Canon EOS 550D, EOS REBEL T2i User Manual

MANUAL INSTRUCTION

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	E	The “Quick Reference Guide” and “Software Start Guide” are	INSTRUCTION
		provided at end of this manual.	MANUAL

Introduction

The EOS REBEL T2i/EOS 550D is a high-performance, digital singlelens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, approx. 3.7 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full HD (Full High-Definition) movie shooting.

The camera is highly responsive for shooting at anytime, provides many functions fitted for advanced shooting, and offers many other features.

Take Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the Camera

With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they come out. You can then better understand the camera.

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the Safety Warnings (p.233, 234) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).

Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability

After shooting, playback and check whether the images have been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the

images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
Copyrights	COPY

Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded images of people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.

This camera is compatible with SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards. This manual will refer to all these cards as just “card.”

*The camera does not come with a card for recording images.

Please purchase it separately.

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Item Check List

Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

Camera	Battery Pack	Battery Charger
	LP-E8	LC-E8/LC-E8E*
(with eyecup and body cap)	(with protective cover)

Wide Strap	COPY	Stereo AV Cable
	Interface cable
EW-100DB III		AVC-DC400ST
EOS DIGITAL	Software Instruction	Camera
Solution Disk	Manual	Instruction Manual
(Software)		(this booklet)

*Battery Charger LC-E8 or LC-E8E is provided. (The LC-E8E comes with a power cord.)

If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.

Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also be included.

Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

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Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

<6>	: Indicates the Main Dial.
<V> <U>	: Indicates the <S> cross keys.
<0>	: Indicates the setting button.

0, 9, 7, 8: Indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

*In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor.

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

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

: Supplemental information.

Basic Assumptions

All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch has already been set to <1> (p.27).

It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default.

For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.

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Chapters

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

	Introduction	2
	Camera basics.
1	Getting Started	23
2	Basic Shooting and Image Playback	45
	Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.
3	Creative Shooting	59
	Basic shooting features for specific types of subjects.
4	Advanced Shooting	77
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	Advanced shooting features.
5	Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)	107
6	Shooting Movies	123
7	Handy Features	137
	Convenient menu-based functions.
8	Image Playback	155
9	Printing Images	175
10	Customizing the Camera	189
11	Reference	201

End Pages: Quick Reference Guide and Software Start Guide 243

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Contents
	Introduction	2
	Item Check List..................................................................................................	3
	Conventions Used in this Manual......................................................................	4
	Chapters............................................................................................................	5
	Contents at a Glance.......................................................................................	10
	Handling Precautions ......................................................................................	12
	Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................	14
	Nomenclature ..................................................................................................	16
1	Getting Started	23
	Charging the Battery .......................................................................................	24
	Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................	26
	Turning on the Power ......................................................................................	27
	Setting the Date and Time...............................................................................	29
	Selecting the Interface Language....................................................................	30
	Installing and Removing the SD Card .............................................................	31
	Attaching and Detaching a Lens .....................................................................	33
	About the Lens Image Stabilizer......................................................................	35
	Basic Operation...............................................................................................	36
	QUsing the Quick Control Screen ................................................................	38
	3Menu OperationsCOPY..................................................................................	40
	Formatting the Card.........................................................................................	42
	Switching the LCD Monitor Display .................................................................	44
2	Basic Shooting and Image Playback	45
	1Fully Automatic Shooting...........................................................................	46
	1Full Auto Techniques.................................................................................	48
	7Disabling Flash..........................................................................................	49
	2Shooting Portraits.......................................................................................	50
	3Shooting Landscapes................................................................................	51
	4Shooting Close-ups ....................................................................................	52
	5Shooting Moving Subjects.........................................................................	53
	6Shooting Portraits at Night .........................................................................	54
	CCreative Auto Shooting .............................................................................	55
	xImage Playback.........................................................................................	58

