INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS 5D Mark II is a high-performance, digital SLR camera with a full-frame (approx. 36mm x 24mm) CMOS sensor with 21.10 effective megapixels. Other features include DIGIC 4, high-precision and highspeed, 9-point AF (plus six Assist AF points); approx. 3.9 fps continuous shooting; Live View shooting; and Full HD (Full HighDefinition) 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. Camera (with eyecup and body cap) Wide Strap EW-EOS5DMKII EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software) Battery Pack LP-E6 (with protective cover) Interface Cable IFC-200U Battery Charger LC-E6/LC-E6E* Stereo Video Cable STV-250N EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Manuals Disk (1) Instruction Manual (this booklet) (2) Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting.
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> <5> <9> <0> 0, 9, : Indicates the Main Dial. : Indicates the Quick Control Dial. : Indicates the Multi-controller. : Indicates the setting button. , 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 6 Getting Started Basic Shooting Fully automatic shooting. 23 47 Image Settings 53 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 77 Advanced Operations Shooting features for specific types of subjects. Live View Shooting and Movies Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.
Contents Introduction Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4 Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5 Index to Features ............................................................................................ 10 Handling Precautions ..............
Contents 3 Image Settings 53 Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................54 i: Setting the ISO Speed..............................................................................57 A Selecting a Picture Style ..........................................................................59 A Customizing a Picture Style .....................................................................61 A Registering a Picture Style...................................
Contents R Remote Control Shooting ........................................................................... 102 D Flash Photography .................................................................................... 103 Setting the Flash ........................................................................................... 105 6 Live View Shooting and Movies 107 A Preparing for Live View Shooting............................................................ 108 Shooting .........................
Contents 9 Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 153 Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................154 wPrinting......................................................................................................156 Trimming the Image ....................................................................................161 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...........................................................
Index to Features Power Battery • Charging • Battery check • Battery information check Power outlet Î p.24 Î p.28 Î p.192 Î p.196 Auto power off Î p.44 Lens Image improvement features • Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.177 • Lens peripheral illumination correction Î p.70 • Noise reduction for long exposures Î p.176 • Noise reduction for high ISO speeds Î p.176 • Highlight tone priority Î p.177 White balance Attaching/Detaching Î p.31 Zoom Î p.32 White balance setting Î p.65 Î p.33 Custom WB Î p.
Index to Features Shooting Movies Creative Auto Î p.51 Program AE Î p.88 Shutter-priority AE Î p.90 Aperture-priority AE Î p.92 Manual exposure Î p.94 Bulb Î p.121 Image playback Image review time Î p.145 Î p.128 Î p.99 Single image display • Shooting information display Movie playback Mirror lockup Î p.101 Index display Î p.131 Quick Control screen Î p.38 Self-timer Î p.86 Image browsing (Jump display) Î p.132 Remote control Î p.102 Magnified view Î 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. Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor.
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 Insert the battery. (p.26) To charge the battery, see page 24. Attach the lens. (p.31) 2 Align the red dot. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.31) Open the slot cover and insert a card. (p.29) 4 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.48) 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.145) The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. To display the image again, press the button (p.128). Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject.
Nomenclature For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). AF mode selection/Drive mode selection button (p.78/85) Metering mode selection/ White balance selection button (p.95/65) LCD panel (p.18) ISO speed setting/Flash exposure compensation button (p.57/103) EF lens mount index (p.31) Flash-sync contacts (p.103) LCD panel illumination button (p.99) Hot shoe (p.103) Focal plane mark <6> Main Dial (p.36) Mode Dial (p.20) Shutter button (p.
Nomenclature <9> Multi-controller (p.36)
AF start button (p.35,79,110) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34) Speaker (p.138) Eyecup (p.100) AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button (p.98/103/131/133,161) Viewfinder eyepiece AF point selection/ Magnify button (p.81/133,161) Live View shooting/Print/Share button (p.109/159,168) Menu button (p.40) Strap mount (p.23) Picture Style selection button (p.59) Info/ Trimming orientation button (p.
Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed Busy (buSY) Image-recording quality (p.54) 37 38 47 48 67 68 1 D Large/Fine Large/Normal Medium/Fine Medium/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal RAW Small RAW AF point selection ([ - -- --- -- - ]) Card full warning (FuLL CF) Card error warning (Err CF) No card warning (no CF) Error code (Err) Cleaning image sensor (CLn) Aperture Shots remaining Shots remaining during WB bracketing Self-timer countdown Bulb exposure time White balance (p.
Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle Focusing screen AF points (Superimposed display) ISO speed White balance correction Focus confirmation light < > Battery check AE lock/ AEB in-progress Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock/ FEB in-progress Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Max.
Nomenclature Mode Dial Camera User Settings Most camera settings can be registered under w, x, or y (p.187). F : Bulb (p.99) a : Manual exposure (p.94) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.92) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.90) d : Program AE (p.88) Fully-Automatic Modes All you do is press the shutter button. Fully-automatic shooting suitable for the subject. 1: Full Auto (p.48) C: Creative Auto (p.
Nomenclature EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens Focus mode switch (p.31) Distance scale Infrared index Hood mount (p.32) 77 mm filter thread (front of lens) Zoom ring (p.32) Zoom position index (p.32) Focusing ring (p.84,119) Contacts (p.13) Image Stabilizer switch (p.33) Lens mount index (p.31) Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.
Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E6 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24). Power plug Battery pack slot Charge lamp This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. Battery Charger LC-E6E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24).
