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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of 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: 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. Eyecup Eg Battery Pack Battery Charger Camera LP-E4N LC-E4N (with body cap and (with protective cover) (with protective covers) battery compartment cap) Stereo A...

  • Page 4: 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> : Indicates the Multi-controller. <0> : Indicates the Setting button. 0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapters Introduction Getting Started Setting the AF and Drive Modes Image Settings Exposure Control Flash Photography Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Shooting Movies Image Playback Post-Processing Images Sensor Cleaning Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer Customizing the Camera Reference Software Start Guide...
  • Page 6 Contents Introduction Item Check List................. 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ............. 4 Chapters................... 5 Index to Features ................12 Handling Precautions ..............14 Quick Start Guide ................16 Nomenclature ................. 18 Getting Started Charging the Battery ..............30 Installing and Removing the Battery..........34 Installing and Removing the Card ..........
  • Page 7 Contents Setting the AF and Drive Modes 2: Selecting the AF Mode............66 S Selecting the AF Area............... 69 AF Area Selection Modes ............... 72 About the AF Sensor............... 75 Lenses and Usable AF Points............76 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) ....82 Customizing AF Functions ..............
  • Page 8 Contents Creating and Selecting a Folder ........... 154 Changing the File Name............... 156 File Numbering Methods .............. 158 Setting Copyright Information............160 Setting the Color Space ............... 162 Exposure Control d: Program AE................164 s: Shutter-Priority AE ..............167 f: Aperture-Priority AE ............. 169 Depth of Field Preview...............
  • Page 9 Contents Using AF to Focus ................ 209 Focusing Manually ................ 216 Shooting Movies k Preparing to Shoot Movies ............. 220 k Shooting Movies ..............221 Autoexposure Shooting .............. 221 Shutter-priority AE ..............222 Aperture-priority AE..............223 Manual Exposure Shooting ............225 Shooting Still Photos ..............
  • Page 10 Contents Viewing the Images on TV ............269 J Protecting Images..............273 K Recording and Playing Voice Memos ........275 a Copying Images ..............277 L Erasing Images................ 280 Changing Image Playback Settings ..........282 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness........282 Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ..........
  • Page 11 Contents Custom Function Settings............. 320 C.Fn1: Exposure ................ 320 C.Fn2: Exposure ................ 323 C.Fn3: Drive ................326 C.Fn4: Disp./Operation .............. 327 C.Fn5: Operation................ 329 C.Fn6: Others................331 85: Custom Controls ..............333 Registering My Menu ..............346 Saving and Loading Camera Settings .......... 347 w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes ........

  • Page 12: Index To Features

    Index to Features Power AF point selection p.71 AI Servo AF characteristics p.82 Charging the battery p.30 Auto AF point selection: Battery check p.39 EOS iTR AF p.95 Battery information check p.360 AF Custom Functions p.91 Power outlet p.361 AF Microadjustment p.102 Auto power off p.57...

  • Page 13: Image Editing

    Index to Features Shooting Image browsing (Jump display) p.252 Magnified view p.253 Shooting mode p.24 Image rotate p.255 Multiple exposures p.180 Rating p.256 Mirror lockup p.187 Movie playback p.262 Depth-of-field preview p.170 Slide show p.266 Remote Switch p.179 Viewing images on TV p.269 Quick Control p.51...

  • Page 14: Handling Precautions

    The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
  • Page 15 Handling Precautions LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction.

  • Page 16: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Insert the battery (p.34) To charge the battery, see page 30. Insert a card (p.35) Two cards can be inserted. Attach the lens (p.43) Align it with the red dot. Set the lens focus mode switch to <f> (p.43) Set the power switch to <1>...
  • Page 17 Quick Start Guide Set the shooting mode to <d> (p.164) Press the <W> button. Look at the top LCD panel and turn the <6/5> dial to select <d>. Focus the subject (p.46) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject.

  • Page 18: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Lens mount index (p.43) Mirror (p.187, 297) Depth-of-field preview button (p.170) Movie microphone (p.236) Multi-function button 2 (p.335) Self-timer lamp (p.112) Lens lock pin Shutter button (p.46) Lens release button (p.43) Lens mount Grip Vertical-grip on/off switch (p.49) Tripod socket <B>...
  • Page 19 Nomenclature <B> White balance selection <O> Exposure compensation/ button (p.137) Aperture button (p.175/171) <B> AF area selection <U> LCD panel illumination mode/Multi-function/ button (p.50) Multi-spot metering button (p.70/190/174) Hot shoe <i> ISO speed Flash-sync contacts setting button (p.124) <6> Main Dial Eyecup (p.47) (p.45)
  • Page 20 Nomenclature <V> Focal plane mark Top LCD panel (p.24, 25) <Q> Metering mode <A> Live View shooting/ selection/Flash exposure Movie shooting button compensation button (p.200/220) (p.173/190) <p> <W> Shooting AF start button mode selection button (p.46, 67, 68, 202, 228) (p.164, 201, 221, 222) <A>...
  • Page 21 Nomenclature 　 　 <M> Menu <B> Info button button (p.53) (p.203, 227, 246, 248, 358) Card slot 1 Strap mount (p.35) (p.29) Card slot 2 (p.35) Card slot cover (p.35) Terminal cover Card 1 eject button (p.37) Card 2 eject button (p.37) <Y>...

  • Page 22: Viewfinder Information

    Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle (p.173) Area AF frame (p.70) Focusing screen (p.327) <S> Single AF point <O> Spot AF (single point) (p.72) Grid (p.61) Exposure level indicator Max. burst (p.122) Remaining number of exposures (p.182) <p> JPEG icon (p.121) <i>...
  • Page 23 Nomenclature <g> ISO speed (p.124) <q> Metering mode (p.173) <o> Focus confirmation light (p.164) Shooting mode <e> AF status indicator (p.101) <A> AE lock (p.177) ISO speed (p.124) AEB in-progress (p.176) Multi-spot metering (p.174) <A> Highlight tone priority (p.150) <D> Flash-ready (p.190) Possible shots Improper FE lock warning Card full warning (Full)

  • Page 24: Top Lcd Panel

    Nomenclature Top LCD Panel Shutter speed Aperture Bulb (buLb) AEB amount Bulb exposure time (min.:sec.) Dust Delete Data acquisition ( FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) AF point selection Multi function lock warning (L) AF, SEL [ ], SEL AF) No card warning (Card) AF point registration Error code (Err) HP, SEL [ ], SEL HP)
  • Page 25 Nomenclature <N> Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.146) <u> White balance correction (p.144) Metering mode (p.173) q Evaluative metering <0> Monochrome shooting w Partial metering (p.130) r Spot metering e Center-weighted average metering White balance (p.137) Q Auto Drive mode (p.110) Daylight Single shooting E Shade o High-speed...
  • Page 26 Nomenclature Rear LCD panel <g> Card 2 indicator <r> GPS device connection* (p.36) Movie-recording size (p.233) L : Full High-Definition recording quality <J> Card 2 selection K : High-Definition recording icon (p.36) quality J : Standard-definition recording quality <f> Card 1 indicator (p.36) <s>...
  • Page 27 Nomenclature Battery Pack LP-E4N Lock lever Contacts Battery release handle Protective cover...
  • Page 28 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E4N Charger for Battery Pack LP-E4N (p.30). Charge level/Calibration (Discharge) status indicator/ Performance check lamp Charge lamp Calibration/Performance Battery pack slot check button Car battery cable socket Power cord socket Protective covers (2) Power cord The charger can also recharge the Battery Pack LP-E4.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Connect the charger to a power outlet. Connect the power plug to a power outlet, and connect the power cord to the charger. When no battery is attached, all the indicator lamps will be off. Remove the protective covers. As shown in the illustration, detach the charger’s protective cover (provided) and the battery’s protective...
  • Page 31 Charging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery before using. 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 32 Charging the Battery Use a Car’s Cigarette Lighter Socket to Recharge the Battery With Car Battery Cable CB-570 (sold separately), you can connect the charger’s car battery cable socket (<DC IN> terminal) to your car’s cigarette lighter socket. When recharging the battery this way, be sure that the car’s engine is running.
  • Page 33 All Three Charge Level Indicators Blink If any of the following occurs, remove the battery from the charger and consult your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center: All the Charge level lamps blink in green, all the Calibration (Discharge) status indicator lamps blink in red, or the indicators blink alternately in red and green (including the <CAL/CHARGE>...

  • Page 34: Installing And Removing The Battery

    Installing and Removing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E4N/LP-E4 into the camera. The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens when the battery is removed. Installing the Battery Remove the battery compartment cap. Insert the battery.

  • Page 35: Installing And Removing The Card

    Installing and Removing the Card You can insert up to two cards. Images can be recorded when at least one card is installed in either slot in the camera. If you insert two cards, you can select which card to record images to or record images simultaneously on both cards (p.114, 116).

  • Page 36: Release Shutter Without Card

    Installing and Removing the Card Set the power switch to <1> Possible shots (p.38). The number of possible shots will be displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder. The rear LCD panel will indicate which card(s) has been inserted. The images will be recorded to the Card selection icon card with the <...

  • Page 37: Removing The Card

    Installing and Removing the Card Removing the Card Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. If [Recording...] is displayed, close the cover. Access lamp Remove the card. Push the eject button to eject the card.

  • Page 38: 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 40 to set the Date/Time/Zone. <1> : The camera turns on. <R>: The camera turns on. The Multi-function lock will take effect (p.50).

  • Page 39: 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. Icon Level (%) Indication 100 - 70 Sufficient battery level 69 - 50 Battery level exceeds 50% 49 - 20 Battery level below 50% 19 - 10 Battery level is low 9 - 1...

  • Page 40: 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 has been reset, the Date/Time/Zone setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 to 6 to set the current date, time, and time zone. Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this date/time setting.

  • Page 41: Set The Date And Time

    3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone Set the date and time. Turn the <5> dial to select the number. Press <0> so <r> is displayed. Turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting, then press <0> (Returns to <s>). Set the daylight saving time.

  • Page 42: 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 <Q> button and select the [5] tab. Turn the <6> dial to select the [52] tab.

  • Page 43: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

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

  • Page 44: Detaching The Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens Minimizing Dust When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera. Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by...

  • Page 45: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Remove the eyecup. While grasping both sides of the eyecup, slide it upward to remove. Make the adjustment. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. Attach the eyecup.

  • Page 46: Shutter Button

    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 top LCD panel (9).

  • Page 47: Main Dial

    Basic Operation Main Dial After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial. When you press a button such as <W>, <o>, <Q>, or <i>, the respective function remains selected for 6 seconds (9). During this time, you can turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting.
  • Page 48 Basic Operation 5 Quick Control Dial After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial. When you press a button such as <W>, <o>, <Q>, or <i>, the respective function remains selected for 6 seconds (9). During this time, you can turn the <5> dial to set the desired setting.

  • Page 49: Vertical Shooting

    Basic Operation After pressing the <Q> button, tap the <5> dial’s inner ring at the top, bottom, left, or right. 9 Multi-controller The <9> consists of an eight-direction key and a button at the center. Use it to select the AF point, correct the white balance, move the AF point or magnifying frame during Live View shooting, scroll around magnified...

  • Page 50: Lcd Panel Illumination

    Basic Operation R: Multi function lock With [85: Multi function lock] set (p.329) and the power switch set to <R>, you can prevent the current settings from changing due to accidental movement of the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, or Multi-controller. If the power switch is set to <R>...

  • Page 51: 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 the Quick Control screen. Press the <Q> button. The Quick Control screen will appear (7). Set the desired function. Use <9>...
  • Page 52 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen AE lock* (p.177) Highlight tone priority* (p.150) White balance (p.137) Exposure compensation/ Aperture (p.169) AEB setting (p.175, 176) Shutter speed (p.167) ISO speed (p.124) Shooting mode* (p.24) Auto Lighting Optimizer Flash exposure (p.146) compensation (p.190)

  • Page 53: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations You can set various settings with the menus such as the beeper, date/ time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <M> and <Q> buttons on the back of the camera and the <6> < > dials. <M>...
  • Page 54 3 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen. Select a tab. Each time you press the <Q> button, the main tab will switch. Turn the <6> dial to select a secondary tab.

  • Page 55: 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 in the card will be erased.
  • Page 56 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.388). Cards with 128 GB or lower capacity will be formatted in FAT format. Cards with a capacity over 128 GB will be formatted in exFAT format.

  • Page 57: Setting The Power-Off Time/Auto Power Off

    Before You Start 3 Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set time of idle operation elapses. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Disable]. After the power turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or other buttons.

  • Page 58: Reverting The Camera To The Default Settings

    Before You Start 3 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings The camera’s shooting 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 59 Before You Start Image-recording Settings AF Settings Image type/size 3 (Large) Case1/Parameter JPEG quality Case 1 - 6* settings of all cases cleared Picture Style Standard Auto Lighting Optimizer Standard AI Servo 1st image Equal priority priority Peripheral illumination Enable/Correction correction data retained AI Servo 2nd image priority Equal priority...

  • Page 60: Camera Settings

    Before You Start Camera Settings Live View Shooting Settings Auto power off 1 min. LV z/k setting Stills Beep Enable AF mode Live mode Grid display Release shutter Enable without card Exposure simulation Enable Image review 2 sec. Silent LV shooting Mode 1 Highlight alert Disable...

  • Page 61: Displaying The Grid And Electronic Level

    Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level You can display a grid and electronic level in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor to help correct camera tilt. Displaying the Grid in the Viewfinder Select [VF grid display]. Under the [52] tab, select [VF grid display], then press <0>.

  • Page 62: Electronic Level

    Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level Displaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor Press the <B> button. Each time you press the <B> button, the screen display will change. Display the electronic level. If the electronic level does not appear, set [52: z button display options] so that the electronic level can be displayed...

  • Page 63: Feature Guide

    Feature Guide When [zHelp] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, the Feature guide, offering explanations of menu options, can be displayed. The Feature guide is displayed while you hold down the <B> button. If it fills two or more screens, a scroll bar will appear on the right edge. To scroll, hold down the <B>...

  • Page 65: Setting The Af And Drive Modes

    Setting the AF and Drive Modes The 61 AF points in the viewfinder make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes. You can also select the AF mode and drive mode that best match the shooting conditions and subject. <AF>...

  • Page 66: 2: Selecting The Af Mode

    2: Selecting the AF Mode You can select the AF mode to suit the shooting conditions or subject. On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>. Press the <o> button. Select the AF mode. While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the <6>...

  • Page 67: Focus Lock

    2: Selecting the AF Mode 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 68: Ai Servo Af For Moving Subjects

    2: Selecting the AF Mode AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects This AF mode is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the subject will be focused continuously. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.

  • Page 69: S Selecting The Af Area

    S Selecting the AF Area 61 AF points are provided for AF. You can select the AF point(s) suiting the scene or subject. Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable AF points and AF point patterns will differ. For details, see “Lenses and Usable AF Points”...
  • Page 70 S Selecting the AF Area AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points) The manually-selected AF point <S> and the surrounding AF points <w> are used to focus. Zone AF (Manual selection of zone) The 61 AF points are divided into nine zones for focusing.

  • Page 71: Af Point Selection

    S Selecting the AF Area Selecting the AF Point Manually You can manually select the AF point or zone. With 61-point automatic selection AF, you can set the starting AF point for AI Servo AF. Press the <S> button. The AF points will be displayed in the viewfinder.

  • Page 72: Af Area Selection Modes

    AF Area Selection Modes Single-point Spot AF (Manual selection) Although this is the same as Single-point AF, the selected AF point <O> covers a smaller area to focus. Effective for pinpoint focusing of overlapping subjects such as an animal in a cage. Since Spot AF covers a very small area, focusing may be difficult during hand-held shooting or for a moving subject.
  • Page 73 AF Area Selection Modes AF point expansion (Manual selection, surrounding points) The manually-selected AF point <S> and adjacent AF points <w> are used to focus. The AF point expansion is larger than with AF point expansion (Manual selection ), so the focusing is executed over a wider area.
  • Page 74 AF Area Selection Modes 61-point automatic selection AF All the AF points are used to focus. With One-Shot AF, pressing the shutter button halfway will display the AF point(s) <S> that achieved focus. If multiple AF points are displayed, it means they all have achieved focus. This mode tends to focus the nearest subject.

  • Page 75: About The Af Sensor

    About the AF Sensor The camera’s AF sensor has 61 AF points. The illustration below shows the AF sensor pattern corresponding to each AF point. With f/2.8 or larger maximum aperture lenses, high-precision AF is possible at the viewfinder center. Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable AF points and AF pattern will differ.

  • Page 76: Lenses And Usable Af Points

    AF points will stay lit.) “Extender EF1.4x” and “Extender EF2x” apply to all the I/II/III models. Regarding new lenses marketed after the EOS-1D X, check Canon’s Web site to see which group they belong to. Some lenses may not be available in certain countries or regions.
  • Page 77 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF400mm f/2.8L II USM EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM EF28-70mm f/2.8L USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM EF17-35mm f/2.8L USM EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM TS-E45mm f/2.8* EF20-35mm f/2.8L EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM TS-E90mm f/2.8*...
  • Page 78 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF200mm f/1.8L USM EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro TS-E24mm f/3.5L* + Extender EF2x EF200mm f/2L IS USM EF100mm f/2.8 Macro TS-E24mm f/3.5L II* + Extender EF2x EF200mm f/2.8L USM EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM + Extender EF1.4x EF200mm f/2.8L II USM EF300mm f/4L USM...
  • Page 79 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group E Autofocusing with 61 points is possible. All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. : Cross-type AF point. Subject tracking is superior and high- precision focusing is achieved. : AF points sensitive to horizontal lines.
  • Page 80 Lenses and Usable AF Points EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM EF80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 + Extender EF2x EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 EF90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 + Extender EF2x EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 USM EF90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM + Extender EF2x EF70-200mm f/4L USM EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 II...
  • Page 81 Lenses and Usable AF Points Group G Only 33 of the 61 AF points can be used for autofocusing. All of the AF area selection modes are selectable. During automatic AF point selection, the outer frame marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be different from 61-point automatic selection AF.

  • Page 82: Selecting Ai Servo Af Characteristics (For A Subject)

    Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) You can easily fine-tune AI Servo AF to suit a particular subject or scene just by selecting a case from 1 to 6. This feature is called the “AF Configuration Tool”. Select the [21] tab. Select a case.
  • Page 83 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) Case 1: Versatile multi purpose setting Standard setting suited for any moving subject. Works with many subjects and scenes. Select [Case 2] to [Case 6] in the following cases: when obstacles enter AF points, when the subject tends to stray from AF points, when you want to Default settings...
  • Page 84 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) Case 3: Instantly focus on subjects suddenly entering AF points Once an AF point starts tracking the subject, this setting enables the camera to focus consecutive subjects at different distances. If a new subject appears in front of the target subject, the camera will start focusing the new subject.
  • Page 85 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) Case 5: For erratic subjects moving quickly in any direction Even if the target subject moves dramatically up, down, left, or right, the AF point will switch automatically to focus-track the subject. Effective for shooting subjects that move dramatically up, down, left, or right.
  • Page 86 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) Case 6: For subjects that change speed and move erratically Geared for tracking moving subjects whose speed can change dramatically and suddenly. Also, if the target subject moves dramatically up, down, left or right and it is difficult to focus, the AF point switches automatically to track the subject.
  • Page 87 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) About the Parameters 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. Standard setting suited for most 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...
  • Page 88 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) 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 89 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) AF point auto switching This sets the switching sensitivity of the AF points as they track a subject that moves dramatically up, down, left, or right. This setting takes effect in the following AF area selection modes: AF point expansion (Manual selection ), AF...
  • Page 90 3 Selecting AI Servo AF Characteristics (For a Subject) Changing Cases’ Parameter Settings You can adjust each case’s three parameters (1. Tracking sensitivity, 2. Accel./decel. tracking, and 3. AF pt auto switching) as desired. Select a case. Turn the <5> dial to select the icon of the case you want to adjust.

  • Page 91: Customizing Af Functions

    Customizing AF Functions With the [22] to [25] menu tabs, you can set AF functions to suit your shooting style or subject. 22: AI Servo AI Servo 1st image priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing for the first shot during continuous shooting with AI Servo AF.
  • Page 92 3 Customizing AF Functions AI Servo 2nd image priority You can set the AF operation characteristics and shutter-release timing for subsequent shots during continuous shooting 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 93 3 Customizing AF Functions 23: One Shot USM lens electronic MF You can set whether and how to use the electronic focusing ring when using one of the electronic focusing ring-equipped lenses below. EF50mm f/1.0L USM EF300mm f/2.8L USM EF600mm f/4L USM EF85mm f/1.2L USM EF400mm f/2.8L USM EF1200mm f/5.6L USM...
  • Page 94 3 Customizing AF Functions AF-assist beam firing Enables or disables the EOS-dedicated Speedlite’s AF-assist beam. ON: Enable The external Speedlite emits the AF- assist beam when necessary. OFF: Disable The external Speedlite will not emit the AF-assist beam. This prevents the AF- assist beam from disturbing others.
  • Page 95 3 Customizing AF Functions Auto AF point selection: EOS iTR AF When the AF area selection mode is set to 61-point automatic selection AF or Zone AF, AF is possible while using the subject’s color or face detection information. Using this function makes it easier to continue focusing a moving subject with AI Servo AF.
  • Page 96 3 Customizing AF Functions Lens drive when AF impossible If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, you can have the camera keep searching for the correct focus or have it stop searching. ON: Continue focus search If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, the lens is driven to search for the correct focus.
  • Page 97 3 Customizing AF Functions : 15 points Fifteen main AF points will be manually selectable. : 9 points Nine main AF points will be manually selectable. With a lens from groups F to H (p.80, 81), the number of manually selectable AF points will be fewer.
  • Page 98 3 Customizing AF Functions : Manual select.:Zone AF The 61 AF points are divided into nine zones for focusing. : Auto selection: 61 pt AF All of the AF points are used for focusing. The <X> mark cannot be deleted from [Manual selection:1 pt AF]. If the attached lens belongs to group H (p.81), you can only select [Manual select.:Spot AF] and [Manual selection:1 pt AF].
  • Page 99 3 Customizing AF Functions : Select separate AF points The AF area selection mode and manually-selected AF point (or Zone) can be set separately for each camera orientation (1. Horizontal, 2. Vertical with the camera grip at the top, 3. Vertical with the camera grip at the bottom).
  • Page 100 3 Customizing AF Functions 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. During AF operation, and 4. When focus is achieved.
  • Page 101 3 Customizing AF Functions VF display illumination The AF points and grid in the viewfinder can be illuminated in red when focus is achieved. AUTO: Auto The AF points and grid are automatically illuminated in red under low light. ON: Enable The AF points and grid are illuminated in red regardless of the ambient light level.

