Canon 1895C016AA, 1895C018AA Instruction manual

Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be
downloaded from the Canon website (p.4, 475).

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Instruction Manual

www.canon.com/icpd

Introduction

The EOS 800D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine­detail CMOS sensor with approx. 24.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 7,
high-precision and high-speed 45-point AF (up to 45 cross-type AF
points), maximum continuous shooting speed of approx. 6.0 shots/sec.,
Live View shooting, Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and
Wi-Fi/NFC/Bluetooth (wireless communication) function.

Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.22-24) and “Handling Precautions” (p.25-27). Also, read
this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.

Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera

While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store
this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.

Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability

After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

Copyrights

Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images or copyrighted music and images with music on the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.

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Item Check List

Battery Pack

LP-E17

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E17E*

Strap

Camera

(with eyecup and body cap)

When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
website (p.4).
The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF) are for lenses sold individually. Note
that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included with
the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.

Software can be downloaded from the Canon website (p.475) for your use.

Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

* Battery Charger LC-E17E comes with a power cord.

 The camera does not come with the Software CD-ROM, an interface cable

or HDMI cable.

 The Instruction Manuals are listed on the next page.
 If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
 Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
 For items sold separately, see the System Map (p.426).

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Instruction Manuals

Quick Reference Guide

The booklet is the Quick Reference Guide.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon website.

Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)

1 Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).

 Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon website.

www.canon.com/icpd

 Select your country or region of residence and download the

Instruction Manuals.

Instruction Manuals Available for Download

• Camera Instruction Manual

• Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function Instruction
Manual

• Lens Instruction Manuals

• Software Instruction Manuals

2 View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).

 Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open

it.

 To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat

Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version
recommended) is required.

 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the

Internet.

 To learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s

Help section.

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Instruction Manuals

The Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can also be downloaded using the QR
code.

www.canon.com/icpd

 A software application is required to read out the QR code.
 Select your country or region of residence, then download the Instruction

Manuals.

 The QR code can also be displayed under [54: Manual/software URL].

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Quick Start Guide

White index Red index

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Insert the battery (p.38).

Upon purchase, charge the battery

to start using (p.36).

Insert the card (p.39).

With the card’s label facing

toward the back of the
camera, insert it into the
card slot.

Attach the lens (p.49).

Align the lens’s white or red mount

index with the camera’s mount
index of the same color to attach
the lens.

Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <f> (p.49).

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Set the power switch to <1>,
then set the Mode Dial to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto)

All the necessary camera settings

will be set automatically.

(p.78).

Quick Start Guide

Flip out the LCD monitor (p.42).

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 To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View

Shooting” (p.229).

 To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.115).
 To delete images, see “Erasing Images” (p.363).

When the LCD monitor displays the

date/time/zone setting screen, see
page 45.

Focus on the subject (p.52).

Look through the viewfinder and

aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.

Press the shutter button halfway,

and the camera will focus on the
subject.

The built-in flash will be raised as

necessary.

Take the picture (p.52).

Press the shutter button completely

to take the picture.

Review the picture.

The image just captured will be

displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
LCD monitor.

To display the image again, press

the <x> button (p.115).

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Compatible Cards

In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards.
* The camera does not come with a card for recording photos/

movies. Please purchase it separately.

The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of
capacity. If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized)

by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera
(p.69).

 SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards

* UHS-I cards supported.

Cards that Can Record Movies

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a reading/writing
speed class at least as high as shown in the following table.

Movie Recording Size

(p.275)

ALL-I*

L: 8 7 -

IPB

(Standard)

* Image-recording quality that is automatically set for time-lapse movie shooting

(p.284).

Other than
above

IPB (Light) -

UHS Speed Class 3 or

Recording Formats

MOV MP4

faster

SD Speed Class 10 or

faster

-

SD Speed Class 6 or

faster

SD Speed Class 4 or

faster

-

 If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may

not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not be played back
properly.

 To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card

manufacturer’s website.

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Chapters

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234

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89101112

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Introduction

Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations

Basic Shooting and Image Playback

Setting the AF and Drive Modes

Image Settings

Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects

Flash Photography

Shooting with the LCD Monitor

(Live View Shooting)

Shooting Movies

Handy Features

Image Playback

Post-Processing Images

Customizing the Camera

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117

145

183

203

229

263

311

333

379

387

Reference

Software Start Guide /
Downloading Images to a Computer

405

473

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Contents by Purpose

Shooting

 Shoot automatically  p.77-114 (Basic Zone modes)

 Shoot continuously  p.141 (i Continuous shooting)



Take a picture of yourself in a group

 Freeze the action  p.186 (s Shutter-priority AE)
 Blur the action

 Blur the background  p.84 (C Creative Auto)


Keep the background in sharp focus



Adjust the image brightness (exposure)

 Shoot in low light  p.78, 204 (D Flash photography)

 Shoot without flash  p.83 (7 Flash Off)

 Shoot fireworks at night  p.193 (Bulb exposure)



Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor

 Use Creative filters  p.105, 239 (Creative filters)

 Shoot movies  p.263 (k Movie shooting)

Image Quality



Shoot with image effects matching the subject



Make a large-size print of the picture

 p.143 (j Self-timer)

p.188 (f Aperture-priority AE)

 p.196 (Exposure compensation)

p.152 (ISO speed setting)

p.112 (b Flash off)

 p.229 (A Live View shooting)

 p.155 (Picture Style)

 p.146 (73, 83, 1)

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 Take many pictures  p.146 (7a, 8a, b)

AF (Focusing)



Change the AF area selection mode

 Shoot a moving subject  p.94, 97, 120 (AI Servo AF)

 p.123 (S

AF area selection mode

Playback

 View the images on the camera  p.115 (x Playback)

 Search for pictures quickly  p.334 (H Index display)

 Rate images  p.341 (Ratings)

 Prevent important images  p.360 (K Image protect)

from accidental deletion

 Delete unnecessary images  p.363 (L Delete)



Auto play back photos and movies



View the photos and movies on a TV set



Adjust the LCD monitor brightness

 Apply special effect to images  p.380 (Creative filters)

p.335 (I Image browsing)

 p.354 (Slide show)

 p.357 (TV set)

 p.314 (LCD monitor brightness)

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Index to Features

Power

Battery

• Charging  p.36

• Installing/Removing  p.38

• Battery level  p.44

• Checking battery
information  p.407

Household power outlet  p.408

Auto power off  p.43

Cards

Installing/Removing  p.39

Formatting  p.69

Releasing shutter

without card  p.312

Lens

Attaching/Detaching  p.49

Zoom  p.50

Basic Settings

Dioptric adjustment  p.51

Language  p.48

Date/Time/Zone  p.45

Beeper  p.312

LCD monitor

Using the LCD monitor  p.42

LCD off/on button  p.326

Brightness adjustment  p.314

Touch screen  p.66

Display level settings  p.53

Feature guide  p.57

Recording Images

Creating/Selecting

a folder  p.315

File numbering  p.317

AF

AF operation  p.118

AF area selection mode  p.123

AF point selection  p.125

Lens group  p.131

Manual focusing  p.140

Drive

Drive mode  p.141

Continuous shooting  p.141

Self-timer  p.143

Maximum burst  p.148

Image Quality

Image-recording quality  p.146

Picture Style  p.155

White balance  p.163

Auto Lighting Optimizer  p.169

Noise reduction for long

exposures  p.171

Noise reduction for

high ISO speeds  p.170

Lens aberration

correction  p.173

Reducing flicker  p.179

Highlight tone priority  p.391

Color space  p.181

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Index to Features

Shooting

Shooting mode  p.30

ISO speed  p.152

Aspect ratio  p.150

Bulb  p.193

Metering mode  p.194

Mirror lockup  p.200

Remote control  p.409

Exposure Adjustment

Exposure compensation  p.196

Exposure compensation

with M+ISO Auto  p.192

AEB  p.197

AE lock  p.199

Flash

Built-in flash  p.204

External flash  p.209

Flash function settings  p.211

Wireless photography  p.217

Live View Shooting

Live View shooting  p.229

AF operation  p.244

AF method  p.247

Creative filters  p.239

Touch shutter  p.257

Movie Shooting

Movie shooting  p.263

AF method  p.247

Movie recording size  p.275

Movie Servo AF  p.303

Sound recording  p.301

Manual exposure  p.268

Digital zoom  p.278

HDR movie shooting  p.279

Creative filters for movies



Video snapshot  p.291

Time-lapse movie  p.284

Remote control shooting  p.306

 p.280

Playback

Image review time  p.313

Single-image display  p.115

Shooting information  p.373

Index display  p.334

Image browsing

(Jump display)  p.335

Magnified view  p.337

Image rotation  p.340

Rating  p.341

Movie playback  p.350

Slide show  p.354

Viewing images on

a TV set  p.357

Protect  p.360

Erasing  p.363

Touch playback  p.338

Print Order (DPOF)  p.366

Photobook Set-up  p.370

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Index to Features

Image Editing

Creative filters  p.380

Resizing  p.383

Cropping  p.385

Customization

Custom Functions (C.Fn)  p.388

My Menu  p.399

Software

Software Start Guide  p.474

Software Instruction

Manual  p.476

Wi-Fi Function

 Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication)

Function Instruction Manual

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Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicate up, down, left, and right on the <V>

<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0/9/7/8 : Indicates that each function remains active

* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons

and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.

