Canon EOS REBEL SL1 Basic Manual

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Basic Instruction Manual

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

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Introduction

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The EOS REBEL SL1/EOS 100D is a high-performance, digital single­lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx.

18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5, high-precision and high-speed 9­point AF, approx. 4 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and
Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation, and provides
many features for demanding shots.

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

With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Warnings” (p.110-112) and “Handling Precautions” (p.12, 13).

Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability

After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

Copyrights

Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.

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Compatible Cards

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The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity:

• SD memory cards

• SDHC memory cards*

• SDXC memory cards*

* UHS-I cards supported.

Cards that Can Record Movies

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD
Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher.

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

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

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

an even faster card.

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

manufacturer’s Web site.

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

movies. Please purchase it separately.

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Item Check List

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

Battery Pack

Camera

(with eyecup and body cap)

Wide Strap

EW-300D

* Battery Charger LC-E12 or LC-E12E is provided. (The LC-E12E comes with a

power cord.)

The Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs provided are listed on the next page.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be

included.

Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

LP-E12

(with protective cover)

Interface Cable

Battery Charger

LC-E12/LC-E12E*

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Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs

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The instruction manual consists of a booklet and PDF manuals in
electronic form (provided in the CD-ROM disc).

Camera Basic

Instruction Manual

(this booklet)

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

Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM

Contains the following manuals in PDF:

• Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version)

• Quick Reference Guide

Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM

Contains instruction manuals in PDF for the software in the
Software CD-ROM.

* Instructions for viewing the Instruction Manual CD-ROMs are on pages 102-103.

Software CD-ROM (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk)

Contains various software. For outlines and installation
procedure of the software, see pages 106-107.

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Quick Start Guide

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Insert the battery (p.24).

To charge the battery, see page 22.

Insert a card (p.24).

With the card’s label facing toward

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

White index Red index

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4

5

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Attach the lens (p.32).

Align the lens’ white or red index

with the camera’s index in the
matching color.

Set the lens focus mode switch
to <AF>

Set the power switch to <1>

(p.27).

When the LCD monitor displays the

(p.32).

date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 29.

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Set the Mode Dial to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto)

All the necessary camera settings

will be set automatically.

Focus the subject (p.35).

Look through the viewfinder and

aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.

Press the shutter button halfway,

and the camera will focus the
subject.

If necessary, the built-in flash will be

raised automatically.

Take the picture (p.35).

Press the shutter button completely

to take the picture.

Review the picture.

The captured image will be displayed
for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.

To display the image again, press

the <x> button (p.94).

Quick Start Guide

(p.48).

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

Shooting” (p.73).

To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.94).

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Conventions Used in this Manual

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Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function

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

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

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

<M> button and changing the setting.

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

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

Basic Assumptions

All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch

is <1> (p.27).

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

set to their defaults.

The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the

EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.

the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes
(p.18).

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

: Tips or advice for better shooting.

: Problem-solving advice.

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

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Contents

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Introduction 2

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

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

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

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

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

Contents............................................................................................ 9

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

Nomenclature.................................................................................. 14

Getting Started 21

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Charging the Battery ....................................................................... 22

Installing and Removing the Battery and Card ...............................24

Turning on the Power...................................................................... 27

Setting the Date, Time, and Zone ................................................... 29

Selecting the Interface Language ...................................................31

Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................... 32

Basic Operation ..............................................................................34

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions........................................ 36

3 Menu Operations ..................................................................38

Formatting the Card ........................................................................ 40

Switching the LCD Monitor Display................................................. 42

Feature Guide ................................................................................. 43

d Using the Touch Screen .............................................................44

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Basic Shooting 47

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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)................... 48

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)......................... 51

7 Disabling Flash......................................................................... 53

C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................ 54

2 Shooting Portraits...................................................................... 58

3 Shooting Landscapes............................................................... 59

4 Shooting Close-ups................................................................... 60

5 Shooting Moving Subjects........................................................ 61

8: Special Scene Mode............................................................. 62

C Shooting Children...................................................................... 63

P Shooting Food............................................................................ 64

x Shooting Candlelight Portraits................................................... 65

6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod).................................... 66

F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld) ........................................... 67

G Shooting Backlit Scenes ........................................................... 68

Q Quick Control ............................................................................ 70

Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 73

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ................................................ 74

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)..................................................... 77

x Shooting with the Touch Shutter .............................................. 84

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Shooting Movies 87

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k Shooting Movies .......................................................................88

Setting the Movie Recording Size...................................................91

Image Playback 93

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x Image Playback ........................................................................94

H I Searching for Images Quickly .............................................. 95

u/y Magnified View .....................................................................96

d Playing Back with the Touch Screen ..........................................97

k Playing Movies.......................................................................... 99

Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /

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Downloading Images to Your Computer 101

Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM .......................102

Downloading Images to a Computer............................................. 104

Software Overview.......................................................................106

Installing the Software................................................................... 107

Software Instruction Manual .........................................................108

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Certification Logo

Under the [54] tab, if you select [Certification Logo Display] and press
<0>, some of the logos of the camera’s certifications will appear. Other
certification logos can be found in this Instruction Manual, on the camera
body, and on the camera’s package.

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Handling Precautions

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Camera Care

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

shock.

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

accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon
Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.

Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such

as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves, such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.

Do not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct

sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.

The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to

disassemble the camera yourself.

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

malfunction.

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

focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest
Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to prevent
the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera misoperation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Avoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust and

corrosion such as in a chemical lab.

If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions

before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera
checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure
it is working properly.

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Handling Precautions

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LCD Monitor

Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision

technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels
displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels.
Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.

If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur

where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.

The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look black

in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.

Cards

To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:

Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,

physical shock, or vibration.

Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything

metallic.

Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.
Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field,

such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.

Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.

Lens

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

Contacts

Cautions regarding Prolonged Use

If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or
movie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera may
become hot. This is not a malfunction.

Smudges Adhering to the Front of the Sensor

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

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Nomenclature

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Built-in flash/AF-assist beam EF Lens mount index (p.32)

EF-S Lens mount index (p.32)

Flash sync contacts

Power switch (p.27)

<i> ISO speed
setting button

<6> Main Dial

Shutter button
(p.35)

Mode Dial (p.18)

Hot shoe

<D> Flash button

<V> Focal plane
mark (p.60)

Speaker (p.99)

Strap mount
(p.21)

Remote control
sensor

Grip

Body cap (p.32)

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Mirror

Contacts (p.13)

Lens mount

Lens lock pin

<Y> External microphone
IN terminal

<F> Remote control terminal

<q/C>
Audio/video OUT/
Digital terminal

<D> HDMI mini OUT
terminal

Microphone
(monaural)
(p.88)

Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer
lamp

Lens release button
(p.33)

Depth-of-field preview
button

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Display-off sensor (p.42) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34)

<A> Live View shooting/

Viewfinder eyepiece

Movie shooting button (p.74/88)

Eyecup

<B> Info button
(p.42, 76, 90, 94)

<M> Menu
button (p.38)

LCD monitor/
Touch screen
(p.38/44,
97, 100)

<O> Aperture/
Exposure compensation
button

<W> <X> <Y> <Z>: <S> Cross keys (p.38)

Tripod socket

<x> Playback button (p.94)

<Q/0> Quick Control button/
Setting button (p.36/38)

