Canon D60 manuale d’uso

Be sure to read these Instructions before using your camera for the first time. Keep this booklet handy for easy reference. English Edition INSTRUCTIONS E E CT1-1232-001 © CANON INC . 2002 PRINTED IN JAP AN This Instructions booklet is current as of Janu ar y 2002. F or inf ormation on using the camera with system accessories introduced after this[...]

Reference 7 147 2 Thank you for purchasing this Canon product The EOS D60 digital camera is a high-perf or mance, single-lens refle x AF camera with an ultra- fine CMOS sensor ha ving approx. 6.3 million effective pix els. The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses and designed f or quick and easy shooting. It is full-f eatured for all types[...]

3 Introduction Equipment Check List Be sure all the f ollowing equipment and accessories hav e been included with your camer a. If anything is missing, contact y our dealer . ¢ EOS D60 camera body (with body cap and lithium bac kup battery for the date and time) ¢ Eyecup Eb ¢ Battery Pac k BP-511 ¢ Compact P ower Adapter CA-PS400 ¢ DC Coupler [...]

4 Equipment Check List .......................... 3 Handling Precautions ......................... 10 Quick Guide ....................................... 12 Nomenclature ..................................... 14 Conv entions Used in This Manual ...... 20 Charging the Battery Pac k ................. 22 Inserting and Removing the Batter y Pac k ... 24[...]

5 Introduction Contents Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aper ture Settings .......................... 87 Red-ey e Reduction .................. 89 FE Lock ....................................... 90 Flash Exposure Compensation .. 91 Flash Photograph y with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite ... 92 Full A uto Flash ................................ 93 T ak[...]

6 EOS D60 This de vice complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: (1) This de vice may not cause harmful interference , and (2) this de vice must accept any interf erence received, including interference that ma y cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to compl[...]

7 Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below . Always ensure that the camera is oper ated correctly . • The saf ety precautions noted as f ollows are intended to instruct you in the saf e and correct operation of the camera and its accessories[...]

8 • Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire. • Do not cut, damage, alter or place hea vy items on the pow er adapter cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electr[...]

9 Introduction CA UTIONS • A void using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car . Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cau[...]

10 Handling Precautions The Camera (1) This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or expose it to physical shock. (2) The camera is not w ater proof and should not be used in wet conditions or underwater . If the camera gets wet, take it to your nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible. If small amounts of water splash onto the camera, w[...]

11 Introduction (3) If an LCD display becomes soiled, clean it with a commercially a vailable blo wer brush, or wipe it with a soft cloth, taking care not to scratch the screen. If an LCD display becomes e xtremely soiled, consult your nearest Canon dealer . (4) By their nature, LCD displays react more slowly at low temperatures, and may appear dar[...]

12 Quic k Guide Reference page n umbers are indicated by ( →✽✽ ) . Charge the battery pack. Connect the pow er cord to the adapter , then attach the battery . When the charge lamp stops blinking and stays lit, the battery is completely charged. A full batter y charge takes appro ximately 90 minutes. ( → 22) 1 Insert the battery pack. Open t[...]

13 Introduction Quick Guide T urn on the camera. T ur n the main switch to < ON >. ( → 29) 7 Set the Mode Dial to < > (Full A uto). ( → 38) 8 Check the ima ge . The image is displa yed f or approximately 2 seconds after the shot. ( → 40) 11 ● T o check other images y ou hav e taken, see “Check the Image Immediately” ( → 40[...]

14 Nomenclature Reference page n umbers are indicated by ( →✽✽ ) . 〈 DRIVE 〉 Drive mode selection button ( → 63) 〈 〉 Metering mode selection/ Flash exposure compensation button ( → 61, 91) LCD panel ( → 16) Shutter button ( → 29) Grip (Batter y chamber) DC coupler cord hole ( → 26) Red-ey e reduction/ Self-timer lamp ( → 8[...]

15 Introduction Nomenclature Eyecup ( → 82) Viewfinder e yepiece Main switch ( → 29) 〈 MENU 〉 Menu button ( → 32) 〈 INFO . 〉 Info b utton ( → 60, 100) 〈 JUMP 〉 Jump b utton ( → 99) 〈 〉 Index/ Enlarge button ( → 98, 99) 〈 〉 Playbac k button ( → 40, 98) LCD monitor ( → 32) 〈 〉 Erase button ( → 43, 104) T ripo[...]

16 Nomenclature LCD Panel The above diagram shows the LCD panel with all icons and indicators displayed. In actual use, the items displa yed diff er according to the camera settings. Quality Large/Fine Large/Normal Medium/Fine Medium/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal RA W White balance mode Auto Daylight Cloudy T ungsten Fluorescent Flash Custom Custo[...]

17 Introduction Nomenclature Viewfinder Inf ormation The above diagram shows the LCD panel with all icons and indicators displayed. In actual use, the items displa yed diff er according to the camera settings. New laser matte screen AE lock/FE loc k AEB in progress Flash-ready indicator FE lock undere xposure warning High-speed sync (FP flash) Expo[...]

18 Nomenclature 1 1 1 1 1 Basic zone ● All you do is press the shutter b utton. : Full A uto ( → 38) Lets you take fully automatic pictures — the camera makes all the settings. Image zone Lets you take fully automatic pictures in specific situations. : Portrait ( → 44) : Landscape ( → 45) : Close-up ( → 46) : Spor ts ( → 47) : Night P[...]

19 Introduction Nomenclature Compact P ower Adapter CA-PS400 DC coupler plug ( → 26) Plug into DC coupler sock et of compact power adapter . DC Coupler DR-400 Back Charge lamp ( → 22) P ower cord ( → 22, 26) Battery pack connectors ( → 22) Attach battery packs for charging. DC coupler sock et ( → 26) Plug in cord for DC coupler here. DC c[...]