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		Contents
3	Creative Shooting	59
	d: Program AE................................................................................................	60
	Z: Changing the ISO Speed .........................................................................	62
	DUsing the Built-in Flash ................................................................................	64
	E: Changing the AF Mode .............................................................................	66
	SSelecting the AF Point ...............................................................................	68
	MF: Manual Focusing ...................................................................................	69
	iContinuous Shooting ..................................................................................	70
	jUsing the Self-timer ....................................................................................	71
	Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................	72
	ASelecting a Picture Style ..........................................................................	75
4	Advanced Shooting	77
	s: Action Shots .............................................................................................	78
	f: Changing the Depth of Field ....................................................................	80
	Depth of Field Preview..................................................................................	82
	a: Manual Exposure.......................................................................................	83
	8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE................................................................	85
	qChanging the Metering Mode.....................................................................	86
	OySetting Exposure ompensation.......................................................	87
	Auto Exposure BracketingCOPY................................................................................	89
	ACustomizing a Picture Style .....................................................................	91
	ARegistering a Picture Style.......................................................................	94
	Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................	96
	AAE Lock ......................................................................................................	97
	AFE Lock.......................................................................................................	98
	B: Setting the White Balance .......................................................................	99
	2White Balance Correction.........................................................................	101
	Auto Lighting Optimizer..................................................................................	103
	Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction .........................................................	104
	Preventing Camera Shake .............................................................................	106

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Contents
5	Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)	107
	AShooting with the LCD Monitor ...............................................................	108
	Shooting Function Settings ...........................................................................	111
	Using AF to Focus.........................................................................................	113
	Focusing Manually.........................................................................................	120
6	Shooting Movies	123
	kShooting Movies......................................................................................	124
	Shooting Function Settings ...........................................................................	130
7	Handy Features	137
	Handy Features.............................................................................................	138
	Silencing the Beeper ..................................................................................	138
	Card Reminder ...........................................................................................	138
	Setting the Image Review Time .................................................................	138
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	Setting the Auto Power-off Time.................................................................	139
	Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness .......................................................	139
	File Numbering Methods ............................................................................	140
	Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ................................................................	142
	BChecking Camera Settings................................................................	143
	Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings............................................	144
	Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically ......................	146
	Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color...........................................	146
	Setting the Flash ...........................................................................................	147
	fAutomatic Sensor Cleaning ...................................................................	150
	Appending Dust Delete Data.........................................................................	151
	Manual Sensor Cleaning ...............................................................................	153
8 Image Playback		155
	HISearching for Images Quickly..............................................................	156
	u/yMagnified View....................................................................................	158
	bRotating the Image...................................................................................	159
	kEnjoying Movies ......................................................................................	160
	kPlaying Movies ........................................................................................	162
	XEditing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes ...............................................	164

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			Contents
	Slide Show (Auto Playback)...........................................................................		165
	Viewing the Images on TV .............................................................................		167
	KProtecting Images ....................................................................................		170
	LErasing Images	.........................................................................................	171
	BShooting Information Display ................................................................		173
9	Printing Images		175
	Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................		176
	wPrinting......................................................................................................		178
	Trimming the Image ....................................................................................		183
	WDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...........................................................		185
	Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................		188
10	Customizing the Camera		189
	Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................		190
	Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................		192
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	Registering My Menu .....................................................................................		198
	Setting Copyright Information.........................................................................		199
11	Reference		201
	When Autofocus Fails ....................................................................................		202
	Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................		203
	Remote Control Shooting...............................................................................		204
	External Speedlites ........................................................................................		206
	Using Eye-Fi Cards ........................................................................................		208
	Function Availability Table according to Shooting Modes..............................		210
	Menu Settings ................................................................................................		212
	System Map ...................................................................................................		216
	Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................		218
	Error Codes....................................................................................................		224
	Specifications .................................................................................................		225
	Index ..............................................................................................................		237
End Pages: Quick Reference Guide and Software Start Guide			243

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Contents at a Glance

Shooting

Shoot automatically				Î p.45 - 57 (Basic Zone modes)
Shoot continuously			Î p.50, 53, 70 (iContinuous shooting)
Take a picture of yourself in a group Î p.71					(jSelf-timer)
Freeze the action
Blur the action				Î p.78	(sShutter-priority AE)
Blur the background
Keep the background in sharp focus				Î p.80	(fAperture-priority AE)
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Adjust the image brightness (exposure) Î p.87					(Exposure compensation)
Shoot in low light				Î p.46, 62, 64 (DFlash photography)
Shoot without flash				Î p.49	(7Flash Off)
Photograph fireworks at night				Î p.84	(Bulb exposure)
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor Î p.108 (ALive View shooting)
Shoot movies				Î p.124 (kMovie shooting)
Image Quality
Shoot with image effects				Î p.75
matching the subject					(Selecting a Picture Style)

