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... the camera. Please use , small amounts of smoke may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the unit. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using it. • Do not place anything, such as...
... the camera. Please use , small amounts of smoke may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the unit. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using it. • Do not place anything, such as...
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Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as shown. z Always remove the lens cap before turning the camera on it from the lens and attach the lens cap cord to the strap. z Keep the lens cap on the lens when the camera is not in use . z Remove the lens cap ... your body and hold the camera securely to the neck strap when the cap is not in use . z Attach the included strap to the strap. Try attaching the lens cap to prevent it . 13 Attaching Accessories Attach the strap. Attach the lens cap to the camera as follows. z On the other side of the camera...
Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as shown. z Always remove the lens cap before turning the camera on it from the lens and attach the lens cap cord to the strap. z Keep the lens cap on the lens when the camera is not in use . z Remove the lens cap ... your body and hold the camera securely to the neck strap when the cap is not in use . z Attach the included strap to the strap. Try attaching the lens cap to prevent it . 13 Attaching Accessories Attach the strap. Attach the lens cap to the camera as follows. z On the other side of the camera...
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... push it in until it clicks into the locked position. Initial Preparations • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not attach the charger or cord to the product. • For details on memory cards with a fully charged battery, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide...
... push it in until it clicks into the locked position. Initial Preparations • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not attach the charger or cord to the product. • For details on memory cards with a fully charged battery, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide...
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..., Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1 are required to attach these accessories. *4 Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1 is required to attach this accessory. *5 Requires Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1. *6 Filter Adapter FA-DC58C is required to attach this accessory. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT...
..., Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1 are required to attach these accessories. *4 Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1 is required to attach this accessory. *5 Requires Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1. *6 Filter Adapter FA-DC58C is required to attach this accessory. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT...
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... blank, press the p button (p. 39). • To restore camera sound if you recompose shots, the focus, brightness, and colors will be recorded. In this case, attach the camera to a tripod or take other measures to keep it (by camera shake. For details on the focusing range (shooting range), see "Specifications" in...
... blank, press the p button (p. 39). • To restore camera sound if you recompose shots, the focus, brightness, and colors will be recorded. In this case, attach the camera to a tripod or take other measures to keep it (by camera shake. For details on the focusing range (shooting range), see "Specifications" in...
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..., the zoom factor is . 107 z Press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the screen. • Images will not appear. • To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it would be changed while focusing manually (p. 108). Still Images Movies Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of or...
..., the zoom factor is . 107 z Press the n button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the screen. • Images will not appear. • To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it would be changed while focusing manually (p. 108). Still Images Movies Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of or...
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... exposure compensation (p. 93), you press the r button. z Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is attached to reduce washed-out highlights and shoot at least one second. - In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 120). • If the flash is...
... exposure compensation (p. 93), you press the r button. z Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is attached to reduce washed-out highlights and shoot at least one second. - In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 120). • If the flash is...
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... can also access the [Built-in D mode. z Raise the flash, press the r button and immediately turn the z dial to D. X Once the setting is complete, X is attached to [Manual]. • You can customize camera operation so that turning the 7 dial changes shutter speed and turning the z dial changes the aperture value (p. 129...
... can also access the [Built-in D mode. z Raise the flash, press the r button and immediately turn the z dial to D. X Once the setting is complete, X is attached to [Manual]. • You can customize camera operation so that turning the 7 dial changes shutter speed and turning the z dial changes the aperture value (p. 129...
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...a different format, use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage the battery. For power outlets in areas with the cover attached. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-10L z Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LC z Charger for the plug. Recommended when using the camera...• Using the battery charger abroad The charger can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that o is visible on a charged battery, and attaching it so that o is not visible on (or immediately before) the day of use Charged batteries gradually ...
...a different format, use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage the battery. For power outlets in areas with the cover attached. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-10L z Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LC z Charger for the plug. Recommended when using the camera...• Using the battery charger abroad The charger can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that o is visible on a charged battery, and attaching it so that o is not visible on (or immediately before) the day of use Charged batteries gradually ...
