Basic Instruction Manual This basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction Manual pdf file in the CD-ROM.
Introduction The EOS REBEL SL1/EOS 100D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, approx. 4 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full HighDefinition (Full HD) movie shooting. Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety Precautions” (p.110-112) and “Handling Precautions” (p.12-13).
Compatible Cards The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * UHS-I cards supported. Cards that Can Record Movies When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher. If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Camera (with eyecup and body cap) Wide Strap Battery Pack LP-E12 (with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E12/LC-E12E* Interface Cable * Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided. (The LC-E12E comes with a power cord.) The Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs provided are listed on the next page.
Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs The instruction manual consists of a booklet and PDF manuals in electronic form (provided in the CD-ROM disc). Camera Basic Instruction Manual (this booklet) The Basic Instruction Manual explains the basic procedures and features. For detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM.
Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery (p.24). 2 Insert a card (p.24). 3 To charge the battery, see page 22. With the card’s label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. White index Red index Attach the lens (p.32). Align the lens’ white or red index with the camera’s index in the matching color. 4 Set the lens focus mode switch to (p.32). 5 Set the power switch to <1> (p.27). 6 When the LCD monitor displays the date/time/zone setting screens, see page 29.
Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.48). 7 Focus the subject (p.35). 8 Take the picture (p.35). 9 Review the picture. All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 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 will be raised automatically. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> : Indicates the Main Dial. : Indicates the cross keys. <0> : Indicates the Setting button. 0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button. * In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor.
Contents Introduction 2 Compatible Cards .............................................................................3 Item Check List .................................................................................4 Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs ....................................................5 Quick Start Guide.............................................................................. 6 Conventions Used in this Manual .....................................................8 Contents.............
Contents 2 Basic Shooting 47 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)................... 48 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)......................... 51 7 Disabling Flash......................................................................... 53 C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................ 54 2 Shooting Portraits...................................................................... 58 3 Shooting Landscapes...............................
Contents 4 Shooting Movies 87 k Shooting Movies .......................................................................88 Setting the Movie Recording Size...................................................91 Image Playback 5 93 x Image Playback ........................................................................94 H I Searching for Images Quickly .............................................. 95 u/y Magnified View .....................................................................
Handling Precautions 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 underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
Handling Precautions LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded. If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed.
Nomenclature Built-in flash/AF-assist beam EF Lens mount index (p.32) EF-S Lens mount index (p.32) Mode Dial (p.18) Flash sync contacts Power switch (p.27) Hot shoe ISO speed setting button Flash button <6> Main Dial Focal plane mark (p.60) Speaker (p.99) Shutter button (p.35) Strap mount (p.21) Microphone (monaural) (p.88) Remote control sensor Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp Grip Mirror Contacts (p.
Nomenclature Display-off sensor (p.42) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34) Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p.74/88) Viewfinder eyepiece AE lock/ FE lock button/ Index/Reduce button (p.95/96) Eyecup Info button (p.42, 76, 90, 94) AF point selection/ Magnify button (p.96) Menu button (p.38) LCD monitor/ Touch screen (p.38/44, 97, 100) Access lamp (p.25) DC cord hole Aperture/ Exposure compensation button Tripod socket Card slot/ Battery compartment cover (p.
Nomenclature Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.
Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle AF point activation indicator <•> Focusing screen AF points ISO speed White balance correction AE lock/ AEB in-progress Focus confirmation light Max.
Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. d : Program AE s : Shutter-priority AE f : Aperture-priority AE a : Manual exposure Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject or scene. A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.48) 7 : Flash Off (p.53) C : Creative Auto (p.54) 2 : Portrait (p.58) 3 : Landscape (p.59) 4 : Close-up (p.
Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E12 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.22). Power plug Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery pack slot IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed. Battery Charger LC-E12E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.22).
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting 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 the buckle. The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap.
Charging the Battery 1 Remove the protective cover. the battery. 2 Attach As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC-E12 the battery. 3 Recharge For LC-E12 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger’s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet. For LC-E12E LC-E12E Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a power outlet.
Charging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged. Charge the battery before use. Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity. After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the charger from the power outlet. When not using the camera, remove the battery.