20 Conventions Used in This Manual ● The procedures in this booklet assume that the camera has been turned on. Before proceeding, be sure that the main switch is set to < ON > . ● In this manual, the < > icon indicates the Main Dial. ● In this manual the < > icon indicates the Quick Control Dial. ● In this manual the < [...]

21 Bef ore Y ou Star t 1 1 This chapter describes preparations and settings you need to make bef ore you star t shooting, as well as ho w the shutter button operates. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the strap mount from beneath, then back in and out of the strap clasp as shown. Pull the strap to make sure it does not slip out [...]

22 1 Connect the power cord. ● Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter . ● Insert the plug into a power outlet. 2 Remove the co ver . ● Store the cover in a place where it will not be lost. ● If you remove the battery from the camera, be sure to reattach the cover to protect against shor t circuit. 3 Place the battery in the ada[...]

23 Bef ore Y ou Star t 1 Charging the Battery Pack ● When the DC coupler is connected to the compact power adapter , the adapter cannot be used to char ge battery packs. ● Do not charge any battery packs other than model BP-511. ● When the batter y pack is in the camera, it discharges slightly all the time e ven when the camera is not used. T[...]

24 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack If the level of charge remaining runs out when you are using the menu screen or pla ying back an image, a no battery warning appears on the LCD monitor . When this occurs, remove the battery and charge it. Inser ting the Battery Pac k Load a fully charged BP-511 battery pack into the camera. 1 Open the bat[...]

25 Bef ore Y ou Star t 1 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack ● The number of shots ma y be less than indicated in some cases, due to differences in oper ating conditions. ● The number of shots is reduced by frequent use of the LCD monitor . ● Holding the shutter button halfwa y down f or long periods to use the AF function without taking [...]

26 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Using a Household Power Supply Y ou can operate the EOS D60 from a household pow er outlet by using the DC coupler . This enables y ou to use the camera as long as y ou like without a battery . 1 Connect the DC coupler . ● Plug the DC coupler into the compact power adapter . 2 Place the cord in the groov[...]

27 Bef ore Y ou Star t 1 Mounting a Lens 1 Remove the caps. ● Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows in the diagram. 2 Attach the lens. ● Align the red dots on the lens and camera and tur n the lens as shown b y the arrow until it clicks in place. 3 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to < AF >.[...]

28 Installing a CF Car d The captured images are sav ed on a CF card (optional). The camera is compatib le with T ype I and T ype II CompactFlash (CF) cards. 1 Open the cover . ● Slide the cover in the direction shown by the arrow , and open it as shown in the diagram. 2 Insert the CF card. ● Using CF cards made by Canon is recom- mended. ● W[...]

29 Bef ore Y ou Star t 1 Basic Operation Main Switch The camera operates only after the Main Switch is set to < ON >. < ON > : Set to this position when the camera is in use. < OFF > : The camera does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. Shutter Button The shutter button has tw o stages. Y ou can press it d[...]

30 Basic Operation Using the Electronic Dials Basic Operations with the < > Dial The < > dial is used to make settings only when taking pictures. It can be used in two ways. (1) Press a button and turn the < > dial. When you press a button, its function remains active while a timer ( 6 ) runs. During this time you can turn the <[...]

31 Bef ore Y ou Star t 1 Basic Operation Basic Operations with the < > dial Y ou can only use the < > dial when the Quick Control Dial s witch is set to < ON >. Use the dial for shooting preparation and selection of functions from the LCD monitor . When using the < > dial to carry out basic operations, you can use it in two [...]

32 Basic Operation Menu Functions and Settings The Canon EOS D60 uses menu functions to set functions such as the quality , the date and time, and Custom Function settings. T o use the menu functions, look at the LCD monitor and use the < MENU > button, < > dial and < > button as shown belo w . 1. Display the menu. Press the < [...]

33 Bef ore Y ou Star t 1 Basic Operation Menu Selections and Default Settings On the Menu screen, items and settings are shown in diff erent colors according to the functions they control. Selected items are enclosed in a color frame. Menu item Setting indicated by color fr ame : Default setting Menu item Settings and Description Ref. page Quality [...]

34 Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time as shown belo w . The date and time are recorded with the image data f or each photographed image. 1 From the Menu, select [Date/ Time]. ● Press the < MENU > button. ● T urn the < > dial to select [Date/Time]. 2 Press the < > button. ➡ The Date/Time setting screen appears. 3[...]

35 Bef ore Y ou Star t 1 Setting the Date and Time 5 Press the < > button. ➡ The date and time are set, and the display returns to the menu. ● Press the < MENU > button to clear the screen and exit the menu. ● Each photographed image is recorded with the date and time it was taken. If the date and time are not set, they cannot be [...]

36 Dioptric Adjustment in the Vie wfinder Holding the Camera Use the dioptric adjustment in the viewfinder to best suit your e yesight. This adjustment can enable e yeglass wearers to see through the viewfinder clearly , ev en without their ey eglasses. The camera ’ s adjustable dioptric range is – 3 to +1 dpt. T urn the Dioptric Adjustment Kno[...]

37 Simple Picture T aking 2 2 This chapter describes how to use the camera’ s Basic Zone modes< >, < >, < >, < >, < >, < > for quic k and easy shooting. In these modes, all you do is point and shoot. In addition, to help prevent mistakes caused by operating the camer a improperly , the < > dial, and the &[...]

38 Y ou can easily and confidently take pictures of any subject, with no need to do an ything but press the shutter button. The Canon EOS D60 can capture subjects at an y of three AF points, so that anybody can tak e great pictures easily . 1 Set the Mode Dial to < >. ➡ The AF mode is automatically set to <AI FOCUS> ( → 56), the met[...]

