Canon EOS M6 User Guide

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Advanced User Guide

Introduction

Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid shooting problems and accidents, rst read the “Handling
Precautions” (=31) and “Safety Instructions” (=28). 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 some countries prohibit the unauthorized use of images recorded with the camera (or music/images with music transferred to the memory card) for purposes other than personal enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc. may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
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Item Check List

Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Camera
(with body cap)
Battery Pack LP-E17
(with protective cover)
zThe camera does not come with a memory card (=11), interface cable, or HDMI
cable.
zFor details on the Advanced User Guide and Instruction Manuals, see “Instruction
Manuals” (=4).
zIf you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included. zBe careful not to lose any of the above items.
zWhen you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
website (=4).
zThe Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF les) 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.
Battery Charger
LC-E17/LC-E17E
Strap
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Instruction Manuals

The Instruction Manual included with the camera provides basic instructions for the camera and Wi-Fi functions.
The Advanced User Guide (this PDF le), which provides complete instructions, can be downloaded from the Canon website to a computer or other device.
Downloading the Advanced User Guide/Instruction Manuals
The Advanced User Guide and Instruction Manuals for lenses and software (PDF les) can be downloaded from the Canon website to a computer or
other device.
zDownload site
Advanced User Guide/Supplemental Information
www.canon.com/icpd
Lens Instruction Manual
www.canon.com/icpd
Software Instruction Manual
www.canon.com/icpd
zTo view the PDF les, an Adobe PDF viewing software such as Adobe
Acrobat Reader DC (most recent version recommended) is required.
zAdobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the Internet. zDouble-click the downloaded PDF le to open it. zTo learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s Help section
or the like.
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Instruction Manuals
Downloading the Advanced User Guide/Instruction Manuals Using QR Code
The Advanced User Guide and Instruction Manuals for lenses and software (PDF les) can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet using the QR
code.
www.canon.com/icpd
zA software app is required to read the QR code. zSelect your country or region of residence, then download the Advanced User
Guide/Instruction Manuals.
zSelect [5: Manual/software URL] to display the QR code on the camera
screen.
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Quick Start Guide

1
Insert the battery (=44).
zUpon purchase, charge the battery
to start using (=42).
2
3
4
(2)
Insert the card (=44).
zInsert the card with the label facing
the front of the camera.
Attach the lens (=51).
zAlign the white mount index on the
lens with the white mount index on
the camera to attach the lens.
zRemove the lens cap.
Prepare to shoot.
zPress (1) as you turn (2) slightly,
(1)
and then release (1).
zTurn (2) a little more until it clicks.
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Quick Start Guide
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6
7
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Set the power switch to <1> (=49).
Set the focus mode switch to <AF>.
z<AF> stands for autofocus. z<MF> stands for manual focus.
Autofocus will not operate.
Set the Mode dial to <A> (=72).
zAll the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.
Focus on the subject (=60).
z[p] (an AF point) appears over any
face detected.
zPress the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the subject.
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Quick Start Guide
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zTo view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (=306). zTo delete images, see “Erase Images” (=329).
Take the picture (=60).
zPress the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
Review the picture.
zThe image just captured will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
screen.
zTo display the image again, press
the <x> button (=306).
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About This Manual

Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main dial. <5> : Indicates the Quick control dial. <W> <X> <Y> <Z> : Indicates the corresponding direction on the <V>
<5> : Indicates the control dial. <Q> <0> : Indicates the Quick Control/Setting button.
* : Indicates the duration (in * seconds) of the
y In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons and
displayed on the screen are also used in this manual when discussing relevant operations and functionality.
(in page titles) : Functions only available in Creative Zone modes
M
*** : Reference page numbers for more information.
=
cross keys.
operation for the button you pressed, as timed after you release the button.
(<t>, <d>, <s>, <f>, or <a> mode) or for
movies recorded with manual exposure.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.
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About This Manual
Basic Assumptions for Operational Instructions, Sample Photos
zBefore following any instructions, make sure the power switch is set to
<1> (=49).
zIt is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to
their defaults.
zThe illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens as an example.
zThe sample photos displayed on the camera and used in this manual are
for instructional purposes only.
zIn references to using EF or EF-S lenses, it is assumed that a mount
adapter is used.
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Compatible Cards

The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of capacity.
If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera (=492).
zSD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
UHS-II and UHS-I cards supported.
Cards that Can Record Movies
When recording movies, use a high-capacity card with ample performance (fast enough writing and reading speeds) for the movie recording size. For
details, see =581.
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 photos/
movies. Please purchase it separately.
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Chapters

Introduction 2
Preparation and Basic Operations 41
Basic Zone 71
Creative Zone 105
Shooting 117
Flash Photography 285
Playback 303
Wireless Features 377
Set-up 483
Custom Functions / My Menu 527
Reference 551
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Contents