Battery compartment (p.24)

Card slot (p.24)

<A/Hy> AE lock/
FE lock button/
Index/Reduce button
(p.95/96)

<S/u>
AF point selection/
Magnify button (p.96)

Access lamp
(p.25)

DC cord hole

Card slot/
Battery compartment
cover (p.24)

Card slot/
Battery compartment
cover release lever (p.24)

<L> Erase button

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Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.18)

Exposure level indicator

Exposure compensation
amount
AEB range

Shooting mode

Picture Style

AF operation

X

One-Shot AF

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AI Focus AF

Z

AI Servo AF

MF

Manual Focus

Quick Control icon (p.36)

Battery check (p.28)

zxcn

Eye-Fi transmission status

Drive/Self-timer

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

Q Self-timer:10 sec/Remote control

l Self-timer:2 sec

q Self-timer:Continuous

Shutter speed

White balance

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

Aperture

Main Dial pointer

Auto Lighting Optimizer

Multi Shot Noise Reduction

u White balance correction
B White balance bracketing

GPS connection indicator

ISO speed

Highlight tone priority

y Flash exposure
compensation

Metering mode

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

average metering

Image-recording
quality

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

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

1+73
RAW+Large/Fine
1 RAW

Number of possible shots
Number of possible shots

during WB bracketing

Self-timer countdown

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Viewfinder Information

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Spot metering circle

Nomenclature

AF point activation indicator <•>

Focusing screen

<A> AE lock/
AEB in-progress

<D> Flash-ready
Improper FE lock warning

<e> High-speed sync
(FP flash)
<d> FE lock/FEB in-progress

<y> Flash exposure
compensation

Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (D buSY)

Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

Aperture

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

AF points

<i>
ISO speed

<u>
White balance
correction

<o>

Focus

confirmation light

Max. burst

<0> Monochrome
shooting

ISO speed

<A> Highlight tone priority

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Mode Dial

The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone
modes.

Creative Zone

These modes give you more control for
shooting various subjects.

d : Program AE
s : Shutter-priority AE
f : Aperture-priority AE
a : Manual exposure

Basic Zone

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

A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.48)
7 : Flash Off (p.53)

C : Creative Auto (p.54)

2 : Portrait (p.58)
3 : Landscape (p.59)
4 : Close-up (p.60)
5 : Sports (p.61)
8 : Special scene (p.62)

C : Kids (p.63)
P : Food (p.64)
x : Candlelight (p.65)
6 : Night Portrait (p.66)
F : Handheld Night Scene (p.67)
G : HDR Backlight Control (p.68)

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Battery Charger LC-E12

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.22).

Power plug

Charge lamp

Battery pack slot

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

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

Full-charge lamp

Battery Charger LC-E12E

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E12 (p.22).

Battery pack slot

Full-charge lamp

Charge lamp

Power cord

Power cord socket

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Getting Started

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

Attaching the Strap

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

The eyepiece cover is also

attached to the strap.

Eyepiece cover

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Charging the Battery

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Remove the protective cover.

1

Attach the battery.

2

As shown in the illustration, attach the

To detach the battery, follow the

battery securely to the charger.

above procedure in reverse.

LC-E12

LC-E12E

It takes approx. 2 hours to fully recharge a completely

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

For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (5

°

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

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Recharge the battery.

3

For LC-E12

As shown by the arrow, flip out the

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

For LC-E12E

Connect the power cord to the

charger and insert the plug into a
power outlet.

X Recharging starts automatically and

the charge lamp lights up in orange.

X When the battery is fully recharged,

the full-charge lamp will light up in
green.

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C - 10°C /

Charging the Battery

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Tips for Using the Battery and Charger

Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.

Charge the battery before use.

Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be

used.

Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose
its capacity.

After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the

charger from the power outlet.

When not using the camera, remove the battery.

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

The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.

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

If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully

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

Purchase a new battery.

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

at least 3 sec.

Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E12.
Battery Pack LP-E12 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with

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

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Installing and Removing the Battery and Card

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Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E12 into the camera. The camera
can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately). UHS-I
Speed Class SDHC and SDXC memory cards can also be used. The
captured images are recorded onto the card.

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

Installing the Card

Open the cover.

1

Slide the lever as shown by the

arrows and open the cover.

Insert the battery.

2

Insert the end with the battery

contacts.

Insert the battery until it locks in

place.

Write-protect switch

Insert the card.

3

As shown by the illustration, face the

card’s label side toward the back of
the camera and insert it until it clicks
in place.

Close the cover.

4

Press the cover until it snaps shut.
When you set the power switch to

<1>, the number of possible shots
(p.28) will be displayed on the LCD
monitor.

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Installing and Removing the Battery and Card

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

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

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

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

you from forgetting to insert a card.

Removing the Card

Set the power switch to <2>

1

(p.27).

Open the cover.

2

Make sure the access lamp is off,

then open the cover.

If [Recording...] is displayed, close

the cover.

Remove the battery.

3

Press the battery lock lever as shown

by the arrow and remove the battery.

To prevent short circuiting of the

battery contacts, be sure to attach the
provided protective cover (p.22) to
the battery.

Remove the card.

4

Gently push in the card, then let go to

eject it.

Pull the card straight out.

Close the cover.

5

Press the cover until it snaps shut.

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

being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being
transferred. Do not open the card slot/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.

• Removing the card.

• Removing the battery.

• Shaking or banging the camera around.

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

start from 0001.

If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove

and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer, transfer all
the images and then format the card with the camera (p.40). The card
may then return to normal.

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

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If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting
screen appears, see page 29 to set the date/time/zone.

<k> : The camera turns on. You can

<1> : The camera turns on. You can

<2> : The camera is turned off and

Automatic Sensor Cleaning

Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, sensor

cleaning will be executed automatically. (A small sound may be
heard.) During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display
<f>.

You can still shoot during sensor cleaning by pressing the shutter

button halfway (p.35) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.

If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1>/<2> at a short

interval, the <f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and
not a malfunction.

3 Auto Power Off

To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after

approx. 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again,
just press the shutter button halfway (p.35).

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

shoot movies (p.87).

shoot still photos.

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

If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to
the card, [Recording...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the
card finishes recording the image.

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z Checking the Battery Level

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

z : Battery level is sufficient.

x : Battery level is low, but the

camera can still be used.

c : Battery will be exhausted soon.

(Blinks)

n : Recharge the battery.

Number of Possible Shots [Approx. number of shots]

Temperature

No Flash 480 420

50% Flash Use 380 350

The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12, no Live

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

The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following

operations:

• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.

• Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.

• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.

• Using the LCD monitor often.

The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual

shooting conditions.

The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on

the lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.

For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 75.

Room Temperature

(23°C / 73°F)

Low Temperatures

(0°C / 32°F)

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

Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based
on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.

Setting the Date, Time, and Zone

Display the menu screen.

1

Press the <M> button to display

the menu screen.

Under the [52] tab, select [Date/

2

Time/Zone].

Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

the [52] tab.

Press the <W> <X> keys to select

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

Set the time zone.

3

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

the time zone box.

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

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

The menu setting procedure is explained on pages 38-39.
In step 3, the time displayed on the upper right of the screen is the time

difference compared with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you do
not see your time zone, set the time zone while referring to the difference
with UTC.

