Canon EOS VIEWER, PHOTOSTITCH User Manual

EOS DIGITAL Software

EOS Viewer Utility EOS Capture PhotoStitch

Compatible Models

EOS 20D EOS 10D EOS DIGITAL REBEL

Windows

Macintosh

EOS 300D DIGITAL EOS D60 EOS D30

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

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Manual Organization, How to Read the Manual and the Conventions Used

 This manual consists of a chapter for Windows followed by a chapter for Macintosh.

 In this manual, Windows XP Professional/Home Edition is referred to as Windows XP, Windows

Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000, and Windows 98 Second Edition is referred to as Windows 98 SE.

 Where explanations are common to all operating systems, the screens used in the

examples are from Windows XP for Windows and from Mac OS X (10.2) for Macintosh.

 This manual describes operating methods for the EOS 20D and uses the EOS 20D screens

in examples. Supplementary information has been given where necessary about functions that are unique to each camera.

 In this document, square brackets [ ] are used to indicate items such as button names and

icon names that appear on the computer screen.

 Numbers in parentheses in this document indicate reference pages.  Descriptions of camera operations assume that the reader is familiar with the information in

the camera’s Instruction Manual.

 For the restrictions that apply to the software products, refer also to the Readme files for the

respective products.

 In order to transfer images from the EOS Viewer Utility, you will need retouching (image

editing) software. In order to start the TWAIN Driver, you will need a TWAIN Driver- compatible application. Explanations for transferring images from the EOS Viewer Utility described in these instructions and the explanations for TWAIN Driver-compatible applications all use examples from Adobe Photoshop 7.0.

 The explanations given below describe the type of content indicated by the respective icons.

: Marks information that should be read before use to prevent problems that would

interfere with the functioning of software and computer.

: Marks additional information that you will find helpful.

Safety Precautions

Please read the safety precautions carefully before using this product. Ensure that you use the product correctly according to the procedures described in these instructions. The following safety precautions are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the product and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and property. Please read and ensure that you understand them before you proceed to the other sections of these instructions.

Warn ing

Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD-ROM Player that does not support data CD-ROMs. The extremely loud sound that may result from playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing losses from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a data CD-ROM played on a music CD player.

Software

This section briefly describes the main functions of the software provided on the bundled CDROM.

 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk

EOS Viewer Utility

 Dedicated software for an EOS DIGITAL

camera to be used for downloading and displaying images, and processing RAW images.

 Can be used for downloading images

saved on the memory card in the camera to your computer, displaying single- frame or thumbnail images, checking shooting information or histograms.

 Capable of rotating, protecting, and

saving images, printing image indexes, and transferring images to the retouching software.

 Can be used for displaying RAW images and specifying various processing parameters.  Supports the color management system.  Supports the color space of sRGB and Adobe RGB.

EOS Capture

 Enables you to control the camera from your computer to shoot single-frame images or

images using the timer or interval timer. Also, allows you to download images directly to your computer.

* The EOS Capture is compatible with the EOS 20D only. * The EOS Capture for Macintosh is only compatible with Mac OS X.

PhotoStitch

 The PhotoStitch creates composite images such as panorama shots by merging multiple

images.

WIA Driver/TWAIN Driver

 The WIA Driver or TWAIN Driver controls the communication between the camera and the

software. You must install the WIA Driver for Windows XP or Me, and install the TWAIN Driver for Windows 2000 or 98 SE.

 Also used for downloading JPEG images to your computer if you use the WIA Driver alone,

or use the TWAIN Driver with a TWAIN Driver-compatible application.

Software

Operation Flow

Connect the camera to your computer (W-9, M-9)

Start up the EOS Viewer Utility (W-14, M-14)

Install the software (W-4, M-4)

To edit/display the images

Download the images to your

computer* (W-18, M-18)

Edit/Display the images

(W-22 to 40, M-22 to 40)

 In addition, you can use the WIA Driver or TWAIN Driver (W-63) to quickly and easily

download JPEG images from your camera. You can also use the PhotoStitch to merge multiple images to create a panorama shot easily.

*1 With the EOS Viewer Utility for Mac OS 9, you cannot download images by connecting the

camera and your computer. Download images to your computer by either using the EOS Viewer Utility for Mac OS X or by using a third-party card reader.