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	Make a large-size print of the picture Î p.72		(73, 83, 1)
	Take many pictures	Î p.72	(76, 86)

Focusing

Change the point of focus	Î p.68 (SAF point selection)
Shoot a moving subject	Î p.53, 67 (AI Servo AF)

Playback
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View the images with the camera			Î p.58 (xPlayback)
Search for pictures quickly			Î p.156 (HIndex display)
Prevent important images			Î p.170 (KImage protect)
from accidental deletion
Delete unnecessary images			Î p.171 (LDelete)
View the images on a TV set			Î p.167	(Video OUT)
Set the LCD brightness			Î p.139	(LCD brightness)
Printing
Print pictures easily			Î p.175	(Direct printing)

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Handling Precautions

Camera Care

This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock.

The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth. Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.

Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.

The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself.

Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean

the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest
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Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera misoperation.

If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.

If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated before using the camera.

If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to check that the camera is still working.

Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a darkroom or chemical lab.

If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.

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Handling Precautions

LCD Monitor

Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.

If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days. In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.

Cards

To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:

Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,

physical shock, or vibration.
Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having
caps or put down the lensCOPYwith the rear end up to avoid
static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens	Contacts

scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

Cautions During Prolonged Use

If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin burns.

About smear adhering to the front of the sensor

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

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Quick Start Guide

1

2 White index

Insert the battery. (p.26)

To charge the battery, see page 24.

Red index Attach the lens. (p.33)

Align the lens’ white or red index with

the camera’s index in the matching color.

3	Set the lens focus mode switch
	COPYOpen the slot cover and
	to <AF>. (p.33)
4	insert a card. (p.31)
	With the card’s label facing you,
	insert it into the slot.
5	Set the power switch to <1>.
	(p.27)

When the LCD monitor displays the Date/Time setting screen, see page 29.

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Quick Start Guide

6	Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full
	Auto). (p.46)
	All the necessary camera settings will
	be set automatically.
7	Focus the subject. (p.37)
	Look through the viewfinder and aim the
	viewfinder center over the subject.
	Press the shutter button halfway, and
	the camera will focus the subject.
	If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-
	up automatically.
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	Take the picture. (p.37)
	ress the shutter button completely to
	take the picture.
9	Review the picture. (p.138)
	The captured image will be displayed
	for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
	To display the image again, press the
	<x> button (p.58).

The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor will turn off when your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece.

To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 107. To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.171).

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Nomenclature

The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” section.

	Mode Dial (p.20)		Built-in flash/AF-assist beam
			(p.64/147)
	Power switch (p.27)		EF Lens mount index (p.33)
	<Z> ISO speed		EF-S Lens mount index (p.33)
	setting button (p.62)
			Flash-sync contacts
	<6> Main Dial		Hot shoe (p.206)
	(p.4)
	Shutter button		<V> Focal plane
			mark (p.52)
	(p.37)
				Strap mount
				(p.23)
	Red-eye
	reduction/			Microphone
	Self-timer
		COPY		(p.134)
	lamp (p.65/71)
	Remote control			<D> Flash
				button (p.64)
	sensor
	(p.106,204)
	Grip
	Mirror (p.106,153)			Terminal
	Contacts (p.13)			cover

	Lens release button
Lens mount	(p.34)
Lens lock pin	Depth-of-field preview
	button (p.82)

External microphone

IN terminal (p.134)

Remote control terminal (p.205)

Audio/video OUT/

Digital terminal (p.169,176)

	Body cap (p.33)	HDMI mini OUT
		terminal (p.167)

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Nomenclature

Eyecup (p.205)	Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36)

<A> Live View shooting/ Viewfinder eyepiece Movie shooting button

(p.108/124)

Display-off sensor (p.146)

			<A/I> AE lock/
			FE lock button/
	<B> Shooting		Index/Reduce button
			(p.97/98/156/158,183)
	settings display
	button		<S/u>
	(p.44,110,126,
			AF point selection/
	143,173)
			Magnify button
			(p.68/158,183)
	<M> Menu
	button (p.40)
		COPY	Speaker
	LCD monitor		(p.162)
	(p.40,139)		Card slot
			cover (p.31)
	<O> Aperture/		DC cord hole
			(p.203)
	Exposure compensation
	button (p.83/87)
	Tripod socket		Access lamp (p.32)