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4

5

6

Set the date and time.

Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

the number.

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

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

Set the daylight saving time.

Set it if necessary.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

[Y].

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

[Z], then press <0>.

When the daylight saving time is set

to [Z], the time set in step 4 will
advance by 1 hour. If [Y] is set, the
daylight saving time will be canceled
and the time will go back by 1 hour.

Exit the setting.

Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

[OK], then press <0>.

X The date/time/zone and daylight

saving time will be set and the menu
will reappear.

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

The date/time that was set will start from when you press <0> in step 6.

After changing the time zone, check that the correct date/time has been

set.

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3 Selecting the Interface Language

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Display the menu screen.

1

Press the <M> button to display

the menu screen.

Under the [52] tab, select

2

[LanguageK].

Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select

the [52] tab.

Press the <W> <X> keys to select

[Language

Set the desired language.

3

Press the <S> cross keys to select

the language, then press <0>.

X The interface language will change.

K], then press <0>.

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens

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

Attaching a Lens

Remove the caps.

1

Remove the rear lens cap and the

body cap by turning them as shown
by the arrows.

White index

Red index

Minimizing Dust

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

body cap to the camera.

Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.

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Attach the lens.

2

Align the lens’ red or white index with

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

Set the lens focus mode switch to

3

<AF>.

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

autofocus will not operate.

Remove the front lens cap.

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Zooming

To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens
with your fingers.

If you want to zoom, do it before
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after
achieving focus may throw off the
focus.

Detaching the Lens

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

Turn the lens until it stops, then

detach it.

Attach the rear lens cap to the

detached lens.

Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause

loss of vision.

When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch to

<2>.

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

not touch the rotating part.

If you use a TS-E lens, certain shift and rotation functions may be

restricted, and attaching or detaching the lens may also be restricted.

Image Conversion Factor

Since the image sensor size is
smaller than the 35mm film
format, it will look like the lens
focal length is increased by
approx. 1.6x.

Image sensor size (Approx.)
(22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)

35mm image size
(36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)

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Basic Operation

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Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity

Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.

Turn the knob left or right so that the

AF points (nine boxes) in the
viewfinder look sharp.

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

Holding the Camera

To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera
shake.

Horizontal shooting

1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.

2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.

3. Rest your hand’s right index finger lightly on the shutter button.

4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other.

5.

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

To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 73.

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Vertical shooting

Basic Operation

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Shutter Button

The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

Pressing halfway

This activates autofocusing and the
automatic exposure system that sets the
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder
(0).

Pressing completely

This releases the shutter and takes the
picture.

Preventing Camera Shake

Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is called
camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake,
note the following:

• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the preceding page.

• Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then slowly press the
shutter button completely.

If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first,
or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely
immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture.

Even during menu display, image playback, or image recording, you can

instantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter button
halfway.

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Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions

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

Press the <Q> button.

1

X The Quick Control screen will appear

(7).

Set the desired function.

2

Press the <S> cross keys to select a

function.

X The selected function and Feature

guide (p.43) will appear.

Turn the <6> dial to change the

setting.

Basic Zone modes Creative Zone modes

Take the picture.

3

Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

X The captured image will be displayed.

For the functions settable in Basic Zone modes and the setting

procedure, see page 70.

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

(p.44).

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Sample Quick Control Screen

White balance correction

Shutter speed

Shooting mode* (p.18)

Exposure compensation/

AEB setting

Picture Style

White balance

AF operation

Return

Drive/self-timer

* These functions cannot be set with the Quick Control screen.

Aperture

Highlight tone priority*

White balance bracketing

ISO speed

Flash exposure
compensation

Metering mode

Image-recording quality

Auto Lighting Optimizer

Function Setting Screen

<0>

Ð

Select the desired function and press

<0>. The function’s setting screen
will appear.

Press the <Y><Z> keys or turn the

<6> dial to change some of the
settings. Also, some functions can be
set by pressing the <B> button.

Press <0> to finalize the setting

and return to the Quick Control
screen.

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You can set various settings with the menus such as the image­recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use
the <M> button, <S> cross keys, and <
the camera to operate the menus.

<M> button

0> button on the back of

<0> button

LCD monitor

<S> cross keys

Menu Screen

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

Basic Zone modes Movie shooting

Creative Zone modes

3 Playback

A Live View shooting

z Shooting

Ta b

Menu items

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5 Set-up

9 My Menu

Menu settings

Menu Setting Procedure

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1

2

3

4

5
6

3 Menu Operations

Display the menu screen.

Press the <M> button to display

the menu screen.

Select a tab.

Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a

tab (group of functions).
For example, in this manual, “the [z3
tab” refers to the screen displayed
when the third
the left [ ] is selected.

Select the desired item.

Press the <W> <X> keys to select

the option, then press <0>.

Select the setting.

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

Y

or <
The current setting is indicated in blue.

Set the desired setting.

Press <0> to set it.

Exit the setting.

Press the <M> button to return to

the shooting function settings display.

z

(Shooting) tab from

> <Z> keys to select it.)

<W> <X>

]

In step 2, you can also turn the <6> dial to select a menu tab.
In steps 2 to 5, you can also use the LCD monitor’s touch screen (p.44).
The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have

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

To cancel, press the <M> button.

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3 Formatting the Card

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

When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will
be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make
sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer
the images and data to a computer, etc., before formatting the
card.

Select [Format card].

1

Under the [51] tab, select [Format

card], then press <0>.

Format the card.

2

Select [OK], then press <0>.

X The card will be formatted.
X When the formatting is completed,

the menu will reappear.

For low-level formatting, press the

<L> button to append [Low level
format] with a checkmark <X>, then

select [OK].

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Execute [Format card] in the following cases:

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

Low-level Formatting

Perform low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems

slow or if you want to totally erase data in the card.

Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors in the card, the

formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting.

You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [Cancel]. Even in this

case, normal formatting will be completed and you can use the card as
usual.

When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file management

information is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be
aware of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the
card, execute low-level formatting or destroy the card physically to
prevent the personal data from being leaked.

Before using a new Eye-Fi card, the software in the card must be

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

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

than the capacity indicated on the card.

This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

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Switching the LCD Monitor Display

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

Shooting Settings

When you turn on the power, the

shooting settings will be displayed.

When your eye is near the viewfinder

eyepiece, the display-off sensor
(p.15) will turn off the LCD monitor to
prevent glare. When your eye leaves
the viewfinder eyepiece, the LCD
monitor will turn on again.
By pressing the <
can switch the LCD monitor screen as
follows: Display the shooting settings
screen, turn off the LCD monitor screen,
or display the camera settings screen.

B

> button, you

Menu Functions Captured Image

Appears when you press the

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

With [52: LCD auto off], you can prevent the LCD monitor from turning

off automatically.

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

the shutter button will enable you to shoot immediately.

Appears when you press the

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

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Feature Guide

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

Shooting mode (Sample)

Quick Control (Sample)

Shooting settings Live View shooting Playback

3 Disabling the Feature Guide

Select [Feature guide].

Under the [53] tab, select [Feature

guide], then press <0>.

Select [Disable], then press <0>.

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d Using the Touch Screen

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

Tap

Quick Control (Sample display)

Use your finger to tap (touch briefly

and then remove your finger from) the
LCD monitor.

