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

  • Page 3: Item Check List

    Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. Hfanything is missing, contact your dealer. Camera Battery Pack Battery Charger (with eyecup and LP-E6 LC=E6/LC=E6E* body cap) (with protective cover) Wide Strap interface Cable Stereo AV Cable EW-EOS60D...
  • Page 4 Conventions Used in this Manual icons in this Manual <_> Indicates the Main Dial. <O> Indicates the Quick Control Dial. <,_> <AT> <<_-> Indicates the Multi-controller and the push direction. <__> Indicates the setting button. 64, 66, 610, 616 Indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.

  • Page 5: Chapters

    Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. introduction Getting Started _____ Basic Shooting Setting the AF and Drive Modes 75 J image Settings 83 i Advanced Operations Flash Photography 129J Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Shooting Movies _____...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Item Check List ....................Conventions Used in this Manual ..............Chapters ......................Index to Features .................... Handling Precautions ..................Quick Start Guide .................... Nomenclature ....................Charging the Battery ..................Installing and Removing the Battery ..............Using the LCD Monitor ..................
  • Page 7 Contents Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type ..............AF: Selecting the AF Mode ................Selecting the AF Point ................When Autofocus Fails ..................MF: Manual Focusing ................... c3_ Selecting the Drive Mode ................® Using the Self-timer ..................Setting the Image-recording Quality ..............IS0: Setting the ISO Speed ................
  • Page 8 Contents Using the Built-in Flash ................Setting the Flash ................... Using Wireless Flash ..................External Speedlites ..................Shooting with the LCD Monitor ............... Shooting Function Settings ................t_i Menu Function Settings ................Using AF to Focus ..................Focusing Manually .................._,m Shooting Movies ..................
  • Page 9 Contents Resize ...................... JPEG;- Processing RAW Images with the Camera ..........224 _E:7 Automatic Sensor Cleaning ..............Appending Dust Delete Data................Manual Sensor Cleaning ................Preparing to Print ................... f'd( Printing ...................... Trimming the Image ..................Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ............_'_ Direct Printing with DPOF ................

  • Page 10: Index To Features

    index to Features ®White balance _,_ p.96 ® Battery ®Color space _,_ p.110 • Charging _,_ p.24 ® image enhancement features • Battery check _,,!_ p.29 • Auto Lighting Optimizer _,_>_ p.101 • Battery information check '-_ p.268 • Lens peripheral illumination ®...
  • Page 11 Index toFeatures ® Self-timer ,,J_p.82 ®Remote control _,_,p.126 ®image review time _,:_p.50 ®Single image display _,:_p.190 • Shooting information display _,,i_ p.191 ®Exposure compensation ,J_"p.120 _ Movie playback _,:_p.204 ®AEB ,,,b p.121 ®Editing out movie first/last ®AE lock _,_ p.122 scene _,:_p.206 ®index display...

  • Page 12: The Battery

    If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.

  • Page 13: Handling Precautions

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

  • Page 14: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide insert the battery. (p.26) To charge the battery, see page 24 Attach the lens. (p.34) Align the lens' white or red index with the camera's index in the matching color. Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.34) Open the slot cover and insert a card.
  • Page 15 Quick Start Guide Flip out the LCD monitor. (p.27) Focus the subject. (p.40) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. If necessary, the built-in flash will pop- up automatically.