  • Page 102: Fine Adjustment Of Af's Point Of Focus (Af Microadjustment)

    Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Fine adjustment of the AF’s point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting and in Live View shooting’s [Quick mode]. This is called “AF Microadjustment”. Before making the adjustment, read “Notes for AF Microadjustment”...
  • Page 103 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Make the adjustment. Turn the <5> dial 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 104 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Adjust by Lens You can perform AF Microadjustment 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 105 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Enter the serial number. Turn the <5> dial to select the digit, then press <0> to display <r>. Turn the <5> dial to enter the number, then press <0>. After entering all the digits, turn the <5>...
  • Page 106 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Make the adjustment. Single focal length lens For a zoom lens, turn the <5> dial and select the wide-angle (W) or telephoto (T) end. Press <0> to turn off the purple frame and make the adjustment. Turn the <5>...
  • Page 107 3 Fine Adjustment of AF’s Point of Focus Clearing All AF Microadjustment data When [ Clear all] appears at the bottom of the screen, pressing the <L> button will clear all the adjustment data set for [All by same amount] and [Adjust by lens]. Notes for AF Microadjustment The AF’s point of focus will vary slightly depending on the subject conditions, brightness, zoom position, and other shooting conditions.

  • Page 108: When Autofocus Fails

    When Autofocus Fails Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the 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 or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point...

  • Page 109: Mf: Manual Focusing

    When Autofocus Fails MF: Manual Focusing Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Focus the subject. Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder. Focusing ring If you press the shutter button halfway while focusing manually, the focus confirmation light <o>...

  • Page 110: R: Selecting The Drive Mode

    R: Selecting the Drive Mode Single and continuous shooting drive modes are provided. Press the <o> button. Select the drive mode. While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the <5> dial. u : Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken.
  • Page 111 R: Selecting the Drive Mode : Single: Silent shooting The shooting sound for single shooting is quieter than <u>. The internal mechanical operation is not executed until you return the shutter button to its halfway position. K: Super high speed continuous shooting (Max.

  • Page 112: Using The Self-Timer

    j Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. Press the <o> button. Select the self-timer. While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the <5> dial to select the self- timer. k : 10-sec. self-timer l : 2-sec.

  • Page 113: 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.

  • Page 114: Selecting The Card For Recording And Playback

    Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback If a card is inserted in either Card f or Card g, you can start shooting. When only one card is inserted, the procedures described on pages 114 to 116 are not necessary. If you insert two cards, you can select the recording method and select which card to use to record and play back images.
  • Page 115 3 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback Standard Images will be recorded to the card selected with [Record/play]. Auto switch card Same as with the [Standard] setting, but if the card becomes full, the camera will automatically switch to the other card to record images.
  • Page 116 3 Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback Selecting the Card for Recording and Playback with Two Cards Inserted If [Record func.] is set to [Standard] or [Auto switch card], select the card for recording and playing images. If [Record func.] is set to [Rec. separately] or [Rec. to multiple], select the card for playing images.

  • Page 117: Setting The Image-Recording Quality

    Setting the Image-Recording Quality You can set the image size (number of recorded pixels for JPEG/RAW) and JPEG quality (compression rate). H Selecting the Image Size 3, H, 5, or 6 will record the image as a JPEG image. With 1, 41, or 61, use Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.410) to process the image after shooting.
  • Page 118 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Using the Menu Screen to Set the Image Size Select [Img type/size]. Under the [z2] tab, select [Img type/size], then press <0>. Set the image size. With [Standard / Auto switch card / Rec. to multiple] set: To select a RAW image size, turn the <6>...
  • Page 119 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Image Size Setting Examples 3 only 1 only If [–] is set for both RAW and JPEG, 3 will be set. The number of possible shots will be displayed up to 1999 on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
  • Page 120 61+6 The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon’s 8 GB testing card and Canon’s testing standards (JPEG quality 8, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style). These figures will vary depending on the subject, card brand, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom Functions, and other settings.
  • Page 121 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 quality that was set. The two images will be recorded with the same file number (file extension .JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for RAW).

  • Page 122: Maximum Burst

    Setting the Image-Recording Quality One-touch Image Quality Setting Custom Controls let you assign image-recording quality to the <B> button, Multi-function button 2, or depth-of-field preview button with [One-touch image quality setting], so that you can temporarily switch image quality settings at the touch of a button before shooting. For details, see Custom Controls (p.333).

  • Page 123: Jpeg Quality (Compression Rate)

    Setting the Image-Recording Quality 3 Setting the JPEG Quality (Compression Rate) For JPEG images, the recording quality (compression rate) can be set separately for each image size: 3, H, 5, and 6. Select [JPEG quality]. Under the [z2] tab, select [JPEG quality], then press <0>.

  • Page 124: I: Setting The Iso Speed

    i: Setting the ISO Speed Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. Regarding the ISO speed during movie shooting, see pages 224 and 226. Press the <i> button. Set the ISO speed. While looking at the top LCD panel or in the viewfinder, turn the <6>...

  • Page 125: Iso Auto

    i: Setting the ISO Speed As H1 (equivalent to ISO 102400) and H2 (equivalent to ISO 204800) are expanded ISO speed settings, noise (such as dots of light and banding) and irregular colors will be more noticeable, and the resolution will be lower than usual. If you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot a close subject, overexposure may result.
  • Page 126 i: Setting the ISO Speed 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 L (ISO 50) to H1 (ISO 102400), and the maximum limit within ISO 100 to H2 (ISO 204800). Select [ISO speed settings].

  • Page 127: Setting The Iso Speed Range For Auto Iso

    i: Setting the ISO Speed 3 Setting the ISO Speed Range for Auto ISO You can set the ISO speed range for Auto ISO within ISO 100 - 51200. You can set the minimum limit within ISO 100 - 25600, and the maximum limit within ISO 200 - 51200 in whole-stop increments.

  • Page 128: Setting The Minimum Shutter Speed For Auto Iso

    i: Setting the ISO Speed 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 129: Selecting A Picture Style

    Selecting a Picture Style By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. Select [Picture Style]. Under [z1], select [Picture Style], then press <0>. The Picture Style selection screen will appear. Select a Picture Style. Turn the <5>...
  • Page 130 3 Selecting a Picture Style 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 131: About The Symbols

    3 Selecting a Picture Style About the 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 [Sharpness] and [Contrast], for each Picture Style. Symbols Sharpness Contrast Saturation...

  • Page 132: Customizing A Picture Style

    Customizing a Picture Style 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 134. Select [Picture Style]. Under [z1], select [Picture Style], then press <0>.
  • Page 133 3 Customizing a Picture Style Set the parameter. Turn the <5> dial to set the parameter as desired, then press <0>. Press the <M> button to save the adjusted parameters. The Picture Style selection screen will reappear. Any settings different from the default will be displayed in blue.
  • Page 134 3 Customizing a Picture Style 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 135: Registering A Picture Style

    Registering a Picture Style You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. You can create Picture Styles whose parameter settings such as sharpness and contrast are different.
  • Page 136 3 Registering a Picture Style Select a parameter. Turn the <5> dial to select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <0>. Set the parameter. Turn the <5> dial to set the parameter as desired, then press <0>. For details, see “Customizing a Picture Style”...

  • Page 137: B: Setting The White Balance

    B: Setting the White Balance 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 that matches the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.

  • Page 138: O Custom White Balance

    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. Up to five sets of Custom white balance data can be registered to the camera.

  • Page 139: Metering

    O Custom White Balance Photograph a solid-white object. The plain, white object should fill the spot metering circle. Focus manually and set the standard exposure for the white object. Any white balance setting can be set. Spot metering circle The Custom WB data will be registered.
  • Page 140 O Custom White Balance Select image on card First follow step 4 under “Record and register WB” (p.138) to take a picture of a plain, white object. This image saved in the card can then be registered for Custom WB. The procedure up to step 2 is the same as in “Record and register WB.”...
  • Page 141 O Custom White Balance 3 Selecting and Shooting with the Custom WB Data Select the Custom WB Number. Registered image On the Custom WB registration screen, select the number of the registered Custom WB. Select [Set as white balance]. Turn the <5> dial to select [Set as white balance], then press <0>.

  • Page 142: Enter Text

    O Custom White Balance Select [Edit WB name]. Turn the <5> dial to select [Edit WB name], then press <0>. Enter text. Press the <Q> button, and the text palette will be highlighted in a color frame. Text can be entered. Operate the <5/6>...

  • Page 143: P Setting The Color Temperature

    P Setting the Color Temperature You can set the white balance’s color temperature numerically in Kelvins. This function is for advanced users. Press the <B> button. Select <P>. Look at the top LCD panel and turn the <5> dial to select <P>. Set the color temperature.

  • Page 144: White Balance Correction

    u White Balance Correction You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This function is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters.

  • Page 145: White Balance Auto Bracketing

    u White Balance Correction White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color balance can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias.

  • Page 146: Correcting The Brightness And Contrast Automatically (Auto Lighting Optimizer)

    Correcting the Brightness and Contrast Automatically 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. Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].

  • Page 147: Noise Reduction Settings

    Noise Reduction Settings 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 darker parts of the image is further reduced.
  • Page 148 3 Noise Reduction Settings Long Exposure Noise Reduction Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer. Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [z2] tab, select [Long exp. noise reduction], then press <0>. Set the desired setting. Turn the <5>...
  • Page 149 3 Noise Reduction Settings With [Auto] and [Enable], after the picture is taken, the noise reduction process may take the same amount of time as the exposure. During noise reduction, shooting is still possible as long as the maximum burst indicator in the viewfinder shows “1”...

  • Page 150: Highlight Tone Priority

    Highlight Tone Priority You can minimize overexposed highlight areas. Select [Highlight tone priority]. Under the [z2] tab, select [Highlight tone priority], then press <0>. Select [Enable]. Turn the <5> dial to select [Enable], then press <0>. Highlight details are improved. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights.

  • Page 151: Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction

    Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction Peripheral light fall-off occurs in lenses whose characteristics make the image corners look darker. Color fringing along subject outlines is another chromatic aberration. Both lens aberrations can be corrected. The default setting is [Enable] for both corrections. Peripheral Illumination Correction Select [Lens aberration correction].

  • Page 152: Chromatic Aberration Correction

    3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction Chromatic Aberration Correction Select the setting. Check that [Correction data available] is displayed for the attached lens. Turn the <5> dial to select [Chromatic aberration], then press <0>. Select [Enable], then press <0>. If [Correction data not available] is displayed, see “About the Lens Correction Data”...
  • Page 153 Corrections cannot be applied afterwards to JPEG images captured when [Disable] was set. When using a non-Canon lens, setting the corrections to [Disable] is recommended, even if [Correction data available] is displayed. If you use the magnified view during Live View shooting, the peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberration correction will not be reflected in the image.

  • Page 154: 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 [Record func+card/folder sel.].

  • Page 155: Selecting A Folder

    3 Creating and Selecting a Folder Selecting a Folder With the folder selection screen Lowest file number Number of images displayed, turn the <5> dial to select in folder the desired folder, then press <0>. The folder where the captured images will be saved is selected.

  • Page 156: Changing The File Name

    Changing the File Name The file name has four alphanumeric characters followed by a four-digit image number (p.158) and BE3B0001.JPG (Ex.) extension. The first four alphanumeric characters are set upon factory shipment and unique to the camera. However, you can change them. With “User setting1”, you can change and register the four characters as desired.
  • Page 157 3 Changing the File Name Exit the setting. Enter the required number of alphanumeric characters, then press the <M> button. The new file name will be registered and the screen in step 2 will reappear. Select the registered file name. Turn the <5>...

  • Page 158: File Numbering Methods

    File Numbering Methods The four-digit file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images BE3B0001.JPG (Ex.) are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can change how the file number is assigned. Select [File numbering].

  • Page 159: Auto Reset

    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, create a folder, or switch the target card (such as f → g), the file numbering restarts from 0001 for the new images saved.

  • Page 160: Setting Copyright Information

    Setting Copyright Information 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. Turn the <5> dial, select either [Enter author’s name] or [Enter copyright details], then press <0>.
  • Page 161 3 Setting Copyright Information Checking the Copyright Information When you select [Display copyright info.] in step 2 on the preceding page, you can check the [Author] and [Copyright] information that you entered. Deleting the Copyright Information When you select [Delete copyright information] in step 2, you can delete the [Author] and [Copyright] information.

  • Page 162: Setting The Color Space

    Setting the Color Space The range of reproducible colors is called the color space. With this camera, the color space for captured images can be set to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. Select [Color space]. Under the [z1] tab, select [Color space], then press <0>.

  • Page 163: Exposure Control

    Exposure Control Select the shooting mode to suit the subject or shooting objective. You can set the shutter speed and/or aperture to obtain the exposure you want. After you press the shutter button halfway and let go, the exposure values will remain displayed in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel for approx.

  • Page 164: 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 autoexposure. Set the shooting mode to <d>. Press the <W> button and turn the <6>...
  • Page 165 d: Program AE Take the picture. Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely. If the “30"” shutter speed and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If the “8000” shutter speed and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates overexposure.
  • Page 166 The shutter speed and aperture displays are blinking. Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EX-series Speedlite (p.190) (sold separately) is recommended. When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out unnaturally dark.

  • Page 167: 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 168 s: Shutter-Priority AE If the maximum aperture 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 minimum aperture blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6>...

  • Page 169: 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 170: 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 171: 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 172 a: Manual Exposure Set the exposure. Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and aperture. If the difference with the standard exposure exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display < > or < >.

  • Page 173: Selecting The Metering Mode

    q Selecting the Metering Mode You can select one of four methods to measure the subject’s brightness. Press the <Q> button. Select the metering mode. While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the <6> dial. q: Evaluative metering w: Partial metering r: Spot metering e: Center-weighted average metering q Evaluative metering...

  • Page 174: Multi-Spot Metering

    q Selecting the Metering Mode Multi-Spot Metering With multiple spot meter readings, you can see the relative exposure levels of multiple areas in the picture and set the exposure to obtain the desired result. Multi-spot metering is possible in d/s/f modes. Set the metering mode to r spot metering.

  • Page 175: O Setting Exposure Compensation

    O Setting Exposure Compensation 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 top LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops.

  • Page 176: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) 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. Hold down the <W>...

  • Page 177: A Ae Lock

    A AE Lock Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting. Press the <A> button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot.

  • Page 178: Bulb Exposures

    Bulb Exposures When bulb shooting is set, the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures. Set the shooting mode to <buLb>.

  • Page 179: Using The Eyepiece Shutter

    Bulb Exposures Using the Eyepiece Shutter If you use the self-timer or bulb and take a picture without looking through the viewfinder, stray light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure and result in a dark picture. To prevent this, slide the eyepiece shutter lever as shown by the arrow to shutter the eyepiece.

  • Page 180: P Multiple Exposures

    P Multiple Exposures You can shoot two to nine exposures to be merged into one image. If you shoot multiple-exposure images with Live View shooting (p.199), you can see how the single exposures merge while shooting. Select [Multiple exposure]. Under [z1], select [Multiple exposure] then press <0>.
  • Page 181 P Multiple Exposures 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. Exposure Compensation Setting Guide for Multiple Exposures Two exposures: -1 stop, three exposures: -1.5 stop, four exposures: -2 stops If [On:Func/Ctrl] and [Additive] are both set, the image displayed...
  • Page 182 P Multiple Exposures Set the images to be saved. To save all the single exposures and the merged multiple-exposure image, select [All images], then press <0>. To save only the merged multiple- exposure image, select [Result only], then press <0>. Select [Continue Mult-exp].
  • Page 183 P Multiple Exposures Shoot subsequent exposures. When [On:Func/Ctrl] is set, the merged multiple-exposure image will be displayed. With Live View shooting, the multiple-exposure images merged so far will be displayed. By pressing the <B> button, you can display only the Live View image. After you shoot the set number of exposures, multiple-exposure shooting will be canceled.
  • Page 184 P Multiple Exposures Merging Multiple Exposures with an Image Recorded in the Card You can select an image recorded in 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 185 P Multiple Exposures You can also select a 1 multiple-exposure image. If you select [Deselect img], the selected image will be canceled. Checking and Deleting Multiple Exposures During Shooting When [On:Func/Ctrl] is set and you have not finished shooting the set number of exposures, you can press the <x>...
  • Page 186 P Multiple Exposures 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 recorded as a 1 image. Image-Recording Merged Multiple- Single Exposures Quality Setting Exposure JPEG...

  • Page 187: Mirror Lockup

    2 Mirror Lockup Although using the self-timer or 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]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Mirror lockup], then press <0>.
  • Page 188 2 Mirror Lockup In very bright light such as at the beach or a ski slope on a sunny day, take the picture promptly after mirror lockup. Do not point the camera toward the sun. The sun’s heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains.

  • Page 189: Flash Photography

    Flash Photography This chapter explains how to shoot with an EOS- dedicated, EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) or non- Canon flash unit and how to set flash functions on the camera’s menu screen.

  • Page 190: D Flash Photography

    D Flash Photography EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites An EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting. 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. To set the flash functions and flash Custom Functions with the camera’s menu, see pages 193-198.

  • Page 191: Using Non-Canon Flash Units

    Cautions for Live View shooting If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View shooting, set [z4: Silent LV shoot.] to [Disable] (p.208). The flash will not fire if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].
  • Page 192 D Flash Photography If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and malfunction may result. Do not connect to the camera’s PC terminal any flash unit requiring 250 V or more.

  • Page 193: Setting The Flash

    Setting the Flash With an EX-series Speedlite having compatible flash function settings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the Speedlite’s functions and Custom Functions. Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite. For details on the Speedlite’s functions, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual.
  • Page 194 3 Setting the Flash [Flash sync. 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. to 30 sec. to suit the scene’s brightness. High-speed sync is also possible.

  • Page 195: Flash Function Settings

    3 Setting the Flash [Flash function settings] The information and available functions displayed on the screen will differ depending on the Speedlite, current flash mode, flash Custom Function settings, etc. For details on your Speedlite’s flash functions, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual.
  • Page 196 3 Setting the Flash Wireless functions Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is possible with radio or optical transmission. For details on wireless flash, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual. Flash zoom (Flash coverage) With Speedlites having a zooming flash head, you can set the flash coverage. Normally, set this to [AUTO] so that the camera will automatically set the flash coverage to match the lens focal length.

  • Page 197: Flash Exposure Bracketing

    3 Setting the Flash Flash exposure compensation The same setting as “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. For details on FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing), refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual.

  • Page 198: Flash Custom Function Settings

    3 Setting the Flash Flash Custom Function Settings For details on the Speedlite’s Custom Functions, refer to the Speedlite’s instruction manual. Select [Flash C.Fn settings]. Select [Flash C.Fn settings], then press <0>. Set the functions. Turn the <5> dial to select the number, then press <0>.

  • Page 199: Shooting With The Lcd Monitor

    Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. Live View shooting is effective for photos of still subjects. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images.

  • Page 200: A Preparing For Live View Shooting

    A Preparing for Live View Shooting During Live View shooting, you can take still photos. To shoot movies, see page 219. Select [LV z/k set.]. Under the [z4] tab, select [LV z/ k set.], then press <0>. “LV” stands for Live View. Select [Stills].

  • Page 201: A Shooting With The Lcd Monitor

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Select the shooting mode. Press the <W> button and turn the <6> or <5> dial to select the shooting mode. Focus the subject. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus with the current AF mode (p.209).
  • Page 202 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots] Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F Possible shots The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E4N and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E4N, continuous Live View shooting is possible for approx.

  • Page 203: Battery Check

    A Shooting with the LCD Monitor About the Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change. AF mode Auto Lighting Optimizer •d : Live mode •c : Face detection Live AF point (Live mode) mode •f: Quick mode Shooting mode...
  • Page 204 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Final Image Simulation The final image simulation reflects the effects of the Picture Style, white balance, etc., in the Live View image so you can see what the captured image will look like. During shooting, the Live View image will automatically reflect the function settings listed below.

  • Page 205: Shooting Function Settings

    Shooting Function Settings W / f / R / y / S / i / O / B Settings While the Live View image is displayed, if you press the <W>, <o>, <Q>, <S>, <i>, <O>, or <B> button, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the <6>...

  • Page 206: Menu Function Settings

    Menu Function Settings Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here. The menu options under the [z4] tab are explained on pages 206-208. The functions settable on this menu screen only apply during Live View shooting. These functions do not take effect during viewfinder shooting.

  • Page 207: Exposure Simulation

    3 Menu Function Settings Exposure simulation Exposure simulation displays and simulates how the brightness of the actual image (exposure) will look. • Enable (g) The displayed image brightness will be close to the actual brightness (exposure) of the resulting image. If you set exposure compensation, the image brightness will change accordingly.

  • Page 208: Silent Lv Shooting

    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 this function to [Disable]. The flash will not fire if it is set to [Mode 1] or [Mode 2].

  • Page 209: Using Af To Focus

    Using AF to Focus Selecting the AF Mode The AF modes available are [Live mode], [u Live mode] (face detection, p.210), and [Quick mode] (p.214). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.216). Select the AF mode.
  • Page 210 Using AF to Focus 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 AF point will turn orange.

