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Page 1 EOS-1D X Mark II (G) Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be ENGLISH downloaded from the Canon website (p.4). www.canon.com/icpd INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Page 2: Introduction
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.
Page 3: Item Check List
EOS-1D X Mark II (G) “Wired LAN Instruction Manual” (p.4). Connecting to Peripheral Devices When connecting the camera to a computer etc., use the provided interface cable or one from Canon. When connecting an interface cable, also use the provided cable protector (p.38).
Page 4: Instruction Manuals
Instruction Manuals Instruction manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded from the Canon website. Instruction manual (PDF files) download site: • Camera Instruction Manual, Wired LAN Instruction Manual, and Software Instruction Manuals www.canon.com/icpd...
Page 5: Compatible Cards
Compatible Cards The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera (p.74). CF (CompactFlash) cards * Type I, UDMA Mode 7 supported. CFast card * CFast 2.0 supported.
Page 6: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.47). To charge the battery, see page 42. Insert the card (p.49). The left slot is for CF cards, and the right slot is for CFast cards. * Shooting is possible as long as there is a CF card or CFast card in the camera.
Page 7 Quick Start Guide Set the shooting mode to <d> (p.228). Press the <W> button. Look at the top LCD panel and turn the <6> or <5> dial to select <d>. Focus on the subject (p.62). Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject.
Page 8: Conventions Used In This Manual
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial. <9> : Indicates the Multi-controller. <0> : Indicates the Setting button. 9/4/7/8 : Indicates that each function remains active for approx.
Page 9: Chapters
Chapters Introduction Getting Started Setting the AF and Drive Modes Image Settings GPS Settings Exposure Control for Photographic Expressions Flash Photography Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Shooting Movies Image Playback Post-Processing Images Sensor Cleaning Transferring Images to a Computer and Print Ordering Customizing the Camera Reference Software Overview...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Item Check List................. 3 Instruction Manuals ................4 Compatible Cards................5 Quick Start Guide ................6 Conventions Used in this Manual............. 8 Chapters................... 9 Index to Features ................17 Safety Precautions ................. 20 Handling Precautions ..............23 Nomenclature ................. 26 Getting Started Charging the Battery ..............
Page 11 Contents Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings......77 l Displaying the Grid in the Viewfinder ........81 Q Displaying the Electronic Level ..........82 Setting the Viewfinder Information Display ........84 Help ....................85 Setting the AF and Drive Modes f:Selecting the AF Operation............88 S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point .........
Page 12 Contents O Custom White Balance ............180 P Setting the Color Temperature ..........185 u White Balance Correction ............186 Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast......... 189 Setting Noise Reduction ............... 190 Highlight Tone Priority ..............193 Correction of Lens Aberrations............. 194 Reducing Flicker................
Page 13 Contents q Selecting the Metering Mode ..........238 O Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation ......241 h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ........... 243 A Locking the Exposure for Shooting (AE Lock)......245 bulb: Bulb Exposures ..............246 P Multiple Exposures..............248 2 Mirror Lockup .................256 Using the Eyepiece Shutter ............
Page 14 Contents Setting the Sound Recording ............322 Silent Control................325 Setting the Time Code..............326 Menu Function Settings..............330 Image Playback x Image Playback ..............344 B: Shooting Information Display..........346 x Searching for Images Quickly ..........352 H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display)..352 I Jumping through Images (Jump Display) ......
Page 15 Contents Post-Processing Images R Processing RAW Images with the Camera ......392 S Resizing JPEG Images ............397 N Cropping JPEG Images ............399 Sensor Cleaning f Automatic Sensor Cleaning........... 402 Appending Dust Delete Data ............403 Manual Sensor Cleaning...............405 Transferring Images to a Computer and Print Ordering 407 d Transferring Images to a Computer........
Page 16 Contents Reference B Button Functions..............478 Checking the Battery Information ..........482 Using a Household Power Outlet ..........483 System Map ................. 484 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode......486 Menu Settings ................490 Troubleshooting Guide ..............502 System Status Display ..............520 Error Codes ..................
Page 17: Index To Features
Index to Features Power LCD monitor Charging the battery p.42 Brightness adjustment p.389 Battery level p.54 Electronic level p.82 Battery information LV touch control p.283 check p.482 Help p.85 Household power outlet p.483 Auto power off p.76 AF operation p.88 Card AF area selection mode p.91...
Page 18 Index to Features File name p.203 File numbering p.206 p.211 Logging p.222 Image Quality Flash Image size p.155 JPEG quality External Speedlite p.260 (Compression rate) p.162 Flash exposure ISO speed (still photos) p.163 compensation p.260 Picture Style p.169 FE lock p.260 White balance p.177...
Page 19 Index to Features Image Transfer / Print Ordering Line input p.322 Headphones p.324 Image transfer p.408 Wind filter p.323 Print Order (DPOF) p.413 Attenuator p.323 Wired LAN Silent control p.325 Time code p.326 Wired LAN Instruction Manual HDMI output p.338 Customization Playback Custom Functions (C.Fn)
Page 20: Safety Precautions
Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precautions before using the product. If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or Warnings: serious injuries may result.
Page 21 Safety Precautions When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery and disconnect the power plug from the equipment before storing. This is to prevent electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, and corrosion. Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or a fire.
Page 22 Safety Precautions Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury Cautions: or property damage may result. Do not use or store the product in a high-temperature location such as inside a car under the hot sun. The product may become hot and cause burns. Doing so may also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or shorten the life of the product.
Page 23: Handling Precautions
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 clean, well-wrung wet cloth.
Page 24 If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
Page 25 Handling Precautions 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 affix any stickers, etc., on the card. Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field, such as a TV set, speakers, or magnets.
Page 26: Nomenclature
Nomenclature Lens mount index (p.59) Depth-of-field preview button (p.235) Mirror (p.256, 405) Multi function button 2 (p.445) Movie shooting microphone (p.296) Self-timer lamp (p.150) Lens lock pin Shutter button (p.62) Lens release button (p.60) Lens mount Grip Vertical-grip On/ Off switch (p.67) Tripod socket Contacts (p.25) ...
Page 27 Nomenclature White balance selection button <O> Exposure compensation/ (p.177) Aperture setting button (p.241/236) LCD panel illumination button AF area selection/ (p.67) Multi function/FE Lock/ Multi-spot metering button Hot shoe (p.93/445/260/240) Flash sync contacts ISO speed setting button (p.163, 301) Eyecup (p.61)
Page 28 Nomenclature Top LCD panel (p.32, 33) <Q> Flash exposure compensation/Metering mode selection button (p.260/238) <A> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch <W> Shooting mode (p.272/295) selection button <0> Start/Stop button (p.228, 272, 296) (p.272, 296) <o> AF start Drive mode selection/ button (p.62, 89, 274) AF operation/AF method selection button...
Page 29 Nomenclature <V> Focal plane mark Info button (p.275, 305, 344, 478) CF card (Card 1) slot (p.49) <M> Menu button (p.71) CFast card (Card 2) slot (p.49) Strap mount (p.37) Card slot cover (p.49) CF card (Card 1) eject button (p.49) <Y>...
Page 30: Viewfinder Information
Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Electronic level (p.83) Large Zone AF frame (p.98) Area AF frame (p.98) Spot metering circle (p.239) <S> AF point Focusing screen (p.433) <O> Spot AF point (p.96) Flicker detection (p.198) Exposure level Grid (p.81) indicator (Metering/Flash exposure levels) Max.
Page 31 Nomenclature ISO speed (p.163) Manual exposure <o> Focus indicator (p.89) <e> AF status indicator (p.137) <A>AE lock (p.245) AEB in-progress (p.243) ISO speed (p.163) Multi-spot metering (p.240) Dust Delete Data acquisition (- - - - - ) <D> Flash-ready (p.260) Improper FE lock warning <A>...
Page 32: Shooting Mode
Nomenclature Top LCD Panel Shutter speed Aperture Bulb (buLb) AEB increment Bulb exposure time (min.:sec.) Dust Delete Data acquisition (- -) FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) AF point selection Multi function lock warning (L) ] AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF) Cleaning image sensor (CLn) AF point registration No card warning (Card)
Page 33 Nomenclature ISO speed ISO speed (p.163) Color temperature Custom white balance number <A> Highlight tone priority Personal white balance (PC-*) (p.193) Dust Delete Data acquisition (- - - - -) White balance (p.177) Drive mode (p.146) Auto: Ambience Single shooting priority High-speed continuous Qw Auto: White priority...
Page 34 Nomenclature Rear LCD Panel <g> CFast card (Card 2) indicator (p.50) <J> CFast card (Card 2) <r> GPS acquisition status * selection icon (p.50) <x> Logging function <f> CF card (Card 1) indicator (p.50) <F> Wired LAN connection * <J> CF card (Card 1) <J>...
Page 35 Nomenclature Battery Pack LP-E19 Lock lever Contacts Battery release Protective cover handle To charge the provided Battery Pack LP-E19, use the provided Battery Charger LC-E19 (p.36). Battery Pack LP-E19 cannot be charged with Battery Charger LC-E4N/LC-E4. Battery Pack LP-E19 is also compatible with cameras that use Battery Pack LP-E4N/LP-E4.
Page 36 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E19 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E19 (p.42). Calibration (Discharge) lamp Contacts Performance check button/ Battery slot Calibration button Charge lamp/Performance check Power cord socket lamp/Discharge time lamp Protective covers (2) Power cord Provided Battery Charger LC-E19 can also charge Battery Pack LP-E4N/ LP-E4.
Page 37: Attaching The Strap
Nomenclature 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.
Page 38: Cable Protector
Using the Cable Protector When connecting the camera to a computer or the Connect Station, use the provided interface cable or one from Canon (shown in the System Map on page 485). When connecting the interface cable, also use the provided cable protector.
Page 39 Nomenclature Using a Genuine Interface Cable (sold separately) If you use a genuine interface cable (sold separately, p.485), run the cable through the clamp before attaching the clamp to the cable protector. Clamp Connecting interface cable without using the cable protector may damage the digital terminal.
Page 41: Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and the basic camera operations.
Page 42: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Connect the charger to a power outlet. Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the power plug into a power outlet. When no battery is attached, all the indicator lamps will be off. Remove the protective cover. As shown in the illustration, detach the charger’s protective cover (provided) and the battery’s...
Page 43 Charging the Battery To charge the provided Battery Pack LP-E19, use the provided Battery Charger LC-E19. Battery Pack LP-E19 cannot be charged with Battery Charger LC-E4N/LC-E4. Provided Battery Charger LC-E19 can only charge provided Battery Pack LP-E19 and Battery Pack LP-E4N/LP-E4. Depending on the battery’s condition, it may not reach a 100% charge.
Page 44 Charging the Battery 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.
Page 45 Charging the Battery The <CAL> lamp blinks This is a recommendation that you calibrate (discharge) the battery so that the camera can accurately determine its capacity and display its battery level accurately. It is recommended that you perform calibration if the <CAL> lamp blinks in green.
Page 46 Contact your dealer or the nearest Canon Service Center. If the three charge lamps blink during calibration, remove the battery from the charger. Contact your dealer or the nearest Canon Service Center.
Page 47: Installing And Removing The Battery
Installing and Removing the Battery Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E19 or LP-E4N/LP-E4 into the camera. The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens when the battery is removed. Also, when the camera has no battery, the viewfinder image will look blurred and you cannot focus.
Page 48: Removing The Battery
Installing and Removing the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the battery release handle and take out the battery. Check that the power switch is set to <2> (p.53). Flip out the battery release handle, turn it as shown by the arrow, and pull it out.
Page 49: Installing And Removing The Card
Installing and Removing the Card You can use CF cards and CFast cards with this camera. Images can be recorded when at least one card is installed in the camera. If cards are inserted in both slots, you can select which card to record images to or record the same images simultaneously on both cards (p.152).
Page 50: Card
Installing and Removing the Card Close the cover. Press the cover until it snaps shut. Set the power switch to <1> Possible shots (p.53) The number of possible shots will be displayed on the top LCD panel. The rear LCD panel will indicate which card(s) has been installed.
Page 51: Removing The Card
Installing and Removing the Card Removing the Card Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Check that the access lamp is off, then open the cover. If [Recording...] is displayed on the LCD monitor, close the cover. Access lamp Remove the card.
Page 52 Installing and Removing the Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time. Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking.
Page 53: Turning On The Power
Turning on the Power If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 55 to set the date/time/zone. <1> : The camera turns on. <R>: The camera turns on. The Multi function lock will take effect (p.66).
Page 54: Battery Level
Turning on the Power z Battery Level Indicator When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon indicates that the battery will soon be exhausted. Display Level (%) 100 - 70...
Page 55: Setting The Date, Time, And Zone
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone 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. Set the camera to the time zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination, and the camera will automatically adjust the date/time.
Page 56 3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone Turn the <5> dial to select [Zone], then press <0>. Turn the <5> dial to select the time zone, then press <0>. If your desired time zone is not listed, press the <M> button, then proceed to the next step to set it (with the time difference from the Coordinated Universal Time, UTC).
Page 57 3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone Set the daylight saving time. Set it if necessary. Turn the <5> dial to select [Y]. Press <0> so <r> is displayed. Turn the <5> dial 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 hr.
Page 58: Selecting The Interface Language
Selecting the Interface Language Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <Q> button and select the [5] tab. Turn the <6> dial to select the [52] tab.
Page 59: Attaching And Detaching A Lens
Attaching and Detaching a Lens The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-S or EF-M lenses. Attaching a Lens Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.
Page 60: Detaching
Attaching and Detaching a Lens Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. Attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens. Do not look at the sun directly through any lens.
Page 61: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Detach the eyecup. While grasping both sides of the eyecup, slide it upward to detach it. Make the adjustment. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.
Page 62: Shutter Button
Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing Halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel for approx.
Page 63 Basic Operation Main Dial After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial. When you press a button such as <W>, <o>, <Q>, or , the respective function remains selected for approx. 6 sec. (9). During this time, you can turn the <6> dial to change the setting.
Page 64 Basic Operation 5 Quick Control Dial After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial. When you press a button such as <W>, <o>, <Q>, or , the respective function remains selected for approx. 6 sec. (9). During this time, you can turn the <5> dial to change the setting.
Page 65 Basic Operation Multi-controller The <9> consists of an eight-direction key and a button at the center. Use your thumb to tilt the <9> in the desired direction. Use it to select the AF point, correct the white balance, move the AF point or magnifying frame during Live View or movie shooting, scroll around magnified images during playback,...
Page 66: Multi Function Lock
Basic Operation h Touch Pad During movie shooting, the touch pad provides a quiet way to adjust the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO speed, sound- recording level, and headphone volume (p.325). This function works when [z5: Silent Control] is set to [Enable h]. After pressing the <Q>...
Page 67: Exposure
Basic Operation U LCD Panel Illumination You can illuminate the top and rear LCD panels by pressing the button. Turn on (9) or off the LCD panel illumination by pressing the button. During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off the LCD panel illumination.
Page 68: Q Quick Control For Shooting Functions
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called Quick Control. The basic operating procedures are the same for the Quick Control screen (p.480) and the Custom Quick Control screen (p.461). Press the <Q>...
Page 69: Exposure
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Settable Functions with the Quick Control Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.189) Exposure compensation/AEB setting (p.241, 237/243) Aperture (p.233) ISO speed (p.163) Shutter speed (p.231) White balance Flash exposure (p.177) compensation (p.260) Picture Style (p.169) AF operation (p.88) Custom Controls (p.443) White balance correction (p.186) Metering mode (p.238)
Page 70: Quick Control
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Quick Control Select the desired function and press <0>. The function setting screen will appear. Turn the <6> or <5> dial to change some of the settings. There are also functions that are set by pressing the button.
Page 71: Menu Operations
Menu Operations You can set various settings with the menus such as the image- recording quality, date/time, etc. <M> button <6> Main Dial LCD monitor <Q> button <5> Quick Control Dial <0> button : Playback : Set-up : Custom Functions 2: AF : My Menu : Shooting...
Page 72 3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Select a tab. Each time you press the <Q> button, the main tab (group of functions) will switch. Turn the <6> dial to select a secondary tab.
Page 73 3 Menu Operations The explanation of menu functions hereafter assumes that you have pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen. You can also use <9> to operate and set menu functions. (Except for [31: Erase images] and [51: Format card].) To cancel the operation, press the <M>...
Page 74: Before You Start
Before You Start 3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be erased.
Page 75 Before You Start Format the card in the following cases: The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full of images or data. A card-related error is displayed (p.523) Card’s file formats Cards with 128 GB or lower capacity will be formatted in FAT32.
Page 76: Disabling The Beeper
Before You Start 3 Disabling the Beeper You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved. Select [Beep]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Beep], then press <0>. Select [Disable]. The beeper will not sound. Regardless of the [z3: Beep] setting, touchscreen operation sound is disabled during Live View shooting and movie shooting.
Page 77: Setting The Image Review Time
Before You Start 3 Setting the Image Review Time You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after shooting. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not have the image displayed, set [Off]. Select [Image review].
