Canon 500D - Manual

5 For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures. Chapters Introduction Camera basics. 2 Getting Started 23 Basic Shooting and Image Playback Fully automatic shooting for different subjects. 43 Advanced Shooting Techniques Shooting features for s...

6 1 2 Introduction Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4Chapters ........................................................

7 Contents 4 3 Advanced Shooting Techniques 57 d : Program AE ................................................................................................58 Z : Changing the ISO Speed .........................................................................60 D Using the Built-in Flash ............

Contents 8 8 5 6 7 Live View Shooting 105 A Live View Shooting.................................................................................. 106 A Setting Shooting Functions ..................................................................... 108 Using AF to Focus .................................

9 Contents 10 9 11 Slide Show (Auto Playback) ...........................................................................154Viewing the Images on TV .............................................................................156 K Protecting Images .....................................................

10 Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically Î p.43 - 55 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously Î p.47 , 50 , 68 ( i Continuous shooting) Take a picture of myself in a group Î p.69 ( j Self-timer) Freeze the action Blur the action Î p.76 ( s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the background Keep the b...

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 Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They d...

14 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To charge the battery, see page 24. 2 Attach the lens. (p.33) 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.33) 4 Open the s...

15 Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to < 1 > (Full Auto). (p.44) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.37) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus...

16 The names in bold indicate the parts explained up until the “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” section. Nomenclature Mode Dial (p.20) Power switch (p.27) < Z > ISO speed setting button (p.60) < 6 > Main Dial (p.4) Shutter button (p.37) Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp (p.63/69) Remo...

Nomenclature 18 Shooting Settings Display The display will show only the settings currently applied. Aperture Shots remaining Self-timer countdown Bulb exposure time ISO speed (p.60) c Main Dial pointer (p.75) White balance (p.96) Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluoresce...

19 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information The display will show only the settings currently applied. Aperture AF point display indicator < > AF points < Z > ISO speed < o > Focus confirmation light Max. burst White balance correction ISO speed < 0 > Monochrome shooting Exposure ...

Nomenclature 22 Battery Charger LC-E5 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E5 (p.24). Battery Charger LC-E5E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E5 (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. Power cord Power cord sock...

23 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the st...

24 1 Remove the protective cover. 2 Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. 3 Recharge the battery.For LC-E5 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger’s prongs and insert the prongs into a ...

25 Charging the Battery Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually discharge and lose its power. After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the charger from the power outlet. When not using the camer...

26 Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 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. Insert the end with the battery contacts. Insert the battery until it locks in place. 3 Close the cover. Press the cover u...

27 When you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen appears, see page 29 to set the date/time . < 1 > : The camera turns on. < 2 > : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. Whenever you set the power switch to < ...

Turning on the Power 28 When the power switch is set to < 1 >, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: z : Battery level is OK. x : Battery level is slightly down, but adequate power remains. c : Battery will be exhausted soon. n : Battery must be recharged. Battery Life [Ap...

29 When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this Date/Time setting. Be sure to set the date/time. 1 Displ...

30 1 Display the menu. Press the < M > button to display the menu. 2 Under the [ 6 ] tab, select [Language ]. Press the < U > key to select the [ 6 ] tab. Press the < V > key to select [ Language ] (the third item from the top), then press < 0 >. 3 Set the desired language. P...

31 The captured image is recorded onto the card (sold separately). Make sure the card’s write protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. 1 Open the cover. Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. 2 Insert the card. As shown by the illustration, face the card’s label side toward...

Installing and Removing the SD Card 32 1 Open the cover. Set the power switch to < 2 >. Check that “Recording...” is not displayed on the LCD monitor. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. 2 Remove the card. Gently push in the card, then let go. The card will stick out. Pull t...

33 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,...

Attaching and Detaching a Lens 34 To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly. While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. Turn the...

35 When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a less blurred shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer. 1 Set the IS switch to < 1 >. Set the camera’s power swi...

36 Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the nine 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 hand.3. Pres...

37 Basic Operation The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and automatic exposure metering that sets the shutter speed and aperture.The exposure setting (shutter...

