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Manual Organization, How to Read the Manual and the Conventions Used
O This manual consists of a chapter for Windows followed by a chapter for Macintosh.
O In this manual, Windows XP Professional/Home Edition is referred to as Windows XP, Windows
Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as
Windows 2000, and Windows 98 Second Edition is referred to as Windows 98 SE.
O Where explanations are common to all operating systems, the screens used in the
examples are from Windows XP for Windows and from Mac OS X (10.2) for Macintosh.
O This manual describes operating methods for the EOS-1Ds Mark II and uses the EOS-1Ds
Mark II screens in examples. Supplementary information has been given where necessary
about functions that are unique to each camera.
O In this document, square brackets [ ] are used to indicate items such as button names and
icon names that appear on the computer screen.
O Numbers in parentheses in this document indicate reference pages.
O Descriptions of camera operations assume that the reader is familiar with the information in
the camera’s Instruction Manual.
O For the restrictions that apply to the software products, refer also to the Readme files for the
respective products.
O In order to transfer images from the EOS Viewer Utility, you will need retouching (image
editing) software. In order to start the TWAIN Driver, you will need a TWAIN Driver-
compatible application. Explanations for transferring images from the EOS Viewer Utility
described in these instructions and the explanations for TWAIN Driver-compatible
applications all use examples from Adobe Photoshop 7.0.
O The explanations given below describe the type of content indicated by the respective icons.
: Marks information that should be read before use to prevent problems that would
interfere with the functioning of software and computer.
: Marks additional information that you will find helpful.
Safety Precautions
Please read the safety precautions carefully before using this product. Ensure that you use the
product correctly according to the procedures described in these instructions.
The following safety precautions are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation
of the product and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and
property. Please read and ensure that you understand them before you proceed to the other
sections of these instructions.
Warning
Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD-ROM Player that does not support data CD-ROMs. The
extremely loud sound that may result from playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player)
could damage the speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing losses from listening with headphones to
the loud sounds of a data CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
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Software
This section briefly describes the main functions of the software provided on the bundled CDROM.
Q EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk
EOS Viewer Utility
O Dedicated software for an EOS DIGITAL
camera to be used for downloading and
displaying images, processing RAW
images, specifying the camera settings
such as personal functions.
O Can be used for downloading images
saved on the memory card in the camera
to your computer, displaying single-
frame or thumbnail images, checking
shooting information or histograms.
O Capable of rotating, protecting, and
saving images, playing sound, printing
image indexes, and transferring images
to the retouching software.
O Can be used for displaying RAW images and specifying various processing parameters.
O Supports the color management system.
O Supports the color space of sRGB and Adobe RGB.
O Can be used for specifying the personal functions and processing parameters on the
camera.
EOS Capture
O Enables you to control the camera from your computer to shoot single-frame images or
images using the timer or interval timer. Also, allows you to download images directly to
your computer.
PhotoStitch
O The PhotoStitch creates composite images such as panorama shots by merging multiple
images.
WIA Driver/TWAIN Driver
O The WIA Driver or TWAIN Driver controls the communication between the camera and the
software. You must install the WIA Driver for Windows XP or Me, and install the TWAIN
Driver for Windows 2000 or 98 SE.
O Also used for downloading JPEG images to your computer if you use the WIA Driver alone,
or use the TWAIN Driver with a TWAIN Driver-compatible application.
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Software
Operation Flow
Connect the camera to your computer (W-8, M-8)
Start up the EOS Viewer Utility (W-12, M-12)
Install the software (W-4, M-4)
To edit/display the
images
Download the images
to your computer
(W-16, M-16)
Edit/Display the images
(W-20 to 44, M-20 to 44)
O In addition, you can use the WIA Driver or TWAIN Driver (W-97) to quickly and easily
download JPEG images from your camera. You can also use the PhotoStitch to merge
multiple images to create a panorama shot easily.
Trademark Acknowledgments
O Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc.
O Adobe and Photoshop are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
O IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
O Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
O iBook, iMac and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
O Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and FireWire are trademarks of Apple
Computer Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
O Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective companies.
For remote shooting To specify the
camera settings
Start up the EOS Capture
(W-88, M-88)
Shoot remotely and
download the images
(W-90, M-90)
Open the Camera
Settings window
(W-56, M-56)
Specify the
camera settings
(W-57 to 86, M-57 to 86)
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Where explanations are common to all operating systems, the screens used in the examples
are from Windows XP.
1 Installing the Software .............................................................................. W-3
Describes how to install the bundled software.
2 Preparation for Downloading Images...................................................... W-7
Explains how to connect the camera or a card reader (third-party product) to your
computer, and complete the installation.
3 Working with Images in the EOS Viewer Utility.................................... W-11
Explains how to use the EOS Viewer Utility to download images to your computer, edit
and save images, and transfer the downloaded images to the retouching software.
4 Specifying Camera Settings in the EOS Viewer Utility ........................ W-55
Describes how to specify the owner’s name and date/time, the Personal Functions, the
Parameters, and the Personal White Balance in the camera.
5 Remote Shooting in the EOS Capture ................................................... W-87
Describes how to use the EOS Capture for taking shots and specifying the camera
settings remotely from your computer.
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6 Downloading JPEG Images with the Driver .......................................... W-97
Describes how to download JPEG images using the WIA Drivers for Windows XP or
Windows Me, and the TWAIN Drivers for Windows 2000 or Windows 98 SE.
7 Troubleshooting and Uninstallation .................................................... W-103
Provides a troubleshooting and describes the software uninstallation procedures.
Index ........................................................................................................................W-110
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System Requirements
The software bundled with this product runs on the systems described below.
OS
Computer
CPU
RAM
Interface IEEE1394
Hard disk space
Display
O Depending on your computer system, this software may not run correctly on Windows 98.
Use the Windows 98 SE operating system or later.
O A CD-ROM drive is required for installation.
Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional), Windows Me,
Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE
PC with one of the above OS preinstalled and equipped with an
IEEE1394 port
* Upgraded machines not supported.
Windows XP: 300 MHz Pentium or better
Windows Me, 2000, 98 SE: 150 MHz Pentium or better
Windows XP, 2000: Minimum 512 MB
Windows Me, 98 SE: Minimum 256 MB
EOS Viewer Utility: 100 MB or more
EOS Capture: 600 MB or more
WIA Driver: 25 MB or more
TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
Screen resolution: 1024 by 768 pixels or more
Color quality: Medium (16 bit) or more
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Installing the
Software
This chapter describes how to install the bundled software.
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If you were unable to successfully install the software using the procedure given in
this manual, see “Troubleshooting” (W-104).
Installing the Software ............................................................................ W-4
Correct Installation Procedure .............................................................. W-4
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Installing the Software
O Check that your computer complies with the system requirements for the software (W-2) as
you follow the installation procedure.
Correct Installation Procedure
O Always install the software as described in the procedures below.
1 Start up your computer (step 1).
2 Install the software (steps 2 through 9).
3 Remove the CD (step 10).
4 Connect the camera to your computer and complete the installation (W-8).
O Never connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. The
software will not be installed correctly. You must connect the camera to your computer
after removing the CD.
O If you connected the camera to your computer before installing the software, see
“Troubleshooting” (W-107).
Start up your computer.
1
O Exit any programs that are running.
Insert the CD (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk).
2
¿ The Installer panel appears.
Click the [Install] button.
3
¿ The [Preparing to Install] window
appears and after a brief wait, the
[Welcome to the InstallShield
Wizard for Solution Disk] window
appears.
If the dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer appears, restart your
computer. After the computer restarts, the software installation process restarts
automatically.
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Click the [Next] button.
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Installing the Software
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Select [Easy Installation] and click the [Next] button.
5
Check the details of the License Agreement and then click the
[Yes] button.
6
Check the software and the folder in which the software will be
installed, and then click the [Next] button.
7
¿ Installation begins. It will be
complete in approximately 2 to 3
minutes.
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Installing the Software
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Installing the Software
Click the [Finish] button.
8
Click the [Exit] button.
9
Remove the CD.
10
¿ Connect the camera to your
computer and complete the
installation referring to the
procedures in Chapter 2.
If you were unable to successfully install the software using the procedure given in this
manual, see “Troubleshooting” (W-104).
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Preparation for
Downloading Images
This chapter explains how to connect the camera or a card reader (third-
party product) to your computer, and complete the installation.
If you were unable to successfully install the software using the procedure given in
this manual, see “Troubleshooting” (W-104).
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer ........................................... W-8
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer for the First Time .............. W-8
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the Second Time or Later ..... W-9
Using Your Card Reader ....................................................................... W-10
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Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
Before downloading images to your computer or specifying the camera settings, you must
connect the camera to your computer with the dedicated IEEE1394 cable.
You can connect the camera while your computer is running.
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
for the First Time
When you connect the camera to your computer for the first time to complete the installation,
follow the procedure below right after performing “Installing the Software” (W-4).
Plug the dedicated cable into the computer.
1
O Plug the cable into the IEEE1394
port.
O Refer to the computer User’s
Manual for information on the
terminal areas.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D,
you can connect either plug (6-pin
IEEE1394 port).
Plug the dedicated cable into your camera.
2
O Open the cover and plug the cable
into the < > terminal.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D,
you can connect either plug (6-pin
IEEE1394 port).
Set the camera’s power switch to <ON>.
3
O When the pop-up menu appears and then disappears automatically, the installation is
complete.
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Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
O For Windows 2000, Me, 98 SE, nothing appears when the installation is complete.
However, if the [Found New Hardware] or [Building driver information database] dialog
box appears, when the dialog box disappears automatically, the installation is complete.
¿ When the installation is complete, the camera is ready to communicate with your
computer. Proceed to Chapter 3 continuously.
O Do not set the camera’s power switch to <OFF> until the pop-up menu and dialog
boxes automatically disappear.
O If the dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer appears, restart your
computer without fail.
O If you were unable to successfully install the software using the procedure given in
this manual, see “Troubleshooting” (W-104).
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The pop-up menu and dialog boxes shown in step 3 do not appear when you connect the
camera to your computer the second time or later.
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
the Second Time or Later
When you connect the camera to your computer the second time or later, follow the same
procedure, set the camera’s power switch to <ON>, and then proceed to Chapter 3.
O Never perform the following operations while the software installed from the Solution
Disk is running after connecting the camera to the computer as a communications
error may occur.
• Set the camera’s power switch to <OFF>.
• Open the memory or CF card slot cover.
• Disconnect the dedicated cable, remove the battery, or remove the DC coupler.
• Disconnect the AC adapter’s plug or power cord.
Before you perform the operations above, be sure to exit all the software.
O You cannot communicate with the camera when you are displaying images on the
camera’s LCD monitor. Always connect the camera and your computer after turning
off the display on the LCD monitor.
O While the camera and your computer are communicating, the camera’s LCD panel
may blink.
O Use only the dedicated cable.
O Push the plug firmly all the way into the socket. Loose connections can cause faults
or malfunctions.
O Do not connect the camera to your computer via a hub. If you do so, the camera may
not operate correctly.
O If you connect multiple IEEE1394 devices to your computer, the camera may not
operate correctly. Disconnect other IEEE1394 devices from your computer and
connect only the camera.