By tapping, you can select menus,

icons, etc., displayed on the LCD
monitor.

When touch-screen operation is

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

Operations possible by tapping the screen

Setting menu functions after pressing the <M> button
Quick Control
Setting functions after pressing the <i> or <S> button
Setting functions during Live View shooting
Setting functions during movie shooting
Playback operations

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Drag

Menu screen (Sample display)

Slide your finger while touching the

LCD monitor.

Scale display (Sample display)

Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen

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

3 Silencing the Beep during Touch Operations

If [z1: Beep] is set to [Tou ch t o ], the
beep will not sound during touch
operations.

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3 Setting the Touch Control

Select [Touch control].

1

Under the [53] tab, select [Touch

control], then press <0>.

Set the Touch control.

2

Select the desired setting, then press

<0>.

[Standard] is the normal setting.
[Sensitive] provides a better touch

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

To disable touch-screen operations,

select [Disable].

Cautions for Touch Screen Operations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Basic Shooting

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

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

If you set the Mode Dial to <8> while the LCD monitor is off,
press the <Q> button to check the shooting mode before shooting
(p.62).

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Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene
and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus

automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.51).

Set the Mode Dial to <A>.

1

AF point

Focus confirmation light

Aim any AF point over the

2

subject.

All the AF points will be used to focus,

and generally the closest object will
be focused.

Aiming the center AF point over the

subject will make focusing easier.

Focus the subject.

3

Press the shutter button halfway, and

the lens focusing ring will rotate to
focus.

X The dot inside the AF point achieving

focus flashes briefly in red. At the
same time, the beeper will sound and
the focus confirmation light <o> in
the viewfinder will light up.

X If necessary, the built-in flash will be

raised automatically.

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Take the picture.

4

Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

X The captured image will be displayed

for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.

After you finish shooting, push down

the built-in flash with your fingers.

The <A> mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor,
and sunset scenes. If the desired color tone is not obtained, use a Creative
Zone mode and select a Picture Style other than <D> and shoot.

FAQ

The focus confirmation light <o> blinks and focus is not

achieved.

Aim the AF point over an area with good contrast, then press the
shutter button halfway (p.35). If you are too close to the subject,
move away and try again.

Multiple AF points flash simultaneously.

This indicates that focus is achieved at all those AF points. When the
AF point covering the desired subject flashes, take the picture.

The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation

light <o> does not light up.)

It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving
subject. (The focus confirmation light <o> does not light up.) You
can take sharp pictures of a moving subject.
Note that focus lock (p.51) will not work in this case.

Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus the subject.

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

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The flash fired even though it was daylight.

For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject’s
dark areas. There are two ways to disable the flash:

• Set the flash setting to [b] (Flash off). If you change the shooting
mode or set the power switch to <2>, the setting will revert back
to [a] (Auto flash) (p.71).

• Set the Mode Dial to <7> (Flash Off) (p.53).

The flash fired and the picture came out extremely bright.

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

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

Pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the built-in flash to
fire a series of flashes to assist autofocusing. This is called AF-assist
beam. Its effective range is approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet.

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

unnaturally dark.

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

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Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

Recomposing the Shot

Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to
create a balanced background and good perspective.
In the <A> mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus
a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the
shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This is
called “focus lock”. Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone
modes (except <5><C>).

Shooting a Moving Subject

In the <A> mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes)
while or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus the subject
continuously. (The beeper will continue beeping softly.) As long as you
keep aiming the AF point on the subject while pressing the shutter
button halfway, the focusing will be continuous. When you want to take
the picture, press the shutter button completely.

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A Live View Shooting

You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is
called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 73.

Display the Live View image on

1

the LCD monitor.

Press the <A> button.

X The Live View image will appear on

the LCD monitor.

Focus the subject.

2

Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.

X When focus is achieved, the AF point

will turn green and the beeper will
sound.

Take the picture.

3

Press the shutter button completely.

X The picture will be taken and the

captured image is displayed on the
LCD monitor.

X After the image review ends, the

camera will return to Live View
shooting automatically.

Press the <A> button to end the

Live View shooting.

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

Shooting Tips

Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder

blinks.

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

Take portraits without flash.

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

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In the <C> mode, you can set the following functions before shooting:
(1) Extra Effect Shot, (2) Ambience-based shots, (3) Background blur,
(4) Drive/self-timer mode, and (5) Flash firing. The default settings are
the same as the <A> mode.

* CA stands for Creative Auto.

Set the Mode Dial to <C>.

1

Press the <Q> button. (7)

2

X The Quick Control screen will appear.

Set the desired function.

3

Press the <S> cross keys to select

the function.

X The selected function and Feature

guide (p.43) will appear.

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

on each function, see page 55.

Take the picture.

4

Press the shutter button completely to

take the picture.

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(1)

Shutter speed

Aperture

ISO speed

Pressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following: If you
set (1), (2) or (3) when the camera is set for Live View shooting, you can
see the effect on the screen before you start shooting.

(1) Extra Effect Shot

• You can select any of the following effects before shooting:
Creative filters, Picture Styles, and Ambience-based shots.

• Turn the <6> dial to select [ : Enable]. Tap on [2] to return to
the Quick Control screen. You can also press <0> and make
the selection.

• Turn the <6> dial to select a shooting effect.

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

Registering your favorite shooting effects

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

•

You can register up to two shooting effects under [

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

(2)

(3)

(5)

(4)

9:Favorite effect

].

If you are using an Eye-Fi card and have set it to erase images after their
transfer, the image without the effect will not be displayed during the
playback immediately after shooting.

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(2) Ambience-based shots

• You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images.

• Turn the <6> dial to select the ambience. You can also select it
from a list by pressing <0>.

(3) Background blur

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

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

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

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

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

• If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting Portraits” on
page 58.

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

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

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

shown while <g> (p.76) is blinking may have more noise than the
actual image being recorded or it may look dark.

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

at the same time.

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

same time.

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(4) Drive/self-timer mode: Use the <6> dial to make the selection.

You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>.
<u> Single shooting:

<i> Continuous shooting:

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

<l>Self-timer: 2 sec.:

<q>Self-timer: Continuous:

(5) Flash firing: Turn the <6> dial to select the desired setting. You

can also select it from a list by pressing <0>.
<a> Auto flash : The flash fires automatically when necessary.
<I> Flash on : The flash fires at all times.
<b> Flash off : The flash is disabled.

Shoot one image at a time.

While you hold down the shutter button completely,
shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to
approx. 4 shots per second.

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

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

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

When using <b>, see “Disabling Flash” on page 53.
If you have set Extra Effect Shot, <i> <q> cannot be set.
If you have set Background blur, you cannot use flash.

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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

The further the distance between the subject and background,

the better.

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

Use a telephoto lens.

If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with
the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.

Focus the face.

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

The default setting is <i> (Continuous shooting). If you hold down the
shutter button, you can shoot continuously to capture subtle changes in the
subject’s pose and facial expression (max. approx. 4 shots/sec.).

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3 Shooting Landscapes

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Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have
everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and
very sharp and crisp images.

Shooting Tips

With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.

When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far
will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth
to landscapes.

Shooting night scenes.

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

The flash will not fire even in backlit or low-light conditions.

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4 Shooting Close-ups

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When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the <4>
(Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a
macro lens (sold separately).