38 You can set various functions with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the < M > button, < S > cross keys, and < 0 > button on the camera back. 3 Menu Operations < S > Cross keys Tab Menu items Menu settings ...

39 3 Menu Operations 1 Display the menu. Press the < M > button to display the menu. 2 Select a tab. Press the < U > key to select a tab. You can also turn the < 6 > dial to select a tab. 3 Select the desired item. Press the < V > key to select the item, then press < 0 >...

40 If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer t...

41 3 Formatting the Card The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-related error is displayed (p.209). Execute [Format] in the following cases: About Low-level Formatting Do low-level formatting if the card’s recording o...

42 The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, image, etc. Displayed when the camera is turned on. When your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece, the display-off sensor (p.17, 138) turns off the LCD monitor automatically. This prevents the bright LCD monitor from interfering...

43 2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.198). Also, to prevent botched pictures ...

44 1 Set the Mode Dial to < 1 >. 2 Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier. 3 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the...

45 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, then press the shutter button halfway (p.192). If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again. Sometimes multiple AF points flash...

46 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 ...

47 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 farther the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance between the su...

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

49 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...

50 To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, 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 ...

51 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. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Keep the person...

52 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 capture the ambient light. If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to prevent camera shake. Under low light when camera sha...

53 Basic Zone modes except < C > (Creative Auto) take care of everything, whereas the < C > Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the picture’s brightness, depth of field, color tone (Picture Style), etc. The default settings are the same as the < 1 > (Full Auto) mode. * ...

C Creative Auto Shooting 54 (1) Flash firing < a > (Auto firing), < D > (Flash on), or < b > (Flash off) can be selected.If you set < b > (Flash off), see “Disabling Flash” on page 52. (2) Blurring/sharpening the background If you move the index mark toward the left, the back...

55 C Creative Auto Shooting (4) Image effects Besides the standard image effect, you can set it for portraits, landscapes, or black-and-white photos. (p.73: Picture Style) < P > (Standard): Standard image effect applicable to most scenes. < Q > (Smooth skin tones): Effective for close-up...

56 The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 147. 1 Playback the image. When you press the < x > button, the last captured image will be displayed. 2 Select the image. To view images starting with the last image, press the < ...

57 3 Advanced Shooting Techniques In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the < d > (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. In the < d > (Program AE) mode, the camera sets the shutter...

59 d : Program AE Changing the ISO speed and using the built-in flash. To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.60) or use the built-in flash (p.62). In the < d > mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically. So under low light, press the < I ...

60 Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In the Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.61). 1 Press the < Z > button. ( 9 ) X [ ISO speed ] will appear. 2 Select the ISO speed. Turn the < 6 > dial or press the < U >...

61 Z : Changing 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. * If fill flash results in overexposure, ISO 100 or ...

62 In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just pop up the built-in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the < d > mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake. 1 Press the < D > button. In C...

63 D Using the Built-in Flash If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed. By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range. In bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed. Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 m...

64 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 <AF>. 2 Press the < Z E > button. X [ AF mode ] will appear. 3 Select the AF mode. Press the < U > key to...

65 E : Changing 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. When the AF point selection (p.66) is automat...

66 In the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, the camera sometimes may not focus the subject you want.With the < d > (Program AE), < s >, < f >, and < a > modes, you can sel...

67 S Selecting the AF Point N When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes. If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will remain sharp. If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point. The center AF point is the most sensitive among th...

68 You can shoot up to about 3.4 shots per sec. This is effective for shooting your child running toward you and capturing the different facial expressions. 1 Press the < Y i Q > button. 2 Select < i >. Press the < U > key to select < i >, then press < 0 >. 3 Take the p...

69 1 Press the < Y i Q > button. 2 Select the self-timer. Press the < U > key to select the desired self-timer, then press < 0 >. Q : 10-sec. self-timer The remote control can also be used. (p.194) l : 2-sec. self-timer N (p.104) q : 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots Press t...

70 You can select the number of megapixels to record (approx. 15.1, 8.0, or 3.7 megapixels) and the image quality. 1 Select [Quality]. Under the [ 1 ] tab, select [ Quality ], then press < 0 >. X [ Quality ] will appear. 2 Select the image-recording quality. For your reference, the respective ...

