INSTRUCTION MANUAL E E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS 400D DIGITAL is a highperformance, digital single-lens reflex camera with a 10.10-megapixel imaging sensor. The camera provides many features such as Picture Styles to enhance your photographic expression, fast autofocus for moving subjects, shooting modes for beginners as well as advanced users, and direct printing. Also, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit removes dust adhering to the sensor.
Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. The accessories included can also be checked in the System Map (p.164). Camera: EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS 400D DIGITAL (includes eyecup, body cap, and installed battery for the date/time clock) Lens: EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II (includes lens cap, dust cap) *Lens Kit only.
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual The <6> icon indicates the Main Dial. The and icons indicate the cross keys. The <0> icon indicates the SET button. 0, 9 or 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 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 Item Check List ..................................................................................................3 Conventions Used in this Manual.......................................................................4 Contents at a Glance .........................................................................................8 Handling Precautions .......................................................................................12 Quick Start Guide..............................
Contents 6 4 More Advanced Techniques 5 Handy Features 65 Action Shots .................................................................................................... 66 Changing the Depth of Field............................................................................ 68 Manual Exposure ............................................................................................ 71 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE ...........................................................................
Contents 6 7 8 Image Management 115 Searching for Images Quickly ........................................................................116 Magnified View...............................................................................................118 Rotating the Image.........................................................................................119 Auto Playback ................................................................................................
Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically Î p.39 - 48 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously Î p.43, 46, 59 (i Continuous shooting) Take a picture of myself in a group Î p.49 (j Self-timer) Freeze the action Take a blurred action shot Î p.66 (s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the background Keep the background in sharp focus Î p.68 (f Aperture-priority AE) Adjust the image brightness (exposure) Î p.74 (Exposure compensation) Shoot under low light Î p.
Focusing Change the point of focus Î p.57 (S AF point selection) Select the AF point quickly Î p.103 (C.Fn-1-4) Shoot a moving subject Î p.46, 56 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Î p.50 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Î p.116 (H Index display) Prevent important images from accidental deletion Î p.122 (K Image protect) Delete unnecessary images Î p.123 (L Delete) View the images on a TV set Î p.121 (Video OUT) Set the LCD brightness Î p.
Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries. - Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery.
• If you drop 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 disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. • Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision. • Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child.
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 your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth. Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor.
Handling Precautions LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective 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 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.
Quick Start Guide Insert the battery. (p.26) 1 2 3 4 To recharge the battery, see page 24. For EF-S lens For EF l ens Attach the lens. (p.30) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index. Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.30) Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. (p.28) Face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. 5 14 Set the power switch to <1>. (p.
Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.40) 7 Focus the subject. (p.33) 8 Take the picture. (p.33) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. 9 Review the picture on the LCD monitor. (p.94) 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. The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec.
Nomenclature The parts indicated in bold are used up to the “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” section. Mode Dial (p.20) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.54/104) EF Lens mount index (p.30) Power switch (p.31) EF-S Lens mount index (p.30) Power lamp (p.31) Flash-sync contacts <6> Main Dial (p.4) Hot shoe (p.152) Focal plane mark (p.45) Shutter button (p.33) Strap mount (p.22) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.55/49) Flash button (p.54) Remote control sensor (p.
Nomenclature Eyecup (p.153) Viewfinder eyepiece Dioptric adjustment knob (p.31) Aperture/Exposure compensation button (p.71/74) Display-off sensor (p.101) Print/Share button (p.108/143) Camera setting display on/off/ Info/Trimming orientation button (p.34,99/50,124/142) AE lock/ FE lock button/ Index/Reduce button (p.84/85/116/118,142) AF point selection/ Enlarge button (p.57/118,142) Menu button (p.35) Jump button (p.117) CF card slot cover (p.
Nomenclature Camera Setting Display Shutter speed Shooting mode White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Aperture AEB ISO speed Flash exposure compensation Drive mode u Single shooting i Continuous shooting Q Self-timer/ Remote control White balance correction Custom Function Red-eye reduction White balance bracketing Beeper Image-recording quality 73 Large/Fine 83 Large
Nomenclature Viewfinder Information AF point display indicator < > Focusing screen AF points AE lock AEB in-progress Focus confirmation light Max.
Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Creative Zone These modes give you more control over the result. d : Program AE (p.52) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.66) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.68) a : Manual exposure (p.71) 8 : Automatic Depth-of-field AE (p.72) Full Auto Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. Fully automatic shooting for specific kinds of subjects. 1: Full Auto (p.40) Image Zone 2 : Portrait (p.43) 3: Landscape (p.
Nomenclature Battery Charger CB-2LW Battery pack slot index Power plug Recharge lamp Battery pack slot This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. Battery Charger CB-2LWE Battery pack slot Power cord Recharge lamp Power cord socket Do not use any AC adapters or compact power adapters other than the ones (rated input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, rated output: 7.8-8.1 V DC) shown on the system map (p.164).
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. (p.153) Eyepiece cover Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations.
Recharging the Battery 1 Remove the cover. the battery. 2 Attach Align the battery’s front edge with the Battery pack slot index CB-2LW battery charger’s index line. While pressing down the battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. CB-2LW 3 For Flip out the prongs and recharge the battery. As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger’s prongs. Insert the prongs into a power outlet.
Recharging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. An unused charged battery will still gradually lose its power over time. The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and battery’s power level. Do not recharge the battery for longer than 24 hours (to avoid degrading the battery performance). After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the charger from the power outlet.
Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. the battery. 2 Insert Insert the end with the battery contacts. Insert the battery until it locks in place. the cover. 3 Close Press the cover until it snaps shut. Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <1> (p.31), the battery level will be displayed: z : Battery level OK.
Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life Temperature [Approx. number of shots] Shooting Conditions No Flash 50% Flash Use At 23°C / 73°F 500 360 At 0°C / 32°F 370 280 The figures above are based on a fully-charged NB-2LH and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing criteria. The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions.
Installing and Removing the CF Card The captured image is recorded onto the CF card (optional). Although the thickness is different between the Type I and Type II CF cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. The camera is also compatible with Microdrive (hard disk-type) and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity. Installing the Card 1 Label side CF card eject button Open the cover. Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. the CF card.