Shooting Tips

Use a simple background.

A simple background makes small objects such as flowers stand out
better.

Move as close as possible to the subject.

Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses
have indications such as <40.25m/0.8ft> on them. The lens
minimum focusing distance is measured from the <V> (focal
plane) mark on the top of the camera to the subject. If you are too
close to the subject, the focus confirmation light <o> will blink.
If you use flash and the bottom of the picture looks unusually dark,
move away from the subject.

With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.

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

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5 Shooting Moving Subjects

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

Shooting Tips

Use a telephoto lens.

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

Use the center AF point to focus.

Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter
button halfway to autofocus. During autofocusing, the beeper will
continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus
confirmation light <o> will blink.
The default setting is <i> (Continuous shooting). When you want
to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. If you hold
down the shutter button, you will be able to maintain autofocusing
during continuous shooting of the subject’s movement (max. approx.
4 shots per sec.).

Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s
shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steady
and shoot.

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8: Special Scene Mode

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

Set the Mode Dial to <8>.

1

Press the <Q> button. (7)

2

X The Quick Control screen will appear.

Select a shooting mode.

3

Press the <S> cross keys to select

the desired shooting mode’s icon.

Turn the <6> dial to select a

shooting mode.

You can also select the shooting

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

Available Shooting Modes in the <8> Mode

Shooting Mode

C Kids p.63 6 Night Portrait p.66

P Food p.64 F Handheld Night Scene p.67

Candlelight p.65 G HDR Backlight Control p.68

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Shooting Mode

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C Shooting Children

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

Shooting Tips

Use the center AF point to focus.

Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter
button halfway to autofocus. During autofocusing, the beeper will
continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus
confirmation light <o> will blink.

Shoot continuously.

The default setting is <i> (Continuous shooting). When you want
to take the picture, press the shutter button completely. If you hold
down the shutter button, you will be able to maintain autofocusing
during continuous shooting of the subject’s changing facial
expressions and movement (max. approx. 4 shots per sec.).

While the flash is recycling, “DbuSY” is displayed in the viewfinder, and a
picture cannot be taken. Take the picture after this display turns off.

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P Shooting Food

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

Shooting Tips

Change the color tone.

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

Avoid using flash.

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

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

subjects may be shot in an unsuitable skin tone.

If you use flash, the [Color tone] setting will switch to the default setting.

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x Shooting Candlelight Portraits

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

Shooting Tips

Use the center AF point to focus.

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

Prevent camera shake if the shutter speed in the viewfinder

blinks.

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

Change the color tone.

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

Live View shooting cannot be used.
Flash shooting is not possible. In low light, the AF-assist beam may be

emitted.

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6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod)

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To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the
background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is
recommended.

Shooting Tips

Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.

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

Check the subject’s brightness.

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

Also shoot in another shooting modes.

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

Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.
If you use the self-timer together with flash, the self-timer lamp will light

up briefly after the picture is taken.

See the cautions on page 69.

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F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)

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

Shooting Tips

Hold the camera firmly.

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

For shots of people, turn on the flash.

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

See the cautions on page 69.

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G Shooting Backlit Scenes

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When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the
<G> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this
mode, three continuous shots are taken at different exposures. This
results in one image, with a wide tonal range, that has minimized the
blocked-up shadows caused by backlighting.

Shooting Tips

Hold the camera firmly.

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

Flash shooting is not possible. In low light, the AF-assist beam may be

emitted.

See the cautions on page 69.

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range.

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

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

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

Cautions for <F> (Handheld Night Scene)

When shooting flash photography, if the subject is too close to the

camera, the picture may come out extremely bright (overexposure).

If you use flash to shoot a night scene with few lights, the shots may not

align correctly. This can result in a blurry photo.

If you use flash and the human subject is close to the background that is

also illuminated by the flash, the shots may not align correctly. This can
result in a blurry photo. Unnatural shadows and unsuitable colors may
also appear.

External flash coverage:

• When using a Speedlite with automatic flash coverage setting, the zoom
position will be fixed to the wide end, regardless of the lens’ zoom position.

• If you have to set the flash coverage manually, set it to the wide-angle end.

Cautions for <G> (HDR Backlight Control)

Note that the image may not be rendered with a smooth gradation and

may look irregular or have significant noise.

HDR Backlight Control may not be effective for excessively backlit

scenes or extremely high-contrast scenes.

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

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

73 will be set.
If you shoot a moving subject, the subject’s movement will leave afterimages.

The image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns

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

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

shooting. During the processing of the images, “BUSY” will be displayed
and you cannot take another picture until the processing is completed.
If the shooting mode is set to <

F> or <G>, direct printing is not possible.

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Q Quick Control

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In Basic Zone modes when the shooting function settings screen is
displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control
screen. The table on the next page shows the functions that can be set
with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.

Set the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone

1

mode.

Example: Portrait mode

Press the <Q> button. (7)

2

X The Quick Control screen will appear.

Set the functions.

3

Press the <S> cross keys to select a

function. (This step is not necessary
in the 7 mode.)

X The selected function and Feature

guide (p.43) will appear.

Press the <Y> <Z> keys or turn the

<6> dial to change the setting.

In the <P> and <x> modes, you can set [Color tone]. To suit the light
source, set it toward [Warm tone] to increase the reddish tinge. Set it
toward [Cool tone] if the color tone looks too red.

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Q Quick Control

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Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes

o: Default setting k: User selectable : Not selectable

Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5

Drive mode

Self-timer

Flash firing

Ambience-based shots

Light/scene-based shots

Background blur (p.56)

Color tone

Extra Effect Shot (p.55)

u: Single shooting
i: Continuous shooting

Q (10 sec.)

l (2 sec.)

q (Continuous)

a: Automatic firing

D:

Flash on (Fires at all times)

b: Flash off

Function

Drive mode

Self-timer

Flash firing

Ambience-based shots

Light/scene-based shots

Background blur (p.56)

Color tone

Extra Effect Shot (p.55)

u: Single shooting
i: Continuous shooting

Q (10 sec.)

l (2 sec.)

q (Continuous)

a: Automatic firing

D:

Flash on (Fires at all times)

b: Flash off

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

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

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Shooting with the LCD Monitor

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(Live View Shooting)

You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s
LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”.

If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the
LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images.
Using a tripod is recommended.

Remote Live View Shooting

With EOS Utility (provided software, p.106) installed in your
computer, you can connect the camera to the computer and shoot
remotely while viewing the computer screen. For details, refer to
the Software Instruction Manual (p.108) on the CD-ROM.

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor

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Display the Live View image.

1

Press the <A> button.

The Live View image will appear on the

X

LCD monitor. In the <
scene icon for the scene detected by the
camera is displayed on the upper left.

By default, Continuous AF will take

effect.

The Live View image will closely

reflect the brightness level of the
actual image you capture.

Focus the subject.

2

When you press the shutter button

halfway, the camera will focus with
the current AF method (p.77).

Take the picture.

3

Press the shutter button completely.

The picture will be taken and the captured

X

image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

X

After the image review ends, the camera will
return to Live View shooting automatically.

Press the <A> button to exit the

Live View shooting.

A

> mode, the

The image’s field of view is approx. 100% (with the image-recording

quality set to JPEG 73).

