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© CANON INC. 2016
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Index
ENGLISH
CT0-D109-C
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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  • Page 1 Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. : Page before you clicked a link Appendix ● To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. Index ENGLISH © CANON INC. 2016 CT0-D109-C...
  • Page 2: Before Use

    Compatible Memory Cards Before Use Before Use Basic Guide The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. Advanced Guide ● SD memory cards* Camera Basics ● SDHC memory cards* Initial Information ● SDXC memory cards* Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Cards conforming to SD standards.
  • Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information

    Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images ● The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries Camera Basics and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential...
  • Page 4: Part Names

    Part Names Before Use ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) Basic Guide ( 8 ) ( 1 ) ( 9 ) ( 10 )( 11 )( 12 )( 13 ) ( 18 ) ( 2 ) Advanced Guide ( 21 ) ( 1 )
  • Page 5: Lens

    Lens Before Use EF-M Lens Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Focusing ring Wireless Features Hood mount Filter-mounting thread Setting Menu Lens retraction switch Lens mount index Accessories...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Attaching EF and EF-S Lenses ..........24 Before Use Detaching a Lens ..............25 Basic Guide Using a Tripod ...............25 Using Lens Image Stabilization ..........26 Before Use Advanced Guide Trying the Camera Out ............26 Initial Information .............. 2 Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ..........26 Camera Basics Package Contents ..............
  • Page 7 Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode ...........41 Viewing Settings ................55 Before Use Digest Movie Playback ............41 Creative Zone Settings Corresponding to Creative Assist Basic Guide Still Images/Movies ...............42 Mode Settings ...............55 Still Images ................42 Specific Scenes ..............56 Advanced Guide Movies ...................42 Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings (Self Portrait) ...57 Scene Icons ................43 Enhancing Colors in Shots of Food (Food) .......58...
  • Page 8 Setting Up Shooting from a Single Screen ......69 Flash..................82 Before Use Changing the Flash Mode ............82 Image Brightness (Exposure) ..........69 Basic Guide Auto ..................83 Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ....69 On ..................83 Deactivating Exposure Simulation .........69 Advanced Guide Slow Synchro ................83 Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ......70 Off ..................83...
  • Page 9 Browsing and Filtering Images ..........107 Customizing Display Information ..........95 Before Use Customizing the Information Displayed .........95 Navigating through Images in an Index ........107 Basic Guide Configuring Touch & Drag AF ............95 Touch-Screen Operations ............108 Changing the Settings of Touch and Drag Operations ..96 Double-Touch Magnification ..........108 Advanced Guide Restricting the Area of the Screen Available for Touch and...
  • Page 10 Specifying Images Viewable from Smartphones ....152 Registering Web Services ............136 Changing the Camera Nickname ........153 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ......137 Returning the Wireless Settings to Default ......153 Registering Other Web Services .........138 Clearing Information of Devices Paired via Bluetooth .....154 Uploading Images to Web Services ........139...
  • Page 11 Setting Menu ..............155 Accessories ..............165 Before Use Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ........155 System Map ................. 166 Basic Guide Date-Based Image Storage .............155 Optional Accessories ............167 File Numbering ................155 Lenses ..................167 Advanced Guide Formatting Memory Cards ............156 Power Supplies ................167 Low-Level Formatting ............156 Flash Units ................168...
  • Page 12 Configuring Print Settings ............179 Info Display 8 ...............193 Before Use Cropping Images before Printing .........179 Summary of Movie Control Panel ........193 Basic Guide Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing ....180 Functions and Menu Tables ..........194 Available Layout Options .............180 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ......194 Advanced Guide Printing ID Photos ...............180...
  • Page 13 Index..................218 Before Use Precautions for Wireless Features (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Basic Guide Others).................220 Radio Wave Interference Precautions .........220 Advanced Guide Security Precautions ............220 Third-Party Software ............221 Camera Basics Personal Information and Security Precautions ....221 Auto Mode / Trademarks and Licensing ..........221 Hybrid Auto Mode Disclaimer ................222 Other Shooting Modes...
  • Page 14: Common Camera Operations

    ● Browse through images quickly Common Camera Operations Before Use = 107 ● Erase images Basic Guide = 114 Shoot Advanced Guide Record/View Movies ● Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode) Camera Basics = 39, = 41 ● Record movies ●...
  • Page 15: Safety Precautions

    ● Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects Safety Precautions Before Use inside. This could result in electrical shock or fire. Basic Guide If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the ●...
  • Page 16: Basic Guide

    ● When using optional lenses, lens filters, or filter adapters (if ● Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. Before Use applicable), be sure to attach these accessories firmly. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the If the lens accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the operation of electronic instruments and other devices.
  • Page 17 ● Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets. Before Use Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion, resulting in product damage or fire. Basic Guide ● If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that Advanced Guide have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and new batteries together.
  • Page 18: Basic Guide

    Initial Preparations Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide Prepare for shooting as follows. Advanced Guide Attaching the Strap Camera Basics Basic Operations Auto Mode / Prepare the strap. Hybrid Auto Mode ● Pull the cap in the direction of (1) while Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting Other Shooting Modes holding the ring.
  • Page 19: Removing The Strap

    Secure the ring. Holding the Camera Before Use ● To secure the ring, slide the cap in the direction of (1) until it clicks into place. Basic Guide ● Place the strap around your neck. ( 1 ) ● On the other side of the camera, secure ●...
  • Page 20: Inserting The Battery Pack And Memory Card

    Remove the battery pack. Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card Before Use ● After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery pack by pushing it in Basic Guide Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). (1) and up (2).
  • Page 21: Removing The Battery Pack And Memory Card

    Close the cover. Setting the Date and Time ( 1 ) Before Use ● Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as you slide the switch, until it clicks into the Basic Guide ( 2 ) Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen closed position (2).
  • Page 22: Changing The Date And Time

    Changing the Date and Time Finish the setup process. Before Use ● Press the [ ] button when finished. Adjust the date and time as follows. After a confirmation message, the setting Basic Guide screen is no longer displayed. Access the menu screen. Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 23: Display Language

    Display Language Attaching a Lens Before Use Basic Guide Change the display language as needed. The camera is compatible with EF-M lenses. Additionally, the optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M can be attached to use EF and EF-S lenses Enter Playback mode. Advanced Guide (= 24).
  • Page 24: Detaching A Lens

    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Download lens manuals from the following page. Playback Mode ● Some lenses may cause vignetting if the built-in flash is used. http://www.canon.com/icpd/ Wireless Features Attaching EF and EF-S Lenses Detaching a Lens Setting Menu To use EF and EF-S lenses, attach the optional Mount Adapter ●...
  • Page 25: Detaching A Lens

    Detaching a Lens Attach the lens to the adapter. Before Use ● To mount an EF lens, align the red dots on the lens and adapter, and then turn Basic Guide Detach the adapter. the lens in the direction shown until it ●...
  • Page 26: Using Lens Image Stabilization