O Operation of the Auto power off function will automatically switch the camera off,
disabling to communicate with your computer. Set the Auto power off function to
[OFF] in advance. (Refer to “Menu Operations” in the camera’s Instruction Manual.)
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Preparation for Downloading Images
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Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
O Do not connect more than one camera to the same computer. The connections may
not operate correctly.
O When unplugging the dedicated cable, be sure to grip the sides of the plug as you pull
it out.
O If you do not perform any operation while the camera and computer are connected, a
confirmation message appears on the computer screen asking whether you wish to
continue communicating with the camera for some computer systems. If you do not
perform any operation even after this message appears, the communication with the
camera is terminated. To re-establish the communication, press the shutter button
down halfway or set the camera’s power switch to <OFF> and then back to <ON>.
O Do not put your computer to sleep while it is connected to the camera. If your
computer goes into the sleep mode, never disconnect the dedicated cable while your
computer is still in the sleep mode. Always wake your computer up while it is
connected to the camera. On some types of computer, disconnecting the dedicated
cable while your computer is in sleep mode could prevent the computer from waking
up correctly. Refer to the computer User’s Manual for more information on sleep
mode.
O When you connect the camera to a computer, use of the DC Coupler Kit is
recommended.
O If your computer has a 4-pin IEEE1394 port, use a Canon 4-pin to 4-pin IEEE1394
cable (optional) with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II, and a 4-pin to 6-pin
IEEE1394 cable (optional) with the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D.
Using Your Card Reader
Users with a third-party card reader can download images directly from a memory card to the
computer.
Remove the memory card from the camera.
1
Load the card into the card reader.
2
O Proceed to Chapter 3
continuously.
For information on connecting the card reader to your computer, refer to the card reader
User’s Manual.
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Working with Images in
the EOS Viewer Utility
This chapter explains how to use the EOS Viewer Utility to download images
to your computer, edit and save images, and transfer the downloaded
images to the retouching software.
For more information on the restrictions of the EOS Viewer Utility, refer also to the
source listed below.
Readme: Click the [Start] button X select [All Programs] ([Programs] in other
versions of Windows) X [Canon Utilities] X [EOSViewerUtility xx] (“xx” is
the version) X [EOSViewerUtility Readme].
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Starting the EOS Viewer Utility ...W-12
Downloading Images ................... W-16
Handling the Folders.................... W-18
Memory Card Folder Structure and File
Names ........................................ W-18
Registering Frequent Use Folder ...W-19
Selecting the Image Display Mode.. W-20
Main Window (Thumbnail Display) ....W-20
Preview Window Display ............W-20
Selecting the Display Size .......... W-22
Checking the AF Point................ W-22
Selecting Images .......................... W-23
Selecting Images in the Main Window .. W-23
Selecting Images in the Preview
Window....................................... W-23
Attaching Check Marks to Images .....W-24
Selecting Images by Condition ... W-24
Bringing/Sending the Main Window to
the Front/Back of Window Stack..W-25
Equalizing the Display Sizes in the
Preview Window ......................... W-25
Editing Images.............................. W-26
Protecting Images....................... W-26
Rotating Images ......................... W-26
Deleting Images.......................... W-27
Checking the Image Information and
Entering Comments.................... W-27
Playing Back Sound..................... W-28
Printing Images ............................ W-28
Editing RAW Images .................... W-29
Processing RAW Images ........... W-29
Specifying the Processing Parameters..W-30
Adjusting the Brightness (Digital
Exposure Compensation)........... W-31
Adjusting the White Balance ...... W-32
Saving the White Balance .......... W-36
Adjusting the Color and Brightness
(Adjust Tone Curve) ................... W-37
Selecting the Contrast ................ W-41
Selecting the Color Matrix .......... W-41
Adjusting the Color ..................... W-43
Selecting the Sharpness ............ W-44
Saving Images .............................. W-45
Transferring Images to Retouching
Software ........................................ W-48
Specifying the Preferences ......... W-50
Setting the IPTC Information....... W-51
Merging Images with the PhotoStitch.. W-54
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Starting the EOS Viewer Utility
Connect the camera to your computer (W-8).
1
¿ The dialog box on which the
camera model is displayed
appears.
O Your camera model is displayed in
EOS XXX.
¿ For Windows Me, the [Scanner
and Camera Wizard] dialog box
appears.
O Click the [Cancel] button to close
the open window.
Click the [Start] button X select [All Programs] ([Programs] in
other versions of Windows) X [Canon Utilities] X
2
[EOSViewerUtility xx] X [EOSViewerUtility].
¿ The main window appears.
O You can also start the EOS Viewer Utility by double-clicking the [EOSViewerUtility]
icon on the desktop.
O The EOS Viewer Utility version information is displayed in xx.
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Main window
Starting the EOS Viewer Utility
Main window tool bar
Path display
Displays the folder path selected
in the Folder Tree Area.
Status bar
Bookmark area (W-19)
Folder Tree Area (W-16)
Menu bar
Displays the [File], [Edit], [View],
[Option], [Window], [Help] menus.
Histogram
Shows the distribution of the brightness of an
image. Selecting the tab switches the histogram
display values between Brightness and RGB.
Image display area
RGB value display
When you move the cursor over an image, the
coordinates of the cursor position and its RGB
values (8-bit conversion) are shown here.
Image information display area
Displays basic shot information.
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Comment input box (W-27)
Detailed Information display
area (W-27)
Working with Images in the EOS Viewer Utility
O To exit the EOS Viewer Utility, select the [File] menu X [Exit].
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Starting the EOS Viewer Utility
Folder Tree button
Shows/hides the Folder Tree Area.
Display Size
list box (W-22)
Main window tool bar
Show/Hide Image Information button
Shows/hides the histogram, image information display area,
Detailed Information display area, and comment input box.
Rotate right 90 degrees button (W-26)
Remove Check Mark button (W-24)
Remove protect button (W-26)
Transfer images button (W-48)
Erase images
button (W-27)
Thumbnail Frames button
Shows/hides the information
display frame of thumbnail images.
Window button (W-25)
Rotate left 90 degrees button (W-26)
Add Check Mark button (W-24)
EOS Capture
button (W-88)
Save File button (W-45)
Select images button (W-24)
IPTC information button (W-51)
Protect button (W-26)
Play sound button (W-28)
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RAW adjustment tool palette
Digital Exposure Compensation
slider (W-31)
Color Temp. input box (W-33)
White Balance list box
(W-32, W-33)
White Balance Compensation
slider (W-35)*
Contrast list box (W-41)*
Standard tab sheet (W-41)*
Color Matrix list box (W-41)
Sharpness list box (W-44)
With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D
RAW images, [Level] and
[Target] are displayed.
Reset to Shot Settings button
(W-30)
Preview checkbox (W-30)
Starting the EOS Viewer Utility
Displays the name of the camera on
which the selected RAW images were
taken.
Save White Balance Settings button
(W-36)
Click White Balance button (W-34)
Tone Curve button (W-37)
Advanced tab sheet (W-43)*
Color Space list box (W-43)*
Color Tone list box (W-43)*
Color Saturation list box (W-43)*
Update button (W-30)
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O When you select a RAW image, the name of the camera on which the selected RAW image
was taken and its settable processing parameters are displayed.
O The settings used when shots were taken are displayed in italic or bold type in the list box.
O If the RAW adjustment tool palette is hidden, select the [View] menu X [Tool palette] to
show it.
O The functions with * are displayed with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II RAW
images only.
O Where you have selected a JPEG image or where you have selected a TIFF or JPEG
image converted from a RAW image with the EOS Viewer Utility, nothing is displayed
on the RAW adjustment tool palette and the image cannot be edited.
O Where you have selected a RAW image saved on the memory card inside the
camera, nothing is displayed on the RAW adjustment tool palette and the image
cannot be edited. Work with the images saved on your computer from the memory
card.
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Downloading Images
The procedure below describes how to download (copy) the images saved on a memory card
in the camera to your computer, and display them on the main window. You can download
images in the Folder Tree Area.
Create a folder to which images will be downloaded.
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O From the menu that is displayed
by right-clicking on the destination
folder, select [New folder] to
create a folder and enter a name
for the folder. (The [Photo] folder
is created in the [My Pictures]
folder here as an example.)
Display a folder to be copied.
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O Double-click the camera icon X
the [1] folder (CF card) or the [2]
folder (SD card) X the [DCIM]
folder.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D,
double-click the camera icon X
the [1] folder X the [DCIM] folder.
¿ The [xxxEOS1D] folder is
displayed. (“xxx” represents a
number between 100 to 999.)
Copy the folder to the hard disk.
3
O Drag and drop the [xxxEOS1D]
folder to the destination folder.
¿ The [xxxEOS1D] folder is saved
on your computer.
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Click the copied folder.
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¿ The images in the folder are
displayed.
O Before disconnecting the camera
from your computer, exit the EOS
Viewer Utility, set the camera’s
power switch to <OFF>, and then
disconnect the dedicated cable.
O You cannot display images in the preview window (W-20) or edit RAW images (W-29)
saved on a memory card in the camera directly. Work with the images saved on your
computer from the memory card.
O You cannot use the camera while displaying images on the camera.
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O By setting [Auto rotate] setting to <ON> for the camera with this function, images shot
in a vertical position are automatically displayed vertically.
O If the selected folder contains a large number of images, there may be a short delay
before the images appear.
O For displaying images saved in a third-party card reader, follow the same procedure
to download the target folder to your computer.
Supported Image Formats
The images below can be displayed with the EOS Viewer Utility.
Image Format File Extension
RAW images taken with the EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II and EOS
20D
RAW images taken with the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D .TIF
RAW images taken with the EOS 10D, DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL,
D60 and D30
JPEG images conforming with the Exif 2.2, 2.21 standard* .JPG/.JPEG
TIFF images conforming with the Exif standard* .TIF/.TIFF
* Includes TIFF and JPEG images converted from RAW images and saved with the EOS
Viewer Utility.
O Images that cannot be displayed appear as a question mark [?].
O The images that are processed on your computer after being shot or the images
whose file name is changed may not be displayed properly.
.CR2
.CRW
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Handling the Folders
You can handle the folder on the menu that appears by right-clicking the folder.
Right-click on the folder and select an option from the menu that
appears.
Opens the selected folder.
Creates a new folder. Note that you
cannot create a new folder in the
memory card in the camera.
Allows you to change the folder name.
You can drag and drop folders from the Folder Tree Area to the other folders.
Memory Card Folder Structure and File Names
****YYYY.JPG: JPEG image
xxxEOS1DDCIM1
CANONMSC
The folder created when DPOF settings are set.
MISC2
It holds the DPOF settings files.
****YYYY.CR2: EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II
****YYYY.TIF: EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D RAW image
****YYYY.WAV: Audio file
The folder that holds the image control files
in the DCIM folder.
RAW image
O The [1] and [2] folder structures of the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II are the same.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D, only [1] folder is displayed.
O The “xxx” in the folder names represent a number between 100 to 999.
O The “****” in the file names represent the factory-set characters that are unique to each
camera.
O The “YYYY” in the file names represent a number between 0001 to 9999.
The file names of images shot with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II when
Adobe RGB is specified have “_” (underbar) as the first character.
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Registering Frequent Use Folder
You can register frequent use folders as bookmark folders.
Display a folder to be registered (W-16).
