Canon 40D User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ENGLISH

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS 40D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 10.10 effective megapixels, DIGIC III, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF (all cross-type points), and high-speed 6.5 fps continuous 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.

It also incorporates a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit called the EOS Integrated Cleaning System to remove dust on the sensor.

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.10,11) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).

Test the Camera Before Using and Liability

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

Item Check List

Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. The accessories included can also be checked on the System Map (p.178).

 Camera: EOS 40D

(includes eyecup, body cap, and installed battery for the date/time clock)

 Lens: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

* Lens kit only.

* The lens included in the lens kit may differ from the above. The respective lens

instruction manual will be included.

 Power source: Battery Pack BP-511A (with protective cover)  Charger: Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L

* CG-580 or CB-5L is included.

 Power cord * For CB-5L.  2 cables

 Interface Cable IFC-200U  Video Cable VC-100

 Strap: EW-100DGR (with eyepiece cover)

 2 CD-ROMs

 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (bundled software)  EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Manuals Disk

 Pocket Guide

Quick start guide to shooting.

 EOS 40D Instruction Manual (this booklet)  CD-ROM Guide

Guide to the bundled software and pdf Software Instruction Manual.

 Camera Warranty Card  Lens Warranty Card *Lens kit only.

* Be careful not to lose any of the above items. * No CF card (for recording images) is included. Please purchase it separately.

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 SET button. 0, 9 or 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.

The <3> icon indicates a function which can be changed by

pressing the <M> button and changing the setting.

The M icon on the upper right of the page indicates that the function

is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).

For more information, reference page numbers are provided in

parentheses (p.**). In this manual, “camera is ready to shoot” (shooting-ready) refers to the condition where the camera is turned on and no menu or image is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera can thereby shoot immediately.

About the Symbols

: 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> or <J>. (p.32)

<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-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens.

Contents

Introduction

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

Conventions Used in this Manual.......................................................................4

Index to Features ...............................................................................................8

Handling Precautions .......................................................................................12

Quick Start Guide.............................................................................................14

Nomenclature...................................................................................................16

Getting Started 23

Recharging the Battery ....................................................................................24

Installing and Removing the Battery ................................................................26

Installing and Removing the CF Card ..............................................................28

Mounting and Detaching a Lens ......................................................................30

Basic Operation................................................................................................32

Menu Operations..............................................................................................36

Menu Settings ...............................................................................................38

Before You Start...............................................................................................41

Setting the Interface Language .....................................................................41

Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................41

Set the power-off time/Auto power off........................................................... 42

Formatting the CF Card ................................................................................42

Resetting Camera Settings ..............................................................................44

Basic Shooting 45

Fully Automatic Shooting .................................................................................46

Full Auto Techniques .......................................................................................48

Shooting Portraits.............................................................................................49

Shooting Landscapes.......................................................................................50

Shooting Close-ups..........................................................................................51

Shooting Moving Subjects................................................................................52

Shooting Portraits at Night ...............................................................................53

Disabling Flash.................................................................................................54

Image Settings 55

Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................56

Setting the ISO Speed .....................................................................................59

Selecting a Picture Style ..................................................................................61

Customizing the Picture Style ..........................................................................63

Registering the Picture Style............................................................................65

Setting the White Balance................................................................................67

Custom White Balance .................................................................................68

Setting the Color Temperature...................................................................... 69

White Balance Correction ................................................................................70

File Numbering Methods ..................................................................................72

Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................74

Contents

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 75

Selecting the AF Mode .................................................................................... 76

Selecting the AF Point ..................................................................................... 78

When Autofocus Fails...................................................................................... 80

Manual Focusing .......................................................................................... 80

Selecting the Drive Mode ................................................................................ 81

Self-timer Operation ........................................................................................ 82

Advanced Operations 83

Program AE..................................................................................................... 84

Shutter-Priority AE........................................................................................... 86

Aperture-Priority AE......................................................................................... 88

Depth-of-Field Preview................................................................................. 89

Manual Exposure ............................................................................................ 90

Automatic Depth-of-Field AE ........................................................................... 91

