Canon EOS 1100D User Manual

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Image quality

A large APS-C sized sensor,
12-megapixel resolution and 14-bit
DIGIC 4 image processing combine
to deliver image quality you’ll love.

Easy to use

DSLR photography doesn’t have to be
difficult. The EOS 1100D has been
designed from the ground up to let you
concentrate on what is most important –
finding and taking great images.

EOS System

The EOS 1100D is supported by a
system of lenses and accessories
used by professionals all over the
world, making it an ideal first step
into the world of EOS photography.

Tv (Shutter Speed): 1/400

Av (Aperture Value): f/7.1

ISO Speed: 100

Lens: EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

A low ISO was used to retain the detail

Brochure photography: Patrick Harrison with the EOS 1100D

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Large APS-C
sized sensor

The EOS 1100D is equipped with an
APS-C-sized CMOS sensor that has been
conceived, designed and manufactured
by Canon to one end: to deliver superb
images and video. The camera’s
12-megapixel images, measuring
4272x2848 pixels, are packed with fine
detail, allowing them to be cropped in
post production without loss of quality.

The relatively large size of the EOS 1100D
sensor helps photographers control depth
of field, shoot images in low light and
record detail in bright highlights.

Image quality

Step up to DSLR image quality

and shoot photographs that are

rich in colour, low in noise and

packed with crisp detail.

Original image Image showing cropped layout

Tv (Shutter Speed): 8.0

Av (Aperture Value): f/2.8

ISO Speed: 100

Lens: EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

A slow shutter speed was used
to capture the ambient light
and blur the water

CMOS sensor
technology

Canon controls each aspect of its CMOS
sensor production ensuring every EOS
camera uses a sensor that is specifically
designed for the job in hand. Each photosite
on the sensor’s surface is equipped with an
individual signal amplifier and microlens
giving the EOS 1100D extraordinary
performance in low light.

Cropped image without loss of quality

DIGIC 4 processor
with 14-bit processing

At the heart of the EOS 1100D is Canon’s
DIGIC 4 processor. This chip controls all
aspects of the camera’s operation, including
producing RAW and JPEG image files from
the information recorded by the sensor at
a rate of 3fps JPEG and 2fps RAW.

The use of 14-bit architecture throughout
the EOS 1100D gives these image files
exceptional tonal gradation and colour
depth. The DIGIC 4 processor also helps
to reduce noise in images shot in low light
and at high ISO sensitivities.

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HD Video capture

Shoot great quality HD video at 1280x720
resolution, and 30 fps, with the same
equipment that you use for still photography.
Furthermore, the EOS 1100D large sensor
makes it easier to explore new creative
options such as shooting with very shallow
depth of field, or in low light conditions.

Designed for
high performance

Advanced metering and AF systems, working in combination
with Canon’s legendary DIGIC 4 processor, ensure the EOS 1100D
delivers images you will be proud of, each and every time you use it.

63-zone iFCL exposure metering

Accurate exposure metering is essential for
delivering images that are as true to life as
possible. The EOS 1100D achieves this with
state-of-the-art iFCL metering that splits up
each scene into 63 segments, analysing
each one in combination with colour and
focusing data. This results in highly accurate
exposure calculations, even under the most
difficult of lighting conditions.

Wide-area, 9-point autofocus

Nine autofocus points, spread out across the
frame in a diamond formation, enable
accurate, swift autofocus no matter where
your subject appears in the frame. Moving
objects are tracked with AI Servo AF, and a
central cross-type AF point provides even
more accuracy, being sensitive to

horizontal and vertical lines.

ISO 100-6400 sensitivity

Hand-held shooting even in low light is
possible thanks to the EOS 1100Ds ISO
100-6400 range. Digital noise is well­controlled by the camera’s DIGIC 4
processor and sensitive sensor design.
Low-light shooting at high ISO settings
lets a photographer capture the true
ambience of a scene, and shoot discreetly
where using on-camera flash is either not
allowed or would be inappropriate.

