Canon EOS 600D User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

ENGLISH

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Introduction

The EOS 600D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 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 HighDefinition (Full HD) movie shooting. The camera is highly responsive for shooting at anytime, provides many functions fitted for advanced shooting, and offers many other features.

Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further 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.297, 298) and “Handling Precautions” (p.14, 15).

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

Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded images or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory card for anything other than 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.

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

(with eyecup and body cap)

Wide Strap

EW-100DB III

EOS Solution Disk XXX

CEL-XXX XXX

XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

Windows XXX XXX

Mac OS X XXX XXX

0 X

EOS Solution Disk

(Software CD-ROM)

Battery Pack

LP-E8

(with protective cover)

Interface cable Stereo AV Cable

EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk XXX

CEL-XXX XXX

XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

Windows XXX XXX Mac OS X XXX XXX

EOS Software

Instruction Manuals

Disk

Battery Charger

LC-E8/LC-E8E*

AVC-DC400ST

Camera

Instruction Manual

(this booklet)

(CD-ROM)

* 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.

EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk

The software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM as PDF files. See page 305 for instructions on using the EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk.

EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk XXX

CEL-XXX XXX

XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

Windows XXX XXX Mac OS X XXX XXX

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

* 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 : If shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the

function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.22).

(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.

: Tip or advice for better shooting.

: Problem-solving advice.

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

Basic Assumptions

All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch

has already been set to <1> (p.32).

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-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens.

active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

Chapters

11121

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

Introduction

Getting Started

Basic Shooting and Image Playback

Creative Shooting

Advanced Shooting

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)

Shooting Movies

Handy Features

Wireless Flash Photography

Image Playback

Post-Processing Images

Printing Images

Customizing the Camera

Reference

Software Start Guide

Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index

123

141

165

189

201

229

235

249

259

301

307

Contents at a Glance

Shooting

Shoot automatically Î p.49 - 63 (Basic Zone modes)

Shoot continuously Î p.88 (i Continuous shooting)

Take a picture of yourself in a group

Freeze the action Î p.94 (s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the action

Blur the background Î p.56 (C Creative Auto)

Keep the background in sharp focus

Adjust the image brightness (exposure)

Shoot in low light Î p.50, 90 (D Flash photography)

Shoot without flash Î p.55 (7 Flash Off)

Photograph fireworks at night Î p.100 (Bulb exposure)

Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor

Shoot movies Î p.141 (k Movie shooting)

Image Quality

Shoot with image effects Î p.81 (Selecting a Picture Style)

matching the subject

Make a large-size print of the picture

Î p.89 (j Self-timer)

p.96 (f Aperture-priority AE)

Î p.103 (Exposure compensation)

p.79 (ISO speed setting)

p.58, 64 (b Flash Off)

Î p.124 (A Live View shooting)

Î p.76 (73, 83, 1)

Take many pictures Î p.76 (7a, 8a, b, c)

Focusing

Change the point of focus Î p.85 (S AF point selection)

Shoot a moving subject Î p.62, 84 (AI Servo AF)

Playback

View the images with the camera

Search for pictures quickly Î p.202 (H Index display)

Rate images Î p.206 (Ratings)

Prevent important images Î p.222 (K Image protect)

from accidental deletion

Delete unnecessary images Î p.224 (L Delete)

Auto play images and movies Î p.215 (Slide show)

View the images or movies on a TV se

Set the LCD monitor brightness

Î p.71 (x Playback)

p.203 (I Image browsing)

t Î p.218 (Video OUT)

Î p.167 (LCD monitor brightness)

Printing

Print pictures easily Î p.235 (Direct printing)

Index to Features

Power

Battery

• Charging Î p.26

• Installing/Removing Î p.28

• Battery check Î p.33

Power outlet Î p.260 Auto power off Î p.32

Card

Inserting/Removing Î p.29 Format Î p.45 Release shutter without

card Î p.166

Lens

Attaching/Detaching Î p.36 Zoom Î p.37 Image Stabilizer Î p.38

Basic Settings

Dioptric adjustment Î p.39 Language Î p.35 Date/Time Î p.34 Beeper Î p.166 Using the LCD monitor Î p.31 LCD Off/On Î p.179 LCD brightness

adjustment Î p.167

Recording Images

Create/select a folder Î p.168 File No. Î p.170

Image Quality

Image-recording quality Î p.76 Picture Style Î p.81 White balance Î p.117 Color space Î p.121 Image enhancement features

• Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.109

• Lens peripheral

illumination correction Î p.110

• Noise reduction

for long exposures Î p.253

• Noise reduction

for high ISO speeds Î p.254

• Highlight tone priority Î p.254

AF mode Î p.83 AF point selection Î p.85 Manual focusing Î p.87

Drive

Drive modes Î p.20 Continuous shooting Î p.88 Self-timer Î p.89 Maximum burst Î p.77

Shooting

ISO speed Î p.79 Feature guide Î p.48 Quick Control Î p.41 Creative Auto Î p.56 Program AE Î p.74 Shutter-priority AE Î p.94 Aperture-priority AE Î p.96 Manual exposure Î p.99 Bulb Î p.100

Index to Features

Mirror lockup Î p.122 Automatic Depth-of-field

AE Î p.101

Metering mode Î p.102 Remote control Î p.261

Exposure Adjustments

Exposure compensation Î p.103 AEB Î p.105 AE lock Î p.107

Flash

Built-in flash Î p.90

• Flash exposure

compensation Î p.104

• FE lock Î p.108

External flash Î p.263 Flash control Î p.180

• Wireless flash Î p.189

Live View Shooting

Live View shooting Î p.123 Focusing Î p.131 Aspect ratio Î p.129 Grid display Î p.129 Quick Control Î p.128

Shooting Movies

Movie shooting Î p.141 Quick Control Î p.149 Sound recording Î p.160 Grid display Î p.161 Video snapshot Î p.153 Movie digital zoom Î p.152 Manual exposure Î p.144

Image Playback

Image review time Î p.166 Single image display Î p.71

• Shooting information

display Î p.226

Index display Î p.202 Image browsing

(Jump display) Î p.203

Magnify Î p.204 Rotate Î p.205 Ratings Î p.206 Movie playback Î p.212 Editing out movie’s

first/last scene Î p.214

Slide show Î p.215 Viewing images on TV Î p.218 Protect Î p.222 Erase Î p.224 Quick Control Î p.208

Image Editing

Creative filters Î p.230 Resize Î p.233

Printing

PictBridge Î p.235 Print Order (DPOF) Î p.245

Customization

Custom Functions (C.Fn) Î p.250 My Menu Î p.258

Software

Install Î p.303 Software Instruction

Manual Î p.305

Introduction 2

Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3

Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4

Chapters............................................................................................................ 5

Contents at a Glance......................................................................................... 6

Index to Features .............................................................................................. 8

Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 14

Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 16

Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 18

Getting Started 25

Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 26

Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 28

Installing and Removing the Card ................................................................... 29

Using the LCD Monitor .................................................................................... 31

Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 32

Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 34

Selecting the Interface Language.................................................................... 35

Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 36

About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 38

Basic Operation............................................................................................... 39

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions ........................................................ 41

3 Menu Operations................................................................................... 43

Formatting the Card......................................................................................... 45

Switching the LCD Monitor Display ................................................................. 47

Feature Guide ................................................................................................. 48

Basic Shooting and Image Playback 49

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto).................................... 50

A Full Auto (Scene Intelligent Auto) Techniques.......................................... 53

7 Disabling Flash.......................................................................................... 55

C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 56

2 Shooting Portraits....................................................................................... 59

3 Shooting Landscapes................................................................................ 60

4 Shooting Close-ups .................................................................................... 61

5 Shooting Moving Subjects......................................................................... 62

6 Shooting Portraits at Night ......................................................................... 63

Q Quick Control ............................................................................................. 64

Shoot by Ambience Selection.......................................................................... 65

Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type .................................................................... 68

x Image Playback......................................................................................... 71

Creative Shooting 73

d: Program AE................................................................................................74

Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................76

Z: Changing the ISO Speed .........................................................................79

A Selecting the Subject’s Optimal Image Characteristics (Picture Style) ....81

E: Changing the Autofocus Mode (AF Mode) ................................................83

S Selecting the AF Point ...............................................................................85

Subjects Difficult to Focus................................................................................87

MF: Manual Focusing ...................................................................................87

i Continuous Shooting ..................................................................................88

j Using the Self-timer ....................................................................................89

D Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................90

Advanced Shooting 93

s: Action Shots .............................................................................................94

f: Changing the Depth of Field ....................................................................96

Depth of Field Preview..................................................................................98

a: Manual Exposure.......................................................................................99

8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE..............................................................101

q Changing the Metering Mode...................................................................102

O y Setting Exposure Compensation .....................................................103

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ...................................................................105

A Locking the Exposure (AE Lock) ..............................................................107

A Locking the Flash Exposure (FE Lock).....................................................108

Correcting the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer)

Correcting the Image’s Dark Corners.............................................................110

A Customizing Image Characteristics (Picture Style) ................................112

A Registering Preferred Image Characteristics (Picture Style)..................115

B: Matching the Light Source (White Balance) ..........................................117

2 Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light Source..........................................119

Setting the Color Reproduction Range (Color Space) ...................................121

Mirror Lock-up to Reduce Camera Shake......................................................122

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 123

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ................................................................124

Shooting Function Settings ............................................................................128

z Menu Function Settings............................................................................129

Changing the Autofocus Mode.......................................................................131

MF: Focusing Manually ..................................................................................138

Contents

.......109

Contents

Shooting Movies 141

k Shooting Movies...................................................................................... 142

Shooting Function Settings ........................................................................... 149

Setting the Movie-recording Size................................................................... 150

Using Movie Digital Zoom.............................................................................. 152

Taking Video Snapshots ............................................................................... 153

Menu Function Settings................................................................................. 157

Handy Features 165

Handy Features............................................................................................. 166

Silencing the Beeper .................................................................................. 166

Card Reminder ........................................................................................... 166

Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 166

Setting the Auto Power-off Time................................................................. 167

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................................... 167

Creating and Selecting a Folder................................................................. 168

File Numbering Methods ............................................................................ 170

Setting Copyright Information..................................................................... 172

Auto Rotation of Vertical Images................................................................ 174

C Checking Camera Settings ............................................................... 175

Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings............................................ 176

Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On................................................................. 179

Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color........................................... 179

Setting the Flash ........................................................................................... 180

f Automatic Sensor Cleaning.................................................................... 184

Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 185

Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 187

Wireless Flash Photography 189

Using Wireless Flash..................................................................................... 190

Easy Wireless Flash Shooting....................................................................... 191

Custom Wireless Flash Shooting .................................................................. 194

Other Settings ............................................................................................... 198

Image Playback 201

H I Searching for Images Quickly............................................................. 202

u/y Magnified View .................................................................................... 204

b Rotating the Image ................................................................................... 205

Setting Ratings .............................................................................................. 206

Q Quick Control During Playback................................................................ 208

k Enjoying Movies ...................................................................................... 210

k Playing Movies.........................................................................................212

X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ...................................................214

Slide Show (Auto Playback)...........................................................................215

Viewing the Images on TV .............................................................................218

K Protecting Images ....................................................................................222

L Erasing Images .........................................................................................224

C Shooting Information Display ................................................................226

Post-Processing Images 229

U Creative Filters .........................................................................................230

S Resize ......................................................................................................233

Printing Images 235

Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................236

wPrinting......................................................................................................238

Trimming the Image .................................................................................... 243

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...........................................................245

W Direct Printing with DPOF ........................................................................248

Customizing the Camera 249

Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................250

Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................252

Registering My Menu .....................................................................................258

Reference 259

Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................260

Remote Control Shooting...............................................................................261

External Speedlites ........................................................................................263

Using Eye-Fi Cards ........................................................................................265

Function Availability Table According to Shooting Modes .............................268

Menu Settings ................................................................................................270

System Map ...................................................................................................276

Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................278

Error Codes....................................................................................................287

Specifications .................................................................................................288

Safety Warnings.............................................................................................297

Software Start Guide 301

Software Start Guide......................................................................................302

Quick Reference Guide and Instruction Manual Index 307

Quick Reference Guide..................................................................................308

Index ..............................................................................................................320

Contents

Handling Precautions

Camera Care

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

shock.

The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you

accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.

Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such

as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.

Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct

sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.

The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to

disassemble the camera yourself.

Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and

focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center.

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.

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 touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything

metallic.

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 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 caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

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 smudges 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.

Quick Start Guide

Insert the battery. (p.28)

To charge the battery, see page 26.