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E12 into the camera. The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately). UHS-I Speed Class SDHC and SDXC memory cards can also be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card. Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. Installing the Card 1 Open the cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover. the battery.
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card After opening the card slot/battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge may break. The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. Setting [z1: Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent you from forgetting to insert a card. Removing the Card the power switch to <2> 1 Set (p.27). the cover.
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot/battery compartment cover. Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera. • Removing the card. • Removing the battery. • Shaking or banging the camera around.
Turning on the Power If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 29 to set the date/time/zone. <1> <2> : The camera turns on. You can shoot movies (p.87). : The camera turns on. You can shoot still photos. : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, sensor cleaning will be executed automatically. (A small sound may be heard.
Turning on the Power z Checking the Battery Level When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels. z : Battery level is sufficient. x : Battery level is low, but the camera can still be used. c : Battery will be exhausted soon. (Blinks) n : Recharge the battery. Number of Possible Shots [Approx.
3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. If you set the camera to the correct time zone for where you currently live, when you travel to another time zone you can simply set the camera to the correct time zone for your destination to update the camera’s date/time automatically.
3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone the date and time. 4 SetPress the keys to select the number. Press <0> so is displayed. Press the keys to set the number, then press <0>. (Returns to .) saving time. 5 SetSettheit ifdaylight necessary. Press the keys to select [Y]. Press <0> so is displayed. Press the keys to select [Z], then press <0>. When the daylight saving time is set to [Z], the time set in step 4 will advance by 1 hour.
3 Selecting the Interface Language 1 Display the menu screen. Press the button to display the menu screen. the [52] tab, select 2 Under [LanguageK]. Press the keys to select the [52] tab. Press the keys to select [LanguageK], then press <0>. the desired language. 3 SetPress the cross keys to select the language, then press <0>. X The interface language will change.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses. Attaching a Lens 1 Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. the lens. 2 Attach Align the lens’ red or white index with White index the camera’s index matching the same color. Turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. Red index the lens focus mode switch to 3 Set .
Attaching and Detaching a Lens Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrows. Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. Attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens. Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of vision.
Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points (nine boxes) in the viewfinder look sharp. If the camera dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (sold separately) is recommended. Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder (0). Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture.
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen. 1 Press the button. X The Quick Control screen will appear (7). the desired function. 2 SetPress the cross keys to select a function. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.43) will appear. Turn the <6> dial to change the setting. Basic Zone modes Creative Zone modes the picture.
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Sample Quick Control Screen White balance correction Shutter speed Shooting mode* (p.18) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting Picture Style White balance Aperture Highlight tone priority* ISO speed Flash exposure compensation Metering mode Image-recording quality Auto Lighting Optimizer AF operation Return Drive/self-timer White balance bracketing * These functions cannot be set with the Quick Control screen.
3 Menu Operations You can set various settings with the menus such as the imagerecording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the button, cross keys, and <0> button on the back of the camera to operate the menus. button <0> button cross keys LCD monitor Menu Screen The menu tabs and items displayed will differ depending on the shooting mode.
3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu screen. Press the button to display the menu screen. a tab. 2 Select Press the keys to select a tab (group of functions). For example, in this manual, “the [z3] tab” refers to the screen displayed when the third z (Shooting) tab from the left [ ] is selected. the desired item. 3 Select Press the keys to select the option, then press <0>. the setting. 4 Select Press the or keys to select the desired setting.
3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images and data to a computer, etc., before formatting the card. 1 Select [Format card]. Under the [51] tab, select [Format card], then press <0>. the card.
3 Formatting the Card Execute [Format card] in the following cases: The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-related error is displayed. Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems slow or if you want to totally erase data in the card. Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors in the card, the formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting.
Switching the LCD Monitor Display The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. Shooting Settings When you turn on the power, the shooting settings will be displayed. When your eye is near the viewfinder eyepiece, the display-off sensor (p.15) will turn off the LCD monitor to prevent glare. When your eye leaves the viewfinder eyepiece, the LCD monitor will turn on again.
