Canon EOS 70DW Instruction Manual
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  • Page 1 EOS 70D (W) EOS 70D (N) ENGLISH The EOS 70D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi functions explained in INSTRUCTION MANUAL this manual.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
  • Page 3: Compatible Cards

    Compatible Cards The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * UHS-I cards supported. Cards that Can Record Movies When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast reading/ writing speed as shown in the table.
  • Page 4: Item Check List

    Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Battery Pack Battery Charger LP-E6 LC-E6/LC-E6E* Camera (with protective cover) (with body cap) Interface Cable Wide Strap EW-EOS70D * Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided.
  • Page 5: Instruction Manual And Dvd/Cd-Roms

    Instruction Manuals and DVD/CD-ROMs The instruction manual consists of booklets and electronic manuals (PDF files on the DVD-ROM). Basic operations are explained in the booklets. For detailed instructions on all functions and operations, see the detailed version manuals on the DVD-ROM. Basic Instruction Wi-Fi Function Manual...
  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.30) To charge the battery, see page 28. Insert a card (p.31) With the card’s label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. Attach the lens (p.40) White index Red index Align the lens’...
  • Page 7 Quick Start Guide Flip out the LCD monitor (p.34) When the LCD monitor displays the date/time/zone setting screens, see page 37. Focus the subject (p.45) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. The camera will focus the subject.
  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial. <9> <V> <U> : Indicates the Multi-controller and the push direction. <0> : Indicates the Setting button. : Indicates that the corresponding function 0, 9, 7, 8 remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    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 Image Settings Advanced Operations Flash Photography Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Shooting Movies Image Playback Post-Processing Images...
  • Page 10 Contents Introduction Compatible Cards................3 Item Check List................. 4 Instruction Manual and DVD/CD-ROMs ........... 5 Quick Start Guide ................6 Conventions Used in this Manual............. 8 Chapters................... 9 Index to Features ................16 Handling Precautions ..............18 Nomenclature ................. 20 Getting Started Charging the Battery ..............
  • Page 11 Contents Basic Shooting A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ....72 A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) ......75 7 Disabling Flash ................. 77 C Creative Auto Shooting.............78 8: Special Scene Mode .............81 2 Shooting Portraits ..............82 3 Shooting Landscapes ............... 83 4 Shooting Close-ups..............84 5 Shooting Moving Subjects ............
  • Page 12 Contents Setting the White Balance ............134 O Custom White Balance............135 P Setting the Color Temperature ..........137 White Balance Correction............. 138 Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast......... 140 Setting Noise Reduction ............... 141 Highlight Tone Priority ..............145 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction ..
  • Page 13 Contents Flash Photography D Using the Built-in Flash ............. 188 D Using an External Speedlite............193 Setting the Flash ................195 Using Wireless Flash ..............203 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ..........216 Shooting Function Settings ............222 U Shooting with Filter Effects............
  • Page 14 Contents Setting Ratings ................302 Q Quick Control for Playback ............. 304 k Enjoying Movies ..............306 k Playing Movies ............... 308 X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ......... 310 Slide Show (Auto Playback) ............312 Viewing Images on a TV Set ............316 K Protecting Images..............
  • Page 15 Contents Custom Function Settings............. 365 C.Fn I: Exposure ................ 365 C.Fn II: Autofocus ..............368 C.Fn III: Operation/Others ............375 8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus ......... 377 8: Custom Controls ..............383 Registering My Menu ..............389 w: Register Custom Shooting Modes........... 390 Reference B Button Functions..............
  • Page 16: Index To Features

    Index to Features Power AF area selection mode p.103 AF point selection p.105 Charging the battery p.28 AF Microadjustment p.377 Battery check p.36 Manual focusing p.110 Battery information check p.396 Household power outlet p.400 Metering Auto power off p.59 Metering mode p.165 Card Drive...
  • Page 17 Index to Features Remote control p.184 Magnified view p.298 Quick Control p.50 Image rotate p.301 Rating p.302 Exposure Adjustment Movie playback p.308 Exposure compensation p.167 Slide show p.312 p.168 Viewing images on a AE lock p.170 TV set p.316 Safety shift p.367 Protect p.320...
  • Page 18: Handling Precautions

    This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
  • Page 19: Handling Precautions

    If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
  • Page 20: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature LCD panel (p.22) <R> Drive mode selection button (p.111) <f> AF mode selection button (p.100) <i> ISO speed setting button (p.120) EF lens mount index (p.40) <q> Metering mode Built-in flash/AF-assist beam selection button (p.165) (p.188/203) <B> AF area Flash sync contacts selection mode button Hot shoe (p.193)
  • Page 21 Nomenclature <V> Focal plane mark <p> AF start button (p.45, 100, 217, 259) <A/k> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch (p.215/251) <0> Start/Stop button (p.216, 252) <A> AE lock/FE lock button/ <y> Index/Reduce button Dioptric adjustment knob (p.44) (p.170, 192/296, 298) Eyecup (p.183) <S>...
  • Page 22: Lcd Panel

    Nomenclature LCD panel <A> Highlight tone priority (p.145) Drive mode (p.111) Single shooting <g> ISO speed (p.120) High-speed continuous shooting i Low-speed continuous shooting ISO speed (p.120) Silent single shooting Silent continuous shooting Possible shots Self-timer: 10 sec./remote control Self-timer countdown Self-timer: 2 sec./remote control Bulb exposure time Error number/Error code (Err)
  • Page 23: Viewfinder Information

    Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle (p.165) Zone AF (Manual zone selection) (p.103) Single-point AF (Manual selection) 19-point automatic selection AF (p.103) (p.103) Zone AF points (p.103) AF points (p.103) Focusing screen Grid (p.64) Warning symbol Electronic level (p.66) (p.376) <g>...
  • Page 24: Shooting Mode

    Nomenclature Mode Dial Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button). Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. d : Program AE (p.158) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.160) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.162) a : Manual exposure (p.164) F : Bulb (p.171)
  • Page 25 Nomenclature Lens Lens without a distance scale Focusing ring (p.110, 247) Focus mode switch (p.40) Hood mount (p.42) Zoom position index Filter thread (front of lens) Zoom ring (p.41) Image Stabilizer switch (p.43) Contacts (p.19) Lens mount index (p.40)
  • Page 26 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E6 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28). Power plug Battery pack slot Charge Lamp IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
  • Page 27: Getting Started

    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 28: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery. 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.
  • Page 29: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged. Charge the battery before use. 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 capacity. After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
  • Page 30: Installing And Removing The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera. The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens when the battery is removed. Installing the Battery Open the cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover.
  • Page 31: Installing And Removing The Card

    Installing and Removing the Card The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately). An UHS-I Speed Class SDHC or SDXC memory card can also be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card. Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing.
  • Page 32: Insert A Card (P.

    Installing and Removing the Card The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. Setting [z1: Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent you from forgetting to insert a card (p.408). Removing the Card Open the cover.
  • Page 33 Installing and Removing the Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time. Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking.
  • Page 34: 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 play back images and movies. You can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor. Flip out the LCD monitor. Rotate the LCD monitor.
  • Page 35: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 37 to set the date/time/zone. <1> : The camera turns on. <2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.
  • Page 36: Checking The Battery Level

    Turning on the Power z Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon (b) indicates that the battery will be exhausted soon. Display Level (%) 100 - 70 69 - 50 49 - 20 19 - 10 9 - 1...
  • Page 37: Setting The Date, Time, And Zone

    Setting the Date, Time, and Zone When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. If you set the camera to the correct time zone for where you currently live, when you travel to another time zone you can simply set the camera to the correct time zone for your destination to update the camera’s date/time...
  • Page 38 3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone Set the date and time. Press the <U> key to select the number. Press <0> so <r> is displayed. Press the <V> key to set the number, then press <0>. (Returns to <s>.) Set the daylight saving time.
  • Page 39: Selecting The Interface Language

    Selecting the Interface Language Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <U> key to select the [52] tab. Press the <V> key to select [Language ], then press <0>. Set the desired language.
  • Page 40: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses. Attaching a Lens Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.
  • Page 41: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens Zooming Turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrows.
  • Page 42 Attaching and Detaching a Lens Image Conversion Factor Image sensor size (Approx.) Since the image sensor size is (22.5 x 15.0 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.) smaller than the 35mm film format, it will look like the lens 35mm image size focal length is increased by (36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.) approx.
  • Page 43: Lens Image Stabilizer

    Lens Image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer. Set the IS switch to <1>.
  • Page 44: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the knob is difficult to turn, remove the eyecup (p.183). If the camera dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (sold separately) is recommended.
  • Page 45: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel (0).
  • Page 46 Basic Operation Mode Dial Turn the dial while holding down the lock release button at the center of the dial. Main Dial After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial. When you press a button such as <f> <R> <i> <q>, the respective function remains selected for the duration of the timer (9).
  • Page 47 Basic Operation Quick Control Dial After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial. When you press a button such as <f> <R> <i> <q>, the respective function remains selected for the duration of the timer (9). During this time, you can turn the <5> dial to set the desired setting.
  • Page 48 Basic Operation Multi-controller The Multi-controller <9> has eight keys that tilt in the directions shown by the arrows. Use the eight keys to select the AF point, correct the white balance, move the AF point or magnifying frame during Live View shooting, scroll around magnified images during playback, etc.
  • Page 49: Lcd Panel Illumination

    Basic Operation U LCD Panel Illumination Turn on (9)/off the LCD panel illumination by pressing the <U> button. During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off the LCD panel illumination. Displaying Shooting Function Settings After you press the <B> button a number of times, the shooting function settings will be displayed.
  • Page 50: Q Quick Control For Shooting Functions

    Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called Quick Control. Press the <Q> button. The Quick Control screen will appear. Set the desired functions. Press the <V> <U> keys to select a function.
  • Page 51 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen Aperture (p.162) Flash exposure compensation (p.193) Shutter speed (p.160) AE lock* (p.170) Shooting mode* (p.24) Highlight tone priority* (p.145) Exposure ISO speed (p.120) compensation/ AEB setting Wi-Fi function* (p.167/168) Picture Style (p.126) Custom Controls (p.383)
  • Page 52: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations You can set various settings with the menus such as the image- recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <M> button, <V> <U> keys, and < > button on the camera back. <M> button <0>...
  • Page 53: Menu Operations

    3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Select a tab. Press the <U> key to select a menu tab. For example, in this manual, “the [z4] tab” refers to the screen displayed when the forth z (Shooting) tab from the left [ ] is selected.
  • Page 54: Using The Touch Screen

    d Using the Touch Screen The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can operate with your fingers. Quick Control (Sample display) Use your finger to tap (touch briefly and then remove your finger from) the LCD monitor. By tapping, you can select menus, icons, etc., displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 55: D Using The Touch Screen

    d Using the Touch Screen Drag Menu screen (Sample display) Slide your finger while touching the LCD monitor. Scale display (Sample display) Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen Selecting a menu tab or item after pressing the <M> button Setting a scale control Quick Control Setting functions during Live View shooting...
  • Page 56 d Using the Touch Screen 3 Touch Control Settings Select [Touch control]. Under the [53] tab, select [Touch control], then press <0>. Set the touch control setting. Select the desired setting, then press <0>. [Standard] is the normal setting. [Sensitive] provides a better touch response than [Standard].
  • Page 57: Before You Start

    Before You Start 3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
  • Page 58 Before You Start Format the card in the following cases: The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-related error is displayed (p.432). Low-level Formatting Perform low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems slow or if you want to erase all data on the card.
  • Page 59: Disabling The Beeper

    Before You Start 3 Disabling the Beeper You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved, during self-timer operation, and during touch screen operations. Select [Beep]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Beep], then press <0>. Select [Disable]. Select [Disable], then press <0>. The beeper will not sound for any operation.
  • Page 60: Setting The Image Review Time

    Before You Start 3 Setting the Image Review Time You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after capture. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not have the image displayed, set [Off]. Select [Image review].
  • Page 61: Reverting The Camera To The Default Settings

    Before You Start 3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN The camera’s shooting function settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. Select [Clear all camera settings]. Under the [54] tab, select [Clear all camera settings], then press <0>. Select [OK].
  • Page 62: Camera Settings

    Before You Start Image-recording Settings Camera Settings Image quality Auto power off 1 min. Picture Style Auto Beep Enable Auto Lighting Release shutter Standard Enable Optimizer without card Image review 2 sec. Peripheral Enable/ illumination Correction data Highlight alert Disable correction retained AF point display...
  • Page 63: Movie Shooting Settings

    Before You Start Live View Shooting Settings Movie Shooting Settings AF method u+Tracking Live View Enable shooting Movie Servo AF Enable AF method u+Tracking Silent LV Mode 1 shooting Continuous AF Enable Touch shutter Disable Metering timer 16 sec. Grid display Grid display Aspect ratio Movie...
  • Page 64: Displaying The Grid

    Displaying the Grid You can display a grid in the viewfinder to help you straighten or compose the shot. Select [VF grid display]. Under the [z1] tab, select [VF grid display], then press <0>. Select [Enable]. Select [Enable], then press <0>. When you exit the menu, the grid will appear in the viewfinder.
  • Page 65: Q Displaying The Electronic Level