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the buckle. The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap (p.100).
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. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. the battery. 2 Insert Insert the end with the battery contacts. Insert the battery until it locks in place. the cover. 3 Close Press the cover until it snaps shut. Only the Battery Pack LP-E6 can be used. Removing the Battery Open the cover and remove the battery.
Turning on the Power <2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. <1> : The camera turns on. : The camera and <5> operate (p.37). About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Whenever you set the power switch to <1/J> 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.
Turning on the Power Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <1> or , the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels: Icon Level (%) Indication 100 - 70 Sufficient battery level 69 - 50 Battery level exceeds 50% 49 - 20 Battery level below 50% 19 - 10 Battery level is low 9-1 0 Battery will be exhausted soon Recharge the battery Battery Life Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F Possible shots Approx. 850 Approx.
Installing and Removing the CF Card Although the thickness is different between the two types of CF (CompactFlash) cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. Also, Ultra DMA (UDMA) cards and hard disk-type cards can be used. 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. X 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 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 red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it snaps in place. the lens, set the focus mode 3 On switch to (autofocus). If it is set to (manual focus), autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Do not look at the sun directly through any lens.
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 dust cap to the detached lens.
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 24-105mm f/4L 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 X 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 nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is recommended. Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting 1.
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 Using the Main Dial for Selecting (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 Using the Quick Control Dial for Selecting Before using the <5> dial, set the power 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.
9 Using the Quick Control Screen The shooting settings are displayed on the LCD monitor where you can quickly select and set the functions. This is called the Quick Control screen. 1 Display the Quick Control screen. Press <9> straight down. X The Quick Control screen will appear. ( ) the desired setting. 2 SetUse <9> to select a function. 1 (Full Auto) In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, you can select certain drive modes (p.85) and the image-recording quality (p.54).
9 Using the Quick Control Screen Quick Control Screen Nomenclature Picture Style (p.59) Aperture (p.92) Shutter speed (p.90) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.97) ISO speed (p.57) Highlight tone priority (p.177) Flash exposure compensation (p.103) Shooting mode (p.20) Metering mode (p.95) AF point (p.81) Image-recording quality (p.54) Drive mode (p.85) AF mode (p.78) White balance (p.65) Function Setting Display Ð <0> On the Quick Control screen, select the function and press <0>.
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, you use the button on the camera back and the <6> <5> dials. button LCD monitor <6> Main Dial <5> Quick Control Dial <0> button Fully-Automatic Modes (1/C) Menu Screen *The [2/8/9] tabs are not displayed in the fully-automatic modes. When a fully-automatic mode is set, there are menu items which are not displayed.
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 SetPress <0> to set it. the menu. 6 ExitPress the button to exit the menu and return to camera shooting.
Before You Start 3 Setting the Interface Language 1 Select [Language]. Under the [6] tab, select [Language] (the third item from the top), then press <0>. the desired language. 2 SetTurn the <5> or <6> dial to select the language, then press <0>. X The language will change. 3 Setting the Date and Time Check if the camera’s date and time are set correctly. If necessary, set the correct date and time. 1 Select [Date/Time]. Under the [6] tab, select [Date/ Time], then press <0>.
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>. [OK].
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 settings]. Under the [7] tab, select [Clear settings], then press <0>. [Clear all camera settings]. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [Clear all camera settings], then press <0>. [OK]. 3 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [OK], then press <0>.
Before You Start Camera Settings Camera Settings Auto power off 1 min. On Image jump w/6 Auto rotate 10 images Beep Shoot w/o card On LCD brightness Auto: Standard Review time 2 sec.
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.198). 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 AF point Set the Mode Dial to <1>. any AF point over the 2 Aim subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier. the subject. 3 Focus Press the shutter button halfway, and the lens focusing ring will rotate to focus. X The AF point which achieves focus will briefly flash in red.
1 Fully Automatic Shooting FAQ The focus confirmation light blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast between light and dark, then press the shutter button halfway (p.84). If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again. Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneously. This indicates that focus has been achieved at all those AF points. As long as the AF point covering the desired subject flashes, you can take the picture.
1 Full Auto Techniques Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This is called “focus lock”.
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 . X The Creative Auto screen appears on the LCD monitor. <9> straight down. 2 Press X You can use <9> to select a function.
C Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed and aperture ISO speed (1) (2) (3) (5) (4) Possible shots Battery check Maximum burst (1) 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. (2) Adjusting the picture brightness If you move the index mark toward the left, the picture will look darker. If you move it toward the right, the picture will look brighter.
3 Image Settings This chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Styles, white balance, color space, etc. In the 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. The M icon on the right of the page title indicates that the function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to .
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are six JPEG recording quality settings: 73, 83, 74, 84, 76, and 86. There are three RAW recording quality settings: 1, D1, and D2. RAW images must be processed with the provided software (p.56). 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.) Quality 73 83 JPEG 74 84 76 Pixels (megapixels) Printing Size Approx. 21.0 (21.0M) A2 or larger Approx. 11.1 (11.1M) Around A3 File Size (MB) Possible Shots Maximum Burst 6.1 310 78 (310) 3.0 610 610 (610) 3.6 510 330 (510) 1.9 990 990 (990) 2.1 910 910 (910) 1.0 1680 1680 (1680) Approx. 5.2 (5.2M) Around A4 Approx. 21.0 (21.0M) A2 or larger 25.8 72 13 (14) RAW D1 Approx. 10.0 (9.
