Canon 50D manual

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2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS 50D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 15. 10 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF (all cr oss-type points), high- speed 6.3 fps continuous shooting, and Live View shooting. The camera is highly responsive to any sh[...]

3 Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer . * Battery Charger CG-580 or CB-5L is pro vided. (The CB-5L comes with a power cord.) If you purchased a Lens Kit, chec k tha t the lens is included. Depending on the Lens Kit typ e, the lens instruction manual mig[...]

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

5 For first-time users, chapters 1 an d 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures. Chapters Introduction Camera basics. 2 Getting St arted 23 Basic Shooting Fully automatic shooting for dif ferent subject s. 47 Image Settings 59 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 83 Advanced Operation s Shooting features for specific types of su[...]

6 1 2 Introduction Item Check List .................................................... .............................................. 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4 Chapters ......................................... .........................................................[...]

7 Contents 5 3 4 Image Settings 59 Setting the Image-recording Quality ................................................................. 60 i : Setting the ISO Speed ........................... ................................................... 63 A Selecting a Picture Style .........................................................................[...]

8 Contents 6 7 8 D Using the Built-in Flash.................................... .......................................... 107 Flash Control ............. .................................................................................... 111 External Speedlites ................................................................. ....................[...]

9 Contents 10 11 9 Printing Images and T ransferring Images to a Computer 153 Preparing to Print .......................................... ................................................. 154 w Printing............................... ...................................................................... 156 Trimming the Image ....................[...]

10 Power Battery • Charging Î p.24 • Battery check Î p.28 Power outlet Î p.190 Auto power off Î p.44 Lens Attachi ng/Detachi ng Î p.31 Zoom Î p.32 Image Stabilizer Î p.33 Basic Settings (Menu Function s) Language Î p.42 Date/Time Î p.42 LCD br ightne ss adjustment Î p.145 Beeper Î p.193 Shoot w/o card Î p.29 Recording Images Format [...]

11 Index to Features Shooting Creative Auto Î p.57 Quick Control scr een Î p.38 Self-timer Î p.90 Program AE Î p.92 Shutter-priority AE Î p.94 Aperture-priority AE Î p.96 Manual exposure Î p.98 Bulb Î p.104 Mirror lockup Î p.106 Exposure adjustment Exposure compensation Î p.101 AEB Î p.102 AE lock Î p.103 Exposure level increment s Î p[...]

12 Camera Care This camera is a precision in strument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater . If you accidentally drop th e camera into wa ter , promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center . Wipe off any water dropl ets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to s[...]

13 Handling Precautions LCD Panel an d LCD Monit or Although the LCD monitor is manuf actured with ve ry high precision technology with over 99.99% ef fective pixels, there might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorde[...]

14 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery . (p.26) T o recharge the battery , see page 24. 2 Att ach the lens. (p.31) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.31) 4 Open the slot cov er and insert a card. (p.29) Face th[...]

15 Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to < 1 > ( Full Auto). (p.48) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically . 7 Focus the subject. (p.35) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway , and the camera will focus the subject. If necessary , the built-in flash[...]

16 For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). Nomenclature Digital terminal (p.154,167) Video OUT terminal (p.141) HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.142) Remote control terminal (p.105) (N3 type) PC terminal (p.1 14) Hot shoe (p.1 13) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.107/87) EF-S lens mount index (p.31) Grip (Batte[...]

17 Nomenclature Tripod socket Extension system terminal Battery compartment cover (p.26) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26) < V > Focal plane mark < 9 > Multi-controller (p.36) Viewfinder eyepiece Eyecup (p.97) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34) Strap mount (p.23) Access lamp (p.30) Card slot cover (p.29) Card slot (p.29) Card [...]

18 Nomenclature LCD Panel The display will show only the settings currently applied. Shutter speed Busy ( buSY ) Built-in flash recycling ( buSY ) < M > Beeper (p.193) < A > Highlight tone priority (p.177) Image-recording quality (p.60) 37 Large/Fine 38 Large/Normal 47 Medium/Fine 48 Medium/Normal 67 Small/Fine 68 Small/Normal 1 RAW D S[...]

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

20 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zo ne modes. Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. Fully automatic shooting for specific kinds of subjects. 1 : Full Auto (p.48) C : Creative Auto (p.57) Creative Zone These modes give you more control over the result. d : Program AE (p.92) s : Shutter-priori[...]

21 Nomenclature Nomenclature for Kit Le nses EF-S18-200mm f/3. 5-5.6 IS and EF- S18-55mm f/3.5 -5.6 IS EF-S17-85m m f/4-5.6 IS U SM and EF2 8-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS US M Focus mode switch (p.31) Lens mount index (p.31) Contacts (p.13) Hood mount (p.209, 210) Filter thread (front of lens) (p.209, 210) Focusing ring (p.88,127) Zoom ring (p.32) Zoom posit[...]

22 Nomenclature Battery Charger CG-580 Charger for Battery Pack BP-51 1A (p.24). Battery Charger CB-5L Charger for Battery Pack BP-51 1A (p.24). Battery pack slot Charge lamp Power p lug This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO RE[...]

23 1 Getting Started This chapter explain s pr eparatory steps and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from [...]

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

25 Recharging the Battery Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gr adually discharge and lose its power . After recharging the battery , detach it and unplug the power cord or prongs from the p ower outlet. Y ou can attach the cover in a different orientation to[...]

26 Load a fully charged Battery Pack BP-51 1A into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover . Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover . 2 Insert the battery . Insert the end with the battery contacts. Insert the battery until it locks in place. 3 Close the cover . Press the cover until it snaps shut. Open the cover and remo[...]

27 < 2 > : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. < 1 > : The camera turns on. < J > : The camera and < 5 > operate (p.37). Whenever you set the power switch to < 1 / J > or < 2 >, the sensor cleaning will be executed automatically . During the sensor cleani[...]

28 Turning on the Power When the power switch is set to < 1 > or < J >, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: z : Battery level is OK. x : Battery level is slig htly down, but adequate power remains. b : Battery will be exhausted soon. n : Battery must be recharged. Battery Life [Approx. number of shots] The figures[...]

29 Although the thickness is different be tween the two types of CF cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. Also, Ultra DMA (UDMA) cards and hard disk-type cards can be used. 1 Open the cover . Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. 2 Insert the card. As shown in the illust ration, face the label side towa rd you and insert th[...]

