CANON INC. 30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Europe, Africa & Middle East CANON EUROPA N.V. PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands For your local Canon office, please refer to your warranty card or to www.canon-europe.com/Support The product and associated warranty are provided in European countries by Canon Europa N.V. INSTRUCTION MANUAL The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of June 2012.
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS 7D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with about 18.0 effective megapixels, Dual “DIGIC 4”, approx. 100% viewfinder coverage, high-precision and highspeed 19-point AF (all cross-type), approx. 8 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full HD (Full High-Definition) movie shooting.
Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial. <9> : Indicates the Multi-controller. <0> : Indicates the setting button. 0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.
Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction 2 Camera basics. 1 2 3 4 5 Getting Started 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Live View shooting Basic Shooting Fully automatic shooting. 23 51 Image Settings 59 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 87 Advanced Operations Advanced shooting features. Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.
Contents Introduction 2 Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4 Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5 Index to Features ............................................................................................ 10 Handling Precautions ..........
Contents A Customizing a Picture Style .....................................................................68 A Registering a Picture Style.......................................................................70 B: Setting the White Balance .......................................................................72 O Custom White Balance ...........................................................................73 P Setting the Color Temperature .............................................................
Contents 6 Live View Shooting 135 A Live View Shooting.................................................................................. 136 Shooting Function Settings ........................................................................... 139 z Menu Function Settings........................................................................... 140 Using AF to Focus ......................................................................................... 142 Focusing Manually...........................
Contents 11 Printing Images 205 Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................206 wPrinting......................................................................................................208 Trimming the Image ....................................................................................213 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...........................................................215 W Direct Printing with DPOF .............
Index to Features Power Color space Battery • Charging • Battery check • Battery information check Power outlet p.24 p.28 p.246 p.250 Auto power off p.46 Lens Attaching/Detaching p.31 Zoom p.32 Image Stabilizer p.33 Basic Settings (Menu Functions) Language p.42 Date/Time/Zone p.43 LCD brightness adjustment p.189 Beeper p.256 Release shutter without card p.29 Recording Images p.86 Image improvement features • Auto Lighting Optimizer p.
Index to Features Self-timer p.98 Movie playback p.179 Remote control p.114 Movie first/last scene editing p.181 Index display p.169 p.170 Exposure adjustment Exposure compensation p.108 AEB p.109 Image browsing (Jump display) AE lock p.110 Magnified view p.171 Rating p.173 Auto playback p.182 Flash Built-in flash • Flash exposure compensation • FE lock External flash p.115 Viewing the images on TV p.184 p.117 p.118 p.
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 it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
Handling Precautions LCD Panel and 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 1 2 3 Insert the battery. (p.26) To charge the battery, see page 24. For EF-S lens For EF lens Attach the lens. (p.31) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index. Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.31) 4 Open the slot cover and insert a card. (p.29) 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.52) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.35) 8 Take the picture. (p.35) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. 9 Review the picture. (p.58) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. If necessary, the built-in flash will popup automatically.
Nomenclature For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). AF mode selection/Drive mode selection button (p.88/97) Metering mode selection/White balance selection button (p.107/72) ISO speed setting/ Flash exposure compensation button (p.64/117) LCD panel (p.18) EF lens mount index (p.31) LCD panel illumination button (p.37) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.115/90) EF-S lens mount index (p.31) <6> Main Dial (p.
Nomenclature Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch (p.135/153)/ <0> Start/Stop button (p.136,154) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34) Eyecup (p.112) Viewfinder eyepiece Speaker (p.179) Focal plane mark AF start button (p.35,89,137,155) AE lock button/ Index/Reduce button (p.110/169/171,213) AF point selection/ Magnify button (p.91/171,213) One-touch RAW+JPEG/ Direct print button (p.63/211) <9> Multi-controller (p.36) Power switch (p.27) Quick Control button (p.
Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (buSY) Image-recording quality (p.60) 37 38 47 48 67 68 1 a1 61 Large/Fine Large/Normal Medium/Fine Medium/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal RAW Medium RAW Small RAW Card full warning (FuLL CF) Card error warning (Err CF) No card warning (no CF) Error code (Err) Cleaning image sensor (CLn) Aperture White balance correction (p.
Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle (p.107) Area AF frame/ Zone AF frame (p.91) Focusing screen AF points Spot AF points (p.91) Grid (p.49) ISO speed White balance correction Focus confirmation light < > Battery check AE lock/ AEB in-progress Max.
Nomenclature Mode Dial Camera User Settings Most camera settings can be registered under w, x, or y (p.239). F : Bulb (p.111) a : Manual exposure (p.106) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.104) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.102) d : Program AE (p.100) Fully-Automatic Modes All you do is press the shutter button. Fully-automatic shooting suitable for the subject. 1: Full Auto (p.52) C: Creative Auto (p.
Nomenclature Lens Lens with a distance scale Focus mode switch (p.31) Hood mount (p.274) Zoom position index (p.32) Distance scale Filter thread (front of lens) (p.274) Zoom ring (p.32) Focusing ring (p.96,149) Contacts (p.13) Image Stabilizer switch (p.33) Lens mount index (p.31) Lens without a distance scale Focusing ring (p.96,149) Hood mount (p.274) Focus mode switch (p.31) Zoom position index (p.32) Filter thread (front of lens) (p.274) Zoom ring (p.32) Image Stabilizer switch (p.
Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E6 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24). Power plug Battery pack slot Charge lamp IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed. Battery Charger LC-E6E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24).
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the buckle. The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap (p.112).
Charging the Battery 1 Remove the protective cover. the battery. 2 Attach As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC-E6 the battery. 3 Recharge For LC-E6 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger’s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet. For LC-E6E LC-E6E Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into the power outlet.
Charging 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. Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually discharge and lose its power. After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord or prongs from the power outlet. You can attach the cover in a different orientation to indicate whether the battery has been recharged or not.
Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera. The camera’s viewfinder will become bright when a battery is installed, and darken when the battery is removed. 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 to close it.
Turning on the Power <1> : The camera turns on. <2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the sensor cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display . Even during the sensor cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway (p.35) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.
Turning on the Power Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels: A blinking battery icon (b) indicates that the battery will be exhausted soon. Icon Level (%) 100 - 70 69 - 50 49 - 20 19 - 10 9-1 0 Battery Life Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F No Flash Approx. 1000 Approx. 900 50% Flash Use Approx. 800 Approx.
Installing and Removing the CF Card Although the thickness is different between the two types of CF (CompactFlash) cards, the camera is compatible with both types. It is also compatible with Ultra DMA (UDMA) cards and hard disk-type cards. Installing the Card 1 Label side Card ejection button Open the cover. Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. the card. 2 Insert As shown in the illustration, face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera.
Installing and Removing the CF Card Removing the Card 1 Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. Access lamp the card. 2 Remove Press the card ejection button. The card will come out. Close the cover. Card ejection button The access lamp lights or blinks while the picture is taken, when data is being transferred to the card and when data is being recorded, read, or erased on the card.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching 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).
Attaching and Detaching a Lens About Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. Attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens. To owners of the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.
About the Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a less blurred shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer. 1 Set the IS switch to <1>. Set the camera’s power switch to <1>. the shutter button halfway. 2 Press The Image Stabilizer will operate. the picture.
Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the knob is difficult to turn, remove the eyecup (p.112). If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens Eg (sold separately) is recommended. Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and automatic exposure metering that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder (0). Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture.
Basic Operation 6 Making Selections with the Main Dial (1) After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial. When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds (9). During this time, you can turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting. When the function turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. Use this dial to select or set the metering mode, AF mode, ISO speed, AF point, etc. (2) Turn the <6> dial only.
Basic Operation 5 Making Selections with the Quick Control Dial Before using the <5> dial, set the Quick Control Dial switch to . (1) After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial. When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds (9). During this time, you can turn the <5> dial to set the desired setting. When the function turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot.
Q Using the Quick Control Screen The shooting settings are displayed on the LCD monitor where you can directly select and set the functions. This is called the Quick Control screen. 1 Display the Quick Control screen. Press the button. The Quick Control screen will appear (7). the desired setting. 2 Set Use <9> to select a function. 1 (Full Auto) In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, the image-recording quality (p.60) and the drive mode for single shooting or 10-sec. self-timer/remote control (p.
Q Using the Quick Control Screen Quick Control Screen Nomenclature Picture Style (p.66) Aperture (p.104) ISO speed (p.64) Shutter speed (p.102) Highlight tone priority* (p.225) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.109) Metering mode (p.107) Shooting mode* (p.20) Flash exposure compensation (p.117) AF area selection mode (p.91) Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.77) Custom Controls (p.231) Image-recording quality (p.60) AF mode (p.88) White balance (p.72) Drive mode (p.
3 Menu Operations You can set various functions with the menus such as the imagerecording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the button on the camera back and the <6> <5> dials. button <6> Main Dial LCD monitor <5> Quick Control Dial <0> button Fully-Automatic Modes (1/C) Menu Screen * Some menu tabs and menu items are not displayed in the fully-automatic modes.
3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. a tab. 2 Select Turn the <6> dial to select a tab. the desired item. 3 Select Turn the <5> dial to select the item, then press <0>. the setting. 4 Select Turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting. The current setting is indicated in blue. the desired setting. 5 Set Press <0> to set it. the menu. 6 Exit Press the button to exit the menu and return to camera shooting.
Before You Start 3 Setting the Interface Language 1 Select [LanguageK]. Under the [6] tab, select [LanguageK] (the third item from the top), then press <0>. the desired language. 2 Set Turn the <5> or <6> dial to select the language, then press <0>. The interface language will change.
Before You Start 3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time/Zone setting screen will appear. Follow steps 2 to 5 to set the current date, time, and time zone. Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time. You can also set the time zone of your current address.
Before You Start the daylight saving time. 4 Set Set if necessary. Turn the <5> dial to select [Y]. Press <0> so is displayed. Turn the <5> dial to select [Z], then press <0>. When the daylight saving time is set to [Z], the time set in step 3 will advance by 1 hour. If [Y] is set, the daylight saving time will be canceled and the time will go back by 1 hour. the setting. 5 Exit Turn the <5> dial to select [OK], then press <0>. The Date/Time/Zone will be set and the menu will reappear.
Before You Start 3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or personal computer, formatting the card with the camera is recommended. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images to a personal computer, etc., before formatting the card. 1 Select [Format]. Under the [5] tab, select [Format], then press <0>.
Before You Start 3 Set the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off You can change the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off automatically after a certain period of non-operation. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. After the power turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or other button. 1 Select [Auto power off]. Under the [5] tab, select [Auto power off], then press <0>. the desired time.