  • Page 211: Focusing

    Using AF to Focus Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the <p> frame. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.
  • Page 212 Using AF to Focus Live Mode and u (Face Detection) Live Mode Notes AF operation Focusing will take slightly longer. 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 213 Using AF to Focus Shooting conditions that make focusing difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color, flat surfaces. Subjects in low light. Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction. Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps changing.
  • Page 214 Using AF to Focus Quick Mode: f The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode (p.67), 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 215 Using AF to Focus Select the AF point. Use the <9> to select an AF point. If you press <9> straight down, the center AF point (or center Zone) will be selected. You can also use the <6> and <5> dials to select the AF point. The <6>...

  • Page 216: Focusing Manually

    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. Move the magnifying frame. Use <9> to move the magnifying frame to the position where you want to focus.
  • Page 217 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 long period, the camera’s internal temperature may rise, degrading image quality.
  • Page 218 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. If the light source within the image changes, the screen may flicker. If this happens, exit Live View shooting and resume shooting under the actual light source to be used.

  • Page 219: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies The live image displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor can be recorded as a movie to the card. The movie recording format will be MOV. Cards that Can Record Movies When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast writing/reading speed as shown in the table.

  • Page 220: Preparing To Shoot Movies

    k Preparing to Shoot Movies Set the camera so it can record the live image displayed on the LCD monitor as a movie. To shoot still photos, see page 199. Select [LV z/k set.]. Under the [z4] tab, select [LV z/ k set.], then press <0>.

  • Page 221: Shooting Movies

    k Shooting Movies Autoexposure Shooting When the shooting mode is set to <d> or <BULB>, autoexposure control will take effect to suit the scene’s current brightness. Autoexposure control will be the same for <d> and <BULB>. Set the shooting mode to <d/ BULB>.

  • Page 222: Shutter-Priority Ae

    k Shooting Movies Shutter-priority AE When the shooting mode is <s>, you can manually set the shutter speed for movie shooting. The ISO speed and aperture will be set automatically to suit the brightness and obtain a standard exposure. Set the shooting mode to <s>. Press the <W>...

  • Page 223: Aperture-Priority Ae

    k Shooting Movies Aperture-priority AE When the shooting mode is <f>, you can manually set the aperture for movie shooting. The ISO speed and shutter speed will be set automatically to suit the brightness and obtain a standard exposure. Set the shooting mode to <f>. Press the <W>...
  • Page 224 k Shooting Movies ISO speed in the d, s, f, and BULB modes The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - 25600. Under [z2: ISO speed settings], if [ISO speed range]’s [Maximum] setting (p.126) is set to [51200/H] in the d, s, and BULB modes, the automatic ISO speed setting range’s Maximum will be expanded to H (equivalent to ISO 51200).

  • Page 225: Manual Exposure Shooting

    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 shooting mode to <a>. Press the <W> button and turn the <6>...
  • Page 226 k Shooting Movies ISO speed during manual-exposure shooting With [Auto] (A), the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - 25600. You can set the ISO speed manually within ISO 100 - 25600 in 1/3- stop increments. Under [z2: ISO speed settings], if [ISO speed range]’s [Maximum] is set to [51200/H], the manual ISO speed setting range’s Maximum will be expanded to H (equivalent to ISO 51200).

  • Page 227: Information Display

    k Shooting Movies Information Display Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change. AF mode Picture Style •d: Live mode •c : Face detection Time code Live mode AF point (Live mode) •f:Quick mode Shooting mode Drive mode Recording movie White balance...
  • Page 228 k Shooting Movies Notes on Movie Shooting The camera cannot autofocus continuously like a camcorder. Autofocusing during movie shooting may momentarily throw the focus far off or change the exposure. When you autofocus during movie shooting under low-light conditions using a USM lens, horizontal stripes (noise) may be recorded. Note that with certain lenses equipped with the electronic focusing ring, similar noise may be recorded even with manual focusing (MF).
  • Page 229 k Shooting Movies Notes on Movie Shooting Under [z5: Movie shoot. btn], if [V/o] is selected, you can press the shutter button completely to start or stop the movie shooting (p.242). Monaural sound is recorded by the camera’s built-in microphone (p.221). By connecting a stereo microphone (commercially available) equipped with a 3.5 mm mini plug to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal (p.21), stereo sound recording is possible.

  • Page 230: Shooting Still Photos

    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 231 k Shooting Movies AEB cannot be used. Even if an external Speedlite 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., the movie shooting may stop automatically.

  • Page 232: Shooting Function Settings

    Shooting Function Settings W / f / R / S / i / O / B Settings If you press the <W>, <o>, <S>, <i>, <O>, or <B> button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the <6>...

  • Page 233: Setting The Movie-Recording Size

    Setting the Movie-Recording Size With [z4: 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 234 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 235 3 Setting the Movie-Recording Size An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause movie shooting to stop before the maximum recording time shown on the preceding page (p.243). Even if [Record func.] is set to [Auto switch card], the card cannot be switched automatically during movie shooting.

  • Page 236: Setting The Sound Recording

    Setting the Sound Recording You can shoot movies while recording sound with the built-in monaural microphone or with a commercially- available stereo microphone. You can also freely adjust the sound-recording level. Set the sound recording with [z4: Sound recording]. Sound Recording/Sound-Recording Level [Auto] : The sound-recording level is adjusted automatically.
  • Page 237 3 Setting the Sound Recording Using the microphone The built-in microphone records monaural sound. Stereo sound recording is possible by connecting an external stereo microphone (commercially-available) equipped with a miniature stereo plug (3.5 mm) to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal (p.21). When an external microphone is connected, sound recording will switch automatically to the external microphone.

  • Page 238: Silent Control

    Silent Control This function is convenient when you want to change the ISO speed, sound-recording level, etc., silently while shooting a movie. When [z5: Silent Control] is set to [Enable h], you can use the touch pad <h> on the inner ring of the Quick Control Dial.

  • Page 239: 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 240 3 Setting the Time Code Regardless of the [Movie rec count] setting, the time code will always be recorded to the movie file. Movie Playback Count You can select what to display on the movie playback screen. [Rec time] : Displays the recording time and playback time during movie playback.

  • Page 241: Menu Function Settings

    Menu Function Settings [z4] Menu When you select [Movies] under [z4: LV z/k set.], the [z4] [z5] tabs for movie shooting will appear. The menu options are as follows. AF mode The AF modes will be the same as described on pages 209-215. You can select [Live mode], [u Live mode], or [Quick mode].
  • Page 242 3 Menu Function Settings Silent LV shooting This function applies to still photo shooting. For details, see page 208. Metering timer You can change how long the exposure settings are displayed (AE lock time). [z5] Menu Time code You can set the time code. For details, see pages 239 and 240. Silent Control When [Enable h] is set, you can use the touch pad <h>...
  • Page 243 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 a high ambient temperature, a white icon <s> will appear. Even if you shoot a movie while this icon is displayed, the movie’s image quality will hardly be affected.
  • Page 244 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 245: 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. About images taken with another camera The camera may not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera or edited with a computer or whose file name was changed.

  • Page 246: Image Playback

    x Image Playback Single-Image Display Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The last captured image or last image viewed will appear. Select an image. To play back images starting with the last image, turn the <5> dial counterclockwise. To play back images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise.

  • Page 247: Grid Display

    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 With single-image display, you can overlay the grid on the image during playback. With [33: Playback grid], you can select [3x3 l], [6x4 m], or [3x3+diag This function is convenient for checking the image’s tilt and composition.

  • Page 248: B: Shooting Information Display

    B: Shooting Information Display Sample Information for Still Photos Protect images AF Microadjustment Rating Exposure compensation amount Voice memo Flash exposure Folder number - File number compensation amount Card Aperture Histogram Shutter speed (Brightness/RGB) FE Microadjustment Metering mode Shooting mode AE Microadjustment ISO speed Color temperature...
  • Page 249 B: Shooting Information Display Sample Information for Movies Shooting time, Playback time/Time code Playback Shutter speed Aperture Shooting mode Movie recording Movie file size size Frame rate Compression method About the Highlight Alert When [33: Highlight alert] is set to [Enable], overexposed highlight areas will blink.
  • Page 250 B: Shooting Information Display About the 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]. [Brightness] Display Sample Histograms This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the image’s brightness level.

  • Page 251: Hi Searching For Images Quickly

    x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display) You can search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. Press the <u> button. During image playback, press the <u>...
  • Page 252 x Searching for Images Quickly Jump through Images (Jump Display) With 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 253: Magnified View

    u Magnified View You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. Magnify the image. The image can be magnified during image playback (single-image display), during image review after image capture, and from shooting- ready state.
  • Page 254 u Magnified View 3 Magnification Settings Under the [33] tab, when you select [Magnificatn (apx)], you can set the starting magnification and initial position for the magnified view. 1x (no magnification) The image will not be magnified. The magnified view will start with the single-image display.

  • Page 255: 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 on the index display (p.251).

  • Page 256: Setting Ratings

    Setting Ratings You can rate images and movies with one of five rating marks: l/m/ n/o/p. This function is called rating. 3 Set Ratings with the Menu Select [Rating]. Under the [32] tab, select [Rating], then press <0>. Select an image or movie. Turn the <5>...
  • Page 257 Setting Ratings Using the <J> Button Under [85:J/Kbutton function], if you set [Rating (J and K disabled)] (p.330), you can press the <J> button to rate images/ movies during playback. Set the < > button’s function. Set [85:J/Kbutton function] to [Rating (J and Kdisabled)].

  • Page 258: Q Quick Control During Playback

    Q Quick Control During Playback During playback, you can press the <Q> button to set the following: [K: Protect images, b: Rotate image, 9: Rating, R: RAW image processing (RAW images only), S: Resize (JPEG image only), Highlight alert, : AF point display, e: Image jump w/6]. For movies, only the functions in bold above can be set.
  • Page 259 Q Quick Control During 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. Press the <Q>...

  • Page 260: Enjoying Movies

    k Enjoying Movies You can play back movies in the following three ways: Playback on a TV set (p.269, 272) Use the provided AV cable or an HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a TV set. Then you can play back captured movies and still photos on the TV.
  • Page 261 k Enjoying Movies Playback and Editing with a Personal Computer (p.410) The movie files recorded on the card can be transferred to a personal computer and played with ImageBrowser EX. To have the movie play back smoothly on a personal computer, use a high-performance personal computer.

  • Page 262: Playing Movies

    k Playing Movies Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display images. Select a movie. Turn the <5> dial to select the movie to be played. With the single-image display, the <1s> icon displayed on the upper left indicates a movie. In the index display, perforations at the left edge of a thumbnail indicate a movie.
  • Page 263 k Playing Movies Function Playback Description 2 Exit Returns to the single-image display. 7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop. Adjust the slow motion speed by turning the <5> dial. The 8 Slow motion slow-motion speed is indicated at the upper right of the screen.

  • Page 264: Editing The Movie's First And Last Scenes

    X Editing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in 1-sec. increments. On the movie playback screen, select [X]. The movie editing panel will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Specify the part to be edited out.
  • Page 265 X Editing the Movie’s First and Last Scenes Save the movie. Select [W], then press <0>. The save screen will appear. To save it as a new movie, select [New file]. To save it and overwrite the original movie file, select [Overwrite].

  • Page 266: 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 Turn the <5>...
  • Page 267 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 iDate date will be played back. Still photos and movies in the selected folder will be nFolder played back.

  • Page 268: Start The Slide Show

    3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) Start the slide show. Turn the <5> dial to select [Start], then press <0>. After [Loading image...] is displayed, the slide show will start. Quit the slide show. To quit the slide show and return to the setting screen, press the <M>...

  • Page 269: Viewing The Images On Tv

    Viewing the Images on TV You can view the still photos and movies on a TV set. Adjust the movie’s sound volume with the TV set. The sound volume cannot be adjusted with the camera. Before connecting or disconnecting the cable between the camera and television, turn off the camera and TV set.
  • Page 270 Viewing the Images on TV 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 271 Viewing the Images on TV 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 272: The Camera

    Viewing the Images on TV Viewing on Non High-Definition (HD) TV Sets Connect the provided 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 273: J Protecting Images

    J Protecting Images Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally. Protecting Images Individually with the <J> Button Select the image to be protected. Press the <3> button to play back images, then turn the <5> dial to select the image. Protect the image.

  • Page 274: Protecting All Images In A Folder Or Card

    J Protecting Images Protect the image. Turn the <5> dial to select the image to be protected, then press <0>. The image will be protected, and the <K> icon will appear at the top of the screen. To cancel the image protection, press <0>...

  • Page 275: K Recording And Playing Voice Memos

    K Recording and Playing Voice Memos You can append a voice memo to a captured image. The voice memo will be saved as a WAV sound file with the same file number as the image. It can be played back with the camera or provided software. Recording a Voice Memo Select the image to which you want to append a voice memo.

  • Page 276: Playing A Voice Memo

    K Recording and Playing Voice Memos Playing a Voice Memo When [85: J/K button function] is set to [Play memo (Hold: Rec. memo)] (p.330), you can play back a voice memo appended to an image. Set [85: J/K button function] to [Play memo (Hold: Rec.

  • Page 277: Copying Images

    a Copying Images The images recorded on one card can be copied to the other card. 3 Copying Individual Images Select [Image copy]. Under the [31] tab, select [Image copy], then press <0>. Select [Sel.Image]. Check the copy source and target card’s capacity.
  • Page 278 a Copying Images Select the images to be copied. Total images selected Turn the <5> dial to select an image to be copied, then press <0>. The <X> icon will appear on the upper left of the screen. If you press the <u> button and turn the <6>...
  • Page 279 a Copying Images Select [OK]. Check the copy source and target card’s information. Turn the <5> dial to select [OK], then press <0>. The copying will start and its progress will be displayed. When the copying is completed, the result will be displayed. Select [OK] to return to the screen in step 2.

  • Page 280: L Erasing Images

    L Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.273) 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 281 L Erasing Images Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images], then press <0>. The images will be displayed. If you press the <u> button and turn the <6> dial counterclockwise, you can select an image from a three- image display.

  • Page 282: 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, turn the <5>...

  • Page 283: 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 personal computer instead of horizontally. You can change the setting for this feature.

  • Page 285: Post-Processing Images

    Post-Processing Images You can process RAW images with the camera or resize (shrink) JPEG images. The camera may not be able to process images taken with another camera. Post-processing images as described in this chapter is not possible if the camera is set for multiple exposures or while it is connected to a personal computer via the <C>...

  • Page 286: R Processing Raw Images With The Camera

    R Processing RAW Images with the Camera 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 287 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera Displaying the setting screen Press <0> to display the selected function’s setting screen. Turn the <5> or <6> dial to change the setting. To return to the screen in step 3, press <0>. Save the image.

  • Page 288: Brightness Adjustment

    R Processing RAW Images with the Camera 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. White balance (p.137) You can select the white balance. If you select [P], turn the <6> dial to set the color temperature on the setting screen.

  • Page 289: Distortion Correction

    R Processing RAW Images with the Camera Color space (p.162) 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.151) If [Enable] is set, the corrected image will be displayed.
  • Page 290 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera Chromatic aberration correction When [Enable] is set, the lens’ chromatic aberrations (color fringing along the subject’s outline) can be corrected. If [Enable] is set, the corrected image will be displayed. If the effect is difficult to discern, press the <u>...

  • Page 291: S Resize

    S Resize 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/H/5 images. JPEG 6 and RAW images cannot be resized. Select [Resize]. Under the [32] tab, select [Resize], then press <0>.
  • Page 292 S Resize Resize Options According to Original Image Size Available Resize Settings Original Image Size...

  • Page 293: 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 294: Automatic Sensor Cleaning

    f Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to <1/R> 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 295: Appending Dust Delete Data

    Appending Dust Delete Data 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 296: Photograph A Solid-White Object

    3 Appending Dust Delete Data Photograph 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 297: 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 298 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 299: Printing Images And Transferring Images To A Computer

    Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer Printing (p.302) 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. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.309) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded on the card according to your printing...

  • Page 300: Preparing To Print

    Preparing to Print The direct printing procedure can be performed entirely with the camera while you look at the 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 301: Pictbridge

    Preparing to Print Play back the image. PictBridge Press the < > button. The image will appear, and the <w> icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer. Movies cannot be printed. The camera cannot be used with printers compatible only with CP Direct or Bubble Jet Direct.

  • Page 302: Wprinting

    wPrinting 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 303 wPrinting 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 304: Set The Printing Effects

    wPrinting Set the printing effects. Set 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 305: Start Printing

    wPrinting Set the date and file number imprinting. Set if necessary. Select < >, then press <0>. Set as desired, then press <0>. Set the number of copies. Set if necessary. Select < >, then press <0>. Set the number of copies, then press <0>.
  • Page 306 wPrinting e Adjustment of Printing Effects In step 4 on page 304, select the printing effect. When the <e> icon is highlighted next to <z>, you can press the <B> button. You can then adjust the printing effects. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4.

  • Page 307: Trimming The Image

    wPrinting Trimming the Image You can crop the image and print only Tilt correction the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Set the trimming right before printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again before printing.

  • Page 308: Error Messages

    wPrinting Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area may not be printed as you specified. The smaller you set the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look in the print. While trimming the image, look at the camera’s LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame may not be displayed accurately.

  • Page 309: 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. (Settings cannot be set individually for each image.) Setting the Printing Options Select [Print order].
  • Page 310 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Standard Prints one image on one sheet. Index Multiple thumbnail images are printed on 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 311: Print Ordering

    W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print Ordering Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. If you press the <u> button and turn the <6> dial counterclockwise, you can select an image from a three-image display. To return to the single-image display, turn the <6>...

  • Page 312: W Direct Printing With Dpof

    W Direct Printing with DPOF With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF. Prepare to print. See page 300. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer” procedure up to step 5. Under the [31] tab, select [Print order]. Select [Print].

  • Page 313: Transferring Images To A Personal Computer

    d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer You can connect the camera to a personal computer and operate the camera to transfer images on the card to the personal computer. This is called direct image transfer. Direct image transfer is performed and controlled from the camera, with the interface displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.

  • Page 314: Wired Lan

    d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Set the camera’s power switch to <1>. When the personal computer prompts you to select a program, select [EOS Utility]. The EOS Utility screen will appear on the personal computer. After the EOS Utility screen appears, do not operate EOS Utility. If any screen other than EOS Utility’s top screen is displayed, [Direct transfer] in step 5 on page 316 will not be displayed.
  • Page 315 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer 3 Select the Images to be Transferred Sel.Image Select [Image transfer]. Under the [32] tab, select [Image transfer], then press <0>. Select [Image sel./transfer]. Select [Image sel./transfer], then press <0>. Select [Sel.Image]. Select [Sel.Image], then press <0>. Select the images to be transferred.
  • Page 316 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Transfer the image. On the computer screen, check that EOS Utility’s top screen is displayed. Select [Direct transfer], then press <0>. On the confirmation screen, select [OK] and the images will be transferred to the personal computer. Images selected with [Sel.n] and [All image] can also be transferred this way.

  • Page 317: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Also, you can register the current camera settings under shooting modes <w1>, <w2>, or <w3>, or save the camera settings to a card.

  • Page 318: Custom Functions

    Custom Functions k Movie 81: Exposure A LV Shooting Shooting Exposure level increments ISO speed setting increments p.320 Bracketing auto cancel (Still photo, with WB Bracketing sequence bracketing p.321 set) Number of bracketed shots Spot metering linked to AF point p.322 Safety shift 82: Exposure...
  • Page 319 3 Custom Functions k Movie A LV 84: Display/Operation Shooting Shooting Focusing Screen p.327 Viewfinder info. during exposure LCD panel illumination during Bulb p.328 Recording card, image size setting 85: Operation Dial direction during Tv/Av Av setting without lens p.329 Multi function lock Custom Controls Depends on setting...

  • Page 320: Custom Function Settings

    Custom Function Settings Under the [8] tab, you can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. Any settings different from the default will be displayed in blue. C.Fn1: Exposure Exposure level increments 1/3: 1/3-stop, Exposure compensation 1/3-stop Sets 1/3-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and flash exposure compensation.
  • Page 321 3 Custom Function Settings Bracketing sequence The AEB shooting sequence and white balance bracketing sequence can be changed. 0 - +: 0, -, + - 0+ : -, 0, + +0 - : +, 0, - White Balance Bracketing B/A Direction M/G Direction 0 : Standard exposure 0 : Standard white balance 0 : Standard white balance...

  • Page 322: Safety Shift

    3 Custom Function Settings Spot metering linked to AF point You can enable or disable AF point-linked spot metering in the <r> metering mode. Center AF point only Regardless of the AF point currently selected, spot metering will always be linked to the viewfinder’s center AF point. Linked to active AF point Spot metering will be linked to the manually-selected AF point.

  • Page 323: C.fn2: Exposure

    3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn2: Exposure Restrict shooting modes You can restrict the shooting modes selectable with the <W> button. Select a shooting mode (a/s/f/d/BULB/w1/w2/w3) to be made selectable and press <0> to append a checkmark <X>. The restricted shooting mode settings are not registered to C1, C2, or C3. At least one shooting mode must be checkmarked <X>.
  • Page 324 3 Custom Function Settings Set shutter speed range You can set the shutter speed range. In the <s> and <a> modes, you can set the shutter speed manually within the range that you have set. In the <d> and <f> modes, the shutter speed will be set automatically within the range that you have set.
  • Page 325 3 Custom Function Settings AE Microadjustment Normally, this adjustment is not required. Perform this adjustment only if necessary. Note that performing this adjustment may prevent the correct exposure from being achieved. You can fine-tune the standard for exposure metering. This adjustment can help if automatic exposure always makes the image look too dark or too bright even without any exposure compensation.