    Using Lens Image Stabilization Trying the Camera Out Before Use Correct camera shake by using a lens with built-in image stabilization. Basic Guide Lenses with built-in image stabilization are named with “IS”. Still Images Movies ● Slide the image stabilization switch on the Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or Advanced Guide lens to [ON].
  • Page 27 Shoot. Recording Movies Before Use Shooting Still Images 1) Start recording. Basic Guide 1) Focus. ● Press the movie button. Recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the ● Press the shutter button lightly, halfway Advanced Guide elapsed time. down.
  • Page 28: Viewing

    Play movies. Viewing Before Use ● Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the Basic Guide After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as [ ] button again.
  • Page 29: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Before Use You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful Basic Guide when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Advanced Guide Choose an image to erase. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Camera Basics dial to choose an image.
  • Page 30: Camera Basics

    On/Off Before Use Advanced Guide Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide ● Slide the power switch to [ ] to turn the camera on in Shooting mode. Camera Basics Camera Basics ● To turn off the camera, move the power switch to [ Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode...
  • Page 31: Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)

    Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Shutter Button Before Use Basic Guide ● As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically To ensure that the subject is in focus, begin by holding the shutter button deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all the Advanced Guide specific period of inactivity.
  • Page 32: Viewfinder

    Viewfinder Before Use ● Although the viewfinder is produced under extremely high- precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the Basic Guide pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may Shooting is easier with a viewfinder, which helps you concentrate on be defective or may appear as red or black dots.
  • Page 33: Shooting Modes

    Shooting Modes Adjusting the Screen Angle Before Use Basic Guide Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode. As you turn it, hold You can adjust the screen angle and orientation to suit the scene or how down the mode dial release button in the middle of the dial. you are shooting.
  • Page 34: Shooting Display Options

    Shooting Display Options Using the Quick Set Menu Before Use Basic Guide Press the [ ] button to show or hide shooting information, grid lines, Configure commonly used functions in the (Quick Set) menu. or the electronic level. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode Advanced Guide To configure the on-screen display in greater detail, access [ 1] tab >...
  • Page 35: Using Touch-Screen Operations To Configure Settings

    Using the Menu Screen Before Use ● You can also choose an option in step 3 by turning the [ dial. Basic Guide ● To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the Configure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen as camera’s default settings (= 163).
  • Page 36: Touch-Screen Operations

    Choose an option. Touch-Screen Operations Before Use ● When options are listed vertically, press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to Basic Guide ● To choose tabs, press the [ ] button to access the menu screen, choose an option.
  • Page 37: On-Screen Keyboard

    Confirming Input and Returning to the On-Screen Keyboard Before Use Previous Screen Basic Guide ● Press the [ ] button. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter wireless settings (= 127) and other information. Note that the length and type of information you can enter Advanced Guide varies depending on the function you are using.
  • Page 38: Indicator Display

    Indicator Display Before Use Basic Guide The indicator on the back of the camera (= 4) blinks in green at these times. Advanced Guide ● Connected to a computer (= 177) Camera Basics ● Display off (= 31, = 157, = 158) ●...
  • Page 39: Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode

    Shooting with Before Use Camera-Determined Settings Basic Guide Advanced Guide For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Still Images...
  • Page 40 Shoot. Recording Movies Before Use Shooting Still Images 1) Start recording. Basic Guide 1) Focus. ● Press the movie button. Recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the ● Press the shutter button halfway. The Advanced Guide elapsed time. camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate ●...
  • Page 41: Shooting In Hybrid Auto Mode

    Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode Before Use ● Battery life is shorter in this mode than in [ ] mode, because digest movies are recorded for each shot. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● A digest movie may not be recorded if you shoot a still image immediately after turning the camera on, choosing [ ] mode, or You can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still images.
  • Page 42: Still Images/Movies

    Still Images/Movies Before Use ● Vignetting appears in previews immediately after your shots, before the final, saved images are displayed. Basic Guide ● You can change how long images are displayed after shots ● If the camera makes no operating sounds, it may have been (= 52).
  • Page 43: Scene Icons

    Before Use When Shooting Other Subjects Icon ● Audio is recorded in stereo. Background Background Other At Close ● During movie recording, lens operating noises from auto focusing In Motion Basic Guide Color Subjects Range may also be recorded. Lens noises may be less noticeable if you use an optional external microphone.
  • Page 44: On-Screen Frames

    On-Screen Frames Common, Convenient Features Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you Using the Self-Timer Advanced Guide are aiming the camera at. ● A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) Still Images Movies Camera Basics...
  • Page 45: Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake

    Configure the setting. Before Use ● Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self- ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the timer sound. delay time or number of shots. Basic Guide ●...
  • Page 46: Shooting By Touching The Screen (Touch Shutter)

    Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Continuous Shooting Before Use Shutter) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies In [ ] mode, hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot Advanced Guide continuously. With this option, instead of pressing the shutter button, you can simply For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Shooting”...
  • Page 47: Image Customization Features

    Image Customization Features Before Use ● During continuous shooting, focus is locked at the position determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway. Basic Guide ● Cannot be used with the self-timer (= 44). ● Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow Changing Image Quality Advanced Guide down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the...
  • Page 48: Capturing In Raw Format

    P Mode applications, see “Software” (= 176). Download software Processed in the camera for optimal image quality and instruction manuals from the Canon website as needed. For compressed to reduce file size. However, the compression JPEG downloading instructions, see “Software Instruction Manual”...
  • Page 49: Changing The Aspect Ratio

    Changing the Aspect Ratio Changing Movie Image Quality Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Adjust movie image quality (image size and frame rate). The frame rate Advanced Guide indicates how many frames are recorded per second, which is determined ●...
  • Page 50: Helpful Shooting Features

    For PAL Video Helpful Shooting Features Before Use Image Number of Frame Rate Details Quality Recording Pixels Basic Guide 1920 x 1080 50.00 fps Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level Advanced Guide For shooting in Full HD. 1920 x 1080 25.00 fps Still Images Movies...
  • Page 51: Using Auto Level

    Using Auto Level Customizing Camera Operation Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as Auto leveling keeps movies straight. follows. Advanced Guide ● Press the [ ] button, choose For instructions on menu functions, see “Using the Menu Screen”...
  • Page 52: Changing The Image Display Period After Shots

    Configure the setting. Before Use ● Choose [Red-eye reduc.], and then choose [Off] (= 35). Basic Guide ● To restore the original setting, repeat this Advanced Guide process but choose [On]. Camera Basics Changing the Image Display Period after Shots Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Still Images...
  • Page 53: Other Shooting Modes

    Shooting with Your Favorite Before Use Settings (Creative Assist) Basic Guide Advanced Guide Capture shots just as you imagine them, without having to know photography terms. Choose from easy-to-understand options to defocus Camera Basics the background, adjust brightness, or customize shots in other ways as Other Shooting Modes you watch the screen.
  • Page 54: Saving/Loading Settings

