Canon EOS 650D User Guide

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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INSTRUCTION

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Introduction

This camera is compatible with SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards. In this manual, “card” refers to all these cards. * The camera does not come with a card for recording images/

movies. Please purchase it separately.

Cards that can record movies

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher (p.169).

The EOS 650D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.00 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, approx. 5 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and Full HighDefinition (Full HD) movie shooting. The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation, and provides many features for demanding shots.

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.343, 344) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16, 17).

Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability

After shooting, play images back and check whether they 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.

Item Check List

Battery Pack

LP-E8

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E8/LC-E8E*

Interface Cable

Wide Strap

EW-100DB IV

Camera

(with eyecup and body cap)

EOS Solution Disk

(Software)

EOS Software

Instruction Manuals

Disk

Camera

Instruction Manual

(this booklet)

EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk

The Software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM as PDF files. See page 353 for instructions on using the EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk.

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

EOS Solution Disk XXX

CEL-XXX XXX

XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

Windows XXX XXX

Mac OS X XXX XXX

EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk XXX

CEL-XXX XXX

XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

N C

* 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, a lens instruction manual may also be

included.

 Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk XXX

CEL-XXX XXX

XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <V> : Indicates the <S> Cross keys. <0> : Indicates the Setting button. 0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding 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 that can be changed by pressing the

<M> button and changing the setting.

M : When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the

function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.24).

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

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

: Problem-solving advice.

Basic Assumptions

All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch

is already set to <1> (p.34).

It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are

set to their defaults.

The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.

Chapters

3456789

1112131415

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

Shooting Movies

Handy Features

Wireless Flash Photography

Image Playback

Post-Processing Images

Printing Images

Customizing the Camera

Reference

Downloading Images to a Personal Computer

(Live View Shooting)

107

143

169

199

225

237

269

275

291

301

347

Quick Reference Guide and Index

355

Contents at a Glance

Shooting

 Shoot automatically  p.57 - 74 (Basic Zone modes)

 Shoot continuously  p.101 (i Continuous shooting)



Take a picture of yourself in a group

 Freeze the action  p.108 (s Shutter-priority AE)  Blur the action

 Blur the background  p.64 (C Creative Auto) 

Keep the background in sharp focus



Adjust the image brightness (exposure)

 Shoot in low light  p.58, 104 (D Flash photography)

 Shoot without flash  p.63 (7 Flash Off)

 Photograph fireworks at night  p.114 (Bulb exposure)



Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor

 Shoot movies  p.169 (k Movie shooting)

Image Quality



Shoot with image effects matching the subject

 Make a large-size print of the picture  p.86 (73, 83, 1)

 p.103 (j Self-timer)

 p.110 (f Aperture-priority AE)

 p.117 (Exposure compensation)

 p.90 (ISO speed setting)

 p.75 (b Flash Off)

 p.143 (A Live View shooting)

 p.93 (Picture Style)

 Take many pictures  p.86 (7a, 8a, b, c)

Focusing

 Change the point of focus  p.97 (S AF point selection)

 Shoot a moving subject  p.70, 96 (AI Servo AF)

Playback



View the images on the camera

 p.82 (x Playback)

 Search for pictures quickly  p.238 (H Index display)

 Rate images  p.244 (Ratings)

 Prevent important images  p.262 (K Image protect)

from accidental deletion

 Delete unnecessary images  p.264 (L Delete)

 Auto play images and movies  p.254 (Slide show)



View the images or movies on a TV set



Adjust the LCD monitor brightness

 Apply special effect to images  p.270 (Creative filters)

 p.239 (I Image browsing)

 p.258 (Video OUT)

 p.201 (LCD monitor brightness)

Printing

 Print pictures easily  p.275 (Direct printing)

Index to Features

Power

Battery

• Charging  p.28

• Installing/Removing  p.30

• Battery check  p.35

Power outlet  p.302 Auto power off  p.34

Card

Installing/Removing  p.31 Format  p.48 Release shutter without

card  p.200

Lens

Attaching/Detaching  p.39 Zoom  p.40 Image Stabilizer  p.41

Basic Settings

Dioptric adjustment  p.42 Language  p.38 Date/Time/Zone  p.36 Beeper  p.200

LCD Monitor

Using the LCD Monitor  p.33 LCD auto off/on  p.213 Brightness adjustment  p.201 Touch screen  p.53

Recording Images



Creating/Selecting a folder

File numbering  p.204

 p.202

Image Quality

Image-recording quality  p.86 Picture Style  p.93 White balance  p.135 Color space  p.139 Image enhancement features

• Auto Lighting Optimizer  p.123

• Lens peripheral

illumination correction  p.127

• Chromatic aberration

correction  p.128

• Noise reduction for

long exposures  p.125

• Noise reduction for

high ISO speeds  p.124

• Highlight tone priority  p.295

AF operation  p.95 AF point selection  p.97 Manual focusing  p.100

Drive

Drive mode  p.22 Continuous shooting  p.101 Self-timer  p.103 Maximum burst  p.88

Shooting

Shooting mode  p.24 ISO speed  p.90 Feature guide  p.52 Bulb  p.114 Mirror lockup  p.140 Metering mode  p.115

Index to Features

Remote control  p.303 Quick Control  p.44

Exposure Adjustment

Exposure compensation  p.117 AEB  p.119 AE lock  p.121

Flash

Built-in flash  p.104

• Flash exposure

compensation  p.118

• FE lock  p.122

External flash  p.305 Flash control  p.214

• Wireless flash  p.225

Live View Shooting

Live View shooting  p.143 Autofocusing (AF)

methods  p.153

Continuous AF  p.150 Touch Shutter  p.162 Aspect ratio  p.151 Grid display  p.150 Quick Control  p.149

Movie Shooting

Movie shooting  p.169 Movie Servo AF  p.191 Sound recording  p.193 Grid display  p.193 Video snapshot  p.183 Manual exposure  p.173 Still photo shooting  p.178 Quick Control  p.180

Playback

Image review time  p.200 Single-image display  p.82 Shooting information

display  p.266

Index display  p.238 Image browsing

(Jump display)  p.239

Magnified view  p.240 Image rotate  p.243 Rating  p.244 Movie playback  p.250 Editing out movie’s

first/last scene  p.252

Slide show  p.254 Viewing images on TV  p.258 Protect  p.262 Erase  p.264 Quick Control  p.246

Image Editing

Creative filters  p.270 Resize  p.273

Printing

PictBridge  p.278 Print Order (DPOF)  p.285 Photobook Set-up  p.289

Customization

Custom Functions (C.Fn)  p.292 My Menu  p.299

Software

Downloading images to a

personal computer  p.347 Software instruction manual



 p.353

Contents

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 ..................................................................... 16

Quick Start Guide........................................................................... 18

Nomenclature ................................................................................. 20

Getting Started 27

Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28

Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 30

Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 31

Using the LCD Monitor................................................................... 33

Turning on the Power..................................................................... 34

Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ......................................... 36

Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 38

Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 39

About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 41

Basic Operation.............................................................................. 42

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 44

3 Menu Operations.................................................................. 46

Formatting the Card ....................................................................... 48

Switching the LCD Monitor Display................................................ 50

Feature Guide ................................................................................ 52

d Touch Screen Operations .......................................................... 53

Basic Shooting and Image Playback 57

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................58

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) .........................61

7 Disabling Flash .........................................................................63

C Creative Auto Shooting.............................................................64

2 Shooting Portraits ......................................................................67

3 Shooting Landscapes ...............................................................68

4 Shooting Close-ups ...................................................................69

5 Shooting Moving Subjects........................................................70

6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) ....................................71

F Shooting Night Scenes Handheld..............................................72

G Shooting Backlit Scenes............................................................73

Q Quick Control.............................................................................75

Shoot by Ambience Selection.........................................................76

Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type....................................................79

x Image Playback ........................................................................82

Creative Shooting 83

d: Program AE...............................................................................84

Setting the Image-Recording Quality..............................................86

i: Changing the ISO Speed.......................................................90

Selecting the Optimal Image Characteristics for the Subject (Picture Style)

f: Changing the Autofocus Operation (AF Operation) .................95

S Selecting the AF Point ..............................................................97

Subjects Difficult to Focus.............................................................100

MF: Manual Focusing.................................................................100

i Continuous Shooting...............................................................101

j Using the Self-timer .................................................................103