Tv (Shutter Speed): 1/100

Av (Aperture Value): f/4.0

ISO Speed: 6400

Lens: EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

In low light, use high ISO
to capture the moment

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Easy to use

Advanced technology beneath an elegant

user interface makes the EOS 1100D simple

and straightforward to use. Let nothing

stand in the way of our photography.

Tv (Shutter Speed): 1/500

Av (Aperture Value): f/2.8

ISO Speed: 400

Lens: EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

A fast shutter speed and wide aperture
was used to capture the action and
isolate the subject

Aperture-priority AE

Shutter-priority AE

Program AE

Full Auto

Flash Off

Creative Auto

Portrait

Subject-based Scene modes

Theme-based scene modes select a
combination of aperture, shutter speed,
ISO and focus mode that is appropriate for
the subject being photographed. Choose
from Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports
and Night Portrait, and let the EOS 1100D

do the hard work for you.

Manual exposure

Automatic depth-of field AE

Movie shooting

Night Portrait

Sports

Close-up

Landscape

Creative Auto –
the best of both worlds

Graduate from fully automatic modes to
the EOS 1100D’s Creative Auto mode,
which offers control over factors like depth
of field via an intuitive interface.

Be creative with Basic +

The EOS 1100’s Basic + technology allows photographers to stamp their own creativity on
images captured with auto and Scene modes. One of nine ambience settings, or seven
lighting types, can be applied via a simple, intuitive interface. Basic + allows the atmosphere
of the occasion to be captured without compromising on ease of use.

Standard

Vivid

Soft

Warm

Cool

Monochrome – Sepia

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Easy to use

Intuitive handling, ergonomic design and an
intelligent control layout make the EOS 1100D
a DSLR you will want to take everywhere with you.

Compact and lightweight

The EOS 1100D weighs just
495g and is small enough that
you’ll never want to leave it
behind. It’s ergonomic design
means you’ll never tire of
shooting pictures and video,
and it’s tough polycarbonate
construction will never let
you down.

Quick control screen

Enhancing the EOS 1100D’s intuitive
handling, a quick control screen shows
the status of all of the camera’s major
systems at glance. Accessed with a
convenient dedicated control on the rear
of the camera, the Quick Control screen
also provides short-cuts to functions like
focus mode, continuous shooting and
Picture Style without having to access
the cameras menu system.

Feature Guide

Guiding users through the EOS 1100D’s
features is an on-screen Feature Guide,
which is displayed automatically after
each mode-dial and Quick Control Screen
operation. Perfect for learning how the
camera’s systems function.

Full Auto A-DEP

Picture Style

Protect image

Tv (Shutter Speed): 1/60

Av (Aperture Value): f/5.0

ISO Speed: 200

Lens: EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

The iFCL metering ensured that
colours were captured true to life

Aperture Priority

Desired ambience

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Your first steps into the world of EOS photography –
a system of cameras, lenses and accessories trusted
by professionals the world over.

(Without Flash)

Welcome to the EOS System

The EOS 1100D represents the ideal first step in world
of EOS photography – a system of lenses, flashguns
and accessories trusted the world over by amateur
and professional photographers alike.

Tv (Shutter Speed): 1/40

Av (Aperture Value): f/5.6

ISO Speed: 200

Lens: EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Fill in flash was used to brighten
the portrait

Canon EF lenses and Accessories

The EOS lens range comprises some
60+ models, ranging from specialist
ultra wide-angle and telephoto optics
to general purpose lenses for travel and
family photography. State-of-the-art lens
technology includes Image Stabilization,
for hand-held photography in low light,
and Ultrasonic lens motors for fast, near­silent focusing.

Some of the 60+ lenses in the EOS system

Landscape MacroWildlife Portrait

Canon Speedlite flashguns

When it comes to flash photography,
the Canon Speedlite range of flashguns
offers unparalleled access to creativity.
Used on-camera, their high power gives them
more range than an EOS built-in flash, while
their specification includes features such as
bounce flash, for softer portrait lighting.

