set the ISO speed by pressing the < i > button. With Live View shooting, you ca nnot set Drive/self-timer’s < B > an[...]

157 While viewing the Live View image, yo u can apply a filter effect (Grainy B/W , Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold ef fect, W ater painting effect, T oy camera effect, or Miniature ef fect) before shooting. These are called Creative filters. When you take the picture, the camera saves only the image with the Creative filter applied. If you a[...]

U Using Creative Filters 158 5 Adjust the filter effect. Press the < B > button (except for Miniature effect). Press the < Y > < Z > keys or turn the < 6 > dial to adjust the filter effect, then press < 0 >. For the Miniature effect, press < 0 >, then press the < W > < X > keys to move the white frame[...]

159 U Using Creative Filters Grainy B/W Creates a grainy black-and-white photo. Y ou can change the black- and-white effect by adjusting the contrast. Soft focus Gives the image a soft look. Y ou can change the degree of softness by adjusting the blur . Fish-eye effect Gives the effect of a fish-eye l ens. The image will have a barrel-type distorti[...]

U Using Creative Filters 160 T oy camera effect Darkens the photo’s corners and applies a color tone that makes it look as if it was shot by a toy camera. Y ou can change the color cast by adjusting the color tone. Miniature effect Creates a diorama effect. Y ou can change where the image looks sharp. In step 5 on p age 158, if you press the <[...]

161 The menu options below are displayed. The settable functions on this menu screen apply only to Live View shooting. These functions do not take effect during viewfinder shooting (settings are disabled). Live View shooting Y ou can set Live View shooting to [ Enable ] or [ Disable ]. AF method Y ou can select [ u +T racking ], [ FlexiZone - Multi[...]

A Menu Function Settings 162 Aspect ratio M The image’s aspect ratio can be set to [ 3:2 ], [ 4:3 ], [ 16:9 ], or [ 1:1 ]. The area surrounding the Live Vi ew image is masked in black when the following aspect ratios are set: [ 4:3 ] [ 16:9 ] [ 1:1 ]. JPEG images will be saved with the set aspect ratio. RA W images will always be saved with the [[...]

163 A Menu Function Settings Metering timer M Y ou can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). In Basic Zone modes, metering timer is fixed at 16 sec. Selecting any of the following operatio ns will stop Live View shooting. T o start Live View shooting again, press the < A > button. •[ z 3: Dust Delete Data ], [ 5 [...]

164 Y ou can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject. The following AF methods are provided: [ u (face)+T racking ], [ FlexiZone - Multi ] (p.166), [ FlexiZone - Single ] (p.168), and [ Quick mode ] (p.172). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to < MF >, magnify the image, and focu[...]

165 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Y ou can also tap the LCD monitor screen to select the face or subject. If the subject is not a face, < > will be displayed. If no faces can be detected, or if you tap the LCD monitor but do not select any face or subject, the camera will switch to [ FlexiZone - Multi ] with automatic selection (p.166). 3 Foc[...]

Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 166 Y ou can use up to 31 AF points fo r wide-area focusing (automatic selection). This wide area can also be divided into 9 zones for focusing (zone selection). 1 Display the Live View image. Press the < A > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor . 2 Select the AF point. N Pressing the <[...]

167 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway . X When focus is achi eved, the AF point will turn green a nd the beeper will sound. X If focus is not achieved, the area frame will turn orange. 4 T ake the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter but[...]

Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 168 The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus a particular subject. 1 Display the Live View image. Press the < A > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor . X The AF point < > will appear . During movie shooting, if [ Movie Servo AF ] is set to [...]

169 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) AF Operation Focusing will take longer than with [ Quick mode ]. Even when focus has been achieved , pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again. Y ou cannot focus a moving subject continuously . The image brightness may cha nge during and after the AF operation. If the light source changes while th e Live[...]

Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 170 Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the bl ue sky , solid-color flat surfaces or when highlight or shadow details are lost. Subjects in low light. S tripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction. Subjects with repetitive pattern s (skys[...]

171 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) If focus is not achieved with the shooting cond itions on the preceding page, set the lens focu s mode switch to < MF > and focus manually . If you use AF with any of the following lenses, using [ Quick mode ] is recommended. Autofocusing with [ u +T racking ], [ FlexiZone - Multi ] or [ FlexiZone - Single ] [...]

Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 172 The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode (p.103), using the same AF met hod as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target subject quickly , the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation. Y ou can use nine AF points to focus (automatic selection). Y [...]

173 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway . X The Live View image will turn of f, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. (No picture is taken.) X When focus is achi eved, the AF point that achieved focus will turn green and the Live View image[...]

174 Just by tapping the LCD monitor screen, you can focus and take the picture automatically . This works in all shooting modes. 1 Display the Live View image. Press the < A > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor . 2 Enable the touch shutter . T ap [ y ] on the screen’s bottom lef t. Each time you tap the icon, it wi[...]

175 x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Even if you set Driv e/self-timer to < i >, the camera will still shoot in single shooting mode. The touch shutter do es not work with the magnified view . When [ 6: Shutter/AE lock button ] is set to [ 1: AE lock/AF ] or [ 3: AE/ AF , no AE lock ] under [ 5 4: Custom Functions (C.Fn) ], autofocusing does[...]

176 Y ou can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. T urn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly . 2 Display the magnifying frame. Press the < u > button. X The magnifying frame will appear . Y ou can also tap [ ] on the screen to magnify the image. 3 Move the magnifying frame[...]

177 MF: Focusing Manually 5 Focus manually . While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the < u > button to return to the normal view . 6 T ake the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button to take the picture (p.150). C OP Y[...]

178 Live View Shooting Cautions Image Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as do ts of light and banding) may become noticeable. Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irregu lar colors in the image. If Live View shooting is used contin uously for a long period, the camera’ s internal temperature may rise, an d image [...]

179 Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live Vi ew image may not reflect the brightness of the captured image. Even if a low ISO speed is set, noise may be noti ceable in the displayed Live View image under low light. Ho wever , when you shoot, the image recorded will have minimal noise. (T he imag[...]

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181 Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the power switch to < k >. The movie recording format will be MOV . For cards that can record movies, see page 3. Full HD 1080 Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with High- Definition featuring 1080 vertical pixe ls (scanning lines). C OP Y[...]

182 Connecting the camera to a TV se t is recommended to play back the movies shot (p.262, 265). When the shooting mode is set to other than < a >, autoexposure control will take ef fect to suit the scene’s current brightness. 1 Set the power switch to < k >. X The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD[...]

183 k Shooting Movies With autoexposure (modes other than a ) movie shooting, the camera will automatically turn on the S p eedlite’s LED light under low-light conditions. For details, refer to the S peedlite’s instruction manual. Using an EX-series Speedlite (Sold Separately) Equipped with an LED Light Cautions for movie shooting are on p ages[...]

k Shooting Movies 184 During movie shooting in a Basic Zone mode, an icon representing the scene detected by the camera will be displayed and the shooting will be adapted to that scene. For certain scenes or shooting conditions, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene. *1: Displayed only when th e AF method is set to [ u +Tracking ]. If a[...]

185 k Shooting Movies In the < a > mode, you can freely set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. 1 Set the power switch to < k >. X The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor . 2 Set the Mode Dial to < a >[...]

k Shooting Movies 186 5 Focus and shoot the movie. The procedure is the same as steps 3 and 4 for “Autoexposure Shooting” (p.182). ISO Speed During Manual Exposure Shooting With [ Auto ], the ISO speed will be set automat ically within ISO 100 - ISO 6400. Y ou can set the ISO speed manually within ISO 100 - ISO 6400 in whole-stop increments. Un[...]

187 k Shooting Movies Each time you press the < B > button, the information display will change. * Applies to a single movie clip. Information Display Movie shooting mode : Autoexposure (Basic Zone modes) : Autoexposure (Creative Zone modes) : Manual exposure Movie shooting remaining time* / Elapsed time AF point (FlexiZone - Single) Exposure[...]

k Shooting Movies 188 Notes on Movie Shooting During movie shooting, do not point the lens toward th e sun. The sun’s heat can damage the camera ’s internal components. If < Q > is set and the ISO speed or aperture changes during movie shooting, the white bala nce may also change. If you shoot a movie under fluoresc ent or LED lighting, t[...]