39 Simple Picture T aking 2 Fully Automatic Picture T aking Automatic Built-in Flash In the Basic Zone (other than < > and < >), the flash pops up automatically and fires in low-light conditions or backlit da ylight conditions. Press the flash back down when y ou are finished using it. ● If the CF card becomes full, the CF Full messag[...]

40 Y ou can view the images you tak e immediately , on the LCD monitor on the back of the camera. 1 T ake the picture . ➡ After the picture is taken, the image as it was shot appears on the LCD monitor . During continuous shooting, the last captured image will be display ed. ● The image is shown f or appro ximately 2 seconds. Chec k the Image i[...]

41 Simple Picture T aking 2 Check the Image Immediately Chec king the Image After it is T aken Y ou can set the camera to display each image on the LCD monitor as soon as it is tak en. Y ou can do this two wa ys: Select [On] to displa y the image by itself , or select [On (Info)] ( → 100) to display the image with its recording inf or mation. Sel[...]

42 Check the Image Immediately Time for Ima ge Revie w Y ou can control how long images are displa yed by setting the re view time to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] which keeps the image on the monitor screen. The def ault setting is [2 sec.]. 1 From the Menu, select [Review time]. ● Press the < MENU > button. ● T urn the < &g[...]

43 Simple Picture T aking 2 Erasing a Recorded Image (Single Image Erase) 1 Set the camera to Play mode. ● Press the < > button to enter Play mode. ➡ The most recent image appears. 2 Select the image you want to erase. ● T urn the < > dial to select the image you want to erase. 3 Open the Erase menu. ● Press the < > button[...]

44 Portrait Mode This mode blurs the background to make the subject stand out. Set the Mode Dial to < >. ● The way you take pictures is the same as in < > (Full Auto) mode . ( → 38) ➡ The AF mode is automatically set to <ONE SHOT>, the drive mode to < >, and the metering mode to < >. ● Head-and-shoulder shots g[...]

45 Simple Picture T aking 2 Landscape Mode This mode is for s weeping scener y , sunsets, etc. Set the Mode Dial to < >. ● The way you take pictures is the same as in < > (Full Auto) mode . ( → 38) ➡ The AF mode is automatically set to <ONE SHO T>, the drive mode to < > (Single-frame), and the metering mode to < >[...]

46 Close-Up Mode This mode is for taking close-up shots of flowers, insects, or other small subjects. Set the Mode Dial to < >. ● The way you take pictures is the same as in < > (Full Auto) mode . ( → 38) ➡ The AF mode is automatically set to <ONE SHO T>, the drive mode to < > (Single-frame), and the metering mode to &[...]

47 Simple Picture T aking 2 Sports Mode This mode is used for sports photography and capturing fast-moving subjects. Set the Mode Dial to < >. ● The way you take pictures is the same as in < > (Full Auto) mode . ( → 38) ➡ The AF mode is automatically set to <AI SER V O>, the dr ive mode to < >, and the metering mode to[...]

48 Night P or trait Mode This mode is for taking pictures of people at sunset or at night. It uses flash to illuminate the subject and a slow shutter speed to expose the background, resulting in a natural-looking exposure. Set the Mode Dial to < >. ● The wa y you take pictures is the same as in < > (Full Auto) mode . ( → 38) ➡ The[...]

49 Advanced Operations 3 3 The Creative zone features shooting modes that let you select the shutter speed or aperture value and change the exposure yourself, providing you with more flexibility to set up the camera for a variety of shooting styles. This chapter descr ibes how to mak e eff ective use of each of these functions. ● The < > ic[...]

50 Quality Selection Use the Menu function to choose from se ven Quality settings: ● Y ou can set the image quality also for the Basic Zone modes . ● The CF card's maximum capacity is based on Canon's testing standards (at ISO 100). ● The maximum capacity applies to a 128 MB CF card. ● The image file size and the CF card's ma[...]

51 Advanced Operations 3 ISO Speed ISO speed is an index number representing the photosensitivity of silver-halide film. Digital cameras do not use film, but their photosensitivity is commonly described in terms of “ISO equivalent” speed settings. ( → 130) The higher the number , the greater the sensitivity . Higher speeds are better f or tak[...]

52 Setting Pr ocessing P arameters 1 From the menu, select [Param- eters]. ● Press the < MENU > button. ● T urn the < > dial to select [Par ameters], then press the < > button. 2 Select [Set]. ● T urn the < > dial to select [Set up], then press < >. ● By default, Sets 1 to 3 ha v e all the param- eters set to 0[...]

53 Advanced Operations 3 Setting Processing P arameters Y ou can set the processing parameter by pressing < > and tur ning the < > or < > dial while looking at the LCD panel. (C.Fn-12-3 → 126) 4 Select the parameter to be set. ● T urn the < > dial to select the parameter , then press < >. ● The parameter selectio[...]

54 AF Mode Selection The AF mode setting controls how the autof ocus functions operate. The camer a has two AF modes: One-shot AF for still subjects, and AI Servo AF f or moving subjects . AF mode selection is available in all Creative zone settings except for < >. 1 Set the lens focus mode s witch to <AF>. 2 Set the Mode Dial to a Crea[...]

55 Advanced Operations 3 AF Mode Selection One-Shot AF f or Still Subjects Press the shutter button down halfwa y to activate AF operation and focus once. ➡ The AF point achieving f ocus will flash in red and the beeper will sound. The focus confirmation light < ● > at the lower right will also light. ● When using ev aluative metering, [...]

56 AF Mode Selection AI Serv o AF f or Moving Subjects Press and hold the shutter button down halfwa y , and the camera focuses contin uously . ● This mode is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps chang- ing. ● With its predictive AF function, the camer a can also track a subject that is steadily approaching or retreating [...]