It’s also possible to use a Canon Speedlite
flash off-camera, triggering it wirelessly
with the optional Speedlite ST-E2 infrared
transmitter. Lighting a subject in this way lets
a photographer control exactly where light is
coming from and where shadows are falling.

Flashes

(With Flash)

EF-S 10-22mm

f/3.5-4.5 USM

For more information on EF and EF-S lenses, please visit: canon-europe.com/EFlenses

EF-S 55-250mm

f/4-5.6 IS

EF 50mm f/1.4 USM EF-S 60mm f/2.8

Macro USM

Speedlite 320EX Speedlite 270EX II

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Processing

270EX IIST-E2 430EX II320EX 580EX II

Bundled

Accessories

Macro Twin Lite

MT-24EX

Macro Ring Lite

MR-14EX

Eyepiece Extender

EP-EX15 II

Rubber Frame Ef

E-series Dioptric

Adjustment Lenses

Wide Strap

EW-200D

Eyecup Ef

Angle Finder C

Semi Hard Case

EH19-L

Battery Pack

LP-E10

Battery Charger

LC-E10 or LC-E10E

Compact Power

Adapter

CA-PS700

DC Coupler

DR-E10

AC Adapter Kit

ACK-E10

Remote Switch

RS-60E3

EF-S lensesEF lenses

* The length of all cables is approx. **m/**ft.

Hand Strap E2

and output

From digital capture to hard-copy output,
only Canon offers a complete digital
workflow, with a range of software and
printers that compliments your EOS perfectly.

System Chart

Canon can offer photographers a complete
digital workflow solution, from capture
through editing to output. Images captured
on the EOS camera platform can be
processed using Digital Photo Professional –
a fully-featured application that accompanies
every EOS camera and provides editing
facilities for RAW and JPEG files.

EOS Software solutions

Photographers can also use software
on the EOS Solutions disk to expand the
functionality of their EOS 1100D. EOS Utility
is an application that allows remote camera
control and tethered shooting, where images
are shot directly to a computer instead of a
memory card. Users can even make their
own Picture Styles with the included Picture
Style editor software.

Canon photographic printing

At the end of the photographic workflow,
Canon’s range of compact and stylish PIXMA
inkjet printers allows photographers to make
fine-art quality prints from the comfort of
their own home. Canon SELPHY dye­sublimation printers offer the speed and
affordability of a high-street mini-lab in a
compact, easy to use form.

PIXMA MG5250

Digital Photo
Professional

Tv (Shutter Speed): 400

Av (Aperture Value): f/8.0

ISO Speed: 100

Lens: EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

A wide angle lens was used to achieve

SELPHY CP800

wider field of view

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Specifications: EOS 1100D

IMAGE SENSOR

IMAGE PROCESSOR

Selected AF point display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated

AF Microadjustment No

Exposure Compensation +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments

WHITE BALANCE

Custom White Balance Yes, 1 setting can be registered

Viewfinder Information AF information: AF points, focus confirmation

Depth of field preview Yes, assigned to SET button with C.Fn-8-5

(horizontally/vertically)
Brightness Adjustment Adjustable to one of seven levels

Type 22.2 x 14.7mm CMOS

Effective Pixels Approx. 12.2M

Total Pixels Approx. 12.6M

Aspect Ratio 3:2

Low-Pass Filter Built-in/Fixed with fluorine coating

Sensor Cleaning Manual cleaning and Dust Delete Data

Colour Filter Type Primary Colour

Lens Mount EF/EF-S

Focal Length Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens

FOCUSING

AF System/ Points 9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre)

AF working range EV 0 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100)