D Using the Built-in Flash.............................................................104

Contents

....93

Contents

Advanced Shooting 107

s: Convey the Subject’s Movement.......................................... 108

f: Changing the Depth of Field ................................................ 110

Depth of Field Preview................................................................112

a: Manual Exposure................................................................... 113

q Changing the Metering Mode..................................................115

Setting Exposure Compensation...................................................117

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ..................................................119

A Locking the Exposure (AE Lock)............................................. 121

A Locking the Flash Exposure (FE Lock) ................................... 122

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast (Auto Lighting Optimizer)

Noise Reduction Settings............................................................. 124

Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction

A Customizing Image Characteristics (Picture Style) .............. 130

Registering Preferred Image Characteristics (Picture Style)

B: Matching the Light Source (White Balance)......................... 135

u Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light Source ........................ 137

Setting the Color Reproduction Range (Color Space).................. 139

Mirror Lockup to Reduce Camera Shake..................................... 140

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 143

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 144

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

A Menu Function Settings ......................................................... 150

Changing the Autofocus Method (AF Method) ............................. 153

x Shooting with the Touch Shutter ............................................ 162

MF: Focus Manually..................................................................... 164

... 123

.... 127

..... 133

Shooting Movies 169

k Shooting Movies .....................................................................170

Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................170

Manual Exposure Shooting........................................................173

Shooting Still Photos ..................................................................178

Shooting Function Settings...........................................................180

Setting the Movie-recording Size..................................................181

Shooting Video Snapshots............................................................183

Movie Menu Function Settings......................................................191

Handy Features 199

Handy Features ............................................................................200

Disabling the Beeper..................................................................200

Card Reminder...........................................................................200

Setting the Image Review Time .................................................200

Setting the Auto Power-off Time ................................................201

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness .......................................201

Creating and Selecting a Folder.................................................202

File Numbering Methods ............................................................204

Setting Copyright Information.....................................................206

Auto Rotation of Vertical Images................................................208

Checking Camera Settings ........................................................209

Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings............................210

Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning Off Automatically......213

Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color...........................213

Setting the Flash...........................................................................214

f Automatic Sensor Cleaning....................................................219

Appending Dust Delete Data ........................................................220

Manual Sensor Cleaning...............................................................222

Contents

Wireless Flash Photography 225

Using Wireless Flash.................................................................... 226

Easy Wireless Flash Shooting...................................................... 227

Custom Wireless Flash Shooting ................................................. 230

Other Settings .............................................................................. 234

Image Playback 237

H I Searching for Images Quickly............................................ 238

u/y Magnified View................................................................... 240

d Playing Back with the Touch Screen........................................ 241

b Rotating the Image.................................................................. 243

Setting Ratings ............................................................................. 244

Q Quick Control During Playback............................................... 246

k Enjoying Movies..................................................................... 248

k Playing Movies ....................................................................... 250

X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ................................. 252

Slide Show (Auto Playback)......................................................... 254

Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 258

K Protecting Images................................................................... 262

L Erasing Images........................................................................ 264

B: Shooting Information Display ............................................. 266

Post-Processing Images 269

U Creative Filters........................................................................ 270

S Resize..................................................................................... 273

Printing Images 275

Preparing to Print ......................................................................... 276

wPrinting.................................................................................... 278

Trimming the Image................................................................... 283

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 285

W Direct Printing with DPOF....................................................... 288

p Specifying Images for a Photobook......................................... 289

Customizing the Camera 291

Setting Custom Functions.............................................................292

Custom Function Settings.............................................................294

C.Fn I: Exposure ........................................................................294

C.Fn II: Image ............................................................................295

C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive............................................................296

C.Fn IV: Operation/Others..........................................................297

Registering My Menu....................................................................299

Reference 301

Using a Household Power Outlet..................................................302

Remote control shooting...............................................................303

External Speedlites.......................................................................305

Using Eye-Fi Cards.......................................................................307

Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode.............. 310

System Map ..................................................................................312

Menu Settings...............................................................................314

Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................320

Error Codes...................................................................................331

Specifications................................................................................332

Handling precautions: EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM.............340

Safety Warnings............................................................................343

Downloading Images to a Personal Computer 347

Downloading Images to a Personal Computer .............................348

About the Software .......................................................................350

Installing the Software...................................................................351

Software Instruction Manual .........................................................353

Contents

Quick Reference Guide and Index 355

Quick Reference Guide.................................................................356

Index .............................................................................................368

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 the 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.

 Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

 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 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

Contacts

LCD Monitor

 Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision

technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may 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.

 The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look black

in high temperatures. 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 affix any stickers, etc., on the card.  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, put down the lens with the rear end up and attach the lens caps to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

Cautions regarding 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. If visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.

Quick Start Guide

White index Red index

Insert the battery (p.30).

To charge the battery, see page 28.

Insert a card (p.31).

With the card’s label facing

toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot.

Attach the lens (p.39).

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.39).

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

All the necessary camera settings

will be set automatically.

(p.58).

Quick Start Guide

Flip out the LCD monitor (p.33).

When the LCD monitor displays the

time zone and date/time setting screens, see page 36.

Focus the subject (p.43).



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 be

raised automatically.

Take the picture (p.43).

Press the shutter button completely

to take the picture.

Review the picture (p.200).

The captured image will be

displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.

To display the image again, press

the <x> button (p.82).

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

Shooting” (p.143).

 To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.82).  To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.264).

Nomenclature

Built-in flash/AF-assist beam

(p.104/98)

EF Lens mount index (p.39)

Power switch (p.34)

Mode Dial (p.24)

ISO speed setting button (p.90)

<6> Main Dial

Shutter button

(p.43)

EF-S Lens mount index

(p.39)

Strap mount

(p.27)

<q/C> Audio/video OUT/ Digital terminal (p.261, 276, 348)

Body cap (p.39)

Lens release button

(p.40)

Grip

Contacts (p.17)

Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.105/103)

Mirror (p.140, 222)

Remote control sensor (p.140, 303)

Hot shoe (p.305)

Flash-sync contacts

Microphone (p.170)

<V> Focal plane

mark (p.69)

<D> Flash button (p.104)

Lens mount

Terminal cover

Lens lock pin

Depth-of-field preview button (p.112)

<F> Remote control terminal (p.304)

<Y> External microphone IN terminal (p.193)

<D> HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.258)

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

Nomenclature

Display off sensor (p.50, 213) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.42)

<A> Live View shooting/

Viewfinder eyepiece

Eyecup (p.304)

Info button (p.50, 82, 146, 175, 209)

<M> Menu

button (p.46)

Movie shooting button (p.144/170)

<A/Hy> AE lock/ FE lock button/ Index/Reduce button (p.121/122/238/240, 283)

<S/u> AF point selection/ Magnify button (p.97/240, 283)

LCD monitor/ Touch screen

(p.33, 46, 201/ 53, 241, 251)

<O> Aperture/ Exposure compensation button (p.113/117)

<Q/l> Quick Control button/ Direct print button (p.44/281)

<S> Cross keys (p.46) <WB> White balance selection button (p.135) <XA> Picture Style selection button (p.93) <Yi／Q> Drive mode selection button (p.101, 103) <Zf> AF operation selection button (p.95)

ripod socket

> Playback button (p.82)

<0> Setting button (p.46)

Card slot (p.31)

Speaker (p.250)

Card slot cover (p.31)

DC cord hole (p.302)

Access lamp (p.32)

Battery compartment cover release lever (p.30)

Battery compartment cover

(p.30)

<L> Erase button (p.264)

Nomenclature

Shutter speed

Shooting mode

Aperture

ISO speed (p.90)

Self-timer countdown

Number of possible shots

Battery check (p.35)

zxcn

Quick Control icon (p.44)

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount (p.117) AEB range (p.119)

White balance (p.135)

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

Image-recording quality (p.86)

73 Large/Fine 83 Large/Normal 74 Medium/Fine 84 Medium/Normal 7a Small 1/Fine 8a Small 1/Normal

b Small 2 (Fine) c Small 3 (Fine)

1+73 RAW+Large/Fine 1 RAW

AF operation (p.95)

One-Shot AF

AI Focus AF

AI Servo AF

Manual Focus

Picture Style (p.93)

Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.123)

Main Dial pointer

Multi Shot Noise Reduction (p.124)

Highlight tone priority (p.295)

Built-in flash settings (p.216)

y Flash exposure compensation (p.118) 0 External flash exposure compensation

Number of possible shots during WB bracketing

Eye-Fi transmission status (p.307)

GPS connection indicator

Drive mode (p.101, 103)

u Single shooting i Continuous shooting

Q Self-timer:10 sec/Remote control

l Self-timer:2 sec

q Self-timer:Continuous

Metering mode (p.115)

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

u White balance correction (p.137)

B White balance bracketing (p.138)

Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.24)

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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>

confirmation light

Max. burst

<0> Monochrome shooting

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)

ISO speed

White balance correction

Focus

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

Nomenclature

Basic Zone

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

A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.58) 7 : Flash Off (p.63)

C : Creative Auto (p.64)

Creative Zone

These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects.

d : Program AE (p.84) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.108) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.110) a : Manual exposure (p.113)

Image Zone

2 : Portrait (p.67) 3: Landscape (p.68) 4 : Close-up (p.69) 5: Sports (p.70) 6 : Night Portrait (p.71) F : Handheld Night Scene (p.72) G : HDR Backlight Control (p.73)

Mode Dial

The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes.