    Q Displaying the Electronic Level You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder to help correct camera tilt. Note that you can check only the horizontal tilt and not the forward/backward tilt. Displaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor Press the <B>...
  • Page 66 Q Displaying the Electronic Level 3 Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder During Shooting A simple electronic level using a camera icon can be displayed in the viewfinder at the center bottom. Since this can be displayed while you shoot, you can correct any tilt during handheld shooting.
  • Page 67 Q Displaying the Electronic Level 3 Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder Before ShootingN The viewfinder can display an electronic level and grid using the AF points. This is convenient to correct any camera tilt before shooting with a tripod. Select Custom Functions III.
  • Page 68 Q Displaying the Electronic Level Display the electronic level. Press the Depth-of-field preview button. The viewfinder will display an electronic level and grid using the AF points. 1° 6° Over Even when the tilt is corrected, there may be a margin of error of ±1°. If the camera is very tilted, the electronic level’s margin of error will be larger.
  • Page 69: Feature Guide And Help

    Feature Guide and Help The Feature guide and Help display information about camera features. Feature Guide The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick Control for playback, and displays a brief description of that mode, function or option.
  • Page 70 Feature Guide and Help Help When [zHelp] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, pressing the <B> button displays the function’s description (Help). If the Help fills more than one screen, a scroll bar will appear on the right edge.
  • Page 71: Basic Shooting

    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 while the camera sets everything automatically (p.91, 404). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, advanced shooting function settings cannot be changed.
  • Page 72: A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) <A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.75). Set the Mode Dial to <A>. Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the lock release button at the center.
  • Page 73: Lcd Monitor

    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. After you finish shooting, push down the built-in flash with your fingers. The <A>...
  • Page 74 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) The flash fired even though it was daylight. For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject’s dark areas. If you do not want the flash to fire, use the Quick Control to set [Flash firing] to [b] (p.90) or set the <7>...
  • Page 75: A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <A> mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked.
  • Page 76: Lcd Monitor

    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) A Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 215. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>. Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 77: Disabling Flash

    7 Disabling Flash <7> is a fully-automatic shooting mode that does not use flash. It is useful in museums, aquariums, and other places where flash is prohibited. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes. Shooting Tips Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks.
  • Page 78: C Creative Auto Shooting

    C Creative Auto Shooting In the <C> mode, you can easily blur the background and change the drive mode and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the <A>...
  • Page 79 C Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed Battery check Possible shots Image-recording quality Pressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following: (1) Ambience-based shots You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. Turn the <6>...
  • Page 80 C Creative Auto Shooting (3) Drive mode: Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select the desired drive mode. You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>. <u> Single shooting: Shoot one image at a time. <o> High-speed continuous shooting: While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously.
  • Page 81: 8: Special Scene Mode

    8: Special Scene Mode The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene. Set the Mode Dial to <8>. Press the <Q> button. The Quick Control screen will appear. Select a shooting mode. Press the <V>...
  • Page 82: Shooting Portraits

    2 Shooting Portraits The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer. Shooting Tips The further the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look.
  • Page 83: Shooting Landscapes

    3 Shooting Landscapes Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Shooting Tips With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the telephoto end.
  • Page 84: Shooting Close-Ups

    4 Shooting Close-ups When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (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 small objects such as flowers stand out better.
  • Page 85: Shooting Moving Subjects

    5 Shooting Moving Subjects Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running child or a moving vehicle. Shooting Tips Use a telephoto lens. The use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a distance.
  • Page 86: Shooting Night Portraits (With A Tripod)

    6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is recommended. 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 87: F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)

    F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld) Using a tripod for shooting a night scene yields the best results. However, with the <F> (Handheld Night Scene) mode, you can shoot night scenes while handholding the camera. In this mode, four shots are taken continuously for each picture, and a resulting bright image with reduced camera shake is recorded.
  • Page 88: G Shooting Backlit Scenes

    G Shooting Backlit Scenes When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the <G> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this mode, three continuous shots are taken at different exposures. This results in one image, with a wide tonal range, that has minimized the blocked-up shadows caused by backlighting.
  • Page 89 Cautions for <6> Night Portrait and <F> Handheld Night Scene During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus dots of light such as in a night scene. In such a case, set the lens’ focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually.
  • Page 90: Q Quick Control

    Q Quick Control Cautions for <G> HDR Backlight Control Note that the image may not be rendered with a smooth gradation and may look irregular or have significant noise. HDR Backlight Control may not be effective for excessively backlit scenes or extremely high-contrast scenes. Q Quick Control In Basic Zone modes when the shooting function settings screen is displayed, you can press the <Q>...
  • Page 91: Q Quick Control

    Q Quick Control Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes : Default setting k: User selectable : Not selectable Function u: Single shooting o: High-speed continuous shooting i: Low-speed continuous shooting Drive B: Silent single shooting mode M: Silent continuous shooting Self-timer (p.113) a: Automatic firing Flash...
  • Page 92: Shoot By Ambience Selection

    Shoot by Ambience Selection Except in the <A>, <7>, and <G> Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. Ambience Ambience Effect 2 3 4 5 6 F Standard setting k k k k k k k No setting Vivid k k k k k k k Low / Standard / Strong k k k k k k k Low / Standard / Strong...
  • Page 93: Lcd Monitor

    Shoot by Ambience Selection The LCD monitor will display how the image will look with the selected ambience. Set the ambience effect. Press the <V> key to select the effect bar so that [Effect] appears at the bottom. Press the <U> key to select the desired effect.
  • Page 94 Shoot by Ambience Selection Ambience Settings Standard setting Standard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that <2> has image characteristics geared for portraits and <3> is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting mode’s image characteristics. Vivid The subject will look sharp and vivid.
  • Page 95 Shoot by Ambience Selection Brighter The picture will look brighter. Darker The picture will look darker. Monochrome The picture will be monochrome. You can select the monochrome color to be black and white, sepia, or blue. When [Monochrome] is selected, <z> will appear in the viewfinder.
  • Page 96: Shoot By Lighting Or Scene Type

    Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type In the <2>, <3>, <4>, and <5> 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 97 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. Press the <Q> button (7). Press the <V> key to select [ Default setting]. [Light/scene- based shots] will appear on the screen. Press the <U> key to select the desired lighting or scene type.
  • Page 98 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene Type Settings Default setting Default setting suited for most subjects. Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin tones, which may look too bluish, and for light-colored flowers.
  • Page 99: Setting The Af And Drive Modes

    Setting the AF and Drive Modes The 19 AF points in the viewfinder make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes. You can also select the AF operation and drive mode that best match the shooting conditions and subject. The M icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that the function is available only in Creative Zone modes (d/ s/f/a/F).
  • Page 100: F: Selecting The Af Operation

    f: Selecting the AF OperationN You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation is set automatically for the respective shooting mode. Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>.
  • Page 101 f: Selecting the AF OperationN One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is achieved, the AF point that achieved focus will be displayed, and the focus confirmation light <o>...
  • Page 102 f: Selecting the AF OperationN AI Focus AF for Switching the AF Operation Automatically AI Focus AF switches the AF operation from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF automatically if a still subject starts moving. After the subject is focused in One-Shot AF, if the subject starts moving, the camera will detect the movement, change the AF operation automatically to AI Servo AF, and keep tracking the moving subject.
  • Page 103: S Selecting The Af Area

    S Selecting the AF AreaN 19 AF points are provided for AF. You can select the AF point(s) suiting the scene or subject. AF Area Selection Mode You can select one of three AF area selection modes. See the next page for the selection procedure.
  • Page 104 S Selecting the AF AreaN Selecting the AF Area Selection Mode Press the <S> or <B> button. Look through the viewfinder and press the <S> or <B> button. Press the <B> button. Each time you press the <B> button, the AF area selection mode changes.
  • Page 105: Af Point Selection

    S Selecting the AF AreaN Selecting the AF Point Manually You can manually select the AF point or zone. If 19-point automatic selection AF + AI Servo AF has been set, you can select any position where AI Servo AF is to start. Press the <S>...
  • Page 106: Af Area Selection Modes

    AF Area Selection Modes Single-point AF (Manual Selection) Select one AF point <S> to be used for focusing. Zone AF (Manual Zone Selection) The 19 AF points are divided into five zones for focusing. All the AF points in the selected zone are used for the automatic selection of the point of focus.
  • Page 107 AF Area Selection Modes 19-point Automatic Selection AF All the AF points are used to focus. This mode is set automatically in Basic Zone modes. With One-Shot AF, pressing the shutter button halfway will display the AF point(s) <S> that achieved focus.
  • Page 108 AF Area Selection Modes AF Operation and Maximum Lens Apertures Maximum Lens Aperture: f/3.2 - f/5.6 With all AF points, cross-type AF sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines is possible. However, with the lenses below, the peripheral AF points will detect only vertical or horizontal lines (no cross-type focusing).
  • Page 109: When Autofocus Fails

    When Autofocus Fails Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder’s 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 Extremely backlit and reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point...
  • Page 110: Mf: Manual Focus

    When Autofocus Fails MF: Manual Focus Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. <4 L> will be displayed on the LCD panel. Focus the subject. Focusing ring Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder.
  • Page 111: Selecting The Drive Mode

    i Selecting the Drive Mode Single and continuous drive modes are provided. Press the <R> button. Select the drive mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <6> or <5> dial. u : Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken.
  • Page 112: I Selecting The Drive Mode

    i Selecting the Drive Mode If <B> or <M> is set, the time lag from when you press the shutter button completely until the picture is shot will be slightly longer than with normal single or continuous shooting. When the battery level is low, the continuous shooting speed may become slightly slower.
  • Page 113: Using The Self-Timer

    j Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. Press the <R> button. Select the self-timer. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <6> or <5> dial to select the self-timer delay. Q : 10-sec. self-timer k : 2-sec.
  • Page 115: Image Settings

    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, chromatic aberration correction, and other functions. In Basic Zone modes, only the following can be set as described in this chapter: Image-recording quality, lens peripheral illumination correction, lens chromatic aberration correction, folder creation and selection, and image file...
  • Page 116: Setting The Image-Recording Quality

    Setting the Image-Recording Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight JPEG image- recording quality settings: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, b, c. There are three RAW image quality settings: 1, 41, 61 (p.118). Select [Image quality].
  • Page 117 Style, Custom Functions, and other settings. The maximum burst applies to <o> high-speed continuous shooting. Figures in parentheses apply to an UHS-I class 8 GB card based on Canon’s testing standards. Even if you use a UHS-I class card, the maximum burst indicator will not...
  • Page 118: Raw Images

    3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality If you select both RAW and JPEG, the same image will be recorded simultaneously to the card in both RAW and JPEG at the image- recording qualities that were set. The two images will be recorded with the same file numbers (file extension: .JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW).
  • Page 119: Maximum Burst

    3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting The approximate maximum burst is displayed on the bottom right in the viewfinder and on the shooting function settings screen. If the maximum burst for continuous shooting is 99 or higher, “99” will be displayed.
  • Page 120: I: Setting The Iso Speed

    i: Setting the ISO SpeedN Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.122). Regarding the ISO speed during movie shooting, see pages 254 and 257.
  • Page 121 i: Setting the ISO SpeedN If [z4: Highlight tone priority] is set to [Enable], ISO 100/125/160 and “H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) cannot be set (p.145). Shooting in high temperatures may result in images that look grainier. Long exposures can also cause irregular colors in the image. When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and banding) may become noticeable.
  • Page 122: Auto Iso

    i: Setting the ISO SpeedN Auto ISO If the ISO speed is set to “A” (Auto), the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway. As indicated below, the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode.
  • Page 123 i: Setting the ISO SpeedN 3 Setting the ISO Speed Range You can set the manually-settable ISO speed range (minimum and maximum limits). You can set the minimum limit within ISO 100 - ISO 12800 and the maximum limit within ISO 200 - H (equivalent to ISO 25600).
  • Page 124: Setting The Iso Speed Range For Auto Iso

    i: Setting the ISO SpeedN 3 Setting the ISO Speed Range for Auto ISO You can set the automatic ISO speed range for Auto ISO within ISO 100 - ISO 12800. You can set the minimum limit within ISO 100 - ISO 6400, and the maximum limit within ISO 200 - ISO 12800 in whole-stop increments.
  • Page 125: Setting The Minimum Shutter Speed For Auto Iso

    i: Setting the ISO SpeedN 3 Setting the Minimum Shutter Speed for Auto ISO When Auto ISO is set, you can set the minimum shutter speed (1/250 sec. to 1 sec.) so that the automatically-set shutter speed is not too slow.
  • Page 126: A Selecting A Picture Style

    A Selecting a Picture StyleN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, <D> (Auto) is set automatically. Select [Picture Style]. Under the [z4] tab, select [Picture Style], then press <0>.
  • Page 127 A Selecting a Picture StyleN R Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. S Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. U Faithful This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer.
  • Page 128 A Selecting a Picture StyleN Symbols The symbols of the Picture Style selection screen refer to parameters such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. The numerals indicate the parameter settings, such as for [Sharpness] and [Contrast], for each Picture Style. Symbols Sharpness Contrast Saturation Color tone...
  • Page 129: A Customizing A Picture Style

    A Customizing a Picture StyleN You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 131. Select [Picture Style]. Under the [z4] tab, select [Picture Style], then press <0>.
  • Page 130 A Customizing a Picture StyleN Press the <M> button to save the adjusted parameters. The Picture Style selection screen will reappear. Any parameter settings different from the default will be displayed in blue. Parameter Settings and Effects g Sharpness 0: Less sharp outline +7: Sharp outline h Contrast -4: Low contrast...
  • Page 131 A Customizing a Picture StyleN V Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page. kFilter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more.
  • Page 132: A Registering A Picture Style

