Canon EOS 760D User Guide

EOS 760D (W)

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

ENGLISH

Introduction

The EOS 760D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine­detail CMOS sensor with approx. 24.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 6,
high-precision and high-speed 19-point AF (cross-type AF point: max.
19 points), approx. 5.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, Full
High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and Wi-Fi/NFC function.

Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.20-22) and “Handling Precautions” (p.23-25). Also, read
this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.

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. Be sure to store
this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.

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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Item Check List

Battery Pack

LP-E17

(with protective cover)

Battery Charger

LC-E17/LC-E17E*

Wide Strap

Camera

(with eyecup and body cap)

Interface Cable

When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
website (p.4).
The lens instruction manuals (PDF) are for lenses sold individually. Note
that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included with
the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.

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

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* Battery Charger LC-E17 or LC-E17E is provided. (The LC-E17E comes with a

power cord.)

 The Instruction Manuals 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

Camera and Wi-Fi/NFC Function Basic Instruction
Manual

The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon website.

Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)

1 Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).

 Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon website.

www.canon.com/icpd

 Select your country or region of residence and download the

Instruction Manuals.

Instruction Manuals Available for Download

• Camera Instruction Manual

• Wi-Fi/NFC Function Instruction Manual

• Camera and Wi-Fi/NFC Function Basic Instruction Manual

• Lens Instruction Manuals

• Software Instruction Manuals

2 View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).

 Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open

it.

 To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat

Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version
recommended) is required.

 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded free from the

Internet.

 To learn how to use a PDF viewer, refer to its Help section.

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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: If the

card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or
computer, format the card with this camera (p.65).

• 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 SD card rated SD
Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher.

 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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Quick Start Guide

White index Red index

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Insert the battery (p.38).

To charge the battery, see page 36.

Insert the card (p.39).

With the card’s label facing

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

Attach the lens (p.47).

Align the lens’s white or red mount

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

Set the lens focus mode switch
to <f> (p.47).

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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.76).

Quick Start Guide

Flip out the LCD monitor (p.41).

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

Shooting” (p.201).

 To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.107).
 To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.318).

When the LCD monitor displays the

date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 44.

Focus on the subject (p.52).

Look through the viewfinder and

aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.

Press the shutter button halfway,

and the camera will focus on the
subject.

If necessary, the built-in flash will be

raised.

Take the picture (p.52).

Press the shutter button completely

to take the picture.

Review the picture.

The captured image will be

displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.

To display the image again, press

the <x> button (p.107).

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Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the direction of the shift or move

<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that each function remains active

* 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 to change its settings.

J :

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

When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that the
function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.31).

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

: Troubleshooting advice.

Basic Assumptions

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

is set to <1> and the <R> switch is set to the left (Multi
function lock released) (p.55).

It is assumed that all the menu settings, Custom Functions, etc. 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.

when the key on the Quick Control Dial is
pressed.

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

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Chapters

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Introduction

Getting Started

Basic Shooting and Image Playback

Setting the AF and Drive Modes

Image Settings

Advanced Operations

Flash Photography

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)

Shooting Movies

Handy Features

Image Playback

Post-Processing Images

Printing Images

Customizing the Camera

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201

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271

291

325

333

349

Reference

Downloading Images to Your Computer

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413

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Contents at a Glance

Shooting

 Shoot automatically  p.75-106 (Basic Zone modes)

 Shoot continuously  p.122 (i Continuous shooting)



Take a picture of yourself in a group

 Freeze the action  p.160 (s Shutter-priority AE)
 Blur the action

 Blur the background  p.82 (C Creative Auto)


Keep the background in sharp focus



Adjust the image brightness (exposure)

 Shoot in low light  p.76, 176 (D Flash photography)

 Shoot without flash  p.81 (7 Flash Off)

 Shoot fireworks at night  p.166 (Bulb exposure)



Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor

 Use Creative filters  p.210 (Creative filters)

 Shoot movies  p.233 (k Movie shooting)

Image Quality



Shoot with image effects matching the subject

 Make a large-size print of the picture  p.126 (73, 83, 1)

 p.124 (j Self-timer)

 p.162 (f Aperture-priority AE)

 p.169 (Exposure compensation)

p.132 (ISO speed setting)

p.99 (b Flash off)

 p.201 (A Live View shooting)

 p.135 (Picture Style)

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 Take many pictures  p.126 (7a, 8a, b, c)

AF (Focusing)



Change the AF area selection mode

 p.114

(S AF area selection mode)

 Shoot a moving subject  p.89, 91, 112 (AI Servo AF)

Playback

 View the images on the camera  p.107 (x Playback)

 Search for pictures quickly  p.292 (H Index display)

p.293 (I Image browsing)

 Rate images  p.298 (Ratings)

 Prevent important images  p.316 (K Image protect)

from accidental deletion

 Delete unnecessary images  p.318 (L Delete)



Auto play back images and movies



View the photos or movies on a TV set



Adjust the LCD monitor brightness

 Apply special effect to images  p.326

 p.308 (Slide show)

 p.312 (Video OUT)

 p.274 (LCD monitor brightness)

(Creative filters

)

Printing

 Print pictures easily  p.333 (Direct printing)

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Index to Features

Power

Battery

• Charging  p.36

• Installing/Removing  p.38

• Battery check  p.43

• Checking battery

information  p.364

Household power outlet  p.365
Auto power off  p.42

Cards

Installing/Removing  p.39
Formatting  p.65

Release shutter without card



 p.272

Lens

Attaching/Detaching  p.47
Zoom  p.48
Image Stabilizer  p.50

Basic Settings

Dioptric adjustment  p.51
Language  p.46
Date/Time/Zone  p.44
Beeper  p.272

LCD Monitor

Using the LCD Monitor  p.41
LCD auto off/on  p.285
Brightness adjustment  p.274
Touch screen  p.62

Recording Images



Creating/Selecting a folder

File numbering  p.277

 p.275

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AF

AF operation  p.110
AF area selection mode  p.114
AF point selection  p.116
Manual focusing  p.121

Drive

Drive mode  p.122
Continuous shooting  p.122
Self-timer  p.124
Maximum burst  p.128

Image Quality

Image-recording quality  p.126
Picture Style  p.135
White balance  p.142
Auto Lighting Optimizer  p.146

Noise reduction for long

exposures  p.148

Noise reduction for high

ISO speeds  p.147

Lens aberration correction


Reducing flicker  p.154
Highlight tone priority  p.353
Color space  p.156

 p.150

Shooting

Shooting mode  p.31
Feature guide  p.73
ISO speed  p.132
Aspect ratio  p.130
Bulb  p.166
Metering mode  p.167
Mirror lockup  p.173
Remote control  p.366

Index to Features

Exposure Adjustment

Exposure compensation  p.169
AEB  p.170
AE lock  p.172

Flash

Built-in flash  p.176
External flash  p.181
Flash function settings  p.183
Wireless shooting  p.189

Live View Shooting

Live View shooting  p.201
AF operation  p.216
AF method  p.218
Continuous AF  p.214
Touch Shutter  p.226
Creative filters  p.210

Movie Shooting

Movie shooting  p.233
AF method  p.218
Movie recording size  p.245
Movie Servo AF  p.263
Sound recording  p.266
Manual exposure  p.237
Still photo shooting  p.242
Digital zoom  p.248
HDR movies  p.249
Miniature Effect Movies  p.251
Video snapshot  p.253

Playback

Image review time  p.273
Single-image display  p.107

Shooting information

display  p.320

Index display  p.292

Image browsing

(Jump display)  p.293

Magnified view  p.294
Image rotate  p.297
Rating  p.298
Movie playback  p.304
Slide show  p.308

