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  • Page 2: Advanced Shooting

    Advanced Shooting This chapter builds on Chapter ways to shoot creatively. ®_The first half of this chapter explains how to use the <Tv >, <Av>, <M>, and <AoDFP> modes on the Mode Dial. _ All the functions explained in Chapter 3 can also be used in the <Tv>, <Av>, _ To see which functions can be used in each shooting mode,...
  • Page 3 Tv" 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. Blurred motion (Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) Shutter speed Display Th e LCD monitor disPlays the shutter speed as a fraction.
  • Page 4 _.'-Shooting Tips ®_To freeze the action or moving Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec. _ To blur a running movement. Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/250 sec. to 1/30 sec. Follow the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter button to take the picture.
  • Page 5 Av" Changing To blur the background or to make everything set the Mode Dial to <Av> field (range of acceptable focus). * <Av > standsfor Aperturevaluewhichis the sizeof the diaphragmhole insidethe tens. Blurred background (With a low aperture f/number: [] APertureDisp!ay The higher the flnumber, the smal!er the aperture opening veil! apertures disPlaYe d will differ depending on the !ens.
  • Page 6 shooti.gTip ®_When using an aperture with a high f/number, shake can occur in low light scenes. A higher aperture f/number 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 7 AV : Changing the Depth Using the Built'in To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). The shutter speed wiii be set automatically suit the scene's brightness. in low light, the main subject is exposed with the automatic flash, and the background is exposed with a slow shutter speed set automatically.
  • Page 8 M" Manual Exposure You can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually as desired. While referring to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder, you can set the exposure as desired. This method is called manual exposure. * <M> stands for Manual. Standard exposure index Exposure level mark If [t_= Auto...
  • Page 9 M: Manual Exposure _ Using the Built'in To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output wiii be set automatically (autoflash exposure) to match the manually-set aperture. The flash sync speed can be set from 1/200 sec. to 30 sec. and bulb. BULB: Bulb Exposures During the bulb exposure, do not point the lens toward the sun.
  • Page 10 A-DEP: Automatic Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically. All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture required to attain the necessary depth of field wiii be set automatically. * <A-DE[}>stands for Auto-Depth of field. This mode sets tile depth of field automatically.
  • Page 11 C_=I C hanging Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject's brightness are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended. In Basic Zone modes, evaluative C_3Evaluative _] Partial metering F,3 Spot metering ['q Center-weighted i_!ili ilili_iiii_iii iiiii'ii _i_ iii_,, _iiii_! !_ With E_: the exposure butto n hal_ay...
  • Page 12 Setting Exposure Av[] Setting Exposure Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except <M>). You can set the exposure compensation up to +5 stops in 1/3-stop increments. increased exposure fora brighter i mage Decreased exposure...
  • Page 13 Setting Exposure Compensation* Flash Exposure Set flash exposure compensation does not come out as desired. You can set the flash exposure compensation up to _+2stops in 1/3-stop increments. If [t_; Auto Lighting optimizer] (p i09)is Sei ta any seiting other than [Disable], the imago may look bright even if a decreased exposure compensation or decreased flash exposure compensation has been set, You Can also Set flash exposure...
  • Page 14 Auto Exposure This feature takes exposure compensation exposure automatically three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Standard exposure AEB amount Bracketing a step further by varying the (up to _+2stops in 1/3-stop increments) with Darker exposure (Decreased exposure)
  • Page 15 Auto Exposure Bracketing* Canceling ® Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display. ® The AEB setting will also be canceled automatically switch is set to <OFF>, flash recycling is completed, etc. _;_ Shooting Tips ® Using AEB with continuous shooting: If <D__4J>...
  • Page 16 =X = Locking the E×posure You can lock the exposure when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting. Press the <=X-> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot.
  • Page 17 This is when you should use FE lock. After setting the proper flash exposure for the subject, you can recompose the side) and shoot. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX- series Speedlite. * FE stands for Flash Exposure.
