Canon DS126231 User Manual

MANUAL INSTRUCTION

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The “Quick Start Guide” and “CD-ROM Guide” are at the back of		E
this manual. The “Quick Start Guide” helps you start using your	INSTRUCTION
new camera right away. It starts on the last page of this manual.	MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D is a high-performance, digital singlelens 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 BeforeCOPYUsing 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	Battery Pack LP-E5	Battery Charger
	(with protective cover)	LC-E5/LC-E5E*
(with eyecup and
body cap)

Wide Strap	COPY	AV Cable
	Interface Cable
EW-100DB III		AVC-DC400
EOS DIGITAL	Software Instruction	Instruction Manual
Solution Disk	Manual
(Software)		(this booklet)

*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 active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 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.

3: Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the <M> button and changing the setting.

M

(p.**)

:When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the function is availableCOPYonly in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).

: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.

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Chapters

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

Introduction

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Camera basics.

1Getting Started

2	Basic Shooting and Image Playback
	Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.
3	Advanced Shooting Techniques
	Shooting features for specific types of subjects.
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4	More Advanced Techniques
	Advanced shooting features.
5	Live View Shooting
	Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.
6	Shooting Movies
7	Handy Features
	Convenient menu-based functions.

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43

57

75

105

121

129

8	Image Playback	147
9	Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer	163
10	Customizing the Camera	181
11	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
1	Getting Started		23
	Charging the Battery .......................................................................................		24
	Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................		26
	Turning on the Power ......................................................................................		27
	Setting the Date and Time...............................................................................		29
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	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
	3Menu Operations...................................................................................		38
	Formatting the Card.........................................................................................		40
	Switching the LCD Monitor Screen..................................................................		42
2	Basic Shooting and Image Playback		43
	1Fully Automatic Shooting...........................................................................		44
	1Full Auto Techniques.................................................................................		46
	2Shooting Portraits.......................................................................................		47
	3Shooting Landscapes................................................................................		48
	4Shooting Close-ups ....................................................................................		49
	5Shooting Moving Subjects.........................................................................		50
	6Shooting Portraits at Night .........................................................................		51
	7Disabling Flash..........................................................................................		52
	CCreative Auto Shooting .............................................................................		53
	xImage Playback.........................................................................................		56

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		Contents
3	Advanced Shooting Techniques	57
	d: Program AE................................................................................................	58
	Z: Changing the ISO Speed .........................................................................	60
	DUsing the Built-in Flash ................................................................................	62
	E: Changing the AF Mode .............................................................................	64
	SSelecting the AF Point ...............................................................................	66
	MF: Manual Focusing ...................................................................................	67
	iContinuous Shooting ..................................................................................	68
	jUsing the Self-timer ....................................................................................	69
	Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................	70
	ASelecting a Picture Style ..........................................................................	73
4	More Advanced Techniques	75
	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
	qChanging the Metering Mode.....................................................................	83
	OySetting Exposure ompensation ........................................................	84
	Auto Exposure BracketingCOPY................................................................................	86
	ACustomizing a Picture Style .....................................................................	88
	ARegistering a Picture Style.......................................................................	91
	Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................	93
	AAE Lock ......................................................................................................	94
	AFE Lock.......................................................................................................	95
	B: Setting the White Balance .......................................................................	96
	2 White Balance Correction ..........................................................................	98
	Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction .........................................................	100
	0Using the Quick Control Screen...............................................................	102
	Preventing Camera Shake .............................................................................	104

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5	Live View Shooting	105
	ALive View Shooting..................................................................................	106
	ASetting Shooting Functions .....................................................................	108
	Using AF to Focus.........................................................................................	111
	Focusing Manually.........................................................................................	118
6	Shooting Movies	121
	kShooting Movies......................................................................................	122
	Movie Settings...............................................................................................	123
7	Handy Features	129
	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
	BChecking Camera Settings................................................................	135
	Reverting the CameraCOPYto 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
	fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning ...................................................................	142
	Appending Dust Delete Data.........................................................................	143
	Manual Sensor Cleaning ...............................................................................	145
8 Image Playback		147
	HISearching for Images Quickly..............................................................	148
	u/yMagnified View....................................................................................	150
	bRotating the Image...................................................................................	151
	kPlaying Movies ........................................................................................	152

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	Contents
Slide Show (Auto Playback)...........................................................................	154
Viewing the Images on TV .............................................................................	156
KProtecting Images.....................................................................................	158
L Erasing Images .........................................................................................	159
BShooting Information Display ................................................................	161

9Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 163

	Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................	164
	wPrinting......................................................................................................	166
	Trimming the Image ....................................................................................	171
	WDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...........................................................	173
	Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................	176
	dTransferring Images to a Computer.........................................................	177
10	Customizing the Camera	181
	Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................	182
	Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................	184
	Registering My Menu .....................................................................................	190
11	Reference	191
	When Autofocus Fails ....................................................................................	192
	Using a HouseholdCOPYPower 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
	CD-ROM Guide..............................................................................................	230
	Quick Start Guide...........................................................................................	242

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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 (iContinuous shooting)
Take a picture of myself in a group				Î p.69	(jSelf-timer)
Freeze the action				Î p.76
Blur the action					(sShutter-priority AE)
Blur the background
Keep the background in sharp focus				Î p.78	(fAperture-priority AE)
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Adjust the image brightness (exposure) Î p.84					(Exposure compensation)
Shoot under low light				Î p.44, 60, 62 (DFlash photography)
Shoot without flash				Î p.52	(7Flash Off)
Photograph fireworks at night				Î p.81	(Bulb exposure)
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor Î p.106 (ALive View shooting)
Shoot movies				Î p.122 (kMovie shooting)
Image Quality
Shoot with image effects				Î p.73
matching the subject					(Selecting a Picture Style)

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	Make a large size print of the pictureÎ p.70		(73, 83, 1)
	Take many pictures	Î p.70	(76, 86)

Focusing

Change the point of focus	Î p.66 (SAF point selection)
Shoot a moving subject	Î p.50, 65 (AI Servo AF)

Playback

View the images with the camera		Î p.56 (xPlayback)
Search for pictures quickly		Î p.148 (HIndex display)
Prevent important images		Î p.158 (KImage protect)
from accidental deletion
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Delete unnecessary images		Î p.159 (LDelete)
View the images on a TV set		Î p.156	(Video OUT)
Set the LCD brightness		Î p.131	(LCD brightness)
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.	COPY

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
caps or put down the lensCOPYwith the rear end up to avoid
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	Contacts

scratching the lens surface and electrical 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.

About smear adhering to the front of the sensor

Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the camera’s internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. In case visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.

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Quick Start Guide

1

2 For EF-S lens

For EF lens

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.

3	Set the lens focus mode switch
	COPYOpen the slot cover and
	to <AF>. (p.33)
4	insert a card. (p.31)
	With the card’s label facing
	you, insert it into the slot.
5	Set the power switch to <1>.
	(p.27)
	When the LCD monitor displays the
	Date/Time setting screen, see page
	29.

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Quick Start Guide

6	Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full
	Auto). (p.44)
	All the necessary camera settings will
	be set automatically.
7	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.
8	Take the picture. (p.37)
	ress the shutter button completely to
	take the picture.
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9	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.

Mode Dial (p.20)	Built-in flash/AF-assist beam
	(p.62/139)
Power switch (p.27)	EF Lens mount index (p.33)
<Z> ISO speed	EF-S Lens mount index (p.33)
setting button (p.60)	Flash-sync contacts
<6> Main Dial	Hot shoe (p.196)
(p.4)
Shutter button	<V> Focal plane
	mark (p.49)
(p.37)

			Strap mount
			(p.23)
Red-eye
reduction/			Microphone
Self-timer
		COPY	(p.124)
lamp (p.63/69)
Remote control			<D> Flash
sensor			button (p.62)
(p.104,194)
Grip
Mirror (p.104,145)			Terminal
	Contacts (p.13)		cover

Lens mount		Lens release button
		(p.34)
Lens lock pin	Depth-of-field preview
	button (p.80)

Remote control terminal (p.194)

Audio/video OUT/

Digital terminal (p.156,164,177)

	HDMI mini OUT
Body cap (p.33)	terminal (p.157)

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Nomenclature

Eyecup (p.195)

Viewfinder eyepiece

Display-off sensor (p.138)

<B> Shooting settings display button

(p.42,135)

<M> Menu button (p.38)

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)

	COPY	Speaker
		(p.152)
LCD monitor		Card slot
(p.38,131)		cover (p.31)
		DC cord hole
		(p.193)
	Tripod socket
<A/l> Live View shooting/		Access lamp (p.32)
Movie shooting/Print/Share button
(p.106/122/165,178)		Battery compartment
	<x> Playback button (p.56)	cover release lever (p.26)

