Canon EOS 6D, EOS 6D WF, EOS 6D N, EOS 6D WG Basic Instruction Manual

EOS 6D (WG)
EOS 6D (N)

The EOS 6D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi and GPS functions.

Basic Instruction Manual

This basic manual covers only the most basic operations.
For detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual
pdf file on the DVD-ROM .

ENGLISH

Introduction

The EOS 6D (WG/N) is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a
full-frame (approx. 35.8 x 23.9 mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 20.2
effective megapixels, DIGIC 5+, high-precision and high-speed 11-point
AF, approx. 4.5 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full High­Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, Wi-Fi*, and GPS*.

* The EOS 6D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi and GPS functions.

Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.139-141) and “Handling Precautions” (p.12, 13).

Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera

While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera.

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.

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Compatible Cards

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

movies. Please purchase it separately.

The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity:

• SD memory cards

• SDHC memory cards*

• SDXC memory cards*

* UHS-I cards compatible.

Cards that Can Record Movies

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast reading/
writing speed as shown in the table.

Compression Method (p.116) Card

IPB 6 MB/sec. or faster

ALL-I (I-only) 20 MB/sec. or faster

 If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may

not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.

 If you want to shoot still photos while shooting a movie, you will need

an even faster card.

 To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card

manufacturer’s website.

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Item Check List

Battery Pack

LP-E6

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E6/LC-E6E*

Interface Cable IFC-200U Stereo AV Cable

AVC-DC400ST

Camera

(with body cap)

Wide Strap
EW-EOS6D

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

* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a power

cord.)

 The Instruction Manuals and Disks provided are listed on the next page.
 If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
 Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be included.
 Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

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Instruction Manuals and Disks

Basic Instruction

Manual

(this booklet)

Wi-Fi Function Basic Instruction Manual/

GPS Function Instruction Manual*

Pocket Guide

Explains the camera’s basic function settings
and basic shooting/playback instructions.

The Basic Instruction Manual explains the basic procedures and features.
For detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual PDF on the
EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM).

The instruction manuals are provided in both paper and electronic (PDF
file) forms.

* Not provided with the EOS 6D (N).

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• EF24-70mm f/4L IS USM Instruction Manual

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Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.

5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.

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<9> <V> <U> : Indicates the Multi-controller and the push

direction.

<0> : Indicates the Setting button.

0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function

* 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.

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

function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).

(p.**) : Reference page numbers 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

has been set to <
left (Multi function lock released) (p.30, 43).

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 an

EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens as an example.

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

1> and the <R> switch has been set to the

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Chapters

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

Introduction

Getting Started

Basic Shooting

Setting the AF and Drive Modes

Image Settings

Advanced Operations

Shooting with the LCD Monitor

Shooting Movies

Image Playback

Viewing the Instruction Manuals PDF files on the
DVD-ROM / Downloading Images to Your Computer

(Live View Shooting)

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57

77

83

95

103

113

119

127

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Contents

Introduction 2

Compatible Cards............................................................................. 3

Item Check List................................................................................. 4

Instruction Manuals and Disks ......................................................... 5

Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 6

Chapters........................................................................................... 7

Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 12

Quick Start Guide........................................................................... 14

Nomenclature ................................................................................. 16

Getting Started 23

1

Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 24

Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 26

Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 27

Turning on the Power..................................................................... 30

Setting the Date, Time, and Zone .................................................. 32

Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 34

Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 35

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

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

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 45

3 Menu Operations.................................................................. 47

Before You Start............................................................................. 49

Formatting the Card..................................................................... 49

Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off................................. 51

Setting the Image Review Time................................................... 51

Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On.................................................. 52

Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................. 52

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Q Displaying the Electronic Level ...............................................53

Feature Guide and Help..................................................................54

Basic Shooting 57

2

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

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

C Creative Auto Shooting.............................................................63

8: Special Scene Mode .............................................................66

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

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 77

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f: Selecting the AF Operation .....................................................78

S Selecting AF Points ..................................................................79

MF: Manual Focusing .....................................................................80

i Selecting the Drive Mode..........................................................81

j Using the Self-timer ...................................................................82

Contents

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Image Settings 83

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Setting the Image-Recording Quality ............................................. 84

i: Setting the ISO Speed ........................................................... 86

A Selecting a Picture Style ........................................................ 87

Setting the White Balance.............................................................. 88

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast................................... 89

Noise Reduction Settings............................................................... 90

Highlight Tone Priority.................................................................... 92

Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction .... 93

Advanced Operations 95

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d: Program AE .............................................................................. 96

s: Shutter-Priority AE.................................................................. 97

f: Aperture-Priority AE............................................................... 98

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

Setting Exposure Compensation.................................................. 100

A AE Lock................................................................................... 101

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 103

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 104

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)................................................... 106

Focusing Manually ....................................................................... 111

Shooting Movies 113

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k Shooting Movies..................................................................... 114

Setting the Movie-Recording Size ................................................ 116

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Image Playback 119

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x Image Playback......................................................................120

H Searching for Images Quickly.................................................121

u Magnified View ........................................................................122

k Playing Movies........................................................................123

L Erasing Images........................................................................125

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Viewing the Instruction Manuals PDF files on the
DVD-ROM / Downloading Images to Your Computer 127

Viewing the Instruction Manuals PDF files on the DVD-ROM.......128

Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................131

About the Software .......................................................................133

Installing the Software...................................................................135

Safety Precautions........................................................................139

Contents

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Handling Precautions

Camera Care

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

shock.

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

accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult 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 p rev ent
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 chemicals that result in rust and

corrosion such as in a 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 such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera
checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure
it is working properly.

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Handling Precautions

Contacts

LCD Panel and 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
displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels.
Dead pixels 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.

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Quick Start Guide

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2

3

4

Insert the battery (p.26).

 To charge the battery, see page 24.

Insert a card (p.27).

 With the card’s label facing

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

Attach the lens (p.35).

 Align it with the red dot.

Set the lens focus mode switch
to <f> (p.35).

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Set the power switch to <1>

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(p.30)

 When the LCD monitor displays the

date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 32.