Before You Start 3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN The camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to the default. 1 Select [Clear all camera settings]. Under the [7] tab, select [Clear all camera settings], then press <0>. [OK]. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [OK], then press <0>.
Before You Start Camera Settings Live View Shooting Settings VF grid display Disable Auto power off 1 min. Live View shooting Enable Beep On AF mode Live mode Grid display Off Enable Release shutter without card Enable Review time 2 sec. Exposure simulation Highlight alert Disable Silent shooting Mode 1 AF point display Disable Metering timer Histogram Brightness 16 sec.
Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level The grid and electronic level can be displayed to help keep the camera aimed straight. The grid is displayed in the viewfinder, and the electronic level is displayed on the LCD monitor. Displaying the Grid 1 Select [VF grid display]. Under the [6] tab, select [VF grid display], then press <0>. [Enable]. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [Enable], then press <0>. The grid will be displayed in the viewfinder.
Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level Displaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor 1 Press the button. Each time you press the button, the screen display will change. Display the electronic level. If the electronic level does not appear, set the menu’s [7 INFO. button display options] option to display the electronic level (p.244). the camera’s roll and pitch. 2 Check The horizontal and vertical tilt are displayed in 1° increments.
2 Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the fully-automatic modes (1/C) on the Mode Dial for best results. With the fully-automatic modes (1/C), all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.254). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, major shooting settings cannot be changed in the fully-automatic modes.
1 Fully Automatic Shooting 1 Area AF frame Set the Mode Dial to <1>. the Area AF frame over the 2 Aim target subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused. Aiming the center of the Area AF frame over the subject will make focusing easier. the subject. 3 Focus Press the shutter button halfway, and Focus confirmation light the lens focusing ring will rotate to focus. The AF point(s) which achieve(s) focus will be displayed.
1 Fully Automatic Shooting FAQ The focus confirmation light blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the center of the Area AF frame over an area having good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway (p.96). If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again. Sometimes multiple AF points light up simultaneously. All those AF points have achieved focus. As long as the AF point covering the desired subject lights up, you can take the picture. The beeper continues to beep softly.
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”.
C Creative Auto Shooting The <1> Full Auto mode takes care of everything, whereas the Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the picture’s brightness, depth of field, color tone (Picture Style), etc. The default settings are the same as the <1> (Full Auto) mode. * CA stands for Creative Auto. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . The Creative Auto screen appears on the LCD monitor. the button. 2 Press You can use <9> to select a function. (7) For details about each function, see page 56-57.
C Creative Auto Shooting (1) Shutter speed and aperture (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Possible shots Battery check Maximum burst (1) Flash firing (Auto firing), (Flash on), or (Flash off) can be selected. (2) Blurring/sharpening the background If you move the index mark toward the left, the background will look more blurred. If you move it toward the right, the background will look more in focus. Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background might not look so blurred.
C Creative Auto Shooting (4) Image effects Besides the standard image effect, you can set it for portraits, landscapes, or black-and-white photos. (p.66: Picture Style)
(Standard): Standard image effect applicable to most scenes. (Smooth skin tones): Effective for close-ups of women or children. (Vivid blues and greens): For impressive landscapes. (Monochrome image): Creates black-and-white photos.
C Creative Auto Shooting 3 Setting the Image Review Time You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after capture. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not have the image displayed, set [Off]. 1 Select [Review time]. Under the [1] tab, select [Review time], then press <0>. the desired time. 2 Set Turn the <5> dial to select the setting, then press <0>. If [Hold] is set, the image will be displayed until the auto power off time elapses.
3 Image Settings This chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, lens peripheral illumination correction, etc. In fully-automatic modes (1/C), only the imagerecording quality, lens peripheral illumination correction, and file numbering method can be set as explained in this chapter. Folders can also be created and selected.
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Six JPEG recording quality settings are provided: 73/83/74/84/76/86. Three RAW recording quality settings are provided: 1, 41, and 61 (p.62). 1 Select [Quality]. Under the [1] tab, select [Quality], then press <0>. the image-recording quality. 2 Select To select a RAW setting, turn the <6> dial. To select a JPEG setting, turn the <5> dial.
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.) Pixels (megapixels) Printing Size 18M A2 or larger 8.0M Around A3 4.5M Around A4 1 18M 41 10M 61 1 73 Quality 73 83 JPEG 74 84 File Size Possible (MB) Shots Maximum Burst 6.6 1150 110 (130) 3.3 2270 660 (36490) 3.5 2180 560 (35020) 1.8 4240 4240 (67910) 2.2 3380 3380 (54230) 1.1 6420 6420 (102770) A2 or larger 25.1 300 23 (25) Around A3 17.1 440 34 (36) 4.5M Around A4 11.
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality About RAW A RAW image is raw data output by the image sensor converted to digital data. It is recorded to the card as is, and you can select the quality as follows: 1, 41, or 61. A 1 image can be processed with [3 RAW image processing] menu (p.192) and saved as a JPEG image. (41 and 61 images cannot be processed with the camera.
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality One-touch RAW+JPEGN If the current recording quality is JPEG only, you can press the
button to also capture a RAW image (1 by default) at the same time. If the current recording quality is RAW only, press the button to also capture a JPEG image (73 by default). This button will not work if the camera is already set (p.60) to capture RAW and JPEG images at the same time. 1 Select [One-touch RAW+JPEG].
i: Setting the ISO SpeedN Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In the fully-automatic modes (1/C), the ISO speed is set automatically (p.65). 1 Press the button. (9) the ISO speed. 2 Set While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder, turn the <6> dial. It can be set within ISO 100-6400 in 1/3-stop increments. With “A” selected, the ISO speed will be set automatically (p.65).
i: Setting the ISO SpeedN ISO Auto If the ISO speed is set to “A” (Auto), the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway. As indicated below, the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode. Shooting Mode ISO Speed Setting 1/C/d/s/f/a Automatically set within ISO 100 - 3200*1 F Fixed at ISO 400 With flash Fixed at ISO 400*2*3 *1: Depending on the maximum ISO speed that has been set.
A Selecting a Picture StyleN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, you cannot select the Picture Style. 1 Press the button. When the camera is ready to shoot, press the button. The Picture Style screen will appear. a Picture Style. 2 Select Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select a Picture Style, then press <0>. The Picture Style will take effect and the camera will be ready to shoot.
A Selecting a Picture StyleN S Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. U Faithful This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. When the subject is captured under a daylight color temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject’s color. The image is dull and subdued. V Monochrome (C: Monochrome image) Creates black-and-white images.
A Customizing a Picture StyleN You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see the next page. 1 Press the button. a Picture Style. 2 Select Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select a Picture Style, then press the button. a parameter. 3 Select Turn the <5> dial to select the parameter, then press <0>. the parameter.
A Customizing a Picture StyleN By selecting [Default set.] in step 3, you can revert the respective Picture Style to its default parameter settings. To shoot with the Picture Style you modified, follow step 2 on the preceding page to select the modified Picture Style and then shoot. Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page.
A Registering a Picture StyleN You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as for sharpness and contrast are different. You can also adjust the parameters of a Picture Style which has been registered to the camera with the provided software. 1 Press the button. [User Def.].
A Registering a Picture StyleN the parameter. 6 Set Turn the <5> dial to set the parameter as desired, then press <0>. For details, see “Customizing a Picture Style” on pages 68-69. Press the button to register the new Picture Style. The Picture Style selection screen will then reappear. The base Picture Style will be indicated on the right of [User Def. *]. If a Picture Style has already been registered under [User Def.
B: Setting the White BalanceN White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If naturallooking colors cannot be obtained with , you can select the white balance for each light source or set it manually by shooting a white object. In the fully-automatic modes (1/C), is set automatically. 1 Press the button. (9) the white balance. 2 Select While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <5> dial.
B: Setting the White BalanceN O Custom White Balance Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Do this procedure under the actual light source to be used. 1 Photograph a white object. Look through the viewfinder and the area within the dotted line should cover a solid-white object. Focus manually and set the standard exposure for the white object. You can set any white balance. [Custom WB].
B: Setting the White BalanceN If the exposure obtained in step 1 is way off, a correct white balance might not be obtained. If the image was captured while the Picture Style was set to [Monochrome] (p.67), it cannot be selected in step 3. Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance. The personal white balance registered with the provided software will be registered under .
u White Balance CorrectionN You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters. White Balance Correction 1 Select [WB SHIFT/BKT]. Under the [2] tab, select [WB SHIFT/BKT], then press <0>.
u 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 color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called white balance bracketing (WB-BKT). White balance bracketing is possible up to ±3 levels in single-level increments. Set the white balance bracketing amount.
3 Auto Lighting OptimizerN If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software). The default setting is [Standard]. 1 Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer]. Under the [2] tab, select [Auto Lighting Optimizer], then press <0>. the correction setting.
3 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look darker. This is called lens light fall-off or drop in peripheral illumination. With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software). The default setting is [Enable]. 1 Select [Peripheral illumin. correct.]. Under the [1] tab, select [Peripheral illumin. correct.], then press <0>.
3 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction About the Lens Correction Data The camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction data for about 25 lenses. In step 2, if you select [Enable], the peripheral light correction will be applied automatically for any lens whose correction data has been registered in the camera. With the EOS Utility (provided software), you can check which lenses have their correction data registered in the camera.
3 Creating and Selecting a Folder You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images. Create a Folder 1 Select [Select folder]. Under the [5] tab, select [Select folder], then press <0>. [Create folder]. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [Create folder], then press <0>. a new folder. 3 Create Turn the <5> dial to select [OK], then press <0>.
3 Creating and Selecting a Folder Selecting a Folder Lowest file number Number of images in folder With the Select folder screen displayed, turn the <5> dial to select the desired folder, then press <0>. The folder where the captured images will be saved will be selected. Subsequent captured images will be recorded into the selected folder.
3 Changing the File Name The file name has four alphanumeric characters followed by a four-digit image (Ex.) IMG_10001.JPG number (p.84) and extension. The first four characters will be “IMG_” by default, but you can change this. With “User setting1”, you can change and register the four characters as desired. With “User setting2”, if you register three characters, the fourth character from the left will be appended automatically to indicate the image size.
3 Changing the File Name the setting. 4 Exit Enter the required number of alphanumeric characters, then press the button. The new file name will be registered and the screen in step 2 will reappear. the registered file name. 5 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [File Settings name], then press <0>. Turn the <5> dial to select the registered file name, then press <0>. If User setting2 has been registered, select “*** (the 3 characters registered) + image size”.
