Introduction Communication Software for the Camera Contents at a Glance EOS Utility Ver. 2.5 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III 5D Mk II 50D 40D REBELXSi 450D REBELXS 1000D Camera Settings Instruction Manual O Content of this Instruction Manual O Click on arrows on the bottom right of the screen. Example: EOS-1D Mark III J 1D Mk III O displays the relevant camera model. O In this manual, the windows used in the examples C are from Mac OS X 10.4.
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Introduction Introduction EOS Utility (hereinafter EU) is software for communication with your EOS DIGITAL camera. By connecting the camera and computer with the cable provided with the camera, you can download to your computer images saved in the camera’s memory card as well as set various camera settings or shoot remotely from EU on your computer. Main Features of EU From EU, you can control the camera remotely and perform the following main features.
Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading images from your camera to a computer Contents at a Glance Remote shooting ¿ p.6 O To shoot by controlling the camera from a computer (Remote Live View shooting) ¿ p.25 O To download to a computer selected images only ¿ p.7 O To shoot with accurate horizontal/vertical alignment ¿ p.35 O To download images using a third-party card reader ¿ p.9 O To change the aspect ratio and shoot ¿ p.35 O To shoot by operating the camera ¿ p.
1 Downloading Images to your Computer Introduction Basic operation such as preparing for downloading images to your computer (connecting your camera and computer), starting up EU, downloading images from your camera to your computer and quitting EU are explained here. Connecting the Camera and Computer..................... 5 Starting up EU ........................................................... 5 Batch Downloading Images to Your Computer ......... 6 Downloading Selected Images to Your Computer.......
Connecting the Camera and Computer Starting up EU To download to your computer images shot with your camera, you will need to connect your camera and computer using the interface cable provided with your camera. When the camera’s power switch is set to < ON >, EU will start up, and the camera and computer will be able to communicate. Set the camera’s power switch to < ON >. the large plug of the cable into the USB port 1 Connect of your computer.
Batch Downloading Images to Your Computer You can batch download to your computer all the images saved on the memory card inserted in the camera that you have not already downloaded. The downloaded images are sorted by date into folders and are then displayed in the main window of Digital Photo Professional (RAW image processing, viewing and editing software) (hereinafter DPP), which is linked to start up automatically, where you can check them immediately. 1 2 Introduction Check the downloaded images.
Introduction Downloading Selected Images to Your Computer From the images saved in your camera’s memory card, you can select the ones you want and download them to your computer. 2 View the images and checkmark images to download. Viewer window Contents at a Glance 1 Click [Lets you select and download images]. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings C ¿ A viewer window appears and the images in the memory card are displayed.
Introduction 4 Specify the save destination and then click the [OK] button. ¿ The images downloaded to your computer are displayed in the [Quick Preview] window. Contents at a Glance Displays the save destination on the computer Download image dialog box 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings Specify the save destination C ¿ The [Save File] dialog box appears and image downloading to your computer begins. Y P O O The [Quick Preview] window allows you to quickly review the downloaded images.
Quitting EU Downloading Images with a Card Reader For users with a third-party card reader, you can also download to your computer images stored in a memory card using the card reader. However, EU does not support image downloading using a card reader. For this reason, when downloading images using a card reader, use one of the following 3 procedures. Introduction 1 Click the [Quit] button.
2 Setting the Camera from Your Computer Introduction This section explains how to set the camera’s functions from EU. Setting the Camera Owner’s Name, Copyright Notice and Date/Time............................................................ 11 Available Settings by Camera Model.......................... 12 Setting up Camera Functions .................................. 13 Available Settings by Camera Model.......................... 14 Setting Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera....
Setting the Camera Owner’s Name, Copyright Notice and Date/Time You can set and apply to the camera, the camera owner’s name, copyright notice and date/time recorded as shooting information in shot images. 3 Click the [ Introduction ] button. Capture window Contents at a Glance your camera and computer, and then start 1 Connect up EU . 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. (p.5) 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings ¿ The capture window appears.