    Enter [ ] mode. Saving/Loading Settings Before Use ● Hold down the mode dial release button and turn the mode dial to [ Basic Guide Save your favorite settings and use them again as needed. Saving Settings Advanced Guide Configure the settings. ●...
  • Page 55: Loading Settings

    Loading Settings Viewing Settings Before Use ● Follow step 1 in “Shooting with Your Basic Guide ● To check the settings of images you view Favorite Settings (Creative Assist)” that were captured in [ ] mode, press (= 53) and choose [ Advanced Guide the [ ] button.
  • Page 56: Specific Scenes

    Shooting Close-ups (Close-up) Specific Scenes Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Take close-ups of flowers or other small Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will objects to enlarge them in your shots. automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 57: Shooting Yourself Under Optimal Settings (Self Portrait)

    Configure the setting. Before Use ● Subjects appear larger in [ ] mode compared to other modes. ● On the screen, touch the icon of the ● In [ ] and [ ] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO setting to configure.
  • Page 58: Enhancing Colors In Shots Of Food (Food)

    ] mode enables detection and correction of subject blurring, which helps keep subjects clear and sharp. For details on lenses compatible with [ ] mode, visit the Canon website. Choose [ ● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”...
  • Page 59: Shooting In Backlit Scenes (Hdr Backlight Control)

    Shooting in Backlit Scenes (HDR Backlight Image Effects (Creative Filters) Before Use Control) Basic Guide Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels Enter [ ] mode. each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal ●...
  • Page 60: Shooting In Monochrome (Grainy B/W)

    Shooting in Monochrome (Grainy B/W) Before Use ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Take monochrome pictures with a gritty, rough feeling. Advanced Guide Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Choose [ ].
  • Page 61: Shots Resembling Oil Paintings (Art Bold Effect)

    Shots Resembling Oil Paintings (Art Bold Effect) Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Before Use Effect) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Make subjects look more substantial, like subjects in oil paintings. Advanced Guide This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting Choose [ ].
  • Page 62: Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)

    Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Before Use One-Minute Clips) Effect) Basic Guide Speed Playback Time Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Approx. 12 sec. Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area.
  • Page 63: Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)

    Adding Artistic Effects Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Before Use Range) ● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects Basic Guide (Creative Filters)” (= 59) and choose Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels ●...
  • Page 64: Recording Movies In Movie Mode

    Recording Movies in Movie Mode Before Use ● You can lock the focus during recording by touching [ ]. [ is then displayed. Basic Guide ● To switch between recording with auto focus and a fixed focus, Still Images Movies touch [ ] on the screen before or during recording.
  • Page 65: Disabling Auto Slow Shutter

    Disabling Auto Slow Shutter Recording Time-Lapse Movies (Time-Lapse Movie) Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Auto slow shutter can be disabled if movement in movies is rough. Time-lapse movies combine images that are shot automatically at a Advanced Guide However, under low light, movies may look dark.
  • Page 66: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Before Use Item Details Shooting scene Choose from four types of scenes. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Choose the shooting interval (in seconds) and total Interval/ Shots number of shots. Adjusting the Recording Volume Advanced Guide Choose whether exposure is determined by the first Exposure shot or adjusted for each shot.
  • Page 67: Deactivating The Wind Filter

    Deactivating the Wind Filter Before Use Noise caused by strong wind can be reduced. However, the recording Basic Guide may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind. In this case, you can deactivate the wind filter. Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 68: P Mode

    Shooting in Program AE Before Use ([P] Mode) Basic Guide Advanced Guide Still Images Movies You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting Camera Basics style. P Mode Auto Mode / Enter [ ] mode. Hybrid Auto Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style ●...
  • Page 69: Setting Up Shooting From A Single Screen

    Setting Up Shooting from a Image Brightness (Exposure) Before Use Single Screen Basic Guide Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Advanced Guide The INFO. Quick Control screen provides convenient, single-screen Compensation) access to a variety of shooting settings. Camera Basics Access the INFO. Quick Control Still Images Movies Auto Mode /...
  • Page 70: Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (Ae Lock)

    Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Changing the Metering Method Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting Advanced Guide exposure separately.
  • Page 71: Changing The Iso Speed

    Configure the setting. Changing the ISO Speed Before Use ● Choose [ISO Auto], and then choose an option (= 35). Basic Guide Still Images Movies Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting Advanced Guide mode and conditions.
  • Page 72: Auto Correction Of Brightness And Contrast (Auto Lighting Optimizer)

    Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast Shooting Bright Subjects (Highlight Tone Before Use (Auto Lighting Optimizer) Priority) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Correct brightness and contrast automatically to avoid images that are too Improve gradation in bright image areas to avoid loss of detail in subject dark or lack contrast.
  • Page 73: Image Colors

    Custom White Balance Image Colors Before Use For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white Basic Guide balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. Adjusting White Balance Advanced Guide Shoot a white object.
  • Page 74: Manually Correcting White Balance

    Configure advanced settings. Before Use ● Shots in step 1 that are too bright or dark may prevent you from ● To configure more advanced settings, setting the white balance correctly. press the [ ] button and turn Basic Guide ●...
  • Page 75: Manually Setting White Balance Color Temperature

    Manually Setting White Balance Color Temperature For smooth skin tones. The image looks softer. Before Use Portrait Suited for close-up portraits. To modify skin Still Images Movies tones, adjust [Color tone] (= 76). Basic Guide A value can be set representing the white balance color temperature. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp ●...
  • Page 76: Customizing Picture Styles

    Customizing Picture Styles Emphasize white clouds in monochrome Before Use images, the green of trees, or other Customize these Picture Style settings as needed. colors. Basic Guide N: Normal black-and-white image with Adjust the level of edge enhancement. no filter effects. Choose lower values to soften (blur) Advanced Guide Strength...
  • Page 77: Saving Customized Picture Styles

    EF or Wireless Features ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the EF-S lenses. For lens details, visit the Canon website. [ ][ ] dials to choose the Picture Setting Menu Style that serves as the basis.
  • Page 78: Point Af

    1-point AF Before Use ● Examples of faces that cannot be detected: Subjects that are distant or extremely close ● The camera focuses using a single AF frame. Effective for reliable Basic Guide Subjects that are dark or light focusing. Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden ●...
  • Page 79: Choosing Subjects To Focus On (Touch Af)

    Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) Before Use ● You can also switch faces and move the AF frame, by pressing the [ ] button. Basic Guide Still Images Movies To move the frame when AF method is set to [ ], after pressing the [ ] button, press the [...
  • Page 80: Shooting With Servo Af

    Shooting with Servo AF Before Use ● Exposure is not locked in Servo AF mode when you press the shutter button halfway but is determined the moment you shoot, Basic Guide Still Images Movies regardless of the metering mode (= 70) setting. ●...
  • Page 81: Fine-Tuning The Focus

    Fine-Tuning the Focus Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Fine-tune autofocusing with an EF-M lens attached by turning the focusing When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. To make Advanced Guide ring.
  • Page 82: Easily Identifying The Focus Area (Mf Peaking)