  • Page 18 Correcting theBrightness If the image comes out dark or the contrast contrast can be corrected Lighting Optimizer. The default the correction is done when the image is captured. be corrected with Digital Without correction Under [_'" Custom Functions set to [1: Enable], the Auto Lighting Optimizer will be set automatically [Disable] and you cannot change this setting.
  • Page 19 Correcting Due to the lens characteristics, darker. This phenomenon illumination and can be corrected automatically. [Enable]. With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.302). Correction disabled the image's Dark Corners...
  • Page 20 Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM) for EOS Utility (p.304). For JPEG images already captured, correction cannot be applied. Depending on shooting periphery. When using a non-Canon recommended, even if [Correction ® Lens peripheral light correction is also applied when an Extender is...
  • Page 21 _=~ Customizing You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters fike [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. shots. To customize [Monochrome], image Characteristics* To see the resulting effects, take test see page 114. Press the < T ;:,_ > button. Select a Picture Style. _ Select a Picture Style, then press the <INFO.
  • Page 22 Parameter Settings Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. To make it less sharp, set it toward the [] end. The closer it is to [], 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 23 ,_-'_ Customizing Image Characteristics* Monochrome For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page. _) Filter Effect ill!i!i!_i!_i!i!_!!i!!_!!_!_i!_iiiiiiiii_i_i!i_i!i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i_!_!!!!!!!!!!!!! N: None Normal black-and-white Ye: Yellow i The blue sky will look more natural, and the white clouds will look i crisper.
  • Page 24 _,_, RegisteringPreferred image Characteristics_ _ You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as sharpness and contrast are different.
  • Page 25 •_:,_ Registering Preferred Image Characteristics* If a Picture Style has already been registered under [User Def. *], changing the base Picture Style in step 4 will nullify the parame[er settings of the registered if you execute [Clear all camera settings] settings will revert to the default.
  • Page 26 WB : Matching The function adjusting the coHortone so that white objects Hookwhite in the picture is caHHed w hite baHance (WB). NormaHHy, t he <_> setting wHH obtain the correct white baHance. HfnaturaH-Hooking coHors cannot be obtained with <_>, match the Hightsource or set it manuaHHyby shooting a white object.
  • Page 27 WB: Matching the Light Source _ If the exposure obtained in step 1 is way off, a correct white balance might not be obtained. An image captured while the Picture S[yle was set to [Monochrome] (p,82) or an image processed step 3 Instead of a white object, a_ 18% gray card (commercially produce a more accurate white balance.
  • Page 28 wB Adjustingthe ColorTone for the LightSource _ _ ÷/= You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available temperature conversion filter or color compensating can be corrected to one of nine levels. This is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating White Balance Correction...
  • Page 29 _e Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light Source _ White Balance Auto With just one shot, three images having a different color balance 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 30 Setting the Color Reproduction Range _ The range of reproducible camera, you can set the color space to sRGB or Adobe RGB for captured images. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. in Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically. About Adobe RGB This color space is mainly used for commercial printing and other industrial uses.
  • Page 31 Mirror Lock=up to Reduce Camera The camera's mechanical blur images taken with a super telephoto lens or close-up (macro) lens. in such cases, mirror Iockup is effective. Mirror Iockup is enabled by setting in the [_'_ Custom Functions '_ Focus the subject, then press the shutter button completely. b The mirror will swing up.
  • Page 32 Shooting withthe LCDMonitor (LiveViewShooting) You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera's LCD monitor. This is called "Live View shooting". Live View shooting is effective not move. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images.
  • Page 33 Shooting 7... 3_f-- The image's field of view is approx. 99% (when the mage-recording quality is set to JPEG 4 L). The metering mode will be fixed to evaluative metering for Live View shooting. In Creative Zone modes, you can check the depth of field by pressing the depth-of-field preview button.
  • Page 34 Enabling Live View Battery Life with Live At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F ® The figures above are based on a fully-charged (Camera & Imaging Products Association) ® With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, continuous possible as for approx. 1 hr. 30 min. at 23°C / 73°R During Live View shooting, do not point the lens toward the sun.