71 3 Setting the Image-recording Quality I want to select the quality matching the paper size for printing. Refer to the diagram on the left when choosing the image-recording quality. If you want to crop the image, selecting a higher quality (more pixels) such as 73 , 83 , 1 , or 1 + 73 is recommend...

3 Setting the Image-recording Quality 72 1 is the raw image data before it is made into a 73 or other images. Although 1 images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with 1...

73 By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject. 1 Press the < X A > button. X [ Picture Style ] will appear. 2 Select a Picture Style. Press the < U > key to select a Picture Style, then press < 0 >. 3 Take the pic...

A Selecting a Picture Style N 74 S Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. U Faithful This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. When the subject is captured under a color ...

75 4 More Advanced Techniques This chapter builds on the previous chapter and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. The first half of this chapter explains how to use the < s > < f > < a > < 8 > modes on the Mode Dial. Except for < 8 >, all the shooting modes can be...

76 You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the < s > (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * < s > stands for Time value. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < s >. 2 Set the desired shutter speed. See “Shooting Tips” for advice on setting the shutter speed. Turning t...

77 s : Action Shots To freeze the action or moving subject. Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec. To blur a running child or animal giving the impression of fast movement. Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/250 sec. to 1/30 sec. Follow the moving subject through the viewfinder...

78 To obtain a blurry background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to < f > (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of field (range of acceptable focus). * < f > stands for Aperture value which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside the lens. 1 Set the...

79 f : Changing the Depth of Field When using a high aperture, note that camera shake can occur in low light scenes. A higher aperture will make the shutter speed slower. Under low light, the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or ...

f : Changing the Depth of Field 80 To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). The shutter speed will be set automatically between 1/200 sec. - 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness.In low light, the main subject is ...

81 You can set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. With flash, the flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The flash sync speed can be set within 1/200 sec. to 1/30 sec. or to bulb. * < a > stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < a >. ...

82 Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically. All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture required to attain the necessary depth of field will be set automatically. * < 8 > stands for Auto-Depth of field. This mode sets the depth of fie...

83 The metering mode determines the exposure. Different metering modes measure the subject brightness differently. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended. 1 Select the [Metering mode]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ Metering mode ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the metering mode. Press the <...

84 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). The exposure compensation setting will not be automatically canceled when you turn off the camera. After taking the picture, re...

85 Setting Exposure Compensation N Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. 1 Select [Flash control]. Under the [ 1 ] tab, select [ Flash control ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Built-in flash func. setting]. Select [ Built-in flash func...

86 This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically with three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). 1 Select [Expo. comp./AEB]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ Expo. comp./AEB ], then pr...

87 3 Auto Exposure Bracketing N Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display. The AEB setting will be canceled automatically if the power switch is set to < 2 >, flash recycling is complete, etc. Using AEB with continuous shooting. If < i > continuous shooting (p.68) has been ...

88 You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [ Monochrome ], see page 90. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ Picture Style ], then press < 0 >. X The...

89 A Customizing a Picture Style N Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E , the softer the image will look.To make it sharper, set it toward the F end. The closer it is to F , the sharper the image will look. Contrast Adjus...

A Customizing a Picture Style N 90 For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect ] and [ Toning effect ] in addition to [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ] explained on the preceding page. k Filter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stan...

91 You can select a base Picture Style such as [ Portrait ] or [ Landscape ], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [ User Def. 1 ], [ User Def. 2 ], or [ User Def. 3 ]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as for sharpness and contrast are different. You can ...

A Registering a Picture Style N 92 5 Select a parameter. Select a parameter such as [ Sharpness ], then press < 0 >. 6 Set the parameter. Press the < U > key to adjust the parameter as desired, then press < 0 >. For details, see “Customizing a Picture Style” on pages 88-90. Press t...

93 The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended.In the Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically. 1 Select [Color space]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ Co...

94 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...

95 FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the subject. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX-series Speedlite. * FE stands for Flash Exposure. 1 Press the < D > button to pop up the built-in flash. Press the shutter button halfway and look in the viewfinder t...

