Page 3 - Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.; Test the Camera Before Shooting
2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL/EOS 300D DIGITAL is a high-performance,digital AF SLR camera with an ultra-fine CMOS sensor with 6.30 millioneffective pixels. It is full-featured for all types of shooting, from fullyautomatic snapshooting to highly creative work. Yo...
Page 4 - Equipment Check List
3 Be sure all the following equipment and accessories have beenincluded with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. ¢ EOS DIGITAL REBEL/EOS 300D DIGITAL camera body (with Eyecup, body cap and lithium backup battery for the date and time) ¢ EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (with lens cap and ...
Page 5 - Contents; Introduction
4 Contents Introduction Equipment Check List .............. 3 Handling Precautions .............. 8 Nomenclature ........................ 10 Conventions Usedin this Manual ......................... 16 1 Before You Start ............... 17 Recharging the Battery .......... 18 Installing and Removingt...
Page 7 - Safety Warnings; Preventing Serious Injury or Death
6 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, andmaterial 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 ac...
Page 8 - Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage
7 • 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 extr...
Page 9 - The Camera; LCD Panel and LCD Monitor; Handling Precautions
8 The Camera • This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or expose it to physical shock. • The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet conditions or underwater.If the camera gets wet, take it to your nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible. Ifsmall amounts of water splash...
Page 10 - Lithium Battery for the Date and Time; CF Card; Lens Electrical Contacts
9 • Do not press hard on an LCD display or subject it to impacts, as this can causedisplay flaws and damage. • If an LCD display becomes soiled, clean it with a commercially available blowerbrush, or wipe it with a soft cloth, taking care not to scratch the screen. If an LCDdisplay becomes extremely...
Page 11 - Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.; Nomenclature
10 Reference page numbers are indicated by (p. ∗∗ ). Nomenclature DIGITAL terminal (p.100) VIDEO OUT terminal (p.93) Remote control terminal (for Remote Switch RS-60E3) Hot shoe EF lens mount index (p.23) EF-S lens mount index(p.23) Grip (Battery compartment) Remote control sensor DC coupler cord ho...
Page 13 - LCD Panel
12 The actual display will show only the applicable items. LCD Panel Nomenclature Aperture value AF point selection ( ) CF card full warning ( ) CF card error warning ( ) Error code Cleaning image sensor ( ) Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amountAEB level CF card writing status Drive ...
Page 14 - Viewfinder Information
13 Viewfinder Information Nomenclature AF point display indicator 〈 . 〉 AF points 〈 〉 High-speed sync (FP flash) Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amountAEB level Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator Focusing screen Shutter speedFE lock ( )Busy ( ) Aperture value CF card full warning ( )...
Page 15 - Mode Dial; The Mode Dial is divided into two functional zones.; Creative Zone; Lets you make a variety of; asic
14 1 1 1 1 1 Basic Zone • All you do is press theshutter button. Y : Full Auto (p.38) Allows you fully automaticshooting—the cameramakes all the settings. Image Zone Allows you fully automaticshooting in specificsituations. U : Portrait (p.40) I : Landscape (p.40) O : Close-up (p.40) P : Sports (p.4...
Page 16 - Battery Charger CB-5L
15 Battery Charger CB-5L This is a battery pack charger. (p.18) AC Adaptor Kit ACK-E2 (optional) Supplies power to the camera from a household power outlet. (p.22) DC coupler socket Power cord DC couplerside Power cordside Battery pack slot Power cord socket Power cord socket AC Adaptor AC-E2 Nomenc...
Page 17 - Conventions Used in this Manual
16 • The camera control icons and markings in this booklet correspond tothe icons and markings on the camera. • For more information, reference page numbers are provided inparentheses (p.00). • For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the cameraattached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. • T...
Page 18 - Before You Start; Attaching the Strap; Eyepiece cover
17 1 Before You Start This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basiccamera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap throughthe camera’s strap mount from thebottom. Then pass it through thestrap’s buckle as shown in theillustration. Pull the strap to makesure it does not sli...
Page 19 - Recharging the Battery; Connect the power cord.; Connect the power cord to the charger.; Recharge the battery.
18 Recharging the Battery Recharge Level 0–50% 50–75% 75-90% 90% or higher Red lamp Blinks once per second Blinks twice per second Blinks three times persecond Stays on Connect the power cord. • Connect the power cord to the charger. • Connect the power plug to an ACoutlet. 1 Remove the cover. • If ...
Page 21 - Load a fully charged BP-511 battery pack into the camera.; Installing the Battery; Point the battery contacts downward.; Installing and Removing the Battery
20 Load a fully charged BP-511 battery pack into the camera. Battery Pack BP-512 can also be used. The level of charge remaining is shown in three stages when the Powerswitch is set to < 1 >. (p.26) w : Charge is sufficient. e : Charge is low. r : Battery pack must be recharged. Installing the...