189 k Shooting Movies The final image simulation is a func tion that allows you to see the effect s of the Picture S tyle, white balance, etc., on the image. During movie shooting, the image displayed will automatically reflect the effects of the settings listed below . Final Image Simulation for Movie Shooting Picture S tyle * All settings such as[...]

k Shooting Movies 190 While shooting a movie, you can also take a still photo by pressing the shutter button completely . T aking Still Photos during Movie Shooting If you take a still photo during movie shooting, the movie will record a still moment lasting approx. 1 sec. The captured still photo will be reco rded to the card, and the movie shooti[...]

191 k Shooting Movies When you press the shu tter button halfway to au tofocus during movie shooting, the following phenomena may occur . • Focus may become far off momentarily . • The brightness of the recorded movi e may be different from that of the actual scene. • The recorded movie ma y be momentarily still. • The movie may record th e[...]

192 Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here. If you press the < Q > button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor , you can set any of the following: AF method , Drive/self-timer mode , Image-recording quality (still photos) , Movie recording size , Video snap shots , White balance, Picture S tyl e, Auto Lig[...]

193 The menu option [ Z 2: Movie rec. size ] enables you to select the movie’s image size [ ****x**** ] and frame rate [ 9 ] (frames recorded per second). The 9 (frame rate) switches automatically depending on the [ 5 2: Video system ] setting. Image Size A [ 1920x1080 ] : Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality . The aspect ratio will b[...]

3 Setting the Movie Recording Size 194 T otal Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Movie Files Exceeding 4 GB Even if you shoot a movie exceed ing 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interruption. During movie shooting, approx. 30 sec. before the movie reaches the 4 GB file size, the elapsed sh ooting time displayed in the movie shooting s[...]

195 Y ou can shoot movies having a Miniature (diorama) effect. Select the playback speed and shoot. 1 Press the < Q > button. X The Quick Control screen will appear . 2 Select [ ]. Press the < W > < X > keys to select [ ] (Miniature ef fect movie) on the right of the screen. 3 Select the playback speed. Press the < Y > < [...]

3 Shooting Miniature Effect Movies 196 5 Shoot the movies. The AF method will be FlexiZone - Single to focus at the center of the white frame. The white frame is not displayed while you shoot. Playback Speed and Length (for 1-minute movie) Spee d Playback Length (5x) Approx. 12 sec. (10x) Approx. 6 sec. (20x) Approx. 3 sec. Sound will not be record[...]

197 Y ou can shoot a series of short mo vie clips lasting approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. called video snap shots. The video snap shots can be joined together into a single movie called a video snapshot album. Y ou can thereby show quick highlights of a trip or event. A video snapshot album can also be played together with background music (p.204[...]

3 Shooting Video Snapshots 198 3 Select [Album settings]. Select [ Album settings ], then press < 0 >. If you want to continue shooting for an existing album, go to “Adding to Existing Album” (p.202). 4 Select [Create a new album]. Select [ Create a new album ], then press < 0 >. 5 Select the snapshot length. Press < 0 >, pres[...]

199 3 Shooting Video Snapshots 7 Shoot the first video snapshot. Press the < A > button, then shoot. X The blue bar indicating the shooting duration will gradually decrease. After the set shooting duration elapses, the shooting stops automatically . X The confirmation dialog will appear (p.200, 201). 8 Save as a video snap shot album. Select [...]

3 Shooting Video Snapshots 200 Options in Step s 8 and 9 Function Description J Save as album (S tep 8) The movie clip will be saved as the video snapshot album’s first video snap shot. J Add to album (S tep 9) The video snapsh ot just recorde d will be added to the album recorded immediately before. W Save as a new album (S tep 9) A new video sn[...]

201 3 Shooting Video Snapshots [Playback video snapshot] Operations *W i t h [ Skip backward ] and [ Skip forward ], the skipping durati on will correspond to the number of seconds set under [ Video snapshot ] (approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec.). Function Playback Description 7 Play By pressing < 0 >, you can play or pause the just- recorded [...]

3 Shooting Video Snapshots 202 1 Select [Add to existing album]. Follow step 4 on page 198 to select [ Add to existing album ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select an existing album. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select an existing album, then press < 0 >. After confirming the dialog displayed, select [ OK ] on the screen, then press[...]

203 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Cautions for Shooting Video Snap shots Y ou can add to an album only video snapshots with the same duration (approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. each). Note that if you do any of the following while shoo ting video snapshots, a new album will be created fo r subsequent video snapshots. • Changing the [ Movie rec. size[...]

3 Shooting Video Snapshots 204 Y ou can play the completed video snapshot album in the same way as a normal movie (p.254). 1 Play back the movie. Press the < x > button to display image. 2 Select the album. In the single-image display , the [ ] icon displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates a video snapshot album. Press the < Y &[...]

205 3 Shooting Video Snapshots After shooting, you can rearrange, delete, or play back the video snapshots in the album. 1 Select [ X ]. On the movie playback panel displayed, select [ X ] (Edit), then press < 0 >. X The editing screen will be displayed. 2 Select an editing operation. Use the < Y > < Z > keys to select an editing [...]

3 Shooting Video Snapshots 206 3 Save the edited album. Press the < M > button to return to the Editing panel at the screen’ s bottom. Select [ W ] (Save), then press < 0 >. X The save screen will appear . T o save it as a new movie, select [ New file ]. T o save it and overwrite the original movie file, select [ Overwrite ], then pre[...]

207 When you set the power switch to < k >, the [ Z 1/ Z 2 ] tab will show functions dedicated to movie s hooting. The menu options are as follows. [ Z 1] menu [ Z 2] menu AF method The AF methods are the same as described on pages 164-170. Y ou can select [ u +T racking ], [ FlexiZone - Multi ], or [ FlexiZone - Single ]. For movie shooting,[...]

3 Menu Function Settings 208 • If you want to stop focusing at the target spot or if you do not want the lens operation noise to be re corded, you can temporarily stop Movie Servo AF as follows. Wh en you stop Movie Servo AF , the AF point will turn gray . When you perform the same steps below , Movie Servo AF will resume. • Press the < D &g[...]

209 3 Menu Function Settings AF with shutter button during movie recording When you press the shutter button while shooting a movie, you can shoot a still photo. The default setting is [ ONE SHOT ]. • When [ONE SHOT] is set: • Y ou can refocus and shoot a still photo by pressing the shutter button halfway while shooting a movie. • When shooti[...]

3 Menu Function Settings 210 Sound recording N The built-in microphone records monaural sound. If a commercially- available microphone equipped with a mini plug (3.5 mm diameter) is connected to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal (p.22), it will be given priority . [ Sound rec./Rec. level ] options [ Auto ] : The sound-recording level i[...]

211 3 Menu Function Settings Video snap shots Y ou can shoot video snapshots. For details, see p age 197. In Basic Zone modes, th e settings available for [ Sound recording ] will be [ On/Off ]. If [ On ] is set, the sound- recording level w ill be adjusted automatically (same as with [ Auto ]). However , the wind fi lter function will not take ef [...]

3 Menu Function Settings 212 Movie Shooting Cautions White < s > and Red < E > Internal T emperature Warning Icons If the camera’s internal temperatu re increases due to prolonged movie shooting or under a high am bient temperature, a white < s > or red < E > icon will appear . The white < s > icon indicates that the[...]

213 Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and Image Quality If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level indicator may appear on the righ t of the screen during movie shooting. It indicates how much data has not yet been written to the card (remaining ca pacity of the internal buf fer memory). The slower the card, the faster the indicator [...]

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215 Handy Features Disabling the Beeper (p.216) Card Reminder (p.216) Setting the Image Review T ime (p.217) Setting the Auto Power-off T ime (p.217) Adjusting the LCD Moni tor Brightness (p.218) Creating and Selectin g a Folder (p.219) File Numbering Methods (p.221) Setting Copyright Information (p.223) Auto Rotation of V ertical Images (p.225) Ch[...]

