Canon 40D- User Manual

5 3 2 1 Introduction Item Check List ..................................................................................................3Conventions Used in this Manual.......................................................................4Index to Features ..............................................

6 Contents 7 6 5 4 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 75 Selecting the AF Mode .................................................................................... 76Selecting the AF Point ..................................................................................... 78When Autofocus Fails..........

7 Contents 8 9 10 11 12 Sensor Cleaning 127 Automatic Sensor Cleaning............................................................................128Appending Dust Delete Data..........................................................................129Manual Sensor Cleaning .............................

8 Power Battery • Charging Î p.24 • Battery check Î p.26 Power outlet Î p.170 Auto power off Î p.42 Menus & Basic Settings Menus Î p.38 Camera setting display Î p.168 LCD brightness adjustment Î p.125 Language Î p.41 Date/Time Î p.41 Beeper Î p.38 Shoot w/o card Î p.38 Recording Images CF card f...

10 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...

11 • 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 ext...

12 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...

13 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 malfu...

14 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge the battery, see page 24. 2 Attach the lens. (p.30) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.30) 4 Open the...

15 Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to < 1 > (Full Auto). (p.46) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.32) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus...

16 For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). Nomenclature Digital terminal (p.134,148) Video OUT terminal (p.122) Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.97) PC terminal (p.106) LCD panel (p.18) Hot shoe (p.105) EF Lens mount index (p.30) Built-in flash/AF-ass...

18 Nomenclature LCD Panel The display will show only the settings currently applicable. Shutter speed Busy ( buSY ) Built-in flash recycling ( buSY ) Custom Function Beeper Image-recording quality 37 Large/Fine 38 Large/Normal 47 Medium/Fine 48 Medium/Normal 67 Small/Fine 68 Small/Normal 1 RAW D Sma...

19 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information The display will show only the settings currently applicable. Spot metering circle AF points (Superimposed display) < A > AE lock/ AEB in-progress < D > Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning < e > High-speed sync (FP flash) < d > FE lock/...

20 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Full Auto Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. Fully automatic shooting for specific kinds of subjects. 1 : Full Auto (p.46) Creative Zone These modes give you more control over the result. d : Pr...

22 Nomenclature Battery Charger CG-580 This is a battery pack charger. (p.24) Battery Charger CB-5L This is a battery pack charger. (p.24) Battery pack slot Charge lamp Power plug This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTI...

23 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary 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 a...

24 1 Remove the cover. When you remove the battery from the camera, be sure to reattach the cover to protect against short circuiting. 2 Attach the battery. Align the battery’s front edge with the battery charger’s index line. While pressing down the battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow. ...

25 Recharging the Battery Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. A charged battery unused will still gradually lose its power over time. After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the charger from the power outlet. You can attach the cover in a different orien...

26 Load a fully charged BP-511A battery pack into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. 2 Insert the battery. Point the battery contacts downward. Insert the battery until it locks in place. 3 Close the cover. Press the cover unti...

27 Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life [Number of shots • approx.] The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the...

28 The captured image is recorded onto the CF card (sold separately).Although the thickness is different between the Type I and Type II CF cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. The camera is also compatible with Microdrive (hard disk-type) and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity. 1 Op...

29 Installing and Removing the CF Card 1 Open the cover. Set the power switch to < 2 >. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. 2 Remove the CF card. Press the CF card eject button. X The CF card will come out. Close the cover. Removing the Card Access lamp When the access lamp ...

30 1 Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. 2 Attach the lens. Align the EF-S lens with the camera’s white EF-S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. When attaching a lens other than an EF-S lens,...

31 Mounting and Detaching a Lens If an Image Stabilizer (IS) lens is attached and the lens IS switch is set to < 1 >, the Image Stabilizer will operate when you press the shutter button halfway. When the image in the viewfinder looks steady, take the picture. To manual focus a subject at infin...

32 < 2 > : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Position for when you do not use the camera. < 1 > : The camera operates. < J > : The camera and < 5 > operate. (p.34) The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further pr...