Page 22 - ON; Battery Life; Temperature; No flash use; Removing the Battery; Remove the battery pack.
21 • The number of shots may be less than indicated in some cases, due to differences in shooting conditions. • The number of shots is reduced by frequent use of the LCD monitor. • Holding the shutter button halfway down for long periods to use the AF function without taking a shot can reduce the nu...
Page 23 - Using a Household Power Supply; Place the cord in the groove.; Plug the cord into a power outlet.
22 Using a Household Power Supply With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional), you can connect the camera toa household power outlet and not worry about the battery becomingexhausted. Place the cord in the groove. • Carefully insert the cord into thegroove without damaging it. 3 Insert the DC coupler into...
Page 24 - Mounting and Detaching a Lens; MF; Remove the front lens cap.
23 Remove the caps. • Remove the rear lens cap and thebody cap by turning them as shown bythe arrow. 1 Attach the lens. • Align the EF-S lens with the camera’swhite EF-S lens mount index and turnthe lens as shown by the arrow until itclicks in place. • When attaching a lens other than anEF-S lens, a...
Page 25 - Installing a CF Card; Installing and Removing the CF Card; The Eject button pops out.
24 The captured image will be recorded onto the CF card (optional).Either a Type I or Type II CF card can be inserted into the camera. Number of remaining shots The number of remaining shots depends on the remaining capacity of theCF card and the ISO speed setting. Installing a CF Card Installing an...
Page 26 - Removing the CF Card
25 • A blinking access lamp indicates that data is being read, written, or erased on the CF card or that data is being transferred. To preventdamage to the image data, CF card, or camera, never do thefollowing while the access lamp is blinking: • Shake or hit the camera.• Open the CF card slot cover...
Page 27 - The camera operates only after the Power switch is set to <; Halfway pressing; This releases the shutter and shoots.; Power Switch; Basic Operation
26 The camera operates only after the Power switch is set to < 1 >. < 1 > : Set to this position when the camera is in use. < 2 > : The camera does not operate. Set to this position when notusing the camera. • To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 minute...
Page 28 - Using the Electronic Dials
27 The < l > dial is for setting shooting settings and selecting and setting menu items. (1) Press a button and turn the < l > dial. When you press a button, its functionremains active while a timer ( ∫ ) runs. During this time you can turn the < l > dial and view the settings on t...
Page 29 - Menu Operations
28 The on-screen menus enable you to set various settings such as theimage-recording quality, date and time, etc. Basically, you look at theLCD monitor and use the < m > button, < 5 > button, Cross keys < å > < µ >, and < p > button to proceed to the next step. < m &...
Page 30 - menu screen will reappear.; Select the menu setting.; You can also use the <
29 Setting Procedure Exit the menu. • Press the < m > button to exit. 6 Set the desired setting. • Press the < p > button. The initial menu screen will reappear. 5 Select the menu setting. • Use the < å > or < µ > keys to select the desired setting. (Somesettings require one ...
Page 31 - Menu Settings
30 Quality Large a Large s Medium a Medium s Small a Small s RAW Red-eye on/off OffOn AEB 1/3-stop increments,±2 stops WB-BKT whole-stopincrements, ±3 stops Beep OnOff Custom WB Manual setting ofwhite balance Parameters Parameter 1Parameter 2Adobe RGBSet 1Set 2Set 3Set up Languages provided: English...
Page 32 - LCD Monitor; then be reset to the default settings.
31 The color LCD monitor on the back of the camera enables you toreview and select recorded images and set various menu settings. • The LCD monitor cannot be used as a viewfinder to shoot. • The LCD monitor’s brightness can be adjusted with the menu’s [ LCD Brightness ] setting ( ∆ ). AF point selec...
Page 33 - Setting the Date and Time; Set the date and time as shown below.; Time; Set the date and time.; desired date format to [
32 Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time as shown below. Select [Date/Time]. • Select the [ ∆ ] tab. • Press the < å > keys to select [ Date/ Time ], then press < p >. s The Date/Time setting screen willappear. 1 Each captured image is recorded with the date and time it was tak...
Page 34 - Replacing the Date/Time Battery; ” will appear on the LCD panel. Replace the battery; Set the Power switch to <
33 Replacing the Date/Time Battery The date/time battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Thebattery’s service life is about 5 years. When the date/time battery’spower is low, “ ” will appear on the LCD panel. Replace the battery with a new CR2016 lithium battery as described below. The date/ti...
Page 35 - will; OK; ” will blink on the LCD panel.
34 Cleaning the Image Sensor (CMOS) The image sensor is like the film in a film-based camera. If any dust orother foreign matter adheres to the image sensor, it may show up as adark speck in the images.To avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean the image sensor.Note that the image sensor is ...
