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... for recording images). Copyrights Copyright laws in your photographic expression, diverse shooting modes from Full Auto to expand your country may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment. Also be held liable for purchasing a Canon product. This camera is a digital single-lens reflex camera with SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. This manual will refer to all these cards as high-speed, 7-point autofocus to quickly focus moving subjects, Picture Styles to Creative modes, and Live View shooting. The camera...
... for recording images). Copyrights Copyright laws in your photographic expression, diverse shooting modes from Full Auto to expand your country may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment. Also be held liable for purchasing a Canon product. This camera is a digital single-lens reflex camera with SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. This manual will refer to all these cards as high-speed, 7-point autofocus to quickly focus moving subjects, Picture Styles to Creative modes, and Live View shooting. The camera...
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...Card Reminder 108 Setting the Image Review Time 108 Setting the Auto Power-off Time 109 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness 109 File Numbering Methods 110 Auto Image Rotation 112 Checking Camera Function Settings 113 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings 114 Setting the LCD Monitor Off/On 115 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color 115 Flash Control 116 Automatic Sensor Cleaning 118 Appending Dust Delete Data 119 Manual Sensor Cleaning 121 7 Image Playback 123 Searching for Images Quickly 124 Magnified View 126 Rotating the Image 126 Auto Playback...
...Card Reminder 108 Setting the Image Review Time 108 Setting the Auto Power-off Time 109 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness 109 File Numbering Methods 110 Auto Image Rotation 112 Checking Camera Function Settings 113 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings 114 Setting the LCD Monitor Off/On 115 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color 115 Flash Control 116 Automatic Sensor Cleaning 118 Appending Dust Delete Data 119 Manual Sensor Cleaning 121 7 Image Playback 123 Searching for Images Quickly 124 Magnified View 126 Rotating the Image 126 Auto Playback...
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.... Corroded contacts can cause the camera to clean the camera body or lens. Strong magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data. If condensation forms on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and focusing screen. Use a blower to disassemble the camera yourself. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, test all its functions before using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio...
.... Corroded contacts can cause the camera to clean the camera body or lens. Strong magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data. If condensation forms on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and focusing screen. Use a blower to disassemble the camera yourself. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, test all its functions before using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio...
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... of lens) Focus mode switch (p.33) Image Stabilizer switch* (p.35) Focusing ring (p.62) Zoom ring (p.34) Video OUT terminal (p.128) Remote control terminal (p.164) Digital terminal (p.134,147) Lens mount index (p.33) Contacts (p.13) * The EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens does not have an Image Stabilizer switch. 16 Mode Dial (p.20) Power switch (p.27) ISO speed set button (p.57) Main Dial (p.4) Shutter button (p.37) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.59/53) Grip Built-in bold indicate the parts explained up until the "Basic Shooting and Image Playback...
... of lens) Focus mode switch (p.33) Image Stabilizer switch* (p.35) Focusing ring (p.62) Zoom ring (p.34) Video OUT terminal (p.128) Remote control terminal (p.164) Digital terminal (p.134,147) Lens mount index (p.33) Contacts (p.13) * The EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens does not have an Image Stabilizer switch. 16 Mode Dial (p.20) Power switch (p.27) ISO speed set button (p.57) Main Dial (p.4) Shutter button (p.37) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.59/53) Grip Built-in bold indicate the parts explained up until the "Basic Shooting and Image Playback...
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.../Normal 1 RAW 1+73 RAW+Large/Fine Main Dial pointer (p.69) Aperture ISO speed (p.57) White balance (p.90) Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom 2 White balance correction (p.92) B White balance bracketing (p.93) Shots remaining Shots remaining during WB bracketing Self-timer countdown Bulb exposure time AF mode (p.60) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF g Manual Focusing Metering mode (p.77) q Evaluative metering w Partial metering e Center-weighted average metering The display will show only the settings currently...
.../Normal 1 RAW 1+73 RAW+Large/Fine Main Dial pointer (p.69) Aperture ISO speed (p.57) White balance (p.90) Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom 2 White balance correction (p.92) B White balance bracketing (p.93) Shots remaining Shots remaining during WB bracketing Self-timer countdown Bulb exposure time AF mode (p.60) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF g Manual Focusing Metering mode (p.77) q Evaluative metering w Partial metering e Center-weighted average metering The display will show only the settings currently...