3 : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the

<M> button to change its settings.

O : This icon at the upper right of the page titles indicates that

(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.

the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes
(p.31).

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

: Troubleshooting advice.

Basic Assumptions and Sample Photos

All operations described in this manual assume that the power switch

is set to <1> (p.43).

It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are

set to their defaults.

The illustrations in this manual describe the camera attached with the

EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens as an example.

The sample photos displayed on the camera and used in this manual

are only for illustrative purposes to show the effects more clearly.

cross keys respectively.

for approx. 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
after you let go of the button.

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Contents

Introduction 2

Item Check List................................................................................. 3

Instruction Manuals .......................................................................... 4

Quick Start Guide ............................................................................. 6

Compatible Cards............................................................................. 8

Chapters........................................................................................... 9

Contents by Purpose...................................................................... 10

Index to Features ........................................................................... 12

Conventions Used in this Manual................................................... 15

Safety Precautions ......................................................................... 22

Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 25

Nomenclature ................................................................................. 28

Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations 35

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Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 36

Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 38

Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 39

Using the LCD Monitor................................................................... 42

Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 43

Setting the Date, Time, and Zone................................................... 45

Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 48

Attaching and Detaching a Lens..................................................... 49

Basic Shooting Operations............................................................. 51

Setting the Screen Display Level ................................................... 53

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 59

3 Menu Operations and Configurations................................... 61

d Operating the Camera with Touch Screen ................................. 66

Formatting the Card ....................................................................... 69

Switching the LCD Monitor Display................................................ 71

Displaying the Electronic Level ...................................................... 72

Displaying the Grid......................................................................... 74

Displaying the Flicker Detection ..................................................... 75

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Basic Shooting and Image Playback 77

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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................78

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)..........................81

7 Shooting When You Cannot Use Flash ....................................83

C Creative Auto Shooting.............................................................84

2 Shooting Portraits ......................................................................91

3 Shooting Landscapes ...............................................................92

4 Shooting Close-ups....................................................................93

5 Shooting Moving Subjects ........................................................94

8: Special Scene Mode .............................................................95

q Shooting Group Photos.............................................................96

C Photographing Children .............................................................97

P Shooting Food ............................................................................98

x Shooting Candlelight Portraits ...................................................99

6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) ..................................100

F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)..........................................101

G Shooting Backlit Scenes..........................................................102

v Shooting with Creative Filter Effects .......................................105

Q Quick Control........................................................................... 111

Adjusting the Brightness ...............................................................114

x Image Playback......................................................................115

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 117

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f: Changing the Autofocus Operation (AF operation) ............... 118

S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point .......................................123

AF Area Selection Modes .............................................................127

AF Sensor.....................................................................................130

Lenses and Usable AF Points.......................................................131

Subjects Difficult to Focus on........................................................139

MF: Manual Focus .....................................................................140

i Selecting the Drive Mode........................................................141

j Using the Self-timer .................................................................143

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Image Settings 145

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Setting the Image-Recording Quality ........................................... 146

Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio............................................. 150

g: Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos ................................. 152

A Selecting a Picture Style ...................................................... 155

A Customizing a Picture Style ................................................. 158

A Registering a Picture Style ................................................... 161

B: Matching the Light Source (White balance)......................... 163

u Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light Source......................... 167

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast (Auto Lighting Optimizer)

Setting Noise Reduction............................................................... 170

Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical Characteristics..... 173

Reducing Flicker........................................................................... 179

Setting the Color Reproduction Range (Color space) .................. 181

Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects 183

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d: Program AE ............................................................................ 184

s: Conveying the Subject’s Movement (Shutter priority AE)..... 186

f: Changing the Depth of Field (Aperture priority AE).............. 188

Depth-of-Field Preview.............................................................. 190

a: Manual Exposure................................................................... 191

q Changing the Metering Mode................................................. 194

Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ................................................. 197

A Locking the Exposure (AE Lock)............................................. 199

Mirror Lockup to Reduce Camera Vibration Blur.......................... 200

Flash Photography 203

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D Using the Built-in Flash............................................................. 204

D Using an External Speedlite ..................................................... 209

Setting the Flash Function.............................................................211

Wireless Flash Photography ........................................................ 217

............................... 196

.. 169

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Easy Wireless Flash Photography................................................220

Custom Wireless Flash Photography............................................223

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 229

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor...............................................230

Shooting Function Settings...........................................................237

U Shooting with Creative Filter Effects .......................................239

Menu Function Settings ................................................................ 243

Changing the Autofocus Operation (AF operation)....................... 244

Focusing with AF (AF method) .....................................................247

x Shooting with the Touch Shutter .............................................257

MF: Focusing Manually.................................................................259

Shooting Movies 263

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k Shooting Movies .....................................................................264

Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................264

Manual Exposure Shooting........................................................268

Shooting Function Settings...........................................................274

Setting the Movie Recording Size................................................. 275

Using Movie Digital Zoom.............................................................278

u Shooting HDR Movies .............................................................279

v Shooting Movies with Creative Filter Effects...........................280

N Shooting Time-lapse Movies.................................................284

Shooting Video Snapshots............................................................291

Menu Function Settings ................................................................ 301

Handy Features 311

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Handy Features ............................................................................312

Disabling the Beeper..................................................................312

Card Reminder........................................................................... 312

Setting the Image Review Time .................................................313

Setting the Auto Power Off Time................................................313

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness .......................................314

Creating and Selecting a Folder.................................................315

Contents

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Contents

File Numbering Methods............................................................ 317

Setting the Copyright Information.............................................. 320

Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ............................................... 322

Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ........................... 323

Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On................................................ 326

f Automatic Sensor Cleaning.................................................. 327

Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................ 329

Manual Sensor Cleaning.............................................................. 331

Image Playback 333

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x Searching for Images Quickly................................................ 334

u/y Magnifying Images ............................................................. 337

d Playing Back with the Touch Screen ........................................ 338

b Rotating the Image.................................................................. 340

Setting Ratings ............................................................................. 341

Setting Image Search Conditions................................................. 344

Q Quick Control for Playback ..................................................... 346

k Enjoying Movies..................................................................... 348

k Playing Back Movies.............................................................. 350

X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ................................. 352

Slide Show (Auto Playback)......................................................... 354

Viewing Images on a TV Set........................................................ 357

K Protecting Images................................................................... 360

L Erasing Images........................................................................ 363

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 366

p Specifying Images for a Photobook ......................................... 370

B: Shooting Information Display ............................................ 373

Post-Processing Images 379

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U Applying Creative Filter Effects............................................... 380

S Resizing JPEG Images........................................................... 383

N Cropping JPEG Images.......................................................... 385

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Customizing the Camera 387

12

Setting Custom Functions.............................................................388

Custom Function Setting Items..................................................... 390

C.Fn I: Exposure ........................................................................390

C.Fn II: Image ............................................................................391

C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive............................................................392

C.Fn IV: Operation/Others..........................................................395

Registering My Menu....................................................................399

Reference 405

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B Button Functions.................................................................406

Checking the Battery Information..................................................407

Using a Household Power Outlet..................................................408

Remote Control Shooting..............................................................409

H Using Eye-Fi Cards .................................................................414

Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode...............................416

System Map ..................................................................................426

Menu Settings...............................................................................428

Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................438

Error Codes...................................................................................453

Specifications................................................................................454

Software Start Guide /

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Downloading Images to a Computer 473

Software Start Guide.....................................................................474

Downloading and Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)

Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................477

Index .............................................................................................479

Contents

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Safety Precautions

The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to
yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow
these precautions before using the product.

If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the
product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer
from whom you purchased the product.

Warnings:

 To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock,

follow the safeguards below:

• Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the
Instruction Manual. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries, or the
product if it is damaged.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery. Do not apply heat or
solder to the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or water. Do not subject the
battery to strong physical shock.

• Do not insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.

• Do not recharge the battery in temperatures outside the allowable charging
(working) temperature range. Also, do not exceed the recharge time indicated in
the Instruction Manual.

• Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,
accessories, connecting cables, etc.



When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape. Contact with
other metallic objects or batteries may cause a fire or an explosion.



If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted when recharging the battery,
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop recharging.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire, heat damage, or electrical shock.



If the battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it
immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. It may cause a fire, electrical
shock or burns if you keep using it.



Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can
cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage comes in contact with your
eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing
it. See a physician immediately.



Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the
insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.



Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the
camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause
skin redness or blistering due to low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is
recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when
using the camera in very hot places.



Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle. It may cause an accident.

Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or
serious injuries may result.

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Safety Precautions



When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery, and
disconnect the power plug and connecting cables from the equipment before storing.
This is to prevent electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, and corrosion.

 Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an

explosion or a fire.

 If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts,

do not touch the exposed internal parts. There is a possibility of an electrical shock.

 Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause

electrical shock.

 Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or

lens. Doing so may damage your vision.



