Canon EOS 750D manual

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    ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL EOS 750D (W)[...]

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    2 The EOS 750D is a digital single-l ens reflex camera featuring a fine- detail CMOS sensor with approx. 24.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 6, high-precision and high-speed 19-point AF ( cross-type AF point: max. 19 points), approx. 5.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie s hooting, and Wi-Fi/ NFC functio[...]

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    3 Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your camera. If anything is missi ng, contact your dealer . * Battery Charger LC-E17 or LC-E1 7E is provided. (The LC-E17E comes with a power cord.) The Instruction Manuals and DVD/CD-ROMs provid ed are listed on the next page. If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses[...]

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    4 The instruction manual consists of a booklet, leaflet, and PDF manuals in electronic form (provided on the DVD-ROM) . The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manua l. For more detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual on the DVD-ROM. EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk DVD- ROM Contains the following PDF manuals: • Instruction Manua[...]

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    5 The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer , format the card with this camera (p.59) . • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * UHS-I cards supported. When shooting movies, us e a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class [...]

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    6 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery (p.36) . T o charge the battery , see page 34. 2 Insert the card (p.37) . With the card’s label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. 3 Att ach the lens (p.45) . Align the lens’s white or red mount index with the camera’s mount index of the same color . 4 Set the lens focu[...]

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    7 Quick Start Guide 6 Flip out the LCD monitor (p.39) . When the LCD monitor displays the date/time/zone setting screens, see page 42. 7 Focus on the subj ect (p.50) . Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway , and the camera will focus on the subject. If necessary , the built-in f[...]

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    8 Icons in this Manual < 6 > : Indicates the Main Dial. < W >< X >< Y >< Z > : Ind icates the < S > cross keys on the top, bottom, left, and right. < 0 > : Indicates the Setting button. 0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that each function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. after you let go of th[...]

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    9 Chapters Introduction 2 Getting St arted 33 Basic Shooting and Image Playback 65 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 99 Image Settings 11 5 Advanced Operation s 147 Flash Photograph y 165 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live V iew Shooting) 191 Shooting Mo vies 221 Handy Features 255 Image Playback 277 Post-Processing Images 31 1 Printing Images 319 Cu[...]

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    10 Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatic ally Î p.65-96 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuo usly Î p.1 12 ( i Continuous shooting) T ake a picture of yourse lf in a group Î p.1 14 ( j Self-timer) Freeze the action Î p.150 ( s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the action Blur the background Î p.72 ( C Creative Auto) Keep the background in sharp f[...]

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    11 T ake m any pictures Î p.1 16 ( 7 a , 8 a , b , c ) AF (Focus ing) Change the AF area selection mode Î p.104 ( S AF area selection mode) Shoot a moving subject Î p.79 , 81 , 102 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images on the camera Î p.97 ( x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Î p.278 ( H Index display) p.279 ( I Image browsing) Rate imag[...]

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    12 Power Battery • Charging Î p.34 • Installing/Removing Î p.36 • Battery check Î p.41 • Checking battery information Î p.348 Household power outlet Î p.349 Auto power off Î p.40 Cards Installing/Removing Î p.37 Formatting Î p.59 Release shutter without card Î p.256 Lens Attachi ng/Detaching Î p.45 Zoom Î p.46 Image Stabilizer Î[...]

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    13 Index to Features Exposure Adjustment Exposure compensation Î p.159 AEB Î p.160 AE lock Î p.162 Flash Built-in flash Î p.166 External flas h Î p.171 Flash function settings Î p.173 Wireless shooting Î p.179 Live View Shooting Live View shooting Î p.191 AF method Î p.206 Continuous AF Î p.204 T ouch Shutter Î p.214 Creative filter s Î[...]

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    14 1 Introducti on 2 Item Check List.................... ..................... ......................... ............... 3 Instruction Ma nual and DVD/CD-ROMs .............. ......................... .... 4 Compatibl e Cards ........................... ..................... ......................... .... 5 Quick S tar t Guide .. ...................[...]

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    15 Contents 4 2 3 Basic Shooting and Image Playback 65 A Fully Auto matic Shooting (Sc ene Intelligent Au to) ........... ........ 66 A Full Auto T ech niques (Scene Intelligent Auto)....... ................... 69 7 Disabling Flash . ......................... ..................... ......................... . 71 C Creative Auto Shooting ............[...]

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    Contents 16 5 6 7 A Selecting a Picture Sty le .................. ......................... ........... 125 A Customizing a Picture S tyle .......... ..................... .................. 127 A Registering a Pictu re S tyle ............... ...................... .............. 13 0 B : Matching the Light Source (White b alance) ....... .........[...]

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    17 Contents 9 8 U Applying Crea tive Filters ...................... ......................... .......... 200 Menu Function S ettings .......................... ......................... ............. 204 Using AF to Fo cus (AF Method) ............. ..................... ................. 206 x Shooting wi th the T ouch Shutter .....................[...]

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    Contents 18 10 11 12 f Automatic S ensor Cleaning ............ ......................... .............. 271 Appending Dust Delete Data ........................ ..................... ........... 2 72 Manual Sensor Cleanin g ................ ..................... ......................... 274 Image Pl ayback 277 x Searching for Images Quickly .......[...]

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    19 Contents 13 15 14 Customizing the Camera 335 Setting Custom Fu nctions ................... ...................... .................... 336 Custom Function S ettings ................... ...................... .................... 338 C.Fn I : Exposure ........................ ......................... .................... 338 C.Fn II : Image ....[...]

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    20 The following precautions are provided to pr event harm or injury to yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precautions before using the produ ct. If you experience any malfunctions, p roblems, or damage to th e product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer from whom you purchased t he product.[...]

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    21 Safety Precautions Do not fire the flash nea r a person’s eyes. It may impair the person’s vision. When using flash to photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet a way . When the cam era or accessories are not in u se, make sure to remove the battery an d disconnect the power plug from the equipment before storing. This is to pre v[...]

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    Safety Precautions 22 Do not use or store the p roduct inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The product may become hot and cause skin burns. Doing so may also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or shorten the life of the product. Do not carry the camera aro und when it is attached to a tripod. Do[...]

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    23 Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used und erwater . If you accidentally drop th e camera into wate r , promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center . Wipe of f any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the camera has been exp[...]

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    Handling Precautions 24 Avoid storing the camera wher e there are chemicals that result in rust and corrosion such as in a chemical lab. If the camera has n ot been used for an extend ed period, test all i ts functions before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign tr ip coming up,[...]

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    25 Handling Precautions Smudges Adhering to th e Front of the Sensor Besides dust entering th e camera from outside, in rare cases lubrica nt from the camera’s int ernal parts may adhere to the f ront of the sensor . If visible sp ots remain on the image, having the sensor clean ed by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Lens After det aching t[...]

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    26 Nomenclature Built-in fla sh/AF-assist beam (p.166/103) Mode Dial (p.30) < g > ISO speed setting button (p.122) < 6 > Main Dial Shutter button (p.50) Remote control sensor (p.163, 350) Grip Mirror (p. 163, 274 ) Contact s (p.25) Lens mount Lens lock pin < Y > External m icrophone IN termina l (p.251) < F > Remote control [...]

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    27 Nomenclature Viewfi nder eyepiece Eyecup (p .351) < B > Info button (p.61, 97 , 194, 227, 266) < M > Menu but ton (p.53) T ripod socket < x > Playback but ton (p.97) < W >< X >< Y >< Z >: < S > Cross keys (p.53) < W B > White balance sele ction butt on (p.132) < X A > Picture Style se l[...]

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    Nomenclature 28 Shooting Functi on Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.3 0) The display will show only the settings currently applied. Shutter spee d Exposure level indicator Exposure compensat ion amount (p. 159) AEB range (p.160 ) Shooting m ode Picture S tyle (p.125) AF operation (p.100) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF MF Manual Fo cus[...]

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    29 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information The display will show only the settings currently applied. Shutter speed Bulb exposure ( buLb ) FE lock ( FEL ) Busy ( buSY ) Built-in flash recycling ( D buSY ) No card warning ( Card ) Card error ( Card ) Card full warning ( FuLL ) Error code ( Err ) S pot metering circle (p.157) Single-po int AF (Manual sel[...]

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    Nomenclature 30 Mode Dial The Mode Dial consists of two func tionally categ orized zones: one for the Creative Zone modes and one for the Basic Zone modes. Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject or scene for shooting. Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subj[...]

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    31 Nomenclature Lens without a Distance Scale Focusing ring (p.1 1 1, 216) Focus mode switch (p.45 ) Zoom position ind ex (p.46) Hood moun t (p.47) Filter thread (front of lens) Zoom ring (p. 46 ) Image S tabilize r switch (p.48) Lens mount inde x (p.45) Contacts (p. 25)[...]

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    Nomenclature 32 Battery Charger LC-E17 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (p.34). Battery Charger LC-E17E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (p.34). Power plug Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery pac k slot 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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    33 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Provided Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sur[...]

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    34 1 Remove the protective cover . Detach the protective cover provided with the battery . 2 Att ach the battery . As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger . T o detach the battery , f ollow the above procedure in reverse. 3 Recharge the battery . For LC-E17 As shown by the arrow , flip out the battery charger ’s p[...]

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    35 Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the b attery is not fully charged . Charge the battery before use. Recharge the battery on the day before or on th e day it is to be used. Even during storage, a charged batte ry will gradually drain and lose its capacity . After recharging the battery , det ach it and dis connect the charger from the power ou[...]

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    36 Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17 into the camera. The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens when the battery is removed. 1 Open the cover . Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover . 2 Insert the battery . Insert the end with the battery contacts. Insert the battery until it locks [...]

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    37 The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. SDHC and SDXC memory cards with UHS-I 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 and erasing. 1 Open the cover . Slide the cover as shown by the arrows to open it. 2 Insert the car[...]

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    Installing and Removing the Card 38 1 Open the cover . Set the power switch to < 2 >. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. If [ Recording... ] is displayed, close the cover . 2 Remove th e card. Gently push in the card, then let go to eject it. Pull the card straight out, then close the cover . Removing the Card Access lamp [...]

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    39 After you flip out the LCD monitor , you can set menu f unctions, use Live View shooting, shoot movies, and play back images and movies. Y ou can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor . 1 Flip out the LCD mo nitor . 2 Rota te the LCD monitor . When the LCD monitor is swung out, you can rotate it up, down, or over 180° to face the su[...]

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    40 If you turn on the po wer switch and the date/tim e/zone setting screen appears, see page 42 to set the date/time/zone. < k > : The camera turns on. Y ou can shoot movies (p.222). < 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 [...]

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    41 Turning on the Power When the power is turned on, the battery le vel will be indicated in one of the four levels. z : Battery level is su fficient. x : Battery level is low, but the camera can still be used. c : Battery w ill be exhausted soon. (Blinks) n : Recharge the bat tery . Number of Possible Shots The figures above are based on a fully-c[...]

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    42 When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone are reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps below , making sure to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time zone in which you currently live so t hat, when you travel, you can simply change the setting to the correct time zone for you[...]

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    43 3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone 4 Set the date and time. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the number . Press < 0 > so < a > is displayed. Press the < W > < X > keys to set the number , then press < 0 >. (Returns to < b >.) 5 Set the daylight saving time. Set it if necessary . Press the < [...]

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    44 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 langu age. Press the < W > < X >[...]

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    45 The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used wit h EF-M lenses. 1 Remove th e cap s. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. 2 Att ach the lens. Align the lens’s red or white index with the camera’s index matching the same color . T urn the lens as shown by th[...]

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    Attaching and Detaching a Lens 46 T urn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it bef ore focusing. T urning the zo om ring afte r achieving focus may t hrow off the focus. While pressing the lens release button, turn t he lens as show n by the arrow. T urn the lens until it stops, then detach it. Attach the rear lens [...]

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    47 Attaching and Detaching a Lens A lens hood can block unwanted light and prevent rain, snow , dust, etc. adhering to the front of the lens. W hen storing the lens in a bag, etc., you can also attach the hood in reverse. If there is no index mark on the len s and hood: Att ach the lens hood. T urn the hood as shown by the arrow to attach it secure[...]

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    48 When you use the IS lens’s built-in Image S tabilizer , camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper s hot. The procedure explained her e is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example. * IS stands for Image S tabilizer . 1 Set the IS switch to < 1 >. Set also the camera’s power switch to < 1 >. 2 Press the shut[...]

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    49 T urn the dioptric ad justment knob. T urn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look the sharpest. T o obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. 1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly . 2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. 3. Rest your hand’s right index finger lightly[...]

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    Basic Operation 50 The shutter button has two steps. Y ou can press t he shutter button halfway . Then you can further press the shutter button completely . Pressing Hal fway 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 v[...]

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    51 Y ou can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor . This is called Quick Control. 1 Press the < Q > button ( 7 ) . X The Quick Control screen will appear . 2 Set the desired functions. Press the < S > cross keys to select a function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.64) will appear . T u[...]

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    Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions 52 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 the settings. There are also some functions that are set by pressing the < B >, < B >, or < L > button. Press < [...]

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    53 Y ou can set vario us settings with the menus such as the image- recording quality , date and time, etc. 3 Menu Operations Ta b Menu items z Shooting LCD monitor 5 Set-up 9 My Menu < 0 > button 3 Playback The menu tabs and items displayed will differ depending on the shooting mode. Menu Screen Creative Zone modes < M > button A Live [...]