  • Page 326: C.fn3: Drive

    3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn3: Drive Continuous shooting speed You can set the continuous shooting speed for <o> high-speed continuous shooting and <p> low-speed continuous shooting. High speed You can set it from 2 to 12 shots/sec. Low speed You can set it from 1 to 11 shots/sec. If you set 12 or 11 shots/sec.

  • Page 327: C.fn4: Disp./Operation

    3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn4: Display/Operation Focusing Screen You can change the focusing screen to an Ec-series focusing screen more suited for your shooting. If you change the focusing screen, change this setting to match the focusing screen type to obtain the correct exposure.
  • Page 328 3 Custom Function Settings Viewfinder info. during exposure You can enable or disable the viewfinder information displayed during the exposure. OFF: Disable ON: Enable The viewfinder information will be displayed even during exposure. This is convenient when you want to check the exposure setting, number of possible shots, etc., during continuous shooting.

  • Page 329: C.fn5: Operation

    3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn5: Operation Dial direction during Tv/Av Normal Reverse direction You can reverse the dial’s turning direction when setting the shutter speed and aperture. In the <a> shooting mode, the turning direction of the <6> and <5> dial will be reversed.
  • Page 330 3 Custom Function Settings If you try to use one of the locked camera controls when the power switch is set to <R>, <3> will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel, and <LOCK> will appear on the shooting settings display (p.50).

  • Page 331: C.fn6: Others

    3 Custom Function Settings C.Fn6: Others Add cropping information If you set cropping information, vertical lines for the aspect ratio you have set will appear on the Live View image. You can then compose the shot as if you were shooting with a medium- or large-format camera (6x6 cm, 4x5 inch, etc.).
  • Page 332 3 Custom Function Settings Shutter release time lag Normally, the shutter release is controlled for a stable release time lag. By setting [Shortened], this stabilization control can be omitted to make the shutter-release time lag shorter. Standard Shortened The normal shutter-release time lag is approx. 0.055 sec. when the aperture is stopped down by no more than four stops (depending on the lens).

  • Page 333: 85: Custom Controls

    85: Custom Controls You can assign frequently-used functions to camera buttons or dials according to your preferences. Select [85: Custom Controls]. Under the [85] tab, select [Custom Controls], then press <0>. The Custom Controls screen will appear. Select a camera button or dial. Turn the <5>...
  • Page 334 85: Custom Controls Assignable Functions to Camera Controls Function Page Metering and AF start AF stop Switch to registered AF function ONE SHOT z AI SERVO Switch to registered AF point AF point direct selection Select AF point, + OzS during metering) Metering start AE lock...
  • Page 335 85: Custom Controls * The AF stop button ( ) is provided only on super telephoto IS lenses.
  • Page 336 85: Custom Controls Function Page Image size selection One-touch image quality setting One-touch image quality (hold) Record func+card/folder selection 14fps super high speed Picture Style White balance selection Depth-of-field preview IS start VF electronic level Menu display Register/recall shooting function Start movie recording (when k set) Switch to Custom shooting mode Image replay...
  • Page 337 85: Custom Controls * The AF stop button ( ) is provided only on super telephoto IS lenses.
  • Page 338 85: Custom Controls : Metering and AF start When you press the button assigned to this function, metering and AF are executed. *1: If you assign the [Metering and AF start] function to the <p> and <A> buttons and add the function to switch to the registered AF point, you can instantly switch to the registered AF point.
  • Page 339 85: Custom Controls : 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 : Switch to registered AF function After setting AF area selection mode (p.69), Tracking sensitivity (p.87), Acceleration/deceleration tracking (p.88), AF point auto switching (p.89), AI Servo 1st image priority (p.91), and AI Servo 2nd image priority (p.92) and assigning this function to a button, you can apply...
  • Page 340 85: Custom Controls : AF point direct selection During metering, you can select an AF point directly with the <5> dial or <9> without pressing the <S> button. With the <5> dial, you can select a left or right AF point, or cycle through the zones if using Zone AF. *4: If you use <9>...
  • Page 341 85: Custom Controls : FE lock During flash photography, pressing the button assigned to this function will fire a preflash and record the required flash output (FE lock). : Set ISO speed You can press <0> to change the ISO speed. Set while looking at the top LCD panel, viewfinder, or LCD monitor.
  • Page 342 85: Custom Controls : Shutter speed setting in M mode In manual exposure <a>, you can set the shutter speed with the <6> or <5> dial. : Aperture setting in M mode In manual exposure <a>, you can set the aperture with the <6> or <5>...
  • Page 343 85: Custom Controls : Record func+card/folder selection Press <0> to display the [Record func+card/folder sel.] screen (p.114) on the LCD monitor. : 14fps super high speed In the <o> drive mode, while you hold down the <p> or <A> button and press the shutter button completely, you can switch to super high speed continuous shooting (max.

  • Page 344: Menu Display

    85: Custom Controls : VF electronic level When you press the button assigned to this function, the viewfinder will display a grid and an electronic level using the AF points. 1° Over 4° 1° Over 6° : Menu display Pressing <0> will display the menu on the LCD monitor. : Register/recall shooting function You can manually set the main shooting functions such as the shooting mode, ISO speed, metering mode, and AF Area selection mode and...
  • Page 345 85: Custom Controls : Start movie recording (when k set) With [LV z/k set.] set to [Movies], pressing the button assigned with this function will start the movie shooting immediately. To stop the movie shooting, press the button again. : Switch to Custom shooting mode When the shooting mode is not <w1>, <w2>, or <w3>, you can press the <B>...

  • Page 346: Registering My Menu

    Registering My Menu 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 347: Saving And Loading Camera Settings

    Saving and Loading Camera Settings The camera’s shooting modes, menus, Custom Functions, and other camera settings can be saved to the card as a camera settings file. When this file is loaded by the camera, the saved camera settings will be applied.
  • Page 348 3 Saving and Loading Camera Settings Saved Settings Shooting functions Shooting mode + exposure setting, ISO speed, AF mode, AF area selection mode, AF point, Metering mode, Drive mode, Exposure compensation amount, Flash exposure compensation amount Menu functions [z1] White balance, Set Custom WB, White balance Shift/ Bracketing, Color space, Picture Style, Lens aberration correction (Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction), Multiple exposure (settings)
  • Page 349 3 Saving and Loading Camera Settings [82] Restrict shooting modes, Restrict metering modes, Metering used in manual exposure, Set shutter speed range, Set aperture range [84] Viewfinder info. during exposure, LCD panel illumination during Bulb, Recording card, image size setting My Menu settings All the menu settings under the following menu tabs will be saved: [z2], [z4 (Live View shooting)], [z4 (Movie)], [21], [22],...

  • Page 350: W: Registering Custom Shooting Modes

    w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes You can register your preferred shooting mode, menu settings, Custom Function settings, and other current camera settings to the <w1>/ <w2>/<w3> Custom shooting modes. To use <w2> or <w3>, set them in [82: Restrict shooting modes] (p.323). Select [Custom shooting mode (C1-C3)].
  • Page 351 w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes Settings Registered Shooting functions Shooting mode + exposure setting, ISO speed, AF mode, AF area selection mode, AF point, Metering mode, Drive mode, Exposure compensation amount, Flash exposure compensation amount Menu functions [z1] White balance, Set Custom WB, White balance Shift/ Bracketing, Color space, Picture Style, Lens aberration correction (Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction), Multiple exposure (settings)
  • Page 352 w: Registering Custom Shooting Modes My Menu settings will not be registered. When the shooting mode is <w1>, <w2>, or <w3>, you cannot select [54: Clear all camera settings] and [87: Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)]. Even in the <w1>, <w2>, or <w3> shooting mode, you can still change the shooting function settings and menu settings.

  • Page 353: Reference

    Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. Using the Cable Protector Interface cable Cable Protector HDMI cable (Sold separately)

  • Page 354: Function Availability Table According To Shooting Mode

    Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled Viewfinder Shooting z LV k Movie Function Shooting Shooting d s f a BULB All image quality settings selectable (Still photo) k k k k Automatically set/Auto ISO k k k k ISO speed...

  • Page 355: External Flash

    Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode Viewfinder Shooting z LV k Movie Function Shooting Shooting d s f a BULB Auto k k k k AF point selection With f Manual k k k k AF-assist beam k k k k Manual focusing (MF) k k k k AF Configuration Tool...

  • Page 356: 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 Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Eg Anti-Fog Eyepiece Eg Wide Strap Cable protector Eyecup Eg CR2025 lithium battery Angle Finder C EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Hand Strap...
  • Page 357 System Map GPS Receiver Timer Remote Remote Wireless GP-E2 Controller Switch Controller TC-80N3 RS-80N3 LC-5 EF lenses External microphone HDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) Stereo AV Cable TV/Video AVC-DC400ST (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6 Interface Cable IFC-200U (1.9 m/6.2 ft.) Wireless LAN Interface Cable access point...

  • Page 358: 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.61), and [Displays shooting functions] (p.359). Under the [52] tab, [z button display options] enables you to select the options displayed when the <B>...
  • Page 359 B Button Functions Shooting Settings White balance AE lock Highlight tone priority Aperture Exposure level indicator Picture Style ISO speed Shutter speed Exposure level indicator Shooting mode Auto Lighting Flash exposure compensation Optimizer AF mode Focus confirmation light Quick Control icon AF status indicator Battery check Possible shots...

  • Page 360: Checking The Battery Information

    (Red): Purchasing a new battery is recommended. The use of a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E4N or LP-E4 is recommended. If you use any battery other than the Battery Pack LP-E4N or LP-E4, the camera’s full performance may not be attained or malfunction may result.

  • Page 361: Using A Household Power Outlet

    Using a Household Power Outlet With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4 (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 DC terminal.

  • Page 362: Replacing The Date/Time Battery

    Replacing the Date/Time Battery The date/time (backup) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Its service life is approx. 5 years. If the date/time is reset when camera is turned on, follow the procedure below to replace the backup battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery.

  • Page 363: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings For Viewfinder Shooting and Live View Shooting z: Shooting 1 (Red) Page Q / W / E / R / Y / U / D / O (1 - 5) White balance / P (Approx. 2500 - 10000) / PC-1 - 5 Set Custom WB Manual registration of white balance data White balance correction: B/A/M/G bias, 9...
  • Page 364 Menu Settings z: Shooting 2 (Red) Page JPEG quality Compression rate for 3 , H , 5 , 6 1 / 41 / 61 Image type/size 3 / H / 5 / 6 ISO speed / ISO speed range / Auto ISO range ISO speed settings / Minimum shutter speed Disable / Low / Standard / High...
  • Page 365 Menu Settings z: Shooting 4* (Red) Page LV z/k setting Disable / Stills / Movies AF mode Live mode / u Live mode / Quick mode Grid display Off / 3x3 l / 6x4 m / 3x3+diag n Exposure simulation Enable / During e / Disable Silent LV shooting Mode 1 / Mode 2 / Disable...
  • Page 366 Menu Settings 2: AF3 (Purple) Page Enable after One-Shot AF / Disable after One- USM lens electronic MF Shot AF / Disable in AF mode AF-assist beam firing Enable / Disable / IR AF assist beam only One-Shot AF release Release priority / Focus priority priority 2: AF4 (Purple)

  • Page 367: Image Rotate

    Menu Settings 2: AF5 (Purple) Page Manual AF point Stops at AF area edges / Continuous selection pattern Selected (constant) / All (constant) / Selected AF point display during (pre-AF, focused) / Selected (focused) / focus Disable display VF display illumination Auto / Enable / Disable AF status in viewfinder Show in field of view / Show outside view AF Microadjustment Disable / All by same amount / Adjust by lens...
  • Page 368 Menu Settings 3: Playback 3 (Blue) Page Highlight alert Disable / Enable AF point display Disable / Enable Playback grid Off / 3x3 l / 6x4 m / 3x3+diag n Histogram Brightness / RGB Movie play count* Rec time / Time code 1x (no magnification) / 2x (magnify from center) / 4x (magnify from center) / 8x (magnify Magnification (Approx.)
  • Page 369 Menu Settings 5: Set-up 2 (Yellow) Page 1 min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / Auto power off 30 min. / Disable LCD brightness Adjustable to one of seven brightness levels Date (year, month, day) / Time (hour, min., Date/Time/Zone sec.) / Daylight saving time / Time zone LanguageK...
  • Page 370 Menu Settings 5: Set-up 4 (Yellow) Page Save/load camera Save/load camera settings to/from the card settings on card Register current camera settings to the w1, Custom shooting mode (C1-C3) w2, w3 shooting mode. Clear all camera Resets the camera to the default settings settings Display copyright information / Enter author’s Copyright information...
  • Page 371 Menu Settings For Movie Shooting z: Shooting 4 (Movie) (Red) Page LV z/k setting Disable / Stills / Movies AF mode Live mode / u Live mode / Quick mode Grid display Off / 3x3 l / 6x4 m / 3x3+diag n 1920x1080 (6 / 5 / 4) (W / X) Movie recording size 1280x720 (8 / 7) (W / X)

  • Page 372: Troubleshooting Guide

    Canon Service Center. Power-Related Problems The battery pack does not recharge. Do not recharge any battery pack other than a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E4N or LP-E4. The battery charger’s <CAL/CHARGE> lamp blinks in red, no Charge level lamp is lit, or all three Charge level lamps are blinking.
  • Page 373 Troubleshooting Guide The battery becomes exhausted quickly. Use a fully-charged battery pack (p.30). The battery performance may have degraded. See [53: Battery info.] to check the battery’s recharge performance level (p.360). If the battery performance is poor, replace the battery pack with a new one. The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following operations: •...

  • Page 374: The Image Is Out Of Focus

    Troubleshooting Guide No images can be shot or recorded. Make sure the card is properly inserted (p.35). If the card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images to make room (p.35, 280). If you try to focus in the One-Shot AF mode while the focus confirmation light <o>...
  • Page 375 Troubleshooting Guide There are fewer AF points. Depending on the attached lens, the number of usable AF points and patterns will differ. The lenses are categorized into eight groups from A to H. Check which group your lens belongs to. Using a lens in Groups F to H will have fewer usable AF points (p.76).
  • Page 376 Troubleshooting Guide The maximum burst during continuous shooting is lower. If you shoot something that has fine detail (such as a field of grass), the file size will be larger and the actual maximum burst may be lower than the number mentioned on page 120. ISO 100 cannot be set/ISO speed expansion cannot be selected.
  • Page 377 Make sure the flash (or PC sync cord) is securely attached to the camera. If you use a non-Canon flash unit with Live View shooting, set [z4: Silent LV shoot.] to [Disable] (p.208). The flash always fires at full output.
  • Page 378 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.202). 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 379: Movie Shooting

    Troubleshooting Guide The manually set ISO speed changes when switching to movie shooting. If you shoot a movie when [Maximum: 51200] is set with [ISO speed range] and ISO speed is set to ISO 32000/40000/51200, the ISO speed will switch to ISO 25600 (during movie shooting with manual exposure).
  • Page 380 Troubleshooting Guide When I shoot still photos during movie shooting, the movie shooting stops. To shoot still photos during movie shooting, using a CF card compatible with UDMA transfer rates is recommended. Setting a smaller image size for the still photos and shooting fewer continuous shots may resolve the problem.
  • Page 381 Troubleshooting Guide The fourth character in the file name changes. With [51: File name], select the camera’s unique file name or the file name registered under User setting 1 (p.156). The file numbering does not start from 0001. If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not start from 0001 (p.158).
  • Page 382 Troubleshooting Guide Playback Problems Part of the image blinks in black. [33: Highlight alert] is set to [Enable] (p.249). A red box is displayed on the image. [33: AF point disp.] is set to [Enable] (p.249). The image cannot be erased. If the image is protected, it cannot be erased (p.273).
  • Page 383 Troubleshooting Guide No image appears on the TV screen. Use the stereo AV cable that came with the camera (p.272). Make sure the stereo AV cable or HDMI cable’s plug is inserted all the way in (p.269, 272). Set the video OUT system (NTSC/PAL) to the same video system as the TV set (p.272).
  • Page 384 Troubleshooting Guide Sensor Cleaning Problems The shutter makes a noise during sensor cleaning. If you selected [Clean nowf], the shutter will make a noise, but no picture is taken (p.294). Automatic sensor cleaning does not work. If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1> and <2> at a short interval, the <f>...

  • Page 385: System Status Display

    You can also check the status log for past Error and Caution messages. Use this function to check the camera’s condition. If necessary, take the camera to your nearest Canon Service Center for maintenance to minimize camera problems in the future. Select [System status display].
  • Page 386 Battery Pack LP-E4N or LP- E4, there may be a problem with the camera. Consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Retry operation was The shutter- and mirror-cocking operation performed for the shutter was not completed normally.
  • Page 387 Cautions. If there are more than five entries, the oldest entries will be deleted automatically. The shutter release cycles are displayed in units of 1000. If there have been 1,000,000 or more shutter release cycles, 1,000,000 will be displayed. If the same Error or Caution occurs often, consult a Canon Service Center.

  • Page 388: Error Codes

    50, 60, Operate the power switch, remove and install the battery pack 70, 80, again, or use a Canon lens (p.34, 38). * If the error still persists, write down the error number and contact your nearest Canon Service Center.

  • Page 389: Specifications

    * Dual CF card slots Image sensor size: Approx. 36 x 24 mm Compatible lenses: Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses) (35 mm-equivalent lens focal length will be as indicated on the lens) Lens mount: Canon EF mount • Image Sensor...
  • Page 390 Specifications Noise reduction: Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots Automatic image brightness correction: Auto Lighting Optimizer Highlight tone priority: Provided Lens aberration correction: Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction • Viewfinder Type: Eye-level pentaprism Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 100% (with Eye point approx. 20 mm) Magnification: Approx.
  • Page 391 Specifications AI Servo characteristics: Tracking sensitivity, Acceleration/deceleration tracking, AF point auto switching AF fine adjustment: AF Microadjustment (All lenses by same amount or Adjust by lens) AF-assist beam: Emitted by the EOS-dedicated external Speedlite • Exposure Control Metering modes: Approx. 100,000-pixel RGB metering sensor and 252-zone TTL metering at max.
  • Page 392 RAW+JPEG Large: Approx. 17 shots (approx. 17 shots) * During high-speed continuous shooting * 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 UDMA mode 7, 128 GB card based on Canon’s testing standards.
  • Page 393 Specifications • Movie Shooting Movie recording MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression: Variable (average) bit rate Audio recording format: Linear PCM Recording format: Recording size and frame rate: 1920x1080 (Full HD) : 30p/25p/24p 1280x720 (HD) : 60p/50p 640x480 (SD) : 30p/25p * 30p: 29.97 fps, 25p: 25.00 fps, 24p: 23.976 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, 50p: 50.00 fps Compression method: ALL-I (I-only), IPB...

  • Page 394: Brightness Adjustment

    Specifications Sound recording: Built-in monaural microphone, external stereo microphone terminal provided Sound recording level adjustable, wind filter provided Grid display: Three types Still photo shooting: Possible • LCD Monitor Type: TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor Monitor size and dots: Wide, 8.1 cm (3.2-in.) (3:2) with approx. 1.04 million dots Brightness adjustment: Manual (7 levels) Electronic level: Provided...
  • Page 395 Specifications • Direct Printing Compatible printers: PictBridge-compatible printers Printable images: JPEG and RAW images Print ordering: DPOF Version 1.1 compatible • Wired LAN Ethernet: 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T FTP transfer: Automatic transfer upon shooting, Image selection/ transfer, Transfer with SET button, Transfer with caption EOS Utility: EOS Utility’s remote control works with wired LAN WFT server:...

  • Page 396: Operation Environment

    Specifications • Power Battery: Battery Pack LP-E4N/LP-E4 (Quantity 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E4 Battery information: Remaining capacity, Shutter count, and Recharge performance displayed Battery life: With viewfinder shooting: (Based on CIPA Approx. 1120 shots at 23°C/73°F, approx. 860 shots at 0°C/32°F testing standards) With Live View shooting: Approx.
  • Page 397 Specifications 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 398 Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
  • Page 399 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended 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...

  • Page 400: 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 401 • 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 402 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 403 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.
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  • Page 409: Software Start Guide

    Software Start Guide This chapter gives an overview of the software in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM) provided with the camera and explains how to install the software on a personal computer. It also explains how to view the PDF files on the Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM.

  • Page 410: Software Start Guide

    Software Start Guide EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk This disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL cameras. EOS Utility With the camera connected to a personal computer, EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer.

  • Page 411: Installing The Software

    (The newer version will overwrite the previous version.) Insert EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM). For Macintosh, double-click to open the CD-ROM icon displayed on the desktop, then double-click on [Canon EOS Digital Installer]. Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to install.

  • Page 412: Software Instruction Manual

    Software Start Guide Software Instruction Manual Contains the Software Instruction Manuals. Copying and Viewing the Instruction Manual PDFs Insert the [Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL] CD-ROM into your computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. For Windows, the icon is displayed in [(My) Computer]. For Macintosh, the icon is displayed on the desktop.

  • Page 413: Index

    Index Numerics AI SERVO (AI Servo AF)....68 Accel./decel. tracking ....88 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay....112 AF pt auto switching....89 1280x720 ........233 Tracking sensitivity..... 87 1920x1080 ........233 ALL-I (I-only)......... 233 4- or 9-image index display...251 Aperture-priority AE....169, 223 61-point automatic selection Area AF ..........
  • Page 414 Index Camera Camera shake ......187 Date/Time........40 Clear camera settings ....58 Date/time battery Holding the camera ....45 replacement ......362 Save/load camera settings ..347 Daylight saving time ....... 41 Settings display ......358 DC coupler ........361 System status......385 Depth-of-field preview ... 170, 201, 204 Camera shake ......45, 46 Dial Caption (name) ......141...
  • Page 415 Index FE Microadjustment ..... 325 Feature guide......... 63 HD ........233, 269 File name ......156, 158 HDMI ........260, 269 File size......120, 234, 248 HDMI CEC........270 Filter effect ........134 High ISO speed NR...... 147 Final image simulation ..204, 229 High-Definition (HD) ..
  • Page 416 Index Image dust prevention ....293 Peripheral illumination correction ........ 151 Image review ........57 Live View shooting ....... 199 Image-recording quality Exposure simulation ....207 Image size ........117 Face detection Live mode (AF). 210 JPEG quality......123 Grid display......206 Index display.........251 Information display....
  • Page 417 High ISO speed......147 AE lock ........224 Long exposures ....... 148 AF mode ......232, 241 Nomenclature ......... 18 Aperture-priority AE ....223 Non-Canon flash units....191 Autoexposure shooting.....221 NTSC........233, 369 Compression method ....233 Drop frame........240 Number of AF points ...... 69 Edit ...........264...