Introduction 4 Click the required setting and specify each one. Owner’s name Set-up menu O You can enter and set up to 31 characters as the camera owner’s name. Author* 2 O You can enter and set up to 63 characters or symbols, including a prefix, as the author’s name. [Photographer:] is set as the default prefix, but you can change this to a new prefix. Copyright notice*2 O You can enter and set up to 63 characters or symbols, including a prefix, as the copyright notice.
Setting up Camera Functions Introduction You can set and apply to the camera Picture Styles, personal white balance, JPEG quality and white balance adjustment. 3 Click the [ ] button. Contents at a Glance 1 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. Connect your camera and computer, and then start up EU (p.5). 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings ¿ The capture window appears. C Y P O Remote Shooting Preferences Reference Index ¿ The [Shooting menu] appears.
Introduction 4 Click the required setting and specify each one. Available Settings by Camera Model Shooting menu REBELXSi Setting 1Ds Mk III 5D Mk II 1D Mk III 50D 40D 450D REBELXS 1000D Picture Style Personal white balance JPEG quality White balance adjustment Registering peripheral illumination correction data Y P O { { { { { – – – { { { – – – { { { { – – Picture Style O Available settings are displayed for the camera that is connected.
Introduction Setting Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera You can set and apply Picture Styles to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. You can change the values for [Sharpness], [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Color tone] of each Picture Style and register up to three of your own Picture Styles in the camera as userdefined settings.
Introduction Changing Picture Style Settings and Applying to the Camera 4 Drag the slider for each item left or right. Contents at a Glance You can set your own Picture Style [Sharpness], [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Color tone] and apply them to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 2 Click [Detail set.]. ¿ The [Picture Style] window appears. ¿ The [Picture Style settings] dialog box appears. 3 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Click [Picture Style] (p.15).
Introduction Customizing Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera 4 Select a Picture Style from the [User defined Picture Style] list box. Contents at a Glance You can set your own Picture Style items, [Sharpness], [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Color tone] values and register up to three of these as user-defined settings in your camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 2 Click [Detail set.]. Click [Picture Style] (p.15). ¿ The [Picture Style] window appears.
Introduction Applying Picture Style Files to the Camera You can register up to three Picture Style files downloaded from the Canon’s website or created with PSE and saved to your computer, as user-defined settings in your camera. 1 Click [Picture Style] 2 Click [Detail set.]. 4 Click the [Open] button. Contents at a Glance (p.15). Camera Settings Y P O ¿ The Load Picture Style window appears. ¿ The [Picture Style settings] dialog box appears.
Introduction O A Picture Style file is an extended function of Picture Style. For more details on Picture Style files, refer to the Canon’s website. O The Picture Style files that you can apply to the camera are files with the “.PF2” extension only. O For details on using PSE, refer to the “Picture Style Editor Instruction Manual” (PDF electronic manual).
Introduction 3 Open the folder containing the saved white balance file, select the file and then click the [Open] button. ¿ The white balance file is loaded. O The white balance files that you can register to the camera are files with the “.WBD” extension. 4 Enter a title into the [Title] input field. 5 Click the [Apply to camera] button.
Introduction Adjusting White Balance and Applying to the Camera You can adjust white balance, in the same way as operating from the camera. Registering Peripheral Illumination Correction Data for the Lens in the Camera 5D Mk II 1 Click [WB SHIFT]. 50D You can register peripheral illumination correction data for the lens to the camera or delete registered data from the camera. 1 Click [Peripheral illumin. correct.]. ¿ The [WB SHIFT] window appears. 2 Click the compensation position.
Setting My Menu and Registering to the Camera 3 Select the lens for which you want to register correction data and click the [OK] button. You can register up to six frequently used menu items as My Menu and register them to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. You can register top layer items of each tab as well as all items of Custom Functions. your camera and computer, and then start 1 Connect up EU . 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. (p.
Introduction 3 Click the [ 4 ] button. Click [My Menu settings]. My Menu Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images ¿ The [My Menu settings] window appears. the item to be registered and click the [Add] 5 Select button. Y P O My Menu settings window C ¿ The selected item is added to [Items that can be configured in My Menu on the camera] on the left side of the window. O You can register up to six items with the above procedure.