Insert a card. (p.29)

With the card’s label facing

toward the camera back, insert it into the slot.

White index Red index

Attach the lens. (p.36)

Align the lens’ white or red index

with the camera’s index in the matching color.

Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.36)

Set the power switch to <1>, and set the Mode Dial to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto). (p.50)

All the necessary camera settings

will be set automatically.

Quick Start Guide

Flip out the LCD monitor. (p.31)

To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View

Shooting” (p.123).

To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.71). To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.224).

When the LCD monitor displays the

date/time setting screen, see page

34.

Focus the subject. (p.40)

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.

Take the picture. (p.40)

Press the shutter button completely

to take the picture.

Review the picture. (p.166)

The captured image will be

displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.

To display the image again, press

the <x> button (p.71).

Nomenclature

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

Power switch (p.32)

<B> Display button (p.47,152,167,179)

<Z> ISO speed setting button (p.79)

<6> Main Dial

Shutter button

(p.40)

Mode Dial (p.22)

Built-in flash/AF-assist beam

(p.90/86)

EF Lens mount index (p.36)

EF-S Lens mount index (p.36)

Flash-sync contacts

Hot shoe (p.263)

<V> Focal plane

mark (p.61)

Strap mount

(p.25)

Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.91/89)

Remote control sensor (p.122,261)

Grip

Mirror (p.122,187)

Body cap (p.36)

Contacts (p.15)

Lens mount

Lens lock pin

Audio/video OUT/ Digital terminal (p.221,236)

Remote control terminal (p.262)

External microphone IN terminal (p.160)

HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.218)

Microphone (p.142)

<D> Flash button (p.90)

Terminal cover

Lens release button

(p.37)

Depth-of-field preview button (p.98)

Nomenclature

Eyecup (p.262)

Viewfinder eyepiece

<C> Info button (p.47,71,126,146,175)

<M> Menu

button (p.43)

LCD monitor

(p.31,43,167)

<O> Aperture/ Exposure compensation button (p.99/103)

<Q/l> Quick Control button/ Direct print button (p.41/241)

<S> Cross keys (p.43) <WB> White balance selection button (p.117) <XA> Picture Style selection button (p.81) <Yi/Q> Drive mode selection button (p.88,89) <ZE> AF mode selection button (p.83)

Tripod socket

<x> Playback button (p.71)

<0> Setting button (p.43)

Card slot (p.29)

Dioptric adjustment knob (p.39)

<A> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button (p.124/142)

<A/I> AE lock/ FE lock button/ Index/Reduce button (p.107/108/202/204,243)

Battery compartment cover release lever (p.28)

Battery compartment cover

(p.28)

<L> Erase button (p.224)

<S/u> AF point selection/ Magnify button (p.85/204,243)

Speaker (p.212)

Card slot cover (p.29)

DC cord hole (p.260)

Access lamp (p.30)

Nomenclature

Shooting Settings Display (in Creative Zone modes, p.22)

Shutter speed

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount (p.103)

AEB range (p.105)

Shooting mode

Picture Style (p.81)

AF mode (p.83)

One-Shot AF

AI Focus AF

AI Servo AF

Manual Focusing

Quick Control icon (p.41)

White balance (p.117)

Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom

Battery check (p.33)

Drive mode (p.88,89)

u Single shooting i Continuous shooting

Q Self-timer:10 sec/Remote control

l Self-timer:2 sec

q Self-timer:Continuous

*1: Displayed when the built-in flash is popped up. *2: Displayed if an Eye-Fi card is used.

zxcn

Eye-Fi transmission status*

(p.265)

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

Aperture

c Main Dial pointer (p.93)

Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.109)

Number of possible shots

Number of possible shots during WB bracketing

Self-timer countdown

2 White balance correction (p.119)

B White balance bracketing (p.120)

Metering mode (p.102) q

Evaluative metering

w Partial metering r Spot metering e Center-weighted average metering

ISO speed (p.79)

Highlight tone priority (p.254)

y Flash exposure compensation (p.104)

0 External flash exposure compensation

Built-in flash func. setting*

Image-recording quality (p.76)

73 83 74 84 7a 8a b c 1 RAW 1+73

Large/Fine

Large/Normal Medium/Fine Medium/Normal Small 1/Fine Small 1/Normal Small 2 (Fine) Small 3 (Fine)

