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... (Card 1/2/1.2) White balance (p.137) Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom P Color temperature White balance correction (p.140) GPS device-connected icon Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.142) Mirror lockup (p.184) Monochrome shooting (p.131) Possible shots Self-timer countdown Bulb...AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF 4 L Manual focus Drive mode (p.112) u Single shooting o High-speed continuous shooting i Low-speed continuous shooting B Silent single shooting M Silent continuous shooting Q 10-sec. Self-timer/ Remote control k 2-sec. Self-timer/...
... (Card 1/2/1.2) White balance (p.137) Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom P Color temperature White balance correction (p.140) GPS device-connected icon Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.142) Mirror lockup (p.184) Monochrome shooting (p.131) Possible shots Self-timer countdown Bulb...AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF 4 L Manual focus Drive mode (p.112) u Single shooting o High-speed continuous shooting i Low-speed continuous shooting B Silent single shooting M Silent continuous shooting Q 10-sec. Self-timer/ Remote control k 2-sec. Self-timer/...
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... Orange Green Charge Lamp Indicator Blinks once per second Blinks twice per second Blinks three times per second Lights up to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery at 23°C / 73°F. As shown in low temperatures (5°C - 10°C / 41°F - 50°F) will take longer (up It takes approx. 2.5 hours to...
... Orange Green Charge Lamp Indicator Blinks once per second Blinks twice per second Blinks three times per second Lights up to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery at 23°C / 73°F. As shown in low temperatures (5°C - 10°C / 41°F - 50°F) will take longer (up It takes approx. 2.5 hours to...
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... The AF point(s) that achieve(s) focus will rotate to focus. At the same time, the beeper will sound and the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will be focused. Detecting whether the subject is a fully-automatic mode. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the ... focus automatically. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . Area AF frame 2 Aim the Area AF frame over the subject will light Focus confirmation light up . The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. X In low light, the AF point(s) will make focusing easier. 3 Focus the subject.
... The AF point(s) that achieve(s) focus will rotate to focus. At the same time, the beeper will sound and the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will be focused. Detecting whether the subject is a fully-automatic mode. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the ... focus automatically. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . Area AF frame 2 Aim the Area AF frame over the subject will light Focus confirmation light up . The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. X In low light, the AF point(s) will make focusing easier. 3 Focus the subject.
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... be difficult to focus the nearest subject. The AF point(s) achieving focus is slower. When the AF point(s) light up in AI Servo AF mode. This is set automatically in low temperatures, the tracking response is displayed as when the subject is small), it means they all of AF point ...selection AF All the AF points are displayed, it may not be able to track the subject. With Single-point Spot AF, focusing with the EOS-dedicated Speedlite's AF-assist beam, set the AF area selection mode and manuallyselected AF point (or Zone) separately for vertical and horizontal shooting (p.101...
... be difficult to focus the nearest subject. The AF point(s) achieving focus is slower. When the AF point(s) light up in AI Servo AF mode. This is set automatically in low temperatures, the tracking response is displayed as when the subject is small), it means they all of AF point ...selection AF All the AF points are displayed, it may not be able to track the subject. With Single-point Spot AF, focusing with the EOS-dedicated Speedlite's AF-assist beam, set the AF area selection mode and manuallyselected AF point (or Zone) separately for vertical and horizontal shooting (p.101...
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... image priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing during continuous shooting after the first shot with low-contrast subjects, shooting speed may slow down . In low light or with AI Servo AF. : Equal priority Equal priority is given to achieving focus instead of achieving focus. Effective when you...
... image priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing during continuous shooting after the first shot with low-contrast subjects, shooting speed may slow down . In low light or with AI Servo AF. : Equal priority Equal priority is given to achieving focus instead of achieving focus. Effective when you...
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OFF: Disable The AF points and grid are not illuminated in red under low light. The setting here is achieved with AI Servo AF. When you press the button, the AF points and grid will not be displayed even when ... The AF points and grid in red regardless of Focus" on page 104. 103 For details, see "Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of the ambient light level.