    A Registering a Picture StyleN 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 multiple Picture Styles with different settings for parameters such as sharpness and contrast.
  • Page 133 A Registering a Picture StyleN Select a parameter. Select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <0>. Set the parameter. Press the <U> key to adjust the parameter as desired, then press <0>. For details, see “Customizing a Picture Style” on page 129. Press the <M>...
  • Page 134: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White BalanceN White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the <Q> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with <Q>, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.
  • Page 135: O Custom White Balance

    3 Setting the White BalanceN O Custom White Balance Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Perform this procedure under the actual light source to be used. Shoot a white object. Look through the viewfinder and aim the entire dotted line box (shown in the illustration) over a plain, white...
  • Page 136 3 Setting the White BalanceN Select [White balance]. Under the [z3] tab, select [White balance], then press <0>. Select the custom white balance. Select [ ], then press <0>. If the exposure obtained in step 1 differs greatly from the standard exposure, a correct white balance may not be obtained.
  • Page 137: P Setting The Color Temperature

    3 Setting the White BalanceN P Setting the Color Temperature You can set the white balance’s color temperature numerically. This is for advanced users. Select [White balance]. Under the [z3] tab, select [White balance], then press <0>. Set the color temperature. Select [P].
  • Page 138: White Balance Correction

    White Balance CorrectionN 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 function is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters.
  • Page 139: White Balance Correction

    3 White Balance CorrectionN White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images with different color tones can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/ green bias.
  • Page 140: Auto Correction Of Brightness And Contrast

    Auto Correction of Brightness and ContrastN If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG images, the correction is applied when the image is captured. In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.
  • Page 141: Setting Noise Reduction

    Setting Noise ReductionN High ISO Speed Noise Reduction This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the image (shadow areas) is further reduced.
  • Page 142 3 Setting Noise ReductionN Cautions for Setting Multi Shot Noise Reduction If there is significant misalignment in the image due to camera shake, the noise reduction effect may be minimal. If you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camera shake.
  • Page 143: Exposures

    3 Setting Noise ReductionN Long Exposure Noise Reduction Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer. Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [z4] tab, select [Long exp. noise reduction], then press <0>. Set the desired setting. Select the desired setting, then press <0>.
  • Page 144 3 Setting Noise ReductionN With [Auto] and [Enable], the noise reduction process after the picture is taken may take the same amount of time as that for the exposure. During noise reduction, shooting is still possible as long as the maximum burst indicator in the viewfinder shows “1”...
  • Page 145: Highlight Tone Priority

    Highlight Tone PriorityN You can minimize overexposed highlight areas. Select [Highlight tone priority]. Under the [z4] tab, select [Highlight tone priority], then press <0>. Select [Enable]. Select [Enable], then press <0>. Highlight details are improved. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights.
  • Page 146: Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction

    Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteristics. Color fringing along subject outlines is called chromatic aberration. Both lens aberrations can be corrected. The default settings are [Enable] for both corrections. Peripheral Illumination Correction Select [Lens aberration correction].
  • Page 147 3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction Chromatic Aberration Correction Select the setting. Check that [Correction data available] is displayed for the attached lens. Select [Chromatic aberration], then press <0>. Select [Enable], then press <0>. If [Correction data not available] is displayed, see “Lens Correction Data”...
  • Page 148 Peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberration correction cannot be applied to JPEG images already taken. When using a non-Canon lens, setting the corrections to [Disable] is recommended, even if [Correction data available] is displayed. If you use magnified view during Live View shooting, the peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberration correction will not be reflected in the image shown on the screen.
  • Page 149: Creating And Selecting A Folder

    Creating and Selecting a Folder You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This operation is optional since a folder will be created automatically for saving captured images. Creating a Folder Select [Select folder]. Under the [51] tab, select [Select folder], then press <0>.
  • Page 150 3 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 <0>. The folder where the captured images will be saved is selected. Subsequent captured images will be recorded into the selected folder.
  • Page 151: File Numbering Methods

    File Numbering Methods The image files will be numbered from 0001 to 9999 in the order the images are IMG_0001.JPG (Example) taken, then saved in a folder. You can File number change how the file number is assigned. Select [File numbering]. Under the [51] tab, select [File numbering], then press <0>.
  • Page 152: Lcd Monitor

    3 File Numbering Methods Auto Reset The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created. When you replace the card or create a folder, the file numbering restarts from 0001 for the new images saved.
  • Page 153: Setting Copyright Information

    Setting Copyright InformationN When you set the copyright information, it will be recorded to the image as Exif information. Select [Copyright information]. Under the [54] tab, select [Copyright information], then press <0>. Select the option to be set. Select [Enter author’s name] or [Enter copyright details], then press <0>.
  • Page 154 3 Setting Copyright InformationN Exit the setting. After entering the text, press the <M> button, then select [OK]. The information will be saved and the screen will return to step 2. Checking the Copyright Information When you select [Display copyright info.] in step 2, you can check the [Author] and [Copyright] information that you entered.
  • Page 155: Setting The Color Space

    Setting the Color SpaceN The range of reproducible colors is called the color space. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. In Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically. Select [Color space].
  • Page 157: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations In Creative Zone modes, you can set the shutter speed and/ or aperture to set the exposure as desired. By changing the camera settings, you can obtain various results. The M icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that the function is available only in Creative Zone modes (d/ s/f/a/F).
  • Page 158: D: Program Ae

    d: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE. * <d> stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the Mode Dial to <d>. Focus the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the AF point over the subject.
  • Page 159 d: Program AE If the “30"” shutter speed and the lower f/number blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If the “8000” shutter speed and the higher f/number blink, it indicates overexposure. Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens.
  • Page 160: S: Shutter-Priority Ae

    s: Shutter-Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure suiting the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or a moving subject. A slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion.
  • Page 161 s: Shutter-Priority AE If the lower f/number blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the higher f/number blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6>...
  • Page 162: F: Aperture-Priority Ae

    f: Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/ number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.
  • Page 163: Depth-Of-Field Preview

    f: Aperture-Priority AE If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a larger aperture (lower f/ number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed. If the “8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure.
  • Page 164: A: Manual Exposure

    a: Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * <a>...
  • Page 165 q Selecting the Metering ModeN If Auto ISO is set, the ISO speed setting will change to suit the shutter speed and aperture in order to obtain a standard exposure. Therefore, you may not obtain the desired exposure effect. In [z3: Auto Lighting Optimizer], if the checkmark <X> for [Disabled in M or B modes] is removed, Auto Lighting Optimizer can be set in the <a>...
  • Page 166: Q Selecting The Metering Mode

    q Selecting the Metering ModeN Partial metering Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to backlighting, etc. The metering is weighted at the center covering approx. 7.7% of the viewfinder area. Spot metering This is for metering a specific spot of the subject or scene.
  • Page 167: Setting Exposure Compensation

    Setting Exposure CompensationN Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the d/s/f shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3- stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops.
  • Page 168 h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing. Select [Expo.comp./AEB].
  • Page 169: H Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N During AEB shooting, <A> in the viewfinder and <h> on the LCD panel will blink. If the drive mode is set to <u> or <B>, press the shutter button three times for each shot. When <o>, <i>, or <M> is set and you hold down the shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously and the camera will automatically stop shooting.
  • Page 170: A Ae Lock

    A AE LockN Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting. Press the <A> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot.
  • Page 171: F: Bulb Exposures

    F: Bulb Exposures In this mode, the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, astronomical objects, and other subjects requiring long exposures.
  • Page 172: W: Hdr (High Dynamic Range) Shooting

    w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN Highlight detail and shadow detail are retained for a high dynamic range of tones even with high-contrast scenes. HDR shooting is effective for landscape and still-life shots. With HDR shooting, three images of different exposures (standard exposure, underexposure, and overexposure) are captured for each shot and then merged together automatically.
  • Page 173 w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN Set [Continuous HDR]. Select either [1 shot only] or [Every shot], then press <0>. With [1 shot only], HDR shooting will be canceled automatically after the shooting ends. With [Every shot], HDR shooting continues until the setting in step 2 is set to [Disable HDR].
  • Page 174 w: HDR (High Dynamic Range) ShootingN If you shoot a moving subject, the subject’s movement may leave afterimages or the surrounding area of the subject may become dark. To prevent camera shake, the ISO speed may be set higher than usual. HDR shooting is not possible with ISO expansion.
  • Page 175: P Multiple Exposures

    P Multiple ExposuresN You can shoot two to nine exposures to be merged into one image. If you shoot multiple-exposure images with Live View shooting (p.215), you can see how the single exposures merge while shooting. Select [Multiple exposure]. Under the [z4] tab, select [Multiple exposure], then press <0>.
  • Page 176 P Multiple ExposuresN Set [Multi-expos ctrl]. Select the desired multiple-exposure control method, then press <0>. Additive The exposure of each single exposure is added cumulatively. Based on the [No. of exposures], set a negative exposure compensation. Refer to the basic guide below to set a negative exposure compensation.
  • Page 177 P Multiple ExposuresN Set [Continue Mult-exp]. Select either [1 shot only] or [Continuously], then press <0>. With [1 shot only], multiple-exposure shooting will be canceled automatically after the shooting ends. With [Continuously], multiple- exposure shooting continues until the setting in step 2 is set to [Disable]. Take the first exposure.
  • Page 178 P Multiple ExposuresN Only the merged multiple-exposure image will be saved. The images taken in steps 6 and 7 for the multiple-exposure image will not be saved. With multiple exposures, the more exposures there are, the more noticeable the noise, irregular colors, and banding will be. Also, as noise increases with higher ISO speeds, shooting at low ISO speeds is recommended.
  • Page 179 P Multiple ExposuresN Merging Multiple Exposures with an Image Recorded on the Card You can select an image recorded on the card as the first single exposure. The original of the selected image will remain intact. You can only select 1 images. You cannot select 41/61 or JPEG images.
  • Page 180 P Multiple ExposuresN You can also select a 1 multiple-exposure image as the first single exposure. If you select [Deselect img], the selected image will be canceled. Checking and Deleting Multiple Exposures During Shooting Before you finish shooting the set number of exposures, you can press the <x>...
  • Page 181 P Multiple ExposuresN Are there any restrictions on the image-recording quality? All JPEG image-recording quality settings can be selected. If 41 or 61 is set, the merged multiple-exposure will be a 1 image. Image-Recording Quality Setting Merged Multiple-Exposure JPEG JPEG 41/61 1+JPEG 1+JPEG...
  • Page 182: Mirror Lockup

    2 Mirror LockupN Although using the self-timer or a remote switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations (mirror shock) can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups (macro photography). Set [Mirror lockup] to [Enable].
  • Page 183: Using The Eyepiece Cover

    Using the Eyepiece Cover When you use the self-timer, bulb, or a remote switch and do not look through the viewfinder, stray light entering the viewfinder can cause the image to look dark. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.27) attached to the camera strap.
  • Page 184: F Using A Remote Switch

    F Using a Remote Switch You can connect Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) to the camera and shoot (p.416). For detailed instructions, refer to the remote switch’s instruction manual. Open the terminal cover. Connect the plug to the remote control terminal. R Remote Control Shooting With Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately), you can shoot remotely up to approx.
  • Page 185 R Remote Control Shooting Select the self-timer. Look at the LCD panel and turn the <6> dial to select <Q> or <k>. Press the remote controller's transmit button. Point the remote controller toward the camera’s remote control sensor and press the transmit button. The self-timer lamp lights up and the Remote picture is taken.
  • Page 187: Flash Photography

    Flash Photography This chapter explains how to use the built-in flash and external Speedlites (EX-series, sold separately), how to set flash settings with the menu, and how to use the built-in flash for wireless flash shooting. Flash cannot be used with movie shooting. (It will not fire.)
  • Page 188: Flash Photography

    D Using the Built-in Flash In Creative Zone modes, just press the <D> button to raise the built-in flash for flash photography. To retract the built-in flash, push it back down with your fingers. In Basic Zone modes (except <7> <3> <5>...
  • Page 189 D Using the Built-in Flash Effective Range of Built-in Flash [Approx. in meters/feet] EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM ISO Speed EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Wide Angle: f/3.5 Telephoto: f/5.6 1-3.4/3.3-11.2 1-2.1/3.3-7.0 1-4.8/3.3-15.9 1-3.0/3.3-9.9 1-6.9/3.3-22.5 1-4.3/3.3-14.1 1.2-9.7/4.0-31.8 1-6.1/3.3-19.9 1600...
  • Page 190 D Using the Built-in Flash 3 Red-eye Reduction Using the red-eye reduction lamp before flash photography can reduce red eye. Red-eye reduction will function in any shooting mode except <7>, <3>, <5>, and <G>. Select [Red-eye reduc.]. Under the [z2] tab, select [Red-eye reduc.], then press <0>.
  • Page 191 D Using the Built-in Flash Select [y]. Press the <V> <U> keys to select [y*], then press <0>. The flash exposure compensation screen will appear. Set the exposure compensation amount. To make the flash exposure brighter, turn the <5> or <6> dial to the right (increased exposure).
  • Page 192 D Using the Built-in Flash A FE LockN FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the appropriate flash exposure for the desired part of the subject as framed. Press the <D> button. The built-in flash will rise. Press the shutter button halfway and look in the viewfinder to check that the <D>...
  • Page 193: D Using An External Speedlite

