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...Kit, check that the lens is missing, contact your camera. Camera (with eyecup and body cap) Battery Pack LP-E5 (with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E5/LC-E5E* Wide Strap EW-100DB III Interface Cable IFC-200U Video Cable VC-100 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Software Instruction Manual (1) Instruction Manual (this ...ROM Guide Guide to lose any of the above items. 3 Be careful not to the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk) and Software Instruction Manual. * Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E is provided. (The LC-E5E comes with your dealer. Depending on the Lens Kit type, ...
...Kit, check that the lens is missing, contact your camera. Camera (with eyecup and body cap) Battery Pack LP-E5 (with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E5/LC-E5E* Wide Strap EW-100DB III Interface Cable IFC-200U Video Cable VC-100 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Software Instruction Manual (1) Instruction Manual (this ...ROM Guide Guide to lose any of the above items. 3 Be careful not to the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk) and Software Instruction Manual. * Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E is provided. (The LC-E5E comes with your dealer. Depending on the Lens Kit type, ...
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Contents Introduction Item Check List 3 Conventions Used in this Manual 4 Chapters ...5 Contents at a Glance 10 Handling Precautions 12 Quick Start Guide 14 Nomenclature 16 1 Getting Started 23 Recharging the Battery 24 Installing and Removing the Battery 26 Turning on the Power 27 Setting the Date and Time 29 Selecting the Interface Language 30 Installing...
Contents Introduction Item Check List 3 Conventions Used in this Manual 4 Chapters ...5 Contents at a Glance 10 Handling Precautions 12 Quick Start Guide 14 Nomenclature 16 1 Getting Started 23 Recharging the Battery 24 Installing and Removing the Battery 26 Turning on the Power 27 Setting the Date and Time 29 Selecting the Interface Language 30 Installing...
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...-wrung wet cloth. This is to the nearest Canon Service Center. If the camera is working . If the camera will not be used for an extended period, test all its functions before using the camera. Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as in a...while the camera is still working properly. 12 The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Do not use the camera. If condensation forms on the camera and internal parts. If there is not waterproof and cannot be used the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and store the camera in a...
...-wrung wet cloth. This is to the nearest Canon Service Center. If the camera is working . If the camera will not be used for an extended period, test all its functions before using the camera. Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as in a...while the camera is still working properly. 12 The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Do not use the camera. If condensation forms on the camera and internal parts. If there is not waterproof and cannot be used the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and store the camera in a...
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For other lenses, align it with the red index. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.27) When the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time setting screen, see page 24. 2 For EF-S lens For EF lens Attach the lens. (p.33) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it into the slot. Set the power switch to . (p.33) 4 5 14 Open the slot cover and insert a card. (p.31) With the card's label facing you, insert it with the white index on the camera. Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge the battery, see page 29.
For other lenses, align it with the red index. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.27) When the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time setting screen, see page 24. 2 For EF-S lens For EF lens Attach the lens. (p.33) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it into the slot. Set the power switch to . (p.33) 4 5 14 Open the slot cover and insert a card. (p.31) With the card's label facing you, insert it with the white index on the camera. Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge the battery, see page 29.
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... slot cover (p.31) LCD monitor (p.38,109) DC cord hole (p.163) Tripod socket Playback button (p.54) Setting button (p.38) Access lamp (p.32) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26) Battery compartment cover (p.26) Cross keys (p.38) Erase button (p.130) Metering mode/Jump selection button (p.77/125) Picture Style selection button (p.67) Drive mode...
... slot cover (p.31) LCD monitor (p.38,109) DC cord hole (p.163) Tripod socket Playback button (p.54) Setting button (p.38) Access lamp (p.32) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26) Battery compartment cover (p.26) Cross keys (p.38) Erase button (p.130) Metering mode/Jump selection button (p.77/125) Picture Style selection button (p.67) Drive mode...
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... range (p.80) Flash exposure compensation (p.79) Shooting mode Drive mode (p.53,63) u Single shooting i Continuous shooting Q 10-sec. self-timer q Continuous shots after self-timer Battery check (p.28) zxcn Picture Style (p.67) Image-recording quality (p.64) 73 Large/Fine 83 Large/Normal 74 Medium/Fine 84 Medium/Normal 76 Small/Fine...
