Canon 1897C027AA Instruction manual

ENGLISH

Instruction Manual

Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded
from the Canon website (p.4, 596).

www.canon.com/icpd

Introduction

The EOS 6D Mark II is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a
full-frame (approx. 35.9 x 24.0 mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 26.2
effective megapixels, DIGIC 7, normal ISO speed range of ISO 100 ­ISO 40000 (for still photos), high-precision and high-speed 45-point AF
(up to 45 cross-type points), maximum continuous shooting speed of
approx. 6.5 shots/sec., Live View shooting, Full HD video shooting, 4K
time-lapse movie shooting, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Wi-Fi/NFC/Bluetooth
(wireless communication) function, and GPS 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 of people and certain subjects for anything but 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-E6N

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E6E*

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 files) 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.

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

* Battery Charger LC-E6E comes with a power cord.

 The camera does not come with an interface cable or HDMI cable.
 The camera does not come with the Software CD-ROM.
 The Instruction Manuals are listed on the next page.
 For Software, see page 594.
 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.514).

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Instruction Manuals

 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.
 Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open it.
 To learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s Help

section or the like.

Quick Reference Guide

More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon website to your computer
or the like.

Downloading the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)

The Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded from the Canon
website to your computer or the like.

 Instruction Manual (PDF files) download site:

• Camera Instruction Manual

• Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function Instruction Manual

• Lens Instruction Manual

• Software Instruction Manual

 www.canon.com/icpd

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Compatible Cards

 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.

 Select [Manual/software URL] under the [55] tab to display the QR

code on the camera’s LCD monitor.

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.70).

SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards

* UHS-I cards supported.

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with good enough
performances (fast enough writing and reading speeds) to handle the
movie recording quality. For details, see page 343.

Compatible Cards

Cards that Can Record Movies

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.

Downloading Instruction Manuals Using QR Code

The Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded to your
smartphone or tablet using the QR code.

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Quick Start Guide

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Insert the battery (p.42).

Upon purchase, charge the battery

to start using (p.40).

Insert the card (p.43).

With the card’s label facing

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

Attach the lens (p.53).

Align the red mount index on the

lens with the red mount index on the
camera to attach the lens.

Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <AF>

Set the power switch to <1>,
then set the shooting mode to

(p.47).

<A>

Turn the Mode Dial while holding

down the button at the center.

All the necessary camera settings

will be set automatically.

(p.53).

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Quick Start Guide

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Flip out the LCD monitor (p.46).

When the LCD monitor displays the

date/time/zone setting screen, see
page 49.

Focus on the subject (p.56).

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.

Take the picture (p.56).

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.388).

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

Shooting” (p.289).

 To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.388).
 To delete images, see “Erasing Images” (p.430).

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Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9> : Indicates the Multi-controller.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the direction of the shift or move when the

<0> : Indicates the Setting button.

0/9/4/ : After you press an operation button, this indicates
7/8 how long (in seconds) the respective setting will

* 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.

M : This icon on the right of the page title indicates that the function is

available only in the Creative Zone modes (<d>, <s>, <f>,
<a>, and <F>).

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

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.

Notes About the Instructions and Sample Photos

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

set to <1> and the <R> switch is set to the downward (Multi
function lock released) (p.47, 59).

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

their defaults.

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

EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.

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

for instructional purposes only.

key on the Multi-controller is pressed.

remain in effect after you let go of the button.
The respective time will be 4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10
sec., or 16 sec.

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Chapters

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Introduction

Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations

Basic Shooting

Setting the AF and Drive Modes

Image Settings

GPS Settings

Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects

Flash Photography

Shooting with the LCD Monitor

Shooting Movies

Image Playback

Post-Processing Images

Sensor cleaning

Print Order and Photobook Set-up

Customizing the Camera

(Live View Shooting)

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129

161

217

233

277

289

325

387

437

449

457

467

Reference

Software Start Guide / Downloading Images to a Computer

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593

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Contents

Introduction 2

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

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

Compatible Cards............................................................................. 5

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

Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 8

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

Index to Features ........................................................................... 18

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

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

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

Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations 39

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Charging the Battery ..................................................................... 40

Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 42

Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 43

Using the LCD Monitor................................................................... 46

Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 47

Setting the Date, Time, and Zone................................................... 49

Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 52

Attaching and Detaching a Lens..................................................... 53

Basic Shooting Operations............................................................. 55

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 61

3 Menu Operations and Configurations................................... 64

d Operating the Camera with Touch Screen ................................. 67

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Formatting the Card........................................................................70

Before You Start..............................................................................73

Disabling the Beeper....................................................................73

Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off..................................73

Setting the Image Review Time ...................................................74

Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On ..................................................74

Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings..............................75

l Displaying the Grid in the Viewfinder .......................................79

Q Displaying the Electronic Level...............................................80

Setting the Viewfinder Information Display .....................................82

B Button Functions ...................................................................84

R Setting the Multi Function Lock ..........................................88

Setting the Shooting Mode Guide...................................................89

Setting the Feature Guide...............................................................90

Help............................................................................................91

Basic Shooting 93

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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)...................94

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)..........................97

C Creative Auto Shooting...........................................................100

8: Special Scene Mode ...........................................................107

8: 2 Shooting Portraits...........................................................109

8: q Shooting Group Photos .................................................110

8: 3 Shooting Landscapes ................................................... 111

8: 5 Shooting Moving Subjects ............................................ 112

8: C Photographing Children ................................................. 113

Contents

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8: r Panning.........................................................................114

8: 4 Shooting Close-ups ........................................................116

8: P Shooting Food.................................................................117

8: y Shooting Candlelight Portraits ........................................118

8: 6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod).........................119

8: F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)............................... 120

8: G Shooting Backlit Scenes ............................................... 121

Q Quick Control.......................................................................... 126

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 129

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f: Selecting the AF Operation................................................... 130

S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point ...................................... 134

AF Area Selection Mode .............................................................. 139

AF Sensor .................................................................................... 143

Lenses and Usable AF Points...................................................... 145

When Autofocus Fails .................................................................. 153

MF: Manual Focus........................................................................ 154

Setting Lens Electronic MF .......................................................... 155

i Selecting the Drive Mode....................................................... 156

j Using the Self-timer................................................................. 159

Image Settings 161

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Setting the Image-Recording Quality ........................................... 162

Setting the Aspect Ratio............................................................... 168

i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos ................................. 170

Selecting a Picture Style............................................................... 176

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Customizing a Picture Style ..........................................................180

Registering a Picture Style............................................................183