	<Q/l> Quick Control button/		Battery compartment
	Direct print button (p.38/181)
			cover release lever (p.26)
		<x> Playback button (p.58)	Battery compartment cover
		<0> Setting button (p.40)	(p.26)
	<S> Cross keys (p.40)		<L> Erase button (p.171)
	<WB> White balance selection button (p.99)
	<XA> Picture Style selection button (p.75)
	<Yi/Q> Drive mode selection button (p.70,71)
	<ZE>	AF mode selection button (p.66)

Card slot (p.31)

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Nomenclature

Shooting Settings Display

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount (p.87) AEB range (p.89)

Shutter speed

Picture Style (p.75)

Shooting mode

Aperture

cMain Dial pointer (p.77)

ISO speed (p.62)

Flash exposure compensation (p.88)

Highlight tone priority (p.194)

Auto Lighting

Image-recording

Optimizer (p.103)

quality (p.72)

73

Large/Fine

Drive mode (p.70,71)

83

Large/Normal

u Single shooting

74

Medium/Fine

i Continuous

84

Medium/Normal

shooting

76

Small/Fine

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Q Self-timer/

86

Small/Normal

Remote control

l Self-timer:2 sec

1

RAW

qSelf-timer:

1+73RAW+Large/Fine

Continuous

Quick Control icon (p.38)

Shots remaining

White balance (p.99)

Shots remaining during

WB bracketing

QAuto

Self-timer countdown

W Daylight

Bulb exposure time

EShade

RCloudy

Metering mode (p.86)

YTungsten light

qEvaluative metering

U White fluorescent light

wPartial metering

I Flash

rSpot metering

OCustom

eCenter-weighted

2White balance correction (p.101)

average metering

BWhite balance bracketing (p.102)

AF mode (p.66)

X One-Shot AF

Eye-Fi transmission status* (p.208)

9AI Focus AF

Battery check (p.28)

Z AI Servo AF

zxcn

g

Manual Focusing

* Displayed if an Eye-Fi card is used.

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Nomenclature

Viewfinder Information

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

<Z> ISO speed

<2>

<A> AE lock/ AEB in-progress

<D> Flash-ready

Improper FE lock warning

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White balance correction

<o> Focus confirmation light

Max. burst

<0> Monochrome shooting

<e> High-speed sync (FP flash)

<d> FE lock/

FEB in-progress

<y> Flash exposure compensation

Shutter speed

FE lock (FEL)

Busy (buSY)

Built-in flash recycling (DbuSY)

ISO speed

<A> Highlight tone priority

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount AEB range

Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

Aperture

Card full warning (FuLL)

Card error warning (Err)

No card warning (Card)

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Basic Zone

Nomenclature

Mode Dial

The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and Movie shooting mode.

Creative Zone

These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects.

d : Program AE (p.60)

s : Shutter-priority AE (p.78)

f : Aperture-priority AE (p.80) a : Manual exposure (p.83) 8: Automatic depth-of-field

AE (p.85)

All you do is press the shutterCOPYbutton. Fully-automatic shooting suiting the

subject.

1: Full Auto (p.46)

C: Creative Auto (p.55)

k: Movie shooting

Image Zone	(p.123)

7: Flash Off (p.49)

2: Portrait (p.50)

3: Landscape (p.51)

4: Close-up (p.52)

5: Sports (p.53)

6: Night Portrait (p.54)

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Nomenclature

Lens

Lens without a distance scale

Focusing ring (p.69,120)	Focus mode switch (p.33)
	Zoom ring (p.34)
Hood mount	Zoom position index (p.34)
(p.231)

Filter thread

(front of lens) (p.231)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.35)
Lens mount index (p.33)		Contacts (p.13)
Lens with a distance scale
	Focus mode switch (p.33)
Hood mountCOPY
(p.231)
		Zoom position index (p.34)
		Distance scale
Filter thread
(front of lens) (p.231)

Zoom ring (p.34)

Focusing ring (p.69,120)

Contacts (p.13)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.35)

Lens mount index (p.33)

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Nomenclature

Battery Charger LC-E8

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.24).

Power plug

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Full-charge lamp

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

For connection to a supplyCOnot in the U.S.A.,PYuse an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.