Page 37 - Holding the Camera; Horizontal shooting; Dioptric Adjustment
36 Holding the Camera By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight (with or withouteyeglasses), the viewfinder image will look clearer. The camera’sadjustable dioptric range is –3 to +1 dpt. Turn the dioptric adjustmentknob. • Turn the knob left or right so that theAF points in the viewfinder look...
Page 38 - > buttons do not operate; Set the Mode Dial to <; Full; a sic
37 2 Fully Automatic Shooting This chapter describes how to use the camera’s BasicZone modes < Y > < U > < I > < O > < P > < A > < S > for quick and easy shooting. In these modes, all you do is point and shoot. In addition, to help preventmistakes caused by ...
Page 39 - Fully Automatic Shooting; Turn the Mode dial to <; bottom right of the viewfinder will light.; Check the exposure setting.
38 Y Fully Automatic Shooting All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everythingis automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seven AFpoints to focus the subject, anyone can just point and shoot. AF point Turn the Mode dial to < Y >. 1 Aim any of the AF points...
Page 41 - Programmed Image Control Modes; Portrait
40 Programmed Image Control Modes Select a shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera willbe set to obtain the best results.For the functions available in the Basic Zone modes, see the “FunctionAvailability Table” (p.122). This mode blurs the background to makethe human subject stand o...
Page 42 - Sports; Night Portrait
41 Sports This is for fast-moving subjects when youwant to freeze the action. • The camera will first track the subject with thecenter AF point. Focus tracking will thencontinue with any of the seven AF pointscovering the subject. When focus is achieved,the beeper will sound softly. • While you hold...
Page 43 - Reviewing Images; On; ] to display both the image and shooting; Off; Image Review; Review; Set the Review setting.
42 Reviewing Images The image can be displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after youshoot. You can set one of three image review options: [ On ] to display the image, [ On (Info) ] to display both the image and shooting information, and [ Off ] to not display the image. Review [On] setting Review...
Page 44 - You can set the image review time to [; ] which keeps the image displayed on the LCD monitor.; Changing the Review Time; Review time
43 You can set the image review time to [ 2 sec. ], [ 4 sec. ], [ 8 sec. ], or [ Hold ] which keeps the image displayed on the LCD monitor. Reviewing Images Changing the Review Time Set the Review time setting. • Press the < å > keys to select the desired setting, then press < p >. 2 Sel...
Page 45 - Self-timer Operation
44 q Self-timer Operation You can use self-timer in any Basic mode or Creative mode.We recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer. Press the < H • ´ > button ( ∫ ) . • Press the < H • ´ > button so that < ´ > appears on the LCD panel. 1 Focus the subject. • The shooting p...
Page 46 - Wireless Remote Control
45 K Wireless Remote Control With the optional Remote Controller RC-5 (optional), you can shootremotely from up to about 5 meters/16.4 ft. in front of the camera. Press the < H • ´ > button ( ∫ ) . • Press the < H • ´ > button so that < ´ > appears on the LCD panel. 1 Shoot. • Poin...
Page 47 - Using the Eyepiece Cover; Attach the eyepiece cover.
46 Using the Eyepiece Cover During self-timer or remote control operation when your eye does notcover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may enter the eyepiece andaffect the exposure when the image is captured. To prevent this, usethe eyepiece cover (attached to the neck strap) to cover the eyepie...
Page 48 - Settings for Shooting; setting checking will apply in this chapter.
47 3 Settings for Shooting This chapter explains the settings for shooting digitalimages: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, whitebalance, processing parameters, file numbering, andauto rotation. For Basic Zone modes, only the image-recording quality(except < h >), file numbering, auto rotati...
Page 49 - Image-Recording Quality; ] is selected, the LCD panel will display; Quality; Image-recording Quality Settings; Large
48 Image-Recording Quality The widely-used JPEG format is used for image-recording qualitysettings other than < h >. Images captured in the < h > format must later be processed by a personal computer.For example, when [ Large a ] is selected, the LCD panel will display < da >. Sele...
Page 50 - The maximum capacity applies to a 128 MB CF card.; Parameter 1; > JPEG image is also recorded
49 Image File Size and CF Card Capacity According toImage-Recording Quality • The maximum capacity applies to a 128 MB CF card. • The image size and CF card’s maximum capacity are based onCanon’s testing standards (at ISO 100 with [ Parameter 1 ] set). The actual image file size and the CF card’s ma...
Page 51 - Setting the ISO Speed; The ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 100-400.; ISO Speed in the Basic Zone Modes; With external Speedlite 100; ISO Speed in the Creative Zone Modes; You can set the ISO speed to “
50 D Setting the ISO Speed The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. Ahigher ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light.Therefore, a high ISO speed is suited for moving subjects or shootingin low-light conditions. However, the image will contain more noise toma...
Page 52 - Selecting the White Balance; > setting will set the optimum white balance; Select the white balance setting.; > dial to select the desired; White Balance
51 6 Selecting the White Balance Normally, the < Z > setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural colors cannot be obtained with < Z >, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source.In the Basic Zone modes, < Z > will be set auto...