*2 Remote shooting in the EOS Eapture is only available with the EOS 20D.

You cannot do remote shooting in the EOS Capture on Mac OS 9.

Trademark Acknowledgments

 Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc.  Adobe and Photoshop are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems

Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.  Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

in the United States and/or other countries.

 iBook, iMac and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.  Macintosh, PowerBook and Power Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.,

registered in the United States and other countries.

 Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or

trademarks of their respective companies.

For remote shooting

Start up the EOS Capture*

(W-54, M-54)

Shoot remotely and download the

images (W-56, M-56)

Where explanations are common to all operating systems, the screens used in the examples are from Windows XP.

1 Installing the Software .............................................................................. W-3

Describes how to install the bundled software.

2 Preparation for Downloading Images...................................................... W-7

Explains how to set up communication mode, how to connect the camera or a card reader (third-party product) to your computer and complete the installation.

3 Working with Images in the EOS Viewer Utility .................................... W-13

Explains how to use the EOS Viewer Utility to download images to your computer, edit and save images, and transfer the downloaded images to the retouching software.

4 Remote Shooting in the EOS Capture ................................................... W-53

Describes how to use the EOS Capture for taking shots and specifying the camera settings remotely from your computer.

 Remote shooting in the EOS Capture is only available with the EOS 20D.

5 Downloading JPEG Images with the Driver .......................................... W-63

Describes how to download JPEG images using the WIA Drivers for Windows XP or Windows Me, and the TWAIN Drivers for Windows 2000 or Windows 98 SE.

6 Troubleshooting and Uninstallation ...................................................... W-69

Provides a troubleshooting and describes the software uninstallation procedures.

Index ..........................................................................................................................W-76

System Requirements

The software bundled with this product runs on the systems described below.

Computer

CPU

RAM

Interface USB 1.1 to 2.0 Hi-Speed*

Hard disk space

Display

 Depending on your computer system, this software may not run correctly on Windows 98.

Use the Windows 98 SE operating system or later.

 A CD-ROM drive is required for installation.

* Only the EOS 20D is compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.

Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional), Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE

PC with one of the above OS preinstalled and a USB port as a standard feature * Upgraded machines not supported.

Windows XP: 300 MHz Pentium or better Windows Me, 2000, 98 SE: 150 MHz Pentium or better

Windows XP: Minimum 256 MB Windows Me, 2000, 98 SE: Minimum 128 MB

EOS Viewer Utility: 100 MB or more EOS Capture: 300 MB or more WIA Driver: 25 MB or more TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more

Screen resolution: 1024 by 768 pixels or more Color quality: Medium (16 bit) or more

W-2

Installing the Software

This chapter describes how to install the bundled software.

If you were unable to successfully install the software using the procedure given in this manual, see “Troubleshooting” (W-70).

Installing the Software ............................................................................ W-4

Correct Installation Procedure .............................................................. W-4

Installing the Software

 Check that your computer complies with the system requirements for the software (W-2) as

you follow the installation procedure.

Correct Installation Procedure

 Always install the software as described in the procedures below.

1 Start up your computer (step 1). 2 Install the software (steps 2 through 9). 3 Remove the CD (step 10). 4 Set the communication mode (W-8). 5 Connect the camera to your computer and complete the installation (W-9).

 Never connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. The

software will not be installed correctly. You must connect the camera to your computer after removing the CD.

 If you connected the camera to your computer before installing the software, see

“Troubleshooting” (W-73).

Start up your computer.

 Exit any programs that are running.

Insert the CD (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk).

 The Installer panel appears.

Click the [Install] button.

 The [Preparing to Install] window

appears and after a brief wait, the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Solution Disk] window appears.

If the dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer appears, restart your computer. After the computer restarts, the software installation process restarts automatically.

W-4

Click the [Next] button.

Installing the Software

Select [Easy Installation] and click the [Next] button.

Check the details of the License Agreement and then click the [Yes] button.

Check the software and the folder in which the software will be installed, and then click the [Next] button.

 Installation begins. It will be

complete in approximately 2 to 3 minutes.

Installing the Software

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Installing the Software

Click the [Finish] button.

Click the [Exit] button.