Keep equipment out of the reach of children and infants, including when in use. Straps
or cords may accidentally cause choking, electrical shock, or injury. Choking or injury
may also occur if a child or infant accidentally swallows a camera part or accessory. If
a child or infant swallows a part or accessory, consult a physician immediately.



Do not use or store the equipment in dusty or humid places. Likewise, keep the battery
away from metallic items and store it with its protective cover attached to prevent short­circuit. This is to prevent fire, excessive heat, electrical shock, and burns.

 Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed.

Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s
instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.

 To prevent a fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:

• Always insert the power plug all the way in.

• Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.

• When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.

• Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the
cord. Also do not twist or tie the cords.

• Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.

• Do not use a cord whose wire is broken or insulation is damaged.

 Unplug the power plug periodically and clean off the dust around the power outlet

with a dry cloth. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power
outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet, causing a fire.

 Do not connect the battery directly to an electrical outlet or a car’s cigarette lighter

outlet. The battery may leak, generate excessive heat or explode, causing fire,
burns, or injuries.

 A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the

product is used by children. Supervise children while they are using the product.
Incorrect usage may result in electrical shock or injury.

 Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera in the sun without the lens cap

attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.

 Do not cover or wrap the product with a cloth when using it. Doing so may trap heat

within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.

 Be careful not to get the camera wet. If you drop the product in the water or if water

or metal get inside the product, promptly remove the battery. This is to prevent fire,
electrical shock, and burns.

 Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product.

Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.

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Safety Precautions

Cautions:

 Do not use or store the product in a high-temperature location such as inside a car

under the hot sun. The product may become hot and cause burns. Doing so may
also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or
shorten the life of the product.

 Do not carry the camera around when it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause

an injury or an accident. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the
camera and lens.

 Do not leave the product in a low-temperature environment for an extended period of

time. The product will become cold and may cause injury when touched.

 Do not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes.

Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury
or property damage may result.

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Handling Precautions

Camera Care

 This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical

shock.

 The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you

accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon
Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a clean, well-wrung wet
cloth.

 Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such

as a magnet or electric motor. Also, avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves, such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.

 Do not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct

sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.

 The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to

disassemble the camera yourself.

 Do not block the built-in flash or mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing

so may cause a malfunction.

 Use only a commercially-available blower to blow away dust when it adheres

to the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, focusing screen, etc. Do not use
cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For
stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center.

 Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to

prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
malfunction.

 If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,

condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.

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Handling Precautions

 If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid

damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until condensation has evaporated before
using the camera.

 If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery

and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.

 Avoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust and

corrosion such as in a chemical lab.

 If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions

before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera
checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera
yourself and make sure it is working properly.

 If you repeat continuous shooting or perform Live View shooting or movie

shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a
malfunction.

 If there is a bright light source inside or outside the image area, ghosting

may occur.

LCD Monitor

 Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision

technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, 0.01% or fewer of the pixels
may be dead, and there may also be spots of black, red, or other colors.
Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.

 If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur

where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.

 The LCD monitor display may seem slightly slow in low temperatures, or

look black in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.

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Handling Precautions

Contacts

Cards

To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:

 Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,

physical shock, or vibration.

 Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything

metallic.

 Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.
 Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field,

such as a TV set, speakers, or magnets. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.

 Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
 Store the card in a case.
 Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.

Smudges adhering to the front of the sensor

Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases, lubricant from the
camera’s internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. If smudges are
visible on the images, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is
recommended.

Lens

After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the lens
with the rear end up and attach the rear lens cap to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

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Nomenclature

Built-in flash/AF-assist beam emitter
(p.204/121)

<k> Wi-Fi lamp

<g> ISO speed
setting button (p.152)

<6> Main Dial

Shutter button
(p.52)

Remote
control sensor
(p.200, 412)

Grip

Mirror (p.200, 331)

Contacts (p.27)

Lens mount

Lens lock pin

<Y> External microphone IN
terminal (p.301)

<F> Remote control terminal (p.413)

<D> HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.357)

Depth-of-field preview
button (p.190)

Lens release button
(p.50)

Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer
lamp
(p.205/143)

EF lens mount index (p.49)

Built-in
microphones
(p.264)

Flash sync contacts

Hot shoe (p.209)

<D> Flash button
(p.204)

Spea ker
(p.350)

Strap mount
(p.35)

Body cap (p.49)

EF-S lens mount index
(p.49)

Terminal cover

<B> AF area selection
button (p.124)

<U> Display
button (p.71)

p (N-Mark)*

<I> Digital terminal (p.477)

* Used for Wi-Fi connections

via the NFC function.

<V> Focal plane mark
(p.93)

Mode Dial (p.30)

Power switch (p.43)

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Viewfinder eyepiece

Eyecup (p.413)

<B> Info button
(p.71, 115, 233, 270, 406)

<M> Menu button
(p.61)

LCD monitor/
Touch screen
(p.61, 313/66,
338, 352)

Tripod socket

<x> Playback button (p.115)

<W><X><Y><Z>: <V> Cross keys (p.61)

<WB> White balance selection button (p.163)
<XA> Picture Style selection button (p.155)
<YQi> Drive mode selection button (p.141, 143)
<Zf> AF operation selection button (p.118)

<Q> Quick Control button (p.59)

Dioptric adjustment knob (p.51)

<A> Live View shooting/Movie
shooting button (p.230/264)

<A/I> AE lock/
FE lock button/
Index/Reduce button
(p.199/207/334, 337)

<S/u>
AF point selection/
Magnify button
(p.125/337)

Access lamp
(p.40)

DC cord hole
(p.408)

Card slot cover
(p.39)

Battery compartment
cover release lever
(p.38)

<L> Erase button (p.363)

Card slot (p.39)

Battery compartment cover
(p.38)

<0> Setting
button (p.61)

Serial number

<g> Aperture/
Exposure compensation button

<k> Wi-Fi
button

Nomenclature

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Nomenclature

Basic Zone

All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to
suit the subject or scene for shooting.

A : Scene Intelligent Auto

(p.78)

7 : Flash Off (p.83)
C : Creative Auto (p.84)

2 : Portrait (p.91)
3 : Landscape (p.92)
4 : Close-up (p.93)
5 : Sports (p.94)

8: Special scene (p.95)

v : Creative filters (p.105)

q Group Photo (p.96) 6 Night Portrait (p.100)
C Kids (p.97) F Handheld Night Scene (p.101)

P Food (p.98) G HDR Backlight Control (p.102)

x Candlelight (p.99)

G Grainy B/W (p.107) c Miniature effect (p.108)
W Soft focus (p.107) A HDR art standard (p.108)
X Fish-eye effect (p.107) B HDR art vivid (p.108)
Z Water painting effect (p.108) C HDR art bold (p.109)
H Toy camera effect (p.108) D HDR art embossed (p.109)

Mode Dial

The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone
modes.

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Creative Zone

These modes give you more control for shooting
various subjects as desired.

d : Program AE (p.184)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.186)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.188)
a : Manual exposure (p.191)

Nomenclature

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Nomenclature

Shutter speed

Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
(p.196)
AEB range (p.197)

Shooting mode

Picture Style (p.155)

Aperture

z Main Dial pointer

AF operation (p.118)

Manual focus
(p.140, 259)

u White balance correction (p.167)
B White balance bracketing (p.168)

Multi Shot Noise Reduction (p.170)

Possible shots during
white balance bracketing

Possible shots

Image-recording quality
(p.146)

73 Large/Fine
83 Large/Normal
74 Medium/Fine
84 Med ium/Normal
7a Small 1/Fine
8a Small 1/Normal

b Small 2 (Fine)

1+73

RAW+Large/
Fine

1 RAW

Flash exposure
compensation
(p.206, 227)

Highlight tone priority
(p.391)

ISO speed (p.152)

Self-timer countdown

Built-in flash settings

Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.169)

Quick Control icon
(p.60)

Battery level (p.44)

White balance (p.163)

Wi-Fi signal strength
Eye-Fi transmission status (p.414)

Drive mode (p.141, 143)

Metering mode (p.194)

AF area selection mode (p.123)

GPS connection indicator

Bluetooth function

Wi-Fi function

Quick Control Screen

(Example in the <d> mode with

[s: Shooting screen: Standard]

set (p.59))

 The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Viewfinder Information

Shutter speed (p.186)
Bulb exposure (buLb)
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recharging (D buSY)
No card warning (Card)
Card error (Card)
Card full warning (FuLL)
Error code (Err)

Spot metering circle (p.194)

Focusing screen

Area AF frame
(p.123)

Electronic level
(p.73)

<A> AE lock (p.199)

AEB in-progress
(p.197)

<D> Flash-ready

(p.204, 209)
Improper FE lock
warning

<e> High-speed sync

(p.215)

<d> FE lock (p.207)/

FEB in-progress

<y> Flash exposure
compensation (p.206)

Aperture (p.188)

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount (p.196)
AEB range (p.197)

Red-eye reduction lamp ON

<A> Highlight tone priority
(p.391)

ISO speed (p.152)

Maximum burst

<o> Focus indicator

<g> ISO speed
indicator (p.152)

Flicker detection
(p.75, 179)

Grid (p.74)

AF point (p.123)

Large Zone AF frame (p.123)

Aspect ratio
line (p.150)

AF point selection
(MAF, SEL N, SEL AF)

<O> Exposure compensation (p.196)

<i> Warning icon
(p.395)

Nomenclature

 The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Nomenclature

Power cord

Power cord socket

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Full-charge lamp

Battery Charger LC-E17E

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (p.36).