96 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 select the white balance settings for different sources or set it manually by shooti...

97 B : Setting the White Balance N 2 Select [Custom WB]. Under the [ 2 ] tab, select [ Custom WB ], then press < 0 >. X The custom white balance selection screen will appear. 3 Import the white balance data. Select the image that was captured in step 1, then press < 0 >. X On the dialog ...

98 You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels.This is for advanced users who are familiar with usi...

99 2 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...

100 Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look darker. This is called lens light fall-off or drop in peripheral illumination. This can be corrected. For JPEG images, lens light fall-off is corrected when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with...

101 3 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction The camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction data for about 25 lenses. In step 2, if you select [ Enable ], the peripheral light correction will be applied automatically for any lens whose correction data has been registered in the...

102 The shooting settings are displayed on the LCD monitor where you can directly select and set the functions. This is called the Quick Control screen. 1 Display the Quick Control screen. When the shooting settings are displayed, press < 0 >. X The Quick Control screen will appear ( 7 ). 2 Se...

103 0 Using the Quick Control Screen On the Quick Control screen, select the function and press < 0 >. The respective setting screen will then appear (except for the shutter speed and aperture). Turn the < 6 > dial to change the setting. You can also press the < U > key to change t...

104 The camera’s mechanical shake caused by the reflex mirror action can affect images taken with a super telephoto lens or close-up (macro) lens. In such cases, mirror lockup is effective. Mirror lockup is enabled by selecting the [ 7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [Mirror lockup] and setting it t...

105 5 Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting.” Live View shooting is effective for still subjects which do not move.If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred i...

106 1 Set the shooting mode. Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode. Live View shooting cannot be used in Basic Zone modes. 2 Display the Live View image. Press the < A > button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will closely reflect the brightnes...

107 A Live View Shooting N Under [ 6 Live View function settings ], set [ Live View shoot. ] to [ Enable ]. Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots] The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5 and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing st...

108 Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here. Under the [ 6 ] tab, the [ Live View function settings ] menu options, [ Grid display ], [ Metering timer ], and [ AF mode ] are as described below. Grid display With [ Grid 1 l ] or [ Grid 2 m ], you can display grid lines. ...

109 A Setting Shooting Functions N 2 Select the function and set it. Press the < S > key to select the function to be set. X The name of the selected function is displayed at the bottom. Turn the < 6 > dial to change the setting. Even while the Live View image is displayed, you can still...

110 A Setting Shooting Functions N Each time you press the < B > button, the information display will change. About the Information Display Magnifying frame ISO speed Shots remaining Exposure level indicator/ AEB range Aperture Shutter speed Picture Style Battery check Exposure simulation Driv...

111 The AF modes available are [ Live mode ], [ u Live mode ] (face detection, p.112), and [ Quick mode ] (p.116). If you want to achieve precise focusing, set the lens focus mode switch to < MF >, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.118). Select the AF mode. Under [ 6 Live View function ...

113 Using AF to Focus N 2 Focus the subject. Press the < A > button to focus the face covered by the < p > frame. X When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. X If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn red. If a face cannot be detected, the &l...

114 Using AF to Focus N AF operation Focusing will take slightly longer. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the < A > button will focus again. The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation. If the light source changes while the Live View image is displayed, the scr...

115 Using AF to Focus N Shooting conditions which can make focusing difficult: Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color, flat surfaces. Subjects in low light. Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction. Under a light source whose brightness,...

116 Using AF to Focus N The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in the One-Shot AF mode (p.64), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.Although you can focus the target area quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation . 1 Display the Live View ...

118 You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly. 2 Move the magnifying frame. Press the < S > key to move the magnifying frame to the position where you want to focus. To return the AF poin...

119 Notes About the Live View Image Under low or bright light conditions, the Live View image might not reflect the brightness of the captured image. If the light source within the image changes, the screen might flicker. If this happens, stop and resume the Live View shooting under the actual light...