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality About RAW The RAW image is the data output by the image sensor, converted to digital data and recorded on the card as is. You can select it from among 1, D1, or D2. “RAW” written in the text will refer to all three RAW settings: 1, D1, and D2. With RAW images, you can use the provided software to make various adjustments as needed. From the RAW image, the software can develop and produce the adjusted image in the desired type such as JPEG or TIFF. About [8C.
3 Setting the Image-recording Quality The maximum burst is displayed even when a card is not in the camera. Make sure that a card is loaded before taking a picture. If [8C.Fn II -2: High ISO speed noise reduction] is set to [2: Strong], the maximum burst will be greatly reduced (p.176). If the viewfinder displays “99” for the maximum burst, it means the maximum burst is 99 or higher. If 98 or lower is displayed, the maximum burst is 98 or lower.
i: Setting the ISO SpeedN ISO Speed Guide ISO Speed Shooting Situation (No flash) L, 100 - 200 Sunny outdoors 400 - 800 Overcast skies, evening 1600 - 6400, H1, H2 Dark indoors or night Flash Range The higher the ISO speed, the farther the flash range will be. If [8C.Fn II -3: Highlight tone priority] is set to [1: Enable], the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200 - 6400 (p.177). Using a high ISO speed or shooting in high-temperature conditions may result in more grainy images.
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. X 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>. X 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 personal computer. For natural colors and subdued images. U Faithful This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their personal computer. When the subject is captured under a 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) For 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 a 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 SetTurn the <5> dial to adjust the parameter as desired, then press <0>. For details, see “Customizing a Picture Style” on pages 61-62. Press the button to register the new Picture Style. The Picture Style selection screen will then reappear. X 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 natural-looking 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 fullyautomatic 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. The plain, white object should fill the spot metering circle. Focus manually and set the standard exposure for the white object. You can set any white balance. Spot metering circle [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.60), 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 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. This can be corrected. For JPEG images, lens light fall-off is corrected 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.
3 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction About the Lens Correction Data The camera already contains lens peripheral light 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 Quantity of images in folder With the Select folder screen displayed, turn the <5> dial to select the desired folder, then press <0>. X The folder where the captured images will be saved will be selected. Subsequent captured images will be recorded into the selected folder.
3 File Numbering Methods The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on a personal computer in this format: IMG_0001.JPG. 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 The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created. Whenever the card is replaced or a new 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 SetSelect [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB], then press <0>.
4 Setting the AF and Drive Modes The viewfinder has 9 AF points. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while framing the subject as desired. You can also select the AF mode and drive mode best matching the shooting conditions and subject. The M icon on the right of the page title indicates that the function can be used when the Mode Dial is set to . In the fully-automatic modes (1/C), the AF mode, AF point selection, and drive mode are set automatically.
f: Selecting the AF ModeN Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In the fully-automatic 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 flash in red, and the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will also light. AF point Focus confirmation With evaluative metering, the light exposure setting will be set at the same time focus is achieved. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will be locked.
f: Selecting the AF ModeN When the AF point selection (p.81) is automatic, the camera first uses the center AF point to focus. Within the spot metering circle, there are six invisible Assist AF points ( in diagram) that function in the AI SERVO AF mode. Therefore, even if the subject moves away from the center AF point during autofocusing, focusing can still continue.
S Selecting the AF PointN Select one of the nine AF points to autofocus. Manual selection enables you to select one of the nine AF points. And automatic selection has the camera automatically select one of the nine AF points. In the fully-automatic modes (1/C), automatic AF point selection will be set automatically. You cannot select the AF point. 1 Press the button. (9) X The selected AF point will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. the AF point.
S Selecting the AF PointN Selecting with the Dial When you turn the <6> or <5> dial, the AF point selection will change in the respective direction. When all AF points light up, automatic AF point selection will be set. When looking at the LCD panel to select the AF point, note the following: Automatic selection , center , right , top If focus cannot be achieved with the external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite’s AF-assist beam, select the center AF point.
S Selecting the AF PointN Lens’ Maximum Aperture and AF Sensitivity With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f/5.6 With the center AF point, cross-type AF (sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines) is possible. The remaining eight AF points are horizontal-line sensitive or vertical-line sensitive. With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f/2.8 With the center AF point, high-precision, cross-type AF sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines is possible.
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 Low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.) Subjects in low light Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point (Example: Animal in a cage, etc.) Repetitive patterns (Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, 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. i : Continuous shooting (Max. 3.9 shots per sec.) While you press the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously. Q : 10-sec.
j Self-timer Operation 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. Q : 10-sec. self-timer k: 2-sec. self-timerN the picture. 3 TakeFocus the subject and press the shutter button completely. X You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD panel.
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 various effects. 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.
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 metering mode 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 matching 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 . the shutter speed and 2 Set aperture. To set the shutter speed, turn the <6> dial. To set the aperture, set the power switch to , and turn the <5> dial.
q Selecting the Metering ModeN You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In the 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 an all-around metering mode suited for portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene.
Setting Exposure CompensationN Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera. You can make the image look brighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. the Mode Dial to , , 1 Set or . the exposure level 2 Check indicator. Press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure level indicator.
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±2 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>. amount. 2 SetTurnthetheAEB <6> dial to set the 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. X 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 SetWhile looking at the LCD panel, turn the <6> or <5> dial. 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. 1 Remove the eyecup. Push the bottom of the eyecup upward. the eyepiece cover. 2 Attaching Slide the eyepiece cover down into the eyepiece groove to attach it.