30 Installing and Removing the CF Card 1 Open the cover . Set the power switch to < 2 >. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. 2 Remove th e card. Press the card ejection button. X The card will come out. Close the cover . Removing the Card Access lamp Card ejection button The access lamp light s or blinks while the picture i[...]

31 1 Remove th e cap s. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow . 2 Att ach the lens. Align the EF-S lens with the camera’s white EF-S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. When attaching a lens other than an EF-S lens, align the lens wit h the red EF lens mount [...]

32 Attaching and Detaching a Lens T o zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zo om, do it before focusing. T urning the zoo m ring after achieving focus may throw o ff the focus slightly . While pressing the lens release button, turn t he lens as s hown by the arrow. T urn the lens until it stops, then detach it. Att[...]

33 The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S17- 85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens as an example. * IS stands for Image S tabilizer . 1 Set the IS switch to < 1 >. Set the camera’s power switch to < 1 >. 2 Press the shutter button halfway . X The Image S tabilizer will operate. 3 T ak e the picture. When the picture looks steady in the [...]

34 T urn the dioptric adju stment knob. T urn the knob left or right so that the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. T o obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. 1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly . 2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. 3. Press the shutter button lightly with your righ[...]

35 Basic Operation The shutter button has two steps. Y ou can press the shutter button halfway . Then you can further press the shutter button completely . Pressing ha lfway This activates autofocusing and automatic exposure metering that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the LCD [...]

36 Basic Operation (1) Af ter pressing a button, turn the < 6 > dial. When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds ( 9 ). During this time, you can turn the < 6 > dial to set the desired setting. When the function turns off or if you press the shutter button half way , the camera will be ready to shoot. Use this [...]

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

38 The shooting settings are displayed on t he LCD monitor where you can quickly select and set the functions. This is called the Quick Control screen. 1 Display the Quick Contro l screen. Press < 9 > straight dow n. X The Quick Control screen will appear (10 sec.). 2 Set the desired setting. Use < 9 > to select the function. In the Bas[...]

39 Using the Quick Control Screen On the Quick Control screen, select the function and press < 0 >. The respective setting screen will then appear (except for the shutter speed and aperture). T urn the < 5 > or < 6 > dial to change the setting. For some functions, you can also use < 9 > to change the setting. Press < 0 &g[...]

40 By setti ng variou s function s with t he menus, you can set the i mage- recordi ng quality , date/t ime, etc. While looki ng at the LCD moni tor , you use the < M > button on t he camera back and the < 6 > < 5 > dials. Menu Operations * The [ 2 / 8 / 9 ] tabs are not displayed in the Full Auto and Bas ic Zone modes. When a Bas[...]

41 Menu Operations 1 Display the menu. Press the < M > button to display the menu. 2 Select a tab. T urn the < 6 > dial to select a tab. 3 Select the de sired item. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the item, then press < 0 >. 4 Select the setting . T urn the < 5 > dial to select the desired setting. Some menu items will [...]

42 1 Select [Langu age]. Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [ Language ] (the third item from the top), then press < 0 >. 2 Set the desired langu age. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the language, then press < 0 >. X The language will change. Check if the camera’s date and time are set correctly . If necessary , set the correct date and[...]

43 Before You Start If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or personal computer , format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images an d data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary , transfer the images to a person[...]

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

45 Before You Start The camera’s shooting settings an d menu settings can be revert ed to the def ault. 1 Select [C lear setting s]. Under the [ 7 ] tab, select [ Clear settings ], then pre ss < 0 >. 2 Select [Clear all cam era settings]. Tu r n t h e < 5 > dial to select [ Clear all camera settings ], then press < 0 >. 3 Select[...]

46 Before You Start If you use EOS Utility (provided so ftware) to set your copyright information, the copyright information will be added to the image’s Exif information. With the camera, the copyright information can only be viewed or deleted. If your copyright in formation has not been set, it will be grayed out on the screen. With the [ Clear[...]

47 2 Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results. With the Basic Zone modes , all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.196). Also, t o prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, shooting settings cannot be changed in the Basic Zone modes . B a [...]

48 1 Set the Mode Dial to < 1 >. 2 Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will operate, and focus will generally be achieved at the AF point covering the closest object. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier . 3 Focus the su bject. Press the shutter button halfway , and the lens focusing ring will[...]

49 1 Fully Automatic Shooting The focus confirmation light < o > blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the AF poin t over an area ha ving good cont rast between light and dark, then pr ess the shut ter button hal fway (p.88) . If you are to o close to the subjec t, move away a nd try aga in. Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneously .[...]

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

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

52 Use the < 3 > (Landscape) mode for wide scenery , night scenes, or to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become more vivid and sharper than with < 1 > (Full Auto). 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 tha[...]

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

54 T o photograph a moving subject, whet her it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the < 5 > (Sport s) mode. Use a tel ephoto le ns. Using a telephoto lens is recommend ed so you can shoot fr om afar . Use the center AF poin t to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to auto focus. Dur[...]

55 T o shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exp osure in the background, use the < 6 > (Night Portrait) mode. Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to o btain a wide night view . Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Keep the person within 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. Un[...]

56 In places where flash photography is prohib ited, use the < 7 > (Flas h Off) mode. This mode is also effe ctive for candlelight scenes when you want to capture the ambient light. If the numeric display in th e viewfinder blinks, take care to prevent camera shake. Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur , the viewfinder ’s shu[...]

57 The < C > (Creative Auto) mode enables you to easily change the picture’s brightness, etc. The default settings are the same as the < 1 > (Full Auto) mode. * CA stands for Creative Aut o. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < C >. X The Creative Auto screen appears on the LCD monitor . 2 Press < 9 > straight down. X Y ou can use <[...]

C Creative Auto Shooting 58 (1) Flash firing < a > (Auto firing), < D > (Flash on), or < b > (Flash off) can be selected. If you set < b >, see “D isabling Flash” on page 56. (2) Blurring/sharpening the background If you move the index mark toward the left, the background will look more blurred. If you move it tow ard th[...]

59 3 Image Settings This chapter explains imag e-related function settings: Image-recording quality , ISO spe ed, Picture S tyles, white balance, color space, etc. In the Basic Zone modes, you can only set the image - recording quality and lens perip heral illumination correction, create and select folders, and set the file numbering as explained i[...]

