Canon EOS 70D Basic Manual

EOS 70D (W)

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EOS 70D (N)

* The EOS 70D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi functions explained in this manual.

Basic Instruction Manual

This basic manual covers only the most basic operations. For other features and more details, see the Camera Instruction Manual pdf le in the CD-ROM.

Introduction

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The EOS 70D (W/N) is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 20.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5+, high-precision and high-speed 19-point AF (all cross-type focusing), approx. 7.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and Wi-Fi function*. The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at any time, provides many features for demanding shots, and expands shooting possibilities with various system accessories.

* The EOS 70D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi function.

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

With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they come out. You can then better understand the camera. To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety Warnings” (p.159-161) and “Handling Precautions” (p.14, 15).

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.

Compatible Cards

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The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity:

• SD memory cards

• SDHC memory cards*

• SDXC memory cards*

* UHS-I cards supported.

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.137) 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 Web site.

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.

Item Check List

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

Battery Pack

Camera

(with body cap)

Wide Strap

EW-EOS70D

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

power cord.)

The Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs 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, a lens instruction manual may also be

included.

Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

LP-E6

(with protective cover)

Interface Cable

Battery Charger

LC-E6/LC-E6E*

Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs

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The instruction manual consists of booklets and electronic manuals (PDF files on the CD-ROM). Basic operations are explained in the

booklets. For detailed instructions on all functions and operations, see the detailed version manuals on the CD-ROM.

Camera Basic

Instruction Manual

(this booklet)

Quick Reference Guide

* Not provided with the EOS 70D (N).

The Basic Instruction Manual explains the basic procedures and features. For detailed instructions, see the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM.

Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM

Contains the following manuals in PDF:

• Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version)

• Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual (Detailed version)

• Quick Reference Guide Instructions for viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM are on page 150.

Software CD-ROM (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk)

Contains various software. For outlines and installation procedure of the software, see pages 154-156.

Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM

Contains software manuals in PDF. Instructions for viewing the Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM are on page

Wi-Fi Function

Instruction Manual*

(Basic)

Wi-Fi Cautions*

157

Quick Start Guide

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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.

White index Red index

Attach the lens (p.36).

Align the lens’ white or red mount

index with the camera’s mount index of the same color.

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

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

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

All the necessary camera settings

will be set automatically.

(p.66).

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Quick Start Guide

Flip out the LCD monitor (p.30).

When the LCD monitor displays the

date/time/zone setting screens, see page 33.

Focus the subject (p.41).

Look through the viewfinder and

aim the viewfinder center over the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway.

The camera will focus the subject.

If necessary, the built-in flash will be

raised.

Take the picture (p.41).

Press the shutter button completely

to take the picture.

Review the picture (p.56).

The captured image will be

displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.

To display the image again, press

the <x> button (p.140).

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

Shooting” (p.119).

To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.140). To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.147).

Conventions Used in this Manual

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Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial. <9> <V> : Indicates the Multi-controller and the push

direction. <0> : Indicates the Setting button. 0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function

remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16

sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s but tons, dials,

and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor.

3 : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the

<M> button and changing the setting.

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

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

Basic Assumptions

All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch

is set to <1> and the <R> switch is set down (Multi function lock released) (p.31, 44).

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

set to their defaults.

The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the

EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example.

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

: Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information. : Tips or advice for better shooting. : Problem-solving advice.

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 CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /

Downloading Images to Your Computer

(Live View Shooting)

109

119

133

139

149

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Introduction 2

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

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

Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs................................................... 5

Quick Start Guide............................................................................. 6

Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 8

Chapters........................................................................................... 9

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

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

Getting Started 23

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

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

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

Using the LCD Monitor...................................................................30

Turning on the Power.....................................................................31

Setting the Date, Time, and Zone..................................................33

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

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

Lens Image Stabilizer..................................................................... 39

Basic Operation.............................................................................. 40

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions....................................... 46

3 Menu Operations..................................................................48

d Using the Touch Screen............................................................. 50

Before You Start............................................................................. 53

Displaying the Grid.........................................................................58

Q Displaying the Electronic Level...............................................59

Feature Guide and Help.................................................................63

Basic Shooting 65

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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)...................66

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto).........................69

7 Disabling Flash.........................................................................71

C Creative Auto Shooting.............................................................72

8: Special Scene Mode.............................................................75

2 Shooting Portraits......................................................................76

3 Shooting Landscapes................................................... .... ... .....77

4 Shooting Close-ups....................................................................78

5 Shooting Moving Subjects........................................................79

6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod)....................................80

F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)............................................81

G Shooting Backlit Scenes............................................................82

Q Quick Control.......................... .... ... ........................................... .84

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 87

f: Selecting the AF Operation.....................................................88

S Selecting the AF Area...............................................................91