  • Page 16: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature For detailedinformation,referencepagenumbers are provided in parentheses(p.**). <DRIVE> Ddve mode > AF mode selection button (p,76) selection button (p,81) LCD panel (p,18) EF lens mount index (p,34) <150> ISO speed -- setting button (p,88) Builtqn flash/AF*assist beam (p,130/79) <[_> Metedng mode -- EF*S lens mount index (p,34) selection...
  • Page 17 Nomenclature <€_ll> Live View shooting/-- <AF-ON> AF start button Movie shooting button (p.152/172) (p,40, 153, 173) <_> Focal <95/[].e,> <MENU> Menu button (p.46) AE Iock/FE lock button/ Index/Reduce button Dioptric adjustment knob (p.39) ,_ (p.122/134/194/196, 243) Eyecup (p.124) _ ] <R/e,>...
  • Page 18 Nomenclature LCD Panel <O+> Highlight tone pdodty (p,255) <JSO> ISO speed (p,88) ISO speed (p,88) Drive mode (p.81) Single shooting Shots remaining I_j4 High-speed continuous shooting Shots remaining dudng WB bracketing Low-speed continuous shooting Self4imer countdown _® 10 sec, Self4imer/ Bulb exposure time Remote...
  • Page 19 Nomenclature Viewfinder information --AF points (Superimposed display) Focusing screen circle <ISO> ISOspeed White balance correction < _.> Battery check confirmation light <-)(- > AE AEB in*progress rW> Monochrome <O> Focus <_> Flash-ready .oo_-oooo. shooting Improper FE lock warning ISO speed <...
  • Page 20 Nomenclature Mode Dial Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial lock-release button at the center. Camera User Setting You can register the shooting Creative Zone mode (P/Tv/Av/M/B), mode, menu settings, etc., in These modes give you more this Mode Dial setting and control for shooting various shoot (p.262).
  • Page 21 Nomenclature Lens Lens with a distance scale Focus mode switch (p.34) Hood mount (p.37) Zoom position index (p.35) Distance scale ;?_usi"ngri?g (p 80 167 (p.13) Image Stabilizer switch (p.38) -- Lens mount index (p.34) Lens without a distance scale Focusing ring (p.80, 167) (p.37) Focus mode switch (p.34)
  • Page 22 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E6 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24). Battery pack slot -- Charge lamp This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical floor mount position. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER=TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FiRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 23 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. Attach the battery. ®_ As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. ®_ To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. Recharge the battery. LC-E6 For LC=E6 _ As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs and insert...
  • Page 25 Charging the Battery "_.'- Tips for Using the Battery and Charger ®_ Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used, Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its power. ®_After recharging the battery, detach it and detach the charger from the power outleto ®_You can attach the cover in a different...

  • Page 26: Installing And Removing The Battery

    installing and Removing the Battery Insta,ingtheSattery Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera. pen the battery compartment cover. ® Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. insert the battery. ® Insert the end with the battery contacts.

  • Page 27: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live View shooting, shoot movies, and playback images and movies. can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor. Flip out the LCD monitor. Rotate the LCD monitor.
  • Page 28 Turning on the Power if you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screen appears, see page 30 to set the dateltime. <ON> : The camera turns on. <OFF> : The camera is turned offand does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.

  • Page 29: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <ON>, the battery level wiii be indicated in one of six levels: A blinking battery icon (_) indicates that the battery wiii be exhausted soon. •...

  • Page 30: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based...
  • Page 31 Selecting the lnte_ace Language Display the menu. <MENU> _ Press the button to display the menu. Under the [_:] tab, select [Language,S]. _ Press the <_> key on the <,_;_> to select the [_':] tab. _ Press the <AT> key on the <,_;_> to select [LanguageG_-- ] (the third item from the top), then press <_>.

  • Page 32: Installing And Removing The Sd Card

    Installing and Removing the SD Card The camera is compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. The captured images are recorded onto the card (sold separately). Make sure the card's write-protect switch is set upward enable writing/erasing. installing the card Open the cover.
  • Page 33 Installing and Removing the SD Card Removing the Card Open the cover. Access lamp ® Set the power switch to <OFF>. ® Check that "Recording..." is not displayed on the LCD monitor. ® Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover.

  • Page 34: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens _:::_ Attaching a Lens Remove the caps. _ Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. Attach the lens. White index _ Align the lens' red or white index with the camera's index matching the same color.
  • Page 35 Attaching and Detaching a Lens Minimizing Dust ® When changing lenses, do it in a place with minima! dust. _ When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera. _ Remove dust on the body cap before attaching About Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers.
  • Page 36 Attaching and Detaching a Lens To owners of the EF=S18-200rnm f/3.5=5.6 iS lens: You can prevent the lens from extending out while you are carrying it around. Set the zoom ring to the 18mm wide-angle end, then slide the zoom ring lock lever to <LOCK>.

  • Page 37: Using The Lens Hood

    Using the Lens Hood When a lens hood is attached to the lens, it can reduce image ghosting or flare by blocking stray light. The lens hood can also protect the front of the lens from raindrops, snow, dust, etc. Although the lens hood is usually sold separately, certain lens kit configurations have it included.

  • Page 38: About The Lens Image Stabilizer

    About the Lens image Stabilizer When you use the iS lens' built-in image Stabilizer, camera shake corrected to obtain a less blurred shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 iS lens as an example. * Is stands for Image Stabilizer. Set the iS switch to <ON>.