33 Basic Operation Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. (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.W...

34 Basic Operation Before using the < 5 > dial, set the power switch to < J >. (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 settin...

35 Basic Operation Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. 1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.2. Hold the lens bottom with your left h...

36 By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the image-recording quality, Picture Style, the date/time, Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the < M > button on the camera back and the < 6 > < 5 > dials. * The [ 2 / 7 / 8 / 9 ] tab...

37 Menu Operations 1 Display the menu. Press the < M > button to display the menu. 2 Select a tab. Turn the < 6 > dial to select a tab. 3 Select a menu item. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the menu item, then press < 0 >. 4 Select the setting. Turn the < 5 > dial to sele...

38 Menu Operations 1 Shooting 1 (Red) Page 2 Shooting 2 (Red) 3 Playback 1 (Blue) Menu Settings Quality 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 / 1 / D1 +( 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 ) D + ( 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 ) 56 Red-eye On/Off Off / On 100 Beep On / Off – Shoot w/o card On / Off 29 Review time Off ...

39 Menu Operations 4 Playback 2 (Blue) Page 5 Set-up 1 (Yellow) 6 Set-up 2 (Yellow) Highlight alert Disabled / Enable 117 AF point disp. Disabled / Enable 117 Histogram Brightness / RGB 118 Auto play Auto playback of images 121 Auto power off 1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / 30 min. / Of...

40 Menu Operations 7 Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page 8 Custom Functions (Orange) 9 My Menu (Green) Camera user setting Register current camera settings to the Mode Dial’s < w >, < x >, or < y > position 165 Clear all camera settings Resets the camera to the default settings 44 Firmware Ver....

41 1 Select [Language]. Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [ Language ] (the third item from the top), then press < 0 >. 2 Set the desired language. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the language, then press < 0 >. X The language will change. Check if the camera’s date and time are set correc...

42 Before You Start You can change this 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 shut...

44 The camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reset to the default settings. 1 Select [Clear all camera settings]. Under the [ 7 ] tab, select [ Clear all camera settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [OK]. Turn the < 5 > dial to select [ OK ], then press < 0 >. X When...

45 2 Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically. (p.172) Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, camera settings ca...

46 1 Set the Mode Dial to < 1 >. 2 Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will operate, and focus will generally be achieved at the AF point covering the closest object. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier. 3 Focus the subject. Press the shutter ...

47 1 Fully Automatic Shooting The focus confirmation light < o > 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.80) If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again. Sometimes mu...

48 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 ...

49 The < 2 > (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with the < 1 > (Full Auto) mode. The further the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance between the su...

50 Use the < 3 > (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, and to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become more vivid and sharp than with < 1 > (Full Auto). With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end....

51 When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the < 4 > (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). Use a simple background. A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better. Move to the subject as close as po...

52 To photograph a moving subject whether it be a child running or an auto race, use the < 5 > (Sports) mode. Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutt...

53 To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the < 6 > (Night Portrait) mode. Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. If you use a zoom lens, set it to the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Keep the person...

54 In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the < 7 > (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you want to obtain the candlelight effect. If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to prevent camera shake. Under low light when camera...

55 3 Image Settings This chapter explains the digital image settings for the image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, and color space. In the Basic Zone modes, only the image-recording quality (except RAW/sRAW, RAW/sRAW+JPEG) and the file numbering method can be set as expla...

56 Set the image-recording quality to suit the intended image size for printing, etc. In the Basic Zone modes, only the following image-recording quality settings can be set: 73 , 83 , 74 , 84 , 76 , 86 . They are all JPEG images. In the 1 / D modes, the image will require processing with the softwa...

58 3 Setting the Image-recording Quality The RAW image is the data output by the image sensor and converted to digital data which is recorded on the CF card as is. The RAW image is transferred to a personal computer where software (provided) is used to adjust the image as needed. From the RAW image,...