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1

Eyepiece cover

Getting Started and

Basic Camera Operations

This chapter describes preparatory steps before you
start shooting and the basic camera operations.

Attaching the Provided Strap

Pass the end of the strap through
the camera’s strap mount eyelet
from the bottom. Then pass it
through the strap’s buckle as shown
in the illustration. Pull the strap to
take up any slack and make sure
the strap will not loosen from the
buckle.

 The eyepiece cover is also

attached to the strap (p.413).

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Charging the Battery

LC-E17E

Remove the protective cover.

1

 Detach the protective cover provided

with the battery.

Attach the battery.

2

 As shown in the illustration, attach the

battery securely to the charger.

 To detach the battery, follow the

above procedure in reverse.

Recharge the battery.

3

 Connect the power cord to the

charger and insert the plug into a
power outlet.

 Recharging starts automatically and

the charge lamp lights up in orange.

 When the battery is fully recharged,

the full-charge lamp will light up in
green.

 It takes approx. 2 hours to fully recharge a completely

exhausted battery at room temperature (23°C / 73°F). The time
required to recharge the battery will vary greatly depending on the
ambient temperature and the battery’s remaining capacity.

 For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (5°C - 10°C /

41°F - 50°F) will take longer (up to approx. 4 hr.).

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Charging the Battery

 After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs for

approx. 5 sec.

 Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E17.
 Battery Pack LP-E17 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with

an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or
accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.

Tips for Using the Battery and Charger

 Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.

Charge the battery before use.

 Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be

used.

Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose
its capacity.

 After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the

charger from the power outlet.

 When not using the camera, remove the battery.

If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small
amount of power current will keep released, resulting in excess
discharge and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the
protective cover (provided) attached. Storing the battery when it is
fully charged may lower the battery performance.

 The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.

The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/
60 Hz power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available
plug adapter for the respective country or region. Do not attach any
portable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so may
damage the battery charger.

 If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after having

been fully charged, the battery has reached the end of its
service life.

Check the battery’s recharge performance (p.407) and purchase a
new battery.

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Installing and Removing the Battery

After opening the battery compartment cover, be careful not to forcefully
swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge may break.

Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17 into the camera. The

camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed,
and darkens when the battery is removed. If the battery is not
installed, the image in the viewfinder becomes blurred and you
cannot perform focusing.

Installing the Battery

Open the cover.

1

 Slide the lever as shown by the

arrows and open the cover.

Insert the battery.

2

 Insert the end with the electrical

contacts.

 Insert the battery until it locks in

place.

Close the cover.

3

 Press the cover until it snaps shut.

Removing the Battery

Open the cover and remove the
battery.

 Press the battery lock lever as shown

by the arrow and remove the battery.

 To prevent short circuiting, be sure to

attach the provided protective cover
(p.36) to the battery.

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Installing and Removing the Card

Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable
writing and erasing.

Write-protect switch

Possible shots

You can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately)
with the camera. SDHC and SDXC memory cards with UHS-I can also
be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card.

Installing the Card

Open the cover.

1

 Slide the cover as shown by the

arrows to open it.

Insert the card.

2

 As shown by the illustration, face

the card’s label side toward you
and insert it until it clicks in place.

Close the cover.

3

 Close the cover and slide it in the

direction shown by the arrows until it
snaps shut.

 When you set the power switch to

<1>, the number of possible shots
will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Installing and Removing the Card

 The number of possible shots varies depending on the remaining

capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.

 Setting [z1: Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent

you from shooting without a card, forgetting to install it (p.312).

Access lamp

Removing the Card

Open the cover.

1

 Set the power switch to <2>.
 Check that the access lamp is off,

then open the cover.

 If [Recording...] is displayed, close

the cover.

Remove the card.

2

 Gently push in the card, then let it go

to eject.

 Pull the card straight out, then close

the cover.

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Installing and Removing the Card

 When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are

being written to, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being
transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time.
Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or
blinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera.

• Removing the card.

• Removing the battery.

• Shaking or banging the camera around.

• Unplugging and connecting a power cord (when household power
outlet accessories (sold separately, p.408) are used).

 If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not

start from 0001 (p.317).

 If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove

and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer images on the card to a computer, transfer all the
images and then format the card with the camera (p.69). The card may
then return to normal.

 Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects. Do

not expose the contacts to dust or water. If smudges adhere to the
contacts, contact failure may result.

 Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used. (Card error will be displayed.)

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Using the LCD Monitor

 Be careful not to force and break the hinge when rotating the LCD

monitor.

 When a cable is connected to a camera terminal, the rotation angle

range of the flipped out LCD monitor will be limited.

 When not using the camera, close the LCD monitor with the screen

facing inward. You can protect the screen.

 During Live View shooting or movie shooting, facing the LCD monitor

toward the subject will display a mirror image on the screen (right/left
reversed).

After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live
View shooting, shoot movies, or play back photos and movies. You can
change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor.

Flip out the LCD monitor.

1

180°

90°

175°

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Rotate the LCD monitor.

2

 When the LCD monitor is swung out,

you can rotate it up, down, or over
180° to face the subject.

 The indicated angle is only

approximate.

Face it toward you.

3

 Normally, use the camera with the

LCD monitor facing you.

Turning on the Power

If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to
the card, [Recording...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the
recording finishes.

If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting
screen appears, see page 45 to set the date/time/zone.

<k> : The camera turns on. You can

shoot movies (p.264).

<1> : The camera turns on. You can

<2> : The camera is turned off and

Automatic Sensor Cleaning

 Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, sensor

cleaning will be performed automatically. (A small sound may be
heard.) During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display
<f>.

 Even during the sensor cleaning, if you press the shutter button

halfway (p.52), cleaning operation will be stopped, and you can take
a picture immediately.

 If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1>/<2> at a short

interval, the <f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and
not a malfunction.

3 Auto Power Off

To save battery power, if the camera is not operated for a prolonged
period, the power will turn off automatically after the time set under [52:
Auto power off] (p.313). To turn on the camera again, just press the
shutter button halfway (p.52).

shoot still photos.

does not function. Set the
power switch to this position
when not using the camera.

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Turning on the Power

 Doing any of the following will exhaust the battery faster:

• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.

• Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.

• Using the lens’s Image Stabilizer.

• Using the LCD monitor frequently.

• Using the Wi-Fi function.

 The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual

shooting conditions.

 The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Certain lenses

may exhaust the battery faster than others.

 For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 231.
 See [

53: Battery info.] to check the battery condition (p.407).

z Battery Level Indicator

When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of
the four levels.

z : Battery level is sufficient.
x : Battery level is low, but the

camera can still be used.

c : Battery will be exhausted soon.

n : Recharge the battery.

Number of Possible Shots with Viewfinder Shooting

Temperature

No Flash Approx. 820 shots Approx. 770 shots

50% Flash Use Approx. 600 shots Approx. 550 shots

 The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E17, no Live

View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing
standards.

Room Temperature

(23°C / 73°F)

(Blinks)

Low Temperatures

(0°C / 32°F)

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone

 For the menu function setting procedures, see pages 61-65.
 In step 3, the time displayed in [Time zone] is the time difference

compared to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone
have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow
the steps below to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time
zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply
change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination, and the
camera will automatically adjust the date/time.

Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based
on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.

Display the main tabs.

1

 Press the <M> button to display

the main tabs.

Under the [52] tab, select [Date/

2

Time/Zone].

 Press the <Q> button to select the

[5] tab, then press <0>.

 Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

the [52] tab.

 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

[Date/Time/Zone], then press <0>.

Set the time zone.

3

 [London] is set by default.
 Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

[Time zone], then press <0>.

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone

4

 Press <0> again.

 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

the time zone, then press <0>.

 If your desired time zone is not listed,

press the <M> button, then
proceed to the next step to set it (with
the time difference from the
Coordinated Universal Time, UTC).

 To set the time difference from UTC,

press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a
parameter (+/-/hour/minute) for [Time
difference].

 Press <0> so <r> is displayed.
 Press the <W> <X> keys to set it,

then press <0>. (Returns to <s>.)

 After entering the time zone or time

difference, press the <Y> <Z> keys
to select [OK], then press <0>.

Set the date and time.

 Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

the number.

 Press <0> so <r> is displayed.
 Press the <W> <X> keys to set it,

then press <0>. (Returns to <s>.)

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone

The date/time/zone settings may be reset in the following cases. If this
happens, set the date/time/zone again.

• When the camera is stored without the battery.

• When the camera’s battery becomes exhausted.

• When the camera is exposed to below freezing temperatures for a
prolonged period.

 The set time and date will start from when you select [OK] in step 6.
 Even if [52: Auto power off] is set to [4 min.] or less, the auto power off

time will be approx. 6 min. when the [52: Date/Time/Zone] setting
screen is displayed.