Page 78: Exposure
Before You Start Shooting Function Settings Shooting mode d (Program AE) Case1/Parameter Case 1 - 6 settings of all AF operation One-Shot AF cases cleared AF area selection Single-point AF mode (Manual selection) AI Servo 1st Equal priority image priority AF point selection Center Registered AF point Canceled AI Servo 2nd...
Page 79: Exposure
Before You Start Camera Settings Image Recording Settings Image size 3 (Large) Auto power off 1 min. JPEG quality Beeper Enable Picture Style Standard Release shutter Enable without card Auto Lighting Standard Optimizer Image review time 2 sec. Lens aberration correction Highlight alert Disable Peripheral illumination...
Page 80: Exposure
Before You Start Live View Shooting Settings Live View Enable shooting AF method u+Tracking Grid display Hide Exposure Enable simulation Silent LV Mode 1 shooting Metering timer 8 sec. LV touch control Standard Movie Shooting Settings ISO speed settings Movie Servo AF Speed Automatic setting When active Always on...
Page 81: Displaying The Grid In The Viewfinder
l Displaying the Grid in the Viewfinder You can display a grid in the viewfinder to help you check the camera tilt or compose the shot. Select [Viewfinder display]. Under the [52] tab, select [Viewfinder display], then press <0>. Select [Grid display]. Select [Show].
Page 82: Q Displaying The Electronic Level
Q Displaying the Electronic Level You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder to help you correct the camera tilt. Displaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor Press the button. Each time you press the button, the screen display will change.
Page 83: Electronic Level
Q Displaying the Electronic Level 3 Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder An electronic level can be displayed on the upper part of the viewfinder. Since this indicator is displayed during shooting, you can take the picture while checking the camera tilt. Select [Viewfinder display].
Page 84: Setting The Viewfinder Information Display
Setting the Viewfinder Information Display The shooting function settings (Shooting mode, Metering mode, White balance, Drive mode, AF operation, Flicker detection) can be displayed in the viewfinder. By default, only Flicker detection is checkmarked [X]. Select [Viewfinder display]. Under the [52] tab, select [Viewfinder display], then press <0>.
Page 85: Help
Help When [z Help] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, the feature’s description (Help) can be displayed. The Help screen is displayed only while you hold down the button. If the Help fills more than one screen, a scroll bar will appear on the right edge. To scroll, hold down the ...
Page 87: Setting The Af And Drive Modes
Setting the AF and Drive Modes The AF points in the viewfinder are arranged to make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes. You can also select the AF operation and drive mode that best match the shooting conditions and subject. <AF>...
Page 88: F:selecting The Af Operation
f: Selecting the AF Operation You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <AF>. Press the <o> button Select the AF operation. While looking at the top LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn the <6>...
Page 89: Exposure
f: Selecting the AF Operation One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. The AF point which achieves focus flashes in red, and the focus indicator <o>...
Page 90: Exposure
f: Selecting the AF Operation AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects This AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the camera will keep focusing on the subject continuously.
Page 91: S Selecting The Af Area And Af Point
S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point The camera has 61 AF points for autofocusing. You can select the AF area selection mode and AF point(s) suiting the scene or subject. Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable AF points, AF point patterns, Area AF frame, etc.
Page 92 S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points) The manually-selected AF point <S> and the surrounding AF points <w> are used to focus. Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) One of nine focusing zones is used to focus.
Page 93 S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point Selecting the AF Area Selection Mode Press the <S> button Press the button. Look through the viewfinder and press the button. Each time you press the button, the AF area selection mode changes.
Page 94: Af Point Selection
S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point Selecting the AF Point Manually You can manually select the AF point or zone. Press the <S> button The AF points will be displayed in the viewfinder. In AF point expansion modes, adjacent AF points will also be displayed.
Page 95 S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point AF Point Display Indications Pressing the <S> button lights up the AF points that are cross-type AF points for high-precision autofocusing. The blinking AF points are horizontal-line or vertical-line sensitive. For details, see pages 100-108. Registering the AF point You can register a frequently-used AF point to the camera.
Page 96: Af Area Selection Modes
AF Area Selection Modes Single-point Spot AF (Manual selection) For pinpoint focusing over a narrower area than with single-point AF. Select one AF point < > to focus. Effective for pinpoint focusing or focusing on overlapping subjects such as an animal in a cage. Since Single-point Spot AF covers a very small area, focusing may be difficult during hand-held shooting or for a moving subject.
Page 97 AF Area Selection Modes AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points) The manually-selected AF point <S> and surrounding AF points <w> are used to focus. Focusing is performed over a wider area than with AF point expansion (manual selection ). Effective when it is difficult to track a moving subject with just one AF point.
Page 98 AF Area Selection Modes Large Zone AF (Manual Zone Selection) The AF area is divided into three focusing zones (left, center, and right) for focusing. Since the focusing area is larger than with Zone AF and all the AF points in the selected zone are used for the automatic AF point selection, it is superior to single-point AF and AF point expansion in tracking the subject, and it is effective for moving subjects.
Page 99 AF Area Selection Modes When AI Servo AF mode is set for Automatic selection AF, Large Zone AF, or Zone AF, the active AF point <S> will keep switching to track the subject. However, under certain shooting conditions (such as when the subject is small), it may not be able to track the subject.
Page 100: Af Sensor
AF Sensor The camera’s AF sensor has 61 AF points. The illustration below shows the AF sensor pattern corresponding to each AF point. When using lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster, high-precision AF is possible at the viewfinder center. Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable AF points, AF point patterns, the shape of Area AF frame, etc.
Page 101 AF Sensor These focusing sensors are geared to obtain higher precision focusing for lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster. A diagonal cross pattern makes it easier to focus subjects that may be difficult to focus. They cover the five AF points vertically aligned at the center.
Page 102: Lenses And Usable Af Points
AF points, see page 95. Regarding new lenses marketed after the EOS-1D X Mark II (in the first half of 2016), check the Canon website to see which group they belong Some lenses may not be available in certain countries or regions.
Page 103 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group B Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable. : Dual cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and the focusing precision is higher than with other AF points.
Page 104 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group E Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable. : Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high- precision focusing is achieved. : AF points sensitive to horizontal lines. Group F Autofocusing with 61 points is possible.
Page 105 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group G Autofocusing with only the 47 points shown in the diagram is possible. (Not possible with all 61 AF points.) All the AF area selection modes are selectable. During automatic AF point selection, the outer frame marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be different from 61-point Automatic selection AF.
Page 106 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group I Autofocusing with only the 13 points shown in the diagram is possible. Only the following AF area selection modes are selectable: Single-point Spot AF, Single-point AF, AF point expansion (manual selection Zone AF (Manual selection of zone), and 13-point automatic selection If an Extender is attached (Extender compatible lenses only) and the maximum aperture is f/8 (greater than f/5.6 but not exceeding f/8), AF will be possible.
Page 107 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group J Autofocusing with only the 9 points shown in the diagram is possible. Only the following AF area selection modes are selectable: Single-point Spot AF, Single-point AF, AF point expansion (manual selection and 9-point automatic selection AF. If an Extender is attached (Extender compatible lenses only) and the maximum aperture is f/8 (greater than f/5.6 but not exceeding f/8), AF will be possible.
Page 108 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group K AF is possible with the center AF point and the adjacent AF points above, below, on the left, and on the right. Only the following AF area selection modes are selectable: Single-point Spot AF, Single-point AF, and AF point expansion (manual selection : Cross-type AF point.
Page 109: Lens Group
Lenses and Usable AF Points Lens Group Designations (As of January 2016) EF14mm f/2.8L USM EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III EF14mm f/2.8L II USM EF200mm f/1.8L USM EF15mm f/2.8 Fisheye EF200mm f/1.8L USM EF20mm f/2.8 USM + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III EF24mm f/1.4L USM EF200mm f/1.8L USM EF24mm f/1.4L II USM...
Page 110 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF300mm f/4L USM EF400mm f/5.6L USM + Extender EF2x III I (f/8) + Extender EF1.4x III F (f/8) EF300mm f/4L IS USM EF500mm f/4L IS USM EF300mm f/4L IS USM EF500mm f/4L IS USM + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III EF300mm f/4L IS USM EF500mm f/4L IS USM...
Page 111 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF1200mm f/5.6L USM EF35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III J (f/8)* EF35-70mm f/3.5-4.5A EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 EF11-24mm f/4L USM EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 PZ EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 USM EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 II EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 III...
Page 112 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM + Extender EF2x I/II J (f/8) + Extender EF1.4x I/II J (f/8) EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM + Extender EF2x III I (f/8) + Extender EF1.4x III F (f/8) EF70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM...
Page 113: Selecting Ai Servo Af Characteristics
Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics You can easily fine-tune AI Servo AF to suit a particular subject or shooting scene just by selecting an option from case 1 to case 6. This feature is called the “AF Configuration Tool”. Select the [21] tab. Select a case.
Page 114 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics Case 1: Versatile multi purpose setting Standard setting suited for any moving subject. Works with various subjects and scenes. Select [Case 2] to [Case 6] for the following: When an obstacle cuts across the AF points or the subject tends to stray from the AF points, when you want Default settings to focus on a subject appearing...
Page 115 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics Case 3: Instantly focus on subjects suddenly entering AF points Once an AF point starts tracking the subject, this setting enables the camera to consecutively focus on subjects at different distances. If a new subject appears in front of the target subject, the camera will start focusing on the new subject.
Page 116 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics Case 5: For erratic subjects moving quickly in any direction Even if the target subject moves dramatically up, down, left, or right, the AF point will switch automatically to focus-track the subject. Effective for shooting subjects that move dramatically up, down, left, or right.
Page 117 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics Case 6: For subjects that change speed and move erratically Geared for tracking moving subjects whose speed can change dramatically and suddenly. Also, if the target subject moves dramatically up, down, left or right and it is difficult to focus, the AF point switches automatically to track the subject.
Page 118 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics Parameters Tracking sensitivity Sets the subject-tracking sensitivity during AI Servo AF when an obstacle cuts across the AF points or when the subject strays from the AF point. Default setting. Suitable for moving subjects in general. Locked on: -2 / Locked on: -1 The camera will try to continue focusing on the subject even if an obstacle cuts across the AF points or if the subject strays from the...
Page 119 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics Acceleration/deceleration tracking This sets the tracking sensitivity for moving subjects whose speed can momentarily change dramatically by starting or stopping suddenly, etc. Suited for subjects that move at a steady speed (minor changes in moving speed).
Page 120 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics AF point auto switching This sets the switching sensitivity of the AF points as they track the subject moving dramatically up, down, left, or right. This setting takes effect when the AF area selection mode is set to AF point expansion (manual selection ), AF point expansion (manual selection,...
Page 121 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics Changing Cases’ Parameter Settings You can manually adjust each case’s three parameters: 1. Tracking sensitivity, 2. Acceleration/deceleration tracking, and 3. AF point auto switching. Select a case. Turn the <5> dial to select the icon of the case you want to adjust.
Page 122: Customizing Af Functions
Customizing AF Functions With the [22] to [25] menu tabs, you can set the AF functions to suit your shooting style or subject. 22: AI Servo AI Servo 1st image priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing for the first shot with AI Servo AF.
Page 123 3 Customizing AF Functions AI Servo 2nd image priority With AI Servo AF for continuous shooting, you can preset the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing for all shots to be taken after the first during continuous shooting. 0: Equal priority Equal priority is given to focusing and continuous shooting speed.
Page 124 3 Customizing AF Functions 23: One Shot Lens electronic MF With the following USM and STM lenses equipped with electronic manual focusing function, you can set whether to use electronic manual focusing. EF50mm f/1.0L USM EF300mm f/2.8L USM EF600mm f/4L USM EF85mm f/1.2L USM EF400mm f/2.8L USM EF1200mm f/5.6L USM...
Page 125 3 Customizing AF Functions AF-assist beam firing Enables or disables the EOS dedicated external Speedlite’s AF-assist beam. ON: Enable The external Speedlite emits the AF- assist beam when necessary. OFF: Disable The external Speedlite will not emit the AF-assist beam. Useful when the AF-assist beam may disturb others.
Page 126 3 Customizing AF Functions One-Shot AF release priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing for One-Shot AF. : Focus priority The picture will not be taken until focus is achieved. Useful when you want to achieve focus before capturing the image.
Page 127 3 Customizing AF Functions Auto AF point selection: EOS iTR AF EOS iTR* AF performs autofocus by recognizing faces and subject colors. EOS iTR AF works when the AF area selection mode is set to Zone AF, Large Zone AF, or Automatic selection AF. * intelligent Tracking and Recognition: The function that the metering sensor identifies the subject to make the AF points tracking it.
Page 128 3 Customizing AF Functions If [EOS iTR AF (Face priority)] or [EOS iTR AF] is set, the camera may take longer to focus than when [Disable] is set. Even if you set [EOS iTR AF (Face priority)] or [EOS iTR AF], the desired result may not be obtained depending on the shooting conditions and subject.
Page 129 3 Customizing AF Functions Lens drive when AF impossible If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, you can have the camera keep searching for the precise focus or have it stop searching. ON: Continue focus search If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, the lens is driven to search for the precise focus.
Page 130 3 Customizing AF Functions Selectable AF point You can change the number of manually selectable AF points. With Zone AF, Large Zone AF, or Automatic selection AF set, AF will be performed with the selected AF area selection mode (Zone AF, Large Zone AF, or Automatic selection AF) regardless of the [Selectable AF point] setting.
Page 131 3 Customizing AF Functions Select AF area selection mode You can limit the selectable AF area selection modes to suit your shooting preferences. Select the desired selection mode and press <0> to add a checkmark [X]. Then select [OK] to register the setting. The AF area selection modes are explained on pages 96-98.
Page 132 3 Customizing AF Functions AF area selection method You can set the method for changing the AF area selection mode. 9 M-Fn button After you press the <S> button, pressing the button changes the AF area selection mode. 9 Main Dial After you press the <S>...
Page 133 3 Customizing AF Functions : Separate AF pts: Area+pt The AF area selection mode and AF point (or zone) can be set separately for each camera orientation (1. Horizontal, 2. Vertical with the camera grip at the top, 3. Vertical with the camera grip at the bottom).
Page 134 3 Customizing AF Functions Initial AF Point, AI Servo AF You can set the AI Servo AF’s starting AF point for when the AF area selection mode is set to Auto selection AF. : Initial AF pt selected AI Servo AF will start with the manually-selected AF point when the AF operation is set to AI Servo AF and the AF area selection mode is set...
Page 135 3 Customizing AF Functions AF point selection pattern During manual AF point selection, the selection can either stop at the outer edge or it can cycle around to the opposite side. : Stops at AF area edges Useful if you often use an AF point along the edge.
Page 136: Af Point Brightness
3 Customizing AF Functions k: Displayed, l: Not displayed Before AF starts AF point display With AF point (Camera At AF start during focus selected shooting-ready) Selected AF point All AF points Selected pt (focused, Selected AF pt (focused) Disable display Metering active AF point display Focus...
Page 137 3 Customizing AF Functions AF status in viewfinder The AF status icon indicating AF operation can be displayed in the viewfinder’s field of view or outside the field of view. : Show in field of view The AF status icon is displayed in the lower right of the viewfinder’s field of view.
Page 138: Fine Adjustment Of Af's Point Of Focus
Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Fine adjustment of the AF’s point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting. This is called “AF Microadjustment”. Before making the adjustment, read “General Cautions for AF Microadjustment” and “Notes for AF Microadjustment” on page 143. Normally, this adjustment is not required.
Page 139 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Make the adjustment. Set the adjustment amount. The adjustable range is ±20 steps. Setting it toward “-: ” will shift the point of focus in front of the standard point of focus. Setting it toward “+: ”...
Page 140 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Adjust by Lens You can make the adjustment for each lens and register the adjustment in the camera. You can register the adjustment for up to 40 lenses. When you autofocus with a lens whose adjustment is registered, the point of focus will always be shifted by the adjustment amount.
Page 141 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Entering the Serial Number Select the digit to be entered, then press <0> so <r> is displayed. Enter the number, then press <0>. After entering all the digits, select [OK]. Lens Serial Number In step 3, if “...
Page 142 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Make the adjustment. Single focal length lens For a zoom lens, select the wide- angle (W) or telephoto (T) end. Pressing <0> will turn off the purple frame and make the adjustment possible.
Page 143 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus When shooting with the intermediate range (focal length) of a zoom lens, the AF’s point of focus is corrected automatically relative to the adjustments made for the wide-angle and telephoto ends. Even if only the wide-angle or telephoto end is adjusted, a correction will be made automatically for the intermediate range.
Page 144: When Autofocus Fails
When Autofocus Fails Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder’s focus indicator <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects Difficult to Focus Subjects with very low contrast (Example: Blue skies, solid-color flat surfaces, etc.) Subjects in very low light Strongly backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Cars with highly reflective bodies, etc.) Near and distant subjects framed close to an AF point...
Page 145: Mf: Manual Focus
When Autofocus Fails MF: Manual Focus Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>. Focus on the subject. Focusing ring Focus by turning the lens’s focusing ring until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder. If you manually focus while pressing the shutter button halfway, the focus indicator <o>...