    Focus. Flash Before Use ● While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. Basic Guide Shoot. Changing the Flash Mode Advanced Guide Still Images Movies Camera Basics ● You can also move the magnifying frame in step 3 by dragging it. ●...
  • Page 83: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation

    Auto Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Before Use Fires automatically in low-light conditions. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Just as with regular exposure compensation (= 69), you can adjust the Advanced Guide flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. Fires for each shot.
  • Page 84: Shooting With The Fe Lock

    Shooting with the FE Lock Changing the Flash Timing Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Just as with the AE lock (= 70), you can lock the exposure for flash Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows. Advanced Guide shots.
  • Page 85: Other Settings

    Resetting Flash Settings Other Settings Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Reset [Built-in flash settings] to the default values. Switching to Other Functions to Adjust with the Advanced Guide ● Press the [ ] button, choose [Flash Quick Control Dial Control] on the [ 5] tab, and then Camera Basics...
  • Page 86: Changing The Is Mode Settings

    Camera Basics Combination IS, which combines lens image stabilization with in-camera Digital IS. Changing the IS Mode Settings Auto Mode / For details on lenses compatible with Combination IS, visit the Canon Hybrid Auto Mode website. Still Images Movies Other Shooting Modes ●...
  • Page 87 See “Lens Correction Data” (= 87) for details on adding correction data. ● Download software instruction manuals from the Canon website Auto Mode / as needed. For downloading instructions, see “Software...
  • Page 88: Changing The Noise Reduction Level

    Shoot. Before Use ● Effects of lens aberration correction vary by lens and shooting ● Hold the camera steady as you shoot. conditions. With some lenses and under some shooting When you press the shutter button all the Basic Guide conditions, effects may be less noticeable.
  • Page 89: Reducing Noise At Slow Shutter Speeds

    Reducing Noise at Slow Shutter Speeds Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Reduce noise from long exposures at shutter speeds of one second or Advanced Guide slower. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [Long Camera Basics exp. noise reduction] on the [ 6] tab, and then choose an option (= 35).
  • Page 90: Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)

    Specific Shutter Speeds Before Use ([Tv] Mode) Basic Guide Advanced Guide Still Images Movies Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera Camera Basics automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode For details on available shutter speeds, see “Shutter”...
  • Page 91 Depth-of-Field Preview Specific Aperture Values Before Use ([Av] Mode) Basic Guide The aperture changes only at the moment you shoot, and it remains open at other times. For this reason, the depth of field shown on the screen Advanced Guide looks narrow, or shallow.
  • Page 92: Specific Shutter Speeds And Aperture Values ([M] Mode)

    Specific Shutter Speeds and Before Use ● After you set the shutter speed and aperture value, the exposure level may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. Aperture Values ([M] Mode) Basic Guide ● When the ISO speed is fixed, screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter speed and aperture value.
  • Page 93: Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb)

    Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb) Adjusting the Flash Output Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies With bulb exposures, shots are exposed for as long as you hold down the shutter button. Choose from the three flash levels in [ ] modes. Advanced Guide Specify bulb exposure.
  • Page 94: Recording Movies At Specific Shutter Speeds And Aperture Values

    Recording Movies at Specific Before Use ● When the ISO speed is fixed, an exposure level mark based on your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for Shutter Speeds and Aperture Basic Guide comparison to the standard exposure level. The exposure level Values mark is shown as [ ] or [ ] when the difference from standard Advanced Guide...
  • Page 95: Customizing Controls And Display

    Customizing the Information Displayed Customizing Controls and Before Use Display ● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Customizing Basic Guide Display Information” (= 95) to choose [Custom display 1] or [Custom display 2], Advanced Guide and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 96: Changing The Settings Of Touch And Drag Operations

    Restricting the Area of the Screen Available for Touch Configure the setting. Before Use and Drag Operations ● Choose [Touch & drag AF], select [Enable], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ● Choose [Active touch area] in step 1 of “Configuring Touch &...
  • Page 97: Assigning Functions To Buttons And Dials

    Assigning Functions to Buttons and Dials Before Use Type of Function Description Function Reassign functions of the shutter button, [ ] button, or [ ], [ ], or Basic Guide Set to [1:Enable] for the option of setting ] dials, or assign common functions to the [ ] button, movie the ISO speed to [H] in [ ] mode.
  • Page 98: Assigning Functions To The Quick Control Dial

    Enable exposure lock by pressing Before Use ● To restore the default functions to the [ ], movie, Touch & the [ ] button, after focusing by [AF/AE lock] Drag AF switching, [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] buttons, choose pressing the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 99: Customizing The Quick Set Menu

    Rearrange functions, as needed. Choose icons to include in the Before Use menu. ● Choose [Sort] and press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a dial to choose an icon, and then press shooting mode.
  • Page 100: Rearranging Menu Items

    Enter a shooting mode with settings Rearranging Menu Items Before Use you want to save, and change the settings as desired. Basic Guide Access the setting screen. Access the screen for assigning ● On the screen in step 2 of “Choosing Advanced Guide functions.
  • Page 101: Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu)

    Rearrange menu items, as needed. Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items Before Use (My Menu) ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose [Sort registered items], and Basic Guide then press the [ ] button. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide...
  • Page 102: Renaming My Menu Tabs

    Renaming My Menu Tabs Deleting All My Menu Tabs or Items Before Use Basic Guide Choose [Rename tab]. Choose an item. ● Following step 2 in “Saving Commonly ● Choose [Delete all My Menu tabs] or Advanced Guide Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu)” [Delete all items] on the screen in step (= 101), choose [Rename tab] and 1 of “Saving Commonly Used Shooting...
  • Page 103: Playback Mode

    Viewing Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as Advanced Guide follows. Camera Basics Playback Mode Enter Playback mode. Auto Mode / ● Move the power switch to [ Hybrid Auto Mode ●...
  • Page 104: Touch-Screen Operations

    Play movies. Touch-Screen Operations Before Use ● To start playback, press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], Basic Guide ● To view the next image, drag left across and then press the [ ] button again. the screen, and to view the previous Advanced Guide image, drag right.
  • Page 105: Switching Display Modes

    Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Switching Display Modes Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Press the [ ] button in Playback mode to switch from “no info Show overexposed highlights in images as blinking areas. display” to “info display 1” (basic info) to “info display 2” (details). Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 106: Brightness Histogram

    Brightness Histogram Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Before Use Still Images (Digest Movies) Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Information displays 2 – 8 include a graph Still Images Movies on the top called a brightness histogram, Advanced Guide View digest movies recorded automatically in [ ] mode (= 41) on a which shows the distribution of brightness...
  • Page 107: Viewing By Date

    Viewing by Date Browsing and Filtering Images Before Use Digest movies can be viewed by date. Basic Guide Choose a movie. Navigating through Images in an Index Advanced Guide ● Press the [ ] button, choose [List/ Play Digest Movies] on the [ 2] tab, and Still Images Movies...
  • Page 108: Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions

    Touch-Screen Operations Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Before Use ● Pinch in to switch from single-image Basic Guide Still Images Movies display to index display. Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering ● To view more thumbnails per screen, Advanced Guide image display according to your specified conditions.
  • Page 109: Using The Front Dial To Jump Between Images

    View the filtered images. Using the Front Dial to Jump between Images Before Use ● Images matching your conditions are displayed in yellow frames. To view only Basic Guide Use the main dial to find and jump between desired images quickly by these images, press the [ ][ ] buttons, or filtering image display according to your specified conditions.
  • Page 110: Touch-Screen Operations

    Touch-Screen Operations Image Viewing Options Before Use ● You can also jump to the previous or next Basic Guide image according to your jump method chosen in step 1 of “Using the Front Dial Magnifying Images Advanced Guide to Jump between Images” (= 109) by dragging left or right with two fingers.
  • Page 111: Touch-Screen Operations

    Viewing Slideshows Before Use ● You can return to single-image display from magnified display by pressing the [ ] button. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● In [Magnify (approx.)] on tab [ 5], you can set the magnification in single-image display when the [ ] dial is turned Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows.
  • Page 112: Protecting Images

    Choosing Images Individually Protecting Images Before Use Basic Guide Choose [Select]. Still Images Movies ● Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure (= 114). Advanced Guide (= 112), choose [Select] and press the ●...
  • Page 113: Selecting A Range

    Selecting a Range Protect the images. Before Use ● Press the [ ] button to choose [Protect], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Choose [Select Range]. ● Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” Advanced Guide (= 112), choose [Select Range] and press the [ ] button.
  • Page 114: Clearing All Protection At Once

    Clearing All Protection at Once Erasing Images Before Use You can clear protection from all images at once. Basic Guide To clear protection, choose [Unprotect All Images] in step 1 of “Protecting Still Images Movies All Images at Once” (= 113), and then complete step 2. You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one.
  • Page 115: Erasing Multiple Images At Once

    Choose an image. Erasing Multiple Images at Once Before Use ● Once you choose an image following step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually” Basic Guide You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when (= 112), [ ] is displayed.
  • Page 116: Specifying All Images At Once

    Erase the images. Rotating Images Before Use ● Press the [ ] button to choose [Erase], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Advanced Guide Choose [ ].
  • Page 117: Deactivating Auto Rotation

    Rotate the image. Rating Images (Rating) Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose an image. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● Press the [ ] button to rotate the image Organize images by rating them on a scale of 1 –...
  • Page 118: Editing Still Images

    Configure the setting. Editing Still Images Before Use ● Press the [ ] button. A confirmation message is displayed. Basic Guide ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Advanced Guide dial to choose [OK], and then press the ●...
  • Page 119: Using The Menu

    Review the new image. Save as a new image and review. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] ● Follow step 2 in “Resizing Images” dial to choose [Processed img.], and then (= 118). Basic Guide press the [ ] button.
  • Page 120: Applying Filter Effects

    Save as a new image and review. Applying Filter Effects Before Use ● Turn the [ ] dial to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Apply effects equivalent to shooting in [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], and ●...
  • Page 121: Correcting Red-Eye

    Correct the image. Before Use ● ]: To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press ● Press the [ ] button. the [ ][ ] buttons on the screen in step 2. To move the frame, Basic Guide ●...
  • Page 122: Processing Raw Images With The Camera

    Save the image. Processing RAW Images with the Before Use ● If you have chosen [ ], press the Camera [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ]. Basic Guide Press the [ ] button, choose [OK] (either press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the Advanced Guide Still Images...
  • Page 123: Using The Menu

    Choosing Images Individually Before Use ● You can also choose an effect for a selected processing condition on the screen in step 3 by turning the [ ] dial. Basic Guide Choose [Select]. ● For magnified display on the screen in step 3, turn the [ ] dial counterclockwise.
  • Page 124: Selecting A Range

    Selecting a Range Editing Movies Before Use Basic Guide Choose [Select Range]. Still Images Movies ● Following the procedure in “Using the You can remove unneeded portions from the beginning and end of movies Advanced Guide Menu” (= 119), choose [Select Range] (excluding digest movies, = 41).
  • Page 125: Reducing File Sizes

    Review the edited movie. Reducing File Sizes Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. The edited Basic Guide Movie file sizes can be reduced by compressing movies as follows. movie is now played.
  • Page 126: Editing Digest Movies

    Editing Digest Movies Before Use Basic Guide Still Images Movies Individual chapters (clips) (= 41) recorded in [ ] mode can be Advanced Guide erased, as needed. Be careful when erasing clips, because they cannot be recovered. Camera Basics Select the clip to erase. Auto Mode / ●...
  • Page 127: Wireless Features

    Wireless Features (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Others)” (= 220). GATEWAY online photography service or other Web services to Playback Mode send camera images to the services. Unsent images on the camera can also be sent to a computer or Web service via CANON iMAGE Wireless Features GATEWAY. ●...
  • Page 128: Transferring Images To A Smartphone

    Camera Connect app on the smartphone. For details on this application ● Press the [ ] button, choose (supported smartphones and included functions), refer to the Canon [Wireless settings] on the [ 4] tab, and Wireless Features website. then choose [Nickname].
  • Page 129 Prepare for pairing. ● Press the [ ] button when the screen at Before Use left is displayed. ● Choose [Bluetooth settings], press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to Basic Guide choose [Pairing], and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 130: Transferring Images To An Nfc-Compatible Smartphone

    Establish the connection. Transferring Images to an NFC-Compatible Before Use Smartphone ● Touch the N-Mark ( ) on the smartphone with Camera Connect installed against Basic Guide the camera’s N-Mark. Use an Android smartphone’s NFC to simplify the process of installing Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 131: Connecting Via Nfc When Camera Is In Playback Mode

    Send an image. Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ● Turn the [ ] dial to choose an image to ● You can also change the camera nickname on the screen in send, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose Basic Guide step 2 (= 153).
  • Page 132: Connecting To A Smartphone Via The Wi-Fi Menu

    Choose [Add a Device]. Before Use ● If during connection a message on the camera or smartphone ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] requests you to enter the nickname, follow step 2 in “Connecting dial to choose [Add a Device], and then Basic Guide via NFC When Camera Is in Shooting Mode”...
  • Page 133 Adjust the privacy setting. Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ● When this screen is displayed, press the ● You can also change the camera nickname on the screen in [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to Basic Guide step 2 (= 153).
  • Page 134: Using Another Access Point

    Using Another Access Point Before Use ● For information on WPS compatibility and for instructions on checking settings, refer to the access point user manual. Basic Guide When connecting the camera to a smartphone through the Wi-Fi menu, ● A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for you can also use an existing access point.
  • Page 135: Connecting To Listed Access Points

    Connecting to Listed Access Points Choose [WPS Connection]. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose [WPS Connection], and Basic Guide View the listed access points. then press the [ ] button. ●...
  • Page 136: Previous Access Points