Remove the CD.

 Continue by setting up

communication mode and connecting the camera and computer in Chapter 2 to complete installation.

If you were unable to successfully install the software using the procedure given in this manual, see “Troubleshooting” (W-70).

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Preparation for Downloading Images

This chapter explains how to set up communication mode, how to connect the camera or a card reader (third-party product) to your computer and complete the installation.

If you were unable to successfully install the software using the procedure given in this manual, see “Troubleshooting” (W-70).

Setting the Communication Mode..........................................................W-8

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer........................................... W-9

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer for the First Time .............. W-9

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the Second Time or Later ... W-10

Using Your Card Reader ....................................................................... W-11

Downloading JPEG Images Using the PTP Function in Windows XP .... W-12

Setting the Communication Mode

To communicate with the camera using the software on the Solution Disk, set the camera’s communication mode to [Normal].

 The settings on this page are only necessary for the EOS 20D, EOS 10D and EOS

DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL.

 With the EOS 10D, you must change the firmware to version 2.0.0 or later. For details on

changing, see the Canon website.

Check that the camera is not connected to the computer and then set the camera’s power switch to <ON>.

Set the camera’s communication mode to [Normal].

 Set [Communication] in menu to

[Normal].

 With the EOS DIGITAL REBEL/

300D DIGITAL, set [Communication] in menu option < > to [Normal].

Press the < > button to switch the LCD monitor display off and then set the camera’s power switch to <OFF>.

 If you set the communication mode to [PTP], the Solution Disk software cannot

communicate with the camera. When you are using the software, always set the communication mode to [Normal].

 When setting the communication mode, always ensure that the camera is not

connected to the computer beforehand. Setting the communication mode while the camera is connected to the computer will cause camera and software malfunctions.

About the PTP Setting

The PTP function is only available to Windows XP users. This function provides a simple means of downloading JPEG images to your computer. To use this function, set [Communication] to [PTP] in step 2 above.

 For more information on using the PTP function to download JPEG images, see

“Downloading JPEG Images Using the PTP Function in Windows XP” (W-12).

W-8

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

Before downloading images to your computer or specifying the camera settings, you must connect the camera to your computer with the dedicated USB cable.

You can connect the camera while your computer is running.

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer for the First Time

When you connect the camera to your computer for the first time to complete the installation, follow the procedure below right after performing “Installing the Software” (W-4) and “Setting the Communication Mode” (W-8).

Plug the dedicated cable into the computer.

 Plug the cable into the USB port.

 Refer to the computer User’s

Manual for information on the terminal areas.

Plug the dedicated cable into your camera.

 Open the cover and connect the

cable to the < > terminal with the [ ] icon facing the front of the camera.

 With the EOS D60 and EOS D30,

connect by aligning the <> mark on the plug with the <> mark on the < > terminal.

Preparation for Downloading Images

Set the camera’s power switch to <ON>.

 When the pop-up menu appears and then disappears automatically, the installation is

complete.

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Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

 For Windows 2000, Me, 98 SE, a dialog box such as [Found New Hardware] or

[Building driver information database] may appear. If this is the case, installation will be completed when the dialog box disappears.

 When the installation is complete, the camera is ready to communicate with your

computer. Proceed to Chapter 3 continuously.

 Do not set the camera’s power switch to <OFF> until the pop-up menu and dialog

boxes automatically disappear.

 If the dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer appears, restart your

computer without fail.

 If you were unable to successfully install the software using the procedure given in

this manual, see “Troubleshooting” (W-70).

The pop-up menu and dialog boxes shown in step 3 do not appear when you connect the camera to your computer the second time or later.

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the Second Time or Later

When you connect the camera to your computer the second time or later, follow the same procedure, set the camera’s power switch to <ON>, and then proceed to Chapter 3.

 Never perform the following operations while the software installed from the Solution Disk is

running after connecting the camera to the computer as a communications error may occur.

• Set the camera’s power switch to <OFF>.

• Open the CF card slot cover.

• Disconnect the dedicated cable, remove the battery, and then remove the AC adapter kit (optional) or DC coupler.

• Disconnect the AC adapter’s or DC coupler’s plug or power cord.

Before you perform the operations above, be sure to exit all the software.