  • Page 418: Print Order (Dpof)

    Index Power Reduced display......253 Auto power off ......57 Registering and using an Battery check......39 AF point........338 Battery info .......360 Release shutter without card..36 Household power .....361 Remote control terminal ....179 Possible shots ....39, 120, 202 Remote switch......179 Recharge........30 Recharge performance.....360 Resize ..........
  • Page 419 Index Single-image display.....246 Single shooting ......110 Vertical-grip ON/OFF switch... 49 Single-point AF ......69, 72 Video system....233, 272, 369 Single-point Spot AF ....69, 72 View on TV ......260, 269 Slide show........266 Viewfinder........22 Dioptric adjustment ....45 Small (Image size) ......117 Electronic level....
  • Page 420 The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of April 2012. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any lenses and accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CPH-E011-001 © CANON INC. 2012...
  • Page 421 For <S> (Neutral) and <U> (Faithful), refer to the * Applicable with Speedlites having a color temperature transmission function. Possible shots Approx. 1120 shots Approx. 860 shots CPQ-E011-000 © CANON INC. 2012 camera’s instruction manual. Otherwise, it will be fixed to approx. 6000K.
  • Page 422 Shooting Operation Custom Functions Shooting Mode AF Area Selection Mode : Drive Mode O Exposure Compensation A Live View Shooting k Shooting Movies 81: Exposure 84: Display/Operation Press the <W> button, then Press the <S> button. Press the < > button, Select [z4: LV z/k set.], Exposure level increments Focusing Screen...

  • Page 423: Instruction Manual

    [Shortcut Key : Marks information that should be read List] in the Help for a list of shortcut keys which before use. are helpful for quick operation. : Marks additional information you may find helpful. © CANON INC. 2012 CCS-M042DPPWE-001...
  • Page 424 Agreement by destroying the SOFTWARE. This Agreement will also terminate without notice to you if you fail to comply with any of the terms of this Agreement and you must 1. LICENSE: Canon grants you the non-exclusive right to use the SOFTWARE only on a single Advanced then promptly return the SOFTWARE.
  • Page 425 Introduction Introduction Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter, “DPP”) is a high-performance What Advantages Does a RAW Image Have? RAW image processing, viewing and editing software for EOS DIGITAL RAW images are recorded in the format “RAW image data + Image Contents at cameras.

  • Page 426: System Requirements

    Core2 Duo or higher is recommended Change image size Advanced For Windows 7 64-bit systems, minimum 2GB Image Editing  Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including Correction of lens aberration and Printing supported OS versions.  Automatic/manual dust erasure processing...

  • Page 427: Contents At A Glance

    Printing JPEG/TIFF Sharpen the modulation and contrast of colors (contrast)  p.29 Images  Print well on a Canon printer  p.43, p.87, p.88  Make skin tone look healthier (color tone)  p.29  Faithfully reproduce the color of the subject ...
  • Page 428 Basic Operation Introduction The basic operational flow – from how to download to your computer images shot with a camera to checking, editing, saving and printing a Contents at downloaded RAW image – is explained here. a Glance Starting up DPP............Basic Main Window Display ...........

  • Page 429: Starting Up Dpp

    Starting up DPP Introduction Double-click the desktop icon. Main Window Display In the main window, you can use tabs to select either the [Folder] window or the [Collection] window. The [Folder] window displays the Contents at Double-click a Glance images in folders on your computer, while the [Collection] window (p.36) displays images selected randomly by the user from one or more folders and gathered together.

  • Page 430: Downloading An Image To Your Computer

    Downloading an Image to Your Computer Introduction Connect the camera and computer with the cable provided and EOS Utility download the images saved on the memory card inserted in the camera. For downloading images, start up the camera software “EOS Utility” Contents at from DPP and use.
  • Page 431 Introduction Click the [Main Window] button. Advantages of using EOS Utility to download images Using EOS Utility to download images makes it easier to organize your Contents at images as they are downloaded, sorted and saved into folders by date. a Glance You cannot start up EOS Utility in the [Collection] window ...

  • Page 432: Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader

    Introduction Display the images downloaded to your computer. Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader In the [DCIM] folder copied to your desktop, select the folder  You can also download images to the computer using a third-party card where the shot images are saved. reader.

  • Page 433: Viewing An Image

    Viewing an Image Introduction Images downloaded to your computer are displayed as a thumbnails list Changing the Size of Thumbnail Images in the main window. You can double-click an image to open the edit You can change the size of the thumbnail images displayed in the main window and display the image at large size.

  • Page 434: Enlarging And Viewing A Specific Area

    Introduction Enlarging and Viewing a Specific Area Enlarge and View an Image in the Edit Window Double-click the area you want to enlarge. Contents at a Glance Double-click Basic Operation Double-click The edit window appears.  Advanced Operation Edit window Tool palette Advanced The area you double-clicked is enlarged to 100% (actual pixel...

  • Page 435: Adjusting An Image

    Adjusting an Image Introduction You can perform a variety of image adjustments, such as adjusting the About the Tool Palette brightness or changing the Picture Style of an image using the tool palette of the edit window. You can easily restore an image to its original You can adjust images with the tool palette by switching between the settings with the [ ] button even if you have made the wrong...

  • Page 436: Saving An Image

    Saving an Image Introduction If you perform the save operation described here, you can save all the Saving adjustment contents (recipe) made with the tool palette to the RAW image. With DPP, you can perform the following types of saving according to your requirements.

  • Page 437: Printing An Image

    For detailed information on each printing method, see Chapter 2 onwards. Print one image (p.49)  Index Print using a Canon inkjet printer (p.43, p.46)  Print with a high-end Canon printer (p.87)  Print with shooting information (p.85)
  • Page 438 Introduction A more advanced operation – from efficiently checking images, to Detailed Setting of Image Sharpness ..... various ways of editing an image, printing a RAW image using a Canon Automatically Adjusting Brightness and Color (Tone Contents at printer and sorting images – is explained here.
  • Page 439 Efficiently Checking/Sorting Images Introduction You can enlarge images displayed as thumbnails in the main window Double-click the area you want to enlarge. and efficiently check each image. You can attach check marks and sort images into five groups. Contents at a Glance Display the quick check window.
  • Page 440 Introduction Convenient functions of the quick check window  To check only selected images Contents at You can use the quick check window to check only selected images a Glance by selecting the desired images from those displayed in the main window and then performing step 1.

  • Page 441: Sorting Images

    Introduction Setting Ratings Sorting Images Display the image you want to rate, and then click You can sort images by attaching check marks or setting ratings (indicated with [ ] marks) for each subject or theme. Contents at any one of the [ ]. a Glance Attaching Check Marks Basic...

  • Page 442: Sorting Images In The Main Window

    Introduction Setting Ratings in the Main Window Sorting Images in the Main Window Select the images you want to rate, and then click You can also sort images in the main window by attaching check marks or setting ratings (indicated with [ ] marks) for each subject or theme.

  • Page 443: Arranging Images In The Main Window

    Introduction Arranging Images in the Main Window To select multiple images in the main window You can arrange images in the order of the types of check marks you Click on desired images while holding down the <Ctrl> key. To select have attached to images, or in the order of date and time at which the Contents at multiple consecutive images, click on the first image, and then click on...

  • Page 444: Arranging Freely

    Introduction Arranging Freely Sort item Description Drag and drop the image to the desired location. Rating: ascending Sorted in order of fewest [ order Contents at a Glance Rating: descending Sorted in order of most [ order Basic File name Images are sorted by file name in alphanumeric Operation order (0 to 9 ...
  • Page 445 Introduction Displaying a RAW Image and JPEG Image as a Single Image RAW images with the extension “.CR2” can be displayed as a single image You can display and handle a RAW image and JPEG image shot simultaneously as a single image. In particular, you can halve the Contents at Images that can be displayed as a single image are images shot with a a Glance...

  • Page 446: Checking Image Information

    Introduction Improving the Quality of an Image in the Main Window Checking Image Information Create a new thumbnail image for the main window and save to each Select the image for which you want to check the image. Contents at image information.
  • Page 447 Introduction Shooting information is displayed in the [Shooting Information]  Select a tab sheet and check information. tab sheet, while IPTC* information appended to the image after [Shooting Information] tab sheet [Metadata] tab sheet shooting is displayed in the [Metadata] tab sheet. Contents at IPTC* information provides additional comments on images,...

  • Page 448: Editing An Image

    Editing an Image Introduction This section explains how to adjust an image using the tool palette in the About the RAW Tool Palette edit window. You can adjust images with the tool palette by switching between the You can easily restore an image to its original condition with the [ [RAW], [RGB], [NR/ALO] and [LENS] tab sheets according to your Contents at button even if you have made the wrong adjustment.

  • Page 449: Adjusting Brightness

    Introduction Adjusting Brightness Changing a Picture Style The brightness of an image can be adjusted. Move the slider to the right If the image you shot is different to what you visualized, you can change to make the image brighter and to the left to make the image darker. Contents at the Picture Style to get closer to what you envisaged.

  • Page 450: Adjusting Color Tone By Changing White Balance

    Introduction Picture Style Description Adjusting Color Tone by Changing White Balance The image looks vivid. If the color tone of the photographed image does not appear natural, Standard Ordinarily, this setting is suitable for most images. change the white balance to make it appear natural. You can make the Contents at a Glance The color tone will be adjusted to suit the scene.
  • Page 451 Introduction The color of the image is adjusted with the point you selected as  Adjusting Color Tone Using Click White Balance the standard for white. You can adjust white balance using a selected part of an image as the If you click on another point in the image, the white balance is ...

  • Page 452: Adjusting Contrast

    Introduction Adjusting Contrast Changing Color Tone and Color Saturation Modulation and degree of contrast can be adjusted. Move the slider to Skin tone and overall color saturation can be adjusted. the right to make contrast stronger and to the left to make contrast Contents at If Picture Style (p.26)

  • Page 453: Adjusting Monochrome

    Introduction Filter effect: Creates an image where the white of clouds and the  Adjusting Monochrome green of trees are emphasized in the same monochrome photograph. When the Picture Style (p.26) is set to [Monochrome], you can create Contents at monochrome photographs with effects similar to filtering and with the a Glance Filter...

  • Page 454: Adjusting Image Sharpness

    Introduction Select [Sharpness] from the list box and make the Adjusting Image Sharpness setting. You can make the overall atmosphere of an image harder or softer. Reverts the image to Adjustment can be made by selecting from two modes, [Sharpness] and Contents at a Glance the original settings...

  • Page 455: Detailed Setting Of Image Sharpness

    Introduction Detailed Setting of Image Sharpness Select [Unsharp mask] from the list box and make Contents at the setting. a Glance Basic Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Image Editing and Printing Processing Large Numbers of Images Select [Unsharp mask] Editing JPEG/TIFF Images Drag the slider left or right Reference...
  • Page 456 Introduction Automatically Adjusting Brightness and Color (Tone Curve Assist) Images not suitable for automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) In order to make the image a desirable standard image, automatically adjust the image tone curve (p.143). You can select the degree of Contents at The result of automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) may not be as a Glance...

  • Page 457: Editing Efficiently

    Editing Efficiently Introduction Edit the image. Editing in the Edit Image Window Change the size The thumbnail display and the edit window are combined and images can be edited efficiently while quickly switching between images to be edited. Contents at Edit image window a Glance Images to be edited are selected beforehand in the main window.
  • Page 458 Introduction Double-click the area you want to enlarge. To display an image in an enlargement ratio other than 100% Click the [50% view] or [200% view] on the toolbar. Contents at a Glance You can change the way the tool palette is displayed (p.92). ...
  • Page 459 Introduction Changing the Thumbnail Display Position to a Horizontal Position Gathering and Editing Images in the Collection Window You can gather any randomly selected images together in the Select the [View] menu  [Change thumbnail [Collection] window for viewing, comparison and editing. You can gather Contents at position].
  • Page 460 Introduction Select the [Collection] tab sheet. To remove images from the [Collection] window  Removing randomly selected images Contents at Select the images to be removed in the [Collection] window and then a Glance select [Remove from collection] in the [File] menu. (You can also remove images from the [Collection] window by selecting the images, right- clicking with the mouse, and selecti n g [Remove from collection] from the Basic...
  • Page 461 Trimming and Adjusting the Angle of an Image Introduction You can trim only the part of an image you need, or change the Adjust the angle of the image as needed. composition of an image where an image shot horizontally becomes Trimming/angle adjustment window vertical.
  • Page 462 Introduction Select a ratio and drag the trimming range. Click the [OK] button to return to the main window. The trimming range frame is displayed in the trimmed image  (p.126). Cancel Contents at When the trimmed image is displayed in an edit window or the Select a ...
  • Page 463 Introduction When shooting with EOS 5D Mark III and [Add cropping information] About trimmed images is set in Custom Functions, aspect ratio information is only set and the image is not actually trimmed, even for JPEG images.  The trimmed range can be reverted to its original condition at Contents at any time a Glance...

  • Page 464: Applying Adjustment Contents To Other Images

    Applying Adjustment Contents to Other Images Saving Editing Results Introduction You can copy the image adjustment contents (recipe) adjusted with the Saving Editing Contents to a RAW Image tool palette and apply it to other images. All the contents (recipe) adjusted with the tool palette as well as the You can efficiently adjust multiple images by adjusting one image and trimmed (p.38)

  • Page 465: Saving As A Jpeg Or Tiff Image

    Introduction Saving as a JPEG or TIFF Image To view, edit and print a RAW image with software other than DPP, convert to a more versatile JPEG or TIFF image and save. Contents at a Glance The image is saved as a separate image, so the RAW image remains Select the save unaffected.
  • Page 466 Advanced Printing Photographs with Canon Inkjet Image Editing and Printing Printers Compatible with Easy-PhotoPrint EX You can perform the following types of photograph printing with Canon Processing inkjet printers compatible with Easy-PhotoPrint EX (hereinafter, “EPP Large Numbers of Images EX”) : Simple printing of RAW images ...
  • Page 467 Introduction In the EPP EX window, select the [File] menu  Select the image to be printed. [Preferences]. Start up EPP EX. Contents at a Glance Select the [File] menu  [Plug-in printing]  [Print with Easy-  PhotoPrint EX]. Basic Operation Advanced...
  • Page 468 Introduction Select the [Advanced] tab, checkmark [Enable ICC Select the paper type, and then click the [Layout/ profile], and then click the [OK] button. Print] button. The [Preferences] window closes.  Contents at a Glance Specify the number of sheets to be printed, and then click [Select Paper].
  • Page 469 Printing with a wide color reproduction When the color space setting (p.77, p.93) is set to Adobe RGB and the image is printed with a Canon inkjet printer, the color reproduction Reference range is wider, and green and blue in particular are reproduced vividly.
  • Page 470 Introduction In the EPP window, select the [File] menu  Select the [Advanced] tab sheet and check that the [Preferences]. EPP image compensation function is disabled. If not disabled, the operation of the EPP image compensation  Contents at function may prevent images being printed with faithful color a Glance reproduction.
  • Page 471 Operation When the color space (p.77, p.93) is set to Adobe RGB and the image is printed with Canon inkjet printer, the color reproduction area widens, and green and blue in particular are reproduced vividly. Advanced Image Editing When the color space is set to Apple RGB or ColorMatch RGB, the...

  • Page 472: Organizing Images

    Introduction This section explains how to delete unwanted images, create folders for Printing Photographs with a Printer other than Canon Inkjet Printers saving images, move or copy images, etc., and organize your images. You can print one image on one sheet of paper.

  • Page 473: Creating A Folder For Saving Images

    Introduction Creating a Folder for Saving Images Moving Images You can create a folder for sorting images. You can move or copy images to a separate folder and sort by shooting Contents at date or themes. a Glance In the folder area, select the location where the new Drag the image to be moved or copied.

  • Page 474: Moving Images In Folders

    Introduction Moving Images in Folders Registering Frequent-Use Folders (Bookmark Registration) You can move or copy folders that contain images, and sort the images You can register frequently used folders in bookmarks. Contents at by folders. Registered folders appear by clicking the [Bookmark] menu. a Glance Drag the folder to be moved or copied.
  • Page 475 About the RGB Tool Palette ........Printing a Thumbnail List (Contact Sheet Printing).. Reference Using the Auto Lighting Optimizer......Printing RAW Images on a High-End Canon Printer.. Reducing Noise............Printing with a High-End Canon Inkjet Printer .... Correcting Lens Aberration ........

  • Page 476: Adjusting While Comparing With The Original Image

    Adjusting While Comparing with the Original Image Introduction You can display before and after versions of an adjusted image in the Changing How the Window is Split same window and adjust while checking the adjustment results. You can change the display of the image to a single image split in two. Contents at In the edit window, select the [View] menu ...

  • Page 477: Adjusting By Comparing Multiple Images

    Adjusting by Comparing Multiple Images Introduction You can synchronize the display position of multiple edit windows and Move the display position. adjust images while comparing them with each other. If you move the enlargement display position in one of the edit ...
  • Page 478 Displaying an Area Beyond the Set Range as a Warning Indicator (Highlight/Shadow Warning) Introduction You can set up a warning indicator in both the highlighted part and the Display the edit window. shaded part, which is effective for checking the light and dark areas and preventing excessive adjustment of an image.

  • Page 479: Performing Advanced Editing

    Performing Advanced Editing Introduction This section explains how to use the advanced adjustment function on Tuning White Balance with Color Wheel the tool palette in the edit window. White balance can be tuned by moving a cursor in the color direction Adjustments made using the high-level functions of the [RAW] and shown in the color wheel.
  • Page 480 Introduction Adjusting Dynamic Range Adjusting Brightness of Shadows/Highlights Dynamic range (width of gradation expression) from dark points to bright You can adjust the brightness of shadows and highlights in an image. points in an image can be adjusted. Contents at By adjusting shadows and highlights in an image with a restricted a Glance brightness, you can reduce the effects of clipping in shadows and...
  • Page 481 Introduction Make adjustments. Tone Curve Adjustment You can adjust the brightness, contrast and color of a specific area by changing the tone curve (p.143). Contents at a Glance In the tool palette, select the [RGB] tab sheet. Adjusts each channel Basic Operation Batch adjusts RGB...

  • Page 482: Using A Picture Style File

    With DPP, you can apply to RAW images Picture Style files that you a Glance have downloaded from Canon’s web site effective for various scenes or Picture Style files created with “Picture Style Editor”. When using a Picture Style file, save it to your computer beforehand.
  • Page 483 Introduction About the RGB Tool Palette You can adjust images with the tool palette by switching between the [RAW], [RGB], [NR/ALO] and [LENS] tab sheets according to your Contents at a Glance editing requirements. The [RGB] tool palette functions are the same as ordinary image editing software, such as tone curve adjustment that is explained here, with Basic which you can adjust RAW images.

  • Page 484: Using The Auto Lighting Optimizer

    Using the Auto Lighting Optimizer Introduction If the shooting result is dark or the contrast is low, you can use the Auto Checkmark the checkbox. Lighting Optimizer function to auto-correct the brightness and contrast, and obtain a more pleasant image. Contents at You can also change the settings of the image shot with the camera’s Checkmark...
  • Page 485 Reducing Noise Introduction You can reduce noise that arises in RAW images shot at night or with a Click the [Apply] button. high ISO speed. Noise reduction is applied to the image and the image is  NR is an abbreviation for “noise reduction”. redisplayed.

  • Page 486: Compatible Lenses

    Correcting Lens Aberration Introduction You can easily make corrections to drops in peripheral illumination, Compatible Lenses distortions in the subject, and color blur which occur by the physical characteristics of the lens or slightly remaining aberration. Fisheye, ultra wide, and wide angle lenses Contents at Please note that you can only correct RAW images which have been a Glance...
  • Page 487 Introduction Zoom lenses EF-S lenses EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM* EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Contents at EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM EF 17-40mm f/4L USM EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM* EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM a Glance EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM...

  • Page 488: Making Corrections

    Introduction Checkmark the items to be corrected. Making Corrections You can make corrections to any of the four aberrations as below, either one at a time or simultaneously. Contents at a Glance Peripheral illumination  Chromatic aberration (color fringing which occurs in the periphery of ...
  • Page 489 Introduction For images shot with EF 8 15mm f/4L USM Fisheye, a fine-tune –  Effects of Distortion Aberration Correction for slider is also displayed when you select [Emphasize Linearity] Fisheye Lenses from the [Effect] list box. Adjust the amount of correction for distortion aberration with the Contents at ...
  • Page 490 Introduction   Emphasize Distance Emphasize Center This converts the image to an “equidistant projection" style image. This converts the image to an “orthogonal projection” style image. This projection method preserves distance relationships. With this projection method, the center is more emphasized. Contents at Equidistant projection displays the same distances from the center to Since an orthogonal projection allows a subject of the same...