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    3 Menu Operations 54 1 Display the menu screen. Press the < M > button to display the menu screen. 2 Select a tab. Press the < Y > < Z > keys of the cross 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 [ t ] [...]

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    55 3 Menu Operations Example: When [ Multi Shot Noise Reduction ] is set Dimmed menu items cannot be set. The menu item is dimmed if another function setting is overriding it. Y ou can see the overriding function by selecting the dimmed menu item and pressing < 0 >. If you cancel the overriding function’s setting, the dimmed menu item will [...]

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    56 The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitiv e panel that you can operate with your fingers. Quick Control (Sample display) Use your finger to tap on (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 [...]

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    57 d Using the Touch Screen Menu screen (Sample display) Slide your finger while touching the LCD monitor . Scale display (Sample display) Operations possible by draggin g 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 Set[...]

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    d Using the Touch Screen 58 1 Select [T ouch control]. Under the [ 5 3 ] tab, select [ To u c h control ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the touch control setting. Select the preferred setting, then press < 0 >. [ Stan d ar d ] is the norma l setting. [ Sensitive ] provides a more reactive touch response than [ Standard ]. T ry using both set[...]

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    59 If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer , format the card with this camera. When the ca rd is formatted, all images and dat a on the car d will be erased. Even protec ted images wil l be eras ed, so make su re there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary , transfer the images and dat a to a comp uter , etc[...]

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    3 Formatting the Card 60 The card is new. The card was formatted b y a different camera or a comp uter . The card is full with images or da ta. A card-related error is displayed (p.382). Execute [Format card] in the following cases: Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatti ng if the card’s recording or reading speed seems slow or if you wa[...]

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    61 The LCD monitor can display th e shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. When you turn on the power , the shooting settings will be displayed. When you press the shutter button halfway , the display will turn off. And when you let go of the shutter button, the display will turn on. Y ou can al so turn off the display by pres[...]

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    62 Y ou can display a grid in the viewfinde r to help you check the camera tilt or compose the shot. 1 Select [Viewfinder di splay]. Under the [ 5 2 ] tab, select [ Viewfinder display ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Grid display]. Select [ Grid display ], then press < 0 >. 3 Select [Show]. Select [ Show ], then press < 0 >. X When [...]

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    63 If you set this function, < G > will appear in the viewfinder when the camera detects flicker caused by the blinking of the lig ht source. By default, flicker detection is set to [ Show ]. 1 Select [Viewfinder di splay]. Under the [ 5 2 ] tab, select [ Viewfinder display ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Flicker detection]. Select [ Fli[...]

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    64 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 mod e, function or option. It also displays a description when you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen. The Feature guide turns of[...]

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    65 2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back images. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot while the camera sets everything automatically (p.89, 354). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, advanced shooting f[...]

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    66 < A > is a fully automatic m ode. The camera analyzes th e scene and sets the optimum settings automatically . It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.6 9). 1 Set the Mode Dial to < A >. 2 Aim the Area AF frame over the subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and the camera[...]

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    67 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 4 T ake the picture. Press the shutter button co mpletely 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 indicator < o > blinks and fo cus is not achieved. Aim[...]

  • Page 68

    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 68 The beeper continues to beep softly . (Th e focus indicator < o > does not li ght up.) It indicates that the camera is focusing continuo usly on a moving subject. (The focus indicator < o > does not light up.) Y ou can take sharp pictures of a moving subject. Note that the focus loc[...]

  • Page 69

    69 Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the < A > mode, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus on a still subject will lock the focus on that subject. Recompose the shot while keeping the sh utter button pressed halfway , and then press the shutter[...]

  • Page 70

    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) 70 Y ou can shoot while viewing the im age on th e LCD monitor . This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 191. 1 Display the Live View image on the LCD monito r . Press the < A > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor . 2 Focus on the su bject. Press t[...]

  • Page 71

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

  • Page 72

    72 In the < C > mode, you can set the following functions for shooting: (1) Extra Effect Shot, (2) Ambience-based shots, (3) Background blur , (4) Drive mode, and (5) Flash fir ing. 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 > button ( 7 )[...]

  • Page 73

    73 C Creative Auto Shooting If you set (1), (2) or (3) when the came ra is set for Live View shooting, you can see the effect on the screen before you start shooting. (1) Extra Effect Shot • Y ou can select any of the fol lowing effects for shooting: Creat ive filters ( p.200 ), Picture Styles ( p.125 ), and Ambience-based shots ( p.90 ). • Pre[...]

  • Page 74

    C Creative Auto Shooting 74 (2) Ambience-based shots • Y ou can select and shoot with the ambience you want to convey in your images. • Press the < W > < X > keys to select the ambience . For details, see page 90. (3) Background blur • If [ OFF ] is set, the degree of background blur will change depending on the brightness. • If[...]

  • Page 75

    75 C Creative Auto Shooting (4) Drive mode : Use the < 6 > dial to make the selection. < u > Sin gle shooting : Shoot one image at a time. < i > Cont inuous shootin g : While you hold down the shutter button completely , shots will be taken continuously . Y ou can shoot up to approx. 5.0 shots per second. < B > Silent single[...]

  • Page 76

    76 The < 2 > (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the h uman subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer . Select the location where the distance between the subject and the background is the fart hest. The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look. The subj[...]

  • Page 77

    77 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 t he wide-angle end. When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth [...]

  • Page 78

    78 When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the < 4 > (Close-up) mode. T o make small things appear much lar ger , use a macro lens (sold separately). Use a simple background . A simple background makes sma ll objects such as flowers stand out better . Move in as close as possible t o the subject. Check the lens for its mi[...]

  • Page 79

    79 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. T rack the subject with the Area AF frame. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to start autofocusing[...]

  • Page 80

    80 The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settin gs when you select a shooting mode fo r your subject or scen e. 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 [...]

  • Page 81

    81 When you want to continuously focus and shoot children running around, use < C > (Kids). Skin tones will look healthy . T rack the subject with the Area AF frame. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to start autofocusing in Area AF fr ame. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping sof[...]

  • Page 82

    82 When shooting food, use < P > (Food). The photo will look bright a nd vivid. Change the color tone. Y ou can change [ Color tone ]. Food photos with a reddish tinge usually make the food look more vivid. T o increase the food’s reddish tinge, set it toward [ Wa r m t o n e ]. Set it toward [ Cool tone ] if it looks too red. Shoot the sub[...]

  • Page 83

    83 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 poin t to focus. Aim the center AF point in t he viewfinde r over the subject , then shoot. Prevent camera shake if the shutt er speed in the viewfinder blinks. Under low light when camera sha[...]

  • Page 84

    84 T o shoot people at night and obtain a natura l-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 th e wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view . Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Check the subject’s bright[...]

  • Page 85

    85 Using a tripod when shooting a night scene gives the best results. However , the < F > (Handheld Night Scene) mode enables you to shoo t night scenes even while handholding the camera. Four shots are taken continuously for each picture, and the resulting one image with reduced camera shake is recorded. Hold the camera firmly . While shooti[...]

  • Page 86

    86 When shooting a scene having both br ight and dark areas, use the < G > (HDR Backlight Control) mod e. When you take one picture in this mode, three continuous shots are taken at different exposures. This results in one image, with a wide t onal range, that has minimized the clipped shadows caused by backlighting. Hold the camera firmly . [...]

  • Page 87

    87 Cautions for both < 6 > (Night Portrait) and < F > (Handheld Night Scene) During Live View shootin g, it may be difficult to focu s on dots of light such as in a night scene. In such a case, set the le ns’s focus mode switch to < MF > and focus manua lly . The Live V iew image displayed will not look exactly the same as the a[...]

  • Page 88

    Q Quick Control 88 In Basic Zone modes when the shoot ing function settings scree n is displayed, you can press the < Q > button to display the Quick Control screen. The tables on the next p age show the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Z one mode. 1 Set the Mode Dial to a Basic Z one mode. 2 Press the <[...]

  • Page 89

    89 Q Quick Control Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes o : Default setting k : User selectable : Not selectable * If you change the shooting mode or set the powe r switch to < 2 >, all the functions will revert to the default settings (except the self-timer). Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 Drive mode (p.1 12) u : Single shootin g o o o k o o k i :[...]

  • Page 90

    90 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 >[...]

  • Page 91

    91 Shoot by Ambience Selection Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the desired 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 so that [ Effect ] appears at the bottom. Press the < Y > < Z > ke[...]

  • Page 92

    Shoot by Ambience Selection 92 Ambience Settings m St andard setting S tandard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that < 2 > has image characteristics geared for portraits and < 3 > is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting m ode’s image characteristics. n Vi vi d Th[...]

  • Page 93

    93 Shoot by Ambience Selection v Bright er The picture will look brigh ter . x Darker The picture will look darker. y Monoc hrome The picture will be monochrome. Y ou can select the monochrome color to be blue, black and white, or sepia. When [ Monochrome ] is selected, < 0 > will appear in the viewfinder .[...]

  • Page 94

    94 In the < 2 >, < 3 >, < 4 >, < 5 >, and < C > Basic Zone mo des, you can shoot with the settings matching t he lighting or scene type. Normally , [ e Default se tting ] is adequate, but if the settings match the lightin g condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eyes. For Live View shooting, if[...]

  • Page 95

    95 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type 3 On the Quick Control scr een, select the lighting or scene type . Press the < Q > button ( 7 ). Press the < W > < X > keys to select [ e Default setting ]. [ Li ght/scene- based shots ] will appear on the screen. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the lighting or scene type. X The[...]

  • Page 96

    Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type 96 Lighting or Scene T yp e Settings e Default se tting Default setting suited for most subjects. f Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Give s more natural-looking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. g Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitabl e for skin tones, wh ich may look too bl[...]

  • Page 97

    97 The easiest way to play back im ages is explained below . For more details on the playback procedure, see page 277. 1 Play back the image. Press the < x > button. X The last image captured or played back will appear . 2 Select an imag e. T o play back images starting with the last image captured, press the < Y > key . T o play back i[...]

  • Page 98

    x Image Playback 98 3 Exit the image playback. Press the < x > button to exit the image playback and return to shooting-ready state. With the shooting information scr een displayed (p.97), you can press the < W > < X > keys to change th e shooting information displayed at the screen’s bottom as follows. For details, see pages 30[...]

  • Page 99

    99 3 Setting the AF and Drive Modes The 19 AF points in the viewfinder make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes. Y ou can also select the AF operation an d drive mode that best match the shooti ng conditions and subject. The J icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that the function is available only in Creat[...]

  • Page 100

    100 Y ou can select the AF (autof ocus) op eration characteristics suiting the shooting conditions or s ubject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation is set automatically fo r the respective shooting mode. 1 Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <AF>. 2 Press the < Z f > button. X [ AF operation ] will appear . 3 Select the AF o[...]

  • Page 101

    101 f : Changing the Autofocus Operation K Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button h alfway , the camera will focus only once. When focus is achieved, the AF p oint that achieved focus will be displayed, and the focus indicator < o > in the viewfinder will also light up. With evaluative metering, the exposure setting will[...]

  • Page 102

    f : Changing the Autofocus Operation K 102 This AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keep s changing. While yo u hold down the shutter b utton halfway , the subject will be focused on continuously . The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. When the AF area selection mode is set to 19-point automatic s[...]

  • Page 103

    103 f : Changing the Autofocus Operation K By default, the AF points light up in red when focus is achieved in low- light conditions. In Creative Zone modes, you can set whether to have the AF points light up in red when focus is achieved (p.342). Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button h alfway , the built-in flash may fire a[...]

  • Page 104

    104 19 AF points are provided for autofocusing. Y ou ca n select the AF area selection mode and AF point(s) suiting the scene or subject. Y ou can select one of three AF area selection mod es. See the next page for the selection procedure. h : Single-point AF (Manual selection) Select one AF point to focus. q : Zone AF (Manu al selection of zone) T[...]

  • Page 105

    105 S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point K 1 Press the < S > or < B > button ( 9 ) . Look through the viewfinder and press the < S > or < B > button. 2 Press the < B > button. Each time you press the < B > button, the AF area selection mode changes. The AF area selection mode currently set is indicated on the top[...]

  • Page 106

    S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point K 106 Y ou can manually select the AF point or zone. I f 19-point automatic selection AF + AI Servo AF has been set, you can select any position where AI Servo AF is to start. 1 Press the < S > or < B > button ( 9 ) . X The AF points will be displayed in the viewfinder . In the Zone AF mode, the sele[...]

  • Page 107

    107 Select one AF point < S > to be used for focusing . The 19 AF points are divided into five zones for focusing. All the AF points in the selected zone are used for the automatic selection of the focusing point(s). It is effe ctive for moving subjects. However , since it is inclined to focus the nearest subject, focusing a specific target i[...]

  • Page 108

    AF Area Selection Modes K 108 All the AF points are used to focus. This mode is set automatically in Basic Zone modes (except < x >). With One-Shot AF , pressing the shutter button halfway will display the AF point(s) < S > that achieved focus. If multiple AF point s are displayed, it means they all have achieved focus. With AI Servo AF[...]

  • Page 109

    109 AF Area Selection Modes K Maximum Lens Aperture: f/3.2 - f/5.6 With all AF points, cross-type AF sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines is possible. Howe ver , with the lenses below , the peripheral AF points will detect only vertical or horizontal lines (no cross-type focusing). Maximum Lens Aperture: f/1.0 - f/2.8 Besides cross-type [...]

  • Page 110

    110 Autofocus can fail to achieve focu s (viewfinder ’s focus indicator < o > blinks) with certain subjec ts such as the following: V ery low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky , solid-color walls, etc.) Subjects in very low light S trongly backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body , etc.) Near and distant[...]