    D Using an External Speedlite EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites Flash photography with EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is as easy as with built-in flash. For detailed instructions, refer to the EX-series Speedlite’s instruction manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites.
  • Page 194 Cautions for Live View Shooting If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View shooting, set [A2: Silent LV shoot.] to [Disable] (p.231). The flash will not fire if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
  • Page 195: Setting The Flash

    Setting the FlashN With the built-in flash or an EX-series Speedlite compatible with flash function settings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to set flash functions and the external Speedlite’s Custom Functions. If you use an external Speedlite, attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite before setting the flash functions.
  • Page 196 3 Setting the FlashN Flash Synchronization Speed in Av Mode You can set the flash sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE (f) mode. : Auto The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/250 sec.
  • Page 197 3 Setting the FlashN Built-in Flash Settings Flash mode Normally, set this to [E-TTL II]. This enables autoexposure shooting with the built-in flash. To set the flash output level manually, select [Manual flash]. Select [2flash output], then set the flash output level to within 1/1 - 1/128 (1/3-stop increments) before shooting.
  • Page 198 3 Setting the FlashN 2 Flash exposure compensation The same setting as step 3 in “Flash Exposure Compensation” on page 190 can be set. Wireless functions With wireless flash photography (via optical transmission), you can use the built-in flash to control an external Speedlite.
  • Page 199 3 Setting the FlashN External Flash Function Settings The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the external Speedlite model, current flash mode, Speedlite’s Custom Function settings, etc. For details on your Speedlite’s flash functions, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual.
  • Page 200 3 Setting the FlashN Wireless functions Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is possible with radio or optical transmission. For details on wireless flash, refer to the instruction manual of a Speedlite compatible with the wireless flash shooting. Flash zoom (Flash coverage) With Speedlites having a zooming flash head, you can set the flash coverage.
  • Page 201: Flash Exposure Compensation

    3 Setting the FlashN Flash exposure compensation The same setting as step 3 in “Flash Exposure Compensation” on page 190 can be set. For details, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual. Flash exposure bracketing While the flash output is changed automatically, three shots are taken.
  • Page 202: Clear Settings

    3 Setting the FlashN External Speedlite Custom Function Settings For details on the external Speedlite’s Custom Functions, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual. Select [External flash C.Fn setting]. Select [External flash C.Fn setting], then press <0>. Set the desired function. Press the <U>...
  • Page 203: Using Wireless Flash

    Using Wireless FlashN The camera’s built-in flash can work as a master unit with Canon Speedlites with a wireless slave feature via optical transmission and wirelessly trigger the Speedlite(s) to fire. Be sure to read about wireless flash photography (optical transmission) in the Speedlite’s instruction manual.
  • Page 204 Using Wireless FlashN *1: If the Speedlite does not have a transmission channel setting function, the camera can work with any channel. *2: In small rooms, the slave unit may work even if its wireless sensor does not face the camera. The camera’s wireless signals can bounce off the walls and be received by the slave unit.
  • Page 205 Using Wireless FlashN Wireless Flash Shooting Configurations The table below shows the possible configurations for wireless flash shooting. Choose the configuration suiting the subject, shooting conditions, and the number of external Speedlites you use. External Speedlite Setting Built-in Page A:B Flash Wireless Flash Quantity...
  • Page 206 Using Wireless FlashN Fully Automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite This shows the most basic setup for fully-automatic wireless flash shooting with one external Speedlite. Steps 1 to 4 and 6 apply to all wireless flash shooting. Therefore, these steps are omitted in the other wireless flash setups explained on the pages hereafter.
  • Page 207 Using Wireless FlashN Set [Flash mode: E-TTL II]. Set [Flash mode] to [E-TTL II]. Set [Wireless func.:0]. Set [Wireless func.] to [0]. Set [Channel]. Set the channel (1-4) to the same one as the slave unit. Set [Firing group:1All]. Set [Firing group] to [1All]. Take the picture.
  • Page 208 Using Wireless FlashN Fully Automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite and the Built-in Flash This is fully automatic wireless 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 subject.
  • Page 209: Basic Settings

    Using Wireless FlashN Fully Automatic Shooting with Multiple External Speedlites 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 group] setting, you can shoot with various wireless flash setups with multiple Speedlites.
  • Page 210 Using Wireless FlashN [1 (A:B)] Multiple slave units in multiple groups Divide the slave units into Groups A and B and change the flash ratio to obtain the desired lighting effect. Refer to your Speedlite’s instruction manual to set one slave unit’s slave ID to A (Group A) and the other slave unit’s ID to B (Group B) and position them as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 211 Using Wireless FlashN Fully Automatic Shooting with the Built-in Flash and Multiple External Speedlites The built-in flash can also be added to wireless flash shooting explained on pages 209-210. The basic settings are shown below. By changing the [Firing group] setting, you can shoot with various wireless flash setups of multiple Speedlites complemented with the built-in flash.
  • Page 212 Using Wireless FlashN Creative Wireless Flash Shooting Flash exposure compensation When [Flash mode] is set to [E-TTL II], flash exposure compensation can be set. The flash exposure compensation settings that can be set (see below) will differ depending on the [Wireless func.] and [Firing group] settings.
  • Page 213 Using Wireless FlashN Setting the Flash Output Manually for Wireless Flash Shooting When [Flash mode] is set to [Manual flash], flash exposure can be set manually. The flash output settings that can be set ([1 flash output], [Group A output], etc.) will differ depending on the [Wireless func.] setting (see below).
  • Page 215: Shooting With The Lcd Monitor

    Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. Live View shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to <A>. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images.
  • Page 216: A Shooting With The Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will closely reflect the brightness level of the actual image you capture.
  • Page 217 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Enabling Live View Shooting Set [A1: Live View shoot.] to [Enable]. Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting Room Temperature Low Temperatures Temperature ° ° ° ° C / 73 C / 32 No Flash Approx.
  • Page 218: Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change. Possible shots AF method •c : u+Tracking Maximum burst/Number of remaining multiple exposures •o : FlexiZone - Multi Battery check •d : FlexiZone - Single AF point (FlexiZone - Single)
  • Page 219: Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns.
  • Page 220: Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Scene Icons In the <A> shooting mode, the camera detects the scene type and sets everything automatically to suit the scene. The detected scene type is indicated on the upper left of the screen. For certain scenes or shooting conditions, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
  • Page 221: Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor *5: Displayed with any of the lenses below: • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II • EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II • EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM •...
  • Page 222: Shooting Function Settings

    Shooting Function Settings f / R / i / q / B Settings While the Live View image is displayed, if you press the <f>, <R>, <i>, or <q> button, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the <6> or <5> dial to set the respective shooting function.
  • Page 223: Shooting Function Settings

    Shooting Function Settings Q Quick Control In Creative Zone modes, you can set the AF method, Drive mode, Metering mode, Image-recording quality, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, and Creative Filters. In Basic Zone modes (except <F> and <G>), you can set the functions in bold and the settings shown in the table on page 91.
  • Page 224: U Shooting With Filter Effects

    U Shooting with Filter Effects While viewing the Live View image, you can apply a filter effect (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, or Miniature effect) before shooting. These are called Creative filters. When you take the picture, the camera saves only the image with the Creative filter applied.
  • Page 225 U Shooting with Filter Effects Adjust the filter effect. Press the <B> button (except for the Miniature effect). Press the <U> key to adjust the filter effect, then press <0>. For the Miniature effect, press <0>, then press the <V> key to move the white frame over the area you want the image look sharp.
  • Page 226 U Shooting with Filter Effects Creative Filter Characteristics Grainy B/W Creates a grainy black-and-white photo. You can change the black- and-white effect by adjusting the contrast. Soft focus Gives the image a soft look. You can change the degree of softness by adjusting the blur.
  • Page 227: Lcd Monitor

    U Shooting with Filter Effects Toy camera effect Darkens the photo’s corners and applies a color tone that makes it look as if it was shot by a toy camera. You can change the color cast by adjusting the color tone. Miniature effect Creates a diorama effect.
  • Page 228: Menu Function Settings

    Menu Function Settings When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <A>, the Live View shooting menu options will appear under the [A1] and [A2] tabs. In Basic Zone modes, the [A2] tab and certain options under the [A1] tab will not appear.
  • Page 229: Menu Function Settings

    3 Menu Function Settings Touch Shutter Just by tapping the LCD monitor screen, you can focus and take the picture automatically. For details, see page 245. Grid display With [3x3 l] or [6x4 m], you can display grid lines to help you level the camera vertically or horizontally.
  • Page 230: Lcd Monitor

    3 Menu Function Settings The asterisked image-recording quality settings do not match the respective aspect ratio exactly. The image area displayed for the asterisked aspect ratio is slightly larger than the recorded area. Check the captured images on the LCD monitor when shooting.
  • Page 231 If you use flash, silent shooting will not be possible regardless of the [Silent LV shoot.] setting. When using a non-Canon flash unit, set it to [Disable]. The flash will not fire if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
  • Page 232 3 Menu Function Settings Metering timerN You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). Performing any of the following operations will stop Live View shooting. To start Live View shooting again, press the <0> button. •...
  • Page 233: Using Af To Focus (Af Method)

    This can greatly affect the AF speed and the camera may take a longer time to focus (phase-difference detection generally allows faster AF focusing). For details, refer to Canon’s website. Selecting the AF Method You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject.
  • Page 234: Lcd Monitor

    Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Select an AF point. When a face is detected, the <p> frame will appear over the face to be focused. If multiple faces are detected, <q> will be displayed. Use <9> to move the <q> frame over the face you want to focus on.
  • Page 235 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) If the subject’s face is significantly out of focus, face detection will not be possible. You can prevent this by setting [Continuous AF] to [Enable]. An object other than a human face may be detected as a face. Face detection will not work if the face is very small or large in the picture, too bright or too dark, or partially hidden.
  • Page 236: Lcd Monitor

    Using AF to Focus (AF Method) FlexiZone - Multi: o You can focus over a wide area with up to 31 AF points (automatic selection). This wide area can also be divided into 9 zones for focusing (zone selection). Display the Live View image. Press the <0>...
  • Page 237 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. If focus is not achieved, the area frame will turn orange.
  • Page 238: Lcd Monitor

    Using AF to Focus (AF Method) FlexiZone - Single: d The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus a particular subject. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 239 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.216).
  • Page 240 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Notes for u+Tracking / FlexiZone - Multi / FlexiZone - Single AF Operation Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again. The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation.
  • Page 241 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky, solid-color flat surfaces or when highlight or shadow details are lost. Subjects in low light. Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction.
  • Page 242 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) If you cannot achieve focus under the shooting conditions listed on the preceding page, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually. If you shoot a peripheral subject and it is slightly out of focus, aim the center AF point or zone over the subject to focus, focus again, and then take the picture.
  • Page 243: Lcd Monitor

    Using AF to Focus (AF Method) Quick Mode: f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode (p.100), 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 during the AF operation.
  • Page 244 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) The AF point (or zone) selection will change in the direction you tilt <9>. If you press <0>, the center AF point (or center Zone) will be selected. You can also use the <6> and <5>...
  • Page 245: Shooting With The Touch Shutter

    x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Just by tapping the LCD monitor screen, you can focus and take the picture automatically. This works in all shooting modes. Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 246: X Shooting With The Touch Shutter

    x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Even if <o>, <i>, or <M> is set, single shooting will take effect. The touch shutter does not function during magnified view. When [V Shutter butt. half-press] is set to [Metering start] or [AE lock (while button pressed)] under [8 C.Fn III-4: Custom Controls], autofocusing does not take effect.
  • Page 247: Mf: Focusing Manually

    MF: Focusing Manually You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus. Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly. Display the magnifying frame. Press the <u> button. The magnifying frame will appear. You can also tap [u] on the screen to magnify the image.
  • Page 248 MF: Focusing Manually Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the <u> button to return to the normal view. Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.216).
  • Page 249 Live View Shooting Cautions Image Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and banding) may become noticeable. Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irregular colors in the image. If Live View shooting is used continuously for a prolonged period, the camera’s internal temperature may rise, and image quality may deteriorate.
  • Page 250: Lcd Monitor

    Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect the brightness of the captured image. Even if a low ISO speed is set, noise may be noticeable in the displayed Live View image under low light.
  • Page 251: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to <k>. The movie recording format will be MOV. For cards that can record movies, see page 3. If you handhold the camera and shoot movies, camera shake can cause blurred movies.
  • Page 252: Shooting Movies

    k Shooting Movies Autoexposure Shooting When the shooting mode is set to other than <a>, autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness. Set the shooting mode to a mode other than <a>. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>.
  • Page 253: K Shooting Movies

    k Shooting Movies In Basic Zone modes, the shooting result will be the same as in the <A> mode. Also, the scene icon for the scene detected by the camera is displayed on the upper left of the screen (p.255). In the <s>, <f>, or <F>...
  • Page 254 k Shooting Movies ISO Speed in Basic Zone Modes The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 6400. ISO Speed in the d, s, f, and F Mode The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 6400. Under [z3: ISO speed settings], if you set [ISO speed range]’s [Maximum] setting to [12800/H] (p.123), the maximum ISO speed for the automatic ISO speed setting will be expanded to H...
  • Page 255: Scene Icons

    k Shooting Movies Scene Icons During movie shooting in a Basic Zone mode, an icon representing the scene detected by the camera will be displayed and the shooting will be adapted to that scene. For certain scenes or shooting conditions, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
  • Page 256: Lcd Monitor

    k Shooting Movies Manual Exposure Shooting You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. Set the Mode Dial to <a>. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>.
  • Page 257 k Shooting Movies ISO Speed During Manual Exposure Shooting With [Auto] (A), the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 6400. Under [z3: ISO speed settings], if you set [ISO speed range]’s [Maximum] setting to [12800/H] (p.123), the maximum ISO speed will be expanded and the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 to H (equivalent to ISO 12800).
  • Page 258: Information Display

    k Shooting Movies Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change. Possible shots AF method •c : u + Tracking Maximum burst •o: FlexiZone - Multi Movie shooting remaining time*/ •d : FlexiZone - Single Elapsed time Movie shooting mode Battery check...
  • Page 259 k Shooting Movies Notes on Movie Shooting Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns.
  • Page 260 k Shooting Movies Notes on Movie Shooting You can use Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately, p.184) to start and stop the movie shooting if the drive mode is <Q> or <k>. Set the shooting timing switch to <2> (2-sec. delay), then press the transmit button.
  • Page 261: Still Photo Shooting

    k Shooting Movies Shooting Still Photos While shooting a movie, you can also take a still photo by pressing the shutter button completely. Taking Still Photos during Movie Shooting If you take a still photo during movie shooting, the movie will record a still moment lasting approx.
  • Page 262 k Shooting Movies AEB cannot be used. Even if a flash is used, it will not fire. Continuous still photo shooting is possible during movie shooting. However, the captured images will not be displayed on the screen. Depending on the still photo’s image-recording quality, number of shots during continuous shooting, card performance, etc., movie shooting may stop automatically.
  • Page 263: Shooting Function Settings

    Shooting Function Settings f / R / i Settings While the movie image is displayed on the LCD monitor, if you press the <f> or <R> button, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the <6> or <5> dial to set the respective shooting function.
  • Page 264: Shooting Function Settings

    Shooting Function Settings Q Quick Control In Creative Zone modes, you can set the AF method, Drive mode, Movie recording size, Digital zoom, White balance, Picture Style, Auto Lighting Optimizer, and Video snapshots. In Basic Zone modes, only the functions in bold can be set. Press the <Q>...
  • Page 265: Setting The Movie Recording Size

    Setting the Movie Recording Size With [Z2: Movie rec. size], you can set the movie’s image size, frame rate per second, and compression method. The frame rate switches automatically depending on the [53: Video system] setting. Image Size A [1920x1080] : Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality. The aspect ratio will be 16:9.
  • Page 266 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute Total Recording Time (approx.) Movie Recording File Size Size (approx.) 4 GB Card 8 GB Card 16 GB Card 16 min. 32 min. 1 hr. 4 min. 235 MB/min.
  • Page 267: Using Movie Digital Zoom

    Using Movie Digital Zoom When the movie size is [1920x1080] (Full HD), you can shoot with an approx. 3x to 10x digital zoom. Select [Digital zoom]. Under the [Z2] tab, select [Digital zoom], then press <0>. Select [Approx. 3-10x zoom]. Select [Approx.
  • Page 268: Setting The Sound Recording

    Setting the Sound Recording You can shoot movies while recording sound with the built-in stereo microphone or a commercially-available stereo microphone. You can also freely adjust the sound-recording level. Set the sound recording with [Z2: Sound recording]. Sound Recording/Sound-Recording Level [Auto] : The sound-recording level is adjusted automatically.
  • Page 269 3 Setting the Sound Recording Using the Microphone The built-in microphone records stereo sound. Stereo sound recording is also possible by connecting an external stereo microphone (commercially-available) equipped with a miniature stereo plug (φ3.5 mm) to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal (p.20). In Basic Zone modes, the settings available for [Sound recording] will be [On] or [Off].
  • Page 270: Setting The Time Code

    Setting the Time Code The time code is a time reference recorded automatically to synchronize the video and audio during movie shooting. It is recorded at all times in the following units: hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. It is mainly used during movie editing.
  • Page 271 3 Setting the Time Code Movie Recording Count You can select what to display on the movie-shooting screen. [Rec time] : Indicates the elapsed time from the start of the movie shooting. [Time code] : Indicates the time code during movie shooting. Movie Playback Count You can select what to display on the movie playback screen.
  • Page 272 3 Setting the Time Code Drop Frame If the frame rate setting is 6 (29.97 fps) or 8 (59.94 fps), the time code’s frame count causes a discrepancy between the actual time and time code. This discrepancy can be corrected automatically. This correction function is called drop frame.
  • Page 273: Menu Function Settings

    Menu Function Settings When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <k>, the [Z1] and [Z2] tabs dedicated to movie shooting will be displayed. AF method The AF methods are the same as described on pages 233-242. You can select [u+Tracking], [FlexiZone - Multi], or [FlexiZone - Single].
  • Page 274: Menu Function Settings

    3 Menu Function Settings • If you want to keep the focus at a specific point or you do not want the lens operation noise to be recorded, you can temporarily stop Movie Servo AF as follows. When you stop Movie Servo AF, the AF point will turn gray.
  • Page 275 3 Menu Function Settings Silent LV shootingN This function applies to still photo shooting. For details, see page 231. Metering timerN You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time).
  • Page 276 3 Menu Function Settings Grid display With [3x3 l] or [6x4 m], you can display grid lines to help you level the camera vertically or horizontally. Also, with [3x3+diag n], the grid is displayed together with diagonal lines to help you align the intersections over the subject for better balance in the composition.
  • Page 277: Shooting Video Snapshots

    Shooting Video Snapshots A video snapshot is a short video clip lasting about 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. A series of video snapshots can be strung together to form a video snapshot album to show highlights of a trip, event, etc. A video snapshot album can also be played together with background music (p.284, 309).
  • Page 278 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Select [Album settings]. Select [Album settings], then press <0>. Select [Create a new album]. Select [Create a new album], then press <0>. Select the snapshot length. Press <0> and use the <V> key to select the snapshot’s length, then press <0>.
  • Page 279 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Creating a Video Snapshot Album Shoot the first video snapshot. Press the <0> button, then shoot. The blue bar indicating the shooting duration will gradually decrease. After the set shooting duration elapses, the shooting stops automatically. The confirmation dialog will appear (p.280).
  • Page 280 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Options in Steps 8 and 9 Function Description JSave as album The movie clip will be saved as the video (Step 8) snapshot album’s first video snapshot. The video snapshot just shot will be JAdd to album added to the album recorded immediately (Step 9) before.
  • Page 281 3 Shooting Video Snapshots [Playback video snapshot] Operations Function Playback Description By pressing <0>, you can play or pause the just- Play recorded video snapshot. First frame Displays the first scene of the album’s first video snapshot. Each time you press <0>, the video snapshot skips back Skip backward* by a few seconds.
  • Page 282 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Adding to an Existing Album Select [Add to existing album]. Follow step 4 on page 278 to select [Add to existing album], then press <0>. Select an existing album. Turn the <5> dial to select an existing album, then press <0>.
  • Page 283 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Cautions for Shooting Video Snapshots You can add to an album only video snapshots with the same duration (approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. each). Note that if you do any of the following while shooting video snapshots, a new album will be created for subsequent video snapshots.
  • Page 284 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Playing an Album You can play a video snapshot album in the same way as a normal movie (p.308). Play back the movie. Press the <x> button to display an image. Select the album. In the single-image display, the ] icon displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates a video snapshot album.
  • Page 285 3 Shooting Video Snapshots Editing an Album After shooting, you can rearrange, delete, or play back the video snapshots in the album. Select [X]. On the movie playback panel displayed, select [X] (Edit), then press <0>. The editing screen will be displayed. Select an editing operation.
  • Page 286: Save The Edited Movie

    3 Shooting Video Snapshots Save the edited movie. Press the <M> button to return to the Editing panel at the screen’s bottom. Select [W] (Save), then press <0>. The save screen will appear. To save it as a new movie, select [New file].
  • Page 287: Lcd Monitor

    Movie Shooting Cautions White <s> and Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icons If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged movie shooting or under a high ambient temperature, a white <s> or red <E> icon will appear. The white <s> icon indicates that the image quality of still photos will deteriorate.
  • Page 288 Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and Image Quality If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level indicator may appear on the right of the screen during movie shooting. It indicates how much data has not yet been written to the card (remaining capacity of the internal buffer memory).
  • Page 289: Image Playback

    Image Playback This chapter explains how to play back and erase photos and movies, how to display them on a TV screen, and other playback-related functions. Images shot and saved with another device The camera may not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera, edited with a computer, or that have had their file names changed.
  • Page 290: Image Playback

    x Image Playback Single-Image Display Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The last captured image or last image played back will appear. Select an image. To play back images starting with the last image, turn the <5> dial counterclockwise.
  • Page 291: X Image Playback

    x Image Playback Exit the image playback. Press the <x> button to exit the image playback and return to shooting-ready state. 3 Grid Display On the single-image display, you can overlay a playback grid. With [33: Playback grid], you can select [3x3 l], [6x4 m], or [3x3+diag This function is convenient for checking the image’s vertical or horizontal tilt, as...
  • Page 292: B: Shooting Information Display

    B: Shooting Information Display Sample Still Photo Taken in a Creative Zone Mode AF Microadjustment Exposure compensation amount Protect images Flash exposure compensation Rating amount / HDR mode / Multi Shot Noise Reduction Folder number - File number Aperture Histogram Shutter speed (Brightness/RGB) Picture Style/...
  • Page 293 B: Shooting Information Display Sample Still Photo Taken in a Basic Zone Mode Ambience and Shooting mode ambience effects Lighting or scene * With images taken in a Basic Zone mode, the information displayed will differ depending on the shooting mode. * [Background blur] will be displayed for images taken in the <C>...
  • Page 294 B: Shooting Information Display Highlight Alert When [33: Highlight alert] is set to [Enable], overexposed highlight areas will blink. To obtain more image detail in the overexposed, blinking areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again. AF Point Display When [33: AF point disp.] is set to [Enable], the AF point that achieved focus will be displayed in red.
  • Page 295 B: Shooting Information Display Histogram The brightness histogram shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness. The RGB histogram is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with [33: Histogram disp.]. [Brightness] Display Sample Histograms This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the image’s brightness level.
  • Page 296: H I Searching For Images Quickly

    x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. Switch to the index display. During image playback, press the <I>...
  • Page 297 x Searching for Images Quickly Jump through Images (Jump Display) In the single-image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images forward or backward according to the jump method set. Select [Image jump w/6]. Under the [32] tab, select [Image jump w/6], then press <0>.
  • Page 298: U/Y Magnified View

    u/y Magnified View You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. Magnify the image. Press the <u> button during image playback. The image will be magnified. If you hold down the <u> button, the image will be magnified until it reaches the maximum magnification.
  • Page 299: Lcd Monitor

    d Playing Back with the Touch Screen The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can touch with your fingers for various playback operations. First, press the <x> button to play back images. Browsing Images Swipe with one finger. With single-image display, touch the LCD monitor with one finger.
  • Page 300: D Playing Back With The Touch Screen

    d Playing Back with the Touch Screen Reducing Image (Index Display) Pinch two fingers. Touch the screen with two fingers spread apart, then pinch your fingers together on the screen. Each time you pinch your fingers, the screen changes from a single-image display to a 4-image index display and 9-image index display.
  • Page 301: Rotating The Image

    b Rotating the Image You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. Select [Rotate image]. Under the [31] tab, select [Rotate image], then press <0>. Select an image. Turn the <5> dial to select the image to be rotated. You can also select an image in the index display (p.296).
  • Page 302: Setting Ratings

    Setting Ratings You can rate images (still photos and movies) with one of five rating marks: l/m/n/o/p. This function is called rating. Select [Rating]. Under the [32] tab, select [Rating], then press <0>. Select an image. Turn the <5> dial to select the image or movie to be rated.
  • Page 303 3 Setting Ratings The total number of images with a given rating that can be displayed is up to 999. If there are more than 999 images with a given rating, [###] will be displayed for that rating. Taking Advantage of Ratings With [32: Image jump w/6], you can display only images with a specific rating.
  • Page 304: Q Quick Control For Playback