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Quick Start Guide

While holding down the center
of the Mode Dial, set it to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.58).

 All the necessary camera settings

will be set automatically.

Focus the subject (p.40).

 Look through the viewfinder and

aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.

 Press the shutter button halfway,

and the camera will focus the
subject.

Take the picture (p.40).

 Press the shutter button completely

to take the picture.

Review the picture (p.51).

 The captured image will be

displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.

 To display the image again, press

x> button (p.120).

the <

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

Shooting” (p.103).

 To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.120).
 To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.125).

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Nomenclature

LCD panel (p.18)

<i> ISO speed
setting button (p.86)

<q> Metering mode
selection button

<U> LCD panel
illumination button (p.44)

<6> Main Dial
(p.41)

Shutter button
(p.40)

Self-timer lamp
(p.82)

Remote control
sensor

Grip (Battery
compartment)

DC coupler cord hole

Depth-of-field preview button

<R> Drive mode selection button (p.81)

<f> AF operation selection button (p.78)

Lens mount index (p.35)

Flash-sync contacts

Hot shoe

Lens lock pin

Mirror

<q/C> Audio/video OUT/

<F> Remote control terminal (N3 type)

Lens mount

Contacts (p.13)

Digital terminal (p.131)

Mode Dial lock release
button (p.41)

Mode Dial (p.20)

Strap mount
(p.23)

Speaker
(p.123)

Microphone

Lens release
button (p.36)

Body cap (p.35)

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<Y> External microphone IN terminal

<D> HDMI mini OUT terminal

Nomenclature

<V> Focal plane mark

<A/k> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch (p.103/113)
<0> Start/Stop button (p.104, 114)

Dioptric adjustment knob (p.39)

Eyecup

Viewfinder eyepiece

Power switch (p.30)

<M>
Menu button (p.47)

<B>
Info button
(p.44, 53, 55, 120)

LCD monitor (p.47)

Tripod socket

<u> Index/Magnify/Reduce
button (p.121/122)

<x> Playback button (p.120)

<9> Multi-controller (p.43)

<L> Erase button (p.125)

<p> AF start button
(p.40, 105)

<A> AE lock/
FE lock button (p.101)

<S> AF point selection
button (p.79)

<Q> Quick Control
button (p.45)

Strap mount
(p.23)

Card slot
cover (p.27)

Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.26)

Battery compartment
cover (p.26)

Access lamp (p.29)

Multi function lock
switch (p.43)

<0> Setting button (p.47)

<5> Quick Control Dial (p.42)

Card slot (p.27)

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Nomenclature

LCD Panel

Drive mode (p.81)

u Single shooting
i Continuous shooting
B Silent single shooting
M Silent continuous

shooting
Q Self-timer: 10 sec./
Remote control
k Self-timer: 2 sec./
Remote control

F operation (p.78)

X

One-Shot AF

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I Focus AF

Z

I Servo AF

4ȀL

Manual focus

Wi-Fi function
<k/l>

1Ȁ2

<h> AEB

<A> Highlight tone priority (p.92)

<g> ISO speed (p.86)

ISO speed (p.86)

Possible shots
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
Error No.
Remaining images to record

Metering mode

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

average metering

<w>

HDR shooting

<r> GPS
acquisition status

<x> Logging function

<M> Multi Shot Noise
Reduction (p.90)

<P> Multiple-exposure
shooting

Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
No card warning (Card)
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor (CLn)

Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
(p.100)
AEB range
Flash exposure compensation
amount

Electronic level

Aperture

AF point selection

- -

(

[ ]

AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)

- - - -

Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Card Err)

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Battery check (p.31)

Viewfinder Information

Focusing screen

<h> Warning symbol

<z> Battery check (p.31)

<A> AE lock (p.101) /
AEB in-progress

<D> Flash-ready
Improper FE lock warning

<d> FE lock/
FEB in-progress
<e> High-speed sync

Nomenclature

AF points (p.79)
(Superimposed display)

Spot metering circle

<g> ISO speed
(p.86)

<o> Focus
confirmation

light (p.59)

Max. burst
Number of remaining multiple
exposures

ISO speed (p.86)

<A> Highlight tone priority (p.92)

Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount (p.100)
AEB range
Flash exposure compensation amount
Electronic level

<y> Flash exposure
compensation

Shutter speed (p.97)
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)

AF point selection

- - - -

[ ]

AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)

(

-

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Card full warning (FuLL)
Card error warning (Card)
No card warning (Card)

Aperture (p.98)

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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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)
C : Creative Auto (p.63)

8: Special scene (p.66)

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)

Creative Zone

These modes give you more control
for shooting various subjects.

d : Program AE (p.96)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.97)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.98)
a : Manual exposure (p.99)

F : Bulb

Custom shooting mode

You can register the shooting
mode (d/s/f/a/F), AF
operation, menu settings,
etc., to the w or x Mode
Dial setting and shoot.

Mode Dial

Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial
lock release button).

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Lens

EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Focus mode switch (p.35)

Hood mount (p.37)

φ77mm filter thread
(front of lens)

Distance scale

Infrared index

Zoom ring (p.36)

Nomenclature

Zoom position
index (p.36)

Focusing ring (p.80, 111)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.38)

Contacts (p.13)

Lens mount index (p.35)

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Nomenclature

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Power plug

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

Battery Charger LC-E6

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6/LP-E6N (p.24).

Battery Charger LC-E6E

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6/LP-E6N (p.24).

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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.

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Charging the Battery

LC-E6

LC-E6E

Remove the protective cover.

1

 Detach the protective cover provided

Attach the battery.

2

 As shown in the illustration, attach the

 To detach the battery, follow the

Recharge the battery.

3

For LC-E6

 As shown by the arrow, flip out the

For LC-E6E

 Connect the power cord to the

 Recharging starts automatically and

with the battery.

battery securely to the charger.

above procedure in reverse.

battery charger’s prongs and insert
the prongs into a power outlet.

charger and insert the plug into a
power outlet.

the charge lamp blinks in orange.