3 File Numbering Methods The four-digit file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images (Ex.) IMG_0001.JPG are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can change how the file number is assigned. 1 Select [File numbering]. Under the [5] tab, select [File numbering], then press <0>. the file numbering method. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select the desired method, then press <0>.
3 File Numbering Methods Auto Reset Restarting the file numbering from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created. Whenever the card is replaced or a new folder created, the file numbering starts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to cards or folders.
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 shooting, sRGB is recommended. In the fully-automatic modes (1/C), sRGB is set automatically. 1 Select [Color space]. Under the [2] tab, select [Color space], then press <0>. the desired color space. 2 Set Select [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB], then press <0>.
4 Setting the AF and Drive Modes The 19 AF points in the viewfinder make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes. You can also select the AF mode and drive mode best matching the shooting conditions and subject. The M icon on the upper right of the page title indicates that the function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to . In fully-automatic modes (1/C), the AF mode, AF point selection, and drive mode are set automatically. stands for auto focus.
f: Selecting the AF ModeN Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In fullyautomatic modes (1/C), “AI Focus AF” is set automatically. 1 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to . 2 Press the button. (9) the AF mode. 3 Select While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <6> dial.
f: Selecting the AF ModeN One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is achieved, the AF point which achieved focus will be displayed, and the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will also light. AF point Focus confirmation light With evaluative metering, the exposure setting will be set at the same time focus is achieved.
f: Selecting the AF ModeN AI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Mode AI Focus AF switches the AF mode from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF automatically if the still subject starts moving. After the subject is focused in the One-Shot AF mode, if the subject starts moving, the camera will detect the movement and change the AF mode automatically to AI Servo AF. When focus is achieved in the AI Focus AF mode with the Servo mode active, the beeper will sound softly.
S Selecting the AF AreaN Default AF Area Selection Modes As default setting, the following three AF area selection modes can be selected. See the next page for the selection procedure. Single-point AF (Manual selection) (p.93) Select one AF point to focus. Zone AF (Manual selection of a zone) (p.94) The 19 AF points are divided into five zones for focusing. Auto select 19-point AF (p.94) All the AF points are used to focus. Set in fullyautomatic modes (1/C).
S Selecting the AF AreaN Selecting the AF Area Selection Mode Select the AF area selection mode. Press the button. (9) Look through the viewfinder and press the button. Press the button to change the AF area selection mode. By default, the button changes the mode to single-point AF, Zone AF, and 19-point AF. Selecting the AF Point Manually 1 Press the button. (9) The 19 AF points will be displayed in the viewfinder.
AF Area Selection Modes The AF areas are explained starting with the smallest one. (1) Spot AF (Manual selection) C.Fn III -6 Although this is the same as single-point AF, the selected AF point covers a smaller pinpoint area to focus. Effective for pinpoint focusing overlapping subjects such as an animal in a cage. Since Spot AF covers a very small area, focusing might be difficult during hand-held shooting or for a moving subject.
AF Area Selection Modes (4) Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) The 19 AF points are divided into five zones for focusing. All the AF points in the selected zone are used for the automatic selection of the AF point. It makes achieving focus easier than with single-point AF or AF point expansion and it is effective for moving subjects. However, since it is inclined to focus the nearest subject, focusing a specific target is harder than with single-point AF or AF point expansion.
AF Area Selection Modes If [8C.Fn III -12: Orientation linked AF point] is set to [1: Select different AF points], you can set the AF area selection mode and manually-selected AF point (or zone in the case of Zone AF) separately for vertical and horizontal shooting (p.230). If [8C.Fn III -10: Focus display in AI SERVO/MF] is set to [Disable], the active AF points during AI Servo AF will not be displayed.
When Autofocus Fails Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus Very low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.) Subjects in very low light Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point (Example: Animal in a cage, etc.
i Selecting the Drive ModeN Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, single shooting is set automatically. 1 Press the button. (9) the drive mode. 2 Select While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <5> dial. u : Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely, one shot will be taken. o: High-speed continuous shooting (Max. 8 shots per sec.) i : Low-speed continuous shooting (Max. 3 shots per sec.
j Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The (10 sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes. 1 Press the button. (9) the self-timer. 2 Select Look at the LCD panel and turn the <5> dial to select the self-timer. Q : 10-sec. self-timer k: 2-sec. self-timerN the picture. 3 Take Look through the viewfinder, focus the subject, then press the shutter button completely.
5 Advanced Operations In the d/s/f/a/F shooting modes, you can select the shutter speed, aperture, and other camera settings to change the exposure and obtain the desired result. The M icon on the right of the page title indicates that the function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to . After you press the shutter button halfway and let go, the LCD panel and viewfinder information will remain displayed for about 4 sec. (0).
d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE. * stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . the subject. 2 Focus Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway. When focus is achieved, the focus confirmation light on the viewfinder’s bottom right will light (One-Shot AF mode).
d: Program AE If the “30"” shutter speed and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If the “8000” shutter speed and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates overexposure. Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens. Differences Between and <1> (Full Auto) With <1>, many functions such the AF mode, drive mode, and built-in flash are set automatically to prevent spoiled shots.
s: Shutter-Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure suiting the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or moving subject. Or a slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion. * stands for Time value. Frozen action (Fast shutter speed) 1 Blurred motion (Slow shutter speed) Set the Mode Dial to .
s: Shutter-Priority AE If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a lower ISO speed. Shutter Speed Display The shutter speeds from “8000” to “4” indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed.
f: Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the correct exposure suiting the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/ number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower f/ number (larger aperture hole) will make less of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.
f: Aperture-Priority AE If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a larger aperture (smaller f/ number) until the blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed. If the “8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a smaller aperture (larger f/ number) until the blinking stops or set a lower ISO speed. Aperture Display The larger the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be.
a: Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a commercially-available handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the ISO speed (p.64). the shutter speed and aperture. 3 Set To set the shutter speed, turn the <6> dial.
q Selecting the Metering ModeN You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In fully-automatic modes (1/C), evaluative metering is set automatically. 1 Press the button. (9) the metering mode. 2 Select While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <6> dial. q Evaluative metering This is a general-purpose metering mode suited for portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene.
Setting Exposure CompensationN Exposure compensation can increase (brighter) or decrease (darker) the standard exposure set by the camera. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, you should follow the instructions for [2 Exp. comp./AEB] on the next page.
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing. 1 Select [Expo. comp./AEB]. Under the [2] tab, select [Expo. comp./AEB], then press <0>. the AEB amount. 2 Set Turn the <6> dial to set the AEB amount. AEB amount You can set the exposure compensation amount with the <5> dial.
A AE LockN Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting. 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. The exposure setting will be displayed. the button.
F: Bulb Exposures When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . the desired aperture. 2 Set While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <6> or <5> dial. 3 While you hold down the shutter Take the picture.
F: Bulb Exposures Using the Eyepiece Cover If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.23) attached to the camera strap. During Live View shooting and movie shooting, attaching the eyepiece cover is unnecessary. 1 Remove the eyecup. While grasping both sides of the eyecup, slide it upward to remove. the eyepiece cover.
Mirror LockupN Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations (mirror shock) can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups. When [8C.Fn III -13: Mirror lockup] is set to [1: Enable] (p.231), shooting with mirror lockup will be possible. 1 Focus the subject, press the shutter button completely and let go of it. The mirror will swing up. 2 Press the shutter button completely again.
R Remote Control Shooting RC-1 RC-6/RC-5 With Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1 or RC5 (sold separately), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. RC-6 or RC-1 enables you to shoot immediately or after a 2-sec. delay, and RC-5 has a 2-sec. delay. 1 Focus the subject. the lens focus mode switch to 2 Set . You can also shoot with . 3 Press the button. (9) the self-timer. 4 Select Look at the LCD panel and turn the <5> dial to select or .
D Using the Built-in Flash In the d/s/f/a/F shooting modes, you can press the button to pop-up and fire the built-in flash whenever desired. If the built-in flash has popped up, you can push it back down with your fingers. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, the built-in flash fires automatically (p.52). In the mode, you can set it to fire automatically or manually (p.55). Using flash in the d/s/f/a/F shooting modes will set the shutter speed and aperture as shown below.
D Using the Built-in Flash Effective Range of Built-in Flash Aperture [Approx. meters/feet] ISO Speed 100 200 f/3.5 3.5 / 12 5 / 16 7 / 23 9.5 / 31 14 / 46 19 / 62 27 / 89 400 800 39 / 128 f/4 3 / 10 4 / 13 6 / 20 8.5 / 28 12 / 39 17 / 56 24 / 79 34 / 112 f/5.6 2/7 3 / 10 4.5 / 15 8.5 / 28 12 / 39 17 / 56 24 / 79 6 / 20 1600 3200 6400 H: 12800 For close subjects, the subject should be at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away when using flash.
D Using the Built-in Flash y Flash Exposure CompensationN In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure compensation for flash. You can set flash exposure compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Increased exposure Decreased exposure Press the button. (9) the flash exposure 2 Set compensation amount. While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder, turn the <5> dial.
D Using the Built-in Flash B: FE LockN FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of a subject. 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.
3 Setting the FlashN The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the menu. The [External flash ***] menu options for external Speedlites are applicable only to an attached EX-series Speedlite compatible with the respective functions. The setting procedure is the same as setting a camera menu function. Select [Flash control]. Under the [1] tab, select [Flash control], then press <0>. The flash control screen will appear. [Flash firing] Normally, set this to [Enable].
3 Setting the FlashN [Built-in flash func. setting] and [External flash func. setting] Settable Functions Function [Built-in flash func. setting] [External flash func. setting] Flash mode k Shutter sync. k FEB* 120 121 k – Page – Flash exposure compensation k 117 E-TTL II k 121 Zoom* Wireless setting k – k – 123 * Regarding the [FEB] (Flash exposure bracketing) and [Zoom], refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual.
3 Setting the FlashN Shutter sync. Normally, set this to [1st curtain] so that the flash fires immediately after the exposure starts. If [2nd curtain] is set, the flash will fire right before the exposure ends. When this is combined with a slow sync speed, you can create a trail of light such as from car headlights at night. With 2nd curtain sync, two flashes will be fired, once when you press the shutter button completely, and once immediately before the exposure ends.
3 Setting the FlashN On the [External flash func. setting] screen, setting the wireless flash shooting with radio transmission is not possible. (Only setting the wireless flash shooting with optical transmission is possible.) When using radio transmission wireless flash, set it on the flash.
Using Wireless FlashN The camera’s built-in flash can work as a master unit with Canon Speedlites having a wireless slave feature and wirelessly trigger the Speedlite to fire. Be sure to read about wireless flash photography in the Speedlite’s instruction manual. Slave Unit Settings and Position Regarding your Speedlite (slave unit), refer to its instruction manual and set it as follows. Slave unit control settings other than the below are all set with the camera.