 You cannot communicate with the camera when you are displaying images through

the camera’s LCD monitor. Always connect the camera and your computer after turning off the display in the LCD monitor.

 While the camera and your computer are communicating, the camera’s LCD panel

may blink.

 Use only the dedicated cable.  Push the plug firmly all the way into the socket. Loose connections can cause faults

or malfunctions.

 Do not connect the camera to your computer via a hub. If you do so, the camera may

not operate correctly.

 If you connect multiple USB devices (excluding mouse and keyboard) to your

computer the camera may not operate correctly. Disconnect other USB devices from your computer and connect only the camera.

 Operation of the Auto power off function will automatically switch the camera off,

disabling to communicate with your computer. Set the Auto power off function to [OFF] in advance. (Refer to “Menu Operations” in the camera’s Instruction Manual.)

W-10

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

 Do not connect more than one camera to the same computer. The connections may

not operate correctly.

 When unplugging the dedicated cable, be sure to grip the sides of the plug as you pull

it out. * If you are using the EOS D60 or EOS D30, pull the plug while pressing the PUSH

button on it.

 If you do not perform any operation while the camera and computer are connected, a

confirmation message appears on the computer screen asking whether you wish to continue communicating with the camera for some computer systems. If you do not perform any operation even after this message appears, the communication with the camera is terminated. To re-establish the communication, press the shutter button down halfway or set the camera’s power switch to <OFF> and then back to <ON>.

 Do not put your computer to sleep while it is connected to the camera.

If your computer goes into the sleep mode, never disconnect the dedicated cable while your computer is still in the sleep mode. Always wake your computer up while it is connected to the camera. On some types of computer, disconnecting the dedicated cable while your computer is in sleep mode could prevent the computer from waking up correctly. Refer to the computer User’s Manual for more information on sleep mode.

When you connect the camera and your computer, it is recommended that you use an AC adapter kit (optional) with the EOS 20D, EOS 10D and EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL, and the DC coupler supplied with the EOS D60 and EOS D30.

Using Your Card Reader

Users with a third-party card reader can download images directly from a memory card to the computer.

Remove the memory card from the camera.

Load the card into the card reader.

 Proceed to Chapter 3

continuously.

For information on connecting the card reader to your computer, refer to the card reader User’s Manual.

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Preparation for Downloading Images

Downloading JPEG Images Using the PTP Function in Windows XP

Windows XP users can use the PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) function. The PTP function allows you to download JPEG images saved on a memory card in the camera to your computer without having to start the software provided on the Solution Disk.

 This function is available with the EOS 20D, EOS 10D and EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D

DIGITAL only.

 With the EOS 10D, you must change the firmware to version 2.0.0 or later. For details on

changing, see the Canon website.

Set the camera’s communication mode to [PTP] (W-8).

 Set [Communication] in menu to

[PTP].

 With the EOS DIGITAL REBEL/

300D DIGITAL, set [Communication] in menu option < > to [PTP].

 Press the < > button to

clear the LCD monitor display.

 When you have finished, set the

camera’s power switch to <OFF>.

Connect the camera to the computer and set the camera’s power switch to <ON>

 The [Scanner and Camera

Wizard] dialog box appears.

(W-9).

Download images as directed in the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] dialog box.

 For the procedure for downloading JPEG images using the [Scanner and Camera

Wizard], refer to step 3 onwards in “Downloading with [Scanner and Camera Wizard]” (W-64).

Refer to the separate “Notes on the PTP Function” for details when the downloaded image does not display correctly or the image cannot be downloaded.

W-12

Working with Images in the EOS Viewer Utility

This chapter explains how to use the EOS Viewer Utility to download images to your computer, edit and save images, and transfer the downloaded images to the retouching software.

For more information on the restrictions of the EOS Viewer Utility, refer also to the source listed below. Readme: Click the [Start] button  select [All Programs] ([Programs] in other

versions of Windows)  [Canon Utilities]  [EOSViewerUtility xx] (“xx” is the version)  [EOSViewerUtility Readme].