In Creative Zone modes, you can check the depth of field by pressing the

depth-of-field preview button.

During continuous shooting, the exposure set for the first shot will also

be applied to subsequent shots.

You can also tap the subject on the LCD monitor to focus (p.77-83) and

shoot (p.84).
You can also use a remote controller (sold separately) for Live View shooting.

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Enabling Live View Shooting

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Set [A: Live View shoot.] to [Enable].

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor

Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting

Tem pera tur e

Room temperature (23°C / 73°F) 160 150

Low temperatures (0°C / 32°F) 150 140

The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12 and CIPA

(Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.

With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12, continuous Live View shooting is

possible for approx. 1 hr. 20 min. at room temperature (23°C / 73°F).

[Approx. number of shots]

Shooting Conditions

No Flash 50% Flash Use

In the <x> mode, Live View shooting is not possible.
In the <F> and <G> shooting modes, the shooting area will be smaller

than with other shooting modes.

During Live View shooting, do not point the lens toward the sun. The

sun’s heat can damage the camera’s internal components.

When flash is used, there will be two shutter sounds, but only one shot

will be taken. Also, the time it takes to take the picture after you press the
shutter button completely will be slightly longer than with viewfinder
shooting.

If the camera is not operated for a prolonged period, the power will turn

off automatically after the time set in [52: Auto power off]. If [52: Auto
power off] is set to [Disable], Live View shooting will end automatically

after 30 min. (camera power remains on).

With the stereo AV cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) or HDMI cable

HTC-100 (sold separately), you can display the Live View image on a TV.

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor

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Information Display

Each time you press the <

AF point (Quick mode)

Possible shots

Shooting mode

AF method

Drive/self-timer

Metering mode

Image-recording

quality

Switch to auto

selection

(AF point)

Touch shutter

AE lock

Flash-ready/Flash off

Shutter speed

Flash exposure compensation

Exposure level indicator/AEB range

When <g> is displayed in white, it indicates that the Live View image

brightness is close to what the captured image will look like.

If <g> is blinking, it indicates that the Live View image is displayed at

a brightness that differs from the actual shooting result because of low­or bright-light conditions. However, the actual image recorded will reflect
the exposure setting. Note that noise may be more noticeable than the
actual image recorded.

If you use the <F> or <G> shooting mode, use flash, or set a bulb

exposure, the <g> icon and histogram will be grayed out (for your
reference). The histogram may not be properly displayed in low- or
bright-light conditions.

B

Battery check

Aperture

> button, the information display will change.

Histogram display

Auto Lighting
Optimizer

Quick Control

White
balance

Picture Style

Creative filters

Eye-Fi card
transmission status

Exposure
simulation

Magnified view

AEB/FEB/ Multi Shot
Noise Reduction

ISO speed

Highlight tone priority

GPS connection indicator

Digital compass

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

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Selecting the AF Method

You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your
subject. The following AF methods are provided: [u(face)+Tracking],
[FlexiZone - Multi] (p.79), [FlexiZone - Single] (p.81), and [Quick
mode] (p.82).
If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to
<MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually.

Select the AF method.

Under the [A] tab, select [

Select the desired AF method, then

press <0>.

While the Live View image is

displayed, you can also press the
<Q> button to select the AF method
on the Quick Control screen.

AF method

].

u(face)+Tracking:

The camera detects and focuses human faces. If a face moves, the AF
point <p> also moves to track the face.

c

Display the Live View image.

1

Press the <A> button.

X The Live View image will appear on

the LCD monitor.

Select an AF point.

2

When a face is detected, the <p>

frame will appear over the face to be
focused.

If multiple faces are detected, <q>

will be displayed. Use <Y> <Z> to
move the <q> frame over the face
you want to focus on.

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

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You can also tap the LCD monitor

screen to select the face or subject. If
the subject is not a face, < > will be
displayed.

If no faces can be detected, or if you

tap the LCD monitor but do not select
any face or subject, the camera will
switch to [FlexiZone - Multi] with
automatic selection (p.79).

Focus the subject.

3

Press the shutter button halfway to

focus.

X When focus is achieved, the AF point

will turn green and the beeper will
sound.

X If focus is not achieved, the AF point

will turn orange.

Take the picture.

4

Check the focus and exposure, then

press the shutter button completely to
take the picture (p.74).

If the subject’s face is significantly out of focus, face detection will not be

possible. You can prevent this by setting [Continuous AF] to [Enable].

An object other than a human face may be detected as a face.
Face detection will not work if the face is very small or large in the

picture, too bright or too dark, or partially hidden.

The <p> may cover only part of the face.

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

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If you press the <L> button, the AF point < > will appear at the center

and you can use the <S> cross keys to move the AF point.

Since AF is not possible with a face detected near the edge of the

picture, the <p> will be grayed out. If you press the shutter button
halfway, the subject will be focused in FlexiZone - Multi method with
automatic selection.

FlexiZone - Multi:

You can use up to 31 AF points for wide-area focusing (automatic
selection). This wide area can also be divided into 9 zones for focusing
(zone selection).

Area frame

o

Display the Live View image.

1

Press the <A> button.

X The Live View image will appear on

the LCD monitor.

Select the AF point.N

2

Pressing the <L> button will toggle

between automatic selection and
zone selection. In Basic Zone modes,
automatic selection is set
automatically.

Use the <S> cross keys to select a

zone. To return to the center zone,
press the <L> button again.

You can also tap the LCD monitor

screen to select a zone. When a zone
is selected, tap [ ] on the screen
to switch to automatic selection.

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

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Focus the subject.

3

Aim the AF point over the subject and

press the shutter button halfway.

X When focus is achieved, the AF point

will turn green and the beeper will
sound.

X If focus is not achieved, the area

frame will turn orange.

Take the picture.

4

Check the focus and exposure, then

press the shutter button completely to
take the picture (p.74).

When the camera does not focus the desired target subject with

automatic AF point selection, switch the AF method to zone selection or
[FlexiZone - Single], and refocus.

Depending on the [A: Aspect ratio] setting, the number of AF points

will differ. At [3:2], there will be 31 AF points. At [1:1] and [4:3], there will
be 25 AF points. And at [16:9], 21 AF points. Also, at [16:9], there will be
only three zones.

For movie shooting, there will be 21 AF points (or 25 AF points if

[640x480] is set) and three zones (or 9 zones if [640x480] is set).

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

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FlexiZone - Single:

The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you
want to focus a particular subject.

AF point

d

Display the Live View image.

1

Press the <A> button.

X The Live View image will appear on

the LCD monitor.

X The AF point < > will appear.

During movie shooting, if [Movie

Servo AF] is set to [Enable], the AF

point will be displayed in a larger size.

Move the AF point.

2

Press the <S> cross keys to move the
AF point to where you want to focus. (It
cannot go to the edges of the picture.)

To return the AF point to the center,

press the <L> button.

You can also tap the LCD monitor

screen to move the AF point.

Focus the subject.

3

Aim the AF point over the subject and

press the shutter button halfway.
When focus is achieved, the AF point will

X

turn green and the beeper will sound.

X If focus is not achieved, the AF point

will turn orange.

Take the picture.

4

Check the focus and exposure, then

press the shutter button completely to
take the picture (p.74).

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

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Quick Mode:

The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode, using
the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.
Although you can focus the target subject quickly, the Live View image

will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.