Installing and Removing the CF Card Removing the Card 1 Access lamp Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Check that “Recording...” is not displayed on the LCD monitor. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. the CF card. 2 Remove Press the CF card eject button. X The CF card will come out. Close the cover. A blinking access lamp indicates that data is being transferred, read, written, or erased on the CF card.
Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 1 EF-S lens mount index EF lens mount index Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. the lens. 2 Attach 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 with the red EF lens mount index. the lens, set the focus mode 3 On switch to (autofocus).
How to Shoot Power Switch The camera can operate only after the power switch is turned on. <1> : The power lamp lights, and the camera turns on. <2>: The camera is off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. When the power switch is turned on or off, the < > icon is displayed on the LCD monitor to indicate that self-cleaning sensor system is operating. To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 30 seconds of non-operation.
How to Shoot Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting Holding the Camera 1. Hold the camera grip with your right hand. 2. Hold the bottom of the lens barrel with your left hand. 3. Press the shutter button lightly with your index finger on your right hand. Steadying the Camera 4. Press your arms and elbows toward the front of your body. 5.
How to Shoot 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 (AF) and automatic exposure (AE) 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.
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen The LCD monitor can display the camera settings screen, menu screen, image, etc. Camera Settings Displayed when the camera is turned on. When your eye goes to the viewfinder eyepiece, the display-off sensor turns off the LCD monitor automatically. This prevents the bright LCD monitor from interfering with your view. The LCD monitor turns on again when your eye leaves the viewfinder eyepiece.
Menu Operations and Settings By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the image recording quality, the date/time, LCD monitor brightness, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the button, cross keys, and <0> button on the camera back.
Menu Operations and Settings Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. a tab. 2 Select Press the button to select a menu tab. If the tabs are highlighted, you can also press the key to select a tab. a menu item. 3 Select Press the key to select the menu item, then press <0>. the menu setting. 4 Select Press the or key to select the setting. (Some settings require you to press either the or key to select it.) the desired setting.
Before You Start 3 Choose the Interface Language 1 Select [Language]. Under the [b] tab, select [Language], then press <0>. X The Language screen will appear. the desired language. 2 SetPress the key to select the desired language, then press <0>. X The language will change. 3 Setting the Date and Time Check if the camera’s date and time are set correctly. If necessary, set the correct date and time. 1 Select [Date/Time]. Under the [c] tab, select [Date/ Time], then press <0>.
Before You Start 3 Formatting the CF Card For a new CF card or a CF card previously formatted by another camera or personal computer, format the card with this camera. Formatting a CF card will erase everything in the card. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the recorded data to a personal computer before formatting the card. 1 Select [Format]. Under the [c] tab, select [Format], then press <0>.
2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically. Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, camera settings cannot be changed in the Basic Zone modes. The settings (functions set automatically) which cannot be set by the user are grayed out.
1 Fully Automatic Shooting AF point 1 Set the Mode Dial to <1>. any AF point over the 2 Aim 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. the subject. 3 Focus Press the shutter button halfway, and the lens will move to focus. X The dot inside the AF point achieving focus flashes briefly in red.
1 Fully Automatic Shooting FAQ The focus confirmation light blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the AF point over a part having good contrast between light and dark, then press the shutter button halfway. (p.160) If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again. Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneously. This indicates that focus has been achieved at all those AF points. As long as the AF point covering the desired subject flashes, you can take the picture.
1 Full Auto Techniques 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 <1> (Full Auto) 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>).
2 Shooting Portraits 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. 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 in front of a plain, dark background. Use a telephoto lens.
3 Shooting Landscapes Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, and to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become more vivid and sharp than with <1> (Full Auto). Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. This will have objects near and far in focus, better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth to landscapes. Shooting night scenes.
4 Shooting Close-ups When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (optional). Shooting Tips 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 focusing distance. Some lenses have indications such as <40.28m/0.9ft>.
5 Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving subject whether it be a child running or an auto race, use the <5> (Sports) mode. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to auto focus. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light will blink.
6 Shooting Portraits at Night To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Shooting Tips Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. If you use a zoom lens, set it to the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. For night scenes, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Keep the person within 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a good exposure of the person.
7 Disabling Flash In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you want to obtain the candlelight effect. Shooting Tips If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to prevent camera shake. 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.
j Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode. 1 Press the button. . 2 Select Press the key to select . the picture. 3 TakeFocus the subject and press the shutter button completely. X The beeper will sound, the self-timer lamp will blink, and the shot will be taken about 10 sec. later. Two seconds before the picture is taken, the beeping will be faster and the selftimer lamp will stay on.
x Image Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on image playback methods, see page 115. 1 Playback the image. When you press the button, the last captured image will be displayed. the 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. Press the button to switch the display format.
3 Advanced Shooting Techniques In the Basic Zone modes, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed to prevent spoiled shots. In the (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. In the (Program AE) mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain the standard exposure. The difference between the Basic Zone modes and is explained on page 158. * stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure.
d: Program AE To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . the picture. 2 TakeFocus the subject and press the shutter button completely. X The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. Shooting Tips Check the shutter speed in the viewfinder.
Z: Changing the ISO SpeedN Set the ISO speed (imaging sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. For example, when you increase the ISO speed (higher number) for low light, a faster shutter speed can be used and camera shake will be less prone to occur. The effective range of the flash will also increase. 1 Press the button. X [ISO speed] will appear. the ISO speed. 2 Select Press the key to select the desired ISO speed, then press the shutter button halfway.
Using the Built-in Flash In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions, just pop-up the built-in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake. 1 Press the button. In Creative Zone modes, you can press the button anytime to take flash pictures. While the flash is recycling, “DbuSY” is displayed in the viewfinder, and [BUSYD] is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor.
Using the Built-in Flash Shooting Tips If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed. A higher ISO speed increases the effective range or distance of the flash. In bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks in bright light, decrease the ISO speed. Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away from the subject. If the lens hood (optional) is attached or if you are too close to the subject, the bottom portion of the picture might turn out dark.