Page 53 - Custom White Balance; Shoot a white object.; image that was taken in step
52 Custom White Balance With custom white balance, you shoot a white object that will serve asthe standard for the white balance. By selecting this image, you importits white balance data for the white balance setting. Shoot a white object. • The plain, white object should fill theviewfinder center....
Page 54 - The custom white balance will be set.; White Balance Auto Bracketing; Set the bracketing amount.
53 4 Select [ , ]. • Press the < 6 > ( ∂ ) button. ( ∫ ) • Turn the < l > dial to select < , >. s The custom white balance will be set. White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can berecorded simultaneously. Based on the current w...
Page 55 - Canceling White Balance Auto Bracketing
54 • Follow steps 2 and 3 to set the bracketing amount to < >, then press < p >. • You can also set the Power switch to< 2 > to cancel white balance bracketing. White Balance Auto Bracketing • During continuous shooting, the number of images recorded will bethree times as many as t...
Page 56 - Selecting the Processing Parameter; Parameters; Select the processing parameter.; Processing Parameters; Set up
55 Selecting the Processing Parameter The image you capture can be processed to look more vivid or moresubdued. The processing parameters can be set according to thepreset Parameter 1, Parameter 2, and Adobe RGB. Or they can be setto Set 1, 2, or 3 that you can set yourself. Select [Parameters]. • S...
Page 57 - Setting Processing Parameters; register and save up to three sets of processing parameters.; The default parameter settings for [
56 Setting Processing Parameters The image you capture can be processed automatically by the camerain accordance with the parameter settings you set (five settings eachfor [ Contrast ], [ Sharpness ], [ Saturation ], and [ Color tone ]). You can register and save up to three sets of processing param...
Page 58 - Select the parameter.; return to step; Select the desired Set Number.
57 Setting Processing Parameters Select the parameter. • Press the < å > keys to select the parameter, then press < p >. 4 Set the parameter. • Press the < µ > keys to set the parameter, then press < p >. 5 Return to the [Parameters] menu. • Press the < m > button twice...
Page 59 - File Numbering; in each CF card, you can organize images; Select the file numbering method.; File numbering after; Continuous Numbering
58 File Numbering The images you take are automatically assigned a file number from0001 to 9999 and saved in a folder (created automatically) that canhold up to 100 images. The file number is akin to the frame number offilm images. The automatic file numbering method can be set to[ Continuous ] or [...
Page 60 - Setting Auto Rotation; Auto rotate; Set the Auto rotate setting.; Take a vertical shot.
59 Setting Auto Rotation Vertical shots can be rotated automatically so that they are displayedupright during playback. Auto rotation will work only with vertical images captured while[Auto rotate] was [On]. It will not work with vertical imagescaptured while [Auto rotate] was [Off]. Select [Auto ro...
Page 61 - INFO. Checking Camera Settings; When the camera is ready to shoot, press the <; Display the camera settings.; clear the LCD monitor.; Camera Setting Information
60 INFO. Checking Camera Settings When the camera is ready to shoot, press the < 4 > button to view the current camera settings on the LCD monitor. Display the camera settings. • Press the < 4 > button. s The current camera settings appear onthe LCD monitor. • Press the < 4 > butto...
Page 62 - Advanced Operations
61 4 Advanced Operations With Creative Zone modes, you can set the desiredshutter speed or aperture value to obtain the exposureyou want. You take control of the camera. • Depth-of-field preview,exposure compensation, AEB,AE lock, bulb, and whitebalance bracketing are possibleonly in Creative Zone m...
Page 63 - Selecting an AF Point; selected either automatically or manually.; Automatic AF point Selection; The current AF point will light.; Select the desired AF point.; dial to select the desired AF point.
62 3 Selecting an AF Point The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selectedautomatically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zonemodes and < Q > mode, the AF point selection is automatic only. In the < T >, < R >, < E >, and < W > modes, the AF...
Page 64 - focus lock; Focus Lock; Set the camera to a Creative Zone mode.; Set a Creative Zone mode except <
63 3 Selecting an AF Point After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject andrecompose the shot. This is called “ focus lock .” Focus Lock Automatic AF point Selection Manual AF point Selection Set the camera to a Creative Zone mode. • Set a Creative Zone mode except < Q >. 1 Selec...
Page 65 - Manual Focusing; Focusing ring
64 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light < n > blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:(a) Low-contrast subjects (blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.).(b) Subjects in low light.(c) Extremely backlit and reflective sub...
Page 66 - Drive Mode Selection; Remote control
65 Drive Mode Selection Press the < H • ´ > button. ( ∫ ) s The button toggles between the twodrive modes. • The continuous drive mode can beselected in the Creative Zone modes. The drive mode can be set to single or continuous (2.5 frames persec.). • During continuous shooting, the captured i...