RAW+Large/Fine

(p.181)

Viewfinder Information

Spot metering circle

Nomenclature

AF point activation indicator < >

Focusing screen

<A> AE lock/ AEB in-progress

<D> Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning

<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 (D buSY)

AF points

<o> Focus

confirmation light

Max. burst

<0> Monochrome shootin

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 (Card)

No card warning (Card)

<Z> ISO speed

<2> White balance

correction

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

Nomenclature

)

Mode Dial

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

Creative Zone

These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects.

d : Program AE (p.74) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.94) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.96) a : Manual exposure (p.99)

8: Automatic depth-of-field AE

(p.101)

Basic Zone

All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject.

A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.50) 7 : Flash Off (p.55)

C : Creative Auto (p.56)

k: Movie shooting

(p.141

Image Zone

2 : Portrait (p.59) 3 : Landscape (p.60) 4 : Close-up (p.61) 5 : Sports (p.62) 6 : Night Portrait (p.63)

Lens

Lens without a distance scale

Focusing ring (p.87,138)

Hood mount (p.294)

Filter thread (front of lens) (p.294)

Nomenclature

Focus mode switch (p.36)

Zoom ring (p.37)

Zoom position index (p.37)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.38)

Lens mount index (p.36)

Lens with a distance scale

Hood mount (p.294)

Filter thread (front of lens) (p.294)

Zoom ring (p.37)

Focusing ring (p.87,138)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.38)

Contacts (p.15)

Focus mode switch (p.36)

Zoom position index (p.37)

Distance scale

Contacts (p.15)

Lens mount index (p.36)

Nomenclature

Battery Charger LC-E8

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.26).

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Full-charge lamp

Power plug

This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

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

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.

Battery Charger LC-E8E

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.26).

Charge lamp

Full-charge lamp

Battery pack slot

Power cord

Power cord socket

Getting Started

This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera 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.262).

Eyepiece cover

Charging the Battery

Remove the protective cover.

Detach the protective cover provided

with the battery.

Attach the battery.

As shown in the illustration, attach the

battery securely to the charger.

To detach the battery, follow the

above procedure in reverse.

LC-E8

LC-E8E

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 the battery’s charge level.

For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (6°C - 10°C /

F - 50°F) will take a longer time (up to 4 hours).

Recharge the battery.

For LC-E8

As shown by the arrow, flip out the

battery 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.

X Recharging starts automatically and

the charge lamp turns orange.

X When the battery is fully recharged,

the full-charge lamp will turn green.

Charging the Battery

Tips for Using the Battery and Charger

Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.

Recharge the battery before using.

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

used.

Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain 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 (provided) attached. Storing the battery after it is fully charged can lower the battery’s performance.

The battery charger can 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.

After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs for

at least 3 sec.

Do not charge any battery other than a 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.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery

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

Open the cover.

Slide the lever as shown by the

arrows and open the cover.

Insert the battery.

Insert the end with the battery

contacts.

Insert the battery until it locks in

place.

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 of the

battery contacts, be sure to attach the protective cover (provided, p.26) to the battery.

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

Installing and Removing the Card

The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. The captured images are recorded onto the card.

Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing.

Installing the Card

Open the cover.

Slide the cover as shown by the

arrows to open it.

Write-protect switch

Possible shots

The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the

card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.

Setting [1 Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent you

from forgetting to insert a card (p.166).

Insert the card.

As shown by the illustration, face the card’s label side toward you and insert it until it clicks in place.

Close the cover.

Close the cover and slide it in the

direction shown by the arrows until it snaps shut.

When you set the power switch to

<1>, the number of possible shots (p.33) will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Installing and Removing the Card

Removing the Card

Open the cover.

Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off,

then open the cover.

If “Recording ...” is displayed, close

Access lamp

When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are

being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time. Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera.

• Removing the card.

• Removing the battery.

• Shaking or banging the camera around.

If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might

not start from 0001 (p.170).

Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects. If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove

and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card. If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer, transfer all the images and then format the card with the camera (p.45). The card may then return to normal.

the cover.

Remove the card.

Gently push in the card, then let go.

The card will stick out.

Pull the card straight out, then close

the cover.

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