57 Advanced Operations 3 AF P oint Selection The AF point can be selected automatically or manually . In the Basic Zone modes and < > mode, AF point selection will be automatic. In the < >, < >, < >, and < > modes, AF point selection can be set to either automatic or manual. Automatic selection : The camera selects the[...]

58 Focusing On an Off-Center Subject T o focus on a subject not cov ered by one of the three AF points , f ollow the procedure below . This technique is called F ocus Lock. Focus loc k is valid when the AF mode is set to One-shot AF . 1 Select an AF point. ( → 57) 2 Focus on the subject. ● Place the AF point ov er the subject and press the shut[...]

59 Advanced Operations 3 Pr oblem Subjects f or A utofocusing The EOS D60 has a precision AF system that can focus on most subjects . Howe ver , it ma y not be able to f ocus on subjects (f ocus confirmation light < ● > blinks) in particular conditions such as the follo wing: Difficult-to-Focus Subjects ● V ery low-contrast subjects, such[...]

60 When the camera is ready to shoot, press the < INFO. > button to view the current camera settings on the LCD monitor . Camera Setting Information 1 Display the camera settings. ● Press the < INFO. > button. ➡ The current camera settings appear on the LCD monitor . ● Press the < INFO. > button again to clear the LCD monito[...]

61 Advanced Operations 3 Selecting a Metering Mode The EOS D60 uses three modes f or metering: Ev aluative, P ar tial, and Center-weighted av erage. The Basic Zone uses ev aluative metering. In the Creativ e zone, an y of the three modes can be selected. 1 Press the < > button. ( 6 ) 2 Select a metering mode. ➡ Look at the LCD panel as you [...]

62 Metering Modes : Evaluative Metering This is an all-around metering mode suited even for backlit subjects. The vie wfinder field is divided into 35 metering zones to which the three AF points are linked f or e valuativ e meter ing. The camera deter- mines the main subject’ s size, position, brightness, background, front and bac k lighting, etc[...]

63 Advanced Operations 3 Selecting a Drive Mode Y ou can set the EOS D60’s driv e mode to single-frame shooting, continuous shooting or self- timer operation. Single-frame shooting < >: Press the shutter button to tak e one image. Continuous shooting < >: Y ou can use the continuous shooting mode by pressing and holding the shutter bu[...]

64 Setting the White Balance The EOS D60 has sev en white balance settings, Auto , Daylight, Cloudy , T ungsten, Fluores- cent, Flash, and Custom. In the Basic Zone the Auto setting is selected automatically , while in the Creativ e zone you can select an y of the se ven white balance settings. 1 Press the < AF WB > button. ( 6 ) 2 Select the[...]

65 Advanced Operations 3 White Balance Settings In light from any source, the proportion of the primary colors (red, green, blue) in the light varies according to the color temperature. Higher color temperatures contain a greater proportion of blue, and lower color temperatures contain a greater proportion of red. Moving from low to high, the progr[...]

66 Custom White Balance Setting Custom white balance lets you set the white balance y ourself by photographing a white subject to use as the basis for the camer a ’ s white balance, and then selecting that picture f or use as white balance data. 1 Photograph a white subject. ● T ake a picture of a white subject, just as you would take a normal [...]

67 Advanced Operations 3 LCD P anel Illumination Custom White Balance Setting/ LCD Panel Illumination ● For best results, use subjects such as plain white paper for white balance basis. ● White balance data is loaded from the partial metering zone ( → 17). ● Y ou can store white subjects photographed under various conditions on the CF card,[...]

68 Pr ogram AE Like < > (Full Auto) mode , this is a general- pur pose picture-taking mode. The camera automati- cally sets the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the scene ’ s brightness. This is called Program AE. ∗ stands for Program ∗ AE stands for Auto Exposure 1 Set the Mode Dial to < >. 2 Focus on the subject. ● Pre[...]

69 Advanced Operations 3 Program AE Differences Between Pr ogram AE Mode < > and Full A uto Mode < > ● < > (Program AE) and < > (Full A uto) mode are alike in that both automatically deter- mine the shutter speed and aperture values. ● The following functions can be used in < > mode but not in < > mode. • A[...]

70 Shutter -Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed, and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the brightness of the subject. This is called Shutter-Priority AE. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject, and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion. ∗ stan[...]

71 Advanced Operations 3 Shutter-Prior ity AE ● If the smallest aper ture value (the maximum open aper ture) for the lens y ou are using blinks , the scene is too dark. T urn the < > dial to a slower shutter speed until the aper ture value stops blinking. ● If the largest aper ture value (the minimum aperture) for the lens you are using b[...]

72 Aper ture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the aperture value, and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed to suit the brightness of the scene. This is called Aper ture-Prior ity AE. By setting a smaller aperture value (larger aperture), you can blur the background to make the subject stand out as in a por trait. Or , by setting a large[...]

73 Advanced Operations 3 Aper ture-Prior ity AE/Checking the Depth of Field Checking the Depth of Field Y ou can press the Depth-of-Field Preview b utton to close the aperture to the current aperture setting, and then verify the range of f ocus in the viewfinder. ● If the 30 ” shutter speed blinks, the scene is too dark. T ur n the < > di[...]

74 Manual Exposure In this mode you set the shutter speed and aperture value y ourself. The camera mak es no settings automatically . Y ou can determine the correct combination of shutter speed and aperture value by checking the exposure level displayed in the camera. ∗ stands for manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < >. 2 Set the shutter speed.[...]

75 Advanced Operations 3 5 Determine the exposure. ● Set the shutter speed or aperture value manually . ● If the exposure level indicator < > is flashing at the < > or < > position, the exposure is over- or under-exposed by more than two stops. 6 T ake the picture . ● Compose the picture, then press the shutter button do wn [...]