E: Changing the AF ModeN You can change the AF mode to suit different subjects such as group photos, animals, and sports. 1 Press the button. X [AF mode] will appear. the AF mode. 2 Select Press the key to select the AF mode. the subject. 3 Focus Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The camera will then autofocus in the selected AF mode. Selecting the Best AF Mode One-Shot AF Ideal for still subjects and snapshots.
S Selecting the AF PointN In the Image Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, the camera sometimes may not the focus the subject you want. With the (Program AE), , , and modes, you can select one AF point to focus where you want. 1 Press the button. (9) X The selected AF point is indicated on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.
S Selecting the AF PointN Shooting Tips When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes. If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will remain sharp. If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point. The center AF point focuses the best among the nine AF points. Also, with a fast lens from f/1.0 to f/2.8, high-precision focusing takes effect with the center AF point.
i Continuous ShootingN Up to about 3 shots per sec. can be taken. This is effective for shooting your child running toward you and capturing the different facial expressions. 1 Press the button. . 2 Select Press the key to select . picture. 3 TakeThethe camera shoots continuously while you hold down the shutter button fully. Shooting Tips Also set the AF mode to match the subject. Moving subject: When AI Servo AF is set, focusing will be continuous during continuous shooting.
3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Set the recording quality to suit the intended image size for printing, etc. Note that the recording quality will also affect the number of shots the CF card can record. Select the recording quality while thinking about the capacity of the CF card to be used. Also see “Guide to Imagerecording Quality Settings” below and “FAQ” on the next page. Select the image-recording quality. Under the [z] tab, select [Quality] and press <0>.
3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality FAQ What’s the difference between 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8? 3, 4, and 6 indicate the image size. 3: Large, 4: Medium, and 6: Small, 7 (Fine) and 8 (Normal) indicate the image quality based on the data compression rate. The 7 image has higher image quality. If 8 is selected, the image quality will be slightly lower, but more images can be saved to the CF card.
3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality About 1 1 is the raw data before it is made into a 73 and other images. Although RAW images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with RAW. RAW is effective when you want to create your own art or shoot an important subject.
3 Selecting a Picture StyleN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Press <0> and [Picture Style] will appear. Press the key to select the desired Picture Style. the picture. 2 TakeFocus and press the shutter button completely. The picture will be taken with the selected Picture Style applied. Picture Style Effects Standard The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp.
3 Selecting a Picture StyleN Faithful This is for users who prefer to process images with their personal computer. When the subject is photographed under a color temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject’s color. The image is dull and subdued. Monochrome For black-and-white photos. Other than with RAW, the black-and-white photo cannot be reverted to color. If you want to later shoot pictures in color, make sure the [Monochrome] setting has been canceled.
4 More Advanced Techniques This chapter builds on the previous chapter and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. The first half of this chapter explains how to use the <8> modes on the Mode Dial. Except for <8>, all the shooting modes can be used in combination with the functions introduced in Chapter 3. The second half of this chapter, starting with “Changing the Metering Mode” explains the methods to adjust the exposure and the Picture Styles.
s: Action Shots You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * stands for Time value. Frozen action Blurred action 1 Set the Mode Dial to . the desired shutter speed. 2 SetSee “Shooting Tips” for advice on setting the shutter speed. Turning the <6> dial to the right sets a faster shutter speed, and turning it to the left sets a slower one. the picture.
s: Action Shots Shooting Tips To freeze the action or moving subject. Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/500 sec. to 1/4000 sec. To blur a running child or animal giving the impression of fast movement. Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/60 sec. to 1/250 sec. Follow the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter button to take the picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady to prevent camera shake. How to blur a flowing river or water fountain.
f: Changing the Depth of Field To obtain a blurry background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of field (range of acceptable focus). * stands for Aperture value which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside the lens. Blurred background 1 Sharp foreground and background Set the Mode Dial to . desired aperture. 2 SetThethehigher the aperture value, the sharper the picture will look with a wider depth of field.
f: Changing the Depth of Field Shooting Tips When using a high aperture value, note that camera shake can occur in low light scenes. A higher aperture value will make the shutter speed slower. Under low light, the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a tripod. The depth of field depends not only on the aperture, but also the lens and subject distance.
f: Changing the Depth of Field Using the Built-in Flash The flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The shutter speed will set automatically between 30 sec. - 1/ 200 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. In low light, the main subject is exposed with the automatic flash, and the background is exposed with a slow shutter speed set automatically. Both the subject and background look properly exposed (automatic slow-speed flash sync).
a: Manual Exposure You can set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. With flash, the flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The flash sync speed can be set at bulb, or from 30 sec. to 1/200 sec. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . the shutter speed and 2 Set aperture. To set the shutter speed, turn the <6> dial. To set the aperture, hold down the button and turn the <6> dial.
8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE 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>. the subject. 2 Focus Aim the AF points over the subjects and press the shutter button halfway.
q Changing the Metering ModeN The metering mode is the method of measuring the brightness of the subject. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set. This need not be changed unless you really want to. 1 Press the button. X [Metering mode] will appear. the metering mode. 2 Select Press the key to select the desired metering mode. When you press the shutter button halfway, the selected metering mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Setting Exposure CompensationN When you photograph a white or black subject (such as clothing), the white might turn out darker and the black might look lighter. To obtain the desired color shade, set the exposure compensation and take the picture again. You can also set the exposure compensation to create bright or dark images as desired. This feature can be used in the Creative Zone modes (except ). The exposure compensation setting will not be automatically canceled when you turn off the camera.
Setting Exposure CompensationN y Flash Exposure CompensationN Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the main subject does not come out as desired. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites. 1 Select [Flash exp comp]. Under the [m] tab, select [Flash exp comp], then press <0>. the flash exposure 2 Set compensation amount. To make the flash exposure brighter, press the key. Or to make it darker, press the key.
3 Auto Exposure BracketingN This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically with three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Standard exposure Making it darker (Decreased exposure) 1 AEB amount Making it brighter (Increased exposure) Select [AEB]. Under the [m] tab, select [AEB], then press <0>. the AEB amount. 2 SetPress the key to set the AEB amount, then press <0>.
3 Auto Exposure BracketingN Canceling AEB Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to < >. AEB will also be canceled automatically if you set the power switch to <2>, change lenses, obtain flash-ready, replace the battery, or replace the CF card. Shooting Tips Using AEB with continuous shooting. If (p.59) has been set and you press the shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously in this sequence: Standard, decreased, and increased exposure.