  • Page 35 _lmShooting with the LCD Monitor About the information Display _ Eachtime you press the <iNFO.>button, the information display wiii change. AF mode • AF_ : Live mode • AF _ : Face detection Live mode • AF_ : Quick mode Shootim Auto Lic Optimizer...
  • Page 36 Final I_age Simulation The final image simulation balance, etc., in the Live View image so you can see what the captured image will look like. During shooting, the Live View image will automatically function settings listed below. Final image simulation ®...
  • Page 37 Shooting Function Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here. Quick Control While the image is displayed on the LCD monitor in Creative Zone modes, pressing the <[_> drive mode, white balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, image-recording quality, and built-in flash settings.
  • Page 38 _i Menu Function ®_ Live View shooting You can set Live View shooting to [Enable] or [Disable]. _ AF mode You can select [Live mode] (p.131), [_ Live mode] (p.132), or [Quick mode] (p.136). _ Grid display With [Grid 1 q_] or [Grid 2:$_], you can display grid lines. It can help you level the camera vertically or horizontally.
  • Page 39 t_i Menu Function Settings 5184x3456 (18.0 megapixels) (16.0 megapixels) (15.1 megapixels) (11.9 megapixels) 3456x2304 (8.0 megapixels) 2592x1728 (4.5 megapixels) 1920x1280 (2.5 megapixels) 720x480 (350,000 pixels) _ Asterisked image_recording ratio. ® The image a[ea displayed slightly larger than t he [ecorded areal Check t he captured images on the LCD monitor when shooting, _ If you use a different Camera to directly print images shot with this camera in the ! ;! aspect ratio;...
  • Page 40 Changing the Autofocus Selecting the AF Mode The AF modes available are (Live mode], [_ Live mode] (face detection, p. 132), and [Quick mode] (p.136). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.138). Live Mode: AF_ The image sensor is used to focus.
  • Page 41 Changing the Autofocus Mode (Face detection) With the same AF method as the Live mode, human faces are detected and focused. Have the target person face the camera. Focus the subject. ® Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 42 _/_, Focus the subject. If the focus is way off, face detection wil! not be possible. enables manual focusing even while the lens focus mode switch is set to <AF>. turn the focusing ring to attain rough focus. The face will then be detected and <[ ]>...
  • Page 43 Changing the Autofocus Mode Live Mode and _ (Face Detection)Live AF operation ® Focusing wiii take slightly longer. @ Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway wiii focus again. @ The image brightness operation. @ if the light source changes while the Live View image is displayed, the screen might flicker and focusing may be difficult, if this happens, stop the Live View shooting and autofocus under the actual light source first.
  • Page 44 Shooting conditions ® Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color, flat surfaces. ® Subjects in low light. ® Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction. ® Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps changing.
  • Page 45 Changing the Autofocus Mode Quick Mode: AF_ The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode (p.83), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target area quickly, the Live View image will be interrupted momentarily AF point Magnifying frame...
  • Page 46 You cannot tak e a picture during autofocusing. Live View image is disp!ayed. Changing Focus the subject. ® Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. _y,, T he Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed.
  • Page 47 MF: Focusing You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually. Magnifying frame AE lock Magnified area position Magnification Manually 4_ Set the lens focus r_ <MF>. _ Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly. Move the magnifying _ Press the <,;, > key to move the magnifying frame to the position where you want to focus.
  • Page 48 Live View Shooting Cautions White <B> and Red <_J> internal Temperature Warning icons if the camera's internal temperature View shooting ora high ambient temperature, appear. ]f you continue shooting while this icon is displayed, quality of still photos may deteriorate. shooting and allow the camera to cool down before shooting if the camera's internal temperature <[]>...
  • Page 49 Live View Shooting Shooting Result Cautions When you shoot continuously period, the camera's degrade image quality. Terminate Live View shooting when not shooting images. Before taking a long exposure, wait several minutes before shooting. This is to prevent image degradation. Live View shooting cause noise or irregular colors.