1
Register a folder as a bookmark folder.
2
O Drag and drop the folder to be
registered as shown on the right.
¿ The folder icon appears in the
Bookmark area when it is
registered.
O To delete the registered folder,
right-click the folder and select
[Delete] from the menu that
appears.
O You can also reorder the folders in the Bookmark area by dragging and dropping
them.
O When you delete the registered folder, it just disappears from the Bookmark area.
The actual data of the folder and the images in that folder will not be deleted.
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Selecting the Image Display Mode
You can select the display size and method of images.
Main Window (Thumbnail Display)
Various information can be displayed with images.
Display number
Numbers are assigned
sequentially to the displayed
images starting with the first
image.
File name or shooting date/time
The items selected in the [Image
Lower Display Item] list box in the
[Preferences] dialog box (W-50)
are displayed.
Sound recording mark (W-28)
This mark is displayed on images
for which sound was recorded.
Digital exposure
compensation value (W-31)
Recording quality
The [RAW] and [RAW+JPEG]
symbols are displayed for RAW
and RAW+JPEG images
respectively. No symbol is
displayed for JPEG images.
Check mark (W-24)
This mark is displayed on
images for which a check
mark was attached.
Protect mark (W-26)
This mark is displayed
on protected images.
Preview Window Display
Double-clicking an image displayed on the main window can enlarge the image.
When you change the processing parameters of RAW images, use this window.
O The preview window can display a maximum of six previews.
O A low resolution image is displayed first in the preview window, and then it changes to a
high resolution image.
Preview window
Preview tool bar
RAW adjustment tool palette
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Preview tool bar
Rotate left 90 degrees button (W-26) Remove Check Mark button (W-24)
Window button (W-25)
JPEG preview button
Changes the image displayed in the
preview window to a RAW or JPEG
image.
Remove protect button (W-26)
Show Next Image button (W-23)
Protect button (W-26)
Erase images button (W-27)
Show Previous
Image button (W-23)
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Display Size list box (W-22)
Show/Hide Image Information button
Show/hides the histogram, image information
display area, Detailed Information display area,
and comment input box.
Rotate right 90 degrees button (W-26)
Add Check Mark button (W-24)
You cannot display images in the preview window or edit RAW images (W-29) saved on
a memory card in the camera directly. Work with the images saved on your computer
from the memory card.
O For some images, it may take some time to change to the high resolution image.
O You can set the image displayed in the preview window to RAW image or the
simultaneously recorded JPEG image (W-50).
AF point button (W-22)
IPTC information button
(W-51)
Play sound button (W-28)
Transfer images
button (W-48)
Save File button
(W-45)
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Selecting the Image Display Mode
Selecting the Display Size
Select a display size from the list box.
O In the main window, the available
image sizes are [Small] (64 42
pixels), [Medium] (100 66
pixels), and [Large] (160 106
pixels).
Main window
O In the preview window, the
available image sizes are [Fit to
window], [25%], [50%], [100%]
and [200%].
O When you select anything other
than [Fit to window], you can
change the display position by
dragging the image.
Preview window
Checking the AF Point
The AF point used when the shot was taken can be displayed.
Display the image in the preview window (W-20).
1
Click the [AF point] button.
2
¿ The AF point is displayed.
O Clicking the button again hides the
AF point.
When the shot was taken with automatic AF point selection, multiple active AF points
might be displayed.
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Selecting Images
Selecting Images in the Main Window
Click the target image.
¿ The frame around the selected
image is colored.
O To select multiple images, hold
down the <Ctrl> key and click the
images.
O To select sequential images, click
the first image and then hold down
the <Shift> key and click the last
image.
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Alternatively, you can use the arrow keys (KIJL) on the keyboard to select images.
Selecting Images in the Preview Window
Click the target image.
¿ The selected image is displayed
on the top window.
O When only one preview window is
displayed, you can click the [Show
Previous Image] button or the
[Show Next Image] button to
select the image to be displayed.
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Selecting Images
Attaching Check Marks to Images
You can attach a check mark to the RAW image, allowing you to select images more easily.
Click the [Add Check Mark] button.
¿ When the check mark is placed,
the [ ] icon appears in the frame
of the image.
O Clicking the [Remove Check Mark]
button removes the [ ] icon from
the frame of the image, and
erases the check mark.
You cannot attach the check mark for any images other than RAW images.
O When multiple RAW images are selected, the check mark is attached to all the
selected RAW images.
O Alternatively, you can perform the same operation using the menu that appears by
right-clicking.
Selecting Images by Condition
This feature allows you to select multiple images in a single operation using conditions.
Click the [Select images] button and select the condition from the
menu that appears.
¿ Only images that meet the
condition are selected.
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Selecting Images
Bringing/Sending the Main Window to the
Front/Back of Window Stack
Select [Move main window to front] or [Move main window to
back] from the menu that appears by clicking the [Window]
button.
¿ The main window is brought/sent
to the front/back of window stack.
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Equalizing the Display Sizes in the
Preview Window
You can set all the preview windows to the same size.
Select the image whose size is the desired size (W-23).
1
Click [Standardize and store preview window size] from the menu
that appears by clicking the [Window] button.
2
¿ All the displayed preview windows
are set to the same size as the
selected image.
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Editing Images
You can edit all the images that can be displayed in the EOS Viewer Utility.
When multiple images are selected, the edits are applied to all the selected images.
Protecting Images
You can protect important images to prevent them from being accidentally deleted.
Click the [Protect] button.
¿ When the image is protected, the
[ ] icon appears in the frame of
the image.
O Clicking the [Remove protect]
button removes the [ ] icon from
the frame of the image, and clears
the protection.
O The [ ] is automatically displayed for images that were protected on the camera.
O Protection only prevents images from being deleted. Other types of image operations
can still be performed for protected images.
O Alternatively, you can perform the same operation using the menu that appears by
right-clicking.
Rotating Images
You can rotate a selected image by 90-degree increments left or right.
Click the [Rotate right 90 degrees] or [Rotate left 90 degrees]
button.
¿ The image rotates 90 degrees in
the selected direction.
O By setting [Auto rotate] setting to <ON> for the camera with this function, images shot
in a vertical position are automatically displayed vertically.
O If a rotated image is displayed in another application, the image may not appear
rotated.
O Alternatively, you can perform the same operation using the menu that appears by
right-clicking.
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Deleting Images
You can move unnecessary images to the Recycle Bin on your computer and delete them.
Click the [Erase images] button.
¿ The images are moved to the
1
Recycle Bin.
Select [Empty Recycle Bin] from the menu that appears by right-
clicking [Recycle Bin] on the desktop.
2
¿ The images are deleted.
O Images that you deleted by selecting [Empty Recycle Bin] in step 2 cannot be
restored. Check carefully before deleting images.
O Protect important images (W-26) to prevent them from being accidentally deleted.
Alternatively, you can perform the same operation using the menu that appears by right-
clicking.
Checking the Image Information and Entering Comments
You can check the information recorded with images and input comments.
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Detailed Information display area
O
The shooting information is displayed.
The number of items displayed differs depending on the camera settings.
O You can copy the information as text data and paste it into another application.
O Clicking the [T] button can hide the Detailed Information display area.
Comment input box
You can use this box to type in a comment up to 120 characters long.
Type in your comment and press the <Enter> key.
You cannot insert a hard return in the comment input box.
When multiple images are selected, the information from the image selected last is
displayed.
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Playing Back Sound
The sound recording mark is displayed for images for which sound was recorded.
Select an image with [ ] displayed, and click the [Play sound]
button.
1
¿ The [Audio Note] dialog box
appears.
Adjust the sound with the buttons.
2
Plays back the
recorded sound.
Stops sound
playback.
Pauses sound playback.
Click the [ ] button to resume.
Indicates the sound playback position.
Closes the dialog box.
Printing Images
You can use the EOS Viewer Utility to print images in index format.
Select images to be printed in index format (W-23).
1
Select the [File] menu X [Print Index].
2
¿ Printing begins.
If you wish to specify the printer settings, select the [File] menu X [Page Setup].
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Editing RAW Images
You can specify the processing parameters for RAW images so that the RAW images are
optimized for their intended purpose.
Processing RAW Images
RAW images are processed based on the settings specified on the camera (including the
processing parameters and white balance) and then displayed on the computer.
O When the following operations are performed, RAW images are processed and displayed:
• When the preview window is switched from the main window
• When the processing parameters are specified on the preview or main window
• When the image is converted to the TIFF or JPEG format and saved
• When the image is transferred to the specified retouching software
When the images are processed, it takes a while to display them.
O Approximate processing times
Operation Details
Camera Model
EOS-1Ds Mark II Approx. 5 seconds Approx. 45 seconds
EOS-1D Mark II Approx. 3 seconds Approx. 25 seconds
EOS-1Ds Approx. 3 seconds Approx. 25 seconds
EOS-1D Approx. 3 seconds Approx. 17 seconds
• The processing times given here are only approximations. Actual processing times
vary widely depending on the images and the computer system.
• Processing times are based on Canon testing standards.
(OS: Windows XP; CPU: 2.2 GHz Pentium 4; RAM: 512 MB)
• The processing time in the retouching software includes starting up time of the retouching
software (when using Adobe Photoshop 7.0).
Switching from the main
window to the preview window
Transferring an image to the
specified retouching software
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a memory card in the camera directly. Work with the images saved on your computer
from the memory card.
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Specifying the Processing Parameters
You can specify the processing parameters in the RAW adjustment tool palette.
O This processing applies the specified parameters virtually and does not affect the original
RAW images in any way. Consequently, you can redo the processing as often as you like
with different parameters and then reset the modified parameters to the settings used when
the shot was taken.
O Linear processing can be specified when an image is saved (W-45) or is transferred to
retouching software (W-48).
O The procedure below is an operating method in the preview window, but you can set
processing parameters with the same operation in the main window also. However, in the
main window, you cannot click the [Preview] checkbox and the processing parameters you
have set are immediately reflected in the image.
Display the RAW images in the preview window (W-20).
1
O If the RAW adjustment tool palette is hidden, select the [View] menu X [Tool palette]
to show it.
Specify the processing parameters (W-31 to W-44).
2
O Clicking the [Reset to Shot Settings] button restores the settings to the values used
when the shot was taken.
O If you click the [Preview] checkbox, the specified processing parameters are applied
immediately to the RAW images.
Click the [Update] button.
3
¿ The RAW images are processed
according to the specified
processing parameters.
¿ The specified processing
parameters are automatically
saved in images.
When multiple images are selected in the main window, the specified processing
parameters are applied to all the selected RAW images.
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Adjusting the Brightness (Digital Exposure Compensation)
You can adjust the brightness of an image in the range of +/–2 stops in 0.1-stop increments.
Drag the slider left or right to adjust the brightness.
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Adjustment value set with the slider.
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Adjusting the White Balance
You can adjust the white balance in the images. You can then save white balance data on your
computer (W-36) and register them on the camera (W-82).
Selecting the White Balance
You can select the white balance that is the closest to the light source when shots were taken.
Select the white balance from the list box.