 After changing the time zone or time difference setting, check that the

correct date and time are set.

Set the daylight saving time.

5

 Set it if necessary.
 Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

[Y].

 Press <0> so <r> is displayed.
 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

[Z], then press <0>.

 When the daylight saving time is set

to [Z], the time set in step 4 will
advance by 1 hour. If [Y] is set, the
daylight saving time will be canceled
and the time will go back by 1 hour.

Exit the setting.

6

 Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

[OK], then press <0>.

 The date/time/zone and daylight

saving time will be set and the menu
will reappear.

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3 Selecting the Interface Language

Display the main tabs.

1

 Press the <M> button to display

the main tabs.

Under the [52] tab, select

2

[LanguageK].

 Press the <Q> button to select the

[5] tab, then press <0>.

 Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

the [52] tab.

 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

the [Language
<0>.

Set the desired language.

3

 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

the language, then press <0>.

 The interface language will change.

K], then press

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens

White index

Red index

Tips for Avoiding Smudges and Dust

 When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust.
 When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the

body cap to the camera.

 Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.

The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. Note
that you cannot use the EF-M lenses.

Attaching a Lens

Remove the caps.

1

 Remove the rear lens cap and the

body cap by turning them as shown
by the arrows.

Attach the lens.

2

 Align the lens’s red or white index

with the camera’s index matching the
same color. Turn the lens as shown
by the arrow until it clicks in place.

Set the lens’s focus mode switch

3

to <AF>.

 <AF> stands for autofocus.
 <MF> stands for manual focus.

Remove the front lens cap.

4

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens

 Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause

loss of vision.

 When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch

to <2>.

 If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do

not touch the rotating part.

 During viewfinder shooting or Live View shooting, if you use a TS-E lens

(except the TS-E17mm f/4L or TS-E24mm f/3.5L II) and shift or tilt the
lens or use an Extension Tube, the standard exposure may not be
obtained or the exposure may be irregular.

Angle of View

Since the image area is smaller
than the 35mm film format, the
effective angle of view of an
attached lens will be equivalent
to that of a lens with approx. 1.6x
of the focal length indicated.

Image area (Approx.)
(22.3 x 14.9 mm /

0.88 x 0.59 in.)
35mm film format
(36 x 24 mm /

1.42 x 0.94 in.)

Zooming

Detaching the Lens

Turn the zoom ring on the lens
with your fingers.

 If you want to zoom, do it before

focusing. Turning the zoom ring after
achieving focus may throw off the
focus.

While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as shown by
the arrow.

 Turn the lens until it stops, then

detach it.

 Attach the rear lens cap to the

detached lens.

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Basic Shooting Operations

If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder
image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (sold separately) is
recommended.

Vertical shooting

Horizontal shooting

To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 229.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity

Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.

 Turn the knob left or right so that the

AF points in the viewfinder look
sharp.

 If the knob is difficult to turn, remove

the eyecup (p.413).

Holding the Camera

To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.

1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.

2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.

3. Rest your right index finger lightly on the shutter button.

4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.

5.

To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other.

6. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.

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Basic Shooting Operations

 If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway

first, or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it
completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes
the picture.

 Even during menu display, image playback, or image recording, you can

immediately go back to shooting-ready state by pressing the shutter
button halfway.

Shutter Button

The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

Pressing Halfway

This activates autofocusing and the
automatic exposure system that sets the
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder
(0).

Pressing Completely

This releases the shutter and takes the
picture.

Preventing Camera Shake

Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is called
camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake,
note the following:

• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the preceding page.

• Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then slowly press the
shutter button completely.

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3 Setting the Screen Display Level

You can set how information is displayed on the screen according to
your preference. Change the settings as necessary.

Display the main tabs.

1

 Press the <M> button to display

the main tabs.

Select the [s] tab.

2

 Press the <Y> <Z> keys of the

cross keys to select the [s] tab,
then press <0>.

Shooting Screen

You can select [Standard] or [Guided] (friendly display) for the Quick
Control screen in viewfinder shooting. By default, it is set to [Guided].

Select [Shooting screen].

1

Select the display method.

2

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3 Setting the Screen Display Level

<C>: Standard<C>: Guided

<f>: Standard<f>: Guided

In Creative Zone modes, when [Guided] is set, only the functions particular
to the set shooting mode are displayed on the Quick Control screen. Note
that items that cannot be set from the Quick Control screen when [Guided]
is selected can be set via the menu screen (p.62).

 Sample Screens

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3 Setting the Screen Display Level

Main tabs

When [Guided] is set, the [9 (My Menu)] tab does not appear. To set My
Menu (p.399), change the menu display level to [Standard].

Menu Display

You can select the display method from [Standard] or [Guided]. If you
set [Guided], main tab descriptions are provided when you press the
<M> button. If you set [Standard], you proceed directly to the
menu screen when you press the <M> button. By default, it is set to
[Guided].

Select [Menu display].

1

Select the display method.

2

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3 Setting the Screen Display Level

In step 3 and step 4, if you tap on [OK] or press the shutter button halfway,
the description will disappear and the Quick Control screen will appear.

Shooting Mode Guide

You can display the description of the shooting mode (mode guide)
when switching the shooting mode during viewfinder shooting. By
default, it is set to [Enable].

Select [Mode guide].

1

Select [Enable].

2

Turn the Mode Dial.

3

 A description of the selected shooting

mode will appear.

Press the <X> key.

4

 The rest of the description will

appear.

 When you press <0>, the

description will disappear and the
Quick Control screen will appear.

 In the <8> and <v> shooting

modes, the shooting mode selection
screen will appear.

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3 Setting the Screen Display Level

Quick Control screen Menu screen

Feature guide

The description will disappear when you tap on it or proceed with the
operation.

Feature Guide

When using Quick Control or setting menu items, you can display a
brief description of functions and options (feature guide). By default, it is
set to [Enable].

Select [Feature guide].

1

Select [Enable].

2

 Sample Screens

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3 Setting the Screen Display Level

Shooting Tips

Shooting tips appear when [Shooting screen] is set to [Guided] (p.53)
and the camera setting is in any of the following cases. In Basic Zone
modes, shooting tips appear regardless of the [Shooting screen]
setting.

• To further blur the background (with the lowest aperture value set in
the <f> mode).

• The image is likely to be overexposed.

• The image is likely to be underexposed.

• Camera shake is likely to occur (only in Basic Zone modes).

Tap on the area within the frame.

1

 The shooting tips will appear.

 You can also display the shooting tips

by pressing the <L> button.

Check the shooting tips.

2

 You can scroll up and down by

tapping on the screen.

 You can also scroll by pressing the

<W> <X> keys.

Tap on [2].

3

 Shooting tips will disappear, and the

screen in step 1 will reappear.

 You can also hide the shooting tips by

pressing <0>.

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Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions

Basic Zone modes Creative Zone modes

 For the functions settable in Basic Zone modes and their setting

procedures, see page 111.

 In steps 1 and 2, you can also tap on the LCD monitor to perform the

operation (p.66).

You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the
LCD monitor with intuitive operations. This is called Quick Control.

Press the <Q> button (7).

1

 The Quick Control screen will appear.

Set the desired functions.

2

 Press the <V> cross keys to select a

function.

 The settings of the selected function

and Feature guide (p.57) will appear.

 Turn the <6> dial to change the

setting.

Take the picture.

3

 Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

 The captured image will be displayed.

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Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions

Exposure

compensation

(p.196)

Aperture (p.188)

AF operation (p.118)

Drive mode (p.141)

Return

AF area selection mode (p.124)

Shutter speed (p.186)

AF operation (p.118)

White balance correction (p.167)

Shooting mode* (p.30)

Highlight tone priority* (p.391)

Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.169)

Picture Style (p.155)

Exposure

compensation/

AEB setting

(p.196/197)

ISO speed (p.152)

Image-recording quality
(p.146)

Aperture (p.188)

Flash exposure
compensation (p.206)

Built-in flash settings
(p.214)

White balance bracketing (p.168)

AF area selection mode (p.124)

White balance (p.163)

Return

Metering mode (p.194)

Drive mode (p.141)

* These functions cannot be set with Quick Control.

Sample Quick Control Screen

 When [s: Shooting screen: Guided] is Set

 When [s: Shooting screen: Standard] is Set

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3

The menu tabs and items displayed vary depending on the shooting
mode.

Menu Screen

LCD monitor

<0> button

Creative Zone modes

<M> button

Basic Zone modes Movie shooting

<V> cross keys

Menu items Menu settings

Secondary

tabs

Menu Operations and Configurations

You can configure various settings with the menus such as the image­recording quality, date/time, etc.

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3 Menu Operations and Configurations

Main tabs

Menu Setting Procedure

 When [s: Menu display: Guided] is Set

Display the main tabs.

1

 When you press the <M> button,

the main tabs and a description of the
selected tab will appear.

Select a main tab.

2

 Each time you press the <Y> <Z>

keys of the cross keys, the main tab
(group of functions) will switch.

Display the menu screen.

3

 Press <0> to display the menu

screen.

 To return to the main tab screen,

press the <M> button.

Select a secondary tab.