  • Page 50 Shooting Movies Cards which can record When shooting movies, Speed Class 6 "P__.ABS_," or higher. If you use a slow-writing might not be recorded properly. And if you playback a movie on a card having a slow reading speed, the movie might not playback properly.
  • Page 51 =l,, Shooting Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended movies shot (p.218, 221). Autoexposure Shooting Recording movie Microphone Movies Set the Mode _y,, T he reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 52 During movie shooting, do not point the lens toward the sun The sun's heat can damage Cautions for movie shooting if necessary, also read the Live View shooting 139 and 140. ,_ The lSO speed, shutter speed, and aperture are set automatically. AE lock is possible by pressin£...
  • Page 53 _,lm Shooting Movies Manual Exposure You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. <_[]>+<_> Shooting Set the Mode _y,, T he reflex mirror will make a sound, then the image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 54 AE lock and exposure Changing the shutter speed or aper[ure during movie shooting recommended since the changes If y'ou use a lens whose maximum aper[ure changes while you zoom. you should not zoom while shooting a movie. Changes in the exposure may be recorded.
  • Page 55 Shooting Movies About the information Display Each time you press change. AF mode • AF_rt_ : Live mode • AF_ : Face detection mode • AF_ : Quick mode Movie shootinc mode White Auto Li Optimizer Image-recording.- quality Movie recordinc Video LED lic Frame...
  • Page 56 Notes for Both Autoexposure A movie file is recorded each time you shoot a movie. The image's field of view is approx. 99%. The sound will be recorded microphone (p.142_. Stereo sound recording is possible by connecting microphone (commercially (&5mm dia.) to the camera's Movie-related settings are under the [_r%_'], [_;], tabs _D.157).
  • Page 57 Shooting Movies Shooting Still Photos Shooting Stills in the <Din> Mode _ If you take a still photo during movie shooting, the movie will record a still moment lasting approx. 1 sec. _ The captured still photo will be recorded to the card, and the movie shooting will resume automatically when the Live View image is displayed.
  • Page 58 Shooting Function Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here. Quick Control While the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can press the <[_> button to set the AF mode, white balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, image-recording recording size, movie digital zoom, and video snapshots.
  • Page 59 Setting the Movie=recording _ image size [1920x1080] : Full High-Definition [1280x720] : High-Definition [640x480] : Standard-definition ratio will be 4:3. ®_ Frame rate (fps: frames per second) [1_0] [1_0] For areas where the TV format is NTSC (North America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, etc.). [1_] [[_s] For areas where the TV format is PAL (Europe, Russia, China, Australia, etc.).
  • Page 60 Total Movie Recording Due to limitations of the file system, movie shooting will stop automatically if the file size of a single movie clip reaches 4GB. To resume movie shooting, press the < [_!i > button. (A new movie file starts being recorded.) [1920x1080] 11 min.
  • Page 61 Using Movie Digital When the image size with an approx. 3x to lOx digital Using a tripod is recommended The image cannot be magnified for focusing. _# Even if the AF mode has been set to [Quick mode], it will switch au[omatically to [Live mode] during movie shooting.
  • Page 62 Taking Video Snapshots You can easily create a short movie with the video snapshot function. A video snapshot is a short movie clip lasting 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. A collection of video snapshots is called a video snapshot album and can be saved to the card as a single movie file.
  • Page 63 Taking Video Snapshots Creating a Video Snapshot Album Shooting duration Shoot the first video ® Press the <E_II> button to shoot. _y,, T he blue bars indicating the shooting duration will gradually decrease. After the set shooting duration elapses, the shooting stops automatically.
  • Page 64 Options in Steps 4 and 5 _1_Save as album (Step 4) _Add to album (Step 5) [C_. S ave as a new album ,! Playback video snapshot (Steps 4 and 5) Do not save to album _ Delete without saving ambum (Step 5) [Playback video snapshot]...
  • Page 65 Taking Video Snapshots You can add [o an album only video snapshots having the same duration (approx. 2 sec.. 4 sec_ or 8 sec. each). If you stop shooting a video snapshot before the set shooting duration elapses, the video snapsnot will be added to the preceding album.