  • Page 111

    111 Subjects Difficult to Focus on 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. 2 Focus on the su bject. Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder . MF: Manual Focus Focusing ring If you press the shutte r button halfway during manual focusing, th e AF point that achieved focus and the fo cus indicat[...]

  • Page 112

    112 Single and continuous drive modes ar e provided. 1 Press the < YQ i > button. X [ Drive mode ] will appear. 2 Select the dr ive mode. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the desired drive mode, then press < 0 >. u : Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely , only one shot will be taken. i : Continuou[...]

  • Page 113

    113 i Selecting the Drive Mode If < B > or < M > is set, the time lag from when you press the shutt er button completely until th e picture is shot will be longer than with normal single or continuous shoo ting. With Li ve View shooting , < B > and < M > cannot be set. When the battery level is low , the continuous sh ooting[...]

  • Page 114

    114 1 Press the < YQ i > button. X [ Drive 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.350). l : 2-sec. self -timer (p.75) q : 10-sec. self-timer plus c ontinuous shots Press the < W &[...]

  • Page 115

    115 4 Image Settings This chapter explains imag e-related function settings: Image-recording quality , ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Au to Lighting Optimize r , noise reduction, lens aberration correction, anti-flicker shooting, an d other functions. In Basic Zone modes, only the following can be set as described in this chapter: Im age-[...]

  • Page 116

    116 Y ou can select the pixel count and the image qualit y . T en image- recording quality settings are provided: 73 , 83 , 74 , 84 , 7 a , 8 a , b , c , 1 + 73 , 1 . 1 Select the im age-recordin g quality . Under the [ z 1 ] tab, select [ Image quality ], then press < 0 >. X [ Image quality ] will appear. 2 Set the image-record ing quality .[...]

  • Page 117

    117 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality * The file size, possible shot s, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon’ s testing standards (3:2 aspect rat io, ISO 100 and S tandard Picture S tyle) using an 8 GB card. These figures will vary by the subject, card brand, aspect ratio, IS O speed, Picture Style, Cust om Function[...]

  • Page 118

    3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality 118 I want to select the image-recording quality matchin g 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 b[...]

  • Page 119

    119 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 comp uter without the use of EOS software, such as Digital Photo Prof essional (p.405). However , you can perform various adjustments on them that are impossible with other image types such as 73 . 1 is effecti[...]

  • Page 120

    120 Y ou can change the image’s aspect ratio. [ 3:2 ] is set by default. When [ 4:3 ], [ 16:9 ], or [ 1:1 ] is set, lines will appear to indicate the shooting range. During Live View shooting, the image appears with the surrounding area masked in black. 1 Select the aspec t ratio. Under the [ z 3 ] tab, select [ Aspect ratio ], then press < 0 [...]

  • Page 121

    121 3 Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio K The table below shows the aspect ratio and the number of recorded pixels for each image-recording quality . Image Quality Aspect Ratio and Pixel Count (approx.) 3:2 4:3 16:9 1:1 3 6000x4000 (24.0 megapi xels) 5328x4000* (21.3 megap ixels) 6000x3368* (20.2 me gapixels) 4000x4000 (16.0 megapi xels) 1 4 3984[...]

  • Page 122

    122 Set the ISO speed (image sensor ’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.124). 1 Press the < g > button ( 9 ) . 2 Set the ISO speed. While looking in the viewfinder or at the LCD monitor , press the < Y > < Z > keys or turn the < 6 > dial to se[...]

  • Page 123

    123 g : Changing the ISO Speed to Suit the Light K For ISO Auto, you can set the maxi mum ISO speed limit within ISO 400 - ISO 6400. Under the [ z 3 ] tab, select [ ISO Auto ], then press < 0 >. Select the ISO speed, then press < 0 >. 3 Setting the Maximum ISO Speed f or [ AUTO ] K When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots [...]

  • Page 124

    g : Changing the ISO Speed to Suit the Light K 124 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 below , the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode. *1: Depends on the maximum ISO speed limit set (p.123). *2: (1) If fill flash resul[...]

  • Page 125

    125 By selecting a Picture Style, y ou can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic ex pression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, [ D ] (Auto) is set automatically . 1 Press the < X A > button. X The Picture S tyle selection screen will appear . 2 Select a Picture Style. Select a Picture S tyle, then press < 0 >. X The[...]

  • Page 126

    A Selecting a Picture Style K 126 Q Portrait For nice skin tones. The image l ooks softer . Suited for close-up portraits. By changing the [ Color tone ] (p.128), you can adjust the skin tone. R Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. S Neutr al This Picture S tyle is for users who[...]

  • Page 127

    127 Y ou can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters such as [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. T o see the resu lting effects, t ake test shots. T o customize [ Monochrome ], see page 129. 1 Press the < X A > button. X The Picture S tyle selection screen will appear . 2 Select a Picture Style. Select a Picture S tyle, then [...]

  • Page 128

    A Customizing a Picture Style K 128 g 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. Th e closer it is to F , the sharper the image will look. h Contrast Adjusts the image contrast and the vividness [...]

  • Page 129

    129 A Customizing a Picture Style K For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect ] and [ T oning effect ] in addition to [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ] explained on the pre ceding page. 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 a toni[...]

  • Page 130

    130 Y ou can select a base Picture Style such as [ Portrait ] or [ Landscape ], adjust its parameters as des ired and register it under [ U ser 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 Pictur[...]

  • Page 131

    131 A Registering a Picture Style K 5 Select a parameter . 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 a Picture S tyle” on pages 127-129. Press the < M > button to re[...]

  • Page 132

    132 The function adjusting the color tone so tha t white objects look white in the picture is called white balance (WB). Normally , the [ Q ] (Auto) setting will obtain the correct whit e balance. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with [ Q ], you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a whit[...]

  • Page 133

    133 B : Matching the Light Source K 2 Select [Custom Wh ite 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 balanc e data. Select the image that was captured in step 1, then press < 0 >. X On the dialog screen that appears, s[...]

  • Page 134

    134 Y ou can correct the white balance that is set. This adju stment will have the same effect as using a commerc ially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compens ating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This function is for advanced users w ho are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color[...]

  • Page 135

    135 u Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light Source K With just o ne shot, three im ages with differ ent color tones ca n be recorded simult aneously . Bas ed on the color temp erature of the curre nt white balance setti ng, th e image wi ll be b racke ted with a blue/ amber bi as or mage nta/ green bias. This is ca lled white balance brac keting ([...]

  • Page 136

    136 If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatical ly . This function is call ed Auto Lighting Optimizer . The default setting is [ Stan d a rd ]. With JPEG images, the correction is applied when the image is captured. In Basic Zone modes, [ Standa rd ] is set automatically . 1 Select [A[...]

  • Page 137

    137 This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although n oise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the image (shadow areas) is further reduced. Change the setting to suit the noise level. 1 Select [Hig h ISO speed NR]. Under the [ z[...]

  • Page 138

    3 Setting Noise Reduction K 138 Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer . 1 Select [Long exp. no ise reduction]. Under the [ z 3 ] tab, select [ Long exp. noise reduction ], then press < 0 >. Long Exposu re Noise Reduction When [Multi Shot Noise Red uction] is Set If there is significant mi salignment in the image[...]

  • Page 139

    139 3 Setting Noise Reduction K 2 Set the desired setting. Select the desired setting, then press < 0 >. [Auto] For exposures of 1 sec. or longer , noise reduction is performe d automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [ Auto ] setting is effective in most cases. [Enable] Noise reduction is performed for all exposure[...]

  • Page 140

    140 Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characte ristic s. Color fri nging along su bject outlines is called chromatic aberrati on. And image distortion due to lens characteristics is called distortion. These lens aberrations and light fall- off can be corrected. By default, Peri pheral[...]

  • Page 141

    141 3 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberrations 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 >. 2 T ake the picture. The image will be recorded with the chromatic aberration correct[...]

  • Page 142

    3 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberrations 142 The camera already contains data for lens peripheral illumination correction, chromatic aberration correc tion, and distortio n correction for approx. 30 lenses. If you select [ Enable ], the peripheral illumination correction, chromatic aberration correc tion, and distortion correcti[...]

  • Page 143

    143 3 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberrations Cautions for Lens Correction Peripheral illumination correction, chro matic aberration correction, and distortion correction cannot be appli ed to JPEG images already taken. When using a non-Canon lens, setting the correct ions to [ Disable ] is recommended, even if [ Correctio n data[...]

  • Page 144

    144 If you shoot an image with a fast shutter speed under a light source such as fluorescent light, the blinking of the light source causes flicker and the image may be vertically unevenly e xposed. If continuous shooting is used under these conditions, uneven exposures or colors across the images may result. With anti-flicker shooting, the camera [...]

  • Page 145

    145 3 Reducing Flicker K Under [ 5 4: Custom Functions (C.Fn) ] , if you set [ 9: Mirror l ockup ] to [ 1: Enable ], the [ Anti-flicker shoot. ] setting will automatically switch to [ Disable ]. If the subject is against a dark background or if there is a bri ght light in the image, flicker may not be detect ed. Under certain speci al types of ligh[...]

  • Page 146

    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 2 ] tab, select [ Color sp ace ], then pr ess < 0 >. 2 Set the [...]

  • Page 147

    147 5 Advanced Operations In Creative Zone modes, you can change various settings of the camera as you desire to obtain a wide variety of shooting results, by selecting the shutter speed and/or aperture, adjusting the exposure as you prefer , etc. The J icon at the upper right of t he page title indi cates tha t the function is avail able only in C[...]

  • Page 148

    148 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. Th is is called P rogram AE. *< d > stands for Pro gram. * AE stands for Auto Exposure. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < d >. 2 Focus on the su bject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the AF point over the subject. Then press the shutter butt[...]

  • Page 149

    149 d : Program AE Change the ISO speed . Use the built-in flash. T o match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.122) or use the built- in flash (p.166). In the < d > mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically . Therefore, press the < I > (flash) button to raise the built-in flash when indoor[...]

  • Page 150

    150 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” on the next page for advice on setting the shutter speed. T urning the < 6 > dial to th[...]

  • Page 151

    151 s : Conveying the Subject’s Movement T o freeze the motion of a fast-mo ving subject Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec. T o blur a running child or animal 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 viewfinder and press the shutter [...]

  • Page 152

    152 T o blur the background or to make e verything 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 Ap erture value, whi ch is the si ze of th e diaphra gm hole i nside th e lens. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < f >. 2 Set the desired ap[...]

  • Page 153

    153 f : Changing the Depth of Field When using an aperture with a high f/num ber or shooting in low light scenes, note th at camera shake can occur . A higher aperture f/number will make the shutter speed slower . Under low light, the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a t[...]

  • Page 154

    f : Changing the Depth of Field 154 T o obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). T he 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 exposed with the auto flash metering, and th[...]

  • Page 155

    155 Y ou can set both the shutter speed and ape rture 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 Manu al. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < a >. 2 Set the ISO speed (p.122) . 3 Set the shutter speed and aper[...]

  • Page 156

    a : Manual Exposure 156 T o obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically (autoflash exposure) to match the manually-set apertur e. 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 down the shutter button. It can be used to shoot fireworks an[...]

  • Page 157

    157 Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subj ect’s brightness are provided. Normally , evaluative metering is recommended. In Basic Zone modes, metering mode is set automatically . 1 Select [Mete ring mode]. Under the [ z 2 ] tab, select [ Metering mode ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the metering mode. Select the desired metering mode,[...]

  • Page 158

    q Changing the Metering Mode K 158 e Center-we ighted 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), th e exposure setting will be locked when you press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved. In the w (Partial m[...]

  • Page 159

    159 Set exposure compensation if the ex posure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This featur e can be used in Creative Zone modes (except < a >). Y ou can set the exposure co mpensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Check the exposure level indicato r . Press the shutter button halfway ( 0 ) and check the exposure leve[...]

  • Page 160

    160 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 c an then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). 1 Select [Exp o.comp./AEB]. Under the [ z 2 ] tab, select [ Expo.comp./AEB ], then press [...]

  • Page 161

    161 3 Auto Exposure Bracketing K Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB range display (set to 0). The AEB setting will also be canceled automatically if the power switch is set to < 2 >, flash recycling is completed, etc. Using AEB with co ntinuous shootin g If the drive mode is set to < i > or < M > (p.1 12) and you press the s[...]

  • Page 162

    162 Y ou can lock the exposur e when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple sho ts at the same exposure setting. Press the < A > button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the picture. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects, etc. 1 Focus on the su [...]

  • Page 163

    163 Camera vibrations caused by the mirror ’s reflex action is cal led “mirror shock”. Mirror lockup can reduce the b lur caused by camera vibrations. This is useful especially when you are using a super telephoto lens or shooting closeups (macro photography). Mirror lockup is enabled by setting [9: Mirror lockup] to [1: Enable] in [ 5 4: Cus[...]

  • Page 164

    Mirror Lockup to Reduce Camera Shake K 164 Do not point the camera toward a n intense light source, such as the sun or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the imag e sensor or the camer a’s internal compo nents. In very bright light, such as at the beach or a ski slope on a sunny day , take the picture promptly afte r mirror l[...]

  • Page 165

    165 6 Flash Photography This chapter explains ho w to shoot with built-in flash and external S peedlites (EX-series, sold separately), how to set fl ash settings with the camera’s menu screen, and how to use the built-in flash for wireless flash shooting. Flash cannot be used with movie shooting. It will not fire. AEB cannot be used with flash.[...]