    Q Quick Control for Playback During single-image display, you can press the <Q> button to set any of the following: [J: Protect images], [b: Rotate image], [9: Rating], [U: Creative filters], [S: Resize] (JPEG image only), [ : Highlight alert], [ : AF point display], [e: Image jump w/6], [k: Wi-Fi*].
  • Page 305 Q Quick Control for Playback To rotate an image, set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD]. If [51: Auto rotate] is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rotate image] setting will be recorded to the image, but the camera will not rotate the image for display. Pressing the <Q>...
  • Page 306: Lcd Monitor

    k Enjoying Movies You can play back movies in the following three ways: Playback on a TV Set (p.316, 319) Use the HDMI cable HTC-100 (sold separately) or stereo AV cable AVC- DC400ST (sold separately) to connect the camera to a TV set. Then you can play back captured movies and still photos on TV.
  • Page 307: K Enjoying Movies

    k Enjoying Movies Playback and Editing with a Computer (p.457) The movie files recorded on the card can be transferred to a computer and played with ImageBrowser EX (provided software). To have the movie play back smoothly on a computer, use a high- performance computer.
  • Page 308: Movie Playback

    k Playing Movies Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display an image. Select a movie. Turn the <5> dial to select the movie to be played. In the single-image display, the <s1> icon displayed on the upper left of the screen indicates a movie.
  • Page 309: K Playing Movies

    k Playing Movies Movie Playback Panel Operation Playback Description 7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the <U> key. 8 Slow motion The slow motion speed is indicated at the upper right of the screen.
  • Page 310 X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes Playback with the Touch Screen Tap [7] at the center of the screen. The movie will start playing. To display the movie playback panel, tap <s1> on the upper left of the screen.
  • Page 311: X Editing A Movie's First And Last Scenes

    X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes Check the edited movie. Select [7] and press <0> to play back the edited movie. To change the editing, go back to step To cancel the editing, press the <M> button, then select [OK] on the confirmation screen.
  • Page 312: Slide Show (Auto Playback)

    Slide Show (Auto Playback) You can play back the images on the card as an automatic slide show. Select [Slide show]. Under the [32] tab, select [Slide show], then press <0>. Select the images to be played. Number of images to be played Press the <V>...
  • Page 313: Slide Show (Auto Playback)

    3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) Item Playback Description All the still photos and movies on the card will be played jAll images back. Still photos and movies taken on the selected shooting date iDate will be played back. Still photos and movies in the selected folder will be played nFolder back.
  • Page 314: Start The Slide Show

    3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) [Transition effect] [Background music] Start the slide show. Press the <V> key to select [Start], then press <0>. After [Loading image...] is displayed, the slide show will start. Exit the slide show. To exit the slide show and return to the setting screen, press the <M>...
  • Page 315 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) Selecting the Background Music After you use EOS Utility (provided software) to copy background music to the card, you can play background music together with the slide show. Select [Background music]. Set [Background music] to [On], then press <0>.
  • Page 316: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Viewing Images on a TV Set You can view still photos and movies on a TV set. Viewing on High-Definition (HD) TV Sets (Connected with HDMI) HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is required. Connect the HDMI cable to the camera. With the plug’s <dHDMI MINI>...
  • Page 317: Lcd Monitor

    Viewing Images on a TV Set Press the <x> button. The image will appear on the TV screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.) The images will automatically be displayed at the TV’s optimum resolution. By pressing the <B> button, you can change the display format.
  • Page 318 Viewing Images on a TV Set Connect the camera to a TV set. Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to the TV. The TV’s input will switch automatically to the HDMI port connected to the camera. Press the camera’s <x> button. An image will appear on the TV screen and you can use the TV’s remote control to play back images.
  • Page 319: Lcd Monitor

    Viewing on Non-HD TV Sets (Connected with AV Cable) Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) is required. Connect the AV cable to the camera. With the plug’s <Canon> logo facing the back of the camera, insert it into the <q> terminal. Connect the AV cable to the TV (Red) set.
  • Page 320: K Protecting Images

    K Protecting Images Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally. 3 Protecting a Single Image Select [Protect images]. Under the [31] tab, select [Protect images], then press <0>. Select [Select images]. Select [Select images], then press <0>. An image will be displayed. Protect the image.
  • Page 321 K Protecting Images 3 Protecting All Images in a Folder or on a Card You can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at one time. When you select [All images in folder] or [All images on card] in [31: Protect images], all the images in the folder or on the card will be protected.
  • Page 322: L Erasing Images

    L Erasing Images You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.320) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect them.
  • Page 323 L Erasing Images Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images], then press <0>. An image will be displayed. To display the three-image display, press the <I> button. To return to the single-image display, press the <u> button. Select the images to be erased.
  • Page 324: Changing Image Playback Settings

    Changing Image Playback Settings 3 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read. Select [LCD brightness]. Under the [52] tab, select [LCD brightness], then press <0>. Adjust the brightness. While referring to the gray chart, press the <U>...
  • Page 325: Auto Rotation Of Vertical Images

    Changing Image Playback Settings 3 Auto Rotation of Vertical Images Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and on the computer instead of horizontally. You can change the setting for this feature. Select [Auto rotate].
  • Page 327: Post-Processing Images

    Post-Processing Images You can process RAW images with the camera, resize (reduce the pixel count of) JPEG images, and apply Creative filters. The M icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that the function is available only in Creative Zone modes (d/ s/f/a/F).
  • Page 328: R Processing Raw Images With The Camera

    R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN You can process 1 images with the camera and save them as JPEG images. While the RAW image itself does not change, you can process the RAW image according to different conditions to create any number of JPEG images from it.
  • Page 329 R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN Displaying the setting screen Press <0> to display the setting screen. Turn the <5> or <6> dial to change the setting. To finalize the change and return to the screen in step 3, press <0>. Save the image.
  • Page 330 R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN RAW Image Processing Options Brightness adjustment You can adjust the image brightness up to ±1 stop in 1/3-stop increments. The displayed image will reflect the setting’s effect. Picture Style (p.126) You can select the Picture Style. Press the <U> key to select the Picture Style.
  • Page 331: Distortion Correction

    R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN Color space (p.155) You can select either sRGB or Adobe RGB. Since the camera’s LCD monitor is not compatible with Adobe RGB, the image will not look very different when either color space is set. Peripheral illumination correction (p.146) If [Enable] is set, the corrected image will be displayed.
  • Page 332: Chromatic Aberration Correction

    R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN Peripheral Illumination Correction, Distortion Correction, and Chromatic Aberration Correction To execute peripheral illumination correction, distortion correction, and chromatic aberration correction with the camera, the data of the lens used for the shot must be registered in the camera. If the lens data has not been registered in the camera, use EOS Utility (provided software, p.457) to register the lens data.
  • Page 333: S Resizing Jpeg Images

    S Resizing JPEG Images You can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3/4/a/b images. JPEG c and RAW images cannot be resized. Select [Resize].
  • Page 334 S Resizing JPEG Images Resize Options According to Original Image Size Available Resize Settings Original Image Size Image Sizes The image size displayed in step 3 on the preceding page, such as [***M ****x****], has a 3:2 aspect ratio. The image size according to aspect ratios is shown in the table below.
  • Page 335: U Applying Creative Filters

    U Applying Creative Filters You can apply the following Creative filters to an image and save it as a new image: Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, and Miniature effect. Select [Creative filters]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Creative filters], then press <0>.
  • Page 336 U Applying Creative Filters Save the image. Select [OK] to save the image. Check the destination folder and image file number, then select [OK]. To apply a filter to another image, repeat steps 2 to 5. To return to the menu, press the <M>...
  • Page 337: Miniature Effect

    U Applying Creative Filters Fish-eye effect Gives the effect of a fish-eye lens. The image will have a barrel-type distortion. Depending on the level of this filter effect, the area trimmed along the periphery of the image changes. Also, since this filter effect will magnify the image center, the apparent resolution at the center may degrade depending on the number of recorded pixels.
  • Page 339: Sensor Cleaning

    If visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Even while the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is operating, you can press the shutter button halfway to interrupt the cleaning and start shooting immediately.
  • Page 340: Automatic Sensor Cleaning

    f Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not pay attention to this operation.
  • Page 341: Appending Dust Delete Data

    Appending Dust Delete DataN Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that may be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image for erasing the dust spots later.
  • Page 342 3 Appending Dust Delete DataN Shoot a solid-white object. At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. The picture will be taken in aperture- priority AE mode at an aperture of f/22.
  • Page 343: Manual Sensor Cleaning

    Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Select [Sensor cleaning].
  • Page 344 If the battery level becomes low while you clean the sensor, the beeper will sound as a warning. Stop cleaning the sensor. If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
  • Page 345: Printing Images

    Printing Images Printing (p.348) You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images on the card. The camera is compatible with “wPictBridge”, which is the standard for direct printing. You can also use a wireless LAN to send images to a PictBridge (DPS over IP) printer and print them.
  • Page 346: Preparing To Print

    Preparing to Print The direct printing procedure can be performed entirely with the camera while you look at the camera’s LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Set the camera’s power switch to <2>. Set up the printer. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 347 Preparing to Print Play back the image. PictBridge Press the < > button. The image will appear, with the <w> icon on the upper left of the screen to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer. Make sure the printer has a PictBridge connection port. Movies cannot be printed.
  • Page 348 w Printing The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings may not be available. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Printer-connected icon Select the image to be printed. Check that the <w> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor.
  • Page 349: W Printing

    w Printing Q Setting the Paper Size Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. The paper type screen will appear. Y Setting the Paper Type Select the type of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. The page layout screen will appear.
  • Page 350: Set The Printing Effects

    w Printing Set the printing effects. Set them if necessary. If you do not need to set any printing effects, go to step 5. What is displayed on the screen differs depending on the printer. Select the option, then press <0>. Select the desired printing effect, then press <0>.
  • Page 351: Start Printing

    w Printing Set the date and file number imprinting. Set them if necessary. Select < >, then press <0>. Set the print settings as desired, then press <0>. Set the number of copies. Set it if necessary. Select < >, then press <0>. Select the number of copies, then press <0>.
  • Page 352 w Printing e Adjustment of Printing Effects In step 4 on page 350, select the printing effect. When the <e> icon is displayed brightly next to <z>, you can press the <B> button. You can then adjust the printing effect. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4.
  • Page 353: Cropping The Image

    w Printing Cropping the Image You can crop the image and print only an Tilt correction enlarged version of the cropped portion, as if the image had been recomposed. Set the cropping right before printing. If you change the print settings after setting the cropping, you may have to set the cropping again before printing.
  • Page 354: Error Messages

    w Printing Depending on the printer, the cropped image area may not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the cropping frame, the grainier the picture will look in the print. While cropping the image, look at the camera’s LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the cropping frame may not be displayed accurately.
  • Page 355: W Digital Print Order Format (Dpof)

    W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file number imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) Setting the Printing Options Select [Print order].
  • Page 356 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Standard Prints one image on one sheet. Multiple thumbnail images are printed on Index one sheet. Print type Both Prints both the standard and index prints. Date [On] imprints the recorded date on the print. File number [On] imprints the file number on the print.
  • Page 357: Print Ordering

    W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print Ordering Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. To display the three-image display, press the <I> button. To return to the single-image display, press the <u> button. Press the <M> button to save the print order to the card.
  • Page 358: W Direct Printing Of Print-Ordered Images

    W Direct Printing of Print-Ordered Images With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF. Prepare to print. See page 346. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer” procedure up to step 5. Under the [31] tab, select [Print order]. Select [Print].
  • Page 359: Photobook Set-Up

    p Specifying Images for a Photobook When you select images to use in photobooks (up to 998 images) and use EOS Utility (provided software) to transfer them to a computer, the selected images will be copied into a dedicated folder. This function is useful for ordering photobooks online.
  • Page 360: P Specifying Images For A Photobook

    p Specifying Images for a Photobook Specifying All Images in a Folder or on a Card You can specify all the images in a folder or on a card at one time. When [x1: Photobook Set-up] is set to [All images in folder] or [All images on card], all the images in the folder or on the card will be specified.
  • Page 361: Reference

    Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera functions to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Also, the current camera settings can be saved under the Mode Dial <w> position. The functions explained in this chapter work only in the Creative Zone modes.
  • Page 362: Setting Custom Functions

    Setting Custom FunctionsN Select [8]. Select the group. Select C.Fn I, II, or III, then press <0>. Select the Custom Function Custom Function number number. Press the <U> key to select the Custom Function number, then press <0>. Change the setting as desired. Select the desired setting (number), then press <0>.
  • Page 363: Custom Functions

    Custom FunctionsN k Movie A LV C.Fn I: Exposure Shooting Shooting Exposure level increments p.365 ISO speed setting increments p.365 In a Bracketing auto cancel p.365 (Still photo, Bracketing sequence p.366 with WB bracketing) Number of bracketed shots p.366 Safety shift p.367 C.Fn II: Autofocus Tracking sensitivity...
  • Page 364 3 Custom FunctionsN C.Fn III: Operation/Others Dial direction during Tv/Av p.375 Multi function lock p.375 Warnings z in viewfinder p.376 Custom Controls p.376 Depends on setting...
  • Page 365: Custom Function Settings

    Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn I -1 Exposure level increments 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, flash exposure compensation, etc. This is effective when you prefer to control the exposure in less fine increments than 1/3- stop increments.
  • Page 366 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn I -4 Bracketing sequence The AEB shooting sequence and white balance bracketing sequence can be changed. 0: 09-9+ 1: -909+ 2: +909- White Balance Bracketing B/A Direction M/G Direction 0 : Standard exposure 0 : Standard white balance 0 : Standard white balance - : Decreased exposure - : Blue bias - : Magenta bias + : Increased exposure + : Amber bias...
  • Page 367: Safety Shift

    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn I -6 Safety shift 0: Disable 1: Shutter speed/Aperture This takes effect in the shutter-priority AE (s) and aperture-priority AE (f) modes. If the subject brightness changes and the standard exposure cannot be obtained within the autoexposure range, the camera will automatically change the manually-selected setting to obtain a standard exposure.
  • Page 368: C.fn Ii: Autofocus