4

 Press the <Y> <Z> keys of the

cross keys to select a secondary tab.

 For example, in this manual, the

[z3] tab refers to the screen
displayed when the z (Shooting)
tab’s [3] is selected.

Select the desired item.

5

 Press the <W> <X> keys of the cross

keys to select the item, then press
<0>.

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3 Menu Operations and Configurations

 In step 2, you can also use the <6> dial or the <Q> button.
 You can also go to the menu screen by tapping on [OK] in step 3.
 In steps 2 to 8, you can also tap on the LCD monitor to perform the

operation (p.66).

 The description of menu functions hereafter assumes that the menu

screen is displayed.

 To cancel the operation, press the <M> button.
 For details about each menu item, see page 428.

Select the setting.

6

 Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>

keys of the cross keys to select the
desired setting. (Some settings are
selected with the <W> and <X> keys,
and others are selected with the <Y>
and <Z> keys.)

 The current setting is indicated in

blue.

Set the setting.

7

 Press <0> to set it.

 If you change the setting from the

default, it will be indicated in blue
(available only for the menu items
under the [z] tab).

Exit the setting.

8

 Press the <M> button twice to

exit the menu and return to shooting­ready state.

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3 Menu Operations and Configurations

Main tabs

 When [s: Menu display: Standard] is Set

Display the menu screen.

1

 Press the <M> button to display

the menu screen.

Select a tab.

2

 Each time you press the <Q> button,

the main tab (group of functions) will
switch.

 Press the <Y> <Z> keys of the

cross keys to select a secondary tab.

 For example, in this manual, the

[z3] tab refers to the screen
displayed when the z (Shooting)
tab’s [3] is selected.

 The subsequent operations are the

same as those for [s: Menu
display: Guided]. See the steps on

page 62, starting with step 5.

 To exit the setting, press the <M>

button once.

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Dimmed Menu Items

You may not be able to see the overriding function for certain dimmed menu
items.

With [Clear all camera settings] under [54: Clear settings], you can reset
the menu functions to the default settings (p.323).

Example: When [Multi Shot
Noise Reduction] is set

3 Menu Operations and Configurations

Dimmed menu items cannot be set. The
menu item is dimmed if another function
setting is overriding it.

You can see the overriding function by
selecting the dimmed menu item and
pressing <0>.
If you cancel the overriding function’s
setting, the dimmed menu item will
become settable.

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d

If [53: Beep] is set to [Touch n], the beep will not sound for touch
operations (p.312).

Operating the Camera with Touch Screen

You can operate the camera by tapping on the LCD monitor (touch­sensitive panel) with your fingers.

Tap

Sample Screen (Quick Control)

 Use your finger to tap on (touch

briefly and then remove your finger
from) the LCD monitor.

 By tapping, you can select menus,

icons, etc., displayed on the LCD
monitor.

 For example, when you tap on [Q],

the Quick Control screen appears. By
tapping on [Q], you can return to
the preceding screen.

Operations possible by tapping on the screen

 Setting menu functions after pressing the <M> button
 Quick Control
 Setting functions after pressing the <B>, <g>, <S>, <WB>,

<XA>, <YQi>, or <Zf> button

 Touch AF and touch shutter in Live View shooting
 AF point selection in movie shooting
 Setting functions in Live View shooting and movie shooting
 Playback operations

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d Operating the Camera with Touch Screen

Drag

Sample Screen (Menu screen)

 Slide your finger while touching the

LCD monitor.

Sample Screen (Scale display)

Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen

 Selecting a menu tab or item after pressing the <M> button
 Setting with scale display
 Quick Control
 Selecting AF points
 Setting functions in Live View shooting and movie shooting
 Playback operations

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d Operating the Camera with Touch Screen

Cautions for Touch Control Operations

 Since the LCD monitor is not pressure sensitive, do not use any sharp

objects, such as your fingernail or a ballpoint pen, for touch operations.

 Do not use wet fingers for touch operations.
 If the LCD monitor has any moisture or if your fingers are wet, the touch

screen may not respond or malfunction may occur. In such a case, turn
off the power and wipe off the moisture with a cloth.

 Attaching any commercially-available protective sheet or sticker on the

LCD monitor may degrade the touch operation response.

 If you quickly perform touch operation when [Sensitive] is set, the touch

operation response may be slower.

3 Setting the Touch Control Response

Select [Touch control].

1

 Under the [53] tab, select [Touch

control], then press <0>.

Set the touch control response

2

setting.

 Select the desired setting, then press

<0>.

 [Standard] is the normal setting.
 [Sensitive] provides a more reactive

touch screen response than
[Standard]. Try using both settings
and select the one you prefer.

 To disable touch operations, select

[Disable].

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3 Formatting the Card

When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be
erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is
nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images and data to
a computer, etc., before formatting the card.

 The card capacity displayed on the card format screen may be smaller

than the capacity indicated on the card.

 This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or
computer, format the card with this camera.

Select [Format card].

1

 Under the [51] tab, select [Format

card], then press <0>.

Format the card.

2

 Select [OK], then press <0>.

 The card will be formatted.
 When the formatting is complete, the

menu will reappear.

 For low-level formatting, press the

<L> button to add a checkmark <X>
to [Low level format], then select
[OK].

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3 Formatting the Card

Low-level Formatting

 Perform low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems

slow or if you want to totally erase the data on the card.

 Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors on the card, the

formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting.

 You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [Cancel]. Even in this

case, normal formatting will complete and you can use the card as usual.

 If you format an SDXC card with this camera and then insert it into

another camera, an error may be displayed and the card may become
unusable. Certain computer operating systems or card readers may not
recognize a card formatted in exFAT.

 When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file management

information is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be
aware of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the
card, perform low-level formatting or destroy the card physically to
prevent personal data from being leaked.

 Before using a new Eye-Fi card, the software on the card must be

installed on your computer. Then format the card with the camera.

Execute [Format card] in the following cases:

 The card is new.
 The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer.
 The card is full of images or data.
 A card-related error is displayed (p.453).

 Card’s file formats

SD/SDHC cards will be formatted in FAT32. SDXC cards will be
formatted in exFAT.
When shooting a movie with a card formatted in exFAT, the movie
will be recorded in a single file (instead of being split into multiple
files) even if it exceeds 4 GB. (The movie file will exceed 4 GB.)

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Switching the LCD Monitor Display

 Appears when you press the

<M> button. Press the
button again to return to the
previous screen.

 Appears when you press the

<x> button. Press the button
again to return to the previous
screen.

Menu Functions Captured Image

 You can set [52: LCD off/on btn] so that the LCD monitor does not turn

off and on (p.326).

 Even when the menu screen or captured image is displayed, pressing

the shutter button will enable you to shoot immediately.

The LCD monitor can display the Quick Control screen, menu screen,
captured images, etc.

 When you turn on the power, the

Quick Control screen will appear. You
can then check the current shooting
function settings.

 When you press the shutter button

halfway, the display will turn off.
And when you let go of the shutter
button, the display will turn on.

 You can also turn off the display by

pressing the <U> button. Press
the button again to turn on the
display.

 By pressing the <B> button, you

can toggle the display between the
electronic level and Quick Control
screen (p.406).

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Displaying the Electronic Level

Horizontal level

 Even when the tilt is almost corrected, there may be a margin of error of

approx. ±1°.

 If the camera is very tilted, the electronic level’s margin of error will be

larger.

During Live View shooting and before movie shooting, you can also display
the electronic level as described above (except with u+Tracking).

You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor and in the
viewfinder to help you correct the camera tilt. Note that you can check
only the horizontal tilt and not the forward/backward tilt.

Displaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor

Press the <B> button.

1

 Each time you press the <B>

button, the screen display will
change.

 Display the electronic level.

Check the camera’s tilt.

2

 The horizontal tilt is displayed in 1°

increments. The tilt scale is marked in
5° increments.

 When the red line turns green, it

indicates that the tilt is almost
corrected.

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Displaying the Electronic Level

Electronic level

Horizontal

Tilt 1°

Tilt 2° or higher

Even when the tilt is almost corrected, there may be a margin of error of
approx. ±1°.

3 Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder

A simple electronic level using a camera icon can be displayed in the
viewfinder. Since this indicator is displayed during shooting, you can
take the picture while checking the camera tilt.

Select [Viewfinder display].

1

 Under the [52] tab, select

[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.

Select [Electronic level].

2

Select [Show].

3

Press the shutter button halfway.

4

 The electronic level will appear at the

position shown in the illustration.

 This level also works with vertical

shooting.

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3 Displaying the Grid

You can display a grid on the LCD monitor during Live View shooting and
before you start shooting a movie (p.243, 305).

You can display a grid in the viewfinder to help you check the camera tilt
or compose the shot.

Select [Viewfinder display].

1

 Under the [52] tab, select

[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.

Select [Grid display].

2

Select [Show].

3

 When you exit the menu, the grid will

appear in the viewfinder.

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3 Displaying the Flicker DetectionN

If you set [z5: Anti-flicker shoot.] to [Enable], you can shoot with
reduced unevenness of exposure caused by the flicker (p.179).

If you set this function, <G> will appear in the viewfinder when
the camera detects flicker caused by the blinking of the light source. By
default, flicker detection is set to [Show].