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... shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. Even during the moment of exposure is displayed in the viewfinder. (0) Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. Camera shake can press the shutter button halfway. Preventing Camera Shake Camera movement during the menu display, image playback, and image recording, you can further press the shutter button completely. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture...
... shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. Even during the moment of exposure is displayed in the viewfinder. (0) Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. Camera shake can press the shutter button halfway. Preventing Camera Shake Camera movement during the menu display, image playback, and image recording, you can further press the shutter button completely. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture...
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... the shutter button completely. The program can change the shutter speed and aperture setting combination (program). In very low light or very bright light, the shutter speed and aperture display will not fire automatically. In the mode, the built-in flash will blink when you take the picture, the program shift will focus. In low light (30" 3.5), either increase the ISO speed (p.57) or use the built-in the viewfinder. This is called Program AE. 1 Set the Mode Dial...
... the shutter button completely. The program can change the shutter speed and aperture setting combination (program). In very low light or very bright light, the shutter speed and aperture display will not fire automatically. In the mode, the built-in flash will blink when you take the picture, the program shift will focus. In low light (30" 3.5), either increase the ISO speed (p.57) or use the built-in the viewfinder. This is called Program AE. 1 Set the Mode Dial...
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... images are saved to the card. JPG File number File extension The Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.156) will not work with the wrong white balance (p.90), you can use the provided software to precisely create your own art or shoot an important subject. 3 Setting the Image-recording Quality About 1 1 is the raw data before it as is effective when you want to create various versions of the same image having a different Picture Style. The two images...
... images are saved to the card. JPG File number File extension The Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.156) will not work with the wrong white balance (p.90), you can use the provided software to precisely create your own art or shoot an important subject. 3 Setting the Image-recording Quality About 1 1 is the raw data before it as is effective when you want to create various versions of the same image having a different Picture Style. The two images...
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... 2, turn the dial left to set the aperture, hold down the button and turn the dial. + To set . Since bulb exposures produce more noise than usual, the image will be set . or to . 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture. Standard exposure index Exposure level mark 3 Set the exposure and take the picture. The exposure level indicator in the viewfinder indicates the exposure level up to [1: Auto] or [2: On]. A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to bulb. * stands for as long as desired. noise reduction] (p.155) to ±2 stops...
... 2, turn the dial left to set the aperture, hold down the button and turn the dial. + To set . Since bulb exposures produce more noise than usual, the image will be set . or to . 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture. Standard exposure index Exposure level mark 3 Set the exposure and take the picture. The exposure level indicator in the viewfinder indicates the exposure level up to [1: Auto] or [2: On]. A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to bulb. * stands for as long as desired. noise reduction] (p.155) to ±2 stops...
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... focusing frame will change as follows: 5x 10x Full view AE lock Magnified area Magnification 4 Focus manually. Focusing ManuallyN Although autofocus can be magnified. Each time you want to the position where you press the button, the display format will be used (p.102, 104), magnifying the image and focusing manually is recommended for Manual Focusing 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to move to focus. After achieving focus, press the button to return to focus roughly. Turn the lens focusing...
... focusing frame will change as follows: 5x 10x Full view AE lock Magnified area Magnification 4 Focus manually. Focusing ManuallyN Although autofocus can be magnified. Each time you want to the position where you press the button, the display format will be used (p.102, 104), magnifying the image and focusing manually is recommended for Manual Focusing 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to move to focus. After achieving focus, press the button to return to focus roughly. Turn the lens focusing...
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... Live View shooting when not shooting images. During the magnified view, the shutter speed and aperture will be used. For Live View shooting, do not use Live View shooting for a long period, the camera's internal temperature may cause noise or irregular colors in flash or external Speedlite is used . A non-Canon flash will sound like two pictures were taken. A grid can degrade image quality. Under [6 Live View function settings], set [Metering timer]. number of possible shots. ShootingN Battery Life with Live View shooting. Before taking a long exposure, stop Live View...