Viewing images on a TV set


Protect  p.316
Erase  p.318

 p.312

Image Editing

Creative filters  p.326
Resize  p.329
Cropping  p.331

Printing  p.336

Customization



Custom Functions (C.Fn)

My Menu  p.360

 p.350

Software  p.416

Wi-Fi/NFC function

 Wi-Fi/NFC Function Instruction

Manual

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Contents

Introduction 2

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

Instruction Manuals .......................................................................... 4

Compatible Cards............................................................................. 5

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

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

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

Contents at a Glance...................................................................... 10

Index to Features ........................................................................... 12

Contents ......................................................................................... 14

Safety Precautions ......................................................................... 20

Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 23

Nomenclature ................................................................................. 26

Getting Started 35

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Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 36

Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 38

Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 39

Using the LCD Monitor................................................................... 41

Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 42

Setting the Date, Time, and Zone................................................... 44

Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 46

Attaching and Detaching a Lens..................................................... 47

Lens Image Stabilizer ..................................................................... 50

Basic Operation.............................................................................. 51

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 57

3 Menu Operations.................................................................. 59

d Using the Touch Screen ............................................................. 62

Formatting the Card ....................................................................... 65

Switching the LCD Monitor Display................................................ 67

lDisplaying the Grid ................................................................... 69

Q Displaying the Electronic Level............................................... 70

Displaying the Flicker Detection ..................................................... 72

Feature Guide ................................................................................ 73

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Basic Shooting and Image Playback 75

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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................76

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)..........................79

7 Disabling Flash .........................................................................81

C Creative Auto Shooting.............................................................82

2 Shooting Portraits ......................................................................86

3 Shooting Landscapes ...............................................................87

4 Shooting Close-ups....................................................................88

5 Shooting Moving Subjects ........................................................89

8: Special Scene Mode .............................................................90

C Shooting Children ......................................................................91

P Shooting Food ............................................................................92

x Shooting Candlelight Portraits ...................................................93

6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) ....................................94

F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)............................................95

G Shooting Backlit Scenes............................................................96

Q Quick Control.............................................................................98

Shoot by Ambience Selection.......................................................100

Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type..................................................104

x Image Playback ......................................................................107

Setting the AF and Drive Modes 109

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f: Changing the Autofocus Operation (AF operation)................ 110

S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point ....................................... 114

AF Area Selection Modes .............................................................117

Subjects Difficult to Focus on........................................................120

MF: Manual Focus .....................................................................121

i Selecting the Drive Mode ........................................................122

j Using the Self-timer .................................................................124

Image Settings 125

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Setting the Image-Recording Quality............................................126

Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio..............................................130

g: Changing the ISO Speed to Suit the Light............................132

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Contents

A Selecting a Picture Style ...................................................... 135

A Customizing a Picture Style ................................................. 137

A Registering a Picture Style ................................................... 140

B: Matching the Light Source (White balance)......................... 142

u Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light Source......................... 144

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast (Auto Lighting Optimizer)

Setting Noise Reduction............................................................... 147

Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberrations......... 150

Reducing Flicker........................................................................... 154

Setting the Color Reproduction Range (Color space) .................. 156

Advanced Operations 157

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d: Program AE ............................................................................ 158

s: Conveying the Subject’s Movement (Shutter priority AE)..... 160

f: Changing the Depth of Field (Aperture priority AE) ............. 162

Depth-of-Field Preview.............................................................. 164

a: Manual Exposure................................................................... 165

q Changing the Metering Mode (Metering mode)...................... 167

Setting Exposure Compensation (Exposure comp.) .................... 169

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ................................................. 170

A Locking the Exposure (AE Lock)............................................. 172

Mirror Lockup to Reduce Camera Shake..................................... 173

Flash Photography 175

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D Using the Built-in Flash............................................................. 176

D Using an External Speedlite ..................................................... 181

Setting the Flash .......................................................................... 183

Using Wireless Flash.................................................................... 189

Easy Wireless Flash Shooting...................................................... 192

Custom Wireless Flash Shooting ................................................. 195

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 202

Shooting Function Settings .......................................................... 208

... 146

201

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U Applying Creative Filters .........................................................210

Menu Function Settings ................................................................ 214

Changing the Autofocus Operation (AF operation)....................... 216

Using AF to Focus (AF Method) ...................................................218

x Shooting with the Touch Shutter............................................. 226

MF: Focusing Manually.................................................................228

Shooting Movies 233

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k Shooting Movies .....................................................................234

Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................234

Manual Exposure Shooting........................................................237

Shooting Still Photos ..................................................................242

Shooting Function Settings...........................................................244

Setting the Movie Recording Size................................................. 245

Using Movie Digital Zoom.............................................................248

Shooting HDR Movies...................................................................249

Shooting Miniature Effect Movies .................................................251

Shooting Video Snapshots............................................................253

Menu Function Settings ................................................................ 263

Handy Features 271

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Handy Features ............................................................................272

Disabling the Beeper..................................................................272

Card Reminder........................................................................... 272

Setting the Image Review Time .................................................273

Setting the Auto Power-off Time ................................................273

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness .......................................274

Creating and Selecting a Folder.................................................275

File Numbering Methods ............................................................277

Setting Copyright Information.....................................................279

Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ................................................281

Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings............................282

Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning Off Automatically......285

Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color...........................285

Contents

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Contents

f Automatic Sensor Cleaning................................................... 286

Appending Dust Delete Data........................................................ 287

Manual Sensor Cleaning.............................................................. 289

Image Playback 291

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x Searching for Images Quickly ................................................ 292

u/y Magnified View................................................................... 294

d Playing Back with the Touch Screen ........................................ 295

b Rotating the Image.................................................................. 297

Setting Ratings ............................................................................. 298

Q Quick Control for Playback ..................................................... 300

k Enjoying Movies..................................................................... 302

k Playing Back Movies.............................................................. 304

X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ................................. 306

Slide Show (Auto Playback)......................................................... 308

Viewing Images on a TV Set........................................................ 312

K Protecting Images................................................................... 316

L Erasing Images........................................................................ 318

B: Shooting Information Display ............................................. 320

Post-Processing Images 325

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U Applying Creative Filters......................................................... 326

S Resizing JPEG Images........................................................... 329

N Cropping JPEG Images.......................................................... 331

Printing Images 333

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Preparing to Print.......................................................................... 334

w Printing................................................................................... 336

Cropping the Image ................................................................... 341

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 343

W Direct Printing of Print-Ordered Images ................................. 346

p Specifying Images for a Photobook......................................... 347

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Customizing the Camera 349

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Setting Custom Functions.............................................................350

Custom Function Settings.............................................................352

C.Fn I : Exposure .....................................................................352

C.Fn II : Image ..........................................................................353

C.Fn III : Autofocus/Drive...........................................................354

C.Fn IV : Operation/Others.........................................................357

Registering My Menu....................................................................360

Reference 361

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B Button Functions..................................................................362

Checking the Battery Information..................................................364

Using a Household Power Outlet.................................................. 365

Remote Control Shooting..............................................................366

H Using Eye-Fi Cards .................................................................368

Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode...............................370

System Map ..................................................................................376

Menu Settings...............................................................................378

Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................385

Error Codes...................................................................................399

Handling Precautions: STM Lenses (Kit Lenses) .........................400

Specifications................................................................................401

Downloading Images to Your Computer 413

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Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................414

About the Software .......................................................................416

Installing the Software...................................................................417

Index .............................................................................................419

Contents

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Safety Precautions

The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to
yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow
these precautions before using the product.