Selecting the Metering Mode........................................................................... 92

Setting Exposure Compensation ..................................................................... 93

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .................................................................... 94

AE Lock ........................................................................................................... 95

Bulb Exposures ............................................................................................... 96

Mirror Lockup................................................................................................... 98

Using the Built-in Flash.................................................................................... 99

Flash Control ................................................................................................. 103

External Speedlites ....................................................................................... 105

Live View Shooting 107

Live View Shooting ........................................................................................ 108

Image Playback 115

Image Playback............................................................................................. 116

Shooting Information Display ......................................................................117

Index Display/Jump Display ........................................................................119

Magnified View ........................................................................................... 120

Rotating an Image ...................................................................................... 120

Auto Playback ............................................................................................ 121

Viewing the Images on TV ......................................................................... 122

Protecting Images ......................................................................................... 123

Erasing Images ............................................................................................. 124

Changing Image Playback Settings............................................................... 125

Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness ........................................................... 125

Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 125

Auto Rotate of Vertical Images................................................................... 126

Sensor Cleaning 127

Automatic Sensor Cleaning............................................................................128

Appending Dust Delete Data..........................................................................129

Manual Sensor Cleaning................................................................................131

Direct Printing from the Camera/Digital Print Order Format

Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................134

Printing ...........................................................................................................136

Trimming the Image .................................................................................... 141

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).................................................................143

Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................146

Transferring Images to a Personal Computer 147

Transferring Images to a Personal Computer ................................................148

Customizing the Camera 151

Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................152

Custom Functions ....................................................................................... 153

Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................154

C.Fn I: Exposure ......................................................................................154

C.Fn II: Image ...........................................................................................156

C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive ...........................................................................157

C.Fn IV: Operation/Others ..........................................................................160

Registering My Menu .....................................................................................164

Reference 167

Checking Camera Settings ............................................................................168

Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................170

Replacing the Date/Time Battery ...................................................................171

Function Availability Table .............................................................................172

Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................174

Error Codes....................................................................................................177

System Map ...................................................................................................178

Using the Battery Grip....................................................................................180

Specifications .................................................................................................181

Index ..............................................................................................................190