Using Wireless FlashN Fully Automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite This shows the most basic setup for fully-automatic wireless flash with one Speedlite. Steps 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 apply to Approx. all wireless flash shooting. 7m (23.0ft.) Therefore, these steps are omitted in the other wireless Approx. 5m (16.4ft.) flash setups explained on the following pages. On the menu screens, the <0> and <1> icons refer to the external Speedlite, and the <3> and <2> icons refer to the built-in flash. Approx.
Using Wireless FlashN [Wireless func.]. 5 Select For [Wireless func.], select [0], then press <0>. Under [Wireless func.], [Channel], etc., will be displayed. [Channel]. 6 Set Set the channel (1-4) to the same one as the slave unit. a test flash. 7 Fire After checking that the slave unit is ready to fire, go to the screen in step 5 and press the button. The slave unit will fire. If it does not fire, check your settings again (p.123). the picture.
Using Wireless FlashN Fully-automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite and Built-in Flash This shows fully-automatic wireless flash shooting with one external Speedlite and the built-in flash. Approx. You can change the flash 7m (23.0ft.) ratio between the external Speedlite and built-in flash to Approx. adjust how the shadows look 5m (16.4ft.) on the subject. Approx. 10m (32.8ft.) Indoors Outdoors Approx. 7m (23.0ft.) 80 o 1 Select [Wireless func.].
Using Wireless FlashN Fully-automatic Shooting with Multiple External Speedlites Multiple Speedlite slave units can be treated as one flash unit or separated into slave groups whose flash ratio can be set. The basic settings are shown below. By changing the [Firing group] setting, you can shoot with various wireless flash setups with multiple Speedlites. Basic settings: Flash mode E-TTL II Wireless func.
Using Wireless FlashN [1 (A:B)] Multiple slave units in multiple groups Divide the slave units into groups A and B, and change the flash ratio to obtain the desired lighting effect. Approx. Refer to your Speedlite’s B 7m (23.0ft.) instruction manual to set one slave unit’s slave ID to A Approx. (Group A) and the other 5m (16.4ft.) slave unit’s ID to B (Group B) and position them as shown in the illustration. Approx. 10m (32.8ft.) Indoors A Outdoors Approx. 7m (23.0ft.
Using Wireless FlashN [1 (A:B C)] Multiple slave units in multiple groups Indoors A Outdoors This is a variant of the [1 (A:B)] setup on the preceding page. This setup has group C eliminate the shadows Approx. created by groups A and B. B 7m (23.0ft.) Refer to your Speedlite’s instruction manual to set the Approx. 5m (16.4ft.) slave ID of the three slave units to A (Group A), B (Group B), and C (Group C) and position them as shown in the illustration. Approx. 10m (32.8ft.) C Approx. 7m (23.0ft.
Using Wireless FlashN Fully-automatic Shooting with the Built-in Flash and Multiple External Speedlites The built-in flash can also be added to wireless flash shooting explained on pages 123-129. The basic settings are shown below. By changing the [Firing group] setting, you can shoot with various wireless flash setups of multiple Speedlites complemented with the built-in flash. 1 Basic settings: Flash mode E-TTL II Wireless func.
Using Wireless FlashN Creative Wireless Flash Shooting Flash Exposure Compensation When [Flash mode] is set to [E-TTL II], flash exposure compensation can be set. The flash exposure compensation settings (see below) which can be set will differ depending on the [Wireless func.] and [Firing group] settings. [Flash exp. comp] The flash exposure compensation is applied to the built-in flash and all external Speedlites. [2 exp. comp.] The flash exposure compensation is applied to the built-in flash.
Using Wireless FlashN Setting the Flash Output Manually for Wireless Flash When [Flash mode] is set to [Manual flash], the flash output can be set manually. The flash output settings ([1 flash output], [Group A output], etc.) that can be set will differ depending on the [Wireless func.] setting (see below). [0] The flash output set manually is applied to all external Speedlites. [0 (A,B,C)] The flash output can be set manually and individually for each group (A, B, and C) of external Speedlites.
External Speedlites EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation. When an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a high-output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed instructions, see the EX-series Speedlite’s instruction manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites.
External Speedlites Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with non-Canon compact flash units at 1/ 250 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash units, since the flash duration is longer than compact flash units, set the sync speed within 1/60 sec. to 1/30 sec. Be sure to test the flash synchronization before shooting. PC Terminal The camera’s PC terminal can be used with flash units having a sync cord. The PC terminal is threaded to prevent inadvertent disconnection.
6 Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting.” Live View shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to . Live View shooting is effective for still subjects which do not move. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended.
A Live View Shooting 1 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to . the Live View image. 2 Display Press the <0> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The image’s field of view is about 100%. the subject. 3 Focus Before shooting, focus with AF or manual focus (p.142-149). When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus with the current AF mode. the picture. 4 Take Press the shutter button completely.
A Live View Shooting Battery Life with Live View Shooting Temperature Shooting Conditions No Flash 50% Flash Use At 23°C / 73°F Approx 230 shots Approx. 220 shots At 0°C / 32°F Approx. 220 shots Approx. 210 shots The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. Continuous Live View shooting is possible for about 1 hr. 30 min. at 23°C/73°F (with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6).
A Live View Shooting About the Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change.
Shooting Function Settings i / y / f / R / B / A Settings If you press the , ,, or button during Live View shooting, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the <6> or <5> dial to set the respective function. The metering mode cannot be set. Q Quick Control During Live View shooting, you can press the button to set the Auto Lighting Optimizer and image-recording quality. And with f, you can select the AF point and set the AF area selection mode.
z Menu Function Settings Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here. The menu options under the [z] tab are explained below. The functions settable in this menu screen only apply during Live View shooting. These functions do not take effect during viewfinder shooting. Live View shoot. Set Live View shooting to [Enable] or [Disable]. Even if [Disable] is set, you can still shoot movies (p.153). AF mode You can select [Live mode] (p.142), [u Live mode] (p.143), or [Quick mode] (p.
z Menu Function Settings Silent shootingN Mode 1 The shooting operation noise is quieter than the normal shooting. Continuous shooting is also possible. High-speed continuous shooting will be approx. 7.0 fps. Mode 2 When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken. While you keep holding down the shutter button, the camera operation will be suspended. Then when you return to the shutter button’s halfway position, the camera operation will resume.
Using AF to Focus Selecting the AF Mode The AF modes available are [Live mode], [u Live mode] (face detection, p.143), and [Quick mode] (p.147). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to , magnify the image, and focus manually (p.149). Select the AF mode. Under the [z] tab, select [AF mode]. While the Live View image is displayed, you can press the button to select the AF mode on the setting screen displayed. Live Mode: d The image sensor is used to focus.
Using AF to Focus the subject. 3 Focus Aim the AF points over the subjects and press the shutter button halfway. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn red. the picture. 4 Take Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.136). u (Face detection) Live Mode: c With the same AF method as the Live mode, human faces are detected and focused.
Using AF to Focus the subject. 2 Focus Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the
frame. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn red. If a face cannot be detected, the AF point < > will be displayed and the center AF point will be used for focusing. the picture. 3 Take Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.
Using AF to Focus Live Mode and u (Face Detection) Live Mode Notes AF operation Focusing will take slightly longer. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again. The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation. If the light source changes while the Live View image is displayed, the screen might flicker and focusing can be difficult. If this happens, stop the Live View shooting and autofocus under the actual light source first.
Using AF to Focus Shooting conditions which can make focusing difficult: Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color, flat surfaces. Subjects in low light. Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction. Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps changing. Night scenes or points of light. Under fluorescent lighting or when the image flickers. Extremely small subjects. Subjects at the edge of the picture.
Using AF to Focus Quick Mode: f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in the One-Shot AF mode (p.89), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target area quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation. AF point 1 Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The small boxes on the screen are the AF points, and the larger box is the magnifying frame.
Using AF to Focus the subject. 3 Focus Aim the AF points over the subjects and press the shutter button halfway. The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound and the Live View image will reappear. The AF point used to focus will be displayed in red. the picture. 4 Take Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.136).
Focusing ManuallyN You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to . Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly. the magnifying frame. 2 Move Use <9> to move the magnifying Magnifying frame frame to the position where you want to focus. If you press <9> straight down, the AF point will return to the image center. the image. 3 Magnify Press the button. The image within the magnifying frame will be magnified.
Live View Shooting Cautions Notes About the Live View Image Under low or bright light conditions, the Live View image might not reflect the brightness of the captured image. If the light source within the image changes, the screen might flicker. If this happens, stop and resume the Live View shooting under the actual light source to be used. If you point the camera in a different direction, it might throw off the Live View image’s correct brightness momentarily.
Live View Shooting Cautions Notes About the Shooting Results When you shoot continuously with the Live View function for a long period, the camera’s internal temperature may increase and it can degrade image quality. Terminate Live View shooting when not shooting images. Before taking a long exposure, stop Live View shooting temporarily and wait several minutes before shooting. This is to prevent image degradation.
7 Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to . The movie file format will be MOV. When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card having a read/write speed of at least 8 MB/sec. If you use a slow card when shooting movies, the movie might not be recorded properly. Also, if you playback movies on a card having a slow read/write speed, movie might not playback properly.
k Shooting Movies Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to playback movies (p.184-185). Shooting with Autoexposure When the shooting mode is set to a shooting mode other than , autoexposure control will take effect to fit the scene current brightness. Autoexposure control will be the same for all shooting modes. 1 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to . The reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor. the subject.
k Shooting Movies Cautions for movie shooting are on pages 163-164. If necessary, also read the Live View shooting cautions on pages 150 and 151. You can also focus by pressing the
button. One continuous movie will be recorded as one file. During movie shooting, the top, bottom, left, and right parts of the screen will have a semi-transparent mask. The area enclosed by the semitransparent mask will be the movie image that is recorded.
k Shooting Movies About the Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change.
k Shooting Movies Using Manual Exposure When the shooting mode is (p.106), you can manually set the shutter speeds, aperture, and ISO speeds shown below and shoot a movie. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. Shutter speed : Turn the <6> dial. The settable shutter speeds depend on the frame rate <9>. •7/8 : 1/4000 sec. - 1/60 sec. • 4 / 5 / 6 : 1/4000 sec. - 1/30 sec. Aperture ISO speed : Set the Quick Control Dial switch to , and turn the <5> dial.
k Shooting Movies Shooting Still Photos You can take a still photo at anytime by pressing the shutter button completely, even during movie shooting. Taking still photos during movie shooting The still photo will record the entire screen including the semitransparent mask. If you take a still photo during movie shooting, the movie will have a still moment lasting about 1 sec.