AF Modes AI Focus, One Shot, AI Servo

AF Point Selection Automatic selection, Manual selection

Predictive AF

AF Assist Beam Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted

Manual Focus Selected on lens, default in Live View Mode

EXPOSURE

CONTROL

Metering modes TTL full aperture metering with 63-zone SPC

Metering Range EV 1-20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens

ISO Sensitivity

SHUTTER

WB Bracketing +/-3 levels in single level increments

VIEWFINDER

Coverage (Vertical/

Horizontal)

Magnification Approx. 0.80x

Dioptre Correction -2.5 to +0.5 m-1 (dioptre)

Focusing Screen Fixed

Eyepiece shutter On strap

LCD MONITOR

Coverage Approx. 100%

Viewing Angle

Display Options (1) Quick Control Screen

acquisition

Type DIGIC 4

LENS

Type TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor

on LCD monitor

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Yes up to 10m

AF Lock Locked when shutter button is pressed

half way in One Shot AF mode.

by optional dedicated Speedlite

(1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering at center

(approx. 10% of viewfinder)

(3) Center weighted average metering

ISO100)

AE Lock Auto: In 1-shot AF mode with evaluative

metering exposure is locked when focus
is achieved.
Manual: By AE lock button in creative
zone modes.

(can be combined with AEB).

AEB 3 shots +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments

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AUTO(100-6400), 100-6400
(in 1-stop increments)

Type Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter,

with electronic first curtain

Speed 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments),

Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available
range varies by shooting mode)

Type Auto white balance with the imaging sensor

Settings AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten,

White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom.
White balance compensation:

1. Blue/Amber +/-9

2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.

3 bracketed images per shutter release.
Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/
Green bias.

Type Pentamirror

Approx. 95%

Eyepoint Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens center)

Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:

Type 6.8cm (2.7") TFT, approx. 230k dots

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reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off
with EF600mm f/4 or shorter)

light
Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture
value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock,
exposure level/compensation, spot metering
circle, exposure warning, AEB
Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed
sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation,
red-eye reduction light
Image information: Highlight tone priority
(D+), monochrome shooting, maximum burst
(1 digit display), White balance correction,
SD card information

Approx 170°

(2) Camera settings

FLASH

Built-in Flash GN

(ISO 100, meters)

Built-in Flash Coverage up to 17mm focal length

Built-in Flash recycle time Approx. 2 seconds

Red-Eye Reduction Yes - with red eye reduction lamp

Flash Exposure
Compensation
Flash Exposure

Bracketing

Flash Exposure Lock Yes

Second Curtain

Synchronisation

HotShoe/ PC terminal Yes/ -

External Flash

Compatibility

External Flash Control via camera menu screen

SHOOTING

Picture Styles Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral,

Colour Space sRGB and Adobe RGB

Image Processing Highlight Tone Priority

Drive modes Single, Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s,

Continuous Shooting Max. JPEG Approx. 3fps for

LIVE VIEW MODE

Coverage Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)

Frame Rate 30 fps

Focusing Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x

Display Options Grid overlay, Histogram

FILE TYPE

Still Image Type JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.30 compliant) /

RAW+JPEG simultaneous

recording

Image Size JPEG: (L) 4272x2848, (M) 3088x2056, (S1)

Movie Type MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)

Movie Size 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps)

Movie Length Max duration 17min, Max file size 4GB

File Numbering (1) Consecutive numbering

OTHER FEATURES

Custom Functions 10 Custom Functions with 32 settings

Metadata Tag User copyright information

Intelligent

Orientation Sensor

Playback zoom 1.5x - 10x enabled in 15steps

Display Formats (1) Single image with information (2 levels)

Slide Show Autoplay: All images, repeat

Histogram Brightness: Yes

Highlight Alert Yes (Shooting information display only)

Image Erase/Protection Erase: Single image, Checkmarked images,

Menu Categories (1) Shooting menu (x4)

Menu Languages 25 Languages

Firmware Update Update possible by the user.