76 A utomatic Depth-of-Field AE When taking pictures of large groups or landscapes , the EOS D60 can automatically achiev e a shar p focus o ver a wide depth of field. All the subjects covered b y the AF points, from those close to the camera to those f ar aw a y from the camera, can be taken clearly . ● In < > mode , the shutter speed and [...]

77 Advanced Operations 3 Setting Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera ’ s standard exposure setting to mak e the picture brighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased e xposure). Exposure compensation can be set up to +/ – 2 stops, in 1/2-stop increments. 1 Set the Quick Control Dial switch to < ON >[...]

78 A utoe xposure Brac keting When using autoexposure brack eting, the camera automatically changes the exposure lev el within the set range (up to +/ – 2 stops in 1/2-stop increments) for three successive frames. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Brack eting). The three brack eted shots are exposed in the selected dr ive mode ( → 63) in the fo[...]

79 Advanced Operations 3 Autoe xposure Bracketing ● Neither flash nor bulb e xposures can be used in AEB mode. ● If you set mirror loc kup with C .Fn-3-1 and then use AEB, single-frame shooting takes eff ect ev en if the drive mode is set to continuous shooting. ● T o indicate that AEB is in progress, the < > AEB icon on the LCD panel a[...]

80 AE Loc k AE lock enab les you to loc k the exposure at a place other than the point of f ocus. After locking the e xposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the e xposure level. This feature is useful for backlit and spotlighted subjects. ● The eff ects of the AE lock depend on the AF point and metering method selected. ( → 133) [...]

81 Advanced Operations 3 Self-timer Operation The self-timer is conv enient f or group photographs . Y ou can use it in any Basic mode or Creative mode . W e recommend using a tr ipod when you use the self-timer . 1 Select the self-timer . ● Press the < DRIVE > button ( 6 ), and tur n the < > dial to select < >. 2 Focus on the s[...]

82 Self-timer Operation Using the Eyepiece Cover If you tak e a picture using the self-timer or remote s witch (optional) without looking through the viewfinder , stray light can enter the e yepiece and aff ect the exposure . T o prev ent this, attach the ey epiece cov er to the viewfinder e yepiece bef ore taking the picture. 1 Remove the eyecup. [...]

83 Advanced Operations 3 Bulb Exposures In a bulb e xposure, the shutter remains open as long as you hold the shutter button do wn, and closes when you release it. Bulb exposures are useful for the long exposures required for night scenes, fireworks, etc. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < >. 2 Set the shutter speed to “ ”. ● Look at the LCD pane[...]

84 Mirror Lockup Mirror lock is enab led with C .Fn-3-1 ( → 122). This function r aises the mirror and e xposes the picture, in separate operations. It is useful for close-up shots or when using a super telephoto lens, where the mirror shoc k could affect the picture . ● When using mirror loc kup, w e recommend you use the Remote Switch RS-80N3[...]

85 Flash Photography 4 4 The EOS D60 can take easy , natural-looking flash pictures with correct subject illumination using E-TTL autoflash (preflash evalua- tive metering in memory) and either the camera’ s built-in flash or an y EOS-dedicated EX-series Speedlite. The procedure is as easy as a nor mal AE shot. This chapter describes how to take [...]

86 Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash lets you take the following kinds of flash pictures with the ease of a normal AE shot. ● E-TTL autoflash E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering in memory) supplies the correct level of flash for the subject in the AF point selected by AF . ● FE (Flash Exposure) lock ( → 90) FE (flash expos[...]

87 Flash Photography 4 Using the Built-in Flash Built-in Flash Range (using EF24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens) Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aper ture Settings ISO Speed Wide-angle: 24 mm T elephoto: 85 mm 100 Appro x. 1-3.4 m (3.3-11.2 ft) Approx. 1-2.6 m (3.3-8.5 ft) 200 Approx. 1-4.8 m (3.3-15.7 ft) Approx. 1-3.7 m (3.3-12.1 ft) 400 Approx. 1-6.8 m (3[...]

88 Using the Built-in Flash ● When using an EX-series Speedlite ( → 92), press the built-in flash bac k into the camera before mounting the external flash. ● When using the built-in flash, keep at least 1 m/3.3 ft away from the subject. Otherwise the lens barrel may partially obstruct the flash and cause part of the photo to look dark. ● Wh[...]

89 Flash Photography 4 Using the Built-in Flash Red-eye Reduction When you use flash in lo w-light conditions, it can reflect off y our subject ’ s pupils and make their ey es look red in the recorded imge. This eff ect is called “ red-e ye , ” and is caused b y the light of the flash reflecting off the retina of the ey e. The Red-eye reducti[...]

90 Using the Built-in Flash FE Lock FE (flash exposure) Lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of a subject. FE Lock is a function in the Creative zone. 1 Make sure the < > icon in the viewfinder is on. ● In the Creative zone, press the < > button to pop up the built-in flash. 2 Focus on the subject. ?[...]

91 Flash Photography 4 Using the Built-in Flash Flash Exposure Compensation The EOS D60 camera can adjust the lev el of the built-in flash or any EX-series Speedlite. The compensation amount can be up to +/ – 2 stops in 1/2-stop increments. Y ou cannot use flash exposure compensation in the Basic Zone . 1 Press the < > b utton. ( 6 ) 2 Set [...]

92 Flash Photography with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite The Canon 550EX Speedlite allows y ou to take high-quality flash pictures easily , in the same way as you would with a built-in flash. ● E-TTL A utoflash E-TTL autoflash (preflash evaluative metering in memory) supplies the correct level of flash for the subject in the AF point selected [...]

