Canon EOS-1D User Guide
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS-1D Mark II is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with
a large, fine-detail, 8.20-megapixel CMOS sensor. The camera is
compatible with all Canon EF lenses (except the EF-S lens) and
designed for quick shooting at will. Besides high-precision Area AF, the
camera has many features for all types of photography, from fully
automatic snapshooting to professional-level, creative work.
Read this Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with the proper
operation of this camera.
Test the Camera Before Using
Before using the camera, take a few test shots and check that the images are
properly recorded on the memory card.
If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or read
by a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or
inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of images of people and
certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Also be aware that certain
public performances, exhibitions, etc. , may prohibit photography.
¡ Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc.
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¡ Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
¡ Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
¡ SD is a trademark.
¡ All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.
* This digital camera supports DCF 2.0 and Exif 2.21 (also called “Exif Print”).
Exif Print is a standard that enhances compatibility between digital cameras
and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera
setting information is incorporated and optimized to obtain better print output
quality.
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Equipment Check List
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 in the System Map (p.170 ).
¢ EOS-1D Mark II / Camera body (
cap attached. Built-in lithium battery for date/time.
¢ Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 (protective cover and instructions included)
¢ Ni-MH Charger NC-E2 (Instructions included)
¢ DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1 (Instructions included)
¢ Wide Strap L5
¢ Interface Cable IFC-200D4
¢ Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
¢ Video Cable VC-100
¢ EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk
¢ Digital Photo Professional Disk
¢ Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
¢ EOS-1D Mark II Instruction Manual (this booklet)
¢ EOS-1D Mark II Software Instruction Manual
Explains the procedure for transferring images to a personal computer and for
RAW image processing.
¢ Warranty card
* Be careful not to misplace any of the above items.
* Using Canon memory cards is recommended.
Eyecup, body cap, and battery compartment
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Contents
Introduction
Equipment Check List .......................................................................... 3
Handling Precautions .......................................................................... 8
Nomenclature .................................................................................... 10
Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................... 16
1 Getting Started ......................................................................... 17
Recharging the Battery ...................................................................... 18
Installing and Removing the Battery .................................................. 20
Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................... 22
Mounting and Detaching a Lens ........................................................ 23
Installing and Removing the Memory Card ....................................... 24
Basic Operation ................................................................................. 27
Menu Operations ............................................................................... 32
Restoring the Default Settings ........................................................ 36
Dioptric Adjustment ........................................................................... 37
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 38
Replacing the Date/Time Battery ....................................................... 39
Cleaning the CMOS sensor ............................................................... 40
Attaching the Strap ............................................................................ 42
2 Image Settings .......................................................................... 43
Setting the Image-recording Quality .................................................. 44
Setting the ISO Speed ....................................................................... 47
Selecting the White Balance .............................................................. 48
Custom White Balance ...................................................................... 49
Setting the Color Temperature .......................................................... 51
White Balance Correction .................................................................. 52
White Balance Auto Bracketing ......................................................... 53
Selecting the Color Matrix ................................................................. 55
Creating Custom Color Matrix Settings ............................................. 56
Setting the Processing Parameters ................................................... 58
Setting the Folder and Memory Card ................................................ 60
Creating a new folder...................................................................... 60
Selecting a Folder ........................................................................... 61
Selecting the Memory Card ............................................................ 61
Using Both Memory Cards for Image Recording (Backup)............. 62
File Numbering Methods ................................................................... 63
3 Autofocus and Drive Modes .................................................... 65
Selecting the AF Mode ...................................................................... 66
Selecting the AF Point ....................................................................... 68
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Registering and Switching the AF Point .............................................70
AF Point Activation Area
AF Sensitivity and Lens’ Maximum Aperture .....................................73
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) .........................................75
Selecting the Drive Mode ...................................................................77
Self-timer Operation ...........................................................................78
...................................................................72
4 Exposure Control ..................................................................... 79
Selecting a Metering Mode ................................................................80
Program AE .......................................................................................84
Shutter-Priority AE .............................................................................86
Aperture-Priority AE ...........................................................................88
Depth-of-field Preview .....................................................................89
Manual Exposure ...............................................................................90
Setting Exposure Compensation .......................................................92
Auto Exposure Bracketing .................................................................93
AE Lock ..............................................................................................95
Bulb Exposures ..................................................................................96
LCD Panel Illumination ....................................................................96
Mirror Lockup .....................................................................................97
Eyepiece Shutter .............................................................................97
Flash Photography .............................................................................98
5 Image Playback ...................................................................... 101
Reviewing Images ............................................................................102
Auto Image Rotation ........................................................................104
Image Playback ...............................................................................105
Changing the Image Display Format .............................................106
Magnified View ..............................................................................109
Rotating an Image .........................................................................110
Viewing the Images on TV ...............................................................111
Image Protection ..............................................................................112
Sound Recording for an Image ........................................................114
Erasing Images ................................................................................115
Formatting a Memory Card ..............................................................118
6 Camera Direct Printing .......................................................... 121
7 DPOF: Digital Print Order Format ......................................... 137
8Customizingthe Camera ........................................................ 145
9 Reference ................................................................................ 161
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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.
