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  • Page 2 After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to the personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused. Copyrights...

  • Page 3: Item Check List

    Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Battery Pack LP-E5 Battery Charger Came[a (with protective cover) LC-E5/LC°E5E* (with eyecup body cap) Wide Strap _nterface CabJe Video...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manuat

    Conventions Used in this Manual icons in this Manual <_> Indicates the Main Dial. <AV> <_> Indicate the <_:_> cross keys. <_> Indicates the setting button. G4, _6, ©16 Indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec, 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

  • Page 5: Chapters

    Chapters For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 e×pJain camera's basic operations shooting procedures. introduction Camera basics. Getting Started 2 Ba,ic S hoot_ng and M r.age Playbac. 4_ N Fully automatic shooting for different subjects, -=-_o,o Advanced Shooting Techniq.e, Basic shooting features for specific types of subjects, _o_!_,_ ..............................

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Item Check List ....................Conventions Used in this Manuat ..............Chapters ......................Contents at a Glance ..................Handting Precautions ..................Quick Start Guide .................... Nomenclature ....................Recharging the Battery ..................Installing and Removing the Battery' ..............Turning on the Power ..................
  • Page 7 Contents Program AE ...................... Changing the ISO Speed ................. Using the Built-in Flash ..................Changing the AF Mode ..................Selecting the AF Point ..................Continuous Shooting ..................Setting the Image-recording Quality ..............Selecting a Picture Style .................. Action Shots ..................... Changing the Depth of Field ................
  • Page 8 Contents Handy Features ..................... Silencing the Beeper .................. Card Reminder ................... Setting the Image Review Time ..............Setting the Auto Power-off Time ..............Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness ............File Numbering Methods ................Auto Image Rotation ..................Checking Camera Function Settings ............
  • Page 9 Contents Preparing to Print ................... Printing ......................Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ..............Direct Printing with DPOF ................Transferring Images to a Personal Computer ..........Setting Custom Functions ................Custom Function Settings ................Registering My Menu ..................When Autofocus Fails ..................Using a Household Power Outlet ..............

  • Page 10: Contents At A Glance

    Contents at a Glance e, Shoot automatically ,_ po43 - 52 (BasicZonemodes) _ Shoot continuously _,_p,47, 50, 63 (_ Continuousshooting) _ Take a picture of myself in a group ,_,,po53 (® Self-timer) ® Freeze the action _ Take a b_urred action shot @ p.70 (Tv Shutter-priority AE) e, BJur the background ®...
  • Page 11 _,_Change the point of focus @ p.6! (_ AF point selection) ®_Shoot a moving subject _,:_ p.50, 60 (AI ServoAF) _, View the images with the camera @ po54 (_ Playback) _ Prevent important images from accidental deletion o p.!29 (B _mage protect) _, Delete unnecessary images...
  • Page 12 Canon Service Centen Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a wel!-wrung wet cloth. ¢_Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor.

  • Page 13: Handting Precautions

    Handling Precautions Monitor ® Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixeJs, there might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixeJs. Dead pixels dispJaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.

  • Page 14: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge the battery, see page 24. Attach the lens. (p.33) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red ndex Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>.
  • Page 15 Quick Start Guide Set the Mode DiaJ to <O> (Full Auto}. (p.44} Aft the necessary camera settings wifl be set automaticafly. Focus the subject. (p.37) Lookthrough the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject.