MF: Manual Focus..........................................................................94

i Selecting the Drive Mode..........................................................95

j Using the Self-timer...................................................................96

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Image Settings 97

Setting the Image-Recording Quality.............................................98

i: Setting the ISO Speed.........................................................100

A Selecting a Picture Style......................................................101

Setting the White Balance............................................................102

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast................................. 103

Setting Noise Reduction............................................................... 104

Highlight Tone Priority..................................................................106

Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction .. 107

Advanced Operations 109

d: Program AE............................................................................110

s: Shutter-Priority AE....................................... .... ... .................. 111

f: Aperture-Priority AE.............................................................112

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

Setting Exposure Compensation..................................................114

h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)...........................................115

A AE Lock................................. .................................................. 116

D Using the Built-in Flash............................................................. 117

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 119

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor..............................................120

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)...................................................123

x Shooting with the Touch Shutter ............................................129

MF: Focusing Manually................................................................ 130

Shooting Movies 133

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k Shooting Movies.....................................................................134

Setting the Movie Recording Size.................................................137

Image Playback 139

x Image Playback......................................................................140

H Searching for Images Quickly.................................................141

u/y Magnified View ...................................................................142

d Playing Back with the Touch Screen........................................143

k Playing Movies........................................................................145

L Erasing Images........................................................................147

Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /

Downloading Images to Your Computer 149

Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM .......................150

Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................152

Software Overview........................................................................154

Installing the Software...................................................................156

Software Instruction Manual.........................................................157

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Certification Logo

Select [54: Certification Logo Display] and press <0> to display some of the logos of the camera’s certifications. Other certifi ca tion logos can be found in this Instruction Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera’s package.

Handling Precautions

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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 and clean 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. S trong 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.

T he camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to

disassemble the camera yourself.

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

malfunction.

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

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

Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to

prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera misoperation.

If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,

condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.

If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid

damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and battery from the camera, and wait until condensa tio n has evap orated b efo re 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.

Handling Precautions

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If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all it s functi ons

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 an d make sure it is working properly.

If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a

prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a malfunction.

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 f ew 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 ca rd. 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. D o 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.

Contacts

Nomenclature

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LCD panel (p.18)

ISO speed

setting button (p.100) <q> Metering mode

selection button AF area

selection mode button (p.92)

<6> Main Dial (p.42)

LCD panel illumination button (p.45)

Shutter button (p.41)

Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.96)

Remote control sensor

Grip (Battery compartment)

DC coupler cord hole

Depth-of-field preview button

Body cap (p.36)

<R> Drive mode selection button (p.95)

<f> AF mode selection button (p.88)

EF lens mount index (p.36)

Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.117)

EF-S lens mount index (p.36)

Flash sync contacts

Hot shoe

<D> Flash button (p.117)

Microphone

Lens lock pin

Lens mount

Mirror

<Y> External microphone IN terminal

Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal

Contacts (p.15)

<F> Remote control terminal

<D>

HDMI mini OUT terminal

<q/C>

(p.152)

Mode Dial lock-release button (p.42)

Mode Dial (p.20)

Strap mount (p.23)

Speaker (p.145)

Lens release button (p.37)

Nomenclature

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<V> Focal plane mark

<A/k> Live V Movie shooting switch (p.1 <0> Start/Stop button (p.120, 134)

Power switch (p.31)

<M> Menu button (p.48)

Info button (p.45, 59, 64, 122, 136, 140)

iew shooting/

19/133)

Dioptric adjustment knob

Eyecup

Viewfinder eyepiece

LCD monitor (p.48)

Tripod socket

<Q> Quick Control button (p.46)

<x> Playback button (p.140)

<9> <V> Multi-controller (p.44)

<L> Erase button (p.147)

AF start button (p.41, 88)

<A> AE lock/FE lock button <y> Index/Reduce button (p.116/141, 142)

<S> AF point selection/ Magnify button (p.93/142)

Access lamp (p.29)

Strap mount (p.23)

Card slot cover (p.27)

Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26)

Battery compartment cover (p.26)

<5> Quick Control Dial (p.43)

Multi function lock switch (p.44)

<0> Setting button (p.48)

Card slot (p.27)

Nomenclature

A A

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LCD panel

Drive mode (p.95)

u Single shooting o High-speed continuous shooting i Low-speed continuous shooting B Silent single shooting M Silent continuous shooting

Q Self-timer: 10 sec./remote control

k Self-timer: 2 sec./remote control

<A> Highlight tone priority (p.106)

<g> ISO speed (p.100)

ISO speed (p.100)

Possible shots Self-timer countdown Bulb exposure time

Error number/Error code (Err) Remaining images to record

F operation (p.88)

One-Shot AF

I Focus AF

I Servo AF

4 L

Manual focus

<M> Multi Shot Noise Reduction (p.104)

<w> HDR shooting

Multiple-exposure shooting

Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY)

Built-in flash recycling (buSY)

Multi function lock warning (L) No card warning (Card) Card full warning (FuLL) Error code (Err) Cleaning image sensor (CLn)

* The EOS 70D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi function (Not Displayed). * The display will show only the settings currently applied.