59 Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. For example, when you increase the ISO speed (higher number) for low light, a faster shutter speed can be used and camera shake will be less prone to occur. The effective range of the flash will also increase...

60 i : Setting the ISO Speed N If the ISO speed is set to “ Auto ”, the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway. As indicated below, the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode. About “Auto” ISO Speed Shooting Mode ISO Speed Settin...

61 By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject.In the Basic Zone modes, the Picture Style is set automatically, so the operation explained on this page to page 66 cannot be done. 1 Press the < A > button. When the ...

62 A Selecting a Picture Style N Faithful The image is dull and subdued. When the subject is captured under a color temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject’s color. This Picture Style assumes that you will do post-processing with a personal computer. Monochr...

63 You can customize the Picture Style by adjusting the individual parameters like [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. To customize [ Monochrome ], see the next page. 1 Press the < A > button. 2 Select a Picture Style. Turn the < 5 > dial to select a Picture Style, then press the < B >...

64 A Customizing the Picture Style N For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect ] and [ Toning effect ] in addition to [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. [Filter effect] With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more. [Toning effect] By...

65 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 parameters such as sharpness and contrast are different. You can also select ...

66 A Registering the Picture Style N 6 Set the parameter. Turn the < 5 > dial to set the parameter as desired, then press < 0 >. Press the < M > button to register the new Picture Style. The Picture Style selection screen will then reappear. X The base Picture Style will be display...

67 White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the < Q > (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with < Q >, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. In the Basic Zone...

68 B : Setting the White Balance N Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. 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...

69 B : Setting the White Balance N You can numerically set the white balance’s color temperature. 1 Select [White balance]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ White balance ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the color temperature. Turn the < 5 > dial to select [ P ]. Turn the < 6 > dial to set ...

70 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.Users familiar with using color temperature conversi...

71 3 White Balance Correction N 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 b...

72 The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can also change how the file number is assigned.The file number will appear on the personal computer in this format: IMG_0001.JPG . ...

73 3 File Numbering Methods Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the CF card is replaced Each time the CF card is replaced, the file numbering starts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to CF cards.If the replacement CF card contains images recorded previousl...

74 The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal images, sRGB is recommended. 1 Select [Color space]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ Color space ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the desire...

76 Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically. 1 On the lens, set the focus mode switch to < f >. 2 Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode. 3 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 4 Select the AF mode. While...

77 f : Selecting the AF Mode N This AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the subject will be focused continuously. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. In the Creative Zone modes, AF is also possi...

78 Select one of the nine AF points to autofocus. In the Basic Zone and < 8 > modes, automatic AF point selection will take effect automatically. You cannot select the AF point. 1 Press the < S > button. ( 9 ) X The selected AF point will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD pan...

79 S Selecting the AF Point N Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button halfway, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes. It illuminates the subject to enable easier autofocusing. With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f/5.6 With all AF points, cross-type AF ...

80 Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light < o > 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 and reflective subjects Example: ...

81 Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum drive mode is set automatically. 1 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the drive mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 5 > dial. u : Single shooting When you press the shutter button com...

82 Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The < j > (10 sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes. 1 Press the < o > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select either < j > or < l >. Look at the LCD panel and turn the < 5 > dial to select < j > or < l >. j :...

83 5 Advanced Operations With Creative Zone modes, you can set the desired shutter speed or aperture to obtain the result you want. You take control of the camera. The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes ( d , s , f...

86 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 ...

92 Four metering modes are provided: Evaluative, partial, spot, and center-weighted average metering. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically. 1 Press the < n > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the metering mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 6 > dial. q : Ev...

93 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. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to any Creative Zone mode exc...

94 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 [AEB]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ AEB ], then press < 0 >. 2...

95 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 < A > button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subj...

96 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...

97 Bulb Exposures 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 attached to the camera strap. 1 Remove the eyecup. From the bottom of the eyecup, push it upward. 2 Attaching the Eyepiece Cover....

98 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 [ 8 C.Fn III -7] (Mirror lockup) is set to [1:Enable] (p.160) , shooting with mirror lockup will be ...