  • Page 491: About Shooting Distance Information Slider

    Introduction About Shooting Distance Information Slider Correcting Multiple Images at a Time When correcting RAW images shot with the cameras in the table below, Select multiple images to correct in the main window. Display tool  if shooting distance information has been saved to the image, the slider palette by clicking the [Tool Palette] button (p.124) in the toolbar.
  • Page 492 Using the Digital Lens Optimizer Introduction This function enables the resolution of images to be increased by Compatible Lenses removing any remaining aberration related to image-forming capability or any deterioration of resolution resulting from diffraction phenomena Wide angle lenses Contents at that are unavoidable as long as light must pass through the lens.
  • Page 493 Introduction Click the [Update] button. Using the Digital Lens Optimizer Contents at In the tool palette, select the [LENS] tab sheet, and a Glance check the status of [Lens data] for [Digital Lens Optimizer]. Basic Operation The [Add or Remove lens data] window appears. ...
  • Page 494 Introduction Checkmark the checkbox for the lens used to shoot Click the [Tune] button. the image, and click the [Start] button. Contents at a Glance Basic Operation The [Digital Lens Optimizer] window appears.  Advanced Operation Advanced Image Editing and Printing Processing Large Numbers of Images...
  • Page 495 Introduction Use the slider to adjust the Digital Lens Optimizer effect.  Checkmark the [Setting] checkbox and adjust the When [MAX] is displayed for the Digital Lens Optimizer level, the  image. effect will remain the same even if you move the slider further to Contents at the right.
  • Page 496 Performing Automatic Dust Erasure Processing Introduction The Dust Delete Data that is appended to images shot with the camera When the image has redrawn itself, click the [Apply that can attach this data, can be used to automatically erase dust spots. Dust Delete Data] button.
  • Page 497 Introduction Additional information Useful functions of the copy stamp window   The dust-erased image can be reverted to its original condition Checking the dust erased spots Contents at After step 3, you can display and check in detail the erased dust spots at any time a Glance A dust-erased image is displayed or printed as a dust-erased image.
  • Page 498 Manually Erasing Dust (Repair Function) Introduction You can erase dust spots in an image by selecting them one by one. Click the button that matches the dust spot to be erased. In the main window, select the image you want to If the dust spot is dark in color, click the [ ] button, and if ...
  • Page 499 Introduction Additional information Useful functions of the copy stamp window   Click several times when dust spots are not erased completely Checking the dust erased spots Contents at Where unwanted dust spots are not erased even after performing After step 5, you can display and check in detail the erased dust spots a Glance step 5 once, they may be erased completely when you click several one by one by pressing the <Shift>...

  • Page 500: Transferring A Raw Image To Photoshop

    Transferring a RAW Image to Photoshop Introduction A RAW image can be converted to a TIFF image (16bit) and transferred Erasing Unwanted Parts of an Image (Copy Stamp Function) to Photoshop. You can correct an image by pasting a section copied from another part of the image to an unwanted part of the image.
  • Page 501 Compositing Images Introduction Select the [Tools] menu  [Start Compositing tool]. You can combine two images into a single image. You can further combine images by adding another image to the composited image. Since the composited image is saved as a separate image, the original Contents at images remain as they are.
  • Page 502 Introduction Select the image to combine. Select a compositing method Select the image to combine from the [Foreground Image] list Select a compositing method from the [Composite Method] list   box. box. Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Image Editing...
  • Page 503 Introduction Position the images. Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Shift large amount (50 pixels) Image Editing and Printing Shift small amount (1 pixel) Processing Align image centers Large Numbers of Images You can also directly enter the position coordinates of the [Foreground Image] Editing to align it.
  • Page 504 Creating HDR (High Dynamic Range) Images Introduction You can create images with a wide dynamic range where clipping in Click the [Save As] button. highlights and shadows has been reduced, and images that appear like paintings. This is suited for scenes such as still-lifes and landscapes. This function is most effective when using three images with different Contents at a Glance...
  • Page 505 Introduction Select the [Tools] menu  [Start HDR tool]. Specify the required settings, then click the [Start HDR tool] button. Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Advanced Operation The [Select Images] window appears.  You can also display the [Select Images] window from the edit ...
  • Page 506 Introduction Make required selections to adjust the image. [Detail Enhancement] [Strength]: Adjusts the overall contrast and contrast of details together. Move the slider to the right for a Contents at stronger effect. a Glance [Smoothness]:Adjusts the overall smoothness of the image. Move the slider to the right for a smooth and natural impression.
  • Page 507 Map Utility is a software that allows you to view images shot on a GPS Click the [Save As] button. function-compatible Canon camera, including the shooting location and route travelled. After installing Map Utility to your computer, you can start it up from DPP.

  • Page 508: Printing With Shooting Information

    Printing with Shooting Information Introduction You can freely lay out one image on one sheet of paper and print To maintain the settings together with titles and shooting information, etc. The settings of each tab sheet in step 3 are memorized when the [Apply] Contents at button is clicked (excluding the contents of the [Text] tab sheet).
  • Page 509 Printing a Thumbnail List (Contact Sheet Printing) Introduction You can print rows of multiple images on one sheet of paper. To maintain the settings The settings of each tab sheet in step 3 are memorized when the [Apply] Select images to be printed in a thumbnail list. Contents at button is clicked (excluding the contents of the [Text] tab sheet).
  • Page 510 Printing RAW Images on a High-End Canon Printer Introduction Printing with a High-End Canon Inkjet Printer Additional information For high-end Canon inkjet printers that are compatible with the printing  Print up to 1000 images at a time Contents at software Easy-PhotoPrint Pro, you can print with DPP by a simple You can print up to 1000 images selected in DPP at a time.
  • Page 511 Introduction Printing with a Large-Format Canon Printer Advantages of printing with imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In You can use DPP to print with the DPP-compatible Canon large-format  Printing with faithful colors Contents at imagePROGRAF printer. To print with DPP, first install imagePROGRAF When a color space is set (p.77,...

  • Page 512: Specifying Preferences

    Specifying Preferences Introduction You can change the various functions of DPP in the [Preferences] General Settings window. Check the contents of each window and set. Also, depending on the item, a detailed explanation may be available, You can specify the folder that opens when DPP is started up, image Contents at so refer to each window.
  • Page 513 Introduction  Viewing and saving RAW images JPEG image quality  You can select from two types of image quality for displaying/saving [Remove block noise and mosquito noise] RAW images: high image quality with false color reduction processing You can improve the quality of a JPEG image by reducing the noise ...

  • Page 514: View Settings

    Introduction Sort order in main window  View Settings You can set the order of images which have been rearranged in the You can specify settings relating to the display. main window to be maintained or not maintained (p.21). Contents at If you checkmark the checkbox, the order of the rearranged images is a Glance maintained even if you exit DPP or select another folder in the folder...

  • Page 515: Tool Palette

    Introduction Modified Picture Style settings  Tool Palette You can select whether the [Color tone], [Color saturation], [Contrast], You can specify settings for the tool palette. [Unsharp mask] and [Sharpness] settings will be changed or retained, Contents at when you change the Picture Style. a Glance If you checkmark the checkbox, the [Color tone], [Color saturation], ...

  • Page 516: Color Management

    Introduction Default settings of Work color space  Color Management You can select from five types of color space (p.144) that is applied as a You can specify settings relating to color management, such as settings default setting in RAW images. Color space that has been set is applied Contents at for work color space, conditions for color matching, etc.
  • Page 517  and Printing Automatic settings for printing using EPP EX, EPP, and [Perceptual]. linked printing Processing If you are printing using a Canon inkjet printer (p.43, p.46) or using Large Numbers linked printing (p.87, p.88), a profile is set automatically even when the of Images [Printing profile] setting is not performed.
  • Page 518 Useful Functions for Processing Large Numbers of RAW Images Introduction Introduction For users shooting a large amount of RAW images, the convenient function of batch processing large amounts of RAW images is explained Contents at Contents at here. a Glance a Glance Utilizing Adjustment Contents (Recipe) ....
  • Page 519 Utilizing Adjustment Contents (Recipe) Introduction All the adjustment contents (recipe) made using the tool palette can be Additional information saved as an individual recipe file (extension “.vrd”) and loaded and applied to another image.  Recipe data includes tool palette contents Contents at You can edit images efficiently by selecting and adjusting one image Recipe data includes adjustments made with the tool palette ([RAW],...

  • Page 520: Loading And Pasting Recipes

    Introduction Saving Recipes as a File Copying a Recipe and Applying to Another Image You can copy a recipe of an edited image and then apply it to another Select an edited image, and then select the [Edit] image. Contents at menu ...
  • Page 521 Batch Apply White Balance to Images (Personal White Balance) Introduction The white balance adjustments made to a RAW image shot in a specific Applying Personal White Balance shooting environment can be registered as personal white balance. You can then perform efficient white balance adjustment by applying this In the main window, select the image to which white personal white balance to a large number of RAW images shot in the Contents at...
  • Page 522 Batch Save as JPEG or TIFF Images (Batch Processing) Introduction You can batch convert and save edited RAW images to highly versatile JPEG or TIFF images. Saving images with recipe is not possible The images are saved as separate images, so the RAW images remain In the [Batch settings] window, you cannot perform [Save] or [Save As] Contents at unaffected.
  • Page 523 Batch Transfer Images to Image Editing Software Introduction You can transfer multiple images to image editing software. Unlike Select Photoshop CS. [Transferring a RAW Image to Photoshop] (p.77), you transfer images In the [Open] dialog box, select a Photoshop CS file or a shortcut ...
  • Page 524 Batch Change the File Name of Images Introduction In the main window, select multiple images of which Changing the File Name of Images in the Order in the Main Window the file names are to be changed. When you change the order of the images in the main window, you can Contents at Select the [Tools] menu ...
  • Page 525 Editing JPEG and TIFF Images Introduction DPP is software mainly aimed for advanced RAW image editing, but it also has JPEG and TIFF image editing functions. Here, the editing and Contents at saving of JPEG and TIFF images are explained. a Glance Editing JPEG and TIFF Images......

  • Page 526: Editing Jpeg And Tiff Images

    Editing JPEG and TIFF Images Introduction With DPP, you can adjust JPEG and TIFF images in the same way as About the RGB Tool Palette RAW images using the [RGB] and [NR/ALO] tool palettes. With the functions in the [RGB] tool palette, you can adjust JPEG and Because adjustment made with the tool palette (recipe) only changes TIFF images with the same functions as ordinary image editing Contents at...
  • Page 527 Introduction Automatically Adjusting Brightness and Color (Tone Curve Assist) Images not suitable for automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) In order to make the image a desirable standard image, automatically adjust the image tone curve (p.143). You can select the degree of Contents at The result of automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) may not be as a Glance...

  • Page 528: Adjusting Brightness And Contrast

    Introduction Brightness: Move the slider to the right to make an image  Adjusting Brightness and Contrast brighter and to the left to make an image darker. The brightness and contrast of an image can be adjusted. Used to adjust modulation and degree of contrast ...
  • Page 529 Introduction Click on a point that is to be the standard for white. Adjusting Color Tone Using Click White Balance You can adjust white balance using a selected part of an image as the standard for white to make the image appear natural. Using click white Contents at a Glance balance is effective when using it in parts of an image where white color...
  • Page 530 Introduction Move the slider to the right to make color tones  Hue: Adjusting Hue, Saturation and Sharpness more yellow, and to the left to make color tones You can adjust hue (tone) and saturation and make the overall redder. atmosphere of an image harder or softer.
  • Page 531 Introduction Make adjustments. Tone Curve Adjustment You can adjust the brightness, contrast and color of a specific area by changing the tone curve (p.143). Contents at a Glance Select the tone curve mode and interpolation Adjusts each channel method. Basic Operation Batch adjusts RGB Advanced...
  • Page 532 Introduction The setting range of shadow points is 0 to 247 (in 1-stop Adjusting Dynamic Range  increments when entering a value). Dynamic range (width of gradation expression) from dark points to bright The setting range of highlight points is 8 to 255 (in 1-stop ...
  • Page 533 Reducing Noise Introduction You can reduce noise that arises in JPEG and TIFF images that have Click the [Apply] button. been shot at night or with a high ISO speed. Noise reduction is applied to the image and the image is ...
  • Page 534 Trimming and Adjusting the Angle of an Image Introduction You can trim only the part of an image you need, or change the Adjust the angle of the image as needed. composition of an image where an image shot horizontally becomes Trimming/angle adjustment window vertical.
  • Page 535 Introduction Select a ratio and drag the trimming range. Click the [OK] button to return to the main window. The trimming range frame is displayed in the trimmed image  (p.126). Cancel Contents at When the trimmed image is displayed in an edit window or the Select a ...
  • Page 536 Introduction For JPEG images shot with EOS 5D Mark III and [Add cropping About trimmed images information] set in Custom Functions, aspect ratio information is only set and the image is not actually trimmed.  The trimmed range can be reverted to its original condition at Contents at any time a Glance...
  • Page 537 Performing Automatic Dust Erasure Processing Introduction The Dust Delete Data that is appended to images shot with the camera When the image has redrawn itself, click the [Apply that can attach this data, can be used to automatically erase dust spots. Dust Delete Data] button.
  • Page 538 Introduction Additional Information Useful functions of the copy stamp window   The dust-erased image can be reverted to its original condition Checking the dust erased spots Contents at After step 3, you can display and check in detail the erased dust spots at any time a Glance A dust-erased image is displayed or printed as a dust-erased image.
  • Page 539 Manually Erasing Dust (Repair Function) Introduction You can erase dust spots in an image by selecting them one by one. Click the button that matches the dust spots to be erased. In the main window, select the image you want to If the dust spot is dark in color, click the [ ] button, and if the ...
  • Page 540 Introduction Additional information Useful functions of the copy stamp window   Click several times when dust spots are not erased completely Checking the dust erased spots Contents at Where unwanted dust spots are not erased even after performing After step 5, you can display and check in detail the erased dust spots a Glance step 5 once, they may be erased completely when you click several one by one by pressing the <Shift>...
  • Page 541 Compositing and High Dynamic Range Introduction You can composite images also using JPEG and TIFF images in the Erasing Unwanted Parts of an Image (Copy Stamp Function) same way as RAW images as described below. You can correct an image by pasting a section copied from another part Compositing Images (p.78) ...

  • Page 542: Saving Editing Content To An Image

    Edited JPEG and TIFF images can be printed with the procedures below as with RAW images. Printing (p.43)  Printing with shooting information (p.85)  Printing a thumbnail list (contact sheet printing) (p.86)  Printing RAW images on a high-end Canon printer (p.87) ...
  • Page 543 Re-Editing an Image Introduction Only the image processing conditions are changed in images adjusted with the tool palette (p.103 to p.110), so the “original image data itself” remains unaffected. Also, the trimming range or dust-erasure information of a trimmed image (p.111) or dust-erased image (p.114 to...
  • Page 544 Reference Introduction This reference section has been provided to enhance your experience using DPP. It contains various troubleshooting solutions, how to delete DPP from Contents at a Glance your computer, explanations of the various windows and a glossary. An Index is provided at the end of the chapter for you to easily find information you are looking for.

  • Page 545: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Introduction If DPP is not operating correctly, refer to the items below. An image could not be adjusted The JPEG and TIFF images cannot be adjusted using the image  Contents at Installation could not be completed correctly adjustment function of the [RAW] tool palette. Adjust these images a Glance with the [RGB] tool palette (p.128).
  • Page 546 (p.93), the color of a printed photograph and the color Select the [ ] button ([Start] button in Windows XP) of an image on screen can be more closely matched. Using a Canon  [All Programs]  [Canon Utilities]  [Digital Photo printer (p.43, p.46)
  • Page 547 List of Main Window (Folder Window) Functions (p.10) Introduction Shows/hides the tool palette (p.128) Image information (p.23) Cancels selection of all images Displays the trimming/ Displays the quick check window (p.132) angle adjustment window Shows/hides the folder area Selects all images Displays the copy stamp window (p.140) (p.135)
  • Page 548 List of Main Window (Collection Window) Functions (p.36) Introduction Image information Cancels selection of all images Displays the quick check window Shows/hides the tool palette Selects all images Displays the copy Switches to the edit image stamp window Contents at window a Glance Toolbar...
  • Page 549 EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 7D, EOS 60D, EOS REBEL T4i/650D or EOS In PowerShot Pro1 RAW images, [RAW] is not displayed. REBEL T3i/600D, the image is displayed as a trimmed image. Displayed on images shot on a GPS function-compatible Canon camera.
  • Page 550 List of Edit Window Functions (p.11, p.25) Introduction Path and file name of image Tool palette* (p.128, p.129, p.130) Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Image Editing and Printing Processing Large Numbers of Images Editing JPEG/TIFF Images Reference Index Information...
  • Page 551 List of Tool Palette Functions Introduction RAW Tool Palette RGB Tool Palette (p.25) (p.60) Automatic adjustment Contents at a Glance (tone curve assist) (p.33, p.104) Brightness adjustment (p.26) Click white balance (p.106) Basic White balance adjustment Operation (p.27, p.28, p.56) Tone curve adjustment Advanced (p.58, p.108)
  • Page 552 Introduction NR/ALO Tool Palette NR/ALO Tool Palette (When a RAW image is selected) (When a JPEG or TIFF image is selected) Contents at a Glance Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.61) Basic Operation Apply noise reduction button (p.110) Apply noise reduction button (p.62) Displays the [NR Preview] window Displays the [NR Preview] window...
  • Page 553 Introduction LENS Tool Palette Contents at a Glance Digital Lens Optimizer adjustment button (p.71) Basic Amount of Digital Lens Optimizer (p.70) Operation Lens data status (p.70) Lens data Update button (p.70) Advanced Operation Lens aberration correction adjustment button (p.65) Advanced Lens aberration correction (p.65) Image Editing...
  • Page 554 List of NR Preview Window Functions (p.62, p.110) Introduction Contents at a Glance Apply noise reduction Basic button Operation Advanced Enlargement display Operation position Navigator window Advanced Image Editing and Printing Image type* Processing Luminance noise Large Numbers of Images reduction Chrominance noise Editing...
  • Page 555 List of Quick Check Window Functions (p.16, p.18) Introduction 50% view/100% view (moiré reduction off)/full view* Path and file name of image Displays the image in full screen* Contents at a Glance Check mark display Removes check Basic marks (p.18) Operation Check marks (p.18)
  • Page 556 List of Edit Image Window Functions (p.34, p.36) Introduction Shows/hides tool palette Enlargement ratio of displayed image Shows/hides grid* Displays the trimming/ angle adjustment window Shows/hides thumbnail display area Image information (p.23) Displays the copy stamp window (p.38, p.111, p.135) (p.73 to p.77, p.114 to p.118, p.140) Switches to main window (p.124)
  • Page 557 List of Convert/Save One Image Window Functions (p.42) Introduction Contents at a Glance Types of image Type of image Extension Basic Exif-JPEG .JPG Operation Exif-TIFF 8bit .TIF TIFF 16bit .TIF Save destination Advanced Exif-Tiff 8bit+Exif-JPEG .TIF/.JPG Operation TIFF 16bit+Exif-JPEG .TIF/.JPG Advanced Image Editing and Printing...
  • Page 558 List of Trimming/Angle Adjustment Window Functions (p.38, p.111) Introduction Cancels all the trimming (aspect ratio) information Full screen display/returns to normal screen Contents at a Glance Reverts to the condition when the image was shot Ratio of trimming range (you can also enter Basic numerical values if you have selected [Custom])*...
  • Page 559 List of Lens Aberration Correction Window Functions (p.65) Introduction When the list box for selecting an extender is displayed in the To correct distortion aberration of images shot with a fisheye lens,   [Lens aberration correction] window, select the extender four effects can be selected from the [Effect] list box in addition to attached at the time of shooting from the list box.
  • Page 560 List of Digital Lens Optimizer Adjustment Window Functions (p.69) Introduction Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Enlargement display position (Navigator display) Advanced Operation Shooting distance slider (p.72) Advanced Image Editing and Printing Processing Digital Lens Optimizer adjustment (p.72) Large Numbers of Images Editing JPEG/TIFF...
  • Page 561 List of Compositing Tool Window Functions (p.78) Introduction 100% display (p.79) Contents at a Glance Select foreground image (p.79) Basic Operation Thumbnail display for foreground image (p.79) Advanced Operation Select composite method (p.79) Use RAW compositing (p.80) Advanced Image Editing and Printing Weighting slider (p.79)
  • Page 562 List of HDR Window (Adjust Image) Functions (p.81) Introduction Contents at a Glance Select an effect (p.83) Basic Operation Adjust tone/color (p.83) Advanced Operation Advanced Image Editing and Printing Adjust detail emphasis (p.83) Processing Large Numbers of Images Editing JPEG/TIFF Images Reference Index...
  • Page 563 List of Copy Stamp Window Functions (p.73 to p.77, p.114 to p.118) Introduction Full screen display/returns to normal screen Contents at a Glance Applies Dust Delete Data (p.73, p.114) Types of dust to be erased (p.75, p.116) Basic Operation Specifies the copy source (p.77, p.118) Fixes the copy source position (p.77, p.118)
  • Page 564 List of Convert/Save Multiple Images Window (Batch Processing) Functions (p.99) Introduction Contents at File names of images to be Save destination a Glance batch saved Types of image Basic Operation Type of image Extension Embeds ICC profiles* (p.143) Exif-JPEG .JPG Exif-TIFF 8bit .TIF Resolution*...
  • Page 565 List of Rename Window Functions (p.101) Introduction Contents at Sets the new file name a Glance Order in which images are sorted Basic Operation Sets the format of information Check mark to apply the same in the file name name to RAW images and JPEG Advanced images recorded simultaneously Operation...
  • Page 566 Glossary Introduction RAW image bit number EOS DIGITAL camera RAW images are recorded in an uncompressed Binary unit of information volume in the color of an image. The number 14bit or 12bit format. shows the number of bits per pixel. Contents at Because RAW images are special images in an undeveloped status, The larger the number of bits, the more the color numbers and the...