Introduction 2
Item Check List ......................................................................................3
Instruction Manuals ................................................................................4
Quick Start Guide ...................................................................................6
About This Manual .................................................................................9
Compatible Cards ................................................................................11
Chapters...............................................................................................12
Contents ...............................................................................................13
Index to Features .................................................................................23
Safety Instructions ...............................................................................28
Handling Precautions ...........................................................................31
Part Names ..........................................................................................34
Preparation and Basic Operations 41
Charging the Battery ............................................................................42
Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card ............................................44
Using the Screen .................................................................................48
Turning on the Power ...........................................................................49
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..........................................................51
Attaching and Detaching EF/EF-S Lenses ..........................................53
Using an Electronic Viewnder (Sold Separately) ................................56
Basic Operations ..................................................................................59
Menu Operations and Settings ............................................................64
Touch-Screen Operation ......................................................................68
Quick Control .......................................................................................69
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Contents
Basic Zone 71
Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic) ...........................72
Special Scene Mode (SCN) .................................................................80
Self Portrait Mode ................................................................................82
Portrait Mode........................................................................................83
Smooth Skin Mode ...............................................................................84
Landscape Mode .................................................................................85
Sports Mode .........................................................................................86
Panning Mode ......................................................................................87
Close-up Mode .....................................................................................89
Food Mode ...........................................................................................90
Night Portrait Mode ..............................................................................91
Handheld Night Scene Mode ...............................................................92
HDR Backlight Control Mode ...............................................................93
Cautions for the <SCN> Modes ...........................................................94
Creative Filters Mode ...........................................................................98
Creative Zone 105
Program AE Mode (P) ........................................................................106
Shutter-priority AE Mode (Tv).............................................................108
Aperture-priority AE Mode (Av) ..........................................................110
Manual Exposure Mode (M) ...............................................................11 2
Flexible-priority AE (Fv) ......................................................................114
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Contents
Shooting 117
Still Photo Shooting 118
Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting ........................................................11 9
Image Quality .....................................................................................124
Still Image Aspect Ratio .....................................................................127
Image Review Time............................................................................129
Lens Aberration Correction ................................................................130
Drive Mode .........................................................................................135
Self-Timer ...........................................................................................137
RAW Burst Mode ...............................................................................139
Exposure Compensation ....................................................................142
Auto Exposure Bracketing .................................................................143
ISO Speed Settings ...........................................................................145
Auto Lighting Optimizer ......................................................................151
Highlight Tone Priority ........................................................................152
Metering Mode ...................................................................................153
Metering Timer ...................................................................................155
Exposure Simulation ..........................................................................156
White Balance ....................................................................................157
White Balance Correction/Bracketing ................................................162
Color Space .......................................................................................164
Picture Style Selection .......................................................................165
Picture Style Customization ...............................................................168
Picture Style Registration ...................................................................171
Long Exposure Noise Reduction .......................................................173
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Contents
High ISO Speed Noise Reduction ......................................................174
Dust Delete Data Acquisition .............................................................176
HDR Mode .........................................................................................178
Focus Bracketing ...............................................................................182
Touch Shutter .....................................................................................186
Shutter Release Method ....................................................................188
Interval Timer .....................................................................................189
Long (Bulb) Exposures ......................................................................192
Anti-icker Shooting ...........................................................................195
AF Operation ......................................................................................197
AF Method..........................................................................................200
Eye Detection AF ...............................................................................211
Continuous AF ...................................................................................213
Touch & Drag AF ................................................................................214
Manually Focusing with a Lens after AF ............................................216
AF-Assist Beam Firing .......................................................................217
Image Stabilization .............................................................................218
Exposure Lock (AE Lock) ..................................................................219
Manual Focus.....................................................................................220
MF Peaking (Outline Emphasis) ........................................................222
Focus Mode Switching .......................................................................223
Type of Digest Movie .........................................................................224
Remote Control Shooting ...................................................................225
General Still Photo Shooting Cautions ...............................................226
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Contents
Movie Recording 229
Tab Menus: Movie Recording ............................................................230
Movie Mode........................................................................................234
HDR Movie Mode ...............................................................................241
Movie Recording Quality ....................................................................243
Sound Recording ...............................................................................250
Time-lapse Movies .............................................................................252
Video Snapshots ................................................................................263
Miniature Effect Movie .......................................................................268
Movie Digital IS ..................................................................................270
Auto Level for Movies ........................................................................272
Movie Servo AF ..................................................................................273
Other Menu Functions .......................................................................278
General Movie Recording Cautions ...................................................282
Flash Photography 285
Shooting With the Built-in Flash .........................................................286
Flash Function Settings .....................................................................291
Shooting With External Speedlites .....................................................302
Playback 303
Tab Menus: Playback .........................................................................304
Image Playback .................................................................................306
Magnied Image Display ....................................................................309
Index Display (Multiple-Image Display) ..............................................310
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Contents
Movie Playback ..................................................................................3 11
Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ............................................315
Frame Extraction ................................................................................317
Digest Movie Editing ..........................................................................319
Still Photo Extraction from RAW Burst Images ..................................321
Playback on a TV Set .........................................................................323
Protect Images ...................................................................................325
Rotate Images ....................................................................................328
Erase Images .....................................................................................329
Print Ordering .....................................................................................333
Photobook Set-up ..............................................................................337
Creative Filters ...................................................................................340
RAW Image Processing .....................................................................343
Creative Assist ...................................................................................349
Quick Control RAW Processing .........................................................351
Red-Eye Correction............................................................................352
Create Album .....................................................................................353
Cropping.............................................................................................356
Resizing .............................................................................................358
Rating .................................................................................................360
Slideshows .........................................................................................363
Set Image Search Conditions ............................................................365
Main Dial Browsing ............................................................................367
Playback Information Display .............................................................369
Highlight Alert .....................................................................................371
AF Point Display.................................................................................372
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Contents
Playback Grid .....................................................................................373
View from Last Seen ..........................................................................374
Magnication (Approx.) ......................................................................375
Wireless Features 377
Tab Menus: Wireless Tab ...................................................................378
Selection of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connection ...........................................379
Connecting to a Smartphone .............................................................381
Connecting to a Computer via Wi-Fi ..................................................410
Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi .......................................................418
Sending Images to a Web Service .....................................................428
Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points ..................................................443
Connecting to a Wireless Remote Control .........................................448
Reconnecting via Wi-Fi ......................................................................451
Registering Multiple Connection Settings ..........................................453
Wi-Fi Settings .....................................................................................454
Bluetooth Settings ..............................................................................455
Changing the Nickname .....................................................................456
Geotagging Images with GPS Information from Other Devices .........457
Changing or Deleting Connection Settings ........................................460
Clearing Wireless Communication Settings to Default ......................462
View Info Screen ................................................................................463
Virtual Keyboard Operations ..............................................................464
Responding to Error Messages .........................................................465
Wireless Communication Function Notes ..........................................476
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Contents
Security ..............................................................................................478
Checking Network Settings ................................................................479
Wireless Communication Status ........................................................480
Set-up 483
Tab Menus: Set-up .............................................................................484
Select Folder ......................................................................................486
File Numbering ...................................................................................488
Auto Rotate ........................................................................................491
Format Card .......................................................................................492
Mode Guide .......................................................................................494
Feature Guide ....................................................................................495
Eco Mode ...........................................................................................496
Power Saving .....................................................................................497
Display Brightness .............................................................................498
Date/Time/Zone .................................................................................499
Language ...........................................................................................502
Focus Mode Switch (AF/MF)..............................................................503
Video System .....................................................................................504
Sensor Cleaning ................................................................................505
Touch Control .....................................................................................509
Beeping ..............................................................................................510
HDMI Resolution ................................................................................5 11
HDMI HDR Output .............................................................................512
Shutter Button Function for Movies ....................................................513
Shooting Information Display .............................................................514
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Contents
Display Performance ..........................................................................517
Viewnder Display Format .................................................................517
Display Settings .................................................................................518
Reverse Display .................................................................................519
Help Features.....................................................................................520
Custom Shooting Modes (C1/C2) ......................................................521
Reset Camera ....................................................................................522
Copyright Information .........................................................................523
Other Information ...............................................................................525
Custom Functions / My Menu 527
Tab Menus: Customization .................................................................528
Setting Custom Functions ..................................................................529
Custom Function Setting Items ..........................................................530
Clearing Custom Function Settings ...................................................544
Tab Menus: My Menu .........................................................................545
Registering My Menu .........................................................................546
Reference 551
Software .............................................................................................552
Importing Images to a Computer .......................................................554
In-Camera Charging ..........................................................................556
Household Power Outlet Accessory ...................................................557
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................558
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Contents
Error Codes ........................................................................................577
Performance Data ..............................................................................578
Information Display ............................................................................585
Index ..................................................................................................598
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Index to Features

