Canon EOS 500 D, 3818B001 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D is a high-performance, digital single-
lens reflex camera featuring fine-detail CMOS sensor with 15.10
effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point
AF, approx. 3.4 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full
HD (Full High-Definition) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive for shooting at anytime, provides many
features for demanding shots, and has many other features.
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 botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings
(p.219,220) 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 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.
This camera is compatible with SD memory cards and SDHC
memory cards. This manual will refer to all these cards as just “card.”
* The camera does not come with a card for recording images.
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
(with eyecup and
body cap)
Wide Strap
EW-100DB III
EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk
(Software)
Battery Pack LP-E5
(with protective cover)
Interface Cable
IFC-200U
Software Instruction
Manual
Battery Charger
LC-E5/LC-E5E*
AV C ab le
AVC-DC400
(1) Instruction Manual (this booklet)
(2) Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
(3) CD-ROM Guide
Guide to the provided software (EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk) and Software Instruction Manuals.
* Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E is provided. (The LC-E5E 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.
<V> <U> : Indicate the <S> cross keys.
<0> : Indicates the setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains
* 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.
3: Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
M : When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Tip or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is already set to <1>.
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-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.
active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
respectively after you let go of the button.
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Chapters
1
6
1011
For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic
operations and shooting procedures.
Introduction
Camera basics.
Getting Started
Basic Shooting and Image Playback
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.
Advanced Shooting Techniques
Shooting features for specific types of subjects.
More Advanced Techniques
Advanced shooting features.
Live View Shooting
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.
Shooting Movies
Handy Features
Convenient menu-based functions.
Image Playback
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
Customizing the Camera
2
23
43
57
75
105
121
129
147
163
181
Reference
191
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Contents
Introduction
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4
Chapters............................................................................................................ 5
Contents at a Glance....................................................................................... 10
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Getting Started 23
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Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 26
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 29
Selecting the Interface Language.................................................................... 30
Installing and Removing the SD Card ............................................................. 31
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 33
About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 35
Basic Operation............................................................................................... 36
3 Menu Operations................................................................................... 38
Formatting the Card......................................................................................... 40
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen.................................................................. 42
Basic Shooting and Image Playback 43
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1 Fully Automatic Shooting........................................................................... 44
1 Full Auto Techniques................................................................................. 46
2 Shooting Portraits....................................................................................... 47
3 Shooting Landscapes................................................................................ 48
4 Shooting Close-ups .................................................................................... 49
5 Shooting Moving Subjects......................................................................... 50
6 Shooting Portraits at Night ......................................................................... 51
7 Disabling Flash.......................................................................................... 52
C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 53
x Image Playback......................................................................................... 56
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Advanced Shooting Techniques 57
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d: Program AE................................................................................................58
Z: Changing the ISO Speed .........................................................................60
D Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................62
E: Changing the AF Mode .............................................................................64
S Selecting the AF Point ...............................................................................66
MF: Manual Focusing ...................................................................................67
i Continuous Shooting ..................................................................................68
j Using the Self-timer ....................................................................................69
Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................70
A Selecting a Picture Style ..........................................................................73
More Advanced Techniques 75
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s: Action Shots .............................................................................................76
f: Changing the Depth of Field ....................................................................78
Depth of Field Preview..................................................................................80
a: Manual Exposure.......................................................................................81
8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE................................................................82
q Changing the Metering Mode.....................................................................83
Oy Setting Exposure Compensation ........................................................84
Auto Exposure Bracketing................................................................................86
A Customizing a Picture Style .....................................................................88
A Registering a Picture Style.......................................................................91
Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................93
A AE Lock ......................................................................................................94
A FE Lock.......................................................................................................95
B: Setting the White Balance .......................................................................96
2 White Balance Correction ..........................................................................98
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction .........................................................100
0 Using the Quick Control Screen...............................................................102
Preventing Camera Shake .............................................................................104
Contents
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Contents
Live View Shooting 105
5
A Live View Shooting.................................................................................. 106
A Setting Shooting Functions ..................................................................... 108
Using AF to Focus......................................................................................... 111