3 Customizing the Picture StyleN You can customize the Picture Style by changing the individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 80. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [m] tab, select [Picture Style], then press <0>. X The Picture Style selection screen will appear. the Picture Style. 2 Select Select the Picture Style, then press the button. X The Detail set. screen will appear. the parameter.
3 Customizing the Picture StyleN Parameters Settings and Effects Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E, the softer the image will look. To make it sharper, set it toward the F end. The closer it is to F, the sharper the image will look. Contrast Adjusts the image contrast and the vividness of colors. To decrease the contrast, set it toward the minus end. The closer it is to G, the blander the image will look.
3 Customizing the Picture StyleN Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. Filter effect With a Filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more. Filter Sample effects N: None Normal black-and-white image with no filter effects. Ye: Yellow The blue sky will look more natural, and the white clouds will look crisper.
3 Defining a New Picture StyleN You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it in User Defined 1 to 3. You can set and save up to three Picture Styles whose parameters such as sharpness and contrast can be adjusted as desired. You can also select a Picture Style already set with the provided software. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [m] tab, select [Picture Style], then press <0>. X The Picture Style selection screen will appear.
3 Defining a New Picture StyleN the parameter. 5 Select Press the key to select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <0>. the parameter. 6 Adjust Press the key to adjust the parameter as desired, then press <0>. For details, see “Customizing the Picture Style” on pages 78-80. Press the button to register the new Picture Style. The Picture Style selection screen will then reappear. X The base Picture Style will be displayed on the right of [User Def. 1/ 2/3].
3 Setting the Color SpaceN The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal images, sRGB is recommended. In the Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically. 1 Select [Color space]. Under the [m] tab, select [Color space], then press <0>. the desired color space. 2 SetSelect [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB], then press <0>.
A AE LockN Use AE lock when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting or when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area. Press the button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects. 1 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. X The exposure setting will be displayed. the button.
A FE LockN FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the subject. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites. * FE stands for Flash Exposure. 1 Press the button to pop-up the built-in flash. Press the shutter button halfway and look in the viewfinder to check that the icon is lit. 2 Focus the subject. the button. (8) 3 Press Aim the viewfinder center over the subject where you want to lock the flash exposure, then press the button.
B: Setting the White BalanceN White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white instead of having a color cast. Normally, the (Auto) setting will set the correct white balance automatically. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with , you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. In the Basic Zone modes, will be set automatically. the button. 1 Press X [White balance] will appear. the white balance.
B: Setting the White BalanceN [Custom WB]. 2 Select Under the [m] tab, select [Custom WB], then press <0>. X The SET screen will appear. the white balance data. 3 Import Select the image that was captured in step 1, then press <0>. X The data will be imported and the message screen and menu will reappear. the custom white balance. 4 Select Press the button. Press the key to select , then press the shutter button halfway.
3 White Balance CorrectionN You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color temperature conversion or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters will find this feature handy. 1 Select [WB SHIFT/BKT]. Under the [m] tab, select [WB SHIFT/BKT], then press <0>. X The WB correction/WB bracketing screen will appear.
3 White Balance CorrectionN White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the white balance mode’s standard color temperature, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called white balance bracketing. White balance bracketing is possible up to ±3 levels in single-level increments. Set the white balance bracketing amount.
Preventing Camera Shake To prevent camera shake, using a tripod is effective. When pressing the shutter button, do it carefully without shaking the camera. Preventing camera shake while you press the shutter button on a tripod-mounted camera is explained below. Using Remote Control to Shoot Using Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (both optional) can prevent camera shake and enable remote shooting. Remote Switch RS-60E3 Remote switch with a 60 cm/2.
Preventing Camera Shake Mirror Lockup Although remote control shooting can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups. Mirror lockup is enabled by accessing [b Custom Function (C.Fn)] and setting [Mirror lockup] (p.105) to [1:Enable]. Press the shutter button completely to lockup the reflex mirror. Then press the shutter button completely again to take the picture. The reflex mirror will then go back down.
5 Handy Features This chapter introduces convenient everyday features such as silencing the beeper and preventing shooting without a CF card installed. It also teaches how to customize camera functions to suit your preferences, transfer images directly to a personal computer, and prevent dust from appearing on your images.
Handy Features 3 Silencing the Beeper You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation. Under the [z] tab, select [Beep], then press <0>. Select [Off], then press <0>. 3 CF Card Reminder This prevents shooting if there is no CF card in the camera. Under the [z] tab, select [Shoot w/o card], then press <0>. Select [Off], then press <0>.
Handy Features 3 Set the Auto Power-off Time To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-off time. When the camera has turned off due to auto power off, you can wake up the camera by pressing the shutter button, , , or button. If [Off] has been set, either turn off the camera yourself or press the button to turn off the camera settings display to save battery power.
Handy Features 3 File Numbering Method The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can also change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on the personal computer in this format: IMG_0001.JPG. Under the [c] tab, select [File numbering], then press <0>. Follow the steps below to select a file numbering method, then press <0>.
Handy Features [Auto reset]: Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the CF card is replaced. Each time the CF card is replaced, the file numbering starts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to CF cards. If the replacement CF card contains images recorded previously, the file numbering of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card. To start the file numbering from 0001, the CF card must be formatted before use.
Handy Features 3 Auto Rotate of Vertical Images Vertical 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 feature can be changed. Under the [c] tab, select [Auto rotate], then press <0>. See the descriptions of the settings below and select the desired setting. Then press <0>. [OnPD]: The vertical image is automatically rotated on both the camera’s LCD monitor and on the personal computer.
Handy Features B Checking Camera Function Settings While the menu is displayed, press the button to display the camera’s current settings. While the menu is displayed, press the button to display the settings. Press the button again to return to the menu. Press the shutter button halfway to return to the camera setting display. Camera Function Setting Display Date/Time (p.37) Picture Style (p.63) Color space (p.83) WB correction (p.88)/ WB bracketing (p.89) Auto rotate display (p.