Power
zCharging the battery (=42)
zBattery level (=50)
zEco mode (=496)
zPower saving (=497)
Cards
zFormatting (=492)
zCards compatible with movie
recording (=581)
Lens
zAttaching (=51, =53)
zDetaching (=52, =55)
zReleasing shutter without lens
(=543)
Basic Settings
zDate/Time/Zone (=499)
zLanguage (=502)
zBeeper (=510)
zClear all camera settings (=522)
zCopyright information (=523)
Screen
zTilting (=48)
zTouch control (=68)
zFeature guide (=495)
zBrightness (=498)
zElectronic level (=514)
zHelp (=520)
AF
zAF operation (=197)
zAF method (=200)
zAF point selection (=205)
zEye Detection AF (=211)
zContinuous AF (=213)
zTouch & drag AF (=214)
zElectronic manual focus (=216)
zAF-assist beam (=217)
zManual focusing (=220)
zMF peaking settings (=222)
Metering
zMetering mode (=153)
Drive
zMaximum burst (=126)
zDrive mode (=135)
zSelf-timer (=137)
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Index to Features
Image Recording Settings
zCreating/Selecting a folder
(=486)
zFile numbering (=488)
Image Quality
zImage quality (=124)
zStill image aspect ratio (=127)
zLens aberration correction
(=130)
zISO speed (still photos) (=145)
zAuto Lighting Optimizer (=151)
zHighlight tone priority (=152)
zWhite balance (=157)
zColor space (=164)
zPicture Style (=165)
zNoise reduction for long exposures
(=173)
zNoise reduction for high ISO
speeds (=174)
zAnti-icker shooting (=195)
Shooting
zShooting mode (=36)
zQuick Control (=69)
zCreative Assist (=78)
zCreative lters (=98)
zDepth-of-eld preview (=111)
zRAW burst mode (=139)
zHDR mode (=178)
zFocus bracketing (=182)
zTouch shutter (=186)
zInterval timer (=189)
zBulb timer (=193)
zMagnied view (=207)
zRemote control (=225)
zRemote switch (=225)
zShooting information display
(=514)
zGrid display (=515)
zError codes (=577)
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Index to Features
Exposure
zExposure compensation with
M+ISO Auto (=113)
zExposure compensation (=142)
zAEB (=143)
zExposure simulation (=156)
zAE lock (=219)
zSafety shift (=533)
Flash
zBuilt-in ash (=286)
zFlash exposure compensation
(=288)
zFE lock (=289)
zBuilt-in ash function settings
(=294)
zExternal ash function settings
(=296)
zExternal ash custom function
(=300)
zExternal ash (=302)
Movie Recording
zAutoexposure recording (=234)
zManual exposure recording
(=236)
zHDR movie (=241)
zMovie recording size (=243)
zSound recording (=250)
zWind lter (=250)
zAttenuator (=251)
zMicrophone (=251)
zTime-lapse movie (=252)
zVideo snapshot (=263)
zMovie Servo AF (=273)
zMovie Servo AF track sensitivity
(=275)
zMovie Servo AF speed (=276)
zRemote control shooting (=278)
zISO speed (movie) (=279)
zHDMI output (=280)
zAuto slow shutter (=281)
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Index to Features
Playback
zImage review time (=129)
zSingle-image display (=306)
zTouch playback (=308)
zMagnied view (=309)
zIndex display (=310)
zMovie playback (=311)
zEditing a movie’s rst and last
scenes (=315)
zFrame Grab (4K) (=317)
zStill photo extraction (RAW burst
images) (=321)
zViewing images on a television
(=323)
zProtect (=325)
zImage rotation (=328)
zErasing (=329)
zRating (=360)
zSlide show (=363)
zSetting image search conditions
(=365)
zImage browsing (Jump display)
(=367)
zPlayback information display
(=369)
zHighlight alert (=371)
zAF point display (=372)
zGrid display (=373)
zHDMI resolution (=511)
zHDR output (=512)
zShooting information display
(=590)
Image Editing
zCreative lters (=340)
zRAW image processing (=343)
zRed-eye correction (=352)
zVideo snapshot album (=353)
zCropping JPEGs (=356)
zResizing JPEGs (=358)
Print Ordering
zPrint order (DPOF) (=333)
zPhotobook Set-up (=337)
Customization
zCustom shooting mode (=521)
zCustom Functions (C.Fn) (=528)
zCustom button operations
(=537)
zCustom dial operations (=542)
zMy Menu (=546)
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Index to Features
Sensor Cleaning and Dust Reduction
zDust Delete Data Acquisition
(=176)
zSensor cleaning (=505)
zManual sensor cleaning (=507)
Software
zDownloading and Installing
(=552)
zSoftware Instruction Manuals
(=553)
Wireless Features
zConnect to smartphones (=381)
zAuto send images to smartphones
(=396)
zRemote control (EOS Utility)
(=410)
zAuto send images to computers
(=415)
zPrint from Wi-Fi printers (=418)
zUpload to Web service (=428)
zConnect to Wireless Remote
(=448)
zGeotagging Images (=457)
zClear wireless settings (=462)
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Safety Instructions

Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely. Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the
product or others.
WARNING
zKeep the product out of the reach of young children.
A strap wrapped around a person’s neck may result in strangulation. The parts or provided items of cameras or accessories are dangerous if swallowed. If swallowed, seek immediate medical assistance. The battery is dangerous if swallowed. If swallowed, seek immediate medical
assistance.
z Use only power sources specied in this instruction manual for use with the product. zDo not disassemble or modify the product. zDo not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration. zDo not touch any exposed internal parts. zStop using the product in any case of unusual circumstances such as the presence
of smoke or a strange smell.
zDo not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine or paint thinner to clean the
product.
z Do not get the product wet. Do not insert foreign objects or liquids into the product. zDo not use the product where ammable gases may be present.
This may cause electric shock, explosion or re.
zDo not leave a lens or a camera with a lens attached, exposed without the lens cap
attached.
The lens may concentrate the light and cause re.
zDo not touch the product connected to a power outlet during lightning storms.
This may cause electric shock.
zObserve the following instructions when using commercially available batteries or
provided battery packs.
Use batteries/battery packs only with their specied product.
Do not heat batteries/battery packs or expose them to re.
Do not charge batteries/battery packs using non-authorized battery chargers.
Do not expose the terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins
or other metal objects.
Do not use leaking batteries/battery packs.
When disposing of batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals with tape or other means.
This may cause electric shock, explosion or re. If a battery/battery pack leaks and the material contacts your skin or clothing, ush the exposed area thoroughly with running water. In case of eye contact, ush thoroughly with copious amounts of clean running water and seek
immediate medical assistance.
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Denotes the risk of serious injury or death.
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Safety Instructions
zObserve the following instructions when using a battery charger or AC adapter.
Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and power outlet using a
dry cloth.
Do not plug in or unplug the product with wet hands.
Do not use the product if the power plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.
Do not expose the power plug and terminals to dirt or let them come into contact
with metallic pins or other metal objects.
zDo not touch the battery charger or AC adapter connected to a power outlet during
lightning storms.
zDo not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not damage, break or modify the
power cord.
zDo not wrap the product in cloth or other materials when in use or shortly after use
when the product is still warm in temperature.
zDo not unplug the product by pulling the power cord. zDo not leave the product connected to a power source for long periods of time. zDo not charge batteries/battery packs at temperatures outside the range of 5–40 °C
(41–104 °F).
This may cause electric shock, explosion or re.
zDo not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of skin for extended
periods of time during use.
This may result in low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness and blistering, even if the product does not feel hot. The use of a tripod or similar equipment is recommended when using the product in hot places and for people with circulation problems or less sensitive skin.
zFollow any indications to turn off the product in places where its use is forbidden.
Not doing so may cause other equipment to malfunction due to the effect of electromagnetic waves and even result in accidents.
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Safety Instructions
CAUTION:
zDo not re the ash near the eyes.
Denotes the risk of injury.
It may hurt the eyes.
zDo not look at the screen or through the viewnder for prolonged periods of time.
This may induce symptoms similar to motion sickness. In such a case, stop using the product immediately and rest for a while before resuming use.
zFlash emits high temperatures when red. Keep ngers, any other part of your body,
and objects away from the ash unit while taking pictures.
This may cause burns or malfunction of the ash.
zDo not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.
The product may become extremely hot/cold and cause burns or injury when
touched.
zStrap is intended for use on the body only. Hanging the strap with any product
attached on a hook or other object may damage the product. Also, do not shake the product or expose the product to strong impacts.
zDo not apply strong pressure on the lens or allow an object to hit it.
This may cause injury or damage to the product.
zOnly mount the product on a tripod that is sufciently sturdy. zDo not carry the product when it is mounted on a tripod.
This may cause injury or may result in an accident.
zDo not touch any parts inside the product.
This may cause injury.
zIf any abnormal skin reaction or irritation occurs during or following the use of this
product, refrain from further use and get medical advice/attention.
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Handling Precautions

Camera Care
zThis camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to
physical shock.
zThe camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If the
camera gets wet, contact a Canon Service Center immediately. Wipe off any water droplets with a clean, dry cloth, and if the camera is exposed to salty air, wipe it off with a clean, well-wrung wet cloth.
zUsing the camera in a location with large amounts of dirt or dust may
cause a malfunction.
zCleaning the camera after use is recommended. Allowing dirt, dust,
water, or salt to remain on the camera may cause a malfunction.
zNever leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic eld
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 elds can cause camera malfunction or destroy image data.
zDo not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct
sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
zThe camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
zDo not block the built-in ash or shutter curtain operations with your
nger or other objects. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
zUse a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the
lens or other parts. 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.
zDo not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your ngers. This is
to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera malfunction.
zIf 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, rst put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
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Handling Precautions
zIf condensation forms on the camera, to avoid damage, do not use the
camera or remove the lens, card, or battery. Turn the camera off and wait until the moisture has fully evaporated before resuming use. Even after the camera is completely dry, if it is still internally cold, do not
remove the lens, card, or battery until the camera has adjusted to the
ambient temperature.
zIf 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.
zAvoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust
and corrosion such as in a chemical lab.
zIf 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.
zThe camera may become hot after repeated continuous shooting or still
photo/movie shooting over an extended period. This is not a malfunction.
zIf there is a bright light source inside or outside the image area, ghosting
may occur.
Screen
zAlthough the screen is manufactured with very high precision technology
with over 99.99% effective pixels, 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may be dead, and there may also be spots of black, red, or other colors. This is not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
zIf the screen 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.
zThe screen display may seem slightly slow in low temperatures or
may look black in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room
temperature.
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Handling Precautions
(1)
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
zDo not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,
physical shock, or vibration.
zDo not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your ngers or anything
metallic.
zDo not afx any stickers, etc. on the card. zDo not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic
eld, such as a television, speakers, or magnets. Also avoid places prone
to having static electricity.
zDo not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source. zStore the card in a case. zDo not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Smudges on the Image Sensor
zBesides 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 smudges are visible on images, have the sensor cleaned by a Canon
Service Center.
Lens
zAfter 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 (1).
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Part Names

