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... for recording images). Take a Few Test Shots to all these cards as advanced users. This camera is compatible with the Camera With a digital camera, you can then better understand the camera. To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings (p.186,187) and Handling Precautions ...Copyrights Copyright laws in your country may prohibit photography even for anything but private enjoyment. Also be held liable for purchasing a Canon product. You can immediately view the image you have captured. This manual will refer to Familiarize Yourself with SD memory cards...
... for recording images). Take a Few Test Shots to all these cards as advanced users. This camera is compatible with the Camera With a digital camera, you can then better understand the camera. To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings (p.186,187) and Handling Precautions ...Copyrights Copyright laws in your country may prohibit photography even for anything but private enjoyment. Also be held liable for purchasing a Canon product. You can immediately view the image you have captured. This manual will refer to Familiarize Yourself with SD memory cards...
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... items have been included with your dealer. If anything is included. Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also be included. 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... shooting. (3) CD-ROM Guide Guide to lose any of the above items. 3 Item Check List Before starting, check that the lens is missing, contact your camera.
... items have been included with your dealer. If anything is included. Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also be included. 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... shooting. (3) CD-ROM Guide Guide to lose any of the above items. 3 Item Check List Before starting, check that the lens is missing, contact your camera.
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...you let go of the page, it indicates that the function is already set to the default. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. 4 Basic Assumptions All operations explained in the Creative Zone modes (p.20). (p.**) : Reference page...are set to . Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera's buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the upper right of the button. * In this Manual : Indicates the Main Dial. :...
...you let go of the page, it indicates that the function is already set to the default. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. 4 Basic Assumptions All operations explained in the Creative Zone modes (p.20). (p.**) : Reference page...are set to . Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera's buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the upper right of the button. * In this Manual : Indicates the Main Dial. :...
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Introduction 2 Camera basics. 1 Getting Started 23 2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback Fully automatic shooting for different subjects. 43 3 Advanced Shooting Techniques Basic shooting features for specific types ... viewing the LCD monitor. 95 6 Handy Features Convenient menu-based functions. 107 7 Image Playback 123 8 Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 133 9 Customizing the Camera 151 10 Reference 161 5 Chapters For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the...
Introduction 2 Camera basics. 1 Getting Started 23 2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback Fully automatic shooting for different subjects. 43 3 Advanced Shooting Techniques Basic shooting features for specific types ... viewing the LCD monitor. 95 6 Handy Features Convenient menu-based functions. 107 7 Image Playback 123 8 Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 133 9 Customizing the Camera 151 10 Reference 161 5 Chapters For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the...
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... the Picture Style 85 Setting the Color Space 87 AE Lock...88 FE Lock ...89 Setting the White Balance 90 White Balance Correction 92 Preventing Camera Shake 94 5 Live View Shooting 95 Preparing for Live View Shooting 96 Focusing Manually 98 Shooting ...99 Using AF to Focus 102 7
... the Picture Style 85 Setting the Color Space 87 AE Lock...88 FE Lock ...89 Setting the White Balance 90 White Balance Correction 92 Preventing Camera Shake 94 5 Live View Shooting 95 Preparing for Live View Shooting 96 Focusing Manually 98 Shooting ...99 Using AF to Focus 102 7
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... 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 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically 115 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color 115 Flash...
... 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 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically 115 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color 115 Flash...
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Contents 9 Customizing the Camera 151 Setting Custom Functions 152 Custom Function Settings 154 Registering My Menu 160 10 Reference 161 When Autofocus Fails 162 Using a Household Power Outlet 163 Remote Control Shooting 164 External Speedlites 166 Menu Settings 168 Function Availability Table 170 Troubleshooting Guide 172 Error Codes...175 System Map 176 Specifications 178 Index ...191 9
Contents 9 Customizing the Camera 151 Setting Custom Functions 152 Custom Function Settings 154 Registering My Menu 160 10 Reference 161 When Autofocus Fails 162 Using a Household Power Outlet 163 Remote Control Shooting 164 External Speedlites 166 Menu Settings 168 Function Availability Table 170 Troubleshooting Guide 172 Error Codes...175 System Map 176 Specifications 178 Index ...191 9
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Focusing Change the point of focus Shoot a moving subject Îp.61 (S AF point selection) Îp.50, 60 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Îp.54 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Îp.124 (H Index display) Prevent important images from accidental deletion Delete unnecessary images View the images on a TV set Set the LCD brightness Îp.129 (K Image protect) Îp.130 (L Delete) Îp.128 (Video OUT) Îp.109 (LCD Brightness) Printing Print pictures easily Îp.133 (Direct printing) 11
Focusing Change the point of focus Shoot a moving subject Îp.61 (S AF point selection) Îp.50, 60 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Îp.54 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Îp.124 (H Index display) Prevent important images from accidental deletion Delete unnecessary images View the images on a TV set Set the LCD brightness Îp.129 (K Image protect) Îp.130 (L Delete) Îp.128 (Video OUT) Îp.109 (LCD Brightness) Printing Print pictures easily Îp.133 (Direct printing) 11
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...lab. If there is to clean the camera body or lens. Also avoid using the camera. Never attempt to the nearest Canon Service Center. Do not use the camera. Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with a dry cloth. Strong magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation. This is condensation, remove the ..., reflex mirror, and focusing screen. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is not waterproof and cannot be used for...