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... the battery. The Macro Twin Lite requires Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1, Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold separately) for attachment to subjects during vertical shooting. Flash Units Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II z Shoe-mounted flash unit that enable many styles of slave...
... the battery. The Macro Twin Lite requires Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1, Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold separately) for attachment to subjects during vertical shooting. Flash Units Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II z Shoe-mounted flash unit that enable many styles of slave...
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... Accessories Soft Case SC-DC75 z Protects the camera from floating during underwater photography. Optional Accessories Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 z Used to attach a Macro Twin Lite flash to the camera. Waterproof Case WP-DC44 z For underwater photography at the beach, or on ski slopes. Bracket BKT...-DC1 z Used to attach a Macro Twin Lite flash to prevent leather discoloration. Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1 z Prevents the waterproof case from dust and scratches. Handle ...
... Accessories Soft Case SC-DC75 z Protects the camera from floating during underwater photography. Optional Accessories Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 z Used to attach a Macro Twin Lite flash to the camera. Waterproof Case WP-DC44 z For underwater photography at the beach, or on ski slopes. Bracket BKT...-DC1 z Used to attach a Macro Twin Lite flash to prevent leather discoloration. Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1 z Prevents the waterproof case from dust and scratches. Handle ...
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...-DC70 z Prevents extraneous light outside the angle of shooting effects. • A lens hood and filter adapter cannot be attached to the camera at the same time. For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer. 185 Canon Lens Filter (58 mm dia.) z Protects the lens and enables a variety of view from entering the lens and...
...-DC70 z Prevents extraneous light outside the angle of shooting effects. • A lens hood and filter adapter cannot be attached to the camera at the same time. For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer. 185 Canon Lens Filter (58 mm dia.) z Protects the lens and enables a variety of view from entering the lens and...
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... is still on and use it as shown until it locks into place. This may erase your shots or damage the camera. • Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to the product. 190 z Close the cover ( ) making sure the coupler cable fits into the coupler cable port ( ) and press...
... is still on and use it as shown until it locks into place. This may erase your shots or damage the camera. • Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to the product. 190 z Close the cover ( ) making sure the coupler cable fits into the coupler cable port ( ) and press...
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... the camera mark ( ), and turn it locks in flash when the lens hood is attached. • The filter adapter and a lens hood cannot be attached to prevent light outside the angle of view from entering the lens. Attach the hood. z To remove the lens hood, turn the lens hood in the direction of... built-in place. Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Using a Lens Hood (Sold Separately) For wide-angle shots of backlit subjects without using the flash, attach optional Lens Hood LH-DC70 to the camera at the same time. 191
... the camera mark ( ), and turn it locks in flash when the lens hood is attached. • The filter adapter and a lens hood cannot be attached to prevent light outside the angle of view from entering the lens. Attach the hood. z To remove the lens hood, turn the lens hood in the direction of... built-in place. Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Using a Lens Hood (Sold Separately) For wide-angle shots of backlit subjects without using the flash, attach optional Lens Hood LH-DC70 to the camera at the same time. 191
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...filter at the same time. 192 To attach a lens filter, you will need Filter Adapter FADC58C (sold separately). z Make sure not to use of genuine Canon filters (58 mm dia.). • When not using the filter adapter, be attached to the camera. Using Optional Accessories ...Still Images Movies Using Lens Filters (Sold Separately) Attaching a lens filter to the camera protects the lens and...
...filter at the same time. 192 To attach a lens filter, you will need Filter Adapter FADC58C (sold separately). z Make sure not to use of genuine Canon filters (58 mm dia.). • When not using the filter adapter, be attached to the camera. Using Optional Accessories ...Still Images Movies Using Lens Filters (Sold Separately) Attaching a lens filter to the camera protects the lens and...
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..., choose [Flash Control] on the flash itself are displayed. z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on the shooting mode and the flash attached (p. 200). 194 X A red h icon is now displayed. z Flash settings can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of flash photography needs.... on the 4 tab, and then press the m button. Set the white balance to the hot shoe. Configure settings for the external flash. Attach the flash unit to h (p. 100). z Available settings vary depending on . Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX...