(
9
)
(
10
)(8)
( ( (
( (
(
(
24
)
1
)
2
)
3
)
4
)
5
)
6
)
7
)
(
(11)
(12) (13)
(14)
(15) (16)
(17) (18)
(19)
(20)
(21) (22)(23)
(1) <5> Quick control dial
(2) <B> Multi-function button
(3) Shutter button
(4) <6> Main dial
(5) EF-M lens mount index
(6) Grip
(7) Contacts
(8) <
(9) Mode dial
(10) Image sensor
(11) Built-in ash
(12) Strap mount
(13) <I> Flash up lever
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> Dial function button
(14) AF-assist beam/Red-eye
reduction/Self-timer/Remote
control lamp
(15) Terminal cover
(16) Lens release button
(17) Lens lock pin
(18) Lens mount
(19) <Y> External microphone IN
terminal
(20) <F> Remote control terminal
(21) Tripod socket
(22) DC coupler cord hole
(23) Card slot/Battery compartment
cover
(24) Body cap
Part Names
(11)
(1)
(4)
(2)
(10)
(9)
(1) <V> Focal plane mark
(2) Hot shoe
(3) Microphone
(4) Flash sync contacts
(5) Power switch
(6) Speaker
(7) <S> AF point button
(8) <A> AE lock/FE lock button
(9) Serial number (body number)
(10) Screen
(11) <g> Digital terminal
(12) <
D
terminal
(13) <B> Info button
> HDMI OUT
(5)
(3)(3)
(6)
(13)
(14) (15) (16)
(17)
(8)
(7)
(14) <W/O> Up/Exposure
compensation button
(15) <Y/j> Left/Drive mode button
(16) <X/L> Down/Erase button
(17) <x> Playback button
(18) AF start button
(19) Focus mode switch
(20) Movie shooting button
(21) Access lamp
(22) <Z/I> Right/Flash button
(23) <Q/0> Quick Control/Setting
button
(24) <V/5> Cross keys/Control dial
(25) <
M
> Menu button
(12)
(18) (19)
(20)
(21)
(22) (23) (24)
(25)
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Part Names
Mode Dial
The Mode dial includes Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and
movie recording mode.
(1)
(1) Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject or scene for shooting.
/D : Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (=72)
A
: Special scene (=80)
8
J
Self Portrait (=82)
Portrait (=83)
2
Smooth skin (=84)
K
Landscape (=85)
3
Sports (=86)
5
Panning (=87)
r
: Creative lters (=98)
U
Grainy B/W (=100)
I
Soft focus (=100)
G
Fish-eye effect (=100)
X
Water painting effect
K
(=100)
Toy camera effect (=100)
H
Close-up (=89)
4
Food (=90)
P
Night Portrait (=91)
6
Handheld Night Scene
F
(=92)
HDR Backlight Control
G
(=93)
Miniature effect (=101)
c
HDR art standard (=101)
A
HDR art vivid (=101)
B
HDR art bold (=101)
C
HDR art embossed (=101)
D
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Part Names
(2)
)
(
3
(4)
(2) Creative Zone
These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects as
desired.
t
Flexible-priority AE (=114)
d
Program AE (=106)
s
Shutter-priority AE (=108)
f
Aperture-priority AE (=110)
a
Manual exposure (=112)
(3) Custom shooting modes
You can assign <t>, <d>, <s>, <f>, <a>, AF operation, menu
functions, and more to <w> or <x> (=521).
(4) k: Movie recording (=234)
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Part Names
(1)
(2) (3)
(4)
(4)
(5)
(3)
Battery Charger LC-E17
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (=42).
Battery Charger LC-E17E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (=42).
(1)
(1) Power plug (2) Charge lamp (3) Full-charge lamp (4) Battery pack slot
(1) Battery pack slot (2) Full-charge lamp (3) Charge lamp (4) Power cord (5) Power cord socket
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(2)
Attaching the Strap
Part Names
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.
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40

Preparation and Basic Operations

This chapter describes preparatory steps before you start shooting
and the basic camera operations.
4141

Charging the Battery

(2)
(1)
Detach the protective cover
1
provided with the battery.
Fully insert the battery in the
2
charger.
Recharge the battery.
3
For LC-E17
For LC-E17E
zDo the opposite to remove the battery.
zAs shown by the arrow, ip out the
battery charger’s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet.
zConnect the power cord to the charger
and insert the plug into a power outlet.
zRecharging starts automatically and the
charge lamp (1) lights up in orange.
zWhen the battery is fully recharged, the
full-charge lamp (2) will light up in green.
zIt takes approx. 2 hr. to fully charge
a completely exhausted battery at room temperature (23°C / 73°F). The
time required to charge the battery will vary greatly depending on the ambient temperature and the battery’s remaining capacity.
zFor safety reasons, charging in low
temperatures (5–10°C / 41–50°F) will take longer (up to approx. 4 hr.).
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Charging the Battery
zUpon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.
Charge the battery before use.
zRecharge 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.
zAfter charging the battery, remove it and disconnect the
charger from the power outlet.
zWhen 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 will keep being released, resulting in excess discharge
and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover
attached. Storing the battery when it is fully charged may lower the
battery performance.
zThe 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 may damage the battery
charger.
zIf the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after having
been fully charged, the battery has reached the end of its
service life.
Purchase a new battery.
zAfter disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs for
approx. 5 sec.
zThe provided charger cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pack
LP-E17.
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Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card

(1)
Insert a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17 into the camera.
zMake sure the card’s write-protect switch (1) is set upward to enable
writing and erasing.
Insertion
Slide the card slot/battery
1
compartment cover and open the cover.
Insert the battery.
2
zInsert the end with the electrical
contacts.
zInsert the battery until it locks in place.
Insert the card.
3
zInsert the card with the label facing the
front of the camera as shown until it
clicks in place.
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Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card
(1)
Close the cover.
4
zPress the cover until it snaps shut.
zYou cannot use batteries other than the Battery Pack LP-E17. zAfter opening the card slot/battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it
back any further. Otherwise, the hinge may break.
Removal
Open the card slot/battery
1
compartment cover.
zSet the power switch to <2>. zCheck that the access lamp (1) is off,
then open the cover.
zIf [Saving...] is displayed on the screen,
close the cover.
Remove the battery.
2
zPress the battery lock lever as shown by
the arrow and remove the battery.
zTo prevent short-circuits, always attach
the included protective cover (=42)
to the battery.
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Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card
Remove the card.
3
Close the cover.
4
zGently push in the card, then let it go to
eject.
zPull the card straight out.
zPress the cover until it snaps shut.
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Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card
Formatting the Card
If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera (=492).
zThe number of possible shots varies depending on the remaining capacity of
the card, the settings of image quality, ISO speed, etc.
zWhen 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/battery compartment cover. 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.
yRemoving the card. yRemoving the battery. yShaking or striking the camera. yUnplugging and connecting a power cord (when household power outlet
accessories (sold separately) are used).
zIf the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not start
from 0001 (=488).
zIf a card-related error message is displayed on the screen, remove and reinsert
the card. If the error persists, use a different card. If you can transfer images on the card to a computer, transfer all the images and then format the card with the camera (=492). The card may then return
to normal.
zDo not touch the card’s contacts with your ngers or metal objects. Do not
expose the contacts to dust or water. If smudges adhere to the contacts, contact failure may result.
zMultimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used. (Card error will be displayed.) zUse of UHS-II microSDHC/SDXC cards with a microSD to SD adapter is not
recommended. When using UHS-II cards, use SDHC/SDXC cards.
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Using the Screen

