Canon EOS50DBODY, 2807B005, EOS50D28135, 50D, EOS 50D User Manual

MANUAL INSTRUCTION

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS 50D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 15.10 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF (all cross-type points), highspeed 6.3 fps continuous shooting, and Live View shooting.

The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at anytime, provides many features for demanding shoots, and expands shooting possibilities with system accessories.

Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the Camera

With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they come out. You can then better understand the camera.

To avoid botchedCOPYpictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings (p.212,213) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).

Testing the Camera Before Using and Liability

After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a personal 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.

CF Card

In this manual, “card” refers to the CF card. The CF card (for recording images) is not included. Please purchase it separately.

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Item Check List

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

Camera	Battery Pack BP-511A	Battery Charger
	(with protective cover)	CG-580/CB-5L*
(with eyecup and
body cap)
Wide Strap	Interface Cable	Video Cable
EW-EOS50D	IFC-200U	VC-100
EOS DIGITAL	Software Instruction
Solution Disk	Manual
(Software)
	(1) Instruction Manual (this booklet)
	(2) Pocket Guide
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Quick start guide to shooting.

(3) CD-ROM Guide

Guide to the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk) and Software Instruction Manuals.

* Battery Charger CG-580 or CB-5L is provided. (The CB-5L comes with a power cord.)

If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included. Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also be included.

Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

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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.
<0>	: Indicates the setting button.

0, 9, 8: Indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

*In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor.

M: WhenCOPYshown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).3: Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing theswitch

is already set to <1> or <J> (p.27).

<5> operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to <J>.

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

For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens.

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Chapters

For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures.

	Introduction	2
	Camera basics.
1	Getting Started	23
2	Basic Shooting	47
	Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.
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	Image Settings	59
4	Setting the AF and Drive Modes	83
5	Advanced perations	91
	Shooting features for specific types of subjects.
6	Live View Shooting	115
	Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.
7	Image Playback	131
8	Sensor Cleaning	147
9	Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer	153
10	Customizing the Camera	171
11	Reference	187

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Contents
	Introduction
	Item Check List..................................................................................................	3
	Conventions Used in this Manual......................................................................	4
	Chapters............................................................................................................	5
	Index to Features ............................................................................................	10
	Handling Precautions ......................................................................................	12
	Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................	14
	Nomenclature ..................................................................................................	16
1	Getting Started	23
	Recharging the Battery....................................................................................	24
	Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................	26
	COPY
	Turning on the Power ......................................................................................	27
	Installing and Removing the CF Card..............................................................	29
	Attaching and Detaching a Lens .....................................................................	31
	About the Lens Image Stabilizer......................................................................	33
	Basic Operation...............................................................................................	34
	Using the Quick Control Screen ......................................................................	38
	Menu Operations.............................................................................................	40
	Before You Start..............................................................................................	42
	Setting the Interface Language ....................................................................	42
	Setting the Date and Time............................................................................	42
	Formatting the ard .....................................................................................	43
	Set the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off .......................................................	44
	Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings..............................................	45
2	Basic Shooting	47
	1Fully Automatic Shooting ..........................................................................	48
	Full Auto Techniques.......................................................................................	50
	2Shooting Portraits ......................................................................................	51
	3Shooting Landscapes................................................................................	52
	4Shooting Close-ups....................................................................................	53
	5Shooting Moving Subjects..........................................................................	54
	6Shooting Portraits at Night .........................................................................	55
	7Disabling Flash .........................................................................................	56
	CCreative Auto Shooting .............................................................................	57