Feature Guide The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick Control for playback, and displays a brief description of that mode, function or option. It also displays a description when you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen. The Feature guide turns off when you tap the description or proceed with the operation.
d Using the Touch Screen The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can operate with your fingers. Tap Quick Control (Sample display) Use your finger to tap (touch briefly and then remove your finger from) the LCD monitor. By tapping, you can select menus, icons, etc., displayed on the LCD monitor. When touch-screen operation is possible, a frame will appear around the icon (except on menu screens). For example, when you tap [Q], the Quick Control screen appears.
d Using the Touch Screen Drag Menu screen (Sample display) Slide your finger while touching the LCD monitor.
d Using the Touch Screen 3 Setting the Touch Control 1 Select [Touch control]. Under the [53] tab, select [Touch control], then press <0>. the Touch control. 2 SetSelect the desired setting, then press <0>. [Standard] is the normal setting. [Sensitive] provides a better touch response than [Standard]. Try using both settings and select the one you prefer. To disable touch-screen operations, select [Disable].
2 Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot while the camera sets everything automatically (p.71). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, advanced shooting function settings cannot be changed. e Basic Zon If you set the Mode Dial to <8> while the LCD monitor is off, press the button to check the shooting mode before shooting (p.62).
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.51). 1 AF point Set the Mode Dial to . any AF point over the 2 Aim subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier. the subject.
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) the picture. 4 TakePress the shutter button completely to take the picture. X The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. After you finish shooting, push down the built-in flash with your fingers. The mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes. If the desired color tone is not obtained, use a Creative Zone mode and select a Picture Style other than and shoot.
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) The flash fired even though it was daylight. For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject’s dark areas. There are two ways to disable the flash: • Set the flash setting to [b] (Flash off). If you change the shooting mode or set the power switch to <2>, the setting will revert back to [a] (Auto flash) (p.71). • Set the Mode Dial to <7> (Flash Off) (p.53). The flash fired and the picture came out extremely bright.
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This is called “focus lock”. Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except <5>).
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) A Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 73. 1 Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor. Press the button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. the subject. 2 Focus Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. the picture.
7 Disabling Flash The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as in a museum or an aquarium, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. Shooting Tips Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks. Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
C Creative Auto Shooting In the mode, you can set the following functions before shooting: (1) Extra Effect Shot, (2) Ambience-based shots, (3) Background blur, (4) Drive/self-timer mode, and (5) Flash firing. The default settings are the same as the mode. * CA stands for Creative Auto. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . the button. (7) 2 Press X The Quick Control screen will appear. the desired function. 3 SetPress the cross keys to select the function.
C Creative Auto Shooting (1) Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed (2) (3) (5) (4) Pressing the button enables you to set the following: If you set (1), (2) or (3) when the camera is set for Live View shooting, you can see the effect on the screen before you start shooting. (1) Extra Effect Shot • You can select any of the following effects before shooting: Creative filters, Picture Styles, and Ambience-based shots. • Turn the <6> dial to select [ : Enable].
C Creative Auto Shooting (2) Ambience-based shots • You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. • Turn the <6> dial to select the ambience. You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>. (3) Background blur • If [OFF] is set, the degree of background blur will change depending on the brightness. • If it is set to other than [OFF], you can adjust the background blur regardless of brightness. • If you turn the <6> dial to move the cursor to the right, the background will look sharper.
C Creative Auto Shooting (4) Drive/self-timer mode: Use the <6> dial to make the selection. You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>. Single shooting: Shoot one image at a time. Continuous shooting: While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to approx. 4 shots per second. Self-timer: 10sec./remote control: The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. A remote controller can also be used.
2 Shooting Portraits The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer. Shooting Tips The further the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand out better against an uncluttered dark background. Use a telephoto lens.
3 Shooting Landscapes 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. Shooting Tips With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth to landscapes. Shooting night scenes. The <3> mode is also good for night scenes because it disables the built-in flash.
4 Shooting Close-ups When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). Shooting Tips Use a simple background. A simple background makes small objects such as flowers stand out better. Move as close as possible to the subject. Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses have indications such as <40.25m/0.8ft> on them.
5 Shooting Moving Subjects Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens. The use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a distance. Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light will blink.
8: Special Scene Mode The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene. 1 Set the Mode Dial to <8>. the button. (7) 2 Press X The Quick Control screen will appear. a shooting mode. 3 Select Press the cross keys to select the desired shooting mode’s icon. Turn the <6> dial to select a shooting mode. You can also select the shooting mode icon and press <0> to display a selection of shooting modes from which you can select one.