  • Page 567: Color Space

    Introduction Color space CMYK simulation profiles A color space is the reproducible color range (color gamut A profile that simulates colors when printing in a CMYK environment characteristics). DPP supports the following five kinds of color space. (printing machine, etc.). With DPP, you can simulate color with four Contents at types of profile.
  • Page 568 Index Introduction Adjustment Contents (Recipe)............. 96, 143 Adjust JPEG Images................. Adobe RGB ..................Adjust RAW Images................Apple RGB..................Contents at Adjust TIFF Images................Arrange Images ................20, 21 a Glance Adjusting (JPEG or TIFF Image) Auto Lighting Optimizer ............... Automatic Adjustment (Tone Curve Assist)........ Automatic Adjustment (Tone Curve Assist).........
  • Page 569 Introduction Collection Window ..............6, 36, 125 Default Noise Reduction Settings............Color Blur Correction ................Default Setting of Color Space ............Color Chart..................Contents at Delete Images ..................Color Management (Color Matching)..........a Glance Deleting Color Setting of the Monitor (Profiles) .......... Color Setting of the Printer (Profiles)........
  • Page 570 Introduction Enlarged Display (Edit Window) ..........11, 127 Linear....................Enlarged Display (Quick Check Window) ......... Loading and Pasting (Applying) Recipes..........EOS Utility..................... Luminance Noise Reduction (JPEG, TIFF Images) ......Contents at Exiting DPP..................Luminance Noise Reduction (RAW Images) ........a Glance False Color Reduction ..............
  • Page 571 Operation Printing with a High-End Canon Printer........Saturation ..................Printing with a Large-Format Canon Printer ......... Save Printing with a Printer other than Canon Printers ......Advanced Batch Convert/Save Images (Batch Process)....... 99, 141 Printing with Canon Inkjet Printers .........

  • Page 572: About This Instruction Manual

     Thumbnail Display of Images (Main Window)........Instruction Manual without permission. Contents at Change the Display ..............Canon may change without notice the software specifications and  a Glance TIFF Image ..................contents of this Instruction Manual. Tone Curve ..................
  • Page 573 [Help] menu. before use. Refer to the “Shortcut Key List” in the Help for a : Marks additional information you may find list of shortcut keys which are helpful for quick helpful. operation. © CANON INC. 2012 CCS-M042DPPME-001...
  • Page 574 Agreement by destroying the SOFTWARE. This Agreement will also terminate without notice to you if you fail to comply with any of the terms of this Agreement and you must 1. LICENSE: Canon grants you the non-exclusive right to use the SOFTWARE only on a single Advanced then promptly return the SOFTWARE.
  • Page 575 Introduction Introduction Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter, “DPP”) is a high-performance What Advantages Does a RAW Image Have? RAW image processing, viewing and editing software for EOS DIGITAL RAW images are recorded in the format “RAW image data + Image Contents at cameras.

  • Page 576: Supported Images

    RAW images using the CR2 Converter and have the “.CR2” extension. Index images For information on CR2 Converter, refer to Canon’s web site. Various image adjustments while maintaining the original image  • Only models where Digital Photo Professional is listed in the “Data Type”...
  • Page 577 Printing JPEG/TIFF Sharpen the modulation and contrast of colors (contrast)  p.29  Images Print well on a Canon printer  p.43, p.87, p.88  Make skin tone look healthier (color tone)  p.29  Faithfully reproduce the color of the subject ...
  • Page 578 Basic Operation Introduction The basic operational flow – from how to download to your computer images shot with a camera to checking, editing, saving and printing a Contents at downloaded RAW image – is explained here. a Glance Starting up DPP............Basic Main Window Display ...........
  • Page 579 Starting up DPP Introduction Click the Dock icon. Main Window Display In the main window, you can use tabs to select either the [Folder] window or the [Collection] window. The [Folder] window displays the Contents at a Glance images in folders on your computer, while the [Collection] window (p.36) displays images selected randomly by the user from one or more folders and gathered together.
  • Page 580 Downloading an Image to Your Computer Introduction Connect the camera and computer with the cable provided and Start up EOS Utility. download the images saved on the memory card inserted in the camera. Select the [Tools] menu  [Start EOS Utility]. ...
  • Page 581 Introduction Connect your camera and computer and turn the Advantages of using EOS Utility to download images camera on. Using EOS Utility to download images makes it easier to organize your Connect the camera and your computer with the interface cable ...
  • Page 582 Introduction Display the images downloaded to your computer. Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader In the [DCIM] folder copied to your desktop, select the folder  You can also download images to the computer using a third-party card where the shot images are saved. reader.
  • Page 583 Viewing an Image Introduction Images downloaded to your computer are displayed as a thumbnails list Changing the Size of Thumbnail Images in the main window. You can double-click an image to open the edit You can change the size of the thumbnail images displayed in the main window and display the image at large size.
  • Page 584 Introduction Enlarging and Viewing a Specific Area Enlarge and View an Image in the Edit Window Double-click the area you want to enlarge. Contents at a Glance Double-click Basic Double-click Operation The edit window appears.  Advanced Operation Edit window Tool palette Advanced The area you double-clicked is enlarged to 100% (actual pixel...
  • Page 585 Adjusting an Image Introduction You can perform a variety of image adjustments, such as adjusting the About the Tool Palette brightness or changing the Picture Style of an image using the tool palette of the edit window. You can easily restore an image to its original You can adjust images with the tool palette by switching between the settings with the [ ] button even if you have made the wrong...
  • Page 586 Saving an Image Introduction If you perform the save operation described here, you can save all the Saving adjustment contents (recipe) made with the tool palette to the RAW image. With DPP, you can perform the following types of saving according to your requirements.

  • Page 587: Quitting Dpp

    Print one image (p.49)  A confirmation dialog box for saving the images appears when you Print using a Canon inkjet printer (p.43, p.46)  try to quit DPP without saving the adjusted image. Click the [Yes to Print with a high-end Canon printer (p.87)
  • Page 588 Introduction A more advanced operation – from efficiently checking images, to Detailed Setting of Image Sharpness ..... various ways of editing an image, printing a RAW image using a Canon Automatically Adjusting Brightness and Color (Tone Contents at printer and sorting images – is explained here.
  • Page 589 Efficiently Checking/Sorting Images Introduction You can enlarge images displayed as thumbnails in the main window Double-click the area you want to enlarge. and efficiently check each image. You can attach check marks and sort images into five groups. Contents at a Glance Double-click Display the quick check window.
  • Page 590 Introduction Convenient functions of the quick check window  To check only selected images Contents at You can use the quick check window to check only selected images a Glance by selecting the desired images from those displayed in the main window and then performing step 1.
  • Page 591 Introduction Setting Ratings Sorting Images Display the image you want to rate, and then click You can sort images by attaching check marks or setting ratings (indicated with [ ] marks) for each subject or theme. Contents at any one of the [ ]. a Glance Attaching Check Marks Basic...
  • Page 592 Introduction Setting Ratings in the Main Window Sorting Images in the Main Window Select the images you want to rate, and then click You can also sort images in the main window by attaching check marks or setting ratings (indicated with [ ] marks) for each subject or theme. Contents at any of the [ ] in the toolbar.
  • Page 593 Introduction Arranging Images in the Main Window To select multiple images in the main window You can arrange images in the order of the types of check marks you Click on desired images while holding down the < > key. To select have attached to images, or in the order of date and time at which the Contents at multiple consecutive images, click on the first image, and then click on...
  • Page 594 Introduction Arranging Freely Sort item Description Drag and drop the image to the desired location. Rating: ascending Sorted in order of fewest [ order Contents at a Glance Rating: descending Sorted in order of most [ order Basic File name Images are sorted by file name in alphanumeric Operation order (0 to 9 ...
  • Page 595 Introduction Displaying a RAW Image and JPEG Image as a Single Image RAW images with the extension “.CR2” can be displayed as a single image You can display and handle a RAW image and JPEG image shot simultaneously as a single image. In particular, you can halve the Contents at Images that can be displayed as a single image are images shot with a a Glance...
  • Page 596 Introduction Improving the Quality of an Image in the Main Window Checking Image Information Create a new thumbnail image for the main window and save to each Select the image for which you want to check the image. Contents at image information.
  • Page 597 Introduction Shooting information is displayed in the [Shooting Information]  Select a tab sheet and check information. tab sheet, while IPTC* information appended to the image after [Shooting Information] tab sheet [Metadata] tab sheet shooting is displayed in the [Metadata] tab sheet. Contents at IPTC* information provides additional comments on images,...
  • Page 598 Editing an Image Introduction This section explains how to adjust an image using the tool palette in the About the RAW Tool Palette edit window. You can adjust images with the tool palette by switching between the You can easily restore an image to its original condition with the [ [RAW], [RGB], [NR/ALO] and [LENS] tab sheets according to your Contents at button even if you have made the wrong adjustment.
  • Page 599 Introduction Adjusting Brightness Changing a Picture Style The brightness of an image can be adjusted. Move the slider to the right If the image you shot is different to what you visualized, you can change to make the image brighter and to the left to make the image darker. Contents at the Picture Style to get closer to what you envisaged.
  • Page 600 Introduction Picture Style Description Adjusting Color Tone by Changing White Balance The image looks vivid. If the color tone of the photographed image does not appear natural, Standard Ordinarily, this setting is suitable for most images. change the white balance to make it appear natural. You can make the Contents at a Glance The color tone will be adjusted to suit the scene.
  • Page 601 Introduction The color of the image is adjusted with the point you selected as  Adjusting Color Tone Using Click White Balance the standard for white. You can adjust white balance using a selected part of an image as the If you click on another point in the image, the white balance is ...
  • Page 602 Introduction Adjusting Contrast Changing Color Tone and Color Saturation Modulation and degree of contrast can be adjusted. Move the slider to Skin tone and overall color saturation can be adjusted. the right to make contrast stronger and to the left to make contrast Contents at If Picture Style (p.26)
  • Page 603 Introduction Filter effect: Creates an image where the white of clouds and the  Adjusting Monochrome green of trees are emphasized in the same monochrome photograph. When the Picture Style (p.26) is set to [Monochrome], you can create Contents at monochrome photographs with effects similar to filtering and with the a Glance Filter...
  • Page 604 Introduction Select [Sharpness] from the list box and make the Adjusting Image Sharpness setting. You can make the overall atmosphere of an image harder or softer. Adjustment can be made by selecting from two modes, [Sharpness] and Contents at Reverts the image to a Glance [Unsharp mask].
  • Page 605 Introduction Detailed Setting of Image Sharpness Select [Unsharp mask] from the list box and make the setting. Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Image Editing and Printing Processing Select [Unsharp mask] Large Numbers of Images Editing JPEG/TIFF Images Drag the slider left or right Displays the values...
  • Page 606 Introduction Automatically Adjusting Brightness and Color (Tone Curve Assist) Images not suitable for automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) In order to make the image a desirable standard image, automatically adjust the image tone curve (p.143). You can select the degree of Contents at The result of automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) may not be as a Glance...
  • Page 607 Editing Efficiently Introduction Edit the image. Editing in the Edit Image Window Change the size The thumbnail display and the edit window are combined and images can Edit image window be edited efficiently while quickly switching between images to be edited. Contents at a Glance Images to be edited are selected beforehand in the main window.
  • Page 608 Introduction Double-click the area you want to enlarge. To display an image in an enlargement ratio other than 100% Click the [50% view] or [200% view] on the toolbar. Contents at a Glance You can change the way the tool palette is displayed (p.92). ...
  • Page 609 Introduction Changing the Thumbnail Display Position to a Horizontal Position Gathering and Editing Images in the Collection Window You can gather any randomly selected images together in the Select the [View] menu  [Change thumbnail [Collection] window for viewing, comparison and editing. You can gather Contents at position].
  • Page 610 Introduction Select the [Collection] tab sheet. To remove images from the [Collection] window  Removing randomly selected images Contents at Select the images to be removed in the [Collection] window and then a Glance select [Remove from collection] in the [File] menu. (You can also remove images from the [Collection] window by selecting the images, clicking on the image while holding down the <control>...
  • Page 611 Trimming and Adjusting the Angle of an Image Introduction You can trim only the part of an image you need, or change the Adjust the angle of the image as needed. composition of an image where an image shot horizontally becomes Trimming/angle adjustment window vertical.
  • Page 612 Introduction Select a ratio and drag the trimming range. Click the [OK] button to return to the main window. The trimming range frame is displayed in the trimmed image  (p.126). Cancel Contents at When the trimmed image is displayed in an edit window or the ...
  • Page 613 Introduction When shooting with EOS 5D Mark III and [Add cropping information] About trimmed images is set in Custom Functions, aspect ratio information is only set and the image is not actually trimmed, even for JPEG images.  The trimmed range can be reverted to its original condition at Contents at any time a Glance...
  • Page 614 Applying Adjustment Contents to Other Images Saving Editing Results Introduction You can copy the image adjustment contents (recipe) adjusted with the Saving Editing Contents to a RAW Image tool palette and apply it to other images. All the contents (recipe) adjusted with the tool palette as well as the You can efficiently adjust multiple images by adjusting one image and trimmed (p.38)
  • Page 615 Introduction Saving as a JPEG or TIFF Image Enter a file name To view, edit and print a RAW image with software other than DPP, Select the save convert to a more versatile JPEG or TIFF image and save. Contents at destination a Glance The image is saved as a separate image, so the RAW image remains...
  • Page 616 Advanced Printing Photographs with Canon Inkjet Image Editing and Printing Printers Compatible with Easy-PhotoPrint EX You can perform the following types of photograph printing with Canon Processing inkjet printers compatible with Easy-PhotoPrint EX (hereinafter, “EPP Large Numbers of Images EX”) : Simple printing of RAW images ...
  • Page 617 Introduction In the EPP EX window, select the [File] menu  Select the image to be printed. [Preferences]. Start up EPP EX. Contents at a Glance Select the [File] menu  [Plug-in printing]  [Print with Easy-  PhotoPrint EX]. Basic Operation Advanced...
  • Page 618 Introduction Select the [Advanced] tab, checkmark [Enable ICC Select the paper type, and then click the [Layout/ profile], and then click the [OK] button. Print] button. The [Preferences] window closes.  Contents at a Glance Specify the number of sheets to be printed, and then click [Select Paper].
  • Page 619 Contents at You can print up to 1000 images selected in DPP at a time. When You can perform the following types of photograph printing with Canon a Glance printing more than 1000 images, divide the printing into several jobs.
  • Page 620 Introduction In the EPP window, select the [Easy-PhotoPrint] Select the [Advanced] tab sheet and check that the menu  [Preferences]. EPP image compensation function is disabled. If not disabled, the operation of the EPP image compensation  Contents at function may prevent images being printed with faithful color a Glance reproduction.
  • Page 621 Introduction Check that the image compensation function is Additional information disabled, select the paper type and then click [Next].  Print up to 1000 images at a time If checked, click to remove the check marks Contents at You can print up to 1000 images selected in DPP at a time. When a Glance printing more than 1000 images, divide the printing into several jobs.
  • Page 622 Introduction This section explains how to delete unwanted images, create folders for Printing Photographs with a Printer other than Canon Inkjet Printers saving images, move or copy images, etc., and organize your images. You can print one image on one sheet of paper.
  • Page 623 Introduction Creating a Folder for Saving Images Moving Images You can create a folder for sorting images. You can move or copy images to a separate folder and sort by shooting Contents at date or themes. a Glance In the folder area, select the location where the new Drag the image to be moved or copied.

  • Page 624: Organizing Bookmarks

    Introduction Moving Images in Folders Registering Frequent-Use Folders (Bookmark Registration) You can move or copy folders that contain images, and sort the images You can register frequently used folders in bookmarks. Contents at by folders. Registered folders appear by clicking the [Bookmark] menu. a Glance Drag the folder to be moved or copied.
  • Page 625 About the RGB Tool Palette ........Printing a Thumbnail List (Contact Sheet Printing).. Reference Using the Auto Lighting Optimizer......Printing RAW Images on a High-End Canon Printer.. Reducing Noise............Printing with a High-End Canon Inkjet Printer .... Correcting Lens Aberration ........

  • Page 626: Changing How The Window Is Split

    Adjusting While Comparing with the Original Image Introduction You can display before and after versions of an adjusted image in the Changing How the Window is Split same window and adjust while checking the adjustment results. You can change the display of the image to a single image split in two. Contents at In the edit window, select the [View] menu ...
  • Page 627 Adjusting by Comparing Multiple Images Introduction You can synchronize the display position of multiple edit windows and Move the display position. adjust images while comparing them with each other. If you move the enlargement display position in one of the edit ...
  • Page 628 Displaying an Area Beyond the Set Range as a Warning Indicator (Highlight/Shadow Warning) Introduction You can set up a warning indicator in both the highlighted part and the Display the edit window. shaded part, which is effective for checking the light and dark areas and preventing excessive adjustment of an image.
  • Page 629 Performing Advanced Editing Introduction This section explains how to use the advanced adjustment function on Tuning White Balance with Color Wheel the tool palette in the edit window. Adjustments made using the high-level functions of the [RAW] and White balance can be tuned by moving a cursor in the color direction Contents at [RGB] tool palettes, as well as the functions of the [NR/ALO] and [LENS] shown in the color wheel.
  • Page 630 Introduction Adjusting Dynamic Range Adjusting Brightness of Shadows/Highlights Dynamic range (width of gradation expression) from dark points to bright You can adjust the brightness of shadows and highlights in an image. Contents at points in an image can be adjusted. By adjusting shadows and highlights in an image with a restricted a Glance brightness, you can reduce the effects of clipping in shadows and...
  • Page 631 Introduction Make adjustments. Tone Curve Adjustment Batch adjusts RGB You can adjust the brightness, contrast and color of a specific area by Adjusts each channel Contents at changing the tone curve (p.143). a Glance In the tool palette, select the [RGB] tab sheet. Basic Operation Select the tone curve mode and interpolation...