99 E-TTL II autoflash obtains high-precision and consistent flash shots. If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. (except in < 3 > < 5 > < 7 > modes) Regardless of the light level, you can press the < D > button to pop-up ...

100 Using the Built-in Flash Effective Range of Built-in Flash [Approx. meters/feet] Using the red-eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture can reduce red eye. Red-eye reduction will work in any shooting mode except < 3 > < 7 > < 5 >. Under the [ 1 ] tab, select [ Red-eye O...

101 Using the Built-in Flash In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure compensation for flash. You can set flash exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Press the < m > button. ( 9 ) 2 Set the flash exposure compensation amount. While looking ...

102 Using the Built-in Flash FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of a subject. 1 Press the < D > button to pop-up the built-in flash. Press the shutter button halfway and look in the viewfinder to check that the < D > icon is lit. 2 ...

103 The built-in flash and external Speedlite can also be set with the menu. The menu for the external Speedlite will be applicable only to EX-series Speedlites whose functions can be set with the camera . Select [Flash control]. Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [ Flash control ], then press < 0 >....

104 3 Flash Control N 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 is for advance...

105 Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation. When an EX-series Speedlite is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a high-output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed instructions...

106 External Speedlites Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/ 250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the sync speed is 1/60 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera. ...

107 6 Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing a real-time image on the camera’s LCD monitor or on a personal computer screen. This is called “Live View shooting.” When using Live View shooting, using a hard disk-type CF card (such as MicroDrive) is not recommended. If Live View shooting is do...

108 Instead of looking through the viewfinder, you can look at a real-time image on the camera’s LCD monitor while shooting. Live View shooting does not work in Basic Zone modes. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. 2 Set the shooting mode. Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode. 3...

109 Live View Shooting N With the camera ready to shoot, press < 0 >. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor in real-time with approx. 100% field of view. With the video cable (provided) connecting the camera to a TV set, you can view images on the TV. (p.122) In the same way as ...

110 Live View Shooting N 1 Move the focusing frame to the position where you want to focus. Use < 9 > to move the focusing frame in full view. If you press < 9 > straight down, the focusing frame will return to the center. 2 Press the < u > button. X The focusing frame will be magn...

111 Live View Shooting N 1 Check the composition. Press the < u > button to check the image composition in full view. 2 Check the shutter speed and aperture display. 3 Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely. X The picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the ...

112 Live View Shooting N Each time you press the < B > button, the information display will change. About the Information Display Focusing frame Histogram(Brightness/RGB) ISO speed Shots remaining Exposure level Aperture Shutter speed AE lock Picture Style Battery check Flash-ready Flash expos...

113 Live View Shooting N Instructions for setting the [ 6 Live View function settings ] menu’s [ Silent shoot. ] are explained below. Mode 1 The shooting sound will be quieter than when Live View shooting is not used. Continuous shooting is also possible. For high-speed continuous shooting, it will ...

114 Live View Shooting N If the [ 8 C.Fn III -6 ] ( AF during Live View shooting ) setting is set to [ Enable ], you can focus with the < p > button. Be sure to set the lens focus mode switch to < f >, set the AF mode to < X >, and select the center AF point. 1 Press < 0 > to...

115 7 Image Playback This chapter explains how to playback images, including how to erase images and how to display images on a TV screen. For 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...

116 1 Playback the image. Press the < x > button. X The last captured image or last image viewed will appear. 2 Select the image. To playback images starting with the last image, turn the < 5 > dial counterclockwise. To playback images starting with the first captured image, turn the dia...

117 x Image Playback About the Highlight Alert When the [ 4 Highlight alert ] menu is set to [ Enable ], overexposed highlight areas will blink. To obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again. About the AF Point Display When t...

118 x Image Playback About the Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution, overall brightness, and gradation. And the RGB histogram display is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [ 4 Histogram ] menu. [Brightness...