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• 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.
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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 the camera
gets wet, remove the battery and promptly take it to the nearest Canon
dealer. 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 and radio waves 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, mirror, and focusing
screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the
camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, consult your nearest Canon dealer.
¡ 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. Remove the lens, memory card, and battery and wait
until the condensation evaporates.
¡ 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.
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LCD Panels and LCD Monitor
¡ Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99. 99% active 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.
¡ At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower.
And at high temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the
display will return to normal at room temperature.
Memory Cards
¡ Memory cards are precision devices. Do not drop the memory card or
subject it to vibration. Physical shock or vibration may destroy the images
recorded in the card.
¡ Do not store or use a memory card near anything having a strong magnetic
field such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet or in places prone to having
static electricity. Such environments may destroy the images recorded on
the card.
¡ Do not leave memory cards in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Heat
can deform the cards and render them unusable.
¡ Do not spill any liquids on the memory card.
¡ To protect the recorded image data, always store the memory card in a case.
¡ Some non-Canon memory cards may not be able to record and playback
images. In such a case, use a memory card made by Canon.
¡ Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock.
¡ Do not store memory cards 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
qIf the <4> switch is left <1> for a prolonged period, the camera may
become hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera for a
long period can cause slight skin burns.
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Nomenclature
For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in
parentheses (p.**).
Lens mount index (p.23) Mirror (p. 97)
Self-timer lamp
(p.78)
Shutter button
(p.28)
Strap
eyelet
(p.42)
Grip
Depth-of-field
preview button
(p.89)
Ver tical-grip on/off
switch (p.31)
〈I〉
Ver tical-grip
FE lock/ Multi-spot metering
button (p.31, 151/82)
Ver tical-grip Main Dial
(p.31, 29)
Ver tical-grip shutter button
(p.31, 28)
Hand strap eyelet
Lens lock pin
Lens release
button (p.23)
Tr ipod socket
Body number
Body cap (p.23)
Lens mount
Contacts
(p.9)
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Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe
Image plane mark
〈Q〉
Metering mode
selection/Flash exposure
compensation button (p.80/81)
〈W〉 Shooting
mode selection button
(p.84)
〈E〉 AF mode
button (p.66)
〈R〉 Drive mode
button (p.77)
〈i〉 ISO speed
button (p.47)
〈Y〉 AEB button
(p.93)
Strap eyelet
(p.42)
〈D〉
PC terminal
(p.100)
〈F〉
Remote control
terminal
(N3 type)
Battery
release
button (p.21)
Battery
release handle
(p.21)
Battery (p.18)
Dioptric adjustment knob
(p.37)
Viewfinder eyepiece
〈U〉 LCD panel illumination
button (p.96)
〈I〉 Ver tical-grip FE lock/
Multi-spot metering button
(p.151/82)
Exposure compensation/
〈O〉
Aperture button (p.92/90)
〈6〉 Main Dial
(p.29)
Top LCD panel (p.13)
〈P/a〉
Assist/White
balance correction
(simultaneous pressing)
button (p.70/52)
〈A/y〉 AE lock/
Reduce button
(p.95/109)
〈S/u〉
point selection/
Magnify button
(p.68/109)
Eyepiece
shutter lever
(p.97)
〈7〉
Quick Control
Dial switch (p.16)
〈5〉
Quick Control
Dial (p.30)
〈A/y〉
AE lock/Reduce
button (p.31, 95/109)
〈S/u〉
Ver tical-grip
AF point selection/
Magnify button
(p.31, 68/109)
〈P/a〉
Ver tical-grip
Assist/White balance
correction (simultaneous
pressing) button (p.31, 70/52)
〈4〉 Power switch (p.27)
AF
Ver tical-grip
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〈H〉
Protect /Sound
recording button
(p.112/114)
〈M〉 Menu
button (p.33)
〈X〉
Select button
(p.33)
〈q〉
Digital OUT
terminal
(p.111)
〈C〉
DIGITAL
terminal
Direct
printing terminal
〈V〉
Display button
(p.60, 105)
〈e〉 Memory card
selection/Magnify
button (p.61, 109)
〈L〉 Erase button
(p.115)
Rear LCD Panel (p.14)
〈N〉 Image size selection button
(p.44)
LCD Monitor (p.32, 36)
Eyecup (p.37)
SD card slot*
(p.24)
Memory card
slot cover
(p.24)
CF card
slot (p.24)
CF card eject
button (p.25)
Access lamp (p.25)
Memory card slot cover
handle (p.24)
Recording microphone (p.114)
White balance bracketing button (p.53)
〈G〉 Clear button (p.36)
〈B〉 White balance selection button (p.48)
Battery compartment cap (p.20)
* In this manual, “SD card” refers to the SD memory card.