  • Page 166

    166 In indoor , low light, or backlit conditions 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 > [...]

  • Page 167

    167 D Using the Built-in Flash In bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed. Detach the lens hood. Do not get too cl ose to the subject. If the lens has a hood attached or you are too close to the subject, the bottom of the picture may look dark due to the obstructed flash. For im[...]

  • Page 168

    D Using the Built-in Flash 168 Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the sub ject does not come out as desired. Y ou can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Press the < Q > button ( 7 ) . X The Quick Control screen will appear (p.51). 2 Select [ y ]. Press the < S > cross keys to se[...]

  • Page 169

    169 D Using the Built-in Flash If the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject ma y turn out to be too br ight or dark depending on the background, etc. Use FE lock in such a case. After setting the proper flash exposure for the subject , you can recompose (put the subject toward the side) and shoot. This feature can also [...]

  • Page 170

    D Using the Built-in Flash 170 4 T ake th e picture. Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely . X The flash is fired, and the picture is take n. If the subject is too far away and beyo nd th e effective 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 du[...]

  • Page 171

    171 Basically operates like a built-in f lash for easy operation. When an EX-series Speedlite (sold sep arately) is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camer a. In other words, it is like a high-output flas h attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed instructions, refer to the EX-series Spe[...]

  • Page 172

    D Using an External Speedlite 172 With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in TTL or A-TT L autoflash mode, the fl ash can be fired at full ou tput only . Set the camera’s shooting mode to < a > (manual exposur e) or < f > (aperture-priority AE) and adjust the aperture setting before shooting. When using a S peedlite that has ma nua[...]

  • Page 173

    173 With the built-in flash or an EX-series, external Speedlite comp atible with flash function settings , you can use th e camera’s menu to set flash functions and the external S peedlite’ s Custom Function s. If you use an external Speedlite, attach the S peedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite before sett ing the flash functio ns. F[...]

  • Page 174

    3 Setting the Flash K 174 Y ou can set the flash-sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE ( f ) mode. N : 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. V : 1/200-1/60 sec. auto Prevents a slow shutter speed from bein g se[...]

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    175 3 Setting the Flash K When you use the built-in flash or an external, EX-series S peedlite compatible with flash function settings, you can press the < D > button to directly display the [ Built-in flash sett ings ] or [ External flash func. setting ] screen without first displaying the menu screen. With built-in flash Press the < D &g[...]

  • Page 176

    3 Setting the Flash K 176 Y ou can set the functions i n the table below . The functi ons displayed under [ External flas h func. sett ing ] vary depending on the S peedli te model. Select [ Built-in flash set tings ] or [ External flash func. setting ]. X The flash function setting screen will be displayed. With [ Built-in flash settings ], only t[...]

  • Page 177

    177 3 Setting the Flash K Flash mo de When using an external S peedlite, y ou 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 advance d users who want to set the [ Flash outp ut ] (1/1 to 1/128) themselves. Regarding other[...]

  • Page 178

    3 Setting the Flash K 178 The Custom Functions displayed under [ External flash C.Fn setting ] vary depending on the S peedlite model. 1 Display the Custom Functi on. 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 >[...]

  • Page 179

    179 The camera’s built-in flash can work as a master unit for Canon EX- series, external S peedlites havi ng a wireless slave feature. It can wirelessly trigger the S peedlite(s) to fir e via optical transmission. Be sure to read the instructions and cautio ns about wireless flash photography (optical transmission) in the Speedlite’ s instructi[...]

  • Page 180

    Using Wireless Flash K 180 *1: If the Speedlite does not have a transmission channel setting function, it operates regardless of the channel set on the camera. *2: In small rooms, the slave unit may work even if its wireless sensor does not face the camera. The camera’s wireless signals can bounce off the walls and be received by the slave unit. [...]

  • Page 181

    181 Using Wireless Flash K The tables below show the possible configurations for wireless flash shooting. Choose the configurat ion suiting the subje ct, shooting conditions, the number of external Speedlites you use, etc. Wireless Flas h Shooting Config urations External Sp eedlite Built-in Flash Page Setting Quantity A:B Flash Ratio Wirel ess Fun[...]

  • Page 182

    182 The basics of easy , fully automatic wi reless flash shooting are explained below . Step s 1 to 4 and 6 apply t o all wireless flash shooting. Therefo re, these steps are omitted in other wireless flash setups explained on the pages hereaf ter . 1 Press the < I > button to raise the built-in flash. For wireless flash shooting, be sure to [...]

  • Page 183

    183 Easy Wireless Flash Shooting K 4 Select [Built-in flash settings]. Select [ Built-in flash set tings ], then press < 0 >. 5 Select [Ea syWireless]. For [ Built-in flash ], select [ EasyWireless ], then press < 0 >. 6 Set [Channel]. Set the transmission channel (1-4) to the same one as the slave unit. 7 T ake the picture. Set the cam[...]

  • Page 184

    Easy Wireless Flash Shooting K 184 Y ou can have multiple slave units fire as if they were a single S peedlite. This is convenient when you need a large flash output. Basic settings: Flash mode : E-TTL II E-TTL II meter. : Evalu ative Built-in flash : EasyWireless Channel : (Same as slave units) All the slave units will fire at the same output and [...]

  • Page 185

    185 This is fully automatic wireless flash shooting with one external S peedlite and the built-in flash. Y ou can change the flash ra tio between the external S peedlite and built-in fla sh to adjust how the shadows cast on the subject. On the menu screens, the < 0 > and < 1 > icons indicate the external S peedlite, and the < 3 > [...]

  • Page 186

    Custom Wireless Flash Shooting K 186 Multiple S peedlite slave units can be fired as one flash un it, or separated into slave groups for shooting with flash ratio control. The basic settings are shown below . By changing the [ Firing group ] setting, you can shoot with variou s wi reless flash setups with multiple S peedlites. Basic settings: Flash[...]

  • Page 187

    187 Custom Wireless Flash Shooting K [ 1 (A:B)] Firing multiple slave units in multiple groups Y ou can divide the slave units into groups A and B, and change the flash ratio to obtain the desired lighting effect. Refer to the S peedlite’s instruction manual and set one slave unit to firing group A and the other to firing group B. Position the S [...]

  • Page 188

    Custom Wireless Flash Shooting K 188 The built-in flash can also b e added to wireless flash shooting e xplained on pages 186-187. The basic settings are shown below . By changing the [ Firing group ] setting, you can shoot with variou s wireless flash setups of multiple S peedlites complemented with the built-in flash. 1 Basic settings: Flash mode[...]

  • Page 189

    189 Custom Wireless Flash Shooting K When [ Flash m ode ] is set to [ E-TTL II ], flash exposure compensation can be set. The flash exposure compensation settings (se e below) which can be set vary depending on the [ Wireless func. ] and [ Firing group ] settings. [Flash exp. comp.] The set amount of flash exposure compensation will be applied to t[...]

  • Page 190

    Custom Wireless Flash Shooting K 190 When [ Flash m ode ] is set to [ Manual flash ], flash exposure can be set manually . The flash output settings that can be set ([ 1 flash output ], [ Group A output ], etc. ) vary depending on the [ Wireless func. ] setting (see below). [Wireless func. 0 ] [ Firing group: 1 All ]: The manual flash output settin[...]

  • Page 191

    191 7 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Y ou can shoot while vi ewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor . This is called “Live V iew shooting”. If you handhold the camera and shoot while view ing the LCD monitor , camera shak e can cause blurr ed images. Using a tripod is recommended. Remote Live View Shooting With EOS [...]

  • Page 192

    192 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.196). By default, Continuous AF (p.204) will take effect. The Live View image will closely reflect the brightness level[...]

  • Page 193

    193 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Set [ A : Liv e View shoot. ] to [ Enable ]. Number of Possible Shots with Li ve View Shooting The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E17 and CIP A (Camera & Imaging Prod ucts Association) testing standards. With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E17, continuous Live View shoot ing is po[...]

  • Page 194

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor 194 Each time you press the < B > button, the informatio n display will change. * The number wil l be displa yed when the max imum burst de creases to ni ne or lower. Information Display ISO speed Digital compass Shutter speed Metering mode AF point (FlexiZone - Single) AEB/FEB/Multi Shot Noise Reduction Histog[...]

  • Page 195

    195 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Y ou can display the histogram by pressing the < B > button. However , the histogram is not displayed while pressing th e shutter button completely . When < g > is displayed in white, it indi cates that the Live View image brightness is close to what the capt ured image will look like. If < g > [...]

  • Page 196

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor 196 In the < A > shooting mode, the camera will detect the scene type and set everything automatically to suit the scene. The detected scene typ e is indicated on the upper left of the screen. For certain scenes or shooting conditions, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene. *1: Displayed only when t[...]

  • Page 197

    197 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor *5: Displayed with any of the lenses below: • EF-S18-55mm f/3 .5-5.6 IS II • EF-S55-25 0mm f/4-5 .6 IS II • EF300mm f/ 2.8L IS II USM • EF400mm f/ 2.8L IS II USM • Image S t abilizer lenses marketed in 2012 or later . *4+*5: If the conditio ns in both *4 and *5 are met, the shutter speed will slow down.[...]

  • Page 198

    198 Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here. If you press the < Q > button when the image is displayed on the LCD monitor in a Creative Zone mode, you can set the following: AF method , Drive mode , Metering mode, Image-recording quality , White balance, Picture S tyle, Auto Lighting Optimizer , and Creative filt[...]

  • Page 199

    199 Shooting Function Settings 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 modes, you can set the ISO speed by pressing the < g > button. With Live View shooting, you cannot set < B > or < M > for the dr[...]

  • Page 200

    200 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, Water p ainting effect, T oy camera effect, or Miniature effect) for shooting. These are called Creative filters. When you take the picture, the camera saves only the image with the Creative filter applied. If you also [...]

  • Page 201

    201 U Applying Creative Filters 5 Adjust the filter effect. Press the < B > button (except for Miniature effect). Press the < Y > < Z > keys 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 to where you want the ima[...]

  • Page 202

    U Applying Creative Filters 202 V Grainy B/W Creates a grainy black-and-white photo. Y ou can change the black- and-white effect by adjusting the contrast. W Sof t focus Gives the image a soft look. Y ou can change the degree of softness by adjusting the blur . X Fish-eye effect Gives the effect of a fish-eye lens. The image will have a barrel-type[...]

  • Page 203

    203 U Applying Creative Filters b 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. c Miniature effect Creates a diorama effect. Y ou can change where the image looks sharp. In step 5 on page 201, if you press th[...]

  • Page 204

    204 The menu options displayed are as follows. The settable functions on this menu screen apply only to Live View shooting . They do not w ork with 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 ], or [ Fle[...]

  • Page 205

    205 3 Menu Function Settings Metering timer K Y ou can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). In Basic Zone modes, mete ring timer is fixed at 8 sec. Selecting any of the follo wing operations will stop Live View shooting. T o start Live View shooting again, press the < A > button. •[ z 3: Dust Delete Dat a ], [ 5[...]

  • Page 206

    206 Y ou can select an AF method to su it the shooting conditions and your subject. The following AF methods are provided: [ u (face)+Tracking ], [ FlexiZone - Multi ] (p.208), and [ F lexiZone - Single ] (p.210). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode sw itch to < MF >, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.216). Se[...]

  • Page 207

    207 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Y ou can also tap on the LCD monitor screen to select the face or subject. If the subject is not a face, < z > will be displayed. If no faces can be detected, or if you tap on the LCD monitor but do not select any face or subject, the camera will switch to [ FlexiZone - Multi ] with automatic selection (p.208[...]

  • Page 208

    Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 208 Y ou can use up to 49 AF points for 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. J Pressing < 0 &g[...]

  • Page 209

    209 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 3 Focus on the su bject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfw ay . X When focus is achieved, the AF p oint will turn green and 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[...]

  • Page 210

    Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 210 The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus on 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 [...]

  • Page 211

    211 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) AF Operation Even when focus is achieved, pre ssing the shutter butto n halfway will focus again. Y ou cannot focus on a moving subject continu ously . The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation. Depending on the subject or shoot ing conditions, etc., focusing may take longer or the continuou[...]

  • Page 212

    Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 212 Shooting Condition s that Make Focusing Diff icult 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 patterns (Exa[...]

  • Page 213

    213 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) If focus is not achieved with the shooting conditions on t he preceding page, set the le ns focus m ode switch t o < MF > and focus manually . If you use AF with any of the following lenses, focusing may take longer or correct focus may not be achieved. EF50mm f/1.4 USM, EF50mm f /1.8 II, EF50mm f/2.5 Comp ac[...]

  • Page 214

    214 Just by tapping on the LCD monitor screen, you can focus and t ake 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 to uch shutter . T ap [ y ] on the screen’s bottom left. Each time you tap on the icon[...]

  • Page 215

    215 x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Even if you set the drive mode to < i >, th e camera will still shoot in single shooting mode. The touch shutter does not work with the magnified view. If the Fish-eye effect Creative filter is set, the camera will focus using the AF point on the center of the screen regardl ess of the point you tap on. I[...]

  • Page 216

    216 Y ou can magnify the image and focu s precisely w ith 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 [ s ] on the screen to magnify the image. 3 Move the magnifying f[...]

  • Page 217

    217 MF: Focusing Manually 5 Focus manu ally . 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.192).[...]

  • Page 218

    218 General Live View Shooting Ca utions Image Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and banding) may become noticeable. Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irr egular colors in the image. If Live V iew shooting is used continuously for a prolonged peri od, the camera’s internal temperature may rise[...]