Lens

Lens without a distance scale

Focusing ring (p.100, 164)

Hood mount (p.338) Zoom position index (p.40)

Filter thread (front of lens) (p.338)

Focus mode switch (p.39)

Zoom ring (p.40)

Nomenclature

Image Stabilizer switch (p.41)

Lens mount index (p.39)

Lens with a distance scale

Hood mount (p.338)

Filter thread (front of lens) (p.338)

Zoom ring (p.40)

Focusing ring (p.100, 164)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.41) Lens mount index (p.39)

Contacts (p.17)

Focus mode switch (p.39)

Zoom position index (p.40)

Distance scale

Contacts (p.17)

Nomenclature

Battery pack slot

Power plug

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

Power cord

Power cord socket

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Full-charge lamp

Battery Charger LC-E8

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.28).

Battery Charger LC-E8E

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.28).

Eyepiece cover

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.304).

Charging the Battery

LC-E8

LC-E8E

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.

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 a power outlet.

 Recharging starts automatically and

 It takes approx. 2 hours to fully recharge a completely

exhausted battery at 23°C / 73°F. The time required to recharge the battery will vary greatly depending on the ambient temperature and the battery’s remaining capacity.

 For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (6

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

the charge lamp lights up in orange.

 When the battery is fully recharged,

the full-charge lamp will light up in green.

C - 10°C /

Charging the 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.  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.

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 capacity.

 After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect 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 when it is fully charged may 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.

Installing and Removing the Battery

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

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

Installing the Battery

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.28) to the battery.

Installing and Removing the Card

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 [z1: Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent

you from forgetting to insert a card (p.200).

The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. SDHC and SDXC cards with UHS-I can also be used. 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.

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.35) will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Installing and Removing the Card

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 may not

start from 0001 (p.204).

 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.48). The card may then return to normal.

 Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects.

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

the cover.

Remove the card.

 Gently push in the card, then let go to

eject it.

 Pull the card straight out, then close

the cover.

Using the LCD Monitor

Be careful not to force and break the hinge when rotating the LCD monitor.

 When not using the camera, close the LCD monitor with the screen

facing inward. This will protect the screen.

 During Live View shooting or movie shooting, facing the LCD monitor

toward the subject will display a mirror image on the screen.

 Depending on the angle of the LCD monitor, the display may turn off right

before the LCD monitor is closed.

After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live View shooting, shoot movies, and play back images and movies. You can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor.

Flip out the LCD monitor.

180°

90°

175°

Rotate the LCD monitor.

 When the LCD monitor is swung out,

you can rotate it up or down or face it forward toward the subject.

 The indicated angle is only

approximate.

Face it toward you.

 Normally, face the LCD monitor

toward you.

Turning on the Power

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.

If you turn on the power switch and the time zone and date/time setting screens appear, see page 36 to set the time zone and date/ time.

<k> : The camera turns on. You can

<1> : The camera turns on. You can

<2> : The camera is turned off and

About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor

 Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, sensor

cleaning will be executed automatically. (A small sound may be heard.) During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display <f>.

 You can still shoot during sensor cleaning. Press the shutter button

halfway (p.43) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.

 If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1>/<2> at a short

interval, the <f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and not a problem.

3 About Auto Power Off

 To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after

approx. 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button halfway (p.43).

 You can set the auto power off time with [52: Auto power off]

(p.201).

shoot movies (p.169).

shoot still photos.

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

Turning on the Power

 The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following

operations:

• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.

• Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.

• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.

• Using the LCD monitor often.

 The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual

shooting conditions.

 The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on

the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.

 For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 145.

z Checking the Battery Level

When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels.

z : Battery level is sufficient.

x : Battery level is low, but the

camera can still be used.

c : Battery will be exhausted soon.

(Blinks)

n : Recharge the battery.

Battery Life

Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F

No Flash 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 (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.

 Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E8

•

With two LP-E8 batteries: approx. twice as many shots as with the camera alone.

• With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries (at 23°C / 73°F): approx. 470 shots with no flash, approx. 270 shots with 50% flash use.

 The menu setting procedure is explained on pages 46-47.  The time displayed on the lower right is the time difference compared

with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you do not see your time zone, set the time zone while referring to the difference with UTC.

Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone

When you turn on the power for the first time or if the time zone and date/time have been reset, the Time zone and Date/Time setting screens will appear. Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. You can also set the time zone of your current address. Then if you travel to another time zone, you can simply set your destination’s time zone so that the correct date/time is recorded.

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.

Set the Time Zone

[London] is set by default.

 Press the <M> button.  Under the [52] tab, select [Time

zone], then press <0>. Press the key to select a time zone.

  Press <0> so <a> is displayed.  Press the <V> key to select the time

zone, then press <0>.

Set the Date and Time

Display the menu screen.

 Press the <M> button.

Under the [52] tab, select [Date/

Time].

 Press the key to select the

[52] tab.

 Press the <V> key to select [Date/

Time], then press <0>.

3 Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone

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

 The date/time that was set will start from when you press <0> in step 5. 

After changing the time zone, check that the correct date/time has been set.

 You can also set the daylight saving time with [52: Time zone].  The [52: Time zone] and [52: Date/Time] daylight saving time settings

are linked.

Set the date and time.

 Press the 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 .)

Set the daylight saving time.

 Set it if necessary.  Press the key to select [Y].  Press <0> so <a> is displayed.  Press the <V> key to select [Z],

then press <0>.

 When the daylight saving time is set

to [Z], the time set in step 3 will advance by 1 hour. If [Y] is set, the daylight saving time will be canceled and the time will go back by 1 hour.

Exit the setting.

 Press the key to select [OK],

then press <0>.

 The date/time and daylight saving

time will be set and the menu will reappear.

3 Selecting the Interface Language

Display the menu screen.

 Press the <M> button to display

the menu screen.

Under the [52] tab, select

[LanguageK].

 Press the key to select the

[52] tab.

 Press the <V> key to select

[Language the top), then press <0>.

Set the desired language.

 Press the <S> key to select the

language, then press <0>.

 The interface language will change.

K] (the sixth item from

Attaching and Detaching a Lens

White index

Red index

Minimizing Dust

 When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust.  When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the

body cap to the camera.

 Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.

Attaching a Lens

Remove the caps.

 Remove the rear lens cap and the

body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.

Attach the lens.

 Align the lens’ red or white index with

the camera’s index matching the same color. Turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place.

Set the lens focus mode switch to

<AF>.

 <AF> stands for Autofocus.  If it is set to <MF> (manual focus),

autofocus will not operate.

Remove the front lens cap.

Attaching and Detaching a Lens

 Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause

loss of vision.

 If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do

not touch the rotating part.

 If you purchased an EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens kit, see

“Handling Precautions” on page 340.

Image Conversion Factor

Since the image sensor size is smaller than the 35mm film format, it will look like the lens focal length is increased by approx. 1.6x.

Image sensor size (Approx.) (22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)

35mm image size (36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)

About Zooming

Detaching the Lens

To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers.

If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly.

While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow.

 Turn the lens until it stops, then

detach it.

 Attach the rear lens cap to the

detached lens.