Mirror LockupN Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups. When [8C.Fn III -6: Mirror lockup] is set to [1: Enable] (p.180), shooting with mirror lockup will be possible. 1 Focus the subject, press the shutter button completely and release it. X The mirror will swing up. 2 Press the shutter button completely again.
R Remote Control Shooting RC-1 RC-5 With Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5 (both sold separately), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. RC-1 enables you to shoot immediately or have 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 Flash Photography EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites An EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting without 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. Shoe-mount Speedlites Macro Lites FE Lock This enables you to attain a proper flash exposure for a specific part of the subject.
D Flash Photography Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with non-Canon compact flash units at 1/ 200 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash units, since the flash duration is longer, 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.
3 Setting the FlashN When an EX-series Speedlite (such as the 580EX II and 430EX II) settable by the camera is attached, you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the Speedlite’s flash function settings and Custom Functions. First attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite. For details on Speedlite functions, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual. Flash Function Settings 1 Select [External Speedlite control].
3 Setting the FlashN About E-TTL II For normal flash exposures, set it to [Evaluative]. If [Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered scene as with an external metering flash. Flash exposure compensation may be necessary depending on the scene, so this setting is for advanced users. Flash C.Fn Settings 1 Select [Flash C.Fn settings]. Turn the <5> dial to select [Flash C.Fn settings], then press <0>. the flash function settings.
6 Live View Shooting and Movies You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting.” You can shoot both still photos and movies. When shooting movies at the 1920x1080 size (Full HD quality), use a large-capacity card having an actual reading/writing speed of at least 8 MB/sec. If you use a card with a slow writing speed when shooting movies at 1920x1080, the movie might not be recorded properly.
A Preparing for Live View ShootingN This sets the camera for Live View shooting of still photos. To shoot movies, see page 121. 1 Set the shooting mode. Select one of the following modes: d/s/f/a/F. [Live View/Movie func. 2 Select set.]. Under the [6] tab, select [Live View/ Movie func. set.], then press <0>. [LV func. setting]. 3 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [LV func. setting], then press <0>. “LV” stands for Live View. the [Live View function 4 Select settings] type.
A Preparing for Live View ShootingN the Live View image. 6 Display Press the button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the button again to turn off the LCD monitor and quit the Live View shooting. About [Screen settings] You can select the LCD monitor’s image brightness. Stills displayh Geared for still photos, the image is displayed at the standard brightness to make it easy to see.
ShootingN Live View shooting is effective for still subjects whose distance to the camera does not change. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended. 1 Use AF to focus. Press the
button. X The camera will focus with the current AF mode (p.113). the picture. 2 TakePress the shutter button completely. X The picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
ShootingN Pressing the button will display the menu screen so you can set menu functions. Press the button again to return to the Live View image. If you select [2 Dust Delete Data], [6 Sensor cleaning], [7 Clear settings], or [7 Firmware Ver.], the Live View shooting will be terminated. Battery Life with Live View Still Photo Shooting Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F Possible Shots Approx. 200 Approx.
ShootingN About the Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change.
Using AF to FocusN Selecting the AF Mode The AF modes available are [Quick mode], [Live mode] (p.115), and [Liveu mode] (face detection) (p.116). If you want to achieve precise focusing, set the lens focus mode switch to , magnify the image, and focus manually (p.119). Select the AF mode. Under [6 Live View/Movie func. set.], select [AF mode]. While the Live View image is displayed, if you press the button, you can also select the AF mode with the <6> dial.
Using AF to FocusN the AF point. 2 Select Press the button, then use <9> to select the AF point. If you keep tilting <9> in the same direction, it will toggle between manual and automatic AF point selection. the subject. 3 Focus Aim the AF point over the subject, and hold down the button. X The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. X When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound and the Live View image will reappear.
Using AF to FocusN Live Mode: The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than with Quick mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with Quick mode. 1 AF point Display the Live View image. Press the button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. X The AF point < > will appear. the AF point.
Using AF to FocusN Liveu (Face Detection) Mode: With the same AF method as the Live mode, the human face is detected and focused. Have the target person face the camera. 1 Display the Live View image. Press the button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. When a face is detected, the frame will appear over the face to be focused. If multiple faces are detected, < > will be displayed. Use the <9> to move the < > frame over the target face. the subject.
Using AF to FocusN If the focus is way off, face detection will not be possible. If the lens enables manual focusing even while the lens focus switch is set to , turn the focusing ring to attain rough focus. The face will then be detected and will be displayed. An object other than a human face might be detected as a face. Face detection will not work if the face is very small or large in the picture, too bright or too dark, titled horizontally or diagonally, or partially hidden.
Using AF to FocusN Live Mode and Liveu (Face Detection) Mode Notes 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.
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 Moving Use <9> to move the magnifying Magnifying frame frame to the position where you want to focus. If you press <9> straight down, the magnifying frame will return to the image center. the image. 3 Magnify Press the button. X The image within the magnifying frame will be magnified.