    ● You must have an account with Web services other than CANON the procedure in “Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” (= 134) from step 4 or the procedure in “Connecting to Listed Access Points”...
  • Page 137: Registering Canon Image Gateway

    Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Establish a connection with an Before Use access point. Link the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY by adding CANON Basic Guide ● Connect to the access point as described iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera. Note in steps 4 –...
  • Page 138: Registering Other Web Services

    Access the page in the notification Registering Other Web Services message and complete camera link Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode settings. You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the camera. Playback Mode ● From a computer or smartphone,...
  • Page 139: Uploading Images To Web Services

    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode add comments before sending (= 144). Access the Wi-Fi menu. ● To view images uploaded to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY on a Playback Mode smartphone, try the dedicated Canon Online Photo Album app. ●...
  • Page 140: Viewing Images Using A Media Player

    Display images. Playback Mode Choose [ ● Choose [ Canon EOS M5] > memory ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons or turn card (SD or other card) > folder > images. Wireless Features the [ ] dial to choose [ ], and then ●...
  • Page 141: Printing Images Wirelessly From A Connected Printer

    Printing Images Wirelessly from a Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in the camera. Connected Printer Basic Guide ● Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. Advanced Guide You can easily connect again by pressing the [ ] buttons to...
  • Page 142 Connect the printer to the network. Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in ● In the printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu, the camera. choose the SSID (network name) Basic Guide ● Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent displayed on the camera to establish a destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu.
  • Page 143: Sending Images To Another Camera

    Camera Basics ● Only Wi-Fi compatible Canon cameras can be connected via Wi-Fi. screen is displayed again. You cannot connect to a Canon camera unless it is Wi-Fi compatible, Auto Mode / ● To end the connection, press the Hybrid Auto Mode even if it supports FlashAir/Eye-Fi cards.
  • Page 144: Image Sending Options

    Choosing Images Individually Image Sending Options Before Use Basic Guide Choose [Select]. You can choose multiple images to send at once and change the image ● Following step 2 in “Sending Multiple recording pixel setting (size) before sending. Some Web services also Advanced Guide Images”...
  • Page 145: Sending Rated Images

    Selecting a Range Sending Rated Images Before Use Send multiple images with the same rating (= 117). Basic Guide Choose [Select Range]. Choose [Rating Images]. ● Following step 2 in “Sending Multiple Advanced Guide Images” (= 144), choose [Select ● Following step 2 in “Sending Multiple Range] and press the [ ] button.
  • Page 146: Notes On Sending Images

    Add a comment (= 37). ● Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode images you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE Send the image. GATEWAY server. Playback Mode Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels ●...
  • Page 147: Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync)

    [Wireless settings] on the [ 4] tab, and Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can then choose [Wi-Fi Settings] (= 35). be sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Camera Basics ●...
  • Page 148: Sending Images

    Viewing Images Sent via Image Sync on a Smartphone Sending Images Before Use By installing the Canon Online Photo Album (Canon OPA) app, you can Basic Guide Images sent from the camera are automatically saved to the computer. use your smartphone to view and download images sent via Image Sync...
  • Page 149: Using A Smartphone To View Camera Images And Control The Camera

    Controlling the Camera Remotely from a Using a Smartphone to View Before Use Smartphone Camera Images and Control the Basic Guide Camera Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi Advanced Guide You can shoot as you view a shooting screen on your smartphone. Camera Basics You can do the following with the dedicated smartphone app Camera Connect.
  • Page 150: Controlling The Camera Via Bluetooth

    Shoot and switch images. Before Use ● Movie shooting is not available. ● Use the smartphone to shoot in Shooting ● Focusing may take longer. mode and switch images in Playback Basic Guide ● Image display or shutter release may be delayed, depending on mode.
  • Page 151: Editing Or Erasing Wireless Settings

    Choose the item to edit. Editing or Erasing Wireless Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Settings dial to choose the item to edit, and then Basic Guide press the [ ] button. Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 152: Specifying Images Viewable From Smartphones

    Erasing Connection Information Choose and set an option. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Erase connection information (information about devices that you have dial to choose an option. Basic Guide connected to) as follows. ●...
  • Page 153: Changing The Camera Nickname

    Changing the Camera Nickname Returning the Wireless Settings to Default Before Use Change the camera nickname (displayed on connected devices) as Basic Guide Return the wireless settings to default if you transfer ownership of the desired. camera to another person, or dispose of it. Advanced Guide Choose [Wireless settings].
  • Page 154: Clearing Information Of Devices Paired Via Bluetooth

    Clearing Information of Devices Paired via Before Use Bluetooth Basic Guide Before pairing with a different smartphone, clear the information about any Advanced Guide connected smartphones. Choose [Bluetooth settings]. Camera Basics ● Press the [ ] button and choose Auto Mode / [ 4] tab >...
  • Page 155: Setting Menu

    Adjusting Basic Camera Before Use Functions Basic Guide Advanced Guide MENU (= 35) settings on the [ 1], [ 2], [ 3], and [ 4] tabs can be configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater Camera Basics convenience. Setting Menu Auto Mode / Date-Based Image Storage...
  • Page 156: Formatting Memory Cards

    Before Use ● Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be ● Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images management information on the card and does not erase the data Basic Guide on newly inserted memory cards.
  • Page 157: Changing The Video System

    Resetting the Electronic Level Changing the Video System Before Use Restore the electronic level to its original state as follows. Note that this is Basic Guide Set the video system of any television used for display. This setting not possible unless you have calibrated the electronic level. determines the image quality (frame rate) available for movies.
  • Page 158: Power-Saving Adjustment

    Power-Saving Adjustment Screen Brightness Before Use Basic Guide Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Screen and viewfinder brightness can be set separately. Before Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (= 31). adjustment, make sure the display to adjust is activated. Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 159: World Clock

    World Clock Date and Time Before Use Basic Guide To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when Adjust the date and time as follows. you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to ●...
  • Page 160: Activating Camera Sounds

    Activating Camera Sounds Adjusting the Touch-Screen Panel Before Use Basic Guide Sounds can be played as feedback after camera operations, such as Sensitivity of the touch-screen panel can be increased to respond to a pressing buttons or touching the screen. lighter touch, or you can disable touch control.
  • Page 161: Cleaning The Image Sensor

    Repeated cleaning will not produce notably better results. Note that [Clean now ] may not be available immediately after cleaning. ● Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk regarding dust or other material that cannot be removed by sensor cleaning.
  • Page 162: Cleaning The Sensor Manually

    To record the author’s name and copyright details in images, set this The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor must Advanced Guide be cleaned manually, we recommend requesting service from a Canon information beforehand as follows. Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 163: Deleting All Copyright Information

    Restoring Default Camera Settings Deleting All Copyright Information Before Use You can delete both the author’s name and copyright details at the same If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera Basic Guide time as follows. settings. ●...
  • Page 164: Restoring Defaults For Individual Functions