B: Setting the White Balance....................................................185

u White Balance Correction ....................................................... 191

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast .................................194

Setting Noise Reduction ...............................................................195

Highlight Tone Priority...................................................................199

Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical Characteristics ..... 200

Reducing Flicker ...........................................................................206

Setting the Color Space ............................................................... 208

Creating and Selecting a Folder ...................................................209

File Numbering Methods............................................................... 211

Setting Copyright Information .......................................................214

GPS Settings 217

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GPS Features ...............................................................................218

GPS Precautions ..........................................................................220

Acquiring GPS Signals..................................................................221

Setting the Positioning Interval .....................................................226

Setting Time from GPS on the Camera ........................................227

Logging the Route Traveled..........................................................228

Contents

Advanced Operations for Photographic Effects 233

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d: Program AE.............................................................................234

s: Shutter-Priority AE ................................................................236

f: Aperture-Priority AE..............................................................238

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a: Manual Exposure................................................................... 241

q Selecting the Metering Mode.................................................. 243

O Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation ......................... 245

h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)........................................... 247

A Locking the Exposure for Shooting (AE Lock)........................ 249

F: Long (Bulb) Exposures........................................................... 250

w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting.............................. 253

P Multiple Exposures................................................................. 258

2 Mirror Lockup......................................................................... 265

H Interval Timer Shooting.................................................... 267

Using the Eyepiece Cover............................................................ 270

Remote Control Shooting............................................................. 271

Using a Remote Switch................................................................ 276

Flash Photography 277

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D Flash Photography ................................................................... 278

Setting the Flash Function............................................................ 281

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 289

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 290

Shooting Function Settings .......................................................... 300

Menu Function Settings................................................................ 302

Selecting the AF Operation ......................................................... 305

Focusing with AF (AF Method)..................................................... 308

x Shooting with the Touch Shutter............................................. 319

MF: Focusing Manually ................................................................ 321

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Shooting Movies 325

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k Shooting Movies .....................................................................326

Shooting Function Settings...........................................................339

Setting the Movie Recording Quality.............................................341

Setting the Sound Recording........................................................346

Shooting HDR Movies...................................................................348

a Shooting Time-lapse Movies.................................................349

Shooting Video Snapshots............................................................361

Menu Function Settings ................................................................371

Image Playback 387

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x Image Playback......................................................................388

B: Shooting Information Display .............................................391

H Index display (Multiple-image Display) ...................................399

e Jump Display (Jumping Through Images) ...............................400

t Filtering Images for Playback .................................................402

u Magnifying Images ..................................................................404

d Playing Back with the Touch Screen.........................................406

b Rotating the Image ..................................................................408

K Protecting Images ...................................................................409

p Setting Ratings........................................................................412

Q Quick Control for Playback......................................................415

k Enjoying Movies......................................................................417

k Playing Back Movies...............................................................419

X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes..................................422

Contents

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Contents

Slide Show (Auto Playback)......................................................... 424

Viewing Images on a TV Set........................................................ 427

L Erasing Images........................................................................ 430

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ......................................... 434

Setting the Auto Rotation of Vertical Images................................ 435

Post-Processing Images 437

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R Processing RAW Images with the Camera........................... 438

S Resizing JPEG Images........................................................... 444

N Cropping JPEG Images .......................................................... 446

Sensor Cleaning 449

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f Automatic Sensor Cleaning.................................................. 450

Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................ 452

Manual Sensor Cleaning............................................................. 455

Print order and Photobook Set-up 457

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W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 458

p Specifying Images for a Photobook......................................... 464

Customizing the Camera 467

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Setting Custom Functions ............................................................ 468

Custom Functions ....................................................................... 469

Custom Function Settings ............................................................ 471

8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus................................. 491

8: Custom Controls................................................................... 497

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Registering My Menu................................................................... 505

w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes.................................... 510

Reference 513

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System Map ..................................................................................514

Checking the Battery Information..................................................516

Using a Household Power Outlet..................................................520

H Using Eye-Fi Cards .................................................................522

Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode...............................526

Menu Settings...............................................................................534

Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................548

Error Codes...................................................................................567

Specifications................................................................................568

Software Start Guide /

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Downloading Images to a Computer 593

Software Start Guide.....................................................................594

Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................598

Index .............................................................................................600

Contents

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Index to Features

Power

Charging the battery  p.40
Battery level  p.48

Checking battery

information  p.516

Household power outlet  p.520
Auto power off  p.73

Cards

Formatting  p.70

Releasing shutter

without card  p.44

Cards compatible with

movie recording  p.343

Lens

Attaching  p.53
Detaching  p.54

Basic Settings

Language  p.52
Date/Time/Zone  p.49
Beeper  p.73
Copyright information  p.214
Clear all camera settings  p.75

Viewfinder

Dioptric adjustment  p.55
Eyepiece cover  p.270
Electronic level  p.81
Grid display  p.79

Information display in

viewfinder  p.82

LCD monitor

Vari-angle  p.46
Touch control  p.67
Brightness  p.434
Half-press Off/On  p.74
Electronic level  p.80
Shooting mode guide  p.89
Feature guide  p.90
Help  p.91

AF

AF operation  p.130
AF area selection mode  p.134
AF point selection  p.137
Lens group  p.149

Customizing AF

functions  p.475

Color tracking  p.142
AF Microadjustment  p.491
Manual focusing  p.154
Electronic MF  p.155

Metering

Metering mode  p.243

Drive

Drive mode  p.156
Self-timer  p.159
Maximum burst  p.167

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Index to Features

Image Recording Settings

Creating/Selecting a

folder  p.209

File numbering  p.211

Image Quality

Image-recording quality  p.162
ISO speed (still photos)  p.170
Picture Style  p.176
White balance  p.185
Auto Lighting Optimizer  p.194

Noise reduction for

high ISO speeds  p.195

Noise reduction for long

exposures  p.197

Highlight tone priority  p.199

Lens aberration

correction  p.200

Reducing flicker  p.206
Color space  p.208

Shooting

Shooting mode  p.35

• Basic Zone modes  p.35

• SCN mode  p.108

• Creative Zone modes  p.36

Aspect ratio  p.168
HDR mode  p.253
Multiple exposures  p.258
Mirror lockup  p.265
Bulb timer  p.251
Interval timer  p.267
Depth-of-field preview  p.240
Remote switch  p.276
Remote control  p.271

