Basic Instruction Manual
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Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded
from the Canon Web site (p.4, 233).
www.canon.com/icpd
Camera
Wireless Function
EOS 80D (W)
The Camera Basic Instruction Manual covers the most basic operations
and functions.
Camera Basic Instruction Manual
EOS 80D (W)
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The EOS 80D (W) is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-
detail CMOS sensor with approx. 24.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 6,
high-precision and high-speed 45-point AF (Cross-type AF point: Max.
45 points), max. approx. 7.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View
shooting, Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting, and wireless
functions (Wi-Fi/NFC).
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.14-16) and “Handling Precautions” (p.17-19). Also, read
this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.
Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further
Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store
this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.
Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability
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.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images or copyrighted music and images with music on the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.
Introduction
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Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a
power cord.)
The camera does not come with an interface cable or HDMI cable.
The Instruction Manuals provided are listed on the next page.
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be
included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack
LP-E6N
(with protective
cover)
Battery Charger
LC-E6/LC-E6E*
Camera
(with body cap)
Wide Strap
When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
Web site (p.4).
The lens instruction manuals (PDF) are for lenses sold individually. Note
that when purchasing the lens kit, some of the accessories included with the
lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.
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Camera and Wireless Function Basic Instruction
Manual
The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon Web site.
1 Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or region of residence and download the
Instruction Manuals.
Instruction Manuals Available for Download
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Wireless Function Instruction Manual
• Camera and Wireless Function Basic Instruction Manual
• Lens Instruction Manuals
• Software Instruction Manuals
2 View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open
it.
To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat
Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version
recommended) is required.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded free from the
Internet.
To learn how to use a PDF viewer, refer to its Help section.
Instruction Manuals
Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)
Software can be downloaded from the Canon Web site (p.233).
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The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of
capacity: If the card is new or was previously formatted by another
camera or computer, format the card with this camera (p.58).
SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards
* UHS-I cards supported.
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a reading/writing
speed class at least as high as shown in the following table.
If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may
not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s Web site.
Compatible Cards
Cards that Can Record Movies
Movie Recording Size (p.207)
Recording Formats
MOV MP4
ALL-I (For editing)
UHS Speed Class 3
or faster
-
IPB (Standard)
L: 8 7 -
SD Speed Class 10
or faster
Other than above
-
SD Speed Class 6
or faster
IPB (Light) -
SD Speed Class 4
or faster
In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards, and SDXC memory cards.
* The camera does not come with a card for recording images/
movies. Please purchase it separately.
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Quick Start Guide
1
Insert the battery (p.30).
To charge the battery, see page 28.
2
Insert the card (p.31).
With the card’s label facing
toward the back of the
camera, insert it into the card
slot.
3
Attach the lens (p.41).
Align the lens’s white or red mount
index with the camera’s mount
index of the same color.
4
Set the lens’s focus mode
switch to <f> (p.41).
5
Set the power switch to <1>,
then set the Mode Dial to <A>
(Scene Intelligent Auto)
(p.72).
Turn the Mode Dial while holding down
the lock release button at the center.
All the necessary camera settings will
be set automatically.
White index Red index
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Quick Start Guide
6
Flip out the LCD monitor (p.34).
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 37.
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Focus on the subject (p.44).
Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway,
and the camera will focus on the
subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will be
raised.
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Take the picture (p.44).
Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.
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Review the picture.
The captured image will be
displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the
LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.216).
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View
Shooting” (p.173).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.216).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.229).
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Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<9> <W> <X> <Y> <Z>: Indicates the Multi-controller and the push
direction.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that each function remains
active for approx. 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec.,
or 16 sec. after you let go of the button.
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons
and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.
3 : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the
<M> button to change its settings.
O : When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that
the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes
(p.25).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Troubleshooting advice.
Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is set to <1> and the <R> switch is set down (Multi function
lock released) (p.35, 48).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens as an example.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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1
Introduction 2
Item Check List................................................................................. 3
Instruction Manuals .......................................................................... 4
Compatible Cards............................................................................. 5
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................. 6
Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 8
Chapters........................................................................................... 9
Safety Precautions ......................................................................... 14
Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 17
Nomenclature ................................................................................. 20
Getting Started 27
Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28
Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 30
Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 31
Using the LCD Monitor ................................................................... 34
Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 35
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone................................................... 37
Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 40
Attaching and Detaching a Lens..................................................... 41
Basic Operation.............................................................................. 43
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 50
3 Menu Operations.................................................................. 52
d Using the Touch Screen ............................................................. 55
Before You Start ............................................................................. 58
Formatting the Card..................................................................... 58
Disabling the Beeper ................................................................... 60
Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off ................................. 60
Setting the Image Review Time................................................... 61
Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On.................................................. 61
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings ............................. 62
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Contents
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2
Displaying the Grid..........................................................................65
Q Displaying the Electronic Level ...............................................66
Displaying the Flicker Detection......................................................68
Feature Guide and Help..................................................................69
Basic Shooting 71
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................72
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)..........................75
7 Disabling Flash ......................................................................... 77
C Creative Auto Shooting.............................................................78
8: Special Scene Mode .............................................................82
P Shooting Food ............................................................................ 83
C Shooting Children ......................................................................84
x Shooting Candlelight Portraits ...................................................85
6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) ....................................86
F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)............................................87
G Shooting Backlit Scenes............................................................88
2 Shooting Portraits ......................................................................89
3 Shooting Landscapes ...............................................................90
4 Shooting Close-ups....................................................................91
5 Shooting Moving Subjects ........................................................92
v Applying Creative Filters ...........................................................95
Q Quick Control...........................................................................100
Shooting with Ambience Selection................................................102
Shooting by Lighting or Scene Type .............................................106
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 109
f: Selecting the AF Operation ................................................... 110
S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point ....................................... 114
AF Sensor..................................................................................... 118
Lenses and Usable AF Points....................................................... 119
MF: Manual Focus ........................................................................127
i Selecting the Drive Mode........................................................128
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5
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j Using the Self-timer................................................................. 130
Image Settings 131
Setting the Image-Recording Quality ........................................... 132
i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos ................................. 135
A Selecting a Picture Style ...................................................... 137
Setting the White Balance ............................................................ 139
White Balance............................................................................ 140
Q Setting the Auto White Balance .......................................... 140
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast................................. 142
Setting Noise Reduction............................................................... 143
Highlight Tone Priority .................................................................. 147
Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberrations ......... 148
Reducing Flicker........................................................................... 152
Advanced Operations 155
d: Program AE ............................................................................ 156
s: Shutter-Priority AE................................................................ 158
f: Aperture-Priority AE ............................................................. 160
Depth-of-Field Preview .............................................................. 161
a: Manual Exposure ................................................................... 162
q Selecting the Metering Mode.................................................. 164
O Setting Exposure Compensation............................................. 166
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ................................................. 167
A AE Lock................................................................................... 169
D Using the Built-in Flash............................................................. 170
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 173
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor .............................................. 174
Selecting the AF Operation .......................................................... 178
Focusing with AF (AF Method)..................................................... 180
x Shooting with the Touch Shutter............................................. 190
MF: Focusing Manually ................................................................ 192
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Contents
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8
7
Shooting Movies 197
k Shooting Movies .....................................................................198
Setting the Movie Recording Size.................................................207
Image Playback 215
x Image Playback ......................................................................216
B: Shooting Information Display.............................................218
x Searching for Images Quickly.................................................222
u/y Magnified View ...................................................................223
d Playing Back with the Touch Screen.........................................224
k Playing Back Movies...............................................................226
L Erasing Images........................................................................ 229
Software Start Guide /
Downloading Images to a Computer 231
Software Start Guide.....................................................................232
Downloading and Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals
(PDF Files)....................................................................................234
Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................235
Index .............................................................................................241
For Troubleshooting guide and Specifications, refer to the Instruction
Manual downloadable from the Canon Web site. For how to download the
Instruction Manual, see page 4.