Page 146: Selecting The Drive Mode
i Selecting the Drive Mode Single and continuous drive modes are provided. You can select the drive mode suiting the scene or subject. Press the <o> button Select the drive mode. While looking at the top LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn the <5> dial. u: Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken.
Page 147 i Selecting the Drive Mode 6(B): Single: Silent shooting You can shoot one image at a time while suppressing the mechanical sound during viewfinder shooting. The internal mechanical operation is not executed until you return the shutter button to its halfway position. 6o(V): Silent HS shooting You can shoot continuously at approx.
Page 148 i Selecting the Drive Mode <o> High-Speed Continuous Shooting Speeds Under [84: Continuous shooting speed], with [High speed] set to [14 (16) fps] (p.431), the maximum speed for <o> high-speed continuous shooting will be as follows: (Max. approx. fps) Viewfinder shooting Flicker reduction Live With Flicker...
Page 149 i Selecting the Drive Mode The continuous shooting speed for <o> high-speed continuous shooting may become slower depending on the power source type, battery level, temperature, ISO speed, flicker reduction, shutter speed, aperture, subject’s conditions, brightness, lens, flash use, shooting function settings, etc.
Page 150: Using The Self-Timer
j Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. Press the <o> button Select the self-timer. While looking at the top LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn the <5> dial. k : Shoot in approx. 10 sec. l : Shoot in approx.
Page 151: Image Settings
Image Settings This chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, noise reduction, highlight tone priority, lens aberration correction, anti- flicker shooting, and other functions.
Page 152: Selecting The Card For Recording And Playback
Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback If either a CF card or CFast card is inserted in the camera, you can start recording captured images. When only one card is inserted, you do not have to follow the procedures described on pages 152- 154.
Page 153 3 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback Standard Images will be recorded to the card selected with [Record/play]. Auto switch card Same as with the [Standard] setting, but if the card becomes full, the camera will automatically switch to the other card to record images.
Page 154 3 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback Selecting the CF or CFast Card for Recording and Playback If [Record func.] is set to [Standard] or [Auto switch card], select the card for recording and playing back images. If [Record func.] is set to [Rec. separately] or [Rec. to multiple], select the card for playing back images.
Page 155: Setting The Image-Recording Quality
Setting the Image-Recording Quality You can set the image size (number of recorded pixels for JPEG/RAW) and JPEG quality (compression rate). H Selecting the Image Size JPEG is indicated by 3, K, 5, and 6, and RAW is 1, 41, and 61.
Page 156 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Using the Menu Screen to Set the Image Size Select [Img type/size]. Under the [z2] tab, select [Img type/size], then press <0>. Set the image size. Standard / Auto switch card / Rec. to multiple To select a RAW image size, turn the <6>...
Page 157 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Image-recording Quality Setting Examples 3 only 1 only 61+5 If [-] is set for both the RAW and JPEG image sizes, 3 will be set. The number of possible shots will be displayed up to 1999 in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel.
Page 158 12.7+6.2 A4+A2 20 M The number of possible shots is based on Canon’s testing standards and an 8 GB card. The maximum burst is with Canon’s standard testing CF card (Standard: 8 GB, High speed: UDMA 7, 64 GB) and CFast card (CFast 2.0, 128 GB), and based on the following conditions set by the Canon’s testing standard: Viewfinder...
Page 159 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Even if you use a UDMA CF card or CFast card, the maximum burst indicator remains the same. However, the maximum burst shown in the table on the preceding page applies to continuous shooting. If you select both RAW and JPEG, the same image will be recorded simultaneously to the card in both RAW and JPEG at the image- recording qualities that were set.
Page 160: Raw Images
Setting the Image-Recording Quality RAW Images A RAW image is raw data output by the image sensor converted to digital data. It is recorded to the card as is, and you can select the quality as follows: 1, 41, or 61. A 1 image can be processed with [32: RAW image processing] (p.392) and saved as a JPEG image.
Page 161: Maximum Burst
Setting the Image-Recording Quality One-touch Image Quality Setting With Custom Controls, you can assign the image size to the button, Multi function button 2, or depth-of-field preview button so you can switch to it temporarily. If you assign [One-touch image quality setting] or [One-touch image quality (hold)] to one of these buttons, you can switch the image-recording quality quickly and shoot.
Page 162 Setting the Image-Recording Quality 3 Setting the JPEG Quality For JPEG images, the recording quality (compression rate) can be set separately for each image size: 3, K, 5, and 6. Select [JPEG quality]. Under the [z2] tab, select [JPEG quality], then press <0>. Select the desired image size.
Page 163: I: Setting The Iso Speed For Still Photos
i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. Regarding the ISO speed during movie shooting, see pages 299 and 302. Press the button Set the ISO speed. While looking at the top LCD panel or the viewfinder, turn the <6>...
Page 164 i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos As H1 (equivalent to ISO 102400), H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800), and H3 (equivalent to ISO 409600) are expanded ISO speed settings, noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) and irregular colors will be more noticeable, and the resolution lower compared with the standard setting.
Page 165: Iso Auto
i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos ISO Auto If the ISO speed is set to “A” (Auto), the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway. As indicated below, the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode.
Page 166 i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos 3 Setting the Manually-Settable ISO Speed Range You can set the manually-settable ISO speed range (minimum and maximum limits). You can set the minimum limit within L (equivalent to ISO 50) to H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800), and the maximum limit within ISO 100 to H3 (equivalent to ISO 409600).
Page 167 i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos 3 Setting the ISO Speed Range for ISO Auto You can set the automatic ISO speed range for ISO Auto within ISO 100 - ISO 51200. You can set the minimum limit within ISO 100 - ISO 25600, and the maximum limit within ISO 200 - ISO 51200 in 1-stop increments.
Page 168 i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos 3 Setting the Minimum Shutter Speed for ISO Auto You can set the minimum shutter speed so that the shutter speed set automatically will not be too slow when ISO Auto is set. This is effective in the <d>...
Page 169: Selecting A Picture Style
Selecting a Picture Style By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. Select [Picture Style]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Picture Style], then press <0>. The Picture Style selection screen will appear.
Page 170 3 Selecting a Picture Style R Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. u Fine Detail Suited for detailed outline and fine texture description of the subject. The colors will be slightly vivid. S Neutral Suited for processing the image with a computer.
Page 171 3 Selecting a Picture Style Symbols The Picture Style selection screen has icons for [Strength], [Fineness], or [Threshold] of [Sharpness], [Contrast], and other parameters. The numerals indicate the set values for these parameters set for the respective Picture Style. Symbols Sharpness Strength Fineness...
Page 172: Customizing A Picture Style
Customizing a Picture Style You can customize the Picture Styles. You can change or adjust the parameter settings of Picture Styles such as [Strength], [Fineness], or [Threshold] of [Sharpness], and [Contrast], and other parameters from the default settings. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 174.
Page 173 3 Customizing a Picture Style Set the parameter. Adjust the parameter as desired, then press <0>. Press the <M> button to save the adjusted parameters. The Picture Style selection screen will reappear. Any parameter settings different from the default will be displayed in blue. Parameter Settings and Effects Sharpness A Strength...
Page 174 3 Customizing a Picture Style V Monochrome Adjustment Besides the effects described on the preceding page such as [Contrast], or [Strength], [Fineness] and [Threshold] of [Sharpness], you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect]. kFilter effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more.
Page 175: Registering A Picture Style
Registering a Picture Style You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. Useful when you want to preset multiple Picture Styles with different settings.
Page 176 3 Registering a Picture Style Select a parameter. Select the parameter (such as [Sharpness] - [Strength]) to be set, then press <0>. Set the parameter. Adjust the parameter as desired, then press <0>. For details, see “Customizing a Picture Style” (p.172). Press the <M>...
Page 177: B: Setting The White Balance
B: Setting the White Balance White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the Auto [Q] (Ambience priority) or [Qw] (White priority) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with Auto, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.
Page 178: White Balance
B: Setting the White Balance You can also set this with the [z1: White balance] screen. To switch between Auto [Q] (Ambience priority) and [Qw] (White priority), use the [z1: White balance] screen (p.179). To set Personal white balance, select [P: PC-*] in step 2 on the preceding page.
Page 179: Auto White Balance
B: Setting the White Balance Q Auto White Balance With [Q] (Ambience priority), you can increase the intensity of the image’s warm color cast when shooting a tungsten-light scene. If you select [Qw] (White priority), you can reduce the intensity of the image’s warm color cast.
Page 180: O Custom White Balance
O Custom White Balance Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source. Make sure to perform this procedure under the light source at the actual location of the shoot. Up to five sets of Custom white balance data can be registered to the camera.
Page 181 O Custom White Balance Photograph a solid-white object. Look through the viewfinder and aim the entire dotted line box (shown in the illustration) over a plain, white object. Focus manually and shoot with the standard exposure set for the white object.
Page 182 O Custom White Balance Select image on card Shoot a solid-white object. Follow step 4 on the preceding page and photograph a solid-white object. Select [Set Custom WB]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Set Custom WB], then press <0>. Select the Custom WB number to be registered.
Page 183 O Custom White Balance In step 5, the following images cannot be selected: Images captured with the Picture Style set to [Monochrome], multiple-exposure images, Frame Grab from 4K movies, and images shot with another camera. To shoot with a registered Custom white balance, first select the number of the registered Custom white balance.
Page 184 O Custom White Balance 3 Naming the Custom WB Data You can also append a name (caption) to the five registered Custom white balance data (Custom WB No. 1-5). Select the Custom WB number. On the [Set Custom WB] screen, select the number of the Custom white balance you want to append a name to.
Page 185: P Setting The Color Temperature
P Setting the Color Temperature You can set the white balance’s color temperature numerically. This function is for advanced users. Press the button Select . Look at the top LCD panel and turn the <5> dial to select . Set the color temperature.
Page 186: White Balance Correction
u White Balance Correction You can correct the white balance that is set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This function is for advanced users, particularly for those users who understand the use of color temperature conversion and color compensating filters and their effects.
Page 187: White Balance Auto Bracketing
u White Balance Correction White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images with different color tones can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias and magenta/green bias.
Page 188 u White Balance Correction During white balance bracketing, the maximum burst for continuous shooting will be lower. Since three images are recorded for one shot, it takes longer to record the image to the card. You can also set white balance correction and AEB together with white balance bracketing.
Page 189: Auto Correction Of Brightness And Contrast
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG images, the correction is applied when the image is captured. Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
Page 190: Setting Noise Reduction
Setting Noise Reduction High ISO Speed Noise Reduction This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high ISO speeds. When shooting at low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the image (shadow areas) can further be reduced.
Page 191: Exposures
3 Setting Noise Reduction Long Exposure Noise Reduction For images exposed for 1 sec. or longer, noise (dots of light and banding) typical of long exposures can be reduced. Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [z2] tab, select [Long exp.
Page 192 3 Setting Noise Reduction With [Auto] and [Enable], the noise reduction process after the picture is taken may take the same amount of time as that for the exposure. During noise reduction, shooting is still possible as long as the maximum burst indicator in the viewfinder shows “1”...
Page 193: Highlight Tone Priority
Highlight Tone Priority You can reduce overexposed, clipped highlights. Select [Highlight tone priority]. Under the [z2] tab, select [Highlight tone priority], then press <0>. Select [Enable]. Highlight details are improved. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights.
Page 194: Correction Of Lens Aberrations
Correction of Lens Aberrations Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteristics. Color fringing along subject outlines is called chromatic aberration. Image distortion due to lens characteristics is called distortion. And decreased image sharpness due to the aperture is called diffraction phenomenon.
Page 195: Chromatic Aberration Correction
3 Correction of Lens Aberrations Depending on shooting conditions, noise may appear on the image periphery. The correction amount applied will be lower than the maximum correction amount that can be applied with Digital Photo Professional (EOS software, p.550). The higher the ISO speed, the lower the correction amount will be. Chromatic Aberration Correction Select [Chromatic aberr corr].
Page 196 3 Correction of Lens Aberrations When distortion correction is enabled, the camera records an image range narrower than the one seen through the viewfinder. (The image periphery is slightly trimmed and the resolution looks slightly lowered.) When [Distortion correction] is set to [Enable], the maximum burst (p.161) during continuous shooting will decrease.
Page 197 Peripheral illumination correction, chromatic aberration correction, distortion correction, and diffraction correction cannot be applied to JPEG images already taken. When using a non-Canon lens, setting the corrections to [Disable] is recommended even if [Correction data available] is displayed. If you use magnified view during Live View shooting, the peripheral illumination correction, chromatic aberration correction, and distortion correction will not be reflected in the image on the screen.
Page 198: Reducing Flicker
Reducing Flicker If you shoot an image with a fast shutter speed under a light source such as fluorescent light, the blinking of the light source causes flicker and the image may be vertically unevenly exposed. If continuous shooting is used under these conditions, uneven exposures or colors across the images may result.
Page 199: Metering
3 Reducing Flicker If the subject is against a dark background or if there is a bright light in the image, flicker may not be properly detected. Under certain special types of lighting, the camera may not be able to reduce the effects of the flicker even when <G>...
Page 200: Setting The Color Space
Setting the Color Space The range of reproducible colors is called “color space”. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. Select [Color space]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Color space], then press <0>.
Page 201: Creating And Selecting A Folder
Creating and Selecting a Folder You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This operation is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images. Creating a Folder Select [Record func+card/folder sel.].
Page 202: Selecting A Folder
3 Creating and Selecting a Folder Selecting a Folder Select a folder on the folder selection Lowest file number screen, then press <0>. Number of images in folder The folder where the captured images will be saved is selected. Subsequently captured images will be recorded into the selected folder.
Page 203: Changing The File Name
Changing the File Name The file name has four alphanumeric characters followed by a four-digit image BE3B0001.JPG (Example) number (p.206) and extension. The first four alphanumeric characters are set upon factory shipment and unique to the camera. However, you can change them.
Page 204 3 Changing the File Name Operate the <5>, <6>, or <9> to move the and select the desired character. Then press <0> to enter To cancel the text entry, press the button, then select [OK]. Exit the setting. After entering the correct number of characters, press the <M>...
Page 205: User Setting
3 Changing the File Name The first character cannot be an underscore “_”. User setting2 When you select the “*** + image size” registered with User setting2 and take pictures, the image size character will be automatically appended as the file name’s fourth character from the left. The meaning of the image- recording quality characters is as follows: “*** L”...
Page 206: File Numbering Methods
File Numbering Methods The captured images are assigned a BE3B0001.JPG sequential four-digit file number from (Example) 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. File numbering You can change how the file number is assigned. Select [File numbering]. Under the [51] tab, select [File numbering], then press <0>.
Page 207: Auto Reset
3 File Numbering Methods Auto Reset Restarts the file numbering from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created. When you replace the card, create a folder, or switch the target card (such as f9g), the file numbering continues in sequence from 0001 for the images saved.
Page 208: Setting Copyright Information
Setting Copyright Information When you set the copyright information, it will be recorded to the image as Exif information. Select [Copyright information]. Under the [54] tab, select [Copyright information], then press <0>. Select the option to be set. Select [Enter author’s name] or [Enter copyright details], then press <0>.
Page 209 3 Setting Copyright Information Checking the Copyright Information When you select [Display copyright info.] in step 2, you can check the [Author] and [Copyright] information that you entered. Deleting the Copyright Information When you select [Delete copyright information] in step 2, you can delete the [Author] and [Copyright] information.
Page 211: Gps Settings
GPS Settings This chapter explains the camera’s built-in GPS settings. The EOS-1D X Mark II (G) can receive satellite navigation signals from GPS satellites (USA), GLONASS satellites (Russia), and the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) “Michibiki” (Japan). The GPS function is set to [Disable] by default. This manual uses the term “GPS”...
Page 212: Gps Features
GPS Features Geotagging Images Geotag information (latitude, longitude, elevation) and coordinated universal time can be appended to images. Shooting locations of geotagged images can be displayed on a map on a computer. *1: Certain travel conditions or GPS settings may cause inaccurate geotag information to be added to images.
Page 213 GPS Features Viewing Images and Information on a Virtual Map With Map Utility (EOS software, p.550), you can view the shooting locations and the route traveled on a map displayed on a computer. Map data ©2015 ZENRIN...
Page 214: Gps Precautions
To avoid violating GPS function regulations, visit the Canon website to check where the use is allowed. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from GPS function use in other countries and regions. Model Number...
Page 215: Acquiring Gps Signals
Acquiring GPS Signals To acquire GPS signals, take the camera outside where the sky is unobstructed. Face the top of the camera toward the sky while keeping your hands, etc., away from the camera top. When the signal acquisition conditions are good, it will take the camera approx.
Page 216 Acquiring GPS Signals GPS Acquisition Status The GPS acquisition status is indicated by the [r] icon displayed on the camera’s rear LCD panel. Constant r: Signal acquired Blinking r: Signal not acquired yet When you shoot while [r] is constantly displayed, the image will be geotagged.
Page 217 Acquiring GPS Signals Poor GPS Coverage Under the following conditions, the GPS satellite signal will not be properly acquired. As a result, the geotag information may not be recorded or inaccurate geotag information may be recorded. Indoors, underground, in tunnels or forests, between buildings, or in valleys.