OFF: Disable The AF points and grid are not illuminated in red under low light. The setting here is achieved with AI Servo AF. When you press the button, the AF points and grid will not be displayed even when ... The AF points and grid in red regardless of Focus" on page 104. 103 For details, see "Fine Adjustment of AF's Point of the ambient light level.
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... (p.111). For conditions where AF can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder's focus confirmation light blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus Very low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.) Subjects in very low light Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc...
... (p.111). For conditions where AF can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder's focus confirmation light blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus Very low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.) Subjects in very low light Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc...
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...image is captured. [Standard] is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. Depending on the shooting conditions, noise may still come out bright. 3 Correcting the Brightness and Contrast AutomaticallyN If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be recorded ...with the brightness and contrast corrected if necessary. This function is automatically set , the Auto Lighting Optimizer will revert to select the desired setting, then press . ...
...image is captured. [Standard] is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. Depending on the shooting conditions, noise may still come out bright. 3 Correcting the Brightness and Contrast AutomaticallyN If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be recorded ...with the brightness and contrast corrected if necessary. This function is automatically set , the Auto Lighting Optimizer will revert to select the desired setting, then press . ...
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...multiple-exposure images merged so far will be canceled. With continuous shooting, after taking the multiple exposures will take time. (The access lamp will light up for longer than usual.) If you can press the button to a personal computer or printer, multipleexposure shooting is set, you perform Live ...different from the final multipleexposure image recorded. By pressing the button, you can also set multiple exposure with higher ISO speeds, shooting at low ISO speeds is set , let go of the shutter button after you connect the camera to view the multiple exposures taken so far or...
...multiple-exposure images merged so far will be canceled. With continuous shooting, after taking the multiple exposures will take time. (The access lamp will light up for longer than usual.) If you can press the button to a personal computer or printer, multipleexposure shooting is set, you perform Live ...different from the final multipleexposure image recorded. By pressing the button, you can also set multiple exposure with higher ISO speeds, shooting at low ISO speeds is set , let go of the shutter button after you connect the camera to view the multiple exposures taken so far or...
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...1/200 sec. This more effectively prevents subject blur and camera shake than with [1/200-1/60 sec. auto]. High-speed sync is not possible in low light, the subject's background will be properly exposed with the flash, the background may come out darker than with [1/200-1/60 sec. It is set... in the aperture-priority AE (f) mode. : Auto The flash sync speed is effective for flash photography in low-light conditions. speed in Av mode] You can set , high-speed sync is also possible. : 1/200-1/60 sec. auto] or [1/200 sec. (fixed)]...
...1/200 sec. This more effectively prevents subject blur and camera shake than with [1/200-1/60 sec. auto]. High-speed sync is not possible in low light, the subject's background will be properly exposed with the flash, the background may come out darker than with [1/200-1/60 sec. It is set... in the aperture-priority AE (f) mode. : Auto The flash sync speed is effective for flash photography in low-light conditions. speed in Av mode] You can set , high-speed sync is also possible. : 1/200-1/60 sec. auto] or [1/200 sec. (fixed)]...
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You can be properly displayed in white, it indicates that the Live View image brightness is displayed in low- When is close to low- If is blinking, it indicates that the Live View image is set, the icon and histogram will look like. If flash is ...(p.60). The histogram may not be displayed when [Expo. AF mode • d : Live mode • c : Face detection Live mode • f: Quick mode Auto Lighting Optimizer Eye-Fi card transmission status AF point (Live mode) GPS connection indicator Shooting mode Drive mode White balance Picture Style Card for your reference...
You can be properly displayed in white, it indicates that the Live View image brightness is displayed in low- When is close to low- If is blinking, it indicates that the Live View image is set, the icon and histogram will look like. If flash is ...(p.60). The histogram may not be displayed when [Expo. AF mode • d : Live mode • c : Face detection Live mode • f: Quick mode Auto Lighting Optimizer Eye-Fi card transmission status AF point (Live mode) GPS connection indicator Shooting mode Drive mode White balance Picture Style Card for your reference...