  • Page 219

    219 General Live View Shooting Ca utions Live View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live V iew image may not reflect the brightness of the captured image . Even if a low ISO speed is set, n oise may be noticeable in the displayed Live V iew image under low light. However , when you shoot , the image recorded will ha ve minimal noise[...]

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    221 8 Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the power switch to < k >. The movie recording format will be MP4. For cards that can record movies, see page 5. If you handhold the camera and shoot movies, camer a shake can cause blurred mo vies. Using a tripod is recommended. T o shoot while handholding the camera, see page 70. Fu[...]

  • Page 222

    222 Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot (p.298-301). When the shooting mode is set to any mode 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 [...]

  • Page 223

    223 k Shooting Movies ISO Speed in Basic Zone Modes The ISO speed will be set automatically w ithin ISO 100 - ISO 6400. ISO Speed in < d >, < s >, and < f > Modes The ISO speed will be set automatically w ithin ISO 100 - ISO 6400. Under [ 5 4: Custom Func tions (C.Fn) ], if [ 2: ISO expansion ] is set to [ 1: On ], the maximum spe[...]

  • Page 224

    k Shooting Movies 224 During movie shooting in a Basic Zone mode, an icon represent ing the scene detected by the camera will be displayed and t he 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 the AF method is set to [ u +T racking ]. If[...]

  • Page 225

    225 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 >[...]

  • Page 226

    k Shooting Movies 226 5 Focus and sho ot the movie. The procedure is the same as steps 3 and 4 for “Autoexposure Shooting” (p.222). ISO Speed During Manu al Exposure Shooting With [ AUTO ], the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 6400. Y ou can set the ISO speed manually within ISO 10 0 - ISO 6400 in whole-stop increments. [...]

  • Page 227

    227 k Shooting Movies Each time you press the < B > button, the informatio n display will change. * Applies to a single movie clip. Information Display Movie shooting mode y : Autoexposure (Basic Zone modes) k : Autoexposure (Creative Zone modes) z : Manual exposure Movie shooting remaining time* / Elapsed tim e Exposure level indicator Apert[...]

  • Page 228

    k Shooting Movies 228 Cautions for Movie Shooting Do not point the camera toward a n intense light source, such as the sun or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the imag e sensor or the camer a’s internal compo nents. If < Q > is set and the ISO speed or aperture chan ges during movie shooting, the white bala nce may al[...]

  • Page 229

    229 k Shooting Movies The final image simulation shows the results of the current settings for the Picture S tyle, white balance, etc., on the image. During movie shooting, the image disp layed will automatically show the effects of the settings listed below . Final Image Simulation for Movie Shooting Picture S tyle * All settings such as sharpnes [...]

  • Page 230

    k Shooting Movies 230 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 captu red sti ll photo will be record ed to th e card, an d the movi e s[...]

  • Page 231

    231 k Shooting Movies When you press the shutter button halfway to aut ofocus during movie shooting, the follo wing phenomena may occur . • Focus may be come far off mo mentarily . • The brightness of th e recorded movie may change. • The reco rded movie may be momentarily still. • The movie may record the lens operati on noise. • Y ou ca[...]

  • Page 232

    232 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 mode , Image-recording quality (still photos) , Movie recordin g size , Video snapshot s , White balance, Picture S tyle, Auto Ligh ting Opti[...]

  • Page 233

    233 With [ Z 2: Movie rec. size ], you can set the movie recording size (image size, frame rate, and compression method) and other functions. Image Size L 1920x1080 Full High-Definition (Full HD) reco rding quality . The aspect ratio is 16:9. w 1280x720 High-Definition (HD) recording qual ity . The aspect ratio is 16:9. x 640x480 S tandard-definiti[...]

  • Page 234

    3 Setting the Movie Recording Size 234 Compression Method St anda rd Compresses multiple frames at a time efficiently for recording. Light ( v ) The movie is recorded at a low bit rate for playback on various devices, resulting in a smaller file size th an with [ Stan d ar d ]. Therefore, you can shoot longer than with [ Stan d ar d ]. If you chang[...]

  • Page 235

    235 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size T ot al Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute (Appr ox.) Movie Files Exceeding 4 GB Even if you shoot a movie exceedi ng 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interruption. During movie shoo ting, approx. 30 sec. before the movie reaches the 4 GB file size, the elapse d shooting time displayed in the mov[...]

  • Page 236

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

  • Page 237

    237 Shooting Miniature Effect Movies 5 Shoot the movie. The AF method will be FlexiZone - Single to focus on 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 O (5x) Approx. 12 sec. P (10x) Approx. 6 sec. Q (20x) Approx. 3 sec. Sound will not be re[...]

  • Page 238

    238 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 snapshots 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 back together w ith background music ([...]

  • Page 239

    239 3 Shooting Video Snapshots 3 Select [Album settings]. Select [ Album settings ], then press < 0 >. 4 Select [Create a new album]. Select [ Create a new album ], then press < 0 >. 5 Select the snapshot length. Press < 0 > and use the < W > < X > keys to select the snapshot’ s length, then press < 0 >. 6 Sele[...]

  • Page 240

    3 Shooting Video Snapshots 240 7 Shoot the first video sn apsho t. 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 screen will appear (p.241-242). 8 Save as a video snapshot album. Select [...]

  • Page 241

    241 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Options in Step s 8 and 9 Function Descript ion J Save as album (S te p 8) The movie clip will be saved as the video snapshot album’ s first video snapshot. J Add to album (S te p 9) The video snapshot just recorded will be added to the albu m recorded immediately before. W Save as a new albu m (S te p 9) A new vide[...]

  • Page 242

    3 Shooting Video Snapshots 242 [Playback video snap shot] Oper ations in Step s 8 and 9 *W i t h [ Skip backward ] and [ Skip forward ], the skipping length corresponds to the number of seconds set under [ Video snap shot ] (approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec.). Function Playback Description 7 Play By pressing < 0 >, you can play back or p ause[...]

  • Page 243

    243 3 Shooting Video Snapshots 1 Select [Add to existing al bum]. Follow step 4 on page 239 to select [ Add to existing album ], then pr ess < 0 >. 2 Select an existing album. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select an existing album, then press < 0 >. Select [ OK ], then press < 0 >. X Certain video snapshot settings wil[...]

  • Page 244

    3 Shooting Video Snapshots 244 Cautions for Shooting Video Snap shots Y ou can add to an al bum only video snapshots with the same durati on (approx. 2 sec. , 4 sec., or 8 sec. each). Note that if you do any of the fol lowing while shooting video snapshot s, a new album will be created for subsequent video snap shots. • Chang ing the [ Movie rec.[...]

  • Page 245

    245 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Y ou can play back a video snapshot album in the same way as a normal movie (p.290). 1 Play back the movie. Press the < x > button to display an image. 2 Select the albu m. In the single-image display , the [ st ] icon displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates a video snapshot album. Press the < Y &[...]

  • Page 246

    3 Shooting Video Snapshots 246 After shooting, you can rearrange, delete, or play ba ck the video snapshot s in the album. 1 Select [ X ]. On the movie playback panel displayed, select [ X ] (Edit), then press < 0 >. X The editing screen wi ll be displayed. 2 Select an editing opera tion. Select an editing option, then press < 0 >. Edit[...]

  • Page 247

    247 3 Shooting Video Snapshots 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 album, select [ New file ]. T o save it and overwrite the original album, select [ Overwrite ], then press <[...]

  • Page 248

    248 Z 1 When you set the power switch to < k >, the [ Z 1 ] and [ Z 2 ] tabs will show functions dedicated to movie shooting. AF method The AF methods are the same as described on pages 206-213. Y ou can select [ u +T racking ], [ FlexiZone - Multi ], or [ FlexiZone - Single ]. Movie Servo AF During movie shooting, the camera focuses on the s[...]

  • Page 249

    249 3 Menu Function Settings y If you want to keep the focus at a specific point, or if you do not want the lens operation noise to be recorded, you can temporarily stop Movie Servo AF as follows. When 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 >[...]

  • Page 250

    3 Menu Function Settings 250 AF with shutter b utton during movie rec ording While shooting a movie, you can also take a still photo by pressing the shutter button completely . By default, AF operation is set to [ One-Shot AF ]. When [One-Sho t AF] is set: • Y ou can refocus and shoot a still photo by pressing the shu tter button halfway while sh[...]

  • Page 251

    251 3 Menu Function Settings Sound recording J Normally , th e built-in microphones will record stereo sound. If a commercially- available external stereo microphone equipped with a mini plug (3.5 mm diameter) is connected to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal (p.26), it will be given priority . [ Sound rec./Rec. level ] options [ Auto [...]

  • Page 252

    3 Menu Function Settings 252 Video snapshot s Y ou can shoot video snapshots. For details, see page 238. In Basic Zone modes, the settings available for [ Sound recording ] will be [ On ] or [ Off ]. I f [ On ] is set, the sound-recording level will be adjusted automat ically ( same as wi th [ Auto ]), and the wind filter function will t ake effect[...]

  • Page 253

    253 General Movi e Shooting Cautio ns White < s > and Red < E > Internal T emperature Warning Icons If the camera’s internal te mperature increases due to prolonged movie shooting or under a high ambient temperature, a white < s > or red < E > icon will appear . The white < s > icon indicates that the image quality o[...]

  • Page 254

    254 General Movi e Shooting Cautio ns Recording and Image Quality If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level indicator may appear on the right of the screen during movie shooting. It indicate s how much data has not yet been written to the ca rd (rem aining capacity o f the in ternal buffer memory). The slower the card, the faster th[...]

  • Page 255

    255 9 Handy Features Disabling the Beeper (p.256) Card Reminder (p.256) Setting the Image Review Time (p.257) Setting the Auto Power-off T ime (p.257) Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ( p.258) Creating and Selecting a Folder (p.259) File Numbering Methods (p.261) Setting Copyright Information (p.263) Auto Rotation of V ertical Images (p.265) Ch[...]

  • Page 256

    256 Y ou can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved during self-timer shooting and 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 y ]. This setting prevents shooting if[...]

  • Page 257

    257 Handy Features Y ou can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor just after shooting. If [ Off ] is set, the image will not be displayed just after shooting. If [ Hold ] is set, the image review will be displayed up until the [ Auto power off ] time ha s elapsed. During image review, if you operate any camera controls such as pres[...]

  • Page 258

    Handy Features 258 Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read. Under the [ 5 2 ] tab, select [ LCD bright ness ], 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 brigh[...]

  • Page 259

    259 Handy Features Y ou can freely cr eate and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This operation is optional since a folder 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 [C reate folder][...]

  • Page 260

    Handy Features 260 Select ing a Fold er 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 w[...]

  • Page 261

    261 Handy Features The image files will be numbered from 0001 to 999 9 in the order the images are taken, then saved in a folder . Y ou can change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on your computer in this format: IMG_0001.JPG . Under the [ 5 1 ] tab, select [ File numbering ], then press < 0 >. The available settin[...]

  • Page 262

    Handy Features 262 [Auto reset]: The file numb ering 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 by cards or folde rs. If the replacement card or existing [...]

  • Page 263

    263 Handy Features When you set the copyright inform ation, it will be appended to the image as Exif information. 1 Select [Copyrig ht information]. Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, select [ Copyright information ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the option to be set. Select [ Enter author’s na me ] or [ Enter copyright details ], then press < 0 >.[...]

  • Page 264

    Handy Features 264 T ext Entry Procedure Changing the Entry Area: Press the < Q > button to toggle between the top and bottom entry areas. Moving the Cursor: Press the < Y > < Z > keys in the top area to move the cursor. Entering T ex t: In the bottom area, press the < S > cross keys or turn the < 6 > dial to select a [...]

  • Page 265

    265 Handy Features V ertical imag es are rotated aut omatically so they are displayed ve rtically on the camera’ s LCD monitor and on the computer instea d of horizontally . Y ou can change the setting for this fe ature. Under the [ 5 1 ] tab, select [ Auto rotate ], then press < 0 >. The available settings are described below . Select the [...]

  • Page 266

    Handy Features 266 When the shooting settings (p.28) ar e displa yed, you can check the current settings of camera’s major functions by pressing the < B > button. B : Checking Camera Settings Date/Time (p.42) WB correction (p.134)/ WB bracketing (p.135) Color space (p.146) Auto rotate display (p.265) Auto power off (p.257) Card remaining ca[...]

  • Page 267

    267 Handy Features The camera’s shooting function settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. This option is available in Creative Zone modes. 1 Select [C lear setting s]. Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, select [ Clear settings ], then pre ss < 0 >. 2 Select [Clear all cam era settings]. Select [ Clear all camera settings ], then p[...]

  • Page 268

    Handy Features 268 Shooting Function Settings Image Recordi ng Settings < 8 > mode C (Kids) Image quality 73 AF oper ation O ne-Shot AF Picture Style Auto AF area selection mode Auto selectio n:19 pt AF Auto Lighting Optimizer S tandard Drive mode u (Single shooting) Peripheral illumination correction Enable / Correction data ret ained Meteri[...]

  • Page 269

    269 Handy Features Camera Settings Live View Shooting Settings Auto power off 30 sec. Live View shooting Enable Beep Enable AF method u +Tracking Release shutter without card Enable Continuous AF Enable Image review 2 sec. T ouch Shutter Disable AF point display Disable Grid display Off Histogram display Bright ness Metering timer 8 sec. Image jump[...]