  • Page 16: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature The names in bold indicate the parts explained up until the "Basic Shooting and Image Playback" section (up to p.54). Mode D_a_ (p,20) ------ ..... Bu_It4_ flash/AF-assist beam (p,58tt16) £F Lens mount inde× (p.33} £F-S Lens mount index (p,33) <_50>...
  • Page 17 Nomenclature D[optr[c adjustment knob compensation button (p,75/78) Eyecup (p,165)-- <_X-t_-@, > AE Ioctd FE lock button/ Viewfinder eyepiece ------ Index/Reduce button (p,88/89/124/126,141 <B3/e,> ....AF point selectiont Magnify button &_ (p,61/126,141) buttor_ (p,38) <_/Wg> /_41,j ..fdP7 _r-,_, - DO cord hole (p,163) Tripod socket --Access...
  • Page 18 Nomenclature Shooting Settings DispJay Shutter Dial pointer (p,69) Exposure compensation amount (p.78) AEB range (p,80) White balance (p,9O) Flash Auto compensation (p,79) :_: Daylight Buiibin flash Shade External Speedlite •IL Cloudy €_ Tungsten light Shooting White fluorescent light Flash Custom _ White balance correction (p,92)
  • Page 19 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information display indicator <'> Focusir <ISO> ISO speed <%> AEB in-progress <_> Improper FE lock balance correction warning ISO speed <{H> (FP flash) <_> FE lock/ FEB in-progress indicator Exposure compensation amount <_> Flash AEB range compensation Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator Shutter speed...
  • Page 20 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Creative Zone These modes give you more control over the result. : Program AE (p.56) : Shutter-priority AE (p.70) : Aperture-priorityAE (p.72) : Manual exposure (p.75) A°DEP : Automatic depth-of4ield RE (p.76) Basic Zone...
  • Page 21 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC°E5 This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical floor mount position. _MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT_ONS_SAVE THESE _NSTRUCTtONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RmSK OF F_RE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE _NSTRUCTmONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A, use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration...
  • Page 22 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 23 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations.

  • Page 24: Recharging The Battery

    Recharging Battery Remove the protective cover. Attach the battery. ® As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely. ® To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC°E5 Recharge the battery. For LC-E5 ® As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet.
  • Page 25 Purchase a new battery= _¢ Battery Pack LP-E5 is dedicated to Canon products only Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in maJfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held fiable.

  • Page 26: Installing And Removing The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 into the camera. pen the battery compartment cover. _ Slide the lever as shown by the arrow' and open the cover. Insert the battery. _ Insert the end with the battery contacts.

  • Page 27: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power When you turn on the power switch and the datettime setting screen appears, see page 29 to set the date/time. <ON> : The camera turns on. <OF}:> : The camera is turned offand does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.
  • Page 28 Turning on the Power Checking the Battery LeveJ When the power switch is set to <ON>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: : Battery level OK. : Battery level is slightly down, but adequate power remains. : Battery will be exhausted soon.

  • Page 29: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time When you turn on the power for the first time or if the dateltime has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen wi[[ appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the dateltime appended recorded images...

  • Page 30: Selecting The Interface Language

    Selecting Interface Language Display the menu. ® Press the <MENU> button to display the menu. Under the [r? =] tab, select [Language]. ® Press the <_> key to select the [t_:] tab= ® Press the < AV' > key to select [Language] (the tMrd item from the top), then press <(_>=...
  • Page 31 Installing Removing Card The captured image is recorded onto the card (sold separately)= _]_ Make sure the card's write protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing, Installing the Card Open the cover. ® Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it= insert the Card.

  • Page 32: Installing And Removing The Card

    Installing and Removing the Card Removing the Card Open the cover. ® Set the power switch to <OFF>, ® Check that "Recording._" is not displayed on the LCD monitor. ® Make sure the access [amp is off, then open the cover. Access lamp Remove the card.

  • Page 33: Mounting And Detaching A Lens

    Mounting Detaching a Lens __:_:_ Mounting a Lens Remove the caps. ® Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. Attach the Rens. EF-S lens mount index ® Align the EF=S lens with the camera's white EF=S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it cricks in place=...
  • Page 34 Mounting and Detaching a Lens About Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. if you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus sJightly. Detaching the Lens While pressing the mens remease...

  • Page 35: About The Lens Image Stabilizer

    About Lens Image Stabilizer The procedure explained here is based on the EFoS18o55mm f/3.5o5.6 IS lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer, * The EF-S18-55mm f/3,5-5 6 II lens does not have an Image Stabilizer. Set the iS switch to <ON>.

  • Page 36: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptri¢ adjustment knob. ® Turn the knob left or right so that the seven AF points in the viewfinder look sharp, if the Camera's dioptric adjustment Still Cannot provide a Sharp Viewfinder image, usin9 DioPtric Adjustment Lens...
  • Page 37 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 automatic exposure metering that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder.

  • Page 38: Menu Operations And Settings

    Menu Operations Settings By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the image- recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the <MENU> button, <,_'_ > cross keys, and <_> button on the camera back. <...
  • Page 39 Menu Operations and Settings Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu. ® Press the <MENU> button to display the menu. "[},_,_, Semect a tab. ® Pressthe <_> keyto select a menu tab. ® You can also turn the <_> dial to select a tab.