Silent ShootingN Below are instructions for setting the [6 Live View/Movie func. set.] menu’s [Silent shoot.]. Mode 1 The shooting operation noise is quieter than with normal shooting through the viewfinder. When you set the drive mode to , you can shoot continuously at approx. 3 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.
k Shooting Movies You can shoot movies in all shooting modes. Also, during the Live View image display or movie shooting, you can take still photos by pressing the shutter button completely. Playing back the movie on a TV set connected to the camera is recommended (p.139-140). 1 Select [6 Live View/Movie func. set.]. The menu procedure is the same as on page 108. movie shooting. 2 Enable Fully-Automatic Modes (1/C) Select [Movie recording] and set it to [Enable]. d/s/f/a/F Modes Select [LV func.
k Shooting Movies the Live View image. 4 Display Press the button. X The image matching the [Screen settings] (p.109) setting is displayed on the LCD monitor. the subject. 5 Focus Before shooting a movie, focus with AF or manual focus (p.113-119). o: Shooting movie 6 Start shooting the movie. Press <0> to start shooting the movie. While the movie is being shot, the “o” mark will be displayed on the upper right of the screen. shooting the movie. 7 StopPress <0> again.
k Shooting Movies Taking Still Photos During Movie Shooting You can take a still photo at anytime by pressing the shutter button completely, even during movie shooting. The shutter speed and aperture are set automatically. The ISO speed is also set automatically within ISO 100 - 3200. The still photo will cover the entire screen including the semi-transparent mask. If you take a still photo during movie shooting, the movie will record a still photo for about 1 sec.
k Shooting Movies Notes on Movie Shooting Playback and Connection to TV If the brightness suddenly changes greatly during movie shooting, that part might look momentarily still when you playback the movie. If you connect the camera to a TV set with an HDMI cable (p.140) and display the Live View image while shooting a movie at [1920x1080], the image displayed on the TV set will be small. However, the movie itself will be recorded in the [1920x1080] size as set. If you connect the camera to a TV set (p.
About Sound The sound is recorded in monaural by the camera’s built-in microphone (p.16). Stereo sound recording is possible by connecting an external microphone equipped with a stereo mini plug (3.5mm dia.) to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal (p.16). The sound recording level will be adjusted automatically. Display and Operating the Camera The shutter speed and aperture displayed in the Live View screen when the shutter button is pressed halfway are for shooting still photos.
Live View Shooting Cautions for Stills and Movies Notes About the Live View Image Under low light, the Live View image might show chrominance noise. In still photos, chrominance noise is not recorded. However, in movies, it will be recorded in almost the same way you see it on the LCD monitor. When you magnify the image, the image sharpness may look more pronounced than it really is.
7 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 personal computer or whose file name was changed.
x Image Playback Single Image Display 1 Playback the image. Press the button. X 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 Protect Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount Aperture AF Microadjustment Folder number - File number Card Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Shutter speed/ Recording time Picture Style and settings Metering mode Shooting mode/ Movie ISO speed Highlight tone priority Color temperature if
is set Image-recording quality/Movierecording size Playback number/ Total images recorded White balance Color space Date and time Original decisi
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. [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 Î Turn on the index display. During image playback, press the button. X 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. Î the image.
x Searching for Images Quickly I Jump through Images (Jump display) With the single image display, index display, and magnified view, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images. 1 Select the jump method. In the [4 Image jump w/6] menu, select the desired jump method from [1 image/10 images/100 images/ Screen/Date/Folder/Movies/Stills], then press <0>. With the index display, you can jump by a single screen by selecting [Screen]. If you want to jump by date, select [Date].
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. X 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 image will continue to reduce to the single image display. Magnified area position around the image.
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 Auto Playback (Slide Show) You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show. 1 Quantity of images for playback 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/zStills]. Then press <0>. [Folder/Date] Turn the <5> dial to select either [nFolder] or [iDate].
3 Auto Playback (Slide Show) the playback 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] show. 4 StartTurnthetheslide <5> dial to select [Start], then press <0>. X After [Loading image...] is displayed for a few seconds, the slide show will start. To pause the slide show, press <0>. During pause, [ ] will be displayed on the upper left of the image.
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 from the index display. Press the button to switch to the single-image display. <0>. 3 Press On the single-image display, press <0>.
k Playing Movies Item Playback Description 2 Exit 7 Play Returns to the single-image display. 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. 6 Next frame Each time you press <0>, the movie will play frame-byframe.
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 stereo video cable to the camera. Connect the stereo video 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 camera’s terminal. the HDMI cable to the TV set. 2 Connect Connect the HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI IN port. on the TV and switch the 3 Turn TV’s 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>. X 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>. X 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.141) 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 Single Image 1 Playback the image to be erased. the button. 2 Press X The erase menu will appear at the bottom of the screen. the image.
L Erasing Images [Select and erase images]. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [Select and erase images], then press <0>. X An image will appear. Press the button to display the three-image view. To return to the single-image display, press the button. the image to be erased. 3 Select Turn the <5> dial to select the image to be erased, then press <0>. X The icon will be displayed on the upper left. To erase another image, repeat step 3. the image. 4 Erase Press the button.
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. 3 Automatic adjustment Adjust the brightness.
Changing Image Playback Settings 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 SetTurn 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.
Changing Image Playback Settings 3 Auto Rotate of Vertical Images Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and personal computer instead of horizontally. The setting of this feature can be changed. 1 Select [Auto rotate]. Under the [5] tab, select [Auto rotate], then press <0>. the auto rotate. 2 SetTurn the <5> dial to select the setting, then press <0>.
8 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). Minimizing Dust When changing lenses, do it in a place with minimal dust. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera.
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to <1/J> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not be aware of 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]. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [Clean nowf], then press <0>.
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. X The picture will be taken in the aperturepriority 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. X 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.