Shooting Function Settings f / R / B / A / i Settings If you press the , , or button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the <6> or <5> dial to set the respective function. Note that the metering mode cannot be set. If the shooting mode is , you can press the button and turn the <6> dial to set the ISO speed.
x Menu Function Settings Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here. When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to , the menu will show the [x] tab. The menu options are as follows. AF mode The AF mode will be the same as described on pages 142-148. You can select [Live mode], [u Live mode], or [Quick mode]. Note that continuous focusing of a moving subject is not possible. Grid display With [Grid 1l] or [Grid 2m], you can display grid lines.
x Menu Function Settings Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Due to the file system, movie shooting will stop automatically if the file size of a single movie clip reaches 4 GB. It takes approx. 12 min. at [1920x1080] and [1280x720] or approx. 24 min. at [640x480] to reach 4 GB file size. You can resume shooting another movie by pressing the <0> button. (A new movie file starts being recorded.) Movie-recording Size Total Recording Time File Size 4 GB Card 16 GB Card 12 min. 49 min.
x Menu Function Settings Sound recording Level meter [Auto] [Manual] [Disable] The built-in microphone records monaural sound. Stereo sound recording is possible by connecting an external stereo microphone (commercially-available) equipped with a miniature stereo plug (3.5 mm) to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal (p.16). When an external microphone is connected, sound recording will switch automatically to the external microphone. : The sound-recording level is adjusted automatically.
Notes on Movie Shooting Recording and Image Quality If the attached lens has an Image Stabilizer, the Image Stabilizer will operate at all times even if you do not press the shutter button halfway. The Image Stabilizer may cause the total movie shooting time or the number of possible shots to decrease. If you use a tripod or if the Image Stabilizer is not necessary, you should set the IS switch to <2>. The camera’s built-in microphone will also pick up camera operation noise.
Notes on Movie Shooting About the icon and camera’s internal temperature increase When you shoot movies continuously for a long period or in high temperatures, the camera’s internal temperature may increase and the icon may appear on the screen. Note that if you shoot movies for a long period in high temperatures, the icon will appear earlier. Turn off the camera when not shooting movies.
8 Image Playback This chapter explains how to playback and erase photos and movies, how to display images on a TV screen, and other playback-related functions. About images taken with another camera: The camera might not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera or edited with a computer or whose file name was changed.
x Image Playback Single Image Display 1 Playback the image. Press the button. The last captured image or last image viewed will appear. the image. 2 Select To playback images starting with the last image, turn the <5> dial counterclockwise. To playback images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise. Press the button to change the display format.
x Image Playback B Shooting Information Display AF Microadjustment Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount Aperture Shutter speed/ Recording time Protect Rating Folder number - File number Card Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Picture Style and settings ISO speed Metering mode Shooting mode/ Movie Highlight tone priority Color temperature when
is set Image-recording quality/Movierecording size Playback number/ Total images recorded White balance Color space Shooting date and time
x Image Playback About the Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness. The RGB histogram display is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [4 Histogram] menu option. [Brightness] Display Sample Histograms This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the image’s brightness level.
x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. 1 Turn on the index display. During image playback, press the button. The 4-image index display will appear. The currently-selected image will be highlighted in a blue frame. Press the button again to switch to the 9-image index display.
x Searching for Images Quickly I Jump through Images (Jump display) With the single image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images forward or backward according to the jump method set. 1 Select [Image jump w/6]. Under the [4] tab, select [Image jump w/6], then press <0>. the jump method. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select the jump method, then press <0>.
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. The image will be magnified. To increase the magnification, hold down the button. The image will continue to be magnified until it reaches the maximum magnification. Press the button to reduce the magnification. If you hold down the button, the magnification will continue to reduce to the single image display.
b Rotating the Image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [Rotate]. Under the [3] tab, select [Rotate], then press <0>. the image. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial 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 as follows: 90° → 270° → 0° To rotate another image, repeat steps 2 and 3. To exit and return to the menu, press the button.
3 Setting Ratings You can rate images and movies with one of five rating marks: l/m/ n/o/p. This function is called rating. 1 Select [Rating]. Under the [3] tab, select [Rating], then press <0>. an image or movie. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select the image or movie to be rated. You can display three images by pressing the button. To return to the single-image display, press the button. the image or movie. 3 Rate Pressing <0> will turn off the [s] icon.
3 Setting Ratings The total number of images with a given rating can be displayed up to 999. If there are more than 999 images with a given rating, [###] will be displayed for that rating. Taking advantage of ratings With [4 Image jump w/6] menu, you can display only rated images and movies. With [4 Slide show] menu, you can play back only rated images and movies. With Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.282), you can select only rated images and movies.
Q Quick Control During Playback During playback, you can press the button to set the following: [K: Protect images], [b: Rotate image], [ 9: Rating], [ S: Resize] (JPEG image only), [ : Highlight alert], [ :AF point display], [e: Image jump w/6]. For movies, only the functions in bold above can be set. 1 Press the button. During image playback, press the button. The Quick Control screen will appear. a function and set it. 2 Select Tilt <9> up or down to select a function.
Q Quick Control During Playback To rotate an image, set [5 Auto rotate] menu to [OnzD]. If [5 Auto rotate] menu is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rotate image] setting will be recorded to the image, but the camera will not rotate the image for display. Pressing the button during the index display will switch to the single-image display and the Quick Control screen will appear. Pressing the button again will return to the index display.
k Enjoying Movies Basically, there are the following three ways to playback the movies you shot. Playback on a TV set (p.184, 185) Use the provided AV cable or an HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a TV set. Then you can playback the captured movies and photos on the TV. If you have a High-Definition TV set and connect your camera to it with an HDMI cable, you can watch Full HD (Full HighDefinition 1920x1080) and HD (HighDefinition 1280x720) movies with higher image quality.
k Enjoying Movies Playback and Editing with a Personal Computer (p.282) The movie files recorded on the card can be transferred to a personal computer and played with ImageBrowser EX (provided software). To have the movie play back smoothly on a personal computer, use a high-performance personal computer. Regarding the computer hardware requirements for ImageBrowser EX, refer to the PDF file ImageBrowser EX User Guide.
k Playing Movies 1 Playback the image. Press the button to display the image. a movie. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select the image. During the single-image display, the <1s> icon displayed on the upper left indicates that it is a movie. During the index display, the perforation on the left edge of the image indicates that it is a movie. Movies cannot be played on the index display, so press <0> to switch to the single-image display. the single-image display, 3 On press <0>.
k Playing Movies Function Exit Playback Description Returns to the single-image display. 7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and pause. 8 Slow motion Adjust the slow motion speed by turning the <5> dial. The slow-motion speed is indicated on the upper right. 5 First frame Displays the movie’s first frame. 3 Previous frame Each time you press <0>, a single previous frame is displayed. If you hold down <0>, it will rewind the movie.
X Editing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in 1-sec. increments. 1 On the movie playback screen, select [X]. The editing screen will be displayed. the parts to be edited out. 2 Specify Select either [ ] (Cut beginning) or [ ] (Cut end), then press <0>. Tilt <9> to the left or right to fast forward or turn the <5> dial (Next frame) to specify the part to be edited out, then press <0>.
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show. 1 Number of images to be played Select [Slide show]. Under the [4] tab, select [Slide show], then press <0>. the images to be played 2 Select back. Turn the <5> dial to select the item, then press <0>. All images/Movies/Stills Turn the <5> dial to select one of the following: [jAll images], [kMovies] or [zStills]. Then press <0>.
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) the play time and repeat 3 Set option. Turn the <5> dial to select [Set up], then press <0>. For still photos, set the [Play time] and [Repeat] options, then press the button. [Play time] [Repeat] the slide show. 4 Start Turn the <5> dial to select [Start], then press <0>. After [Loading image...] is displayed for a few seconds, the slide show will start. the slide show. 5 Quit To quit the slide show and return to the setting screen, press the button.
Viewing the Images on TV You can also view the still photos and movies on a TV set. Before connecting or disconnecting the cable between the camera and television, turn off the camera and television. * Adjust the movie’s sound volume with the TV set. * Depending on the TV set, part of the image displayed might be cut off. Viewing on Non-HD (High-Definition) TV Sets 1 Connect the provided AV cable to the camera. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s terminal.
Viewing the Images on TV Viewing on HD (High-Definition) TV Sets The HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is required. 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the camera. Connect the HDMI cable to the camera’s terminal. With the plug’s logo facing the front of the camera, insert it into the terminal. the HDMI cable to the TV 2 Connect set. Connect the HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI IN port. on the TV and switch the TV’s 3 Turn video input to select the connected port.
K Protecting Images Protecting the image prevents it from being erased accidentally. 1 Image protect icon Select [Protect images]. Under the [3] tab, select [Protect images], then press <0>. The protect setting screen will appear. the image and protect it. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select the image to be protected, then press <0>. When an image is protected, the icon will appear on the screen. To cancel the image protection, press <0> again. The icon will disappear.
L Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.186) 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 it. Erasing a RAW+JPEG image will erase both the RAW and JPEG images. Erasing a Single Image 1 Playback the image to be erased. the button.
L Erasing Images [Select and erase images]. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [Select and erase images], then press <0>. The image will be displayed. To display the three-image view, press the button. To return to the single-image display, press the button. the images to be erased. 3 Select Turn the <5> dial to select the image to be erased, then press <0>. The icon will be displayed on the upper left. To erase other images, repeat step 3. the image.
Changing Image Playback Settings 3 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness The LCD monitor’s brightness is adjusted automatically for optimum viewing. You can set the automatic adjustment’s brightness level (brighter or darker) or adjust the brightness manually. 1 Select [LCD brightness]. Under the [6] tab, select [LCD brightness], then press <0>. [Auto] or [Manual]. 2 Select Turn the <6> dial to make the selection. the brightness.
Changing Image Playback Settings 3 Auto Rotation of Vertical Images Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and computer instead of horizontally. The setting of this feature can be changed. 1 Select [Auto rotate]. Under the [5] tab, select [Auto rotate], then press <0>. the auto rotate. 2 Set Turn the <5> dial to select the setting, then press <0>.
9 Post-Processing Images You can process RAW images with the camera or resize (shrink) JPEG images. A M icon at the upper right of a page title indicates that the function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to . * Function which cannot be used in the fully-automatic modes (1/C). You cannot process the RAW images or resize JPEG images shot when the firmware version was 1.x.x with the camera updated to version 2.x.x.