•Pairing  p.273

Quick Control  p.61
Multi function lock  p.88
Error codes  p.567

Exposure

Exposure compensation  p.245

Exposure compensation

with M+ISO Auto  p.242

AEB  p.247
AE lock  p.249
Safety shift  p.473

GPS

GPS  p.217
Logging  p.228

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Index to Features

Flash

External flash  p.278

Flash exposure

compensation  p.278

FE lock  p.278
Flash function settings  p.281

Flash Custom Function

settings  p.286

Live View Shooting

Live View shooting  p.289
AF operation  p.305
AF method  p.308
Touch Shutter  p.319
Magnified view  p.317
Manual focusing  p.321
Exposure simulation  p.303
Silent LV shooting  p.303

Movie Shooting

Autoexposure shooting  p.326

Manual exposure

shooting  p.330

ISO speed (movie)  p.372
AF method  p.308
Movie Servo AF  p.373

Movie Servo AF tracking

sensitivity  p.375

Movie Servo AF speed  p.376
Movie recording quality  p.341
HDR movie  p.348
Time-lapse movie  p.349
Video snapshot  p.361
Sound recording  p.346
Microphone  p.347
Wind filter  p.346
Attenuator  p.347
Remote control shooting  p.381

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Index to Features

Playback

Image review time  p.74
Single-image display  p.388

Shooting information

display  p.391

Index display  p.399

Image browsing

(Jump display)  p.400

Setting image search

conditions  p.402

Magnified view  p.404
Image rotation  p.408
Protect  p.409
Rating  p.412
Movie playback  p.419

Editing a movie’s first

and last scenes  p.422

Slide show  p.424

Viewing images on a

TV set  p.427

Erasing  p.430
Touch playback  p.406
Quick Control  p.415

Image Editing

RAW image processing  p.438
Resizing JPEGs  p.444
Cropping JPEGs  p.446

Customization

Custom Functions (C.Fn)  p.469
Custom Controls  p.497
My Menu  p.505
Custom shooting mode  p.510

Sensor Cleaning and Dust
Reduction

Sensor cleaning  p.450
Append Dust Delete Data  p.452
Manual sensor cleaning  p.455

Software

Software Start Guide  p.594

Software Instruction

Manuals  p.597

Wi-Fi/NFC/Bluetooth Functions

Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication)

Function Instruction Manual

Printing / Photobook Set-up

Print Order (DPOF)  p.458
Photobook Set-up  p.464

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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 insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.

• 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 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 when using
the camera in very hot places or for people with circulation problems or poor skin sensation.



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

 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.

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

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Safety Precautions

 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.
 To maximize the camera’s dust- and drip- resistance, keep the terminal

cover, battery compartment cover, card slot cover, and all other covers firmly
closed.

 This camera is designed to be dust- and drip- resistant, in order to help

prevent sand, dust, dirt, or water that falls on it unexpectedly from getting
inside, but it is impossible to prevent dirt, dust, water, or salt from getting
inside at all. As far as possible, do not allow dirt, dust, water, or salt to get on
the camera.

 If water gets on the camera, wipe it off with a dry and clean cloth. If dirt, dust,

or salt gets on the camera, wipe it off with a clean, well-wrung wet cloth.

 Using the camera in a location with large amounts of dirt or dust may cause

a malfunction.

 Cleaning the camera after use is recommended. Allowing dirt, dust, water, or

salt to remain on the camera may cause a malfunction.

 If you accidentally drop the camera into water or are concerned that

moisture (water), dirt, dust, or salt may have gotten inside it, promptly
consult the nearest Canon Service Center.

 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.

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Handling Precautions

 Do not block the 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.

 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.

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Handling Precautions

Contacts

LCD Panel and 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. This
is 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 may

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

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.

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

<R> Drive mode selection
button (p.156, 159)

<i> ISO speed setting
button (p.170)

<U> LCD panel
illumination button
(p.60)

<6> Main Dial
(p.57)

Shutter button
(p.56)

Self-timer/
Remote control
lamp (p.159)

Remote control
sensor (p.272)

Grip
(Battery
compartment)

DC coupler cord hole
(p.520)

Depth-of-field preview button
(p.240)

Mirror (p.265, 455)

<f> AF operation/AF method selection button
(p.130, 305/308)

Lens mount index (p.53)

Flash sync contacts

Hot shoe (p.278)

Mode Dial lock-release
button (p.57)

Mode Dial (p.35, 57)

Built-in
microphones
(p.326, 347)

Lens lock pin

Lens release
button (p.54)

Lens mount

Contacts (p.27)

Body cap (p.53)

<B> AF area selection button (p.136, 482)

GPS antenna

Terminal cover

Remote control terminal
(N3 type) (p.276)

<q> Metering mode
selection button (p.243)

Stra p moun t
(p.38)

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Nomenclature

<B> Info button
(p.60, 80, 84, 91, 293,
298, 334, 388)

LCD panel (p.33, 34)

Eyecup (p.270)

Viewfinder eyepiece

Power switch (p.47)

Terminal cover

<p>
AF start button
(p.56, 130, 292, 337)

<A> AE lock/
FE lock button
(p.249, 278)

<S> AF point
selection button
(p.136, 137)

<Q> Quick
Control
button (p.61)

<0> Setting button
(p.64)

<M> Menu button
(p.64)

<g> Digital terminal (p.598)

<Y> External microphone IN terminal (p.347)

<D> HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.427)

<L> Erase button (p.430)

Speaker

P (N-Mark)*

* Used for Wi-Fi connections via the NFC function.

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Nomenclature

<u> Index/
Magnify/
Reduce button
(p.399/317,
321, 404)

<x> Playback button (p.388)

<9> <W> <X> <Y> <Z>
Multi-controller (p.59)

LCD monitor (p.46, 64,
290, 326, 404)

Tripod socket

Card slot (p.43)

Battery compartment
cover (p.42)

Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.42)

Strap mount
(p.38)

Access lamp (p.44)

<A> Live View shooting/
<k> Movie shooting switch
(p.289/325)
<0> Start/Stop button
(p.290, 326)

<V> Focal plane mark

Card slot
cover (p.43)

Accessory positioning hole

Multi function lock switch
(p.59)

<5> Quick Control Dial (p.58)

Dioptric adjustment knob (p.55)

Serial number

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Viewfinder Information Display

Electronic level (p.81)

Spot metering circle (p.244)

Grid (p.79)

<z> Battery level
(p.48)

AF operation (p.130)

Metering mode (p.243)

JPEG/RAW (p.162)

Focusing
screen

Aspect ratio line 1:1
(p.168)

<G> Flicker detection
(p.206)

<z> Warning icon
(p.489)