93 Flash Photography 4 Flash Photography with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite Full A uto Flash Using the < > (Program AE) mode with E-TTL autoflash is described belo w . Regarding the operation of the 550EX, ref er to the Speedlite's instructions. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < >. 2 Make sure the 550EX Speedlite’ s pilot lamp is on. [...]

94 Flash Photography with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) When the 550EX Speedlite is set to high-speed sync < > mode, it can automatically synchronize at an y shutter speed of 1/200 second or faster , thus providing high-speed sync (FP) flash operation. When high-speed sync is On, the < > icon appears in th[...]

95 Flash Photography 4 Flash Photography with the EOS-Dedicated 550EX Speedlite FE Loc k The procedure f or setting FE lock is the same as with the b uilt-in flash ( → 90). FE lock works in both the nor mal flash and high-speed sync (FP flash) modes. Flash Exposure Compensation For flash pictures with flash exposure compensation, see “ Flash Ex[...]

96 Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The EOS D60 can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at shutter speeds of 1/ 200 second or slower . With larger studio flash units , the flash speed is 1/60 second or slower . Be sure to test the flash you are using beforehand, to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera. PC T erminal W[...]

97 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 5 5 This section explains how to view the images you have recorded with the EOS D60, how to erase images, and how to make settings for Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) printers or photo lab printing services. This section also describes how to connect the EOS D60 to a televi- sion and how to set the date and [...]

98 Vie wing Recor ded Images The EOS D60 can displa y recorded images on its LCD monitor . Y ou can view these images in single-image format, index format, or enlarged format. Press the < > button to switch formats. Viewing a Single Image 1 Check the image. ● Press the < > button. ➡ The most recent single image taken by the camera a[...]

99 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 5 Viewing Recorded Images Viewing Enlar ged Images Recorded images can be enlarged approximately 3 × . 1 Select the image you want to enlarge from a single-image or index displa y . ( → 98) 2 Enlarge the image. ● Press the < > b utton twice from a single-image display , or once from an index display[...]

100 INFO . T urning the Inf ormation Display On and Off When an image is display ed on the LCD monitor, y ou can press the < INFO . > button to vie w information about that image. Image information is available only for single-image displays. Image Information Displa yed During PLA Y The following information is displayed: Press the < INFO[...]

101 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 5 Viewing Recorded Images A utomated Playbac k of Recorded Ima ges (A uto pla yback) This function automatically and continuously displays all images recorded on the CF card. Each image is displayed for approximately 3 seconds. 1 From the menu, select [Auto playback]. ● Press the < MENU > button. ● [...]

102 Viewing Recorded Images Rotating an Image The Rotate function can rotate an image 90 ° cloc kwise or counterclockwise . This allows you to play images with the correct orientation. 1 From the menu, select [Rotate]. ● Press the < MENU > button. ● T urn the < > dial to select [Rotate]. 2 Go to Rotate mode. ● Press the < >[...]

103 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 5 Protecting an Image Y ou can erase-protect images to pre vent accidental er asure. Y ou can press the < > b utton to switch betw een single-image and index displa y in order to protect individual pictures. 1 From the menu, select [Protect]. ● Press the < MENU > button. ● T urn the < > [...]

104 Erasing Images (All Image Erase) Y ou can erase images one image at a time, or y ou can erase all images on the CF card at once. This section descr ibes how to erase all the images recorded on a CF card in one operation. T o erase images one at a time, see “Er asing a Recorded Image (Single Image Erase)”. ( → 43) 1 Set the camera to PLA Y[...]

105 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 5 Formatting the CF Card The CF card must be f ormatted before it is used in the EOS D60 camera. Also , if you see the message “ ” (CF card error) on the LCD panel when you load a CF card, the CF card may need to be formatted before it can be used. 1 From the Menu, select [Format]. ● Press the < MENU[...]

106 Y ou can mar k the images on a CF card f or printing, as well as specify the number of prints, print type, and the image data (date and file no .). The print specifications for the Canon EOS D60 camera conf orm to the Pr int Order F or mat (DPOF) standard. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard used to record (on the CF card or ot[...]

107 Pla ying and Erasing Recorded Images 5 Print Order Selecting Images for Printing There are two w ays to select images f or printing. Y ou can select images one at a time, or select all images. Selecting a Single Image 1 From the menu, select [Print Order]. ● Press the < MENU > button. ● T urn the < > dial to select [Pr int Order[...]

108 Print Order 5 Select the print quantity . ● If the Print T ype ( → 109) is [Index], y ou can not specify the print quantity . ● T urn the < > dial to select the quantity , then press the < > button. ➡ The quantity appears next to the < > icon. ● T o cancel the selection, set the quantity to [0] . ● T o select anoth[...]

109 Pla ying and Erasing Recorded Images 5 Print Order Print T ype Y ou can specify the follo wing print types. Standard: Prints one image to each sheet. Index: Prints an inde x of the images in reduced size, on one sheet. Both: Prints the individual images and an index sheet. 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Select- ing a Single Image pr ocedure ( ?[...]

110 Print Order Specifying Date Printing Y ou can specify printing of the date and time on each image. 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Select- ing a Single Image procedure ( → 107) , to display the Print Order screen. 2 T urn the < > dial to select [Set up], then press the < > button. ➡ The Print Order Setting screen appears. 3 T urn [...]

111 Pla ying and Erasing Recorded Images 5 Print Order If the print type is [Index], you cannot specify both date and file n umber. Specify one or the other . Specifying File Number Printing Y ou can specify printing of file number information on each image. 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Select- ing a Single Image pr ocedure ( → 107) , to display[...]

112 Connecting to a TV If the camera is set to the wrong video system format ( → 121), you will not see a proper image on the TV set. Mak e sure the camera is set to the video system format (NTSC or P AL) compatible with the TV set. ● Using a DC coupler is recommended. ( → 26) ● Images and menus do not appear on the LCD monitor while the vi[...]