Page 67 - Program AE
66 T Program AE Like < Y > (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose shooting mode. Thecamera automatically sets the shutterspeed and aperture value to suit thescene’s brightness. This is called ProgramAE. ∗ T stands for Program ∗ AE stands for Auto Exposure Set the Mode Dial to < T >....
Page 68 - Shifting the Program
67 T Program AE • Refer the “Function Availability Table” (p.122) for difference between Creative Zone modes and Basic Zone modes. Shifting the Program • In Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture value combination (program) set by the camera whilemaintaining the same e...
Page 69 - > dial to set the desired shutter; Focus on the subject.; Press the shutter button down halfway.
68 R Shutter-Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automaticallysets the aperture value to suit the brightness of the subject. This is calledShutter-Priority AE.A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject anda slow shutter speed can blur the subje...
Page 71 - Aperture-Priority AE; > dial to set the desired aperture
70 E Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture value and the camera setsthe shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness.The larger or brighter the aperture value (lower f/number) the moreblurred the background will become. This effect is ideal for portraits.The s...
Page 72 - Aperture Value Display
71 Depth-of-field Preview Press the depth-of-field preview button tostop down to the current aperture setting.The diaphragm in the lens will be set tothe current aperture so you can checkthe depth of field (range of acceptablefocus) through the viewfinder. • This feature can be used in the Creative ...
Page 73 - Manual Exposure; Select the desired shutter speed.; Select the desired aperture value.; > dial to set the desired
72 f Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutterspeed and aperture value as desired. Todetermine the exposure, refer to theexposure level indicator in the viewfinderor use a handheld exposure meter. Thismethod is called manual exposure. ∗ f stands for manual. Select the desired shutter sp...
Page 74 - Determine the exposure.
73 Determine the exposure. • Check the exposure level and set thedesired shutter speed and aperturevalue. 5 Shoot. 6 f Manual Exposure If the exposure level mark < v > blinks at the < z > or < b > level, it indicates that the difference between the standard exposure exceeds +/–2sto...
Page 76 - Setting Exposure Compensation
75 Set the exposure compensationamount. • Hold down the < ∑ > button and turn the < l > dial to set the desired exposure compensation amount. • To cancel the exposure compensation,set the exposure compensationamount to < >. Setting Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is use...
Page 77 - Auto Exposure Bracketing; > and AEB level will appear; AEB
76 Auto Exposure Bracketing With auto exposure bracketing (AEB), the camera automaticallychanges the exposure level up to +/–2 stops in 1/3-stop increments forthree successive shots. Standard exposure Decreased exposure Increased exposure Set the AEB amount. • Press the < µ > keys to set the d...
Page 78 - Canceling AEB
77 • Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to < >. • AEB will also be canceledautomatically if you turn the Powerswitch to < 2 >, change lenses, have flash-ready, replace the battery, orreplace the CF card. Canceling AEB Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used in AEB mode. • If...
Page 79 - AE Lock; > icon will light in the; Compose the shot and shoot.; > button and press the shutter
78 j AE Lock AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from thepoint of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shotwhile maintaining the desired exposure level. This feature is useful forbacklit and spotlighted subjects.In Creative Zone modes, partial metering w...
Page 80 - Bulb Exposures; The next setting after “; Set the aperture value.
79 Bulb Exposures When bulb is set, the shutter is open during the time you keep pressingthe shutter button fully. Bulb is useful when a long exposure isnecessary for capturing night scenes, fireworks, the night sky, etc. Set the Mode Dial to < W >. 1 Set the shutter speed to “ ”. • Look at th...
Page 81 - Using the Built-in Flash; Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone
80 Using the Built-in Flash In the Basic Zone modes (except < I > < P > < S >), the built-in flash pops up and fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions. T Select < T > mode for full autoflash. The shutter speed and aperture value are determinedautomatically, ju...
Page 82 - Flash Sync Speed and Aperture Settings
81 Built-in Flash Range (using EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens) Flash Sync Speed and Aperture Settings Using the Built-in Flash ISO Speed Wide-angle: 18 mm Telephoto: 55 mm 100 Approx. 0.7-3.7 m (2.3-12.1 ft) Approx. 0.7-2.3 m (2.3-7.5 ft) 200 Approx. 0.7-5.3 m (2.3-17.4 ft) Approx. 0.7-3.3 m (2.3-10.8 f...
Page 83 - Using Red-eye Reduction
82 Using the Built-in Flash When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject’s eyes maycome out red in the image. “Red eye” happens when the light from theflash reflects off the retina of the eyes. The camera’s red-eye reductionfeature turns on the red-eye reduction lamp to shine a gentle ...
Page 84 - FE Lock; A preflash will fire and the <
83 Using the Built-in Flash FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposurereading for any part of a subject. It works in Creative Zone modes. j FE Lock Focus on the subject. • Press the shutter button halfway. Keeppressing the shutter button halfwayuntil step 4 . 2 Check that ...