Focusing Manually......................................................................................... 118
Shooting Movies 121
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k Shooting Movies...................................................................................... 122
Movie Settings............................................................................................... 123
Handy Features 129
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Handy Features............................................................................................. 130
Silencing the Beeper .................................................................................. 130
Card Reminder ........................................................................................... 130
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 130
Setting the Auto Power-off Time................................................................. 131
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................................... 131
File Numbering Methods ............................................................................ 132
Auto Rotate of Vertical Images................................................................... 134
B Checking Camera Settings................................................................ 135
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings............................................ 136
About Copyright Information....................................................................... 137
Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically ...................... 138
Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color........................................... 138
Setting the Flash ........................................................................................... 139
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning ................................................................... 142
Appending Dust Delete Data......................................................................... 143
Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 145
Image Playback 147
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HI Searching for Images Quickly.............................................................. 148
u/y Magnified View.................................................................................... 150
b Rotating the Image................................................................................... 151
k Playing Movies ........................................................................................ 152
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Slide Show (Auto Playback)...........................................................................154
Viewing the Images on TV .............................................................................156
K Protecting Images.....................................................................................158
L Erasing Images .........................................................................................159
B Shooting Information Display ................................................................161
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 163
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Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................164
wPrinting......................................................................................................166
Trimming the Image ....................................................................................171
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...........................................................173
Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................176
d Transferring Images to a Computer.........................................................177
Customizing the Camera 181
10
Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................182
Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................184
Registering My Menu .....................................................................................190
Reference 191
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When Autofocus Fails ....................................................................................192
Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................193
Remote Control Shooting...............................................................................194
External Speedlites ........................................................................................196
Function Availability Table .............................................................................198
Menu Settings ................................................................................................200
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................203
Error Codes....................................................................................................209
System Map ...................................................................................................210
Specifications .................................................................................................212
Index ..............................................................................................................223
Contents
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Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Shoot automatically Î p.43 - 55 (Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuously Î p.47, 50, 68
Take a picture of myself in a group
Î p.69 (j Self-timer)
(i Continuous shooting)
Freeze the action
Blur the action
Î p.76 (s Shutter-priority AE)
Blur the background
Keep the background in sharp focus
Adjust the image brightness (exposure)
Shoot under low light Î p.44, 60, 62
Î p.78 (f Aperture-priority AE)
Î p.84 (Exposure compensation)
(D
Flash photography)
Shoot without flash Î p.52 (7 Flash Off)
Photograph fireworks at night Î p.81 (Bulb exposure)
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor
Î p.106 (A Live View shooting)
Shoot movies Î p.122 (k Movie shooting)
Image Quality
Shoot with image effects
matching the subject
Î p.73
(Selecting a Picture Style)
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Make a large size print of the picture
Take many pictures Î p.70 (76, 86)
Î p.70 (73, 83, 1)
Focusing
Change the point of focus Î p.66 (S AF point selection)
Shoot a moving subject Î p.50, 65 (AI Servo AF)
Playback
View the images with the camera Î p.56 (x Playback)
Search for pictures quickly Î p.148 (H Index display)
Prevent important images
from accidental deletion
Delete unnecessary images Î p.159 (L Delete)
View the images on a TV set Î p.156 (Video OUT)
Set the LCD brightness Î p.131 (LCD brightness)
Î p.158 (K Image protect)
Printing
Print pictures easily Î p.163 (Direct printing)
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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 blower to 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 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 it to excessive force,
physical shock, or 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
After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Contacts
Cautions During Prolonged Use
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged 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
For EF-S lens
For EF lens
1
2
3
4
Insert the battery. (p.26)
To charge the battery, see page 24.
Attach the lens. (p.33)
When attaching an EF-S lens, align it
with the white index on the camera.
For other lenses, align it with the red
index.
Set the lens focus mode switch
to <AF>.
(p.33)
Open the slot cover and
insert a card.
With the card’s label facing
you, insert it into the slot.
(p.31)
5
14
Set the power switch to <1>.
(p.27)
When the LCD monitor displays the
Date/Time setting screen, see page
29.
6
7
8
9
Quick Start Guide
Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full
Auto).
(p.44)
All the necessary camera settings will
be set automatically.
Focus the subject. (p.37)
Look through the viewfinder and aim
the viewfinder center over the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway, and
the camera will focus the subject.
Take the picture. (p.37)
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
Review the picture. (p.130)
The captured image will be displayed
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press the
<x> button (p.56).
The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor will turn off
when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece.
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.159).
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Nomenclature
The names in bold indicate the parts explained up until the “Basic
Shooting and Image Playback” section.