60 Y ou can select the pixel count a nd the image quality . The following JPEG quality settings can be set: 73 , 83 , 74 , 84 , 76 , 86 . RA W images captured as 1 , D 1 , or D 2 must be processed with the provided software (p.62). 1 Select [Quality]. Under the [ 1 ] tab, select [ Quality ], then press < 0 >. X The [ Quality ] screen will app[...]

61 3 Setting the Image-recording Quality Guide to Image-recording Qualit y Settings (Approx.) Figures for the file size, possibl e shots, and maxi mum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon’ s testing standards (ISO 100 and S tandard Picture S tyle) using a 2GB card. These figures will vary depending on the subject, card brand, ISO s[...]

62 3 Setting the Image-recording Quality The RAW image is the dat a output by the image sensor and converted to digital data which is recorded on the card as is. Y ou can select it from among 1 , D 1 , or D 2 . “RAW” written in the text will refer to all three RAW settings: 1 , D 1 , and D 2 . With RA W images, you can use the pr ovided softwar[...]

63 3 Setting the Image-recording Quality Set the ISO speed (image sensor ’s s ensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In the Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.64). 1 Press the < m > button. ( ) 9 2 Set the ISO speed. While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder , turn the < 6 > dial. It can be set w[...]

64 i : Setting the ISO Speed N ISO Speed Guide If the ISO speed is set to “ A ”, the actual ISO speed to be set 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. * If fill flash result s in overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set. ISO S[...]

65 By selecting a Picture S tyle, you can obtain the image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject. In the Basic Zone modes (except for C ), you cannot select the Picture St y l e . 1 Press the < A > button. When the camera is ready to shoot, press the < A > button. X The Picture S tyle screen will appear . 2 Select[...]

66 A Selecting a Picture Style N S Neutral This Picture S tyle is for users who prefer to process imag es with their personal computer . For natural colors and subdued images. U Faithfu l This Picture S tyle is for users who prefer to process imag es with their personal computer . When the subject is captured under a color temperature of 5200K, the[...]

67 Y ou can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. T o see the resultin g effects, t ake test shots. T o customize [ Monochrome ], see the next page. 1 Press the < A > button. 2 Select a Picture Style. T urn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial to select a Picture S tyle, then press th[...]

68 A Customizing a Picture Style N For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect ] and [ T on ing effect ] in addition to [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ] expla ined on the preceding 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 Effec t By applying a ton[...]

69 Y ou can select a base Pi cture S tyle such as [ Portrait ] or [ Landscape ], adjust its parameters as d esired and register it un der [ User Def. 1 ], [ User Def. 2 ], or [ User Def. 3 ]. Y ou can create Picture S tyles whose parameter settings such as for sharpness and contrast are d ifferent. Y ou can also adjust th e parame ters of a Picture[...]

70 A Registering a Picture Style N 6 Set the parameter . T urn the < 5 > dial to adjust the parameter as desired, then press < 0 >. For details, see “Customizing the Picture S tyle” on pages 67-68. Press th e < M > button to register the new Picture S tyle. The Picture S tyle select ion screen will then reappear . X The base P[...]

71 White bala nce (WB) is fo r making the wh ite areas l ook white. Normally , the < Q > (Auto) setting will obta in the correct white balan ce. If natural- looking co lors cannot be obtained with < Q >, you can select the white balance f or each ligh t source or set it manu ally by sh ooting a whi te object. In the Basi c Zone modes, &[...]

72 B : Setting the White Balance N Custom white balance enables you to manually set the w hite balance for a specific light source for bette r accu racy . Do this procedure under the actual light source to be used. 1 Photogra ph a whi te object . The plain, white object should fill the spot metering circle. Focus manually and set the standard expos[...]

73 B : Setting the White Balance N Y ou can set the white balance’s color temperature numerically in Kelvin. This is for advanced users. 1 Select [W hite bala nce]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ White balance ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the color temperature. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ P ]. T urn the < 6 > dial to set the c[...]

74 Y ou can corre ct the white balance th at has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as us ing a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter . Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This is for advanced users who are fami liar with using color temperature conversion or color co[...]

75 3 White Balance Correction N With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recor ded simultaneously . Base d on the color te mperature of the current whi te balance setting, t he image will be bracket ed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called white balance bracket ing (WB-BKT). White balance bracketi[...]

76 Due to the lens characteristics, the fo ur corners of the picture might look darker . This is called lens light fall-o ff or drops in peripheral illumination. This can be corrected. For JPEG imag es, lens light fall-off is corrected when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software[...]

77 3 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction The camera already contains lens peripheral light correction data for about 20 lenses. In step 2, if you select [ Enable ], the peripheral ligh t correction will be applied automatical ly for any lens whose correction data has been registered in the camera. With the EOS Utility (provided soft ware), you [...]

78 Y ou can free ly create and select the folder where the captu red images are to be saved. This is optional since a folder wi ll be created automatically for saving captured images. 1 Select [Select folder]. Under the [ 5 ] tab, select [ Select folder ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Create fold er]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Cre[...]

79 3 Creating and Selecting a Folder With the Select folder screen displayed, turn the < 5 > dial to select the desired folder , then pr ess < 0 >. X The folder where the captured images will be saved will be selected. Subsequent captured images will be recorded into the selected folder . Selecting a Fo lder Quantity of images in folder[...]

80 The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captur ed images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder . Y ou can cha nge how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on a personal compute r in this format: IMG_0001.JPG . 1 Select [File numbering]. Under the [ 5 ] tab, sel[...]

81 3 File Numbering Methods The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created. Whenever the card is replaced or a new folde r created, the file numbering starts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organ ize images according to cards or folders. If the replacement card or existing folder already[...]

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

83 4 Setting the AF and Drive Modes The viewfin der has 9 AF point s. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while framing the subject as desired. Y ou can also sele ct the AF mode and drive mode best matching the shooting conditions and subj ect. The M icon on the right of the page title indicates that the respective featur[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

91 5 Advanced Operations With the Crea tive Zone modes, you can set the desired shutter speed or aperture to obtain the result you want. Y ou take control of the camera. The M icon on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is avail able only in the Creative Z one modes ( d , s , f , a , 8 ). After you press the shutter bu[...]