216 Y ou can prevent the beeper from s ounding when focus is achieved, during self-timer operation, and during touch screen operations. Under the [ z 1 ] tab, select [ Beep ], then press < 0 >. Select [ Disable ], then press < 0 >. T o silence the beeper only during touch screen operations, select [ T ouch to ]. This setting prevents sh[...]

217 Handy Features Y ou can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after capture. If [ Off ] is set, the image will not be displayed immediately after image capture. If [ Hold ] is set, the image review will be displayed up until the [ Auto power off ] time. During image review , if you operat e any camera controls such [...]

Handy Features 218 Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read. Under the [ 5 2 ] tab, select [ LCD brightness ], then press < 0 >. Press the < Y >< Z > keys to adjust the brightness on the adjustment screen, then press < 0 >. When checking the exposure of an image, set the LCD monitor brightn[...]

219 Handy Features Y ou can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This operation is optional since a fo lder will be created automatically for saving captured images. Creating a Folder 1 Select [Select folder]. Under the [ 5 1 ] tab, select [ Select folder ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Create folder].[...]

Handy Features 220 Selecting a Folder With the folder selection screen displayed, select a folder and press < 0 >. X The folder where the captured images will be saved is selected. Subsequent captured images will be recorded into the selected folder . Number of images in folder Folder name Lowest file number Highest file number Folders As wit[...]

221 Handy Features The image files will be numbered fr om 0001 to 9999 in the order the images are taken, then saved in a fo lder . Y ou can change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on y our computer in this format: IMG_0001.JPG . Under the [ 5 1 ] tab, select [ File numbering ], then press < 0 >. The available sett[...]

Handy Features 222 [Auto reset]: The file numbering restart s from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created. When you replace the card or create a folder , the file numbering restarts from 0001 for the new images saved. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to cards or folders. If the replacement card or [...]

223 Handy Features When you set the copyright info rmation, it will be appended to the image as Exif information. 1 Select [Copyright information]. Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, select [ Copyright information ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the option to be set. Select [ Enter author ’ s name ] or [ Enter copyright details ], then press < 0 >.[...]

Handy Features 224 T ext Entry Procedure Changing the Entry Area: Press the < O > button to toggle between the top and bottom entry areas. Moving the Cursor: Press the < Y > < Z > keys to move the cursor . Entering T ext: In the bottom area, press the < S > cross keys or turn the < 6 > dial to select a character , then[...]

225 Handy Features V ertical images are rotate d automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and on the computer instead of horizontally . Y ou can change the sett ing for this feature. Under the [ 5 1 ] tab, select [ Auto rot ate ], then press < 0 >. The available settings are described below . Select the opt[...]

Handy Features 226 While the shooting settings (p.50) are displayed, press the < B > button to display the camera’s major function settings. B Checking Camera Settings Date/Time (p.37) WB correction (p.144)/ WB bracketing (p.145) Color space (p.146) Auto rotate display (p.225) Auto power off (p.217) Card remaining capacity Settings display [...]

227 Handy Features The camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. This option is available in Creative Zone modes. 1 Select [Clear settings]. Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, select [ Clear settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Clear all camera settings]. Select [ Clear all camera settings ], then press < 0 &[...]

Handy Features 228 Shooting settings Recording Images < 8 > mode C (Kids) Image quality 73 AF operation One-Shot AF Picture Style Auto AF point selection Automatic selection Auto Lighting Optimizer S tandard Drive/self-timer u (Single shooting) Peripheral illumination correction Enable/Correction data retained Metering mode q (Evaluative mete[...]

229 Handy Features Camera Settings Live View shooting Auto power off 30 sec. Live View shooting Enable Beep Enable AF method u +Tracking Release shutter without card Enable Continuous AF Enable T ouch Shutter Disable Image review 2 sec. Grid display Off Histogram display Brightness Aspect ratio 3:2 Image jump with 6 e (10 images) Metering timer 16 [...]

Handy Features 230 Y ou can prevent the display-off sensor from turning off the shooting setting display on the LCD monitor when your eye approaches the viewfinder . Under the [ 5 2 ] tab, select [ LCD auto off ], then press < 0 >. Select [ Disable ], then press < 0 >. Y ou can change the backgr ound color of the shooting settings scree[...]

231 The built-in flash and external S peedlite settings can be set with the camera’s menu. Y ou can use the camera’s menu to set the external S peedlite function settings only if an EX-series Speedlite compatible with this function is attached. The setting procedure is the same as when setting a camera menu function. Select [Flash control]. Und[...]

3 Setting the Flash N 232 Y ou can set the flash sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE ( f ) mode. : Auto The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/200 sec. to 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. High-speed sync is also possible. : 1/200-1/60 sec. auto Prevents a slow shutter speed from being set in [...]

233 3 Setting the Flash N Y ou can set the functions in the tabl e below . The functions displayed under [ External flash func. setting ] will vary depending on the S peedlite model. Select [ Built-in flash settings ] or [ External flash func. setting ]. X The flash functions will be displayed. With [ Built-in flash settings ], the highlighted func[...]

3 Setting the Flash N 234 Flash mode When using an external S peedlite, you can select the flash mode to suit your desired flash shooting. [ E-TTL II ] is the standard mode of EX-series S peedlites for automatic flash shooting. [ Manual flash ] is for advanced users who want to set the [ Flash output ] (1/128 to 1/1 ) themselves. Regarding other fl[...]

235 3 Setting the Flash N The Custom Functions displayed under [ External flash C.Fn setting ] will vary depending on the S peedlite model. 1 Display the Custom Function. With the camera ready to shoot with an external S peedlite, select [ External flash C.Fn setting ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the Custom Function. Press the < Y > < Z[...]

236 Whenever you set the power switch to < 1 > or < 2 >, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to aut omatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor . Normally , you need not pay attention to this operation. However , you can choose to perform sensor cleaning at any time, or disable it. 1 Select [Sensor cleaning]. Under the [[...]

237 Normally , the Self Cleaning Sensor Un it will eliminate most of the dust that may be visible on captured images . However , in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Du st Delete Data to the image for erasing the dust spots later . The Dust Delete Data is used by Digit al Photo Professional (provided softwa re, p.366) to erase the[...]

3 Appending Dust Delete Data N 238 3 Shoot a solid-white object. At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. X The picture will be taken in aperture- priority AE mode at an aperture of f/22. Since the image will not be saved, the data can still be obt a ined even[...]

239 Dust that could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a commerciall y-available blower , etc. Before cleaning the sensor , detach the lens from the camera. The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly , having it done by a Canon Service Center is recomme[...]

3 Manual Sensor Cleaning N 240 While cleaning the sensor , n ever do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor may get damaged. • Setting the power switch to < 2 >. • Opening the card slot/b attery compartment cover . The surface of the image sensor is extrem ely delica[...]

241 Image Playback This chapter explains func tions related to viewing photos and movies, with mo re detail than in Chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and Image Playback”. Here you will find explanations of how to play back and erase photos and movies with the camera and view them on a TV set. Images shot and saved with another device The camera may not[...]

242 Search for images quickly with the index display showing 4, 9, 36, or 100 images on one screen. 1 Play back the image. When you press the < x > button, the last image captured will be displayed. 2 Switch to the index display . Press the < Hy > button. X The 4-image index display will appear . The selected image is highlighted in an [...]

243 x Searching for Images Quickly In the single-image display , you can turn the < 6 > dial to jump through the images forward or backward a ccording to the jump method set. 1 Select [Image jump w/ 6 ]. Under the [ x 2 ] tab, select [ Image jump w/ 6 ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the jump method. Press the < S > cross keys to sel[...]

244 Y ou can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor . 1 Magnify the image. Press the < u > button during image playback. X The image will be magnified. If you hold down the < u > button, the image will be magnified until it reaches the maximum magnification. Press the < Hy > button to reduce the magnifi[...]