Certification Logo
Select [54: Certification Logo Display] and press <0> to display some
of the logos of the camera’s certifications. Other certification logos can be
found in this Instruction Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera’s
package.
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The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to
yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow
these precautions before using the product.
If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the
product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer
from whom you purchased the product.
Safety Precautions
Warnings:
Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or
serious injuries may result.
To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock,
follow the safeguards below:
• Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the
Instruction Manual. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries, or the
product if it is damaged.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery. Do not apply heat or
solder to the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or water. Do not subject the
battery to strong physical shock.
• Do not insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.
• Do not recharge the battery in temperatures outside the allowable charging
(working) temperature range. Also, do not exceed the recharging time indicated in
the Instruction Manual.
• Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,
accessories, connecting cables, etc.
When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape. Contact with
other metallic objects or batteries may cause a fire or an explosion.
If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted when recharging the battery,
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop recharging.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire, heat damage, or electrical shock.
If the battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it
immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. It may cause a fire,
electrical shock or burns if you keep using it.
Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can
cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage comes in contact with your
eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing
it. See a physician immediately.
Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the
insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.
Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the
camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause
skin redness or blistering due to low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is
recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when
using the camera in very hot places.
Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle. It may cause an accident.
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Safety Precautions
When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery,
and disconnect the power plug and connecting cables from the equipment before
storing. This is to prevent electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, and corrosion.
Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an
explosion or a fire.
If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts,
do not touch the exposed parts. There is a possibility of an electrical shock.
Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts may cause
electrical shock.
Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or
lens. Doing so may damage your vision.
Keep equipment out of the reach of children and infants, including when in use. Straps
or cords may accidentally cause choking, electrical shock, or injury. Choking or injury
may also occur if a child or infant accidentally swallows a camera part or accessory. If
a child or infant swallows a part or accessory, consult a physician immediately.
Do not use or store the equipment in dusty or humid places. Likewise, keep the battery
away from metallic items and store it with its protective cover attached to prevent
short-circuit. This is to prevent fire, excessive heat, electrical shock, and burns.
Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed.
Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s
instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.
To prevent a fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:
• Always insert the power plug all the way in.
• Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.
• When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.
• Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the
cord. Also, do not twist or tie the cords.
• Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.
• Do not use a cord whose wire is broken or insulation is damaged.
Unplug the power plug periodically and clean off the dust around the power outlet
with a dry cloth. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power
outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet, causing a fire.
Do not connect the battery directly to an electrical outlet or a car’s cigarette lighter
outlet. The battery may leak, generate excessive heat or explode, causing fire,
burns, or injuries.
A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the
product is used by children. Supervise children while they are using the product.
Incorrect usage may result in electrical shock or injury.
Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera in the sun without the lens cap
attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the product with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and
cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
Be careful not to get the camera wet. If you drop the product in the water or if water
or metal get inside the product, promptly remove the battery. This is to prevent fire,
electrical shock, and burns.
Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product.
Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.
Safety Precautions
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Cautions:
Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury
or property damage may result.
Do not use or store the product in a high-temperature location such as inside a car
under the hot sun. The product may become hot and cause burns. Doing so may
also cause battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or
shorten the life of the product.
Do not carry the camera around when it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause
an injury or an accident. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the
camera and lens.
Do not leave the product in a low-temperature environment for an extended period of
time. The product will become cold and may cause injury when touched.
Do not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes.
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Camera Care
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock.
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon
Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a clean, well-wrung wet
cloth.
Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also, avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves, such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct
sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
Do not block the built-in flash or mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing
so may cause a malfunction.
Use only a commercially-available blower to blow away dust when it adheres
to the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, focusing screen, etc. Do not use
cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For
stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts may cause camera
malfunction.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
Handling Precautions
Handling Precautions
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If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until condensation has evaporated before
using the camera.
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
Avoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust and
corrosion such as in a chemical lab.
If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera
checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera
yourself and make sure it is working properly.
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a malfunction.
If there is a bright light source inside or outside the image area, ghosting
may occur.
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
displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels.
Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look black
in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.
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Handling Precautions
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,
physical shock, or vibration.
Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything
metallic.
Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.
Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field,
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnets. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case, etc.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the lens
with the rear end up and attach the rear lens cap to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Contacts
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* Used for wireless connections via the NFC function.
Nomenclature
<C> Digital terminal (p.235)
<D>
HDMI mini OUT terminal
<F> Remote control terminal
<Y>
External microphone
IN terminal
Body cap (p.41)
Mirror
Contacts (p.19)
Lens mount
Lens lock pin
Depth-of-field preview
button (p.161)
Grip (Battery
compartment)
Lens release
button (p.42)
p (N-Mark)*
Strap mount
(p.27)
DC coupler cord hole
Mode Dial
(p.24)
Mode Dial lock-
release button (p.45)
Microphones
(p.198)
<D> Flash button (p.170)
Hot shoe
Flash sync contacts
EF-S lens mount index (p.41)
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam emitter
(p.170/113)
EF lens mount index (p.41)
<f> AF operation selection button (p.110)
<R> Drive mode selection button (p.128)LCD panel (p.22)
<g> ISO speed
setting button (p.135)
<B> AF area selection
mode button (p.115)
Remote control
sensor
Red-eye
reduction/Self-
timer lamp
(p.130)
<6> Main Dial
(p.45)
<U> LCD panel
illumination button
(p.49)
Shutter button
(p.44)
<D> Metering mode
selection button (p.164)
<y> Headphone terminal
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Nomenclature
Speaker (p.226)
<V> Focal plane mark (p.91)
<A/k> Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch (p.174/198)
<0> Start/Stop button (p.174, 198)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.43)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Eyecup
Power switch (p.35)
<M>
Menu
button (p.52)
<B>
Info button
(p.49, 66, 70,
176, 203, 216)
LCD monitor/Touch screen
(p.52, 60/55, 224, 228)
Serial number
<Q> Quick Control button (p.50)
<x> Playback button (p.216)
<L> Erase button (p.229)
<9> <W> <X> <Y> <Z>
Multi-controller (p.47)
Card slot (p.31)
<0> Setting button (p.52)
Multi function lock switch (p.48)
<5>
Quick Control Dial (p.46)
Card slot
cover
(p.31)
Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.30)
Battery compartment
cover (p.30)
Strap mount
(p.27)
Access lamp
(p.33)
<
S
> AF point
selection/<
u
> Magnify
button (p.116/223)
<p> AF start button
(p.44, 110, 175, 206)
<A> AE lock/FE lock
button/
<y> Index/Reduce
button
(p.169/222, 223)
Tripod socket
Nomenclature
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LCD Panel
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
No card warning (Card)
Card full warning (FuLL)
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor (CLn)
AF point selection (MAF,
SEL N, SEL AF)
Aperture
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
(p.166)
AEB range (p.167)
Battery level
(p.36)
<P> Multiple-exposure
shooting
Wi-Fi function
AF operation (p.110, 178)
X
One-Shot AF
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AI Focus AF
Z
AI Servo AF
K
Servo AF
4 L
Manual Focus
(p.127, 192)
Drive mode (p.128)
u Single shooting
o High-speed continuous
shooting
i Low-speed continuous shooting
B Silent single shooting
M Silent continuous shooting
Q Self-timer: 10 sec./remote
control
k Self-timer: 2 sec./remote control
<A> Highlight tone priority (p.147)
<g> ISO speed (p.135)
ISO speed (p.135)
Possible shots
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
Error number/Error code (Err)
Remaining images to record
Metering mode
(p.164)
q Evaluative
metering
w Partial metering
r Spot metering
e
Center-weighted
average metering
<p>
Interval timer shooting
Bulb timer shooting
Time-lapse movie shooting
<O> Exposure compensation
(p.166)
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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Zone AF (Manual selection of zone)
(p.114)
45-point automatic
selection AF (p.114)
Spot metering
circle (p.164)
Single-point AF
(Manual selection) (p.114)
Focusing screen
AF point (p.114)
Area AF frame
(p.114)
Large Zone AF
(Manual selection of zone) (p.114)
Aspect ratio line
Grid (p.65)
Electronic level
(p.67)
Flicker detection
(p.68, 152)
Shutter speed (p.158)
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (buSY)
Multi function lock warning (L)
No card/card error warning (Card)
Card full warning (FuLL)
Error code (Err)
Aperture (p.160)
AF point selection
(MAF, SEL N, SEL AF)
<y> Flash exposure
compensation
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount (p.166)
AEB range (p.167)
Red-eye reduction lamp ON
<A>
Highlight tone priority
(p.147)
ISO speed (p.135)
Maximum burst
Number of remaining
multiple exposures
<o> Focus indicator
(p.72)
<g> ISO
speed (p.135)
<d> FE lock /
FEB in-progress
<e> High-speed sync
<D> Flash-ready
(p.170)
Improper FE lock warning
<A> AE lock (p.169) /
AEB in-progress (p.167)
<z>
Battery level
(p.36)
Warning symbol
<O>
Exposure compensation
(p.166)
Nomenclature
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Mode Dial
Turn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial
lock-release button).
Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to
suit the subject or scene for shooting.
A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.72)
7 : Flash Off (p.77)
C : Creative Auto (p.78)
8 : Special scene (p.82)
v: Creative filters (p.95)
P Food (p.83) G HDR Backlight Control (p.88)
C Kids (p.84) 2 Portrait (p.89)
x
Candlelight (p.85)
3 Landscape (p.90)
6
Night Portrait (p.86)
4 Close-up (p.91)
F
Handheld Night Scene (p.87)
5 Sports (p.92)
G Grainy B/W (p.97) Z Water painting effect (p.98)
W Soft focus (p.97) A HDR art standard (p.98)
X Fish-eye effect (p.98) B HDR art vivid (p.99)
H Toy camera effect (p.98) C HDR art bold (p.99)
c Miniature effect (p.98) D HDR art embossed (p.99)
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Nomenclature
Creative Zone
These modes give you more control for shooting
various subjects as desired.
d : Program AE (p.156)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.158)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.160)
a : Manual exposure (p.162)
F : Bulb
Custom shooting mode
You can register the shooting mode (d/s/f/a/F), AF
operation, menu settings, etc., to w, x Mode Dial positions.
Nomenclature
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Battery Charger LC-E6
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.28).
Battery Charger LC-E6E
Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 (p.28).
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
Power plug
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
Power cord
Power cord socket
Battery pack slot
Charge lamp
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1
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. Pull the strap to
take up any slack and make sure
the strap will not loosen from the
buckle.
The eyepiece cover is attached to
the strap.
Eyepiece cover
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1
Remove the protective cover.
Detach the protective cover provided
with the battery.
2
Attach the battery.
As shown in the illustration, attach the
battery securely to the charger.
To detach the battery, follow the
above procedure in reverse.
3
Recharge the battery.
For LC-E6
As shown by the arrow, flip out the
battery charger’s prongs and insert
the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E6E
Connect the power cord to the
charger and insert the plug into a
power outlet.
Recharging starts automatically and
the charge lamp blinks in orange.
It takes approx. 2 hr. and 30 min. to fully recharge a completely
exhausted battery at room temperature (23°C / 73°F). The time
required to recharge the battery will vary greatly depending on the
ambient temperature and the battery’s remaining capacity.
For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (5°C - 10°C /
41°F - 50°F) will take longer (up to approx. 4 hr.).
Charging the Battery
LC-E6
LC-E6E
Charge Level
Charge lamp
Color Display
0-49%
Orange
Blinks once per second
50-74% Blinks twice per second
75% or higher Blinks three times per second
Fully charged Green Lights up
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Charging the Battery
Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.
Charge the battery before use.
Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.
Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity.
After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the
charger from the power outlet.
You can attach the cover in a different
orientation to indicate whether the battery
has been recharged or not.
If the battery has been recharged, attach the
cover so that the battery-shaped hole <V> is
aligned over the blue sticker on the battery. If the battery is
exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation.
When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount
of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter
battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing
the battery when it is fully charged may lower the battery’s performance.
The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.
The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for
the respective country or region. Do not attach any portable voltage
transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger.
If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully
charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Check the battery’s recharge performance and purchase a new battery.
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs for
approx. 10 sec.
If the battery’s remaining capacity is 94% or higher, the battery will not be
recharged.
The charger cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6.
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Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6) into the camera.
The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is
installed, and darkens when the battery is removed. If the battery
is not installed, the picture in the viewfinder becomes blurred and
focus cannot be achieved.
1
Open the cover.
Slide the lever as shown by the
arrows and open the cover.
2
Insert the battery.
Insert the end with the electrical
contacts.
Insert the battery until it locks in
place.
3
Close the cover.
Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Open the cover and remove the
battery.
Press the battery lock lever as shown
by the arrow and remove the battery.
To prevent short circuiting of the electrical
contacts, be sure to attach the provided
protective cover (p.28) to the battery.
Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the Battery
Removing the Battery
Only Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 can be used.
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You can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately)
with the camera. SDHC and SDXC memory cards with UHS-I can also
be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card.
1
Open the cover.
Slide the cover as shown by the
arrows to open it.
2
Insert the card.
As shown by the illustration, face
the card’s label side toward you
and insert it until it clicks in place.
3
Close the cover.
Close the cover and slide it in the
direction shown by the arrows until it
snaps shut.
When you set the power switch to
<1>, the number of possible shots
will be displayed on the LCD panel.
Installing and Removing the Card
Installing the Card
Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to enable
writing and erasing.
Write-protect switch
Possible shots
Installing and Removing the Card
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1
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.
2
Remove the card.
Gently push in the card, then let go to
eject it.
Pull the card straight out, then close
the cover.
Removing the Card
The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the
card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
Setting [z1: Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent
you from shooting without a card inserted.
Access lamp
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Installing and Removing the Card
When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are
being written to, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being
transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time.
Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or
blinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera.
• Removing the card.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
• Unplugging and connecting a power cord (when household power
outlet accessories (sold separately) are used).
If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not
start from 0001.
If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove
and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer, transfer all
the images and then format the card with the camera (p.58). The card
may then return to normal.
Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects. Do
not expose the contacts to dust or water. If a smudge adheres to the
contacts, contact failure may result.
Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used (card error will be displayed).
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After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live
View shooting, shoot movies, or play back images and movies. You can
change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor.
1
Flip out the LCD monitor.
2
Rotate the LCD monitor.
When the LCD monitor is swung out,
you can rotate it up, down, or over
180° to face the subject.
The indicated angle is only
approximate.
3
Face it toward you.
Normally, use the camera with the
LCD monitor facing you.
Using the LCD Monitor
180°
175°
90°
Be careful not to force and break the hinge when rotating the LCD monitor.
When not using the camera, close the LCD monitor with the screen
facing inward. This will protect the screen.
During Live View shooting or movie shooting, facing the LCD monitor
toward the subject will display a mirror image on the screen (right/left
reversed).
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If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting
screen appears, see page 37 to set the date/time/zone.
<1> : The camera turns on.
<2> : The camera is turned off and
does not function. Set to this
position when not using the
camera.
Whenever you set the power switch
to <1> or <2>, sensor
cleaning will be performed
automatically. (A small sound may be
heard.) During the sensor cleaning,
the LCD monitor will display <f>.
You can still shoot during sensor cleaning by pressing the shutter
button halfway (p.44) to stop cleaning and take a picture.
If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1>/<2> at a short
interval, the <f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after
approx. 1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just
press the shutter button halfway (p.44).
You can change the auto power off time with [52: Auto power off]
(p.60).
Turning on the Power
Automatic Sensor Cleaning
3 Auto Power Off
If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to
the card, [Recording...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the
recording finishes.