Charge Level

0 - 49%

50 - 74% Blinks twice per second
75% or higher Blinks three times per second
Fully charged Green Lights up

It takes approx. 2.5 hours to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery at room

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temperature (23
depending on the ambient temperature and the battery’s remaining capacity.

 For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (5°C - 10°C /

41°F - 50°F) will take longer (up to approx. 4 hours).

Color Indicator

Orange

°

C / 73°F). The time required to recharge the battery will vary greatly

Charge Lamp

Blinks once per second

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Charging the Battery

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

approx. 10 sec.

 If the battery’s remaining capacity is 94% or higher, the battery will not be

recharged.



The charger cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E6/LP-E6N.

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.

 You can attach the cover in a different

orientation to indicate whether the battery
has been recharged or not.

If the battery has been recharged, attach the
cover so that the battery-shaped hole < > is
aligned over the blue sticker on the battery. If the battery is
exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.

 When not using the camera, remove the battery.

If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount
of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter
battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing
the battery 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.

Check the battery’s recharge performance and purchase a new
battery.

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Installing and Removing the Battery

Only Battery Pack LP-E6/LP-E6N can be used.

Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E6 (or LP-E6N) into the camera.

Installing the Battery

Open the cover.

1

 Slide the lever as shown by the

arrows and open the cover.

Insert the battery.

2

 Insert the end with the battery

contacts.

 Insert the battery until it locks in

place.

Close the cover.

3

 Press the cover until it snaps shut.

Removing the Battery

Open the cover and remove the
battery.

 Press the battery lock lever as shown

by the arrow and remove the battery.

 To prevent short circuiting of the

battery contacts, be sure to attach the
provided protective cover (p.24) to
the battery.

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Installing and Removing the Card

Write-protect switch

Possible shots

The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. UHS-I
Speed Class SDHC and SDXC memory cards 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.

1

 Slide the cover as shown by the

arrows to open it.

Insert the card.

2



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

Close the cover.

3

 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.31) will be displayed on the LCD
monitor.

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Installing and Removing the Card

 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.

Access lamp

Removing the Card

Open the cover.

1

 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.

2

 Gently push in the card, then let go to

eject it.

 Pull the card straight out, then close

the cover.

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Installing and Removing the Card

 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.

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

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

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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 Date/Time/Zone setting screen
appears, see page 32 to set the Date/Time/Zone.

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

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

About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor

 Whenever you set the power switch

to <1> or <2>, 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 by pressing the shutter
button halfway (p.40) 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 1

minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the
shutter button halfway (p.40).

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

(p.51).

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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 105.
 See [54: Battery info.] to check the battery’s condition in detail.
 If size-AA/LR6 batteries are used in Battery Grip BG-E13, a four-level

indicator will be displayed. ([x/m] will not be displayed.)

z Checking the Battery Level

When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be
indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon (b) indicates
that the battery will be exhausted soon.

Icon

Level (%) 100 - 70 69 - 50 49 - 20 19 - 10 9 - 1 0

Number of Possible Shots

Temperature

Room Temperature

(23°C / 73°F)

Possible shots 1090 approx. shots 980 approx. shots

 The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6, no Live

View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing
standards.

 Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E13

• With LP-E6 x 2: approx. twice the shots without the battery grip.

• With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries at room temperature (23°C / 73°F):
approx. 480 shots.

Low Temperature

(0°C / 32°F)

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3

 The menu setting procedure is explained on pages 47-48.
 The time displayed on the upper 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 Zone

When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone
have been reset, the Date/Time/Zone setting screens will appear.
Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. If you set the camera
to the correct time zone for where you currently live, when you travel to
another time zone you can simply set the camera to the correct time
zone for your destination to update the camera’s date/time
automatically.

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.

Display the menu screen.

1

 Press the <M> button to display

the menu screen.

Under the [52] tab, select [Date/

2

Time/Zone].

 Press the <U> key to select the

[52] tab.

 Press the <V> key to select [Date/

Time/Zone], then press <0>.

Set the time zone.

3

 [London] is set by default.
 Press the <U> key to select the

time zone box.

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

zone, then press <0>. (Returns to
<s>.)

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone

 The date/time that was set will start from when you press <0> in step 6.
 After changing the time zone, check that the correct date/time has been

set.

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

Set the date and time.

4

 Press the <U> key to select the

number.

 Press <0> so <r> is displayed.
 Press the <V> key to set the

number, then press <0>. (Returns
to <s>.)

Set the Daylight Saving Time.

5

 Set it if necessary.
 Press the <U> key to select [Y].
 Press <0> so <r> 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 4 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.

6

 Press the <U> key to select [OK],

then press <0>.

 The Date/Time/Zone and daylight

saving time will be set and the menu
will reappear.

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3 Selecting the Interface Language

Display the menu screen.

1

 Press the <M> button to display

the menu screen.

Under the [52] tab, select

2

[LanguageK].

 Press the <U> key to select the

[52] tab.

 Press the <V> key to select

[Language

Set the desired language.

3

 Press the <V> key to select the

language, then press <0>.

 The interface language will change.

K], then press <0>.

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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.

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.

The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera
cannot be used with EF-S and EF-M lenses.

Remove the caps.

1

 Remove the rear lens cap and the

body cap by turning them as shown
by the arrows.

Attach the lens.

2



Align the red dots on the lens and
camera and turn the lens as shown by
the arrow until it clicks in place.

Set the lens focus mode switch to

3

<AF>.

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

autofocus will not operate.

Remove the front lens cap.

4

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens

About Zooming

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.

Detaching the Lens

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

 Turn the lens until it stops, then

detach it.

 Attach the rear lens cap to the

detached lens.

 To owners of the EF24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens:

You can prevent the lens from extending
out while you are carrying it around. Set
the zoom ring to the 24mm wide-angle
end, then slide the zoom ring lock lever
to <LOCK>. The zoom ring can be
locked only at the wide-angle end.

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens

 If the lens has a mount index and you do not attach the hood properly, it

may obstruct the image’s periphery, making it look dark.

 When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the hood when

turning it. Grasping the hood’s edges when turning it may deform the
hood, resulting in failure to turn.