Select [Viewfinder display].

1

 Under the [52] tab, select

[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.

Select [Flicker detection].

2

Select [Show].

3

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2

Before Shooting in the <8> or <v> Mode

When the LCD monitor is turned off, press the <Q> button (p.95,

105) to check which shooting mode is set before shooting.
*<8>: Special scene
*<v> : Creative filters

Basic Shooting and

Image Playback

This chapter describes how to use the Basic Zone
modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to
play back images.

With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot, and the
camera sets everything automatically (p.112, 416). Also,
because advanced shooting function settings cannot be
changed, you can enjoy shooting photographs without
worrying about botched pictures due to misoperation.

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A

Area AF frame

Focus indicator

If a description of the shooting mode appears in step 1, press <0> to hide
it (p.56).

Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene
and sets the optimum settings automatically. It can also adjust focus

automatically on either the still or moving subject by detecting the
motion of the subject (p.81).

Set the Mode Dial to <A>.

1

Aim the Area AF frame over the

2

subject.

 All the AF points will be used to focus,

and the camera will focus on the
closest object.

 Aiming the center of the Area AF

frame over the subject will make
focusing easier.

Focus on the subject.

3

 Press the shutter button halfway. The

lens elements will shift to focus.

 When achieving focus, the AF point

that has achieved focus will be
displayed. At the same time, the
beeper will sound and the focus
indicator <o> in the viewfinder will
light up.

 In low light, the AF point(s) will light

up briefly in red.

 If necessary, the built-in flash will be

raised automatically.

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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

The <A> mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor,
and sunset scenes. If you do not obtain the desired color tones, change the
mode to a Creative Zone mode and select a Picture Style other than
<D>, then shoot again (p.155).

Take the picture.

4

 Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

 The captured image will be displayed

for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.

 When you finish shooting, push down

the built-in flash with your fingers.

FAQ

 The focus indicator <o> blinks and focus is not achieved.

• Aim the Area AF frame over an area with good contrast, then press
the shutter button halfway (p.52).

• If you are too close to the subject, move away and shoot again.

• Change the AF area selection mode and shoot again (p.123). The
default setting is Automatic selection AF.

 When focus is achieved, the AF points do not light up in red.

The AF points light up in red only when focus is achieved in low light
or with a dark subject.

 Multiple AF points light up simultaneously.

Focus has been achieved at all those points. You can take the
picture as long as an AF point covering the target subject is lighting
up.

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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

 The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus indicator <o>

does not light up.)

It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving
subject. (The focus indicator <o> does not light up.) You can take
sharp pictures of a moving subject.
Note that focus lock (p.81) will not work in this case.

 Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus on the

subject.

If the focus mode switch of the lens is set to <MF> (manual focus),
set it to <AF> (autofocus).

 The flash fired even if it was daylight.

For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject’s
dark areas. If you do not want the flash to fire, use the Quick Control
to set [Built-in flash firing] to [b] (p.111) or set the <7> (Flash
Off) mode and shoot (p.83).

 The built-in flash fired and the picture came out extremely

bright.

Move further away from the subject and shoot. When shooting with
flash, if the subject is too close to the camera, the picture may come
out extremely bright (overexposure).

 In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes.

Pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the built-in flash to
fire a series of flashes to assist autofocusing. This is called the AF­assist beam. Its effective range is approx. 4 meters / 13.1 feet. The
built-in flash will make a sound when firing continuously. This is
normal and not a malfunction.

 When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out

unnaturally dark.

The shadow of the lens barrel was captured in the picture because
the subject was too close to the camera. Move further away from the
subject and shoot. If a hood is attached to the lens, remove it before
taking the flash picture.

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A

Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

Recomposing the Shot

Depending on the scene, positioning the subject toward the left or right to
include a balanced background will result in a picture with better perspective.
In the <A> mode, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus on a
still subject will lock the focus on that subject. Recompose the shot
while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, and then press the
shutter button completely to take the picture. This is called “focus lock”.
Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except <5>
<8: C>).

Shooting a Moving Subject

In the <A> mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes)
during or after focusing, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus on the
subject continuously. (The beeper will continue beeping softly.) As long as
you keep the Area AF frame positioned over the subject while pressing
the shutter button halfway, focusing will be continuous. At the decisive
moment, press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

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A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

Normal angle Low angle High angle

A Live View Shooting

You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is
called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 229.

Display the Live View image on

1

the LCD monitor.

 Press the <A> button.

 The Live View image will appear on

the LCD monitor.

Focus on the subject.

2

 Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.

 When focus is achieved, the AF point

will turn green and the beeper will
sound.

Take the picture.

3

 Press the shutter button completely.

 The picture is taken and the captured

image is displayed on the LCD
monitor.

 When the playback display ends, the

camera will return to Live View
shooting automatically.

 Press the <A> button to exit the

Live View shooting.

You can also rotate the LCD monitor for different angles (p.42).

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7 Shooting When You Cannot Use Flash

The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings
automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as
in a museum or an aquarium, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode.

Shooting Tips

 Prevent camera shake if the numeric display (shutter speed) in

the viewfinder blinks.

Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the
viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady
or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to
reduce blur caused by camera shake even with handheld shooting.

 Take portraits without flash.

In low-light conditions, tell the subject to keep still until the picture is
taken. Any movement by the subject during shooting may result in
the subject being blurred in the picture.

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C Creative Auto Shooting

In the <C> mode, you can set the following functions for shooting:
(1) Ambience-based shots, (2) Background blur, (3) Drive mode, and
(4) Built-in flash firing. The default settings are the same as the <A>
mode.

* CA stands for Creative Auto.

Set the Mode Dial to <C>.

1

Press the <Q> button (7).

2

 The Quick Control screen will appear.

Set the desired functions.

3

 Press the <V> cross keys to select a

function.

 The settings of the selected function

and Feature guide (p.57) will appear.

 For the setting procedure and details

on each function, see pages 85-90.

Take the picture.

4

 Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

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Shutter speed

(1)

(2)

Battery level Possible shots

ISO speed

Aperture

(4)

(3)

Image-recording quality

If you set (1) or (2) when the camera is set for Live View shooting, you
can see the effect on the screen before you start shooting.

(1) Ambience-based shots

You can select and shoot with the ambience you want to convey in
your images. Turn the <6> dial to select the ambience. You can
also select it from a list by pressing <0>. For details, see page 88.

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If [Simulating blur] is enabled during Live View shooting, the image
displayed with <g> (p.233) blinking may have more noise than the actual
image being recorded, or it may look dark.

(2) Background blur

• If [OFF] is set, the degree of background blur will change
depending on the brightness.

• If it is set to any setting other than [OFF], you can adjust the
background blur regardless of the brightness.

• If you turn the <6> dial to move the cursor to the right, the
background will look sharper.

• Turning the <6> dial to move the cursor to the left will blur the
subject’s background. Note that depending on the lens’s maximum
aperture (smallest f/number), certain slider adjustments may not
be selectable (indicated by •).

• When operating the <6> dial during Live View shooting,
[Simulating blur] will be displayed on the LCD monitor. You can
see the degree of front and background blur in contrast with the
subject that is focused on during setting operation (while
[Simulating blur] is being displayed).

• If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting Portraits” on
page 91.

• Depending on the lens used and shooting conditions, the
background may not look so blurred.

• This function cannot be set if you use flash. If <a> has been set
and you set background blur, <b> will be set automatically.

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 When using the self-timer, see the notes on page 143.
 When using <b>, see “Shooting When You Cannot Use Flash” on page

83.

(3) Drive mode: Use the <6> dial to make the selection. You can also

select it from a list by pressing <0>.
<u> Single shooting:

Shoot one image at a time.

<o>High-speed continuous shooting:

While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will
be taken continuously. You can shoot up to approx. 6.0 shots
per second.

<i> Low-speed continuous shooting:

While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will
be taken continuously. You can shoot up to approx. 3.0 shots
per second.

<Q> Self-timer: 10 sec./remote control:

The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the shutter
button. A remote controller can also be used.

<l> Self-timer: 2 sec.:

The picture is taken 2 seconds after you press the shutter
button.

<q> Self-timer: Continuous:

Press the <W> <X> keys to set the number of multiple shots
(2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer. 10 seconds after you
press the shutter button, the set number of multiple shots will
be taken.

(4) Built-in flash firing: Turn the <6> dial to select the desired

setting. You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>.
<a> Auto built-in flash: The flash fires automatically as

necessary.

<D> Built-in flash on : The flash fires at all times.
<b> Built-in flash off : The flash is disabled.

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Shooting with Ambience Selection

Ambience Ambience Effect

1 Ambience: Standard
2 Vivid
3 Soft
4 Warm
5 Intense
6 Cool
7 Brighter
8 Darker
9 Monochrome

No setting

Low / Standard / Strong

Low / Standard / Strong

Low / Standard / Strong

Low / Standard / Strong

Low / Standard / Strong

Low / Medium / High

Low / Medium / High

Blue / B/W / Sepia

Display the Live View image.

1

 Press the <A> button to display the

Live View image.