If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the
product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer
from whom you purchased the product.

Warnings

 To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock,

follow the safeguards below:

• Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the
Instruction Manual. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery. Do not apply heat or solder
to the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or water. Do not subject the battery
to strong physical shock.

• Do not insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.

• Do not recharge the battery in temperatures outside the allowable ambient
temperature range. Also, do not exceed the recharging time indicated in the
Instruction Manual.

• Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,
accessories, connecting cables, etc.

 When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent

contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent a fire or an
explosion.

 If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted when recharging the battery,

immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop recharging.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire, heat damage, or electrical shock.

 If the battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it

immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. It may cause a fire, electrical
shock or skin burn if you keep using it.

 Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can

cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or
clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a
physician immediately.

 Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the

insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.

 Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the

camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause
skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is
recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when
using the camera in very hot places.

 Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle. It may cause an

accident.

Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or
serious injuries may result.

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Safety Precautions

 When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery and

disconnect the power plug from the equipment before storing. This is to prevent
electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, or corrosion.



Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or
a fire.

 If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do

not touch the internal parts. There is a possibility of an electrical shock.

 Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause

electrical shock.

 Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens.

Doing so may damage your vision.



Keep equipment out of the reach of children and infants, including when in use. Straps
or cords may accidentally cause choking, electrical shock, or injury. Choking or injury
may also occur if a child or infant accidentally swallows a camera part or accessory. If
a child or infant swallows a part or accessory, consult a physician immediately.

 Do not use or store the equipment in dusty or humid places. Likewise, store the

battery with its protective cover attached to prevent short-circuit. This is to prevent a
fire, excessive heat, electrical shock, or burn.

 Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed.

Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s
instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.

 To prevent a fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:

• Always insert the power plug all the way in.

• Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.

• When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.

• Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord.
Also do not twist or tie the cords.

• Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.

• Do not use a cord whose wire is broken or insulation is damaged.

 Unplug the power plug periodically and clean off the dust around the power outlet with

a dry cloth. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet may
become moist and short-circuit the outlet, causing a fire.



Do not connect the battery directly to an electrical outlet or a car’s cigarette lighter outlet.
The battery may leak, generate excessive heat or explode, causing a fire, burns or injuries.

 A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the

product is used by children. Supervise children while they are using the product.
Incorrect usage may result in electrical shock or injury.

 Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera in the sun without the lens cap attached.

Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.

 Do not cover or wrap the product with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and

cause the casing to deform or catch fire.

 Be careful not to get the camera wet. If you drop the product in the water or if water or

metal get inside the product, promptly remove the battery. This is to prevent a fire and
an electrical shock.

 Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product.

Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.

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Safety Precautions

Cautions

 Do not use or store the product inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source.

The product may become hot and cause skin burns. Doing so may also cause battery
leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or shorten the life of the
product.

 Do not carry the camera around when it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause

injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens.

 Do not leave the product in a low-temperature environment for an extended period of

time. The product will become cold and may cause injury when touched.

 Do not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes.
 Never play the provided CD-ROM in a drive that is not compatible with the CD-ROM.

If you use it in a music CD player, you may damage the speakers and other
components. When using headphones, there is also a risk of injury to your ears from
excessively loud volume.

Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical
injury or property damage may result.

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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 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. 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 built-in flash, mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so

may cause a malfunction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until condensation has evaporated before
using the camera.

 If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery

and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.

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Handling Precautions

 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 nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera
yourself and 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.

 If there is a bright light source inside or outside the image area, ghosting

may occur.

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 that has 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.

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Handling Precautions

Contacts

Smudges Adhering to the Front of the Sensor

Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the
camera’s internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. If visible spots
remain on the image, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is
recommended.

Lens

After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the lens
with the rear end up and attach the rear lens cap to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

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Nomenclature

Built-in flash/AF-assist beam
(p.176/113)

Mode Dial (p.31)

<g> ISO speed
setting button (p.132)

<6> Main Dial
(p.53)

Shutter button
(p.52)

Remote control
sensor
(p.173, 366)

Grip

Mirror

(p.173, 289)

Contacts (p.25)

Lens mount

Lens lock pin

<Y> External microphone
IN terminal (p.266)

<F> Remote control
terminal (p.367)

<q/C>
Audio/video OUT/
Digital terminal (p.315, 334, 414)

<D> HDMI mini OUT
terminal (p.312)

Depth-of-field preview
button (p.164)

Lens release button
(p.48)

Red-eye
reduction/Self­timer lamp
(p.177/124)

EF Lens mount index (p.47)

Built-in
microphones
(p.234)

Flash sync contacts

Hot shoe (p.181)

<D> Flash button
(p.176)

<V> Focal plane mark
(p.88)

Spea ker
(p.304)

Strap mount
(p.35)

Body cap (p.47)

EF-S Lens mount index
(p.47)

Te rm i na l
cover

<B> AF area
selection button (p.115)

<U> LCD panel
illumination button
(p.55)

Mode Dial lock-release
button (p.53)

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Nomenclature

Display-off sensor (p.67, 285)

Viewfinder eyepiece

Eyecup (p.367)

<B> Info button
(p.67, 107, 204, 239, 362)

<M> Menu
button (p.59)

LCD monitor/
Touch screen
(p.59, 273/
62, 295, 306)

Tripod socket

<x> Playback button (p.107)

<5> Quick Control Dial (p.54)

<WB> White balance selection button (p.142)
<XA> Picture Style selection button (p.135)
<YQi> Drive mode selection button (p.122, 124)
<Zf> AF operation selection button (p .110)

<Q> Quick Control button (p.57)

Dioptric adjustment knob (p.51)

<A> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting button (p.201/234)

<A/I> AE lock/
FE lock button/Index/
Reduce button
(p.172/179/292, 294)

<S/u>
AF point selection/
Magnify button
(p.116/294)

<L> Erase button (p.318)

Card slot (p.39)

Power switch
(p.42)

p (N-Mark)

Serial number

Access lamp
(p.40)

DC cord hole
(p.365)

Card slot cover
(p.39)

Battery compartment cover
release lever (p.38)

Battery compartment cover
(p.38)

<0> Setting button (p.59)

Multi function lock switch
(p.55)

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Nomenclature

Shutter speed
Multi function lock (LOCK) (p.55)

Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation
amount (p.169)
AEB range (p.170)
Multi function lock (LOCK) (p.55)

Shooting mode

Picture Style (p.135)

AF operation (p.110)

X

One-Shot AF

9

AI Focus AF

Z

AI Servo AF

MF

Manual Focus

Quick Control icon
(p.58)

Battery check (p.43)

zxcn

White balance (p.142)

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

Eye-Fi transmission status (p.368)

Drive mode (p.122, 124)

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

Q Self-timer:10 sec./Remote control

l Self-timer:2 sec.

q Self-timer:Continuous

u White balance correction (p.144)

B White ba lance bracketing (p.145)

Multi Shot Noise Reduction (p.147)

Possible shots
during WB bracketing

Possible shots

Image-recording quality
(p.126)

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

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

1+73

RAW+Large/Fine

1 RAW

Metering mode (p.167)

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

metering

y Flash exposure
compensation
(p.178, 199)

Highlight tone priority
(p.353)

ISO speed (p.132)

Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.146)

Aperture
Multi function lock (LOCK) (p.55)

AF area selection mode (p.114)

Self-timer countdown

GPS connection indicator

Shooting Function Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.31)

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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LCD Panel

Shutter speed
Bulb exposure (buLb)
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
No card warning (Card)
Card error (Card)
Card full warning (FuLL)
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor (CLn)