White Balance Details
Auto Automatically adjusts the white balance. Approx. 3000 to 7000
Daylight For sunny daylight outdoors. Approx. 5200
Shade For shaded areas outdoors. Approx. 7000
Cloudy For cloudy or hazy days and during sunset. Approx. 6000
Tungsten For tungsten (light bulb) light. Approx. 3200
Fluorescent For white fluorescent light. Approx. 4000
Flash When flash is used. Approx. 6000
Color Temp.
You can manually set color temperature for
2800 to 10000K (in 100K increments) (W-33).
Color Temp.
K (Kelvin)
Approx. 2800 to 10000
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Specifying the Color Temperature
You can specify the color temperature to adjust the white balance.
Select [Color Temp.] from the list box.
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Enter a color temperature.
2
O Enter the color temperature in the
[Color Temp.] input box in the
range of 2800K to 10000K (in
100K increments).
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Click White Balance Function
Makes white the standard for the part you have selected and automatically adjusts the white
balance.
Click the [Click White Balance] button.
1
¿ When you move the cursor over
the image, the cursor [ ] changes
to [ ].
Click the part where white is to be the standard.
2
¿ The white balance is adjusted so that the point clicked appears white.
O When you use Click White Balance Function, even though you do not click the
[Preview] checkbox, the adjusted white balance is applied immediately to the images.
O When you use Click White Balance Function, [Click WB] is displayed in the [White
Balance] list box.
O You can also adjust by selecting the neutral gray part of the image.
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Correcting the White Balance
You can correct the standard color temperature of the white balance. By using this function,
you can obtain the effectiveness similar to the color temperature converting filter or color
compensating filter (third-party product). The range of compensation is 9 levels for each color.
This function is especially useful for users who understand the aim and effect of the color
temperature converting filter or color compensating filter.
O This function is compatible with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II RAW
images only.
Drag the slider left and right to adjust the white balance.
The corrected value specified using the slider.
Dragging the slider toward B-side adds
blue hue, and toward A-side, amber hue.
Dragging the slider toward G-side adds
green hue, and toward M-side, magenta hue.
One level of blue/amber hue is equal to five mireds of the color temperature converting
filter. (Mired: the unit of the density of the color temperature converting filter)
Correction value when shooting.
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Saving the White Balance
You can save the adjusted white balance data on your computer and then register them on the
camera as the personal white balance settings (W-82).
Adjust the white balance (W-32 to W-35).
1
Click the [Save White Balance Settings] button.
2
¿ The [Save As] dialog box appears.
Select the destination folder, enter the file name, and then click
the [Save] button.
3
¿ The white balance data is saved.
White balance data is not compatible with other cameras.
White balance data is compatible with the EOS Viewer Utility for both Windows and
Macintosh.
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Adjusting the Color and Brightness (Adjust Tone Curve)
You can use the tone curve to adjust the colors and brightness. You can then save the adjusted
tone curve on your computer (W-39) and register it on the camera (W-80).
Click the [Tone Curve] button.
1
¿ The [Tone Curve] dialog box
appears.
Tone curve settings list
box
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Input box
Open button (W-40) Save button (W-39)
Shot Settings button
Restores the image to its
original condition when a
shot was taken.
Select the channel from the list box.
2
Adjusts all the channels.
Adjusts the red channel.
Adjusts the green channel.
Adjusts the blue channel.
Tone Curve
3
Output box
Close button
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Adjust the tone curve.
3
O Click the tone curve to show [Q]
and drag it to a desired location.
Horizontal axis: Input level
Vertical axis: Output level
O To delete [Q], select [Q] and then
press the <delete> key on the
keyboard.
O Up to four of [Q] can be shown.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D,
up to four points can be shown.
You cannot add or delete points.
O Alternatively, you can adjust the
tone curve by selecting [Q] on the
tone curve and entering values
directly into the [Input] / [Output]
box.
Click the [Update] button on the RAW adjustment tool palette.
4
¿ The adjusted tone curve is applied
to the image.
O While checking the adjusted tone
curve, repeat steps 2 to 4 to make
further adjustments.
Click the [Close] button.
5
¿ The [Tone Curve] dialog box
closes.
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Saving the Tone Curve
You can save the adjusted tone curve.
Adjust the tone curve (W-37).
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Click the [Save] button.
2
¿ The [Save As] dialog box appears.
Select the destination folder, enter the file name, and then click
the [Save] button.
3
¿ The tone curve is saved.
O Tone curve data for the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II is compatible.
O Tone curve data for the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D is compatible.
O Tone curve data is compatible with the EOS Viewer Utility for both Windows and
Macintosh.
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Loading the Tone Curve
You can apply the saved tone curve to other images.
Click the [Open] button.
1
¿ The [Open] dialog box appears.
Open the folder containing the tone curve, select the file, and then
click the [Open] button.
2
¿ The tone curve is loaded.
Click the [Update] button on the RAW adjustment tool palette.
3
¿ The tone curve is applied to the image.
Tone Curve
A tone curve shows the brightness and color saturation for the original image (input) and the
adjusted image (output) in the form of a line graph. You can use the tone curve to adjust the
image brightness and color saturation values that were set by the camera automatically when
the shot was taken.
The tone curve adjustment options include [RGB], which adjusts the input and output for the
entire image in a single operation, as well as the [Rch], [Gch] and [Bch] settings that adjust
each color individually. You can use the [Tone curve settings] list box to switch between the
different channels as you make your adjustments.
The horizontal axis shows the brightness and color saturation for the unadjusted (input) image,
with the left-hand end indicating shadow (darker areas of the image) and the right-hand end
indicating highlights (brighter areas of the image).
The vertical axis shows the brightness and color saturation for the adjusted (output) image, with
the lower end indicating shadow and the upper end indicating highlights.
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Selecting the Contrast
You can adjust the contrast of an image.
O This function is compatible with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II RAW
images only.
Select a setting from the list box.
Selecting the Color Matrix
Use the procedure below to select the film-equivalent hue, chroma and color range (the range
of colors that can be reproduced).
Click the [Standard] tab.
1
¿ The [Standard] tab sheet appears.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D
RAW images, the [Standard] tab is
not displayed. Proceed to step 2.
Select the color matrix from the list box.
2
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D
RAW images, [CM-Set1] and [CM-
Set2] are not displayed.
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Color Matrix Details
1 Standard
2 Portrait
3 H-saturat.
4 Adobe RGB
5 L-saturat.
Reproduces the natural color saturation and tones.
Effective for reproducing the subject’s natural color tones.
Reproduces the color tones suited to portraits.
Effective for reproducing beautifully natural skin tones.
Reproduces the color saturation similar to that in high-chroma color
slide film.
Effective for reproducing clear and vivid color tones.
Mainly used for printing for business purpose.
Not recommended for users who do not have a knowledge of image
processing and Adobe RGB, DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21). With a printer that
does not support the sRGB PC environments or DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21),
the images are printed with moderate color tone. So, you need to
process the images after shooting.
Reproduces low color saturation.
Effective for making color tone moderate.
Settings of Color Matrix
Color Matrix Color Space Color Saturation Color Tone
1 Standard sRGB Standard 0
2 Portrait sRGB Standard -2
3 H-saturat. sRGB High 0
4 Adobe RGB Adobe RGB Standard 0
5 L-saturat. sRGB Low 0
You can attach the ICC profile to the image (W-45).
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Adjusting the Color
Use the procedure below to specify the color saturation, color tone, and color space for the
image.
O This function is compatible with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II RAW
images only.
Click the [Advanced] tab.
1
¿ The [Advanced] tab sheet
appears.
Select the settings from the list boxes.
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[–2] strongly adjusts the colors so that skin tones
appear redder while [–1] makes the same
adjustment less strongly.
[0] applies the standard color matching adjustment.
[+2] strongly adjusts the colors so that skin tones
appear yellower while [+1] makes the same
adjustment less strongly.
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Selecting the Sharpness
You can adjust the edge sharpness of an image.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D RAW images, [Level] and [Target] are displayed and
can be adjusted.
Select a setting from the list box.
O With the EOS-1Ds Mark II and
EOS-1D Mark II RAW images,
[Sharpness] can be adjusted.
Higher values give higher levels of
edge sharpening.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D
RAW images, [Level] and [Target]
can be adjusted.
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Higher values
Higher values
give more intense
give more intense
images.
images.
Sharpness is
applied to the
pattern of the
subject you have
selected.
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Saving Images
You can convert and save RAW images to TIFF or JPEG images, and save JPEG images as
another name. When you convert RAW images to the TIFF or JPEG images and save them,
the specified color space data (W-41 to W-43) is attached to each of images as the ICC profile
automatically.
Select images to be saved (W-23).
1
Click the [Save File] button and select [Convert and save in file]
from the menu that appears.
2
¿ The [Save File] dialog box
appears.
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Specify the settings and click the [OK] button.
3
¿ The images are saved in the
selected folder.
Applies the settings
and saves the image.
O When you convert RAW images to the TIFF or JPEG images and save them, the ICC
profile is attached to each of images automatically. An ICC profile contains color
information, such as color properties and color spaces of devices which are
authorized by International Color Consortium (ICC). With this ICC profile, many color
management systems can minimize the color differences between devices.
O Alternatively, you can perform the same operation using the menu that appears by
right-clicking.
Restores the settings to their
original ones and closes the
[Save File] dialog box.
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Saving Images
Allows you to specify the folder in which the image will be saved.
The image is saved as a new image in the same folder as the selected image.
When the [Save in following specified folder] radio button has been selected, this button allows
you to specify the folder in which the image will be saved. The name of the destination folder
is displayed next to the [Browse] button.
Select a setting for [Quality] (compression ratio) when you have selected
[RAW J JPEG] from the list box, from [4 (Highest image quality)] through
[1 (High Compression Ratio)]. Higher values give higher quality of the JPEG
image.
If you click this checkbox, the JPEG images that were
taken in the RAW+JPEG format are also to be saved.
If some of the images to be saved are RAW images, select [Do not convert], [RAW J JPEG], or
[RAW J TIFF] for the conversion format. If you select [RAW J TIFF], you can select the number
of bits used when you save images from [8bit/ch], [16bit/ch] or [16bit/ch linear]. If you select
[RAW J JPEG], the images are saved in the [8bit/ch] format.
The extensions used for the saved files are shown below.
Conversion Format Extension
Do not convert
JPEG (8bit/ch) .JPG
TIFF (8bit/ch) .TIF
TIFF (16bit/ch, 16bit/ch linear) .TIF
EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II .CR2
EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D .TIF
Specify the resolution for saving
images in a range of 10 to 2000
pixels/inch.
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Click this checkbox when you want to save the image without changing the name.
Enter the number of digits in the sequential number
that attaches to the file and the starting number used.
A maximum of 9 digits can be specified.
This is the text inserted before the file number. You can enter up to 12 characters.
When you enter the text, an example appears in the [Example] field below the text box.
When the image files to be saved include images with sound,
this option can save the sound files with the respective images.
Click this checkbox when saving the file after converting a RAW image to a JPEG image
or TIFF image, and one of the following is automatically added at the end of the file name.
Saving Images
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TIFF (8bit/ch) RT8
TIFF (16bit/ch, 16bit/ch linear) RT16, RT16L
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Transferring Images to Retouching Software
You can transfer the images displayed in the EOS Viewer Utility to retouching software.
The descriptions given here use Adobe Photoshop 7.0, as an example.