  • Page 66 Menu Function The menu options displayed are explained below. [ _,_,'] tab _ Movie exposure Normally, set this to [Auto]. Setting it to [Manual] enables you to manually set the ISO speed, shutter speed, and aperture for movie shooting (p.144). _ AF mode The AF modes will be the same as described on pages 131-137.
  • Page 67 Menu Function Settings ®_ _ShuttedAE lock button You can change the function assigned to the shutter button's halfway position and to the AE lock button. • AF/AE lock: Normal function. Press the <-X-> button for AE lock. • AE Iock/AF: Press the shutter button halfway for AE lock.
  • Page 68 _ Remote control You can use the Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately, p.261 ) to start and stop the movie shooting. Set the release mode switch to <2>, then press the transmit button. If the switch is set to <O> (immediate shooting), still photo shooting will take effect.
  • Page 69 Menu Function Settings [ _,_,:] tab _ Sound recording Level meter (Sound rec.] options (Auto] The sound recording level will be adjusted automatically. Auto level control wM operate automatically (Manual] For advanced recording level to one of 64 levels. Select [Rec. level] and look at the level meter while pressing the <...
  • Page 70 [Wind filter] When [Enable] is set, outdoor wind noise entering the microphone will be reduced. Note that some low-tone noise might also be reduced. When shooting in places where there is no wind, set this to [Disable] for a more natural sound recording. The sound Volumebalance between L (left) and R (right) cannot be adjusted.
  • Page 71 Menu Function Settings [l_,_] _ Exposure compensation Although exposure compensation exposure compensation For still photos, exposure compensation _ Auto Lighting Optimizer The Auto Lighting Optimizer can be set as explained on page 109. It will be applied to both movie shooting and still photos taken during movie shooting.
  • Page 72 White <B> Red <H> if the camera's internal temperature shooting or a 7igh ambient temperature, Even ifyou shoot a movie while this icon is displayed, the movie's image quality will not be affected. However, if you shoot still photos, the image quality of the still photos may deteriorate.
  • Page 73 Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and image Quality If you use a card having a slow writing speed, a five-level indicator might appear on the right of the screen during movie shooting. It indicates how much data has not yet been written to the card _remainlng capacity of the internal buffer memory).
  • Page 74 Handy Features ® Silencing the Beeper (p.166) ® Card Reminder (p.166) ® Setting the image Review Time (p.166) ® Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.167) ® Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness (p.167) ® Creating and Selecting a Folder (p.168) ® File Numbering Methods (p.170) ®...
  • Page 75 Handy Features Silencing the Beeper You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation. #;f=_8Card Reminder This prevents shooting if there is no card in the camera. Setting the image You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after capture, if [Off] is set, the image will not be displayed immediately after image capture, if [Hold] is set, the image review will...
  • Page 76 setting the Auto To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-off time. When the camera has turned off due to auto power off, you can wake it up by pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing any of the following buttons: <MENU>, <DISP.>, <l_q>, <_l>...
  • Page 77 Handy Features Creating and selecting You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This is optional since a folder will be created automatically captured images. Create a Folder a Folder Select [Select ®_ Under the [_'] tab, select [Select folder], then press <_-_>.
  • Page 78 Selecting a Folder Lowest file number Number of images in folder Folder name Highest file number About Folders As with "100CANON" for example, the folder name starts with three digits dolder number) followed by five alphanumeric up to 9999 images (file No. 0001 - 9999), When a folder becomes full. a new folder with a higher one-up folder number is created automatically.
  • Page 79 Handy Features File Numbering The image files will be numbered from 0001 to 9999 in the order the images are taken, then saved in a folder. You can change how the file number is assigned. The file number wiii appear on your computer in this format: llVlG O001.JPG.
  • Page 80 ®_ [Auto reset]: The file numbering is reset to 0001 whenever replace the card or create a folder. Whenever the card is replaced or a new folder created, the file numbering starts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to cards or folders.