    Restoring Defaults for Individual Functions Before Use Settings for the following functions can be restored to defaults individually. Basic Guide ● User settings for custom shooting modes ● 5] tab settings [Built-in flash settings], [External flash func. setting], Advanced Guide and [External flash C.Fn setting] in [Flash Control] ●...
  • Page 165: Accessories

    Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please Camera Basics note that any repairs your Canon product may require as a result of such Accessories malfunction are not covered under warranty and will incur a fee.
  • Page 166: System Map

    System Map Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics 600EX 600EX-RT/ 430EX 430EX II 270EX II ST-E3-RT ST-E2* Macro Twin Lite Macro Ring Lite II-RT 600EX III-RT/ MT-24EX MR-14EX II Auto Mode / Remote Switch Remote Controller 430EX III Hybrid Auto Mode RS-60E3 RC-6...
  • Page 167: Optional Accessories

    Canon battery pack, and user response is Basic Guide required. Note that Canon shall not be liable for any damages The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that resulting from accidents, such as malfunction or fire, that occur...
  • Page 168 Flash Units Microphone Before Use Basic Guide Speedlite 600EX II-RT/600EX-RT/600EX/ Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 Advanced Guide 430EX III-RT/430EX III/430EX II/270EX II ● When movies are recorded, any sounds of lens and camera operations that are ● Shoe-mounted flash unit that enables Camera Basics picked up by the microphone will be many styles of flash photography.
  • Page 169: Playback On A Tv

    ● On the camera, open the terminal cover Appendix For details, visit your nearest Canon and insert the cable plug fully into the retailer. camera terminal. Index Photo and Movie Storage Connect Station CS100 ●...
  • Page 170: Powering The Camera With Household Power

    Turn the TV on and switch to Powering the Camera with Household Power Before Use external input. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● Switch the TV input to the external input you connected the cable to in step 2. Powering the camera with both AC Adapter CA-PS700 and DC Coupler Advanced Guide DR-E17 (both sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the Turn the camera on.
  • Page 171: Shooting Remotely

    Using a Remote Switch (Sold Separately) Before Use ● Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the Basic Guide An optional Remote Switch RS-60E3 can be used to avoid camera shake camera.
  • Page 172 Advanced Guide Speedlite EX series flash. Camera Basics ● Non-EX series Canon flash units may not fire correctly or may not ● Settings for the built-in flash cannot be configured while a fire at all, in some cases. Speedlite EX series flash is attached, because that setting screen...
  • Page 173 Setting Option Description Before Use Setting Option Description Enables adjustment of exposure compensation Choose a flash mode to suit your desired flash at the moment the flash fires. For details, refer Basic Guide shooting. to the instruction manual of the flash unit. If flash Flash exposure ●...
  • Page 174 Setting External Flash Custom Functions Using External Microphones (Sold Separately) Before Use For details on Custom Functions for flash units, refer to the instruction Basic Guide Still Images Movies manual of the flash (sold separately). Using Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 (sold separately) can reduce ●...
  • Page 175 Turn on the camera, and then the Before Use ● Any attenuator settings you have configured are also applied to external microphone. recording with the external microphone (= 67). Basic Guide ● Slide the power switch of the external ● Connecting an external microphone will deactivate [Wind Filter] microphone from [OFF] to [AUTO].
  • Page 176: Using The Software

    Using the Software Before Use Basic Guide Download software instruction manuals from the Canon website as The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced needed. below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer. Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 177: Saving Images To A Computer

    Save the images to the computer. Saving Images to a Computer Before Use ● Click [Download images to computer] > [Start automatic download]. Basic Guide Use an interface cable (= 2) to connect the camera and save images to the computer. ●...
  • Page 178: Printing Images

    Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] images for photobooks. dial to choose an image. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by Access the printing screen.
  • Page 179: Configuring Print Settings

    Cropping Images before Printing Configuring Print Settings Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Access the printing screen. Advanced Guide Choose [Cropping].
  • Page 180: Choosing Paper Size And Layout Before Printing

    Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Available Layout Options Before Use Still Images Movies Default Matches current printer settings. Basic Guide Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Choose [Paper Settings]. Advanced Guide Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. ● After following step 1 in “Configuring Print N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet.
  • Page 181: Printing Movie Scenes

    Movie Printing Options Choose the printing area. Before Use ● On the screen in step 2, press the [ ][ ] Single Prints the current scene as a still image. buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose Basic Guide [Cropping].
  • Page 182: Configuring Print Settings

    [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. Basic Guide ● Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge- Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and compatible printers (sold separately). other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 183: Setting Up Printing For A Range Of Images

    Clearing All Images from the Print List Specify the number of prints. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] ● Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing dial to specify the number of prints (up Basic Guide for Individual Images”...
  • Page 184: Adding Images Individually

    Adding Images Individually Removing All Images from a Photobook Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Following the procedure in “Choosing Choose [Select]. a Selection Method” (= 183), choose Advanced Guide [Clear All Selections] and press the [ ] ●...
  • Page 185: Appendix

    Troubleshooting Before Use Basic Guide If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Advanced Guide Support Help Desk. Camera Basics Appendix...
  • Page 186 Shots are blurry. Before Use Shooting ● Blurring may occur more often when Touch Shutter is used to shoot, depending on shooting conditions. Hold the camera still when shooting. Basic Guide Cannot shoot. AF frames are orange and subjects remain out of focus when I press the ●...
  • Page 187 Shots are affected by linear noise or moiré. Before Use Shooting Movies ● Some subjects make shots more susceptible to linear noise or moiré. This is more likely to happen under the following conditions. Basic Guide The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted. Subjects have fine horizontal stripes or checkered patterns.
  • Page 188 Image Sync can also send RAW images. Camera Basics ● Images are not sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or other Web services if you screen, press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose [B], and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 189: On-Screen Messages

    (= 2) and have inserted it facing the correct way ● You attempted to choose more than 500 images in Protect (= 112), Erase (= 20), contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. (= 114), Rating (= 117), Print List (= 181), or Photobook Set-up (= 183). Setting Menu...
  • Page 190 Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this devices, and other devices that operate on the 2.4 GHz band. case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support ● Bring the camera closer to the other device you are trying to connect to (such as Help Desk.
  • Page 191: On-Screen Information

    On-Screen Information (11) Auto Lighting Optimizer (= 72) (28) Grid lines (= 34) Before Use (12) White balance correction (29) Electronic level (= 50) (= 74) Basic Guide (30) Magnify (= 81) (13) AE lock (= 70) (31) Shutter speed (= 90) When Shooting Advanced Guide (14) Battery level (= 191)
  • Page 192: During Playback

    Info Display 2 During Playback Before Use Basic Guide Info Display 1 Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Shooting date/time (10) White balance correction Histogram (11) Picture Style setting details Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Current image / Total images Protection Shooting mode...
  • Page 193: Info Display 5