92 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 Program. * AE stands for Aut o Exposure. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < d >. 2 Focus the su bject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject. Then press the shutter[...]

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

94 In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the brightness of the subject. This is ca lled shutter- priori ty AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or moving subject. Or a slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, givin g the impression of motio[...]

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

96 In this mode, you set the desired aperture and t he camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the co rrect exposure suiting the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground a nd background fall within acceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower f/[...]

97 f : Aperture-Priority AE Press the depth-of-field preview b utton to stop down to the current apertur e setting. Y ou can check the d epth of field (range of acceptable focus) through the viewfinder . Depth-of-Field Previ ew N If the “ 30" ” shut ter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. T urn the < 6 > dial to set a larger ap[...]

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

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

100 The metering mode is the method of measuring the brightness of the subject. In the Basic Zone m odes, evaluative metering is set automatically . 1 Press the < n > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the meterin g mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 6 > dial. q Evaluative metering This is an all-around metering mode suited for portra[...]

101 Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera. Y ou can make the image look brighte r (increased exposure) or darker (decreased ex posure). Y ou can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 T u rn the Mode Dial to any Creative Zone mode except < a >. 2 Check the exposure le v[...]

102 By changing the shutter speed or aper ture automatically , the camera brackets the exposure up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called AEB. 1 Select [Expo. comp./AEB ]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ Expo. comp./AEB ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the AEB amount. T urn the < 6 > dial to set the AEB a[...]

103 Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be dif ferent from the exposure metering area or wh en you want to take mu ltiple shots at the same expos ure setting. Press the < A > button to lock the exposure, then recom pose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects. 1 Focus the sub ject. Press the shutte[...]

104 When bulb i s set, the shutter stays open whil e you hold down th e shutter button comp letely , and closes whe n you let go of the shu tter but ton. Thi s is called bul b exposure. Use bulb expo sures for n ight scen es, fir eworks, th e heavens, and o ther subje cts requir ing long ex posures. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < a >. 2 Set the shu[...]

105 Bulb Exposures If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder , light en tering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. T o prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.23) attached to the camera strap. 1 Remove the eyecup. Push the bottom of the eyecup upward. 2 Att aching the eyepiece cover . Slide the eyepiece cover down into the eyepie[...]

106 Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations ca n also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups. When [ 8 C.Fn III -6: Mirror lockup] is set to [1: Enable] (p.180) , shooting with mirror loc kup will be possible. 1 Focus the subject, press the shutte[...]

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

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

109 Using the Built-in Flash In the same way as nor mal exposure co mpensation, you can set exposur e compensati on for fl ash. Y ou can set flash exp osure compens ation up to ±2 stops in 1/3 -stop i ncrements. 1 Press the < m > button. ( 9 ) 2 Set the exp osure comp ensation am ount. While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder , turn the [...]

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

111 The built-in flash and an external Speedlite can also be set with the menu. The menu for the external S peedlite will be applicable only to EX-series Speedlites whose functions can b e set with the camera . Select [F lash cont rol]. Under the [ 7 ] tab, select [ Flash control ], then press < 0 >. X The flash control screen will appear . N[...]

112 3 Flash Control N E-TTL II For normal flash exposures, set it to [ Ev aluative ]. If [ Av e r a g e ] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered scene as with an external meterin g flash. Flash exposure compensation may be necessary depending on t he scene, so this setting is for advanc ed users. Select either [ External[...]

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

114 External Speedlites Sync Spee d The camera can synchronize with non-Canon compact flash units at 1/250 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash units, since the flash duration is longer , set the sync speed within 1/60 se c. to 1/30 sec. Be sure to test the flash synchronization before shooting. PC T erminal The camera’s PC terminal ca[...]

115 6 Live View Shooting Y ou can shoot whil e viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor . This is called “Live View shooti ng.” Live View shooting is effective for still subjects which do not move. If you handhold the ca mera and shoot while viewing th e LCD monitor , camera shake can cause blurred im ages. Using a tripod is recomm end[...]

116 Set the camera for Live View shooting. 1 Set the shoot ing mode. Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode. Live View shooting does not work in Basic Zone modes. 2 Select [Live View function settings]. Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [ Live View function settings ], then press < 0 >. 3 Select [Live View shoot.]. T urn the < 5 > dial[...]

117 Preparing for Live View Shooting N 5 Display the Live View image. Press the < A > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor . Press the < A > button again to turn off the LCD monitor and return to normal shooting. Exposure simulation displays and simulates how the brightness of the actual image will look. The [ Di[...]

118 1 Use AF to focus. Press the < p > button. X The camera will focus with the current AF mode (p.121). 2 T ak e the picture. Press the shutter button completely . X The picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor . X After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically . As[...]

119 Shooting N Pressi ng the < M > button will display the menu screen so you can set menu functions. Press the < M > button again to return to the Live View image. If you select [ 2 Dust Delete Data ], [ 6 Sensor cleaning ], [ 7 Clear settings ], or [ 7 Firmware V er . ], the Live View shooting will be terminated. Battery Life with Liv[...]

120 Shooting N Each time you press the < B > button, the information display will change. About the Information Display Magnifying frame Histogram ISO speed Shots remaining Exposure level AEB range Aperture Shutter speed AE lock Picture S tyle Battery check Flash-r eady Drive mode Live Vie w exposure sim ulation White balance Image-recording [...]

121 Three AF modes are provided: [ Quick mode ], [ Live mode ] (p.123), and [ Live u mode ] (face detection) (p.124). If you want to achieve precise focusing, magnify the image and focus manually (p.127). Select the AF mode. Under [ 6 Live View function settings ], select [ AF mode ]. While the Live V iew image is displayed, if you press the < o[...]

122 Using AF to Focus N 2 Select the AF point. Press the < o > button, then use < 9 > to select the AF point. If you keep tilting < 9 > in the same direction, it will toggle between manual and automatic AF point selection. 3 Focus the su bject. Aim the AF point over the subject, and hold down the < p > button. X The Live Vie[...]

123 Using AF to Focus N The image sensor is used to focus. Altho ugh AF is possible with the Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than with Quick mode . Also, achieving focus may be more dif ficult than with Quick mode. 1 Display the Live View image. Press the < A > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD [...]