3 Remote Shooting by Controlling the Camera from Your Computer Introduction From EU you can control the camera remotely, and by viewing the subject in the EU window, you can set the camera and shoot. You can also shoot by directly operating your camera even during remote shooting, or preset a time allowing the camera to shoot automatically with timer shooting. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Remote Live View Shooting ....................................
Remote Live View Shooting Introduction You can control your camera remotely from EU and shoot still images from your computer screen. Also, the shot image is saved directly on your computer and you can recheck it using linked Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter DPP). This function is effective for shooting large numbers with fixed-framing such as for studio shooting. 1 3 Set the camera and click the [ ] button. Contents at a Glance ¿ EU starts up.
Introduction 4 Set the Live View function. O Click [Live View function settings], and click [Enable] in the [Live View shoot.] window that appears. O On 5D Mk II , click [Live View/Movie func. set.], select [Stills only] and [Still display] in the [Live View/Movie func. set.] window that appears, and click the [OK] button. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings Click Click Y P O Remote Shooting Preferences Live View/Movie func. set. window Live View shoot.
Introduction 5 6 Click the [Remote Live View shooting] button. Click the [ ] button to shoot. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images ¿ The [Remote Live View window] appears. ¿ The shot image is transferred to your computer and displayed in the [Quick Preview] window. And then, DPP starts up automatically. O You can quickly review the shot image in the [Quick Preview] window displayed before DPP starts up. You can also resize the [Quick Preview] window.
Remote Live View Window Functions O You cannot operate the camera when the [Remote Live View window] is displayed. Pressing the camera’s < SET > button (Live View shooting button on 5D Mk II 50D ) will also display the Live View image on the camera’s LCD monitor, allowing you to view the image while controlling the camera. O You can shoot by operating the capture window, even if the [Remote Live View window] is not displayed. O To perform exposure simulation (p.
Introduction 3 Click the [ 4 ] button. Adjust the focus. Contents at a Glance ¿ The section you selected in step 1 is displayed enlarged at 100% (actual pixel size) in the [Zoom View] window. Closer Zoom View Window Camera Settings Further away C O To move the display position in the [Zoom View] window, click either [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ]. O You can checkmark [Maintain Zoom View] to maintain display of the [Zoom View] window.
Introduction 2 Focusing Using AF 5D Mk II Click the AF point in the position where you want to focus. 50D Contents at a Glance In Quick, Live and Live face detection AF modes, images can be focused automatically in the same way as on the camera itself. Focusing Using Quick Mode 5D Mk II 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images 50D Click 1 Select [Quick mode] from the list box. C ¿ The AF points appear. O You can switch between showing and hiding the AF points by clicking the [ ] button.
Introduction 3 Focusing Using Live Mode 5D Mk II 1 50D Click the [ON] button. Contents at a Glance Select [Live mode] from the list box. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images ¿ The AF point appears. O You can switch between showing and hiding the AF point by clicking the [ ] button. the enlargement display frame to move it to the 2 Drag position where you want to focus. C Drag ¿ AF is executed. ¿ When focus is achieved, the camera makes a beeping sound and the AF point turns green.
Introduction Focusing Using Live Face Detection Mode 5D Mk II 1 50D Select [Live face detection mode] from the list box. Checking the Depth of Field and Exposure You can check the depth of field and exposure in the Remote Live View window. Contents at a Glance Click the [ON] button. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings ¿ When a face is detected, an AF point appears.
Introduction White Balance with the Remote Live View Window You can change the white balance of an image in the Remote Live View window and register the changed white balance in the camera. 1 Select the white balance to apply to the image. White Balance for Flash Photography When taking flash shots where the subject is illuminated instantaneously, you can take a test shot under the same conditions as a actual shot, and adjust the white balance in the [Test shooting] window based on the shot test image.
Introduction 2 Click the [ 4 ] button. ¿ The click white balance window appears. Click the [Apply to camera and execute test shooting] button. Contents at a Glance Click white balance window 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images ¿ A shot will be taken again using the part of the image in step 3 clicked as the standard for white and the shot image is displayed in the [Test shooting] window. O The test image will not be saved. To save the test image, click the [ ] button.