  • Page 39: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. _ Turn the knob left or right until the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the Came[a's dioptric adjustment Sti!l Cannot provid e a Sharp #iewfinder image, using Di0ptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) recommended,...
  • Page 40 Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder (84).
  • Page 41 Basic Operation Mode Dial Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial lock-release button at the center. Making Selections with the Main Dial After pressing a button, turn <_> dial. <AF>, When you press a button such as <DRIVE>, or <lSO>, the respective function remains selected for 6 seconds ((_6).
  • Page 42 Basic Operation 0 Making Selections With the Quick control Dial After pressing a button, turn <0> dial. <AF>, When you press a button such as <DRIVE>, or <ISO>, the respective function remains selected for 6 seconds ((_6). During this time, you can turn the <0>...

  • Page 43: Screen

    Basic Operation operating th e MuJti.cOntroller _ Use it to select the AF point, correct the white balance, move the AF frame or the magnifying frame during Live View shooting, or scroll over the image during magnified view. You can push it in eight directions.

  • Page 44: [] Using The Quick Control Screen

    Using the Quick Control Screen You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen. Display the Quick Control screen. _4 Press the <[_> button. _y,, T he Quick Control screen will appear (4HO).
  • Page 45 Using the Quick Control Screen Quick Control Screen Nomenclature Picture Style (p.90) ......Aperture (p.116) Shutter speed (p.114) ....Highlight tone priority* (p.255) Shooting mode* (p.20) ...... ISO speed (p.88) Drive mode (p.81) Exposure compensation/ AEB settin Electronic level (p.127) Flashex Custom Controls (p.257)

  • Page 46: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations With menus, you can set various functions such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, press the <MENU > button on the camera back to display the menu screen and use the <AT> <_-> keys and <8>...
  • Page 47 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screen. _ Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen. elect a tab. _ Press the <_-> key to select a menu tab. elect the desired item. _ Press the <AT> key to select the item, then press <__>.

  • Page 48: Before You Start

    Before You Start #;7=_ Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card wHI be erased.
  • Page 49 Before You Start "_.'- Execute [Format] in the following cases: ® The card is new, ® The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. ® The card is full with images or data, ® A card=related error is displayed (p.291), About Low=level...

  • Page 50: Power Off

    Before You Start #;FJ_ Setting the Power.off Time/Auto Power You can change the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off automatically after a certain period of non-operation. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. After the power turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or other button.
  • Page 51 Before You Start #;7=_ Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings_ The camera's shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to the default. Select [Clear all camera settings]. _ Under the [_'_] tab, select [Clear all camera settings], then press <__>. Select [OK].
  • Page 52 Before You Start Camera Settings Live View Shooting Settings 1 min. Enable Enable Live mode Enable 2 sec. i3:2 Disable Enable Disable IMode 1 Brightness f_ (10 images) 6 see. -:_:- _4+H ":_: Movie Shooting Settings Auto Unchanged iLive mode Unchanged Unchanged I Disable...
  • Page 53 Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.276). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, major shooting settings cannot be changed in the fully-automatic...

  • Page 54: Fully Automatic Shooting

    Fully Automatic Shooting Set the Mode Dial to <[_>. Aim any AF point over the AF point subject. ®_ All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will be focused. _ Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier.
  • Page 55 El Fully Automatic Shooting ® The focus confirmation light <0> blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway (p.80). If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again.

  • Page 56: Full Auto Techniques

    Full Auto Techniques Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the lef_ or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <[3> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
  • Page 57 C3 Full Auto Techniques Live View Shooting By pressing the < r_ > button, you can shoot while viewing the image on the camera's LCD monitor. This is called Live View shooting. For details, see page 151. Display the shooting image the LCD monitor.

  • Page 58: Disabling Flash

    Disabling Flash In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <_3> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes. Shooting Tips ®_ if the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to prevent camera shake.
  • Page 59 Creative Auto Shooting Unlike the <CZI> Full Auto mode where the camera sets everything, the <l_> Creative Auto mode enables you to easily set the depth of field, drive mode, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default setting is the same as the <[3>...

  • Page 60: 1_ Creative Auto Shooting

    1_ Creative Auto Shooting Shu_erspeed Ape_u_ ISOspeed Battery check ....!....Possible shots Maximum burst Image-recording quality ......(1) Shoot by ambience selection You can set the ambience you want to convey in your images. Press the <41_ > key to select the desired ambience. You can also turn the <...
  • Page 61 Creative Auto Shooting (3) Drive mode/Flash firing When you press <__>, the drive mode and flash firing setting screens will appear. Set as desired and press <__> to finalize the setting and return to the Quick Control screen. Drive mode: Turn the <_> dial to set it as desired.

  • Page 62: T_ Shooting Portraits

    _t_ Shooting Portraits The <_t_> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer than with the <[]]> (Full Auto) mode. _.'- Shooting Tips ®_ The farther the distance between the subject...