You can change the direction and angle of the screen.
Tilting the Screen Downward
zPull the top of the screen downward
toward you.
zThe screen opens to about 45°.
Tilting the Screen Upward
zThe screen lifts upward and opens to
about 180°.
zWhen including yourself in shots, you
can view a mirror image of yourself by rotating the screen around toward the front of the camera.
zWhen the camera is not in use, keep the screen closed.
zDo not force the screen open too far, which may damage the camera.
48

Turning on the Power

z<1>
The camera turns on.
z<2>
The camera is turned off and does not function. Set the power switch to this position when not using the camera.
Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone
If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen
appears, see =499 to set the date/time/zone.
Changing the Interface Language
To change the interface language, see =502.
Automatic Sensor Cleaning
zWhenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, sensor cleaning
will be performed automatically. (A small sound may be audible.) During
the sensor cleaning, the screen will display [f].
zIf 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.
zIf you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to the
card, [Saving...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the recording
nishes.
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Turning on the Power
Battery Level Indicator
: Battery level is sufcient. : Battery level is low, but the camera
can still be used.
: Battery will be exhausted soon.
(Blinks)
: Charge the battery.
zDoing any of the following will exhaust the battery faster:
yPressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period. yActivating the AF frequently without taking a picture. yUsing the lens’s Image Stabilizer. yUsing the Wi-Fi function or Bluetooth function.
zThe number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual shooting
conditions.
zThe lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Certain lenses may
exhaust the battery faster than others.
zIn low ambient temperatures, shooting may not be possible even with a
sufcient battery level.
50

Attaching and Detaching a Lens

The camera is compatible with EF-M lenses. By attaching an optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M, you can also use EF and EF-S lenses.
Attaching a Lens
Remove the caps.
1
zRemove the rear lens cap and the body
cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.
Attach the lens.
2
zAlign the white mount index on the
lens with the white mount index on the camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place.
Remove the front lens cap.
3
Prepare to shoot.
4
zPress (1) as you turn (2) slightly, and
then release (1).
zTurn (2) a little more until it clicks.
(2)
(1)
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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Detaching the Lens
While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow.
zTurn the lens until it stops, then detach it. zAttach the rear lens cap to the detached
lens.
zDo not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of
vision.
zWhen attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch to <2>. zIf the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do not
touch the rotating part.
zShooting angle of view
- Because the image area is smaller than 35mm lm format, the effective angle
of view corresponds to approx. 1.6 times the lens’s indicated focal length.
Image area (approx.) (22.3×14.8 mm / 0.88×0.58 in.)
35mm lm format (36×24 mm / 1.42×0.94 in.)
zFor instructions on how to use the lens, refer to the Lens Instruction Manual
(=4).
Tips for Avoiding Smudges and 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.
52

Attaching and Detaching EF/EF-S Lenses

(1)
(2)
(
3
)
EF and EF-S lenses can be used by attaching the optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M.
Attaching a Lens
Remove the caps.
1
zRemove the caps on the lens, adapter,
and body.
Attach the lens to the adapter.
2
zAlign the red or white mount index on
the lens with the corresponding mount index on the adapter and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks into
place.
(1) Red index (2) White index
Attach the adapter to the camera.
3
zAlign the white mount indexes (3) on the
adapter and camera and turn the lens
as shown by the arrow until it clicks into
place.
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Attaching and Detaching EF/EF-S Lenses
Set the lens’s focus mode switch
4
to <AF>.
Remove the front lens cap.
5
z<AF> stands for autofocus. z<MF> stands for manual focus.
Autofocus will not operate.
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Attaching and Detaching EF/EF-S Lenses
Detaching the Lens
While pressing the lens release
1
button, turn the adapter as shown by the arrow.
zTurn the adapter until it stops, then
detach it.
Detach the lens from the adapter.
2
zHold down the lens release lever
on the adapter and turn the lens
counterclockwise.
zTurn the lens until it stops, then detach
it.
zAttach the lens cap to the lens after
removal.
zFor lens precautions, see =52. zWith EF and EF-S lenses, the camera’s focus mode switch has no effect. zWhen using a lens that is heavier than the camera, hold the camera by the lens
when you shoot or carry it.
zWith EF lenses that incorporate a tripod mount (such as super telephoto
lenses), attach the tripod to the tripod mount on the lens. When using lenses
without a tripod mount, attach the tripod to the tripod mount on the mount
adapter.
55

Using an Electronic Viewfinder (Sold Separately)

Shooting is easier with an optional electronic viewnder, which helps you concentrate on keeping subjects in focus. Note that fewer shots and less recording time are available than when using the screen (LCD monitor) on the back of the camera.
Make sure the camera is off.
1
Attach the electronic viewnder to
2
the hot shoe.
Remove the hot shoe cap. Remove the viewnder cover. Insert the viewnder’s connection
component into the hot shoe (=35)
as shown until it clicks into place.
Adjust the electronic viewnder to
3
the desired angle.
You can adjust the angle of the
viewnder up to about 90° to suit the scene or how you are shooting.
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Using an Electronic Viewnder (Sold Separately)
EVF-DC1
EVF-DC2
Turn the camera on and switch
4
between using the screen and
viewnder as needed.
Moving the viewnder near your eye will
activate its display and deactivate the
camera screen.
Moving the viewnder away from your
eye will deactivate its display and
activate the camera screen.
Adjust the diopter.
5
Turn the dial to bring viewnder images
into sharp focus.
When nished, remove the
6
electronic viewnder.
To remove the viewnder from the
camera, turn the camera off and hold down the viewnder’s <UNLOCK> button as you remove it.
Remove and store the viewnder when
you are not using it.
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Using an Electronic Viewnder (Sold Separately)
zThe viewnder display and camera screen cannot be activated at the same
time.
zTouch operations on the camera screen are not possible while the viewnder
display is in use.
zAlthough the viewnder is produced under extremely high-precision
manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design
specications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as
red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded
images.
zSome aspect ratio settings (=127) will cause black bars to be displayed on
the top and bottom or left and right edges of the screen. These areas will not
be recorded.
zYou can switch between viewnder and screen display by pressing the
viewnder’s <
zThe screen is not activated when you move your eye away from the viewnder
with [Manual display] set to [Viewnder] after you have selected [5: Display
settings] and set [Display control] to [Manual], so press the viewnder’s
> button to activate the screen.
<
zDisplay of shooting information is not adjusted when you hold the camera
vertically with [VF vertical display] set to [Off] after you have selected [5:
Shooting info. disp.].
zYou can congure display brightness (=498) for the viewnder and camera
screen separately.
zTo reduce the shooting screen, set [5: VF display format] to [Display 2].
zAngular adjustment is not possible with EVF-DC2.
> button.
58

Basic Operations

Holding the Camera
As you shoot, you can tilt the screen to adjust it. For details, see =48.
High angleNormal angle Low angle
59
Basic Operations
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 value) is displayed for approx. 8 sec. or as set for the metering timer.*
* By default, the metering timer is set to 8 sec.
Pressing Completely
This action shoots.
zPreventing 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:
zHold the camera steady. zPress the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then slowly press the
shutter button completely.
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Basic Operations
zIf you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway rst, 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.
zEven during menu display or image playback, you can go back to shooting-
ready state by pressing the shutter button halfway.
<6> Main Dial
While looking at the screen, turn the <6> dial. Use this dial to set the shutter speed, aperture value, etc.
<5> Quick Control Dial
While looking at the screen, turn the <5> dial.
During playback, you can magnify images or switch to index display.
AF Start Button
In Creative Zone modes, has the same effect as pressing the shutter button halfway.
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Basic Operations
<
> Multi-Function Button
B
<5> Control Dial
By pressing the <B> button and turning
the <5> dial, you can set the ISO speed.
Turning the control dial is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. Additionally, you can perform most of the operations that are possible with the <W> <X> <Y> <Z> keys. Frequently used functions can also be
assigned (=542).
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INFO Button
Basic Operations
Each press of the <B> button changes the information shown. The following sample screens are for still
photos.
63