Battery Charger LC-E8E

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.24).

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Full-charge lamp

Power cord

Power cord socket

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Getting Started

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

Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet

from the bottom. Then pass it

through the strap’s buckle as shown

in the illustration. Pull the strap to

take up any slack and make sure

the strap will not loosen from the

buckle.

The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap (p.205).

Eyepiece cover

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Charging the Battery

LC-E8

LC-E8E

1 Remove the protective cover.

2 Attach the battery.

As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely.

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

3 Recharge the battery. For LC-E8

As shown by the arrow, flip out the COPYbattery charger’s prongs and insert

the prongs into a power outlet.

For LC-E8E

Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into the power outlet.

XRecharging starts automatically and the charge lamp turns orange.

XWhen the battery is fully recharged,

the full-charge lamp will turn green.

It takes approx. 2 hours to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery at 23°C / 73°F. The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and battery’s charge level.

For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (6°C - 10°C / 43°F - 50°F) will take a longer time (up to 4 hours).

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Charging the Battery

Tips for Using the Battery and Charger

Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.

Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually discharge and lose its power.

After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the charger from the power outlet.

When not using the camera, remove the battery.

If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing the battery after it is fully charged can lower the battery’s performance.

The battery chargerCOPYcan also be used in foreign countries.

The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/ 60 Hz power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for the respective country or region. Do not attach any portable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.

If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life.

Purchase a new battery.

Do not charge any battery other than the Battery Pack LP-E8.

The Battery Pack LP-E8 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.

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Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery

Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 into the camera.

1	Open the battery compartment
	cover.
	Slide the lever as shown by the arrow
	and open the cover.
2 Insert the battery.
	Insert the end with the battery
	contacts.
	Insert the battery until it locks in
	place.
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3 Close the cover.

Press the cover until it snaps shut.

Removing the Battery

Open the cover and remove the battery.

Press the battery release lever as

shown by the arrow and remove the

battery.

To prevent short circuiting, be sure to attach the protective cover to the battery.

After opening the battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge might break.

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Turning on the Power

If the date/time setting screen appears when you turn on the power switch, see page 29 to set the date/time.

<1> : The camera turns on. <2> : The camera is turned off and

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

About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor

Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the sensor cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display <f>. Even during the sensor cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway (p.37) to stop the sensorCOPYcleaning and take a picture.

If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1>/<2> at a short interval, the <f> icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not a problem.

About Auto Power Off

To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button halfway (p.37).

You can change the auto power-off time with the menu’s [5Auto power off] setting (p.139).

If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to the card, [Recording ...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the card finishes recording the image.

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Turning on the Power

Checking the Battery Level

When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels:

z : Battery level is OK.

x : Battery level is slightly down,

	but adequate power remains.
	c : Battery will be exhausted soon.
	n : Battery must be recharged.
Battery Life
Temperature	At 23°C / 73°F	At 0°C / 32°F
No Flash	COPY
	Approx. 550 shots	Approx. 470 shots
50% Flash Use	Approx. 440 shots	Approx. 400 shots

The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, no Live View shooting, and CIPA ( amera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.

The Battery Grip BG-E8 approximately doubles the number of possible shots with two LP-E8 batteries installed. With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, the number of possible shots at 23°C / 73°F is approx. 470 shots without flash use and approx. 270 shots with 50% flash use.

The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following operations:

•Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.

•Often activating only the AF without taking a picture.

•Using the LCD monitor often.

•Using the lens Image Stabilizer.

The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.

For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 109.

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3Setting the Date and Time

When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.

1 Display the menu.

Press the <M> button to display the menu.

2 UnderTime]. the [6] tab, select [Date/

Press the <U> key to select the

[6] tab. COPYress the <V> key to select [Date/

Time], then press <0>.

3 Set the date and time.

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

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

4 Exit the setting.

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

XThe date/time will be set.

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

The date/time set will start from when you press <0> in step 4.

If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera’s battery becomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset. If this happens, set the date/time again.

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3Selecting the Interface Language

1 Display the menu.

Press the <M> button to display the menu.

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

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

Press the <V> key to select [LanguageK] (the third item from the top), then press <0>.

COPY3 Set the desired language.

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

XThe interface language will change. Press the <M> button to return

to the shooting settings display.

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