Select images to be transferred (W-23).
1
Click the [Transfer images] button.
2
¿ The [Transfer Images] dialog box
appears.
Click the [Browse] button.
3
¿ The [Open] dialog box appears.
Select the retouching software (Photoshop 7.0) to which the
image will be transferred.
4
O Select the [C:] drive X [Program
Files] X [Adobe] X [Photoshop
7.0] X [Photoshop]. Then click the
[Open] button.
¿ Photoshop is specified and the
dialog box closes.
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Select the radio button and then select a folder in which the
images to be transferred will be saved.
5
The images to be transferred are saved
as new images in the same folder.
Click the [Browse] button and then select
a folder in which the images to be
transferred will be saved.
Specify [Output settings] and [File Name] and then click the [OK]
button.
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See “Saving Images” (W-45) for the procedure for specifying [Output settings] and [File Name].
¿ Photoshop starts up and displays the transferred images.
¿ The transferred images are saved in the folder that you have selected in step 5.
In order to transfer images, you will need retouching software such as Adobe Photoshop.
O It is recommended that you should use the retouching software (third-party product)
that supports 16-bit images to be specified for this transfer image function.
O When you transfer RAW images, the specified color space data (W-41 to W-43) is
attached to each of the images as the ICC profile automatically.
O Alternatively, you can perform the same operation using the menu that appears by
right-clicking.
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Specifying the Preferences
You can specify the preferences for the EOS Viewer Utility.
Select the [File] menu X [Preferences].
1
¿ The [Preferences] dialog box appears.
Specify the settings and click the [OK] button.
2
¿ The settings are applied and the [Preferences] dialog box closes.
Allows you to select whether the folder that was open the last time is displayed or the
specified folder is always displayed when the EOS Viewer Utility starts up.
Select the information to be displayed below images from [File Name] and [Shooting Date/Time]
Restores the settings to their
original ones and closes the
Restores the settings
to the default settings.
Displays the monitor profile set in the operating system.
Settings are made in the operating system.
Select whether the image displayed in the preview window is the RAW
image or the simultaneously recorded JPEG image.
You can also select in the preview window whether the image displayed is the RAW
image or the simultaneously recorded JPEG image (W-20).
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Applies the settings and closes
the [Preferences] dialog box.
[Preferences] dialog box.
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Setting the IPTC Information
IPTC stands for International Press Telecommunications Council and refers to a standard for
communications and information exchange tags attached to images. The standard was
established by newspaper and communications companies to allow problem-free transmission
of images.
You can attach this IPTC information to JPEG images, or to TIFF and JPEG images that were
converted from RAW images and saved with the EOS Viewer Utility. You can also save the
IPTC information on your computer, and then load the saved information and apply it to other
images.
Select a JPEG or a TIFF image (W-23).
1
Click the [IPTC information] button.
2
¿ The [IPTC information] dialog box
appears.
Enter information (W-52, W-53).
3
O Select any of [IPTC-1], [IPTC-2], or [IPTC-3] tab to display the tab sheet, and enter
the information.
O The entered IPTC information can be saved on the dialog box that appears by
clicking the [Save As] button.
O The saved IPTC information can be loaded on the dialog box that appears by clicking
the [Read] button.
Click the [Save] button.
4
¿ The specified IPTC information is applied to the image.
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Click the [OK] button.
5
¿ The [IPTC information] dialog box closes.
IPTC information settings data is compatible with the EOS Viewer Utility for both
Windows and Macintosh.
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Setting the IPTC Information
IPTC-1 tab
IPTC-2 tab IPTC-3 tab
Closes the [IPTC information] dialog box.
Settings on the [IPTC-1] tab sheet
You can enter up to 64 characters.
You can enter up to 32 characters.
You can enter up to 32 characters.
You can enter up to 2000 characters.
Loads the IPTC information saved on your computer.
Saves the entered IPTC information on your computer.
Cancels the entered IPTC information.
Displays the image for which you will enter
the IPTC information.
When multiple images are selected, this
button displays the IPTC information for the
previous image.
When multiple images are selected, this
button displays the IPTC information for the
next image.
Displays the image No. in a sequence.
Displays the IPTC information entered before the
[Previous] or [Next] button was clicked.
Applies the entered IPTC information to the image.
You can enter up to 32 characters.
You can enter up to 32 characters.
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Settings on the [IPTC-2] tab sheet
You can enter up to 10 characters.
Select [Highest Priority (=1)], [Normal (=5)], or
[Low Priority (=8)] from the list box.
Setting the IPTC Information
You can enter up to 256 characters.
You can enter up to 8 characters.
You can enter up to 11 characters.
Settings on the [IPTC-3] tab sheet
You can enter up to 3 characters.
You can enter up to 32 characters.
You can enter up to 32 characters.
You can enter up to 256 characters.
You can enter up to 32 characters.
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You can enter up to 32 characters.
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You can enter up to 32 characters.
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Merging Images with the PhotoStitch
You can merge multiple JPEG images to create a panorama shot.
Click the [Start] button X select [All Programs] ([Programs] in
other versions of Windows) X [Canon Utilities] X [PhotoStitch] X
1
[PhotoStitch].
¿ [PhotoStitch Launcher] appears.
Click the [Merge Images] button.
2
¿ The PhotoStitch starts up.
O Follow the instructions in the guidance window to merge the images.
O Refer to the PhotoStitch Help menu for more details.
O You cannot merge RAW images in the PhotoStitch.
O Up to four images can be merged using the PhotoStitch.
O You will need QuickTime 3.0 or later to save merge images made using the
PhotoStitch in the QuickTime VR format. If QuickTime 3.0 or later is not already
installed on your computer, obtain and install it separately.
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Specifying Camera
Settings in the EOS
Viewer Utility
This chapter describes how to specify the owner’s name and date/time, the
Personal Functions, the Parameters, and the Personal White Balance in
the camera.
Specifying the Camera Settings........................................................... W-56
Basic Settings ........................................................................................ W-57
Personal Function Settings .................................................................. W-58
Description of Personal Functions ...................................................... W-62
Checking, Saving, and Loading Personal Function Settings .............. W-75
Shot Settings.......................................................................................... W-77
Specifying the Parameters ................................................................. W-78
Specifying the Tone Curve ................................................................. W-80
Specifying the Personal White Balance.............................................. W-82
Specifying the Color Matrix................................................................. W-84
Specifying the JPEG Quality .............................................................. W-86
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Specifying the Camera Settings
You can specify the owner’s name and date/time, the personal functions, the processing
parameters, and the personal white balance, etc. in the camera.
Connect the camera to your computer (W-8).
1
¿ The dialog box on which the
camera model is displayed
appears.
O Your camera model is displayed in
EOS XXX.
¿ For Windows Me, the [Scanner
and Camera Wizard] dialog box
appears.
O Click the [Cancel] button to close
the open window.
Start up the EOS Viewer Utility (W-12).
2
Select the [Options] menu X [Camera Settings].
3
¿ The [Camera settings] dialog box appears.
Select a tab and specify the camera settings.
4
Sets up Personal Functions and applies the
settings to the camera
(W-58).
Specifies parameters
80)
, personal white balance (W-82), color
(W-84), and JPEG quality (W-86) on the
matrix
camera.
(W-78), tone curve (W-
You can specify owner’s name and shooting date/time on the camera, and check the
camera properties data and the status of the battery and the memory card (W-57).
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D, only the [Basic Settings] tab and [Detailed Settings]
tab are displayed.
Also, in [Detailed Settings] tab sheet, the Personal Functions (W-58), Parameters (W-
78) and Personal White Balance (W-82) can be set and applied to the camera.
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Basic Settings
You can specify the owner’s name and date/time in the camera, and check the properties of a
memory card in the camera.
Display the [Camera settings] dialog box (W-56).
1
Select the [Basic settings] tab.
2
¿ The [Basic settings] tab sheet
appears.
Specify the basic settings.
3
This box shows the camera model, body
ID (serial number) and firmware version.
Enter the name of a camera owner.
You can enter up to 31 characters.
Enter a value or click the
[S]/[T] buttons to specify
the date and time.
The battery level of the
camera is indicated by
[ ] or [ ].
When you are using the
DC Coupler Kit, [ ] is
displayed.
Applies the settings that
you have specified in the
[Basic settings] tab sheet
to the camera.
Applies the settings that you have specified
in all the tab sheets to the camera and closes
the [Camera settings] dialog box.
Restores the parameters to their original ones
and closes the [Camera settings] dialog box.
Imports the date and time
from your computer.
This box shows whether a memory card
is loaded in the camera along with the
available space on the card and its total
capacity.
With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D,
information on the CF card is displayed,
and the CF card can be initialized by
clicking the [Format] button. Be careful
as [Format] will delete the entire
recorded contents on the CF card.
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Click the [OK] button.
4
¿ The settings are applied and the [Camera settings] dialog box closes.
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Personal Function Settings
You can set Personal Functions tailored to different types of photography and apply those
function settings to the camera. You can also save the specified settings on your computer and
load the saved settings.
Display the [Camera settings] dialog box (W-56).
1
Select the [Personal functions] tab.
2
¿ The [Personal functions] tab sheet
appears.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D,
select the [Detailed Settings] tab
and click [Personal Functions]
button.
From the list box, select a window in which you wish to specify
settings.
3
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D, select the tab to be set.
Loads the details of the Personal Functions
that have been specified on the camera.
Removes all the check marks from the
windows.
Applies the settings that you
have specified in the
[Personal functions] tab sheet
to the camera.
¿ The selected window appears.
O In the [Combination] window, you can check the specified personal function settings
and the status of whether or not the settings are applied to the camera. You can also
save and load the personal function settings (W-75).
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Applies the settings that you have specified in
all the tab sheets to the camera and closes the
[Camera settings] dialog box.
Restores the parameters to their original ones and
closes the [Camera settings] dialog box.
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Personal Function Settings
You can specify the Personal Function settings listed below in the different windows.
[Exposure functions 1]
Disables the shooting modes (W-62)
Disables the metering modes (W-62)
[Exposure functions 2]
Specifies the metering mode for manual exposure (W-63)
Sets the maximum and minimum shutter speeds to be used (W-63)
Sets the maximum and minimum apertures to be used (W-64)
[Exposure functions 3]
Registers and switches the shooting mode and metering mode (W-64)
Repeats bracketing during continuous shooting (W-66)
Sets the number of shots to be bracketed (W-66)
Changes the bracketing sequence for C.Fn-09-2/3 to increased exposure,
standard exposure, and decreased exposure (W-66)
Retains the shift amount for program shift (W-67)
[AF functions]
Executes AI Servo AF continuous shooting giving priority to the drive speed
(W-68)*
Disables focus detection (search driving) by the lens drive (W-68)
Disables the AF-assist beam from being emitted (W-68)
Enables automatic shooting when focus is achieved at the fixed point of focus while
the shutter button is pressed fully (W-69)
Disables automatic AF point selection (W-69)
Enables automatic AF point selection when C.Fn-11-2 has been set (W-70)
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[Drive functions]
Sets the continuous shooting speed (W-70)
Limits the number of shots during continuous shooting (W-70)
Enables quiet operation when the shutter button is OFF after picture-taking (W-71)
* Compatible with the EOS-1D only.