124 Using AF to Focus N With the same AF method as with the Live mode, the human face is detected and focused. Have the person fa ce the camera. 1 Display the Live View image. Press the < A > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor . When a face is detected, the < p > frame will appear over the face to be focused . [...]

125 Using AF to Focus N AF operation It will take a slightly longer time to focus. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the < p > button will focus again. The image br ightness may change duri ng and after t he AF operat ion. If the image flicker s, making it di fficult to focus, s top and resume the Li ve View shooting under the actua[...]

126 Using AF to Focus N Shooting conditions which can make focusin g difficult: Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color surfaces. Subjects in low light. S tripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction. Under a light source whose brightness, color , or pattern keeps changing. Night scenes or po[...]

127 Magnify the image and focus manually . 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. T urn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly . 2 Move the magn ifying frame to the position where you wa nt to focus. Use < 9 > to move the magnifying frame. If you press < 9 > straight d own, it will return to the image center . 3 Magnify the im[...]

128 Instructions for setting the [ 6 Live View function settings ] me nu’s [ Silent shoot. ] are explained below . Mode 1 The shooting operation noise is qui eter than the nor mal shooting. Continuous shooting is also possible. High- speed continuous shooting will be approx. 5.8 fps. Mode 2 When you press the shutter button completely , only one [...]

129 Notes about the Li ve View image Under low light or bright light condi tions, the Live View image might not reflect the brigh tness of the captured image. If the light source within the image chang es, the screen might flicker . If this happens, stop and resume the Live View shootin g under the act ual light source to be used. If you point the [...]

130 Notes ab out Cus tom Funct ions Live View shooting will disable some Custom Functio n settings (p.173). If [ 8 C.Fn II -4: Auto Lighting O ptimizer ] (p.177) is not set to [ 3: Disable ], the image will look bright even if a decreased exposure compensation has been set. Notes about lenses an d flash The focus preset featur e on super te lephoto[...]

131 7 Image Playback This chapter explain s how to playback and erase images, how to display images on a TV screen, and other playback-related fu nctions. About images taken with another camera: The camera might n ot be able to properly displ ay images captured with a different camera or edited with a personal co mputer or whose file name was chang[...]

132 1 Playback the image. Press the < x > button. X The last captured image or last image viewed will appear . 2 Select the im age. T o playback images starting with the last image, turn the < 5 > dial counterclockwise. T o playback images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise. Press the < B > button to c[...]

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

134 x Image Playback About the Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposur e level distribution and overall brightness. And the RGB histogra m display is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [ 4 Histogram ] menu. [Brightness] Display T his histogram is a graph showing the distributio[...]

135 Search for images quickly with the i ndex display showing four or nine images on one screen. 1 T u rn on the index display . During image playback, press the < I > button. X The 4-image index display will appear . The cur rently-selected image will be highlighted in a blue frame. Press the < I > button again to switch to the 9-image[...]

136 x Searching for Images Quickly With the single image display , index display , and magnified view , you can turn the < 6 > dial to jump through the images. 1 Select the ju mp method. With the [ 4 Image jump w/ 6 ] menu’s [ 1 image/10 images/100 images/Screen/Date/Folder ] option, you can set the desired jump method. With the index displ[...]

137 Y ou can magnify the ima ge by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. 1 Magnify the image. During image playback, press the < u > button. X The image will be magnified. T o increase the magnification, hold down the < u > button. The image will continue to be magnified until it reaches the maximum magnification. Press the < I > button[...]

138 Y ou can rotate the image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [Rotate]. Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [ Rotate ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the im age. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the image to be rotated. Y ou can also select an image on the index display . 3 Rota te the image. Each time you press < 0 >, the image will rota[...]

139 Y ou can playba ck the images in the card as an automatic slide show . 1 Select [Slide show]. Under the [ 4 ] tab, select [ Slide show ], then press < 0 >. X The slide show setting screen appears. 2 Select the images to be played back. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the item, then press < 0 >. T urn the < 5 > dial to sel[...]

140 3 Auto Playback (Slide Show) 3 Set the Play time and Repeat options. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Set up ], then press < 0 >. Set the [ Play time ] and [ Repeat ] options, then press the < M > button. 4 St art the slide sh ow . T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Star t ], then press < 0 > X After [ Loading image.[...]

141 Y ou can also view the images on a TV set. Turn off the camera and the television before connecting them. * Depending on the TV monitor , part of the image might be cut of f. 1 Connect the provi ded video cable to the camera . Connect the video cable to the camera’s < VIDEO O UT > terminal. Insert the cable plug all the way in. 2 Connec[...]

142 Viewing the Images on TV The HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is required. 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the camera. Connect the HDMI cable to the camera’s < D > terminal. With the plug’s < d HDMI MINI > logo facing the front of the c amera, insert it into the camera’ s < D > terminal. 2 Connect the HDMI cable to the T[...]

143 Protecting the image prevents it from being erased accidentally . 1 Select [Pr otect images]. Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [ Protect images ], then press < 0 >. X The protect setting screen will appear . 2 Select the im age and pro tect it. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the image to be protected, then pre ss < 0 >. X When an i[...]

144 Y ou can either select a nd erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.143) 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 preve nt important images from being erased accidentally , protect it. 1 Playback the image to be erase d. 2[...]

145 Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read. 1 Select [L CD brightn ess]. Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [ LCD bright ness ], then press < 0 >. 2 Adjust the bri ghtness. While referring to the gray chart, turn the < 5 > dial, then press < 0 >. Y ou can also display the [ LCD bright ness ] screen wi[...]

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

147 8 Sensor Cleaning The camera has a Self Cleaning Se nsor Unit attached to the image sensor ’s front layer (low-pass filter) to shake off dust automatically . The Dust Delete Data can also be appended to the image so that the dust spots remaining can be erased automatically by Digital Photo Professional (pro vided software). Minimizing Dust Wh[...]

148 Whenever you set the power switch to < 1 / J > 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 be aware of this operation. However , you can execute t he sensor cle aning at anytime as well as disable it. 1 Select [Sensor cleaning]. Under the[...]

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

150 3 Appending Dust Delete Data N 3 Photogra ph a solid-wh ite object. At a d istanc e of 20 cm - 30 cm / 0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft., fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and t ake a picture. X The picture will be taken in the aperture-priority AE mode with an aperture of f/22. Since the image will not be saved, the data can still be [...]