AF point selection
(MAF, SEL N, SEL AF)

Aperture

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount (p.169)
AEB range (p.170)

Battery check (p.43)

Wi-Fi function

Possible shots
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
Possible shots
during WB bracketing
Card error warning (Err)
Error number

ISO speed (p.132)

<A> Highlight tone priority
(p.353)

<g> ISO speed (p.132)

Nomenclature

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Nomenclature

Shutter speed
Bulb exposure (buLb)
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (D buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
No card warning (Card)
Card error (Card)
Card full warning (FuLL)
Error code (Err)

Spot metering circle (p.167)

Single-point AF (Manual selecti on) (p.114)

Focusing screen

Area AF frame
(p.114)

Electronic level
(p.71)

<A> AE lock/AEB

in-progress

<D> Flash-ready

Improper FE lock warning

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

<y> Flash exposure
compensation

Aperture (p.162)

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation amount
AEB range

Red-eye reduction lamp ON

<A> Highlight tone priority

ISO speed

<0> Monochrome
shooting

Maximum burst

<o> Focus indicator

<u> White

balance
correction

<g>

ISO speed

Flicker detection
(p.72, 154)

Grid (p.69)

AF point (p.114)

19-point automatic selection AF
(p.114)

Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) (p.114)

Aspect ratio line
(p.130)

AF point selection
(M AF, SEL N, SEL AF)

Viewfinder Information

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Mode Dial

Basic Zone

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

Creative Zone

These modes give you more control for
shooting various subjects as desired.

d : Program AE (p.158)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.160)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.162)
a : Manual exposure (p.165)

A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.76)
7 : Flash Off (p.81)

C : Creative Auto (p.82)

2 : Portrait (p.86)
3 : Landscape (p.87)
4 : Close-up (p.88)
5 : Sports (p.89)
8: Special scene (p.90)

C : Kids (p.91)
P : Food (p.92)
x : Candlelight (p.93)
6 : Night Portrait (p.94)
F : Handheld Night Scene (p.95)
G : HDR Backlight Control (p.96)

You can set the shooting mode. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down
the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button).

Nomenclature

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Nomenclature

Focusing ring (p.121, 228)

Focus mode switch (p.47)

Zoom position index (p.48)

Hood mount (p.49)

Filter thread
(front of lens)

Zoom ring (p.48)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.50)

Lens mount index (p.47)

Contacts (p.25)

Zoom ring lock lever
(p.48)

Lens without a Distance Scale

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Battery Charger LC-E17

Power plug

Charge lamp

Full-charge lamp

Battery pack slot

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

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

Power cord

Power cord socket

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Full-charge lamp

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (p.36).

Battery Charger LC-E17E

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (p.36).

Nomenclature

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1

Eyepiece cover

Getting Started

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

Attaching the Provided Strap

Pass the end of the strap through
the camera’s strap mount eyelet
from the bottom. Then pass it
through the strap’s buckle as shown
in the illustration. Pull the strap to
take up any slack and make sure
the strap will not loosen from the
buckle.

The eyepiece cover is also

attached to the strap (p.367).

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Charging the Battery

LC-E17

LC-E17E

Full-charge lamp

Charge lamp

Remove the protective cover.

1

 Detach the protective cover provided

with the battery.

Attach the battery.

2

 As shown in the illustration, attach the

battery securely to the charger.

 To detach the battery, follow the

above procedure in reverse.

Recharge the battery.

3

For LC-E17

 As shown by the arrow, flip out the

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

For LC-E17E

 Connect the power cord to the

charger and insert the plug into a
power outlet.

 Recharging starts automatically and

the charge lamp lights up in orange.

 When the battery is fully recharged,

the full-charge lamp will light up in
green.

 It takes approx. 2 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).

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Charging the Battery

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

at least 5 sec.

 Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E17.
 Battery Pack LP-E17 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with

an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or
accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.

Tips for Using the Battery and Charger

 Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.

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.

 When not using the camera, remove the battery.

If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small
amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge
and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover
(provided) attached. Storing the battery when it is fully charged may
lower the battery’s performance.

 The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.

The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/
60 Hz power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available
plug adapter for the respective country or region. Do not attach any
portable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can
damage the battery charger.

 If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully

charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life.

Check the battery’s recharge performance (p.364) and purchase a
new battery.

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Installing and Removing the Battery

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

Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17 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.

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 release lever as shown
by the arrow and remove the battery.



To prevent short circuiting of the battery
contacts, be sure to attach the protective
cover (provided, p.36) to the battery.

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Installing and Removing the Card

Write-protect switch

Possible shots

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

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

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

you from shooting without a card inserted (p.272).

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

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

will be displayed on the LCD panel.

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Installing and Removing the Card

Access lamp

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

being written to, read from, or erased from the card, 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.

• Unplugging and connecting a power cord (when household power
outlet accessories (sold separately, p.365) are used).

 If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not

start from 0001 (p.277).

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

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

not expose the contacts to dust or water. If a smudge adheres to the
contacts, contact failure may result.

 Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used (card error will be displayed).

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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Using the LCD Monitor

180°

175°

90°

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

monitor.

 When Remote Switch RS-60E3 or an external microphone is connected

to the camera, the rotation angle range of the flipped out LCD monitor
will be limited.

 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.

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.

1

Rotate the LCD monitor.

2

 When the LCD monitor is swung out,

you can rotate it up, down, or over
180° to face the subject.

 The indicated angle is only

approximate.

Face it toward you.

3

 Normally, use the camera with the

LCD monitor facing you.

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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
recording finishes.

If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting
screen appears, see page 44 to set the date/time/zone.

<k> : The camera turns on. You can

shoot movies (p.234).

<1> : The camera turns on. You can

<2> : The camera is turned off and

Automatic Sensor Cleaning

 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.52) to stop 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 malfunction.

3 Auto Power Off

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

approx. 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again,
just press the shutter button halfway (p.52).

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

(p.273).

shoot still photos.

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

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Turning on the Power

 Doing any of the following will exhaust the battery sooner:

• 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 frequently.

 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 battery power may exhaust faster.

 For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 203.
 See [53: Battery info.] to check the battery’s condition (p.364).

z Checking the Battery Level

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

H : Battery level is sufficient.

I : Battery level is low, but the

camera can still be used.

v : Battery will be exhausted soon.

(Blinks)

w : Recharge the battery.

Number of Possible Shots

Temperature

Room Temperature

(23°C / 73°F)

No Flash Approx. 550 shots Approx. 470 shots

50% Flash Use Approx. 440 shots Approx. 400 shots

 The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E17, no Live

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

 Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E18 (sold separately)

• With LP-E17 x 2: approx, twice the shots without the battery grip.

Low Temperatures

(0°C / 32°F)

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone

 The menu setting procedure is explained on pages 60-61.
 In step 3, the time displayed on the upper right of the screen 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.

When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone are
reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps
below, making sure to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time
zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply
change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination, and the
camera will automatically adjust the date/time.

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 <Y> <Z> keys to select

the [52] tab.

 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

[Date/Time/Zone], then press <0>.

Set the time zone.

3

 [London] is set by default.
 Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

the time zone box.

 Press <0> so <a> is displayed.
 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

the time zone, then press <0>.
(Returns to <b>.)

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone

The date/time/zone settings may be reset in the following cases. If this
happens, set the date/time/zone again.

• When the camera is stored without the battery.

• When the camera’s battery becomes exhausted.

• When the camera is exposed to below freezing temperatures for a
prolonged period.

 The date/time that were set will start when you select [OK] in step 6.


After changing the time zone, check that the correct date and time are set.