Area AF frame (p.140)

Shooting mode (p.35)

Large Zone AF frame (p.140)

<S> AF point
<O> Spot AF point
(p.139)

Aspect ratio line 16:9 (p.168)

Drive mode (p.156, 159)

Aspect ratio
line 4:3
(p.168)

Nomenclature

* The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Nomenclature

<A> AE lock (p.249)

AEB in-progress
(p.247)

<D> Flash-ready (p.278)

Improper FE lock warning

<d> FE lock (p.278)

FEB in-progress (p.285)

<e> High-speed sync (p.285)

<y> Flash exposure

compensation (p.278)

Shutter speed (p.236)
Bulb (buLb) (p.250)
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
No card warning (Card)
Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Card)
Error codes (Err)

Aperture (p.238)

AF point selection
([ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amou nt
(p.245)
AEB range (p.247)

<A> Highlight tone priority

(p.199)

ISO speed (p.170)
Consecutive self-timer shots
(p.159)

Maximum burst for
continuous shooting (p.167)
Number of remaining
multiple exposures (p.259)

<o> Focus indicator

(p.94, 131)

<i> ISO speed

(p.170)

<O> Exposure compensation (p.245)

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LCD Panel

Shutter speed
Bulb (buLb)
FE lock (FEL)
Remaining number of shots for
time-lapse movie
Busy (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
Cleaning image sensor (CLn)
No card warning (Card)
Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Card)
Error codes (Err)

AF operation (p.130, 305)

X

One-Shot AF

9

AI Focus AF

Z

AI Servo AF

K

Servo AF

4 L

Manual focus
(p.154, 321)

Possible shots
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
Error number
Remaining images to record

<A> Highlight tone priority (p.199)

<i> ISO speed (p.170)

Metering mode (p.243)

q Evaluative metering
w Partial metering
r Spot metering
e Center-weighted

average metering

ISO speed (p.170)
Consecutive self-timer shots
(p.159)

Aperture

Drive mode (p.156, 159)

u Single shooti ng
o High-speed continuous shooting
i Low-speed continuous shooting
B Silent single shooting
M Silent continuous shooting

Q Self-timer: 10 sec./remote control

k Self-timer: 2 sec./remote control

q Self-timer: Continuous

AF point selection
([ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)

Nomenclature

* The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Nomenclature

Battery level (p.48)

<H>
Bulb timer shooting/
Interval timer shooting
(p.251/267)

<P> Multiple-exposure shooting
(p.258)

<z> Warning icon

(p.489)

<O> Exposure compensation
(p.245)

<a> Time-lapse movie shooting (p.349)

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation am ount
(p.245)
AEB range (p.247)

<x> Logging function

<r> GPS acquisition

status

<l>
Wi-Fi function

<s> Bluetooth function

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Mode Dial

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.94)
C :

Creative Auto

(p.100)

8 : Special scene (p.107)

2 Portrait (p.109) 4 Close-up (p.116)
q Group Photo (p.110) P Food (p.117)
3 Landscape ( p.111 ) y Candlelight (p.118)
5 Sports (p.112) 6 Night Portrait (p.119)

C Kids (p.113) F Handheld Night Scene (p.120)

r Panning (p.114) G HDR Backlight Control (p.121)

You can set the shooting mode. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down
the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button).

Nomenclature

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Nomenclature

Custom shooting mode

You can register the shooting mode (<d>, <s>, <f>, <a>, or

<F>), AF operation, menu settings, etc. to the <w> and <x>

Mode Dial positions (p.510).

Creative Zone

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

d : Program AE (p.234)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.236)
f :

Aperture-priority AE

(p.238)

a : Manual exposure (p.241)
F : Bulb (p.250)

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Battery Charger LC-E6E

Power cord

Power cord socket

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.40).

Nomenclature

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Nomenclature

Eyepiece cover

Attaching the 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 strap also has an attached eyepiece

cover (p.270).

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1

Getting Started and Basic

Camera Operations

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

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Charging the Battery

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 blinks in orange.

Charge Level

0-49%

50-74% Blinks twice per second

75% or higher Blinks three times per second

Fully charged Green Turned on

 It takes approx. 2 hr. and 30 min. 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.).

Color Display

Orange

Charge Lamp

Blinks once per second

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Charging the Battery

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

approx. 10 sec.

 If the battery’s remaining capacity (p.516) is 94% or higher, the battery

will not be recharged.

 The provided charger cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pack

LP-E6N/LP-E6.

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.

 You can attach the cover in a different

orientation to indicate whether the battery
is recharged or not.

If the battery is recharged, attach the cover so that the battery­shaped hole < > is aligned over the blue sticker on the battery. If
the battery is exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.

 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 continue to be released, resulting in
excess discharge and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the
protective cover 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.516) and purchase a new battery.

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Installing and Removing the Battery

You cannot use batteries other than the Battery Pack LP-E6N or LP-E6.

Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6) 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.40) 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. 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 panel.

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Installing and Removing the Card

Access lamp

 UHS-I SDHC or SDXC memory cards can also be used.
 The number of possible shots varies depending on the remaining

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

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

you from forgetting to insert a card (p.535).

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 on the

LCD monitor, 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.520) are used).

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

start from 0001 (p.211).

 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.70). 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 exert excessive 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 49 to set the date/time/zone.

<1> : The camera turns on.
<2> : The camera is turned off and

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

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.56), 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, the camera turns off automatically after

approx. 1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just
press the shutter button halfway (p.56).

 You can change the auto power off time with [52: Auto power off]

(p.73).

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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 GPS function, Wi-Fi function, or Bluetooth 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.

 In low ambient temperatures, shooting may not be possible even with

a sufficient battery level.

 For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 291.
 See [54: Battery info.] to check the battery status (p.516).

z Battery Level Indicator

When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be
indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon <
that the battery will soon be exhausted.

Display

Level (%) 100 - 70 69 - 50 49 - 20

Display

Level (%) 19 - 10 9 - 1 0

Number of Possible Shots with Viewfinder Shooting

Temperature

Possible shots Approx. 1200 shots Approx. 1100 shots



The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, no Live View
shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.

 With Battery Grip BG-E21 (sold separately) loaded with two LP-E6N battery

packs, the number of possible shots will be approximately doubled.

Room Temperature

(23°C / 73°F)

b> indicates

Low Temperatures

(0°C / 32°F)

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone

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 menu screen.

1

 Press the <M> button to display

the menu screen.

Under the [52] tab, select [Date/

2

Time/Zone].