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Top LCD Panel
Aperture
AEB amount
AF point selection mode
Memory card No.
Shooting mode
d : Program AE
a : Manual exposure
s : Shutter-priority AE
f : Aperture-priority AE
Metering mode
qEvaluative Metering
wPartial Metering
rSpot Metering
eCenterweighted
Averaged Metering
Battery
check icon
zx
mPersonal Function icon
(1, 2)
bn
yFlash exposure
compensation
(AF, [ ], HP)
hAEB
Shutter speeds
Bulb
Bulb exposure time (min.:sec.)
AF point selection mode ([ ], SEL)
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY, PC)
Error (Err)
ISO speed
Shots remaining
ISO speed
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time (Hours)
Error code
Remaining images to record
AF mode
X:
One-Shot AF
Z:
AI Servo AF
Exposure level
increments
Drive modes
u Single shooting
p Low-speed continuous
shooting
o High-speed continuous
shooting
k Self-timer (10 sec.)
l Self-timer (2 sec.)
Exposure compensation amount
AEB range
Flash exposure compensation amount
The actual display will show only the applicable items.
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Rear LCD Panel
White balance
Q Auto
W Daylight
E Shade
R Cloudy
Y Tungsten light
U White fluorescent light
I Flash
O Custom
P Color temperature
Image size
3 Large
4 Medium1
5 Medium2
6 Small
1 RAW
123 RAW+Large
124 RAW+Medium1
125 RAW+Medium2
126 RAW+Small
Data transfer icon
CF card
selection icon
SD card
selection icon
Memory card
indicator
White balance
bracketing level
Folder Number
File No.
Color temperature
Personal white balance
The actual display will show only the applicable items.
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Blue/amber
White balance
correction
Green/magenta
White balance
correction
Viewfinder Information
Spot metering circle
Laser-matte screen
q Manual exposure
wAE lock
AEB in progress
Multi-spot metering
r Flash-ready
Improper FE lock warning
e High-speed sync
(p.FP flash)
Shutter speeds
Bulb
AF point selection mode ([ ], SEL)
FE lock
Busy (buSY)
Aperture
AF point selection mode (AF, [ ], HP)
Memory card No. (1, 2)
y Exposure compensation
Flash exposure compensation
uWhite balance correction
ISO speed
Area AF ellipse
AF point
oFocus confirmation light
Shots remaining
ISO speed
Self-timer countdown
Standard exposure index
Exposure level increments
Exposure level
indicator
Max. burst for
continuous
shooting
p
JPEG icon
: 1 stop
: 1/3 stop
Overexposure
Flash
overexposure
Exposure level
Flash exposure
level
Flash underexposure
Underexposure
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Conventions Used in this Manual
¡In the text, the <4> icon indicates the main switch.
All operations described in this manual assume that
the <4> switch is set to <1> or <d>.
¡The <
6> icon indicates the Main Dial.
¡The <
5> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial.
¡The <7> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial switch.
Operations with the <5> dial assume that the <7>
switch is already set to <1>. Be sure it is set to
<1>.
¡In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s
buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on
the camera.
¡For more information, reference page numbers are provided in
parentheses (p.**).
¡The Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens is used as the demonstration
lens in this Instruction Manual.
¡
The procedures assume that the Menu and Custom Functions are set to
the default settings.
¡The 3 icon indicates that the setting can be changed with the
menu.