Page 218 Acquiring GPS Signals Viewing GPS Information Check the [GPS] setting. Check that [GPS] is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2]. Select [GPS information display]. The GPS information will be displayed. Take the picture. When you shoot after GPS signal acquisition, the image will be geotagged.
Page 219 Acquiring GPS Signals Geotagging Information Play back the images and press the button to display the shooting information screen (p.347). Then tilt <9> up or down to check the geotag information. Latitude Longitude Elevation UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) When you shoot a movie, the GPS information at the time when shooting begins is recorded.
Page 220: Setting The Positioning Interval
Setting the Positioning Interval The interval (time) to update the geotag information can be set. Although updating the geotag information at shorter intervals will record more accurate geotag information, it will reduce the number of possible shots because it will drain the battery faster. Check the [GPS] setting.
Page 221: Setting Time From Gps On The Camera
Setting Time from GPS on the Camera The time information obtained from GPS signals can be set in the camera. The margin of error is approx. ±0.02 sec. Check the [GPS] setting. Check that [GPS] is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
Page 222: Logging The Route Traveled
Logging the Route Traveled When using the GPS logging function, the geotag information of the route the camera travels is automatically recorded in the camera’s internal memory. With Map Utility (EOS software, p.550), you can view the shooting locations and the route traveled on a map displayed on a computer.
Page 223 Logging the Route Traveled Geotag Information Logs Geotag information for the route the camera travels is recorded at the intervals set with [Position update intvl] (p.220). The log data is saved in the camera’s internal memory by date. The table below shows how many days’...
Page 224 Logging the Route Traveled Downloading Log Data to a Computer The log data in the camera’s internal memory can be downloaded to a computer with EOS Utility (EOS software, p.550) or downloaded from a card after transferring the data to the card. When you use Map Utility (EOS software, p.550) to open a log file saved on the computer, the camera’s travel route will be displayed on a map.
Page 225 Logging the Route Traveled When connecting the camera to a computer, use the provided interface cable or one from Canon (p.485). When connecting the interface cable, use the provided cable protector (p.38). The GPS antenna is located at the top of the camera body. For this reason, even when carrying the camera, such as in a bag, try to keep the top of the camera facing upwards, and do not place anything on top of it.
Page 227: Exposure Control For Photographic Expressions
Exposure Control for Photographic Expressions You can change various settings of the camera as you desire to obtain a wide variety of shooting results, by selecting the shutter speed and/or aperture, adjusting the exposure as you prefer, etc. After you press the shutter button halfway and let go, the exposure settings will remain displayed in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel for approx.
Page 228: D: Program Ae
d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE. * <d> stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the shooting mode to <d>. Press the <W> button and turn the <6>...
Page 229: Metering
d: Program AE If the “30"” shutter speed and the lowest f/ number blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If the “8000” shutter speed and the highest f/ number blink, it indicates overexposure. Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens.
Page 230 The shutter speed and aperture are blinking. Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EX-series Speedlite (sold separately, p.260) is recommended. When the external flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out unnaturally dark.
Page 231: S: Shutter-Priority Ae
s: Shutter-Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure matching the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action of a moving subject. A slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion.
Page 232 s: Shutter-Priority AE If the lowest f/number blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the highest f/number blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6>...
Page 233: F: Aperture-Priority Ae
f: Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure matching the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.
Page 234 f: Aperture-Priority AE If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a faster aperture (lower f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed. If the “8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure.
Page 235: Depth-Of-Field Preview
f: Aperture-Priority AE Depth-of-Field Preview The aperture opening (diaphragm) changes only at the moment when the picture is taken. Otherwise, the aperture remains fully open. Therefore, when you look at the scene through the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, the depth of field will look narrow. Press the depth-of-field preview button to stop down the lens to the current aperture setting and check the depth of...
Page 236: A: Manual Exposure
a: Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * <a>...
Page 237 a: Manual Exposure Exposure Compensation with ISO Auto If the ISO speed is set to A (AUTO) for manual exposure shooting, you can set exposure compensation (p.241) as follows: • Under [86: Custom Controls], with [s: Expo comp (hold btn, turn )] (p.454).
Page 238: Selecting The Metering Mode
q Selecting the Metering Mode You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. Press the <Q> button Select the metering mode. While looking at the top LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn the <6> dial. q: Evaluative metering w: Partial metering r: Spot metering...
Page 239: Exposure
q Selecting the Metering Mode Spot metering Effective when metering a specific part of the subject or scene. Spot metering covers approx. 1.5% of the viewfinder area at the center. The spot metering circle will be displayed in the viewfinder. Center-weighted average metering The metering is averaged for the entire scene with the viewfinder center weighted more heavily.
Page 240: Multi-Spot Metering
q Selecting the Metering Mode Multi-Spot Metering With multiple spot meter readings, you can see the relative exposure levels of multiple areas in the picture and decide the final exposure to obtain the desired result. Multi-spot metering can be used in the <d>, <s>, and <f> modes. Set the metering mode to <r>...
Page 241: O Setting The Desired Exposure Compensation
O Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the <d>, <s>, and <f> shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops.
Page 242 O Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation If [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.189) is set to any setting other than [Disable], the image may still look bright even if a decreased exposure compensation for a darker image is set. You can also set it by pressing the <O> button and turning the <6> or <5>...
Page 243: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing. Hold down the <W>...
Page 244: Flash
h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) During AEB shooting, the <A> icon in the viewfinder and the <h> icon on the top LCD panel will blink. If the drive mode is set to or <6>, press the shutter button three times for each shot.
Page 245: A Locking The Exposure For Shooting (Ae Lock)
A Lock the Exposure for Shooting (AE Lock) You can lock the exposure when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting. Press the <A> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the picture.
Page 246: Bulb: Bulb Exposures
bulb: Bulb Exposures In this mode, the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This photographic technique is called “bulb exposure”. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures.
Page 247 bulb: Bulb Exposures With [z2: Long exp. noise reduction], you can reduce the noise generated during long exposures (p.191). For bulb exposures, using a tripod and Remote Switch RS-80N3 (sold separately) or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (sold separately) is recommended (p.258). Using mirror lockup (p.256) with bulb exposures is also possible.
Page 248: P Multiple Exposures
P Multiple Exposures You can shoot two to nine exposures to be merged into one image. With Live View shooting (p.271), you can see in real time how the exposures are merged when you shoot multiple-exposure images. Select [Multiple exposure]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Multiple exposure], then press <0>.
Page 249 P Multiple Exposures Set [Multi-expos ctrl]. Select the desired multiple-exposure control method, then press <0>. Additive The exposure of each single image captured is added cumulatively. Based on the [No. of exposures], set a negative exposure compensation. Follow the basic guide below to set the exposure compensation amount.
Page 250 P Multiple Exposures Set the images to be saved. To save all the single exposures and the merged multiple-exposure image, select [All images], then press <0>. To save only the merged multiple- exposure image, select [Result only], then press <0>. Set [Continue Mult-exp].
Page 251 P Multiple Exposures Shoot subsequent exposures. When [On:Func/Ctrl] is set, the merged multiple-exposure image will be displayed. Live View shooting with [On:Func/ Ctrl] set, the multiple-exposure images merged so far will be displayed. By pressing the button, you can display only the Live View image.
Page 252 P Multiple Exposures The image-recording quality (image size and JPEG quality), ISO speed, Picture Style, high ISO speed noise reduction, and color space, etc. set for the first single exposure will also be set for the subsequent exposures. During multiple exposure shooting, the settings of [z1: Lens aberration correction], [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer], and [z2: Highlight tone priority] will be automatically switched to [Disable].
Page 253 P Multiple Exposures Merging Multiple Exposures with an Image Recorded on the Card You can select a 1 image recorded on the card as the first single exposure. The image data of the selected 1 image will remain intact. You can only select 1 images. You cannot select 41/61 or JPEG images.
Page 254 P Multiple Exposures You can also select a 1 multiple-exposure image as the first single exposure. If you select [Deselect img], the image selection will be canceled. Checking and Deleting Multiple Exposures During Shooting When [On:Func/Ctrl] is set and you have not finished shooting the set number of exposures, you can press the <x>...
Page 255 P Multiple Exposures Are there any restrictions on the image-recording quality? All JPEG image-recording quality settings can be selected. If 41 or 61 is set, the merged multiple-exposure image will be saved as a 1 image. Image Size Setting Single Exposures Merged Multiple-Exposure JPEG JPEG...
Page 256: Mirror Lockup
2 Mirror Lockup Camera vibrations caused by the mirror’s reflex action when the picture is taken is called “mirror shock”. Mirror lockup keeps the mirror up before and during exposure to reduce blur caused by camera vibrations. Useful when shooting close-ups (macro photography), using a super telephoto lens, and shooting at slow shutter speeds.
Page 257 2 Mirror Lockup Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or the camera’s internal components. In very bright light, such as at the beach or a ski slope on a sunny day, take the picture promptly after mirror lockup is stabilized.
Page 258: Using The Eyepiece Shutter
Using the Eyepiece Shutter When you take a picture without looking through the viewfinder, such as when you use the self-timer, bulb exposure, or a remote switch, stray light entering the viewfinder can cause the picture to look dark (underexposed). To prevent this, slide the eyepiece shutter lever as shown by the arrow to cover the viewfinder eyepiece.
Page 259: Flash Photography
Flash Photography This chapter explains how to shoot with external EX- series Speedlites (sold separately) and how to set Speedlite settings on the camera’s menu screen.
Page 260: D Flash Photography
D Flash Photography EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites Using an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography easy. For detailed instructions, refer to the EX-series Speedlite’s Instruction Manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites. To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions on the camera’s menu screen, see pages 263-269.
Page 261 Cautions for Live View Shooting If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View shooting, set [z5: Silent LV shoot.] to [Disable] (p.281). The flash will not be fired if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
Page 262 D Flash Photography If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and malfunction may result. Do not connect to the camera’s PC terminal any flash unit with an output voltage of 250 V or more.
Page 263: Setting The Flash Function
Setting the Flash Function With an EX-series Speedlite having compatible flash function settings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the Speedlite’s functions and Custom Functions. Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite before setting the flash functions. For details on the Speedlite’s functions, refer to the Speedlite’s Instruction Manual.
Page 264 3 Setting the Flash Function Flash Sync. Speed in Av Mode You can set the flash-sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE <f> mode. : Auto The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/250 sec.
Page 265: Flash Function Settings
3 Setting the Flash Function Flash Function Settings The screen display and setting options will vary depending on the Speedlite model, current flash mode, Speedlite’s Custom Function settings, etc. For details on the Speedlite’s functions, refer to the Speedlite’s Instruction Manual. Sample display Wireless functions/ Flash ratio control...
Page 266 3 Setting the Flash Function Wireless functions / Flash ratio control Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is possible with radio or optical transmission. For details on wireless flash, refer to the Instruction Manual of a Speedlite compatible with wireless flash shooting. With a macro flash (MR-14EX II, etc.) compatible with flash function settings, you can set the flash ratio between flash...
Page 267 3 Setting the Flash Function Shutter synchronization Normally, set this to [First-curtain synchronization] so that the flash fires immediately after the exposure starts. If [Second-curtain synchronization] is set, the flash will be fired right before the shutter closes. When this is combined with a slow shutter speed, you can create a trail of light such as from car headlights at night with a more natural feel.
Page 268: Settings
3 Setting the Flash Function When using second-curtain synchronization, set the shutter speed to 1/25 sec. or slower. If the shutter speed is 1/30 sec. or faster, first-curtain synchronization will be applied automatically even if [Second-curtain synchronization] is set. With an EX-series Speedlite not compatible with flash function settings, you can only set the following: [Flash firing], [E-TTL II meter.], and [Flash exposure compensation] under [Flash function settings].
Page 269 3 Setting the Flash Function Clearing Flash Function Settings / Flash C.Fn Settings Select [Clear settings]. Select the settings to be cleared. Select [Clear flash settings] or [Clear all Speedlite C.Fn’s], then press <0>. On the confirmation dialog, select [OK]. Then the flash settings or Custom Function settings will all be cleared.
Page 271: Shooting) With The Lcd Monitor
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. Live View shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to <A>. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake may cause blurred images.
Page 272: A Shooting With The Lcd Monitor
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will be displayed in the brightness level closely matching that of the actual image to be captured.
Page 273 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Enabling Live View Shooting Set [z4: Live View shoot.] to [Enable]. Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting Room Temperature Low Temperatures Temperature (23°C / 73°F) (0°C / 32°F) Possible shots Approx. 260 shots Approx.
Page 274 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or the camera’s internal components. “General Live View Shooting Cautions” are on pages 293-294. The movie image’s field of view is approx.
Page 275 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change. Battery level Maximum burst Temperature warning Possible shots/Seconds remaining on self-timer Number of remaining multiple exposures Multiple exposures AF point (FlexiZone - Single) Shooting mode Histogram display White balance/White...
Page 276 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Warnings Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness or blistering due to low-temperature contact burns.
Page 277 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Final Image Simulation Final image simulation is a function that shows the Live View image as it will look with the current settings for Picture Style, white balance, and other shooting functions applied. The Live View image will automatically reflect the function settings listed below.
Page 278: Shooting Function Settings
Shooting Function Settings W/R/f/y/q/i/O/B Settings When the Live View image is displayed, if you press the <W>, <o>, <Q>, <h>, , <O>, or button, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the <6> or <5> dial to set the respective shooting function. By pressing the ...
Page 279 Shooting Function Settings Q Quick Control With the Live View image displayed, you can press the <Q> button to set the AF mode, drive mode, metering mode, white balance, Picture Style, and Auto Lighting Optimizer. Press the <Q> button The settable functions will be displayed.
Page 280: Menu Function Settings
Menu Function Settings When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <A>, menu options exclusive to the Live View shooting will appear under the [z4] and [z5] tabs. The settable functions on this menu screen apply only to Live View shooting.
Page 281: Silent Lv Shooting
3 Menu Function Settings Exposure simulation Exposure simulation simulates and displays how the brightness (exposure) of the actual image will look. • Enable (g) The displayed image brightness will be close to the actual brightness (exposure) of the resulting image. If you set exposure compensation, the image brightness will change accordingly.
Page 282 (regardless of the [Silent LV shoot.] setting). When using a non-Canon flash unit, set it to [Disable]. The flash will not be fired if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
Page 283: Lv Touch Control
3 Menu Function Settings Metering timer You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). LV touch control During Live View shooting or movie shooting, you can touch the LCD monitor (touch-sensitive panel called a touchscreen) with your fingers to move the AF point and perform AF, or magnify the image.
Page 284: Focusing With Af (Af Method)
Focusing with AF (AF Method) Selecting the AF Method You can set the AF method to [u+Tracking] (p.285) or [FlexiZone - Single] (p.287) to suit the shooting conditions or subject. If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.291).
Page 285 Focusing with AF (AF Method) u(face)+Tracking: c The camera detects and focuses on human faces. If a face moves, the AF point also moves to track the face. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
Page 286 Focusing with AF (AF Method) Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.272). Focusing on a subject other than a human face • Tap on the subject (or spot) where you want to focus. •...
Page 287: Movie Shooting
Focusing with AF (AF Method) FlexiZone - Single: d The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus on a particular subject. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
Page 288 Focusing with AF (AF Method) Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.272). Notes for AF AF Operation Even when focus is achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again. The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation.
Page 289 Focusing with AF (AF Method) Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult Subject with low-contrast such as the blue sky, solid-color flat surfaces or when highlight or shadow details are clipped. Subjects in low light. Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction.
Page 290: Magnified View
Focusing with AF (AF Method) Magnified View for FlexiZone - Single In the [FlexiZone - Single] mode, either press the button or tap on [d] displayed on the bottom right of the screen. You can magnify the image by approx.
Page 291: Mf: Focusing Manually
MF: Focusing Manually You can magnify the image and focus precisely with MF (manual focus). Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens’s focusing ring to focus roughly. Display the magnifying frame. Press the button or tap on [d] on the screen’s lower right.
Page 292 MF: Focusing Manually Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens’s focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the button to return to the normal view. Take the picture. Check the exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.272).
Page 293 General Live View Shooting Cautions Image Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and banding) may become noticeable. Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irregular colors in the image. If Live View shooting is used continuously for a prolonged period, the camera’s internal temperature may rise, and image quality may deteriorate.
Page 294 General Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect the brightness of the captured image. Even if a low ISO speed is set, noise may be noticeable in the displayed Live View image under low light.
Page 295: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to <k>. Before shooting movies, see page 316 and make sure the card is able to record movies at the desired movie- recording quality setting. If you handhold the camera and shoot movies, camera shake can cause blurred movies.
Page 296: Shooting Movies
k Shooting Movies k Autoexposure Shooting When the shooting mode is set to <d> or <bulb>, autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness. The autoexposure control will be the same for both <d> and <bulb>. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>.
Page 297: Shutter-Priority Ae
k Shooting Movies Shutter-priority AE When the shooting mode is <s>, you can manually set the shutter speed for movie shooting. The ISO speed and aperture will be set automatically to suit the brightness and obtain the standard exposure. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>.