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Personal Function Settings
[Other functions 1]
Changes the timer’s time length (W-71)
Illuminates the LCD panel during bulb exposures (W-72)
[Other functions 2]
Sets the default settings when the CLEAR button is ON (W-72)
[Other functions 3]
Shortened release time lag (W-72)
Enables the electronic dial’s function to be used in the reverse direction (W-73)
Prevents exposure compensation with the Quick Control Dial (W-73)
Enables Quick Control Dial switch to turn on/off Main Dial, too (W-74)
Enlargement mode (W-74)
Add original decision data (W-74)
*1 Compatible with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II only.
*2 Compatible with the EOS-1Ds only.
*1
*1
*2
*1, 2
[Combination]
Allows you to check the settings (W-75)
Allows you to save the settings (W-76)
Allows you to load the saved settings (W-76)
* Omission of P.Fn-11, 12, 22 and 29
To match the numbers and descriptions for the Personal Functions to the EOS-1V, some
numbers have been omitted.
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Set up the Personal Function (W-62 to W-74).
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O If you click the checkbox, the selected item takes effect.
Checkbox
O If you enter a numerical value, values outside the valid range of settings are ignored.
O Clicking the [Load settings] button acquires the settings with the Personal Function
settings on the camera.
O Clicking the [Reset] button removes all the check marks from the windows.
O If the Personal Function settings are saved on your computer, the saved settings can
be loaded (W-76).
Check the settings and save them on your computer if necessary
(W-75, W-76).
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Click the [OK] button.
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O Applies the settings and closes the [Camera settings] dialog box.
¿ When a Personal Function is
applied to the camera, < >
appears on the LCD panel.
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Description of Personal Functions
O The shown in this section provides brief descriptions of the Custom Function Settings
for the respective camera functions. For more details, refer to “Custom Function Settings” in
the camera’s Instruction Manual.
Disables the shooting modes
O Click the shooting modes you do not want to use.
O Unwanted shooting modes can be skipped while you are selecting the shooting mode.
O This makes selecting the desired shooting mode faster.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D, [Disable depth-of-field AE] is also displayed.
At least one checkbox must be left unchecked.
Disables the metering modes
O Click the metering modes you do not want to use.
O Unwanted metering modes can be skipped while you are selecting the metering mode.
O This makes selecting the desired metering mode faster.
At least one checkbox must be left unchecked.
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Specifies the metering mode for manual exposure
O Select the metering mode to be specified.
O You can specify the metering mode to be used in the manual exposure mode.
O When you set the manual exposure mode, the metering mode selected here will be set
automatically. In the manual exposure mode, this enables you to use a metering mode
different from the one used in the AE modes.
Sets the maximum and minimum shutter speeds to be used
O Select the maximum and minimum shutter speeds from the list box.
O For example, if you set 1/2000 sec. as the fastest shutter speed and 1/60 sec. as the
slowest, the shutter speed range will be 1/2000 to 1/60 sec.
O This makes shutter speed selection faster and prevents a slow-speed sync. in aperture-
priority AE mode with the flash.
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If you set the maximum and/or minimum shutter speed to one that is not a full-stop
increment (such as 1/750 sec.), the controllable and settable shutter speed range might
not be as exact as you set it (A slight deviation may occur.). This applies if you also set
Custom Function C.Fn-6-1 and C.Fn-6-2 and set the maximum and/or minimum shutter
speed to one that is not a full-stop increment (such as 1/3200 sec.).
O To ensure that a proper flash sync speed is set in the Program AE mode, a shutter
speed range of 1/200 sec. to 1/80 sec. cannot be set with the EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-
1D Mark II and EOS-1Ds, and the range of 1/400 sec. to 1/80 sec. cannot be set with
the EOS-1D.
O If safety shift has been enabled (with C.Fn-16), it will override P.Fn-04’s shutter
speed range.
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Sets the maximum and minimum apertures to be used
O Select the maximum and minimum apertures from the list box.
O For example, if you set 1.4 for the largest aperture and 8.0 for the smallest aperture, the
usable aperture range will be f/1.4 to f/8.0.
O You can better control the apertures used by setting the range of usable apertures.
O Specify a minimum aperture value that is smaller than the maximum aperture setting.
If you select a minimum aperture value that is larger than the maximum aperture, a
warning message appears and the setting reverts to the default value.
O If you set the maximum and/or minimum aperture to one that is not a full-stop
increment (such as f/4.5), the controllable and settable aperture range might not be
as exact as you set it (A slight deviation may occur.). This applies if you also set
Custom Function C.Fn-6-1 or C.Fn-6-2 and set the maximum and/or minimum
aperture to one that is not a full-stop increment (such as f/6.3).
O If the largest aperture of the attached lens is smaller than the largest aperture you set
with P.Fn-05, the largest aperture will be set to the largest aperture of the lens. And if
the smallest aperture of the attached lens is larger than the smallest aperture you set
with P.Fn-05, the smallest aperture will be set to the smallest aperture of the lens.
O If safety shift has been enabled (with C.Fn-16), it will override P.Fn-05’s aperture
range.
Registers and switches the shooting mode and metering mode
O While you press the < > button, you can select the preset shooting mode, exposure
setting (such as the aperture for aperture-priority AE), metering mode, and exposure
compensation amount.
O Select settings that are appropriate for each shooting mode.
O The modes and settings are preset with the camera.
See “Registering the Modes and Settings with the Camera” for information on the camera
procedures (W-65).
O Convenient when you want to instantly select the preset modes and settings to suit a
particular shooting situation such as backlit or front-lit conditions.
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Registering the Modes and Settings with the Camera ( )
Set the shooting mode and shooting mode settings (aperture
setting for aperture-priority AE mode). Then set the metering
1
mode and exposure compensation amount.
Register the modes and settings.
2
O First press the < > button, then
press the < > button.
¿ < >appears in the LCD panel,
indicating that the modes and
settings have registered.
O The registered modes and
settings can be modified any
number of times.
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To register the modes and settings, first press the < > button before the < >
button. If you press the < > button first, the camera will only select the registered
modes and settings instead.
O Bulb cannot be preset.
O You cannot select the registered modes and settings during continuous shooting.
O If P.Fn-03 has been set to specify the metering mode for manual exposure, and P.Fn-
06 is used to register the manual exposure mode and a metering mode different from
the one specified with P.Fn-03, you can select the metering mode specified with P.Fn-
03 by pressing the < > button.
O If P.Fn-04 and/or P.Fn-05 has been set, set the shutter speed and aperture within the
range specified with P.Fn-04 and/or P.Fn-05.
O If the shooting and metering modes you want to set are excluded by the restrictions in
P.Fn-01 and P.Fn-02, those Personal Functions must be disabled. For information on
clearing and resetting Personal Functions, refer to “Clearing and Resetting Personal
Functions” in the camera’s Instruction Manual.
O Even if the shooting and metering modes selected by P.Fn-06 are excluded by the
restrictions in P.Fn-01 and P.Fn-02, they are still valid for P.Fn-06.
O If C.Fn-4-1 or C.Fn-4-3 has been set, AF and AE will also take effect when you
press the < > button.
O When C.Fn-18 is set, P.Fn-06 is disabled.
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Repeats bracketing during continuous shooting
O While you hold down the shutter button, bracketing repeats continuously in the currently
selected drive mode.
O This function is useful when you want to continuously repeat the bracketing sequence.
Sets the number of shots to be bracketed
O Select the number of shots from the list box.
O The usual 3-frame bracketing is changed to 2-, 3-, 5-, or 7-frame bracketing.
O In bracketing shots, if you select 5-frame bracketing with 1-stop increment, the bracketing
for the shots is –2, –1, 0, +1 and +2.
O This function is useful for adjusting the range of bracketing.
O Even when the setting is outside the bracketing level display range, the exposure is
compensated as specified.
O This function can be used in combination with C.Fn-09-2/3 and P.Fn-09.
Changes the bracketing sequence for C.Fn-09-2/3 to increased
exposure, standard exposure, and decreased exposure
O The bracketing sequence when C.Fn-09-2/3 is selected (decreased exposure J standard
exposure J increased exposure) changes to increased exposure J standard exposure J
decreased exposure.
O This function is useful when you want to start the bracketing sequence with a increased
exposure frame.
This function can be used in combination with P.Fn-08.
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Retains the shift amount for program shift
O Normally, any program shift amount is canceled after you take the picture. This Personal
Function retains the program shift amount.
O This function is useful when you want to shift the standard program line so that priority is
given to the shutter speed or to the aperture.
By shifting the program, you can change the shutter speed or aperture and still retain the same
exposure level. Under the same brightness, you can shift the program line toward the right to
set a faster shutter speed and a larger aperture (lower f/number). Or you can shift the program
line toward the left to set a slower shutter speed and a smaller aperture (higher f/number).
P.Fn-10 retains the amount of program shift. Select the appropriate amount of shift for the level
of priority you want to give to the shutter speed or aperture setting.
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3
2
1
0
-1
-2
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8
Darker Brightness (EV at ISO100) Brighter
9 10111213141516171819 20 21
8
2
4
8 15 30 60 125 250
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Standard program line
Program line shifted toward a faster shutter speed.
Program line shifted toward a slower shutter speed.
2000100030 15
500
Shutter Speed
Aperture
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32
22
16
11
5.6
2.8
1.4
1.0
80004000
8
4
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O The program shift amount remains in effect until you set it back to the standard program
manually or replace the battery or press the CLEAR button (QUALITY+WB).
O The shift amount is retained even after you change the lens.
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Executes AI Servo AF continuous shooting giving priority to
the drive speed
O During continuous shooting, shutter release-priority takes effect instead of focus-priority.
O Effective when it is more important to capture an image even though it might be slightly out
of focus.
O This function is compatible with the EOS-1D only.
Disables focus detection (search driving) by the lens drive
O Normally, when you press the shutter button halfway and focus cannot be achieved, the lens
is driven to search the correct focus. This lens driving operation can be turned off.
O When focus has been achieved once and refocusing fails, the subsequent lens driving
operation can result in grossly inaccurate focus. This subsequent lens driving operation is
turned off. P.Fn-14 is especially suited for super telephoto lenses.
If autofocusing is attempted while the lens is way out of focus, the lens may stop
operating. Focus manually until the subject outline becomes discernable, then
autofocus.
Disables the AF-assist beam from being emitted
O This disables the external Speedlite’s built-in AF-assist beam.
O At a joint photo session, etc., this prevents the AF-assist beam’s pattern projected on the
subject from being photographed by other photographers.
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Enables automatic shooting when focus is achieved at the
fixed point of focus while the shutter button is pressed fully
O This takes the picture automatically when the subject comes to the preset focusing distance.
Focusing detection is performed using the selected AF point.
Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually at the desired point of focus.
O
O Keep pressing the shutter button fully.
O Using an accessory such as Remote Controller RS-80N3 which can lock the shutter button
relieves you from holding down the shutter button while you wait for the subject.
O Because the camera remains on standby while the shutter button is fully pressed,
battery power is used up more quickly. For long periods of photography, use the DC
Coupler Kit.
O When this function is used in combination with a flash, the flash remains on standby
at full charge. Consequently, the flash batteries are used up more quickly. (The
Speedlite’s SE mode is disabled.)