  • Page 40: Formatting The Card

    Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or personal computer, format the card with the camera. Formatting the card wHJ erase everything in the card. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
  • Page 41 Formatting the Card About Low-leveJ Formatting ® Do Iowqevel formatting if the card's recording or reading speed seems slow. ® Since low-level formatting will erase all recordable sectors in the card, the formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting. ®...

  • Page 42: Switching The Lcd Monitor Screen

    Switching LCD Monitor Screen The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, image, etc. Shooting Settings _ The shooting settings are displayed when the camera is turned on. _ The dispJay turns off when you press the shutter button halfway (p.37).
  • Page 43 Basic Shooting image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Diat for best results and how to playback images. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically. Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, shooting settings cannot be changed in the Basic Zone modes.

  • Page 44: Fully Automatic Shooting

    Fully Automatic Shooting Set the Mode Dial to <[_>. AF point im any AF point over subject. ® Aft the AF points wiii operate, and focus wifl generally be achieved at the AF point covering the closest object. ® Aiming the center AF point over the subject wifl make focusing easier.
  • Page 45 Fully Automatic Shooting ® The focus confirmation light <@> blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast between iight and dark, then press the shutter button haifway. (p.162) if you are too ciose to the subject, move away and try again. ®...

  • Page 46: Full Auto Techniques

    Full Auto Techniques Recornposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or dght to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <C3> (Furl Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a stiff subject, the focus wifl be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

  • Page 47: Shooting Portraits

    _t'_Shooting Portraits The <_t'_> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand ouL it also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with the <(Z_> (Full Auto) mode, "_.'- Shooting Tips ®_The farther the distance between the subject and background,...

  • Page 48: Shooting Landscapes

    Shooting Landscapes Use the <_> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, or to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become more vivid and sharp than with <[Z}> (Full Auto). sh0otingTips _ With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.

  • Page 49: Shooting Close-Ups

    _ Shooting Close-ups When you want to photograph flowers or small tMngs up close, use the <_> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). Shooting Tips _ Use a simpJe background, A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better.

  • Page 50: Shooting Moving Subjects

    Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <¢&.> (Sports) mode. -UsshootingTips _ Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. ®_ Use the center AF point to focus, Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to auto focus.

  • Page 51: Shooting Portraits At Night

    Shooting Portraits at Night To shoot someone at night and obtain a naturaFIooking exposure in the background, use the <_> (Night Portrait) mode. shooting Tip _ Use a wideoangJe Jens and a tripod, When using a zoom lens, use the wide°angle end to obtain a wide night view.

  • Page 52: Disabling Flash

    Disabling Flash In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <1_> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you want to obtain the candlelight effect. sh0otingTips ®_ if the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to prevent camera...

  • Page 53: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer Press the < 4 _ ® > button. Semeet the selfotirner. ® Press the <_> key to select the desired self-timer, then press <_>. ®10: 10-see. selfotimer ®2: 2-see. serfotimer* (p.94) 10-see. serf-timer pJus continuous shots Press the < _.V > key to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timen Take the picture.

  • Page 54: Image Playback

    ffnage Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below, For more details on image playback methods, see page 123, layback the image. ® When you press the <[E]> button, the last captured image will be displayed. Semeet the image. ®...
  • Page 55 Advanced Shooting Techniques In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. Jn the <P> (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. _ In the <P> (Program AE) mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain the standard exposure.

  • Page 56: Program Ae

    P" Program To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) automatically. TMs is called Program AE. so,,.oooooo Take the picture. _ Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus. _y,, T he exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) set automatically displayed in the viewfinder.

  • Page 57: Changing The Iso Speed

    ISO: Changing the lSO Speed* Set the ISO speed (image sensor's sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In the Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically. Press the <tSO> button. (66) _y,, [JSOspeed] will appear. Semect the ISO speed.

  • Page 58: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using Built-in Flash in indoors, low light, or backlit conditions, just pop=up the built=in flash and press the shutter button to take flash picture& in the <P> mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec= = 1/200 sec=) wiii be set automatically prevent camera shake= Press the <2 >...
  • Page 59 Using the Buitt-in Ftash "_.'-Shoeting Tips ® if the subject is far away, increase the [SO speed. By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range. ® in bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed.

