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... Copyright laws in your country may prohibit photography even for any loss or inconvenience caused. This manual will refer to a computer, Canon cannot be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit the use of your recorded images of people and certain subjects... for advanced shooting, and offers many other features. If the camera or memory card is highly responsive for shooting at anytime, provides many functions fitted for anything but private enjoyment. You can immediately ...
... Copyright laws in your country may prohibit photography even for any loss or inconvenience caused. This manual will refer to a computer, Canon cannot be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit the use of your recorded images of people and certain subjects... for advanced shooting, and offers many other features. If the camera or memory card is highly responsive for shooting at anytime, provides many functions fitted for anything but private enjoyment. You can immediately ...
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Be careful not to lose any of the above items. 3 Item Check List Before starting, check that the lens is missing, contact your camera. Camera (with eyecup and body cap) Battery Pack LP-E8 (with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E8/LC-E8E* Wide Strap EW-100DB III Interface... cable Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software) Software Instruction Manual Camera Instruction Manual (this booklet) * Battery Charger LC-E8 or LC-E8E is provided. (The LC-E8E comes with a power cord.) If you purchased a ...
Be careful not to lose any of the above items. 3 Item Check List Before starting, check that the lens is missing, contact your camera. Camera (with eyecup and body cap) Battery Pack LP-E8 (with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E8/LC-E8E* Wide Strap EW-100DB III Interface... cable Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software) Software Instruction Manual Camera Instruction Manual (this booklet) * Battery Charger LC-E8 or LC-E8E is provided. (The LC-E8E comes with a power cord.) If you purchased a ...
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...solving advice. : Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information. It is available only in this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera's buttons, dials, and settings correspond to (p.27). Basic Assumptions All operations explained in the Creative Zone modes (p.20). (p.**) : Reference page ... more information. : Tip or advice for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. 4 respectively after you let go of the button. * In this manual assume that all...
...solving advice. : Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information. It is available only in this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera's buttons, dials, and settings correspond to (p.27). Basic Assumptions All operations explained in the Creative Zone modes (p.20). (p.**) : Reference page ... more information. : Tip or advice for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. 4 respectively after you let go of the button. * In this manual assume that all...
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Introduction 2 Camera basics. 1 Getting Started 23 2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback Fully automatic shooting for different subjects. 45 3 Creative Shooting Basic shooting features for specific types of ... LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 107 6 Shooting Movies 123 7 Handy Features Convenient menu-based functions. 137 8 Image Playback 155 9 Printing Images 175 10 Customizing the Camera 189 11 Reference 201 End Pages: Quick Reference Guide and Software Start Guide 243 5 Chapters For first-time DSLR 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. 45 3 Creative Shooting Basic shooting features for specific types of ... LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 107 6 Shooting Movies 123 7 Handy Features Convenient menu-based functions. 137 8 Image Playback 155 9 Printing Images 175 10 Customizing the Camera 189 11 Reference 201 End Pages: Quick Reference Guide and Software Start Guide 243 5 Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the...
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... A AE Lock ...97 A FE Lock...98 B: Setting the White Balance 99 2 White Balance Correction 101 Auto Lighting Optimizer 103 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction 104 Preventing Camera Shake 106 7
... A AE Lock ...97 A FE Lock...98 B: Setting the White Balance 99 2 White Balance Correction 101 Auto Lighting Optimizer 103 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction 104 Preventing Camera Shake 106 7
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... the Auto Power-off Time 139 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness 139 File Numbering Methods 140 Auto Rotation of Vertical Images 142 B Checking Camera Settings 143 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings 144 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically 146 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color 146 Setting the...
... the Auto Power-off Time 139 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness 139 File Numbering Methods 140 Auto Rotation of Vertical Images 142 B Checking Camera Settings 143 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings 144 Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically 146 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color 146 Setting the...
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... 175 Preparing to Print 176 wPrinting...178 Trimming the Image 183 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF 185 Direct Printing with DPOF 188 10 Customizing the Camera 189 Setting Custom Functions 190 Custom Function Settings 192 Registering My Menu 198 Setting Copyright Information 199 11 Reference 201 When Autofocus Fails 202 Using...
... 175 Preparing to Print 176 wPrinting...178 Trimming the Image 183 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF 185 Direct Printing with DPOF 188 10 Customizing the Camera 189 Setting Custom Functions 190 Custom Function Settings 192 Registering My Menu 198 Setting Copyright Information 199 11 Reference 201 When Autofocus Fails 202 Using...
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... Change the point of focus Shoot a moving subject Î p.68 (S AF point selection) Î p.53, 67 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Search for pictures quickly Prevent important images from accidental deletion Delete unnecessary images View the images on a TV set Set the LCD brightness Î p.58...
... Change the point of focus Shoot a moving subject Î p.68 (S AF point selection) Î p.53, 67 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Search for pictures quickly Prevent important images from accidental deletion Delete unnecessary images View the images on a TV set Set the LCD brightness Î p.58...
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.... To prevent condensation, first put the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. If the camera has not been 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 condensation,... remove the lens, card and battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated before taking it to physical shock...
.... To prevent condensation, first put the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. If the camera has not been 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 condensation,... remove the lens, card and battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated before taking it to physical shock...