O When you use a flash with this function, set the drive mode to single-frame shooting.
If you select continuous shooting, the flash will be unable to charge in time for
successive shots and will not fire at full charge.
O If you set the drive mode to continuous shooting, set the number of shots in P.Fn-20.
If you do not use P.Fn-20, once the camera focuses on the subject, continuous
shooting will continue until the capacity of the memory card is reached.
O P.Fn-16 cannot be used with manual focus lenses or with lenses that are too slow to
be used with autofocusing.
O Do not use this function when C.Fn-4-1/3 is set as shots will be taken regardless of
whether the image is in focus.
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Using an accessory such as Remote Controller RS-80N3 which can lock the shutter
button is recommended.
Disables automatic AF point selection
O When you select beyond the peripheral AF point, the selection stops there. It makes
selecting a peripheral AF point faster.
O If C.Fn-11-2 has been set, you can switch to automatic AF point selection by pressing
the < > button during autofocusing. ( “Selecting the AF Point” in the camera’s
Instruction Manual)
O If automatic AF point selection has been preset at [AF frame registration] setting, the
preset setting remains valid. ( “Registering and Switching the AF Point” in the
camera’s Instruction Manual)
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Enables automatic AF point selection when C.Fn-11-2 has been
set
O Enables the standard horizonal AF point selection together with automatic AF point
selection with C.Fn-11-2.
O Convenient when you want to use automatic AF point selection while C.Fn-11-2 has been
set.
If P.Fn-17 [Disables automatic AF point selection] has also been set, P.Fn-17 will
override P.Fn-18 to disable automatic AF point selection.
Sets the continuous shooting speed
O In the list box, select the speed of continuous shots during continuous shooting.
O By reducing the maximum continuous shooting speed, AI Servo AF continuous shooting can
be more stable.
O With the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1Ds, only [Continuous Shooting] is displayed.
In AI Servo AF, it may not be possible to complete the selected speed of continuous
shots.
Limits the number of shots during continuous shooting
O This enables you to enter the maximum number of shots to be exposed during continuous
shooting while the shutter button is pressed fully.
O Convenient when you do not want to shoot an unwanted scene that follows.
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Enables quiet operation when the shutter button is OFF after
picture-taking
O When single-frame shooting is selected, this function selects quiet camera operation when
you release the shutter button from the fully pressed position to the half way position.
O This is useful when the camera operation noise would be disturbing after you take the
picture.
If you select continuous shooting, the camera operates normally.
Setting mirror lockup with C.Fn-12 will further reduce the shooting noise.
Changes the timer’s time length
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O After you press and release a button, the respective function remains active for a specific
number of seconds. You can change this number of seconds as necessary.
O The function’s activation time can be set from 0 to 3600 sec. (1 hour).
O If the standard activation time is too short or too long, you can adjust it.
6 sec. Timer O After you press the shutter button halfway or the < > button.
16 sec. Timer O FE lock time after you press the < > button.
Post-shutter
release timer
Be aware that a longer activation time will consume more battery power. The battery life
will become shorter and fewer number of shots can be taken with the battery.
To turn off the function’s activation time midway, press the < > button, < >
button or < > button.
O Exposure setting retaining time after the picture is taken. Setting
this to a longer time can make it easier to shoot with AE lock.
O LCD panel illumination time after the picture is taken.
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Illuminates the LCD panel during bulb exposures
O After the bulb exposure starts, press the <LCD panel illumination> button to illuminate the
LCD panel until the bulb exposure ends.
O Convenient when you want to monitor the elapsed bulb exposure time.
Taking bulb shots for long periods speeds up battery charge depletion and reduces the
number of available shots.
Sets the default settings when the CLEAR button is ON
O You can use this function to select the default mode selected when you press the CLEAR
button (QUALITY+WB).
O Convenient when you want to instantly switch to frequently-used settings.
Shortened release time lag
O Normally, the shutter-release time lag is controlled for stability. This Personal Function
eliminates this control. As a result, the shutter-release time lag can be reduced by as much
as about 20 percent when the aperture needs to be stopped down by no more than 3 stops.
O This is effective when a shorter shutter-release time lag is more important than a stable
shutter-release time lag.
O This function is compatible with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II only.
Since the difference is in 10-millisecond increments, the time lag may not feel any shorter.
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Enables the electronic dial’s function to be used in the reverse
direction
O The electronic dial’s rotational function can be reversed for selecting the AF point and
setting the shutter speed and aperture.
O By matching the dial’s rotation direction to the particular operation, the operation can feel
more intuitive.
When the main dial’s rotational function is reversed, the horizontal AF point selection
direction does not change.
Prevents exposure compensation with the Quick Control Dial
O The Quick Control Dial cannot be used to set exposure compensation.
O This prevents exposure compensation from being set accidentally while the AF point is
being selected.
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Enables Quick Control Dial switch to turn on/off Main Dial, too
O Setting the Quick Control Dial switch to <OFF> disables the Main and Quick Control Dials.
O This function is compatible with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II only.
Enlargement mode
O Select which part of an image is enlarged.
O If you take the shot on the camera with this function [ON], you can enlarge an image.
O For more imformation on using this function on the camera, see “P.Fn-30 Enlarging the
image” in the EOS-1Ds Instruction Manual.
O This function is compatible with the EOS-1Ds only.
O If you wish to enlarge an image, set P.Fn-30 to [ON] during shooting and playback.
The image shot on the camera without setting P.Fn-30 to [ON] cannot be enlarged.
O The image shot on any camera other than the EOS-1Ds cannot be enlarged.
Add original decision data
O The data that shows whether or not the image is the original one can be added to the image.
When selecting the display format of Shooting information (INFO), the icon showing the
captured image with Original image verification data is displayed.
For more details, refer to “Shooting Information Display” in the camera’s Instruction Manual.
O For the decision of the original image, you will need the dedicated accessory (optional).
O This function is compatible with the EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II and EOS-1Ds
only.
The original decision data cannot be added to the JPEG or TIFF image converted from
the RAW image.
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Checking, Saving, and Loading Personal Function Settings
You can check the specified personal functions and the status of whether or not the settings are
applied to the camera. You can also save the settings on your computer and then load the
saved settings and apply them to the camera.
Specify the personal functions (W-62 to W-74).
1
Select [Combination] from the list box.
2
¿ The [Combination] window
appears.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D,
select the [Combination] tab.
Check the settings, save and load them (W-76).
3
O You can check the Personal Function settings and check if these settings are applied
on the camera.
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Saving the Settings
Click the [Save as] button.
1
¿ The [Save As] dialog box appears.
Select the destination folder, enter the file name, and then click
the [Save] button.
2
¿ The specified Personal Function settings are saved.
The Personal function settings are not compatible with a camera other than the one the
function was set.
O To update an existing file, click the [Save] button.
O Personal Function settings data saved on your computer is compatible with the EOS
Viewer Utility for both Windows and Macintosh.
Loading the Settings
Click the [Open] button.
1
¿ The [Open] dialog box appears.
Open the folder containing the settings, select the file, and then
click the [Open] button.
2
¿ The Personal Function settings data saved in that file are loaded.
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Shot Settings
You can specify various shot settings, such as processing parameters, tone curve, personal white
balance settings, color matrix, and JPEG quality, and then apply these settings to the camera.
Display the [Camera settings] dialog box (W-56).
1
Select the [Shoot settings] tab.
2
¿ The [Shoot settings] tab sheet
appears.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D,
select the [Detailed Settings] tab.
Click one of the buttons to display each dialog box.
3
Allows you to select tone curves, specify
the sharpness and contrast, and then
register these settings on the camera
(W-78).
Loads the saved tone curves, and allows
you to select color channels and register
them on the camera (W-80).
Loads the personal white balance settings,
and then registers them on the camera
(W-82).
Allows you to select color matrix settings
and then register them on the camera
(W-84).
Allows you to specify JPEG quality settings
(L, M1, M2, S), and register them on the
camera (W-86).
Applies the settings that you have specified
in the [Shoot settings] tab sheet to the
camera.
* With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D, the
[Apply] button is displayed.
Applies the settings that you have specified
in all the tab sheets to the camera and
closes the [Camera settings] dialog box.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D, the [Tone curve], [Color matrix] and [JPEG quality]
buttons are not displayed.
Click the [OK] button.
¿ The settings are applied to the camera and the [Camera settings] dialog box closes.
4
Restores the parameters to their original ones
and closes the [Camera settings] dialog box.
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Specifying the Parameters
You can select tone curves, specify the sharpness and contrast, and then register up to three
sets of these settings on the camera as processing parameters.
O For more information on setting the processing parameters on the camera, refer to “Setting
the Processing Parameters” in the camera’s Instruction Manual.
Click the [Parameters] button (W-77).
1
¿ The [Parameters settings] dialog
box appears.
Select the [Set 1], [Set 2], or [Set 3] tab.
2
Specify the tone curve, sharpness, and contrast.
3
¿ With the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II, the following dialog box appears.
Drag the slider left or right to specify the contrast.
Higher values give higher levels of contrast.
Drag the slider left or right to specify the sharpness.
Higher values give higher levels of edge sharpening.
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[Standard]:
The standard tone curve is set.
[TCD 1] through [TCD 3]:
The tone curve that has been
loaded in “Specifying the Tone
Curve” (W-80) is set.
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¿ With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D, the following dialog box appears.
EOS-1Ds EOS-1D
[Standard]:
The standard tone curve is set.
[TCD1] through [TCD3], [User Defined]:
The tone curve that has been loaded in
“Specifying the Tone Curve” (W-80) is set.
Higher values give higher levels of edge
sharpening.
The tone curve to be
registered in [TCD1]
through [TCD3] or [User
Defined] is set (W-80).
Deletes when selected set.
*Displayed when connected to
the EOS-1D.
Adds a new set.
*Displayed when connected to
the EOS-1D.
Higher values give a lower compression ratio
and higher image quality.
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Click the [Apply to camera] button.
4
¿ The [Confirm settings] dialog box appears.
Confirm the settings and click the [Yes] or [Apply to Camera] button.
5
¿ The parameter is registered on the
camera.
Click the [Close] button.
6
¿ The [Parameters settings] dialog box closes.
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Shot Settings
Specifying the Tone Curve
You can download saved tone curves from a computer and register up to three (W-39) as tone
curve data on the camera. You can also select the tone curve data that has been loaded into
the [TCD 1] through [TCD 3] tab sheets, from the list box shown in “Specifying the Parameters”
(W-78).
O For more information on registering the tone curve data ([TCD 1] through [TCD 3]) on the
camera, refer to “Setting the Processing Parameters” in the camera’s Instruction Manual.
O With the EOS-1D, only one tone curve data can be registered.
Click the [Tone curve] button (W-77).
1
¿ The [Tone curve settings] dialog
box appears.
O With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D,
click the [Parameters] button and
then click the [User-Defined Tone
Curve] button on the displayed
[Parameters Settings] dialog box.
Select the [TCD 1], [TCD 2] or [TCD 3] tab.
2
O For the EOS-1D, proceed to step
3.
Click the [Open] button.
3
¿ The [Open] dialog box appears.
Open the folder containing the tone curve, select a file, and then
click the [Open] button.
4
¿ The tone curve is loaded.
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Select a channel from the list and confirm.