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		Contents
3	Image Settings	59
	Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................	60
	i: Setting the ISO Speed..............................................................................	63
	ASelecting a Picture Style ..........................................................................	65
	ACustomizing a Picture Style .....................................................................	67
	ARegistering a Picture Style.......................................................................	69
	B: Setting the White Balance .......................................................................	71
	Custom White Balance .................................................................................	72
	Setting the Color Temperature ......................................................................	73
	White Balance Correction ................................................................................	74
	Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction ...........................................................	76
	Creating and Selecting a Folder.......................................................................	78
	File Numbering Methods ..................................................................................	80
	sCOPY: Shutter-Priority AE ...................................................................................	94
	Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................	82
4	Setting the AF and Drive Modes	83
	f: Selecting the AF Mode..............................................................................	84
	SSelecting the AF Point ...............................................................................	86
	When Autofocus Fails ......................................................................................	88
	Manual Focusing...........................................................................................	88
	iSelecting the Drive Mode...........................................................................	89
	jSelf-timer Operation....................................................................................	90
5	Advanced Operations	91
	d: Program AE................................................................................................	92
	f: Aperture-Priority AE.................................................................................	96
	Depth-of-Field Preview .................................................................................	97
	a: Manual Exposure.......................................................................................	98
	8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE .................................................................	99
	qSelecting the Metering Mode ...................................................................	100
	Setting Exposure Compensation....................................................................	101
	hAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ............................................................	102
	AAE Lock ....................................................................................................	103
	Bulb Exposures ..............................................................................................	104
	Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................	106

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	DUsing the Built-in Flash..............................................................................	107
	Flash Control .................................................................................................	111
	External Speedlites .......................................................................................	113
6	Live View Shooting	115
	APreparing for Live View Shooting............................................................	116
	Shooting ........................................................................................................	118
	Using AF to Focus.........................................................................................	121
	Focusing Manually.........................................................................................	127
	Silent Shooting ..............................................................................................	128
7	Image Playback	131
	xImage Playback.......................................................................................	132
	BShooting Information Display.............................................................	133
	HISearching for Images Quickly ............................................................	135
	uMagnified View ........................................................................................	137
	bRotating the Image...................................................................................	138
	Auto Playback (Slide Show) ..........................................................................	139
	Viewing the Images on TV.............................................................................	141
	KProtecting Images....................................................................................	143
	LErasing Images.........................................................................................	144
	Changing Image Playback Settings...............................................................	145
	Adjusting the L D Monitor Brightness .......................................................	145
	Setting the Image Review Time .................................................................	145
	Auto Rotate of Vertical Images...................................................................	146
8	SensorCOPYCleaning	147
	fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning ...................................................................	148
	Appending Dust Delete Data.........................................................................	149
	Manual Sensor Cleaning ...............................................................................	151

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			Contents
9	Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer		153
	Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................		154
	wPrinting.....................................................................................................		156
	Trimming the Image ....................................................................................		161
	Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).................................................................		163
	Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................		166
	dTransferring Images to a Personal Computer..........................................		167
10	Customizing the Camera		171
	Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................		172
	Custom Functions ..........................................................................................		173
	Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................		174
	C.Fn I	: Exposure ......................................................................................	174
	C.Fn II	: Image ...........................................................................................	176
	C.Fn III : Autofocus/Drive............................................................................		178
	C.Fn IV : Operation/Others..........................................................................		181
	Registering My Menu .....................................................................................		185
	Register Camera User Settings .....................................................................		186
11	Reference		187
	B hecking amera Settings ....................................................................		188
	Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................		190
	Replacing the Date/Time Battery ...................................................................		191
	Using the Battery Grip....................................................................................		192
	Menu Settings ................................................................................................		193
	FunctionCOPYAvailability Table .............................................................................		196
	Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................		198
	Error Codes....................................................................................................		201
	System Map ...................................................................................................		202
	Specifications .................................................................................................		204
	Index ..............................................................................................................		223

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Index to Features

	Power				Image improvement features
	Battery				• Lens peripheral illumination
					correction	Î p.76
	• Charging		Î p.24
					• Auto Lighting Optimizer	Î p.177
	• Battery check		Î p.28
					• Noise reduction
	Power outlet		Î p.190
					for long exposures	Î p.176
	Auto power off		Î p.44
					• Noise reduction
					for high ISO	Î p.176
	Lens				• Highlight tone priority	Î p.177
	Attaching/Detaching		Î p.31
					White balance
	Zoom		Î p.32
	Image Stabilizer		Î p.33		White balance selection	Î p.71
						Î p.72
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					Custom WB
	Basic Settings				Color temperature setting Î p.73
	(Menu Functions)				White balance correction Î p.74
	Language		Î p.42		WB bracketing	Î p.75
	Date/Time		Î p.42		AF
	LCD brightness
	adjustment		Î p.145		AF mode	Î p.84
	Beeper		Î p.193		AF point selection	Î p.86
	Shoot w/o card		Î p.29		Manual focusing	Î p.88
	Recording Images				Metering
	Format		Î p.43		Metering mode	Î p.100
	Create/select a folder		Î p.78
	File No.		Î p.80		Drive