9.2

(35mm equivalent: 27mm)

Modes Auto, Manual Flash On/off

X-sync 1/200sec

+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments

Yes, with compatible External Flash

Yes

E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites,
wireless multi-flash support

Modes Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,

Night Portrait, No Flash, Creative Auto,
Program AE , Shutter priority AE,
Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP

Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)

Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings)
Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination
Basic+ (Shoot by ambience selection,
Shoot by lighting or scene type)

10s + continuous shots 2-10)

approx. 830 images
Max. RAW Approx 2fps for up to
approx. 5 images

Type Electronic viewfinder with image sensor

at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode

Metering Real-time evaluative metering with

image sensor
Active metering time can be changed

Design rule for Camera File system (2.0),
RAW: RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW
2nd edition),
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF]
Version 1.1 compliant
Yes, RAW + Large JPEG

2256x1504, (S2) 1920x1280,
(S3) 720x480 RAW: 4272x2848

Folders New folders can be manually created and

selected

(2) Auto reset
(3) Manual reset

(can be set in camera)
Image rating (0-5 stars)
Yes

(2) Single image
(3) 4 image index
(4) 9 image index
(5) Jump Display

RGB: Yes

Unprotected images Protection: Erase
protection of one image at a time

(2) Playback menu (x2)
(3) Setup menu (x3)
(4) My Menu

English, German, French, Dutch, Danish,
Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian,
Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish,
Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian,
Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese,
Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese

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INTERFACE

Computer Hi-Speed USB

Other Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated

with USB terminal), HDMI mini output

DIRECT PRINT

Canon Printers Canon SELPHY Printers, Bubble Jet Printers

PictBridge Yes

STORAGE

SUPPORTED

OPERATING SYSTEM

PC & Macintosh Windows XP inc SP3 / Vista inc SP1 and SP2

SOFTWARE

Browsing & Printing ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser

Image Processing Digital Photo Professional

POWER SOURCE

Battery life Approx. 700 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)

Battery Indicator 4 levels

Power saving Power turns off after 30sec or 1, 2, 4, 8

Power Supply & Battery

PHYSICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Body Materials Stainless Steel and polycarbonate resin

Operating Environment 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity

Dimensions (WxHxD) 129.9 x 99.7 x 77.9 mm

Weight (body only) Approx. 495g (CIPA testing standard,

ACCESSORIES

Viewfinder Eyecup Ef, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens

Wireless File Transmitter Compatible with Eye-Fi cards

Battery Grip None

Remote Controller/

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where
indicated. Subject to change without notice.

1 Large/Fine(Quality 8) resolution
2 Based on Canon’s testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture

Style. Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and
capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style,
Custom functions etc.

3 Compatible with large memory card capacities, including cards of 2GB

and more (camera may require firmware update).
4 with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 dpt
5 Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card

format supplied with the camera, except where indicated
6 Memory card and battery door only
7 with EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM at 50kph
8 Recommended Exposure Index
9 Environmental protection

Some images are simulated for clarity of reproduction. All company
and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
or their respective manufacturers in their markets and/or countries.

Front cover image: Puerta del Príncipe, Sevilla-España.

(HDMI-CEC compatible)

with the direct print function and PIXMA
Printers supporting PictBridge

Type SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card

(excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition)
OS X v10.4-10.6

Other PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture),

Picture Style Editor

Batteries 1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E10

Approx. 650 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)

or 15mins.
AC Adapter Kit ACK-E10, Battery charger

Chargers

LC-E10, LC-E10E

with conductive fiber

including battery and memory card)

with Rubber Frame Ef, Eyepiece Extender
EP-EX15II, Angle Finder C

Case Semi-Hard Case EH19-L

Lenses All EF and EF-S lenses

Flash Canon Speedlites (220EX, 270EX, 270EX

II, 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX,
580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX,
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite
Transmitter ST-E2)

Remote Switch RS-60E3

Switch

Other Hand Strap E2

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