About the Lens Image Stabilizer

 The Image Stabilizer cannot correct “subject blur”, when the subject

moves at the time of exposure.

 For bulb exposures, set the IS switch to <2>. If <1> is set, Image

Stabilizer misoperation may occur.

 The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as

on a rocking boat.

 The Image Stabilizer can operate with the lens focus mode switch set to

either <AF> or <MF>.

 When using a tripod, you can still shoot with the IS switch set to <1>

with no problem. However, to save battery power, setting the IS switch to <2> is recommended.

 The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a

monopod.

 Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the

shooting conditions. However, the following lenses switch the IS mode automatically:

• EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II • EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

• EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM • EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.

* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.

Set the IS switch to <1>.

 Also set the camera’s power switch to

<1>.

Press the shutter button halfway.

 The Image Stabilizer will operate.

Take the picture.

 When the picture looks steady in the

viewfinder, press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

Basic Operation

If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (10 types, sold separately) is recommended.

Vertical shooting

Horizontal shooting

To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 143.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity

Turn the dioptric adjustment knob.

 Turn the knob left or right until the

nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.

Holding the Camera

To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.

1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.

2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.

3. Rest your hand’s right index finger lightly on the shutter button.

4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other.

6. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.

Basic Operation

 If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first

or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture.

 Even during menu display, image playback, or image recording, you can

instantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter button halfway.

Shutter Button

The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

Pressing halfway

This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder (0).

Pressing completely

This releases the shutter and takes the picture.

Preventing Camera Shake

Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the following:

• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the preceding page.

• Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then slowly press the shutter button completely.

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions

Basic Zone modes Creative Zone modes

 For the functions settable in Basic Zone modes and the setting

procedure, see page 75.



In steps 1 and 2, you can also use the LCD monitor’s touch screen (p.53).

You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen.

Press the <Q> button.

 The Quick Control screen will appear

(7).

Set the desired function.

 Press the <S> key to select a

function.

 The selected function and Feature

guide (p.52) will appear.

 Turn the <6> dial to change the

setting.

Take the picture.

 Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

 The captured image will be displayed.

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions

Shutter speed (p.108)

AF operation (p.95)

White balance (p.135)

Shooting mode* (p.24)

Highlight tone priority* (p.295)

Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.123)

Metering mode (p.115)

Picture Style (p.93)

Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.117, 119)

Flash exposure compensation (p.118)

ISO speed (p.90)

Image-recording quality (p.86)

Aperture (p.110)

Built-in flash settings

White balance bracketing (p.138)

Drive mode (p.101, 103)

White balance correction (p.137)

Return

* Asterisked functions cannot be set with the Quick Control screen.

<0>



Sample Quick Control Screen

Function Setting Screen

 Select the desired function and press

<0>. The function’s setting screen will appear.

 Press the key or turn the

<6> dial to change the setting. There are also functions that are set by pressing the button.

 Press <0> to finalize the setting and

return to the Quick Control screen.

3 Menu Operations

<S> Cross keys

Ta b

Menu items

Menu settings

z Shooting

LCD monitor

5 Set-up

9 My Menu

<0> button

3 Playback

The menu tabs and items displayed will differ depending on the shooting mode.

Menu Screen

Basic Zone modes

Creative Zone modes

<M> button

A Live View Shooting

Movie shooting

You can set various settings with the menus such as the imagerecording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <M> button, <S> cross keys, and < the camera to operate the menus.

0> button on the back of

Menu Setting Procedure

 In step 2, you can also turn the <6> dial to select a menu tab.  In steps 2 to 5, you can also use the LCD monitor’s

touch screen

(p.53).

 The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have

pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen.

 To cancel, press the <M> button.  For details about each menu item, see page 314.

5 6

3 Menu Operations

Display the menu screen.

 Press the <M> button to display

the menu screen.

Select a tab.

 Press the key to select a

menu tab.

 For example, the [z3] tab refers to

the screen displayed when the z (Shooting) tab’s third dot [ ] from the left is selected.

Select the desired item.

 Press the <V> key to select the

item, then press <0>.

Select the setting.

 Press the <V> or key to

select the desired setting. (Some settings require you to press either the <V> or key to select it.) The current setting is indicated in blue.



Set the desired setting.

 Press <0> to set it.

Exit the setting.

 Press the <M> button to return to

the shooting settings display.

3 Formatting the Card

If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera.

When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images to a computer, etc., before formatting the card.

Select [Format card].

 Under the [51] tab, select [Format

card], then press <0>.

Format the card.

 Select [OK], then press <0>.

 The card will be formatted.  When the formatting is completed,

the menu will reappear.

 For low-level formatting, press the

<L> button to append [Low level format] with a checkmark <X>, then

select [OK].

3 Formatting the Card

About Low-level Formatting

 Perform low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems

slow or if you want to totally erase all data in the card.

 Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors in the card, the

formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting.

 You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [Cancel]. Even in this

case, normal formatting will be completed and you can use the card as usual.

 When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file management

information is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be aware of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the card, execute low-level formatting or destroy the card physically to prevent the personal data from being leaked.

 Before using a new Eye-Fi card, the software in the card must be

installed in your computer. Then format the card with the camera.

 The card capacity displayed on the card format screen may be smaller

than the capacity indicated on the card.

 This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

Execute [Format card] in the following cases:

 The card is new.  The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer.  The card is full with images or data.  A card-related error is displayed (p.331).

Switching the LCD Monitor Display

 Appears when you press the

<M> button. Press the button again to return to the shooting settings screen.

 Appears when you press the

<x> button. Press the button again to return to the shooting settings screen.

Menu Functions Captured Image

The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc.

Shooting Settings

 When you turn on the power, the

shooting settings will be displayed.

 When your eye is near the viewfinder

eyepiece, the display off sensor (p.21, 213) will turn off the LCD monitor to prevent glare. When your eye leaves the viewfinder eyepiece, the LCD monitor will turn on again.

 By pressing the button, you

can switch the LCD monitor screen as follows: Display the shooting settings screen (p.22), turn off the LCD monitor screen, or display the camera settings screen (p.209).

Switching the LCD Monitor Display

 With [52: LCD auto off], you can prevent the LCD monitor from turning

off automatically (p.213).

 Even when the menu screen or captured image is displayed, pressing

the shutter button will enable you to shoot immediately.

 If you wear sunglasses and look through the viewfinder eyepiece, the

LCD monitor may not turn off automatically. If this occurs, press the button to turn off the LCD monitor.

 Nearby fluorescent lighting may cause the LCD monitor to turn off. If this

occurs, take the camera away from the fluorescent lighting.

Feature Guide

Shooting functions

Live View shooting

Playback

The Feature guide is a simple description of the respective function or option. It is displayed when you change the shooting mode or use the Quick Control screen to set a shooting function, in Live View shooting, movie shooting, or during playback. When you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen, the Feature guide description is displayed. The Feature guide turns off when you tap the description or proceed with the operation.

 Shooting mode (Sample)

 Quick Control (Sample)

3 Disabling the Feature Guide

Select [Feature guide].

 Under the [53] tab, select [Feature

guide], then press <0>. Select

[Disable], then press <0>.

d Touch Screen Operations

The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can operate with your fingers.

Tap

Quick Control (Sample display)

 Use your finger to tap (touch and let

go) the LCD monitor.

 By tapping, you can select menus,

icons, etc., displayed on the LCD monitor.

 Icons that you can tap are displayed

in a frame (excluding the menu screen). For example, when you tap [Q], the Quick Control screen appears. By tapping [2], you can return to the preceding screen.

Operations possible by tapping the screen

 Setting menu functions after pressing the <M> button  Quick Control  Setting functions after pressing the , <S>, <WB>,

<XA>, <Yi/Q>, or <Zf> button

 Setting functions during Live View shooting  Setting functions during movie shooting  Playback operations

d Touch Screen Operations

Drag

Menu screen (Sample display)

 Slide your finger while touching the

LCD monitor.

Scale display (Sample display)

Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen

 Selecting a menu tab or item after pressing the <M> button  Setting a scale control  Setting functions during Live View shooting  Setting functions during movie shooting  Playback operations (swipe)

3 Silencing the Beep during Touch Operations

If [z1: Beep] is set to [Touc h t o ], the beep will not sound during touch operations.