... range (p.80) Flash exposure compensation (p.79) Shooting mode Drive mode (p.53,63) u Single shooting i Continuous shooting Q 10-sec. self-timer q Continuous shots after self-timer Battery check (p.28) zxcn Picture Style (p.67) Image-recording quality (p.64) 73 Large/Fine 83 Large/Normal 74 Medium/Fine 84 Medium/Normal 76 Small/Fine...
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Battery Charger LC-E5 Nomenclature Power plug Charge lamp Battery pack slot This power unit is intended to a supply not in a vertical or floor mount position. Battery Charger LC-E5E Battery pack slot Charge lamp Power cord Power cord socket 21 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to be correctly orientated in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Battery Charger LC-E5 Nomenclature Power plug Charge lamp Battery pack slot This power unit is intended to a supply not in a vertical or floor mount position. Battery Charger LC-E5E Battery pack slot Charge lamp Power cord Power cord socket 21 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to be correctly orientated in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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... and insert the plug into a power outlet. The time required to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery. X When the battery is fully recharged, the charge lamp will turn green. LC-E5 LC-E5E 24 2 Attach the battery. As shown in reverse. 3 Recharge the battery. X Recharging starts automatically and the charge lamp turns orange. To detach the...
... and insert the plug into a power outlet. The time required to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery. X When the battery is fully recharged, the charge lamp will turn green. LC-E5 LC-E5E 24 2 Attach the battery. As shown in reverse. 3 Recharge the battery. X Recharging starts automatically and the charge lamp turns orange. To detach the...
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...Hz power source. When not using the camera, remove the battery. The battery charger can also be used in the camera for the respective country. Purchase a new battery. Recharging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Recharge the battery on the day before or on the ... which Canon cannot be held liable. 25 Battery Pack LP-E5 is compatible with the protective cover attached. Store the battery with a 100 V AC to the battery charger. The battery charger is dedicated to be used . Do not attach any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E5. If the battery becomes...
...Hz power source. When not using the camera, remove the battery. The battery charger can also be used in the camera for the respective country. Purchase a new battery. Recharging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Recharge the battery on the day before or on the ... which Canon cannot be held liable. 25 Battery Pack LP-E5 is compatible with the protective cover attached. Store the battery with a 100 V AC to the battery charger. The battery charger is dedicated to be used . Do not attach any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E5. If the battery becomes...
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...the cover until it is already open the cover. 2 Insert the battery. Press the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and remove the battery. Removing the Battery Open the cover and remove the battery. Doing so may damage its hinge. 26 Slide the lever as... shown by the arrow and open . Insert the end with the battery contacts. Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 into the camera. 1 Open the battery...
...the cover until it is already open the cover. 2 Insert the battery. Press the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and remove the battery. Removing the Battery Open the cover and remove the battery. Doing so may damage its hinge. 26 Slide the lever as... shown by the arrow and open . Insert the end with the battery contacts. Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 into the camera. 1 Open the battery...
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.../time setting screen appears, see page 29 to set the date/time. : The camera turns on. : The camera is turned off after about 30 seconds of non-operation. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off the power switch / at a short interval, the icon might not be... executed automatically. If you set the power switch to or , the sensor cleaning will display . About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Whenever you turn on the camera again, just press...
.../time setting screen appears, see page 29 to set the date/time. : The camera turns on. : The camera is turned off after about 30 seconds of non-operation. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off the power switch / at a short interval, the icon might not be... executed automatically. If you set the power switch to or , the sensor cleaning will display . About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Whenever you turn on the camera again, just press...
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... of shots] Shooting Conditions No Flash 50% Flash Use 600 500 500 400 The figures above depending on a fully-charged LP-E5, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. Battery Life Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F [Approx. The number of possible shots will decrease...
... of shots] Shooting Conditions No Flash 50% Flash Use 600 500 500 400 The figures above depending on a fully-charged LP-E5, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. Battery Life Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F [Approx. The number of possible shots will decrease...
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... the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will start from when you store the camera without the battery or if the camera's battery becomes exhausted, the date/time might be set. The date/time set the number, then press . (returns to recorded images will be...
... the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will start from when you store the camera without the battery or if the camera's battery becomes exhausted, the date/time might be set. The date/time set the number, then press . (returns to recorded images will be...
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... not displayed on the LCD monitor, remove and reinstall the card. is displayed on the LCD monitor. The card may also damage the card or camera. • Opening the card slot cover. • Opening the battery compartment cover. • Shaking or banging the camera around. Doing so may damage the image data.