119 x Image Playback 1 Turn on the index display. During image playback, press the < I > button. X The 4-image index display will appear. The currently-selected image will be highlighted in a blue frame. Press the < I > button again to switch to the 9-image index display. 2 Select the im...

120 x Image Playback Magnify the image. During image playback, press the < u > button to magnify the image. If you keep pressing the < u > button, you can magnify the image up to 10x. Press the < I > button to reduce the magnification. Use < 9 > to scroll around the magnified...

121 x Image Playback You can playback the CF card’s images in an automatic slide show. Each image will be displayed for about 4 sec. 1 Select [Auto play]. Under the [ 4 ] tab, select [ Auto play ], then press < 0 >. X The auto play screen will appear. 2 Start the auto play. X After [ Loading i...

122 x Image Playback By connecting the camera to a TV set with the video cable (provided), you can view the captured images on a TV set. Turn off the camera and the television before connecting them. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. Open the camera’s terminal cover. Use the video cable (provided) to ...

123 This prevents the image from being erased accidentally. 1 Select [Protect images]. Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [ Protect images ], then press < 0 >. X The protect setting screen will appear. 2 Protect the image. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the image to be protected, then press <...

124 You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.123) 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, protec...

125 You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read. 1 Select [LCD brightness]. Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [ LCD brightness ], then press < 0 >. 2 Adjust the brightness. While referring to the gray chart, turn the < 5 > dial, then press < 0 >. How long t...

126 Changing Image Playback Settings 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 ], ...

127 8 Sensor Cleaning The camera has a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit attached to the 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 remaining dust spots can be removed automatically by Digital Photo Professional ...

128 Whenever you set the power switch to < 1 / J > or < 2 >, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates (approx. 1 sec.) 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 ...

129 Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided so...

130 3 Appending Dust Delete Data N 3 Photograph a solid-white object. At a distance of 20 - 30 cm / 0.7 - 1.0 feet, fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. X The picture will be taken in the aperture-priority AE mode with an aperture of f/22. Since the image wi...

131 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, det...

133 9 Direct Printing from the Camera/ Digital Print Order Format You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the CF card. The camera is compatible with “ w PictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing. You can also preselect images in the CF card for printi...

134 You do the direct printing procedure entirely with your camera while you look at the LCD monitor. 1 Set the camera’s power switch to < 2 >. 2 Set up the printer. For details, see the printer’s instruction manual. 3 Connect the camera to the printer. Use the interface cable that came with t...

135 Preparing to Print 6 Playback the image. Press the < x > button. X The image will appear, and the < w > icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer. X The < l > button lamp will light in blue. w PictBridge The camera cannot be used w...

136 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. 1 Select the image to be printed. Check that the < w > icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. Turn the <...

137 w Printing Turn the < 5 > dial to select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press < 0 >. X The paper type screen will appear. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the type of the paper loaded in the printer, then press < 0 >. When using a Canon printer and Canon p...

138 w Printing 4 Set the printing effects. Set as necessary. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the item on the upper right, then press < 0 >. If the < e > icon is displayed next to < z >, the printing effects can also be adjusted. (p.140) Next, turn the < 5 > dial to select...

139 w Printing 5 Set the date and file number imprinting. Set as necessary. Turn the < 5 > dial to select < I >, then press < 0 >. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the desired setting, then press < 0 >. 6 Set the number of copies. Set as necessary. Turn the < 5 > dia...

140 w Printing In step 4 on page 138, select the printing effect. When the < e > icon is displayed next to < z >, press the < B > 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 i...

141 w Printing 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...

142 w Printing 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. If the picture will be too grainy, the trimming frame will turn red. While trimming the image, look at the ...

143 Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) 1 Select [Print order]. X Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [ Print order ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Set up]. Turn t...

144 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 4 Exit the setting. Press the < 7 > button. X The print order screen will reappear. Next, select [ Sel.Image ] or [ All image ] to order the images to be printed. Print type K Standard Prints one image on one sheet. L Index Multiple, thumbnail images are...