Page 85 - Evaluative metering; The area covered by partial metering is shown on; Centerweighted average metering; This is set automatically in the <
84 0 LCD Panel Illumination To illuminate the LCD panel, press the< 0 > button. To turn off the illumination, press the button again. The illuminationwill turn off when you press the shutterbutton halfway. Metering Modes The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, andcenterweight...
Page 86 - Image Playback; Images not taken with the camera:
85 5 Image Playback This chapter explains how to view and erase imagesand how to connect the camera to a TV monitor. Images not taken with the camera: The camera might not be able to properly display imagescaptured with a different camera or edited with a personalcomputer for image processing or cha...
Page 87 - While an image is displayed on the LCD monitor, press the <; Single image; starting with the newest one.; Image with Shooting Information
86 Image Playback You can select any image to view. You can view a single image, theimage information, an index display, or a magnified view. Press the < 4 > button. • As with the single image display modeexplained above, you can use thecross keys to view another image. • Pressing the < 4 &...
Page 88 - Sample Histogram; Image Information
87 Histogram A histogram is a graph indicating the image’sbrightness. The horizontal axis indicates thebrightness level (darker on the left and brighteron the right), while the vertical axis indicates howmany pixels exist for each brightness level.The more pixels there are toward the left, thedarker...
Page 89 - Index Display; Switching from the index display to another display mode
88 Image Playback ˆ Index Display While the index is displayed, press the < 5 > button and press the < µ > keys to jump nine images ahead or back. (p.90) Nine thumbnail images are displayed on one screen. Display the index. • Press the < 8 > button. s The selected thumbnail will be...
Page 90 - Magnified View; dial to view another image.
89 The selected image can be magnified by 1.5x to 10x on the LCDmonitor. Display the image to bemagnified. • Display the image in the single-imageor image information display mode. 1 Image Playback 7 / ø Magnified View Scroll around. • Press the cross keys to scroll around inthe respective direction...
Page 91 - Image Jump; Set the camera for playback.; Jumping in the index display mode:; > key to jump nine images backward, or press the; Jump forward or back.
90 While single image, image with shooting information, index, ormagnified image is displayed, you can jump images ahead or back. Image Playback 5 Image Jump Jump bar Set the camera for playback. • Display a single image, image withshooting information, index, ormagnified image. 1 Set jump display. ...
Page 92 - Automated Playback of Images (Auto playback)
91 This function automatically and continuously displays all imagesrecorded on the CF card. Each image is displayed for approximately 3seconds. Image Playback Automated Playback of Images (Auto playback) Start the auto play. • Press < p >. s After [ Loading image... ] is displayed for a few se...
Page 93 - Rotating an Image; Rotate; The image rotation screen will appear.
92 The Rotate function can rotate an image 90° or 270˚ clockwise. Thisallows you to display images with the correct orientation. Image Playback Rotating an Image Select [Rotate]. • Select the < ] > tab. • Press the < å > keys to select [ Rotate ], then press < p >. s The image rota...
Page 94 - Connecting to a TV; Video; is not set, the image will not be displayed properly.; Connect the camera to the TV.; Open the camera’s terminal cover.
93 Connecting to a TV By connecting the camera to a TV set with the video cable (provided),you can view the recorded images on a TV set. Always turn off thecamera and the television before connecting or disconnecting them.Be sure the camera is set to the video system format (NTSC or PAL)compatible w...
Page 95 - Image Protection; You can protect images to prevent accidental erasure.; Protect; The protect setting screen will appear.; Set the image protection.; icon will appear below the image.
94 Image Protection You can protect images to prevent accidental erasure. Select [Protect]. • Select the < ] > tab. • Press the < å > keys to select [ Protect ], then press < p >. s The protect setting screen will appear. 1 Set the image protection. • Press the < µ > keys to ...
Page 96 - Erasing an Image; Erasing a Single Image; Erase; and
95 9 Erasing an Image You can erase images individually or erase all the images at one timein the CF card. Only protected images will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. So becareful when erasing an image. To prevent important imagesfrom being erased accidentally, protect...
Page 97 - The confirmation dialog will appear.; All unprotected images will be erased.; Erasing All Images
96 Set the camera for playback. • Press the < ] > button. 1 Select [All...]. • Press the < µ > keys to select [ All... ], then press < p >. s The confirmation dialog will appear. 3 Erase the images. • Press the < µ > keys to select [ OK ], then press < p >. s All unprot...
Page 98 - Formatting the CF Card; Format the CF card before using it in the camera.; Format
97 Formatting the CF Card Format the CF card before using it in the camera. Select [Format]. • Select the < ∆ > tab. • Press the < å > keys to select [ Format ], then press < p >. s The confirmation dialog will appear. 1 Format the CF card. • Press the < µ > keys to select [ ...