  • Page 63: A, Shooting Landscapes

    Shooting Landscapes Use the <,_> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, or to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become more vivid and sharper than with <C3> (Full Auto). _.'-Shooting Tips ®+With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.

  • Page 64: Shooting Close-Ups

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

  • Page 65: Shooting Moving Subjects

    Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <_,> (Sports) mode. .'-shooti.g Tip _ Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. ®_ Use the center AF point to focus.
  • Page 66 I1_ Shooting Portraits at Night To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the <_> (Night Portrait) mode. -_;_ Shooting Tips _ Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view.

  • Page 67: [] Quick Control Screen

    Quick Control Screen In Basic Zone modes, you can press the <[_> button to display the Quick Control screen. The table below indicates the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode. For the setting procedure, see page 44.
  • Page 68 Shoot by Ambience Selection Except in the <C3> (Full Auto) and <_> (Flash Off) Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. (1) Standard setting • No Setting (2) Vivid Low / Standard / Strong (3) Soft Low / Standard / Strong (4) Warm Low / Standard / Strong (5) Intense...

  • Page 69: Shoot By Ambience Selection

    Shoot by Ambience Selection St_ Set the ambience effect. _ Press the <AT> key to select the effect bar so that [Effect] appears on the bottom. ®_Press the <_11_> key to select the desired effect. Take the picture. _ To shoot while the Live View image is displayed, press the shutter button.
  • Page 70 Shoot by Ambience Selection Ambience Settings (1) Standard setting Standard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that <_> has image characteristics geared for portraits and <_,A> is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting mode's image characteristics. (2) Vivid The subject will look sharp and vivid.
  • Page 71 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type In the <_t_> (Portrait), <2> (Landscape), <_> (Close-up), and <_> (Sports) Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally, [Default setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eye.

  • Page 72: Shoot By Lighting Or Scene Type

    Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. ® Press the <[_> button (_10). ® Press the <AT> key to select [Default setting]. [Shoot by lighting or scene type] will appear on the screen's bottom.
  • Page 73 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene Type Settings (1) Default setting The default setting. (2) Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Produces more naturaHooking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. (3) Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin tones which may look too bluish or light-colored flowers.
  • Page 75 Setting the AF and Drive Modes The viewfinder has nine AF points. By manually selecting a suitable AF o ° _ ° point, you can shoot with autofocus while composing the shot as desired. You can also select the AF mode and drive mode best matching the shooting conditions and subject.
  • Page 76 AF" Selecting the AF Mode _ You can select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the most suitable AF mode is set automatically. On the lens, set the focus mode r_ switch to <AF>. _Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode.

  • Page 77: Af: Selecting The Af Mode

    Selecting the AF Mode # _ If focu_cannot beachievedl the focus confirmati0n !ight <O>in viewfinder wi!! b!!nk, If this 0ccu[s, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose th e picture and try to focus again.

  • Page 78: Selecting The Af Point

    Selecting the AF Point * Select one of the nine AF points to autofocus. Note that in Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the AF point since it is selected automatically. Press the <1_> button. (¢6) _y,, T he selected AF point wiii be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
  • Page 79 ED Selecting the AF Point _ ¢_ If you prefer to iook at the LCD panel While Selecting the AF pointl See the i!lustration below. Automatic selection E_-_--_i center _" .i_ht r _ to n r "* "_ ® When using an EOS-dedicated external Speedlite, if focus cannot be achieved with the AF-assist...

  • Page 80: When Autofocus Fails

    When Autofocus Fails Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <O> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus ® Very low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.) ® Subjects in very low light ®...
  • Page 81 I:_ Selecting the Drive Mode _ Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the <O> (Full Auto) mode, single shooting is set automatically. <DRIVE> Press button. (_6) _'_, Select the drive mode. _ While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <_>...

  • Page 82: Using The Self-Timer

    ® Using the Self4irner Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. <_®> sec. timer) be used in all shooting modes. Press the <DRIVE> button. ((_6) Select the self-timer. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <_> dial to select the self-timer.
  • Page 83 image Settings This chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, lens peripheral illumination correction, etc. ®_ In Basic Zone modes, only the following can be set as described in this chapter: Image-recording quality, lens peripheral illumination correction, folder creation and selection, and image file numbering.
  • Page 84 Setting the image=recording Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight JPEG image quality settings: d L/_ L/d IVi/_ M/L $1/_ $1/$2/$3. There are three RAW image quality settings: _, M _, (p.86) Select [Quality].