9 Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer Printing (p.154) 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.163) 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 looking at the LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Set the camera’s power switch to <2>. the printer. 2 SetForupdetails, 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. X The image will appear, and the icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer. X The button lamp will light in blue. 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 X The print setting screen will appear. Print setting screen Sets the printing effects (p.158).
wPrinting QSetting the Paper Size Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. X The paper type screen will appear. YSetting the Paper Type Select the type of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. When using a Canon printer and Canon paper, read the printer’s instruction manual to check what paper types can be used. X The page layout screen will appear. USetting the Page Layout Select the page layout, then press <0>. X The print setting screen will reappear.
wPrinting effects. 4 SetSettheasprinting 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, then press <0>. Select the desired printing effect with the dial, then press <0>. If the icon is displayed next to , you can also adjust the printing effect (p.160). Item 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>. of copies. 6 SetSettheasnumber necessary. Select , then press <0>. Set the number of copies, then press <0>. printing. 7 StartSelect [Print], then press <0>. X The button’s blue lamp will blink and the printing will start. With Easy printing, you can print another image with the same settings. Just select the image and press the button lit in blue.
wPrinting e Adjustment of Printing Effects In step 4 on page 158, 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 proportion. 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]. X Under the [3] tab, select [Print order], then press <0>. [Set up]. 2 Select Select [Set up], then press <0>. as desired. 3 SetSetthetheoption [Print type], [Date], and [File No.]. Select the option, then press <0>.
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print type Date File number K L K L Standard Prints one image on one sheet. Index Multiple, thumbnail images are printed on one sheet. Both Prints both the standard and index prints. On Off On Off [On] imprints the recorded date on the print. [On] imprints the file No. on the print. 4 Exit the setting. Press the <7> button. X 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. Press the button to display the three-image view. To return to the singleimage display, 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.
WDirect Printing with DPOF With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF. 1 Preparing to print. See page 154. 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.156) Set the printing effects (p.158) if necessary. 5 Select [OK]. Before printing, be sure to set the paper size.
d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer By connecting the camera to a personal computer, you can transfer images from the camera’s card by operating the camera. This feature is called direct image transfer. Before connecting the camera to a personal computer, be sure to install the provided software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk on CD-ROM) in the personal computer. For instructions to install the provided software, see the separate sheet, CD-ROM Guide.
d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer If the [EOS Utility] screen does not appear, see Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM. Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera. Pull out the cable by grasping the plug (instead of the cord). Transferring Images to a Personal Computer The images sent to the personal computer will be saved in the [My Pictures] folder or [Pictures] folder in subfolders organized according to the shooting date.
d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Options other than [All images] are explained below. To start the image transfer, press the button. New images Images which have not yet been transferred to the personal computer will be selected by the camera automatically and transferred. Transfer order images You select the images and they are transferred to the personal computer in a batch. To select the images, see page 170. Select & transfer You select the images individually to be transferred.
d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer 3 Selecting the Images to be Transferred Under the [3] tab, you can use [Transfer order] to select the images to be transferred to a personal computer. When you select [Transfer order images] on page 169, you can transfer the images set by the transfer order. Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. Press <0> to include the displayed image in the transfer order. The icon will also appear on the upper left.
10 Customizing the Camera With Custom Functions, you can change the camera functions according to your preference. Also, the current camera settings can be saved under the Mode Dial’s , , 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>. 4 Change the setting as desired. 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 LV Movies e LV Stills C.Fn I: Exposure k p.174 p.175 k k k k k k C.Fn II: Image 1 2 3 4 Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction Highlight tone priority Auto Lighting Optimizer p.176 k k p.177 k k p.178 k (2, 3 & 5 work/*) 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 from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother. With setting 1, noise in the shadow areas may be slightly more than usual. With setting 1, the settable ISO speed range will be 200 - 6400. Also, (dynamic range) will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. C.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive C.Fn III -1 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.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III -3 AF point selection method 0: Normal Press the button, then use <9> or <6/5> dial to select an AF point. 1: Multi-controller direct Without pressing the button first, you can just use the <9> to select the desired AF point. Pressing the button will set it to automatic AF point selection. 2: Quick Control Dial direct Without pressing the button first, you can just use the <5> to select the desired AF point.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III -6 Mirror lockup 0: Disable 1: Enable Prevents camera vibrations caused by the reflex mirror action which can disturb shooting with super telephoto lenses or close-up (macro) shooting. See page 101 for the mirror lockup procedure. C.Fn III -7 AF point area expansion 0: Disable 1: Enable When you select AI Servo AF and the center AF point, the six Assist AF points (p.80) will also function. Seven AF points will track the subject.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III -8 AF Microadjustment Normally, this adjustment is not required. Do this adjustment only if necessary. Note that doing this adjustment may prevent correct focusing from being achieved. AF adjustment cannot be done during Live View shooting in Live and Liveu modes. You can make fine adjustments for the AF’s point of focus. It can be adjusted in ±20 steps (-: Forward / +: Backward). The adjustment amount of one step varies depending on the maximum aperture of the lens.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn IV: Operation/Others C.Fn IV -1 Shutter button/AF-ON button 0: Metering + AF start 1: Metering + AF start/AF stop During autofocusing, you can press the
button to stop the autofocusing. 2: Metering start/Metering + AF start This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping repeatedly. In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the
button to start or stop the AI Servo AF operation. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn IV -3 Assign SET button You can assign a frequently-used function to <0>. When the camera is ready to shoot, you can press <0>. 0: Normal (disabled) 1: Image quality Press <0> to display the image-recording quality setting screen on the LCD monitor. Turn the <6> or <5> dial to set the desired imagerecording quality, then press <0>. 2: Picture Style Press <0> to display the Picture Style selection screen on the LCD monitor.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn IV -5 Focusing Screen If you change the focusing screen, change this setting to match the focusing screen type. This is to obtain the correct exposures. 0: Eg-A 1: Eg-D 2: Eg-S About focusing screen characteristics Eg-A: Standard Precision Matte Standard focusing screen that comes with the camera. Provides good viewfinder brightness and enables easy manual focusing. Eg-D: Precision Matte with grid This is the Eg-A with a grid.