Page 101 - Connect the Camera to the Printer; Turn the Power switch to <; front side of the camera.
100 Connect the Camera to the Printer Turn the Power switch to < 2 >. 1 Turn on the printer. • Certain printers may turn on when thepower cable is connected. 4 Connect the camera to the printer. • For information on which cable to useand how to connect it to the printer,refer to the printer’s ...
Page 102 - > icon will appear on the
101 Turn the camera’s power switch to< 1 >, then press the < ] > button. s The image will be displayed, and the< å > or < ß > icon will appear on the upper left. 5 Indicates that a card photoprinter is connected. BJ printer-connected icon Direct Printing • For direct printing...
Page 103 - Printing; Images in the; Select the image to be printed.; The print setting screen will appear.; Print setting screen
102 Printing You can specify the printing style (borders on/off, date on/off, etc.), printquantity, and image trimming.You do all the printing operations with the camera. Images in the h format cannot be printed directly from the camera. Select the image to be printed. • Check that the < å > o...
Page 104 - Set the desired settings for [; Borders; PRINT
103 Select [Style]. • Set the desired settings for [ Borders ], [ Date ], and the BJ printer’s paper size. • For the setting procedure, see “Settingthe Printing Style” on the next page. 3 Printing Print the image. • Press the < å > keys to select [ PRINT ], then press < p >. s Printing w...
Page 105 - Setting the Printing Style; ] setting, you can print one image on one sheet or; Select the style option.
104 Printing Setting the Printing Style Select [Style]. • Press the < å > keys to select [ Style ], then press < p >. s The [ Style ] setting menu will appear. 1 • With BJ printers, [ Paper ] must be set to the paper size used. • With card photo printers, [ Image ] will appear instead of...
Page 106 - Select the desired setting.; The selected setting will take effect.
105 Printing [ Paper ] (BJ printer) [ Image ] (Card photo printer) [ Borders ] [ Date ] Select the desired setting. • Press the < å > keys to select the desired setting, then press < p >. s The selected setting will take effect. • When you are done, press the < m > to return to the...
Page 107 - Setting the Quantity; Set the number of copies.; Set a number from 1 to 99.; Setting the Trimming; The trimming screen will appear.
106 Setting the Quantity Printing Set the number of copies. • Press the < å > keys to select [ copies ]. • Press the < µ > keys to set the number of copies. • Set a number from 1 to 99. You can trim the image and print only the trimmed portion.Before starting, you must first set the [ St...
Page 108 - Rotating the trimming frame; > button to rotate the trimming frame. The button
107 Printing Rotating the trimming frame Press the < 4 > button to rotate the trimming frame. The button toggles between the vertical and horizontal image orientation.For example, a horizontal shot can be printed as a vertical shot. Exit the trimming. • Press < p > to return to the print...
Page 109 - The printing will stop.; Stopping the Printing; When Stopping the Printing; Resolving Printing Errors
108 Printing While [Stop] is displayed on theLCD monitor, press < p >. s The printing will stop. s If the confirmation dialog appears,press the < µ > keys to [ OK ], then press < p >. Stopping the Printing When Stopping the Printing With a card photo printer: If only one print is b...
Page 110 - Order Format; DPOF
109 7 DPOF: Digital Print Order Format With DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can specifywhich images in the CF card are to be printed and thequantity. This feature is very convenient when you makeprints with a DPOF-compatible printer or photo lab. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a st...
Page 111 - Print Order; images cannot be selected for printing.; Printing Options; Print; The print order screen will appear.; Set; The set up screen will appear.
110 Print Order First you set the printing options and select the images to be printed.The printing options give you a choice of making an index print(multiple, thumbnail images on one print), inserting the date, andinserting the image file No. The printing options will apply to all theimages select...
Page 112 - Select the set up option.; Print Type; order screen will reappear.; Order
111 Print Order Select the set up option. • Press the < å > keys to select the option, then press < p >. s The set up screen will appear. 3 [ Print Type ] [ Date ] [ File No. ] Select the desired setting. • Press the < å > keys to select the desired setting, then press < p >....
Page 114 - The order screen will appear.; When the print type is [; Standard; can either include or not include the image to the index print.; Selecting Individual Images
113 Print Order Select [Order]. • Press the < µ > keys to select [ Order ], then press < p >. s The order screen will appear. 1 Select the image to be printed. • Press the < µ > keys to select the desired image. • Press the < 8 > button to see a three-image view. To return to...
Page 115 - Set the print settings.; Exit the Order screen.
114 Set the print settings. • The settings will be different dependingon the [ Print Type ] explained in “Printing Options” on page 110. Press the < å > keys to set the number of copies from 1 to 99. If you want to include the image to theindex print, press the < å > keys to checkmark th...
Page 116 - Selecting All Images
115 Print Order Select [All]. • Press the < µ > keys to select [ All ], then press < p >. s The All screen will appear. 1 You can select all the images in the CF card (except h images) for printing or cancel the [ All ] selection. For standard-type prints, only a single print will be ava...