¡(9) or (8) indicates that the relevant function remains active for 6
sec. or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.
¡This manual uses the following alert symbols:
: The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting
problems.
: The Note symbol gives supplemental information.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains a few preparatory steps and basic
operations with the EOS-1D Mark II.
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Recharging the Battery
For details on using the battery, refer to the instructions for the Ni-MH
Pack NP-E3 or Ni-MH Charger NC-E2.
Connect the power cord.
1
s The <POWER> lamp will light.
Detach the protective cover and
2
connect the battery.
¡Attach the cover to the battery
compartment cap and store it.
¡Whenever the battery is out of the
camera, be sure to attach the
protective cover to prevent a short
circuit.
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Recharge the battery.
3
s When you connect the battery, the
recharging will start automatically and
the <CHARGE> lamp will light.
s When the battery is fully recharged,
the lamp will blink quickly (twice per
sec.).
s It takes about 120 minutes to fully
recharge a completely exhausted
battery.
¡After recharging the battery,
disconnect it and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet.
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Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Detach the battery compartment
1
cap.
¡Grasp both sides of the cap and pull it
off.
Insert the battery.
2
¡Insert the battery and while pushing it
in, turn the release handle as shown
by the arrow.
If the battery’s rubber lining (to repel water) is not clean, use
a moist cotton swab to wipe it clean.
Rubber lining
Checking the Battery Level
When the <4> switch is set to <1> (p.27), the battery level will be
indicated as follows:
z : Battery level OK.
x : Battery level is low.
b : Battery will be exhausted soon.
n : Battery must be recharged.
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Battery Life
¡ 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.
¡ The number of possible shots will also decrease if you hold down the
shutter button halfway for prolonged periods or only activate the
autofocus without taking a picture.
¡ If you keep recharging the Ni-MH battery without fully exhausting it first,
the battery’s capacity will decrease. To learn how to avoid a decrease in
the battery capacity, refer to the Ni-MH Charger NC-E2’s instructions.
Temperature Shots remaining
At 20˚C / 68˚F Approx. 1200
At 0˚C / 32˚F Approx. 800
The figures above are based on Canon’s testing standards.
Removing the Battery
Flip out the battery release
1
handle and turn it as shown by
the arrow.
Press the battery release button
2
and take out the battery.
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Using a Household Power Outlet
With DC Coupler Kit DCK-E1, you can connect the camera to a
household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.
Insert the DC Coupler.
1
¡Insert the coupler and while pushing it
in, turn the release handle as shown
by the arrow.
Connect the DC plug.
2
Connect the power cord.
3
¡After you finish using the camera, set
the <4> switch to <2> and
disconnect the plug from the power
outlet.
¡ The DC Coupler is not water-resistant, so do not get it wet when using it
outdoors.
¡ When the <
AC adapter’s power cord from the power outlet. Otherwise, the camera
may stop operating. If the camera stops operating, remove the DC
Coupler from the camera and reinstall it.
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4> switch is set to <1>, do not disconnect the DC plug or
Mounting and Detaching a Lens
When attaching or detaching the lens, take care to prevent dust from
entering the camera through the lens mount.
Mounting a Lens
Remove the caps.
1
¡Remove the rear lens cap and the
body cap by turning them as shown by
the arrow.
Attach the lens.
2
¡Align the red dots on the lens and
camera and turn the lens as shown by
the arrow until it snaps in place.
On the lens, set the focus mode
3
Detaching the Lens
switch to <
¡If it is set to <g>, autofocus will not
be possible.
Remove the front lens cap.
4
While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as shown by
the arrow.
¡Tu rn the lens until the red dot is at the
top, then detach the lens.
f>.
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Installing and Removing the Memory Card
The camera can use both a CF card and SD card. There must be at
least one card installed to enable shooting.
If both cards are installed, you can select which card to record the
images. (p.61)
If you use an SD card, be sure the write protect switch is set
upward to enable writing/erasing.
Installing the Card
Open the cover.
1
¡Flip up and turn the cover release
handle as shown by the arrow.
Insert the memory card into the
2
camera.
¡The left slot is for the CF card, and the
right slot is for the SD card.
¡Make sure the label side of the card is
on the left, then push in the card in the
direction of the <
Close the cover.
3
¡Push in the cover until the cover
release handle returns to its original
position.
q> arrow.
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Removing the Card
The camera is compatible with Type I and Type II CF cards.
Turn the <4> switch to <1>.