  • Page 270

    Handy Features 270 Y ou can set the camera, so that the shootin g settings display (p.28) does not turn on and off as you press the shutter button halfway ( or press the < A > button/Depth-of-field preview button). Under the [ 5 2 ] tab, select [ LCD off/ on btn ], then press < 0 >. The available settings are described below . Select on[...]

  • Page 271

    271 Whenever you set the power switch to < 1 > or < 2 >, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to aut omatically sh ake off the dust on the front of the sensor . Normally , you need not pay attention to this operation. However , you can choos e to perform sensor cleaning manually , or disable it. 1 Select [Se nsor cleaning]. Under the [...]

  • Page 272

    272 Normally , the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that may be visible on captured image s. However , in case visi ble dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image for erasing the dust spots later . The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (EOS software , p.405) to erase the dust s[...]

  • Page 273

    273 3 Appending Dust Delete Data K 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, t he data can still be obtained even [...]

  • Page 274

    274 Dust that could not be removed by the auto matic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a commercially- available blower , etc. Before cleaning the sensor, det ach the lens from the camera. The image sensor is extrem ely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly , having it done by a Canon Service Cen ter is recommended. 1 Sele[...]

  • Page 275

    275 3 Manual Sensor Cleaning K While cleaning the sensor , never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor may get damaged. • Setting the power switch to < 2 >. • Removing or inserti ng the battery . The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the se[...]

  • Page 276

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  • Page 277

    277 10 Image Playback This chapter explains function s related to viewing photos and movies, with more advanced uses than in Chapter 2 “Basic Shooting a nd 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 ano ther device The cam[...]

  • Page 278

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

  • Page 279

    279 x Searching for Images Quickly In the single-image display , you can turn the < 6 > dial to jump through the images forward or backward according 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 ju mp method. Press the < S > cross keys to sel[...]

  • Page 280

    280 Y ou can magnify a captured image by appr ox. 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 < I > button to reduce the magnifi[...]

  • Page 281

    281 The LCD monitor is a touch -sensitive panel that you can touch with your fingers for various playback operations. First, press the < x > bu tton 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 th e left [...]

  • Page 282

    d Playing Back with the Touch Screen 282 Pinch two finge rs. 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 on the image again to display it as a[...]

  • Page 283

    283 Y ou can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [R otate image]. Under the [ x 1 ] tab, select [ Rotate image ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select an imag e. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the image to be rotated. Y ou can also select an image in the index display (p.278). 3 Rota te the image. Each time[...]

  • Page 284

    284 Y ou can rate image s (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, then press < 0 >. By pres[...]

  • Page 285

    285 3 Setting Ratings A total of up to 999 images of a giv en rating can be displayed. If there are more than 999 images with a given rating, [ ### ] will be displayed. T aking Advantage of Ratings With [ x 2: Image jump w/ 6 ], you can display onl y images having the specifie d rating. With [ x 2: Slide show ], you can play back only images having[...]

  • Page 286

    286 During playback, you can press the < Q > button to set the following: [ J : Protect images , b : Rotate image, 9 : Rating , U : Creative filters, S : Resize (JPEG images only), N : Cropping, K : AF point display , e : Image jump w/ 6 , k : Wi-Fi f unction* ]. For movies, only the function s in bold above can be se t. * Not selectable if [[...]

  • Page 287

    287 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 Rotate image ] setting will be recorded to the image, but the camera will not rotate the image for display . Pressing the < Q > button during the index display will switch to the single-[...]

  • Page 288

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

  • Page 289

    289 k Enjoying Movies T o play back or edit a movie, use pre- installed or general-purpose software, compatible with the movie’s recording format. Playback and Editing with a Computer If you want to play back or edit a movie with commercially-available software, u se software compat ible with MP4-format movies. For details on commercially-availab[...]

  • Page 290

    290 1 Play back the image. Press the < x > button to display an image. 2 Select a movie. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the movie to be played back. In the single-image di splay , the < s1 > icon displayed on t he upper left of the screen indicates a movie. If the movie is a video snapshot, < st > will be display[...]

  • Page 291

    291 k Playing Back Movies Movie Playback Panel * When background music is set, the movie sound will not be played back. Operation Playback Description 7 Play Pressing < 0 > toggles between play and stop. 8 Slow motion Adjust the slow motion speed by pr essing the < Y > < Z > keys. The slow motion speed is indicated on the upper ri[...]

  • Page 292

    X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes 292 Ta p [ 7 ] on the center of the screen. X The movie will start playing back. T o display the movie playback panel, tap < s1 > on the upper left of the screen. T o pause the movie while it is playing back, tap on the screen. The movie playback panel will also appear . Playback with the Touch Scre[...]

  • Page 293

    293 X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes 3 Check the edited movie. Select [ 7 ] and press < 0 > to play back the edited movie. T o change the editing, go back to step 2. T o cancel the editing, press the < M > button, then select [ OK ] on the confirmation dialog. 4 Save the edited movie. Select [ W ], then press < 0 >. X T[...]

  • Page 294

    294 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 image s to be played back. Press the < W > < X > keys to select the desired option, then press < 0 >. All images/Movies/S tills Press the < W > &[...]

  • Page 295

    295 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 3 Configure [Set up] as desired. Press the < W > < X > keys to select [ Set up ], then press < 0 >. Set the [ Display time ], [ Repeat ] (repeated playback), [ Transition effect ] (effect when changing images), and [ Background music ] for the still photos. The background music selection procedure [...]

  • Page 296

    3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 296 4 St art the slide show . Press the < W >< X > keys to select [ Star t ], then press < 0 >. X After [ Loading image... ] is displayed, the slide show will start. 5 Exit the slid e show . T o exit the slide show and return to the setting screen, press the < M > button. [ T ransition effect ][ [...]

  • Page 297

    297 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) After you use EOS Utility (EOS soft ware) to copy background music to the card, you can play background music to gether with the slide sho w . 1 Select [B ackground music]. Set [ Backgroun d music ] to [ On ], then press < 0 >. If the card has no background music, you cannot perform step 2. 2 Select the backgr[...]

  • Page 298

    298 Y ou can view still photos and mo vies 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 set’s HDMI[...]

  • Page 299

    299 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 optimum resolution of the TV set. By pressing the < B > button, you can change the display format. T o play back movies, see page[...]

  • Page 300

    Viewing Images on a TV Set 300 2 Connect the camera to a TV set. Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to the TV set. X The TV set’s input will switch automatically to the HDMI por t connected to t he camera. I f it does not switch automatically , use the TV set’s remot e control to sele ct the HDMI IN port the cabl e is connecte d to. 3 Pres[...]

  • Page 301

    301 Viewing Images on a TV Set S tereo A V Cable A VC-DC400ST (sold 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 set’ s video IN terminal and audio[...]

  • Page 302

    302 Y ou can set protections to prevent the precious images from being erased accidentally . 1 Select [Protect images]. Under the [ 3 1 ] tab, select [ Protect images ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Select images]. Select [ Select images ], then press < 0 >. X An image will be displayed. 3 Protect the image. Press the < Y > < Z [...]

  • Page 303

    303 K Protecting Images Y ou can protect all the images in a fo lder or on a card at once. When y ou select [ All images in folder ] or [ All images on card ] in [ 3 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 fo lder ] or [ Unprotect all image[...]

  • Page 304

    304 Y ou can either select and erase unne cessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.302) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it canno t be recovered. Make sure you no longer need th e image before erasing it. T o prevent important images from being erased accidentally , p rotect them. Erasing a RA W+JPEG ima[...]

  • Page 305

    305 L Erasing Images 2 Select [Se lect and e rase images]. Select [ Select and erase images ], then press < 0 >. X An image will be displayed. 3 Select the images to be erased. Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the image to be erased, then press < 0 >. X A checkmark < X > will be displayed on the upper left of the s[...]

  • Page 306

    306 The information displayed varies depending on the shooting mode and settings. Basic information display B : Shooting Information Display Sample Information for S till Photos Folder number - File number Rating Playback number/ T otal images recorded Protect images Eye-Fi transfer completed Battery level Image-recording quality ISO speed Exposure[...]

  • Page 307

    307 B : Shooting Information Display Shooting information display • Det ailed info rmation * When you shoot in [ 1 + 73 ] image quality , the 1 file size will be displayed. * During flash photography witho ut flash exposure compensation, < 0 > will be displayed. *< M > will be displayed for images shot with Multi Shot Noise Reduction.[...]

  • Page 308

    B : Shooting Information Display 308 • Lens/Histogram information Histogram display (Brightness) Lens name Focal length Histogram display (RGB) • White balance informatio n • Picture Style information • Color space / Noise reduction information • Lens aberration correction information • GPS informatio n If GPS information was not recor [...]

  • Page 309

    309 B : Shooting Information Display * If manual exposure is used, the shut ter speed , aperture, and ISO speed (when set manually) wil l be displayed. *T h e < t > icon will be d isplayed for video snap shots. *T h e < c > icon will be displayed for Miniature ef fect movies. AF Point Display When [ 3 2: AF po int disp. ] is set to [ En[...]

  • Page 310

    B : Shooting Information Display 310 Highlight Alert When the shooting information is di splayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink. T o obtain more image detail in the overexposed, blinking areas, set the exposure compensat ion to a negative amount and shoot again. Histogram The brightness histogram shows the exp osure level distributi[...]

  • Page 311

    311 11 Post-Processing Images After taking a picture, you can apply a Creative filter , resize the JPEG image (reduce the numb er 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 t his chapter cannot be performed when the camera is connected to a computer v[...]

  • Page 312

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

  • Page 313

    313 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 a filter to another image, repeat steps 2 to 5. T o return to the menu, press the < M > button. V Grainy B/W Creates a grainy black-and-white photo. Y ou can change the black- an[...]

  • Page 314

    U Applying Creative Filters 314 X Fish -eye effect Gives the effect of a fish-eye lens. The image will have a barrel-type distortion. Depending on the level of this filter effect, the area trimmed along the periphery of the image changes. Also , since this filter effect will magnify the image center , the apparent resolution at the center may degra[...]

  • Page 315

    315 Y ou can resize a JPEG imag e to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an ima ge is possible only w ith JPEG 3 / 4 / a / b images. JPEG c and RAW images cannot be resized. 1 Select [R esize]. Under the [ 3 1 ] tab, select [ Resize ], then press < 0 >. X An image will be displayed. 2 Select an imag e. Select the i[...]

  • Page 316

    S Resizing JPEG Images 316 Resize Options by Orig inal Image Size The image sizes displayed in step 3 on th e preceding page, such as [ ***M ****x**** ], have a 3:2 aspect ratio. The image sizes by aspect ratios are shown in the table below . The asterisked image-recordin g qualit y figur es do not exactly match the aspect ratio. The image will be [...]

  • Page 317

    317 Y ou can crop the image as desired 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 [C ropping]. Under the [ x 2 ] tab, select [ Cropping ], then press < 0 >. X An image will be displayed. 2 Select an imag e. Select the image you want to crop. By pressing the &l[...]

  • Page 318

    N Cropping JPEG Images 318 Moving the Croppin g Frame Press the < W > < X > or < Y > < Z > keys. X The cropping frame will move up, down, left, or right. Y ou can also touch th e cropping frame and drag it to th e desired position. Rotating the Cropping Frame Orie ntation Press the < B > button. X The cropping frame wi[...]

  • Page 319

    319 12 Printing Images Printing (p.320) Y ou can connect the camera directly to a printer a nd print out the images on the ca rd. The camera is compliant with “ w PictBridge”, which is the standard for direct printing. Y ou can also use a wireless LAN to send images to a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) printer and p rint them. For details, refer to t[...]

  • Page 320

    320 The direct printing proced ure can be performed entirely with th e camera while looking at the setting screens on 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 p rovided wi[...]

  • Page 321

    321 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 . Before using the prin ter , make sure it has a P ictBridge connection p ort. Movies cannot be printed. The camera cannot be used with p [...]

  • Page 322

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

  • Page 323

    323 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 [...]

  • Page 324

    w Printing 324 4 Set the printing effects (image optimization). Set them if necessar y . If you do not nee d to set any prin ting effects, go to step 5. Contents displayed on the screen vary depending on the pr inter . Select the option, then press < 0 >. Select the desired printing effect, then press < 0 >. If the < z e > icon is[...]

  • Page 325

    325 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[...]

  • Page 326

    w Printing 326 In step 4 on page 324, select the printing effect. When the < z e > icon is displayed brightly , you can press the < B > button. Y ou can then adjust the printing effects. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4. Brightness The image brightness can be adjusted. Adjust levels W[...]

  • Page 327

    327 w Printing Y ou can crop the image and pr int only an enlarged version of the cropped portion, as if the image is recomposed. Set the cropping right befo re 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 the cr[...]

  • Page 328

    w Printing 328 Depending on the prin ter , the cropped image area may not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the cropping fr ame, the grainier the picture will look in the pri nt. Check the camera’s LCD monitor while cropping the image. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the croppin g frame may not be displayed accurately . H[...]

  • Page 329

    329 Y ou can set the print type, dat e imprinting, and file number imprin ting. The print settings will be applied to all print-o rdered images. (They cannot be set indivi dually for each image .) 1 Select [Pri nt order]. Under the [ x 1 ] tab, select [ Print order ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Se t up]. Select [ Set up ], then press < 0 [...]

  • Page 330

    W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 330 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 typ e K S tandard Prints one image on one sheet. L Index Multiple thumbnail images are printed on one sheet. K L Both Prints[...]