Menu Operations and Settings

5
(6)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) <B> button
(2) Screen
(3) <V> Cross keys/Control dial
(4) <
M
(5) <0> button
(6) Main dial
(7) Quick control dial
(7)
(4)
)
(
> button
Basic Zone Modes Menu Screen
* In Basic Zone modes, some tabs and menu items do not appear.
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Creative Zone Modes Menu Screen
(8)(7)(6)(5 )(4 )
(1) (2)
(9)
(3)
Menu Operations and Settings
(10)
(1) Main tabs
(2) Secondary tabs
(3) Menu items
(4) z: Shooting
(5) 3: Playback
Menu Setting Procedure
1 2
(6) k: Wireless features
(7) 5: Set-up
(8) 8: Custom Functions
(9) 9: My Menu
(10) Menu settings
Display the menu screen.
zPress the <
M
> button.
Select a tab.
zPress the <B> button to switch
between main tabs.
zTurn the <6> dial to select a
secondary tab.
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Menu Operations and Settings
Select an item.
3
zTurn the <5> dial to select an item,
then press <0>.
Select an option.
4
zTurn the <5> dial to select an option. zThe current setting is indicated in blue.
Set an option.
5
zPress <0> to set it.
Exit the setting.
6
zPress the <
prepare for shooting.
zThe description of menu functions hereafter assumes that you have pressed
the <M> button to display the menu screen.
zMenu operations are also possible by tapping the menu screen, pressing the
<V> cross keys, or turning the control dial.
zTo cancel the operation, press the <M> button.
> button to nish and
M
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Menu Operations and Settings
Dimmed Menu Items
Example: Highlight tone priority
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.
zYou may not be able to see the overriding function for certain dimmed menu
items.
z[Basic settings] in [5: Reset camera] enables you to restore menu functions
to default settings (=522).
67

Touch-Screen Operation

You can operate the camera by tapping or dragging on the screen (touch­screen panel) with your nger.
Tap
Sample screen (Quick Control)
zUse your nger to tap on (touch briey
and then remove your nger from) the
screen.
zFor example, when you tap on [Q],
the Quick Control screen appears. By
tapping on [2], you can return to the preceding screen.
Drag
Sample screen (Menu screen)
zSlide your nger while touching the
screen.
zIf [5: Beep] is set to [Touch
(=510).
zTouch control responsiveness can be adjusted (=509).
], the beep will not sound for touch operations
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Quick Control

You can directly select and set the settings displayed on the screen. This is called Quick Control (except in <A> mode).
Press the <Q> button (7).
1
Select a setting item.
2
zPress the <W> <X> keys for selection.
zWhen the screen at left is displayed,
press the <W> <X> <Y> <Z> keys for selection.
Select an option.
3
zTurn the <6> or <5> dial, or press
the <Y> <Z> keys to change the
setting. Some items are set by pressing a button after this.
zPress <0> to nalize the setting and
return to the previous screen.
zYou can also tap on the screen for Quick Control settings (=68).
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Basic Zone

This chapter describes how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode dial for best results. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot, and the camera sets everything automatically.
7171

Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic)

<A> <D> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It can adjust focus
automatically on either the still or moving subject by detecting the motion of the subject.
With <D>, you can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still
photos. The camera records 2–4-second clips of scenes before each shot, which are later combined in a digest movie (=224, =319).
Set the Mode dial to <A> or <D>.
1
Press <0>.
2
zRead the message and select [OK].
Aim the camera at what you will
3
shoot (the subject).
zA frame may be displayed around the
subject, under some shooting conditions.
zAF points are displayed over any faces
detected.
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Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic)
Focus on the subject.
4
zPress the shutter button halfway to
focus.
zIf [D] blinks, use the <D> lever to raise
the built-in ash.
zYou can also focus by tapping a person’s
face or another subject on the screen (Touch AF) when [z: Continuous AF]
is set to [Disable].
zUnder low light, the AF-assist beam
(=217) is automatically activated if needed.
zFor stationary subjects, the AF point is
displayed in green when the subject is in focus, and the camera beeps. (One-Shot AF/<A> only)
zFor moving subjects, the AF point is
displayed in blue (<A> only) and tracks subject movement. The camera does not beep. (Servo AF)
Take the picture.
5
zPress the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
zThe image just captured will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
screen.
zTo retract the built-in ash, push it down
with your ngers.
zSubject movement (whether subjects are still or moving) may not be detected
correctly for some subject or shooting conditions.
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Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic)
zAF operation (One-Shot AF or Servo AF) is set automatically when you press
the shutter button halfway. Even when automatically set to One-Shot AF, the
camera will switch to Servo AF if subject motion is detected while you are
pressing the shutter button halfway (<A> only).
zThe <A> mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor,
and sunset scenes. If you do not obtain the desired color tones, change the
mode to a Creative Zone mode (=37) and select a Picture Style other than
[D], then shoot again (=165).
D
: Hybrid Auto
zFor more impressive digest movies, aim the camera at subjects about four
seconds before shooting still images.
zBattery life is shorter in this mode than in A mode, because digest movies are
recorded for each shot.
zA digest movie may not be recorded if you shoot a still image immediately after
turning the camera on, choosing <D> mode, or operating the camera in other
ways.
zAny sounds and vibrations from your camera or lens operations will be
recorded in digest movies.
zDigest movie image quality is [
varies depending on the video system setting.
zSounds are not played when you press the shutter button halfway or trigger the
self-timer.
zDigest movies are saved as separate movie les in the following cases even if
they were recorded on the same day in <D> mode.
yThe digest movie recording time reaches approx. 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
(May also be saved as separate les if the size exceeds approx. 4 GB.)
yThe digest movie is protected. yDaylight saving time, video system, or time zone settings are changed.
zRecorded shutter sounds cannot be modied or erased.
L6
] for NTSC or [
L5
] for PAL. This
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Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic)
Minimizing Blurred Photos
zUse a sturdy tripod that can bear the weight of the shooting equipment.
Mount the camera securely on the tripod.
zUsing a remote switch (sold separately, =225) or a wireless remote
control (sold separately, =225) is recommended.
FAQ
zFocusing is not possible (indicated by an orange AF point).
Aim the camera at an area with good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway (=60). If you are too close to the subject, move away
and shoot again.
zMultiple AF points are displayed simultaneously.
If multiple AF points are displayed simultaneously, all of these positions are in focus. As long as one AF point is displayed on the subject, you can
take the picture.
zPressing the shutter button halfway does not focus the
subject.
If the focus mode is currently MF, set it to AF.
zThe shutter speed display is blinking.
Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EL/EX series Speedlite (sold separately, =302) is recommended.
zWhen the external ash was used, the bottom part of the
picture came out unnaturally dark.
If a hood is attached to the lens, it may obstruct the ash light. If the subject is close, detach the hood before taking the picture with ash.
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Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic)
Recomposing the Shot
Depending on the scene, positioning the subject toward the left or right to include a balanced background will result in a picture with better
perspective.
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”.
Shooting a Moving Subject
After you press the shutter button halfway and a blue AF point appears, the camera detects subject movement and focuses using Servo AF. Keep the subject on the screen as you hold down the shutter button halfway, and at the decisive moment, press the shutter button completely.
(<A> only)
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Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic)
Scene Icons
The camera detects the scene type and sets everything automatically to suit the scene. The detected scene type is indicated on the upper left of the screen. For icon
details, see =589.
Adjusting Settings by Touching the Screen
By tapping icons, you can adjust settings.
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Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic)
Shooting with Effects Applied (Creative Assist)
Press the <Q> button.
1
zRead the message and select [OK].
Select an effect.
2
zUse the <Y> <Z> keys to select an
effect, then press <0>.
Select the effect level and other
3
details.
zUse the <Y> <Z> keys to set it, then
press <0>.
zTo reset the setting, press the <A>
button, then select [OK].
Creative Assist Effects
] Preset
z[
Select one of the preset effects. Note that [Saturation], [Color tone 1], and [Color tone 2] are not available with [B&W].
z[ ] Background blur
Adjust background blur. Choose higher values to make backgrounds sharper, or lower values to make them blurrier. [Auto] adjusts background blurring to match the brightness. Depending on lens brightness (f/number), some positions may not be available.
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Scene Intelligent Auto/Hybrid Auto (Fully Automatic)
z[ ] Brightness
Adjust image brightness.
z[ ] Contrast
Adjust contrast.
z[ ] Saturation
z[ ] Color tone 1
Adjust amber/blue color tone.
z[ ] Color tone 2
Adjust green/magenta color tone.
z[ ] Monochrome
Set the toning effect for monochrome shooting. Set to [Off] to shoot in color. [Saturation], [Color tone 1], and [Color tone 2] are not available with options other than [Off].
z[Background blur] is not available when the ash is used. zThese settings are reset when you switch shooting modes or set the power
switch to <2>. To save the settings, set [z: Retain Creative Assist data] to [Enable].
Saving Effects
To save the current setting to the camera, press the <B> button on the Creative Assist setting screen, then select [OK]. Up to three presets can be saved as [USER*]. After three have been saved, an existing [USER*] preset
must be overwritten to save a new one.
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Special Scene Mode (SCN)