Handy Features 3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN This is for returning all the camera’s shooting settings and Custom Functions to the default. This works in the and other Creative Zone modes. 1 Select [Clear settings]. Under the [b] tab, select [Clear settings], then press <0>. the desired option. 2 Select To revert the camera to the default settings, select [Clear all camera settings], then press <0>.
Handy Features 3 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically This prevents the display-off sensor from turning off the camera settings display automatically when your eye nears the viewfinder. Select [LCD auto off]. Under the [c] tab, select [LCD auto off], then press <0>. Select [Disable], then press <0>. 3 Setting Custom FunctionsN You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. You can do it with Custom Functions.
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN 2 the setting. 3 Change Press the key to select the Description desired setting (number), then press <0>. Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want to set other Custom Functions. At the bottom of the screen, the current Custom Function settings are indicated below the respective Custom Function numbers. the menu. 4 ExitPress the button to return to the menu.
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN 2: 3: 4: SET:Flash exp comp When you press <0>, the flash exposure compensation screen appears so you can quickly change the setting. SET:Playback When you press <0>, the images recorded in the CF card will be played back. Assigns the same function as the button. Cross keys:AF frame selec. After you press the shutter button halfway (0), you can press the key to select the AF point. The AF point selection screen will not be displayed.
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN C.Fn-3 0: 1: Flash sync. speed in Av (Aperture-priority AE) mode Auto The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 30 sec. to 1/ 200 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. 1/200sec. (fixed) The flash picture can be taken without camera shake. C.Fn-4 Shutter/AE lock button 0: AF/AE lock 1: AE lock/AF Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press the button to autofocus and press the shutter button halfway to attain AE lock.
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN C.Fn-6 Exposure level increments 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, etc. Effective when you prefer to control the exposure in less fine increments. The exposure level will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor as shown below. C.Fn-7 Mirror lockup 0: Disable 1: Enable Effective for telephoto and close-up shots to prevent camera shake caused by the mirror’s reflex action. C.
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN C.Fn-9 0: Shutter curtain sync. 1st-curtain sync. The flash fires immediately after the shot is exposed. 2nd-curtain sync. The flash fires immediately before the exposure ends. This creates a light trail following the moving subject such as a car at night. 1: When 2nd-curtain sync is set, a flash is fired twice: First when you press the shutter button completely, and again immediately before the exposure ends. C.Fn-10 Magnified view 0: Image playback only (p.
3 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer By connecting the camera to a personal computer, you can transfer images from the camera’s CF card by operating the camera. This is called direct image transfer. Before connecting the camera to the personal computer, be sure to install the bundled software (EOS Digital Solution Disk/ CD-ROM) in the personal computer. For instructions on how to install the software, see “Software Guide.
3 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Transferring Images to a Personal Computer The images sent to the personal computer will be saved in the [My Pictures] folder (Windows) or [Pictures] folder (Macintosh) in subfolders organized according to shooting date. Transfer all the images in the CF card to the personal computer. Select [All images], then press the button. X The button’s blue lamp will blink and the image transfer will start.
3 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer [Wallpaper] Press the key to select the image and transfer it. The image will then appear as wallpaper on the computer desktop screen. To exit, press the button. If you press <0> instead of the button, the confirmation dialog will appear. Select [OK], then press <0> to start the transfer. Selecting the Images to be Transferred You select the image to be transferred to the personal computer one by one. 1 Select [Transfer order].
3 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Press the button twice to save the image selections to the CF card. The menu screen will then reappear. About [All] In step 2, when you select [All], the screen on the left will appear. If you then select [Mark all] and press <0>, up to 998 images will be transferred in one batch. If you select [Clear all] and press <0>, all your image selections for transfer will be canceled.
3 Automatic Sensor Cleaning When you turn the camera’s power switch on or off, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically remove dust adhering to the imaging sensor. You normally need not pay attention to this feature. However, if you want to activate this self-cleaning manually or disable it, follow the instructions below. Manual self-cleaning Select [Sensor cleaning: Auto]. Under the [b] tab, select [Sensor cleaning: Auto], then press <0>. With [Clean now] selected, press <0>.
3 Appending Dust Delete DataN Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by the Digital Photo Professional program (provided) to erase the dust spots automatically. Preparation Get a solid-white object (paper, etc.). Set the lens focal length to 50mm or longer.
3 Appending Dust Delete DataN a solid-white object. 3 Photograph Keep a distance of 20 - 30 cm / 0.7 1.0 feet and fill the viewfinder completely with the white object. Then take the picture. X The picture will be taken in the aperture-priority mode with an aperture of f/22. Since the captured image will not be saved, installing a CF card in the camera is not necessary. The image data will still be obtained. X After the image is captured, the data is obtained.
3 About “Sensor cleaning: Manual”N Under the [b] tab, [Sensor cleaning: Manual] is mainly for use by Canon service personnel. Dust which could not be eliminated by the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit can be directly cleaned off the sensor. Therefore, you normally need not use this feature. The surface of the imaging sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, have it done by a Canon Service Center.
6 Image Management This chapter explains features related to viewing images. Learn more about image playback as discussed in chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” and how to view images on a TV set. You can also erase images. For images taken with another camera: The camera might not be able to display images captured with a different camera or edited with a personal computer or whose file name has been changed.
x Searching for Images Quickly H Display 9 Images on One Screen (Index display) The index display enables faster image searching. 1 Enable the index display. During image playback, press the button to display the index display. X The selected thumbnail will be highlighted with a green frame. the image. 2 Select Press the key to move the green frame in the respective direction. Press the button to enlarge the selected image as a single-image display.
x Searching for Images Quickly C: Jump through Images When the CF card contains many images, you can browse through them by 10 or 100 images at a time. Also, if the images were shot on different days, you can browse through them by date. This browsing technique is called Jump. Jump method 1 Go to the jump display. During image playback, press the button. X On the bottom of the screen, you can see the jump bar. Jump bar the jump method.
u/y Magnified View You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. 1 Magnify the image. During image playback, press the button to magnify the image. To increase the magnification, hold down the button. Press the button to reduce the magnification. If you hold down the button, the image will continue to reduce until it reaches the size before it was magnified. around the image. 2 Scroll Press the key to scroll around Magnified area in the respective direction.