3 Touch Control Settings

Cautions for Touch Screen Operations

 Since the LCD monitor is not pressure sensitive, do not use any sharp

objects such as your fingernail, ballpoint pens, etc., for touch operations.

 Do not use wet fingers for touch screen operations.  If the LCD monitor has any moisture or if your fingers are wet, the touch

screen may not respond or misoperation may occur. In such a case, turn off the power and wipe the LCD monitor with a cloth.

 Do not attach any protective sheet (commercially available) or sticker on

the LCD monitor. It may make the touch operation response slow.

Select [Touch control].

 Under the [53] tab, select [To uc h

control], then press <0>.

Set the Touch control.

 Select [Enable].  Setting it to [Disable] will disable

touch operations.

d Touch Screen Operations

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About the Auto Lighting Optimizer

In Basic Zone modes, the Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.123) will adjust the image automatically to obtain the optimum brightness and contrast. It is also enabled by default in Creative Zone modes.

Basic Shooting and

Image Playback

This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back images.

With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot while the camera sets everything automatically (p.75, 310). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, the main shooting settings cannot be changed.

AF point

Focus confirmation light

Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus

automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.61).

Set the Mode Dial to <A>.

Aim any AF point over the

subject.

 All the AF points will be used to focus,

and generally the closest object will be focused.

 Aiming the center AF point over the

subject will make focusing easier.

Focus the subject.

 Press the shutter button halfway, and

the lens focusing ring will rotate to focus.

 The dot inside the AF point achieving

focus flashes briefly in red. At the same time, the beeper will sound and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will light up.

 If necessary, the built-in flash will be

raised automatically.

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

The <A> mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes. If the desired color tone is not obtained, use a Creative Zone mode and select a Picture Style other than <D> and shoot (p.93).

Take the picture.

 Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

 The captured image will be displayed

for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.

 If the built-in flash is raised, you can

push it back down with your fingers.

FAQ

 The focus confirmation light <o> blinks and focus is not

achieved.

Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway (p.43). If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again.

 Multiple AF points flash simultaneously.

This indicates that focus is achieved at all those AF points. When the AF point covering the desired subject flashes, take the picture.

 The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation

light <o> does not light up.)

It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving subject. (The focus confirmation light <o> does not light up.) You can take sharp pictures of a moving subject. Note that focus lock (p.61) will not work in this case.

 Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus the subject.

If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to <MF> (manual focus), set it to <AF> (autofocus).

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

 The flash was raised even though it was daylight.

For a backlit subject, the flash may pop up to help lighten the subject’s dark areas. If you do not want the flash to fire, set it to Flash Off (p.63). Except for the flash setting, the settings will be the same as in <A>.

 The flash fired and the picture came out extremely bright.

rther from the subject and shoot. When shooting flash

Move fa photography, if the subject is too close to the camera, the picture may come out extremely bright (overexposure).

 In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes.

Pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the built-in flash to fire a series of flashes to assist autofocusing. This is called AF-assist beam. Its effective range is approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet.

 When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out

unnaturally dark.

The subject was too close to the camera, and a shadow was created by the lens barrel. The subject should be at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away from the camera. If a hood is attached to the lens, remove it before taking the flash picture.

Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

Recomposing the Shot

Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <A> mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This is called “focus lock”. Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except <5> Sports).

Shooting a Moving Subject

In the <A> mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) while or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus the subject continuously. (The beeper will continue beeping softly.) As long as you keep aiming the AF point on the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will be continuous. When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button completely.

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

Normal angle Low angle High angle

A Live View Shooting

You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 143.

Display the Live View image on

the LCD monitor.

 Press the <A> button.

 The Live View image will appear on

the LCD monitor.

Focus the subject.

 Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.

 When focus is achieved, the AF point

will turn green and the beeper will sound.

Take the picture.

 Press the shutter button completely.

 The picture will be taken and the

captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

 After the image review ends, the

camera will return to Live View shooting automatically.

 Press the <A> button to end the

Live View shooting.

You can also rotate the LCD monitor in different directions (p.33).

7 Disabling Flash

The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes.

Shooting Tips

 Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder

blinks.

Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to reduce blur caused by camera shake.

 Take portraits without flash.

In low-light conditions, tell the subject to keep still until the picture is taken. If the person moves during the exposure, he or she may look blurred in the picture.

C Creative Auto Shooting

In the <C> mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drive mode, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the <A> mode.

* CA stands for Creative Auto.

Set the Mode Dial to <C>.

Press the <Q> button. (7)

 The Quick Control screen will appear.

Set the desired function.

 Press the <S> key to select the

function to be set.

 The selected function and Feature

guide (p.52) will appear.

 For setting procedure and details on

each function, see pages 65-66.

Take the picture.

 Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

Pressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following:

Shutter speed

(1)

(2)

(4)

Battery check

Possible shots

ISO speed

Image-recording quality

Aperture

(3)

(1) Ambience-based shots

You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. Press the key or turn the <6> dial to select the desired ambience. You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>. For details, see page 76.

(2) Blurring/sharpening the background

If you move the index mark toward the left, the background will look more blurred. If you move it toward the right, the background will look more in focus. If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting Portraits” on page 67. Press the key or turn the <6> dial to select the desired ambience. Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background may not look so blurred. This function cannot be set (grayed out) while the built-in flash is raised in the <a> or <D> mode. If flash is used, this setting will not be applied.

C Creative Auto Shooting

 When using the self-timer, see the notes on page 103.  When using , see “Disabling Flash” on page 63.

(3) Drive mode: Turn the <6> dial to set it as desired. You can also

select it from a list by pressing <0>.

Single shooting:

Shoot one image at a time.

Continuous shooting:

While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to approx. 5 shots per sec.

<Q> Self-timer: 10sec./remote:

The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. A remote controller can also be used.

<l>Self-timer: 2sec.:

The picture is taken 2 seconds after you press the shutter button.

<q>Self-timer: Continuous:

Press the <V> key to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer. 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the set number of multiple shots will be taken.

(4) Flash firing: Turn the <6> dial to set it as desired. You can also

select it from a list by pressing <0>. <a> Auto flash : The flash fires automatically when necessary. Flash on : The flash fires at all times. Flash off : The flash is disabled.

2 Shooting Portraits

 The default setting is (Continuous shooting). If you hold down the

shutter button, you can shoot continuously to obtain different poses and facial expressions (max. approx. 5 shots/sec.).

 If necessary, the built-in flash will be raised automatically.

The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer.

Shooting Tips

 The further the distance between the subject and background,

the better.

The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand out better in front of a plain, dark background.

 Use a telephoto lens.

If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.

 Focus the face.

Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red.

3 Shooting Landscapes

The flash will not fire even in backlit or low-light conditions.

Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images.

Shooting Tips

 With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.

When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth to landscapes.

 Shooting night scenes.

Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this mode <3> is also good for night scenes. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

4 Shooting Close-ups

When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately).

Shooting Tips

 Use a simple background.

A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better.

 Move as close as possible to the subject.

Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses have indications such as <40.25m>. The lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the <V> (focal plane) mark on the top left of the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, the focus confirmation light <o> will blink. Under low light, the built-in flash will fire. If you are too close to the subject and the bottom of the picture looks dark, move away from the subject.

 With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.

If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the subject look larger.

5 Shooting Moving Subjects

Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steady and shoot.

To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <5> (Sports) mode.

Shooting Tips

 Use a telephoto lens.

Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar.

 Use the center AF point to focus.

Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <o> will blink. The default setting is (Continuous shooting). When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. If you hold down the shutter button, continuous shooting (max. approx. 5 shots per sec.) and autofocusing will take effect to capture the movement of the subject.

 Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.  If you use the self-timer together with flash, the self-timer lamp will light

up briefly after the picture is taken.

Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod)

To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode.

Shooting Tips

 Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.

When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

 Check the subject’s brightness.

Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a good exposure of the subject. You should then play back the image to check the image brightness. If the subject looks dark, move nearer and shoot again.

 Also shoot in another shooting mode.

Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also with <A> and <F> is recommended.

F Shooting Night Scenes Handheld

See the cautions on page 74.

Normally, a tripod is necessary to steady your camera when shooting a night scene. However, with the <F> (Handheld Night Scene) mode, you can shoot night scenes while handholding the camera. In this mode, four shots are taken continuously for each picture. A bright image with reduced camera shake is taken.

Shooting Tips

 Hold the camera firmly.