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

152 3 Manual Sensor Cleaning N While cleaning the sensor , never do any of the following. Doing any of the following will cut off the po wer and close the shutter . The shutter curtains and image sensor might get damaged. • Setting the power switch to < 2 >. • Opening the batt ery comp artment cover . • Opening the card slot cover. The [...]

153 9 Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer Printing (p.154) Y ou can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the card. The camera is compatible with “ w PictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing. Digit al Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.163) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to [...]

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

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

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

157 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 >. When using a Canon printer and Canon paper , read the printer ’s instruction manual to check what paper types can be used. X The page layout [...]

158 w Printi ng 4 Set the printing effects. Set as necessary . If you need not set any printing effects, go to step 5. The screen display may diffe r dependi ng on the pri nter . Select the option on the upper right, then press < 0 >. Select the desired printing effect, then press < 0 >. If the < e > icon is displayed next to <[...]

159 w Printing 5 Set the date and file number imprinting. Set as necessary . Select < I >, then press < 0 >. Set as desired, then press < 0 >. 6 Set the number of copies. Set as necessary . Select < R >, then press < 0 >. Set the number of copies, then press < 0 >. 7 St art printing. Select [ Print ], then press [...]

160 w Printi ng In step 4 on page 158, select the printing effect. When the < e > icon is displayed next to < z >, press the < B > button. Y ou can then adjust the printing effect. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4. Brightness The image brightness can be adjusted. Adjust levels W[...]

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

162 w Printi ng Depending on the print er , the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look on the pr int. While trimming the image, look at t he camera’s LCD monitor . If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed accura[...]

163 Y ou can set the pr int type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to al l print-order ed images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) 1 Select [Pri nt order]. X Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [ Print order ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Se t up]. Select [ Set up ], then press < 0 >.[...]

164 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 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 tandar d Prints one image on one sheet. L Index Multiple, t humbnail images are printed on one sheet. K L Both Print[...]

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

166 With a PictBridge printer , you can easily print images with DPOF . 1 Preparing to print. See page 154. Follow the “Connecting the Ca mera to a Printer” procedu re up to step 5. 2 Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [Print order]. 3 Select [Print]. [ Print ] will be displayed only if th e camera is connected to the printer and printing is possible.[...]

167 By connecting the camera to a perso nal computer , you can tr ansfer images from the camera’s card by operating the camer a. This feature is called direct image transfer . Before connecting the camera t o a personal computer, be sure to install the provided software (EOS DIGIT AL Solution Dis k on CD-ROM) in t he personal com puter . For inst[...]

168 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer The images sent to the personal computer will be saved in the [ My Pictures ] folder or [ Pictures ] folder in subfolders organized according to shooting date. All images This is to transfer all the images in the card to the personal computer. Select [ All Images ], then press the < l > button.[...]

169 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Options other than [ All Images ] are exp lained below . T o start the image transfer , press the < l > button. New images Images which have not yet been transferred to the perso nal computer will be selected by the camera automatically and transferred. T ransfer o rder images Y ou select the i[...]

170 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Under the [ 3 ] tab, you can use [ T ransfer order ] to select the images to be transferred to a personal computer . When y ou select [ T ransf er order images ] on page 169, you can transfer the images set by the transfer order . Sel.Image Select and order images on e by one. Press < 0 > to in[...]

171 10 Customizing the Camera With Custom Functions, you can change the camera functions according to your preference. Also, the current camera settings can be saved under the Mode Dial’s < w > and < x > positions. The functions explained in this chap ter apply to Creative Z one modes . C r e a t i v e Z o n e C OP Y[...]

172 1 Select [ 8 ]. T urn the < 6 > dial to select the [ 8 ] tab. 2 Select the gr oup. T urn the < 5 > dial to select C.Fn I - IV , then press < 0 >. 3 Select the Custom F unction number . T urn the < 5 > dial to select the Custom Function No., then press < 0 >. 4 Change the setting as desired. T urn the < 5 > di[...]

173 3 Custom Functions N C.Fn I: Exposure 1 Exposure level increment s p.174 2 ISO speed setting incremen ts 3 ISO expansion 4 Bracketing auto cancel 5 Bracketing sequence p.175 6 Safety shift 7 Flash sync. speed in Av mode C.Fn II: Image 1 Long exposure noi se reduction p.1 76 2 High ISO speed noise reduction 3 Highlight tone priority p.177 4 Auto[...]

174 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn I -1 Exposure level inc rements 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop incr ements for the shut ter speed, ap erture, exp osure compensatio n, AEB, etc. Effecti ve when you pr efer to control the exposure in less fine in crement s than 1/ 3-stop incr ements. C.Fn I -2 ISO speed setting increment[...]

175 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn I -5 Bracketing seque nce The AEB shootin g sequence an d white balance b racketing se quence can be changed. 0: 0, -, + 1: -, 0, + C.Fn I -6 Safety shift 0: Disable 1: Enabl e (Tv/Av) This works in the shutter -priority A E (Tv) and a perture-prior ity AE (A v) modes. When the subject’s brightne ss changes e[...]

176 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn II: Image C.Fn II -1 Long exposu re noise reducti on 0: Off 1: Auto For 1 sec. or lo nger exposure s, noise re duction is per formed automatica lly if noise typical of l ong exposur es is detect ed. This [ Auto ] setting is effective in most ca ses. 2: On Noise reduct ion is perfo rmed for all ex posures of 1 s[...]

177 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn II -3 Highlight to ne priority 0: Disable 1: Enable Improves the highlight d etail. The dynamic ra nge is expanded fro m the standa rd 18% gray to b right highlig hts. The gradation be tween the gray s and highlights become s smoother . C.Fn II -4 Auto Lightin g Optimizer If the images c omes out dark or the co[...]

178 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive C.Fn III -1 Lens d rive when AF impossib le If autofocu s is executed, but focus cannot be achi eved, the camer a can either ke ep trying to focus or s top. 0: Focus search on 1: Focus search off Prevents the camer a from becoming grossly out of focus as it at tempts to focus agai n. Espec[...]