 Press the <Q> button and select the

[5] tab.

 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 the <Y> <Z> keys to select

[Zone], then press <0>.

 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

the time zone, then press <0>.
If your desired time zone is not listed,



M

press the <
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>.

> button, then

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 when the camera is stored

without the battery, when its battery becomes exhausted, or when it is
exposed to below freezing temperatures for a prolonged period. If this
happens, set the date/time/zone again.

 After changing [Zone/Time difference], check that the correct date/time

are set.

 The date/time that were set will start from when you select [OK] in step 6.
 In step 3, the time displayed in [Time zone] is the time difference

compared with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

 Even if [52: Auto power off] is set to [1 min.], [2 min.], or [4 min.], the

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

 Automatic time update is possible with GPS function (p.227).

Set the daylight saving time.

5

 Set it as 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 hr. 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, time zone, and

daylight saving time will be set.

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3 Selecting the Interface Language

Display the menu screen.

1

 Press the <M> button to display

the menu screen.

Under the [52] tab, select

2

[LanguageK].

 Press the <Q> button and select the

[5] tab.

 Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

the [52] tab.

 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

[Language

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 <0>.

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens

m

22

22

The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera
cannot be used with EF-S or 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 red mount index on the lens

with the red mount index on the
camera and 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.

Autofocus will not operate.

Remove the front lens cap.

4

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens

m

22

2

2

 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.

For instructions on how to use the lens, refer to the Lens Instruction Manual
(p.4).

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.

Detaching the Lens

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 289.

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.270).

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

 In Creative Zone modes, pressing the <p> button is the same as

pressing the shutter button halfway.

 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 or image playback, you can 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
and on the LCD panel for approx. 4 sec.
(metering timer/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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Mode Dial

The operations in (1) can be performed even when the <R> switch is
set upward (Multi function lock, p.59).

6 Main Dial

Basic Shooting Operations

Turn the dial while holding down
the lock release button at the
center of the dial.

Use it to set the shooting mode.

After pressing a button, turn the

(1)

<6> dial.

When you press a button such as <f>,
<R>, <i>, or <q>, the
respective function remains selectable
for approx. 6 sec. (9). During this time,
you can turn the <6> dial to change
the setting.
When the timer ends or if you press the
shutter button halfway, the camera will
go back to shooting-ready state.

 Use this dial to select the AF

operation, drive mode, ISO speed,
metering mode, AF point, etc.

Turn only the <6> dial.

(2)

While looking at the viewfinder display or
LCD panel, turn the <6> dial.

 Use this dial to set the shutter speed,

aperture, etc.

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Basic Shooting Operations

The operations in (1) can be performed even when the <R> switch is
set upward (Multi function lock, p.59).

5 Quick Control Dial

(1)

After pressing a button, turn the
<5> dial.

When you press a button such as <f>,
<i>, or <q>, the respective function
remains selectable for approx. 6 sec.
(9). During this time, you can turn the
<

5> dial to change the setting.

When the timer ends or if you press the
shutter button halfway, the camera will
go back to shooting-ready state.

 Use this dial to select the AF

operation, ISO speed, metering
mode, AF point, etc.

(2)

Turn only the <5> dial.

While looking at the viewfinder or LCD
panel, turn the <

 Use this dial to set the exposure

compensation amount, the aperture
setting for manual exposures, etc.

5> dial.

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Basic Shooting Operations

Correcting the white balance and moving the magnifying frame during
playback can be done even with the <R> switch set upward (Multi
Function Lock).

By default, the <5> dial will be locked when the multi function lock switch is
in the lock position.

9 Multi-controller

The <9> consists of an eight-direction key.

 Use it to select the AF point, correct

the white balance, move the AF point
or magnifying frame during Live View
shooting or movie shooting, set the
Quick Control, etc.

 You can also use it to select menu

items.

R Multi Function Lock

With [54: Multi function lock] set and the <R> switch set
upward, you can prevent the settings from being changed by
accidentally operating Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, or Multi-controller
or by inadvertently tapping on the touch screen.
For [54: Multi function lock] details, see page 88.

<R> switch set upward: Lock
engaged
<R> switch set downward: Lock
released

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Basic Shooting Operations

During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off
the LCD panel illumination.

U LCD Panel Illumination

You can illuminate the LCD panel by
pressing the <U> button. Turn on (9)
or off the LCD panel illumination by
pressing the <U> button.

Displaying the Quick Control Screen

After you press the <B> button a number of times (p.84), the Quick
Control screen (p.86) will appear. You can then check the current
shooting function settings.
Pressing the <Q> button enables Quick Control of the shooting
function settings (p.61).
Then you can press the <B> button to turn off the screen (p.84).

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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 126.

 You can also tap on the screen for Quick Control settings (p.67).

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 <W> <X> <Y> <Z> keys

to select a function.

 The settings of the selected function

and Feature guide (p.90) will appear.

 Turn the <6> or <5> 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

Shutter speed (p.236)

AF operation (p.130)

White balance correction (p.191)

Auto Lighting Optimizer
(p.194)

Picture Style (p.176)

Exposure
compensation/
AEB setting
(p.245/247)

ISO speed (p.170)

Image-recording quality
(p.162)

Aperture (p.238)

Flash exposure compensation
(p.278, 285)

Drive mode (p.156)

Custom Controls (p.497)

White balance (p.185)

Metering mode (p.243)

AF Area selection mode/
AF point selection

White balance bracketing (p.192)

Wi-Fi function

<C> mode

<r> mode <P> mode

 In Basic Zone modes, the settable Quick Control functions vary

depending on the shooting mode (p.127). The settable Quick Control
functions in Basic Zone modes are [Ambience-based shots],
[Background blur], [Drive mode], [AF point selection], [Effect]
(Panning), [Brightness], and [Color tone].

 For the Quick Control screen, see page 86.

Functions Settable with the Quick Control

 Creative Zone modes

 Basic Zone modes (Sample screen)

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Quick Control

<0>



For details on the Wi-Fi functions, refer to the “Wi-Fi (Wireless
Communication) Function Instruction Manual” (p.4).

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions

 Select the desired function and press

<0>. The function setting screen will
appear.

 Turn the <6> or <5> dial, then

press the <Y> <Z> keys to change
the setting. There are also functions
that are set by pressing a button
following these operations.

 Press <0> to finalize the setting and

return to the previous screen.

 When you select <7> (p.497),

<H> (p.134), or <k>, and press
the <M> button to exit the
setting.