Contents

133

Index to Features

Power

Battery

• Charging Î p.24

• Battery check Î p.26

Power outlet Î p.170 Auto power off Î p.42

Menus & Basic Settings

Menus Î p.38 Camera setting display Î p.168

LCD brightness

adjustment Î p.125

Language Î p.41 Date/Time Î p.41 Beeper Î p.38 Shoot w/o card Î p.38

Recording Images

CF card formatting Î p.42 File No. Î p.72

Image Quality

Image-recording quality Î p.56 ISO speed Î p.59

• ISO speed increments Î p.154

Picture Style Î p.61 Color space Î p.74

Custom Functions for

image quality

• Noise reduction for long

exposures Î p.156

• Noise reduction

for high ISO Î p.156

• Highlight tone priority Î p.157

White balance

White balance selection Î p.67 Custom WB Î p.68

Color temperature setting

White balance correction Î p.70 WB bracketing Î p.71

Î p.69

AF mode Î p.76 AF point selection Î p.78 Manual focusing Î p.80

Metering

Metering mode Î p.92

Drive

Drive modes Î p.81 Maximum burst Î p.57 Mirror lockup Î p.98 Self-timer Î p.82

Shooting

Program AE Î p.84 Shutter-priority AE Î p.86

• Safety shift Î p.155

Aperture-priority AE Î p.88 Manual exposure Î p.90 Bulb Î p.96

Index to Features

Exposure adjustment

Exposure compensation Î p.93 AEB Î p.94 AE lock Î p.95

Exposure level

increments Î p.154

Flash

Built-in flash Î p.99 External flash Î p.105

External flash control

• Flash settings Î p.103

• Flash Custom Functions Î p.104

Live View shooting

Live View shooting Î p.108

• Grid Î p.112

• Silent shooting Î p.113

• AF Î p.114

• Exposure simulation Î p.163

Image playback

Image review time Î p.125 Single image playback Î p.116

• Shooting information

display Î p.117

• Highlight alert Î p.117

• AF point display Î p.117

Index display Î p.119 Magnified view Î p.120

Image browsing

(Jump display) Î p.119

Image Rotate Î p.120

Auto rotate of

vertical images Î p.126

Image protect Î p.123 Image erase Î p.124 Video OUT Î p.122

Camera Direct Printing/DPOF

PictBridge Î p.133 Print Order (DPOF) Î p.143 Image transfer Î p.148

• Transfer order Î p.150

Customization

Custom Function (C.Fn) Î p.151 My Menu Î p.164

Camera user setting

registration Î p.165

Sensor cleaning/ Dust reduction

Sensor cleaning

• Clean now Î p.128

• Disable auto cleaning Î p.128

• Manual cleaning Î p.131

Add Dust Delete Data Î p.129

Viewfinder

Dioptric adjustment Î p.35

Changing the focusing

screen Î p.162

Safety Warnings

Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage.

Preventing Serious Injury or Death

• To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below:

- Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this

booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries.

- Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery. Do

not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not expose the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water. And do not subject the battery pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock.

- Do not install the battery pack or back-up battery in reversed polarity (+ –). Do not

mix new and old or different types of batteries.

- Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range

of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time.

- Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,

accessories, connecting cables, etc.

• Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines.)

• When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent fire or an explosion.

• If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging, immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging and prevent a fire.

• If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process.

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

• During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock.

• 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 fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident.

• Do not fire the flash near a person’s eyes. It may impair the person’s vision. When using flash to photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter away.

• Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and fire.

• Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or fire.

• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of 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 the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child.

• Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock.

• 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 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 insulation has been damaged.

• Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a fire.

Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage

• Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The equipment may become hot and cause skin burns.

• Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens.

• Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under 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 battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.

• If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera, promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock.

• Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack or back-up battery can also become hot and cause skin burns.

• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.

If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.

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 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, CF 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 the camera. 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.

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 temporarily and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.

CF Card

The CF card is a precision device. Do not drop the CF card or subject it to

vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them.

Do not store or use the CF card near anything having a strong magnetic field

such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the CF card might be lost.

Do not leave the CF card in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing so

can warp the cards and make them unusable.

Do not spill any liquid onto the CF card. Always store your CF cards in a case to protect the data stored on them. Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock. Do not store the CF card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.

Lens Electrical Contacts

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 for 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.

Quick Start Guide

For EF lens

EF‑ S レンズ

For EF-S lens

Insert the battery. (p.26)

To recharge the battery, see page 24.

Attach the lens. (p.30)

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.30)

Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. (p.28)

Face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera.

Set the power switch to <1>.

(p.32)

Quick Start Guide

Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.46)

All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.

Focus the subject. (p.32)

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.32)

Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

Review the picture on the LCD monitor.

The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.

(p.125)

To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.116). To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.124).

Nomenclature

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

Metering mode

<n> selection

/White balance

selection button (p.92/67)

<o> AF mode selection/Drive mode selection button (p.76/81)

<m> ISO speed set Flash exposure compensation button (p.59/101)

<6> Main Dial (p.33)

Shutter button (p.32)

Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.100/82)

Grip (Battery compartment)

DC coupler cord hole (p.170)

Mirror (p.98,131)

Contacts (p.13)

<U> LCD panel illumination button (p.96)

LCD panel (p.18)

EF Lens mount index (p.30)

Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.99/79)

EF-S Lens mount index (p.30)

Flash-sync contacts

Hot shoe (p.105)

Mode Dial (p.20)

Strap mount (p.23)

<D> Flash button (p.99)

Terminal cover

Lens release button (p.30)

Depth-of-field preview button

Lens lock pin

Lens mount

(p.89)

Body cap (p.30)

Video OUT terminal (p.122)

PC terminal (p.106)

Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.97)

Digital terminal (p.134,148)

Nomenclature

<V> Focal plane mark

<9> Multi-controller (p.34)

Dioptric adjustment knob (p.35)

Eyecup (p.97)

Viewfinder eyepiece

<l> Print/ Share button (p.139,149)