Starting the EOS Viewer Utility ... W-14

Downloading Images ...................W-18

Handling the Folders.................... W-20

Memory Card Folder Structure and File

Names ........................................W-20

Registering Frequent Use Folder ...W-21

Selecting the Image Display Mode ....W-22

Main Window (Thumbnail Display) ....W-22

Preview Window Display ............W-22

Selecting the Display Size .......... W-24

Checking the AF Point................ W-24

Selecting Images .......................... W-25

Selecting Images in the Main Window ..W-25 Selecting Images in the Preview

Window....................................... W-25

Attaching Check Marks to Images .....W-26

Selecting Images by Condition ... W-26 Bringing/Sending the Main Window to the Front/Back of Window Stack...W-27 Equalizing the Display Sizes in the

Preview Window ......................... W-27

Editing Images..............................W-28

Protecting Images....................... W-28

Rotating Images ......................... W-28

Deleting Images ......................... W-29

Checking the Image Information and

Entering Comments.................... W-29

Printing Images............................ W-30

Editing Raw Images ..................... W-31

Processing RAW Images ........... W-31

Specifying the Processing Parameters..W-32 Adjusting the Brightness (Digital

Exposure Compensation) ........... W-33

Adjusting the White Balance ...... W-34

Selecting the Contrast................ W-37

Adjusting the Color..................... W-38

Specifying the Color Space ........ W-40

Selecting the Sharpness ............ W-40

Saving Images.............................. W-41

Extracting JPEG Images from RAW

Images........................................ W-43

Transferring Images to Retouching

Software........................................ W-44

Specifying the Preferences ......... W-46

Setting the IPTC Information....... W-47

Specifying the Camera Settings ...W-50

Merging Images with the PhotoStitch ...W-52

Starting the EOS Viewer Utility

Connect the camera to your computer (W-9).

 The dialog box on which the

camera model is displayed appears.

 Your camera model is displayed in

EOS XXX.

 For Windows Me, the [Scanner

and Camera Wizard] dialog box appears.

 Click the [Cancel] button to close

the open window.

Click the [Start] button  select [All Programs] ([Programs] in other versions of Windows)  [Canon Utilities] 

[EOSViewerUtility xx]  [EOSViewerUtility].

 The main window appears.

 You can also start the EOS Viewer Utility by double-clicking the [EOSViewerUtility]

icon on the desktop.

 The EOS Viewer Utility version information is displayed in xx.

W-14

Main window

Main window tool bar Menu bar

Path display

Displays the folder path selected in the Folder Tree Area.

Displays the [File], [Edit], [View], [Option], [Window], [Help] menus.

Starting the EOS Viewer Utility

Image information display are

Histogram

Shows the distribution of the brightness of an image. Selecting the tab switches the histogram display values between Brightness and RGB.

Displays basic shot information.

Status bar

Bookmark area (W-21)

Folder Tree Area (W-18) RGB value display

 To exit the EOS Viewer Utility, select the [File] menu  [Exit].

Image display area Comment input box (W-29)

When you move the cursor over an image, the coordinates of the cursor position and its RGB values (8-bit conversion) are shown here.

Detailed Information display area (W-29)

Working with Images in the EOS Viewer Utility

W-15

Starting the EOS Viewer Utility

Folder Tree button

Shows/hides the Folder Tree Area.

Display Size list box (W-24)

Main window tool bar

Show/Hide Image Information button

Shows/hides the histogram, image information display area, Detailed Information display area, and comment input box.

Rotate right 90 degrees button (W-28)

Remove Check Mark button (W-26)

Remove protect button (W-28)

Erase images button (W-29)

Transfer images button (W-44)

Thumbnail Frames button

Shows/hides the information display frame of thumbnail images.

Window button (W-27)

Rotate left 90 degrees button (W-28)

Add Check Mark button (W-26)

Protect button (W-28)

EOS Capture button (W-54)

Save File button (W-41)

Select images button (W-26)

IPTC information button (W-47)

Play sound button

*This button does not work with

the camera you are using.

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Starting the EOS Viewer Utility

RAW adjustment tool palette

Displays the name of the camera on which the selected RAW

Digital Exposure Compensation slider (W-33) Color temperature input box (W-35)

White Balance list box (W-34, W-35)

White Balance Compensation slider (W-37)

Standard radio button (W-38)

Monochrome radio button (W-38)

Preview checkbox (W-32)

*2, 3

*1, 2, 3

 When you select a RAW image, the name of the camera on which the selected RAW image

was taken and its settable processing parameters are displayed.