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3

<5> Quick Control

Dial

<M> button

<6> Main Dial

LCD monitor

<0> button

<Q> button

Multi-controller

<W><X><Y><Z> keys

Menu items

Menu settings

z: Shooting

5: Set-up

9: My Menu

3: Playback

8: Custom Functions

Main tabs
Secondary
tabs

Menu Operations and Configurations

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

Basic Zone Modes Menu Screen

* In Basic Zone modes, some tabs and menu items do not appear.

Creative Zone Modes Menu Screen

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Menu Setting Procedure

1

2

3

4

3 Menu Operations and Configurations

Display the menu screen.

 Press the <M> button to display

the menu screen.

Select a tab.



Each time you press the <Q> button, the
main tab (group of functions) will switch.

 Press the Multi-controller’s <Y>

<Z> keys to select a secondary tab.

 For example, the [z3] tab in this

manual refers to the screen displayed
when the z (Shooting) tab’s third
box [ ] from the left is selected.

Select the desired item.

 Press the Multi-controller’s <W> <X>

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

Select the setting.

 Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>

keys to select the desired setting.

 The current setting is indicated in

blue.

Set the setting.

5

 Press <0> to set it.

Exit the setting.

6



Press the <
menu and return to shooting-ready state.

M

> button to exit the

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3 Menu Operations and Configurations

 The description of menu functions hereafter assumes that you have

pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen.

 You can also tap on the menu screen or turn the <6> or <5> dial to

operate the menu.

 To cancel the operation, press the <M> button.
 For details about each menu item, see page 534.

With [55: Clear all camera settings], you can reset the menu functions to
the default settings (p.75).

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

Dimmed Menu Items

Example: Highlight tone priority

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 [54: Beep] is set to [Touch ], the beep will not sound for touch
operations (p.73).

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.

Examples of operations possible by tapping on the screen

 Setting menu functions after pressing the <M> button
 Quick Control
 Setting the function after pressing the <f>, <R>, <i>,

<q>, or <S> button

 Touch AF in Live View shooting and movie shooting
 Touch Shutter in Live View 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)

Examples of 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 (except with Live View shooting)
 Setting shooting functions for 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 poor.

3 Setting the Touch Control Response

Select [Touch control].

1

 Under the [54] tab, select [To uch

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.

 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 writing 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 longer than normal formatting.

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

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

Format the 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.567).

 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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3 Formatting the Card

 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.

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Before You Start

Even if [Disable] is set, the LCD monitor will turn off automatically after
approx. 30 min. to save power. (The camera’s power does not turn off.)

3 Disabling the Beeper

You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved,
during self-timer shooting, and during touch operations.

Select [Beep].

1

 Under the [54] tab, select [Beep],

then press <0>.

Select [Disable].

2

 Select [Disable], then press <0>.

 The beeper will not sound.

 If [To uch ] is selected, the beeper

will be silent only for touch
operations.

3 Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off

To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set
time of idle operation elapses. The default setting is 1 min., but this
setting can be changed. If you do not want the camera to turn off
automatically, set this to [Disable].
After the power turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing
the shutter button or other buttons.

Select [Auto power off].

1

 Under the [52] tab, select [Auto

power off], then press <0>.

Set the desired time.

2

 Select the desired setting, then press

<0>.

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Before You Start

If [Hold] is set, the image will be displayed until the auto power off time
elapses.

3 Setting the Image Review Time

You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor
immediately after shooting. To keep the captured image displayed, set
[Hold]. To not have the captured image displayed, set [Off].

Select [Image review].

1

 Under the [z1] tab, select [Image

review], then press <0>.

Set the desired time.

2

 Select the desired setting, then press

<0>.

3 Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On

The Quick Control screen (p.61) or electronic level (p.80) can be set to
be displayed or not when you press the shutter button halfway during
viewfinder shooting.

Select [LCD off/on btn].

1

 Under the [52] tab, select [LCD off/

on btn], then press <0>.

Set the desired setting.

2

 Select the desired setting, then press

<0>.

 [Remains on]: The LCD monitor display does not turn off even

when you press the shutter button halfway. To turn
off the LCD monitor, press the <B> button.

 [Shutter btn.]: When you press the shutter button halfway, the LCD

monitor display turns off. When you let go of the
shutter button, the display turns on.

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Before You Start

For how to clear all the Custom Function settings, see page 468.

3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN

The camera’s shooting function settings and menu settings can be
reverted to their defaults.

Select [Clear all camera settings].

1

 Under the [55] tab, select [Clear all

camera settings], then press <0>.

Select [OK].

2

 The camera settings will be reset to

the default settings shown on pages
76-78.

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Before You Start

Shooting Function Settings Image Recording Settings

AF operation
AF area selection
mode
Lens electronic
MF

Metering mode

zISO speed settings

ISO speed

ISO speed range

Auto range

Minimum shutter

speed for auto
Drive mode
Exposure
compensation/AEB
Flash exposure
compensation
Multiple exposure
HDR mode
Interval timer
Bulb timer
Anti-flicker shooting
Mirror lockup
Viewfinder display High ISO speed

Electronic level

Grid display

Show/hide in

viewfinder
Custom Functions
External Speedlite control

Flash firing

E-TTL II flash

metering

Flash sync.

speed in Av mode

One-Shot AF Image quality 73
Automatic
selection AF
Disable after One­Shot AF
q (Evaluative
metering)

Auto
Minimum: 100
Maximum: 40000
Minimum: 100
Maximum: 12800

Auto

u

(Single shooting)

Canceled

Canceled

Disable
Disable HDR
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable

Hide
Hide
Only flicker
detection selected
Unchanged

Aspect ratio
Picture Style
Auto Lighting
Optimizer
Lens aberration correction

Peripheral
illumination
correction

Chromatic
aberration
correction

Distortion
correction
Diffraction
correction

White balance

Custom White
Balance
White balance shift
White balance
bracketing
Color space
Long Exposure
Noise Reduction

noise reduction
Highlight tone
priority
File numbering
Dust Delete Data

3:2
Auto

Standard

Enable

Enable

Disable

Enable

Q (Ambience
priority)

Canceled

Canceled

Canceled

sRGB

Disable

Standard

Disable

Continuous
Erased

Enable
Evaluative flash
metering

Auto

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Camera Settings Live View Shooting Settings

Image review time
Release shutter
without card
Image jump w/6
Highlight alert
AF point display
Playback grid
Histogram display
Magnification
(Approx.)
Control over HDMI
Vertical image auto
rotation
Wireless communication settings

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth function
Auto power off
LCD brightness
LCD off/on btn
Date/Time/Zone
Language
GPS
Video system
Shooting mode guide
Feature guide
Help text size
Touch control
Beep
Auto cleaning
zbutton display
options
zbutton LV display
options

Multi function lock

Custom shooting mode
Copyright information
Configure: MY MENU

Menu display

2 sec.