Turning on the Power
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When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be
indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon (b) indicates
that the battery will be exhausted soon.
Number of Possible Shots (Approx. number of shots)
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, no Live
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing
standards.
Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E14 (sold separately)
• With LP-E6N x 2: approx. twice the shots without the battery grip.
• With AA/LR6 alkaline batteries at room temperature (23°C / 73°F): approx.
560 shots with no flash, approx. 400 shots with 50% flash use.
z Battery Level Indicator
Display zxcm
bn
Level (%)
100 - 70
69 - 50 49 - 20 19 - 10 9 - 1 0
Temperature
Room Temperature
(23
°C / 73°F)
Low Temperatures
(0
°C / 32°F)
No Flash 1390 1250
50% Flash Use 960 860
Doing any of the following will exhaust the battery sooner:
• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.
• Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
• Using the LCD monitor frequently.
The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual
shooting conditions.
The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on
the lens used, the battery power may exhaust faster.
For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 175.
See [53: Battery info.] to check the battery condition in detail.
With Battery Grip BG-E14 (sold separately) loaded with AA/R6 batteries,
a four-level indicator will be displayed. ([x/m] will not be
displayed.)
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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone
have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow
the steps below to set the time zone first. Set the camera to the time
zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply
change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination, and the
camera will automatically adjust the date/time.
Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based
on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.
1
Display the menu screen.
Press the <M> button to display
the menu screen.
2
Under the [52] tab, select [Date/
Time/Zone].
Press the <Q> button and select the
[5] tab.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
the [52] tab.
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
[Date/Time/Zone], then press <0>.
3
Set the time zone.
[London] is set by default.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
[Time zone], then press <0>.
3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
The menu setting procedure is explained on page 52.
In step 3, the time displayed in [Time zone] is the time difference
compared with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
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Select the [Zone] box, then press
<0>.
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
the time zone, then press <0>.
If you do not see your time zone, you
can also set the time difference with
UTC directly. In such a case, press
the <Y> <Z> keys to select the
[Time difference] box, then press
<0> so <r> is displayed.
Press the <W> <X> keys to set, then
press <0>. (Returns to <s>.)
After setting, press the <Y> <Z>
keys to select [OK], then press <0>.
The previous screen will reappear.
4
Set the date and time.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
the number.
Press <0> so <r> is displayed.
Press the <W> <X> keys to set, then
press <0>. (Returns to <s>.)
5
Set the daylight saving time.
Set it if necessary.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
[Y].
Press <0> so <r> is displayed.
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
[Z], then press <0>.
When the daylight saving time is set
to [Z], the time set in step 4 will
advance by 1 hour. If [Y] is set, the
daylight saving time will be canceled
and the time will go back by 1 hour.
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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
6
Exit the setting.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
[OK], then press <0>.
The date/time/zone and daylight
saving time will be set and the menu
will reappear.
The date/time/zone settings may be reset in the following cases. If this
happens, set the date/time/zone again.
• When the camera is stored without the battery.
• When the camera’s battery becomes exhausted.
• When the camera is exposed to below freezing temperatures for a
prolonged period.
The date/time that were set will start when you select [OK] in step 6.
After changing the time zone or time difference setting, check that the
correct date and time are set.
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1
Display the menu screen.
Press the <M> button to display
the menu screen.
2
Under the [52] tab, select
[LanguageK].
Press the <Q> button and select the
[5] tab.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
the [52] tab.
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
the [Language
K], then press
<0>.
3
Set the desired language.
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
the language, then press <0>.
The interface language will change.
3 Selecting the Interface Language
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The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The
camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses.
1
Remove the caps.
Remove the rear lens cap and the
body cap by turning them as shown
by the arrows.
2
Attach the lens.
Align the lens’s red or white index
with the camera’s index matching the
same color. Turn the lens as shown
by the arrow until it clicks in place.
3
Set the lens’s focus mode switch
to <AF>.
<AF> stands for autofocus.
If it is set to <MF> (manual focus),
autofocus will not operate.
4
Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Attaching a Lens
White index
Red index
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.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
42
Turn the zoom ring on the lens
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after
achieving focus may throw off the
focus.
While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as shown by
the arrow.
Turn the lens until it stops, then
detach it.
Attach the rear lens cap to the
detached lens.
Zooming
Detaching the Lens
Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause
loss of vision.
When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch
to <2>.
If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do
not touch the rotating part.
Angle of View
Since the image sensor size is smaller
than the 35mm film format, the effective
angle of view of an attached lens will be
equivalent to that of a lens with approx.
1.6x of the focal length indicated.
Image sensor size (Approx.)
(22.3 x 14.9 mm /
0.88 x 0.59 in.)
35mm film size
(36 x 24 mm /
1.42 x 0.94 in.)
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Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.
Turn the knob left or right so that the
AF points in the viewfinder look the
sharpest.
If the knob is difficult to turn, remove
the eyecup.
To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Rest your hand’s right index finger lightly on the shutter button.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
5.
To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other.
6. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
Basic Operation
Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity
Holding the Camera
If the camera dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder
image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (sold separately) is
recommended.
Vertical shooting
Horizontal shooting
To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see pages 76 and 173.
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Basic Operation
Turn the dial while holding down
the lock release button at the
center of the dial.
Use it to set the shooting mode.
(1)
After pressing a button, turn the
<6> dial.
When you press a button such as <f>
<R> <i> <D>, the respective
function remains selected for the
duration of the timer (9). During this
time, you can turn the <6> dial to set
the desired setting.
When the function selection ends or if
you press the shutter button halfway, the
camera will be ready to shoot.
Use this dial to select or set the AF
operation, drive mode, ISO speed,
metering mode, AF point selection,
etc.
(2)
Turn the <6> dial only.
While looking at the viewfinder or LCD
panel, turn the <6> dial to change the
setting.
Use this dial to set the shutter speed,
aperture, etc.
Mode Dial
6 Main Dial
The operations in (1) are possible even when the <R> switch is set
upward (Multi function lock, p.48).
Basic Operation
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(1)
After pressing a button, turn the
<5> dial.
When you press a button such as <f>
<R> <i> <D>, the respective
function remains selected for the
duration of the timer (9). During this
time, you can turn the <5> dial to set
the desired setting.
When the function selection ends or if
you press the shutter button halfway, the
camera will be ready to shoot.
Use this dial to select or set the AF
operation, drive mode, ISO speed,
metering mode, AF point selection,
etc.
(2)
Turn the <5> dial only.
While looking at the viewfinder or LCD
panel, turn the <
5> dial to change the
setting.
Use this dial to set the exposure
compensation amount, the aperture
setting for manual exposures, etc.
5 Quick Control Dial
The operations in (1) are possible even when the <R> switch is set
upward (Multi function lock, p.48).
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Basic Operation
The Multi-controller <9> has eight keys that tilt in the directions shown
by the arrows.
Use the eight keys to select the AF
point, correct the white balance,
move the AF point or magnifying
frame during Live View shooting or
movie shooting, or scroll around
magnified images during playback.
For menus and the Quick Control, the
Multi-controller works only in the
vertical and horizontal directions <W>
<X> <Y> <Z>. It does not work in
diagonal directions.
9 Multi-controller
AF point selection, white balance correction, and scrolling around magnified
images during playback are possible even when the <R> switch is set
upward (Multi function lock, p.48).
Basic Operation
48
With [
54: Multi function lock
] set and the <
R
> switch set
upward, the camera prevents you from changing settings inadvertently
by moving the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, and Multi-controller or by
touching the touch panel.
<R> switch set downward: Lock
released
<R> switch set upward: Lock
engaged
1
Select [Multi function lock].
Under the [54] tab, select [Multi
function lock], then press <0>.
2
Add a checkmark [X] to the
camera control to be locked.
Select a camera control and press
<0> to add a checkmark [X].
Select [OK].