Not displayed with the EOS 10D and EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL RAW images.

Not displayed with the EOS D60 RAW images.

Not displayed with the EOS D30 RAW images.

 Where you have selected a JPEG image or where you have selected a TIFF or JPEG

image converted from a RAW image with the EOS Viewer Utility, nothing is displayed on the RAW adjustment tool palette and the image cannot be edited.

 Where you have selected a RAW image saved on the memory card inside the

camera, nothing is displayed on the RAW adjustment tool palette and the image cannot be edited. Work with the images saved on your computer from the memory card.

images were taken.

Click White Balance button (W-36)

Contrast list box (W-37)

Color Saturation list box (W-38)

Color Tone list box (W-38)

Filter Effect list box (W-39)

Toning Effect list box (W-39)

Color Space list box (W-40)

Sharpness list box (W-40)

Reset to Shot Settings button (W-32)

Update button (W-32)

*1, 2, 3

*2, 3

Working with Images in the EOS Viewer Utility



The settings used when shots were taken are displayed in italic or bold type in the list box.



If the RAW adjustment tool palette is hidden, select the [View] menu  [Tool palette] to show it.

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Downloading Images

The procedure below describes how to download (copy) the images saved on a memory card in the camera to your computer, and display them on the main window. You can download images in the Folder Tree Area.

Create a folder to which images will be downloaded.

 From the menu that is displayed

by right-clicking on the destination folder, select [New folder] to create a folder and enter a name for the folder. (The [Photo] folder is created in the [My Pictures] folder here as an example.)

Display a folder to be copied.

 Double-click the camera icon 

the [1] folder  the [DCIM] folder.

 The [xxxCANON] folder is

displayed. (“xxx” represents a number 100 to 999.)

Copy the folder to the hard disk.

 Drag and drop the [xxxCANON]

folder to the destination folder.

 The [xxxCANON] folder is saved

on your computer.

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Downloading Images

Click the copied folder.

 The images in the folder are

displayed.

 Before disconnecting the camera

from your computer, exit the EOS Viewer Utility, set the camera’s power switch to <OFF>, and then disconnect the dedicated cable.

 You cannot display images in the preview window (W-22) or edit RAW images (W-31)

saved on a memory card in the camera directly. Work with the images saved on your computer from the memory card.

 For displaying images saved in a third-party card reader, follow the same procedure

to download the target folder to your computer.

Supported Image Formats

The images below can be displayed with the EOS Viewer Utility.

Image Format File Extension

RAW images taken with the EOS-1D Mark II and the EOS 20D .CR2

RAW images taken with the EOS-1Ds and the EOS-1D .TIF

RAW images taken with the EOS 10D, DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL, D60 and D30

JPEG images conforming with the Exif 2.2, 2.21 standard* .JPG/.JPEG

TIFF images conforming with the Exif standard* .TIF/.TIFF

.CRW

* Includes TIFF and JPEG images converted from RAW images and saved with the EOS

Viewer Utility.

 Images that cannot be displayed appear as a question mark [?].  The images that are processed on your computer after being shot or the images

whose file name is changed may not be displayed properly.

 You cannot use the camera while displaying images on the camera.

 By setting [Auto rotate] setting to <ON> for the camera with this function, images shot

in a vertical position are automatically displayed vertically.

 If the selected folder contains a large number of images, there may be a short delay

before the images appear.

Working with Images in the EOS Viewer Utility

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Handling the Folders

You can handle the folder on the menu that appears by right-clicking the folder.

Right-click on the folder and select an option from the menu that appears.

Opens the selected folder.

Creates a new folder. Note that you cannot create a new folder in the memory card in the camera.

Allows you to change the folder name.

You can drag and drop folders from the Folder Tree Area to the other folders.

Memory Card Folder Structure and File Names

IMG_YYYY.JPG: JPEG image

DCIM

MISC

 The “xxx” in the folder names represent a number between 100 to 999.  The “YYYY” in the file names represent a number between 0001 to 9999.