120 Notes About the Shooting Results When you shoot continuously with the Live View function for a long period, the camera’s internal temperature may increase and it can degrade image quality. Terminate Live View shooting when not shooting images. Before taking a long exposure, stop Live View shooti...

121 6 Shooting Movies Set the Mode Dial to < k > to shoot movies. The movie file format will be MOV. SD Cards for Movie Shooting When shooting movies, use a card with an SD speed Class 6 “ ” or higher. If you use a card with a slower SD speed Class, the movie shooting and playback might not wo...

123 Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here. Display the movie menu. Select the [ k ] menu tab. The menu options displayed are explained below. Movie-recording size [ 1920x1080 ] : Full HD (Full High-Definition) recording quality. [ 1280x720 ] : HD (High-Definition) recordi...

Movie Settings 124 Grid display With [ Grid 1 l ] or [ Grid 2 m ], you can display grid lines. Metering timer You can change how long the AE lock is to be maintained with the < Z > button. Sound recording When the sound recording is set to [ On ], monaural sound will be recorded with the built...

125 Movie Settings You can take a still photo at anytime by pressing the shutter button completely, even during movie shooting. Taking Still Photos During Movie Shooting The still photo will record the entire screen including the semi-transparent mask. If you take a still photo during movie shooting...

127 Notes on Movie Shooting Recording and Image Quality At [ 1920x1080 ], the recorded frame rate is slower, so fast-moving subjects or scenes may look a little jerky. If a single movie’s file size reaches 4 GB, the movie shooting will stop automatically. To start movie shooting again, press the <...

129 7 Handy Features Silencing the Beeper (p.130) Card Reminder (p.130) Setting the Image Review Time (p.130) Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.131) Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness (p.131) File Numbering Methods (p.132) Auto Rotate of Vertical Images (p.134) Checking Camera Settings (p.135) Re...

130 You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation. Under the [ 1 ] tab, select [ Beep ], then press < 0 >. Select [ Off ], then press < 0 >. This prevents shooting if there is no card in the camera. Under the [ 1 ] tab, select [ Release sh...

131 Handy Features To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-off time. When the camera has turned off due to auto power off, you can wake up the camera by pressing the shutter button halfway or any of the follo...

Handy Features 132 The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can change how the file number is assigned.The file number will appear on a computer in this format: IMG_0001.JPG . ...

Handy Features 134 Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and computer instead of horizontally. The setting of this feature can be changed. Under the [ 5 ] tab, select [ Auto rotate ], then press < 0 >. The available settings are ...

135 Handy Features While the menu is displayed, press the < B > button to display the camera’s current settings. While the menu is displayed, press the < B > button to display the settings. Press the < B > button again to return to the menu. Press the shutter button halfway to retu...

Handy Features 136 This is for reverting all the camera’s shooting settings and Custom Functions to the default settings. This works in the < d > and other Creative Zone modes. 1 Select [Clear settings]. Under the [ 7 ] tab, select [ Clear settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the desir...

137 Handy Features If you use EOS Utility (provided software) to set your copyright information, the copyright information will be added to the image’s Exif information. With the camera, the copyright information can only be viewed or deleted. If your copyright information has not been set, it will ...

Handy Features 138 This prevents the display-off sensor from turning off the shooting settings display automatically when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece. Select [LCD auto off]. Under the [ 5 ] tab, select [ LCD auto off ], then press < 0 >. Select [ Disable ], then press < 0 >. Y...

139 The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the menu. The [ External flash *** ] menu options for external Speedlites will be applicable only to an attached EX-series Speedlite compatible with the respective functions . The setting procedure is the same as setting a camera...

3 Setting the Flash N 140 [Built-in flash func. setting] and [External flash func. setting] Settable Functions * Regarding the [ FEB ] (Flash exposure bracketing), [ Zoom ], and [ Wireless set. ], refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual. Flash mode With an external Speedlite, you can select the ...

141 3 Setting the Flash N Flash exposure compensation See “ y Flash Exposure Compensation” on page 85. 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 expo...

142 Whenever you set the power switch to < 1 > or < 2 >, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this operation. However, you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as well as disab...

143 Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that might be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professiona...