Image Quality

Image-recording quality	Î p.60
ISO speed	Î p.63
Picture Style	Î p.65
Color space	Î p.82

Drive modes	Î p.89
Maximum burst	Î p.62

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Index to Features

	Shooting			Image playback
	Creative Auto	Î p.57		Image review time	Î p.145
	Quick Control screen	Î p.38		Single image playback	Î p.132
	Self-timer	Î p.90		• Shooting information
	Program AE	Î p.92		display	Î p.133
				Index display	Î p.135
	Shutter-priority AE	Î p.94
				Image browsing
	Aperture-priority AE	Î p.96
				(Jump display)	Î p.136
	Manual exposure	Î p.98
				Magnified view	Î p.137
	Bulb	Î p.104
				Manual image rotate	Î p.138
	Mirror lockup	Î p.106
				Auto image rotate	Î p.146
				Auto playback	Î p.139
	Exposure adjustment
				Viewing the images
	Exposure compensation	Î p.101
				on TV	Î p.141
	AEB	Î p.102
				rotect	Î p.143
	AE lock	Î p.103
				Erase	Î p.144
	Exposure level
	increments	Î p.174
				Customization
				Custom Function (C.Fn)	Î p.171
	Flash
				My Menu	Î p.185
	Built-in flash	Î p.107
				Camera user setting
	• Flash exposure
				registration	Î p.186
	compensation	Î p.109
	• FE lock	Î p.110
				Sensor cleaning/
	ExternalCOPYflash Î p.113
	Flash control	Î p.111		Dust reduction
				Sensor cleaning	Î p.147
				Add Dust Delete Data	Î p.149
	Live View shooting
	Live View shooting	Î p.116
				Viewfinder
	• AF	Î p.121
				Dioptric adjustment	Î p.34
	• Exposure simulation	Î p.117
	• Grid	Î p.119		Changing the focusing
	• Silent shooting	Î p.128		screen	Î p.183

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Handling Precautions

Camera Care

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

The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth. Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.

Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.

The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself.

Use a blowerCOPYto blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and focusing screen. 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 misoperation.

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 the 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 corrosive chemicals such as a darkroom or 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 coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.

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Handling Precautions

LCD Panel and LCD Monitor

Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.

If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days. In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it might look black. 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 to excessive force, physical shock, and vibration.

Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. 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 Electrical ontacts

After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens	Contacts
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
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Cautions During Prolonged Use

When you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use Live View shooting for a long period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin burns.

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Quick Start Guide
1	Insert the battery. (p.26)
	To recharge the battery, see page 24.

2	ForEF-EFS -S lens	For EF lens Attach the lens. (p.31)
		When attaching an EF-S lens, align it
		with the white index on the camera.
		For other lenses, align it with the red
		index.

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3	Set the lens focus mode switch
	to <AF>. (p.31)
4	Open the slot cover and
	insert a card. (p.29)
	Face the label side toward you
	and insert the end with the
	small holes into the camera.
5	Set the power switch to <1>.
	(p.27)

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Quick Start Guide

6	Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full
	Auto). (p.48)
	All the necessary camera settings will
	be set automatically.
7	Focus the subject. (p.35)
	Look through the viewfinder and aim
	the viewfinder center over the subject.
	Press the shutter button halfway, and
	the camera will focus the subject.
	If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-
	up automatically.
8	Take the picture. (p.35)
	ress the shutter button completely to
	take the picture.
9	Review the picture. (p.145)
	The captured image will be displayed
	COPfor aboutY2 sec. on the LCD monitor.