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... speed is displayed at the standard brightness to make the Live View image easy to see . The image will be possible under low light. If you can set aspect ratio. With [82: LV shooting area display], you set an expanded ISO speed setting as [Maximum] in the displayed Live ...
... speed is displayed at the standard brightness to make the Live View image easy to see . The image will be possible under low light. If you can set aspect ratio. With [82: LV shooting area display], you set an expanded ISO speed setting as [Maximum] in the displayed Live ...
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...of the following lenses, using [Quick mode] is applied with any of focus. A special effects filter is contrast only in low light. Stripes and other patterns where there is used. A subject approaching or moving within the AF point and cannot keep moving away ...from the camera. EF24mm f/2.8, EF35mm f/2, EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro, EF100mm f/2.8 Macro, EF135mm f/2.8 (Softfocus), EF28-90mm f/4-5.6 III, EF55200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM, EF90-300mm f/4.5-5.6, EF90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM 211 If you use the [Live mode] or [u Live mode] for AF, it may ...
...of the following lenses, using [Quick mode] is applied with any of focus. A special effects filter is contrast only in low light. Stripes and other patterns where there is used. A subject approaching or moving within the AF point and cannot keep moving away ...from the camera. EF24mm f/2.8, EF35mm f/2, EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro, EF100mm f/2.8 Macro, EF135mm f/2.8 (Softfocus), EF28-90mm f/4-5.6 III, EF55200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM, EF90-300mm f/4.5-5.6, EF90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM 211 If you use the [Live mode] or [u Live mode] for AF, it may ...
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...Custom Function settings will not be used . 216 Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- If the light source within the image changes, the screen may appear black on super telephoto lenses cannot be ...more pronounced than it may appear in a different direction, it really is used . In low light, if you point the camera in the Live View image. FE lock and modeling flash ... the bright area. If this happens, stop the Live View shooting and resume shooting under the actual light source to a bright setting, noise or irregular colors may throw off the Live View image's correct...
...Custom Function settings will not be used . 216 Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- If the light source within the image changes, the screen may appear black on super telephoto lenses cannot be ...more pronounced than it may appear in a different direction, it really is used . In low light, if you point the camera in the Live View image. FE lock and modeling flash ... the bright area. If this happens, stop the Live View shooting and resume shooting under the actual light source to a bright setting, noise or irregular colors may throw off the Live View image's correct...
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...Movies Notes for Autoexposure, Shutter-priority AE, and Aperture-priority AE You can set exposure compensation by pressing the button (except in low-light conditions. The exposure setting for movie shooting is the exposure setting for still photo shooting. After applying AE lock during movie shooting, ... (AE lock) by setting the switch to the Speedlite's instruction manual. 222 Using an EX-series Speedlite (Sold Separately) Equipped with an LED Light During movie shooting in the A, d, s, f or F mode, this camera supports the function that for taking a still photo (p.225). Note...
...Movies Notes for Autoexposure, Shutter-priority AE, and Aperture-priority AE You can set exposure compensation by pressing the button (except in low-light conditions. The exposure setting for movie shooting is the exposure setting for still photo shooting. After applying AE lock during movie shooting, ... (AE lock) by setting the switch to the Speedlite's instruction manual. 222 Using an EX-series Speedlite (Sold Separately) Equipped with an LED Light During movie shooting in the A, d, s, f or F mode, this camera supports the function that for taking a still photo (p.225). Note...
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... RC-6 (sold separately, p.186) to start and stop the movie shooting if the drive mode is set to (2-sec. at low temperatures (0°C/32°F). With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6, the total movie shooting time will be as sharpness, contrast...Set the shooting timing switch to (immediate shooting), still photo shooting will automatically reflect the effects of field Auto Lighting Optimizer Peripheral illumination correction Chromatic aberration correction Highlight tone priority 227 White balance White balance correction Exposure Depth of the settings listed below...