3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn IV -6 Add original decision data 0: Off 1: On 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.129), the icon will appear. To verify whether the image is original, the Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 (sold separately) is required.
3 Registering My MenuN For faster access, you can register up to six menus and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. 1 Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [9] tab, select [My Menu settings], then press <0>. [Register]. 2 Select Turn the <5> dial to select [Register], then press <0>. the desired items. 3 Register Turn the <5> dial to select the item, then press <0>. When the confirmation dialog appears and you select [OK] and press <0>, the menu will be registered.
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 desired items.
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, Beep, Shoot w/o card, Review time, Peripheral illumination correction [2] Exposure compensation/AEB, White balance, Custom WB, WB SHIFT/BKT, Color space, Picture Style [4] Highlight alert, AF point display, Histogram, Slide show, Image jump w/6 [5] Auto power off,
11 Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up needed information.
B Checking Camera Settings When the camera is ready to shoot, press the button and “Camera settings” and “Shooting functions” screens will appear. When “Shooting functions” is displayed, you can set the shooting functions while looking at the LCD monitor. Display “Camera set.” and “Shoot. func.” Press the button. X The button toggles between the two screens. Display one of them. Under the [7] tab, select [INFO. button], then press <0>. Select [Camera set.] or [Shoot. func.], then press <0>.
B Checking Camera Settings Shooting Functions AE lock Aperture Shutter speed Exposure level/ AEB range Shooting mode AF point Image-recording quality Quick Control icon Battery check White balance correction Picture Style ISO speed Highlight tone priority Flash exposure compensation Metering mode Drive mode Shots remaining White balance AF mode Maximum burst When you press <9> straight down, the Quick Control screen appears (p.38).
3 Checking the Battery Information You can check the battery’s condition on the LCD monitor. The 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>. X 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. X The battery history screen will appear. X 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. a81a 5900 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. X 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 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. 3 Place Insert the cord carefully without damaging the cord. the DC Coupler.
Replacing the Date/Time Battery The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If 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 setting will also be reset, so be sure to set the correct date/time (p.42). 1 Set the power switch to <2>. the battery holder 2 Unscrew screw. Use a small Philips screwdriver. Be careful not to lose the screw. holder.
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 o 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 Manual Standard Picture Style k Monochrome User Defined k k k k k Preset WB k k k k k Custom WB
Function Availability Table o: Set automatically k: User selectable Mode Dial 1 C One-Shot k k k k k k k k o o k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k Partial k k k k k Spot k k k k k Center-weighted average k k k k k Auto Manual o o Program shift k k Exposure compensation k k k k AEB k k k AE lock k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k 2 sec.
Menu Settings 1 Shooting 1 (Red) Quality Page 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 1 / D1 / D2 54 Beep On / Off – Shoot w/o card On / Off 29 Review time Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec.
Menu Settings 4 Playback 2 (Blue) Page Highlight alert Disable / Enable 129 AF point display Disable / Enable 129 Histogram Brightness / RGB 130 Slide show Select the images, set the Play time and repeat settings for automatic playback 135 Image jump w/6 1 image / 10 images / 100 images / Screen / Date / Folder / Movies / Stills 132 Auto power off 1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / 30 min.
Menu Settings 7 Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page Battery info. Type, Remaining capacity, Shutter count, Recharge performance, Battery registration, Battery history 192 INFO. button Normal display / Camera settings / Shooting function 190 External Speedlite control Flash function settings / Flash C.Fn settings / Clear all Speedlite C.
Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems The battery cannot be recharged with the battery charger provided. 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 light/blink for a few sec. 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 be degraded. See the [7 Battery info.] menu to check the battery’s performance level (p.192).
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 209. The maximum burst during continuous shooting is lower. Set [8C.Fn II -2: High ISO speed noise reduction] to one of the following settings: [Standard/Low/Disable].
Troubleshooting Guide The flash does not fire. Make sure the flash (or PC sync cord) is securely attached to the camera. If you use a non-Canon flash with Live View shooting, set [Silent shoot.] to [Disable] (p.104). The flash always fires at full output. If you use a flash unit other than an EX-series Speedlite, the flash will always be fired at full output (p.103). When the [Flash metering mode] flash Custom Function is set to [TTL (autoflash)], the flash will always be fired at full output (p.106).
Troubleshooting Guide The movie shooting quits by itself. If the card’s writing speed is slow, movie shooting may stop automatically. Use a card with a read/write speed of at least 8 MB per sec. To find out the card’s read/write speed, see the card manufacturer’s Web site. If the movie file size reaches 4 GB or if the movie is shot for 29 min. 59 sec., the movie shooting will stop automatically. When the movie is played, camera operation noise can be heard.