3 Rotating the Image After taking the picture, you can rotate the image so it is displayed in the correct orientation. 1 Select [Rotate]. Under the [x] tab, select [Rotate], then press <0>. X An image will appear. an image. 2 Select Press the key to select the image to be rotated. You can also select an image on the index display. the image. 3 Rotate Each time you press <0>, the image will rotate clockwise. To rotate other images, repeat steps 2 and 3.
3 Auto Playback You can playback the CF card’s images in an automatic slide show. Each image will be displayed for about 4 sec. 1 Select [Auto Play]. Under the [x] tab, select [Auto play], then press <0>. X The auto play screen will appear. the auto play. 2 Start X After [Loading image...] is displayed Ð for a few seconds, auto play will start. To pause the auto play, press <0>. During pause, [ ] will be displayed on the upper left of the image. Press <0> again to resume the auto play. the auto play.
Displaying the Images on TV With the video cable provided with camera, you can connect the camera to a TV set and view images on the TV screen. Always turn off the camera and the television before connecting or disconnecting them. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. Open the camera’s terminal cover. Use the video cable (provided) to connect the camera’s <1> terminal to the TV monitor’s VIDEO IN terminal. Insert the cable plug all the way in. on the TV and switch the 2 Turn TV’s line input to Video IN.
3 Protecting Images This prevents the image from being erased accidentally. 1 Select [Protect]. Under the [x] tab, select [Protect], then press <0>. X An image will appear. the image. 2 Select Press the key to select the image to be erase-protected. You can also select an image on the index display. the image. 3 Protect When you press <0>, will Image protect appear at the bottom of the screen and the image will be eraseprotected. To cancel the image protection, press <0> again.
L Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.122) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect them. 1 Playback the image. To erase images one by one, press the key to select the image to be erased. the erase menu. 2 Display Press the button.
Shooting Information Display When you press the button during single-image playback, you can switch to the shooting information display. The shooting information display shows the following.
Shooting Information Display Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution, overall brightness and gradation. And the RGB histogram display is suited for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [x Histogram] menu. Being able to analyze the histogram and using it to improve the next shot requires advanced knowledge and experience. Only a basic explanation is provided here.
7 Printing Images The camera can be connected directly to a PictBridge printer or to a CP Direct or Bubble Jet printer and print images. You can select a number of pictures and print them all in one batch (DPOF). (p.144) About DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard for recording printing instructions (image selections, number of copies, etc.) in the CF card. In this way, you can print multiple pictures in one batch or give the printing order to a photofinisher.
Conventions Used in this Chapter As shown below, this chapter includes procedures for various types of printers. After reading “Preparing to Print” on the next page, follow the instructions applicable to your printer on the pages indicated. “Bubble Jet Direct” is abbreviated as “BJ Direct.
Preparing to Print You do the direct printing procedure entirely with your camera while you look at the LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Set the camera’s power switch to <2>. the printer. 2 SetForupdetails, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. the camera to the 3 Connect printer. Refer to the table to see which cable you should use.
Preparing to Print When connecting the cable plug to the camera’s terminal, the cable plug’s icon must face the front side of the camera. To connect to the printer, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. 4 Turn on the printer. the camera’s power switch to 5 Set <1>. X Some printers may have a beeping sound. wPictBridge ACP Direct SBJ Direct 130 the image. 6 Playback Press the button. X The image and the printer icon , , or indicating a printer connection will be displayed.
Preparing to Print RAW images are not compatible with direct printing. If you use a battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. With a fully charged battery, printing up to about 4 hours is possible. If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the PictBridge printer. To find out what’s wrong, do the following: Press the button to playback the image and follow the steps below. 1. Press <0>. 2. On the print setting screen, select [Print].
wPrinting with PictBridge The setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might be disabled. For details, refer to your printer’s instruction manual. Printer-connected icon 1 Select the image to be printed. Check that the icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. Press the key to select the image to be printed. <0>. 2 Press X The print setting screen will appear. Print setting screen Sets the printing effects.
wPrinting with PictBridge QSetting the Paper Size Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. X The Paper type screen will appear. YSetting the Paper Type Select the type of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. X The Page layout screen will appear. About the Paper Type When using a Canon printer and Canon paper, read the printer’s instruction manual to check what paper types can be used. USetting the Page Layout Select Page layout, then press <0>.
wPrinting with PictBridge Borderless The print will have no white borders. If your printer cannot print borderless prints, the print will have borders. Bordered The print will have a white border along the edges. Borderedc xx-up The shooting information* will be imprinted on the border on 9x13cm and larger prints. Option to print 2, 4, 8, 9, 16, or 20 images on one sheet. 20-upc 35-upp On A4 / Letter size paper, 20 or 35 thumbnails of the images ordered through DPOF will be printed.
wPrinting with PictBridge Adjustment of Printing Effects With step 4, select the item. When is displayed as shown on the left, press the button. You can then set the parameters for fine adjustments. The parameters that can be adjusted for the selected item are shown in the table below. Select the item, then press <0>.
wPrinting with PictBridge [Adjust levels] Select the item, then press <0>. Select [Manual] and press <0>. The Adjust levels screen will then appear. Press the key to adjust the shadows (black) within 0 to 127. Press the button. Press the key to adjust the highlights (white) within 128 to 255. Press <0> to exit. The previous screen will reappear. [kBrightener] [Red-eye corr.] Select [Off] or [On], then press <0>. Detail Settings of Printing Effects Select [Detail set.], then press <0>.
wPrinting with PictBridge [Color balance] Press the key in any of the four directions to move the “ ” mark to the desired position. B is for blue, A is amber, M is magenta, and G is green. The color balance will shift in the respective direction. On the upper right, “SHIFT” indicates the color balance direction and correction amount. Press <0> to exit. The previous screen will reappear. After completing the detail settings of printing effects, press the button, then go to step 5.
wPrinting with PictBridge printing. 7 StartSelect [Print], then press <0>. X The button’s blue lamp will blink and the printing will start. When the printing ends, the screen will return to step 1. To stop the printing, press <0> while [Stop] is displayed, then select [OK] and press <0>. Handling Printer Errors If you resolve a printer error (no ink, no paper, etc.) and select [Continue] to resume printing but it does not resume, operate the buttons on the printer to resume printing.