245 The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you ca n touch with your fingers for playback operations. Press the < x > button to play back images. Swipe with one finger . With single-image display , touch the LCD monitor with one finger . Y ou can browse to the next or previous image by swiping your finger to the left or right. Swipe t[...]

d Playing Back with the Touch Screen 246 Pinch two fingers. T ouch the screen with two fingers spread apart, and pinch your fingers together on the screen. Each time you pinch your fingers, the single-image display will change to the index display . When you select an image, the orange frame will appear . T ap the image again to display it as a sin[...]

247 Y ou can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [Rotate image]. Under the [ x 1 ] tab, select [ Rot ate image ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select an image. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the image to be rotated. Y ou can also select an image in the index display (p.242). 3 Rot ate the image. Each time [...]

248 Y ou can rate images (still photos and movies) with one of five rating marks: l / m / n / o / p . This function is called rating. 1 Select [Rating]. Under the [ x 2 ] tab, select [ Rating ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select an image. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select an image or movie to be rated. Y ou can display three images by[...]

249 3 Setting Ratings The total number of images with a given rating that c an be displayed is up to 999. If there are more than 999 images wi th a given rating, [ ### ] will be displayed for that rating. T aking Advantage of Ratings With [ x 2: Image jump w/ 6 ], you can display on ly images with a specific rating. With [ x 2: Slide show ], you ca[...]

250 During single-image display , you can press the < Q > button to set any of the following: [ : Protect images , b : Rotate image, 9 : Rat ing , U : Creative filters, S : Resize (JPEG images only), N : Cropping, e : Image jump w/ 6 ]. For movies, only the functions in bold above can be set. 1 Press the < Q > button. During image playb[...]

251 Q Quick Control for Playback T o rotate an image, set [ 5 1: Auto rotate ] to [ On z D ]. If [ 5 1: Auto rot ate ] is set to [ On D ] or [ Off ], the [ b Rot ate image ] setting will be recorded to the image, but the came ra will not rotate the image for display . For images taken with another camera , the options you can select may be limited.[...]

252 Y ou can play back movies in the following three ways: Use the stereo A V cable A VC-DC400ST (sold separately) or HDMI cable HTC- 100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a TV set. Then you can play back captured movies and still photos on the TV . If you have a High-Definition TV set and connect your camera with an HDMI cable, you can wa[...]

253 k Enjoying Movies The movie files recorded on the card can be transferred to a computer and played with ImageBrowser EX (provided software). Playback and Editing with a Computer (p.366) T o have the movie play back smoothly on a computer , use a high- performance computer . Regarding th e computer hardware requirements for ImageBrowser EX, re f[...]

254 1 Play back the image. Press the < x > button to display an image. 2 Select a movie. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select a movie. In the single-image display , the < 1 > icon displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates a movie. If the movie is a video snapshot, [ ] will be displayed. In the index display , perfo[...]

255 k Playing Movies Movie Playback Panel * When background music is set, th e movie’s sound will not be played. Ta p [ 7 ] at the center of the screen. X The movie will start playing. T o display the movie playback panel, tap [ 1 ] or [ ] on the upper left of the screen. If you tap the screen during movie playback, the movie pauses and the movie[...]

256 Y ou can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie (except video snapshots) in approx. 1-sec. increment s. 1 On the movie playback screen, select [ X ]. X The editing screen will be displayed. 2 Specify the p art to be edited out. Select either [ U ] (Cut beginning) or [ V ] (Cut end), then press < 0 >. Press the < Y >< Z >[...]

257 X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes 4 Save the edited movie. Select [ W ], then press < 0 >. X The save screen will appear . T o save it as a new movie, select [ New file ]. T o save it and overwrite the original movie file, select [ Overwrite ], then press < 0 >. On the confirmation screen, select [ OK ], then press < 0 [...]

258 Y ou can play back the images on the card as an automatic slide show . 1 Select [Slide show]. Under the [ x 2 ] tab, select [ Slide show ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the images to be played. Press the < W > < X > keys to select the desired option, then press < 0 >. [All images]/[Movies]/[Stills] Press the < W > &l[...]

259 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 3 Set [Set up] as desired. Press the < W > < X > keys to select [ Set up ], then press < 0 >. Set the [ Display time ], [ Repeat ] (repeated playback), [ T ransition effect ] (effect when changing images), and [ Background music ] for the still photos. The background music selection procedure is ex[...]

3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 260 4 St art the slide show. Press the < W >< X > keys to select [ Start ], then press < 0 >. X After [ Loading image... ] is displayed, the slide show will start. 5 Exit the slide show . T o exit the slide show and return to the setting screen, press the < M > button. [ T ransition effect ] [ Ba[...]

261 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 1 Select [Background music]. Set [ Background music ] to [ On ], then press < 0 >. If the card has no background music, you cannot perform step 2. 2 Select the background music. Press the < W > < X > keys to select the desired background music, then press < 0 >. Y ou can also select multiple [...]

262 Y ou can view still photos and movies on a TV set. HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is required. 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the camera. With the plug’s < d HDMI MINI > logo facing the front of the camera, insert it into the < D > terminal. 2 Connect the HDMI cable to the TV set. Connect the HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI IN po[...]

263 Viewing Images on a TV Set 5 Press the < x > button. X The image will appear on the TV screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor .) The images will automatically be displayed at the TV’s optimum resolution. By pressing the < B > button, you can change the display format. T o play back movies, see page 254. I[...]

Viewing Images on a TV Set 264 2 Connect the camera to a TV set. Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to the TV . X The TV’s input will switch automatically to the HDMI port connected to the camera. 3 Press the camera’ s < x > button. X An image will appear on the TV screen and you can use the TV’s remote control to play back images.[...]

265 Viewing Images on a TV Set S tereo A V Cable A VC-DC400ST (s old separately) is required. 1 Connect the A V cable to the camera. With the plug’s < Canon > logo facing the back of the camera, insert it into the < q > terminal. 2 Connect the A V cable to the TV set. Connect the A V cable to the TV’s video IN terminal and audio IN [...]

266 Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally . 1 Select [Protect images]. Under the [ x 1 ] tab, select [ Protect images ], then press < 0 >. X The protect setting screen will appear . 2 Select [Select images]. Select [ Select images ], then press < 0 >. X An image will be displayed. 3 Protect the image. Press the [...]

267 K Protecting Images Y ou can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at one time. When you select [ All images in folder ] or [ All images on card ] in [ x 1: Protect images ], all the images in the folder or on the card will be protected. T o cancel the image protection, select [ Unprotect all images in folder ] or [ Unprotect all imag[...]

268 Y ou can either select and eras e unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.266) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cann ot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the im age before erasing it. T o prevent important images from being erased ac cidentally , protect them. Erasing a 1 + 73 image [...]

269 L Erasing Images 2 Select [Select and erase images]. Select [ Select and erase images ], then press < 0 >. X An image will be displayed. T o display the three-image display , press the < Hy > button. T o return to the single-image display , press the < u > button. 3 Select the images to be erased. Press the < Y > < Z [...]

270 *W i t h 1 + 73 images, the 1 file size is displayed. * For still photos taken during movie shooting, < G > will be displayed. * If a Creative filter or Resize has been applied to the image, the < 1 +> icon will change to < u >. * If Cropping has been appl ied to the image, the < 1 +> icon will change to < u > and [...]

271 B Shooting Information Display * With images taken in a Basic Zone mode , the information displayed will dif fer depending on the shooting mode. * If manual exposure was used, the sh utter speed, aperture, and ISO speed (when set manually) will be displayed. * The < > icon will be di splayed for video snapshots. Sample Still Photo Taken i[...]

B Shooting Information Display 272 Highlight Alert When the shooting information is disp layed, any overex posed areas of the image will blink. T o obta in more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again. Histogram The brightness histogram shows the expo sure level distribu tion and ove[...]

273 Post-Processing Images After taking a picture, you c an apply a Creative filter , resize the image (reduce the number of pixels), or crop the image. The camera may not be able to process images taken with another camera. Post-processing images as described in this chapter is not possible while the camera is co nnected to a co mputer via the <[...]