You can use nine AF points to focus (automatic selection). You can also
select one AF point to focus and focus only the area covered by that AF
point (manual selection).

AF point

f

Display the Live View image.

1

Press the <A> button.

X The Live View image will appear on

the LCD monitor.

The small boxes are the AF points.

Select the AF point.N

2

Pressing the <L> button will toggle

between automatic selection and
manual selection. In Basic Zone
modes, automatic selection is set
automatically.

Use the <S> cross keys to select an

AF point. To return the AF point to the
center, press the <L> button again.

You can also tap the LCD monitor

screen to select the AF point. During
manual selection, tap [ ] on the
screen to switch to automatic
selection.

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

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Focus the subject.

3

Aim the AF point over the subject and

press the shutter button halfway.

X The Live View image will turn off, the

reflex mirror will go back down, and
AF will be executed. (No picture is
taken.)

X When focus is achieved, the AF point

that achieved focus will turn green
and the Live View image will
reappear.

X If focus is not achieved, the AF point

will turn orange and blink.

Take the picture.

4

Check the focus and exposure, then

press the shutter button completely to
take the picture (p.74).

When [Quick mode] is set, [Continuous AF] cannot be set.
The [Quick mode] cannot be set for movie shooting.

You cannot take a picture during autofocusing. Take the picture while the
Live View image is displayed.

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x Shooting with the Touch Shutter

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Just by tapping the LCD monitor screen, you can focus and take the
picture automatically. This works in all shooting modes.

Display the Live View image.

1

Press the <A> button.

X The Live View image will appear on

the LCD monitor.

Enable the touch shutter.

2

Tap [y] on the screen’s bottom left.

Each time you tap the icon, it will
toggle between [y] and [x].

[x] (Touch shutter: Enable)

You can focus and shoot by tapping
the screen.

[y] (Touch shutter: Disable)

You can tap to select where you want
to focus. Press the shutter button
completely to take the picture.

Tap the screen to shoot.

3

Tap the face or subject on the screen.

X At the point you tap, the camera will

focus in the AF method that was set
(p.77-83). When [FlexiZone - Multi]
is set, it will switch to [FlexiZone -
Single].

X When focus is achieved, the AF point

turns green and the picture is taken
automatically.

If focus is not achieved, the AF point

turns orange and the picture cannot
be taken. Tap the face or subject on
the screen again.

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x Shooting with the Touch Shutter

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Even if you set Drive/self-timer to <i>, the camera will still shoot in

single shooting mode.

The touch shutter does not work with the magnified view.
When [6: Shutter/AE lock button] is set to [1: AE lock/AF] or [3: AE/

AF, no AE lock] under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], autofocusing
does not take effect.

You can also set the touch shutter with [A: Touch shutter].
To take a bulb exposure, tap the screen twice. The first tap on the screen

will start the bulb exposure. Tapping it again will stop the exposure. Be
careful not to shake the camera when tapping the screen.

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Do not hold the camera in the same posture for long periods of times.

COPY

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

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Shooting Movies

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Movie shooting is enabled by
setting the power switch to
<k>. The movie recording
format will be MOV.

For cards that can record movies, see page 3.

Full HD 1080

Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with High­Definition featuring 1080 vertical pixels (scanning
lines).

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k Shooting Movies

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Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the
movies shot.

Autoexposure Shooting

When the shooting mode is set to other than <a>, autoexposure
control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness.

Set the power switch to <k>.

1

X The reflex mirror will make a sound,

then the image will appear on the
LCD monitor.

Set any shooting mode except

2

<a>.

Focus the subject.

3

Before shooting a movie, focus with

AF or manual focus (p.77-83).

By default, [Movie Servo AF:

Enable] is set so that the camera will

always focus.

Shoot the movie.

4

Press the <A> button to start

shooting a movie. To stop movie
shooting, press <A> again.

X While the movie is being shot, the

Recording movie

“o” mark will be displayed on the
upper right of the screen.

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Do not hold the camera in the same posture for long periods of times.
Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same
body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact
burns. The use of a tripod is recommended for people with circulation
problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot
places.

In Basic Zone modes, the shooting result will be the same as with <A>.

Also, the scene icon for the scene detected by the camera is displayed
on the upper left.

In the <f> and <s> shooting modes, the settings will be the same

as in the <d> mode.

Settable menu functions will differ between Basic Zone modes and

Creative Zone modes.

The ISO speed (100-6400), shutter speed, and aperture are set

automatically.

In Creative Zone modes, you can press the <A> button to lock the

exposure (AE lock). The exposure setting will be displayed for the
number of seconds set with [Z1: Metering timer]. After applying AE
lock during movie shooting, you can cancel it by pressing the <S>
button. (AE lock setting is retained until you press the <S> button.)

In Creative Zone modes, you can hold down the <O> button and turn

the <6> dial to set the exposure compensation.

Pressing the shutter button halfway displays the shutter speed and ISO

speed on the screen’s bottom. This is the exposure setting for taking a
still photo (p.90). The exposure setting for movie shooting is not
displayed. Note that the exposure setting for movie shooting may differ
from that for still photo shooting.

If you shoot a movie with autoexposure, the shutter speed and aperture

will not be recorded in the image information (Exif).

Using an EX-series Speedlite (Sold Separately)
Equipped with an LED Light

With autoexposure (modes other than a) movie shooting, the camera
will automatically turn on the Speedlite’s LED light under low-light
conditions. For details, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual.

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Information Display

Each time you press the <

Movie shooting mode

: Autoexposure

(Basic Zone
modes)

: Autoexposure

(Creative Zone
modes)

: Manual exposure

Drive/

self-timer

Image-recording

quality

Movie recording size

Frame rate

Video snapshots

Movie Servo AF

AE lock

LED light

Shutter speed

GPS connection indicator

Exposure level indicator

* Applies to a single movie clip.

When movie shooting starts, the movie shooting remaining time will change
to the elapsed time.

B

AF method

• c : u+Tracking

• o : FlexiZone - Multi

• d : FlexiZone - Single

Aperture

Digital compass

> button, the information display will change.

Possible shots

Movie shooting remaining time* /
Elapsed time

Battery check

AF point (FlexiZone - Single)

Quick Control

White balance

Picture Style

Auto Lighting Optimizer

Miniature effect
movie

Eye-Fi card

Wind filter

transmission status

Exposure mode
L:

Autoexposure

K: Manual

exposure

Magnified view

Recording level: Manual

ISO speed

Attenuator

Highlight tone priority

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The menu option [Z2: Movie rec. size]
enables you to select the movie’s image
size [****x****] and frame rate [9]
(frames recorded per second). The 9
(frame rate) switches automatically
depending on the [52: Video system]
setting.

Image Size

A [1920x1080] : Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality.

B [1280x720] : High-Definition (HD) recording quality. The

C [640x480] : Standard-definition recording quality. The aspect

Frame Rate (fps: frames per second)

6/8 : For areas where the TV format is NTSC (North America,

5/7 : For areas where the TV format is PAL (Europe, Russia,

4 : Mainly for motion pictures.

The aspect ratio will be 16:9.

aspect ratio will be 16:9.

ratio will be 4:3.

Japan, Korea, Mexico, etc.).

China, Australia, etc.).