Attaching a Lens Hood

A lens hood can block unwanted light and protect the front of the lens
from rain, snow, dust, etc. Before storing the lens in a bag, etc., you can
attach the hood in reverse.

If the Lens Hood and Lens Have a Mount Index

Align the red dots on the hood

1

and lens edges, and turn the
hood as shown by the arrow.

Turn the hood as shown in the

2

illustration.

 Turn the hood clockwise until it

attaches securely.

If Neither the Lens Hood Nor the Lens Have a Mount Index

Attach the hood.

 Turn the hood as shown by the arrow

until it attaches securely.

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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 may not be effective when you use the

EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens for panned shots.

 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.

 With the EF24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, the Image Stabilizer mode

may switch automatically to suit the shooting conditions.

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 EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens as an example.

* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.

Set the Image Stabilizer switch to

1

<1>.

 Also set the camera’s power switch to

<1>.

Press the shutter button halfway.

2

 The Image Stabilizer will operate.

Take the picture.

3

 When the picture looks steady in the

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

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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 103.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity

Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.



Turn the knob left or right so that the
AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.

 If the knob is difficult to turn, remove

the eyecup.

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.

5.

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

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Basic Operation

 In Creative Zone modes, pressing the <p> button is the same as

pressing the shutter button halfway.

 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
and on the LCD panel (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.

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Mode Dial

The operations in (1) are also possible while the <R> switch is set to
the right (Multi function lock, p.43).

6 Main Dial

Basic Operation

Turn the dial while holding down
the lock release button at the
center of the dial.

After pressing a button, turn the

(1)

<6> dial.

When you press a button such as <f>
<R> <i>, the respective function
remains selected for the duration of the
timer (9). During this time, you can
turn the <6> dial to set the desired
setting.
When the function selection ends or if
you press the shutter button halfway, the
camera will be ready to shoot.

 Use this dial to select or set the AF

operation, drive mode, ISO speed,
metering mode, AF point selection,
etc.

Turn the <6> dial only.

(2)

While looking at the viewfinder or LCD
panel, turn the <6> dial to set the
desired setting.

 Use this dial to set the shutter speed,

aperture, etc.

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Basic Operation

The operations in (1) are also possible while the <R> switch is set to
the right (Multi function lock, p.43).

5 Quick C ontr ol Dial

After pressing a button, turn the

(1)

<5> dial.

When you press a button such as <f>
<R> <i>, the respective function
remains selected for the duration of the
timer (9). During this time, you can
turn the <5> dial to set the desired
setting.
When the function selection ends or if
you press the shutter button halfway, the
camera will be ready to shoot.

 Use this dial to select or set the AF

operation, drive mode, ISO speed,
metering mode, AF point selection,
etc.

Turn the <5> dial only.

(2)

While looking at the viewfinder or LCD
panel, turn the <
desired setting.

 Use this dial to set the exposure

compensation amount, the aperture
setting for manual exposures, etc.

5> dial to set the

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Basic Operation

If the <R> switch is set to the right and you try to use one of the locked
camera controls, <L> will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD
panel. On the shooting function settings display (p.44), [LOCK] will be
displayed.

9 Multi-controller

The Multi-controller <9> has eight keys which tilt in the directions
shown by the arrows.

 Use the eight keys to select the AF

point, correct the white balance,
move the AF point or magnifying
frame during Live View shooting,
scroll around magnified images
during playback, etc.

 For menus and the Quick Control, the

Multi-controller works only in the
vertical and horizontal directions
<V> <U>. It does not work in
diagonal directions.

R Multi function Lock

With [8C.Fn III -3: Multi function lock] set and the <R> switch
set to the right, it prevents the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, and Multi­controller from moving and changing a setting inadvertently.

<R> switch set to the left:
Lock released
<R> switch set to the right:
Lock engaged

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Basic Operation

U LCD Panel Illumination

Turn on (9)/off the LCD panel
illumination by pressing the <U> button.
During a bulb exposure, pressing the
shutter button completely will turn off the
LCD panel illumination.

Displaying Shooting Function Settings

After you press the <B> button a number of times, the shooting
function settings will be displayed.
With the shooting settings displayed, you can turn the Mode Dial to see
the settings for each shooting mode.
Pressing the <Q> button enables Quick Control of the shooting
function settings (p.45).
Press the <B> button again to turn off the display.

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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.

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.

1

 The Quick Control screen will appear

(7).

Set the desired function.

2

 Press the <V> <U> key to select

a function.

 The setting of the selected function is

displayed.

 Turn the <6> or <5> dial to

change the setting.

Take the picture.

3

 Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

 The captured image will be displayed.

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Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions

Shutter speed (p.97)

AF operation (p.78)

White balance correction

Shooting mode*

1

(p.20)

Highlight tone priority*

1

(p.92)

Metering mode

Picture Style (p.87)

Exposure

compensation/AEB

setting (p.100)

Flash exposure compensation

ISO speed (p.86)

Aperture (p.98)

Wi-Fi function*

2

Drive mode (p.81)

Custom Controls

White balance (p.88)

AE lock*

1

(p.101)

AF point (p.79)

Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.89)

Image-recording
quality (p.84)

White balance bracketing

*1: These functions cannot be set with the Quick Control screen.
*2: Refer to the Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual for Wi-Fi function settings.

<0>



Sample Quick Control Screen

Function Setting Screen

 Select the desired function and press

<0>. The function’s setting screen

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will appear.
Turn the <6> or <5> dial to



change the setting. You can also press
the <
settings. Also, some functions can be
set by pressing the <

 Press <0> to finalize the setting and

return to the Quick Control screen.
When you select < > (Custom



Controls) or < > (AF point, p.79) and
press the <
function settings display will reappear.

U

> key to change some of the

B

M

> button, the shooting

> button.

3 Menu Operations

<V> <U>

LCD monitor

<0> button

<M> button

Ta b

Menu items

Menu settings

z Shooting

5 Set-up

9 My Menu

3 Playback

8 Custom

Functions

A Live View 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, <V> <U> keys, and <
camera back.

Menus in Basic Zone Modes

* Some menu tabs and menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.