While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. If any of the four shots are greatly misaligned due to camera shake, etc., they may not align properly in the final image.

 If you are shooting only the night scene, set Flash off.

The default setting is set to Flash off. If you are shooting only the night scene, set Flash off.

 For shots of people, turn on the flash.

If you shoot people in the night scene, press the <Q> button to select Flash off, then set <D> (Flash on). To take a nice portrait, the first shot will use flash. Tell the person not to move until all four continuous shots are taken.

G Shooting Backlit Scenes

 Flash cannot be used. In low light, the AF-assist beam will be emitted

(p.98).

 See the cautions on page 74.

When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the <G> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take a picture, three continuous shots will be taken at different exposures. The loss of detail in highlights and shadows will be reduced in the final image.

Shooting Tips

 Hold the camera firmly.

While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. If the continuous shots are very misaligned due to camera shake, etc., they may not align properly in the final image.

Cautions for <F>

 When shooting flash photography, if the subject is too close to the

camera, the picture may come out extremely bright (overexposure).

 If you use flash when shooting dimly lit night scenes, or human subjects

in situations where the subject and background are both near enough to be illuminated by the flash, the shots may not align correctly. This can result in a blurry photo.

 Shooting with an external Speedlite

• When using a Speedlite with automatic flash coverage setting, the zoom position will be fixed to the wide end, regardless of the lens’ zoom position.

• When using a Speedlite with manual flash coverage switch, shoot with the flash head retracted to the wide (normal) position.

Cautions for <G>

 Note that the image may not be rendered with a smooth gradation and

may look irregular or have significant noise.

 HDR Backlight Control may not be effective for excessively backlit

scenes or extremely high-contrast scenes.

Cautions for <F> and <G>

 Compared with other shooting modes, the shooting area will be smaller.  1+73 or 1 cannot be selected. With other shooting modes, if

1+73 or 1 is set, the picture will be recorded in 73.

 If you shoot a moving subject, ghost-like images of the subject may

result.

 The image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns

(lattice, stripes, etc.), flat or single-tone images, or greatly misaligned shots caused by camera shake.

 Compared to normal shooting, recording the image to the card will take

longer. During the processing of the images, “BUSY” will be displayed and you cannot take another picture until the processing is completed.

 If the Mode Dial is set to <F> or <G>, direct printing is not possible.

Select other mode and perform direct printing.

Q Quick Control

Example: Portrait mode

In Basic Zone modes when the shooting settings screen is displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen. The table below indicates the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.

1Set the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone mode. 2Press the <Q> button. (7)

 The Quick Control screen will appear.

3Set the function.

 Press the <S> key to select a function. (This step is not

necessary in the <A>, <7>, and <G> modes.)

 The selected function and Feature guide (p.52) will appear.

 Press the key or turn the <6

Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes

o: Default setting k: User selectable : Not selectable

Function

u: Single shooting i: Continuous shooting

Drive mode

Self-timer (p.103)

a: Automatic firing

Flash

Flash on (Fires at all times)

firing

b: Flash off

Ambience-based shots (p.76)

Light/scene-based shots (p.79)

Blurring/sharpening the background (p.65)

* If you change the shooting mode or set the power switch to <2>, it will revert

to the default settings (except the self-timer).

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k k

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k k k k k k k

> dial to change the setting.

k k k k

Shoot by Ambience Selection

Except in the <A>, <7>, and <G> Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting.

Ambience C 2 3 4 5 6 F Ambience Effect

Standard setting

Vivid

Soft

Warm

Intense

Cool

Brighter

Darker

Monochrome

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Set the Mode Dial to any of the

following modes: <C>, <2>, <3>, <4>, <5>, <6>, or <F>.

Display the Live View image.

 With the Live View image displayed,

you can see the ambience effect.

 Press the <A> button to switch to

Live View shooting.

On the Quick Control screen,

select the desired ambience.

 Press the <Q> button (7). 

Press the <V> key to select [

Standard setting

] will appear on the screen.

shots

 Press the key or turn the

<6> dial to select the desired ambience. The LCD monitor will show how the image



will look with the selected ambience.

No setting

Low / Standard / Strong

Low / Medium / High

Blue / B/W / Sepia

]. [

Ambience-based

Shoot by Ambience Selection

 The Live View image shown with the ambience setting applied will not

look exactly the same as the actual photo.

 Using flash may minimize the ambience effect.  In bright outdoors, the Live View image you see on the screen may not

have exactly the same brightness or ambience as the actual photo. Set [52: LCD brightness] to 4 and look at the Live View image while the screen is unaffected by stray light.

If you do not want the Live View image to be displayed when setting functions, press the <Q> button after step 1. When you press the <Q> button, the Quick Control screen is displayed and you can set [Ambience-

based shots] and [Effect], then shoot with the viewfinder.

Set the ambience effect.

 Press the <V> key to select the

effect bar so that [Effect] appears at the bottom.

 Press the key or turn the

<6> dial to select the desired effect.

Take the picture.

 To shoot while the Live View image is

displayed, press the shutter button.

 To return to viewfinder shooting,

press the <A> button to exit Live View shooting. Then press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

 If you change the shooting mode or

set the power switch to <2>, the setting will revert back to [ Standard setting].

Shoot by Ambience Selection

Ambience Settings

Standard setting

Standard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that <2> has image characteristics geared for portraits and <3> is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting mode’s image characteristics.

Vivid

The subject will look sharp and vivid. It makes the photo look more impressive than with [ Standard setting].

Soft

The subject will look softer and more dainty. Good for portraits, pets, flowers, etc.

Warm

The subject will look softer with warmer colors. Good for portraits, pets, and other subjects to which you want to give a warm look.

Intense

While the overall brightness is slightly lowered, the subject is emphasized for a more intense feeling. Makes the human or living subject stand out more.

Cool

The overall brightness is slightly lowered with a cooler color cast. A subject in the shade will look more calm and impressive.

Brighter

The picture will look brighter.

Darker

The picture will look darker.

Monochrome

The picture will be monochrome. You can select the monochrome color to be black and white, sepia, or blue. When [Monochrome] is selected, <0> will appear in the viewfinder.

Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type

In the <2>, <3>, <4>, and <5> Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally, [ Default setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eye. For Live View shooting, if you set both [Light/scene-based shots] and [Ambience-based shots] (p.76), you should first set [Light/scene- based shots]. This will make it easier to see the resulting effect on the LCD monitor.

Lighting or Scene 2 3 4 5

Default setting

Daylight

Shade

Cloudy

Tungsten light

Fluorescent light

Sunset

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Set the Mode Dial to any of the

following modes: <2>, <3>, <4> or <5>.

Display the Live View image.

 With the Live View image displayed,

 Press the <A> button to switch to

you can see the resulting effect.

Live View shooting.

Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type



If you use flash, the setting will switch to

[ Default setting].

(However,

the shooting information will display the lighting or scene type that was set.)



If you want to set this together with [

Ambience-based shots

], set the

[

Light/scene-based shots

] that best matches the ambience you have

set. In the case of [

Sunset

] for example, warm colors will become

prominent so the ambience you set may not work well.

If you do not want the Live View image to be displayed when setting functions, press the <Q> button after step 1. Pressing the <Q> button will display the Quick Control screen. You can then set [Light/scene-based

shots] and shoot with the viewfinder.

On the Quick Control screen,

select the lighting or scene type.

 Press the <Q> button (7).  Press the <V> key to select [

Default setting]. [Light/scene- based shots] will appear on the

screen.

 Press the key or turn the

<6> dial to select the desired lighting or scene type.

 The LCD monitor will show how the

image will look with the selected lighting or scene type.

Take the picture.

 To shoot while the Live View image is

displayed, press the shutter button.

 To return to viewfinder shooting,

press the <A> button to exit Live View shooting. Then press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

 If you change the shooting mode or

set the power switch to <2>, the setting will revert back to [ Default setting].

Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type

Lighting or Scene Type Settings

Default setting Default setting suited for most subjects.

Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better.

Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin tones, which may look too bluish, and for light-colored flowers.

Cloudy For subjects under overcast skies. Makes skin tones and landscapes, which may otherwise look dull on a cloudy day, look warmer. Also effective for light-colored flowers.

Tungsten light For subjects lit under tungsten lighting. Reduces the reddish-orange color cast caused by tungsten lighting.