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Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute

Movie Recording

Size

[1920x1080]

[1280x720]

[640x480]

Movie Files Exceeding 4 GB

Even if you shoot a movie exceeding 4 GB, you can keep shooting
without interruption.
During movie shooting, approx. 30 sec. before the movie reaches
the 4 GB file size, the elapsed shooting time displayed in the movie
shooting screen will start blinking. If you keep shooting until the
movie file size exceeds 4 GB, a new movie file will be created
automatically and the elapsed shooting time or time code will stop
blinking.
When you play back the movie, you will have to play each movie file
individually. Movie files cannot play back consecutively
automatically. After the movie playback ends, select the next movie
to be played.

Movie Shooting Time Limit

The maximum recording time of one movie clip is 29 min. 59 sec. If
the movie shooting time reaches 29 min. 59 sec., the movie shooting
will stop automatically. You can start shooting a movie again by
pressing the <A> button. (A new movie file starts being recorded.)

Total Recording Time (approx.)

4 GB Card 8 GB Card 16 GB Card

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11 min. 22 min. 44 min. 330 MB/min.5
4
8

11 min. 22 min. 44 min. 330 MB/min.

7
6

46 min. 1 hr. 32 min. 3 hr. 4 min. 82.5 MB/min.

5

File Size

(approx.)

An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause movie shooting
to stop before the maximum recording time shown in the table above.

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This chapter explains basic procedures to play back
images and movies.

Images shot and saved with another device

The camera may not be able to properly display images captured
with a different camera, edited with a computer, or that have had their
file names changed.

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1

2

Play back the image.

Press the <x> button.

X The last captured image or last image

played back will appear.

Select an image.

To view images starting with the last

image, press the <Y> key.
To view images starting with the first
(oldest) image, press the <Z> key.

Each time you press the <B>

button, the display format will change.

No information

Histogram

To erase an image, press the <L> button, select [Erase] and press <0>.

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Exit the image playback.

3

Press the <x> button to exit the

image playback and return to the
shooting settings display.

With basic information

Shooting information display

x Searching for Images Quickly

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H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display)

Search for images quickly with the index display showing 4, 9, 36, or
100 images on one screen.

Play back the image.

1

When you press the <x> button, the

last image captured will be displayed.

Switch to the index display.

2

Press the <Hy> button.

X The 4-image index display will

appear. The selected image is
highlighted in an orange frame.

Pressing the <Hy> button will

switch the display from 9 images to
36 images and then to 100 images.

Pressing the <u> button will switch

the display from 100 images to 36
images to 9 images to 4 images and
then to 1 image.

Î

Î

Select an image.

3

Press the <S> cross keys to move

Turning the <6> dial will display

Press <0> in the index display to

Î

the orange frame to select an image.

image(s) on the next or previous
screen.

display the selected image as a
single image.

Î

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You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD
monitor.

Magnify the image.

1

Press the <u> button during image

playback.

X The image will be magnified.

If you hold down the <u> button, the

image will be magnified until it
reaches the maximum magnification.

Press the <Hy> button to reduce

the magnification. If you hold down
the button, the magnification will be
reduced to the single-image display.

Magnified area position

Scroll around the image.

2

Use the <S> cross keys to scroll

around the magnified image.

To exit magnified view, press the

<x> button and the single-image
display will reappear.

In magnified view, you can turn the <6> dial to view another image at

the same magnification.

The image cannot be magnified during the image review immediately

after shooting.

A movie cannot be magnified.

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The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can touch with your
fingers for playback operations. Press the <x> button to play back

images.

Browsing Images

Swipe with one finger.

With single-image display, touch the

LCD monitor with one finger. You
can browse to the next or previous
image by swiping your finger to the
left or right.
Swipe to the left to see the next
(newer) image or swipe to the right to
see the previous (older) image.
With index display, also touch the
LCD monitor with
browse to the next or previous screen
by swiping your finger up or down.
Swipe up to see the next (newer)

Jumping through Images (Jump Display)

images or swipe down to see the
previous (older) images.
When you select an image, the
orange frame will appear. Tap the
image again to display it as a single
image.

Swipe with two fingers.

Touch the LCD monitor with two fingers.
When you swipe two fingers to the left or
right, you can jump through images with
the method set in [Image jump w/6]
under the [x2] tab.

one finger

. You can

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Reducing Image (Index Display)

Pinch two fingers.

Touch the screen with two fingers spread
apart, and pinch your fingers together on
the screen.

Each time you pinch your fingers, the

single-image display will change to
the index display.

When you select an image, the

orange frame will appear. Tap the
image again to display it as a single
image.

Magnifying Image

Spread two fingers apart.

Touch the screen with two fingers
together, then spread your fingers apart
on the screen.

As you spread your fingers, the

image will be magnified.

The image can be magnified up to

10x.

You can scroll around the image by

dragging your finger.

To reduce the image, pinch your

fingers together on the screen.

Tapping the [2] icon will return to the

single-image display.

Touch screen operations on the camera’s LCD monitor are also possible
while playing back images on a TV set connected to your camera.

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1

2

3

4

Speaker

Play back the image.

Press the <x> button to display an

image.

Select a movie.

Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a

movie.

In the single-image display, the

< 1> icon displayed on the upper
left of the screen indicates a movie. If
the movie is a video snapshot,
[ ] will be displayed.

In the index display, perforations at

the left edge of a thumbnail indicate a
movie. As movies cannot be played

from the index display, press
<0> to switch to the single­image display.

In the single-image display, press
<W>.

X The movie playback panel will appear

at the bottom of the screen.

Play back the movie.

Select [7] (Play), then press <0>.

X The movie will start playing.

You can pause the movie playback by

pressing <0>.

You can adjust the sound volume by

turning the <6> dial even during
movie playback.

For more details on the playback

procedure, see the next page.

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Movie Playback Panel

Operation Playback Description

7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop.

8 Slow motion

5 First frame Displays the movie’s first frame.

3 Previous frame

6 Next frame

4 Last frame Displays the movie’s last frame.

Background music*Plays back a movie with the selected background music.

X Edit Displays the editing screen.

mm’ ss” Playback time (minutes:seconds)

9 Vol um e

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* When background music is set, the movie’s sound will not be played.

Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the <Y> <Z> keys.
The slow-motion speed is indicated at the upper right of the screen.

Each time you press <0>, the previous frame is
displayed. If you hold down <

Each time you press <0>, the movie will play frame-by­frame. If you hold down <

Playback position

You can adjust the built-in speaker’s (p.99) volume by
turning the <6> dial.

Pressing the <M> button returns to the single-image display.

0

>, it will rewind the movie.

0

>, it will fast forward the movie.

Playback with the Touch Screen

Tap [7] at the center of the screen.

X The movie will start playing.

To display the movie playback panel,

tap [ 1] or [ ] on the upper
left of the screen.

If you tap the screen during movie

playback, the movie pauses and the
movie playback panel will appear.

With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12, the continuous playback time

at room temperature (23°C/73°F) will be as follows: approx. 2 hr. 30 min.
If you connect the camera to a TV set to play a movie, adjust the sound volume
with the TV set. (Turning the <

If you took a still photo while you shot the movie, the still photo will be

displayed for approx. 1 sec. during the movie playback.

6

> dial will not change the sound volume.)

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