To display the image again, press the <x> button (p.132).

To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.132). To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.144).

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Nomenclature

For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**).

<n> Metering mode	<U> LCD panel illumination button (p.104)
selection/White balance
selection button (p.100/71)			LCD panel (p.18)
<o> AF mode
					EF lens mount index (p.31)
selection/Drive mode
selection button (p.84/89)						Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.107/87)

<m> ISO speed setting/

Flash exposure compensation EF-S lens mount index (p.31) button (p.63/109)

		Flash-sync contacts
<6> Main Dial
(p.36)		Hot shoe (p.113)
Shutter button		Mode Dial (p.20)
(p.35)
		Strap mount
		(p.23)
Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer lamp
(p.108/90)		<D> Flash
		button (p.107)
Grip
(Battery		Terminal cover
compartment)		Lens release
		button (p.32)
DC coupler cord		Depth-of-field
hole (p.190)		preview button
		(p.97)
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Mirror (p.106,151)	Lens lock pin
Contacts (p.13)	Lens mount
	Digital terminal (p.154,167)
	PC terminal (p.114)
	Video OUT terminal (p.141)

Remote control terminal (p.105) (N3 type)

HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.142)

Body cap (p.31)

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				Nomenclature
			<V> Focal plane mark	<p> AF start button
			<9> Multi-controller (p.36)	(p.35,84,118)
			Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34)	<A/I> AE lock/
				FE lock button/Index/
			Eyecup (p.97)	Reduce button
				(p.103/110/135/137,161)
			Viewfinder eyepiece
	<A/l> Live View			<S/u>
	shooting/Print/Share			AF point selection/
	button (p.117/159,168)
				Magnify button
	<M> Menu			(p.86/137,161)
	button (p.40)
	LCD monitor				Strap mount
					(p.23)
	(p.40, 145)
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	<B> Info/
	Trimming
	orientation button				Card slot
	(p.120,132,188/				cover (p.29)
	161)
	<x> Playback
	button (p.132)
		<L> Erase		Battery
		button (p.144)
				compartment
	Extension system			cover release
				lever (p.26)
	terminal
		<A> Picture Style		Battery compartment
				cover (p.26)
		selection button (p.65)
	<B> Function button (p.184)			Access lamp (p.30)
				<5> Quick Control Dial (p.37)
			Tripod socket

Power/Quick Control Dial switch (p.27)

<0> Setting button (p.40)

Card slot (p.29)

Card ejection button (p.30)

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Nomenclature

LCD Panel

- - -

Shutter speed

AF point selection ([ -

-

- ])

- - -

Busy (buSY)

Card full warning (FuLL CF)

Built-in flash recycling (buSY)

Card error warning (Err CF)

Image-recording quality (p.60)

No card warning (no CF)

Error code (Err)

37

Large/Fine

Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n)

38

Large/Normal

47 Medium/Fine

Aperture

48 Medium/Normal

Shots remaining

67

Small/Fine

Shots remaining

68

Small/Normal

during WB bracketing

1 RAW

Self-timer countdown

D Small RAW

Bulb exposure time

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White balance (p.71)

White balance

QAuto

correction (p.74)

W Daylight

AF mode (p.84)

E Shade

X

R Cloudy

One-Shot AF

Y Tungsten light

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U White

AI Focus AF

I

fluorescent light

Z

Flash

AI Servo AF

OCustom

P Color

Drive mode (p.89)

temperature

u Single shooting

Flash exposure

oHigh-speed continuous

compensation (p.109)

shooting

Battery check (p.28)

i Low-speed continuous

zxbn

shooting

j Self-timer (10 sec.)

Exposure level indicator

l Self-timer (2 sec.)