  • Page 60: Changing The Af Mode

    AF: Changing the AF Mode* You can change the AF mode to suit different subjects such as group photos, animals, and sports. Press the <_, AF> button. _y,, [ AF mode] wi[[ appear, Select the AF mode. ® Press the < 4_ > key to select the AF mode, then press <_>.
  • Page 61 SeJectng the AF Point* In the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, the camera someimes may not focus the subject you want. With the <P> (Program AE), <Tv>, <Av>, and <M>...

  • Page 62: Selecting The Af Point

    Selecting the AF Point* -$- shooting Tips ® When shooting a portrait up cJose, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes, if you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will remain sharp. ® if it is difficuJt to focus, seJect and use the center AF point, The center AF point focuses the best among the seven AF points.

  • Page 63: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting* You can shoot up to about 3 shots per sec. This is effective for shooting your child running toward you and capturing the different facial expressions. Press the <4 _ _> button. Semeet <DJ_MJ>. ® Press the <_> key to select <Djj>...

  • Page 64: Setting The Image-Recording Quality

    Setting Image-recording Quality You can select the pixel count (approx. 10.1,5.3, or 2.5 megapixels) and the image quality. Semect [Quality]. ® Under the [_°] tab, select [Quality], then press <_>. _., [Quality] will appear. Select the image-recording quality. ® For your reference,the respective quality's megapixel count (***M), image size in pixels (****x****),and the numberd possible shots [***] will be displayed.
  • Page 65 Setting the Image-recording Quality ® I want to seJect the quality matching the paper size for printing. Refer to the diagram on the ief_ when Paper size (42x29.7cm/16.5x11.7_ choosing the image-recording yOU want to crop the image, seiecting a quaiity, if _L I higher quaiity (more pixeis) such as AL, x8.3;o 1 ÷...
  • Page 66 Setting the Image-recording Quality About is the raw data before it is made into a A L or other images. Although images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with _.

  • Page 67: Selecting A Picture Style

    ,_,,,~ Selecting a Picture Style* By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject. Press the < V _:,_ > button. _y,, [ Picture StyJe] wiii appear= emect a Picture Styme.
  • Page 68 _[,'_ Selecting a Picture Style * NeutraJ This is for users who prefer to process images with their personal computer. For natural colors and subdued images. FaithfuJ This is for users who prefer to process images with their personal computer. When the subject is captured under a color temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colodmetdcally to match the subject's color.
  • Page 69 More Advanced Techniques This chapter buitds on the previous chapter introduces more ways to shoot creatively. _ The first half of this chapter explains how to use the <Tv > <Av> <M> <A°DEP> m odes on the Mode Dial. Except for <A-DEP>, all the shooting modes can be used in combination with the functions introduced in Chapter 3.

  • Page 70: Action Shots

    iv'Action Shots You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the <Tv> (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * <Tv> stands for Time value Frozen action Blurred action (Fast shutter speed) (Slow shutter speed) Set the desired shutter speed.
  • Page 71 Tv : Action Shots "_.'-Shooting Tips ®_To freeze the action or moving subject. Use a fast shutter speed such as 114000 sec= to 11500 sec= _ To blur a running child or animaJ giving the impression of fast movement. Use a medium shutter speed such as 1t250 sec= to 1130 sec= Follow the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter button to take the picture.

  • Page 72: Changing The Depth Of Field

    Changing Depth of Field To obtain a blurry background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to <Av> (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of field (range of acceptable focus), * <Av > stands for Aperture value which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside the lens.
  • Page 73 Av : Changing the Depth of Field "_ Shoeting Tips _ When using a high aperture, note that camera shake can occur in Jow Hght scenes. A higher aperture will make the shutter speed slower. Under low light, the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
  • Page 74 Changing the Depth of Field Using the Built-in Flash To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). The shutter speed will be set automatically between 11200 sec. o 30 sec. to suit the scene's brightness.

  • Page 75: Manual Exposure

    M' Manual Exposure You can set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired, With flash, the flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set, The flash sync speed can be set within 1/200 sec, to 1/30 sec, or to bulb, * <M>...