    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II: Autofocus C.Fn II -1 Tracking sensitivity Sets the subject-tracking sensitivity during AI Servo AF when an obstacle enters the AF points or when the AF points stray from the subject. Default setting suited for most subjects. Suited for normal, moving subjects. Locked on: -2 / Locked on: -1 The camera will try to continue focusing the subject even if an obstacle enters the AF points or if the subject strays from the AF points.
  • Page 369 3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -2 Acceleration/deceleration tracking This sets the tracking sensitivity for moving subjects whose speed can suddenly change dramatically by starting or stopping suddenly, etc. Suited for subjects that move at a fixed speed. +2 / +1: Effective for subjects having sudden movements, sudden acceleration/ deceleration, or sudden stops.
  • Page 370: Ai Servo 2Nd Image Priority

    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -4 AI Servo 2nd image priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing during continuous shooting after the first shot with AI Servo AF. Equal priority: Equal priority is given to focusing and continuous shooting speed. In low light or with low-contrast subjects, shooting speed may slow down.
  • Page 371: Af-Assist Beam Firing

    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -5 AF-assist beam firing Enables or disables the AF-assist beam emitted by the built-in flash or EOS- dedicated external Speedlite. 0: Enable The AF-assist beam will be emitted when necessary. 1: Disable The AF-assist beam is not emitted. This prevents the AF-assist beam from disturbing others.
  • Page 372: Select Af Area Selection Mode

    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -7 Select AF area selection mode You can limit the selectable AF area selection modes to suit your shooting preferences. Select the mode you want to use, then press <0> to append a checkmark <X> and select [OK]. : Manual selection: 1 pt AF You can select one AF point.
  • Page 373: Orientation Linked Af Point

    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -9 Orientation linked AF point You can set the AF area selection mode and manually-selected AF point separately for vertical shooting and horizontal shooting. 0: Same for both vertical/horizontal The same AF area selection mode and manually-selected AF point (or zone) are used for both vertical shooting and horizontal shooting.
  • Page 374: Af Point Display During Focus

    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -11 AF point display during focus You can set whether or not to display the AF point(s) in the following cases: 1. When selecting the AF point(s), 2. When the camera is ready to shoot (before AF operation), 3.
  • Page 375: C.fn Iii: Operation/Others

    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II -13 AF Microadjustment Fine adjustment of the AF’s point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting or Live View shooting in the Quick mode. For details, see page 377. C.Fn III: Operation/Others C.Fn III -1 Dial direction during Tv/Av 0: Normal 1: Reverse direction...
  • Page 376: Warnings Z In Viewfinder

    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn III -3 Warnings z in viewfinder When any of the following functions are set, the <z> icon can be displayed on the viewfinder’s bottom right (p.23). The <z> icon will also appear on the shooting function settings display (p.49). Select the function for which you want the warning icon to appear, press <0>...
  • Page 377: 8: Fine Adjustment Of Af's Point Of Focus

    8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Fine adjustment of the AF’s point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting or Live View shooting in the Quick mode. This is called “AF Microadjustment”. Before making the adjustment, read “Notes for AF Microadjustment”...
  • Page 378 8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Make the adjustment. Press the <U> key to make the adjustment. The adjustable range is ±20 steps. Setting it toward “-: ” will shift the point of focus in front of the standard point of focus.
  • Page 379 8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus 2: Adjust by Lens You can make the adjustment for each lens and register the adjustment in the camera. You can register the adjustment for up to 40 lenses. When you autofocus with a lens whose adjustment has been registered, the point of focus will always be shifted by the adjustment amount.
  • Page 380 8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Enter the serial number. Press the <U> key to select the digit to be entered, then press <0> to display <r>. Press the <V> key to enter the number, then press <0>. After entering all the digits, select [OK] and press <0>.
  • Page 381 8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Make the adjustment. Single focal length lens For a zoom lens, press the <V> key and select the wide-angle (W) or telephoto (T) end. Press <0> and the box will disappear, allowing you to make the adjustment.
  • Page 382 8: Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus When shooting with the intermediate range (focal length) of a zoom lens, the AF’s point of focus is corrected automatically relative to the adjustments made for the wide-angle and telephoto ends. Even if only the wide-angle or telephoto end has been adjusted, a correction will be made automatically for the intermediate range.
  • Page 383: 8: Custom Controls

    8: Custom Controls You can assign often-used functions to camera buttons or dials according to your preferences. Select [C.Fn III: Operation/ Others]. Under the [8] tab, select [C.Fn III: Operation/Others], then press <0>. Select [4: Custom Controls]. Select [4: Custom Controls], then press <0>.
  • Page 384: Custom Controls

    8: Custom Controls Assignable Functions to Camera Controls Function Page Metering and AF start AF stop ONE SHOT z AI SERVO AF point direct selection Metering start AE lock/FE lock AE lock AE lock (while button pressed) Exposure AE lock (hold) FE lock Set ISO speed (hold button, turn Shutter speed setting in M mode...
  • Page 385 8: Custom Controls * The AF stop button ( ) is provided only on super telephoto IS lenses.
  • Page 386 8: Custom Controls : Metering and AF start When you press the button assigned to this function, metering and AF are executed. : AF stop The AF will stop while you hold down the button assigned to this function. Convenient when you want to lock the focus during AI Servo : ONE SHOT z AI SERVO You can switch the AF operation.
  • Page 387 8: Custom Controls : AE lock When you press the button assigned to this function, you can lock the exposure (AE lock) during the metering. Convenient when you want to focus and meter the shot at different areas or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting.
  • Page 388 8: Custom Controls : Flash exposure compensation Press <0> to display the flash exposure compensation setting screen (p.190) on the LCD monitor. : Image quality Press <0> to display the image-recording quality setting screen (p.116) on the LCD monitor. : Picture Style Press <0>...
  • Page 389: Registering My Menu

    Registering My MenuN Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [9] tab, select [My Menu settings], then press <0>. Select [Register to My Menu]. Select [Register to My Menu], then press <0>.
  • Page 390: W: Register Custom Shooting Modes

    w: Register Custom Shooting ModesN You can register current camera settings, such as the shooting mode, menu functions, and Custom Function settings, as Custom shooting modes under the Mode Dial <w> position. Select [Custom shooting mode (C mode)]. Under the [54] tab, select [Custom shooting mode (C mode)], then press <0>.
  • Page 391 w: Register Custom Shooting ModesN Settings Registered Shooting Function Settings Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture, ISO speed, Exposure compensation, Flash exposure compensation, AF operation, AF point, Drive mode, Metering mode. Menu functions Image quality, VF grid display l, Viewfinder level, Beep, Release shutter without card, Image review Lens aberration correction (Peripheral illumination, Chromatic aberration), Flash control, E-TTL II metering, Flash sync.
  • Page 392 w: Register Custom Shooting ModesN C.Fn I: Exposure Exposure level increments, ISO speed setting increments, Bracketing auto cancel, Bracketing sequence, Number of bracketed shots, Safety shift C.Fn II: Autofocus Tracking sensitivity, Acceleration/deceleration tracking, AI Servo 1st image priority, AI Servo 2nd image priority, AF- assist beam firing, Lens drive when AF impossible, Select AF area selection mode, AF area selection method, Orientation linked AF point, Manual AF point selection pattern, AF point...
  • Page 393: Reference

    Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. Certification Logo Select [54: Certification Logo Display] and press <0> to display some of the logos of the camera’s certifications. Other certification logos can be found in this Instruction Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera’s package.
  • Page 394: B Button Functions

    B Button Functions When you press the <B> button while the camera is ready to shoot, you can display [Displays camera settings], [Electronic level] (p.65), and [Displays shooting functions] (p.395). Under the [53] tab, [z button display options] enables you to select the options displayed when the <B>...
  • Page 395: Custom Controls

    B Button Functions Shooting Function Settings White balance correction Aperture AE lock Shutter speed Flash exposure compensation Shooting mode ISO speed Highlight tone priority Exposure level indicator Wi-Fi function Picture Style Custom Controls AF operation Image-recording quality Quick Control icon Possible shots Battery check Max.
  • Page 396: Checking The Battery Information

    (Red) : Purchasing a new battery is recommended. The use of a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E6 is recommended. If you use batteries that are not genuine Canon products, the camera’s full performance may not be attained or malfunction may result.
  • Page 397 3 Checking the Battery Information Registering the Battery to the Camera You can register up to six LP-E6 battery packs to the camera. To register multiple battery packs to the camera, do the procedure below for each battery pack. Press the <B> button. With the battery info.
  • Page 398 3 Checking the Battery Information Labeling the Serial Number on the Battery It is convenient to label all registered Battery Pack LP-E6 with their serial numbers, using commercially available labels. Write the serial number on a Serial number label. Write the serial number displayed on the battery history screen on a label approx.
  • Page 399 3 Checking the Battery Information Checking the Remaining Capacity of a Registered Battery Pack You can check the remaining capacity of any battery pack (even when not installed) and also when it was last used. Look for the serial number. Serial number Date last used Refer to the battery’s serial number label and look for the battery’s serial...
  • Page 400: Using A Household Power Outlet

    Using a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the remaining battery level. Connect the DC Coupler’s plug. Connect the DC Coupler’s plug to the AC Adapter’s socket.
  • Page 401: H Using Eye-Fi Cards

    H Using Eye-Fi Cards With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a computer or upload them to an online service via a wireless LAN. The image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. For instructions on how to set up and use the Eye-Fi card or to troubleshoot any image transfer problems, refer to the Eye-Fi card’s instruction manual or contact the card manufacturer.
  • Page 402 H Using Eye-Fi Cards Display the connection information. Select [Connection info.], then press <0>. Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is displayed for [Access point SSID:]. You can also check the Eye-Fi card’s MAC address and firmware version. Press the <M>...
  • Page 403 H Using Eye-Fi Cards Cautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If [53: Wi-Fi] is set to [Enable], image transfer with an Eye-Fi card is not possible. If “ ” is displayed, an error occurred while retrieving the card information. Turn the camera’s power switch off and on again. Even if [Eye-Fi trans.] is set to [Disable], it may still transmit a signal.
  • Page 404: Function Availability Table According To Shooting Mode

    Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode Still Photo Shooting o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Basic Zone Creative Zone Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 6 F G d s f a F All image quality settings k k k k k k k k k k k k k k selectable...
  • Page 405 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode Basic Zone Creative Zone Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5 6 F G d s f a F o k k k k k AF-assist beam k k k k k AF Microadjustment k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k Continuous AF*...
  • Page 406 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode Movie Shooting o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Movie Still Photos Function A 7 C 8 d s f F M y k M All image quality settings k k k k k k k k k selectable (movie) All image quality settings k k k...
  • Page 407 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode Movie Still Photos Function A 7 C 8 d s f F M y k M k k k k k k k k k k k k u+Tracking FlexiZone - Multi k k k k k k k k k k k k FlexiZone - Single k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k...
  • Page 408: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Viewfinder Shooting and Live View Shooting z: Shooting 1 (Red) Page 1* / 41* / 61* Image quality 73/83/74/84/7a/8a/b/c VF grid display Disable / Enable Viewfinder level Hide / Show Beep Enable / Touch to / Disable Release shutter Enable / Disable without card Image review...
  • Page 409: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings z: Shooting 3 (Red) Page Exposure 1/3-stop increments, ±5 stops (AEB ±3 stops) compensation/AEB ISO speed / ISO speed range / Auto ISO range / ISO speed settings Minimum shutter speed Disable / Low / Standard / High Auto Lighting Optimizer OFF with M or Bulb...
  • Page 410 Menu Settings A1: Live View shooting 1 (Red) Page Live View shooting Enable / Disable u+Tracking / FlexiZone - Multi / AF method FlexiZone - Single / Quick mode Continuous AF Enable / Disable Touch Shutter Enable / Disable Grid display Off / 3x3 l / 6x4 m / 3x3+diag n Aspect ratio 3:2 / 4:3 / 16:9 / 1:1...
  • Page 411 Menu Settings 3: Playback 2 (Blue) Page Resize Downsize the image’s pixel count Rating [OFF] / l / m / n / o / p Playback description / Display time / Repeat / Slide show Transition effect / Background music 1 image / 10 images / 100 images / Date / Image jump w/6 Folder / Movies / Stills / Rating...
  • Page 412 Menu Settings 5: Set-up 1 (Yellow) Page Select folder Create and select a folder File number Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset Auto rotate OnzD / OnD / Off Format card Initialize and erase data on the card Displayed when a commercially-available Eye- Eye-Fi settings Fi card is inserted 5: Set-up 2 (Yellow)
  • Page 413 Menu Settings 5: Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page Video system NTSC / PAL Feature guide Enable / Disable Touch control Standard / Sensitive / Disable z Button display Displays camera settings / Electronic level / options Displays shooting functions Wi-Fi Disable / Enable Transfer images between cameras / Connect to smartphone / Remote control Wi-Fi function...
  • Page 414 Menu Settings 5: Set-up 4 (Yellow) Page Auto cleaning: Enable / Disable Sensor cleaning Clean now Clean manually Power / Remaining capacity / Shutter count / Battery info. Recharge performance / Battery registration / Battery history Displays some of the logos of the camera’s Certification Logo Display certifications...
  • Page 415 Menu Settings Movie Shooting Z1: Movie 1 (Red) Page u+Tracking / FlexiZone - Multi / AF method FlexiZone - Single Movie Servo AF Enable / Disable Silent LV shooting Mode 1 / Mode 2 / Disable 4 sec. / 16 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 10 min. / Metering timer 30 min.
  • Page 416: System Map