Exposure compensation

<h> AEB (p.102)

amount (p.101)

AEB range (p.102)

Metering mode (p.100)

Flash exposure compensation

qEvaluative metering

amount (p.109)

wPartial metering

Card writing status

rSpot metering

eCenter-weighted average metering

<g> ISO speed (p.63)

<A> Highlight tone priority (p.177)

ISO speed (p.63)

<M> Beeper (p.193)

<0> Monochrome shooting (p.66)

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Nomenclature

Viewfinder Information

AF points (Superimposed display)

Focusing screen	Spot metering circle

<g>

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ISO speed

White balance

correction

<o> Focus

<A> AE lock/

confirmation

AEB in-progress

light

<D> Flash-ready

Max. burst

<0> Monochrome

Improper FE lock

shooting

warning

<e> High-speed sync

ISO speed

<A> Highlight tone priority

(FP flash)

<d> FE lock/

Exposure level indicator

FEB in-progress

Exposure compensation amount

Flash exposure compensation

<y> Flash exposure

amount

compensation

AEB range

Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

Shutter speed

Card full warning (FuLL CF)

FE lock (FEL)

Card error warning (Err CF)

Busy (buSY)

No card warning (no CF)

Built-in flash recycling (DbuSY)

Aperture

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Nomenclature

Mode Dial

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

Camera User Settings

Most camera settings can be registered under wor x(p.186).

Creative Zone

These modes give you more control over the result.

d : Program AE (p.92)

s : Shutter-priority AE (p.94)

: Aperture-priority AE (p.96)

f

COPY a : Manual exposure (p.98)

8: Automatic depth-of-field AE (p.99)

Basic Zone

All you do is press the shutter

button. Fully automatic shooting for

specific kinds of subjects.

1: Full Auto (p.48)

: Creative Auto (p.57)

Image Zone

2: Portrait (p.51)

3: Landscape (p.52)

4: Close-up (p.53)

5: Sports (p.54)

6: Night Portrait (p.55)

7: Flash Off (p.56)

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Nomenclature

Nomenclature for Kit Lenses

EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Focusing ring (p.88,127)	Focus mode switch (p.31)
	Zoom ring (p.32)
Hood mount	Zoom position index (p.32)
(p.209, 210)
Filter thread
(front of lens)
(p.209, 210)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.33)
Lens mount index (p.31)	Contacts (p.13)

EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM and EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Focus mode switch (p.31)	Zoom position index (p.32)
Hood mount	Focusing ring (p.88,127)
(p.209, 210)	Distance scale
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(front of lens) (p.209, 210)

Zoom ring (p.32)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.33)

Contacts (p.13)

Lens mount index (p.31)

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Nomenclature

Battery Charger CG-580

Charger for Battery Pack BP-511A (p.24).

Power plug

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Battery ChargerCOPYB-5L

This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK F FIRE	R ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTI	NS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

Charger for Battery Pack BP-511A (p.24).

Battery pack slot

Power cord

Charge lamp

Power cord socket

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1

Getting Started

This chapterCOPYexplains preparatory steps and basic camera operations.

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 eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap (p.105).

Eyepiece cover

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Recharging the Battery

		1	Remove the protective cover.
			When you remove the battery from
			the camera, be sure to reattach the
			cover to protect it against short
			circuiting.
		2 Attach the battery.
			Align the battery’s front edge with the
			battery charger’s index line. While
			pressing down the battery, slide it in
			the direction of the arrow.
	Battery pack slot index		To detach the battery, follow the
			above procedure in reverse.
	CG-580	3 Recharge the battery.
			For CG-580
			As shown by the arrow, flip out the
			battery charger’s prongs and insert
			the prongs into a power outlet.
	CB-5L		For CB-5L
			Connect the power cord to the
			charger and insert the plug into the
			power outlet.
			X Recharging starts automatically and
			the charge lamp starts blinking in red.
		COPY
			It takes about 100 min. to fully
	Recharge Level	Charge Lamp	recharge a completely exhausted
			battery.
	0 - 50% Blinks once per second
			The time required to recharge the
	50 - 75% Blinks twice per second
			battery depends on the ambient
		Blinks three times
	75 - 90%		temperature and battery’s charge
		per second	level.
	90% or higher	Lights on

* The numbers and markings on the battery charger correspond to the table above.

