Canon EOS 650D User Guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ENGLISH

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

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.

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