3 Appending Dust Delete Data N 144 3 Photograph a solid-white object. At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm / 0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft., fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. X The picture will be taken in the aperture-priority AE mode with an aperture of f/22. Since the im...

145 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...

147 8 Image Playback This chapter explains features related to viewing photos and movies, going into more detail than in Chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” which explained the playback procedure. Here you will learn how to playback and erase photos and movies with the camera and viewing t...

148 Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. 1 Playback the image. When you press the < x > button, the last captured image will be displayed. 2 Turn on the index display. Press the < I > button. X The 4-image index display will appear. ...

149 x Searching for Images Quickly With the single image display, you can turn the < 6 > dial to jump through the images. 1 Select the jump method. In the [ 4 Image jump w/ 6 ] menu, select the desired jump method from [ 1 image/10 images/100 images/ Date/Movies/Stills ], then press < 0 >...

150 You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. 1 Magnify the image. During image playback, press the < u > button. X The image will be magnified. To increase the magnification, hold down the < u > button. The image will continue to be magnified until it reaches the maxi...

151 You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [Rotate]. Under the [ 3 ] tab, select [ Rotate ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the image. Press the < U > key to select the image to be rotated. You can also select an image on the index display. 3 Rotate the image...

152 1 Playback the image. Press the < x > button to display the image. 2 Select a movie. Press the < U > key to select the image. During the single-image display, the < 1s > icon displayed on the upper left indicates that it is a movie. During the index display, the perforation on ...

154 You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show. 1 Select [Slide show]. Under the [ 4 ] tab, select [ Slide show ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the images to be played back. Press the < V > key to select the top menu item, then press < 0 >. Press the < V &g...

155 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 3 Set the play time and repeat option. Press the < V > key to select [ Set up ], then press < 0 >. For still photos, set the [ Play time ] and [ Repeat ] options, then press the < M > button. 4 Start the slide show. Press the < V > key to sele...

156 You can also view the still photos and movies on a TV set. Before connecting or disconnecting the cable between the camera and television, turn off the camera and television. * Adjust the movie’s sound volume with the TV set.* Depending on the TV set, part of the image displayed might be cut off...

157 Viewing the Images on TV The HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is required. 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the camera. Connect the HDMI cable to the camera’s < D > terminal. With the plug’s < d HDMI MINI > logo facing the front of the camera, insert it into the < D > terminal. ...

158 Protecting the image prevents it 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 Select the image and protect it. Press the < U > key to select the image to be pro...

159 You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.158) 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...

L Erasing Images 160 2 Select [Select and erase images]. Select [ Select and erase images ], then press < 0 >. X An image will appear. Press the < I > button to display the three-image view. To return to the single-image display, press the < u > button. 3 Select the images to be er...

161 When you press the < B > button during single-image playback, you can switch the shooting information display. The most detailed shooting information is shown below. About the Highlight Alert When the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink. To obta...

B Shooting Information Display 162 About the Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness. The RGB histogram display is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [ 4 Histogram ] menu. [Brightness] ...

163 9 Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer Printing (p.164) You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the card. The camera is compatible with “ w PictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.173) DPOF ...

164 The direct printing procedure is done entirely with the 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 provided with th...

165 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 Movies cannot be printed. T...

166 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. Press the <...

167 w Printing Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press < 0 >. X The paper type screen will appear. Select the type of the paper loaded in the printer, then press < 0 >. When using a Canon printer and Canon paper, read the printer’s instruction manual to check what ...

w Printing 168 4 Set the printing effects. Set as necessary. If you need not set any printing effects, go to step 5. The screen display may differ depending on the printer. Select the option on the upper right, then press < 0 >. Select the desired printing effect, then press < 0 >. If th...

169 w Printing 5 Set the date and file number imprinting. Set as necessary. Select < I >, then press < 0 >. Set as desired, then press < 0 >. 6 Set the number of copies. Set as necessary. Select < R >, then press < 0 >. Set the number of copies, then press < 0 >. ...

w Printing 170 In step 4 on page 168, 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...

171 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...

w Printing 172 Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look on the print. While trimming the image, look at the camera’s LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the tr...