With Quick Control, select the

2

desired ambience.

 Press the <Q> button (7).
 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

[1 Ambience: Standard].
[Ambience-based shots] will appear
on the screen.

 Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

the desired ambience.

 The LCD monitor will display how the

image will look with the selected
ambience.

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 The Live View image shown with the ambience setting applied will not

look exactly the same as the captured image.

 The ambience effect may be reduced in flash photography.
 In bright outdoors, the Live View image you see on the LCD monitor may

not have exactly the same brightness or ambience as with the actual
captured image. Set [52: LCD brightness] to 4, and look at the Live
View image, preventing the outside light from affecting the image
viewing.

If you do not want the Live View image to be displayed when setting this
function, start the operation from step 2.

Set the ambience effect.

3

 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

the effect so that [Effect] appears at
the bottom of the screen.

 Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

the desired effect.

Take the picture.

4

 Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

 To return to viewfinder shooting,

press the <A> button to exit Live
View shooting. Then press the shutter
button completely to take the picture.

 If you change the shooting mode or

set the power switch to <2>, the
setting will revert back to [1
Ambience: Standard].

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Ambience Settings

1Ambience: Standard

This provides standard image characteristics.

2 Vivid

The subject looks crisp, sharp and vivid. Effective to make the
picture look more impressive than with [1 Ambience: Standard].

3 Soft

The subject is less defined, giving the picture a softer and daintier
look. Good for portraits, pets, flowers, etc.

4Warm

The subject is less defined with a warmer color cast, giving the
picture a warmer and gentler look. Good for portraits, pets, and other
subjects to which you want to give a warm look.

5 Intense

While the overall brightness is slightly lowered, the subject is
emphasized for a more intense feeling in the picture. Effective to
make the human or living subject stand out more.

6 Cool

The overall brightness is slightly lowered with a cooler color cast in
the picture. Effective to make a subject in the shade look more calm
and impressive.

7 Brighter

The picture looks brighter.

8 Darker

The picture looks darker.

9 Monochrome

The picture becomes monochrome. You can select the monochrome
color to be blue, black and white, or sepia.

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2 Shooting Portraits

The default setting is <i> (Low-speed continuous shooting). If you keep
holding down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously (max. approx.

3.0 shots/sec.) to capture changes in the subject’s facial expression and
pose.

The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human
subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer.

Shooting Tips

 Select the location where the distance between the subject and

the background is the farthest.

The further the distance between the subject and background, the
more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand
out better against an uncluttered dark background.

 Use a telephoto lens.

If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with
the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.

 Focus on the face.

Check that the AF point covering the face lights up. For close-ups of
the face, focus on the eyes.

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3 Shooting Landscapes

 The built-in flash will not fire even in backlit or low-light conditions.
 If you are using an external Speedlite, the Speedlite will fire.

Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have
everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and
very sharp and crisp images.

Shooting Tips

 With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.

When using a zoom lens, set the lens to the wide-angle end to make
the objects near and far in focus. It also adds breadth to landscapes.

 Shooting night scenes.

The <3> mode is also good for night scenes because it disables
the built-in flash. When shooting night scenes, use a tripod to
prevent camera shake.

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4 Shooting Close-ups

When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the <4>
(Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a
macro lens (sold separately).

Shooting Tips

 Use a simple background.

A simple background makes small objects such as flowers stand out
better.

 Move in as close as possible to the subject.

Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses
have indications such as <0.25m/0.8ft> on them. The lens minimum
focusing distance is measured from the <V> (focal plane) mark on
the top of the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the
subject, the focus indicator <o> will blink.
If the built-in flash is fired and the bottom part of the picture comes
out unnaturally dark, move away a little from the subject and try
again.

 With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.

If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the
subject look larger.

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5 Shooting Moving Subjects

 The built-in flash will not fire even in backlit or low-light conditions.
 Under low light where camera shake tends to occur, the viewfinder’s

shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera
steady and shoot.

 If you are using an external Speedlite, the Speedlite will fire.

Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a
running person or a moving vehicle.

Shooting Tips

 Use a telephoto lens.

Use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a
distance.

 Track the subject with the Area AF frame.

Press the shutter button halfway to start autofocusing in Area AF
frame. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly.
If focus cannot be achieved, the focus indicator <o> will blink.
The default setting is <o> (High-speed continuous shooting*). At
the decisive moment, press the shutter button completely to take the

picture. If you keep holding down the shutter button, you can shoot
continuously while maintaining autofocusing to capture changes in
the subject’s movement.

* Viewfinder shooting: max. approx. 6.0 shots/sec., Live View shooting: max.

approx. 4.5 shots/sec.

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8: Special Scene Mode

If [s: Mode guide] is set to [Enable], press <0> after step 1 to go to the
shooting mode selection screen.

The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when
you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene.

Set the Mode Dial to <8>.

1

Press the <Q> button (7).

2

 The Quick Control screen will appear.

Select a shooting mode.

3

 Select [Choose scene], then press

<0>.

 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

the desired shooting mode, then
press <0>.

 You can also select by turning the

<6> dial.

Available Shooting Modes in the <8> Mode

Shooting Mode Page Shooting Mode Page

q Group Photo p.96 6 Night Portrait p.100

C Kids p.97 F Handheld Night Scene p.101
P Food p.98 G HDR Backlight Control p.102
x Candlelight p.99

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q Shooting Group Photos

See the cautions on page 103.

 When shooting indoors or in low-light, hold the camera steady or use a

tripod to prevent camera shake.

 You can adjust the image brightness with [Brightness].

Use the <q> (Group Photo) mode to shoot group photos. You can take
a picture in which both the people in the front and people in the back are
all in focus.

Shooting Tips

 Use a wide-angle lens.

When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to make it easy to
get all the people in the group in focus at once, from the front row to
the back. Also, if you place a little distance between the camera and
the subjects (so that the subjects’ entire bodies are in the shot), the
focus range increases.

 Use continuous shooting.

It is recommended to use continuous shooting to shoot multiple
photos in case some people close their eyes.

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C Photographing Children

 While the flash is recharging, “DbuSY” is displayed in the viewfinder, and

a picture cannot be taken. Take the picture after this display turns off.

 See the cautions on pages 103.

When you want to continuously focus on and photograph children
running around, use <C> (Kids). Skin tones will look healthy.

Shooting Tips

 Track the subject with the Area AF frame.

Press the shutter button halfway to start autofocusing in Area AF
frame. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly.
If focus cannot be achieved, the focus indicator <o> will blink.

 Shoot continuously.

The default setting is <o> (High-speed continuous shooting*). At
the decisive moment, press the shutter button completely to take the
picture. If you keep holding down the shutter button, you can shoot
continuously while maintaining autofocusing to capture changes in
the subject’s facial expression and movement.

* Viewfinder shooting: max. approx. 6.0 shots/sec., Live View shooting: max.

approx. 4.5 shots/sec.

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P Shooting Food

 Since this mode lets you shoot the food in appetizing color tones, human

subjects may be photographed with an unsuitable skin tone.

 The warm color cast of subjects may fade.
 When multiple light sources are included on the screen, the warm color

cast of the picture may not be reduced.

 If you use flash, the [Color tone] setting will switch to the standard.

When shooting food, use <P> (Food). The photo will look bright and
appetizing. Also, depending on the light source, the reddish tinge will be
suppressed in the pictures taken under tungsten lights, etc.

Shooting Tips

 Change the color tone.

You can change [Color tone]. To increase the food’s reddish tinge,
set it toward [Warm]. Set it toward [Cool] if it looks too red.

 Avoid using flash.

If you use flash, the light may reflect off the dish or food and results
in unnatural shadows. Therefore, <b> (Built-in flash off) is set by
default. Try to prevent camera shake when shooting in low-light
locations.

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x Shooting Candlelight Portraits

 Live View shooting is not possible.
 Flash photography is not possible. In low light, the AF-assist beam may

be emitted (p.121).

When photographing a human subject lit in candlelight, use <x>
(Candlelight). The atmosphere of candlelight is reflected in the color
tones of the picture.

Shooting Tips

 Use the center AF point to focus.

Aim the center AF point in the viewfinder over the subject, then
shoot.

 Prevent camera shake if the numeric display (shutter speed) in

the viewfinder blinks.

Under low light where camera shake is prone to occur, the
viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady
or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, you can reduce blur
caused by camera shake by setting the lens to the wide-angle end,
even with handheld shooting.

 Change the color tone.

You can change [Color tone]. To increase the candlelight’s reddish
tinge, set it toward [Warm]. Set it toward [Cool] if it looks too red.

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 Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.
 If you use the self-timer together with flash, the self-timer lamp will light

up briefly after the picture is taken.

 See the cautions on page 103.

Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod)

To photograph people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene
in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is
recommended.

Shooting Tips

 Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.

When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide
night view. Also, since camera shake is prone to occur with
handheld shooting, use a tripod.

 Check the subject’s brightness.

Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a
good exposure of the subject.
Note that it is recommended to play back the captured image on
location to check the image brightness. If the subject looks dark,
move nearer and shoot again.

 Also shoot in other shooting modes.

Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also
with <A> and <F> is recommended.

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