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Recharging the Battery

Tips for Using the Battery and Charger

Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.

Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually discharge and lose its power.

After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord or prongs from the power outlet.

You can attach the cover in a different orientation to indicate whether the battery has been recharged or not.

If the battery has been recharged, attach the

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

WhenCOPYnot using the camera, remove the battery.

If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing the battery after it is fully charged can lower the battery’s 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 can damage the battery charger.

If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully charged, the battery has worn out.

Purchase a new battery.

Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP514, BP-511, or BP-512.

Battery Pack BP-511A is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.

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Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery

Load a fully charged Battery Pack BP-511A into the camera.

1 Open the battery compartment cover.

Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover.

2 Insert the battery.

Insert the end with the battery

contacts.

COPY Insert the battery until it locks in place.

3 Close the cover.

ress the cover until it snaps shut.

Battery Pack BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 can also be used.

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 protective cover to the battery.

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

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Turning on the Power

<2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.

<1> : The camera turns on. <J> : The camera and <5>

operate (p.37).

About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor

Whenever you set the power switch to <1/J> or <2>, the sensor cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display <f>. Even during the sensorCOPYcleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway (p.35) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.

If you turn on/off the power switch <1/J>/<2> at a short interval, the <f> icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not a problem.

About Auto Power ff

To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button halfway (p.35).

You can change the auto power-off time with the menu’s [5Auto power off] setting (p.44).

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 card finishes recording the image.

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Turning on the Power

Checking the Battery Level

When the power switch is set to <1> or <J>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels:

z : Battery level is OK.

x : Battery level is slightly down,

									but adequate power remains.
								b: Battery will be exhausted
									soon.
								n: Battery must be recharged.
		COPY
Battery Life								[Approx. number of shots]
Temperature							Shooting Conditions
						No Flash			50% Flash Use
At 23°C / 73°F				800					640
At 0°C / 32°F				680					540

The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery ack BP-511A, no Live View shooting, and IPA ( amera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.

The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions.

Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots.

The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor.

The number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated in the table.

The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about 75% of the figures in the table for 23°C / 73°F. At 0°C / 32°F, the figures will be about the same as in the table.

The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Using certain lenses can reduce the number of possible shots.

Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of possible shots (shorter battery life).

For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 119.

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Installing and Removing the CF Card

Although the thickness is different between the two types of CF cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. Also, Ultra DMA (UDMA) cards and hard disk-type cards can be used.

Installing the Card

	1	Open the cover.
		Slide the cover as shown by the
		arrow to open it.
Label side	2 Insert the card.
		As shown in the illustration, face
		the label side toward you and
		insert the end with the small holes
		into the camera.
		If the card is inserted in the wrong
Card ejection button		way, it may damage the camera.
		X The card ejection button will stick out.
	3 Close the cover.
		Close the cover and slide it in the
		direction shown by the arrow until it
		snaps shut.
		X When you set the power switch to
COPY<1> or <J>, the number of
Shots remaining		remaining shots will be displayed on

the LCD panel.

The number of shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.

Setting the [1Shoot w/o card] menu option to [Off] will prevent you from forgetting to install a card (p.193).

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Installing and Removing the CF Card

Removing the Card

1

Open the cover.

Set the power switch to <2>.

Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover.

Access lamp

2 Remove the card.

Press the card ejection button.

X The card will come out.

Close the cover.

Card ejection COPYbutton

The access lamp lights or blinks while the picture is taken, when data is being transferred to the card and when data is being recorded, read, or erased on the card. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, never do any of the following. Doing so may damage the image data. It may also damage the card or camera.

• Opening the card slot cover.

• Removing the battery.

• Shaking or banging the camera around.

If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might not start from 0001 (p.80).

If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove and reinstall the card. If the error persists, use a different card.

If you can transfer all the images in the card to a personal computer, transfer all the images and then format the card. The card may then return to normal.

When holding a hard disk-type card, always hold its sides. You may damage the card by holding its flat surfaces. Compared to CF cards, hard disk-type cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use such a card, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying images.

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