145 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.Image Select and order images one by one.Press the < I > button to display the three-image view. To return to the single-image display, press the < u > button. After completing the print order, press the < M > button to save the print ord...

146 With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF. 1 Prepare to print. See page 134.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...

148 Before connecting the camera to the personal computer, be sure to first install the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk software (in the CD-ROM provided with the camera) in the personal computer. 1 Connect the camera to the personal computer. Turn off the camera and use the interface cable that came with ...

149 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer The images transferred to the personal computer will be organized according to the shooting date and saved in the [ My Pictures ] folder for Windows or the [ Pictures ] folder in the Macintosh. Select the desired option, then press the < l > but...

150 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer 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 the preceding page, you can transfer the images set by the transfer order. Sel.Image Select ...

151 11 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 < w >, < x >, and < y > positions. The functions explained in this chapter apply to Creative Z...

152 1 Select [ 8 ]. Turn the < 6 > dial to select the [ 8 ] tab. 2 Select the group. Turn the < 5 > dial to select C.Fn I - IV, then press < 0 >. 3 Select the Custom Function No. Turn the < 5 > dial to select the Custom Function No., then press < 0 >. 4 Change the setti...

154 Custom Functions are organized into four groups based on the function type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn II: Image, C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive, C.Fn IV: Operation/Others. 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn I -1 Exposure level increments 0: 1/3-stop1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments f...

155 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn I -4 Bracketing auto cancel 0: On The AEB and WB-BKT settings will be canceled if you set the power switch to < 2 > or clear the camera settings. AEB will also be canceled when the flash is ready to fire. 1: Off The AEB and WB-BKT settings will be retained...

156 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn II: Image C.Fn II -1 Long exposure noise reduction 0: Off1: 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...

157 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn II -3 Highlight tone priority 0: Disable1: 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. C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive C.Fn III -...

158 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn III -2 Lens AF stop button function 0: AF stop1: AF start AF operates only while the button is pressed. While the button is pressed, AF operation with the camera is disabled. 2: AE lock When the button is pressed, AE lock is applied. Convenient when you want to ...

159 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn III -3 AF point selection method 0: Normal Press the < S > button and use < 9 > to select the AF point. 1: Multi-controller direct Without pressing the < S > button first, you can just use the < 9 > to select the desired AF point. Pressin...

160 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn III -6 AF during Live View shooting 0: Disable1: Enable During Live View shooting, you can interrupt the Live View image display and focus for as long as you hold down the < p > button. C.Fn III -7 Mirror lockup Prevents camera vibrations caused by the ref...

161 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn IV -2 AF-ON/AE lock button switch 0: Disable1: Enable The functions of the < p > and < A / y > buttons will be switched with each other’s function. C.Fn IV -3 SET button when shooting You can assign a frequently-used function to < 0 >. When the...

162 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn IV -5 Focusing Screen The camera provides interchangeable focusing screens. This Custom Function must be set so that the exposure correction matches the respective focusing screen. 0: Ef-A1: Ef-D2: Ef-S About focusing screen characteristics Ef-A: Standard Precis...

163 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn IV -6 Add original decision data 0: Off1: 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.117), the < L > icon ...

164 For faster access, you can register up to six menus and Custom Functions which you change frequently. 1 Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [ 9 ] tab, select [ My Menu settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Register]. Turn the < 5 > dial to select [ Register ], then press < 0 &g...

165 Under the Mode Dial’s < w >, < x >, and < y > positions, you can register most of the current camera settings containing your preferred shooting mode, menus, Custom Function settings, etc. 1 Select [Camera user setting]. Under the [ 7 ] tab, select [ Camera user setting ], then...

167 12 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 things.

168 When the camera is ready to shoot, press the < B > button and “Camera set.” and “Shoot. func.” will appear.When “Shoot. func.” is displayed, you can set the ISO speed and other shooting functions while looking at the LCD monitor. Display “Camera set.” and “Shoot. func.” Press the < B &g...