<h> AEB (p.115)

Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount (p.114) AEB range (p.115)

Aperture

AF point selection

(

[ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)

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Metering mode

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

average metering

Wi-Fi function* <k/l>

1 2

Battery check (p.32)

Viewfinder Information

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Spot metering circle Single-point AF (Manual selection)

(p.91) Zone AF points (p.91) Focusing screen

Grid (p.58)

Nomenclature

Zone AF (Manual zone selection) (p.91)

19-point automatic selection AF (p.91)

AF points (p.91)

Electronic level (p.60)

<z> Battery check

(p.32)

<A> AE lock (p.116) / AEB in-progress (p.115)

<D> Flash-ready (p.117) Improper FE lock warning

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

<y> Flash exposure compensation

Shutter speed (p.111) FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (buSY)

Multi function lock warning (L) No card/card error warning (Card) Card full warning (FuLL) Error code (Err)

<A> Highlight tone priority (p.106)

Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount (p.114) AEB range (p.115)

Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

AF point selection

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[ ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF)

(

Aperture (p.112)

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

Warning symbol

<g> ISO speed (p.100)

<o> Focus confirmation light (p.67)

Max. burst Number of remaining multiple exposures

ISO speed (p.100)

Nomenclature

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Mode Dial

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

Creative Zone

These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects.

d : Program AE (p.110) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.111) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.112) a : Manual exposure (p.113)

F : Bulb

Basic Zone

Custom shooting mode

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

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

A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.66) 7 :Flash Off(p.71)

C : Creative Auto (p.72)

8 : Special scene (p.75)

2 : Portrait (p.76) 3 : Landscape (p.77) 4 : Close-up (p.78) 5: Sports (p.79) 6 : Night Portrait (p.80) F : Handheld Night Scene (p.81) G : HDR Backlight Control (p.82)

Lens

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Lens without a distance scale

Hood mount (p.38)

Filter thread (front of lens)

Zoom ring (p.37)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.39)

Lens mount index (p.36)

Nomenclature

Focusing ring (p.94, 130)

Focus mode switch (p.36)

Zoom position index

Contacts (p.15)

Nomenclature

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Battery Charger LC-E6

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

Power plug

Battery pack slot

Charge Lamp

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

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

Battery Charger LC-E6E

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

Charge lamp

Battery pack slot

Power cord socket

Power cord

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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.

Eyepiece cover

Charging the Battery

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Remove the protective cover.

Detach the protective cover provided

Attach the battery.

As shown in the illustration, attach the

To detach the battery, follow the

LC-E6

LC-E6E

Recharge the battery.

For LC-E6

As shown by the arrow, flip out the

For LC-E6E

Connect the power cord to the

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

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

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

Color Display

Orange

Charge Lamp

Blinks once per second

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Tips for Using the Battery and Charger

Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.

Charge the battery before use.

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.

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 hi gher , t he battery will not be

recharged.

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

Installing and Removing the Battery

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Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera. The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens when the battery is removed.

Installing the Battery

Open the cover.

Slide the lever as shown by the

arrows and open the cover.

Insert the battery.

Insert the end with the battery

contacts.

Insert the battery until it locks in

place.

Close the cover.

Press the cover until it snaps shut.

Only Battery Pack LP-E6 can be used.

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.

Installing and Removing the Card

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The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately). An UHS-I Speed Class SDHC or SDXC memory card can also be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card.

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

Installing the Card

Open the cover.

Slide the cover as shown by the

arrows to open it.

Write-protect switch

Possible shots

Insert the card.

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

Close the cover.

Close the cover and slide it in the

direction shown by the arrows until it snaps shut.

When you set the power switch to

<1>, the number of possible shots will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Installing and Removing the Card

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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.

Removing the Card

Access lamp

Open the cover.

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

then open the cover.

If [Recording...] is displayed, close

the cover.

Remove the card.

To eject the card, gently push it in and

then let go.

Pull the card straight out, then close

the cover.

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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 no t

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.53). The card may then return to normal.

Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects. Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used (card error will be displayed).

Using the LCD Monitor

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

Flip out the LCD monitor.

180°

90°

175°

Rotate the LCD monitor.

When the LCD monitor is swung out,

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

The indicated angles are only

approximate.

Face it toward you.

Normally, face the LCD monitor

toward you.

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

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

facing inward. This will protect the screen.

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

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

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