Menus in Creative Zone Modes

0> button on the

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3 Menu Operations

 In step 2, you can also turn the <6> dial to select a menu tab. In step

4, you can also turn the <5> dial to select certain settings.

 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.

Menu Setting Procedure

2

3

4

5
6

Display the menu screen.

1

 Press the <M> button to display

the menu screen.

Select a tab.

 Press the <U> key to select a

menu tab.

 For example, the [z4] tab refers to

the screen displayed when the forth
tab 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 <U> key to

select the desired setting. (Some
settings require you to press either
the <V> or <U> key to select
them.)
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 function settings display.

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Before You Start

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 and data to a computer, etc., before formatting the
card.

Select [Format card].

1

 Under the [51] tab, select [Format

card], then press <0>.

Format the card.

2

 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].

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Before You Start

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 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.

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Before You Start

Even if [Disable] is set, the LCD monitor will turn off automatically after 30
min. to save power. (The camera’s power does not turn off.)

If [Hold] is set, the image will be displayed until the auto power off time
elapses.

3 Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off

To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set
time of idle operation elapses. If you do not want the camera to turn off
automatically, set this to [Disable]. After the power turns off, you can
turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or other
buttons.

Select [Auto power off].

1

 Under the [52] tab, select [Auto

power off], then press <0>.

Set the desired time.

2

 Select the desired setting, then press

<0>.

3 Setting the Image Review Time

You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor
immediately after capture. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To
not have the image displayed, set [Off].

Select [Image review].

1

 Under the [z1] tab, select [Image

review], then press <0>.

Set the desired time.

2

 Select the desired setting, then press

<0>.

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Before You Start

3 Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On

The shooting settings display (p.44) can be set to remain on even when
you press the shutter button halfway.

Under the [52] tab, select [LCD off/on
btn], then press <0>. The available
settings are described below. Select one,
then press <0>.

[Remains on] : Display remains on even when you press the shutter

button halfway. To turn off display, press the
<B> button.

[Shutter btn.] : When you press the shutter button halfway, the

display will turn off. When you let go of the shutter
button, the display will turn on.

3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN

The camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to
their defaults.

Select [Clear all camera settings].

1

 Under the [54] tab, select [Clear all

camera settings], then press <0>.

52

Select [OK].

2

 Select [OK], then press <0>.

Q Displaying the Electronic Level

Horizontal level

Displaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor

Press the <B> button.

1

 Each time you press the <B>

button, the screen display will
change.

 Display the electronic level.

 If the electronic level does not

appear, set [53: z button
display options] so that the

electronic level can be displayed.

Check the camera’s tilt.

2

 The horizontal tilt is displayed in 1°

increments.

 When the red line turns green, it

indicates that the tilt is corrected.

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Feature Guide and Help

Shooting settings Live View shooting Playback

While you set some function, the feature’s description can be displayed.

Feature Guide

The Feature guide displays a simple description of the respective
shooting mode, function or option. It appears when you change the
shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View shooting, Movie
shooting, or Quick Control for playback. When you select a function or
option on the Quick Control screen, the Feature guide description
appears. When you proceed with the operation, the Feature guide will
disappear.

 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>.

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Feature Guide and Help

B



Scroll bar

B



B



Help

When [zHelp] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen,
pressing the <B> button displays the function’s description (Help). If
the Help fills more than one screen, a scroll bar will appear on the right
edge. You can turn the <5> dial to scroll down.

 Example: [z4: Long exp. noise reduction]

 Example: [8C.Fn I -1: Exposure level increments]

 Example: [8C.Fn II -1: Tracking sensitivity]

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2

B

a

s

i

c

Z

o

n

e

Basic Shooting

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

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

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A

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>.

1

 Turn the Mode Dial while holding

down the lock release button at the
center.

Aim any AF point over the

2

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.

3

 Press the shutter button halfway, and

the lens focusing ring will rotate to
focus.

 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.

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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.87).

Take the picture.

4

 Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

 The captured image will be displayed

for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.

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.40). 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).

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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

In Basic Zone modes except <G>, using a Canon EX-series Speedlite
(sold separately) in low-light or backlit conditions can capture the subject
brightly while avoiding camera shake or reduce backlit shadows.

 The shutter speed display is blinking.

Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject
due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EX-series Speedlite
(sold separately) is recommended.

 When the external flash was used, the bottom part of the

picture came out unnaturally dark.

If a hood is attached to the lens, it can obstruct the flash coverage. If
the subject is close, detach the hood before taking the picture with
flash.

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A

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.

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A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

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 103.

Set the Live View shooting/Movie

1

shooting switch to <A>.

Display the Live View image on

2

the LCD monitor.

 Press the <0> button.

 The Live View image will appear on

the LCD monitor.

Focus the subject.

3

 Aim the center AF point < > on 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.

4

 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 <0> button to end the

Live View shooting.

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C Creative Auto Shooting

In the <C> mode, you can easily change the depth of field and drive
mode. 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>.

1

Press the <Q> button. (7)

2

 The Quick Control screen will appear.

Set the desired function.

3

 Press the <V> key to select a

function.

 The selected function and Feature

guide (p.54) will appear.

 For setting procedure and details on

each function, see pages 64-65.

Take the picture.

4

 Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

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C Creative Auto Shooting

Shutter speed

(1)

(2)

Battery check

Possible shots

ISO speed

Image-recording quality

Aperture

(3)

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

(1) Ambience-based shots

You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images.
Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select the desired ambience. You
can also select it from a list by pressing <0>.

(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. Set it by pressing the <U> key. You can
also use the <6> or <5> dial to move the mark.
Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background
may not look so blurred. If flash is used, this setting will not be
applied.

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C Creative Auto Shooting

(3) Drive mode: Press the <U> key to select the desired drive mode.

You can also select the drive mode by turning the <6> or <5>
dial, or pressing <0> to select it from a list.

<u> Single shooting:

Shoot one image at a time.

<i> Continuous shooting:

While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be
taken continuously. You can shoot up to approx. 4.5 shots per
second.

<B> Silent single shooting:

Single shooting with less shooting sound than <u>.

<M> Silent continuous shooting:

Continuous shooting (max. approx. 3.0 shots per second) with
less shooting sound than <i>.