C Shooting Children When you want to continuously focus and shoot children running around, use (Kids). Skin tones will look healthy. Shooting Tips Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light will blink. Shoot continuously. The default setting is (Continuous shooting).
P Shooting Food When shooting food, use
(Food). The photo will look bright and vivid, making the food look delicious. Shooting Tips Change the color tone. You can change [Color tone]. Food photos with a reddish tinge usually make the food look more delicious. To increase the food’s reddish tinge, set it toward [Warm tone]. Set it toward [Cool tone] if it looks too red. Avoid using flash. If you use flash, the light may reflect off the dish or food and results in unnatural shadows.
x Shooting Candlelight Portraits When shooting a human subject in candlelight, use (Candlelight). The candlelight color tones will be retained in the photo. Shooting Tips Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point in the viewfinder over the subject, then shoot. Prevent camera shake if the shutter speed in the viewfinder blinks. Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is recommended. Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Check the subject’s brightness. Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a good exposure of the subject.
F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld) Using a tripod when shooting a night scene gives the best results. However, the (Handheld Night Scene) mode enables you to shoot night scenes even while handholding the camera. Four shots are taken continuously for each picture, and the resulting image with reduced camera shake is recorded. Shooting Tips Hold the camera firmly. While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. In this mode, four shots are aligned and merged into a single image.
G Shooting Backlit Scenes When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this mode, three continuous shots are taken at different exposures. This results in one image, with a wide tonal range, that has minimized the blocked-up shadows caused by backlighting. Shooting Tips Hold the camera firmly. While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. In this mode, three shots are aligned and merged into a single image.
Cautions for both <6> (Night Portrait) and (Handheld Night Scene) During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus dots of light such as in a night scene. In such a case, you should set the AF method to [Quick mode] and shoot. If it is still difficult to focus, set the lens’ focus mode switch to and focus manually. Cautions for (Handheld Night Scene) When shooting flash photography, if the subject is too close to the camera, the picture may come out extremely bright (overexposure).
Q Quick Control In Basic Zone modes when the shooting function settings screen is displayed, you can press the button to display the Quick Control screen. The table on the next page shows the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode. Example: Portrait mode the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone 1 Set mode. the button. (7) 2 Press X The Quick Control screen will appear. the functions. 3 SetPress the cross keys to select a function.
Q Quick Control Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes o: Default setting k: User selectable Function Drive mode u: Single shooting i: Continuous shooting Q (10 sec.) Self-timer l (2 sec.
3 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended. Remote Live View Shooting With EOS Utility (provided software, p.106) installed in your computer, you can connect the camera to the computer and shoot remotely while viewing the computer screen.
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor 1 Display the Live View image. Press the button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. In the mode, the scene icon for the scene detected by the camera is displayed on the upper left. By default, Continuous AF will take effect. The Live View image will closely reflect the brightness level of the actual image you capture. the subject. 2 Focus When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus with the current AF method (p.77).
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Enabling Live View Shooting Set [A: Live View shoot.] to [Enable]. Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots] Temperature Shooting Conditions No Flash 50% Flash Use Room temperature (23°C / 73°F) 160 150 Low temperatures (0°C / 32°F) 150 140 The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12 and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change.
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Selecting the AF Method You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject. The following AF methods are provided: [u(face)+Tracking], [FlexiZone - Multi] (p.79), [FlexiZone - Single] (p.81), and [Quick mode] (p.82). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to , magnify the image, and focus manually. Select the AF method. Under the [A] tab, select [AF method]. Select the desired AF method, then press <0>.
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) You can also tap the LCD monitor screen to select the face or subject. If the subject is not a face, < > will be displayed. If no faces can be detected, or if you tap the LCD monitor but do not select any face or subject, the camera will switch to [FlexiZone - Multi] with automatic selection (p.79). the subject. 3 Focus Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound.
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) If you press the button, the AF point < > will appear at the center and you can use the cross keys to move the AF point. Since AF is not possible with a face detected near the edge of the picture, the will be grayed out. If you press the shutter button halfway, the subject will be focused in FlexiZone - Multi method with automatic selection. FlexiZone - Multi:o You can use up to 31 AF points for wide-area focusing (automatic selection).