  • Page 85: Setting The Image-Recording Quality

    ® $2 and $3 will be in d (Fine) quality. ® Figures for the file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon's testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) using a 4GB card. These figures...
  • Page 86 Setting the Image-recording Quality If the image's aspect ratio is different from the printing paper's aspect ratio. the image may be cropped significantly if you print it as a borderless print. If the image is cropped, it may look more grainy on the paper due to the fewer number of pixets.
  • Page 87 Setting the Image-recording Quality Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting The maximum burst during continuous shooting indicated on page 85 is the number of continuous shots that can be taken without stopping, based on a formatted 4GB card. The number is displayed on the bottom right in the viewfinder.
  • Page 88 ISO" Setting the lSO Speed* Set the ISO speed 0mage sensor's sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, ISO speed is set automatically (p.89). Press the <ISO> button. ((_6) Set the ISO speed. _ While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder, turn the <_>...

  • Page 89: Is0: Setting The Iso Speed

    IS0: Setting the ISO Speed "_ About !!A,' (Auto) ISO Speed If the ISO speed is set to "A", the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway, As indicated below, the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode, ii¸iiiii...
  • Page 90 _,,~ Selecting a Picture Style* By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the Picture Style. Select [Picture Style]. _ Under the its:] tab, select [Picture Style], then press <__>.

  • Page 91: _-'_ Selectinga Picturestyle

    _-'_ Selectinga PictureStyle* Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. Faithful This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. When the subject is captured under a daylight color temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject's color.
  • Page 92 _,,~ Customizing a Picture Style _ You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see the next page. Select [Picture Style]. _ Under the [_"] tab, select [Picture Style], then press <__>.

  • Page 93: _,=- Customizing A Picture Style

    _,=- Customizing a Picture Style* By SeleCting [Default set.] in step 3, y0u Can revert the respective Picture style to its defau!t parameter settings_ _ To shoot with the Picture style you modified, follo w step 2 on the preceding page to select the modified Picture Style and then shoot, Monochrome Adjustment...

  • Page 94: ,= Registering A Picture Style

    _=~ Registering a Picture Style* You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as for sharpness and contrast are different.
  • Page 95 _'-=, Registering a Picture Style* elect a parameter. ®_Select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <__>. Set the parameter. _ Press the < _1_ > key to adjust the parameter as desired, then press <__>. For details, see "Customizing a Picture Style"...

  • Page 96: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White Balance _ White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the <_> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural- looking colors cannot be obtained with <_>, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.

  • Page 97: U_ Custom White Balance

    Setting the White Balance _ _-='._ Custom White Balance Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy, Do this procedure under the actual light source to be used, Photograph a white object.
  • Page 98 Setting the White Balance* ,_ If the exposure obtained in step 1 is way off, a correct white balance might not be obtained If the image was captured while the Picture Style was set to [Monochrome] (p.91) or if a Creative filter has been applied to the image (p.220), it cannot be selected in step 3.
  • Page 99 wB White Balance Correction* You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters.

  • Page 100: B White Balance Correction

    #B White Balance Correction* White Balance Auto Bracketing 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 101: Auto Lighting Optimizer

    Auto Lighting Optimizer* If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness contrast can be corrected automatically. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured. Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer]. _ Under the [t_:] tab, select...

  • Page 102: Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction

    Lens Peripheral illumination Correction _ Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look darker. This is called lens light fall-off or drop in peripheral illumination. The default setting is [Enable]. Select [Peripheral illumin. correct.]. _ Under the [t_'] tab, select [Peripheral illumin, correct.], then press <__ >.
  • Page 103 For JPEG images already captured, lens peripheral illumination correction cannot be applied. Depending on shooting conditions, noise might appear on the image periphery. When using a non-Canon lens, setting the correction to [Disable] recommended, even if [Correction data available] is displayed. Lens peripheral...
  • Page 104 Creating and Selecting a Folder 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 for saving captured images. Createa Folder Select [Select folder]. _ Under the [_"] tab, select [Select folder], then press <__>.

  • Page 105: Creating And Selecting A Folder

    Creating and Selecting a Folder Selecting a Folder ®_ With the folder selection screen Lowest file number displayed, select a folder and press Number of images in folder <_>. _y,,The folder where the captured images will be saved is selected. ®_ Subsequent captured images...
  • Page 106 File Numbering Methods _:_:_ The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on your computer in this format: IMG O001.JPG.

  • Page 107: File Numbering Methods

    • _]]] File NumberingMethods Auto Reset The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created. 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 108 Minato-ku, Tokyo 106_8011, Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of August 2010. For information on I the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CT1-1040-000 © CANON INC. 2010...

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