Troubleshooting Guide The image cannot be erased. If the image has been erase-protected, it cannot be erased (p.141). The file name’s first character is an underscore (“_MG_”). Set the color space to sRGB. If Adobe RGB is set, the first character will be an underscore (p.76). 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.74). The shooting date and time displayed is incorrect.
Error Codes Error No. Countermeasures If there is a problem with the camera, an error message appears. Follow the onscreen instructions. To recover from the error screen, turn the power switch <2> and <1>, or remove and reinstall the battery. If error 02 (Card problem) is displayed, remove and reinstall the card or format the card. This may resolve the problem. If the same error keeps appearing, there may be a problem. Write down the error code and consult your nearest Canon Service Center. No.
System Map Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 ST-E2 220EX 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Rubber Frame Eb E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Bundled Accessories Focusing Screen Eg-A Eyecup Eb Wide Strap EW-EOS5DMKII Angle Finder C Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E Battery Pack LP-E6 Date / time CR1616 lithium battery Focusing Screen Eg-D Eg-S Battery Grip BG-E6 Car Battery Cable CB-570 Car Battery Charger CBC-E6 210 AC Adapter DC Coupler AC-E6 DR-E6 Battery Magazine BG
System Map Timer Remote Remote Switch Controller RS-80N3 TC-80N3 Wireless Controller LC-5 Remote Controller RC-5 Remote Controller RC-1 EF lenses External microphone HDMI Cable HTC-100 Stereo Video Cable STV-250N TV/Video USB external media Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E4 USB GPS unit EOS DIGITAL EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Software Instruction Manuals Disk Interface Cable IFC-200U Wireless LAN access point Wireless LAN adapter Ethernet port Interface Cable IFC-500U Personal computer USB port Or
Specifications • Type Type: Recording media: Image sensor size: Compatible lenses: Lens mount: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera Type I or II CF card, UDMA-compatible Approx. 36 x 24 mm Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) (The effective lens focal length is the same as indicated on the lens) Canon EF mount • Image Sensor Type: Effective pixels: Aspect ratio: Dust delete feature: CMOS sensor Approx. 21.
Specifications • Viewfinder Type: Eye-level pentaprism Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 98% Magnification: Approx. 0.71x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity) Eye point: Approx. 21 mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1 m-1) Built-in dioptric adjustment: -3.0 - +1.
Specifications • Shutter Type: Shutter speeds: Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter 1/8000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.) X-sync at 1/200 sec. • Drive System Drive modes: Single shooting, continuous shooting, 10-sec. self-timer/ remote control, 2-sec. self-timer/remote control Continuous shooting speed: Max. approx. 3.9 shots/sec. Max. burst: JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 78 shots (Approx. 310 shots), RAW: Approx. 13 shots (Approx.
Specifications • LCD Monitor Type: Monitor size and dots: Coverage: Brightness adjustment: Interface languages: TFT color liquid-crystal monitor 3-in. with approx. 920,000 dots (VGA) Approx. 100% Auto (Darker/Standard/Brighter), Manual (7 levels) 25 • Image Playback Image display formats: Single, Single + Info (Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram) 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate possible Zoom magnification: Approx. 1.
Specifications • Power Source Battery: Battery information: Battery life: (Based on CIPA testing standards) Battery Pack LP-E6 (Qty. 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 * With Battery Grip BG-E6 attached, size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used Remaining capacity, Shutter count, and Recharge performance displayed With viewfinder shooting: At 23°C/73°F, approx. 850 shots. At 0°C/32°F, approx. 750 shots. With Live View shooting: At 23°C/73°F, approx. 200 shots. At 0°C/32°F, approx. 180 shots.
Specifications • Battery Charger LC-E6E Type: Charger dedicated to the Battery Pack LP-E6 Power cord length: Approx. 2 m / 6.6 ft. Recharging time: Approx. 2 hours 30 min. Rated input: 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated output: 8.4 V DC/1.2A 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.
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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.
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Index 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay ...................86 1920x1080 ....................................121 1st-curtain sync.............................105 4- or 9-image index display...........131 640x480 ........................................121 A AC Adapter Kit ..............................196 Access lamp ...................................30 Adobe RGB.....................................76 AE lock............................................98 AEB.................................
Index D Date/Time .......................................42 Date/time battery replacement...197 DC coupler ....................................196 Default (printing) ...........................158 Depth-of-field preview .....................93 Digital terminal ......................154, 167 Dioptric adjustment .........................34 Direct printing J Printing Direct selection .............................179 Direct transfer ...............................167 DPOF ......................................
Index Highlight alert................................129 Highlight detail loss.......................129 Highlight tone priority ....................177 Histogram (Brightness/RGB) ........130 Hot shoe .......................................104 Household power..........................196 I ICC profile.......................................76 Illumination (LCD panel) .................99 Image AF point display........................129 Auto playback...........................135 Auto rotate................
Index Menu Menu settings ...........................200 My Menu...................................186 Setting operation ........................40 3 icon .........................................4 Metering mode ........................95, 191 MF (Manual focusing) .....................84 Microphone (Built-in/External).......124 Mirror lockup .........................101, 180 Mode Dial J Shooting mode Monochrome image ..................60, 62 Movie Playback ...................................137 Recording ..
Index R RAW .........................................54, 56 RAW+JPEG ....................................54 Recharge ........................................24 Recording func..............................201 Remote control shooting.......100, 102 Remote Switch..............................100 Rotate (image) ..............134, 146, 161 S Safety shift ....................................175 Safety warnings ............................219 Saturation ...............................61, 160 Self-timer .........
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