Page 298: Aperture-Priority Ae
k Shooting Movies Aperture-priority AE When the shooting mode is <f>, you can manually set the aperture for movie shooting. The ISO speed and shutter speed will be set automatically to suit the brightness and obtain the standard exposure. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>.
Page 299 k Shooting Movies ISO Speed in the <d>, <s>, <f>, and <bulb> Modes L: Full HD movie shooting The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 25600. Under [z2: ISO speed settings], if you set [Range for movies]’s [Maximum] setting to [H2 (204800)] (p.330), the automatic ISO speed setting range’s maximum will be expanded to H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800).
Page 300 k Shooting Movies Notes for <d><s><f><bulb> Modes You can lock the exposure (AE lock) by pressing the <A> button. 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.) If you set the power switch to <1>...
Page 301: Manual Exposure Shooting
k Shooting Movies Manual Exposure Shooting You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>. Set the shooting mode to <a>. Press the <W>...
Page 302 k Shooting Movies ISO Speed in the <a> Mode L: Full HD movie shooting With [AUTO] (A), the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 25600. In [Range for movies] under [z2: ISO speed settings], if you set [Maximum] to [H2(204800)] (p.330), the maximum ISO speed for automatic ISO speed setting range will be expanded to H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800).
Page 303 k Shooting Movies For movie shooting, the ISO speed cannot be expanded to L (equivalent to ISO 50) or H3 (equivalent to ISO 409600). When switching from still photo shooting to movie shooting, check the ISO speed settings again before shooting movies. During movie shooting, avoid changing the shutter speed or aperture.
Page 304: Still Photo Shooting
k Shooting Movies Settable Shutter Speeds The settable shutter speeds in the <s> shutter-priority AE and <a> manual-exposure shooting modes vary depending on the frame rate of the movie-recording quality. Frame rate Settable Shutter Speeds 1/4000 - 1/125 sec. 1/4000 - 1/100 sec. 1/4000 - 1/60 sec.
Page 305 k Shooting Movies Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change. Battery level Movie shooting remaining time*/ Temperature warning Elapsed time Movie shooting mode/ Time code High Frame Rate movie Histogram (a mode) Autoexposure Shutter-priority Writing indicator Aperture-priority...
Page 306 k Shooting Movies When [AF method] is [FlexiZone - Single], you can press the button to display the electronic level (p.82). Note that if [AF method] is set to [u+Tracking] or if the camera is connected to a TV set with an HDMI cable, the electronic level will not be displayed. The electronic level, grid lines, or histogram cannot be displayed during movie shooting.
Page 307 k Shooting Movies Warnings Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness or blistering due to low-temperature contact burns.
Page 308 k Shooting Movies Final Image Simulation Final image simulation is a function that shows the movie as it will look with the current settings for Picture Style, white balance and other shooting functions applied. During movie shooting, the image displayed will automatically show the effects of the settings listed below.
Page 309: Shooting Function Settings
Shooting Function Settings W/f/i/O/B Settings If you press the <W>, <o>, , <O>, or button with the image displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the <6> or <5> dial to set the respective function.
Page 310 Shooting Function Settings Q Quick Control While the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can press the <Q> button and set the following: AF method, movie-recording size, sound-recording level (with Manual/Line input), headphone volume, white balance, Picture Style, and Auto Lighting Optimizer. Press the <Q>...
Page 311: Setting The Movie Recording Quality
Setting the Movie Recording Quality With [z4: Movie rec quality], you can set the movie-recording format, movie- recording size (movie size, frame rate, movie-recording format, compression rate), and other functions. The frame rate displayed on the [Movie rec. size] screen switches automatically depending on the [53: Video system] setting (p.497).
Page 312: Movie Recording Size
3 Setting the Movie Recording Quality Movie Recording Size You can select the movie’s size, frame rate, and compression method. Image Size H 4096x2160 The movie will be recorded in 4K quality. The aspect ratio is approx. 17:9. When shooting H8/ 7J movies, use a CFast card.
Page 313 3 Setting the Movie Recording Quality 4K movie shooting Shooting 4K movies requires a high-performance card. When shooting H 8/7 movies, use a CFast card. For details on card requirements for movie shooting, see “Cards that Can Record Movies” on page 316. Shooting 4K movies or movies at a high frame rate greatly increases the processing load.
Page 314 3 Setting the Movie Recording Quality For 4K movie shooting, [z2: High ISO speed NR] will not take effect. Therefore, noise may be more noticeable depending on the shooting conditions. If you change the [53: Video system] setting, also set the movie- recording size again.
Page 315 3 Setting the Movie Recording Quality Movie recording method/Compression rate J MJPG Selectable when the movie recording format is [MOV]. Motion JPEG is used to compress the movie for recording. Without any compression between frames, each frame is compressed at a time and recorded.
Page 316 3 Setting the Movie Recording Quality Cards that Can Record Movies When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a reading/writing speed (required card performance) shown in the table or higher than the standard specification. Test the card by taking a few movies in the desired quality (p.311) and make sure the card can properly record the movie.
Page 317 3 Setting the Movie Recording Quality To optimize the use of the card, formatting the card with the camera before shooting movies is recommended (p.74). When movies cannot be recorded normally, format the card and try again. If formatting the card does not resolve the problem, refer to the card manufacturer’s website.
Page 318: High Frame Rate Movie
3 Setting the Movie Recording Quality High Frame Rate At Full HD quality, you can shoot movies at a high frame rate of 119.9 fps or 100.0 fps. Good for shooting movies to be played back in slow motion. The maximum recording time of one movie clip is 7 min. 29 sec. Images are recorded in L2 W D or L3 W D quality.
Page 319 3 Setting the Movie Recording Quality Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute In MOV Format (Approx.) Total Recording Time on Card Movie Recording File Size Quality 4 GB 16 GB 64 GB H: 4K 39 sec. 2 min. 10 min.
Page 320 3 Setting the Movie Recording Quality Movie Files Exceeding 4 GB Even if you shoot a movie exceeding 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interruption. Using CF cards up to 128 GB formatted with the camera If you use the camera to format a CF card with 128 GB or less in capacity, the camera will format it in FAT32.
Page 321 3 Setting the Movie Recording Quality Movie Shooting Time Limit When shooting movies other than High Frame Rate movies 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.
Page 322: Setting The Sound Recording
Setting the Sound Recording You can shoot movies while recording sound with the built-in monaural microphone or an external stereo microphone (commercially-available). You can also freely adjust the sound- recording level. Set the sound recording with [z4: Sound recording]. Sound Recording/Sound Recording Level Auto : The sound-recording level is adjusted automatically.
Page 323: Microphone
3 Setting the Sound Recording Wind Filter/Attenuator Wind filter : When [Enable] is set, it reduces the wind noise when recording outdoors. This feature works only when you use the built-in microphone for movie shooting. Note that [Enable] reduces low bass sounds, so set it to [Disable] when there is no wind.
Page 324: Headphones
3 Setting the Sound Recording Using headphones By connecting headphones (commercially-available) equipped with a 3.5 mm diameter mini plug to the camera’s headphone terminal (p.28), you can listen to the sound during movie shooting. If you are using an external stereo microphone (commercially-available), you can listen to the sound in stereo.
Page 325: Silent Control
Silent Control You can change the settings of the ISO speed, sound-recording level, etc. while suppressing the operation sound during movie shooting. When [z5: Silent Control] is set to [Enable h], you can use the touch pad <h> on the inner ring of the Quick Control Dial.
Page 326: Setting The Time Code
Setting the Time Code The time code is a time reference recorded automatically to synchronize the movie during movie shooting. It is recorded at all times in the following units: hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. It is mainly used during movie editing.
Page 327 3 Setting the Time Code Movie Recording Count You can select what to display on the movie shooting screen. Rec time : Displays the elapsed time from the start of the movie shooting. Time code : Displays the time code during movie shooting. Movie Playback Count You can select what to display on the movie playback screen.
Page 328 3 Setting the Time Code HDMI Time code The time code can be appended to a movie that is output via HDMI. Enable: Appends time code to HDMI video output. When [Enable] is set, [Rec Command] will be displayed. Disable: Time code not appended to HDMI video output. Record command When a video output via HDMI is recorded by an external recording device, the camera’s movie shooting start/stop can sync with the...
Page 329 3 Setting the Time Code Drop Frame If the frame rate is set to 2 (119.9 fps), 8(59.94 fps), or 6(29.97 fps), the time code’s frame count causes a discrepancy between the actual time and time code. When [Enable] is set, this discrepancy is corrected automatically.
Page 330: Menu Function Settings
Menu Function Settings When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <k>, the [z2: ISO speed settings] options will change to [ISO speed], [Range for movies], and [Range for H]. ISO Speed Setting ISO speed In the <a> mode, you can set the ISO speed manually. You can also select ISO Auto.
Page 331: Movie Servo Af
3 Menu Function Settings When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <k>, the [z4] and [z5] tabs dedicated to movie shooting will be displayed. Movie Servo AF With this function enabled, the camera focuses on the subject continuously during movie shooting.
Page 332 3 Menu Function Settings Cautions When [Movie Servo AF] is Set to [Enable] Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult • A fast-moving subject approaching or moving away from the camera. • A subject moving at a close distance in front of the camera. •...
Page 333 3 Menu Function Settings AF method You can select [u+Tracking] or [FlexiZone - Single]. See page 284 for the AF method. Grid display With [3x3 l] or [6x4 m], you can display grid lines to help you level the camera vertically or horizontally. Also, with [3x3+diag n], the grid is displayed together with diagonal lines to help you compose with better balance by aligning the intersections over the subject.
Page 334: Movie Servo Af Speed
* Lenses supporting slow focus transition during movie shooting USM and STM lenses released in and after 2009 are compatible. For details, refer to Canon website. Setting [AF method] to [u+Tracking] gives the same effect as [AF speed] set to [Standard (0)].
Page 335: Sensitivity
3 Menu Function Settings Movie Servo AF tracking sensitivity You can change the Movie Servo AF’s tracking sensitivity to one of seven levels. This affects the responsiveness of AF tracking sensitivity when the AF points stray from the subject, such as during panning or when an obstacle cuts across the AF points.
Page 336: Lv Touch Control
3 Menu Function Settings Metering timer You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). LV touch control During Live View shooting or movie shooting, you can touch the LCD monitor (touch-sensitive panel) with your fingers to move the AF point or magnify the image.
Page 337: V Button Function
3 Menu Function Settings Silent control When [Enable h] is set, you can use the <h> touch pad with the Quick Control to change settings while suppressing the operation sound during movie shooting. For details, see page 325. V button function You can set the functions performed by pressing the shutter button halfway or completely during movie shooting.
Page 338: Hdmi Output
3 Menu Function Settings HDMI display This function enables you to select the display option while recording HDMI video output with an external recording device. The movie will be output in Full HD quality (1920x1080). The default setting is [a]. When [a] is set: •...
Page 339 3 Menu Function Settings How to prolong the HDMI output To continue the HDMI output for longer than 30 min., select [a] or [awithout info], then set [52: Auto Power Off] to [Disable] (p.76). HDMI output in 4K quality is not possible. (Even if [Movie rec. size] is set to H, the movie will be output in Full HD quality.) HDMI output with no information will not display the card’s remaining capacity, battery level, internal temperature warning (p.341), and other...
Page 340 3 Menu Function Settings HDMI frame rate For HDMI output, you can set the frame rate to [Auto], [59.94i/ 50.00i], [59.94p/50.00p], or [23.98p]. Set the frame rate that is compatible with the commercially-available, external recording device you will use to record the movie via HDMI output. When [24.00p] under [z4: Movie rec quality] is set to [Enable], you cannot set [53: HDMI frame rate].
Page 341 General Movie Shooting Cautions Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icon If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged movie shooting or under a high ambient temperature, a red <E> icon will appear. The red <E> icon indicates that movie shooting will soon be terminated automatically.
Page 342 General Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and Image Quality If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level indicator may appear on the right of the screen during movie shooting. It indicates how much data has not yet been written to the card (remaining capacity of the internal buffer memory).
Page 343: Image Playback
Image Playback This chapter explains how to play back and erase the images (still photos/movies), how to view them on a TV screen, and other playback-related functions. 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.
Page 344: Image Playback
x Image Playback Single-Image Display Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The last image captured or played back will appear. Select an image. To play back images starting with the last image captured, turn the <5> dial counterclockwise. To play back images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise.
Page 345: Shooting Information Display
x Image Playback Exit the image playback. Press the <x> button to exit the image playback and return to shooting-ready state. Shooting Information Display With the shooting information screen displayed (p.344), you can tilt <9> up or down to switch the shooting information displayed at the screen bottom as follows.
Page 346: B: Shooting Information Display
B: Shooting Information Display Sample Information for Still Photos Basic information display Voice memo Rating Protect images Battery level Card number Playback number/ Folder number - Total images File number recorded Shutter speed Image-recording quality/Edited images/Cropping/ Aperture Frame Grab Exposure compensation Highlight tone priority amount ISO speed...
Page 347: Shooting Information Display
B: Shooting Information Display Shooting information display • Detailed information Exposure compensation amount Aperture Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Shooting date and time ISO speed Shutter speed Scroll bar Shooting mode/ Multiple Highlight tone priority exposures/ Frame Grab Metering mode File size White balance Flash exposure compensation amount Image-recording quality/Edited...
Page 348 B: Shooting Information Display • Lens/Histogram information Histogram display (Brightness) Lens name Histogram display (RGB) Focal length • White balance information • Picture Style information 1 • Picture Style information 2 Frame-grab images from 4K movies saved as still photos (p.374) will not display certain shooting information screens.
Page 349 B: Shooting Information Display • Color space / Noise reduction information • Lens aberration correction • Lens aberration correction information 1 information 2 • GPS information Latitude Longitude Elevation UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) If the GPS information is not recorded to the image, GPS information screen will not be displayed.
Page 350: Highlight Alert
B: Shooting Information Display Sample Movie Information Display Movie playback Aperture Shutter speed ISO speed Movie shooting mode/ High Frame Rate movie File size Movie-recording format Recording time/Time code Movie recording size Frame rate Movie recording method/ Compression rate < / >: Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed are not displayed.
Page 351: Af Point Display
B: Shooting Information Display AF Point Display When [33: AF point disp.] is set to [Enable], the AF point that achieved focus will be displayed in red. If automatic AF point selection is set, multiple AF points may be displayed. Histogram The brightness histogram shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness.
Page 352: Searching For Images Quickly
x Searching for Images Quickly 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. Press the button. During image playback or when the camera is ready to shoot, press the ...
Page 353: I Jumping Through Images (Jump Display)
x Searching for Images Quickly Jumping through Images (Jump Display) In the single-image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images forward or backward according to the jump method set. Select [Image jump w/6]. Under the [32] tab, select [Image jump w/6], then press <0>.
Page 354 x Searching for Images Quickly Browse by jumping. Press the <x> button to play back images. In the single-image display, turn the <6> dial. You can browse by the method that was set. Jump method Playback position To search images by shooting date, select [Date]. To search images by folder, select [Folder].
Page 355: Magnifying Images
u Magnifying Images You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. Magnify the image. The image can be magnified as follows: 1. During image playback (single-image display), 2. During the image review after image capture, and 3.
Page 356 u Magnifying Images 3 Setting the Initial Magnification Ratio and Position Under the [33] tab, when you select [Magnificatn (apx)], you can set the initial magnification ratio and position for the magnified view. 1x (no magnification) The image is not magnified. The magnified view will start with the single-image display.
Page 357: Rotating The Image
b Rotating the Image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. Select [Rotate image]. Under the [31] tab, select [Rotate image], then press <0>. Select the image to be rotated. Turn the <5> dial to select the image to be rotated.
Page 358: J Protecting Images
J Protecting Images By protecting the images, you can prevent the important images from being accidentally erased. Protecting a Single Image with the <J/K> Button Select the image to be protected. Press the <3> button to play back images, then turn the <5> dial to select the image.
Page 359 J Protecting Images 3 Protecting a Single Image with the Menu Select [Protect images]. Under the [31] tab, select [Protect images], then press <0>. Select [Select images]. An image is displayed. Select the image to be protected. Image protection icon Turn the <5>...
Page 360 J Protecting Images 3 Protecting All Images in a Folder or on a Card You can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at once. When you select [All images in folder] or [All images on card] in [31: Protect images], all the images in the folder or on the card will be protected.
Page 361: Setting Ratings
Setting Ratings You can rate images (still photos and movies) with one of the five rating marks: l/m/n/o/p. This function is called rating. 3 Set Ratings with the Menu Select [Rating]. Under the [32] tab, select [Rating], then press <0>. Select the image to be rated.
Page 362 Setting Ratings Rating with the <J/K> Button Under [86:J/Kbutton function], if you set [Rating (J and K disabled)] (p.438), you can press the <J/K> button to rate images/ movies during playback. Set the <J/ > button’s function. Under the [86] tab, set the [J/K button function] to [Rating (J and K disabled)].
Page 363: K Recording And Playing Back Voice Memos
K Recording and Playing back Voice Memos You can append (record) a voice memo to a captured image. The voice memo will be saved as a WAV sound file having the same file number as the image. The voice memo can be played back by the camera or a computer. Recording a Voice Memo Select the image to which you want to append a voice memo.