<M> Menu button (p.36)

LCD monitor (p.36, 125)

<C> Jump button (p.119)

<L> Erase button (p.124)

<x> Playback button (p.116)

Extension system terminal

<B> Info/Trimming orientation button (p.112,116,168/141)

<A> Picture Style selection button (p.61)

Tripod socket

Power/Quick Control Dial switch (p.32)

<0> Setting button (p.36)

<p>AF start button (p.32,76,114)

<A/I> AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button (p.95/102/119/120,141)

<S/u> AF point selection/ Enlarge button (p.78/120,141)

Strap mount (p.23)

CF card slot cover (p.28)

Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26)

Battery compartment cover (p.26)

Access lamp (p.29)

<5> Quick Control Dial (p.34)

CF card slot (p.28)

CF card eject button (p.29)

Nomenclature

LCD Panel

Shutter speed

Busy (buSY)

Built-in flash recycling (buSY)

Image-recording quality

37 Large/Fine 38 Large/Normal 47 Medium/Fine 48 Medium/Normal 67 Small/Fine 68 Small/Normal 1 RAW D Small RAW

White balance

Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U

White

fluorescent light

I Flash O Custom P Color

temperature

Flash exposure compensation

Battery check

Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Flash exposure compensation amount

CF card writing status

ISO speed

Monochrome shooting

Beeper

The display will show only the settings currently applicable.

AF point selection ([ - - - ])

CF card full warning (FuLL CF)

CF card error warning (Err CF)

No CF card warning (no CF)

Error code (Err)

Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n)

Aperture

AEB

Metering mode

q Evaluative metering w Partial metering r Spot metering e

Center-weighted average metering

ISO speed

Custom Function

-----

Shots remaining

Shots remaining during WB bracketing

Self-timer countdown

Bulb exposure time

White balance correction/WB-BKT

AF mode

X One-Shot AF

9 AI Focus AF

Z AI Servo AF

Drive mode

u Single shooting o High-speed continuous

shooting i Low-speed continuous

shooting

j Self-timer (10 sec.) l Self-timer (2 sec.)

Viewfinder Information

Spot metering circle

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)

Aperture

CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF)

The display will show only the settings currently applicable.

<0> Monochrome shooting

Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation

amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

Nomenclature

AF points (Superimposed display)

<g> ISO speed

<o> Focus confirmation light

Max. Burst

White balance correction WB-BKT

ISO speed

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 w, x, or y. (p.165)

Creative Zone

These modes give you more control over the result.

d : Program AE (p.84) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.86) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.88) a : Manual exposure (p.90)

8 : Automatic depth-of-field

AE (p.91)

Full Auto

Basic Zone

All you do is press the shutter button. Fully automatic shooting for specific kinds of subjects.

1: Full Auto (p.46)

Image Zone

2 : Portrait (p.49) 3: Landscape (p.50) 4 : Close-up (p.51) 5 : Sports (p.52) 6 : Night Portrait (p.53) 7: Flash Off (p.54)

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens

Nomenclature

Focusing ring (p.80,110)

Hood EW-60C (sold separately) mount

58 mm filter thread (front of lens)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.31)

Lens mount index (p.30)



EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens

Focus mode switch (p.30)

Hood EW-73B (sold separately) mount

67 mm filter thread (front of lens)

Zoom ring



Image Stabilizer switch (p.31)



Focus mode switch (p.30)

Zoom ring

Zoom position index

Contacts (p.13)

Zoom position index

Focusing ring (p.80,110)

Distance scale

Contacts (p.13)

Lens mount index (p.30)

Nomenclature

Battery Charger CG-580

This is a battery pack charger. (p.24)

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Power plug

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 CB-5L

This is a battery pack charger. (p.24)

Battery pack slot

Power cord

Charge lamp

Power cord socket

Getting Started

This chapter explains preliminary 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.97)

Eyepiece cover

Recharging the Battery

Remove the cover.

When you remove the battery from

the camera, be sure to reattach the cover to protect against short circuiting.