The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene.
* <8> stands for Special Scene.
Set the Mode dial to <8>.
1
Press <0>.
2
Select a shooting mode.
3
zPress the <W> <X> keys to select the
shooting mode, then press <0>.
zCautions on each shooting mode are listed together (=94). Read the
cautions before shooting.
zThe Quick Control screen appears after step 2 when [5: Mode guide] is set to
[Disable]. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a shooting mode.
zTake some test shots rst to make sure you obtain the desired results.
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Special Scene Mode (SCN)
Available Shooting Modes in the 8 Mode
Shooting mode Page Shooting mode Page
J
Self Portrait
Portrait
2
Smooth skin
K
Landscape
3
Sports
5
Panning
r
zYou can also set the shooting mode from [z: Shooting mode] after setting
the Mode dial to <8>.
= = = = = =
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83
84
85
86
87
Close-up
4
Food
P
Night Portrait
6
Handheld Night Scene
F
HDR Backlight Control
G
= = = = =
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90
91
92
93
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Self Portrait Mode

To take shots of yourself, use [J] (Self Portrait) mode. Rotate the screen around toward the lens. Customizable image processing includes skin smoothing as well as brightness and background adjustment to make yourself stand out.
Shooting Tips
zSet the brightness and smooth skin effect.
[Brightness] and [Smooth skin effect] can be set in a range of ve levels. In [Background], you can adjust the level of background blurring.
zTap on the screen to shoot.
Besides pressing the shutter button completely to shoot, you can also shoot by tapping the screen, once you enable Touch Shutter by tapping
[y] to change it to [x].
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Portrait Mode

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
zSelect 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.
zUse a telephoto lens.
If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to ll the frame with the subject from the waist up.
zFocus on the face.
As you focus, make sure the AF point on the face is lit in green before you shoot. When shooting close-ups of the face, you can set [z: Eye
Detection AF] to [Enable] to shoot with the subject’s eyes in focus.
zShoot continuously.
The default setting is [i] (Low-speed continuous shooting). If you keep holding down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously to capture changes in the subject’s facial expression and pose.
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Smooth Skin Mode

Use [K] (Smooth skin) mode to make skin look more attractive. Image processing makes skin look smoother.
Shooting Tips
zAdjust the face size.
Frames are displayed around any main subjects detected for skin smoothing. For more effective skin smoothing, you can adjust the size so that the frame is displayed on the subject’s face.
zFocus on the face.
As you focus, make sure the AF point on the face is lit in green before you shoot. When shooting close-ups of the face, you can set [z: Eye
Detection AF] to [Enable] to shoot with the subject’s eyes in focus.
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Landscape Mode

Use the [3] (Landscape) mode for expansive scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very
sharp and crisp images.
Shooting Tips
zWith a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.
When using a zoom lens, set the lens to the wide-angle end to make the objects near and far in focus. It also adds breadth to landscapes.
zKeep the camera steady when shooting night scenes.
Shooting with [3] while handholding the camera may cause camera
shake. Using a tripod is recommended.
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Sports Mode

(1)
Use the [5] (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle.
Shooting Tips
zUse a telephoto lens.
Use of a telephoto lens is recommended to enable shooting from a
distance.
zTrack the subject with the Area AF frame.
By default, [z: AF method] is set to [u+Tracking]. An Area AF frame (1) appears when you press the shutter button halfway. Once the subject is in focus, the AF point turns blue.
zShoot continuously.
The default setting is [o] (High-speed continuous shooting). At the decisive moment, press the shutter button completely to take the shot. To track the subject and capture changes as it moves, keep holding down the shutter button to shoot continuously.
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Panning Mode

If you want to take a picture with the feel of speed and a blurred motion effect on the subject’s background, use [r] (Panning). If you use a lens
supporting the [r] mode, subject blur is detected, corrected, and reduced.
Shooting Tips
zTurn the camera to follow the moving subject.
When shooting, turn the camera smoothly as you track the moving subject. Aim the AF point over the part of the moving subject where you want to focus, then press the shutter button halfway and keep holding it down as you turn the camera to match the subject’s speed and movement. Press the shutter button completely while moving the camera to take the picture. Keep tracking the subject with the camera.
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Panning Mode
zSet the level of background motion blur.
With [Effect], you can set the level of background motion blur. The [Max] setting will set a slower shutter speed to increase the background motion blur around the subject. If the subject blur is noticeable, set [Effect] to
[Med] or [Min] to reduce the blur.
zShoot continuously.
By default, [i] (Continuous shooting) is set. At the decisive moment, press the shutter button completely to take the picture. You can track moving subjects by panning the camera as you keep holding down the shutter button to shoot continuously.
zTo see which lenses support the [r] mode, refer to the Canon website.
zWith lenses that support [r] mode, the camera automatically corrects subject
blur and (based on the [Effect] setting) adjusts shutter speed, regardless of the
lens IS setting.
zThe AF method can only be set to [1-point AF] or [Zone AF]. By default, it is
set to [Zone AF], with the zone in the center of the screen selected.
zTo prevent camera shake, it is recommended that you hold the camera with
both hands, tighten your arms close to your body, and track the subject’s
movement smoothly to take pictures.
zThis effect is most effective with trains, cars, etc. that move at a constant speed
in one direction.
zTaking test shots or checking the image by playing it back immediately after
shooting is recommended.
zWith telephoto lenses, be careful about camera shake and subject blur. To
avoid camera shake, consider using a tripod or monopod.
zContinuous shooting in [r] mode captures up to approx. 4.0 shots per
second.
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Close-up Mode

When you want to shoot owers 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
zUse a simple background.
A simple background makes small objects such as owers stand out
better.
zMove in as close as possible to the subject.
Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. The lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the <V> (focal plane) mark on the top of the camera to the subject. Focusing is not possible if you are too
close.
zWith 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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Food Mode

When you want to take pictures of food, use [P] (Food). The photo will look bright and appetizing. Also, depending on the light source, the reddish tinge will be suppressed in the pictures taken under tungsten lights, etc.
Shooting Tips
zChange the color tone.
You can change [Color tone]. To increase the food’s reddish tinge, set it toward [Warm]. Set it toward [Cool] if it looks too red.
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Night Portrait Mode

When you want to photograph people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the [6] (Night Portrait) mode. Note
that shooting in this mode requires the built-in ash or an external
Speedlite. Using a tripod is recommended.
Shooting Tips
zUse a wide-angle lens and a tripod.
When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. Also, since camera shake is prone to occur with handheld shooting,
use a tripod.
zCheck the image brightness.
It is recommended to play back the captured image on location to check the image brightness. If the subject looks dark, move nearer and shoot
again.
zAlso shoot in other shooting modes.
Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also with
<A> mode is recommended.
zIf you use the self-timer together with a ash, the self-timer lamp will light up
briey after the picture is taken.
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Handheld Night Scene Mode