Page 364: Playing A Voice Memo
K Recording and Playing back Voice Memos Playing a Voice Memo When [86: J/K button function] is set to [Play memo (Hold: Rec. memo)] (p.438), the voice memo appended to the image can be played back. Set the <J/K> button’s function. Under the [86] tab, set [J/K button function] to [Play memo(Hold: Rec.
Page 365: Q Quick Control For Playback
Q Quick Control for Playback During playback, you can press the <Q> button to set the following: [J: Protect images], [b: Rotate image], [9: Rating], [R: RAW image processing (1 images only)], [S: Resize (JPEG image only)], [ : Highlight alert], [N: Cropping (JPEG images only)], [ : AF point display], and [e: Image jump w/6].
Page 366 Q Quick Control for Playback To rotate an image, set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD]. If [51: Auto rotate] is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rotate image] setting will be recorded to the image, but the camera will not rotate the image for display. Pressing the <Q>...
Page 367: Enjoying Movies
k Enjoying Movies You can play back movies in the following three ways: Playback on a TV Set (p.379) By connecting the camera to a TV set with HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately), you can play back the camera’s still photos and movies on the TV set.
Page 368 k Enjoying Movies Playback and Editing with a Computer The movie files recorded on the card can be transferred to a computer and played back or edited with pre-installed or general-purpose software compatible with the movie’s recording format. To play back or edit a movie with commercially-available software, use software compatible with MOV-format and MP4-format movies.
Page 369: Playing Back Movies
k Playing Back Movies Play back the image. Press the <x> button to play back images. Select a movie. Turn the <5> dial to select the movie to be played back. In the single-image display, the <s1> icon displayed on the upper left indicates a movie.
Page 370 k Playing Back Movies Movie Playback Panel Operation Playback Description 7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by turning the <5> dial. 8 Slow motion The slow motion speed is indicated on the upper right of the screen.
Page 371 k Playing Back Movies Playing High Frame Rate Movies Full HD movies shot at a high frame rate (119.9 fps or 100.0 fps) will be played back at 1/4-speed slow motion (29.97 fps or 25.00 fps). No sound will be played because no sound is recorded when shooting High Frame Rate movies.
Page 372: Editing A Movie's First And Last Scenes
X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in approx. 1-sec. increments. On the movie playback screen, select [X]. The movie editing panel will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Specify the part to be edited out.
Page 373 X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes Save the edited movie. Select [W], then press <0>. The save screen will appear. To save it as a new movie, select [New file]. To save it and overwrite the original movie file, select [Overwrite], then press <0>.
Page 374: Grabbing A Frame From 4K Movies
Grabbing a Frame from 4K Movies From a 4K movie, you can select any desired frame to save it as an approx. 8.8 megapixel (4096x2160) still photo (JPEG image). This function is called “Frame Grab (4K frame capture)”. Play back the image. Press the <x>...
Page 375 Grabbing a Frame from 4K Movies Save the frame. Select [OK] to save the frame displayed on the screen as a still photo (JPEG image). Check the destination folder and image file number. Select the image to be displayed. Select [View original movie] or [View extracted still image].
Page 376: Slide Show (Auto Playback)
Slide Show (Auto Playback) You can play back the images on the card as an automatic slide show. Select [Slide show]. Under the [32] tab, select [Slide show], then press <0>. Select the images to be played Number of images to be played back back.
Page 377 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) Item Playback Description All the still photos and movies on the card will be played jAll images back. Still photos and movies taken on the selected shooting date iDate will be played back. Still photos and movies in the selected folder will be played nFolder back.
Page 378: Start The Slide Show
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) Start the slide show. Select [Start], then press <0>. After [Loading image...] is displayed, the slide show will start. Exit the slide show. To exit the slide show and return to the setting screen, press the <M> button.
Page 379: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Viewing Images on a TV Set By connecting the camera to a TV set with an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back the camera’s still photos and movies on the TV set. For the HDMI cable, HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is recommended.
Page 380 Viewing Images on a TV Set When the camera is connected to a TV set with an HDMI cable, even 4K movies will be played back in Full HD quality (they cannot be played back in 4K quality). Adjust movie sound volume with the TV set. The sound volume cannot be adjusted with the camera.
Page 381 Viewing Images on a TV Set Press the camera’s <x> button. An image will appear on the TV screen and you can use the TV set’s remote control for playback. Select an image. Point the remote control toward the TV set and press the button to select an image.
Page 382: Copying Images
a Copying Images You can copy the images recorded on one card (save duplicates) to the other card. Movie Files Exceeding 4 GB If you are copying images from a CFast card (g) to a 128 GB or smaller CF card (f) formatted in FAT32, movie files exceeding 4 GB cannot be copied.
Page 383 a Copying Images Select the folder. Lowest file number Number of images in folder Select the folder containing the image you want to copy, then press <0>. Check the images displayed on the right to select the desired folder. The images in the selected folder will be displayed.
Page 384 a Copying Images Select the target folder. Select the target folder to which you want to copy the images, then press <0>. To create a new folder, select [Create folder]. Select [OK]. Check the information of the source card and target card, then select [OK].
Page 385 a Copying Images If an image is being copied to a target folder/card which has an image with the same file number, the following will be displayed: [Skip image and continue] [Replace existing image] [Cancel copy]. Select the copying method, then press <0>. •...
Page 386: L Erasing Images
L Erasing Images You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.358) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it.
Page 387 L Erasing Images 3 Checkmarking [X] Images to Be Erased in a Batch By adding checkmarks <X> to the images to be erased, you can erase multiple images at once. Select [Erase images]. Under the [31] tab, select [Erase images], then press <0>. Select [Select and erase images].
Page 388 L Erasing Images 3 Erasing All Images in a Folder or on a Card You can erase all the images in a folder or on a card at once. When [31: Erase images] is set to [All images in folder] or [All images on card], all the images in the folder or on the card will be erased.
Page 389: Changing Image Playback Settings
Changing Image Playback Settings 3 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to view. Select [LCD brightness]. Under the [52] tab, select [LCD brightness], then press <0>. Adjust the brightness. While referring to the gray chart, turn the <5>...
Page 390: Auto Rotation Of Vertical Images
Changing Image Playback Settings 3 Auto Rotation of Vertical Images Images shot in vertical orientation are rotated automatically to the proper orientation for viewing, so they will not be displayed in horizontal orientation when played back on the camera’s LCD monitor or viewed on a computer screen.
Page 391: Post-Processing Images
Post-Processing Images This chapter explains RAW image processing, JPEG image resizing, and JPEG image cropping. The camera may not be able to process images taken with another camera. Post-processing images as described in this chapter cannot be performed when the camera is connected to a computer via an interface cable.
Page 392: R Processing Raw Images With The Camera
R Processing RAW Images with the Camera You can process 1 images with the camera and save them as JPEG images. As the RAW image itself does not change, you can apply different processing conditions to create any number of JPEG images from it. Note that 41 and 61 images cannot be processed with the camera.
Page 393 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera Displaying the setting screen Press <0> to display the selected function’s setting screen. Turn the <5> or <6> dial to change the setting. Press <0> to finalize the setting and return to the previous screen.
Page 394 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera RAW Image Processing Options Brightness adjustment You can adjust the image brightness up to ±1 stop in 1/3-stop increments. The displayed image will reflect the setting’s effect. White balance (p.177) You can select the white balance. If you select [Q] and press the ...
Page 395 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera Color space (p.200) You can select either sRGB or Adobe RGB. Since the camera’s LCD monitor is not compatible with Adobe RGB, the difference in the image will hardly be perceptible when either color space is set. Lens aberration correction (p.194) Peripheral illumination correction...
Page 396 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera (p.195) Chromatic aberration correction Chromatic aberrations (color fringing along the subject’s outline) due to the lens characteristics can be corrected. If [Enable] is set, the corrected image will be displayed. If the effect is difficult to discern, magnify the image (p.393).
Page 397: S Resizing Jpeg Images
S Resizing JPEG Images You can resize a JPEG image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible with JPEG 3/K/5 images. JPEG 6 images, RAW images, and frame-grab images from 4K movies saved as still photos cannot be resized.
Page 398 S Resizing JPEG Images Save the image. Select [OK] to save the resized image. Check the destination folder and image file number, then select [OK]. To resize another image, repeat steps 2 to 4. Resize Options by Original Image Size Available Resize Settings Original Image Size The item marked with an asterisk will be cropped slightly when resized.
Page 399: N Cropping Jpeg Images
N Cropping JPEG Images You can crop a captured JPEG image and save it as another image. You can crop the JPEG images captured in 3, K, 5, and 6. RAW images and frame-grab images from 4K movies saved as still photos cannot be cropped.
Page 400 N Cropping JPEG Images Switching the Cropping Frame Orientation Pressing the button will toggle the cropping frame between the vertical and horizontal orientations. This enables you to crop the image shot in horizontal orientation to look as if it was shot in vertical orientation.
Page 401: Sensor Cleaning
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.
Page 402: Automatic Sensor Cleaning
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to <1/R> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is activated to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this operation.
Page 403: Appending Dust Delete Data
Appending Dust Delete Data Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that may be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image for erasing the dust spots later.
Page 404: Dust Delete Data
3 Appending Dust Delete Data Shoot a solid-white object. At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. The picture will be taken in aperture- priority AE mode at an aperture of f/22.
Page 405: Manual Sensor Cleaning
Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. The image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Select [Sensor cleaning].
Page 406 If the battery level becomes low while cleaning the sensor, the beeper will sound as a warning. Stop cleaning the sensor. If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
Page 407: Transferring Images To A Computer And Print Ordering
Transferring Images to a Computer and Print Ordering Transferring Images to a Computer (p.408) You can connect the camera to a computer and operate the camera alone to transfer images recorded on the card to the computer. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.413) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded on the card according to your printing instructions such as the image selection, quantity to print,...
Page 408: Transferring Images To A Computer
< > icon facing the back of the camera. Connect the cord’s plug to the computer’s USB terminal. Use the provided interface cable or one from Canon (p.485). When connecting the interface cable, use the provided cable protector (p.38).
Page 409 d Transferring Images to a Computer Set the power switch to <1>. When the computer displays a screen to select the program, select [EOS Utility]. The EOS Utility screen will appear on the computer. After the EOS Utility screen appears, do not operate EOS Utility. If any screen other than EOS Utility’s main window is displayed, [Direct transfer] in step 5 on page 411 will not be displayed.
Page 410 d Transferring Images to a Computer 3 Selecting the Images to be Transferred Sel.Image Select [Image transfer]. Under the [32] tab, select [Image transfer], then press <0>. Select [Image sel./transfer]. Select [Sel.Image]. Select the images to be transferred. Turn the <5> dial to select the image to be transferred, then press <0>.
Page 411 d Transferring Images to a Computer Transfer the image. On the computer screen, check that EOS Utility’s main window is displayed. Select [Direct transfer], then press <0>. On the confirmation dialog, select [OK] to transfer the images to the computer. Images selected with [Sel.n] and [All image] can also be transferred in this way.
Page 412 d Transferring Images to a Computer All image If [All image] is selected and you select [Card images not transferred], all the images on the card not yet transferred to a computer will be selected. For a description of [Card images failed transfer] and [Clear card’s transf.
Page 413: W Digital Print Order Format (Dpof)
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded on the card according to your printing instructions such as the image selection, quantity to print, etc. You can print multiple images in one batch or create a print order for a photofinisher.
Page 414 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Standard Prints one image on one sheet. Multiple thumbnail images are printed on Index one sheet. Print type Both Prints both the standard and index prints. Date [On] imprints the recorded date on the print. File number [On] imprints the file number on the print.
Page 415 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Specifying Images for Printing Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. If you press the button and turn the <6> dial counterclockwise, you can select an image from a three-image display. To return to the single-image display, turn the <6>...
Page 416 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) All image If you select [Mark all on card], one copy of all the images on the card will be set for printing. If you select [Clear all on card], the print order will be cleared for all the images on the card.
Page 417: Customizing The Camera
Customizing the Camera You can make fine adjustments to various camera functions and change the functionality of buttons and dials to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions and Custom Controls. You can also save the current camera settings to a card or register them under the <w1>, <w2>, or <w3>...
Page 418: Custom Functions
Custom Functions A LV k Movie 81: Exposure Shooting Shooting Exposure level increments p.421 ISO speed setting increments Bracketing auto cancel p.422 Bracketing sequence Number of bracketed shots p.423 Spot metering link to AF point 82: Exposure Safety shift p.424 Same exposure for new aperture p.425 83: Exposure...
Page 419 3 Custom Functions A LV k Movie 84: Drive Shooting Shooting Continuous shooting speed p.431 Limit continuous shot count p.432 Restrict drive modes 85: Display/Operation Focusing screen p.433 Viewfinder info. during exposure p.434 LCD panel illumination during Bulb Recording card, image size setting p.435 86: Operation Warnings z in viewfinder...
Page 420 3 Custom Functions A LV k Movie 87: Others Shooting Shooting Add cropping information p.439 Timer duration p.440 Shutter release time lag Memo audio quality p.441 Default Erase option (During playback) Retract lens on power off p.442 *1: [Timer after release] only 88: Clear Selecting [88: Clear all Custom Func.
Page 421: Custom Function Settings
Custom Function Settings Under the [8] tab, you can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. Any settings different from the default will be displayed in blue. C.Fn1: Exposure Exposure level increments C.Fn1 1/3: 1/3-stop, Exposure compensation 1/3-stop Sets 1/3-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB level, and flash exposure compensation.
Page 422 3 Custom Function Settings Bracketing auto cancel C.Fn1 ON: Enable When you set the power switch to <2>, the AEB and white balance bracketing settings will be canceled. AEB will also be canceled when the flash is ready to fire or if you switch to movie shooting.
Page 423 3 Custom Function Settings Number of bracketed shots C.Fn1 The number of shots taken with AEB and white balance bracketing can be changed from the default 3 shots, to 2, 5, or 7 shots. When [81: Bracketing sequence: 0, -, +] is set, the bracketed shots will be taken as shown in the table below.
Page 424: C.fn2: Exposure
3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn2: Exposure Safety shift C.Fn2 OFF: Disable Tv/Av: Shutter speed/Aperture Takes effect in the shutter-priority AE <s> and aperture-priority AE <f> modes. If the subject brightness changes and the standard exposure cannot be obtained within the autoexposure range, the camera will automatically change the manually-selected setting to obtain the standard exposure.
Page 425 3 Custom Function Settings Same exposure for new aperture C.Fn2 If the <a> mode (manual exposure shooting) is set and the ISO speed is set manually (except when set to ISO Auto), the open aperture value may change to a higher number (a smaller aperture) if you perform any of the following: 1.
Page 426 3 Custom Function Settings Tv: Shutter speed If you perform 1, 2, or 3, a slower shutter speed will automatically be set to compensate for the number of stops the maximum aperture has become slower. The same exposure that would be obtained without performing 1, 2, or 3 is thereby obtained.
Page 427: C.fn3: Exposure
3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn3: Exposure Restrict shooting modes C.Fn3 You can restrict the shooting modes selectable with the <W> button. Select a shooting mode <d>/<f>/<a>/<s>/<BULB>/<w1>/ <w2>/<w3>, then press <0> to add a checkmark <X>. Then select [OK] to register the setting. The restricted shooting mode settings are not registered to <w1>, <w2>, or <w3>.
Page 428 3 Custom Function Settings Set shutter speed range C.Fn3 You can set the shutter speed range. In the <s> and <a> modes, you can set the shutter speed manually within the range you have set. In the <d> and <f> modes, the shutter speed will be set automatically within the set shutter speed range (except for movie shooting).
Page 429 3 Custom Function Settings AE Microadjustment C.Fn3 Normally, this adjustment is not required. Perform this adjustment only if necessary. Note that performing this adjustment may prevent obtaining an accurate exposure. You can fine-tune the standard exposure level. The adjustment can help if the camera’s “standard exposure level”...
Page 430 3 Custom Function Settings FE Microadjustment C.Fn3 Normally, this adjustment is not required. Perform this adjustment only if necessary. Note that doing this adjustment may prevent obtaining the correct flash exposure. You can fine adjust the camera’s standard flash exposure level. The adjustment can help if the camera’s “standard flash exposure level”...
Page 431: C.fn4: Drive
3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn4: Drive Continuous shooting speed C.Fn4 You can set the continuous shooting speed for <o> High-speed continuous shooting, Low-speed continuous shooting, <6o> Silent high-speed continuous shooting, and <6p> Silent low-speed continuous shooting. Then select [OK] to register the setting. High speed The default setting is 14 fps.
Page 432 3 Custom Function Settings Limit continuous shot count C.Fn4 You can limit the maximum burst for continuous shooting. With continuous shooting set, while you keep holding down the shutter button, the camera automatically stops shooting after the set number of continuous shots is taken. You can set it from 2 to 99 exposures.
Page 433: C.fn5: Display/Operation
3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn5: Display/Operation Focusing Screen C.Fn5 You can change the focusing screen with an Ec-series focusing screen (sold separately) more suited for the techniques in the photography. If you change the focusing screen, make sure to change this setting to match the focusing screen type.