    System Map Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite ST-E2 ST-E3-RT 270EX II 320EX 430EX II 600EX-RT/ MR-14EX MT-24EX 600EX Bundled Accessories 90EX Eyecup Eb Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 Rubber Frame Eb Wide Strap EW-EOS70D E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Battery Pack Battery Charger LP-E6 LC-E6 or LC-E6E Angle Finder C...
  • Page 417 System Map Remote GPS Receiver Remote Controller GP-E2 Switch RC-6 RS-60E3 EF lenses EF-S lenses External microphone HDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) TV/Video EOS Solution Disk PictBridge-compatible printer Interface Cable (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) Interface Cable IFC-200U/IFC-500U (1.9 m/6.2 ft./4.7 m/15.4 ft.) USB port...
  • Page 418: Troubleshooting Guide

    The battery pack does not recharge. If the battery’s remaining capacity is 94% or higher, the battery will not be recharged (p.396). Do not recharge any battery pack other than genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E6. The charger’s lamp blinks at high speed.
  • Page 419: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide The access lamp still blinks even when the power switch is set to <2>. If the power is turned off while an image is being recorded to the card, the access lamp will remain on or continue to blink for a few seconds. When the image recording is completed, the power will turn off automatically.
  • Page 420 Troubleshooting Guide Shooting-Related Problems The lens cannot be attached. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses (p.40). The viewfinder is dark. Install a recharged battery pack in the camera (p.28). No images can be shot or recorded. Make sure the card is properly inserted (p.31). Slide the card’s write-protect switch to the write/erase position (p.31).
  • Page 421 Troubleshooting Guide The image is out of focus. Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF> (p.40). To prevent camera shake, press the shutter button gently (p.44, 45). If the lens has an Image Stabilizer, set the IS switch to <1>. In low light, the shutter speed may become slow.
  • Page 422 Troubleshooting Guide ISO 100 cannot be set. ISO speed expansion cannot be selected. When [z4: Highlight tone priority] is set to [Disable], ISO 100/125/ 160 can be set (p.145). If [z4: Highlight tone priority] is set to [Enable], the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200 - ISO 12800 (or up to ISO 6400 for movie shooting).
  • Page 423 The external flash does not fire. If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View shooting, set [A2: Silent LV shoot.] to [Disable] (p.231). The external flash always fires at full output.
  • Page 424 Troubleshooting Guide The shutter makes two shooting sounds during Live View shooting. If you use flash, the shutter will make two sounds each time you shoot (p.217). During Live View and movie shooting, a white < > or red <E> icon is displayed. It indicates that the camera’s internal temperature is high.
  • Page 425 Troubleshooting Guide The manually set ISO speed changes when switching to movie shooting. If you shoot a movie when [Maximum: H (25600)] is set with [ISO speed range] and ISO speed is set to “H” (25600), the ISO speed will switch to “H”...
  • Page 426 Troubleshooting Guide Wi-Fi Wi-Fi cannot be set.* If the camera is connected to a printer, computer, GPS receiver, or other device with an interface cable, Wi-Fi cannot be set ([53: Wi-Fi] will be grayed out). Disconnect the interface cable, then set the Wi-Fi. For details, refer to the Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual.
  • Page 427 Troubleshooting Guide Display Problems The menu screen shows few tabs and options. In Basic Zone modes, certain tabs and menu options are not displayed. Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode (p.52). The file name’s first character is an underscore (“_”). Set the color space to sRGB.
  • Page 428: Software

    Troubleshooting Guide The LCD monitor does not display a clear image. If the LCD monitor is dirty, use a soft cloth to clean it. In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or may look black. It will return to normal at room temperature. [Eye-Fi settings] does not appear.
  • Page 429: Software

    Troubleshooting Guide When the movie is played back, camera operation noise can be heard. If you operate the camera’s dials or lens during movie shooting, the operation noise will also be recorded. Using an external microphone (commercially available) is recommended (p.269). The movie has still moments.
  • Page 430: Software

    Troubleshooting Guide I cannot process the RAW image. 41 and 61 images cannot be processed with the camera. Use the provided software Digital Photo Professional to process the image (p.457). I cannot resize the image. c JPEG images and 1/41/61 images cannot be resized with the camera (p.333).
  • Page 431: Software

    Troubleshooting Guide Computer Connection Problems I cannot transfer images to a personal computer. Install the provided software (EOS Solution Disk CD-ROM) on the computer (p.457). If [53: Wi-Fi] is set to [Enable], the camera cannot be connected to a computer. Set [Wi-Fi] to [Disable], then connect the camera to the computer with an interface cable.
  • Page 432: Error Codes

    Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts. Clean the electrical contacts on the camera and lens, use a Canon lens, or remove and install the battery pack again (p.19, 20, 30). Card cannot be accessed. Reinsert/change card or format card with camera.
  • Page 433: Specifications

    * UHS-I cards compatible. Image sensor size: Approx. 22.5 x 15.0mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) * Excluding EF-M lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens focal length) Lens mount: Canon EF mount •...
  • Page 434: Specifications

    Specifications White balance: Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom, Color temperature setting (approx. 2500-10000 K), White balance correction, and White balance bracketing possible * Flash color temperature information transmission enabled Noise reduction: Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots Automatic image Auto Lighting Optimizer brightness correction:...
  • Page 435 Specifications • Exposure Control Metering modes: 63-zone TTL full-aperture metering • Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) • Partial metering (approx. 7.7% of viewfinder at center) • Spot metering (approx. 3.0% of viewfinder at center) • Center-weighted average metering Metering brightness EV 1 - 20 (at room temperature, ISO 100) range:...
  • Page 436 RAW: Approx. 15 shots (approx. 16 shots) RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 8 shots (approx. 8 shots) * Figures are based on Canon’s testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) and an 8 GB card. * Figures in parentheses apply to an UHS-I compatible 8 GB card based on Canon’s testing standards.
  • Page 437 Specifications Continuous AF: Provided Focusing brightness EV 0-18 (at room temperature, ISO 100) range: Metering modes: Evaluative metering (315 zones), Partial metering (approx. 10.3% of Live View screen), Spot metering (approx. 2.6% of Live View screen), Center-weighted average metering Metering brightness EV 0 - 20 (at room temperature, ISO 100) range: Creative filters:...
  • Page 438 Specifications Exposure control: Autoexposure shooting (Program AE for movies) and manual exposure Exposure ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (±5 stops for still photos) compensation: ISO speed: For autoexposure shooting: 1. ISO 100 - ISO 6400 set (Recommended automatically. In Creative Zone modes, the upper limit is exposure index) expandable to H (equivalent to ISO 12800).
  • Page 439 Specifications Rating: Provided Movie playback: Enabled (LCD monitor, video/audio OUT, HDMI OUT), built-in speaker Slide show: All images, by date, by folder, by movies, by stills, by rating Background music: Selectable for slide shows and movie playback Image protect: Possible •...
  • Page 440: Operation Environment

    Specifications • Power Battery: Battery Pack LP-E6 (Quantity 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6. * With Battery Grip BG-E14 attached, size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used. Battery information: Remaining capacity, Shutter count, Recharge performance, and Battery registration possible Number of possible With viewfinder shooting: shots:...
  • Page 441 Specifications Working temperature 5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F range: Working humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 69.0 x 33.0 x 93.0 mm / 1.5 x 0.8 x 3.7 in. Weight: Approx. 130g / 23.6 oz. •...
  • Page 442 EW-78D (sold separately) Case: LP1116 (sold separately) All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines. Dimensions, maximum diameter, length and weight listed above are based on CIPA Guidelines (except weight for camera body only).
  • Page 443: Handling Precautions: Ef-S 18-55Mm F/3.5-5.6 Is Stm, Ef-S 18-135Mm F/3.5-5.6 Is Stm

    Handling Precautions: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM The kit lenses use a stepping motor that drives the focus lens. The motor controls the focus lens even during zooming. 1. When the camera is OFF The motor does not operate while the camera is OFF or when the camera is OFF due to the auto power off function.
  • Page 444 This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this...
  • Page 445: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.
  • Page 446 • Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and fire. • Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or fire.
  • Page 447 • Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.
  • Page 448 EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/weee, or www.canon-europe.com/battery.
  • Page 449 4. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than by cord when disconnecting charger.
  • Page 451: Viewing The Dvd-Rom Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images To Your Computer

    Viewing the DVD-ROM Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images to Your Computer This chapter explains how to view the Camera and Software Instruction Manuals (on the DVD-ROM provided) on your computer, download images from the camera to your computer, gives an overview of the software in the EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM), and explains how to install the software on your computer.
  • Page 452: Viewing The Eos Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (Dvd-Rom)

    Viewing the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM) The EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM) contains the following electronic manuals (PDF): EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk XXX CEL-XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Instruction Manual Explains all the camera functions and procedures, including basic content.
  • Page 453 Viewing the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM) Viewing the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM) [WINDOWS] EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk XXX Copy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the disk to CEL-XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX...
  • Page 454: Your Computer

    Viewing the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM) Viewing the EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk (DVD-ROM) [MACINTOSH] EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk EOS Camera Instruction Manuals Disk XXX Copy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the disk to CEL-XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX...
  • Page 455: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Downloading Images to a Computer You can use the provided software to download the images in the camera to your computer. There are two ways to do this. Downloading by Connecting the Camera to the Computer Install the software (p.458) Use the provided interface cable to connect the camera to your computer.
  • Page 456: Software

    For details, refer to the Software Instruction Manual PDF on the DVD- ROM (p.453). When downloading images from the camera to your computer, with a card reader without using Canon software, copy the DCIM folder on the card to your computer.
  • Page 457: About The Software

    About the Software EOS Solution Disk EOS Solution Disk XXX This disk contains various software for EOS cameras. CEL-XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX Note that the software provided with previous cameras might not support XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Windows XXX XXX Mac OS X XXX XXX still photos and movie files shot with this camera.
  • Page 458: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Installing the Software on Windows Compatible OS Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Check that the camera is not connected to your computer Never connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. The software will not be installed correctly. Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).
  • Page 459 Check that the camera is not connected to your computer. Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD). On your computer’s desktop, double-click and open the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click [Canon EOS Digital Installer]. Select your geographic area, country and language. Click [Easy Installation] to start installation.
  • Page 460: Index

    Index Numerics ALL-I (I-only) ........ 265 Ambience-based shots....92 10- or 2-sec. self-timer....113 Aperture-priority AE...... 162 1280x720 ........265 Art bold effect ....... 226, 337 1920x1080 ........265 Aspect ratio ........229 19-point AF auto selection ....103 Attenuator........268 4- or 9-image index display...296 Auto Lighting Optimizer....
  • Page 461: Index

    Index Holding the camera ....44 DC Coupler........400 Settings display ......394 Depth-of-field preview .. 163, 216, 221 Cards ......3, 19, 31, 57 Dials Card reminder......32 Main Dial ........46 Formatting ........57 Mode Dial......24, 46 Low-level formatting ....58 Quick Control Dial ...... 47 Problems ......33, 58 DIGITAL (USB) terminal ..
  • Page 462 Index File size......117, 266, 292 Filter effects ......131, 335 GPS..........412 Final image simulation ..221, 260 Grainy B/W......226, 336 Fine Grid display ....229, 276, 291 (image-recording quality) ..117, 118 Firmware version ......414 Handheld Night Scene ....87 First-curtain synchronization..200 HD ........
  • Page 463 Index Histogram display .....295 LCD panel ........22 Index.........296 Lens.......... 25, 40 Jump display Chromatic aberration (image browsing) ......297 correction ......... 147 Magnification ......298 Image stabilizer......43 Manual rotation......301 Lock release....... 41 Numbering ........151 Peripheral illumination Playback ........289 correction ......... 146 Protecting .........320 Lens hood........
  • Page 464 High ISO speed ....... 141 AE lock ........253 Long exposures ....... 143 AF method......263, 273 Nomenclature......... 20 Attenuator.........268 Autoexposure shooting.....252 Non-Canon flash units....194 Compression method ....265 Normal Drop frame .......272 (image-recording quality) ..117, 118 Editing ........310 NTSC ........265, 413 External microphone ....269...
  • Page 465 Index Picture Style....126, 129, 132 Recharging ........28 Pixels ..........116 Recording level......268 Playback ........289 Red-eye reduction ......190 Portrait ..........82 Reduced display......296 Possible shots......36, 217 Release shutter without card..32 Power Remote control shooting ....184 Auto power off ......59 Remote switch......
  • Page 466 Index 4 (Close-up)......84 Touch screen......54, 299 5 (Sports)......85 Touch Shutter ....... 245 6 (Night Portrait) ....86 Toy camera effect ....227, 337 F (Handheld Night Scene) ..87 Tripod socket........21 G (HDR Backlight Control)..88 Tv (Shutter-priority AE) ....160 Shooting orientation registration ...373 Shutter button .........45 Shutter synchronization ....200...
  • Page 468 CANON EUROPA N.V. PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands For your local Canon office, please refer to your warranty card or to www.canon-europe.com/Support The product and associated warranty are provided in European countries by Canon Europa N.V. The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of April 2013.

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