The selected camera controls will be
locked when the multi function lock
switch is in the locked position.
R Multi Function Lock
If the <R> switch is set upward and you try to use one of the locked
camera controls (except when [hTouch control] is set), <L> will be
displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. On the shooting
function settings display (p.49), [LOCK] will be displayed. During Live
View shooting, [LOCK] will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
By default, when locked, the <5> dial will be locked.
In Basic Zone modes, only [hTouch control] is settable.
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Basic Operation
You can illuminate the LCD panel by
pressing the <U> button. Turn on (9)
or off the LCD panel illumination by
pressing the <U> button.
After you press the <B> button a number of times, the shooting
function settings will be displayed.
With the shooting function settings displayed, you can turn the Mode
Dial to see the settings for each shooting mode.
Pressing the <Q> button enables Quick Control of the shooting
function settings (p.50).
Press the <B> button again to turn off the display.
U LCD Panel Illumination
Displaying Shooting Function Settings
During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off
the LCD panel illumination.
50
You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the
LCD monitor. This is called Quick Control.
1
Press the <Q> button (7).
The Quick Control screen will appear.
2
Set the desired function.
Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select a function.
The settings of the selected function
and Feature guide (p.69) will appear.
Turn the <6> or <5> dial to
change the setting.
3
Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
The captured image will be displayed.
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions
Basic Zone modes Creative Zone modes
For the functions settable in Basic Zone modes and their setting
procedures, see page 101.
In steps 1 and 2, you can also use the LCD monitor’s touch screen
(p.55).
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Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions
Select the desired function and press
<0>. The function’s setting screen
will appear.
Turn the <6> or <5> dial or press
the <Y> <Z> keys to change the
settings. There are also some
functions that are set by pressing the
<B>, <B>, or <L> button.
Press <0> to finalize the setting and
return to the Quick Control screen.
When you select <V> or <H>
(p.114) and press the <M>
button, the previous screen will
reappear.
Sample Quick Control Screen
Quick Control
Shutter speed (p.158)
AF operation (p.110)
White balance correction
Shooting mode
*1
(p.24)
Highlight tone priority
*2
(p.147)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.142)
Metering mode (p.164)
Picture Style (p.137)
Exposure
compensation/
AEB setting
(p.166/167)
Flash exposure compensation
ISO speed (p.135)
Image-recording quality
(p.132)
Aperture (p.160)
Wi-Fi function
*3
Drive mode (p.128)
Custom Controls
White balance bracketing
AE lock
*2
(p.169)
AF area selection mode (p.115)
White balance (p.139)
Return
*1 : Settable only when the Mode Dial is set to <8> or <v>.
*2 : These functions cannot be set with Quick Control.
*3 : Refer to the Wireless Function Instruction Manual.
<0>
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You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-
recording quality, date and time, etc.
* Some menu tabs and menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.
3 Menu Operations
Menus in Basic Zone Modes
Menus in Creative Zone Modes
<W><X><Y><Z>
keys
LCD monitor
<0> button
<M> button
<Q> button
Menu items
Menu settings
z: Shooting
5: Set-up
9: My Menu
3: Playback
8: Custom Functions
Main tabs
Secondary
tabs
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3 Menu Operations
1
Display the menu screen.
Press the <M> button to display
the menu screen.
2
Select a tab.
Each time you press the <Q> button,
the main tab (group of functions) will
switch.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a
secondary tab.
For example, in this manual, the
[z3] tab refers to the screen
displayed when the z (Shooting)
tab’s [3] is selected.
3
Select the desired item.
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
the item, then press <0>.
4
Select the setting.
Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select the desired setting.
(Some settings require you to press
either the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select those settings.)
The current setting is indicated in
blue.
5
Set the desired setting.
Press <0> to set it.
6
Exit the setting.
Press the <M> button to return to
the shooting function settings display.
Menu Setting Procedure
3 Menu Operations
54
Example: When Multi Shot
Noise Reduction is set
Dimmed menu items cannot be set. The
menu item is dimmed if another function
setting is overriding it.
You can see the overriding function by
selecting the dimmed menu item and
pressing <0>.
If you cancel the overriding function’s
setting, the dimmed menu item will
become settable.
Dimmed Menu Items
In step 2, you can also turn the <6> dial to select a menu tab. In step
4, you can also turn the <5> dial to select certain settings.
In steps 2 to 5, you can also use the LCD monitor’s touch screen (p.55).
The explanation of menu functions hereafter assumes that you have
pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen.
To cancel the operation, press the <M> button.
Some dimmed menu items will not show the overriding function.
With [54: Clear all camera settings], you can reset the menu functions to
the default settings (p.62).
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The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can operate with
your fingers.
Sample Display (Quick Control)
Use your finger to tap on (touch
briefly and then remove your finger
from) the LCD monitor.
By tapping, you can select menus,
icons, etc., displayed on the LCD
monitor.
When touch-screen operation is
possible, a frame will appear around
the icon (except on menu screens).
For example, when you tap on [Q],
the Quick Control screen appears. By
tapping on [2], you can return to the
preceding screen.
Operations possible by tapping on the screen
Setting menu functions after pressing the <M> button
Quick Control
Setting functions after pressing the <f>, <R>, <i>, <D>,
<S>, or <B> button
Touch shutter during Live View shooting
Setting functions during Live View shooting
Setting functions during movie shooting
Playback operations
d Using the Touch Screen
Tap
d Using the Touch Screen
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Sample Display (Menu screen)
Slide your finger while touching the
LCD monitor.
Sample Display (Scale display)
Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screen
Selecting a menu tab or item after pressing the <M> button
Setting a scale control
Quick Control
Selecting AF points
Setting functions during Live View shooting
Setting functions during movie shooting
Playback operations
If [z1: Beep] is set to [Touch to n], the
beep will not sound during touch
operations.
Drag
3 Silencing the Beep during Touch Operations
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If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or
computer, format the card with this camera.
1
Select [Format card].
Under the [51] tab, select [Format
card], then press <0>.
2
Format the card.
Select [OK], then press <0>.
The card will be formatted.
When the formatting is completed,
the menu will reappear.
For low-level formatting, press the
<L> button to add a checkmark [X]
to [Low level format], then select
[OK].
Before You Start
3 Formatting the Card
When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be
erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is
nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images and data to
a computer, etc., before formatting the card.
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Before You Start
The card is new.
The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer.
The card is full of images or data.
A card-related error is displayed.
Format the card in the following cases:
Low-level Formatting
Perform low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems
slow or if you want to totally erase data on the card.
Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors on the card, the
formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting.
You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [Cancel]. Even in this
case, normal formatting will be completed and you can use the card as
usual.
When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file management
information is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be
aware of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the
card, perform low-level formatting or destroy the card physically to
prevent the personal data from being leaked.
Before using a new Eye-Fi card, the software on the card must be
installed on your computer. Then format the card with the camera.
The card capacity displayed on the card format screen may be smaller
than the capacity indicated on the card.
This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
Before You Start
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You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved,
during self-timer shooting, and for touch screen operations.
1
Select [Beep].
Under the [z1] tab, select [Beep],
then press <0>.
2
Select [Disable].
Select [Disable], then press <0>.
The beeper will not sound.
If [Touch to n] is selected, the
beeper will be silent for touch screen
operations only.
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after a set
time of idle operation elapses. The default setting is 1 min., but this
setting can be changed. 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.
1
Select [Auto power off].
Under the [52] tab, select [Auto
power off], then press <0>.
2
Set the desired time.
Select the desired setting, then press
<0>.
3 Disabling the Beeper
3 Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off
Even if [Disable] is set, the LCD monitor will turn off automatically after 30
min. to save power. (The camera’s power does not turn off.)
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Before You Start
You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor
immediately after shooting. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To
not have the image displayed, set [Off].
1
Select [Image review].
Under the [z1] tab, select [Image
review], then press <0>.
2
Set the desired time.