<> Self-timer: 10 sec./Remote control:
<> Self-timer: 2 sec./Remote control:

The picture is taken 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press
the shutter button. A remote controller can also be used.

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8: Special Scene Mode

When you set a shooting mode suiting the scene, the camera sets the
optimum settings automatically.

Set the Mode Dial to <8>.

1

Press the <Q> button. (7)

2

 The Quick Control screen will appear.

Select the shooting mode.

3

 Press the <V> key to select the

shooting mode section.

 Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select

a shooting mode.

 You can also select a shooting mode

from a list by selecting the shooting
mode section and pressing <0>.

Available Shooting Modes in the <8> Mode

Shooting Mode

2 Portrait p.67 6 Night Portrait p.71

3 Landscape p.68 F Handheld Night Scene p.72

4 Close-up p.69 G HDR Backlight Control p.73

5 Sports p.70

Page

Shooting Mode

Page

66

2 Shooting Portraits

The default setting is <i> (Continuous shooting). If you hold down the
shutter button, you can shoot continuously to obtain different poses and
facial expressions (max. approx. 4.5 shots/sec.).

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. For close­ups of the face, focus the eyes.

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3 Shooting Landscapes

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.

When shooting night scenes, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

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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/0.8ft>. 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.

 With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.

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

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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 <i> (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. 4.5
shots per sec.) and autofocusing will take effect to capture the
movement of the subject.

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6

 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.

 During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus dots of light such as

in a night scene. In such a case, you should set the AF method to [Quick
mode] and shoot. If it is still difficult to focus, set the lens’ focus mode
switch to [MF] and focus manually.

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. Flash is required.
Using a tripod is also recommended.

Shooting Tips

 Use a wide-angle lens, Speedlite, 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.

 Also shoot in another shooting modes.

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

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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, and a
resulting bright image with reduced camera shake is recorded.

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.

 When including a human subject:

With flash, you can shoot both the human subject and night scene
background while handholding the camera. To take a nice portrait,
the first shot will use flash. Tell the person not to move until all four
continuous shots are taken.

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G Shooting Backlit Scenes

 Even if a Speedlite is attached to the camera, it will not fire.
 See the cautions on page 74.

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range.

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 are taken at different exposures, and the resulting
image with the least loss of shadow detail due to backlighting and
widest tonal range is recorded.

Shooting Tips

 Hold the camera firmly.

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

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Cautions for <F> (Handheld Night Scene)

 During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus dots of light such as

in a night scene. In such a case, you should set the AF method to [Quick
mode] and shoot. If it is still difficult to focus, set the lens’ focus mode
switch to [MF] and focus manually.

 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.

 Regarding flash coverage:

• 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> (HDR Backlight Control)

 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 both <F> (Handheld Night Scene) and <G> (HDR
Backlight Control)

 Compared with other shooting modes, the shooting area will be smaller.
 You cannot select RAW and RAW+JPEG. In other shooting modes, if

RAW is set, the image quality will be 73. Also, if RAW+JPEG is set, the
image will be recorded in the set JPEG quality.

 If you shoot a moving subject, the subject’s movement will leave

afterimages.

 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.

 Recording the image to the card will take longer than with normal

shooting. During the processing of the images, “buSY” will be displayed
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel and you cannot take another
picture until the processing is completed.

 If the shooting mode is set to <F> or <G>, direct printing is not

possible. Select another shooting mode and do direct printing.

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Q Quick Control

Example: Portrait mode

In Basic Zone modes when the shooting
function 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 <V> key to select a function. (This step is not

necessary in the A mode.)

 The selected function and Feature guide (p.54) will appear.

 Functions can also be selected with the <6> or <5> dial.

Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes

o: Default setting k: User selectable : Not selectable

Function A C

u: Single shooting

i: Continuous shooting

Drive mode
(p.81)

Ambience-based shots

Light/scene-based shots

Blurring/sharpening the b ackground (p.64)

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

B: Silent single shooting

M: Silent continuous shooting

Self-timer (p.82)

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

Q

k

2 3 4 5 6 F G

o o k o o k o o o
k k o k k o k k k
k k k k k k k k k
k k k k k k k k k
k k k k k k k k k
k k k k k k k k k

k k k k k k k

k k k k

k

8

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3

<AF> stands for autofocus. <MF> stands for manual focus.

Setting the AF and

Drive Modes

The viewfinder has 11 AF points.
By selecting the optimum AF point,
you can compose the picture as
desired while autofocusing.

You can also select the AF operation and drive mode
that best match the shooting conditions and subject.

 The M icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that

the function is available only in Creative Zone modes (d/
s/f/a/F).

 In Basic Zone modes, the AF operation and AF point are

set automatically.

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f: Selecting the AF OperationN

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

Set the lens focus mode switch to

1

<AF>.

Turn the Mode Dial to a Creative

2

Zone mode.

Press the <f> button. (9)

3

Select the AF operation.

4

 While looking at the LCD panel, turn

the <6> or <5> dial.

X : One-Shot AF
9 : AI Focus AF
Z : AI Servo AF

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S Selecting AF PointsN

You can select an AF point for focusing from among eleven AF points.
In Basic Zone modes, the AF point will be selected automatically and
you cannot select the AF point.

Press the <S> button. (9)

1

 The selected AF point will be

displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.

 When all the AF points light up,

automatic AF point selection will be
set.

Select an AF point.

2

 You can either use <9> or turn the

<6> or <5> dial to select an AF
point.

Selecting with the Multi-controller

 You can use <9> to select an AF

point.

 If all the AF points light up, automatic

AF point selection will be set.

 Press <0> to toggle between the

center AF point and automatic
selection.

Selecting with the Dials

 Turn the <6> dial to select an AF

point on the left or right or turn the
<5> dial to select an AF point above
or below.

 If all the AF points light up, automatic

AF point selection will be set.

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MF: Manual Focusing

Focusing ring

Set the lens focus mode switch to

1

<MF>.

 <4 L> will be displayed on the

Focus the subject.