169 B Checking Camera Settings If you press the < m >, < o >, < n >, or < S > button, the setting screen will appear and you can turn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial to set it. You can also select the AF point with < 9 >. Shooting Functions Time Aperture < D >...

170 With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (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. 2 Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. Insert ...

171 The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2016 lithium battery as described below. The date/time setting will also be reset, so be sure ...

172 o : Set automatically k : User selectable : Not selectable Function Availability Table k o o o o o o o k o o o o o o o k o o o o o o o k o o o o o o o k o o o o o o k o o o o o o 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 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 k k k k k...

174 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. Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. The battery is not prope...

175 Troubleshooting Guide The CF card is not properly inserted. (p.28) If the CF card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images to make room. (p.28, 124) If you try to focus in the One-Shot AF mode while the focus confirmation light < o > in the viewfinder blinks, a picture cannot...

176 Troubleshooting Guide When using Live View shooting, use a CF card (a hard disk-type CF card such as MicroDrive is not recommended). A hard disk-type CF card requires a lower temperature range for operation than with normal CF cards. If the temperature gets too high, the Live View shooting may s...

177 If there is a problem with the camera, an error message appears. Follow the on-screen instructions.To recover from the error screen, turn the power switch off and on, or remove and reinstall the battery.If error 02 (CF card problem) is displayed, remove and reinstall the CF card or format the ca...

178 System Map Eyecup Eb Rubber Frame Eb Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 Angle Finder C Date / time CR2016 lithium battery E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Wide Strap EW-100DGR 220EX ST-E2 430EX 580EX II Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Bundled Accessories Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Battery Pack BP-511A Battery Pa...

180 If you plan to use the camera with Battery Grip BG-E2, originally dedicated to the EOS 20D and EOS 30D, read the following. For instructions other than “Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover” and “Battery Life” explained below, refer to the Battery Grip BG-E2 Instruction Manual.If you have Bat...

181 • Type Type: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash Recording media: Type I or II CF card* Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB and larger CF cards* Recording to USB external media enabled with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3 attached Image sensor size: 22.2 x 14.8mm Compat...

182 Specifications Recording functions: With the WFT-E3 attached, image recording to the CF card and to USB external media connected to the WFT-E3 will be possible as follows:(1) Standard(2) Automatic switching of recording media(3) Separate recordings according to image-recording quality(4) Recordi...

183 Specifications AF point selection: Automatic selection, manual selection Selected AF point display: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panelAF-assist beam: Small series of flashes fired by built-in flashEffective range: Approx. 4.0 m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft. at per...

184 Specifications Flash coverage: 17mm lens angle of view Flash exposure compensation: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop incrementsFE lock: Provided • External Speedlite Compatible flash: EX-series Speedlites Flash metering: E-TTL II autoflash Flash exposure compensation: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop in...

186 Specifications • Power Source Battery: Single Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2* With Battery Grip BG-E2N or BG-E2 attached, size-AA batteries can be used Battery life: [Number of shots • approx.] * The above figures apply with a ...

187 Specifications Working humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D): 91 x 67 x 31 mm / 3.6 x 2.6 x 1.2 in.Weight: Approx. 115 g / 4.1 oz. • Battery Charger CB-5L Compatible battery: Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 Power cord length: Approx. 1.8 m / 5.9 ft. Recharging time: BP-511...

188 Specifications Max. diameter x length: 78.5 x 92 mm / 3.1 x 3.6 in.Weight: Approx. 475 g / 16.8 oz. Hood: EW-73B Case: LP1116 All specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards. The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice. If a problem occurs with a...

190 Index A AC Adapter Kit .............................. 170Access lamp ................................... 29A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE).......... 91Adobe RGB..................................... 74AE lock............................................ 95AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing).... 94A...

This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of August 2007. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CEL-SG7ZA210 © CANON INC. 2007 PRINTED IN THE EU E-mail: [email protected]Website: www.canon.ptHel...