Introduction Adjusting the Horizontal/Vertical Alignment of the Camera You can display gridlines in the [Remote Live View window] in the same way as the camera’s Live View function, and adjust the horizontal/ vertical alignment of the camera. 1 Click the [ ] button. ¿ Gridlines are displayed in the [Remote Live View window].
2 Move the camera and compose your picture. O To revert the aspect ratio to the normal condition, click the [ ] button and select [Off]. Shooting by Operating the Camera Introduction Even when remote shooting is set, you can still operate the camera and shoot – as when shooting with only the camera. Also, since the shot images are saved to your computer’s hard disk, you can shoot large quantities without having to worry about the capacity of the memory card.
Shooting Movies Introduction 5D Mk II You can control your camera from EU and shoot movies from your computer screen. 4 Click the [OK] button. ¿ The [Live View/Movie func. set.] window closes, and the [Remote Live View window] appears. . 5 Focus the [ ] button at the bottom left of the 6 Click [Remote Live View window]. (p.28, p.30) 1 2 Click [Live View/Movie func. set.]. Get the camera ready for Live View shooting. O Carry out step 1 to step 3 in “Remote Live View Shooting” (p.25).
Timer-controlled Shooting Introduction Two types of timer shooting are available where the camera automatically takes shots at a specified time or a specified number. Interval Timer Shooting You can automatically take shots by setting the interval between shots and the number of shots to be taken. Timer Shooting You can automatically take a shot when the specified time elapses. 1 2 Click the [ ] button. 3 Enter a delay time and click the [Start] button. Display the capture window (p.25).
Introduction Bulb Exposures 1 Display the capture window . 2 Double-click the shooting mode icon and select [BULB]. (p.25) 3 Set the desired aperture. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings C Y P O Remote Shooting Preferences Reference Index 4 Click the [ ] button. 5 Enter the exposure time and click the [Start] button. ¿ The [Timer shooting settings] dialog box appears.
4 Preferences Introduction You can change each of the EU functions in the preferences window to make them easier to use. Preferences ............................................................. 41 Basic Settings............................................................. 41 Destination Folder ...................................................... 42 File Name ................................................................... 42 Download Images.......................................................
Preferences Introduction 1 On the main window, click the [Preferences] button. the required settings and click the [OK] 2 Specify button. ¿ The [Preferences] dialog box appears. Basic Settings You can specify the operation when EU starts up and whether the auto power off function is enabled or disabled. ¿ The settings are applied to EU.
Introduction Destination Folder File Name You can specify the save destination folder of images downloaded from your camera or of images shot remotely. You can specify the file name of images downloaded from your camera or of images shot remotely. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings C O To specify a save destination folder, click the [Browse] button.
Introduction Download Images Linked Software From the list box, you can select the images to be downloaded when [Starts to download images] in the main window is clicked. From the list box, you can select the linked software that starts up when images are downloaded from the camera or when images are shot remotely. Also, you can register third-party software as linked software by clicking the [Apply] button.
Reference Introduction This reference section has been provided to enhance your experience using EU. It contains various troubleshooting solutions, how to delete EU from your computer and explanations of the various windows. An index is provided at the end of the chapter for you to easily find information you are looking for. Troubleshooting....................................................... 45 Monitor Folder Function (Function for Use with the WFT-E2/E2A, E3/E3A or E4/E4A)...........................
Troubleshooting Introduction If EU is not operating correctly, refer to the items below. EU and the camera are not communicating Installation could not be completed correctly O You cannot install software unless you are logged into an account with Administrator privileges. Log in again into an account with Administrator privileges. For how to log in and how to specify Administrator settings, refer to the User’s Manual for the Macintosh computer or for Mac OS X.
Introduction Communication between EU and the camera disconnected Remotely shot images using EU do not display in DPP O Operation of the auto power off function will automatically switch the camera off, disabling communication with EU, if you turn the auto power off function to [ON]. Remove the check mark from [Auto power off] in the [Basic Settings] window (p.41) of the preferences or set the auto power off function in the camera to [OFF].