  • Page 76: Automatic Depth-Of-Field Ae

    A-DEP: Automatic Depth-ofoFieJd Objects in the foreground and background wiii be in focus automaticaiiy: All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture required to attain the necessary depth of field wiii be set automaticaiiy: * <A-DEP>stands for Auto-Depth of field, This mode sets the depth of fieJd automatically.

  • Page 77: Changing The Metering Mode

    Changing the Metering Mode* The metedng mode is the method of measuring the brightness of the subject. Normally, evaluative metedng is recommended. Press the < A [_] > button. _y,, [Metering mode] wi[[ appear, elect the metering mode. e_ Press the <AV> key to select the metedng mode, then press <_>.

  • Page 78: Setting Exposure Compensation

    Setting Exposure Compensation* Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera. You can make the image look brighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). The exposure compensation setting will not be automatically canceJed when you turn off the camera. After taking the picture, reset the exposure compensation...
  • Page 79 Setting Exposure Compensation* _]_ Flash Exposure Compensation_ Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites. Select [Fmash exp tempi. ® Under the [t¥] tab, select [Flash exp comp], then press <_>= Set the exposure compensation amount.

  • Page 80: Auto Exposure Bracketing

    Auto Exposure Bracketing* This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically with three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Standard exposure Darker exposure Brighter exposure (Decreased exposure)
  • Page 81 Auto Exposure Bracketing* CanceJing AEB ® FoJJow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to <_>. ® The AEB setting will be canceled automatically if the power switch is set to <OFF>, obtain flash-ready, etc. "_@s Shooting Tips ®...

  • Page 82: Customizing The Picture Style

    ,-.~ Customizing the Picture Style* You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 84. Select [Picture Style]. ® Under the [_:] tab, select [Picture StyJe], then press <_>.
  • Page 83 _[,_ Customizing the Picture Style* Parameter Settings and Effects Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. To make it less sharp, set it toward the _J end. The closer it is to _J, the softer the image will look. To make it sharper, set it toward the _ end. The closer it is to _, the sharper the image will look.
  • Page 84 _[,_ Customizing the Picture Style* Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page. Filter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more.

  • Page 85: Registering The Picture Style

    Registering the Picture StyJe* 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 Defo 3]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as for sharpness and contrast are different.
  • Page 86 _:,._Registeringthe PictureStyle* eJect a parameter. ® Select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <_>= Set the parameter. ® Press the <_> key to adjust the parameter as desired, then press For details, see "Customizing Picture Style" on pages 82o84. ®...

  • Page 87: Setting The Color Space

    Setting Color Space* The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With tNs camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal images, sRGB is recommended. In the Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically. Semect [CoJor space].

  • Page 88: Ae Lock

    AE Lock * Use AE lock 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 <_> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot.

  • Page 89: Fe Lock

    Lock* FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the subject. This feature also works with external EXosenes Speedlites. * FE stands for Flash Exposure. Press the <2> button to pop-up the built-in flash. _ Press the shutter button halfway and look in the viewfinder to check that the <_>...

  • Page 90: Setting The White Balance

    WB : Setting the White Balance* WMte balance (WB) is for making the wMte areas look white. Normally, the <_[_> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural- looking colors cannot be obtained with <_>, you can select the wMte balance for each light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.
  • Page 91 WE}: Setting the White Balance* Select [Custom WB]. ® Under the [_:] tab, select [Custom WB], then press <_>. _y,, T he SET screen wiii appear= import the white balance data. ® Select the image that was captured in step 1, then press <_>= _y,, O n the dialog screen which appears, select [OK] and the data wiii be imported=...

  • Page 92: White Balance Correction

    White Balance Correction* You can correct the wMte balance that has been 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 is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters.
  • Page 93 White Balance Correction * White Balance ,Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color tone 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 or magenta/green bias.

  • Page 94: Preventing Camera Shake

    Preventing Camera Shake* The camera's mechanical shake caused by the reflex mirror action affect images taken with a super telephoto lens or close-up (macro) lens. In such cases, mirror Iockup is effective. Mirror Jockup is enabJed by selecting [t?_ Custom Functions (C.Fn)] and setting...
  • Page 95 Tokyo 108-8011, Japan camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date,_ This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of July 2008. For information on the_ contact any Canon Service Center. CT1-1022-000 © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN...

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