  • Page 331

    331 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. By pressing the < I > button, you can select images from a three-image display . T o return to the single-image display , press the < u > button. Press the < M > button to save t he print order to the card. [St anda rd] [Both] Press the < W &g[...]

  • Page 332

    332 With a PictBridge printer , you can easily print images with DPOF . 1 Prepare to print. See page 320. Follow the “Connecting t he Camera to a Print er” procedure up to step 5. 2 Unde r the [ x 1] t ab, select [Print order]. 3 Select [Print]. [ Print ] will be displayed only if the camera is connected to a printer and printing is possible. 4[...]

  • Page 333

    333 Y ou can specify up to 998 images to be printed in a photobook. When you use EOS Utility (EOS software) to transfer images to a computer , the specified images will be copied to a dedicated folder . This function is useful for ordering photobooks online. 1 Select [Ph otobook Set-up]. Under the [ x 1 ] tab, select [ Photobook Se t-up ], then pre[...]

  • Page 334

    p Specifying Images for a Photobook 334 Y ou can specify all the images in a fold er or on a card at once. 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 c[...]

  • Page 335

    335 13 Customizing the Camera Y ou can customize various camera function s to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functi ons. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes. C r e a t i v e Z o n e[...]

  • Page 336

    336 1 Select [Custo m Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, select [ Custom Functions (C.Fn) ], th en press < 0 >. 2 Select the Custom F unction number . Press the < Y > < Z > keys to select the Custom Function number , then press < 0 >. 3 Change the setting as desir ed. Press the < W > < X > keys to select t[...]

  • Page 337

    337 3 Setting Custom Functions K Custom Functions C.Fn I: Exposure A LV Shooting k Movie Shooting 1 Exposure level increments p.338 k k 2 ISO expansion k In a C.Fn II: Image 3 Highlight tone priority p.339 k k C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive 4 AF-assist beam firing p.340 k * 5 AF area selection method 6 Auto AF point selection: Color Tracking p.341 7 AF [...]

  • Page 338

    338 Custom Functions are organized into four groups based on the function type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn II: Image, C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive, C .Fn IV : Operation/Other s. 3 Custom Function Settings K C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn-1 Exposure level incr ement s 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increment s for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compen[...]

  • Page 339

    339 3 Custom Function Settings K C.Fn II: Image C.Fn-3 Highlight tone priority 0: Disable 1: Enable Improves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother . With setting 1, the Auto Lighting Optimizer (p. 136) is automatically set [...]

  • Page 340

    3 Custom Function Settings K 340 C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive C.Fn-4 AF-assist beam firing Enables or disables the built-in flash’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 will not be emitted. This prevents the AF- assist [...]

  • Page 341

    341 3 Custom Function Settings K C.Fn-6 Auto AF point se lection: Color T racking Use this function t o autofocus by r ecognizi ng colors equivalent to skin tone s. This function work s in One-Shot AF mode when t he AF area selectio n mode is set to Zone AF (manual select ion of zone) or 19-point AF auto s election. 0: One-Shot AF only In One-Shot [...]

  • Page 342

    3 Custom Function Settings K 342 C.Fn-8 VF display illumination Y ou can set whether or not the AF poin ts in the viewfinder will light up in red when focus is achieved. 0: Auto The AF points automatically li ght up in red under low light. 1: Enable The AF points light up in red regardless of the ambient light level. 2: Disable The AF points do not[...]

  • Page 343

    343 3 Custom Function Settings K C.Fn IV: Operation/Others C.Fn-10 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 During AI Servo AF , you can press the <[...]

  • Page 344

    3 Custom Function Settings K 344 C.Fn-1 1 Assign SET button Y ou can assign a frequently-used function to < 0 >. When the camera is ready to shoot, pressing the < 0 > button will display the respective function setting screen. 0: Normal (disable d) 1: Image quality The image quality setting screen will appear . 2: Flash exposure c ompen[...]

  • Page 345

    345 3 Custom Function Settings K C.Fn-13 Retract lens on power off This is to set the lens retracti on mechanism for when a gear-driven STM lens (such as EF40mm f/2.8 STM) is attached to the camera. Y ou can set it to retract the extended lens automatically when the camera’s power switch is set to < OFF >. 0: Enable 1: Disable With auto pow[...]

  • Page 346

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

  • Page 347

    347 14 Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. Certification Logo Select [ 5 4: Certification Logo Display ] and press < 0 > to display some of the logos of the camera’ s certifications. Other certification lo gos can be found in thi s Instruction Manual, on the camera body , and o[...]

  • Page 348

    348 Y ou can check the battery’s condition on the LCD monitor. Select [Battery info.]. Under the [ 5 3 ] tab, select [ Battery info. ], then press < 0 >. X The battery info. screen will appear . 3 Checking the Battery Information Battery model or househo ld power source being used. The battery level icon (p.41) is displayed. Battery’ s re[...]

  • Page 349

    349 With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E18 (sold separately), you can con nect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the remaining battery level. 1 Connect the DC Co upler ’s plug. Connect the DC Coupler ’s plug to the AC Adapter ’s socket. 2 Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. After using th[...]

  • Page 350

    350 This remote controller enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet away from the camera. Y ou can either shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay . Set the drive mode to < Q > (p.1 14). Point the remote controller toward the camera’s remote control sensor and press the transmit button. X The camera will autof[...]

  • Page 351

    351 Remote Control Shooting 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 ente[...]

  • Page 352

    352 With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer c aptured images to a computer or upload them to an online service via a wireless LAN. The image transfer is a function of t he 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 t[...]

  • Page 353

    353 H Using Eye-Fi Cards 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 t imes to exit the menu. 6 T ake the picture. X The picture is transferred and the < H > icon switches from[...]

  • Page 354

    354 o : Set automatically k : User select able : Not selectable/ Disabled *1: 1 + 73 or 1 cannot be se lected. *2: Setta ble only during Live View shooting. *3: Works only during vie wfinder shooting. Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Still Photo Shoo ting in Basic Zone Mode s Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 8 C P x 6 F G All image quali ty setti[...]

  • Page 355

    355 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 8 C P x 6 F G AF operation (Viewfinder shooting) One-Shot AF ooo oo ooo AI Servo AF oo AI Focus AF ooo AF operation (Live View shooting) One-Shot AF oooooooo o ooo AF AF area sel ectio n mode AF point selection oooooooo ooooo AF-assist beam o oo o ooooo Continuous AF *2 kkkkkkk[...]

  • Page 356

    Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode 356 o : Set automatically k : User select able : Not selectable/ Disabled *1: 1 + 73 or 1 cannot be se lected. *2: Setta ble only during Live View shooting. *3: Works only during vie wfinder shooting. Still Photo Shootin g in Creative Zone Modes Function d s f a All image quality s ettings selectable kkk[...]

  • Page 357

    357 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode *4: With ISO Auto, you can set a fixed ISO speed. Function d s f a AF operation ( Viewfinder shooting ) One-Shot AF kkkk AI Servo AF kkkk AI Focus AF kkkk AF operation (Live View shooting) One-Shot AF oooo AF AF area selection mode kkkk AF point selection kkkk AF-assist beam kkkk Continuous AF *2 kkk[...]

  • Page 358

    Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode 358 o : Set automatically k : User select able : Not selectable/ Disabled *1: The z icon indicates sti ll photo shooting during movie shooting. *2: S till photos with a Mini ature effect will be taken. 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 [...]

  • Page 359

    359 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode *3: With ISO Auto, you can set a fixed ISO speed. *4: Works only before you st art 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 Metering mode AF Face+Tracking kkkkkkk k k k k k k k k FlexiZone - M ulti kkkkkkk k k k k k k k k FlexiZone - Sin gle kkkkkkk k k [...]

  • Page 360

    360 System Map Eyecup Ef Rubber Frame Ef Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 ll Angle Finder C Wide Strap Battery Pack LP-E17 Battery Charger LC-E17 or LC-E17E AC Adapter AC-E6 DC Coupler DR-E18 AC Adapter Kit ACK-E18 Hand Strap E2 Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II ST -E2 Macro T win Lite MT -24EX 430EX II 270EX II 320EX 600EX-RT/ 600EX ST -E3-RT 90EX Semi Hard Cas[...]

  • Page 361

    361 System Map HDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) EF-S lenses EF lenses SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card Card reader Interface Cable (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) PictBridge-compatible printer Computer TV/Video Interface Cable IFC-200U/500U (1.9 m/6.2 ft.) / (4.7 m/15.4 ft.) Stereo A V Cable A VC-DC400ST (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) GPS Receiver GP-E2 Remote Switch RS-60E3 Remote Co[...]

  • Page 362

    362 r Shooting 1 (Red) Page * Not selectable in the < F > and < G > modes. s Shooting 2 (Red) 3 Menu Settings Viewfinder Shooting an d Live View Shooti ng Image quality 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7 a / 8 a / b / c / 1 + 73 * / 1 * 11 6 Beep Enable / T ouch to y / Disable 256 Release shutter without card Enable / Disable 256 Image review Off / [...]

  • Page 363

    363 3 Menu Settings t Shooting 3 (Red) Page i Live View Shooting (Red) 1 Playback 1 (Blue) Dust Delete Dat a Obtain dat a to be used by EOS software to delete dust spots 272 ISO Auto Max. ISO 400, Max. ISO 800, Max. I SO 1600, Max. ISO 3200, Max. ISO 6400 123 Long exposure noise reduction Disable / Auto / Enable 138 High ISO speed noise reduction D[...]

  • Page 364

    3 Menu Settings 364 2 Playback 2 (Blue) Page 4 Set-up 1 (Y ellow) * For details, refer to the Wi-Fi/NFC Fu nction Instruction Manual on the DVD-ROM. Cropping Crop part of the image 317 Rating [ OFF ] / l / m / n / o / p 284 Slide show Playback d escription / Display time / Repeat / Transition ef fect / Background music 294 Image jump with 6 1 image[...]

  • Page 365

    365 3 Menu Settings 6 Set-up 2 (Y ellow) Page Auto power off 30 sec. / 1 min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / Disa ble 257 LCD brightness Adjust the brightne ss ( seven levels) 258 LCD off/on button Shutter button / Shutt er/ T / Remains on 270 Date/Time/Zone Date (year , month, day) / Time (hr ., min., sec.) / Daylight saving time / T ime z[...]

  • Page 366

    3 Menu Settings 366 7 Set-up 3 (Y ellow) Page C Set-up 4 (Y ellow) * During firmware u pdates, the touch screen will be disabled to prevent accidental operations. 9 My Menu (Green) Screen color Select the shooting settings screen color 270 Feature guide Enable / Disable 64 T ouch control S tandard / Sensitive / Disable 58 Battery information Remain[...]

  • Page 367

    367 3 Menu Settings r Shooting 1 (Red) Page s Shooting 2 (Red) k Movie Shooting Image quality 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7 a / 8 a / b / c / 1 + 73 / 1 11 6 Beep Enable / T ouch to y / Disable 256 Release shutter without card Enable / Disable 256 Image review Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 257 Lens aberration correction Peripheral illumination co r[...]

  • Page 368

    3 Menu Settings 368 t Shooting 3 (Red) Page v Movie 1 (Red) w Movie 2 (Red) * In Basic Zone modes, [ Sound recording ] will be set to [ On/Off ]. Dust Delete Dat a Obtain dat a to be used by EOS software to delete dust spots 272 AF method u +Tr acking / FlexiZone - Multi / FlexiZone - Single 248 Movie Servo AF Enable / Disable 248 AF with shutter b[...]

  • Page 369

    369 If a problem occurs with the camera, first co nsult this T roubleshooting Guide. If this T roubleshooting Guide does not resolve t he problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center . Do not use any batter y pack other than a ge nuine Batt ery Pack LP-E17. If ( 1) the batter y charger or ba ttery pack has a pro blem or (2) communic[...]

  • Page 370

    Troubleshooting Guide 370 Do not use any batter y pack other than a ge nuine Batt ery Pack LP- E17. Remove and inst all the battery again (p.36). If the battery con tacts ar e dirty , use a soft c loth to clean them. Use a fully-char ged battery p ack (p.34). The battery performan ce may have degraded. Se e [ 5 3: Ba ttery info. ] to check the ba t[...]

  • Page 371

    371 Troubleshooting Guide The ca mera cannot be used with EF-M l enses (p. 45 ). Install a rech arged battery p ack in the camera (p. 34 ). Make sure the card is properly inse rted (p. 37 ). Slide the card’ s write-prot ect switch to the write/erase positi on (p. 37 ). If the card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary i mages to make sp[...]

  • Page 372

    Troubleshooting Guide 372 Set t he AF operati on to One-Shot AF . Focus lo ck is not poss ible in th e AI Servo AF mode, or when servo takes effect in AI Focus AF mode (p.100). Depending on the subjec t, linear noise or moire may be reco rded in the image. It is likely t o occur espe cially in th e following cases. • S hooting f ine horiz ontal s[...]

  • Page 373

    373 Troubleshooting Guide Depen ding on the le ns type, shut ter speed, ape rture, su bject condition s, brightne ss, etc., the continu ous shooting speed may become slower. If [ z 3: Anti-flicke r shoot. ] is set to [ Enable ] and you s hoot under a flickering light source , the contin uous shootin g speed may bec ome slightly slo wer , or the con[...]