2

 Focus by turning the lens focusing

LCD panel.

ring until the subject looks sharp in
the viewfinder.

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i Selecting the Drive Mode

Single and continuous drive modes are provided.

Press the <R> button. (9)

1

Select the drive mode.

2

 While looking at the LCD panel, turn

the <6> or <5> dial.

u : Single shooting

When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will
be taken.

i : Continuous shooting (Max. approx. 4.5 shots/sec.)

While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be
taken continuously.

B : Silent single shooting

Single shooting with less shooting sound than <u>.

M : Silent continuous shooting (Max. approx. 3.0 shots/sec.)

Continuous shooting with less shooting sound than <i>.

Q : 10-sec. self-timer/Remote control
k: 2-sec. self-timer/Remote control

For self-timer shooting, see page 82.

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j Using the Self-timer

Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture.

Press the <R> button. (9)

1

Select the self-timer.

2

 While looking at the LCD panel, turn

the <6> or <5> dial to select the
self-timer delay.

Q : 10-sec. self-timer

k : 2-sec. self-timer

Take the picture.

3

 Look through the viewfinder, focus

the subject, then press the shutter
button completely.

 You can check the self-timer

operation with the self-timer lamp,
beeper, and countdown display (in
seconds) on the LCD panel.

 Two seconds before the picture is

taken, the self-timer lamp will light up
and the beeper will sound faster.

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4

Image Settings

This chapter explains image-related function settings:
Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white
balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, lens peripheral
illumination correction, chromatic aberration correction,
and other functions.

 The M icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that

the function is available only in Creative Zone modes (d/
s/f/a/F).

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3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality

You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight JPEG
image-recording quality settings:
There are three RAW image quality settings: 1, 41, 61

73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, b, c.

Select [Image quality].

1

 Under the [z1] tab, select [Image

quality], then press <0>.

Select the image-recording quality.

2

 To select a RAW setting, turn the

<6> dial. To select a JPEG setting,
press the <U> key.

 On the upper right, the “**M

(megapixels) **** x ****” numbers
indicate the recorded pixel count, and
[***] is the number of possible shots
(displayed up to 9999).

 Press <0> to set it.

.

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3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality

Guide to Image-Recording Quality Settings (Approx.)

Image

Quality

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83 3.1 2380 2380 (2380)

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84 1.7 4240 4240 (4240)

JPEG

7a

8a 1.1 6370 6370 (6370)

b

c

1 20M A2 23.5 300 14 (17)

RAW

41 11 M A3 18.5 380 8 (10)

61 5.0M A4 13.0 550 12 (17)

1
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RAW

41

+

73

JPEG

61
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*1: b is suitable for playing the images on a digital photo frame.
*2: c is suitable for emailing the image or using it on a website.

 b and c will be in 7 (Fine) quality.
 The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting

are based on Canon’s testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and
Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB card. 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 class 8 GB card based on Canon’s

testing standards.

Pixels

Recorded

Printing Size

20M A2

8.9M A3

5.0M A4

*1

2.5M 9x13 cm 1.2 6130 6130 (6130)

*2

0.3M - 0.3 23070 23070 (23070)

20M
20M

11M
20M

5.0M
20M

A2
A2

A3
A2

A4
A2

File Size

(MB)

Possible

Shots

6.0 1250 73 (1250)

3.2 2300 2300 (2300)

2.1 3450 3450 (3450)

23.5+6.0 240 7(8)

18.5+6.0 290 8 (9)

13.0+6.0 380 10 (12)

Maximum

Burst

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i: Setting the ISO SpeedN

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.

Press the <i> button. (9)

1

Set the ISO speed.

2

 While looking at the LCD panel or the

viewfinder, turn the <6> or <5>
dial.

 ISO speed can be set within ISO 100

- 25600 in 1/3-stop increments.

 “A” indicates ISO Auto. The ISO

speed will be set automatically. You
can also press the <B> button to
set it to “A (AUTO)”.

ISO Speed Guide

ISO Speed

L, ISO 100 - 400 Sunny outdoors

ISO 400 - 1600

ISO 1600 - 25600, H1, H2 Dark indoors or night

* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.

Shooting Situation

(No flash)

Overcast skies or

evening time

Flash Range

The higher the ISO speed,
the farther the flash range
will be.

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A Selecting a Picture StyleN

By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics
matching your photographic expression or the subject.
In Basic Zone modes, <D> (Auto) is set automatically.

Select [Picture Style].

1

 Under the [z4] tab, select [Picture

Style], then press <0>.

 The Picture Style selection screen will

appear.

Select a Picture Style.

2

 Press the <V> key to select a

Picture Style, then press <0>.

 The Picture Style will be set and the

menu will reappear.

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3 Setting the White BalanceN

White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally,
the <Q> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural­looking colors cannot be obtained with <Q>, you can select the white
balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white
object.
In Basic Zone modes, <Q> is set automatically.

Select [White balance].

1

 Under the [z3] tab, select [White

balance], then press <0>.

Select the white balance.

2

 Select the desired setting, then press

<0>.

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3

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast

If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and
contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto
Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG
images, the correction is applied when the image is captured.
In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.

Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].

1

 Under the [z3] tab, select [Auto

Lighting Optimizer], then press

<0>.

Select the setting.

2

 Select the desired setting, then press

<0>.

Take the picture.

3

 The image will be recorded with the

brightness and contrast corrected if
necessary.

N

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3 Noise Reduction SettingsN

High ISO Speed Noise Reduction

This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise
reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high
ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the
image (shadow areas) is further reduced.

Select [High ISO speed NR].

1

 Under the [z4] tab, select [High ISO

speed NR], then press <0>.

Set the level.

2

 Select the desired noise reduction

level, then press <0>.

 The setting screen closes and the

menu will reappear.

 [M: Multi Shot Noise Reduction]

Noise reduction with higher image quality than when [High] is
applied. For a single photo, four shots are taken in a burst and
merged automatically into a single JPEG image.

Take the picture.

3

 The image will be recorded with noise

reduction applied.

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3 Noise Reduction SettingsN

Long Exposure Noise Reduction

Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer.

Select [Long exp. noise

1

reduction].