  • Page 81 Handy Features Setting Copyright When you set the copyright information, image as Exif information. Information* it wiii be appended to the Select [Copyright ® Under the [_f_] tab, select [Copyright information], then press <_-_>. Select the option ® Select [Enter author's [Enter copyright <8 >...
  • Page 82 Text Entry Procedure _ Entering text: In the bottom area, press the <,;_ > key or turn the < _ select a character, then press <_-_> to enter it. _ Deleting a character: Press the <-_> button to delete one character. _ Exiting: After entering the text, press the <MENU>...
  • Page 83 Handy Features AutoRotation of Verticall_ages Vertical images are rotated automatically are displayed vertically on the camera's LCD monitor and on the personal computer instead of horizontally. The setting of this feature can be changed. ® [On a 1=1=1=1=1=1=1=1=1=1_] : The vertical image is automatically rotated during playback on both the camera's LCD monitor and on the computer.
  • Page 84 INFO.Checking Camera Settings While the shooting settings button to display the camera's Settings display Beeper(p.166) Auto power off (p.167) Sensor cleaning (p.184) (p.47) are displayed, press major function settings. remaining correction WB bracketing Auto rotate display (p.174) Date/Time (p.34) Handy Features the <INFO.>...
  • Page 85 Handy Features Reverting the Camera The camera's shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to the default. This option is available in Creative Zone modes. ®_ Clearing all camera After the procedure above, select [Clear all Custom in [_#_Clear settings] (p.250).
  • Page 86 Shooting Settings One-Shot Automatic selection (Single shooting) E*_](Evaluative metering) AUTO (Auto) Max.: 3200 Canceled NormalFiring 0 (Zero) Unchanged Camera Settings 3oseo. Enable Enable 2 sec. Brightness (10 images) -:_:- H-_+H ":_: Shutter button Unchanged Unchanged Unchanged Enable Unchanged Disable Disable Disable Unchanged Handy Features...
  • Page 87 Handy Features Live View Shooting Enable Live mode 16 sec. Settings Movie Shooting Settings Auto Live mode Disable AF/AE lock Disable Disable 1920x1080 Auto 16 sec. Disable Canceled Standard Canceled Auto...
  • Page 88 Turning the LCD The shooting settings display (p.47) can be turned on or off by pressing the shutter button halfway. ® [Shutter btn.] : When you press the shutter button halfway, the display will turn off. And when you let go of the shutter button, the display will turn on.
  • Page 89 Setting the Flash _ The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the camera's menu. You can use the camera's menu to set the external Speedlite function settings only if the attached EX-series compatible with this function. The setting procedure is the same as setting a camera menu function.
  • Page 90 [Built.in flash rune, setting] With [Built-in flash func. setting] you can set the functions listed in the table below. The functions displayed under [External the Speedlite model. [Built=in flash func. setting] and [External setting] Settable Functions * For [FEB] (Flash exposure instruction manual.
  • Page 91 Setting the Flash _ _ Shutter sync. Normally, set this to [1st curtain] after the exposure starts. If [2nd curtain] is set, the flash will fire right before the exposure ends. When this is combined with a slow sync speed, you can create a trail of light such as from car headlights at night.
  • Page 92 ®_Clear flash settings With the [Built-in flash func. setting] setting] screen displayed, screen to clear the flash settings. When you select [OK], the settings for the flash will be cleared. Setting the External The Custom Functions displayed under [External will vary depending on the Speedlite model. or [External press the <INFO.>...
  • Page 93 ,_c_ Automatic Whenever you set the power switch to <ON> or <OFF>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this operation. However, you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as well as disable it.
  • Page 94 Appending Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit wiii eliminate most of the dust that might be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image for erasing the dust spots later. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.302) to erase the dust spots automatically.
  • Page 95 Appending Dust Delete Data* About the Dust Delete Data After the Dust Delete Data is obtained, it is appended to all the JPEG and RAW images captured thereafter. Before an important shoot, you should update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again. For details about using Digital Photo Professional p.302) to erase dust spots, see the Software Instruction Manual (p.304) in the Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM.