    Info Display 5 Summary of Movie Control Panel Before Use Shows Picture Style information. Information on the top of the screen is The following operations are available on the movie control panel, Basic Guide the same as for Info Display 2. accessed as described in “Viewing”...
  • Page 194: Functions And Menu Tables

    Functions and Menu Tables Before Use Basic Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Camera Basics Shooting Mode Auto Mode / Function Hybrid Auto Mode – – – Exposure Compensation (= 69) Other Shooting Modes AUTO P Mode ISO Speed (= 71) 100 –...
  • Page 195 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide – – – – Manual Focus (= 81)* Advanced Guide Manual Focus Switching When Recording Movies – – – – – (= 64) Camera Basics – – – – – Center Move AF Frame (= 79) Auto Mode / –...
  • Page 196 Quick Set Menu Before Use Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function – – – – Camera Basics – – – – – – AF method (= 77) Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode – – – – Other Shooting Modes –...
  • Page 197 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide Advanced Guide – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – White balance (= 73) Camera Basics – – – – – –...
  • Page 198: Shooting Tab

    Shooting Tab Before Use Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Camera Basics – – – JPEG Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode – Other Shooting Modes –...
  • Page 199 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide Power – – – – – Display Mode Display Saving Advanced Guide (= 32) priority Smooth – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 200 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide AF operation (= 80) See “Quick Set Menu” (= 196). Advanced Guide AF method (= 77) See “Quick Set Menu” (= 196). Camera Basics Normal – – – – – – AF Frame Size* (= 78) Small –...
  • Page 201 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide – – – – Advanced Guide Peaking MF Peaking Settings Camera Basics (= 82) – – Level Low/High – – Red/Yellow/ Auto Mode / Color – – – – Blue Hybrid Auto Mode –...
  • Page 202 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide ISO Speed See “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (= 194). Advanced Guide ISO speed (= 71) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 203 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide White balance (= 73) See “Quick Set Menu” (= 196). Advanced Guide – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Custom WB (= 73) Camera Basics WB correction (= 74) See “Quick Set Menu”...
  • Page 204 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide Drive mode (= 46) See “Quick Set Menu” (= 196). Advanced Guide Self-timer/Remote ctrl (= 44) See “Quick Set Menu” (= 196). Include Stills/ Camera Basics – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 205 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide Movie rec. size (= 49) See “Quick Set Menu” (= 196). Advanced Guide Auto/Enable – – Camera Basics – – Sound recording Manual – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 206: C.fn Tab

    C.Fn Tab Before Use Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function Camera Basics Disable ISO expansion C.Fn I: Auto Mode / – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 207 Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Advanced Guide button button – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 208: Info. Quick Control

    INFO. Quick Control Before Use Shooting Mode Function Basic Guide The INFO. Quick Control screen (= 69) is not available in these modes: [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ –...
  • Page 209 Set Up Tab Wi-Fi connect’n = 127 Before Use Wireless settings = 127 Basic Guide Certification Logo Display = 162 Item Reference Page Custom shooting mode (C1, C2)* = 100 Create Folder = 155 Advanced Guide Copyright Info = 162 File Numbering = 155 Camera Basics...
  • Page 210: Playback Tab

    Playback Tab Quick Set Menu in Playback Mode Before Use Basic Guide Item Reference Page Item Reference Page Protect = 112 Protect = 112 Advanced Guide Rotate Rotate = 116 = 116 Camera Basics Erase = 114 Rating = 117 Rating = 117 Image Search...
  • Page 211: Handling Precautions

    If spots are still visible on images after automatic sensor cleaning, ● Never bring the camera near magnets, motors, or other devices that contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request sensor Camera Basics generate strong electromagnetic fields, which may cause malfunction cleaning.
  • Page 212: Specifications

    Exposure Control Specifications Before Use Metering mode ........Real-time metering using the Basic Guide image sensor, Evaluative, Partial Type metering, Center Weighted Avg., Advanced Guide Spot Category ..........DSLR non-reflex AF AE cameras Brightness metering range Camera Basics (room temperature, ISO 100) Auto Mode / EV value ...........
  • Page 213: Shutter

    Shutter Viewfinder/Monitor Before Use Method ..........Focal-plane Electronic color viewfinder Basic Guide Screen size ........0.39 type Shutter speed Pixels ..........Approx. 2,360,000 dots Advanced Guide Range in all shooting modes Max. Tv ......... 30 sec. Monitor Min. Tv .......... 1/4000 sec. Type ..........
  • Page 214 Still images Recording format ......Exif 2.3 (DCF 2.0) Index Images (RAW images shot continuously are processed ....JPEG/RAW (CR2 a Canon 14-bit using 12-bit AD conversion) RAW format) Movies Recording format ......MP4 Video..........MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio ..........MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo) Rec.
  • Page 215: Customizing

    Playback Movie Before Use Using a 16 GB UHS-I memory card Zoom magnification display Recordable Time Per a Basic Guide Image Recording File Size Memory Card Zoom magnification ......Min.: approx. 2.0 x Quality (indication for reference) Max.: approx. 10.0 x (indication for reference) Advanced Guide Highlight alert ........
  • Page 216: Power

    Power Operating Environment Before Use Battery pack .......... LP-E17 Temperature .......... Min.: 0 °C (32 °F), Basic Guide Number of still image shots Max.: 40 °C (104 °F) (CIPA compliant) Advanced Guide Humidity ..........85 % or less Monitor On ........Approx. 295 shots Electronic color viewfinder On ..
  • Page 217: Battery Charger Lc-E17/ Lc-E17E

    Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode LC-E17E: Approx. 80 g (2.82 oz.) (excluding power cord) Playback Mode ● All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and Wireless Features guidelines. Setting Menu ●...
  • Page 218: Index

    Auto Mode / Camera Connect 130 AC adapter 167, 170 Hybrid Auto Mode Food (shooting mode) 58 Erasing all 116 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 136 Accessories 167 Front dial 4 Error messages 189 Charging 19 AEB shooting 71 Other Shooting Modes...
  • Page 219 Installation 176 Noise reduction Resizing images 118 Sports (shooting mode) 56 Before Use ISO speed 71 High ISO speed 88 Rotating 116 Strap 18 Long exposure 89 Basic Guide Jump display 109 Saturation 76 Terminal 169, 170, 178 Advanced Guide Saving images to a computer 148, Time-lapse movie (shooting mode) 65 On 83...
  • Page 220: Security Precautions

    Be sure to use the product as directed in this guide. Before Use Others) Be sure to use the wireless function of this product within the guidelines noted in this guide. Canon accepts no responsibility for damages or loss Basic Guide • Countries and Regions Permitting Wireless Function Use if the function and product are used in ways other than as described in this guide.
  • Page 221: Personal Information And Security Precautions

    ® Appendix by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Canon Inc. is under The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective Index in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
  • Page 222: Disclaimer

    Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode actual equipment. • The above items notwithstanding, Canon cannot be held liable for any Playback Mode loss arising from the use of this product. Wireless Features...

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