Enable

e (10 images)
Disable
Disable
Off
Brightness
2x (magnify
from center)
Disable

OnzD

Disable
Disable
1 min.

Remains on
Unchanged
Unchanged
Disable
Unchanged
Enable
Enable
Small
Standard
Enable
Enable

Select both

Unchanged

5 (Quick
Control Dial)

Unchanged
Unchanged
Unchanged
Normal display

Live View shooting
AF operation
AF method
Touch Shutter
Metering timer
Grid display
Exposure simulation
Silent LV shooting

Before You Start

Enable
One-Shot AF
u+Tracking
Disable
8 sec.
Hide
Enable
Mode 1

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Before You Start

Movie Shooting Settings

Movie recording
size

Sound recording

Wind filter

Attenuator

kISO speed settings When active

ISO speed

ISO speed
range

ISO Auto

a ISO Auto

NTSC:

L6X

PAL :L5X

Auto

Auto

Disable

Auto

Minimum: 100
Maximum: 25600

Maximum 25600

Maximum 12800

Movie Servo AF

AF method

Movie Servo AF
track sensitivity

Movie Servo AF Speed

AF speed

Metering timer

Grid display

V button
function

Video snapshot

Time-lapse
movie

Movie digital IS

Remote control
shooting

Enable
u+Tracking

0

Always on

0 (Standard)

8 sec.

Hide

/-

Disable

Disable

Disable

Disable

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3

 You can display a grid on the LCD monitor during Live View shooting and

before you start shooting a movie (p.302, 377).

 If the [52: Viewfinder display] setting is changed from the default, there

will be an asterisk “*” on the right edge of [52: Viewfinder display].

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

Displaying the Grid in the Viewfinder

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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Verti ca l

Horizontal

 Even when the tilt is 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.

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.

 If the electronic level does not

appear, set [54: z button display
options] so that the electronic level

can be displayed (p.84).

Check the camera’s tilt.

2

 The horizontal and vertical tilts are

displayed in 1° increments.

 When the red line turns green, it

indicates that the tilt is almost
corrected.

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3 Displaying the Electronic Level

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

If the [52: Viewfinder display] setting is changed from the default, there
will be an asterisk “*” on the right edge of [52: Viewfinder display].

3 Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder

An electronic level can be displayed on the upper part of 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 be displayed

on the upper part of the viewfinder.

 This level also works with vertical

shooting.

or greater

1°

4°

1°

7°

or greater

7.5°

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3

Setting the Viewfinder Information Display

The shooting function settings (Battery level, Shooting mode, AF
operation, Image quality (image type), Drive mode, Metering mode,
Flicker detection) can be displayed in the viewfinder.
By default, only Flicker detection is checkmarked [X].

Select [Viewfinder display].

1

 Under the [52] tab, select

[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.

Select [Show/hide in viewfinder].

2

Checkmark [X] the information to

3

be displayed.

 Select the information to display and

press <0> to add a checkmark [X].

 Repeat this procedure to add a

checkmark [X] to all the information
to be displayed. Then select [OK].

 When you exit the menu, the

checkmarked information will appear
in the viewfinder (p.31).

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If no card is inserted in the camera, the image-recording quality (image type:
JPEG/RAW) will not be displayed.

 Regardless of whether it is checkmarked, the respective information will

appear in the viewfinder in the following cases: when you change the
shooting mode, when you press the <f>, <R>, or <q> button,
when you operate the lens’s focus mode switch, and when a lens
equipped with the electronic manual focusing function is used and the
AF and MF switches as the lens focusing ring is turned (p.155).

 Even if [Battery] is not checkmarked, the battery check icon ( / )

will be displayed in the viewfinder when the battery level is low.

 If the [52: Viewfinder display] setting is changed from the default, there

will be an asterisk “*” on the right edge of [52: Viewfinder display].

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B Button Functions

Electronic level

Quick Control screen

During viewfinder shooting, when you
press the <B> button with the
camera being ready to shoot, you can
toggle the display between the electronic
level (p.80) and Quick Control screen
(p.86).

[z button display options] under the
[54] tab enables you to select the
options displayed when the <B>
button is pressed.

 Select the desired display option,

then press <0> to add a checkmark
[X].

 Then select [OK] to register the

setting.

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B Button Functions

 If you turn off the power with the electronic level or Quick Control screen

displayed, the same screen will be displayed when you turn on the power
again. To cancel this function, press the <B> button a number of
times until the screen is blank, then turn off the power switch.

 You cannot remove the checkmarks from both items.
 Even if you set the [Electronic level] not to be displayed, it will still be

displayed for Live View shooting and movie shooting by pressing the
<B> button. Note that depending on the setting for [z5: AF
method], electronic level may not be displayed.

 Pressing the <Q> button enables Quick Control (p.61).
 During Live View shooting or movie shooting, the items displayed under

the [54] tab will change to [z button LV display options] (p.298).

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B Button Functions

AE lock

Highlight tone priority

ISO speed

Flash exposure
compensation

Custom Controls

Image-recording
quality

Possible shots/
Auto cleaning

Max. burst/Number of
remaining multiple exposures

White balance
bracketing

Aperture

Shutter speed

Shooting modes

Exposure compensation

White balance
correction

Picture Style

AF operation

Quick Control icon

Battery level

Wi-Fi signal strength/
Eye-Fi card transmission status

GPS acquisition status

Drive mode

Metering mode

White balance

Exposure level
indicator

Logging function

AF Area selection mode/
AF point selection

Wi-Fi function

Bluetooth function

Auto Lighting Optimizer

Multiple exposures/HDR/
Multi Shot Noise Reduction

Quick Control Screen

* The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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B Button Functions

AF operation Drive mode

Metering modeISO speed

AF Area / AF point selection

If nothing is displayed even if you press a button, press the <B> button
to display the electronic level or Quick Control screen. Then press any of the
above buttons to display the respective screen.

Button Operations with Quick Control Screen Displayed

When you press the <f>, <R>, <i>, <q>, <S>, or <B>
button, the setting screen appears and you can set it with <6>, <5>,
<9>, or <B> button.