Page 434 3 Custom Function Settings Viewfinder info. during exposure C.Fn5 For viewfinder shooting, you can set whether to display the shooting information in the viewfinder during the exposure. OFF: Disable ON: Enable The shooting information will be displayed in the viewfinder even during exposure.
Page 435 3 Custom Function Settings Recording card, image size setting C.Fn5 When you press the <H> button to select the card or set the image size, you can select to do it with the rear LCD panel or with the LCD monitor.
Page 436: C.fn6: Operation
3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn6: Operation Warnings z in viewfinder C.Fn6 When any of the following functions are set, the <z> icon can be displayed in the viewfinder (p.30). Select the function for which you want the warning icon to appear, then press <0>...
Page 437 3 Custom Function Settings Av setting without lens C.Fn6 You can set whether the aperture can still be set when no lens is attached to the camera. OFF: Disable ON: Enable You can set the aperture with the camera even while no lens is attached.
Page 438 3 Custom Function Settings J/Kbutton function C.Fn6 You can change the function of the <J/K>button. During image playback, you can protect images, record a voice memo, and rate images. J/K: Protect (Hold: Record memo) To protect an image, press the <J/K> button. To start recording a voice memo, hold down the <J/K>...
Page 439: C.fn7: Others
3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn7: Others Add cropping information C.Fn7 If you set the cropping information, vertical lines for the aspect ratio you set during the Live View shooting will be displayed on the screen. You can then compose the shot as if you were shooting with a medium- or large-format camera (6x6 cm, 4x5 inch, etc.).
Page 440 3 Custom Function Settings Timer duration C.Fn7 You can change how long a function setting associated with a button remains in effect after you let go of that button. You can set the timer duration within 0 sec. to 59 sec. or within 1 min. to 60 min. 6-sec.
Page 441 3 Custom Function Settings Memo audio quality C.Fn7 When you record a voice memo, you can set the audio quality. High quality (48 kHz) You can record the voice memo at the same audio quality as a movie. Low quality (8 kHz) The voice memo’s file size is smaller than with [High quality (48 kHz)].
Page 442 3 Custom Function Settings Retract lens on power off C.Fn7 This is to set the lens retraction mechanism for when a gear-driven STM lens (such as EF40mm f/2.8 STM) is attached to the camera. You can set it to retract the extended lens automatically when the camera’s power switch is set to <2>.
Page 443: Custom Controls
7 Custom Controls You can assign often-used functions to camera buttons or dials according to your preferences. Select [Custom Controls]. Under the [86] tab, select [Custom Controls], then press <0>. The Custom Controls setting screen will appear. Select a camera button or dial. Select a camera button or dial, then press <0>.
Page 444 7 Custom Controls Assignable Functions to Camera Controls Function Page Metering and AF start AF stop Switch to registered AF function ONE SHOT z AI SERVO Switch to registered AF point AF point direct selection Select AF point OzS ( during metering) Pause Movie Servo AF Metering start...
Page 445 7 Custom Controls < > stands for “AF stop button” provided on super telephoto lenses equipped with Image Stabilizer.
Page 446 7 Custom Controls Function Page Image size selection One-touch image quality setting One-touch image quality (hold) Record function+card/folder selection Picture Style White balance selection Depth-of-field preview IS start Menu display Register/recall shooting function Unlock while button pressed Start movie recording (when k set) Switch to Custom shooting mode Image replay Magnify/Reduce (press SET, turn...
Page 447 7 Custom Controls < > stands for “AF stop button” provided on super telephoto lenses equipped with Image Stabilizer.
Page 448 7 Custom Controls : Metering and AF start When you press the button assigned to this function, metering and AF are performed. *1: When assigned to the or <A> button, pressing the button while the setting screen is displayed will enable you to set the detailed AF settings.
Page 449 7 Custom Controls AI Servo AF characteristics (p.113) Press the or <A> button to perform AF with the set case from [Case 1] to [Case 6]. AF operation (p.88) Press the or <A> button to perform AF with the set AF operation.
Page 450 7 Custom Controls : Switch to registered AF function After setting and assigning this function to a button, you can apply the following settings by holding down the assigned button for AF: AF area selection mode (p.91), Tracking sensitivity (p.118), Acceleration/ deceleration tracking (p.119), AF point auto switching (p.120), Servo 1st image priority (p.122), and Servo 2nd image priority (p.123).
Page 451 7 Custom Controls : Direct AF point selection During metering, you can select an AF point directly with the <5> or <9> dial without pressing the <S> button. *5: With the Quick Control Dial setting screen displayed, you can press the button, then set the direction for switching the AF point for when the <5>...
Page 452 7 Custom Controls : Pause Movie Servo AF During Movie Servo AF, you can pause the AF when you press the button assigned to this function. Press the button again to resume Movie Servo AF. : Metering start When you press the shutter button halfway, exposure metering is performed (AF is not performed).
Page 453 7 Custom Controls : FE lock For flash photography, pressing the button assigned to this function will fire a preflash and record the required flash output (FE lock). : Set ISO speed You can press <0> to change the ISO speed. Set while looking at the top LCD panel or viewfinder.
Page 454 7 Custom Controls : Exposure compensation (hold button, turn You can set the exposure compensation by holding down <0> and turning the <6> dial. Useful when you want to set exposure compensation in <a> manual exposure with ISO Auto set. : Shutter speed setting in M mode In manual exposure <a>...
Page 455 7 Custom Controls : One-touch image quality setting Pressing the button assigned to this function will switch to the image size set here. While the camera switches the image size, the p1 icon will blink in the viewfinder and the image size will blink on the rear LCD panel.
Page 456 7 Custom Controls : Depth-of-field preview Pressing the button assigned to this function will stop down the lens aperture so you can check the depth of field (p.235). : IS start If you press the button assigned to this function when the lens’s IS switch is set to <1>, the lens’s Image Stabilizer will operate.
Page 457 7 Custom Controls : Unlock while button pressed Even when the power switch is set to <R>, as long as the button assigned to this function is held down, you can use the camera control buttons and dials restricted by [86: Multi function lock]. : Start movie recording (when k set) For movie shooting, pressing the button assigned to this function will start the movie shooting.
Page 458 7 Custom Controls : Info button Assigns the same function as the button. : Erase button Assigns the same function as the <L> button. : Protect button Assigns the same function as the <J/K> button. : Cycle between the set functions Pressing the ...
Page 459: Custom Quick Control
Custom Quick Control On the standard Quick Control screen (p.67), preset shooting functions are displayed in the default layout. On the Custom Quick Control screen, you can customize the screen with your preferred shooting functions and layout. This feature is called “Custom Quick Control”. This page explains how to change the layout of the Custom Quick Control screen.
Page 460 Custom Quick Control Add an item. Press the <Q> button. Turn the <5> dial or use <9> to select the item to be added, then press <0>. To remove an item, select the item, then press the <L> button. Otherwise, select [Clear all items] in step 2.
Page 461 Custom Quick Control Repeat steps 4 and 5 to position Sample layout other items as desired. To delete an item already in position, select it, then press the <L> button. Exit the setting. Press the <M> button to exit the setting.
Page 462 Custom Quick Control Available Items and Display Sizes for the Screen Layout (Vertical x horizontal cells) Item and Size 1x1 1x2 1x3 1x5 2x2 2x3 3x1 4x1 Shooting mode Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed Exposure compensation/AEB setting Flash exposure compensation Picture Style White balance White balance shift/bracketing...
Page 463: Registering My Menu
Registering My Menu Under My Menu tab, you can register menu items and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. You can also name the registered menu tabs and press the <M> button to display the My Menu tab first. Creating and Adding My Menu Tab Select [Add My Menu tab].
Page 464 3 Registering My Menu Select [Select items to register]. Register the desired items. Select the desired item, then press <0>. Select [OK] on the confirmation dialog. You can register up to six items. To return to the screen in step 2, press the <M>...
Page 465 3 Registering My Menu Delete tab You can delete the My Menu tab currently displayed. Select [Delete tab] to delete the [MY MENU*] tab. Rename tab You can rename the My Menu tab from [MY MENU*]. Select [Rename tab]. Enter text. Press the <L>...
Page 466 3 Registering My Menu Deleting all My Menu tabs / Deleting all items You can delete all My Menu tabs or all My Menu items you created. Delete all My Menu tabs You can delete all My Menu tabs you created. When you select [Delete all My Menu tabs], all the tabs from [MY MENU1] to [MY MENU5] will be deleted and the [9] tab will revert to its default.
Page 467 3 Registering My Menu Menu Display Settings You can select [Menu display] to set the menu screen that is to appear first when you press the <M> button. Normal display Displays the last displayed menu screen. Display from My Menu tab Displays with the [9] tab selected.
Page 468: Saving And Loading Camera Settings
Saving and Loading Camera Settings The camera’s shooting functions, menu functions, Custom Functions, and other camera settings can be saved to the card as a camera settings file. When this file is loaded to the camera, the saved camera settings will be applied. You can save your preferred settings for a particular scene or subject and load the settings file to another EOS-1D X Mark II.
Page 469 3 Saving and Loading Camera Settings Camera settings files saved by a camera other than a EOS-1D X Mark II cannot be loaded to this camera. Up to ten camera settings files can be saved on a card. If the card already has ten camera settings files, you can either overwrite an existing file or use another card.
Page 470 3 Saving and Loading Camera Settings [z4 (Movie)] Movie Servo AF, AF method, Grid display, Movie recording quality, Sound recording, AF speed with Movie Servo AF, Movie Servo AF subject tracking [z5 (Movie)] Metering timer, LV touch control, Silent control, V button function, HDMI connection display [21] Case 1, Case 2, Case 3, Case 4, Case 5, Case 6 [22] AI Servo 1st image priority, AI Servo 2nd image priority...
Page 471 3 Saving and Loading Camera Settings [81] Exposure level increments, ISO speed setting increments, Bracketing auto cancel, Bracketing sequence, Number of bracketed shots, AF point-linked spot metering [82] Safety shift, Same exposure for new aperture [83] Restrict shooting modes, Restrict metering modes, Metering used in manual exposure, Set shutter speed range, Set aperture range, AE Microadjustment, FE Microadjustment [84] Continuous shooting speed, Limit continuous shot count,...
Page 472: W: Registering Custom Shooting Modes
w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes You can register current camera settings, such as the shooting functions, menu functions, and Custom Function settings, as Custom shooting modes under the Mode Dial’s <w1>, <w2>, and <w3> positions. To use <w2> or <w3>, use [83: Restrict shooting modes] to enable <w2>...
Page 473 w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes Canceling Registered Custom Shooting Modes If you select [Clear settings] in step 2, the settings of respective modes can be reverted to the default settings with no Custom shooting modes registered. My Menu settings will not be registered under Custom shooting modes. Even in the <w1>, <w2>, or <w3>...
Page 474 w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes [z4 (Live View shooting)] Live View shooting, AF method, Grid display, Exposure simulation [z5 (Live View shooting)] LV silent shooting, Metering timer, LV touch control [z4 (Movie)] Movie Servo AF, AF method, Grid display, Movie recording quality, Sound recording, AF speed with Movie Servo AF, Movie Servo AF subject tracking [z5 (Movie)]...
Page 475 w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes [51] File numbering, Auto rotate [52] Auto power off, LCD brightness, Viewfinder display, z button display options [53] Auto cleaning, HDMI output frame rate [81] Exposure level increments, ISO speed setting increments, Bracketing auto cancel, Bracketing sequence, Number of bracketed shots, AF point-linked spot metering [82] Safety shift, Same exposure for new aperture [83] Restrict shooting modes, Metering used in manual exposure,...
Page 477: Reference
Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. Certification Logo Select [54: Certification Logo Display] and press <0> to display some of the logos of the camera’s certifications. Other certification logos can be found in this Instruction Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera’s package.
Page 478: B Button Functions
B Button Functions When you press the button with the camera being ready to shoot, you can switch the display as follows: Displays camera settings (p.479), Electronic level (p.82), Quick Control screen (p.480), and Custom Quick Control screen (p.461). [z button display options] under [52] tab enables you to select the options displayed when the ...
Page 479: Camera Settings
B Button Functions If you turn off the power with the Electronic level, Quick Control screen, or Custom Quick Control screen displayed, the same screen will be displayed when you turn on the power again. To cancel this function, press the button a number of times until the screen is blank, then turn off the power switch.
Page 480: Quick Control Screen
B Button Functions Quick Control Screen Exposure level indicator Aperture AE lock White balance correction Highlight tone priority White balance ISO speed Shutter speed Flash exposure compensation Shooting mode Exposure level indicator Picture Style Auto Lighting Optimizer AF operation Focus indicator Quick Control icon AF operation indicator/ Battery level...
Page 481 B Button Functions Button Operation for the Quick Control and Custom Quick Control Screens When you press the <W>, <o>, <Q>, <S>, , <O>, or button, the setting screen will appear and you can use <6>, <5>, <9>, and to set the function. Shooting mode AF operation / Drive mode Metering mode/...
Page 482: Checking The Battery Information
Using genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E19 or LP-E4N/LP-E4 is recommended. If you use batteries that are not genuine Canon products, the camera’s full performance may not be attained or malfunction may result. The shutter count is the number of still photos taken. (Movie shooting is not counted.)
Page 483: Using A Household Power Outlet
Using a Household Power Outlet You can power the camera with a household power outlet by using the DC Coupler DR-E19 and AC Adapter AC-E19 (both sold separately). Insert the DC coupler. Insert the DC coupler firmly all the way into the camera, and turn the release handle as shown by the arrow.
Page 484: System Map
System Map ST-E2 ST-E3-RT 270EX II 430EX III-RT/ 600EX-RT/ Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite 430EX III 600EX MR-14EX II MT-24EX Bundled Accessories Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Eg Eyecup Eg Anti-Fog Eyepiece Eg Cable protector Wide Strap Angle Finder C Focusing Screen Ec series Battery Pack LP-E19* Hand Strap E2...
Page 485 *4: With IFC-500U II, the communication speed will be equivalent to Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). *5: Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 can also be used. To use the WFT-E6, download the latest WFT-E6 Instruction Manual (PDF file) from Canon website. *6: Use the latest version of the Connect Station firmware.
Page 486: Function Availability Table By Shooting Mode
Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Still Photo Shooting o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Function bulb All image quality settings selectable Automatically set/Auto ISO speed Manually set Automatically set/Auto Picture Style Manual selection Auto Preset White balance Custom Color temperature setting Correction/Bracketing...
Page 487 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Function bulb Single shooting High-speed continuous shooting Low-speed continuous shooting Single: Silent shooting Drive Silent high-speed shooting Silent low-speed shooting Self-timer: 10 sec. Self-timer: 2 sec. Evaluative metering Partial metering Metering Spot metering Center-weighted average metering Program shift Exposure compensation Exposure...
Page 488 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode Movie Shooting o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled d/bulb Function Select all movie recording qualities Automatically set/Auto ISO speed Manually set Automatically set/Auto Picture Style Manual selection Auto Preset Custom White balance Color temperature setting Correction Bracketing...
Page 489 Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode d/bulb Function Metering Program shift Exposure Exposure compensation AE lock Auto Sound Manual recording Line input Time code HDMI output GPS function Quick Control Touch control *1: Settable only for Full HD movie shooting (not settable for 4K movie shooting). *2: Settable only with ISO Auto set.
Page 490: Menu Settings
Menu Settings Viewfinder Shooting and Live View Shooting z: Shooting 1 (Red) Page Q (Ambience priority) / Qw (White priority) /W/ White balance E/R/Y/U/D/O (1-5)/P (Approx. 2500 - 10000)/PC-1-5 Select image on card / Record and register WB / Edit Set Custom WB WB name / Set as white balance White balance correction: B/A/M/G bias, 9 levels each 186...
Page 491 Menu Settings z: Shooting 2 (Red) Page JPEG quality Compression rate for 3, K, 5, 6 1 / 41 / 61 Img type/size 3 / K / 5 / 6 ISO speed / Range for stills / Auto range / ISO speed settings* Minimum shutter speed Disable / Low / Standard / High...
Page 492 Menu Settings z: Shooting 4 (Red) Page Live View shooting Enable / Disable AF method u+Tracking / FlexiZone - Single Grid display Off / 3x3 l / 6x4 m / 3x3+diag n Exposure simulation Enable / During e / Disable z: Shooting 5 (Red) Silent LV shooting Mode 1 / Mode 2 / Disable...
Page 493 Menu Settings 2: AF2 (Purple) Page AI Servo 1st image Release priority / Equal priority / Focus priority priority AI Servo 2nd image Shooting speed priority: -2/-1 / Equal priority: 0 priority / Focus priority: +1/+2 2: AF3 (Purple) Enable after One-Shot AF / Disable after One- Lens electronic MF Shot AF / Disable in AF mode AF-assist beam firing...
Page 494 Menu Settings 2: AF4 (Purple) Page EOS iTR AF (Face priority) / EOS iTR AF / Auto AF point selection: EOS iTR AF Disable Lens drive when AF Continue focus search / Stop focus search impossible All points / Only cross-type AF points / 15 Selectable AF point points / 9 points Manual selection: Spot AF / Manual selection:...