... Live View shooting when not shooting images. During the magnified view, the shutter speed and aperture will be used. For Live View shooting, do not use Live View shooting for a long period, the camera's internal temperature may cause noise or irregular colors in flash or external Speedlite is used . A non-Canon flash will sound like two pictures were taken. A grid can degrade image quality. Under [6 Live View function settings], set [Metering timer]. number of possible shots. ShootingN Battery Life with Live View shooting. Before taking a long exposure, stop Live View...
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Quick mode and Live mode use a different AF method. If you want precise focusing, magnify the image and focus manually. (p.98) C.Fn-7-1: Quick mode This is set to [1: Quick mode] or [2: Live mode], you can focus with the dedicated AF sensor. Press . The focusing frame (larger frame) will be displayed. 102 Before starting Live View shooting, select the AF point. X The Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during Live View shooting] (p.157) is the same as using AF (p.60, 61) as usual with...
Quick mode and Live mode use a different AF method. If you want precise focusing, magnify the image and focus manually. (p.98) C.Fn-7-1: Quick mode This is set to [1: Quick mode] or [2: Live mode], you can focus with the dedicated AF sensor. Press . The focusing frame (larger frame) will be displayed. 102 Before starting Live View shooting, select the AF point. X The Live View image will be interrupted momentarily during Live View shooting] (p.157) is the same as using AF (p.60, 61) as usual with...
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... lens used . The AF speed may change during the full view and magnified view. 105 If you want AF and AE lock to work separately, select the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [Shutter/AE lock button] (p.158) and set it difficult to focus, stop the Live View shooting and resume Live View shooting under the actual light source to be used , achieving focus may be different during and after the AF operation. Using AF to FocusN About the AF point with Remote Switch...
... lens used . The AF speed may change during the full view and magnified view. 105 If you want AF and AE lock to work separately, select the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [Shutter/AE lock button] (p.158) and set it difficult to focus, stop the Live View shooting and resume Live View shooting under the actual light source to be used , achieving focus may be different during and after the AF operation. Using AF to FocusN About the AF point with Remote Switch...
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... no card in the aperture-priority AE mode with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. Before an important shoot, you should update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it may be obtained even if there is taken, the camera will appear. Be sure to that it is appended to the image is obtained, a message will start obtaining the Dust Delete Data. When the Dust Delete Data...
... no card in the aperture-priority AE mode with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. Before an important shoot, you should update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it may be obtained even if there is taken, the camera will appear. Be sure to that it is appended to the image is obtained, a message will start obtaining the Dust Delete Data. When the Dust Delete Data...
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..., operate the buttons on the camera's LCD monitor. While trimming the image, look on the print. If you specified. Hardware error Check for any printer problems other than paper and ink problems. File error The selected image cannot be printed as you look at the camera's LCD monitor. For details on how to fix a printing problem, refer to stop printing. Ink error Check the printer's ink level...
..., operate the buttons on the camera's LCD monitor. While trimming the image, look on the print. If you specified. Hardware error Check for any printer problems other than paper and ink problems. File error The selected image cannot be printed as you look at the camera's LCD monitor. For details on how to fix a printing problem, refer to stop printing. Ink error Check the printer's ink level...
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... between the camera and subject. The exposure is ready to shoot, you can assign a frequently-used function to start or stop the AF operation momentarily. Thus, the optimum focusing and exposure will always be achieved as the button. 4: Disabled 158 When the camera is set the image-recording quality directly. 2: Flash exposure compensation When you press , the flash exposure compensation screen appears so you can quickly change the setting. 3: Menu display Gives the same function as you...
... between the camera and subject. The exposure is ready to shoot, you can assign a frequently-used function to start or stop the AF operation momentarily. Thus, the optimum focusing and exposure will always be achieved as the button. 4: Disabled 158 When the camera is set the image-recording quality directly. 2: Flash exposure compensation When you press , the flash exposure compensation screen appears so you can quickly change the setting. 3: Menu display Gives the same function as you...