274 Y ou can apply the following Creative f ilters to an image and save it as a new image: Grainy B/W , Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, W ater painting ef fect, T oy camera effect, and Miniature ef fect. 1 Select [Creative filters]. Under the [ x 1 ] tab, select [ Creative filters ], then press < 0 >. X An image will be displaye[...]

275 U Applying Creative Filters 5 Save the image. Select [ OK ] to save the image. Check the destination folder and image file number , then select [ OK ]. T o apply filters to another image, repeat steps 2 to 5. T o return to the menu, press the < M > button. Grainy B/W Creates a grainy black-and-white photo. Y ou can change the black- and-w[...]

U Applying Creative Filters 276 Art bold effect Makes the photo look like an oil pa inting and the subject look three- dimensional. Y ou can adjust the cont rast and saturation. Note that the sky , white walls, and similar subjects may not be rendered with a smooth gradation and may look irr egular or have significant noise. W ater painting effect [...]

277 Y ou can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3 / 4 / a / b images. JPEG c and RA W images cannot be resized. 1 Select [Resize]. Under the [ x 1 ] tab, select [ Resize ], then press < 0 >. X An image will be displayed. 2 Select an image. Select the image you[...]

S Resizing JPEG Images 278 Resize Options According to Original Image Size The image size displayed in step 3 on the preceding page, such as [ ***M ****x**** ], has a 3:2 aspect ratio. The image size according to aspect ratios is shown in the table below . The asterisked image-recording qualit y figures do not exactly match the aspect ratio. The im[...]

279 Y ou can crop the image as desir ed and save it as a new image. JPEG c and RA W images cannot be cropped. The 1 + 73 image’s JPEG image can be cropped. 1 Select [Cropping]. Under the [ x 2 ] tab, select [ Cropping ], then press < 0 >. X An image will be displayed. 2 Select an image. Select the image you want to crop. By pressing the <[...]

N Cropping JPEG Images 280 Moving the Cropping Frame Press the < S > cross keys. X The cropping frame will move up, down, left, or right. Y ou can also touch the cropping frame and drag it to the desired position. Rotating the Cropping Frame Orient ation Press the < B > button. X The cropping frame will switch betw een the vertical and [...]

281 Printing Images Printing (p.282) Y ou can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images on the card. The camera is compatible with “ w PictBridge”, which is the standard for direct printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.291) DPOF (Digital Print Order Fo rmat) enables you to print images recorded on the card accor[...]

282 The direct printing procedure can be performed entirely with the camera while you look at t he camera’s LCD monitor . 1 Set the camera’ s power switch to < 2 >. 2 Set up the printer . For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. 3 Connect the Camera to the Printer . Use the interface cable provided with the camera. Connec[...]

283 Preparing to Print 6 Play back the image. Press the < x > button. X The image will appear , with the < w > icon on the upper left of the screen to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer . w PictBridge Before using the printer , make sure it has a Pict Bridge connection port. Movies cannot be printed. The camera cannot be[...]

284 The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer . Some settings may not be available. For details, refer to the printer ’s instruction manual. 1 Select the image to be printed. Check that the < w > icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor . Press the < Y >< Z > keys to select the ima[...]

285 w Printing Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer , then press < 0 >. X The paper type screen will appear . Select the type of the paper loaded in the printer , then press < 0 >. X The page layout screen will appear . Select the page layout, then press < 0 >. X The print setting screen will reappear . *1: From the [...]

w Printing 286 4 Set the printing effects (image optimization). Set them if necessary . If you do not need to set any printing effects, go to step 5. What is displayed on the screen differs depending on the printer . Select the option, then press < 0 >. Select the desired printing effect, then press < 0 >. If the < e > icon is dis[...]

287 w Printing 5 Set the date and file number imprinting. Set them if necessary . Select < I >, then press < 0 >. Set the print settings as desired, then press < 0 >. 6 Set the number of copies. Set it if necessary . Select < R >, then press < 0 >. Set the number of copies, then press < 0 >. 7 St art printing. Se[...]

w Printing 288 In step 4 on page 286, select the printing effect. When the < e > icon is displayed brightly next to < z >, you can 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.[...]

289 w Printing Y ou can crop the image and print only an enlarged version of the cropped portion, as if the image had been recomposed. Set the cropping right before printing. If you change the print settings after setting the cropping, you may have to set the cropping again before printing. 1 On the print setting screen, select [Cropping]. 2 Set th[...]

w Printing 290 Depending on the printer , the cropped image area may not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the cropping frame, the grainier the picture will look in the print. While cropping the image, look at th e camera’s LCD monitor . If you look at the image on a TV sc reen, the cropping fram e may not be displayed accurately [...]

291 Y ou can set the print type, date impr inting, and file number imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) 1 Select [Print order]. Under the [ x 1 ] tab, select [ Print order ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Set up]. Select [ Set up ], then press < 0 >. [...]

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 292 4 Exit the setting. Press the < 7 > button. X The print order screen will reappear . Next, select [ Sel.Image ], [ By n ], or [ All image ] to order the images to be printed. Print type K S tandard Prints one image on one sheet. L Index Multiple thumbnail im ages are printed on one sheet. K L Both Print[...]

293 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. T o display the three-image display , press the < Hy > button. T o return to the single-image display , press the < u > button. Press the < M > button to save the print order to the card. [St andard] [Both] Press the < W > < X > keys [...]

294 With a PictBridge printer , you can easily print images with DPOF . 1 Prep are to print. See page 282. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer” procedure up to step 5. 2 Under the [ x 1] t ab, select [Print order]. 3 Select [Print]. [ Print ] will be displayed only if th e camera is connected to a printer and printing is possible. 4 [...]

295 When you select images to use in photobooks (up to 998 images) and use EOS Utility (provided software) to transfer them to a computer , the selected images will be copied into a dedicated folder . This function is useful for ordering photobooks online and for printing photobooks on a printer . 1 Select [Photobook Set-up]. Under the [ x 1 ] tab,[...]

p Specifying Images for a Photobook 296 Y ou can specify all the images in a folder or on a card at one time. When [ x 1: Photobook Set-up ] is set to [ All images in folder ] or [ All images on card ], all the images in the folder or on the card will be specified. T o cancel the image specification, select [ Clear all in folder ] or [ Clear all on[...]

297 Customizing the Camera Y ou can customize various ca mera functions to suit your picture-taking preferen ces with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set an d used only in Creative Zone modes. C r e a t i v e Z o n e C OP Y[...]

298 1 Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, select [ Custom Functions (C.Fn) ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the Custom Function number . Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the Custom Function number , then press < 0 >. 3 Change the setting as desired. Press the < W > < X > keys to select the d[...]

299 3 Setting Custom Functions N * [ 5: ISO speed ] is settable only for ma nual exposure shooting. Custom Functions C.Fn I: Exposure A LV Shooting k Movie Shooting 1 Exposure level increments p.300 k k 2 ISO expansion k In a C.Fn II: Image 3 Highlight tone priority p.301 k k C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive 4 AF-assist beam firing p.302 k (With f *) 5 Mi[...]

300 Custom Functions are organized into four groups based on the function type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn II: Image, C.Fn III: Autofo cus/Drive, C.Fn IV : Operation/Others. 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn-1 Exposure level increments 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensati[...]

301 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn II: Image C.Fn-3 Highlight tone priority 0: Disable 1: Enable Improves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is exp anded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother . With setting 1, the Auto Lighting Opti mizer (p.130) is au tomatically se[...]

3 Custom Function Settings N 302 C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive C.Fn-4 AF-assist beam firing Enables or disables the built-in fl ash’s AF-assist beam or the EOS- dedicated external S peedlite’s AF-assist beam. 0: Enable The AF-assist beam will be emitted when necessary . 1: Disable The AF-assist beam is not emitted. This prevents the AF-assist beam [...]

303 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn IV: Operation/Others C.Fn-6 Shutter/AE lock button 0: AF/AE lock 1: AE lock/AF This is convenient when you want to focus and meter separately . Press the < A > button to autofocus, and press the shutter button halfway to apply AE lock. 2: AF/AF lock, no AE lock In the AI Servo AF operat ion, you can press[...]