...lab. If there is to clean the camera body or lens. Also avoid using the camera. Never attempt to the nearest Canon Service Center. Do not use the camera. Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with a dry cloth. Strong magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation. This is condensation, remove the ..., reflex mirror, and focusing screen. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is not waterproof and cannot be used for...
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...Doing so could damage the images recorded on the card might be lost. Although this is only temporarily and will disappear when the camera is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can warp the cards and make them unusable. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are ...remaining 0.01% or less pixels. They do not affect the images recorded. Do not store or use Live View shooting for a long period, the camera may occur where you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use the card near a heat source. Also avoid places prone to any liquid onto ...
...Doing so could damage the images recorded on the card might be lost. Although this is only temporarily and will disappear when the camera is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can warp the cards and make them unusable. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are ...remaining 0.01% or less pixels. They do not affect the images recorded. Do not store or use Live View shooting for a long period, the camera may occur where you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use the card near a heat source. Also avoid places prone to any liquid onto ...
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Set the power 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 with the red index. 3 Set the lens focus mode 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. For other lenses, align it into the slot. Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge the battery, see page 29.
Set the power 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 with the red index. 3 Set the lens focus mode 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. For other lenses, align it into the slot. Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge the battery, see page 29.
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... focus the subject. 8 Take the picture. (p.37) Press the shutter button completely to (Full Auto). (p.44) All the necessary camera settings will be displayed for about 2 sec. To display the image again, press the button. (p.54) The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor. Quick ...
... focus the subject. 8 Take the picture. (p.37) Press the shutter button completely to (Full Auto). (p.44) All the necessary camera settings will be displayed for about 2 sec. To display the image again, press the button. (p.54) The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor. Quick ...
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Then pass it through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the buckle. The eyepiece cover is also attached to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the bottom. Pull the strap to the strap. (p.165) Eyepiece cover 22 Nomenclature Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration.
Then pass it through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the buckle. The eyepiece cover is also attached to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the bottom. Pull the strap to the strap. (p.165) Eyepiece cover 22 Nomenclature Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration.
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1 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations. 23
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations. 23
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... the battery. The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to be used in the camera for the respective country. If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after it and unplug the charger from the power outlet. Recharging the Battery Tips ... period, a small amount of power current is dedicated to the battery charger. Battery Pack LP-E5 is released, resulting in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be used . Using it with the protective cover attached. Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually discharge and lose its power...
... the battery. The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to be used in the camera for the respective country. If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after it and unplug the charger from the power outlet. Recharging the Battery Tips ... period, a small amount of power current is dedicated to the battery charger. Battery Pack LP-E5 is released, resulting in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be used . Using it with the protective cover attached. Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually discharge and lose its power...
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.... 3 Close the cover. Do not further push open . Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Insert the end with the battery contacts. Doing so may damage its hinge. 26 To prevent shorting, be sure to...
.... 3 Close the cover. Do not further push open . Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Insert the end with the battery contacts. Doing so may damage its hinge. 26 To prevent shorting, be sure to...
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... (p.37) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture. About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Whenever you set the date/time. : The camera turns on. : The camera is turned off ] setting. (p.109) If you set the power switch to while an image is normal and not a problem. During the ...sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will be displayed. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button. 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. Even...
... (p.37) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture. About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Whenever you set the date/time. : The camera turns on. : The camera is turned off ] setting. (p.109) If you set the power switch to while an image is normal and not a problem. During the ...sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will be displayed. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button. 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. Even...
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...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. Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease with Live View shooting, see page 100. 28 Using...the Power Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is slightly down, but adequate power remains. The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. For battery life with more frequent use of possible shots. The actual number of possible shots (shorter battery life). The number...
...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. Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease with Live View shooting, see page 100. 28 Using...the Power Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is slightly down, but adequate power remains. The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. For battery life with more frequent use of possible shots. The actual number of possible shots (shorter battery life). The number...
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.... Press so is displayed. Press the button to select [Date/ Time], then press . 3 Set the date and time. If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera's battery becomes exhausted, the date/time might be based on the power for the first time or if the date/time has...
.... Press so is displayed. Press the button to select [Date/ Time], then press . 3 Set the date and time. If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera's battery becomes exhausted, the date/time might be based on the power for the first time or if the date/time has...
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... the card straight out, then close the cover. 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. The card will stick out. Gently push in the card to or read by the card...
... the card straight out, then close the cover. 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. The card will stick out. Gently push in the card to or read by the card...