179 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn III -3 AF point selection method 0: Normal Press the < S > butt on and use < 9 > to select the AF po int. 1: Multi-controlle r direct Without pres sing the < S > button first, you ca n just use < 9 > to select the desired AF point. Pres sing the < S > button will set it to automati[...]

180 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn III -6 Mirror lockup 0: Disable 1: Enable Prevents camera vi brations caus ed by the refl ex mirror acti on which can disturb sho oting with supe r telephoto lenses or clos e-up (macro) shooting. See page 106 for the mirror loc kup proced ure. C.Fn III -7 AF M icroadjustme nt Normally , this adjustment is not r[...]

181 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn IV: Operatio n/Others C.Fn IV -1 Shutter bu tton/AF-ON bu tton 0: Metering + AF start 1: Metering + AF start/AF stop During autofo cusing, you ca n press the < p > button to stop the autofocusi ng. 2: Metering start/Meteri ng + AF start This is us eful for sub jects w hich keep mo ving and st opping rep e[...]

182 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn IV -3 Assign SET button Y o u can assign a fr equently- used function t o < 0 >. When the camera is ready to sh oot, you can pres s < 0 >. 0: Normal (disabled) 1: Image quality Press < 0 > to display th e image-re cording qual ity settin g screen on t he LCD monitor . Turn the < 6 > or &[...]

183 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn IV - 5 Focusi ng Screen If you change t he focusing sc reen, chan ge this sett ing to match th e focusing scr een type. Th is is to obtain th e correct exp osures. 0: Ef-A 1: Ef-D 2: Ef-S About focusing sc reen charac teristics Ef-A: S tandard Pre cision Matte S tandard focusin g screen that comes wi th the cam[...]

184 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn IV -6 Add original decision dat a 0: Off 1: On Data for verifying whether the image is origin al or not is appe nded to the image automat ically . When the shooti ng informatio n of an image appended wit h the verifi cation data is displ ayed (p.1 33), the < L > icon will appear. T o verify whethe r the i[...]

185 For faster access, you can register up to six menus 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 [R egister]. T urn the < 5 > dial to select [ Register ], then press < 0 >. 3 Register the desired items. T u[...]

186 Under the Mode Dial’s < w > and < x > positions, you can register most of the current camera settings cont aining your pr eferred shooting mode, menus, Custom Function settings, etc. 1 Select [Camera use r setting]. Under the [ 7 ] tab, select [ Camera user setting ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Register]. 3 Register the des[...]

187 11 Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up things. C OP Y[...]

188 When the camera is ready to shoot, press the < B > button and “Camera settings” and “Shooting func tions” screens w ill appear . When “Shooting functions” is displa yed, you can set the shooting functions while looking at the LCD monitor . Display “Camera set.” and “Shoot. fun c.” Press the < B > button. X The bu[...]

189 B Checking Camera Settings When you press < 9 > straight down, the Quick Control screen appears (p.38). If you press the < m >, < o >, < n >, or < S > button, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and yo u can turn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial to set the resp ective function. Y ou can also select[...]

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

191 The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2 016 lithium battery as described below . The date/time setting will also be reset, so be sure to s et the correct date/tim e. 1 Set the powe[...]

192 These are supplemental instructions for using Battery Grip BG-E2 with this camera. For instructions other than “Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover” and “Battery Life” explained below , refer to the Battery Grip BG-E2 Instruction Manual. If you have Battery Grip BG-E2N, read the BG-E2N’s Instruction Manual. Put the camera on a fla[...]

193 1 Shooting 1 (Red) Page 2 Shooting 2 (Red) 3 Playback 1 (Blue) Menu Settings Quality 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 1 / D 1 / D 2 60 Red-eye On/Off Off / On 108 Beep On / Of f - Shoot w/o card On / Off 29 Review time Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 145 Peripheral illumi n. correct. E nable / Disa ble 76 Expo. comp./AEB 1/3-stop increments, ?[...]

194 Menu Settings 4 Playback 2 (Blue) Page 5 Set-up 1 (Y ellow) 6 Set-up 2 (Y ellow) * If you previously used a WFT -E3/E3A with the EOS 40D, you can u se the WFT - E3/E3A with the EOS 50D af ter upgrading the WFT -E3/E3A firmware. Highlight alert Disable / Enable 133 AF point disp. Disab le / Enable 133 Histogram Brightness / RGB 134 Slide show Se[...]

195 Menu Settings 7 Set-up 3 (Y ellow) Page 8 Custom Function s (Orange) 9 My Menu (Green) INFO. button Norma l disp. / Camera set. / Shoot. fun c. 188 Flash control Flash firing / Built-in flash fu nction setting / External flash function set ting / External flash C.Fn setting / Clear exter nal flash C.Fn setting 111 Camera user setting Register c[...]

196 o : Set automaticall y k : User selectable : Not selectable Function Availability Table k k k o o o o o o o o k k k o o o o o o o o k k k o o o o o o o o k k k o o o o o o o o k k k o o o o o o o k k k o o o o o o o k k k o k k k k o o o o o k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k [...]

197 Function Availability Table o : Set automaticall y k : User selectable : Not selectable o o k o k o o k o k o o k o k o o k o k o o k o o o k o k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k o k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k o o [...]

198 If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this T roubleshooting Guide does not reso lve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Do not recharg e any battery pack other than genu ine Canon Batter y Pack BP-51 1A, BP-514, BP-5 1 1, or BP- 512. The batter y is not pr operly inst alled in the cam[...]

199 Troubleshooting Guide The card i s not pr operly ins erted (p.29) . If the card is f ull, replace t he card or dele te unnecessar y images to make room (p.29, 144) . If you try t o focus in the One-Sho t AF mode while the focus confirmation light < o > in the viewfinder bl inks, a pict ure cannot be taken. Press the shutter butt on halfwa[...]

200 Troubleshooting Guide When using Liv e View shooting, use a memory card (a hard disk-type card such as Mic roDrive is no t recommende d). A hard disk -type card requires a lower temper ature range for operat ion than nor mal memory cards. If t he temperature ge ts too high, the Li ve View shooting may stop tempora rily to prevent damage to the [...]

201 If there is a problem with the ca mera, an error message appears. Follow the on- screen instructions. T o recover from the error scr een, turn the power switch < 2 > and < 1 >, or remove and reinstall the battery . If error 02 (Card problem) is displayed, remove and reinstall the card or format the card. This may resolve the problem[...]