113 Pla ying and Erasing Recorded Images 5 When the date/time back-up battery lev el is low , “ ” will appear on the LCD panel. Replace the CR2025 lithium battery as follows . If you replace the bac kup battery while the camera is connected to a batter y pack with power remaining or to a DC coupler , the date, time , and other menu functions wi[...]

114 File Numbering System The pictures you tak e are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each. Each folder on the CF card is numbered from 100 to 998. A utomatic file numbering can be either by continuous n umbering or auto reset number ing (the default setting is contin uous numbering): (1) Con[...]

115 Pla ying and Erasing Recorded Images 5 The imaging element corresponds to the film in a film camera. If dir t or foreign matter gets on this imaging element, black spots may be recorded on the corresponding part of the image. If this happens, use the procedure below to clean the imaging element. Because the imaging element is very sensitive, we[...]

116 Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element ● Ne ver disconnect the camera po wer during cleaning. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and possibly damage the shutter curtain. ● Use a blower without a brush attached. Using a brush to remove dust from the image element can damage the element. ● Do not insert a dust blower into the camera[...]

117 Menu Function Settings 6 6 Y ou can make a v ar iety of settings from the EOS D60’ s menu. The menu includes special settings called Custom Functions that are related to camera operation. This booklet indicates these settings with the mark, and provides basic descriptions. This chapter lists the EOS D60’ s menu functions and describes the u[...]

118 List of Menu Functions Item Screen Description See page Quality Red-eye reduction function AEB to automatically change exposure level ISO speed LCD panel illumination Beep Sets the size in pix els of the image as recorded on the CF card, as well as the compression ratio . Select Large < >, Large < >, Medium < >, Medium < &g[...]

119 Menu Function Settings 6 List of Menu Functions Item Screen Description See page Custom WB Parameters Protect Rotate Print Order A uto playbac k Selects the image to use as the basis for custom white balance adjustments. Besides the standard processing parameters applied automatically by the camer a, up to three sets of processing parameters ca[...]

120 List of Menu Functions Item Screen Description See page A uto power off Review Review time LCD Brightness Date/Time File numbering T o conserve batter y pow er , sets the A uto power off function that automatically switches off po wer if there is no operation for a given time. Select 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 minutes , or Off. Determines whether im[...]

121 Menu Function Settings 6 List of Menu Functions Item Screen Description See page Language Video system Format CF card Custom Functions Custom Function default setting Firmware version inf ormation Sets the language used for the Menu screen. Select English, Deutsch, Fran ç ais, or Japanese. Determines the video system format. Select NTSC or P A[...]

122 List of Menu Functions Custom Function Settings Y ou can adjust many of the Canon EOS D60 ’ s functions to meet your par ticular requirements using the Custom Function settings. T o change Custom Functions, select [C.Fn] from the menu. Func. No. Item Screen Select no. Setting or change 01 Unused 02 Shutter button / AE lock button 0 1 2 3 Pres[...]

123 Menu Function Settings 6 List of Menu Functions See page Effects, remarks Effectiv e for determining focus and e xposure separately . In AI Ser v o AF mode, if an object passes between the camer a and the subject, you can press the < > button to pause AF oper ation and keep the camera from f ocusing on the obstruction. Exposure is determi[...]

124 List of Menu Functions Func. No. Item Screen Select no. Setting or change 06 Shutter speed in A v mode with flash 0 1 Automatic setting Fixed at 1/200 second (when using flash) 07 AEB sequence / auto cancellaton 0 1 2 3 0 → – → +/Enable 0 → – → +/Disable – → 0 → +/Enable – → 0 → +/Disable 08 Shutter curtain sync 0 1 1st-[...]

125 Menu Function Settings 6 List of Menu Functions See page 73 93 Effects, remarks Eff ective f or using flash at night or in dark locations The first AEB shot will be taken at the standard e xposure. The AEB setting will be sa ved e ven when you turn off the main s witch, change lenses, or replace the battery or CF card. The AEB shots will be tak[...]

126 List of Menu Functions Func. No. Item Screen Select no. Setting or change 1 1 Menu button return position 0 1 2 Always show first menu item. Show the most recently set menu item. (Set the Main Switch to Off to cancel, or On to show the first menu item.) Show the most recently set menu item. (Retain in memory when the main s witch is set to Off [...]

127 Menu Function Settings 6 List of Menu Functions See page Effects, remarks Enables prompt menu selection for items that are frequently changed. Enables prompt menu selection for items that are frequently changed. Convenient when you want to retain function settings, regardless of whether the power is On or Off . Lets you change quality quic kly [...]

128 REFERENCE Basic T erminology AE A uto Exposure is a function that calculates the e xposure automatically . The camera has a built-in exposure meter that automatically determines the correct exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture value). AF A uto Focus is a function that f ocuses the camera automatically . Aperture value The len[...]

129 Reference 7 REFERENCE Aper ture value set to f/22 Aper ture value set to f/2 DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a standard format for ordering prints of digital camera images from photo lab printing ser vices, as well as printing from household printers. The Canon EOS D60 is DPOF-compatible . Y ou can specify pr inting from the camera itself an[...]

130 REFERENCE Firmware This is software containing v arious camera control instructions. The EOS D60 uses the firmware for image capture and image processing. Although the fir mware is preinstalled in the camera, y ou can later install the latest version of the firmware when it becomes a vailab le on Canon ’ s W eb site. Format Formatting a CF ca[...]

131 Reference 7 REFERENCE : Automatic setting : Selection possible Mode AF AF point selection Driv e Metering mode Dial ONE SHOT AI SER VO AI FOCUS Auto Manual Single Continuous Evaluativ e P ar tial Mode Built-in flash White balance Quality Dial A uto Manual Red-ey e Auto Manual Large Large Medium Medium Small Small RA W reduction Center- weighted[...]