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 174 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...

175 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...

176 With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF. 1 Preparing to print. See page 164. 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...

177 By connecting the camera to a computer, you can transfer images from the camera’s card by operating the camera. This is called direct image transfer. Before connecting the camera to a computer, be sure to install the provided software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk on CD-ROM) in the computer. For in...

d Transferring Images to a Computer 178 4 Set the camera’s power switch to < 1 >. When the program selection dialog window appears on the computer, select [ EOS Utility ]. X The [ EOS Utility ] window will appear on the computer, and the direct image transfer screen will appear on the camera’s...

179 d Transferring Images to a Computer Options other than [ All images ] are explained below. To start the image transfer, press the < l > button. New images Images which have not yet been transferred to the computer will be selected by the camera automatically and transferred. Transfer order...

d Transferring Images to a Computer 180 Under the [ 3 ] tab, you can use [ Transfer order ] to select the images to be transferred to a computer.When you select [ Transfer order images ] on page 179, you can transfer the images set by the transfer order. Sel.Image Select and order images one by one....

181 10 Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. You can do it with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes. C re a ti ve Z on e

182 1 Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [ 7 ] tab, select [ Custom Functions (C.Fn) ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the Custom Function number. Press the < U > key to select the Custom Function No., then press < 0 >. 3 Change the setting as desired. Press the < V > ke...

183 3 Setting Custom Functions N Custom Functions C.Fn I: Exposure A LV shooting k Movie shooting 1 Exposure level increments p.184 k 2 ISO expansion k 3 Flash sync. speed in Av mode k C.Fn II: Image 4 Long exposure noise reduction p.185 k 5 High ISO speed noise reduction k 6 Highlight tone priority...

184 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-1 Exposure level increments 0: 1/3-stop1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for ...

185 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn II: Image C.Fn-4 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 per...

3 Custom Function Settings N 186 C.Fn-6 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-7 Auto Lighting Optimizer If the ima...

187 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive C.Fn-8 AF-assist beam firing The AF-assist beam can be emitted by the camera’s built-in flash or by the external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite. 0: Enable1: Disable The AF-assist beam is not emitted. 2: Only external flash emits If an external, EO...

3 Custom Function Settings N 188 C.Fn IV: Operation/Others C.Fn-10 Shutter/AE lock button 0: AF/AE lock1: AE lock/AF Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press the < A > button to autofocus and press the shutter button halfway to perform AE lock. 2: AF/AF lock, no AE lock In...

189 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn-12 LCD display when power ON 0: Display When the power switch is turned on, the shooting settings will be displayed (p.42). 1: Retain power OFF status If you pressed the < B > button and turned off the camera while the LCD monitor was off, the shooting set...

190 Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. 1 Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [ 9 ] tab, select [ My Menu settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Register]. Select [ Register ], then press < 0 >. 3 Reg...

191 11 Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up needed information.

192 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 or reflective subjects(Example:...

193 With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. 1 Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. After using the camera, unplug the power plug from the power outlet. 2 Connec...

194 Remote controllers to shoot wirelessly up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. The RC-1 can trip the shutter immediately or after a 2-sec. delay, and the RC-5 trips the shutter after a 2-sec. delay. Set the drive mode to < Q > (p.55). Point the remote controller toward the camera’s...

195 Remote Control Shooting If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.23) attached to the camera strap. During Live View shooting and movie shooting, attaching the eyepiece cover is unne...

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

197 External Speedlites With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in TTL or A-TTL autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only. Set the camera’s shooting mode to < a > (manual exposure) or < f > (aperture-priority AE) and adjust the aperture setting before shooting. When u...

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

200 1 Shooting 1 (Red) Page 2 Shooting 2 (Red) 3 Playback 1 (Blue) Menu Settings Quality 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 / 1 + 73 / 1 70 Beep On / Off 130 Release shutter without card Enable / Disable 130 Review time Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 130 Peripheral illumination correction Enable / D...