Page 495 Menu Settings 3: Playback 1 (Blue) Page Protect images Protect images Rotate image Rotate images Erase images Erase images Print order Specify images to be printed (DPOF) Image copy Copy images between cards 3: Playback 2 (Blue) RAW image processing Process 1 images Cropping Partially crop JPEG images Resizing...
Page 496 Menu Settings 5: Set-up 1 (Yellow) Page Recording function: Standard / Auto switch card / Record separately / Record to multiple Record function+card/ folder selection Record/playback / Playback: f / g Folder: Selecting and creating a folder File numbering Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset File name Preset code / User setting 1 / User setting 2 Auto rotate...
Page 497 To use the WFT-E6, download the latest WFT-E6 Instruction Manual (PDF file) from Canon website. For details on the wired LAN function, see the “Wired LAN Instruction Manual” (p.4).
Page 498: Camera System
Menu Settings 5: Set-up 4 (Yellow) Page Save/load camera Save to card / load from card settings on card Register setting / Clear settings / Auto update Custom shooting mode (C1-C3) set. Clear all camera Resets the camera to the default settings settings Display copyright information / Enter author’s Copyright information...
Page 499 Menu Settings 9: My Menu (Green) Page Add My Menu tab Add My Menu tabs 1-5 Delete all My Menu tabs Delete all My Menu tabs Delete all items Delete all items under My Menu tabs 1-5 Normal display / Display from My Menu tab / Menu display Display only My Menu tab...
Page 500 Menu Settings Movie Shooting z: Shooting 2 (Movie) (Red) Page ISO speed settings ISO speed / Range for movies / Range for H z: Shooting 4 (Movie) (Red) Movie Servo AF Enable / Disable AF method u+Tracking / FlexiZone - Single Grid display Off / 3x3 l / 6x4 m / 3x3+diag n MOV / MP4...
Page 501 Menu Settings z: Shooting 5 (Movie) (Red) Page 4 sec. / 8 sec. / 16 sec. / 30 sec. / Metering timer 1 min. / 10 min. / 30 min. LV touch control Standard / Sensitive / Disable Count up / Start time setting / Movie recording Time code count / Movie play count / HDMI / Drop...
Page 502: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with the camera, first consult this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems The battery does not recharge. Provided Battery Charger LC-E19 can only charge the provided Battery Pack LP-E19 and genuine Battery Pack LP-E4N/LP-E4.
Page 503 Contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. While calibrating a battery, if the three charge lamps blink, remove the battery from the charger. Contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. The camera does not operate even when the power switch is set to <1>.
Page 504 Troubleshooting Guide The battery becomes exhausted quickly. Use a fully-charged battery (p.42). The battery performance may have degraded. See [53: Battery info.] to check the battery’s recharge performance level (p.482). If the battery performance is poor, replace the battery with a new one. The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following operations: •...
Page 505 Troubleshooting Guide Shooting-Related Problems The lens cannot be attached. The camera cannot be used with EF-S or EF-M lenses (p.59). The viewfinder is dark. Install a recharged battery in the camera (p.42). No images can be shot or recorded. Make sure the card is properly inserted (p.49). If the card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images to make space (p.49, 386).
Page 506 Troubleshooting Guide I have to press the shutter button twice completely to take a picture. Set [z3: Mirror lockup] to [Disable]. The image is out of focus or blurred. Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <AF> (p.59). Press the shutter button gently to prevent camera shake (p.61, 62). If the lens has an Image Stabilizer, set the IS switch to <1>.
Page 507 Troubleshooting Guide The AF point is blinking or two AF points are displayed. Regarding the AF points lighting up or blinking when you press the <S> button, see page 95. The AF point at the registered area is blinking (p.95, 448). The manually-selected AF point (or zone) and the registered AF point are displayed (p.94, 448).
Page 508 The maximum burst displayed in the viewfinder does not change when you change the card, even if it is a high-speed card. The maximum burst shown in the table on page 158 is based on Canon’s testing card. (The faster the card’s writing speed, the higher the actual maximum burst will be.) Therefore, the maximum burst displayed in...
Page 509 (fixed)] (p.264). The flash does not fire. Make sure the flash (or PC sync cord) is securely attached to the camera. If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View shooting, set [z5: Silent LV shoot.] to [Disable] (p.281).
Page 510 Troubleshooting Guide The flash always fires at full output. If you use a flash unit other than an EX-series Speedlite, the flash will always be fired at full output (p.261). When the flash Custom Function setting for [Flash metering mode] is set to [TTL flash metering] (autoflash), the flash will always be fired at full output (p.268).
Page 511 Troubleshooting Guide During movie shooting, the red E icon is displayed. It indicates that the camera’s internal temperature is high. If the red <E> icon is displayed, it indicates that the movie shooting will soon stop automatically (p.341). Movie shooting stops by itself. If the card’s writing speed is slow, movie shooting may stop automatically.
Page 512 Troubleshooting Guide The manually set ISO speed changes when switching to movie shooting. ISO speed will be set according to the setting of [Range for stills] for [z2:ISO speed settings] (p.166) during viewfinder shooting and Live View shooting, or the setting of [Range for movies] and [Range for H] (p.330) during movie shooting.
Page 513 Troubleshooting Guide The time code is not appended. For High Frame Rate movie shooting, if [Free run] is set for [Count up] under [z5: Time code] (p.326), the time code will not be appended. Also, if there is HDMI output, the time code will not be appended to the HDMI video output (p.328).
Page 514 Troubleshooting Guide Operation Problems I cannot change the setting with the <6>, <5>, or <9>. Set the power switch to <1> (p.53). Check the [86: Multi function lock] setting (p.437). Vertical-grip controls like the <6> and <9> do not work. Set the vertical-grip operation switch to <1>...
Page 515 Troubleshooting Guide The fourth character in the file name changes. [51: File name] is set to [*** + image size]. Select the camera’s unique file name (preset code) or the file name registered under User setting 1 (p.203). The file numbering does not start from 0001. If the card already contains recorded images, the image file number may not start from 0001 (p.206).
Page 516 Troubleshooting Guide Playback Problems Part of the image blinks in black. [33: Highlight alert] is set to [Enable] (p.350). A red box is displayed on the image. [33: AF point disp.] is set to [Enable] (p.351). During image playback, the AF points are not displayed. When you play back an image applied with distortion correction (p.195), the AF points are not displayed.
Page 517 Troubleshooting Guide The movie appears to freeze momentarily. If there is a drastic change in the exposure level during autoexposure movie shooting, the recording will stop momentarily until the brightness stabilizes. In such a case, shoot in the <a> mode (p.301). The movie plays in slow motion.
Page 518 Troubleshooting Guide My card reader does not recognize the card. Depending on your card reader and computer OS, large-capacity CF cards and CFast cards may not be properly recognized. In such a case, connect your camera to the computer with the interface cable, then transfer the images to the computer using EOS Utility (EOS software, p.550).
Page 519 Troubleshooting Guide Sensor Cleaning Problems The shutter makes a sound during sensor cleaning. If you selected [Clean nowf], the shutter will make a mechanical sound, but no picture is taken (p.402). Automatic sensor cleaning does not work. If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1> / <2> within a short time period, the <f>...
Page 520: System Status Display
You can also check the status log for past errors and cautions. Use this to check the camera’s condition. If necessary, take the camera to nearest Canon Service Center. This is to reduce camera problems. Select [System status display]. Under the [54] tab, select [System status display], then press <0>.
Page 521 Caution message will appear. service center is You can continue shooting, but consulting your recommended. nearest Canon Service Center is recommended. A sudden drop in battery While the camera is turned off, if the battery’s performance was remaining capacity decreases abnormally within detected.
Page 522 Cautions. If there are more than five entries, the oldest entries will be deleted automatically. The shutter-release cycles are displayed in units of 1000. If there have been 1,000,000 or more shutter-release cycles, 1,000,000 will be displayed. If the same Error or Caution occurs repeatedly, consult your nearest Canon Service Center.
Page 523: Error Codes
Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts. Clean the electrical contacts on the camera and lens, use a Canon lens, or remove and install the battery again (p.25, 26, 47). Card* cannot be accessed. Reinsert or replace card * or format card * with the camera.
Page 524: Specifications
Auto/Manual, Appending Dust Delete Data • Recording System Recording format: Design rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 Image type: JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original), RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible Pixels recorded: L (Large) : Approx. 20.0 megapixels (5472 x 3648) M1 (Medium 1) : Approx.
Page 525 Specifications White balance: Auto (Ambience priority), Auto (White priority), Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom (5 settings), Color temperature setting (approx. 2500-10000 K), Personal white balance (5 settings) White balance correction and white balance bracketing features provided * Flash color temperature information transmission possible...
Page 526 Specifications AF points: Max. 61 points (Cross-type AF point: Max. 41 points) * Number of available AF points, Dual cross-type AF points, and cross-type AF points vary depending on the lens used. * Dual cross-type focusing at f/2.8 with 5 AF points vertically aligned at the center.
Page 527: Multiple Exposures
Specifications Shooting mode: Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure, Bulb exposure, Custom shooting modes (C1/C2/C3) ISO speed ISO Auto, ISO 100 - ISO 51200 manual setting (in 1/3- or (Recommended whole-stop increments) and expandable to L (equivalent exposure index): to ISO 50), H1 (equivalent to ISO 102400), H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800), and H3 (equivalent to ISO 409600) provided.
Page 528 Specifications Continuous shooting High-speed continuous shooting speed: Viewfinder shooting: Maximum approx. 14.0 fps (settable within 2 fps to 14 fps) Live View shooting: Maximum approx. 16.0 fps (settable within 2 fps to 14 fps and 16 fps) * With ISO H1 (equivalent to ISO102400) or higher (ISO 32000 or higher if the camera’s internal temperature is low), the maximum continuous shooting speed during high-speed continuous shooting will be no faster than...
Page 529 Specifications * Based on Canon’s standard testing CF card (Standard: 8 GB/High speed: UDMA mode 7, 64 GB) and CFast card (CFast 2.0, 128 GB) and the following testing conditions: Viewfinder shooting, High-speed continuous shooting, JPEG quality 8, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style.
Page 530 Specifications • Movie Shooting Recording format: MOV, MP4 Movie: 4K: Motion JPEG Full HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Variable (average) bit rate Audio: MOV: Linear PCM, MP4: AAC Movie recording size: 4K (4096x2160), Full HD (1920x1080) Frame rate: 119.9p/59.94p/29.97p/24.00p/23.98p (with NTSC) 100.0p/50.00p/25.00p/24.00p (with PAL) * 119.9p/100.0p: Full HD quality High Frame Rate movie Movie recording Motion JPEG...
Page 531 Specifications Full HD (29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p)/IPB (Standard): 10 Mbps or faster Full HD (29.97p/25.00p)/IPB (Light) : 10 Mbps or faster Focus method: Dual pixel CMOS AF AF method: Face+Tracking, FlexiZone - Single Manual focusing (Approx. 5x and 10x magnification available for focus check) Movie servo AF: Possible * Movie Servo AF customizable...
Page 532 Specifications ISO speed settings: Range for movie shooting and 4K settable Time code: Appendable Drop frames: Compatible with 119.9p/59.94p/29.97p Sound recording: Built-in monaural microphone, external stereo microphone terminal, and line input provided Sound-recording level adjustable, wind filter provided, attenuator provided Headphones: Headphone terminal provided, sound volume adjustable Grid display:...
Page 533 Specifications • Playback Image display format: Single-image display (without shooting information), Single-image display (with basic information), Single- image display (Shooting information displayed: Detailed information, Lens/histogram, White balance, Picture Style 1, Picture Style 2, Color space/noise reduction, Lens aberration correction 1, Lens aberration correction 2, GPS information), Index display (4/9/36/100 images) Highlight alert: Overexposed highlights blink...
Page 534 Specifications • Image Transfer Transferrable files: Still photos (JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG images), Movies • Print Ordering DPOF: Version 1.1 compliant • GPS Function Compatible satellites: GPS satellites (USA), GLONASS satellites (Russia), Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) MICHIBIKI (Japan) GPS signal reception Mode 1, Mode 2 modes: Geotag information...
Page 535: Operation Environment
Specifications External microphone 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack input/Line input terminal: Headphone terminal: 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack Remote control For N3-type remote control units terminal: System extension Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E8/WFT-E6 connection terminal: Ethernet terminal: RJ-45 terminal, gigabit Ethernet compatible •...
Page 536 Approx. 335 g / 11.82 oz. (excluding power cord and protective covers) All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines. Dimensions and weight listed above are based on CIPA Guidelines (except weight for camera body only).
Page 537 Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Canon is an authorized licensee of the CFast 2.0 trademark, which may be registered in various jurisdictions.
Page 538 This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this...
Page 539 For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/weee, or www.canon-europe.com/battery. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Page 549: Software Overview
Software Overview...
Page 550: Software Overview
Software Overview EOS Solution Disk EOS Solution Disk XXX Various software for EOS cameras is contained on the CEL-XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX EOS Solution Disk. XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Windows XXX XXX Mac OS X XXX XXX (Software Instruction Manuals are not contained on the EOS Solution Disk.) EOS Utility With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables you to...
Page 551: Installing The Software
Installing the Software Downloading from the Canon website You can download the following software and Software Instruction Manuals from the Canon website. www.canon.com/icpd EOS MOVIE Utility This software enables you to play back the movies you shot, consecutively play back movie files that were split up, and merge the split movie files and save it as a single file.
Page 552: Index
Index Numerics Dual cross-type focusing ..100 f/8 AF ........100 10- or 2-sec. self-timer....150 Facial information ....127 4, 9, 36, or 100 images ....352 Focusing point (AF point) auto H 4096x2160 (movie) ....312 switching ........120 Manual focusing (MF) ..145, 291 Number of AF points ....
Page 553 Index Auto time setting (GPS) ....221 Card reminder ......50 Formatting........74 Autofocus 9 AF Requirements......316 Automatic selection (AF)...92, 98 Troubleshooting ....52, 75 Av (Aperture-priority AE)..233, 298 Cases (AI Servo AF) ....113 Caution log/status....520, 521 B/W ........170, 174 Center-weighted average Basic information display ....346 metering ........
Page 554 Index Custom Functions....418, 421 Exposure compensation....241 Custom Quick Control....459 Exposure compensation Custom shooting modes ....472 with ISO Auto ....... 237 Custom white balance ....180 Exposure level increments ... 421 Exposure level indicator....31, 33, 275, 305 D+ ..........193 Exposure maintained for Date/time ........55 new aperture ........
Page 555 Index Flash exposure bracketing (FEB) ........267 H/H1/H2/H3 Flash exposure (expanded) ....163, 166, 330 compensation ....260, 267 HDMI ......38, 367, 379 Flash mode.......265 Connected indicator ....338 Flash sync contacts ....27 HDMI CEC ....... 380 Flash sync speed....261, 264 Output ......
Page 556 Index Erasing ........386 Highlight alert ......350 JPEG........155, 158 Histogram .........351 Jump display ........ 353 File numbering......206 Index display ......352 Jump display (image browsing) 353 LAN 9 Wired LAN Instruction Manual Magnified view......355 Landscape (R)......170 Manual reset......207 Language ........58 Manual rotation......357 Large (image size) ..
Page 557 Index Face+Tracking......285 3 icon......... 8 FlexiZone - Single.....287 Metered manual flash....262 Grid display.......280 Metering mode ......238 Information display ....275 Metering timer ....62, 283, 336 Manual focusing (MF)....291 M-Fn ....... 93, 132, 445, 447 Metering timer......283 M-Fn2 ........445, 447 Possible shots ......273 Microadjustment ...
Page 558 High ISO speed ....... 190 MOV/MP4.........311 Long exposures ....... 191 Movie recording method...315 Nomenclature......... 26 Movie Servo AF tracking Non-Canon flash units....261 sensitivity........335 NTSC ......312, 379, 497 Movie shooting button ..296, 337 Playback......367, 369 Playback count ......327 ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF) .... 89 Quick Control......310...
Page 559 Index Possible shots ....54, 158, 273 Sensitivity 9 ISO speed Recharge performance.....482 Sensor cleaning......401 Pressing completely......62 Sepia (Monochrome)....174 Pressing halfway......62 Servo AF Print order (DPOF)......413 AI Servo AF........ 90 Program AE ......228, 296 Movie Servo AF ..331, 334, 335 Program shift ......229 Sharpness ........
Page 560 Index Specifications........524 Spot AF point ......30, 96 Vertical-grip ON/OFF switch... 67 Spot metering......239, 423 Video system....311, 379, 497 S-RAW (Small RAW) ..155, 158, 160 Viewfinder sRGB ..........200 Dioptric adjustment ....61 Standard (IPB) ......315 Electronic level......83 Standard (P)......169 Grid ..........
Page 562 CANON EUROPA N.V. PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands For your local Canon office, please refer to your warranty card or to www.canon-europe.com/Support The product and associated warranty are provided in European countries by Canon Europa N.V. The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of February 2016. For information on the compatibility with any products introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center.

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Setting the AF and Drive Modes

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