R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN You can process 1 images with the camera and save them as JPEG images. While the RAW image itself does not change, you can process the RAW image according to different conditions to create any number of JPEG images from it. Note that 41 and 61 images cannot be processed with the camera. Use Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.282) to process those images. 1 Select [RAW image processing].
R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN Displaying the setting screen Press <0> to display the setting screen. Turn the <5> or <6> dial to change the setting. To return to the screen in step 3, press <0>. the image. 4 Save Select [W] (Save), then press <0>. Select [OK] to save the image. Check the destination folder and image file number, then select [OK]. To process another image, repeat steps 2 to 4. Press the button to return to the menu.
R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN RAW Image-processing Options White balance (p.72) You can select the white balance. If you select [P], turn the <6> dial to set the color temperature on the setting screen. The displayed image will reflect the setting’s effect. Picture Style (p.66) You can select the Picture Style. To set the parameters such as Sharpness, press <0> to display the setting screen. Turn the <6> dial to select the Picture Style.
R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN Color space (p.86) You can select either sRGB or Adobe RGB. Since the camera’s LCD monitor is not compatible with Adobe RGB, the image will not look very different when either color space is set. Peripheral illumination correction (p.78) If [Enable] is set, the corrected image will be displayed. If the effect is difficult to discern, press the button to magnify the image and check the corners. (Press the button to return to the normal view.
R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN Chromatic aberration correction When [Enable] is set, lateral chromatic aberration caused by the lens (color fringing along the subject’s outline) can be corrected. If [Enable] is set, the corrected image will be displayed. (The image periphery will also be slightly cropped.) If the effect is difficult to discern, press the button to magnify the image. (Press the button to return to the normal view.
S Resize You can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3/4 images. JPEG 6 and RAW images cannot be resized. 1 Select [Resize]. Under the [3] tab, select [Resize], then press <0>. The images will be displayed. an image. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select the image you want to resize. By pressing the button, you can switch to the index display and select an image. the desired image size.
S Resize Resize Options According to Original Image Size Original Image Size 3 4 198 Available Resize Settings 4 6 k k k
10 Sensor Cleaning The camera has a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit attached to the image sensor’s front layer (low-pass filter) to shake off dust automatically. The Dust Delete Data can also be appended to the image so that the dust spots remaining can be erased automatically by Digital Photo Professional (provided software).
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this operation. However, you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as well as disable it. Cleaning the Sensor Now 1 Select [Sensor cleaning]. Under the [6] tab, select [Sensor cleaning], then press <0>. [Clean nowf].
3 Appending Dust Delete DataN Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that might be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided software) to erase the dust spots 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 At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm / 0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft., fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. The picture will be taken in the aperture-priority AE mode with an aperture of f/22. Since the image will not be saved, the data can still be obtained even if there is no card in the camera. When the picture is taken, the camera will start obtaining the Dust Delete Data.
3 Manual Sensor CleaningN Dust which could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a blower, etc. The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. 1 Select [Sensor cleaning]. Under the [6] tab, select [Sensor cleaning], then press <0>. [Clean manually].
3 Manual Sensor CleaningN While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. Doing any of the following will cut off the power and close the shutter. The shutter curtains and image sensor might get damaged. • Setting the power switch to <2>. • Opening the battery compartment cover. • Opening the card slot cover. The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor with care. Use a plain blower without any brush attached. A brush can scratch the sensor.
11 Printing Images Printing (p.206) You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the card. The camera is compatible with “wPictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.215) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded in the card according to your printing instructions such as the image selection, quantity to print, etc.
Preparing to Print The direct printing procedure is done entirely with the camera while you look at the LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Set the camera’s power switch to <2>. up the printer. 2 Set For details, see the printer’s instruction manual. the camera to the 3 Connect printer. Use the interface cable provided with the camera. When connecting the cable plug to the camera’s terminal, the cable plug’s icon must face the front side of the camera.
Preparing to Print wPictBridge the image. 6 Playback Press the button. The image will appear, and the icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer. Movies cannot be printed. The camera cannot be used with printers compatible only with CP Direct or Bubble Jet Direct. Do not use any interface cable other than the one provided. If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the printer.
wPrinting The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the 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. Turn the <5> dial to select the image to be printed. <0>. 2 Press The print setting screen will appear. Print setting screen Sets the printing effects (p.210).
wPrinting QSetting the Paper Size Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. The paper type screen will appear. YSetting the Paper Type Select the type of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. When using a Canon printer and Canon paper, read the printer’s instruction manual to check what paper types can be used. The page layout screen will appear. USetting the Page Layout Select the page layout, then press <0>. The print setting screen will reappear.
wPrinting the printing effects. 4 Set Set as necessary. If you need not set any printing effects, go to step 5. The screen display may differ depending on the printer. Select the option on the upper right (circled in the screenshot), then press <0>. Select the desired printing effect, then press <0>. If the icon is displayed next to , you can also adjust the printing effect (p.212). Printing Effect Description EOn The image will be printed according to the printer’s standard colors.
wPrinting the date and file number 5 Set imprinting. Set as necessary. Select , then press <0>. Set as desired, then press <0>. the number of copies. 6 Set Set as necessary. Select , then press <0>. Set the number of copies, then press <0>. printing. 7 Start Select [Print], then press <0>. With Easy printing, you can print another image with the same settings. Just select the image and press the button. With Easy printing, the number of copies will always be 1.
wPrinting e Adjustment of Printing Effects In step 4 on page 210, select the printing effect. When the icon is displayed next to , press the button. You can then adjust the printing effect. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4. Brightness The image brightness can be adjusted. Adjust levels When you select [Manual], you can change the histogram’s distribution and adjust the image’s brightness and contrast.
wPrinting Trimming the Image Tilt correction You can crop 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 On the print setting screen, select [Trimming]. 2 Set the trimming frame size, position, and aspect ratio. The image area within the trimming frame will be printed.
wPrinting 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 on the print. While trimming the image, look at the camera’s LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed accurately. Handling Printer Errors If you resolve a printer error (no ink, no paper, etc.
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) You can 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.) Setting the Printing Options 1 Select [Print order]. Under the [3] tab, select [Print order], then press <0>. [Set up]. 2 Select Select [Set up], then press <0>. the option as desired. 3 Set Set the [Print type], [Date], and [File No.]. Select the option, then press <0>.
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print type Date File number K Standard L Index K Both L On Off On Off Prints one image on one sheet. Multiple, thumbnail images are printed on one sheet. Prints both the standard and index prints. [On] imprints the recorded date on the print. [On] imprints the file No. on the print. the setting. 4 ExitPress the button. The print order screen will reappear. Next, select [Sel.Image], [Byn], or [All image] to order the images to be printed.
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print Ordering Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. To display the three-image view, press the button. To return to the single-image view, press the button. After completing the print order, press the button to save the print order to the card. Quantity Total images selected Check mark Index icon [Standard] [Both] Press <0> and a print order for 1 copy of the displayed image will be placed.
W Direct Printing with DPOF With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF. 1 Preparing to print. See page 206. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer” procedure up to step 5. 2 Under the [3] tab, select [Print order]. 3 Select [Print]. [Print] will be displayed only if the camera is connected to the printer and printing is possible. 4 Set the [Paper settings]. (p.208) Set the printing effects (p.210) if necessary. 5 Select [OK].
12 Customizing the Camera With Custom Functions, you can change the camera functions to suit your preferences. Also, the current camera settings can be saved under the Mode Dial’s , , and positions. The features explained in this chapter can be set and used in the following shooting modes: d, s, f, a, F.
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN 1 Select [8]. Turn the <6> dial to select the [8] tab. the group. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select C.Fn I IV, then press <0>. Custom Function No. the Custom Function 3 Select number. Turn the <5> dial to select the Custom Function No., then press <0>. the setting as desired. 4 Change Turn the <5> dial to select the setting (number), then press <0>. Repeat steps 2 to 4 if you want to set other Custom Functions.
3 Custom FunctionsN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Exposure level increments ISO speed setting increments ISO expansion Bracketing auto cancel Bracketing sequence Safety shift Flash sync. speed in Av mode k Movie shooting A LV shooting C.Fn I: Exposure k p.222 p.223 k k () k k k k k C.Fn II: Image 1 2 3 Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction Highlight tone priority p.224 k k k (Stills) k (Stills) k p.225 C.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn I -1 Exposure level increments 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, flash exposure compensation, etc. Effective when you prefer to control the exposure in less fine increments than 1/3-stop increments. The exposure level will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as shown below. C.Fn I -2 ISO speed setting increments 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1-stop C.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn I -5 Bracketing sequence The AEB shooting sequence and white balance bracketing sequence can be changed. 0: 0, -, + 1: -, 0, + WB Bracketing B/A Direction M/G Direction 0 : Standard exposure 0 : Standard white balance 0 : Standard white balance - : Decreased exposure - : Blue bias - : Magenta bias + : Increased exposure + : Amber bias + : Green bias AEB C.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II: Image C.Fn II -1 Long exposure noise reduction 0: Off 1: Auto For 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto] setting is effective in most cases. 2: On Noise reduction is performed for all exposures of 1 sec. or longer. The [On] setting may be effective for noise that cannot be detected or reduced with the [Auto] setting.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -3 Highlight tone priority 0: Disable 1: Enable Improves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded between the standard 18% gray and bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother. With setting 1, the [Disable] setting automatically takes effect for the Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.77) and it cannot be changed. With setting 1, noise in the shadow areas may be slightly more than usual.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III -2 AI Servo 1st/2nd image priority For the AI Servo AF and continuous shooting modes, you can change the Servo’s operation characteristics and shutter-release timing. 0: AF priority/Tracking priority For the first shot, focusing the subject is given priority. For the 2nd and following shots during continuous shooting, focus-tracking of the subject is given priority. 1: AF priority/Drive speed priority For the first shot, focusing the subject is given priority.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III -4 Lens drive when AF impossible If autofocus is executed, but focus cannot be achieved, the camera can either keep trying to focus or stop. 0: Focus search on 1: Focus search off Prevents the camera from becoming grossly out of focus as it attempts to focus again. Especially convenient with super telephoto lenses which can become extremely out of focus. C.Fn III -5 AF Microadjustment Normally, this adjustment is not required. Do this adjustment only if necessary.
3 Custom Function SettingsN It is best to make the adjustment at the actual place where you will shoot. This will make the adjustment more precise. With setting 2, if an Extender is used, the adjustment will be registered for the lens and Extender combination. The registered AF microadjustments will be retained even if you use the Custom Function to clear all settings (p.220). However, the setting itself will be [0: Disable].