  • Page 96 4_ Clean the sensor. End the cleaning. ® Set the power switch to <OFF>. makesure t sfu yrecharged manual senso r cleaning will no t b e delicate. If the it done by a Canon cleaning]. manually]. then press fthebatterygrpwth...
  • Page 97 Stop cleaning the sensor. If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. never do any of the following. will close and the shutter...
  • Page 98 The camera's built-in flash can work as a master unit with Canon Speedlites having a wireless slave feature and wirelessly trigger the Speedlite(s) to fire. Canceling the slave unit's auto power off To cancel the slave unit's auto power off, press the camera's <-_>...
  • Page 99 Regarding your Speedfite (slave unit), refer to its instruction manual and set it as follows. The settings other than the below for the slave unit's control are all set with the camera. Different types of Canon Speedfite slave units can be used and controlled together.
  • Page 100 Easy Wireless An easy, basic, and fully-automatic below. Fully Automatic Shooting Flash Shooting wireless flash shooting is explained with External Steps 1 to 4 and 6 apply to all wireless flash shooting. these steps are omitted wireless flash setups the pages hereafter. Press the <...
  • Page 101 Easy Wireless Flash Shooting ;,_ setting [E,TTL II meter.] tO [Evaluative] ® With [EasyWireless], wi!l Stil! fire to £ont[o! the Slave Unit. Depending the flash fired to cont[o! the slaye unit may appear in the picture. ® Firing a test flash is not possible with the slave unit. Select [Built=in flash rune.
  • Page 102 Fully_automatic Shooting You can have multiple slave units fire as if they were a single Speedlite. Convenient when you need a large flash output. Flash Exposure Compensation if the flash exposure looks too dark or too bright, you can set flash exposure compensation with Multiple External...
  • Page 103 Custom Wireless Fully,automatic Shooting with One E×temal Speedlite Built.in Flash The 811 to i:1 flash ratio is equivalent to 3:1tO 1 :i Stops (1/2-stop increments). Flash Shooting This describes fully-automatic flash shooting with one external Speedlite and the built-in flash. You can change the flash ratio between the external Speedlite and built-in flash to adjust how the shadows look on the...
  • Page 104 Fully-automatic Shooting Multiple Speedlite slave units can be treated as one flash unit or separated into slave groups whose flash ratio can be set. The basic settings are shown below. By changing the [Firing setting, you can shoot with various wireless flash setups with multiple Speedlites.
  • Page 105 CustomWirelessFlashShooting [=_ (A:B)] Multiple if Firin group iSSet{o[, The 8:i to i:ite li8 flash iatio is equivalent to 3:1 tOiii stop increments). slave units in multiple Divide the slave units into groups A and B, and change the flash ratio to obtain the desired lighting effect.
  • Page 106 Fully_autornatic Shooting Multiple External Speedlites The built-in flash can also be added to wireless flash shooting explained on pages 195-196. The basic settings are shown below. By changing the [Firing setting, you can shoot with various wireless flash setups of multiple Speedlites complemented [_AII and ,,_]...
  • Page 107 Other Settings Flash Exposure Compensation When [Flash mode] is set to [E-TTL II], flash exposure compensation can be set. The flash exposure compensation which can be set will differ depending on the [Wireless [Firing group] settings. FE Lock If [Flash mode] is set to [E-TTL II], you can press the <=X-> button to perform FE lock.
  • Page 108 Setting the Flash Output When [Flash mode] is set to [Manual flash], the flash output can be set manually. The flash output settings (['_ flash output], output], etc.) that can be set will differ depending on the [Wireless func.] setting (see below). Manually for Wireless [W/ireless...
  • Page 110 Business JAPAN CANON MARKETING 16-6, Kohnan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2011. For information the camera's compatibility date, contact any Canon Serv ce Center. CT1-1043-002 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo INC. Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042-1198, concerning this product, call toll free in the U.S.

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