A/S Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct Printer-connected icon 1 Select the image to be printed. Check that the or icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. Press the key to select the image to be printed. <0>. 2 Press X The print setting screen will appear. Print setting screen Sets the quantity to be printed. Sets the trimming area. Sets the printing style. Returns to step 1. Starts the printing. The printing style settings are displayed. is the date icon. [Style].
A/S Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct [Image] (CP Direct) [Paper] (BJ Direct) [Borders] the options as desired. 4 SetSelect the item, then press <0>. Select the setting, then press <0>. [Image] (CP Direct) is selectable when card-size paper is used. If you select [Multiple], 8 small images of the same picture will be printed on the paper. For [Paper] (BJ Direct), select the size of the paper loaded in the printer. Check the [Borders] and [Date] settings and set them if necessary.
A/S Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct 6 SetSettheastrimming. necessary. For details on trimming, see page 142. printing. 7 StartSelect [Print], then press <0>. X The button’s blue lamp will blink and the printing will start. When the printing ends, the screen will return to step 1. To stop the printing, press <0> while [Stop] is displayed, then select [OK] and press <0>. With CP Direct, the date may look light if it is imprinted on a bright background or border.
Trimming the Image You can trim the image 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 Select [Trimming]. Select [Trimming], then press <0>. X The trimming screen will appear. image. 2 TrimThetheimage area within the trimming frame will be printed. The operation guide disappears while you trim the image. It will reappear after 5 sec. of idle time.
Trimming the Image Image area to be printed the menu. 3 ExitPress <0>. X The Print setting screen will reappear. X On the upper left, you can see the trimmed image area that will be printed. Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look. If the picture will be too grainy, the trimming frame will turn red. While trimming the image, look at the camera’s LCD monitor.
3 Print Ordering Print Settings Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) 1 Select [Print order]. Under the [x] tab, select [Print order], then press <0>. X The Print order screen will appear. [Set up]. 2 Select Press the key to select [Set up], then press <0>. X The print setting screen will appear. as desired.
3 Print Ordering Print type Date File No. K Standard Prints one image on one sheet. L Index Multiple, thumbnail images are printed on one sheet. K L Both Prints both the standard and index prints. On Off On Off [On] imprints the recorded date on the print. [On] imprints the file No. on the print. 4 Exit the menu. Press the <7> button. X The Print order screen will reappear. Next, select [Order] or [All] to select the images to be printed. RAW images cannot be selected for printing.
3 Print Ordering Selecting Individual Images 1 Select [Order]. Press the key to select [Order], then press <0>. X The order screen will appear. the image to be printed. 2 Select Press the key to select the image to be printed. Press the button to display the three-image view. To return to the singleimage display, press the button. Three-image display the print. 3 Order The print order will vary depending on the [Print type] (p.144) setting.
3 Print Ordering For [Index] If you want to include the image in the index print, checkmark the box . To deselect it, leave the box unchecked. Pressing the key toggles between checkmarking and uncheckmarking the box. To select other images, repeat steps 2 and 3. You can select up to 998 images. [Index] Check mark Index icon 4 Exit the menu. Press the <7> button. X The Print order screen will reappear. Press the <7> button again to save the print order to the CF card. The menu will then reappear.
3 Print Ordering Selecting All Images The print order can also be set or canceled for all the images in the CF card. For standard-type prints, a quantity of one will be ordered for all the images. Note that after following the “Selecting Individual Images” procedure, if you do the “Selecting All Images” procedure, the print order will change to “All images.” 1 Select [All]. Press the key to select [All], then press <0>. X The All screen will appear. [Mark all].
3 Direct Printing with DPOF With a printer compatible with direct printing, you can easily print images specified with DPOF. 1 Prepare to print. See page 129, 130. “Connecting the Camera to the Printer” up to step 5. [Print order]. 2 Select Under the [x] tab, select [Print order], then press <0>. X The Print order screen will appear. [Print]. 3 Select Press the key to select [Print], then press <0>. [Print] will be displayed only if the camera is connected to the printer and printing is possible.
3 Direct Printing with DPOF ACP Direct / SBJ Direct Set the [Style]. (p.139) printing. 5 StartSelect [OK], then press <0>. X The printing will start. To stop the printing, press <0> while [Stop] is displayed, then select [OK] and press <0>. When printing with PictBridge or BJ Direct, be sure to set the paper size. With PictBridge, some printers cannot imprint the file No. If [Bordered] is set, the date might be imprinted on the border, depending on the printer.
8 Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, and other things. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up things.
External Speedlites EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation. When an EX-series Speedlite is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a highoutput flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed procedures, see the EX-series Speedlite’s instruction manual. The camera is a Type-A camera compatible with all features of EX-series Speedlites.
R Wireless Remote Control With Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5 (optional), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet directly in front of the camera. Use the self-timer to do steps 1 and 2 on page 49. Take the picture. Point the remote controller toward the camera’s remote control sensor and press the transmit button. X The camera will autofocus. X When focus is achieved, the selftimer lamp will light and the picture will be taken.
Using a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. 1 Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. When you are finished, disconnect the plug from the power outlet. the DC Coupler DR-700. 2 Connect Connect the cord’s plug to the DC Coupler DR-700. DC Coupler DR-20 is cannot be used with this camera. the DC Coupler.
Replacing the Date/Time Battery The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If the battery is replaced and the date/ time dialog appears, replace the lithium CR2016 battery with a new one. The date/time setting will also be reset, so be sure to set the correct date/time. 1 Set the power switch to <2>. the cover and remove the 2 Open battery. 3 Take off the battery holder. (+) (–) the battery.
Menu Settings Shooting 1 menu (Red) Reference pages Quality 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 / RAW+73 / RAW 60 Red-eye On/Off Off / On 55 Beep On / Off 94 Shoot w/o card On / Off 94 Shooting 2 menu (Red) AEB 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops 76 Flash exp comp 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops 75 WB SHIFT/BKT WB correction: B/A/M/G bias, 9 levels each WB-BKT: B/A and M/G bias 1 level, ±3 levels 88 89 Custom WB Manual setting of white balance 86 Color space sRGB / Adobe RGB 83 Picture
Menu Settings Set-up 1 menu (Yellow) Reference pages Auto power off 30 sec. / 1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min.