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III -8 VF display illumination The AF points, grid, etc., in the viewfinder can be illuminated in red. 0: Auto The viewfinder illumination turns on automatically under low light. 1: Enable The viewfinder illumination turns on regardless of the ambient light level. 2: Disable C.Fn III -9 Display all AF points 0: Disable During the AF point selection, all the AF points are displayed. When shooting, only the active AF point(s) is(are) displayed.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III -11 AF-assist beam firing The AF-assist beam can be emitted by the camera’s built-in flash or by an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite. 0: Enable 1: Disable The AF-assist beam is not emitted. 2: Enable external flash only If an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached, it will emit the AFassist beam when necessary. 3: IR AF assist beam only Among EOS-dedicated Speedlites, only those which have an infrared AF-assist beam will be able to emit the beam.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III -13 Mirror lockup 0: Disable 1: Enable Prevents camera vibrations caused by the reflex mirror action that can disturb shooting with super telephoto lenses or close-up (macro) shooting. See page 113 for the mirror lockup procedure. C.Fn IV: Operation/Others C.Fn IV -1 Custom Controls You can assign often-used functions to camera buttons or dials according to your preferences. You can also change the function of the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, and <9>.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn IV -3 Add image verification data 0: Disable 1: Enable Data for verifying whether the image is original or not is appended to the image automatically. When the shooting information of an image appended with the verification data is displayed (p.167), the icon will appear. To verify whether the image is original, the Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 (sold separately) is required.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn IV -1: Custom Controls 1 Select [8C.Fn IV -1: Custom Controls]. A list of camera controls and their assigned functions will appear (p.234). When you press <0>, the camera controls setting screen will appear. the camera button or dial. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select the button/dial, then press <0>. The name of the camera control and the assignable functions will be displayed. a function.
3 Custom Function SettingsN Assignable Functions to Camera Controls AF Exposure Image Operation Function Metering and AF start AF stop Switch to registered AF function ONE SHOT z AI SERVO AF point direct selection Metering start AE lock FE lock Shutter speed setting in M mode Aperture setting in M mode Image quality One-touch RAW+JPEG Picture Style Image replay Depth-of-field preview IS start VF electronic level Menu display Quick Control screen No function (disabled) * Page k k*1 k*1 k 235 k k k k
3 Custom Function SettingsN < > Metering and AF start When you press the button assigned with this function, metering and AF are executed. *1: If you assign the [Metering and AF start] function to the
and buttons and add the function to switch to the registered AF point, you can instantly switch to the registered AF point. To enable this function, press the button in step 3 on page 233. On the [AF start point] selection screen, select [Registered AF point]. If C.
3 Custom Function SettingsN < > ONE SHOT z AI SERVO In One-Shot AF mode, when you hold down the button to which this function has been assigned, the camera switches to AI Servo AF mode. And in the AI Servo AF mode, the camera switches to One-Shot AF mode only while you hold down the button. Convenient when you need to keep switching between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF for a subject which keeps moving and stopping.
3 Custom Function SettingsN < > Picture Style Press <0> to display the Picture Style selection screen (p.66) on the LCD monitor. < > Image replay To playback images, press <0>. < > Depth-of-field preview Pressing the depth-of-field preview button will stop down the aperture. < > IS start With the lens’ IS switch set to <1>, the lens’ Image Stabilizer operates when you press the button.
3 Registering My MenuN Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. 1 Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [9] tab, select [My Menu settings], then press <0>. [Register]. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [Register], then press <0>. the desired item. 3 Register Turn the <5> dial to select the item, then press <0>. On the confirmation dialog, select [OK] and press <0> to register the menu item.
w Register Camera User SettingsN Under the Mode Dial’s , , and positions, you can register most of the current camera settings including your preferred shooting mode, menus, Custom Function settings, etc. 1 Select [Camera user setting]. Under the [7] tab, select [Camera user setting], then press <0>. [Register]. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [Register], then press <0>. the camera user setting.
w Register Camera User SettingsN Settings Registered Shooting functions Shooting mode + setting, ISO speed, AF mode, AF point, Metering mode, Drive mode, Exposure compensation amount, Flash exposure compensation amount Menu functions [1] Quality, Red-eye On/Off, Beep, Release shutter without card, Review time, Peripheral illumination correction, Flash control (Flash firing, Shutter sync.
3 Setting Copyright InformationN When you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information. 1 Select [Copyright information]. Under the [7] tab, select [Copyright information], then press <0>. the desired option. 2 Select Select [Display copyright info.] to check the copyright information currently set. Select [Delete copyright information] to delete the copyright information currently set.
3 Setting Copyright InformationN Text Entry Procedure Changing the entry area Press the button to toggle between the top and bottom entry areas. Moving the cursor Turn the <5> dial to move the cursor. You can also use <9> to move the cursor. Entering text In the bottom area, turn the <5> dial to select a character, then press <0> to enter it. You can also tilt <9> up, down, left, or right to select a character and press it straight down to enter the character.
13 Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up needed information.
B Button Functions When you press the button while the camera is ready to shoot, you can display [Displays camera settings], [Displays shooting functions] (p.245), and [Electronic level] (p.50). Under the [7] tab, the [INFO. button display options] option enables you to select what the button is to display when pressed. Turn the <5> dial to select the desired item, then press <0> to append a checkmark. After making the selection, turn the <5> dial to select [OK], then press <0>.
B Button Functions Shooting Settings Picture Style Aperture Shutter speed AE lock ISO speed Highlight tone priority Exposure level/ AEB range Shooting mode AF area selection mode Flash exposure compensation* Auto Lighting Optimizer Image-recording quality Custom Controls Quick Control icon Shots remaining White balance correction Battery check AF mode White balance Metering mode Drive mode Maximum burst * If flash exposure compensation is set with an external Speedlite, the flash exposure compens
3 Checking the Battery Information You can check the battery’s condition on the LCD monitor. A Battery Pack LP-E6 has a unique serial No., and you can register multiple battery packs to the camera. When you use this feature, you can check the registered battery pack’s remaining capacity and operation history. Select [Battery info.]. Under the [7] tab, select [Battery info.], then press <0>. The battery info screen will appear. Battery position Model of the battery or household power source being used.
3 Checking the Battery Information Registering the Battery to the Camera You can register up to six Battery Pack LP-E6’s to the camera. To register multiple battery packs to the camera, do the procedure below for each battery pack. 1 Press the button. With the Battery info. screen displayed, press the button. The battery history screen will appear. If the battery has not been registered, it will be grayed out. [Register]. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [Register], then press <0>.
3 Checking the Battery Information Labeling the Serial No. on the Battery Affixing the serial No. onto all the registered Battery Pack LP-E6’s with a label makes it convenient. 1 Serial No. 7c40 0300 Write the serial No. on a label. Write the serial No. displayed on the battery history screen on a label about 25 mm x 15 mm / 1.0 in. x 0.6 in. in size. out the battery and affix the 2 Take label. Set the power switch to <2>. Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery.
3 Checking the Battery Information Checking the Remaining Capacity of a Registered Battery Pack You can check the remaining capacity of any battery pack (even while not installed) and also when it was last used. Serial No. Date last used Look for the serial No. Refer to the battery’s serial No. label and look for the battery’s serial No. on the battery history screen. You can check the respective battery pack’s remaining capacity and the date when it was last used.
Using a Household Power Outlet With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. 1 Connect the DC Coupler’s plug. Connect the DC Coupler’s plug to the AC Adapter's socket. the power cord. 2 Connect Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. After using the camera, unplug the power plug from the power outlet. the cord in the groove.
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 you turn on the power and the date/ time is reset, replace the back-up battery with a new CR1616 lithium battery as described below. The date/time/zone setting will be reset, so be sure to set the correct date/time/zone (p.43). 1 Set the power switch to <2>. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Take off the battery holder. (+) (–) the battery.
System Map ST-E2 ST-E3-RT 270EX II Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Eg 320EX 430EX II 600EX-RT/ Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite MR-14EX MT-24EX 600EX Bundled Accessories Eyecup Eg Anti-Fog Eyepiece Eg Wide Strap EW-EOS7D Date / time CR1616 lithium battery Battery Pack LP-E6 Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E Angle Finder C Battery Grip BG-E7 Leather Case EH20-L AC Adapter DC Coupler AC-E6 DR-E6 AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 252 Battery Magazine BGM-E6 Car Battery Cable CB-570 Car Battery Charger CBC-E6
System Map Wireless GPS Receiver Controller GP-E2 LC-5 Remote Timer Remote Remote Switch Controller Controller TC-80N3 RS-80N3 RC-6 EF lenses EF-S lenses External microphone HDMI Cable HTC-100 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST TV/Video USB external media Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5 USB GPS unit EOS Solution EOS Software Disk Instruction Manuals Disk Wireless LAN access point Interface Cable IFC-200U Wireless LAN adapter Ethernet port Interface Cable IFC-500U Personal computer USB port Card read
Function Availability Table o: Set automatically k: User selectable Mode Dial Quality ISO speed C d s f a F JPEG k k k k k k k RAW k k k k k k k RAW+JPEG k k k k k k k Auto o o k k k k k k k k k k Manual Settable maximum ISO speed limit k k k k k k k k k k k Portrait k k k k k k Landscape k k k k k k Neutral k k k k k Faithful k k k k k 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
Function Availability Table o: Set automatically k: User selectable AF Mode Dial One-Shot AI Servo AI Focus Auto Manual AF-assist beam Evaluative Partial Metering mode Spot Center-weighted average Program shift Exposure compensation Exposure AEB AE lock Depth-of-field preview Single shooting High-speed continuous shooting Low-speed Drive continuous shooting 10 sec. self-timer/ Remote control 2 sec.
Menu Settings 1 Shooting 1 (Red) Quality Page 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 60 1 / 41 / 61 Red-eye On/Off Off / On 116 Beep On / Off – Release shutter without card Enable / Disable 29 Review time Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 58 Peripheral illumination Enable / Disable correction 78 Flash firing / Built-in flash function setting / External flash function setting / External flash C.Fn setting / Clear external flash C.
Menu Settings y Shooting 3 (Red) Dust Delete Data Page Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots One-touch RAW+JPEG Also capture RAW or JPEG when necessary 201 63 Max.: 400 / Max.: 800 / Max.: 1600 / Max.: 3200 / Max.: 6400 65 Live View shooting Enable / Disable 140 AF mode Live mode / u Live mode / Quick mode 142 Grid display Off / Grid 1l / Grid 2m 140 Exposure simulation Enable / Disable 140 Silent shooting Mode 1 / Mode 2 / Disable 141 Metering timer 4 sec. / 16 sec. / 30 sec.