Set the date and time.

4

 Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

the number.

 Press <0> so <a> is displayed.
 Press the <W> <X> keys to set the

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

Set the daylight saving time.

5

 Set it if necessary.


Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select [Y].

 Press <0> so <a> is displayed.
 Press the <W> <X> keys 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 <Y> <Z> keys 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 <Y> <Z> keys to select

the [52] tab.

 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

[Language

Set the desired language.

3

 Press the <W> <X> keys 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

White index

Red index

Minimizing Dust

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

body cap to the camera.

 Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.

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

Attaching a Lens

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 lens’s red or white index

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

Set the lens’s focus mode switch

3

to <AF>.

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

Remove the front lens cap.

4

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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.



When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch to <2>.

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

not touch the rotating part.

 If you purchased a lens kit with the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

lens, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, or EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
STM lens, see “Handling Precautions” on page 400.

Angle of View

Since the image sensor size is smaller
than the 35mm film format, the angle
of view of an attached lens will be
equivalent to that of a lens with approx.

1.6x of the focal length indicated.

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

0.88 x 0.59 in.)
35mm image size
(36 x 24 mm /

1.42 x 0.94 in.)

Zooming

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.

Detaching the Lens

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



Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it.

 Attach the rear lens cap to the

detached lens.

 To owners of the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens or

EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens:

You can prevent the lens from extending out while you are carrying it
around. Set the zoom ring to the 18mm 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 hood is not attached properly, it may obstruct the image’s

periphery, making the image look dark.

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

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

 When using the camera’s built-in flash, detach the hood. Otherwise, the

hood will obstruct part of the flash.

Attaching a Lens Hood

A lens hood can block unwanted light and prevent rain, snow, dust, etc.
adhering to the front of the lens. When storing the lens in a bag, etc.,
you can also attach the hood in reverse.

 If there is no index mark on the lens and hood:

Attach the lens hood.

 Turn the hood as shown by the arrow

to attach it securely.

 If there is an index mark on the lens and hood:

Align the red dots on the hood

1

and lens edges, then 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.

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Lens Image Stabilizer

 The Image Stabilizer will not be effective if the subject moves during the

exposure.

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

Stabilizer misoperation may occur.

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

on a rocking boat.

 The Image Stabilizer can operate with the lens’s 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 EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

IS STM lens, EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens, or EF-S18-200mm
f/3.5-5.6 IS lens, the Image Stabilizer mode will be switched
automatically to suit the shooting conditions.

When you use the IS lens’s built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is
corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is
based on the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example.

* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.

Set the IS switch to <1>.

1

 Set also 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 dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder
image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (sold separately) is
recommended.

Vertical shooting

Horizontal shooting

To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 201.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity

Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.

 Turn the knob left or right so that the

AF points in the viewfinder look the
sharpest.

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

 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 possible even when the <R> switch is set to
the right (Multi function lock, p.55, 359).

6 Main Dial

Basic Operation

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

Use it to set the shooting mode.

After pressing a button, turn the

(1)

6> dial.

<

After pressing a button such as <g>
<WB> <XA> <YQi> <Zf>,
turn the <6> dial to change the setting.
For the <g> button, the function
remains selected for 6 sec. (9) after
pressing the button.
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 ISO



speed, white balance, Picture Style, drive
mode, AF operation, AF point, etc.

Turn the <6> dial only.

(2)

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

 Use this dial to set the shutter speed,

aperture, etc.

6> dial to change the

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Basic Operation

The operations in (1) and (3) are possible even when the <R> switch is
set to the right (Multi function lock, p.55, 359).

5 Quick Control Dial

After pressing a button, turn the

(1)

<5> dial.

After pressing a button such as <g>
<WB> <XA> <YQi> <Zf>,
turn the <
For the <g> button, the function
remains selected for 6 sec. (9) after
pressing the button.
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 ISO

Turn the <5> dial only.

(2)

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

 Use this dial to set the exposure

After pressing a button, press the

(3)

5> dial to change the setting.

speed, white balance, Picture Style,
drive mode, AF operation, AF point,
etc.

5> dial to change the

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

<W>, <X>, <Y>, or <Z> key.

After pressing the <M> or <Q>
button, press the <W> <X> or <Y>
<Z> keys to set menus or Quick Control
functions.

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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 settings display (p.56), [LOCK] will be displayed.

R Multi Function Lock

By setting [13: Multi function lock] under [54: Custom Functions
(C.Fn)] (p.359) and moving the <R> switch to the right, you can

prevent the Main Dial and Quick Control Dial from moving and changing
a setting inadvertently.

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

U LCD Panel Illumination

Turn on (9) or 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.

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Basic Operation

Displaying Shooting Function Settings

After you press the <B> button a number of times, the shooting
function settings will be displayed.
With the shooting function 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.57).
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 their setting

procedures, see page 99.

 In steps 1 and 2, you can also use the LCD monitor’s touch screen

(p.62).

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

Press the <Q> button (7).

1

 The Quick Control screen will appear.

Set the desired functions.

2

 Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>

keys to select a function.

 The selected function and Feature

guide (p.73) will appear.

 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.160)

AF operation (p.110)

White balance correction (p.144)

Shooting mode

*

(p.31)

Highlight tone priority* (p.353)

Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.146)

Drive mode (p.122)

Picture Style (p.135)

Exposure

compensation/

AEB setting

(p.169/170)

ISO speed (p.132)

Image-recording quality (p.126)

Aperture (p.162)

Flash exposure
compensation (p.178)

Metering mode (p.167)

Built-in flash settings
(p.186)

White balance bracketing (p.145)

AF area selection mode (p.115)

White balance (p.142)

Return

*

Functions marked with an asterisk cannot be set with the Quick Control screen.



<0>

Sample Quick Control Screen

Function Setting Screen

 Select the desired function and press

<0>. The function’s setting screen

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will appear.

 Turn the <6> or <5> dial or press

the <Y> <Z> keys to change the
settings. There are also some
functions that are set by pressing the
<B>, <

 Press <0> to finalize the setting and

return to the Quick Control screen.

 When you select <r> (p.114) and

press the <M> button, the
previous screen will reappear.

B>, or <L> button.

3 Menu Operations

Ta b

Menu items

zShooting

LCD monitor

5Set-up

9My Menu

<0> button

3Playback

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

Menu Screen

Creative Zone modes

<M> button

ALive View shooting

Basic Zone modes Movie shooting

Quick Control Dial
<W><X><Y><Z>

Menu
settings

You can set various settings with the menus such as the image­recording quality, date and time, etc.

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3 Menu Operations

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 Quick Control Dial’s <Y>

<Z> keys to select a tab (group of
functions).

 For example, in this manual, “the

[z3] tab” refers to the screen
displayed when the third z
(Shooting) tab from the left [t] is
selected.

Select the desired item.

 Press the Quick Control Dial’s <W>

<X> keys to select the item, then
press <0>.

Select the setting.

 Press the Quick Control Dial’s <W>

<X> or <Y> <Z> keys to select the
desired setting. (Some settings
require you to press either the <W>
<X> or <Y> <Z> keys to select
those settings.)

 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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Dimmed Menu Items

 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.

 In steps 2 to 5, you can also use the LCD monitor’s touch screen (p.62).
 The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have

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

 To cancel, press the <M> button.
 For details about each menu item, see page 378.

Some dimmed menu items will not show the overriding function.

With [Clear all camera settings] under [54: Clear settings], you can reset
the menu functions to the default settings (p.282).

Example: When [Multi Shot
Noise Reduction] is set

3 Menu Operations

Dimmed menu items cannot be set. The
menu item is dimmed if another function
setting is overriding it.