3 Custom Function Settings N 304 C.Fn-7 Assign SET button Y ou can assign a frequently-used function to < Q / 0 >. When the camera is ready to shoot, pressing the < Q / 0 > button will display the respective function setting screen. 0: Quick Control screen The Quick Control screen will appear . 1: Image quality The Image quality setting[...]

305 Under the My Menu tab, you can regi ster up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently . 1 Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [ 9 ] tab, select [ My Menu settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Register to My Menu]. Select [ Register to My Menu ], then press < 0 >. 3 Register the desired items. S[...]

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307 Reference This chapter provides refere nce information for camera features, system accessories, etc. Certification Logo Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, if you select [ Certification Logo Display ] and press < 0 >, some of the logos of th e camera’s certifications will appear . Other certificatio n logos can be found in this Instruction Manual, o[...]

308 With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E15 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outle t and not worry about the remaining battery level. 1 Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. After using the camera, unplug the power plug from the power outlet. 2 Connect the DC Coupler . Connect the DC cord[...]

309 This remote controller enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet from th e camera. Y ou can either shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay . Set the self-timer to < Q > (p.1 10). Point the remote controller toward the camera’s remote control sensor and press the transmit button. X The camera will autofocus[...]

Remote Control Shooting 310 Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) comes with an approx. 60 cm/2.0 ft cord. When connected to the camera’ s remote control terminal, it can be pressed halfway and completely , just like the shutter button. When you use the self-timer , bulb, or Remote Switch and do not look through the viewfinder , stray light ent[...]

311 Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation. When an EX-series S peedlite (sold separately) is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash cont rol is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a high-output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed instructions, refe r to the EX-series S pe[...]

External Speedlites 312 With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in TTL or A-TTL autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only . Set the camera’s shooting mode to < a > (manual exposure) or < f > (aperture-priority AE) and adjust the aperture setting before shooting. When using a S peedlite that has manual flash mode, s[...]

313 With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a computer or upload them to an online service via a wireless LAN. The image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. For instructions on how to set up and use the Eye-Fi card or to troubleshoot any image transfer problems, refer to the[...]

H Using Eye-Fi Cards 314 5 Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is displayed for [ Access point SSID: ]. Y ou can also check the Eye-Fi card’s MAC address and firmware version. Press the < M > button three times to exit the menu. 6 T ake the picture. X The picture is transferred and the < H > icon switches from g[...]

315 H Using Eye-Fi Cards Cautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If “ J ” is displayed, an error occu rred while retrieving the card information. Turn the camera’ s power switch off and on again. Even if [ Eye-Fi trans. ] is set to [ Disable ], it may still transmit a signal. In hospitals, airport s, and other places where wireless transmissions are [...]

316 o : Set automatically k : User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled *1 : 1 + 73 or 1 cannot be selected. *2 : Settable only for Live View shooting. Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode Still Photo Shooting in Basic Zone Modes Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 8 C P x 6 F G All image quality settings select able kkkkkkkkkkk k * 1 k * 1 IS[...]

317 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode *3: If the AF method is Qu ick mode during Live View shooting, the external S peedlite will emit the AF-a ssist beam when necessary . Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 8 C P x 6 F G Focusing One-Shot AF ooo ooooo AI Servo AF oo AI Focus AF ooo AF point selection ooooooooooooo AF-assist beam o oo o * 3[...]

Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode 318 o : Set automatically k : User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled *1 : Settable only for Live View shooting. Still Photo Shooting in Creative Zone Modes Function d s f a All image quality settings selectable kkk k ISO speed Automatically set/ISO Auto kkk k Manual kkk k Maximum for Auto kk[...]

319 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode *2 : With ISO Auto, you ca n set a fixed ISO speed. *3 : Settable only for viewfinder shooting. Function d s f a Metering mode Evaluative metering kkkk Metering mode selection kkkk Exposure Program shift k Exposure compensation kkk AEB kkkk AE lock kkk * 2 Depth-of-field preview kkkk Drive/[...]

Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode 320 o : Set automatically k : User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled *1: The z icon indicates still photo sh ooting during movie shooting. Movie Shooting Function Movies Still Photos A 7 C 2 3 4 5 8 d s f a z * 1 y k M y k M All image quality settings select able (movie) kkkkkkk k kkkk All i[...]

321 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode *2: With ISO Auto, you ca n set a fixed ISO speed. *3: Works only before yo u start shooting a movie. Function Movies Still Photos A 7 C 2 3 4 5 8 d s f a z * 1 y k M y k M Focusing Face+Tracking kkkkkkk k k k k k k k k FlexiZone - Multi kkkkkkk k k k k k k k k FlexiZone - Single kkkkkkk k [...]

322 System Map Eyecup Ef Rubber Frame Ef Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 ll Angle Finder C E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Wide Strap EW-300D 270EX II ST -E2 ST-E3-R T 90EX 430EX II 320EX 600EX-RT/ 600EX Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Macro T win Lite MT -24EX Semi Hard Case EH25-L Hand Strap E2 Battery Pack LP-E12 Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E Compact [...]

323 System Map EF-S lenses EF lenses Remote Switch RS-60E3 Remote Controller RC-6 External microphone HDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) TV/Video PictBridge-compatible printer Stereo A V Cable A VC-DC400ST (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) Interface Cable (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) Interface Cable IFC-200U/500U (1.9 m/6.2 ft.) / (4.7 m/15.4 ft.) Card reader SD/SDHC/SDXC memory[...]

324 Shooting 1 (Red) Page *1: Not selectable in the < F > and < G > modes. *2: Not settable during Live View shooting. Shooting 2 (Red) 3 Menu Settings Viewfinder Shooting and Live View Shooting Image quality 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7 a / 8 a / b / c / 1 + 73 * 1 / 1 * 1 94 Beep Enable / T ouch to / Disable 216 Drive/ self-timer u / i / Q /[...]

325 3 Menu Settings Shooting 3 (Red) Page * Cannot be set for Live View shooting. A Live View Shooting (Red) Color space sRGB / Adobe RGB 146 Picture Style D Auto / P S tandard / Q Portrait / R Landscape / S Neutral / U Faithful / V Monochrome / W User Def. 1-3 101 137 140 AF operation* One-Shot AF , AI Focus AF , AI Servo AF 103 Metering mode q Ev[...]

3 Menu Settings 326 Playback 1 (Blue) Page Playback 2 (Blue) Protect images Select images / All images in folder / Unprotect all images in folder / All images on card / Unprotect all images on card 266 Rotate image Rotate images 247 Erase images Select and erase images / All images in folder / All images on card 268 Print order Specify images to be[...]

327 3 Menu Settings Set-up 1 (Y ellow) Page * Displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is used. Set-up 2 (Y ellow) Select folder Create and select a folder 219 File numbering Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset 221 Auto rota te On z D / On D / Off 225 Format card Initialize and erase dat a on the card 48 Eye-Fi settings* Eye-Fi transmission: Disable /[...]

3 Menu Settings 328 Set-up 3 (Y ellow) Page Set-up 4 (Y ellow) * During firmware updates, the touch screen will be disabl ed to prevent accidental operations. 9 My Menu (Green) Screen color Select the shooting settings screen color 230 Feature guide Enable / Disable 52 T ouch control Standard / Sensitive / Disable 55 Switch S / A button Disable / E[...]

329 3 Menu Settings Shooting 1 (Red) Page Shooting 2 (Red) k Movie Shooting Image quality 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7 a / 8 a / b / c / 1 + 73 / 1 94 Beep Enable / T ouch to / Disable 216 Drive/ self-timer u / i / Q / l / q 108 Release shutter without card Enable / Disable 216 Image review Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 217 Lens aberration correct[...]

3 Menu Settings 330 Shooting 3 (Red) Page Movie 1 (Red) Movie 2 (Red) * In Basic Zone modes, [ Sound recording ] will be set to [ On/Off ]. Color space sRGB / Adobe RGB 146 Picture Style D Auto / P S tandard / Q Portrait / R Landscape / S Neutral / U Faithful / V Monochrome / W User Def. 1-3 101 137 140 Dust Delete Data Obtains data to be used to e[...]