  • Page 632: Example Of A Tone Curve Operation

    With DPP, you can apply to RAW images Picture Style files that you a Glance have downloaded from Canon’s web site effective for various scenes or Picture Style files created with “Picture Style Editor”. When using a Picture Style file, save it to your computer beforehand.
  • Page 633 Introduction About the RGB Tool Palette You can adjust images with the tool palette by switching between the Contents at [RAW], [RGB], [NR/ALO] and [LENS] tab sheets according to your a Glance editing requirements. The [RGB] tool palette functions are the same as ordinary image editing software, such as tone curve adjustment that is explained here, with Basic Operation...
  • Page 634 Using the Auto Lighting Optimizer Introduction If the shooting result is dark or the contrast is low, you can use the Auto Checkmark the checkbox. Lighting Optimizer function to auto-correct the brightness and contrast, and obtain a more pleasant image. Contents at You can also change the settings of the image shot with the camera’s a Glance...
  • Page 635 Reducing Noise Introduction You can reduce noise that arises in RAW images shot at night or with a Click the [Apply] button. high ISO speed. Noise reduction is applied to the image and the image is  NR is an abbreviation for “noise reduction”. redisplayed.
  • Page 636 Correcting Lens Aberration Introduction You can easily make corrections to drops in peripheral illumination, Compatible Lenses distortions in the subject, and color blur which occur by the physical characteristics of the lens or slightly remaining aberration. Contents at Fisheye, ultra wide, and wide angle lenses Please note that you can only correct RAW images which have been a Glance taken with the compatible cameras and lenses listed below.
  • Page 637 Introduction Zoom lenses EF-S lenses EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM* EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Contents at EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM EF 17-40mm f/4L USM EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM* EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM a Glance EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM...
  • Page 638 Introduction Checkmark the items to be corrected. Making Corrections You can make corrections to any of the four aberrations as below, either Contents at one at a time or simultaneously. a Glance Peripheral illumination  Chromatic aberration (color fringing which occurs in the periphery of ...
  • Page 639 Introduction For images shot with EF 8 15mm f/4L USM Fisheye, a fine-tune –  Effects of Distortion Aberration Correction for slider is also displayed when you select [Emphasize Linearity] Fisheye Lenses from the [Effect] list box. Adjust the amount of correction for distortion aberration with the Contents at ...
  • Page 640 Introduction   Emphasize Distance Emphasize Center This converts the image to an “equidistant projection" style image. This converts the image to an “orthogonal projection” style image. This projection method preserves distance relationships. With this projection method, the center is more emphasized. Contents at Equidistant projection displays the same distances from the center to Since an orthogonal projection allows a subject of the same...
  • Page 641 Introduction About Shooting Distance Information Slider Correcting Multiple Images at a Time When correcting RAW images shot with the cameras in the table below, Select multiple images to correct in the main window. Display tool  Contents at if shooting distance information has been saved to the image, the slider palette by clicking the [Tool palette] button (p.124) in the toolbar.
  • Page 642 Using the Digital Lens Optimizer Introduction This function enables the resolution of images to be increased by Compatible Lenses removing any remaining aberration related to image-forming capability or any deterioration of resolution resulting from diffraction phenomena Contents at Wide angle lenses that are unavoidable as long as light must pass through the lens.
  • Page 643 Introduction Click the [Update] button. Using the Digital Lens Optimizer Contents at a Glance In the tool palette, select the [LENS] tab sheet, and check the status of [Lens data] for [Digital Lens Optimizer]. Basic Operation Advanced The [Add or Remove lens data] window appears. ...
  • Page 644 Introduction Checkmark the checkbox for the lens used to shoot Click the [Tune] button. the image, and click the [Start] button. Contents at a Glance Basic Operation The [Digital Lens Optimizer] window appears.  Advanced Operation Advanced Image Editing and Printing Processing The lens data is downloaded to your computer.
  • Page 645 Introduction Use the slider to adjust the Digital Lens Optimizer effect. Checkmark the [Setting] checkbox and adjust the  When [MAX] is displayed for the Digital Lens Optimizer level, the  image. effect will remain the same even if you move the slider further to Contents at the right.
  • Page 646 Performing Automatic Dust Erasure Processing Introduction The Dust Delete Data that is appended to images shot with the camera When the image has redrawn itself, click the [Apply that can attach this data, can be used to automatically erase dust spots. Dust Delete Data] button.
  • Page 647 Introduction Additional information Useful functions of the copy stamp window   The dust-erased image can be reverted to its original condition Checking the dust erased spots Contents at After step 3, you can display and check in detail the erased dust spots at any time a Glance A dust-erased image is displayed or printed as a dust-erased image.
  • Page 648 Manually Erasing Dust (Repair Function) Introduction You can erase dust spots in an image by selecting them one by one. Click the button that matches the dust spot to be erased. In the main window, select the image you want to If the dust spot is dark in color, click the [ ] button, and if ...
  • Page 649 Introduction Additional information Useful functions of the copy stamp window   Click several times when dust spots are not erased completely Checking the dust erased spots Contents at Where unwanted dust spots are not erased even after performing After step 5, you can display and check in detail the erased dust spots a Glance step 5 once, they may be erased completely when you click several one by one by pressing the <F>...
  • Page 650 Transferring a RAW Image to Photoshop Introduction A RAW image can be converted to a TIFF image (16bit) and transferred Erasing Unwanted Parts of an Image (Copy Stamp Function) to Photoshop. You can correct an image by pasting a section copied from another part Contents at Select the [Tools] menu ...
  • Page 651 Compositing Images Introduction You can combine two images into a single image. You can further Select the [Tools] menu  [Start Compositing Tool]. combine images by adding another image to the composited image. Since the composited image is saved as a separate image, the original Contents at images remain as they are.
  • Page 652 Introduction Select the image to combine. Select a compositing method. Select the image to combine from the [Foreground Image] list Select a compositing method from the [Composite Method] list   box. box. Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Image Editing...
  • Page 653 Introduction Position the images. Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Image Editing Shift large amount (50 pixels) and Printing Shift small amount (1 pixel) Processing Large Numbers Align image centers of Images You can also directly enter the position Editing coordinates of the [Foreground Image] JPEG/TIFF...
  • Page 654 Creating HDR (High Dynamic Range) Images Introduction You can create images with a wide dynamic range where clipping in Click the [Save As] button. highlights and shadows has been reduced, and images that appear like paintings. This is suited for scenes such as still-lifes and landscapes. This function is most effective when using three images with different Contents at a Glance...
  • Page 655 Introduction Select the [Tools] menu  [Start HDR Tool]. Specify the required settings, then click the [Start HDR] button. Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Advanced Operation The [Select Images] window appears.  You can also display the [Select Images] window from the edit ...
  • Page 656 Introduction Make required selections to adjust the image. [Detail Enhancement] [Strength]: Adjusts the overall contrast and contrast of details together. Move the slider to the right for a Contents at stronger effect. a Glance [Smoothness]:Adjusts the overall smoothness of the image. Move the slider to the right for a smooth and natural impression.
  • Page 657 Map Utility is a software that allows you to view images shot on a GPS Click the [Save As] button. function-compatible Canon camera, including the shooting location and route travelled. After installing Map Utility to your computer, you can start it up from DPP.
  • Page 658 Printing with Shooting Information Introduction You can freely lay out one image on one sheet of paper and print To maintain the settings together with titles and shooting information, etc. The settings of each tab sheet in step 3 are memorized when the [Apply] Contents at button is clicked (excluding the contents of the [Text] tab sheet).
  • Page 659 Printing a Thumbnail List (Contact Sheet Printing) Introduction You can print rows of multiple images on one sheet of paper. To maintain the settings Select images to be printed in a thumbnail list. The settings of each tab sheet in step 3 are memorized when the [Apply] Contents at button is clicked (excluding the contents of the [Text] tab sheet).
  • Page 660 Printing RAW Images on a High-End Canon Printer Introduction Printing with a High-End Canon Inkjet Printer Additional information For high-end Canon inkjet printers that are compatible with the printing  Print up to 1000 images at a time Contents at software Easy-PhotoPrint Pro, you can print with DPP by a simple You can print up to 1000 images selected in DPP at a time.
  • Page 661 Introduction Printing with a Large-Format Canon Printer Advantages of printing with imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In You can use DPP to print with the DPP-compatible Canon large-format  Printing with faithful colors Contents at imagePROGRAF printer. To print with DPP, first install imagePROGRAF When a color space is set (p.77,...
  • Page 662 Specifying Preferences Introduction You can change the various functions of DPP in the [Preferences] General Settings window. Check the contents of each window and set. Also, depending on the item, a detailed explanation may be available, You can specify the folder that opens when DPP is started up, image Contents at so refer to each window.
  • Page 663 Introduction Viewing and saving RAW images JPEG image quality   You can select from two types of image quality for displaying/saving [Remove block noise and mosquito noise] RAW images: high image quality with false color reduction processing You can improve the quality of a JPEG image by reducing the noise ...
  • Page 664 Introduction Sort order in main window  View Settings You can set the order of images which have been rearranged in the You can specify settings relating to the display. main window to be maintained or not maintained (p.21). Contents at If you checkmark the checkbox, the order of the rearranged images is a Glance maintained even if you quit DPP or select another folder in the folder...
  • Page 665 Introduction Modified Picture Style settings  Tool Palette You can select whether the [Color tone], [Color saturation], [Contrast], You can specify settings for the tool palette. [Unsharp mask] and [Sharpness] settings will be changed or retained, Contents at when you change the Picture Style. a Glance If you checkmark the checkbox, the [Color tone], [Color saturation], ...
  • Page 666 Introduction Default settings of Work color space  Color Management You can select from five types of color space (p.144) that is applied as a You can specify settings relating to color management, such as settings default setting in RAW images. Color space that has been set is applied Contents at for work color space, conditions for color matching, etc.
  • Page 667  and Printing Automatic settings for printing using EPP EX, EPP, and [Perceptual]. linked printing Processing If you are printing using a Canon inkjet printer (p.43, p.46) or using Large Numbers linked printing (p.87, p.88), a profile is set automatically even when the of Images [Printing profile] setting is not performed.
  • Page 668 Useful Functions for Processing Large Numbers of RAW Images Introduction For users shooting a large amount of RAW images, the convenient function of batch processing large amounts of RAW images is explained Contents at here. a Glance Utilizing Adjustment Contents (Recipe) ....Basic Saving Recipes as a File ..........
  • Page 669 Utilizing Adjustment Contents (Recipe) Introduction All the adjustment contents (recipe) made using the tool palette can be Additional information saved as an individual recipe file (extension “.vrd”) and loaded and applied to another image.  Recipe data includes tool palette contents Contents at You can edit images efficiently by selecting and adjusting one image Recipe data includes adjustments made with the tool palette ([RAW],...
  • Page 670 Introduction Saving Recipes as a File Copying a Recipe and Applying to Another Image You can copy a recipe of an edited image and then apply it to another Select an edited image, and then select the [Edit] image. Contents at menu ...
  • Page 671 Batch Apply White Balance to Images (Personal White Balance) Introduction The white balance adjustments made to a RAW image shot in a specific Applying Personal White Balance shooting environment can be registered as personal white balance. You can then perform efficient white balance adjustment by applying this In the main window, select the image to which white personal white balance to a large number of RAW images shot in the Contents at...
  • Page 672 Batch Save as JPEG or TIFF Images (Batch Processing) Introduction You can batch convert and save edited RAW images to highly versatile JPEG or TIFF images. Saving images with recipe is not possible The images are saved as separate images, so the RAW images remain In the [Batch settings] window, you cannot perform [Save] or [Save As] Contents at unaffected.
  • Page 673 Batch Transfer Images to Image Editing Software Introduction You can transfer multiple images to image editing software. Unlike Select Photoshop CS. [Transferring a RAW Image to Photoshop] (p.77), you transfer images In the [Open] dialog box, select a Photoshop CS file or an alias ...
  • Page 674 Batch Change the File Name of Images Introduction In the main window, select multiple images of which Changing the File Name of Images in the Order in the Main Window the file names are to be changed. When you change the order of the images in the main window, you can Contents at Select the [Tools] menu ...
  • Page 675 Editing JPEG and TIFF Images Introduction DPP is software mainly aimed for advanced RAW image editing, but it also has JPEG and TIFF image editing functions. Here, the editing and Contents at saving of JPEG and TIFF images are explained. a Glance Editing JPEG and TIFF Images......
  • Page 676 Editing JPEG and TIFF Images Introduction With DPP, you can adjust JPEG and TIFF images in the same way as About the RGB Tool Palette RAW images using the [RGB] and [NR/ALO] tool palettes. With the functions in the [RGB] tool palette, you can adjust JPEG and Because adjustment made with the tool palette (recipe) only changes TIFF images with the same functions as ordinary image editing Contents at...
  • Page 677 Introduction Automatically Adjusting Brightness and Color (Tone Curve Assist) Images not suitable for automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) In order to make the image a desirable standard image, automatically adjust the image tone curve (p.143). You can select the degree of Contents at The result of automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) may not be as a Glance...
  • Page 678 Introduction Brightness: Move the slider to the right to make an image  Adjusting Brightness and Contrast brighter and to the left to make an image darker. The brightness and contrast of an image can be adjusted. Used to adjust modulation and degree of contrast ...
  • Page 679 Introduction Click on a point that is to be the standard for white. Adjusting Color Tone Using Click White Balance You can adjust white balance using a selected part of an image as the standard for white to make the image appear natural. Using click white Contents at a Glance balance is effective when using it in parts of an image where white color...
  • Page 680 Introduction Move the slider to the right to make color tones  Hue: Adjusting Hue, Saturation and Sharpness more yellow, and to the left to make color tones You can adjust hue (tone) and saturation and make the overall redder. atmosphere of an image harder or softer.
  • Page 681 Introduction Make adjustments. Tone Curve Adjustment Batch adjusts RGB You can adjust the brightness, contrast and color of a specific area by Adjusts each channel changing the tone curve (p.143). Contents at a Glance Select the tone curve mode and interpolation method.
  • Page 682 Introduction The setting range of shadow points is 0 to 247 (in 1-stop Adjusting Dynamic Range  increments when entering a value). Dynamic range (width of gradation expression) from dark points to bright The setting range of highlight points is 8 to 255 (in 1-stop ...
  • Page 683 Reducing Noise Introduction You can reduce noise that arises in JPEG and TIFF images that have Click the [Apply] button. been shot at night or with a high ISO speed. Noise reduction is applied to the image and the image is ...
  • Page 684 Trimming and Adjusting the Angle of an Image Introduction You can trim only the part of an image you need, or change the Adjust the angle of the image as needed. composition of an image where an image shot horizontally becomes Trimming/angle adjustment window vertical.
  • Page 685 Introduction Select a ratio and drag the trimming range. Click the [OK] button to return to the main window. The trimming range frame is displayed in the trimmed image  (p.126). Cancel Contents at When the trimmed image is displayed in an edit window or the ...
  • Page 686 Introduction For JPEG images shot with EOS 5D Mark III and [Add cropping About trimmed images information] set in Custom Functions, aspect ratio information is only set and the image is not actually trimmed.  The trimmed range can be reverted to its original condition at Contents at any time a Glance...
  • Page 687 Performing Automatic Dust Erasure Processing Introduction The Dust Delete Data that is appended to images shot with the camera When the image has redrawn itself, click the [Apply that can attach this data, can be used to automatically erase dust spots. Dust Delete Data] button.
  • Page 688 Introduction Additional Information Useful functions of the copy stamp window   The dust-erased image can be reverted to its original condition Checking the dust erased spots Contents at After step 3, you can display and check in detail the erased dust spots at any time a Glance A dust-erased image is displayed or printed as a dust-erased image.
  • Page 689 Manually Erasing Dust (Repair Function) Introduction You can erase dust spots in an image by selecting them one by one. Click the button that matches the dust spots to be erased. In the main window, select the image you want to If the dust spot is dark in color, click the [ ] button, and if ...
  • Page 690 Introduction Additional information Useful functions of the copy stamp window   Click several times when dust spots are not erased completely Checking the dust erased spots Contents at Where unwanted dust spots are not erased even after performing After step 5, you can display and check in detail the erased dust spots a Glance step 5 once, they may be erased completely when you click several one by one by pressing the <F>...
  • Page 691 Compositing and High Dynamic Range Introduction You can composite images also using JPEG and TIFF images in the Erasing Unwanted Parts of an Image (Copy Stamp Function) same way as RAW images as described below. You can correct an image by pasting a section copied from another part Compositing Images (p.78) ...
  • Page 692 Your adjustments are saved to the image.  below as with RAW images. Printing (p.43)  Printing with shooting information (p.85)  Printing a thumbnail list (contact sheet printing) (p.86)  Printing RAW images on a high-end Canon printer (p.87) ...
  • Page 693 Re-Editing an Image Introduction Only the image processing conditions are changed in images adjusted with the tool palette (p.103 to p.110), so the “original image data itself” remains unaffected. Also, the trimming range or dust-erasure information of a trimmed image (p.111) or dust-erased image (p.114 to...
  • Page 694 Reference Introduction This reference section has been provided to enhance your experience using DPP. It contains various troubleshooting solutions, how to delete DPP from Contents at your computer, explanations of the various windows and a glossary. a Glance An Index is provided at the end of the chapter for you to easily find information you are looking for.
  • Page 695 Troubleshooting Introduction If DPP is not operating correctly, refer to the items below. An image could not be adjusted The JPEG and TIFF images cannot be adjusted using the image  Contents at Installation could not be completed correctly adjustment function of the [RAW] tool palette. Adjust these images a Glance with the [RGB] tool palette (p.128).
  • Page 696 Display the folder in which the software is saved. set up correctly (p.93), the color of a printed photograph and the color Open the [Canon Utilities] folder.  of an image on screen can be more closely matched. Using a Canon printer (p.43, p.46) or linked printing (p.87, p.88)
  • Page 697 List of Main Window (Folder Window) Functions (p.10) Introduction Shows/hides the tool palette (p.128) Image information (p.23) Cancels selection of all images Displays the trimming/ Displays the quick check window (p.132) Shows/hides the folder area Selects all images angle adjustment window (p.135) Switches to the edit image...
  • Page 698 List of Main Window (Collection Window) Functions (p.36) Introduction Image information Cancels selection of all images Displays the quick check window Shows/hides the tool palette Selects all images Displays the copy Switches to the edit image stamp window Contents at window a Glance Toolbar...
  • Page 699 EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 7D, EOS 60D, EOS REBEL T4i/650D or EOS (In [Small thumbnail] (p.10), [R] is displayed.) REBEL T3i/600D, the image is displayed as a trimmed image. Does not display with [Medium thumbnail] or [Small thumbnail]. Displayed on images shot on a GPS function-compatible Canon camera.
  • Page 700 List of Edit Window Functions (p.11, p.25) Introduction Path and file name of image Tool palette* (p.128, p.129, p.130) Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Image Editing and Printing Processing Large Numbers of Images Editing JPEG/TIFF Images Reference Index Display...
  • Page 701 List of Tool Palette Functions Introduction RAW Tool Palette RGB Tool Palette (p.25) (p.60) Automatic adjustment Contents at a Glance (tone curve assist) (p.33, p.104) Brightness adjustment (p.26) Click white balance (p.106) Basic White balance adjustment Operation (p.27, p.28, p.56) Tone curve adjustment (p.58, p.108) Advanced...
  • Page 702 Introduction NR/ALO Tool Palette NR/ALO Tool Palette (When a RAW image is selected) (When a JPEG or TIFF image is selected) Contents at a Glance Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.61) Basic Operation Apply noise reduction button (p.110) Apply noise reduction button (p.62) Displays the [NR Preview] window Displays the [NR Preview] window...
  • Page 703 Introduction LENS Tool Palette Contents at a Glance Digital Lens Optimizer adjustment button (p.71) Amount of Digital Lens Optimizer (p.70) Basic Operation Lens data status (p.70) Lens data Update button (p.70) Advanced Operation Lens aberration correction adjustment button (p.65) Advanced Image Editing Lens aberration correction (p.65)
  • Page 704 List of NR Preview Window Functions (p.62, p.110) Introduction Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Enlargement display position Advanced Operation Navigator window Advanced Image Editing Image type* and Printing Luminance noise Processing reduction Large Numbers of Images Chrominance noise reduction Editing Apply noise reduction JPEG/TIFF...
  • Page 705 List of Quick Check Window Functions (p.16, p.18) Introduction 50% view/100% view (moiré reduction off)/full view* File name of image Check marks (p.18) Contents at a Glance Displays the image Check mark display in full screen* Rating mark display Removes check Basic marks (p.18)
  • Page 706 List of Edit Image Window Functions (p.34, p.36) Introduction Shows/hides tool palette Image information (p.23) Displays the trimming/ Enlargement ratio of displayed image angle adjustment window Shows/hides thumbnail display area Displays the copy stamp window Shows/hides grid* (p.38, p.111, p.135) (p.73 to p.77, p.114 to p.118, p.140) Switches to main window Contents at...
  • Page 707 List of Convert/Save One Image Window Functions (p.42) Introduction File name Contents at a Glance Types of image Save destination Basic Type of image Extension Operation Exif-JPEG .JPG Exif-TIFF 8bit .TIF Advanced TIFF 16bit .TIF Operation JPEG compression rate* Exif-Tiff 8bit+Exif-JPEG .TIF/.JPG TIFF 16bit+Exif-JPEG .TIF/.JPG...
  • Page 708 List of Trimming/Angle Adjustment Window Functions (p.38, p.111) Introduction Cancels all the trimming (aspect ratio) information Full screen display/returns to normal screen Contents at a Glance Reverts to the condition when the image was shot Ratio of trimming range (you can also enter numerical values if you have selected [Custom])* Basic...
  • Page 709 List of Lens Aberration Correction Window Functions (p.65) Introduction When the list box for selecting an extender is displayed in the To correct distortion aberration of images shot with a fisheye lens,   [Lens aberration correction] window, select the extender four effects can be selected from the [Effect] list box in addition to attached at the time of shooting from the list box.
  • Page 710 List of Digital Lens Optimizer Adjustment Window Functions (p.69) Introduction Contents at a Glance Enlargement display position (Navigator display) Basic Operation Advanced Operation Shooting distance slider (p.72) Advanced Image Editing and Printing Digital Lens Optimizer adjustment (p.72) Processing Large Numbers of Images Editing JPEG/TIFF...
  • Page 711 List of Compositing Tool Window Functions (p.78) Introduction Contents at a Glance 100% display (p.79) Basic Select foreground image (p.79) Operation Advanced Thumbnail display for for eground Operation image (p.79) Advanced Image Editing and Printing Select composite method (p.79) Use RAW compositing (p.80) Processing Large Numbers...
  • Page 712 List of HDR Window (Adjust Image) Functions (p.81) Introduction Contents at a Glance Basic Select an effect (p.83) Operation Advanced Operation Adjust tone/color (p.83) Advanced Image Editing and Printing Processing Large Numbers of Images Editing Adjust detail emphasis (p.83) JPEG/TIFF Images Reference Index...
  • Page 713 List of Copy Stamp Window Functions (p.73 to p.77, p.114 to p.118) Introduction Full screen display/returns to normal screen Contents at Applies Dust Delete Data (p.73, p.114) a Glance Types of dust to be erased (p.75, p.116) Specifies the copy source (p.77, p.118) Basic Fixes the copy source position...
  • Page 714 List of Convert/Save Multiple Images Window (Batch Processing) Functions (p.99) Introduction Save destination Contents at a Glance Basic JPEG compression rate* Operation File names of images to be Resolution* batch saved Embeds ICC profiles* (p.143) Advanced Operation Size changing* Advanced Image Editing and Printing Types of image...
  • Page 715 List of Rename Window Functions (p.101) Introduction Contents at a Glance Sets the new file name Basic Order in which images are sorted Operation Sets the format of information Check mark to apply the same Advanced in the file name name to RAW images and JPEG Operation images recorded simultaneously...
  • Page 716 Glossary Introduction RAW image bit number EOS DIGITAL camera RAW images are recorded in an uncompressed Binary unit of information volume in the color of an image. The number 14bit or 12bit format. shows the number of bits per pixel. Contents at Because RAW images are special images in an undeveloped status, The larger the number of bits, the more the color numbers and the...
  • Page 717 Introduction Color space CMYK simulation profiles A color space is the reproducible color range (color gamut A profile that simulates colors when printing in a CMYK environment characteristics). DPP supports the following five kinds of color space. (printing machine, etc.). With DPP, you can simulate color with four Contents at types of profile.
  • Page 718 Index Introduction Adjustment Contents (Recipe)............. 96, 143 Adjust JPEG Images................. Adobe RGB ..................Adjust RAW Images................Apple RGB..................Contents at Adjust TIFF Images................Arrange Images ................20, 21 a Glance Adjusting (JPEG or TIFF Image) Auto Lighting Optimizer ............... Automatic Adjustment (Tone Curve Assist)........ Automatic Adjustment (Tone Curve Assist).........
  • Page 719 Introduction Collection Window ..............6, 36, 125 Default Noise Reduction Settings............Color Blur Correction ................Default Setting of Color Space ............Color Chart..................Contents at Delete Images ..................Color Management (Color Matching)..........a Glance Deleting Color Setting of the Monitor (Profiles) .......... Color Setting of the Printer (Profiles)........
  • Page 720 Introduction Enlarged Display (Edit Window) ..........11, 127 Luminance Noise Reduction (JPEG, TIFF Images) ......Enlarged Display (Quick Check Window) ......... Luminance Noise Reduction (RAW Images) ........EOS Utility..................... Contents at Main Window ................10, 124 a Glance False Color Reduction ..............89, 90 Manual Dust Erasure (Repair Function) ........
  • Page 721 10, 25, 124, 125, 132, 133 Printing with a High-End Canon Printer........Printing with a Large-Format Canon Printer ......... Basic Printing with a Printer other than Canon Printers ......Saturation ..................Operation Printing with Canon Inkjet Printers ......... 43, 46 Save Printing with Easy-PhotoPrint Pro ..........
  • Page 722 It is prohibited to reproduce, in whole or part, the contents of this  Change the Display ..............Instruction Manual without permission. Contents at TIFF Image ..................Canon may change without notice the software specifications and  a Glance Tone Curve ..................contents of this Instruction Manual. Tone Curve Adjustment ..............

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