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

CG-580

CB-5L

Recharge LevelCharge Lamp

0 - 50%

50 - 75%

75 - 90%

90% or higher

Blinks once per second

Blinks twice per second

Blinks three times

per second

Lights on

To detach the battery, follow the

above procedure in reverse.

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.

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.

The recharging time for a completely exhausted battery is as follows: BP-511A and BP-514: Approx. 100 min. BP-511 and BP-512: Approx. 90 min.

The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and battery’s charge level.

The numbers and markings on the

battery charger correspond to the table on the left.

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.

A charged battery unused will still gradually lose its power over time.

After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the charger

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 seal on the battery. If the battery is exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.

Use the battery in an ambient temperature range of 0°C - 40°C /

32°F - 104°F.

To attain best battery performance, an ambient temperature of 10°C - 30°C / 50°F - 86°F is recommended. In cold locations such as snowy areas, battery performance and operation time may temporarily decrease.

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. Take out the battery from the camera and attach the protective cover before storing. 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. Use a commercially-available plug adapter for that country. 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, replace the battery.

Replace the battery with a new one.

Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-

514, BP-511, or BP-512. Battery Packs BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, and BP-512 are dedicated to Canon products. Using it with a non-Canon battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery

Load a fully charged BP-511A battery pack into the camera.

Open the battery compartment

cover.

Slide the lever as shown by the arrow

and open the cover.

Insert the battery.

Point the battery contacts downward. Insert the battery until it locks in

place.

Close the cover.

Press the cover until it snaps shut.

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

Checking the Battery Level

When the power switch is set to <1> or <J> (p.32), the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels:

z : Battery level OK.

x : Battery level is low.

: Battery will be exhausted

soon.

n: Battery must be recharged.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Battery Life [Number of shots • approx.]

Temperature

At 23°C / 73°F 110 0 800

At 0°C / 32°F 950 700

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

The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above

depending on the shooting conditions.

The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of

the LCD monitor.

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 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.

For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 112.

Shooting Conditions

No Flash 50% Flash Use

Removing the Battery

Open the battery compartment

cover.

Slide the lever as shown by the arrow

and open the cover.

Remove the battery.

Press the battery lock lever as shown

by the arrow and remove the battery.

To prevent shorting, be sure to attach

the protective cover to the battery.

Installing and Removing the CF Card

The captured image is recorded onto the CF card (sold separately). Although the thickness is different between the Type I and Type II CF cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. The camera is also compatible with Microdrive (hard disk-type) and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity.

Installing a Card

Open the cover.

Slide the cover as shown by the

arrow to open it.

Label side

CF card eject button

Shots remaining

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

Insert the CF card.

As shown in the illustration, face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. Inserting the CF card in the wrong way may damage the camera.

X The CF card eject button will stick

out.

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

<1> or <J>, the number of remaining shots will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Installing and Removing the CF Card

Removing the Card

Open the cover.

Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off,

then open the cover.

Access lamp

Remove the CF card.

Press the CF card eject button.

X The CF card will come out.

Close the cover.

When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that the images are being written to or read by the CF card, being erased, or data is being transferred. 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 CF card or camera.

•

Shaking or banging the camera around.

•

Opening the CF card slot cover.

•

Removing the battery.

If the CF card already contains recorded images, the file number might

not start from 0001. (p.72)

If “Err CF” (Error CF) is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 43. 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 CF cards are more vulnerable to

vibration and physical shock. If you use a such a card, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying images.

On the menu, if you set [1 Shoot w/o card] to [Off], it will prevent shooting without a CF card.

Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens

Remove the caps.

Remove the rear lens cap and the

body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow.

EF-S lens mount index

EF lens mount index

Detaching the Lens

When attaching or detaching the lens, take care to prevent dust from entering the camera through the lens mount.

Attach the lens.

Align the EF-S lens with the camera’s

white EF-S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. When attaching a lens other than an EF-S lens, align the lens with the red EF lens mount index.

On the lens, set the focus mode

switch to <AF>.

If it is set to <MF>, autofocus will not

be possible.

Remove the front lens cap.

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

Turn the lens until it stops, then

detach it.

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