 Under the [z4] tab, select [Long

exp. noise reduction], then press

<0>.

Set the desired setting.

2

 Select the desired setting, then press

<0>.

 The setting screen closes and the

menu will reappear.

 [Auto]

For 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is performed
automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This
[Auto] setting is effective in most cases.

 [Enable]

Noise reduction is performed for all exposures of 1 sec. or longer.
The [Enable] setting may be able to reduce noise that cannot be
detected with the [Auto] setting.

Take the picture.

3

 The image will be recorded with noise

reduction applied.

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3 Highlight Tone PriorityN

You can minimize overexposed highlight areas.

Select [Highlight tone priority].

1

 Under the [z4] tab, select

[Highlight tone priority], then press
<0>.

Select [Enable].

2

 Select [Enable], then press <0>.
 Highlight details are improved. The

dynamic range is expanded from the
standard 18% gray to bright
highlights. The gradation between the
grays and highlights becomes
smoother.

Take the picture.

3

 The image will be recorded with

highlight tone priority applied.

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3

Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction

Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners
look darker due to the lens characteristics. Color fringing along subject
outlines is called chromatic aberration. Both lens aberrations can be
corrected. The default settings are [Enable] for both corrections.
If [Cannot correct - no data] is displayed, see “About the Lens
Correction Data” on page 94.

Peripheral Illumination Correction

Select [Lens aberration

1

correction].

 Under the [z2] tab, select [Lens

aberration correction], then press

<0>.

Select the setting.

2

 Check that [Correction data

available] is displayed for the

attached lens.

 Select [Peripheral illumin.], then

press <0>.

 Select [Enable], then press <0>.

Take the picture.

3

 The image will be recorded with the

peripheral illumination corrected.

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3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction

Chromatic Aberration Correction

Select the setting.

1

 Check that [Correction data

available] is displayed for the

attached lens.

 Select [Chromatic aberration], then

press <0>.

 Select [Enable], then press <0>.

Take the picture.

2

 The image will be recorded with the

chromatic aberration corrected.

About the Lens Correction Data

The camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction
data and chromatic aberration correction data for approx. 25 lenses. If
you select [Enable], the peripheral illumination correction and
chromatic aberration correction will be applied automatically for any
lens whose correction data is registered in the camera.

With EOS Utility (provided software), you can check which lenses have
their correction data registered in the camera. You can also register the
correction data for unregistered lenses. For details, refer to the EOS
Utility Instruction Manual.

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Set the <R> switch to the left.

Advanced Operations

In Creative Zone modes, you
can set the shutter speed and/or
aperture to set the exposure as
desired. By changing the
camera settings, you can obtain
various results.

 The M icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that

the function is available only in Creative Zone modes (d/
s/f/a/F).

 After you press the shutter button halfway and let go, the

exposure values will remain displayed in the viewfinder and
on the LCD panel for 4 sec. (0).

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d: Program AE

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

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

Set the Mode Dial to <d>.

1

Focus the subject.

2

 Look through the viewfinder and aim

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

 The AF point which achieves focus

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

 The shutter speed and aperture will

be set automatically and displayed in
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

Check the display.

3

 A standard exposure will be obtained

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

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Take the picture.

4

 Compose the shot and press the

shutter button completely.

s: Shutter-Priority AE

Blurred motion

(Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.)

Frozen action

(Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.)

In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically
sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure suiting the brightness
of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed
can freeze the action or a moving subject. A slower shutter speed can
create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion.

* <s> stands for Time value.

Set the Mode Dial to <s>.

1

Set the desired shutter speed.

2

 While looking at the LCD panel, turn

the <6> dial.

Focus the subject.

3

 Press the shutter button halfway.

 The aperture is set automatically.

Check the viewfinder display and

4

shoot.

 As long as the aperture is not

blinking, a standard exposure will be
obtained.

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f: Aperture-Priority AE

Sharp foreground and background
(With a high aperture f/number: f/32)

Blurred background

(With a low aperture f/number: f/5.6)

In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter
speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subject
brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/number (smaller
aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within
acceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower f/number (larger aperture hole)
will make less of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.

* <f> stands for Aperture value (aperture opening).

Set the Mode Dial to <f>.

1

Set the desired aperture.

2

 While looking at the LCD panel, turn

the <6> dial.

Focus the subject.

3

 Press the shutter button halfway.



The shutter speed is set automatically.

Check the viewfinder display and

4

shoot.

 As long as the shutter speed is not

blinking, a standard exposure will be
obtained.

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a: Manual Exposure

Exposure level mark

Standard exposure index

In

this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To
determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the
viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This
method is called manual exposure.

* <a> stands for Manual.

Set the Mode Dial to <a>.

1

Set the ISO speed

2

Set the shutter speed and

3

aperture.

 To set the shutter speed, turn the

<6> dial.
To set the aperture, turn the <5> dial.


 If it cannot be set, set the <R>

switch to the left, then turn the <6>
or <5> dial.

Focus the subject.

4

 Press the shutter button halfway.



The exposure setting will be displayed
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.



The exposure level mark <h> indicates
how far the current exposure level is
from the standard exposure level.

Set the exposure and take the

5

picture.

 Check the exposure level indicator

and set the desired shutter speed and
aperture.

 If the exposure level exceeds ±3

stops, the end of the exposure level
indicator will display <I> or <J>.

(p.86)

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Setting Exposure Compensation N

Increased exposure for a brighter image

Decreased exposure for a darker image

Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken
(decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.
Exposure compensation can be set in the d/s/f shooting modes.
Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3­stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder
and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you
want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, you
should use the Quick Control (p.45) or follow the instructions for [z3:

Expo.comp./AEB].

Check the exposure level

1

indicator.

 Press the shutter button halfway

(0) and check the exposure level
indicator.

Set the exposure compensation

2

amount.

 While looking at the viewfinder or

LCD panel, turn the <5> dial.

 If it cannot be set, set the <R>

switch to the left, then turn the <5>
dial.

Take the picture.

3

 To cancel the exposure

compensation, set the exposure
compensation amount back to <E>.

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