Select the desired setting, then press
<0>.
The shooting function settings screen (p.49) can be set to display or
turn off when you press the shutter button halfway.
1
Select [LCD off/on btn].
Under the [52] tab, select [LCD off/
on btn], then press <0>.
2
Set the desired setting.
Select the desired setting, then press
<0>.
[Remains on]: Display remains on even when you press the shutter
button halfway. To turn off the display, press the
<B> button.
[Shutter btn.]: When you press the shutter button halfway, the
display will turn off. When you let go of the shutter
button, the display will turn on.
3 Setting the Image Review Time
3 Turning the LCD Monitor Off/On
If [Hold] is set, the image will be displayed until the auto power off time
elapses.
Before You Start
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The camera’s shooting function settings and menu settings can be
reverted to their defaults.
1
Select [Clear all camera settings].
Under the [54] tab, select [Clear all
camera settings], then press <0>.
2
Select [OK].
Select [OK], then press <0>.
Setting [Clear all camera settings]
will reset the camera to the following
default settings:
3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN
Shooting Function Settings
<8> mode F
(Handheld Night Scene)
HDR Mode Disable HDR
<v> mode c
(Miniature effect)
Interval timer Disable
AF operation One-Shot AF Bulb timer Disable
AF area selection mode
Auto selection:45 pt AF
Anti-flicker shooting
Disable
Metering mode q
(Evaluative metering)
Mirror lockup Disable
ISO speed settings Viewfinder display
ISO Speed Setting
Automatic setting (Auto)
Electronic level Hide
Range for stills
Minimum: 100 Grid display Hide
Maximum: 16000
Flicker detection Show
Auto range
Minimum: 100
Custom Functions
Unchanged
Maximum: 6400 Flash control
Minimum shutter
speed for auto
Auto
Flash firing Enable
E-TTL II flash
metering
Evaluative flash
metering
Drive mode u
(Single shooting)
Exposure
compensation/AEB
Canceled
Flash sync.
speed in Av
mode
Auto
Flash exposure
compensation
Canceled
Multiple exposure Disable
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Before You Start
Image Recording Settings Camera Settings
Image quality 73 Auto power off 1 min.
Aspect ratio 3:2 Beep Enable
Picture Style Auto
Release shutter without card
Enable
Auto Lighting
Optimizer
Standard
Image review 2 sec.
Highlight alert Disable
Lens aberration correction AF point display Disable
Peripheral
illumination correction
Enable / Correction
data retained
Playback grid Off
Histogram display Brightness
Chromatic aberration
correction
Enable / Correction
data retained
Control over HDMI Disable
Image jump w/6 e (10 images)
Distortion
correction
Disable / Correction
data retained
Auto rotate OnzD
LCD brightness
White balance
Q
Auto
(Ambience priority)
LCD off/on button Remains on
Touch control Standard
Custom White
Balance
Canceled Date/Time/Zone Unchanged
White balance
correction
Canceled Language Unchanged
White balance
bracketing
Canceled Video system Unchanged
Color space sRGB Feature guide Enable
Long exposure
noise reduction
Disable
zbutton display
options
All items
selected
High ISO speed
noise reduction
Standard
Highlight tone priority
Disable
Multi function lock
5
(Quick
Control Dial) only
File numbering Continuous
Auto cleaning Enable
Custom shooting mode
Unchanged
Dust Delete Data Erased
Copyright information
Unchanged
Eye-Fi transmission Disable
Configure: MY MENU
Unchanged
Menu display Normal display
Wireless communication settings
Wi-Fi/NFC Disable
Refer to the Wireless Function Instruction Manual for wireless function
settings.
Before You Start
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Live View Shooting Settings Movie Shooting Settings
Live View shooting
Enable <v> mode l (Dream)
AF method u+Tracking ISO speed settings
AF operation X
Range for
movies
Minimum: 100
Maximum: 12800
Touch shutter Disable
Grid display Hide Movie Servo AF Enable
Exposure
simulation
Enable
AF method u+Tracking
Movie recording quality
Silent LV
shooting
Mode 1
MOV/MP4 MP4
Movie
recording size
NTSC:
L6 (Standard)
PAL:
L5 (Standard)
Metering timer 8 sec.
Creative filters Disable
Digital zoom Disable
Sound
recording
Auto
Wind filter Auto
Attenuator Disable
Movie Servo AF speed
When active Always on
AF speed 0 (Standard)
Movie Servo AF
tracking
sensitivity
0
Metering timer 8 sec.
Grid display Hide
V button
function
a/-
Video snapshot Disable
Time-lapse
movie
Disable
Remote control
shooting
Disable
Creative filters Disable
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You can display a grid in the viewfinder to help you check the camera tilt
or compose the shot.
1
Select [Viewfinder display].
Under the [52] tab, select
[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.
2
Select [Grid display].
3
Select [Show].
When you exit the menu, the grid will
appear in the viewfinder.
Displaying the Grid
You can display a grid on the LCD monitor during Live View shooting and
before you start shooting a movie.
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You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor and in the
viewfinder to help you correct the camera tilt. Note that you can check
only the horizontal tilt and not the forward/backward tilt.
1
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 [53: z button
display options] so that the
electronic level can be displayed.
2
Check the camera’s tilt.
The horizontal tilt is displayed in 1°
increments. The tilt scale is marked in
5° increments.
When the red line turns green, it
indicates that the tilt is almost
corrected.
Q Displaying the Electronic Level
Displaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor
Horizontal level
Even when the tilt is corrected, there may be a margin of error of approx.
±1°.
If the camera is very tilted, the electronic level’s margin of error will be larger.
During Live View shooting and before movie shooting (except with
u
+Tracking),
you can also display the electronic level as described above (p.177, 204).
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Q Displaying the Electronic Level
A simple electronic level using a camera icon can be displayed in the
viewfinder. Since this indicator is displayed during shooting, you can
take the picture while checking the camera tilt.
1
Select [Viewfinder display].
Under the [52] tab, select
[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.
2
Select [Electronic level].
3
Select [Show].
4
Press the shutter button halfway.
The electronic level will appear as
shown in the illustration.
This level also works with vertical
shooting.
3 Displaying the Electronic Level in the Viewfinder
Electronic level
Horizontal
Tilt 1°
Tilt 2° or higher
Even when the tilt is corrected, there may be a margin of error of approx. ±1°.
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If you set this function, <G> will appear in the viewfinder when
the camera detects flicker caused by the blinking of the light source. By
default, flicker detection is set to [Show].
1
Select [Viewfinder display].
Under the [52] tab, select
[Viewfinder display], then press
<0>.
2
Select [Flicker detection].
3
Select [Show].
Displaying the Flicker DetectionN
If you set [z4: Anti-flicker shoot.] to [Enable], you can shoot with
reduced unevenness of exposure caused by the flicker.
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The Feature guide and Help display information about camera features.
The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set
a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick
Control for playback, and displays a brief description of that mode,
function or option. It also displays a description when you select a
function or option with Quick Control. The Feature guide turns off when
you tap on the description or proceed with the operation.
Shooting mode (Sample)
Quick Control (Sample)
Select [Feature guide].
Under the [53] tab, select [Feature
guide], then press <0>.
Select [Disable], then press <0>.
Feature Guide and Help
Feature Guide
3 Disabling the Feature Guide
Shooting settings Live View shooting Playback
Feature Guide and Help
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When [zHelp] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen,
pressing the <B> button displays the function’s description (Help). If
the Help fills more than one screen, a scroll bar will appear on the right
edge. You can turn the <5> dial or press the <W> <X> keys to scroll.
Example: [z3: Long exp. noise reduction]
Example: [8C.Fn I-1: Exposure level increments]
Example: [8C.Fn II-1: Tracking sensitivity]
v Help
B
Scroll bar
B
B
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2
Basic Shooting
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes
on the Mode Dial for best results.