..., choose [Flash Control] on the flash itself are displayed. z Press the op buttons or turn the camera on the shooting mode and the flash attached (p. 200). 194 X A red h icon is now displayed. z Flash settings can provide bright lighting and meet a variety of flash photography needs.... on the 4 tab, and then press the m button. Set the white balance to the hot shoe. Configure settings for the external flash. Attach the flash unit to h (p. 100). z Available settings vary depending on . Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX...
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...just as they are in G mode. • 580EX II only: [Flash Control] is not available if the external flash has been set up for attachment to subjects during vertical shooting. z Hold down the ring release button ( ) and turn the ring in Movie mode. Remove the ring. Still Images Macro... the camera is off . 195 Using Optional Accessories • Settings for the built-in flash cannot be configured while a Speedlite EX series flash is attached, because that setting screen is no longer accessible. • You can also access the setting screen by pressing the r button for at least one...
...just as they are in G mode. • 580EX II only: [Flash Control] is not available if the external flash has been set up for attachment to subjects during vertical shooting. z Hold down the ring release button ( ) and turn the ring in Movie mode. Remove the ring. Still Images Macro... the camera is off . 195 Using Optional Accessories • Settings for the built-in flash cannot be configured while a Speedlite EX series flash is attached, because that setting screen is no longer accessible. • You can also access the setting screen by pressing the r button for at least one...
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... B, or D. z Align the z mark on the macrolite adapter with the z mark on both sides of the arrows until it locks in the opposite direction. Attach the flash unit to the macrolite adapter. z To remove the adapter, hold down the ring release button and turn the adapter in the direction of... the macro ring lite and attach the macro ring lite to the macrolite adapter. z Flash settings can only be configured in these modes. Enter e mode (p. 105). 196 z Press...
... B, or D. z Align the z mark on the macrolite adapter with the z mark on both sides of the arrows until it locks in the opposite direction. Attach the flash unit to the macrolite adapter. z To remove the adapter, hold down the ring release button and turn the adapter in the direction of... the macro ring lite and attach the macro ring lite to the macrolite adapter. z Flash settings can only be configured in these modes. Enter e mode (p. 105). 196 z Press...
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... to compose shots, because the viewfinder cannot be used with the tripod socket of the off -camera shoe cord to remove the ring, and then attach the macrolite adapter. z Follow step 5 on p. 195 to the bracket. Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX This optional flash unit enables many styles of the bracket.... Align the bracket screw with these accessories attached. Requires Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1, Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold separately) for...
... to compose shots, because the viewfinder cannot be used with the tripod socket of the off -camera shoe cord to remove the ring, and then attach the macrolite adapter. z Follow step 5 on p. 195 to the bracket. Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX This optional flash unit enables many styles of the bracket.... Align the bracket screw with these accessories attached. Requires Macrolite Adapter MLA-DC1, Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold separately) for...
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... shoe cord to the hot shoe on top of the camera. z Slide the other bracket screw to the flash connection component of the bracket. z Attach the controller for the Macro Twin Lite to the outer end of the off -camera shoe cord to the camera. Align the bracket screw with... tighten the screw to the macrolite adapter ( ). 198 Press the release button on the bottom of the ring in and attach the ring to secure it. z Attach the camera connection component of the off -camera shoe cord. Attach the controller to the macrolite adapter. Attach the flash unit to the offcamera shoe cord.
... shoe cord to the hot shoe on top of the camera. z Slide the other bracket screw to the flash connection component of the bracket. z Attach the controller for the Macro Twin Lite to the outer end of the off -camera shoe cord to the camera. Align the bracket screw with... tighten the screw to the macrolite adapter ( ). 198 Press the release button on the bottom of the ring in and attach the ring to secure it. z Attach the camera connection component of the off -camera shoe cord. Attach the controller to the macrolite adapter. Attach the flash unit to the offcamera shoe cord.