Menu Settings 4 Playback 2 (Blue) Page Highlight alert Disable / Enable 167 AF point display Disable / Enable 168 Histogram Brightness / RGB 168 Slide show Select the images and set the Play time and repeat settings for automatic playback 182 Image jump w/6 1 image / 10 images / 100 images / Date / Folder / Movies / Stills / Rating 170 External media backup Displayed when external media is used via WFT-E5 (sold separately) – Auto power off 1 min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min.
Menu Settings 6 Set-up 2 (Yellow) Page LCD brightness Auto: Adjustable to one of three brightness levels 189 Manual: Adjustable to one of seven brightness levels Date/Time/Zone Date (year, month, day) / Time (hour, min., sec.
Menu Settings 8 Custom Functions (Orange) Page C.Fn I : Exposure 222 C.Fn II : Image 224 C.Fn III : Autofocus/ Drive Customize camera functions as desired C.Fn IV : Operation/ Others Clear all Custom Functions (C.
Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems The battery pack does not recharge. If the battery’s remaining capacity (p.246) is 94% or higher, the battery will not be recharged. Do not recharge any battery pack other than genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E6. The charger’s lamp blinks at high speed.
Troubleshooting Guide The access lamp still blinks even when the power switch is set to <2>. If the power is cut off while an image is being recorded to the card, the access lamp will still continue to light/blink for a few seconds. When the image recording is completed, the power will turn off automatically. The battery becomes exhausted quickly. Use a fully-charged battery (p.24). The battery performance might have degraded. See the [7 Battery info.
Troubleshooting Guide The image is out of focus. Set the lens focus mode switch to (p.31). To prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the shutter button gently (p.34, 35). If the lens has an Image Stabilizer, set the IS switch to <1>. The card cannot be used. If a card error message is displayed, see page 30 or 267. The maximum burst during continuous shooting is lower. Set [8C.
Troubleshooting Guide The external flash does not fire. Make sure the external flash (or PC sync cord) is securely attached to the camera. If you use a non-Canon flash with Live View shooting, set the [z Silent shoot.] menu to [Disable] (p.141). The camera makes a noise when it is shaken. The built-in flash’s pop-up mechanism moves slightly. This is normal. The shutter makes two shooting sounds during Live View shooting. If you use flash, the shutter will make two sounds each time you shoot (p.
Troubleshooting Guide When the movie is played, camera operation noise can be heard. If you operate the camera’s dial or lens during movie shooting, the respective operation noise will also be recorded. Use an external microphone (commercially available) (p.163). Display & Operation Problems In the viewfinder, the AF point display speed is slow. In low temperatures, the display speed of the AF points may become slower due to the AF point display device’s (liquid crystal) characteristics.
Troubleshooting Guide The file numbering does not start from 0001. If you use a card which already has images recorded, the file numbering might start from the last image in the card (p.84). The shooting date and time displayed is incorrect. The correct date and time has not been set (p.43). Check the time zone and daylight savings time (p.43). No image appears on the TV screen. Make sure the AV cable or HDMI cable’s plug is connected all the way in (p.184, 185).
Error Codes Error No. If there is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear. Follow the onscreen instructions. Countermeasures No. 01 02 Error Message & Solution Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts. Clean the electrical contacts on the camera and lens and use a Canon lens. (p.13, 16) Card cannot be accessed. Reinsert/change card or format card with camera. Remove and install the card again, replace the card, or format the card (p.29, 45).
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, UDMA-compatible 22.3 x 14.9 mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens focal length) Canon EF mount • Image Sensor Type: Effective pixels: Aspect ratio: Dust delete feature: CMOS sensor Approx. 18.
Specifications • Viewfinder Type: Coverage: Magnification: Eye point: Built-in dioptric adjustment: Focusing screen: Composition aids: Mirror: Depth-of-field preview: Eye-level pentaprism Vertical/Horizontal approx. 100% Approx. 1.0x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity) Approx. 22 mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1m-1) -3.0 - +1.
Specifications • Shutter Type: Shutter speeds: Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter 1/8000 sec. to 1/60 sec. (Full Auto mode), X-sync at 1/ 250 sec. 1/8000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.) • Flash Built-in flash: External flash: Flash metering: Flash exposure compensation: FE lock: PC terminal: Retractable, auto pop-up flash Guide No.: 12/39 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Flash coverage: 15mm lens angle of view Recycling time approx.
Specifications • Movie Shooting Movie compression: MPEG-4 AVC Variable (average) bit rate Audio recording format: Linear PCM File type: MOV Recording size and frame rate: 1920x1080 (Full HD) : 30p/25p/24p 1280x720 (HD) : 60p/50p 640x480 (SD) : 60p/50p * 30p: 29.97 fps, 25p: 25.0 fps, 24p: 23.976 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, 50p: 50.0 fps File size: 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) : Approx. 330 MB/min. 1280x720 (60p/50p) : Approx. 330 MB/min. 640x480 (60p/50p) : Approx. 165 MB/min.
Specifications Zoom magnification: Approx. 1.
Specifications Battery information: Battery life: (Based on CIPA testing standards) Maximum movie shooting time: Remaining capacity, Shutter count, and Recharge performance displayed With viewfinder shooting: Approx. 800 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. 750 shots at 0°C/32°F With Live View shooting: Approx. 220 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. 210 shots at 0°C/32°F Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. at 23°C/73°F Approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
Specifications Working temperature range: 5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F Working humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D): 69 x 33 x 93 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in. Weight: Approx. 125 g / 4.4 oz. (excluding power cord) • EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Angle of view: Diagonal extent: 84°30’ - 18°25’ Horizontal extent: 74°10’ - 15°25’ Vertical extent: 53°30’ - 10°25’ Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 groups Minimum aperture: f/22 - 36 Closest focusing distance: 0.35 m / 1.15 ft.
Specifications • EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Angle of view: Diagonal extent: 75° - 18° Horizontal extent: 65° - 15° Vertical extent: 46° - 10° Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups Minimum aperture: f/22 - 36 Closest focusing distance: 0.5 m / 1.64 ft. (From image sensor plane) Max. magnification: 0.19x (at 135mm) Field of view: 551 x 355 - 188 x 125 mm / 21.7 x 14.0 - 7.4 x 4.9 in. (at 0.5 m / 1.64 ft.) Image Stabilizer: Lens shift type Filter size: 72 mm Lens cap: E-72U/E-72 II Max.
About MPEG-4 Licensing “This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.” * Notice displayed in English as required.
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.
European Union (and EEA) only. These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws implementing those Directives.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Battery Charger LC-E6 & LC-E6E. 2. Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary remarks on (1) the charger, (2) the battery pack, and (3) the product using the battery pack. 3. CAUTION — To reduce risk of injury, charge only the Battery Pack LP-E6. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and other damage. 4.
14 Software Start Guide This chapter gives an overview of the software in the EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM) provided with the camera and explains how to install the software on a personal computer. It also explains how to view the PDF files on the EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk (CD-ROM). EOS Solution Disk XXX CEL-XXX XXX CEL-XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Windows XXX XXX Mac OS X XXX XXX © CA U. the E NON INC . 20XX.
EOS Solution Disk XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX EOS Solution Disk This disk contains various software for EOS cameras. CEL-XXX XXX Windows XXX XXX Mac OS X XXX XXX © CA U. the E NON INC . 20XX. Made in Note that the software provided with previous cameras might not support still photos and movie files shot with this camera. Please use the software provided with this camera.
Installing the Software on Windows Compatible OS Windows 7 1 Windows Vista Windows XP Check that the camera is not connected to your computer. Never connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. The software will not be installed correctly. 2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD). 3 Select your geographic area, country and language. 4 Click [Easy Installation] to start installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation procedure.
Installing the Software on Macintosh Compatible OS 1 MAC OS X 10.6 - 10.7 Check that the camera is not connected to your computer. 2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD). On your computer’s desktop, double-click and open the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click [Canon EOS Digital Installer]. 3 Select your geographic area, country and language. 4 Click [Easy Installation] to start installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation procedure.
[WINDOWS] EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk XXX EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk Copy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the disk to your computer. CEL-XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX © CA 1 . e EU NON IN C. 20XX. Made in th Insert the EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk (CD) into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2 Open the disk. Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop and then double-click the CD-ROM drive into which you have inserted the disk.
Index Index 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay ...................98 Autofocus 9 Focusing 1280x720 ......................................160 Automatic selection (AF) .......... 91, 94 1920x1080 ....................................160 19-point AF auto selection ........91, 94 Automatic selection of AF point................................ 91, 94 1st-curtain sync.............................121 Av (Aperture-priority AE) .............. 104 2nd-curtain sync ...........................
Index Cleaning........................................199 Exposure level increments ........... 222 Clear camera settings .....................47 Exposure simulation ..................... 140 Color space.....................................86 Extension........................................ 83 Color temperature ...........................74 External Speedlite 9 Flash Color tone .......................................68 Eyecup ......................................... 112 Continuous..............
Index Focusing AF area.........................91, 93, 228 AF characteristics .225, 226, 227, 235 AF mode.....................88, 236, 245 AF point display........................229 AF point registration .........230, 235 AF point selection.......92, 236, 245 AF-assist beam ..................90, 230 Beeper................................52, 256 Difficult-to-focus subjects....96, 146 Live View shooting ...................135 Manual focusing .........96, 149, 229 Movie shooting .........................
Index Jump display .................................170 L Manual focusing ............. 96, 149, 229 Manual reset................................... 85 Landscape ......................................66 Manual selection (AF) .............. 91, 93 Language selection.........................42 Maximum burst......................... 61, 62 Large (Image-recording quality)......61 Medium (Image-recording quality).. 61 LCD monitor....................................13 Brightness adjustment .............
Index N Pressing completely ....................... 35 Neutral ............................................67 Pressing halfway ............................ 35 Noise reduction High ISO speed ........................224 Long exposures........................224 Printing ......................................... 205 Page layout.............................. 209 Paper settings.......................... 208 Print Order (DPOF).................. 215 Printing effects .........................
Index Saturation........................................68 Tracking method........................... 226 Self-timer.........................................98 Trimming (printing) ....................... 213 Sensor cleaning ............................199 Tripod socket .................................. 17 Sepia (Monochrome) ......................69 Tv (Shutter-priority AE)................. 102 Sharpness.......................................68 Shooting information display.........
CANON INC. 30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Europe, Africa & Middle East CANON EUROPA N.V. PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands For your local Canon office, please refer to your warranty card or to www.canon-europe.com/Support The product and associated warranty are provided in European countries by Canon Europa N.V. INSTRUCTION MANUAL The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of June 2012.