201 Menu Settings 4 Playback 2 (Blue) Page 5 Set-up 1 (Yellow) 6 Set-up 2 (Yellow) 7 Set-up 3 (Yellow) 9 My Menu (Green) Histogram Brightness / RGB 162 Slide show Select the images, set the Play time and repeat settings for automatic playback 154 Image jump w/ 6 1 image / 10 images / 100 images / Da...

Menu Settings 202 k Movie (Red) Page Movie Shooting Mode Menu Grid display Off / Grid 1 l / Grid 2 m 124 Metering timer 4 sec. / 16 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 10 min. / 30 min. 124 Movie recording size 1920x1080 / 1280x720 / 640x480 123 AF mode Live mode / u Live mode / Quick mode 123 Sound recording...

203 If a problem occurs, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Do not recharge any battery pack other than genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E5. The battery is not properly installed in ...

Troubleshooting Guide 204 Auto power off is in effect. If you do not want auto power off to take effect, set [ 5 Auto power off ] to [ Off ]. Even if [ 5 Auto power off ] has been set to [ Off ], the LCD monitor will still turn off after the camera is idle for 30 min. Press the < B > button to...

205 Troubleshooting Guide Set the [ 7 Custom Functions (C.Fn) ] menu’s [ High ISO speed noise reduction ] to [ Standard ], [ Low ], or [ Disable ]. If it is set to [ Strong ], the maximum burst during continuous shooting will decrease (p.185). If you shoot a subject which has fine detail (field of g...

Troubleshooting Guide 206 The built-in flash’s pop-up mechanism moves slightly. This is normal. If you use flash or if ISO 3200 or higher is set, the shutter will make two sounds each time you shoot (p.107). If the card’s writing speed is slow, movie shooting may stop automatically. Use an SD Speed ...

207 Troubleshooting Guide If dust is adhering to the LCD monitor, wipe its surface with a lens cloth or soft cloth. In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature. In the Basic Zone modes and movie shooting mode, c...

Troubleshooting Guide 208 The correct date and time has not been set (p.29). Make sure the AV cable or HDMI cable’s plug is connected all the way in (p.156, 157). Set the video OUT format (NTSC/PAL) to the same video format as the TV (p.201). Use the AV cable that came with the camera (p.156). What ...

209 If there is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions. * If the error still persists, write down the error No. and contact your nearest Canon Service Center. Error Codes No. Error Message & Solution 01 Communications between the camera and len...

210 System Map Eyecup Ef Rubber Frame Ef Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15ll E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Angle Finder C Semi Hard Case EH19-L Wide Strap EW-100DB lll Battery Pack LP-E5 Battery Grip BG-E5 Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E Battery Magazine BGM-E5A for size-AA/LR6 batteries Battery Magaz...

212 • Type Type: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash Recording media: SD memory card, SDHC memory card Image sensor size: 22.3 x 14.9 mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length) Lens m...

213 Specifications Magnification: Approx. 0.87x (-1 m -1 with 50mm lens at infinity) Eye point: Approx. 19 mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1 m -1 ) Built-in dioptric adjustment: -3.0 - +1.0 m -1 (dpt) Focusing screen: Fixed, Precision Matte Mirror: Quick-return type Depth-of-field preview: Provide...

Specifications 214 • Flash Built-in flash: Retractable, auto pop-up flashGuide No.: 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)Flash coverage: 17mm lens angle of viewRecycling time approx. 3 sec. External flash: EX-series Speedlite (Functions settable with the camera) Flash metering: E-TTL II autoflash Flash ex...

Specifications 216 Battery life: With viewfinder shooting: (Based on CIPA Approx. 400 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. 380 shots at 0°C/32°F testing standards) With Live View shooting:Approx. 170 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. 160 shots at 0°C/32°F • Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (W x H x D): 128.8 x 97....

218 Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. The...

219 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, an...

220 • 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 ex...

222 Index 1st-curtain sync............................. 1402nd-curtain sync ........................... 1402-sec. self-timer .............................. 694- or 9-image index display........... 148 A A/V OUT terminal.......................... 156AC Adapter Kit .............................. 193Ac...

This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of April 2009. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CEL-SN3YA210 © CANON INC. 2009 PRINTED IN THE EU CANON INC. 30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Toky...