Monitor Folder Function (Function for Use with the WFT-E2/E2A, E3/E3A or E4/E4A) This is a function for checking your images with Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter DPP) in real time using the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/E2A, E3/E3A or E4/E4A (sold separately). For setting the WFT-E2/E2A, E3/E3A or E4/E4A, refer to the Instruction Manual provided with the WFT-E2/E2A, E3/E3A or E4/E4A . 2 Introduction Click the [Browse] button and specify the save destination folder for shot images.
Function for Use with the Accessories If you have the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/E2A, E3/E3A or E4/ E4A (sold separately), you can start up the previously mentioned accessory software from EU. And you can also start up the Picture Style Editor (Picture Style file creating software). For details on using each software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. For Picture Style files, refer to p.18. 3 Introduction Click the software you want to start up.
Folder Structure and File Names in the Memory Card Uninstalling the Software Images shot with the camera are saved in the memory card’s [DCIM] folder with the following folder structure and file names. Refer to the following when copying images to your computer using a card reader. O Before starting the software uninstallation, quit all programs you are using. O To uninstall the software, log into the account used when installation was performed.
Fixing the Plug to the Camera 1Ds Mk III Introduction 1D Mk III Fix the plug to the camera with the cable protector to prevent it from detaching during remote shooting. 4 Attach the cable protector and fix it with the fixing screw. Contents at a Glance 1 Remove the cap. Cable protector 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings 2 Attach the cap on the fixing screw. the small plug of the cable into the < 3 Connect terminal on your camera. O Connect the plug with the < camera.
List of Main Window Functions Introduction Accessories tab sheet Control camera tab sheet Contents at a Glance (p.48) (p.6) (p.7, p.52) Camera Settings (p.25, p.55) (p.47) (p.41) Quits EU (p.
List of Viewer Window Functions (p.
List of Register Peripheral Illumination Correction Data Window Functions (p.21) Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Displays all the categories Lens category Camera Settings C Y P O Remote Shooting Preferences Reference Index Displays only the registered lenses Displays lenses selected in [Select a lens category] by category No. of lenses registered in the camera/No.
List of My Menu Settings Window Functions (p.
List of Capture Window Functions Introduction AF mode Rotates shot image*1 Shoot button*4 (p.27) AF/MF selector button*5 Drive mode Bracketing Power status*2 Shots to go Save destination for shot images Shooting mode Shutter speed Aperture Color temperature White balance ISO speed Image recording quality Save destinations for shot images*3 Metering mode Exposure level Displays the [Set-up menu] (p.12) Displays the [Remote Live View window] (p.27, p.
List of Remote Live View Window Functions Enlargement display frame (p.25) Sets the color temperature Introduction Controllers 1 Selects the white balance (p.33) Click white balance AF mode (p.30 to p.32) Lens drive (p.29) AF point C Recording time Recording in progress icon Movie recording size Starts/ends Remote Live View functions Displays the capture window (p.55) Recording standby Y P O Checks the depth of field (p.
List of Zoom View Window Functions Moves the display position (p.28) Sets the color temperature Introduction Controllers 1 Selects the white balance (p.33) Click white balance AF mode (p.30 to p.32) Moves the display position Starts/ends Remote Live View functions Displays the capture window (p.55) C Y P O Lens drive (p.29) Checks the depth of field (p.
List of Test Shooting Window Functions (p.33) Introduction Test shooting button Displays the [Click white balance] window (p.
Index Introduction A Adjusting the Horizontal Alignment of the Camera (Remote Live View Shooting) ............................................................. Adjusting the Vertical Alignment of the Camera (Remote Live View Shooting) ............................................................. Adjusting the White Balance ............................................................... Applying Personal White Balance....................................................... Applying Picture Style Files .....
Introduction Focusing Manually ....................................................................... 28 White Balance for Flash Photography .......................................... 33 Remote Shooting Settings (Preferences) ........................................... 43 Z Zoom View Window....................................................................... 29, 57 Contents at a Glance S Setting JPEG Quality ..........................................................................