331 If a problem occurs with the camera, first refer to this T roubleshooting Guide. If this T roubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center . Do not recharge any battery pack ot her than a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E12. If the battery charger has a problem, the protection circuit will st[...]

Troubleshooting Guide 332 Use a fully-charged battery pack (p.30). The rechargeable battery pack performance will degrade over repeated use. Purchase a new one. The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following operations: • Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period. • Often activating only the AF without tak[...]

333 Troubleshooting Guide Make sure the card is properly inserted (p.32). Slide the card’s write-protect switch to the write/erase position (p.32). If the card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images to make space (p.32, 268). If you try to focus in the One- Shot AF mode while the focus confirmation light < o > in the viewfin[...]

Troubleshooting Guide 334 Horizontal stripes (noise) or irregular exposures can be caused by fluorescent light, LED bulbs, or other light sources during viewfinder or Live View shooting. Also, the expos ure or color tone may not come out right. A slow shutter s peed may solve the problem. During viewfinder shooting or Live Vi ew shooting, if you us[...]

335 Troubleshooting Guide Under [ 5 4: Custom Functions (C.Fn) ], if [ 3: Highlight tone priority ] is set to [ 1: Enable ], ISO 100 cannot be set. If [ 0: Disable ] is set, ISO 100 can be set (p.301). This also a pplies to movie shooting (p.186). Under [ 5 4: Custom Functions (C.Fn) ], if [ 3: Highlight tone priority ] is set to [ 1: Enable ], the[...]

Troubleshooting Guide 336 In shooting modes (< A > < C > < 2 > < 4 > < C > < 6 >) whose default setting is < a > (Auto flash), the bui lt-in flash will rise automatically when necessary . If you shoot continuously with the bui lt-in flash at short intervals, the flash may stop operating to protect the flash[...]

337 Troubleshooting Guide If you use flash, the shutter will make two sounds eac h time you shoot (p.151). Depending on the shooting conditions, focusing the subject may take longer . Either use FlexiZone - Single or focus manually . It indicates that the camera’s intern al temperature is high. If the white < s > icon is displayed, the stil[...]

Troubleshooting Guide 338 If you change the shutter speed or aperture during movie shooting, the changes in the exposu re may be recorded. Zooming the lens during movie s hooting can cause changes in the exposure regardless of whether the lens’ maximum aperture changes or not. The changes in the expos ure may be recorded as a result. If you move [...]

339 Troubleshooting Guide In Basic Zone modes and in movie shooting mode, certain tabs and menu options are not displayed. Se t the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode (p.46). Set the color space to sRGB. If Adobe RGB is set, the first character will be an underscore (p.146). It is a movie file (p.222). If the card already contains re corded imag[...]

Troubleshooting Guide 340 If the card has recorded a number of images greater than the camera can display , [ ### ] will be displayed (p. 249 ). If the LCD monitor is dirty , use a soft cloth to clean it. In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or may look black. It will return to norma l at room temperature. [ Eye-Fi set[...]

341 Troubleshooting Guide If you operate the camera’s dials or lens during movi e shooting, the operation noise will also be reco rded. Using an external microphone (commercially available) is recommended (p.210). During autoexposure movie shooting, if there is a drastic change in the exposure level, the reco rding will stop momentar ily until th[...]

Troubleshooting Guide 342 If you selected [ Clean now f ], the shutter will make a noise, but no picture is taken (p.236). If you repeatedly turn the power switch < 1 > / < 2 > at a short interval, the < f > icon may not be displayed (p.35). What is displayed on the screen di ffers depending on the printer . This instruction manua[...]

343 If there is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear . Follow the on- screen instructions. * If the error still persists, write down the error number and cont act your nearest Canon Service Center . Error Codes Number Error Message and Solution 01 Communications between the camera and lens is faulty . Clean the lens contact s. Î[...]

344 •T y p e Ty p e : Digital, single-lens reflex, AF /AE camera with built-in flash Recording media: SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card * Compatible with UHS-I Image sensor size: App rox. 22.3 x 14.9 mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF lens es (including EF-S lenses) * Excluding EF-M lenses (35 mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.[...]

345 Specifications • Viewfinder T ype: Eye-level pentamirror Coverage: V ertical/Horizontal approx. 95% (with Eye point approx. 19 mm) Magnification: Appr ox. 0.87x (-1 m -1 with 50mm lens at infinity) Eye point: Approx. 19 mm (from ey epiece lens center at -1 m -1 ) Built-in dioptr ic adjustment: Approx. -3.0 - +1.0 m -1 (dpt) Focusing screen: F[...]

Specifications 346 •S h u t t e r T ype: Electronically-contro lled, focal-plane shutter Shutter speeds: 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. (T otal shutter speed range. Available range varies by sh ooting mode.), Bulb, X-sync at 1/200 sec. • Flash Built-in flash: Retractabl e, auto pop-up flash Guide No.: Approx. 9.4/30.8 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Flash co[...]

347 Specifications Metering modes: Real-time metering with image sensor Evaluative metering (315 zones), Partial metering (approx. 10% of Live View screen), S pot metering (approx. 2.6% of Live View screen), Center-weighted average metering Metering brightness range: EV 0 - 20 (at room temper ature with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Creative Filt[...]

Specifications 348 Video snapshot s: Settable to 2 sec./4 sec./8 sec. Miniature effect movie: Possible Sound recording: Built-i n monaural microphone External stereo microph one terminal provided Sound-recording leve l adjustable, wind filter provided, attenuator provided Grid display: T wo typ es • LCD Monitor T ype: TFT color liquid-crystal mon[...]

349 Specifications • Custom Functions Custom Functions: 8 My Menu registration: P ossible Copyright information: Entr y and inclusion enabled • Interface Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal: Analog video (compatible wi th NTSC/P AL)/stereo audio output Computer communication, Direct printing (Hi-S peed USB equivalent), GPS Re ceiver GP-E2 connecti[...]

Specifications 350 • Battery Pack LP-E12 T ype: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated voltage: 7.2 V DC Battery capacity: 875 mAh Working temperature range: During charging: 5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F During shooting: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Working humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D): A pprox. 32.5 x 12.5 x 48.5 mm / 1. 3 x 0.[...]

351 T rademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United S t ates and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. SDXC logo is a trad emark of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, HDMI l[...]

352 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent perf ormance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfuncti on of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a batt[...]

353 Safety Warnings Follow these safe guards and use the eq uipment properly to pr event injury , death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • T o prevent fire, excessive heat, chemic al leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this bookle[...]

354 • Before storing the camera or acces sory wh en not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and fire. • Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or fire. • If you drop the equipment and the casing br eaks open to expo[...]

355 Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage • Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The equipment may become hot and cause skin burns. • Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause injury . Also make sure the tripod is stur dy enough to support the camera and lens. •[...]

356 Digital Camera Model DS126441 Systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1 ) This device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device mu st accept any interference received, including interference that may ca use undesired operation. Note: This equipment has bee[...]

357 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contai ns important safety and operating instructions for Ba ttery Charger LC-E12 & LC-E12E. 2. Before using the charger, read all in structi ons and cautionary remarks on (1) the charger , (2) the ba ttery pack, and (3) the pro duct using the battery pack. 3. CAUTIO[...]

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361 Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images to Your Computer This chapter explains ho w to install the Camera Instruction Manual (on the CD-ROM provided) to your computer and download imag es from the camera to your computer , gives an overvi ew of the software in the EOS DIGIT AL Solution Disk (CD-ROM), and explains how to inst[...]

362 The Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM contains the following electronic manuals (PDF): Camera Instruction Manual Explains all the camera functi ons and procedures, including basic content. Quick Reference Guide Explains basic camera functions settings and basic shooting and playback procedures. T o view the instruction manuals (PDF files), Adobe[...]