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...memory card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style * Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc. • Live View Functions Shooting modes: (1) Live View shooting (2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility) Focusing: Manual focus Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode) Metering modes: Evaluative metering with the image sensor Metering range: EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Grid display: Provided Exposure display: Simulated exposure displayed in real-time • LCD...
...memory card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style * Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc. • Live View Functions Shooting modes: (1) Live View shooting (2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility) Focusing: Manual focus Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode) Metering modes: Evaluative metering with the image sensor Metering range: EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Grid display: Provided Exposure display: Simulated exposure displayed in real-time • LCD...
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... lock 88 AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)....80 AF J Focusing AI Focus AF 60 Angle of view 34 Aperture-priority AE 72 Auto Lighting Optimizer 156 Auto playback 127 Auto power off 27, 109 Auto rotate of vertical image .........112 Autofocus J Focusing Av (Aperture-priority AE 72 B Basic shooting 43 Battery J Power Battery check 28 Beeper 108 Black-and-white image 68 Bracketing 80, 93 Bulb 75 Noise reduction 155 C Camera Clear camera settings 114 Holding the camera 36 Camera shake 35 - 37, 94 Image Stabilizer 35 Card...
... lock 88 AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)....80 AF J Focusing AI Focus AF 60 Angle of view 34 Aperture-priority AE 72 Auto Lighting Optimizer 156 Auto playback 127 Auto power off 27, 109 Auto rotate of vertical image .........112 Autofocus J Focusing Av (Aperture-priority AE 72 B Basic shooting 43 Battery J Power Battery check 28 Beeper 108 Black-and-white image 68 Bracketing 80, 93 Bulb 75 Noise reduction 155 C Camera Clear camera settings 114 Holding the camera 36 Camera shake 35 - 37, 94 Image Stabilizer 35 Card...
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..., 118 Dust Delete Data 119 E Erase (image 130 Error 175 Evaluative metering 77 Exposure compensation 78 1/2-stop increments 154 Eyepiece cover 22, 165 F Faithful 68 FE lock 89 File Capacity 64 Number 110 Size 64 File number 110 Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset Filter effect 84 Flash 58 2nd-curtain sync 116 Effective range 58 External Speedlite 117, 166 FE lock 89 Flash exposure compensation 79, 116 Flash off 52 Menu setting 116 Red-eye reduction 59 Shutter speed fixed at 1/200...
..., 118 Dust Delete Data 119 E Erase (image 130 Error 175 Evaluative metering 77 Exposure compensation 78 1/2-stop increments 154 Eyepiece cover 22, 165 F Faithful 68 FE lock 89 File Capacity 64 Number 110 Size 64 File number 110 Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset Filter effect 84 Flash 58 2nd-curtain sync 116 Effective range 58 External Speedlite 117, 166 FE lock 89 Flash exposure compensation 79, 116 Flash off 52 Menu setting 116 Red-eye reduction 59 Shutter speed fixed at 1/200...
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Index Mirror lockup 94, 157 Mode Dial J Shooting mode Monitor J LCD monitor Monochrome image 68 My Menu 160 N Neutral 69 Night Portrait 51 Noise reduction 155 For Long exposures / High ISO speed Nomenclature Camera 16 Lens 16 Mode Dial 20 Shooting settings 18 Viewfinder 19 Number J File number O One-Shot AF 60 Original decision (image verification) data 159 Overseas (charger 25 P P (Program AE 56 Paper settings (printing 136 Partial metering 77 Personal computer Image transfer 147 Wallpaper 149 194 PictBridge 133 Picture Style Customize 82 Selection...
Index Mirror lockup 94, 157 Mode Dial J Shooting mode Monitor J LCD monitor Monochrome image 68 My Menu 160 N Neutral 69 Night Portrait 51 Noise reduction 155 For Long exposures / High ISO speed Nomenclature Camera 16 Lens 16 Mode Dial 20 Shooting settings 18 Viewfinder 19 Number J File number O One-Shot AF 60 Original decision (image verification) data 159 Overseas (charger 25 P P (Program AE 56 Paper settings (printing 136 Partial metering 77 Personal computer Image transfer 147 Wallpaper 149 194 PictBridge 133 Picture Style Customize 82 Selection...