4
s The number of possible shots will be
displayed on the top LCD panel and in
the viewfinder.
s The folder No. and file No. will be
displayed on the rear LCD panel. The
icon for the memory card in use will
also be displayed.
Before opening the cover.
1
¡Tu rn the <4> switch to <2>.
¡Make sure the access lamp is off and
“buSY” is not displayed on the top LCD
panel. Then open the cover.
Take out the memory card.
2
¡To remove the CF card, press the
Eject button.
¡To remove the SD card, push it in and
release it.
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¡ The access lamp lights or blinks while the picture is taken, when
data is being transferred to the memory card and when data is being
recorded, read, or erased on the memory card. Never do the
following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Such actions may
destroy the image data.
It may also damage the memory card or camera.
· Shaking or banging the camera around.
· Opening the memory card slot cover.
· Removing the battery.
¡ After image capture, you cannot do any menu operation while the image
is processed and recorded onto the memory card (lit or blinking access
lamp).
¡ When the memory card becomes full, the “Card Full” warning will appear
on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. Shooting will be
disabled.Replace the memory card with one that is not full.
Card Err (Card error)” is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 119.
¡ If “
Card-full display
Memory card No.
¡ If you use a low-capacity memory card, it might not be able to record
large images.
¡ Microdrive cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If
you use a microdrive, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or
physical shock while recording or playing images.
¡ Do not touch the SD card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects.
Card error display
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Basic Operation
¡ To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 minute
of non-operation. (p.35) To turn on the camera again, just press the
shutter button halfway.
¡ If you turn the <
4> switch to <2> while the captured images are
being recorded onto the memory card, the remaining number of captured
images to be recorded will be displayed on the top LCD panel. When all
the images are finished recording, the display will turn off and the camera
will turn off.
Power Switch
The camera can operate only after the <4> switch is turned on.
<
2>: The camera is turned off and
does not operate.
<1>: To turn on the camera, set to
this position.
<d>: This is the same as <1>
except that the beeper sounds
when focus is achieved in the
One-Shot AF mode or with
manual focus.
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Shutter Button
The shutter button has two stages. You can press the shutter button
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing halfway (9)
This activates autofocusing (AF) and
automatic exposure (AE) that sets the
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and
aperture) is displayed on the top LCD
panel and in the viewfinder.
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the
picture.
¡ If you press the shutter button halfway and (9) elapse, you must press it
halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it completely to take a
picture. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it
halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it
completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes
the picture.
¡ No matter what state the camera is in (image playback, menu operation,
image recording, etc.), you can return to shooting instantly just by
pressing the shutter button halfway.
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Using the <6> Dial
The <6> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings. There are
three ways to use this dial:
(1)
While pressing a button, turn the
<
6> dial until the desired
setting appears on the top LCD
panel.
When you release the button, the
selected setting takes effect and the
camera will be ready to shoot.
¡In this way, you can set the shooting
mode, AF mode, metering mode, drive
mode, etc.
(2)
After pressing a button, turn the
<
6> dial.
When you press a button, its function
remains selected for 6 seconds (9).
During this time, you can turn the <6>
dial to set the desired setting. After the
button turns off or if you press the shutter
button halfway, the camera will be ready
to shoot.
¡In this way, you can select the AF point
or press the <O> button to set the
exposure compensation amount.
(3)
Turn the <6> dial only.
While referring to the top LCD panel, turn
the <6> dial.
¡In this way, you can set the shutter
speed, aperture, etc.
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Using the <5> Dial
The <5> dial is used for AF point selection and selecting the desired
setting on the LCD monitor. This <5> dial works only when the <7>
switch is set to <1>.
There are three ways to use this <5> dial:
(1)
While pressing a button, turn the
<
5> dial.
¡In this way, you can select and set
various menu settings or set flash
exposure compensation. When you let
go of the button, the selected setting
takes effect.
¡You can also review and select images
on the LCD monitor with this dial.
(2)
After pressing a button, turn the
<
5> dial.
When you press a button, its function
remains on for 6 seconds (
this time, you can turn the <5> dial to
set the desired setting.
After the button turns off or if you press
the shutter button halfway, the camera
will be ready to shoot.
¡In this way, you can select the AF point
or set the exposure compensation.
(3)
Turn the <
While turning the <5> dial, look at the
setting in the viewfinder or on the top
LCD panel.
¡In this way, you can set the aperture in
the camera’s manual exposure mode.
5> dial only.
9). During
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