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R Setting the Multi Function Lock

 When the <R> switch is set upward and you try to operate one of

the locked camera controls, <L> will be displayed in the viewfinder and
on the LCD panel. On the Quick Control screen (p.61), [LOCK] will be
displayed. During Live View or movie shooting, [LOCK] will be displayed
on the shooting screen.

 By default, the <5> dial will be locked when the multi function lock

switch is in the lock position.

 In Basic Zone modes, only [hTouch control] is settable.
 You can operate the Quick Control (p.61) regardless of the Multi function

lock setting.

 If it is changed from the default setting, an asterisk “*” will be displayed

on the right edge of [54: Multi function lock].

By setting the <R> switch upward, you can prevent the settings
from being changed by accidentally operating the Main Dial, Quick
Control Dial, or Multi-controller or by inadvertently tapping on the touch
screen.
For details on the Multi function lock switch, see page 59.

Select [Multi function lock].

1

 Under the [54] tab, select [Multi

function lock], then press <0>.

Add a checkmark [X] to the

2

camera control to be locked.

 Select a camera control and press

<0> to add a checkmark [X].

 Select [OK].

 When the <R> switch is set

upward, the checkmarked [X]
camera controls will be locked.

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Setting the Shooting Mode Guide

In the <8> mode, press <0> in step 3 or 4, then select the shooting
mode.

When you turn the Mode Dial to select a shooting mode, a brief
description (shooting mode guide) of the shooting mode can be
displayed on the screen. During viewfinder shooting, the mode guide
appears when the Quick Control screen or electronic level is displayed.
By default, it is set to [Enable].

Select [Mode guide].

1

 Under the [53] tab, select [Mode

guide], then press <0>.

Select [Enable].

2

 If you do not want the Mode guide to

appear, select [Disable].

Turn the Mode Dial.

3

 A brief description of the selected

shooting mode will appear.

Press the <X> key.

4

 A more detailed description will

appear.

 To turn off the mode guide, press

<0> or press the shutter button
halfway.

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Setting the Feature Guide

Viewfinder shooting

Live View/Movie shooting

 With certain functions, the feature guide is displayed also in the

secondary screen.

 Tap on the Feature guide to turn it off.

When using Quick Control, a brief description (feature guide) of the
selected function can be displayed. The Feature guide can be displayed
during viewfinder shooting, Live View shooting, and movie shooting. By
default, it is set to [Enable].

Select [Feature guide].

1

 Under the [53] tab, select [Feature

guide], then press <0>.

Select [Enable].

2

 If you do not want the Feature guide

to appear, select [Disable].

With the camera ready to shoot,

3

press the <Q> button.

 Exit the menu and press the <Q>

button in the shooting-ready state.

 When you press <9> to select an

item, the Feature guide will appear
after a moment.

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Help

B



Scroll bar

B



B



When [zHelp] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, the
feature’s description (Help) can be displayed. Press the <B> button
to display the Help. Press it again to turn off the Help display. If the Help
fills more than one screen, a scroll bar will appear on the right edge. In
such a case, press <W> <X> keys or turn the <5> dial to scroll.

 Example: [z3: High ISO speed NR]

 Example: [54: Multi function lock]

 Example: [8C.Fn II-1: Tracking sensitivity]

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Help

Text size: Small

Text size: Standard

Help Display Text Size

You can select the text size for the Help display. By default, it is set to
[Small].

Select [Help text size].

1

 Under the [53] tab, select [Help text

size], then press <0>.

Set the text size.

2

 Select [Small] or [Standard], then

press <0>.

Example: [z3: High ISO speed NR]

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Before Shooting in the <8> Mode

When you use the <8> mode for shooting with the LCD
monitor turned off, press the <Q> button or <B> button to
check which shooting mode is set, then start shooting.

Basic Shooting

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

With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot, and the
camera sets everything automatically (p.127, 526). 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

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.97).

Set the Mode Dial to <A>.

1

 Turn the Mode Dial while holding

down the lock release button at the
center.

 When the shooting mode description

appears on the LCD monitor, press
<0> to hide it (p.89).

Aim the Area AF frame over the

2

subject.

 All the AF points will be used to focus,

and the camera will basically 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.

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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 (p.36) and select a Picture
Style other than <D>, then shoot again (p.176).

 By pressing the <Q> button, you can use Quick Control for [Drive

mode] and [AF point selection]. For the setting procedures, refer to

those for the <C> mode described on pages 100-104.

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.

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

 Even 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.97) will not work in this case.

 Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus the subject.

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

 The shutter speed display is blinking.

Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject
due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EX-series Speedlite
(sold separately, p.278) is recommended.

 When the external flash was used, the bottom part of the

picture came out unnaturally dark.

If a hood is attached to the lens, it may obstruct the flash light. If the
subject is close, detach the hood before taking the picture with flash.

Minimizing Blurred Photos

 Silent single shooting (p.157), Single shooting in Live View shooting,

etc. are effective. Mirror lockup (p.265) is also effective when the
shooting mode is set to one of the Creative Zone modes.

 For continuous shooting, using Silent continuous shooting (p.157) or

Live View continuous shooting is effective.

 Use a sturdy tripod that can bear the weight of the shooting

equipment. Mount the camera securely on the tripod.

 Using a remote switch or a remote controller is recommended

(p.271, 273).

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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 in these
<8> modes: <5> <C> <r>).

Shooting a Moving Subject

In the <A>
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.

mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes)

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A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

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 289.

Set the Live View shooting/Movie

1

shooting switch to <A>.

Display the Live View image on

2

the LCD monitor.

 Press the <0> button.

 The Live View image will appear on

the LCD monitor.

Focus on the subject.

3

 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.

4

 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 <0> button to exit the

Live View shooting.

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A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

Normal angle Low angle High angle

You can also rotate the LCD monitor to shoot at different angles. For
details, see page 46.

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C Creative Auto Shooting

<C> is a fully-automatic shooting mode that is a step more advanced
from <A>. You can first adjust the photo’s ambience, background blur,
etc. before shooting.
By pressing the <Q> button, you can set 1. Ambience-based shots, 2.
Background blur setting, 3. Drive mode, and 4. AF point selection with
Quick Control.

* <C> stands for Creative Auto.

Set the Mode Dial to <C>.

1

Press the <Q> button (7).

2

 The Quick Control screen (p.126) will

appear.

Set the desired functions.

3

 Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>

keys to select a function.

 The settings of the selected function

and Feature guide (p.90) will appear.

 For the setting procedure and details

on each function, see pages 101-104.

Take the picture.

4

 Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

 When you use the Live View function

to see the resulting effects on the
LCD monitor while shooting, see
page 105.

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