With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot, and the
camera sets everything automatically (p.101). Also, to prevent
botched pictures due to misoperations, advanced shooting
function settings cannot be changed.
B
a
s
i
c
Z
o
n
e
Before Shooting in the <8> or <v> Mode
When the LCD monitor is turned off, press the <Q> button or
<B> button (p.82, 95) to check which shooting mode is set
before shooting.
*<8> : Special scene
*<v> : Creative filters
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<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene
and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus
automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.75).
1
Set the Mode Dial to <A>.
Turn the Mode Dial while holding
down the lock release button at the
center.
2
Aim the Area AF frame over the
subject.
All the AF points will be used to focus,
and the camera will focus on the
closest object.
Aiming the center of the Area AF
frame over the subject will make
focusing easier.
3
Focus on the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway. The
lens focusing ring will rotate to focus.
When achieving focus, the AF point
that has achieved focus will be
displayed. At the same time, the
beeper will sound and the focus
indicator <o> in the viewfinder will
light up.
In low light, the AF point(s) will light
up briefly in red.
If necessary, the built-in flash will be
raised automatically.
A
Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Area AF frame
Focus indicator
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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
4
Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
The captured image will be displayed
for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.
After you finish shooting, push down
the built-in flash with your fingers.
The focus indicator <o> blinks and focus is not achieved.
Aim the Area AF frame over an area with good contrast, then press
the shutter button halfway (p.44). If you are too close to the subject,
move away and try again.
When focus is achieved, the AF points do not light up in red.
The AF points light up in red only when focus is achieved in low-light
conditions.
Multiple AF points light up simultaneously.
Focus has been achieved at all those points. You can take the
picture as long as an AF point covering the target subject is lighting
up.
FAQ
The <A> mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor,
and sunset scenes. If you do not obtain the desired color tones, change the
mode to a Creative Zone mode and select a Picture Style other than
<D>, then shoot again (p.137).
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
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The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus indicator <o>
does not light up.)
It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving
subject. (The focus indicator <o> does not light up.) You can take
sharp pictures of a moving subject.
Note that the focus lock (p.75) will not work in this case.
Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus on the
subject.
If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to <MF> (manual focus),
set it to <AF> (autofocus).
The flash fired even though it was daylight.
For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject’s
dark areas. If you do not want the flash to fire, use the Quick Control
to set [Built-in flash firing] to [b] (p.100) or set the <7> (Flash
Off) mode and shoot (p.77).
The built-in flash fired and the picture came out extremely
bright.
Move further away from the subject and shoot. When shooting with
flash, if the subject is too close to the camera, the picture may come
out extremely bright (overexposure).
In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes.
Pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the built-in flash to
fire a series of flashes to assist autofocusing. This is called the AF-
assist beam. Its effective range is approx. 4 meters / 13.1 feet. The
built-in flash will make a sound when firing continuously. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out
unnaturally dark.
The shadow of the lens barrel was captured in the picture because
the subject was too close to the camera. Move further away from the
subject and shoot. If a hood is attached to the lens, remove it before
taking the flash picture.
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Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to
create a balanced background and good perspective.
In the <A> mode, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus on a
still subject will lock the focus on that subject. Recompose the shot
while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, and then press the
shutter button completely to take the picture. This is called “focus lock”.
Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except <5>
<C>).
In the <A> mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes)
during or after focusing, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus on the
subject continuously. (The beeper will continue beeping softly.) As long
as you keep the Area AF frame positioned over the subject while
pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will be continuous.
When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button completely.
A
Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Recomposing the Shot
Shooting a Moving Subject
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
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You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is
called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 173.
1
Set the Live View shooting/Movie
shooting switch to <A>.
2
Display the Live View image on
the LCD monitor.
Press the <0> button.
The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.
3
Focus on the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
When focus is achieved, the AF point
will turn green and the beeper will
sound.
4
Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely.
The picture is taken and the captured
image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
When the playback display ends, the
camera will return to Live View
shooting automatically.
Press the <0> button to exit the
Live View shooting.
You can also rotate the LCD monitor for different angles (p.34).
A Live View Shooting
Normal angle Low angle High angle
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The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings
automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as
in a museum or an aquarium, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode.
Prevent camera shake if the numeric display (shutter speed) in
the viewfinder blinks.
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the
viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady
or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use a wide angle to reduce
blur caused by camera shake even with handheld shooting.
Take portraits without flash.
In low-light conditions, tell the subject to keep still until the picture is
taken. Any movement by the subject during shooting may result in
the subject being blurred in the picture.
7 Disabling Flash
Shooting Tips
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In the <C> mode, you can set the following functions for shooting: (1)
Ambience-based shots, (2) Background blur, (3) Drive mode, and (4)
Built-in flash firing. The default settings are the same as the <A>
mode.
* CA stands for Creative Auto.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <C>.
2
Press the <Q> button (7).
The Quick Control screen will appear.
3
Set the desired function.
Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select a function.
The settings of the selected function
and Feature guide (p.69) will appear.
For the setting procedure and details
on each function, see pages 79-81.
4
Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
C Creative Auto Shooting
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C Creative Auto Shooting
If you set (1) or (2) when the camera is set for Live View shooting, you
can see the effect on the screen before you start shooting.
(1) Ambience-based shots
You can select and shoot with the ambience you want to convey in
your images. Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select the ambience.
You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>. For details, see
page 102.
Shutter speed
(1)
(2)
Battery level
Possible shots
ISO speed
Image-recording quality
Aperture
(4)(3)
C Creative Auto Shooting
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(2) Background blur
• If [OFF] is set, the degree of background blur will change
depending on the brightness.
• If it is set to any setting other than [OFF], you can adjust the
background blur regardless of the brightness.
• If you turn the <6> or <5> dial to move the cursor to the right,
the background will look sharper.
• Turning the <6> or <5> dial to move the cursor to the left will
blur the subject’s background. Note that depending on the lens’s
maximum aperture (smallest f/number), certain slider adjustments
may not be selectable (indicated by •).
• If you use Live View shooting, you can see how the image is
blurred in front of and behind the point of focus. When you turn the
<6> or <5> dial, [Simulating blur] will be displayed on the
LCD monitor.
• If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting Portraits” on
page 89.
• Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background
may not look so blurred.
• This function cannot be set if you use flash. If <a> has been set
and you set background blur, <b> will be set automatically.
If [Simulating blur] is enabled during Live View shooting, the image
displayed with <g> (p.176) blinking may have more noise than the actual
image being recorded, or it may look dark.
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C Creative Auto Shooting
(3) Drive mode: Use the <6> or <5> dial to make the selection. You
can also select it from a list by pressing <0>.
<u> Single shooting:
Shoot one image at a time.
<o>High-speed continuous shooting:
While you hold down the shutter button completely,
shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to
approx. 7.0 shots per second.
<i> Low-speed continuous shooting:
While you hold down the shutter button completely,
shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to
approx. 3.0 shots per second.
<B> Silent single shooting:
You can shoot one image at a time while suppressing
the camera noise during viewfinder shooting.
<M> Silent continuous shooting:
You can shoot up to approx. 3.0 shots per second
continuously while suppressing the camera noise
during viewfinder shooting.
<Q> Self-timer: 10 sec./remote control:
<k>Self-timer: 2 sec./remote control:
The picture is taken 10 seconds or 2 seconds after
you press the shutter button. A remote controller can
also be used.
(4) Built-in flash firing: Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select the
desired setting. You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>.
<a> Auto built-in flash: The flash fires automatically when
necessary.
<I> Built-in flash on : The flash fires at all times.
<b> Built-in flash off : The flash is disabled.
When using the self-timer, see the notes on page 130.
When using <b>, see “Disabling Flash” on page 77.
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The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when
you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <8>.
2
Press the <Q> button (7).
The Quick Control screen will appear.
3
Select a shooting mode.
Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select the desired shooting
mode’s icon.
Turn the <6> or <5> dial to select
a shooting mode.