132 REFERENCE Exposure W arnings The warnings shown are examples using a lens with a minimum aperture value of f/3.5, and a maximum aper ture value of f/22. Actual maximum and minimum aperture values will depend on the particular lens you use. Mode Blinking warning Description Remarks Subject is too dark. Subject is too bright. Picture will be unde[...]

133 Reference 7 REFERENCE AE Loc k Eff ects f or Combinations of AF P oint Selection and Metering Method (when using a mode in the Creative z one) Program Line < > The following program line applies when the camer a is in Program AE < > mode. Program Line Description The lower horizontal axis represents the shutter speed, and the right-[...]

134 REFERENCE Shutter Speed and Aperture V alue Readouts Shutter speed readout The shutter speed is normally display ed in 1/2-stop increments. Numbers from to denote the denominator of the shutter speed fraction: for example, is 1/125 seconds. In addition, is 0.3 seconds, and is 15 seconds. Aperture value readout The aper ture value is normally di[...]

135 Reference 7 REFERENCE Message List The follo wing messages are display ed on the LCD monitor. Busy . A picture is being stored on the CF card, or the camera is loading a recorded image. No CF card Attempted to take a picture or play an image with no CF card in the camera. CF card err or . There is a problem with the CF card. CF card full. No mo[...]

136 REFERENCE An incorrect batter y pack is being used. ➡ Use Battery Pack BP-511. ( → 3) Batter y pack is not correctly attached to the compact po wer adapter . ➡ Attach the battery pack correctly . ( → 22) The DC coupler is connected to the compact power adapter . ➡ Remov e the DC coupler plug from the compact power adapter . ( → 23) [...]

137 Reference 7 REFERENCE CF card is not loaded correctly . ➡ Load the CF card correctly . ( → 28) CF card is full. ➡ Change to a new CF card, or er ase unwanted images . ( → 28, 43, 104) The battery pack is out of power . ➡ Charge the battery pack. ( → 22) Image out of focus (In-focus light in the viewfinder blinks). ➡ Press the shut[...]

138 REFERENCE Major Accessories (Optional) Battery Pac k BP-511 This is a powerful lithium ion rechargeab le battery pack. The rated v oltage is 7.4V . Y ou can use the Compact P ower Adapter CA-PS400 to charge the BP-511 battery pack, and when fully charged it has enough power f or you to take appro ximately 490 images (Normal, with 50% flash use)[...]

139 Reference 7 REFERENCE Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 The remote controller attaches with an 80-cm cord and includes built-in (1) self timer , (2) inter val timer , (3) long- e xposure timer , and (4) shutter release count-setting function. Y ou can set the time from 1 second to 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds , in 1-second increments. Also in[...]

140 REFERENCE System Map EF Lens Battery Pack BP-511 Date/time CR2025 lithium battery Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Remote Switch RS-80N3 Wireless Controller LC-4 Strap Eyecup Eb Rubber Frame Eb Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 Angle Finder C Battery Grip BG-ED3 Battery Pack BP-511 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400 DC Coupler DR-400 E-series Dioptric Adjus[...]

141 Reference 7 REFERENCE PC Card Slot CF Cards CF Card Reader TV/Video Macintosh Computer PC/AT Compatible Computer PC Card Adapter • EOS Digital Solution Disk • Adobe Photoshop LE Disk Interface Cable IFC-200 PCU Video Cable VC-100 USB Port USB Port PC Card Slot Parallel Port[...]

142 REFERENCE Major Specifications • T ype T ype ......................................... Digital AF/AE SLR camera with built-in flash Recording medium .................. T ype I and II CF card Image size ................................ 22.7 mm × 15.1 mm Compatible lenses .................... Canon EF lenses (Effectiv e lens focal length: 1.6 [...]

143 Reference 7 REFERENCE Viewfinder inf ormation .............. AF information: AF points, f ocus confirmation light Exposure inf ormation: shutter speed, aperture, manual e xposure, AE loc k, par tial meter ing circle, e xposure le vel, e xposure compensation amount, AEB lev el Flash inf ormation: flash ready , high-speed sync, FE lock, flash e x[...]

144 REFERENCE Self-timer .................................. 10-sec. dela y . Remote control ......................... Compatible with Remote Switch RS-80N3 • Built-in Flash T ype ......................................... Auto pop-up E-TTL autoflash (retractab le) Guide No . ................................. 12 (ISO 100, meters)/ 39 (ISO 100, ft.)[...]

145 Reference 7 REFERENCE • P ower Source Battery ...................................... One Battery Pac k BP-511 * AC po wer can be supplied via the DC coupler . Battery life ................................ Normal temp. Low temp . No flash use 620 shots 480 shots 50% flash use 490 shots 400 shots * The above figures apply when a fully-charged B[...]

146 A Accessories ........................................... 138 A-DEP ..................................................... 76 AE ......................................................... 128 AEB (Autoe xposure bracketing) .............. 78 AE lock ............................................ 80, 133 AF ...........................................[...]

Reference 7 147 2 Thank you for purchasing this Canon product The EOS D60 digital camera is a high-perf or mance, single-lens refle x AF camera with an ultra- fine CMOS sensor ha ving 6.29 million effectiv e pixels. The camera is compatib le with all Canon EF lenses and designed f or quick and easy shooting. It is full-f eatured for all types of ph[...]

Be sure to read these Instructions before using your camera for the first time. Keep this booklet handy for easy reference. English Edition INSTRUCTIONS E E CT1-1232-001 © CANON INC . 2002 PRINTED IN J AP AN This Instructions booklet is current as of Janu ar y 2002. For inf ormation on using the camera with system accessories introduced after this[...]