Function Availability Table o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable Basic Zone Mode Dial Creative Zone Quality ISO speed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 d s f k k k k k k k k k k k k RAW k k k k k RAW + JPEG 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 Neutral k k k k k Faithful k k k k k Monochrome k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k Preset WB k k k k k Custom WB k k k k k WB correction k k k k k WB brack
Function Availability Table Basic Zone Mode Dial Creative Zone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 d s f o o o o o o o k k k k k Partial k k k k k Center-weighted average k k k k k Program shift k Metering mode Evaluative a 8 Exposure Exposure compensation k k k AEB k k k AE lock k k k Depth-of-field preview k k k k k k k k k k Auto o o o Built-in flash o o k k o Manual Flash off k k o k k k k k FE lock k k k k k Flash exposure compensation
When Autofocus Fails The camera might not be able to focus the following types of subjects: Low-contrast subjects Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc. Subjects in low light. Extremely backlit reflective subjects Example: Car with a reflective body, etc. Overlapping near and far objects Example: Animal in a cage, etc. Repetitive patterns Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc. In such cases, do one of the following: 1.
Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power Source The camera does not operate even when the power switch is set to <1>. The battery is not installed in the camera. (p.26) If the power lamp does not light, recharge the battery. (p.24) Make sure the battery compartment cover is closed. (p.26) Make sure the CF card slot cover is closed. (p.
Troubleshooting Guide Shooting No images can be shot or recorded. The CF card is not properly inserted. (p.28) If the CF card is full, replace with a new CF card or erase unnecessary images. (p.28, 123) If you try to focus in the One-Shot AF mode while the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder blinks, a picture cannot be taken. Press the shutter button halfway again to focus, or focus manually. (p.33, 58) The LCD monitor does not display a clear image.
Troubleshooting Guide Image Review & Operation The image cannot be erased. If the image has been erase-protected, it cannot be erased. (p.122) The wrong shooting date and time is displayed. The correct date and time has not been set. (p.37) No image appears on the TV screen. Make sure the video cable plug is connected all the way in. (p.121) Set the video OUT format (NTSC/PAL) to the same video format as the TV. (p.157) Use the video cable that came with the camera. (p.
System Map Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 ST-E2 220EX 430EX Rubber Frame Ef E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses 580EX Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Bundled Accessories Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX * The Lens Kit includes the EF-S 18-55mm lens.
System Map CF card CF Card reader Personal computer Windows XP (Home Edition / Professional) PC card slot Windows 2000 Professional Windows ME USB port Windows 98 Second Edition (2.0/1.1) Mac OS X 10.2 - 10.
Specifications • Type Type: Recording media: Image sensor size: Compatible lenses: Lens mount: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash Type I or II CF card * Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB or larger CF cards 22.2 x 14.8mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.
Specifications • White Balance Type: Auto white balance: Color temperature compensation: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom Auto white balance with the image sensor White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments * Blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias possible Color temperature information transmission:Provided • Viewfinder Type: Coverage: Magnification: Eyepoint: Built-in dioptric adjustm
Specifications • Exposure Control Metering modes: 35-zone TTL full aperture metering · Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) · Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center) · Center-weighted average metering Metering range: EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.
Specifications • External Speedlite EOS-dedicated Speedlite: E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speedlite Zooming to match lens focal length: Provided • Drive System Drive modes: Single, continuous, and self-timer Continuous shooting speed: Max. 3 shots per sec. Maximum burst: JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 27, RAW: Approx. 10, RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 8 * Based on Canon’s testing conditions with a 512MB CF card * Varies depending on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
Specifications • Direct Image Transfer Compatible images: JPEG and RAW images * Images to be used for wallpaper on the personal computer screen must be JPEG images • Customization Custom Functions: 11 Custom Functions with 29 settings • Power Source Battery: Battery life: Battery Pack NB-2LH, quantity 1 * AC power enabled with AC Adapter ACK-DC20 * With Battery Grip BG-E3, size-AA batteries can be used [Number of shots · approx.
Specifications • Battery Charger CB-2LW Compatible battery: Recharging time: Rated input: Rated output: Working temperature range: Working humidity: Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight: Battery Pack NB-2LH Approx. 90 min. 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 8.4 V DC 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F 85% or less 91 x 56 x 22.5 mm / 3.6 x 2.2 x 0.9 in. Approx. 68 g / 2.4 oz.
Image Conversion Factor Since the image area is smaller than the 35mm film format, the equivalent lens focal length (crop factor) will increase by 1.6x. Image size 22.2 x 14.8mm (0.87 x 0.58 in.) 35mm image size 36 x 24mm (1.42 x 0.94 in.) U.S.A. 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.
Digital Camera Model DS126151 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.
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Index A AC Adapter Kit ..............................154 Access lamp ...................................29 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE)..........72 Adobe RGB.....................................83 AE lock............................................84 AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)....76 AF J Focusing AI Focus AF ....................................56 Aperture-priority AE ........................68 Auto play (playback) .....................120 Auto playback ...............................
Index E External Speedlite .........................152 Focusing AF mode .................................... 56 AF point selection ...................... 57 AF-assist beam .......................... 41 Beeper ....................................... 94 Blur................................. 33, 41, 58 Difficult-to-focus subjects ......... 160 Manual focusing......................... 58 Recompose................................ 42 Eyepiece cover .......................22, 153 Folder .....................
Index Image transfer...............................107 Mirror lockup .......................... 91, 105 Image Zone.....................................20 Mode Dial J Shooting mode Index display.................................116 Monochrome photo .......... 64, 80, 134 ISO speed.......................................53 J Jump display.................................117 L Landscape ................................44, 63 Language selection.........................37 LCD monitor......................
Index Printing..........................................127 CP/BJ Direct .............................139 Paper settings...........................133 PictBridge .................................132 Print order (DPOF) ...................144 Print/Share button.............108, 143 Printing effects ..........................134 Trimming...................................142 Flash off ..................................... 48 Full Auto..................................... 40 Landscape ........................
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