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) the subject. 3 Focus Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. X When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. X If focus is not achieved, the area frame will turn orange. the picture. 4 TakeCheck the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.74).
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) FlexiZone - Single: d The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus a particular subject. the Live View image. 1 Display Press the button. AF point X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. X The AF point < > will appear. During movie shooting, if [Movie Servo AF] is set to [Enable], the AF point will be displayed in a larger size. the AF point.
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Quick Mode:f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode, using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target subject quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation. You can use nine AF points to focus (automatic selection). You can also select one AF point to focus and focus only the area covered by that AF point (manual selection). AF point 1 Display the Live View image.
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) the subject. 3 Focus Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. X The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. (No picture is taken.) X When focus is achieved, the AF point that achieved focus will turn green and the Live View image will reappear. X If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange and blink. the picture.
x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Just by tapping the LCD monitor screen, you can focus and take the picture automatically. This works in all shooting modes. 1 Display the Live View image. Press the button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. the touch shutter. 2 Enable Tap [y] on the screen’s bottom left. Each time you tap the icon, it will toggle between [y] and [x]. [x] (Touch shutter: Enable) You can focus and shoot by tapping the screen.
x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Even if you set Drive/self-timer to , the camera will still shoot in single shooting mode. The touch shutter does not work with the magnified view. When [6: Shutter/AE lock button] is set to [1: AE lock/AF] or [3: AE/ AF, no AE lock] under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], autofocusing does not take effect. You can also set the touch shutter with [A: Touch shutter]. To take a bulb exposure, tap the screen twice. The first tap on the screen will start the bulb exposure.
Do not hold the camera in the same posture for long periods of times. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. The use of a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot places.
4 Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the power switch to . The movie recording format will be MOV. For cards that can record movies, see page 3. Full HD 1080 Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with HighDefinition featuring 1080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
k Shooting Movies Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot. Autoexposure Shooting When the shooting mode is set to other than , autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness. 1 Set the power switch to . X The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor. any shooting mode except 2 Set . the subject. 3 Focus Before shooting a movie, focus with AF or manual focus (p.77-83).
k Shooting Movies Do not hold the camera in the same posture for long periods of times. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. The use of a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot places. In Basic Zone modes, the shooting result will be the same as with .
k Shooting Movies Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change.
3 Setting the Movie Recording Size The menu option [Z2: Movie rec. size] enables you to select the movie’s image size [****x****] and frame rate [9] (frames recorded per second). The 9 (frame rate) switches automatically depending on the [52: Video system] setting. Image Size A [1920x1080] : Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality. The aspect ratio will be 16:9. B [1280x720] : High-Definition (HD) recording quality. The aspect ratio will be 16:9. C [640x480] : Standard-definition recording quality.
3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Movie Recording Size Total Recording Time (approx.) 4 GB Card 8 GB Card 16 GB Card File Size (approx.) 11 min. 22 min. 44 min. 330 MB/min. 11 min. 22 min. 44 min. 330 MB/min. 46 min. 1 hr. 32 min. 3 hr. 4 min. 82.5 MB/min. 6 [1920x1080] 5 4 [1280x720] [640x480] 8 7 6 5 Movie Files Exceeding 4 GB Even if you shoot a movie exceeding 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interruption.
5 Image Playback This chapter explains basic procedures to play back images and movies. Images shot and saved with another device The camera may not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera, edited with a computer, or that have had their file names changed.
x Image Playback 1 Play back the image. Press the button. X The last captured image or last image played back will appear. an image. 2 Select To view images starting with the last image, press the key. To view images starting with the first (oldest) image, press the key. Each time you press the button, the display format will change. No information With basic information Histogram Shooting information display the image playback.
x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing 4, 9, 36, or 100 images on one screen. 1 Play back the image. When you press the button, the last image captured will be displayed. to the index display. 2 Switch Press the button. X The 4-image index display will appear. The selected image is highlighted in an orange frame.
u/y Magnified View You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. 1 Magnify the image. Press the button during image playback. X The image will be magnified. If you hold down the button, the image will be magnified until it reaches the maximum magnification. Press the button to reduce the magnification. If you hold down the button, the magnification will be reduced to the single-image display. Magnified area position around the image.