The [F] (Handheld Night Scene) mode enables you to shoot night scenes even while handholding the camera. In this shooting mode, four shots are taken consecutively for each picture, and the resulting one image with
reduced camera shake is recorded.
Shooting Tips
zHold the camera rmly.
During shooting, hold the camera rmly and steadily. In this mode, four shots are aligned and merged into a single image. However, if there is signicant misalignment in any of the four shots due to camera shake, they may not align properly in the nal image.
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HDR Backlight Control Mode

When shooting a scene having both the bright and dark areas, use the [G]
(HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this mode, three consecutive 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.
* HDR stands for High Dynamic Range.
Shooting Tips
zHold the camera rmly.
During shooting, hold the camera rmly and steadily. In this mode, three shots are aligned and merged into a single image. However, if there is signicant misalignment in any of the three shots due to camera shake, they may not align properly in the nal image.
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Cautions for the <SCN> Modes

J
: Self Portrait
zAreas other than people’s skin may be modied, depending on the shooting
conditions.
z[Smooth skin effect] settings specied in [J] mode are not applied in [K]
mode.
z[Background] is set to [Auto] and cannot be changed in [I] ash mode when
you have raised the ash.
: Smooth skin
K
zAreas other than people’s skin may be modied, depending on the shooting
conditions.
zSetting details in [K] mode are not applied in [J] mode.
: Landscape
3
zFlash photography is not possible.
: Sports
5
zUnder low light where camera shake tends to occur, the shutter speed value in
the lower left will blink. Hold the camera steady and shoot.
zThe built-in ash will not re. Using an external Speedlite will decrease the
continuous shooting speed.
: Panning
r
zThe shutter speed will become slower. Therefore, this mode is not suitable for
any shooting except for panning.
zBy default, [i] is set. Note that [E] or [o] cannot be selected. zFlash photography is not possible. zAlthough lens IS is applied to images captured with lenses supporting [r]
mode, the effect is not shown on the screen as you shoot. (IS and subject blur
correction are activated when you shoot, regardless of the lens IS setting.)
zIf the lens does not support the [r] mode, subject blur will not be corrected.
However, the automatic shutter speed adjustment alone will take effect
according to the setting of [Effect].
zWhen shooting under bright light such as a sunny summer day or when
shooting a slow subject, the set degree of panning effect may not be obtained.
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Cautions for the <SCN> Modes
: Panning (continued)
r
zWith a lens supporting the [r] mode, subject blur may not be corrected
properly when shooting the following subjects or under the following shooting
conditions.
ySubjects with very low contrast. ySubjects in low light. yStrongly backlit or reective subjects. ySubjects with repetitive patterns. ySubjects with less patterns or monotonous patterns. ySubjects with reections (images reected in glass, etc.). ySubjects smaller than the Zone AF frame. yWhen there are multiple subjects moving within the Zone AF frame. ySubjects moving in irregular directions or at irregular speeds. ySubjects whose movements are partly irregular. (For example, the vertical
movement of a runner.)
ySubjects whose speed changes dramatically. (For example, right after the
start of movement or while turning along a curve.)
yWhen you move the camera too fast or too slow. yWhen the camera’s movement does not match the subject’s movement. yWhen the lens focal length is long.
: Food
P
zThe warm color cast of subjects may fade. zWhen multiple light sources are included in the scene, the warm color cast of
the picture may not be reduced.
zIf you use a ash, [Color tone] will be set to Standard. zIf there are people in the picture, the skin tone may not be reproduced properly.
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Cautions for the <SCN> Modes
: Night Portrait
6
zTell subjects to remain still for a moment after the ash res.
zFocusing may be difcult when subject faces look dark. In this case, set the
focus mode to MF and focus manually (=7, =54).
zAutofocusing at night or in dark scenes may be difcult when points of light lie
within the AF point. In this case, set the focus mode to MF and focus manually
(=7, =54).
zShots will look slightly different from the image as displayed on the screen. zWhen there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the
shutter speed or ISO speed for ash shots to reduce washed-out highlights
and shoot at optimal exposure. Depending on the lens, shutter speeds and ISO
speeds displayed when you press the shutter button halfway may not match
the settings in ash shots. This may alter the brightness of backgrounds that
are out of ash range.
: Handheld Night Scene
F
zCompared to other shooting modes, the image area will be smaller. zRAW image quality cannot be set. zFlash photography is not possible. zAutofocusing at night or in dark scenes may be difcult when points of light lie
within the AF point. In this case, set the focus mode to MF and focus manually
(=7, =54).
zShots will look slightly different from the image as displayed on the screen.
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Cautions for the <SCN> Modes
: Handheld Night Scene (continued)
F
zIf you shoot a moving subject, the subject’s movement may leave afterimages
or the surrounding area of the subject may become dark.
zThe image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns (lattice,
stripes, etc.), at or single-tone images, or images signicantly misaligned due
to camera shake.
zIt takes some time to record images to the card since they are merged after
shooting. [BUSY] is displayed as images are processed, and shooting is not
possible until processing is nished.
: HDR Backlight Control
G
zCompared to other shooting modes, the image area will be smaller. zRAW image quality cannot be set. zFlash photography is not possible. zNote that the image may not be rendered with a smooth gradation and may
look irregular or have signicant noise.
zHDR Backlight Control may not be effective for excessively backlit scenes or
extremely high-contrast scenes.
zWhen shooting subjects that are sufciently bright as they are, for example for
normally lit scenes, the image may look unnatural due to the HDR effect.
zIf you shoot a moving subject, the subject’s movement may leave afterimages
or the surrounding area of the subject may become dark.
zThe image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns (lattice,
stripes, etc.), at or single-tone images, or images signicantly misaligned due
to camera shake.
zIt takes some time to record images to the card since they are merged after
shooting. [BUSY] is displayed as images are processed, and shooting is not
possible until processing is nished.
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Creative Filters Mode

You can shoot with lter effects applied. You can preview lter effects before
shooting.
Set the Mode dial to <U>.
1
Press <0>.
2
Select a lter effect.
3
zUse the <W> <X> keys to select a lter
effect (=100–=101), then press
<0>.
zThe image is shown with the lter effect
applied.
Adjust the effect and shoot.
4
zPress the <Q> button and select an
icon below [Creative lters] (except c,
A, B, C
zUse the <Y> <Z> keys to adjust the
effect, then press <0>.
, or D).
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Creative Filters Mode
zRAW and RAW+JPEG are not available. When RAW image quality is set,
images are captured with 73 image quality. When RAW+JPEG image quality is set, images are captured with the specied JPEG image quality.
zContinuous shooting is not available when [I], [G], [X], [K], [H], or [c] is
set.
zDust Delete Data (=176) is not added to [X] shots.
zWith [I], the grainy preview will differ somewhat from the appearance of your
shots.
zWith [G] or [c] options, the soft focus preview may differ somewhat from the
appearance of your shots.
zNo histogram is displayed. zA magnied view is not available. zIn Creative Zone modes, these settings are available from the Quick Control
screen: [I], [G], [X], [J], [K], [H], and [c].
zTake some test shots rst to make sure you obtain the desired results.
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Creative Filters Mode
Creative Filter Characteristics
Grainy B/W
I
z
Makes the image grainy and black and white. By adjusting the contrast, you can change the black-and-white effect.
Soft focus
G
z
Gives the image a soft look. By adjusting the blur, you can change the degree of softness.
Fish-eye effect
X
z
Gives the effect of a sh-eye lens. The image will have barrel distortion. Depending on the level of this lter effect, the area trimmed along the periphery of the image changes. Also, because this lter effect magnies the center of the image, the apparent resolution at the center may degrade depending on the number of recorded pixels, so set the lter effect while checking the resulting image. One AF point is used, xed at
the center.
K
Water painting effect
z
Makes the photo look like a watercolor painting with soft colors. By adjusting the effect, you can change the color density. Note that night scenes or dark scenes may not be rendered with a smooth gradation and may look irregular or have signicant noise.
Toy camera effect
H
z
Shifts colors to those typical of toy cameras and darkens the four corners of the image. Color tone options can be used to change the color cast.
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