202 System Map 220EX ST -E2 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Macro T win Lite MT -24EX Eyecup Eb Rubber Frame Eb Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 Angle Finder C Date / time CR2016 lithium battery E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Wide Strap EW-EOS50D Bundled Accessories Battery Pack BP-51 1A Battery Pack BP-51 1A Battery Grip BG-E2N Battery Cha[...]

203 System Map HDMI Cable HTC-100 Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Remote Switch RS-80N3 Wireless Controller LC-5 EF-S lenses EF lenses CF card Card reader PCMCIA adapter Interface Cable IFC-200U Interface Cable IFC-500U Wireless File T ransmitter WFT -E3/WFT -E3A (Firmware V er . 2.0.0 or later) Wireless LAN access point Wireless LAN adapter Ethern[...]

204 •T y p e T ype: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flas h Recording media: Type I or II CF card, UDMA-compati ble Image sensor size: 22.3 x 14.9 mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF lens es (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equival ent focal length is approx.1.6 tim es the lens foc al length) Lens mount: Canon EF mount • Image S [...]

205 Specifications • Viewfinder T ype: Eye-level pentaprism Coverage: V ertical/Horizontal approx. 95% Magnification: Approx. 0.95x (-1 m -1 with 50mm lens at infini ty) Eye point: Approx. 22 mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1m -1 ) Built-in dioptric adjustment : -3.0 - +1 .0 m -1 (dpt) Focusing screen: Interchan geable (2 types sold sep arately[...]

206 Specifications •S h u t t e r T ype: Electronically-controlled, focal-plan e shutter Shutter speeds: 1/8000 sec. to 1/60 sec. (Full Auto mode), X-sync at 1/250 sec. 1/8000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (T otal shutter speed range . Available range varie s by shooting mode.) •F l a s h Built-in flash: Retractable, a uto pop-up flash Guide No.: 13/43[...]

207 Specifications •L C D M o n i t o r T ype: TFT color liquid-crystal monitor (Brightne ss adjustable to 7 levels) Monitor size and dots: 3-in. with approx. 920,000 dots (VGA) Coverage : Approx. 100% Interface la nguages: 25 •I m a g e P l a y b a c k Image display formats: Single, Single + Info (Image-recording quality , shooting information[...]

208 Specifications • Dimensions and Weight Dimension s (W x H x D) : 145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm / 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in. Weight: Approx. 730 g / 25.7 oz. (body only) • Operation Environ ment Working temperature range : 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Working humidity: 85% or less •B a t t e r y P a c k B P - 5 1 1 A T ype: Rechargeable lithium-ion ba[...]

209 Specifications • EF-S18-20 0mm f/3.5-5. 6 IS Angle of view: Diagonal extent: 74°20’ - 7°50’ Horizont al extent: 64 °30’ - 6°30’ V ertical extent: 45°30’ - 4°20’ Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 group s Minimum aperture: f/22 - 36 Closest focusing distance : 0.45 m / 1.48 ft . (From image sensor plane ) Max. magnification[...]

210 Specifications • EF28-135mm f/3 .5-5.6 IS USM Angle of view: Diagonal extent: 75° - 18° Horizontal ext ent: 65° - 15° V ertical extent: 46° - 10° Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups Minimum aperture: f/22 - 36 Closest focusing distance : 0.5 m / 1.64 ft. (From image sensor plane) Max. magnification: 0.19x (at 135 mm) Field of vi[...]

211 T rademar ks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems I ncorporated. CompactFlash is a tradema rk of SanDisk Corporation. Windows is a trademark or registered trademar k of Microsof t Corporation in t he United S tates and other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS is a trademark or register ed trademark of Apple Inc. in the United S tates and other co[...]

212 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equip ment properly to prevent injury , death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • T o prevent fire, excessive heat , chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accesso ries not specified in this booklet[...]

213 • If you dro p the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock. • Do not disasse mble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. • Do not look a t the sun or an extremely bright light source through the c[...]

214 Digital Camera Model DS12621 1 Systems This device complies with Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje ct to the following two conditions: (1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any int erference received, including interference t hat may cause undesired operat ion. Note: This equ ipment has[...]

215 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains import ant safety and operating instructio ns for Battery Charger CG-580 & CB-5L. 2. Before using t he charger , read all in structions and cautionary remarks o n (1) the charger , (2) the battery pack, and (3) the pro duct using the battery pack . 3. CAUTIO[...]

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223 A AC Adapt er Kit ..... ........... ............. . 190 Access lamp.. ............. ............. ........ 3 0 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-fie ld AE) ..........99 Adobe RGB ........ ............. .......... ...... 82 AE lock .. ............. .......... ............. .... 103 AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) .... .......... ...... 102, 174, 17 5 AF [...]

224 Index D Date J Date/Time Date/Time .................. .............. ....... 4 2 Date/time batter y replacement ... 191 Depth-of-fie ld preview ........... .......... 97 Dioptric adj ustment .... .............. ....... 3 4 Direct printing J Printin g Drive mode .............. ............. .. 89, 18 9 Single / Continuous shooting Self-timer ...[...]

225 Index Hi-Definition .... ............. ............. .... 142 Highlight aler t .. ........... ............. ...... 133 Highlight detail los s ...... ........... ...... 133 Highlight ton e priority ... ............. .... 177 Histogram... ............. ........... ........... 134 Brightness / RGB Household po wer ............ ............. . 190 [...]

226 Index Meterin g mode ......... .......... ... 100, 189 Evaluative / Partial / Spot / Center-weighted aver age MF (Manual focusing) ..................... 88 Mirror lock up .... .......... ........... 10 6, 180 Mode Dial J Shooting mode Monochrome image .................. 66, 68 Multi-contro ller . ............. ............ 36 , 86 My Menu .....[...]

227 Index Revert to de fault settings ................ 4 5 Review time .................... ............. . 145 Rotate (image) ............. . 138, 146, 161 S Safety shift . ............. ............. ......... 175 Safety warnin gs ......... ............. ...... 212 Saturati on........... .......... ........... 67, 160 Self-timer. ............. ..[...]

This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of August 2008. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center . CT1-1026-000 © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAP AN CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, T okyo 146-8501, Japan U.S.A. CANON U.S.A. INC. [...]