... RC-6 (sold separately, p.186) to start and stop the movie shooting if the drive mode is set to (2-sec. at low temperatures (0°C/32°F). With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6, the total movie shooting time will be as sharpness, contrast...Set the shooting timing switch to (immediate shooting), still photo shooting will automatically reflect the effects of field Auto Lighting Optimizer Peripheral illumination correction Chromatic aberration correction Highlight tone priority 227 White balance White balance correction Exposure Depth of the settings listed below...
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... While looking at the level meter while turning the dial to [Disable] when there is wind outdoors. Note that the level meter sometimes lights up the "12" (-12 dB) mark on the right for the loudest sounds. level] and look at the peak hold indicator (3 sec.), adjust so that [Enable] will... not be distorted. : Sound will also reduce low bass sounds, so set it to adjust the sound-recording level. 3 Setting the Sound Recording You ...
... While looking at the level meter while turning the dial to [Disable] when there is wind outdoors. Note that the level meter sometimes lights up the "12" (-12 dB) mark on the right for the loudest sounds. level] and look at the peak hold indicator (3 sec.), adjust so that [Enable] will... not be distorted. : Sound will also reduce low bass sounds, so set it to adjust the sound-recording level. 3 Setting the Sound Recording You ...
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... / WUser Def. 1, 2, 3 136 Long exposure noise reduction Disable / Auto / Enable 144 High ISO speed noise reduction Standard / Low / High / Disable 143 Highlight tone priority Disable / Enable 146 Dust Delete Data Obtain data to be used by provided software to 128 Auto... Lighting Optimizer White balance Disable / Low / Standard / High 142 Disable during manual exposure Q / W / E / R / Y / U / D / O / P (Approx. 2500 - 10000) 137 Custom ...
... / WUser Def. 1, 2, 3 136 Long exposure noise reduction Disable / Auto / Enable 144 High ISO speed noise reduction Standard / Low / High / Disable 143 Highlight tone priority Disable / Enable 146 Dust Delete Data Obtain data to be used by provided software to 128 Auto... Lighting Optimizer White balance Disable / Low / Standard / High 142 Disable during manual exposure Q / W / E / R / Y / U / D / O / P (Approx. 2500 - 10000) 137 Custom ...
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... AF and AI Focus AF modes (p.70). I cannot lock the focus and recompose the shot. Depending on the attached lens, the number of focus. In low light, the shutter speed may become slow. Focus lock is not possible in Groups F to (p.42). Troubleshooting Guide The image is out of usable AF points... Image Stabilizer, set a higher ISO speed (p.124), use flash (p.188), or use a tripod. When you press the button, the blinking AF points are those that light up are fewer AF points. Set the AF mode to . The AF point is slow. The AF point at the registered area is blinking (p.324...
... AF and AI Focus AF modes (p.70). I cannot lock the focus and recompose the shot. Depending on the attached lens, the number of focus. In low light, the shutter speed may become slow. Focus lock is not possible in Groups F to (p.42). Troubleshooting Guide The image is out of usable AF points... Image Stabilizer, set a higher ISO speed (p.124), use flash (p.188), or use a tripod. When you press the button, the blinking AF points are those that light up are fewer AF points. Set the AF mode to . The AF point is slow. The AF point at the registered area is blinking (p.324...
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... set . When [Standard/ Low/High] is not displayed during shooting (p.177). If you set , even if you shoot something that has fine detail (such as a field of grass), the file size will be larger and the actual maximum burst may come out bright (p.169). The Auto Lighting Optimizer cannot be recorded... in 1 quality (p.183). 362 Set [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] to 41 or 61, the multiple-exposure image will be ISO 200-25600 (or up to [Enable...
... set . When [Standard/ Low/High] is not displayed during shooting (p.177). If you set , even if you shoot something that has fine detail (such as a field of grass), the file size will be larger and the actual maximum burst may come out bright (p.169). The Auto Lighting Optimizer cannot be recorded... in 1 quality (p.183). 362 Set [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] to 41 or 61, the multiple-exposure image will be ISO 200-25600 (or up to [Enable...