The file name of images shot with the EOS 20D is “_MG_” (the first character is an underscore) when Adobe RGB is set.

xxxCANON

CANONMSC

The folder created when DPOF settings are set. It holds the DPOF settings files.

IMG_YYYY.CR2: EOS 20D RAW image CRW_YYYY.CRW: EOS 10D, EOS DIGITAL REBEL/

CRW_YYYY.THM: Image for displaying the camera’s

The folder that holds the image control files in the DCIM folder.

300D DIGITAL, EOS D60, EOS D30 RAW images

index

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Handling the Folders

Registering Frequent Use Folder

You can register frequent use folders as bookmark folders.

Display a folder to be registered (W-18).

 Drag and drop the folder to be

registered as shown on the right.

 The folder icon appears in the

Bookmark area when it is registered.

 To delete the registered folder,

right-click the folder and select [Delete] from the menu that appears.

 You can also reorder the folders in the Bookmark area by dragging and dropping

them.

 When you delete the registered folder, it just disappears from the Bookmark area.

The actual data of the folder and the images in that folder will not be deleted.

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Working with Images in the EOS Viewer Utility

Selecting the Image Display Mode

You can select the display size and method of images.

Main Window (Thumbnail Display)

Various information can be displayed with images.

Display number Numbers are assigned sequentially to the displayed images starting with the first image.

File name or shooting date/time

The items selected in the [Image Lower Display Item] list box in the [Preferences] dialog box (W-46) are displayed.

Protect mark (W-28)

This mark is displayed on protected images.

Digital exposure compensation value (W-33)

Recording quality

The [RAW] and [RAW+JPEG] symbols are displayed for RAW and RAW+JPEG images respectively. No symbol is displayed for JPEG images. *Only images taken with the

EOS 20D in RAW+JPEG format display the [RAW+JPEG] symbol.

Check mark (W-26)

This mark is displayed on images for which a check mark was attached.

Preview Window Display

Double-clicking an image displayed on the main window can enlarge the image. When you change the processing parameters of RAW images, use this window.

 The preview window can display a maximum of six previews.

 A low resolution image is displayed first in the preview window, and then it changes to a high

resolution image.

Preview window

Preview tool bar

RAW adjustment tool palette

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Selecting the Image Display Mode

Preview tool bar

Rotate left 90 degrees button (W-28) Remove Check Mark button (W-26)

Window button (W-27)

JPEG preview button

Changes the image displayed in the preview window to a RAW or JPEG image. * Only compatible with EOS 20D

RAW+JPEG images and EOS 10D, EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL and EOS D60 RAW images.

Remove protect button (W-28)

Show Next Image button (W-25)

Protect button (W-28)

Erase images button (W-29)

Show Previous Image button (W-25)

Display Size list box (W-24)

Show/Hide Image Information button

Show/hides the histogram, image information display area, Detailed Information display area, and comment input box.

Rotate right 90 degrees button (W-28)

Add Check Mark button (W-26)

Play sound button

*This button does not work with the camera you are using.

You cannot display images in the preview window or edit RAW images (W-31) saved on a memory card in the camera directly. Work with the images saved on your computer from the memory card.

 For some images, it may take some time to change to the high resolution image.  You can set the image displayed in the preview window to RAW image or the

simultaneously recorded JPEG image (W-46).

AF point button (W-24)

*Only compatible with EOS

20D, EOS 10D and EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL images.

IPTC information button (W-47)

Transfer images button (W-44)

Save File button (W-41)

Working with Images in the EOS Viewer Utility

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Selecting the Image Display Mode

Selecting the Display Size

Select a display size from the list box.

 In the main window, the available

image sizes are [Small] (64  42 pixels), [Medium] (100  66 pixels), and [Large] (160  106 pixels).

Main window

 In the preview window, the

available image sizes are [Fit to window] and [100%].

 When you select [100%], you can

change the display position by dragging the image.

Preview window

Checking the AF Point

The AF point used when the shot was taken can be displayed.

 This function is only available with images of the EOS 20D, EOS 10D and EOS

DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL.

Display the image in the preview window (W-22).

Click the [AF point] button.

 The AF point is displayed.

 Clicking the button again hides the

AF point.

When the shot was taken with automatic AF point selection, multiple active AF points might be displayed.

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