You can see the overriding function by
selecting the dimmed menu item and
pressing <0>.
If you cancel the overriding function’s
setting, the dimmed menu item will
become settable.

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d Using the Touch Screen

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

Tap

Quick Control (Sample display)

Operations possible by tapping on the screen

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

<XA>, <YQi>, or <Zf> button

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

 Use your finger to tap on (touch

briefly and then remove your finger
from) the LCD monitor.

 By tapping, you can select menus,

icons, etc., displayed on the LCD
monitor.

 When touch-screen operation is

possible, a frame will appear around
the icon (except on menu screens).
For example, when you tap on [Q],
the Quick Control screen appears. By
tapping on [2], you can return to the
preceding screen.

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d Using the Touch Screen

Drag

Menu screen (Sample display)

 Slide your finger while touching the

LCD monitor.

Scale display (Sample display)

Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen

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

3 Silencing the Beep during Touch Operations

If [z1: Beep] is set to [Touch to y],
the beep will not sound during touch
operations.

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d Using the Touch Screen

Cautions for Touch Screen Operations

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

objects, such as your fingernail or a ballpoint pen, for touch operations.

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

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

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

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

 If you quickly perform touch operation when [Sensitive] is set, the touch

response may be slower.

3 Touch Control Settings

Select [Touch control].

1

 Under the [53] tab, select [To uch

Set the touch control setting.

2

 Select the preferred setting, then

 [Standard] is the normal setting.
 [Sensitive] provides a more reactive

 To disable touch-screen operations,

control], then press <0>.

press <0>.

touch response than [Standard]. Try
using both settings and select the one
you prefer.

select [Disable].

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3 Formatting the Card

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

When the card is formatted, all images and data on 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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3 Formatting the Card

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 on the card.

 Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors on 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 on the card must be

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

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

than the capacity indicated on the card.

 This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

Execute [Format card] in the following cases:

 The card is new.
 The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer.
 The card is full with images or data.
 A card-related error is displayed (p.399).

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Switching the LCD Monitor Display

 Appears when you press the

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

 Appears when you press the

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

Menu Functions Captured Image

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

Shooting Settings

 When you turn on the power, the

shooting settings will be displayed.

 When your eye is near the viewfinder

eyepiece, the display-off sensor
(p.27, 285) will turn off the LCD
monitor to prevent glare. When your
eye leaves the viewfinder eyepiece,
the LCD monitor will turn on again.

 By pressing the <B> button, you

can switch the LCD monitor screen
as follows: Display the camera
settings screen, display the electronic
level, display the shooting settings
screen, or turn off the LCD monitor
screen (p.362).

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Switching the LCD Monitor Display

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

turning off automatically (p.285).

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

the shutter button will enable you to shoot immediately.

 If you look through the viewfinder eyepiece while wearing sunglasses,

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

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

occurs, take the camera away from the fluorescent lighting.

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lDisplaying the Grid

You can display a grid on the LCD monitor during Live View shooting and
before you start shooting a movie (p.214, 265).

You can display a grid in the viewfinder to help you check the camera tilt
or compose the shot.

Select [Viewfinder display].

1

 Under the [52] tab, select

[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.

Select [Grid display].

2

 Select [Grid display], then press

<0>.

Select [Show].

3

 Select [Show], then press <0>.

 When you exit the menu, the grid will

appear in the viewfinder.

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Q Displaying the Electronic Level

Horizontal level



Even when the tilt is corrected, there may be a margin of error of approx. ±1°.



If the camera is very tilted, the electronic level’s margin of error will be larger.

During Live View shooting and before movie shooting (except with u+
Tracking), you can also display the electronic level as described above
(p.205, 240).

You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor and in the
viewfinder to help you correct the camera tilt. Note that you can check
only the horizontal tilt and not the forward/backward tilt.

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,



53: z button display

set [

] so that the electronic level

options

can be displayed (

Check the camera’s tilt.

2

 The horizontal tilt is displayed in 1°

increments. The tilt scale is marked in
5° increments.

 When the red line turns green, it

indicates that the tilt is almost
corrected.

p.362

).

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Q Displaying the Electronic Level

Electronic level

Even when the tilt is corrected, there may be a margin of error of ±1°.

3 Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder

A simple electronic level using a camera icon can be displayed in the
viewfinder. Since this can be displayed while you shoot, you can correct
any tilt during handheld shooting.

Select [Viewfinder display].

1

 Under the [52] tab, select

[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.

Select [Electronic level].

2

 Select [Electronic level], then press

<0>.

Select [Show].

3

 Select [Show], then press <0>.

Press the shutter button halfway.

4

 The electronic level will appear as

shown in the illustration.

Horizontal

Tilt 1°

Tilt 2° or higher

 This also works with vertical shooting.

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Displaying the Flicker DetectionK

If you set [z3: Anti-flicker shoot.] to [Enable], you can shoot with
reduced unevenness of exposure caused by the flicker (p.154).

If you set this function, <G> will appear in the viewfinder when
the camera detects flicker caused by the blinking of the light source. By
default, flicker detection is set to [Show].

Select [Viewfinder display].

1

 Under the [52] tab, select

[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.

Select [Flicker detection].

2

 Select [Flicker detection], then

press <0>.

Select [Show].

3

 Select [Show], then press <0>.

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Feature Guide

Shooting settings Live View shooting Playback

The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set
a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick
Control for playback, and displays a brief description of that mode,
function or option. It also displays a description when you select a
function or option on the Quick Control screen. The Feature guide turns
off when you tap on the description or proceed with the operation.

 Shooting mode (Sample)

 Quick Control (Sample)

3 Disabling the Feature Guide

Select [Feature guide].

 Under the [53] tab, select [Feature

guide], then press <0>.

 Select [Disable], then press <0>.

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If you set the Mode Dial to <8> when the LCD monitor is off,
press the <Q> button to check the shooting mode before shooting
(p.90).

Basic Shooting and

Image Playback

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

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

(p.99, 370). Also, to

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A

Area AF frame

Focus indicator

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.79).

Set the Mode Dial to <A>.

1

 Turn the Mode Dial while holding

down the lock release button at the
center.

Aim the Area AF frame over the

2

subject.

 All the AF points will be used to focus,

and the camera will focus on the
closest object.

 Aiming the center of the Area AF

frame over the subject will make
focusing easier.

Focus on the subject.

3

 Press the shutter button halfway. The

lens elements will shift to focus.

 The AF point(s) that achieve(s) focus

will be displayed. At the same time,
the beeper will sound and the focus
indicator <o> in the viewfinder will
light up.

 In low light, the AF point(s) will light

up briefly in red.

 If necessary, the built-in flash will be

raised automatically.

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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 you did not obtain the desired color tones, change the
mode to a Creative Zone mode and select a Picture Style other than
<D>, then shoot again (p.135).

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.

 After you finish shooting, push down

the built-in flash with your fingers.

FAQ

 The focus indicator <o> blinks and focus is not achieved.

Aim the Area AF frame over an area with good contrast, then press
the shutter button halfway (p.52). If you are too close to the subject,
move away and try again.

 When focus is achieved, the AF points do not light up in red.

The AF points light up in red only when focus is achieved in low-light
conditions.

 Multiple AF points light up simultaneously.

Focus has been achieved at all those points. You can take the
picture as long as an AF point covering the target subject is lighting
up.

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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

 The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus indicator <o>

does not light up.)

It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving
subject. (The focus indicator <o> does not light up.) You can take
sharp pictures of a moving subject.
Note that the focus lock (p.79) will not work in this case.

 Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus on the

subject.

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

 The flash fired even though it was daylight.

For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject’s
dark areas. If you do not want the flash to fire, use the Quick Control
to set [Flash firing] to [b] (p.98) or set the <7> (Flash Off) mode
and shoot (p.81).

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

Move further from the subject and shoot. When shooting flash
photography, if the subject is too close to the camera, the picture
may come out extremely bright (overexposure).

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

Pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the built-in flash to
fire a series of flashes to assist autofocusing. This is called the AF­assist beam. Its effective range is approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet. The
built-in flash will make a sound when firing continuously. This is
normal and not a malfunction.

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

unnaturally dark.

The shadow of the lens barrel was captured in the picture because
the subject was too close to the camera. Move further away from the
subject and shoot. If a hood is attached to the lens, remove it before
taking the flash picture.

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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, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus on a
still subject will lock the focus on that subject. Recompose the shot
while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, and then 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>
<C>).

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 on the
subject continuously. (The beeper will continue beeping softly.) As long
as you keep the Area AF frame positioned over 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)

Normal angle Low angle High angle

A Live View Shooting

You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is
called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 201.

Display the Live View image on

1

the LCD monitor.

 Press the <A> button.

 The Live View image will appear on

the LCD monitor.

Focus on the subject.

2

 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.

3

 Press the shutter button completely.

 The picture is taken and the captured

image is displayed on the LCD
monitor.

 When the playback display ends, the

camera will return to Live View
shooting automatically.

 Press the <A> button to end the

You can also rotate the LCD monitor for different angles (p.41).

Live View shooting.

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7 Disabling Flash

The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings
automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as
in a museum or an aquarium, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode.

Shooting Tips

 Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder

blinks.

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

 Take portraits without flash.

In low-light conditions, tell the subject to keep still until the picture is
taken. Any movement by the subject during shooting may result in
the subject being blurred in the picture.

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C Creative Auto Shooting

In the <C> mode, you can set the following functions for shooting:
(1) Extra Effect Shot, (2) Ambience-based shots, (3) Background blur,
(4) Drive mode, and (5) Flash firing. 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 <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>

keys to select a function.

 The selected function and Feature

guide (p.73) will appear.

 Press <0> to set the function.
 For the setting procedure and details

on each function, see pages 83-85.

Take the picture.

4

 Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

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C Creative Auto Shooting

(2)

(3)

(5)

ISO speed

(4)

(1)

Shutter speed

 If you are using an Eye-Fi card and have set it to erase images after their

transfer, the image without the effect will not be displayed during the
playback immediately after shooting.

 The Live View image displayed with Extra Effect Shot applied will not

look exactly the same as the actual photo.

Aperture

If you set (1), (2) or (3) when the camera is set for Live View shooting,
you can see the effect on the screen before you start shooting.

(1) Extra Effect Shot

• You can select any of the following effects for shooting: Creative filters
(p.210), Picture Styles (p.135), and Ambience-based shots (p.100).

• Turn the <5> dial to select [ : Enable]. Turn the <6> dial to
select a shooting effect and shoot.

• When you take a picture, two images will be recorded. One with
the effect applied and one without. Both images will be displayed
together immediately after you take the picture. The image without
the effect is displayed on the left and the one with the effect on the
right.

Registering your favorite shooting effects

• During the image review immediately after shooting and during
playback, the image applied with the effect will have the [s ]
icon. After you press the <0> button and then the <B> button,
you can check which shooting effect is applied.

• You can register up to two shooting effects under [

9:Favorite effect

• When you select the registered [9:Favorite effect], you can
shoot with that shooting effect applied. You can also overwrite the
[9:Favorite effect].

].

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C Creative Auto Shooting

 If [Simulating blur] is effective during Live View shooting, the image

displayed with <g> (p.204) blinking may have more noise than the
actual image being recorded, or it may look dark.

 You cannot set both (1) Extra Effect Shot and (2) Ambience-based shots

at the same time.

 You cannot set both (1) Extra Effect Shot and (3) Background blur at the

same time.

(2) Ambience-based shots

• You can select and shoot with the ambience you want to convey in
your images.

• Turn the <5> dial to select the ambience. For details, see page

100.

(3) Background blur

• If [OFF] is set, the degree of background blur will change
depending on the brightness.

• If it is set to any setting other than [OFF], you can adjust the
background blur regardless of the brightness.

• If you turn the <6> or <5> dial to move the cursor to the right,
the background will look sharper.

• Turning the <6> or <5> dial to move the cursor to the left will
blur the subject’s background. Note that depending on the lens’s
maximum aperture (smallest f/number), certain slider adjustments
may not be selectable.

• If you use Live View shooting, you can see how the image is
blurred in front of and behind the point of focus. When you turn the
<6> or <5> dial, [Simulating blur] will be displayed on the
LCD monitor.

• If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting Portraits” on
page 86.

• Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background
may not look so blurred.

• This function cannot be set if you use flash. If <a> has been set
and you set background blur, <b> will be set automatically.

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C Creative Auto Shooting

 When using the self-timer, see the notes on page 124.
 When using <b>, see “Disabling Flash” on page 81.
 If you have set Extra Effect Shot, 1+73, 1, and <i> <M>

<q> cannot be set.

 If you have set background blur, you cannot use flash.

(4) Drive mode: Use the <6> or <5> dial to make the selection.

<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. 5.0 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

>.

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

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

<l>Self-timer: 2 sec.:

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

<q>Self-timer: Continuous:

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

* Cannot be set during Live View shooting.

(5) Flash firing: Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select the desired

setting.
<a> Auto flash : The flash fires automatically when necessary.
<I> Flash on : The flash fires at all times.
<b> Flash off : The flash is disabled.

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2 Shooting Portraits

The default setting is <i> (Continuous shooting). If you hold down the
shutter button, you can shoot continuously to capture subtle changes in the
subject’s pose and facial expression (max. approx. 5.0 shots/sec.).

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

Shooting Tips

 Select the location where the distance between the subject and

the background is the farthest.

The further the distance between the subject and background, the
more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand
out better against an uncluttered 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 on the face.

Check that the AF point covering the face lights up. For close-ups of
the face, focus on the eyes.

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3 Shooting Landscapes

 The built-in flash will not fire even in backlit or low-light conditions.
 If you are using an external Speedlite, the Speedlite will fire.

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.

The <3> mode is also good for night scenes because it disables
the built-in flash. When shooting night scenes, use a tripod to
prevent camera shake.

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4 Shooting Close-ups

When you want to shoot 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 small objects such as flowers stand out
better.

 Move in as close as possible to the subject.

Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses
have indications such as <MACRO 0.25m/0.8ft> on them. The lens
minimum focusing distance is measured from the <V> (focal
plane) mark on the top of the camera to the subject. If you are too
close to the subject, the focus indicator <o> will blink.
If you use flash and the bottom of the picture looks unusually dark,
move away from the subject.

 With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.

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

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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.

 If you are using an external Speedlite, the Speedlite will fire.

Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a
running person or a moving vehicle.

Shooting Tips

 Use a telephoto lens.

The use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a
distance.

 Track the subject with the Area AF frame.

Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter
button halfway to start autofocusing in Area AF frame. During
autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly. If focus cannot
be achieved, the focus indicator <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, you will be able to maintain autofocusing
during continuous shooting of the subject’s movement (max. approx.

5.0 shots per sec.).

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8: Special Scene Mode

The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when
you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene.

Set the Mode Dial to <8>.

1

Press the <Q> button (7).

2

 The Quick Control screen will appear.

Select a shooting mode.