Power switch (p.27)
<Z> ISO speed
setting button (p.60)
<6> Main Dial
(p.4)
Shutter button
(p.37)
Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer
lamp (p.63/69)
Remote control
sensor
(p.104,194)
Grip
Mode Dial (p.20)
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam
(p.62/139)
EF Lens mount index (p.33)
EF-S Lens mount index (p.33)
Flash-sync contacts
Hot shoe (p.196)
<V> Focal plane
mark (p.49)
Strap mount
(p.23)
Microphone
(p.124)
<D> Flash
button (p.62)
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Mirror (p.104,145)
Body cap (p.33)
Contacts (p.13)
Lens mount
Lens lock pin Depth-of-field preview
Lens release button
(p.34)
button (p.80)
Remote control
terminal (p.194)
Audio/video OUT/
Digital terminal (p.156,164,177)
HDMI mini OUT
terminal (p.157)
Terminal
cover
Nomenclature
Eyecup (p.195)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Display-off sensor (p.138)
<B> Shooting
settings display button
(p.42,135)
<M> Menu
button (p.38)
LCD monitor
(p.38,131)
Tripod socket
<A/l> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting/Print/Share button
(p.106/122/165,178)
<x> Playback button (p.56)
<0> Setting button (p.38)
<S> Cross keys (p.38)
<WB> White balance selection button (p.96)
<XA> Picture Style selection button (p.73)
<Yi/Q> Drive mode selection button (p.68,69)
<ZE> AF mode selection button (p.64)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36)
<O> Aperture/Exposure
compensation button (p.81/84)
<A/I> AE lock/
FE lock button/
Index/Reduce button
(p.94/95/148/150,171)
<S/u>
AF point selection/
Magnify button
(p.66/150,171)
Speaker
(p.152)
Card slot
cover (p.31)
DC cord hole
(p.193)
Access lamp (p.32)
Battery compartment
cover release lever (p.26)
Battery compartment cover
(p.26)
<L> Erase button (p.159)
Card slot (p.31)
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Nomenclature
Shooting Settings Display
Shutter speed
Exposure level
indicator
Exposure
compensation
amount (p.84)
AEB range (p.86)
Shooting mode
Picture Style (p.73)
Quick Control icon
(p.102)
Image-recording quality (p.70)
73 Large/Fine
83 Large/Normal
74 Medium/Fine
84 Medium/Normal
76 Small/Fine
86 Small/Normal
1 RAW
1+73 RAW+Large/Fine
White balance (p.96)
Q Auto
W Daylight
E Shade
R Cloudy
Y Tungsten light
U White fluorescent light
I Flash
O Custom
2 White balance correction (p.98)
B White balance bracketing (p.99)
Aperture
c Main Dial pointer (p.75)
ISO speed (p.60)
Highlight tone priority
(p.186)
Flash exposure
compensation (p.85)
Metering mode (p.83)
q
Evaluative metering
w Partial metering
r Spot metering
e Center-weighted
average metering
Shots remaining
Shots remaining during
WB bracketing
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
Drive mode (p.68,69)
u Single shooting
i Continuous shooting
Q Self-timer/
Remote control
l Self-timer:2 sec
q Self-timer:Continuous
AF mode (p.64)
X One-Shot AF
9 AI Focus AF
Z AI Servo AF
g Manual Focusing
Battery check (p.28)
zxcn
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
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Viewfinder Information
Spot metering circle
Nomenclature
AF point display indicator < >
Focusing screen
<A> AE lock/
AEB in-progress
<D> Flash-ready
Improper FE lock
warning
<e> High-speed sync
(FP flash)
<d> FE lock/
FEB in-progress
<y> Flash exposure
compensation
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (D buSY)
AF points
<o> Focus
confirmation
light
Max. burst
<0> Monochrome shooting
ISO speed
<A> Highlight tone priority
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
Aperture
Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Err)
No card warning (Card)
<Z>
ISO speed
White balance
correction
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
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Nomenclature
Mode Dial
The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and
Movie shooting mode.
Creative Zone
These modes give you more
control for shooting various
subjects.
d : Program AE (p.58)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.76)
: Aperture-priority AE (p.78)
f
a : Manual exposure (p.81)
8: Automatic depth-of-field
AE (p.82)
Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter button.
Fully-automatic shooting suitable for
the subject.