d Playing Back with the Touch Screen The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can touch with your fingers for playback operations. Press the button to play back images. Browsing Images Swipe with one finger. With single-image display, touch the LCD monitor with one finger. You can browse to the next or previous image by swiping your finger to the left or right. Swipe to the left to see the next (newer) image or swipe to the right to see the previous (older) image.
d Playing Back with the Touch Screen Reducing Image (Index Display) Pinch two fingers. Touch 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. Tap the image again to display it as a single image. Magnifying Image Spread two fingers apart.
k Playing Movies 1 Play back the image. Press the button to display an image. a movie. 2 Select Press the keys to select a movie. In the single-image display, the < 1> icon displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates a movie. If the movie is a video snapshot, [ ] will be displayed. In the index display, perforations at the left edge of a thumbnail indicate a movie. As movies cannot be played from the index display, press <0> to switch to the singleimage display.
k Playing Movies Movie Playback Panel Operation 7 Play Playback Description Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the keys. The slow-motion speed is indicated at the upper right of the screen. 5 First frame Displays the movie’s first frame. Each time you press <0>, the previous frame is 3 Previous frame displayed. If you hold down <0>, it will rewind the movie. Each time you press <0>, the movie will play frame-by6 Next frame frame.
6 Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images to Your Computer This chapter explains how to view the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM on your computer, download images from the camera to your computer, gives an overview of the software in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM), and explains how to install the software on your computer. It also explains how to view the software instruction manuals.
Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM The Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM contains the following instruction manuals (PDF): Camera Instruction Manual Explains all the camera functions and procedures, including basic content. Quick Reference Guide Explains basic camera functions settings and basic shooting and playback procedures. Lens Instruction Manual If you purchased the lens kit, read this manual before use.
Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM the START file. 3 Double-click The icon displayed will differ depending on your computer’s operating system. 4 Click your language. the instruction manual you want to 5 Click read. X The instruction manual will be displayed. You can save the PDF file to your computer. To learn how to use Adobe Reader, refer to Adobe Reader’s Help section.
Downloading Images to a Computer You can use the provided software to download the images in the camera to your computer. There are two ways to do this. Downloading by Connecting the Camera to the Computer 1 Install the software (p.107). the provided interface cable 2 Use to connect the camera to your computer. Use the interface cable provided with the camera. Connect the cable to the camera’s terminal with the cable plug’s icon facing the front of the camera.
Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images with a Card Reader You can also use a card reader to download images to your computer. Install the software (p.107). 1 the card into the card 2 Insert reader. Canon software to download 3 Use the images. X Use Digital Photo Professional. X Use ImageBrowser EX. For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual (p.108).
Software Overview EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Various software for EOS DIGITAL cameras are contained on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk. EOS Utility With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer. You can also use this software to set various camera settings and shoot remotely with the computer connected to the camera. Also, you can copy background music tracks, such as EOS Sample Music*, to the card.
Installing the Software Do not connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. The software will not be installed correctly. When downloading and installing ImageBrowser EX, follow the steps below as with other EOS software included on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk. Note that Internet connection is necessary. Downloading or installing software is not possible in environments with no Internet connection.
Software Instruction Manual Software Instruction Manuals are contained on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk. You can copy and view the software instruction manual (PDF files) as follows: 1 Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk into your computer. 2 Close the install screen. When the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk install screen appears, close the install screen. 3 Open the CD-ROM. 4 Open the [Manual] folder. 5 Copy the [English] folder to your computer. Instruction Manual PDFs with the names below are copied.
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Safety Precautions The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precautions before using the product. If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Warnings: Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or serious injuries may result.
Safety Precautions When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery and disconnect the power plug from the equipment before storing. This is to prevent electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, or corrosion. Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or a fire. If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts. There is a possibility of an electrical shock.
Safety Precautions Cautions: Follow the cautions below. Otherwise physical injury or property damage may result. Do not use or store the product 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 around when it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause injury.
Digital Camera Model DS126441 Systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.
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The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of October 2014. For information on the compatibility with any products introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. For the latest version Instruction Manual, refer to the Canon Web site. CPH-E061-005 © CANON INC.