3

 Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>

keys to select the desired shooting
mode’s icon.

 Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select

a shooting mode.

 You can also select the shooting

mode icon and press <0> to display
a selection of shooting modes from
which you can select one.

Available Shooting Modes in the <8> Mode

Shooting Mode

C Kids p.91 6 Night Portrait p.94
P Food p.92 F Handheld Night Scene p.95

Candlelight p.93 G HDR Backlight Control p.96

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Page

Shooting Mode

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90

C Shooting Children

While the flash is recycling, “buSY” is displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel, and a picture cannot be taken. Take the picture after this display
turns off. During Live View shooting, “BUSY” is displayed on the LCD
monitor, and you cannot view the subject.

When you want to continuously focus and shoot children running
around, use <C> (Kids). Skin tones will look healthy.

Shooting Tips

 Track the subject with the Area AF frame.

Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter
button halfway to start autofocusing in Area AF frame. During
autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly. If focus cannot
be achieved, the focus indicator <o> will blink.

 Shoot continuously.

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, you will be able to maintain autofocusing
during continuous shooting of the subject’s changing facial
expressions and movement (max. approx. 5.0 shots per sec.).

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P Shooting Food

 Since this mode sets the color tone to make food look vivid, human

subjects may be shot in an unsuitable skin tone.

 If you use flash, the [Color tone] setting will switch to the standard

setting.

When shooting food, use <P> (Food). The photo will look bright and
vivid.

Shooting Tips

 Change the color tone.

You can change [Color tone]. Food photos with a reddish tinge
usually make the food look more vivid. To increase the food’s
reddish tinge, set it toward [Warm tone]. Set it toward [Cool tone] if
it looks too red.

 Shoot the subject in close-up.

If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to shoot the food in
close-up.

 Avoid using flash.

If you use flash, the light may reflect off the dish or food and results
in unnatural shadows. By default, <b> (Flash off) is set. Try to
prevent camera shake when shooting in low-light conditions.

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x Shooting Candlelight Portraits

 Live View shooting cannot be used.
 The built-in flash will not fire. In low light, the AF-assist beam may be

emitted (p.113).

 If you are using an external Speedlite, the Speedlite will fire.

When shooting a human subject in candlelight, use <x> (Candlelight).
The candlelight color tones will be retained in the photo.

Shooting Tips

 Use the center AF point to focus.

Aim the center AF point in the viewfinder over the subject, then shoot.

 Prevent camera shake if the shutter speed in the viewfinder

blinks.

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

 Change the color tone.

You can change [Color tone]. To increase the candlelight’s reddish
tinge, set it toward [Warm tone]. Set it toward [Cool tone] if it looks
too red.

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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.

 See the cautions on page 97.

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. Using a tripod is
recommended.

Shooting Tips

 Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.

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

 Check the subject’s brightness.

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

 Also shoot in other 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 97.

Using a tripod when shooting a night scene gives the best results.
However, the <F> (Handheld Night Scene) mode enables you to shoot
night scenes even while handholding the camera. Four shots are taken
continuously for each picture, and the resulting one image with reduced
camera shake is recorded.

Shooting Tips

 Hold the camera firmly.

While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. In this mode,
four shots are aligned and merged into a single image. However, if
there is significant misalignment in any of the four shots due to
camera shake, they may not align properly in the final image.

 For shots of people, turn on the flash.

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

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G Shooting Backlit Scenes

 The flash will not fire. In low light, the AF-assist beam may be emitted

(p.113).

 See the cautions on page 97.

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 one picture in this
mode, three continuous shots are taken at different exposures. This
results in one image, with a wide tonal range, that has minimized the
clipped shadows caused by backlighting.

Shooting Tips

 Hold the camera firmly.

While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. In this mode,
three shots are aligned and merged into a single image. However, if
there is significant misalignment in any of the three shots due to
camera shake, they may not align properly in the final image.

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Cautions for both <6> (Night Portrait) and <F> (Handheld Night
Scene)

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

such as in a night scene. In such a case, set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <MF> and focus manually.

 The Live View image displayed will not look exactly the same as the

actual image shot.

Cautions for <F> (Handheld Night Scene)

 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 to shoot a night scene with few lights, the shots may not

align correctly. This can result in a blurry picture.



If you use flash and the human subject is close to the background that is also
illuminated by the flash, the shots may not align correctly. This can result in a
blurry picture. Unnatural shadows and unsuitable colors may also appear.

 External 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’s zoom position.

• If you have to set the flash coverage manually, set the light-emitting
unit (flash head) to the wide-angle end before shooting.

Cautions for <6> (Night Portrait)

 During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus when the face of

the subject looks dark. In such a case, set the lens’s focus mode switch
to <MF> and focus manually.

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

 Compared to other shooting modes, the shooting range will be smaller.
 1+73 or 1 cannot be selected. If 1+73 or 1 has been set,

73 will be set.

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

afterimages, or the surrounding area of the subject may become dark.

 The image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns

(lattice, stripes, etc.), flat or single-tone images, or images significantly
misaligned due to camera shake.

 It takes some time to record images to the card since they are merged

after 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.

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Q Quick Control

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.



When shooting subjects that are sufficiently bright, for example for normally
lit scenes, the image may look unnatural because of the applied HDR effect.

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 tables on the next page show the functions that can be set
with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.

Set the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone

1

mode.
Press the <Q> button (7).

2

 The Quick Control screen will appear.

Set the functions.

3

 Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>

keys to select a function. (This step is
not necessary in the 7 mode.)

 The selected function and Feature

guide (p.73) will appear.

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 Turn the <6> or <5> dial to

change the setting.

 You can also select from a list by

selecting a function and pressing
<0>.

Q Quick Control

Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes

o: Default setting k: User selectable : Not selectable

Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5

u: Single shooting
i: Continuous shooting

Drive mode
(p.122)

Flash firing

Ambience-based shots (p.100)

Light/scene-based shots (p.104)

Background blur (p.84)

Color tone (p.92, 93)

Extra Effect Shot (p.83)

B: Silent single shooting
M:

Silent continuous shooting

Q (10 sec.)
l (2 sec.)
q (Continuous)
a: Automatic firing
D:

Flash on (Fires at all times)

b: Flash off

Function

u: Single shooting
i: Continuous shooting

Drive mode
(p.122)

Flash firing

Ambience-based shots (p.100)

Light/scene-based shots (p.104)

Background blur (p.84)

Color tone (p.92, 93)

Extra Effect Shot (p.83)

B: Silent single shooting
M:

Silent continuous shooting

Q (10 sec.)
l (2 sec.)
q (Continuous)
a: Automatic firing
D:

Flash on (Fires at all times)

b: Flash off

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

functions will revert to the default settings (except the self-timer).

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Shoot by Ambience Selection

Except in the <A>, <7>, and <G> Basic Zone modes, you can
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Set the Mode Dial to any of the

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following modes: <C>, <2>,
<3>, <4>, <5>, or <8>.

 If the shooting mode is <8>, set

Display the Live View image.

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 Press the <A> button to display the

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C/6/F P/x

Ambience Effect

No setting

Low / Standard / Strong

Low / Standard / Strong

Low / Standard / Strong

Low / Standard / Strong

Low / Standard / Strong

Low / Medium / High

Low / Medium / High

Blue / B/W / Sepia

one of the following: <C>, <P>,
<x>, <6>, or <F>.

Live View image (except <x>).

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On the Quick Control screen,

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select the desired ambience.

 Press the <Q> button (7).
 Press the <W> <X> keys to select

[m Standard setting]. [Ambience­based shots] will appear on the

screen.