Page 117 - Direct Printing with DPOF; Connect the camera to the printer.; screen will then appear.; setting will then take effect.; ] will be displayed only if the
116 Direct Printing with DPOF With a printer (Optional) compatible with direct printing, you can printaccording to the DPOF settings. Connect the camera to the printer. (p.100) 1 Set the printing style. q Press the < å > keys to select [ Style ], then press < p >. The [ Style ] screen wi...
Page 118 - The printing will start.
117 Start printing. • Check the printing options displayedon the upper left. • Press the < å > keys to select [ OK ], then press < p >. s The printing will start. • When the printing ends, the screen willreturn to step 3 . 5 Print Order settings Direct Printing with DPOF • If [ Print Typ...
Page 120 - MEMO
Page 122 - Reference
121 8 Reference This section will help you understand your camerabetter. It covers basic shooting concepts, cameraspecifications, system accessories, and other referenceinformation.
Page 123 - Function Availability Table
122 Function Availability Table JPEG RAW Auto Manual Auto WB Preset WBCustom WB WB-BKT AF AF point selection Drive White balance Metering mode Exposure Built-in flash Quality ISO speed Parameters Mode Dial Basic Zone Creative Zone One-Shot AI Servo AI Focus Auto Manual Program shift Exposure compens...
Page 124 - AF Modes and Drive Modes
123 Since the image size is smaller than the35mm-format film format, the equivalent lensfocal length will increase by 1.6x. Image size (22.7 x 15.1 mm / 0.89 x 0.59 in) 35 mm image size (36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in) AF Modes and Drive Modes Autofocus tracks themoving subject, andthe exposure is setw...
Page 125 - Troubleshooting Guide; If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.; “The battery cannot be recharged.”; “The battery becomes exhausted quickly.”; “The camera turns off by itself.”; Power Source
124 Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. “The battery cannot be recharged.” • You are using the wrong battery. s Use Battery Pack BP-511 or BP-512. • The battery is not properly attached to the charger. s Attach the battery properly to the charger. ...
Page 126 - Shooting
125 Troubleshooting Guide “No images can be shot or recorded.” • The CF card is not properly loaded. s Load the CF card properly. (p.24) • The CF card is full. s Use a new CF card or erase unnecessary images. (p.24, 95) • The battery is exhausted. s Recharge the battery. (p.18) • You did not focus w...
Page 127 - “The image cannot be erased.”; “The date and time is wrong.”; “No image appears on the TV screen.”
126 Troubleshooting Guide “The image cannot be erased.” • The image is protected. s Cancel the protection first. (p.94) “The date and time is wrong.” • The correct date and time has not been set. s Set the correct date and time. (p.32) “No image appears on the TV screen.” • Video cable plugs are not...
Page 128 - Error Codes; If a camera error occurs, “; Error code
127 Error Codes If a camera error occurs, “ xx” will be displayed on the LCD panel. Follow the instruction below according to the error code.If the same error occurs often, something is probably wrong with thecamera. Jot down the “xx” error code and take your camera to thenearest Canon Service Cente...
Page 131 - System Map
130 System Map Eyecup Ef Rubber Frame Ef Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 Angle Finder C EF lenses EF-S lens Date / time CR2016 lithium battery Remote Switch RS-60E3 Remote Controller RC-5 E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Neck Strap EW-100DBII 220EX ST-E2 420EX 550EX Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Bundled Acce...
Page 133 - Specifications; • Type
132 Specifications • Type Type: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-inflash Recording medium: Type I and II CF card Image size: 22.7 mm x 15.1 mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF-S and EF lenses(35mm-equivalent focal length is equal to approx.1.6times the marked focal length.) Lens mount...
Page 134 - Viewfinder; Autofocus; Exposure Control
133 Specifications • Viewfinder Type: Pentamirror, eye-level Coverage: 95% vertically and horizontally with respect to theeffective pixels Magnification: 0.8x (–1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity) Eye point: 21 mm Dioptric adjustment range: –3.0 - +1.0 diopterFocusing screen: Fixed, all-matte scre...
Page 138 - Digital Camera Model DS6041 Systems
137 Digital Camera Model DS6041 Systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesire...
Page 139 - Index
138 A AC Adaptor Kit ...................... 15, 22 Accessories ............................... 128 A-DEP ......................................... 74 Adobe RGB ................................. 55 AE Lock ....................................... 78 AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) ... 76 AF Mode .........
Page 141 - PRINTED IN TAIWAN
CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan U.S.A. CANON U.S.A. INC. For all inquiries concerning this camera, call toll free in the U.S.1-800-OK-CANON or write to: Customer Relations, Canon U.S.A., Inc.One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, N.Y. 11042-1198 CANADA CANON CANADA INC. ...