  • Page 374

    Troubleshooting Guide 374 Set [ z 2: Auto Lighting Opt imizer ] to [ Disable ]. When [ Low ], [ Stand ar d ], or [ High ] is set, eve n if you set a de creased exp osure compensati on or flash expos ure compensatio n, the image may c ome out bright (p.1 36). If y ou shoot at nig ht when the ba ckground is da rk, the shut ter speed automatical ly be[...]

  • Page 375

    375 Troubleshooting Guide If y ou use a flash un it other t han an EX-seri es S peedli te, the flas h will always be fired at fu ll output (p.172). Under [ z 1: Flash control ], if [ Flash meteri ng mode ] in [ External flash C.Fn setting ] is se t to [ TTL f lash meterin g ] (autoflash), the flash will always fire at full output (p.178). If fl ash[...]

  • Page 376

    Troubleshooting Guide 376 It indicates that the camera’s intern al temperature is hig h. If the white < s > icon is displaye d, the stil l photo’s image quality may deteriora te. If the red < E > icon is displayed, i t indicates t hat the Live View or movie shooti ng will soon stop automati cally (p.21 8, 253). If the card’s writi[...]

  • Page 377

    377 Troubleshooting Guide Flickering, horiz ontal stripe s (noise), or ir regular exposure s can be caused by flu orescent li ghting, LED lig hting, or ot her light so urces during movie shooting. Al so, changes i n the exposu re (brightn ess) or color tone may be recorded. In the < a > mode, a slow shu tter speed may reduce the problem. If t[...]

  • Page 378

    Troubleshooting Guide 378 Set the color sp ace to sRGB. If Adobe RGB is set, the first characte r will be an unde rscore (p.1 46). It is a movie file (p .262). If the card alrea dy contains recor ded images, th e image number may not start from 000 1 (p.262). Check that the co rrect date an d time are set ( p.42). Check the time zone an d daylight [...]

  • Page 379

    379 Troubleshooting Guide [ Eye-Fi setting s ] will appear only when an Eye-Fi card is in serted in the camera. If the Eye-Fi car d has a write-prote ct switch set to th e LOCK positio n, you will not be able to chec k the card’s connect ion status or disable Ey e-Fi transmi ssion (p.35 2). It is t he highligh t alert (p.3 10). Overexpo sed areas[...]

  • Page 380

    Troubleshooting Guide 380 Check that the HDMI ca ble or stereo A V cable’s plu g is inserted all the way in (p.298 -301). Set t he [ 5 3: Vide o system ] correctly to [ NTSC ] or [ PA L ] (d epending on the video sy stem of your TV se t). If [ 5 1: Wi-Fi/N FC ] is set to [ Enabl e ], the came ra cannot be connecte d to a TV set. Set [ Wi-Fi/NFC ][...]

  • Page 381

    381 Troubleshooting Guide If you selected [ C lean now f ], th e shutter will make a noise, but no picture i s taken (p.2 71). If y ou repeatedl y turn the power switch < 1 > / < 2 > at a short interval, th e < f > icon may not be displayed (p.40 ). Cont ents displayed on the screen v ary depending on the printe r . This instructi[...]

  • Page 382

    382 If there is a problem with the ca mera, an error message will appear . Follow the on- screen instructions. * If the error still pers ists, write dow n the error num ber and contact your nearest Canon Service Center . Error Codes Number Error Message and So lution 01 Communications between the camera and lens is faulty . Clean the lens contact s[...]

  • Page 383

    383 Kit lenses* use a stepping motor that drives the focus lens. T he motor controls the focus lens even during zooming. * EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5 .6 IS STM, EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, and EF-S55- 250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 1. When the camera is OFF The motor does not operate while the camer a is OFF or when the camera is OFF due to the auto power off fu[...]

  • Page 384

    384 •T y p e T ype: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE cam era with built-in flash Recording media: SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards * Compatible with UHS-I cards Image sensor size: Approx. 22.3 x 14.9 mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF l enses (including EF-S lenses) * Excluding EF-M lenses (35 mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens foc[...]

  • Page 385

    385 Specifications Noise reduction: Applicable to lo ng exposures and high ISO speed shot s Automatic image brightness correction: Auto Lighting Optimizer Highlight tone pr iority: Provided Lens aberration correction: Peripheral illumina tion correction, Chromatic a berration correction, Distortion correctio n • Viewfinder T ype: Eye-level pent a[...]

  • Page 386

    Specifications 386 • Exposur e Control Metering mode: 63-zone TTL full-aperture metering using 7560-pixel RGB plu s IR mete ring se nsor • Evaluative metering (linked to all AF po ints) • Partial metering (approx. 6.0% of viewfinder at center) • S pot metering (approx. 3.5% of viewfinder at center) • Center-weighte d average metering Mete[...]

  • Page 387

    387 Specifications Max. burst (Approx.): JPEG Lar ge/Fine: 180 (940) shots RAW : 7 (8) shot s RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: 6 (6) shots * Figures are based on Canon’ s testing standa rds (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and S t andard Picture S tyle) using an 8 GB card. * Figures in parentheses apply to an UHS-I comp atible 8 GB card based on Canon’s test ing[...]

  • Page 388

    Specifications 388 • Movie Shooting Recording format: MP4 Movie: MPEG-4 A VC/H.264 V ariable (average) bit rate Audio: AAC Recording size and frame rate: Full HD (1920x1080) : 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HD (1280x720) : 59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p VGA (640x480) : 29.97p/25.00p Compression method: St andard/Light File size: Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/23.98p)[...]

  • Page 389

    389 Specifications •L C D M o n i t o r T ype: TFT color liquid-crystal moni tor Monitor size and dots: Wide, 7.7 cm (3.0-in.) (3:2) with approx. 1. 04 million dots Brightness adjustment: Manual (7 levels) Interface la nguages: 25 T ouch screen technology: Capacitive sensing Feature guide: Displayable •P l a y b a c k Image display format: Sing[...]

  • Page 390

    Specifications 390 • Custom Functio ns Custom Functions: 13 My Menu registration: Possible Copyright information: Entry and inclusion enabled • Inter face Audio/video OUT/Digit al terminal: Analog video (compat ible with NTSC/P AL)/stereo audio output Hi-S peed USB equivalent: Computer communication, Direct printing, GPS Receiver GP -E2, Connec[...]

  • Page 391

    391 Specifications • Batter y Pack LP-E17 T ype: Rechargeable lithiu m-ion battery Rated volt age: 7.2 V DC Battery capa city: 1040 mAh Working temperat ure range: During charging: 5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F During shooting: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Working humidit y: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 33.0 x 14.0 x 49.4 mm / 1.3[...]

  • Page 392

    Specifications 392 • EF-S18- 55mm f/3.5-5. 6 IS STM Focal length / Aperture: 18 mm-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens construction: 13 elements in 1 1 group s Minimum aperture: f/22 - 36 * f/22-38 when 1/2-stop increment s set for aperture. Angle of view: Diagonal extent: 74°20´ - 27°50´ V ertical extent: 45°30´ - 15°40´ Horizon tal extent: 64 °30´ -[...]

  • Page 393

    393 Specifications • EF-S55- 250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Focal length / Aperture: 55 mm-250 mm f/4-5.6 Lens construction: 15 elements in 12 group s Minimum aperture: f/22 - 32 Angle of view: Diagonal extent: 27°50´ - 6°15´ V ertical extent: 15°40 ´ - 3°30´ Horizontal exten t: 23°20´ - 5°20´ Closest focusing distance: 0.85 m / 2.7 9 ft. Max. [...]

  • Page 394

    394 T rademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorpo rated. Microsoft and Windows are tra demarks or registered trademar ks of Microsoft Corporation in the United S tates and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of A pple Inc., registered in the U.S. an d other countries. SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, HD[...]

  • Page 395

    395 Use of genuine Canon accessorie s is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance 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 malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a batt[...]

  • Page 396

    396 Only for E uropean Union a nd EEA (Norwa y , Iceland and Liechtenstein) These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your househ old waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/ EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/ or national legislation implementing those Directives. If a chemical symbol is printed beneat[...]

  • Page 397

    397 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BA TTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BA TTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULA TION.[...]

  • Page 398

    398[...]

  • Page 399

    399 15 Viewing the DVD-ROM Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images to Your Comp uter This chapter explain s how to view the Camera and Software Instruction Manual s (on the DVD-ROM provided) on your computer , download images from the camera to your computer , gives an overview of the software in the EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM), and explains how to[...]

  • Page 400

    400 The EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (D VD-ROM) contains the following electronic manuals (PDF): Instruction Manual Explains all the camera functi ons and procedures, including basic content. Wi-Fi/NFC Function Instru ction Manual Explains all the Wi-Fi/NFC func tions and procedure s, including basic content. Sof tware Instruction Manuals So[...]

  • Page 401

    401 Viewing the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM) [ WINDOWS ] EOS Camera Instru ct ion Manuals Disk Copy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the disk to your computer . 1 Insert the EOS C amera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD) into the DVD-ROM drive of your computer . 2 Do uble-click [ My Computer ] on the desktop and then double- cl[...]

  • Page 402

    Viewing the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM) 402 [ MACINTOSH ] EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk Copy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the disk to your computer . 1 Insert the EOS C amera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD) into the DVD-ROM drive of your Macintosh. 2 Do uble-click on the disk icon. 3 Double-click the ST ART .html [...]

  • Page 403

    403 Y ou can use the EOS software to download the images in the camera to your computer . There are two ways to do this. 1 Install the sof twar e (p.406) . 2 Use the provided interfac e cable to connect the cam era to your computer . Use the interface cable p rovided with the camera. Connect the cable to the camera’s digital terminal with the cab[...]

  • Page 404

    Downloading Images to a Computer 404 Y ou can also use a card reader to download images to your computer . 1 Install the sof twar e (p.406) . 2 Insert the card into the card reader . 3 Use Digital Photo Professional to download th e images. Refer to the Digital Photo Pro fessional Instruction Manual (p.400) . Downloading Images with a Card Re ader [...]

  • Page 405

    405 EOS Solution Disk This disk contains various software for EOS cameras. Communication Software f or the Camera and Computer Y ou can downl oad images (still images/movies) you have shot with the camer a to your comput er . Y ou can set the various settings of the ca mera from your computer . Y ou can shoot photos remot ely by con necting the cam[...]

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    406 Compatible OS 1 Ch eck that the camera is not connected to your computer . 2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM). 3 Select your geographic ar ea, country and language. 4 Click [ Easy Inst allation ] to start installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation procedure. If prompted, install Microsoft Silverlight. 5 Cl[...]

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    407 Installing the Software Compatible OS 1 Ch eck that the camera is not connected to your co mputer . 2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM). On your computer ’s desktop, double-click and open the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click [ setup ]. 3 Select your geographic area, country and language. 4 Click [ Easy Inst allation ] to start installat[...]

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    409 Index Numerics 10- or 2-s ec. self-tim er .............. .... 114 1280x720 ...... .......... ........... .......... . 233 1920x108 0 . .......... ........... .......... .... 233 19-point AF au to selection ...... ...... 104 640x480 ..... ............. ........... .......... . 233 A A (Scene Intelligent Auto) ............ 66 AC Adapt er Kit ....[...]

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    410 Index Camera shake ................. ......... 48 , 49 Candlelight .................. .................... 83 Cards ....... ............. ........... ... 24, 3 7, 59 Card reminder ............. .......... ... 256 Formatting ........... ............. .......... 59 Low-level forma tting . ........... ....... 60 SD speed class .. .................[...]

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    411 Index Final image simulation ..........197, 229 Fine (image-recording quality) ........ 28 Firmware ver sion ....... ............. ...... 366 First-curtain synchro nization ......... 177 Fish-eye effect ................ ...... 202, 314 Flash Built-in flas h ................ ............. . 166 Custom Functio ns....... ............. . 178 Effect[...]

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    412 Index Shooting info rmation ........... ..... 306 Slide sho w ........... .......... ........... 294 Transfer .... ........... .......... ........... 352 Viewing on a TV se t ......... 288, 298 Index display .... ............. ........... ..... 278 INFO. butt on ....... ............. .......... ..... 97 ISO spee d ... .......... ........... ...[...]

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    413 Index Mirror lock up ........ ........... ...... 163, 34 2 Mode Dial .................. ..................... . 30 Monochrome ...................90, 126, 129 Movies........ .......... ........... ............. . 221 AE lock .................... ........... ...... 162 AF method ..... .......... ......... 23 2, 248 Attenuator ................. ..[...]

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    414 Index Q Q (Quick Control) ......... .... 51, 88, 19 8, 232, 286 Quick Control .... 51, 88, 198, 232, 286 R Rating mark ............... .............. ..... 28 4 Ratings.. .............. .......... ............. ... 284 RAW ... .......... ........... ....... 28, 117, 119 RAW+JPEG ............... ..... 28 , 117, 119 Recharge . ........... .......[...]

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    415 Index T T apping ............. ................ ..............56 T empe rature war ning ......... ... 218, 25 3 Time zone ..... .......... ........... .......... ... 42 T one priority .............. ....................339 T onin g effect (monochrome) ........ . 129 T ouch beeping............... ..................57 T ouch s creen... ..........[...]

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    Th e des cr i pti on s in t his I ns tr uc ti on M an ua l are c ur r ent a s of Ja nua r y 2 015. For inf or ma ti on o n th e co mp ati bi lit y w it h any pr od uc ts i ntr o duc e d af te r thi s da te, co nt ac t any Ca no n Se r v ic e C ente r. For the la tes t ver si on I nst r uc ti on M an ual , ref er to t h e Ca no n website. CEL-SV8TA2[...]