Fluorescent light For subjects under fluorescent lighting. Suited for all types of fluorescent lighting.

Sunset Suitable when you want to capture the sunset’s impressive colors.

x Image Playback

No information

Histogram

With basic information

Shooting information display

The easiest way to play back images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 237.

Play back the image.

 Press the <x> button.

 The last captured image or last image

viewed will appear.

Select an image.

 To view images starting with the last

image, press the <Y> key. To view images starting with the first (oldest) image, press the <Z> key.

 Each time you press the

button, the display format will change.

Exit the image playback.

 Press the <x> button to exit the

image playback and return to the shooting settings display.

Creative Shooting

In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the <d> (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative.

 In the <d> mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and

aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure.

 The difference between the Basic Zone modes and <d> is

explained on page 310.

 The functions explained in this chapter can also be used in

the <s>, <f>, and <a> modes explained in Chapter

 The M mark shown on the right of the page title indicates

that the function is available only in Creative Zone modes (p.24).

*<d> stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure.

d: Program AE

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.

Set the Mode Dial to <d>.

Focus the subject.

 Look through the viewfinder and aim

the selected AF point over the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway.

 The dot inside the AF point achieving

focus lights up briefly in red, and the focus confirmation light <o> on the viewfinder’s bottom right lights up (in One-Shot AF mode).

 The shutter speed and aperture will

be set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder.

Check the display.

 A standard exposure will be obtained

as long as the shutter speed and aperture display do not blink.

Take the picture.

 Compose the shot and press the

shutter button completely.

d: Program AE

 If the “30"” shutter speed and the maximum aperture

blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash.

 If the “4000” shutter speed and the minimum aperture

blink, it indicates overexposure. Decrease the ISO speed.

Differences Between <d> and <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto)

In the <A> mode, many functions such the AF operation and built-in flash are set automatically to prevent spoiled shots. The functions you can change are limited. Whereas with <d> mode, only the shutter speed and aperture are set automatically. You can freely set the AF operation, built-in flash, and other functions (p.310).

Shooting Tips

 Change the ISO speed or use the built-in flash.

To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.90) or use the built-in flash (p.104). In the <d> mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically. So under low light, press the (flash) button to raise the built-in flash.

 The program can be shifted. (Program shift)

After pressing the shutter button halfway, turn the <6> dial to change the shutter speed and aperture setting combination (program). Program shift is canceled automatically after the picture is taken. Program shift is not possible with flash.

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality

Pixels recorded (pixel count)

Possible shots

You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten imagerecording quality settings are provided: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, b, c, 1+73, 1.

Select [Image quality].

 Under the [z1] tab, select [Image

quality], then press <0>.

 [Image quality] will appear.

Select the image-recording

quality.

 The respective quality’s pixel count

and number of possible shots will be displayed to help you select the desired quality. Then press <0>.

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality

Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)

JPEG

High

Pixels Recorded

(megapixels)

Approx. 17.9

(18M)

Approx. 8.0

(8M)

Approx. 4.5

(4.5M)

Approx. 2.5

(2.5M)

Approx. 0.35

(0.35M)

Approx. 17.9

(18M)

Image Quality

High

quality

83 3.2 2240 2240 (2240) 74

Medium

quality

84 1.7 4200 4200 (4200) 7a 8a 1.1 6360 6360 (6360)

Low

quality

1+73 1 23.5 290 6 (6)

* Figures for the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are based on

Canon’s 8 GB test card and testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style). These figures will vary depending on the subject, card brand,

aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom Functions, and other settings.

* Figures in parentheses apply to an UHS-I compatible 8 GB card based on Canon’s

testing standards.

quality

File Size

(MB)

Possible

Shots

Maximum

Burst

6.4 114 0 22 (30)

3.4 2150 410 (2150)

2.2 3350 3350 (3350)

1.3 5570 5570 (5570)

0.3 21560 21560 (21560)

23.5+6.4 230 3 (3)

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality

FAQ

 I want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper

size for printing.

Paper size

A2 (42x59.4cm/16.5x23.4in.)

74 84

1+73

A3(42x29.7cm/

16.5x11.7in.)

7a 8a

A4 (29.7x21cm/11.7x8.3in.)

12.7x8.9cm/5.0x3.5in.

 What’s the difference between

It indicates a different image quality due to a different compression rate. Even with the same number of pixels, the image quality. If

8 is selected, the image quality will be slightly lower,

but more images can be saved to the card. Both b and c have 7 (Fine) quality.

 I was able to take more shots than the number of possible shots

indicated.

Depending on the shooting conditions, you may be able to take more shots than was indicated. It may also be fewer than indicated. The number of possible shots displayed is only approximate.

 Does the camera display the maximum burst?

The maximum burst is displayed in the viewfinder’s right side. Since it is only a single-digit indicator 0 - 9, any number higher than 9 will be displayed only as “9”. Note that this number will also be displayed even when no card is installed in the camera. Be careful not to shoot without a card in the camera.

 When should I use

1 images require processing with your computer. For details, see

“About 1” and “About 1+73” on the next page.

Refer to the diagram on the left when choosing the image-recording quality. If you want to crop the image, selecting a higher quality (more pixels) such as 73, 83, 1+73, or 1 is recommended. b is suitable for playing the images on a digital photo frame. c is suitable for emailing the image or using it on a Web site.

7 and 8?

7 image has higher

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality

Commercially-available software may not be able to display RAW images. Using the provided software is recommended.

About 1

1 is the raw image data before it is made into 73 or other images.

Although 1 images require software such as Digital Photo Professional (provided, p.350) so that they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with 1. 1 is effective when you want to precisely adjust the image yourself or shoot an important subject.

About 1+73

1+73 records both a 1 and 73 image with a single shot. The

two images are saved to the card simultaneously. The two images will be saved in the same folder with the same file numbers (file extension .JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW). 73 images can be viewed or printed even with a computer that does not have the software provided with the camera installed.

1 image

73 image

File number File extension

0001 . CR2

0001 . JPG

i: Changing the ISO SpeedN

Under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [2: ISO expansion] is set to [1: On], “H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) can also be set (p.294).

 Under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [3: Highlight tone priority] is

set to [1: Enable], ISO 100 and “H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) cannot be selected (p.295).

 Shooting in high temperatures may result in images that look grainier.

Long exposures can also cause irregular colors in the image.

Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.91).

Press the button. (9)

 [ISO speed] will appear.

Set the ISO speed.

 Press the key or turn the

<6> dial to select the desired ISO speed, then press <0>.

 You can also set the ISO speed in the

viewfinder while turning the <6> dial.

 With [AUTO] selected, the ISO speed

will be set automatically (p.91).

ISO Speed Guide

ISO Speed

100 - 400 Sunny outdoors

400 - 1600 Overcast skies or evening time

1600 - 12800, H Dark indoors or night

* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.

Shooting Situation

(No flash)

Flash Range

The higher the ISO speed,

the farther the flash range will extend (p.104).

i: Changing the ISO SpeedN

 When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and

banding) may become noticeable.

 If you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot a close subject,

overexposure may result.

 With ISO 12800 or “H” (equivalent to ISO 25600), the maximum burst for

continuous shooting will greatly decrease.

 As “H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) is an expanded ISO speed setting,

noise (such as dots of light and banding) and irregular colors will be more noticeable, and the resolution will be lower than usual.

 As the maximum ISO speed that can be set differs between still photo

shooting and movie shooting (manual exposure), the ISO speed you set may change when you switch from still photo shooting to movie shooting. Even if you switch back to still photo shooting, the ISO speed will not revert to the original setting. The maximum ISO speed settable varies depending on the setting for [2: ISO expansion] under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)].

• When [0: Off] is set: If you set ISO 12800 during still photo shooting

and then switch to movie shooting, ISO speed will be changed to ISO

6400.

• When [1: On] is set: If you set ISO 12800/H (equivalent to ISO 25600)

during still photo shooting and then switch to movie shooting, ISO speed will be changed to H (equivalent to ISO 12800).

ISO [AUTO]

If the ISO speed is set to [AUTO], the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway. As indicated on the next page, the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode.

i: Changing the ISO SpeedN

 When [AUTO] is set, the ISO speed is indicated in whole-stop

increments. However, the ISO speed is actually set in finer increments. Therefore, in the image’s shooting information (p.266), you may find an ISO speed such as 125 or 640 displayed as the ISO speed.