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... is only temporary and will return to excessive force, physical shock, or vibration. If the LCD monitor is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera for a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may occur where you... the following: Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. It will disappear when the camera is left on for a prolonged period, the camera may adhere to having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is manufactured with very high precision technology with the rear end up to avoid scratching ...
... is only temporary and will return to excessive force, physical shock, or vibration. If the LCD monitor is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera for a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may occur where you... the following: Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. It will disappear when the camera is left on for a prolonged period, the camera may adhere to having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is manufactured with very high precision technology with the rear end up to avoid scratching ...
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Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To charge the battery, see page 24. 2 White index Red index Attach the lens. (p.33) Align the lens' white or red index with the camera's index in the matching color. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.27) When the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time setting screen, see page 29. 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 into the slot.
Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To charge the battery, see page 24. 2 White index Red index Attach the lens. (p.33) Align the lens' white or red index with the camera's index in the matching color. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.27) When the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time setting screen, see page 29. 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 into the slot.
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up automatically. 8 Take the picture. (p.37) Press the shutter button completely to (Full Auto). (p.46) All the necessary camera settings will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor will turn off when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece. To shoot while looking ... set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.37) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will pop-
up automatically. 8 Take the picture. (p.37) Press the shutter button completely to (Full Auto). (p.46) All the necessary camera settings will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor will turn off when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece. To shoot while looking ... set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.37) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will pop-
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Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. The eyepiece cover is also attached to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the bottom. Then pass it through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the buckle. Pull the strap to the strap (p.205). Eyepiece cover 23 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.
Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. The eyepiece cover is also attached to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the bottom. Then pass it through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the buckle. Pull the strap to the strap (p.205). Eyepiece cover 23 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.
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... of power current is released, resulting in foreign countries. If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after it is dedicated to Canon products only. After recharging the battery, detach it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which... Canon cannot be held liable. 25 If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount of its power. Do not charge any portable voltage transformer to...
... of power current is released, resulting in foreign countries. If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after it is dedicated to Canon products only. After recharging the battery, detach it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which... Canon cannot be held liable. 25 If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount of its power. Do not charge any portable voltage transformer to...
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... battery contacts. Otherwise, the hinge might break. 26 Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Insert the battery until it back further.
... battery contacts. Otherwise, the hinge might break. 26 Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Insert the battery until it back further.
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About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off after about 30 seconds of non-operation. Set to the card, [Recording ...] will be ...the LCD monitor will display . This is being recorded to this position when not using the camera. About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Whenever you turn on . : The camera is turned off ] setting (p.139). Even during the sensor cleaning, you repeatedly turn off ... menu's [5 Auto power off and does not operate. If you set the date/time. : The camera turns on the camera again, just press the shutter button halfway (p.37).
About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off after about 30 seconds of non-operation. Set to the card, [Recording ...] will be ...the LCD monitor will display . This is being recorded to this position when not using the camera. About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Whenever you turn on . : The camera is turned off ] setting (p.139). Even during the sensor cleaning, you repeatedly turn off ... menu's [5 Auto power off and does not operate. If you set the date/time. : The camera turns on the camera again, just press the shutter button halfway (p.37).
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...Use Approx. 440 shots Approx. 400 shots The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. The lens operation is approx. 470 shots without taking a picture. • Using the LCD monitor often. •...lens Image Stabilizer. With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, the number of possible shots at 23°C / 73°F is powered by the camera's battery. For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 109. 28 Depending on the lens used, the number of possible shots with two...
...Use Approx. 440 shots Approx. 400 shots The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. The lens operation is approx. 470 shots without taking a picture. • Using the LCD monitor often. •...lens Image Stabilizer. With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, the number of possible shots at 23°C / 73°F is powered by the camera's battery. For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 109. 28 Depending on the lens used, the number of possible shots with two...
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.... Press the button to select [OK], then press . Press the key to display the menu. 2 Under the [6] tab, select [Date/ Time]. If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera's battery becomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset.
.... Press the button to select [OK], then press . Press the key to display the menu. 2 Under the [6] tab, select [Date/ Time]. If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera's battery becomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset.
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... data. Pull the card straight out, then close the cover. Doing so may also damage the card or camera. • Opening the card slot cover. • Removing the battery. • Shaking or banging the camera around. If the error persists, use a different card. If the card already contains recorded images, the image... card, then let go. If a card-related error message is lit or blinking, it indicates that "Recording..." Do not touch the card's contacts with the camera (p.42).
... data. Pull the card straight out, then close the cover. Doing so may also damage the card or camera. • Opening the card slot cover. • Removing the battery. • Shaking or banging the camera around. If the error persists, use a different card. If the card already contains recorded images, the image... card, then let go. If a card-related error message is lit or blinking, it indicates that "Recording..." Do not touch the card's contacts with the camera (p.42).
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...' red or white index with minimal dust. Turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it is set the focus mode switch to the camera. Minimizing Dust When changing lenses, do it . 33 Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows... index 2 Attach the lens. Red index 3 On the lens, set to (manual focus), autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to (autofocus). Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it in place. Attaching and...
...' red or white index with minimal dust. Turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it is set the focus mode switch to the camera. Minimizing Dust When changing lenses, do it . 33 Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows... index 2 Attach the lens. Red index 3 On the lens, set to (manual focus), autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to (autofocus). Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it in place. Attaching and...