1: Full Auto (p.44)
C: Creative Auto (p.53)
k: Movie shooting
Image Zone
(p.121)
2 : Portrait (p.47)
3: Landscape (p.48)
4 : Close-up (p.49)
5: Sports (p.50)
6 : Night Portrait (p.51)
7: Flash Off (p.52)
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EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
Focusing ring (p.67,118)
Hood mount
(p.217)
58 mm filter thread
(front of lens)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.35)
Lens mount index (p.33) Contacts (p.13)
Focus mode switch (p.33)
Zoom ring (p.34)
EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
Focusing ring (p.67,118) Zoom ring (p.34)
Hood mount
(p.217)
Nomenclature
Zoom position index (p.34)
Focus mode switch (p.33)
Zoom position index (p.34)
72 mm filter thread
(front of lens)
Image Stabilizer switch (p.35)
Lens mount index (p.33) Contacts (p.13)
Zoom ring
lock lever (p.34)
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Nomenclature
Battery Charger LC-E5
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E5 (p.24).
Power plug
Charge lamp
Battery pack slot
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 OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
Battery Charger LC-E5E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E5 (p.24).
Battery pack slot
Power cord
Charge lamp
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Power cord socket
Getting Started
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start
shooting and basic camera operations.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through
the 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.195).
Eyepiece cover
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Charging the Battery
Remove the protective cover.
1
Attach the battery.
2
As shown in the illustration, attach the
To detach the battery, follow the
battery securely.
above procedure in reverse.
LC-E5
LC-E5E
24
Recharge the battery.
3
For LC-E5
As shown by the arrow, flip out the
battery charger’s prongs and insert
the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E5E
Connect the power cord to the
charger and insert the plug into the
power outlet.
X Recharging starts automatically and
the charge lamp turns red.
X When the battery is fully recharged,
the charge lamp will turn green.
It takes about 2 hours to fully
recharge a completely exhausted
battery.
The time required to recharge the
battery depends on the ambient
temperature and battery’s charge
level.
Charging 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 charger
from the power outlet.
When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small
amount of power current 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 charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E5.
Battery Pack LP-E5 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 LP-E5 into the camera.
Open the battery compartment
1
cover.
Slide the lever as shown by the arrow
and open the cover.
Insert the battery.
2
Insert the end with the battery
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 release 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
When you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen
appears, see page 29 to set the date/time.
<1> : The camera turns on.
<2> : The camera is turned off and
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor
Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the sensor
cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning,
the LCD monitor will display <f>. Even during the sensor
cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway
(p.37) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.
If you turn <1>/<2> the power switch at a short interval, the
<f> icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not a
problem.
About Auto Power Off
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about
30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just
press the shutter button halfway (p.37).
You can change the auto power-off time with the menu’s [5 Auto
power off] setting (p.131).
does not operate. Set to this
position when not using the
camera.
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>, 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.
c : Battery will be exhausted soon.
n : Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
Tem peratu re
At 23°C / 73°F 500 400
At 0°C / 32°F 490 380
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5, shooting
through the viewfinder, and CIPA (Camera & 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 lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on
the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.
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 107.
No Flash 50% Flash Use
[Approx. number of shots]
Shooting Conditions
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3 Setting the Date and Time
When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has
been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3
and 4 to set 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 date/time.
Display the menu.
1
Press the <M> button to display
the menu.
Under the [6] tab, select [Date/
2
Time].
Press the <U> key to select the [6] tab.
Press the <V> key to select [Date/
Time], then press <0>.
Set the date and time.
3
Press the <U> key to select the
date or time number.
Press <0> so a is displayed.
Press the <V> key to set the number,
0
then press <
Exit the setting.
4
Press the <U> key to select [OK],
then press <0>.
X The date/time will be set.
Press the <M> button to return
to the shooting settings display.
>. (Returns to b.)
The date/time set will start from when you press <0> in step 4.
If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera’s battery
becomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset. If this happens, set
the date/time again.
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3 Selecting the Interface Language
Display the menu.
1
Press the <M> button to display
the menu.
Under the [6] tab, select
2
[Language ].
Press the <U> key to select the
[6] tab.
Press the <V> key to select
[Language ] (the third item from
the top), then press <0>.
Set the desired language.
3
Press the <S> key to select the
language, then press <0>.
X The language will change.
Press the <M> button to return
to the shooting settings display.
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