	<0> Setting button (p.38)	Battery compartment cover
		(p.26)
<S> Cross keys (p.38)		<L> Erase button (p.159)
<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)

Card slot (p.31)

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Nomenclature

Shooting Settings Display

Shutter speed

Aperture

cMain Dial pointer (p.75)

ISO speed (p.60)

Exposure level

Highlight tone priority

indicator

(p.186)

Exposure

compensation

Flash exposure

amount (p.84)

compensation (p.85)

AEB range (p.86)

Metering mode (p.83)

Shooting mode

qEvaluative metering

Picture Style (p.73)

wPartial metering

Quick Control icon

rSpot metering

(p.102)

eCenter-weighted

average metering

Image-recording quality (p.70)

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Shots remaining

73

Large/Fine

Shots remaining during

83

Large/Normal

WB bracketing

Self-timer countdown

74

Medium/Fine

84

Medium/Normal

Bulb exposure time

76

Small/Fine

Drive mode (p.68,69)

86

Small/Normal

u Single shooting

1

RAW

i Continuous shooting

1+73RAW+Large/Fine

Q Self-timer/

White balance (p.96)

Remote control

l Self-timer:2 sec

QAuto

q Self-timer:Continuous

W Daylight

EShade

AF mode (p.64)

RCloudy

X One-Shot AF

YTungsten light

9AI Focus AF

U White fluorescent light

Z AI Servo AF

I Flash

g

Manual Focusing

OCustom

2White balance correction (p.98)

Battery check (p.28)

BWhite balance bracketing (p.99)

zxcn

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Nomenclature

Viewfinder Information

Spot metering circle						AF point display indicator < >
Focusing screen								AF points

<Z> ISO speed

White balance correction

<A> AE lock/

AEB in-progress

<D> Flash-ready

Improper FE lock warning

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<o> Focus confirmation light

Max. burst

<0> Monochrome shooting

<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 (DbuSY)

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)

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)

f : Aperture-priority AE (p.78) a : Manual exposure (p.81) 8: Automatic depth-of-field

AE (p.82)	COPY
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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Nomenclature

EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens

Focusing ring (p.67,118)	Focus mode switch (p.33)
	Zoom ring (p.34)
Hood mount	Zoom position index (p.34)
(p.217)

58 mm filter thread (front of lens)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.35)
Lens mount index (p.33)	Contacts (p.13)

	EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
	Focusing ring (p.67,118)COPYZoom ring (p.34)
		Focus mode switch (p.33)
	Hood mount	Zoom position index (p.34)
	(p.217)

72 mm filter thread (front of lens)

Zoom ring

lock lever (p.34)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.35)

Lens mount index (p.33)

Contacts (p.13)

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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 INSTRUCTIONSCOPY-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK F 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

Power cord socket

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Getting Started

This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic COPYcamera 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

LC-E5

LC-E5E

1 Remove the protective cover.

2 Attach the battery.

As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely.

To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse.

3Recharge the battery. For LC-E5

As shown by the arrow, flip out the

COPYbattery 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.

XRecharging starts automatically and the charge lamp turns red.

XWhen 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.

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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 chargerCOPYcan 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.

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.
	Insert the battery until it locks in
	place.
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3 Close the cover.

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

does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.

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 sensorCOPYcleaning 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 [5Auto power off] setting (p.131).

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		[Approx. number of shots]
Temperature	Shooting Conditions
	COPY
	No Flash	50% Flash Use
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 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 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.

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3Setting 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.

1 Display the menu.

Press the <M> button to display the menu.

2 Time].Under the [6] tab, select [Date/

Press the <U> key to select the [6] tab.

Press the <V> key to select [Date/ COPYTime], then press <0>.

3 Set the date and time.

Press the <U> key to select the date or time number.

Press <0> so ais displayed. Press the <V> key to set the number, then press <0>. (Returns to b.)

4 Exit the setting.

Press the <U> key to select [OK], then press <0>.

XThe date/time will be set.

Press the <M> button to return to the shooting settings display.

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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3Selecting the Interface Language

1 Display the menu.

Press the <M> button to display the menu.

2Under the [6] tab, select [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>.

COPY3 Set the desired language.

Press the <S> key to select the language, then press <0>.

XThe language will change.

Press the <M> button to return

to the shooting settings display.

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