 In the <2> mode, the ISO speed shown in the table is actually used

even if ISO 100 is not displayed.

Shooting Mode ISO Speed Setting

A/7/C/3/4/5/6/G Automatically set within ISO 100 - 6400 2 ISO 100 F Automatically set within ISO 100 - 12800

d/s/f/a*

With flash ISO 400*3*4*

*1: Fixed at ISO 400 for bulb exposures. *2: Depends on the maximum ISO speed limit set. *3: If fill flash results in overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO speed will be set. *4: Except in the A, 6, and F modes. *5: Automatically set within ISO 400 - 1600 (or up to the maximum limit) in the C,

2, 3, 4, 5 and <d> modes if you use bounce flash with an external Speedlite.

Automatically set within ISO 100 - 6400*

3 Setting the Maximum ISO Speed for [ISO Auto]N

For ISO Auto, you can set the maximum ISO speed limit within ISO 400

- 6400.

Under the [z3] tab, select [ISO Auto], then press <0>. Select the ISO speed, then press <0>.

A Optimal Image Characteristics for the Subject

If the desired color tone is not obtained with [Auto], use another Picture Style.

By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the Picture Style.

Press the <XA> button.

 [Picture Style] will appear.

Select a Picture Style.

 Press the key or turn the

<6> dial to select the desired Picture Style, then press <0>.

Picture Style Characteristics

D Auto

The color tone will be adjusted to suit the scene. The colors will look vivid, especially for blue skies, greenery, and sunsets in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes.

P Standard

The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose Picture Style suitable for most scenes.

Q Portrait

For nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Suited for close-up portraits. By changing the [Color tone] (p.131), you can adjust the skin tone.

A Optimal Image Characteristics for the SubjectN

Black-and-white images shot in formats other than 1 cannot be reverted to color. If you want to later shoot pictures in color, make sure the [Monochrome] setting has been canceled. When [Monochrome] is selected, <0> will appear in the viewfinder.

R Landscape

For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes.

S Neutral

This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images.

U Faithful

This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. When the subject is captured under a color temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject’s color. Images will appear dull and subdued.

V Monochrome

Creates black-and-white images.

W User Def. 1-3

You can register a basic style such as [Portrait], [Landscape], a Picture Style file, etc., and adjust it as desired (p.133). Any User Defined Picture Style that has not been set will have the same default settings as the [Auto] Picture Style.

f: Changing the Autofocus OperationN

You can select the AF (autofocus) operation characteristics suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation is set automatically for the respective shooting mode.

On the lens, set the focus mode

switch to <AF>.

Press the <Zf> button.

 [AF operation] will appear.

Select the AF operation.

 Press the key or turn the

<6> dial to select the desired AF operation, then press <0>.

Focus the subject.

 Aim the AF point over the subject and

press the shutter button halfway. The camera will then autofocus in the selected AF operation.

One-Shot AF for Still Subjects

Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once.

 When focus is achieved, the dot inside the AF point achieving focus

lights up briefly in red, and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will also light up.

 With evaluative metering (p.115), the exposure setting will be set at

the same time focus is achieved.

 While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will be

locked. You can then recompose the shot if desired.

f: Changing the Autofocus OperationN

 If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <o> in the

viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, the picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try to focus again. Or see “Subjects Difficult to Focus” (p.100).

 If [z1: Beep] is set to [Disable], the beeper will not sound when focus

is achieved.

With AI Servo AF, the beeper will not sound even when focus is achieved. Also, the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will not light up.

When focus is achieved in the AI Focus AF operation with the Servo mode active, the beeper will sound softly. However, the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will not light up. Note that focus will not be locked in this case.

AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects

This AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the subject will be focused continuously.

 The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.  When the AF point selection (p.97) is automatic, the camera first

uses the center AF point to focus. During autofocusing, if the subject moves away from the center AF point, focus tracking continues as long as the subject is covered by another AF point.

AI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Operation

AI Focus AF switches the AF operation from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF automatically if a still subject starts moving.

 After the subject is focused in One-Shot AF operation, if the subject

starts moving, the camera will detect the movement, change the AF operation automatically to AI Servo AF, and keep tracking the moving subject.

S Selecting the AF PointN

You can also tap the screen to select AF points. During manual AF point selection, tapping the [ ] icon at the bottom left of the screen will switch to automatic AF point selection.

In Basic Zone modes, the camera will normally focus the closest subject automatically. Therefore, it may not always focus your target subject. In the <d>, <s>, <f>, and <a> modes, you can select the AF point and use it to focus the target subject.

Press the <S> button. (9)

 The selected AF point will be

displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.

Select the AF point.

 Use the <S> key to select the AF

point.

 While looking at the viewfinder, you

can select the AF point by turning the <6> dial until the desired AF point lights up in red.

 When all the AF points light up,

automatic AF point selection will be set. The AF point will be selected automatically to focus the subject.

 Pressing <0> toggles the AF point

selection between the center AF point and automatic AF point selection.

Focus the subject.

 Aim the selected AF point over the

subject and press the shutter button halfway to focus.

S Selecting the AF PointN

 The AF-assist beam will not be fired in the following shooting modes:

<7>, <3>, and <5>.

 The AF-assist beam cannot be emitted with AI Servo AF operation.  The effective range of the AF-assist beam emitted by the built-in flash is

approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet.

 In Creative Zone modes when you raise the built-in flash with the

button (p.104), the AF-assist beam will be emitted when necessary. Note that depending on the setting for [4: AF-assist beam firing] under [54:

Custom Functions (C.Fn)], AF beam will not be emitted.

Shooting Tips

 When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus

the eyes.

If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will remain sharp.

 If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point.

The center AF point is the most sensitive among the nine AF points.

 To make it easier to focus a moving subject, set the camera to

automatic AF point selection and AI Servo AF (p.96). The center AF point will first be used to focus the subject. During autofocusing, if the subject moves away from the center AF point, focus tracking continues as long as the subject is covered by another AF point.

AF-Assist Beam with the Built-in Flash

Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button halfway, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes. It illuminates the subject to enable easier autofocusing.

S Selecting the AF PointN

If you use an Extender (sold separately) and the maximum aperture becomes smaller than f/5.6, AF shooting will not be possible (except in [u+Tracking], [FlexiZone - Multi], and [FlexiZone - Single] during Live View shooting). For details, refer to the Extender’s instruction manual.

AF Operation and Maximum Lens Apertures

With maximum apertures up to f/5.6:

Cross-type focusing (vertical and horizontal lines detected simultaneously) is possible with all AF points. With certain lenses (see below), the off-center AF points will detect only vertical or horizontal lines (no cross-type focusing).

With maximum apertures up to f/2.8:*

High-precision cross-type focusing (vertical and horizontal lines detected simultaneously) is possible with the center AF point. The center AF point is about twice as sensitive as the other AF points to detect vertical and horizontal lines. The remaining eight AF points enable cross-type focusing in the same way as when using lenses with maximum apertures up to f/5.6.

* Except with the EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM and EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro.

Lenses not Enabling Cross-Type Focusing with all AF Points

The following lenses enable only horizontal-line sensitive focusing with the three AF points on the left and the three AF points on the right and only vertical-line sensitive focusing with the top and bottom AF points. Cross-type focusing is possible only with the center AF point.

EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 USM EF 35-105mm f/4.5-5.6 EF 35-105mm f/4.5-5.6 USM EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM

Subjects Difficult to Focus

For subjects difficult to focus during Live View shooting with [u+Tracking], [FlexiZone - Multi], or [FlexiZone - Single], see page 159.

Focusing ring

If you hold down the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the AF point achieving focus will light up briefly in red, the beeper will sound, and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will light up.

Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder’s focus confirmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:

 Very low-contrast subjects

(Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.)

 Subjects in very low light  Extremely backlit or reflective subjects

(Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.)

 Near and far subjects covered by an AF point

(Example: Animal in a cage, etc.)

 Repetitive patterns

(Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc.)

In such cases, do either of the following: (1) With One-Shot AF, focus an object at the same distance as the

subject and lock the focus before recomposing (p.61).

(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually.

MF: Manual Focusing

Set the lens focus mode switch to

<MF>.

Focus the subject.

 Focus by turning the lens focusing

ring until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder.

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