5
Displays the red channel.
Shot Settings
Displays all the channels.
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Displays the blue channel.
Displays the green channel.
Click the [Apply to camera] button.
6
¿ The tone curve is registered on the camera.
Click the [Close] button.
7
¿ The [Tone curve settings] dialog box closes.
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Specifying the Personal White Balance
You can download saved white balance data from a computer and register up to three (W-36)
as personal white balance on the camera.
O When you upload a personal white balance setting to the camera, < > to < >
is displayed on the panel located on the back of the camera.
O For more information on setting the personal white balance on the camera, refer to
“Selecting the White Balance” in the camera’s Instruction Manual.
Click the [Personal white balance] button (W-77).
1
¿ The [Personal white balance
settings] dialog box appears.
Select the PC (Personal White Balance) to be registered from the
list.
2
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Click the [Open] or [Browse] button.
3
¿ The [Open] dialog box appears.
Displays the setting status for the PC (Personal White Balance)
registered on the camera along with their titles.
Shot Settings
Enter a title for the
personal white balance
to be registered.
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Registers the selected PC
(Personal White Balance)
settings on the camera.
Open the folder containing the saved white balance, select the
file, and then click the [Open] button.
4
¿ The white balance is loaded.
Enter a title in the [Title] or [Caption] input box.
Deletes the selected PC (Personal
White Balance) from the camera.
5
Click the [Apply to camera] button.
6
¿ The white balance is registered on the camera.
O To register another setting, repeat steps 2 to 6. You can register up to 3 settings (PC-
1, PC-2 and PC-3).
O To delete a registered setting, select the PC (Personal White Balance) from the list
and click the [Delete from camera] button.
Click the [Close] button.
7
¿ The [Personal white balance settings] dialog box closes.
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Shot Settings
Specifying the Color Matrix
You can specify the color space, color saturation, and color tone, and then register up to two
sets of these settings on the camera. You can also select the predetermined color matrix from
the list box, which helps you to specify the settings.
O For more information on setting the color matrix on the camera, refer to “Selecting the Color
Matrix” in the camera’s Instruction Manual.
O This function is compatible with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II only.
Click the [Color matrix] button (W-77).
1
¿ The [Color Matrix settings] dialog
box appears.
Select [CM set1] or [CM set2] from the list box.
2
¿ This activates the [Color space],
[Color saturation], and [Color tone]
list boxes.
O If you select any color matrix
setting other than [CM set1] or
[CM set2], you cannot register the
settings on the camera.
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Select desired settings from the list boxes.
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Shot Settings
[–2] strongly adjusts the colors so
that skin tones appear redder
while [–1] makes the same
adjustment less strongly.
[0] applies the standard color
matching adjustment.
[+2] strongly adjusts the colors so
that skin tones appear yellower
while [+1] makes the same
adjustment less strongly.
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Click the [Apply to camera] button.
4
¿ The color matrix is registered on the camera.
Click the [Close] button.
5
¿ The [Color Matrix settings] dialog box closes.
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Shot Settings
Specifying the JPEG Quality
You can specify the JPEG quality for each of the sizes, L (Large), M1 (Middle 1), M2 (Middle 2),
and S (Small), and then register the settings on the camera.
O For more information on setting the JPEG quality on the camera, refer to “Setting the Image-
recording Quality” in the camera’s Instruction Manual.
O This function is compatible with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II only.
Click the [JPEG quality] button (W-77).
1
¿ The [JPEG quality settings] dialog
box appears.
Drag the slider left or right to adjust the JPEG quality.
2
O Higher values give a lower compression ratio and higher image quality for any size.
Click the [Apply to camera] button.
3
¿ The JPEG quality is registered on the camera.
Click the [Close] button.
4
¿ The [JPEG quality settings] dialog box closes.
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Remote Shooting in
the EOS Capture
This chapter describes how to use the EOS Capture for taking shots and
specifying the camera settings remotely from your computer.
For more information on the restrictions of the EOS Capture, refer also to the source
listed below.
Readme: Click the [Start] button X select [All Programs] ([Programs] in other
versions of Windows) X [Canon Utilities] X [EOS Capture xx] (“xx” is the
version) X [EOS Capture Readme].
Starting the EOS Capture...................................................................... W-88
Remote Shooting ................................................................................... W-90
Single-frame Shooting ........................................................................ W-90
Timer Shooting ................................................................................... W-91
Interval Timer Shooting ...................................................................... W-92
Specifying the Camera Settings........................................................... W-93
Camera Settings................................................................................. W-93
White Balance Adjustment ................................................................. W-95
Specifying the Save Destination......................................................... W-96
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Starting the EOS Capture
Connect the camera to your computer (W-8).
1
¿ The dialog box on which the
camera model is displayed
appears.
O Your camera model is displayed in
EOS XXX.
¿ For Windows Me, the [Scanner
and Camera Wizard] dialog box
appears.
O Click the [Cancel] button to close
the open window.
Start up the EOS Viewer Utility (W-12).
2
Select the folder to save the image in.
3
O Select a folder in the Folder Tree
Area to save the image in, or
create a new folder (W-16). (The
[Capture] folder is created in the
[My Pictures] folder here as an
example.)
Click the [EOS Capture] button.
4
¿ The EOS Capture main window
appears.
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Allows you to check and
specify the camera
settings (W-93).
button (W-95)
Shows/hides the white
balance adjustment dialog
box.
EOS Capture main window
Starting the EOS Capture
Rotate button
The image is downloaded,
rotating 90 degrees each
time you click the button,
regardless of the vertical or
horizontal position of the
camera.
* To use the rotation function,
click [Rotate Image]
checkbox in [Save settings]
dialog box (W-96).
Release button (W-90)
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Status
Displays the status while
specifying the settings.
Click the [Release] button to take a shot (W-90).
5
O To exit the EOS Capture, select the [File] menu X [Exit].
The EOS Capture operates in conjunction with the EOS Viewer Utility. Therefore, when
you exit the EOS Viewer Utility, the EOS Capture also exits.
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Remote Shooting
You can control the camera from your computer and take single-frame shots, timer shots and
interval timer shots. The images are automatically saved on your computer.
Single-frame Shooting
Set the camera up ready to shoot.
1
Make various settings.
2
O See “Camera Settings” (W-93) and “White Balance Adjustment” (W-95) for
information on how to specify the camera settings.
O See “Specifying the Save Destination” (W-96) for information on how to specify the
settings for saving images.
Click the [Release] button.
3
¿ The shot images are displayed in
the EOS Viewer Utility and saved
in your computer automatically.
Before you use the Remote Shooting function, be sure to check that the camera is ready
for shooting. If the camera is not ready for shooting (the lens is not attached, etc.), you
cannot perform the operation as explained.
Alternatively, you can press the space bar to shoot.
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Approximate Transfer Times for Shooting RAW Images
Camera Model Transfer Time
EOS-1Ds Mark II Approx. 6 seconds
EOS-1D Mark II Approx. 4 seconds
EOS-1Ds Approx. 7 seconds
EOS-1D Approx. 4 seconds
• The transfer times given here are only approximations. Actual transfer times vary
widely depending on the images and the computer system.
• The times for images shot in JPEG format will be shorter than those shown above.
• Transfer times are based on Canon testing standards.
(Time until images appear in the EOS Viewer Utility main window after you uncheck the [Save
also on the camera’s memory card] checkbox and click the [Release] button in the EOS Capture
main window using the following: OS: Windows XP; CPU: 2.2 GHz Pentium 4; RAM: 512 MB)
O When you are using auto focus, you cannot take shots if the camera cannnot focus.
If you cannot take shots with the auto focusing, focus manually and then take a shot.
O If you take remote shooting while you are using the Explorer in the WIA Driver to
display images on the camera, Remote Shooting function may not operate correctly.
The number of available shots changes depending on the available capacity on your computer’s
hard disk. You can check the number of available shots with the [Shots to Go] (W-93).
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Timer Shooting
Select the [Tool] menu X [Timer shooting].
1
¿ The [Timer shooting settings] dialog box appears.
Enter a delay time and click the [Start] button.
2
O You can set a value between 0
seconds and 99 minutes 59
seconds in 1-second increments.
¿ Timer shooting shots are taken.
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Remote Shooting
Interval Timer Shooting
Select the [Tool] menu X [Timer shooting].
1
¿ The [Timer shooting settings] dialog box appears.
Click the [Interval timer shooting] checkbox.
2
Enter the shooting interval and the number of shots. Then click
the [Start] button.
3
O You can set a shooting interval
between 5 seconds and 99
minutes 59 seconds in 1-second
increments.
O You can set up to a maximum of
1999 shots.
¿ Interval timer shooting is
performed using the specified
interval between shots and the
specified number of shots.
On some types of computers, if you set a short interval between shots and there is
insufficient time to download and save the images, it may not be possible to take shots at
the specified interval. If this occurs, set a longer interval between shots and take the
shots again.
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Specifying the Camera Settings
You can check and change the settings in the camera from your computer remotely.
Camera Settings
You can check and specify the camera settings.
O With the EOS-1D, you can only check the content of the settings but you cannot
specify settings.
Check the camera settings.
1
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Color temp.
Specify the color temperature in a range
of 2800K to 10000K.
Shooting mode
Displays/specifies
the shooting mode.
White Balance
Displays/specifies
the white balance.
Metering mode
Displays/specifies
the settings of the
metering mode.
Exposure compensation
Displays/specifies the exposure compensation value.
Bracket shots*
Displayed when any of WBB/
AEB/ISOB/FEB is specified.
Battery status
When you are using a battery,
[ ] is displayed. When
you are using the DC Coupler
Kit, [ ] is displayed.
O * is displayed with the EOS-1Ds Malk II and EOS-1D Malk II only.
* The above window shows all the information at once. In actual use, only the
information needed is displayed.
Shutter speed
Displays/specifies Tv (shutter speed).
(Not displayed when Aperture-priority AE or
Program AE is specified for the shooting mode)
Aperture value
Displays/specifies Av (aperture value).
(Not displayed when Shutter-priority AE or
Program AE is specified for the shooting mode)
ISO Speed
Displays/specifies the ISO speed.
Image recording quality
Displays/specifies the image
recording quality.
Save destination display
Displays the destination folder
to which images will be saved.
(When you click the [Save also
on the camera’s memory card]
checkbox, the camera/PC icon
is displayed, and when you
uncheck the checkbox, the PC
icon is displayed.)
Drive mode
Displays the drive mode.
Warning display
Displayed when the remote shooting is impossible due
to inappropriate settings.
AF mode
Displays the AF mode.
Shots to Go
Displays the number of
available shots.
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Specifying the Camera Settings
Click the icon.
2
O The icon displayed here shows
exposure compensation as an
example.
Use the button to change a value.
3
Minimum settings button
Specifies the minimum value.
Maximum settings button
Specifies the maximum value.
1-step up settings button
Allows you to increase the value by 1 step.
1-step down settings button
Allows you to decrease the value by 1 step.
¿ The changed settings are applied to the camera.
O Before you specify the settings, be sure to check that the camera is ready for
shooting. If the camera is not ready for shooting (the lens is not attached, etc.), you
cannot make some of the settings.
O Set functions which you cannot set with EOS Capture (drive mode, AF mode etc.) in
the camera.
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