363 Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM 3 Double-click the ST ART file. X The screen shown in step 4 will appear . The icon displayed will di ffer depending on your computer ’s operating system. 4 Click on the manual you want to view . Click on the name of the manual under your respective language. X The instruction manual in your langua[...]

364 Y ou can use the provided software to download the images in the camera to your computer . There are two ways to do this. 1 Install the sof tware (p.367) . 2 Use the provided interface cable to connect the camera to your computer . Use the interface cable provided with the camera. Connect the cable to the camera’s < C > terminal with th[...]

365 Downloading Images to a Computer Y ou can also use a card reader to download images to your computer . 1 Install the sof tware (p.367) . 2 Insert the card into the card reader . 3 Use Canon sof tware to download the images. X Use Digital Photo Professional. X Use ImageBrowser EX. For details, refer to the Sof tware Instruction Manual on the CD-[...]

366 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk This disk contains various sof tware for EOS DIGIT AL cameras. With the camera connected to a computer , EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer . Y ou can also use this software to set various camera settings and shoot remotely with the computer connect ed to th[...]

367 1 Insert EOS DIGIT AL So lution Disk (CD-ROM). For Macintosh, double-click to open the CD-ROM icon displayed on the desktop, then double-click on [ Canon EOS Digital Installer ]. When a screen to select wher e you live or language appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to in[...]

368 Contains the Sof tware Instruction Manuals. 1 Insert the [Sof tware INSTRUCTION MANUAL] CD-ROM into your computer . 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. For Windows, the icon is displayed in [ (My) Computer ]. For Macintosh, the icon is displayed on the desktop. 3 Copy the [English] folder to your computer . Instruction Manual PDFs wit h the names b[...]

369 Quick Reference Guide and Index Menu Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - p.370 Image-recording Quality - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - p.371 A Picture S tyle- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - p.371 Q Quick Control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - p.372 Nomenclature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -[...]

370 Quick Reference Guide Men u Oper atio ns Ba si c Zo ne M o de s M ov ie S ho ot in g Cre at i ve Zo ne Modes Menu items Menu s et tings Ta b s 1. P r e s s t h e < M > but to n to di sp lay t he m en u. 2. Pre ss t he < Y > < Z > key s to se le c t a ta b, th en p re ss t he < W > < X > keys t o se le ct t he d es [...]

371 Quick Reference Guide Image - Recording Quali t y A Picture St yl e N Image- reco rding quality Rec o rd ed p ixe ls Poss ibl e shots o Select [ z 1: I m a g e q u a l i t y ], t he n pre s s < 0 >. o Pre s s the < Y > < Z > keys to s el ec t t he q ual it y, the n pr es s < 0 >. o Select [ z 3: Pic t ur e St yl e ], th [...]

Quick Reference Guide 372 Q Quic k Control Ba si c Zo ne M o de s Crea ti ve Zo n e Mo de s o Press t he Q >b u t t o n .  The Quick Control screen will appear . o In Basic Zone modes, the sett able functions dif fer depending on the shooting mode. o Press the < S >c r o s sk e y st os e l e c taf u n c t i o n ,t h e nt u r n the < [...]

373 Quick Reference Guide Nomenclature Focus mode switch Shutter button Mode Dial Power switch < i > ISO speed setting button < D > Flash button < 6 > Main Dial < L > Era s e butt on Access lamp < O > Aperture/Exposure compensation button < A > Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button < S > AF point select[...]

Quick Reference Guide 374 Shooting Settings Viewfinder Information Monochrome shooting Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed ISO speed AF points AF point activation indicator <•> Spot metering circle Focus confirmation light A p erture Max. burst AE lock Flash-ready Ex p osure level indicator Shutter speed ISO speed Aperture Shooting mo[...]

375 Quick Reference Guide Basic Zo ne Mo des D Using the Buil t- in Flash o Press the < D >b u t t o nt or a i s et h e built-in flash, then shoot. Ba si c Z on e Mo d es If n ec es s ar y, the b uil t- in flash w il l be r ais ed a nd fire automatically in low-light or backlit conditions (with cert ain shooting modes ). Creat ive Zon e Mode [...]

Quick Reference Guide 376 Crea ti ve Zon e Mod e s d : P rogram AE s : Shutter-priori ty AE f : A p er tu re - pr io r it y A E Y ou c an c ha n ge t h e ca m er a se t ti ng s a s d esi r ed t o sho ot i n var io us w ays. Th e c ame ra a uto ma ti ca ll y set s th e sh ut te r spe ed a nd ap er t ur e in t he s ame w ay as t he < A > m od e[...]

377 Quick Reference Guide N N o S e tt h el e n sf o c u sm o d es w i t c h to < f >. o Select [ z 3: A F o pe r at i on ], then press < 0 >. o P ress the < Y >< Z >k e y st os e l e c t t h eA Fo p e r a t i o n ,t h e np r e s s< 0 >. X (O n e - S h ot A F ): For s ti ll su bj ec t s 9 (AI Fo cu s AF ): Switches the[...]

Quick Reference Guide 378 i : ISO Spe ed N i Driv e Mode o Press the < i >b u t t o n . o Press the < Y >< Z >k e y so rt u r n the < 6 > dial to select the ISO speed, then press < 0 >. o When [ AUT O ] is selected, the ISO speed is set automa tically . When yo u press the shu tter button half way , the ISO speed s e t[...]

379 Quick Reference Guide A Live View S hoot in g o Press the < A >b u t t o nt od i s p l a y the Live View image . o Press the shut ter button half way to focus. o Press the shut ter but ton comp let el y to ta k e the p ictur e. o Nu mb e r of P o ss ib l e Sh ot s (L ive V i ew S ho ot i ng) T emperature No Flash 50% Flash Use At 23°C / [...]

Quick Reference Guide 380 k Movie Shooting (Aut oex po sur e) o Set the powe r switch to < k >. o Set the Mode Dial to any shooting mode except < a >. o Press t he A >b u t t o nt os t a r t shooting a movie. o T o stop movie shooting, press the < A >b u t t o na g a i n . Rec or ding m ovi e Microphone < C OP Y[...]

381 Quick Reference Guide Image Pl ay back Index B Shooting in formation Magni fy Playback Eras e Select image L x S u u y y C OP Y[...]

382 Numerics 10- or 2-sec. self -timer .................. 110 1280x720 ............... ....................... 193 1920x1080 ............. ....................... 193 640x480 ................. ....................... 193 9-point AF auto se lection .............. 105 A A (Scene Intelligen t Auto) ............ 58 AC Adapter Kit .. ...................[...]

383 Index Close-up................................ ..........70 Color space (color reproduction range)............. 146 Color temperature .........................142 Color tone ................ ...............80, 138 Continuous file nu mbering ............221 Continuous shooti ng .....................108 Contrast ............... ..................[...]

384 Index AF operation ...... ....................... 103 AF point selectio n ..................... 105 AF-assist beam ..... ........... 106, 302 Beep (Beeper) ... ....................... 216 Difficulty focusing ..... 107, 170, 208 Manual focusing .... ........... 107, 176 Out of focus ................ 42, 107, 170 Recomposing .....................[...]

385 Index Image playback .................. 89, 241 Menu display ....... ............... 46, 324 Screen color .... .........................230 Shooting setting s ..................24, 50 Lens ......................... .......................40 Chromatic aberration correction ............. ..................... 135 Lock release .... ...............[...]

386 Index N Neutral .......................................... 102 Night Portrait ..... ................. ............. 76 Night scenes .......... ................... 76, 77 Noise reduction High ISO speed . ....................... 131 Long exposures . ....................... 132 Nomenclature ........ ......................... 22 Non-Canon flash un [...]

387 Index Shooting information display ......... 270 Shooting mode ..... ................. .......... 26 Av (Aperture-priority AE) .......... 116 M (Manual exposure)................ 119 P (Program AE) ................ ..........92 Tv (Shutter-priority AE) ............. 114 A (Scene Intelligent Auto) .......58 7 (Flash Off).. ................. .....[...]

CPX-E061-002 © CANON INC. 2013 The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of January 2013. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any lenses and accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center . CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, T okyo 146-8501, Japan U.S.A. CA[...]