... not displayed on the LCD monitor, remove and reinstall the card. is displayed on the LCD monitor. The card may also damage the card or camera. • Opening the card slot cover. • Opening the battery compartment cover. • Shaking or banging the camera around. Doing so may damage the image data.
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...may not be effective for excessive shaking such as an example. * IS stands for moving subjects. The Image Stabilizer can operate even when the camera is not effective for Image Stabilizer. 1 Set the IS switch to take the picture. Some IS lenses enable you can operate with the ...focus mode switch set to suit the shooting conditions. The Image Stabilizer can save battery power by switching the IS switch to . 2 Press the shutter button halfway. When the picture looks steady in the viewfinder, press the shutter...
...may not be effective for excessive shaking such as an example. * IS stands for moving subjects. The Image Stabilizer can operate even when the camera is not effective for Image Stabilizer. 1 Set the IS switch to take the picture. Some IS lenses enable you can operate with the ...focus mode switch set to suit the shooting conditions. The Image Stabilizer can save battery power by switching the IS switch to . 2 Press the shutter button halfway. When the picture looks steady in the viewfinder, press the shutter...
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...Canon flash will be used . Under [6 Live View function settings], set [Grid display] to the full view before shooting. Before taking a long exposure, stop Live View shooting temporarily and wait several minutes before taking the picture. Autofocusing will reflect the full view. The focus preset feature on a fully-charged LP-E5 battery and CIPA (Camera... & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. Doing so can degrade image quality. ShootingN Battery Life with flash, it can cause irregular...
...Canon flash will be used . Under [6 Live View function settings], set [Grid display] to the full view before shooting. Before taking a long exposure, stop Live View shooting temporarily and wait several minutes before taking the picture. Autofocusing will reflect the full view. The focus preset feature on a fully-charged LP-E5 battery and CIPA (Camera... & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. Doing so can degrade image quality. ShootingN Battery Life with flash, it can cause irregular...
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.... Drive mode White balance Picture Style Image-recording quality Live View exposure simulation AE lock Shutter speed Flash-ready Aperture Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Focusing frame Battery check ISO speed Shots remaining Flash exposure compensation Exposure level When < > is close to low or bright light conditions.
.... Drive mode White balance Picture Style Image-recording quality Live View exposure simulation AE lock Shutter speed Flash-ready Aperture Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Focusing frame Battery check ISO speed Shots remaining Flash exposure compensation Exposure level When < > is close to low or bright light conditions.
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... press . If [Off] has been set, either turn off the camera yourself or press the button to turn off the shooting settings display to read. Handy Features 3 Setting the Auto Power-off Time To save battery power. When checking the exposure of the adjustment scale is not used for...Set the time, then press . 3 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can set and the camera is recommended. 109 You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to save battery power, the camera turns off ], then press . Under the [5] tab, select [Auto power off automatically after...
... press . If [Off] has been set, either turn off the camera yourself or press the button to turn off the shooting settings display to read. Handy Features 3 Setting the Auto Power-off Time To save battery power. When checking the exposure of the adjustment scale is not used for...Set the time, then press . 3 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can set and the camera is recommended. 109 You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to save battery power, the camera turns off ], then press . Under the [5] tab, select [Auto power off automatically after...
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..., the mirror will lockup and the shutter will not be possible. 121 If a battery grip with a blower, etc. Under the [6] tab, select [Sensor cleaning], then... the battery, make sure it done by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with size-AA batteries is attached..., manual sensor cleaning will open. 4 End the cleaning. The surface of the image sensor is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.... 1 Select [Sensor cleaning]. For the power source, using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (sold separately) is...
..., the mirror will lockup and the shutter will not be possible. 121 If a battery grip with a blower, etc. Under the [6] tab, select [Sensor cleaning], then... the battery, make sure it done by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with size-AA batteries is attached..., manual sensor cleaning will open. 4 End the cleaning. The surface of the image sensor is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.... 1 Select [Sensor cleaning]. For the power source, using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (sold separately) is...
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... of the following. Use a plain blower without any of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Never use canned air or gas to . • Opening the battery compartment cover. • Opening the card slot cover. If the power is turned off , the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor... can damage the sensor or the spray gas can scratch the sensor. Clean the sensor with care. Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. A brush can freeze on the sensor. 122
... of the following. Use a plain blower without any of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Never use canned air or gas to . • Opening the battery compartment cover. • Opening the card slot cover. If the power is turned off , the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor... can damage the sensor or the spray gas can scratch the sensor. Clean the sensor with care. Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. A brush can freeze on the sensor. 122