You can also select the shooting
mode icon and press <0> to display
a selection of shooting modes from
which you can select one.
Available Shooting Modes in the <8> Mode
8: Special Scene Mode
Shooting Mode Page Shooting Mode Page
P Food p.83 G HDR Backlight Control p.88
C Kids p.84 2 Portrait p.89
x Candlelight p.85 3 Landscape p.90
6 Night Portrait p.86 4 Close-up p.91
F Handheld Night Scene p.87 5 Sports p.92
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When shooting food, use <P> (Food). The photo will look bright and
appetizing. Also, depending on the light source, the reddish tinge will be
suppressed in the pictures taken under tungsten lights, etc.
Change the color tone.
You can change [Color tone]. To increase the food’s reddish tinge,
set it toward [Warm]. Set it toward [Cool] if it looks too red.
Avoid using flash.
If you use flash, the light may reflect off the dish or food and results
in unnatural shadows. By default, <b> (Built-in flash off) is set. Try
to prevent camera shake when shooting in low-light conditions.
P Shooting Food
Shooting Tips
Since this mode lets you shoot the food in appetizing color tones, human
subjects may be shot in an unsuitable skin tone.
The warm color cast of subjects may fade.
When multiple light sources are included on the screen, the warm color
cast of the picture may not be lessened.
If you use flash, the [Color tone] setting will switch to the standard.
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When you want to continuously focus on and shoot children running
around, use <C> (Kids). Skin tones will look healthy.
Track the subject with the Area AF frame.
Press the shutter button halfway to start autofocusing in Area AF
frame. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly.
If focus cannot be achieved, the focus indicator <o> will blink.
Shoot continuously.
The default setting is <o> (High-speed continuous shooting*).
When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button
completely. If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot
continuously while maintaining autofocusing to capture changes in
the subject’s facial expression and movement.
* Viewfinder shooting: max. approx. 7.0 shots/sec., Live View shooting: max.
approx. 5.0 shots/sec.
C Shooting Children
Shooting Tips
While the flash is recycling, “buSY” is displayed in the viewfinder and on
the LCD panel, and a picture cannot be taken. Take the picture after this
display turns off. During Live View shooting, “BUSY” is displayed on the
LCD monitor, and you cannot view the subject.
See the cautions on page 93.
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When shooting a human subject in candlelight, use <x> (Candlelight).
The candlelight color tones will be retained in the photo.
Use the center AF point to focus.
Aim the center AF point in the viewfinder over the subject, then shoot.
Prevent camera shake if the numeric display (shutter speed) in
the viewfinder blinks.
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the
viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady
or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to
reduce blur caused by camera shake even while handholding the
camera.
Change the color tone.
You can change [Color tone]. To increase the candlelight’s reddish
tinge, set it toward [Warm]. Set it toward [Cool] if it looks too red.
x Shooting Candlelight Portraits
Shooting Tips
Live View shooting cannot be used.
The built-in flash will not fire. In low light, the AF-assist beam may be
emitted (p.113).
If you are using an external Speedlite, the Speedlite will fire.
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To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the
background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is
recommended.
Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.
When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide
night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Check the subject’s brightness.
Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a
good exposure of the subject.
It is recommended to play back the image after shooting to check
the image brightness. If the subject looks dark, move nearer and
shoot again.
Also shoot in other shooting modes.
Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also
with <A> and <F> is recommended.
6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod)
Shooting Tips
Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.
If you use the self-timer together with flash, the self-timer lamp will light
up briefly after the picture is taken.
See the cautions on page 93.
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Using a tripod when shooting a night scene gives the best results.
However, the <F> (Handheld Night Scene) mode enables you to shoot
night scenes even while handholding the camera. In this shooting
mode, four shots are taken continuously for each picture, and the
resulting one image with reduced camera shake is recorded.
Hold the camera firmly.
While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. In this mode,
four shots are aligned and merged into a single image. However, if
there is significant misalignment in any of the four shots due to
camera shake, they may not align properly in the final image.
For shots of people, turn on the flash.
If you want to include people in the night scene shot, press the <Q>
button to set <D> (Built-in flash on). To take a nice portrait, the first
shot will use flash. Tell the subject not to move until all four
continuous shots are taken.
F Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld)
Shooting Tips
Compared to other shooting modes, the shooting range will be smaller.
See the cautions on page 93.
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When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the
<G> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this
mode, three continuous shots are taken at different exposures. This
results in one image, with a wide tonal range, that has minimized the
clipped shadows caused by backlighting.
Hold the camera firmly.
While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. In this mode,
three shots are aligned and merged into a single image. However, if
there is significant misalignment in any of the three shots due to
camera shake, they may not align properly in the final image.
G Shooting Backlit Scenes
Shooting Tips
Compared to other shooting modes, the shooting range will be smaller.
Flash shooting is not possible. In low light, the AF-assist beam may be
emitted (p.113).
See the cautions on page 93.
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range.
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The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human
subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer.
Select the location where the distance between the subject and
the background is the farthest.
The further the distance between the subject and background, the
more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand
out better against an uncluttered dark background.
Use a telephoto lens.
If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with
the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.
Focus on the face.
Check that the AF point covering the face lights up. For close-ups of
the face, focus on the eyes.
2 Shooting Portraits
Shooting Tips
The default setting is <i> (Low-speed continuous shooting). If you hold
down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously (max. approx. 3.0
shots/sec.) to capture changes in the subject’s facial expression and pose.
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Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have
everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and
very sharp and crisp images.
With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.
When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far
will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth
to landscapes.
Shooting night scenes.
The <3> mode is also good for night scenes because it disables
the built-in flash. When shooting night scenes, use a tripod to
prevent camera shake.
3 Shooting Landscapes
Shooting Tips
The built-in flash will not fire even in backlit or low-light conditions.
If you are using an external Speedlite, the Speedlite will fire.
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When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the <4>
(Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a
macro lens (sold separately).
Use a simple background.
A simple background makes small objects such as flowers stand out
better.
Move in as close as possible to the subject.
Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses
have indications such as <MACRO 0.39m/1.3ft> on them. The lens
minimum focusing distance is measured from the <V> (focal
plane) mark on the top of the camera to the subject. If you are too
close to the subject, the focus indicator <o> will blink.
If you use the built-in flash and the bottom part of the picture comes
out unnaturally dark, move away from the subject and try again.
With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.
If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the
subject look larger.
4 Shooting Close-ups
Shooting Tips
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Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a
running person or a moving vehicle.
Use a telephoto lens.
The use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a
distance.
Track the subject with the Area AF frame.
Press the shutter button halfway to start autofocusing in Area AF
frame. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly.
If focus cannot be achieved, the focus indicator <o> will blink.
The default setting is <o> (High-speed continuous shooting*).
When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button
completely. If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot
continuously while maintaining autofocusing to capture changes in
the subject’s movement.
* Viewfinder shooting: max. approx. 7.0 shots/sec., Live View shooting: max.
approx. 5.0 shots/sec.
5 Shooting Moving Subjects
Shooting Tips
The built-in flash will not fire even in backlit or low-light conditions.
Under low light when camera shake tends to occur, the viewfinder’s shutter
speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steady and shoot.
If you are using an external Speedlite, the Speedlite will fire.
During Live View shooting, the image quality can be set to 1 or JPEG.
If 41 or 61 is set, the image will be recorded in 1 quality.
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Cautions for <F> Handheld Night Scene
When shooting with flash, if the subject is too close to the camera, the
picture may come out extremely bright (overexposure).
If you use flash to shoot a night scene with few lights, the shots may not
align correctly. This can result in a blurry picture.
If you use flash and the human subject is close to the background that is also
illuminated by the flash, the shots may not align correctly. This can result in a
blurry picture. Unnatural shadows and unsuitable colors may also appear.
External flash coverage:
• When using a Speedlite with automatic flash coverage setting, the zoom
position will be fixed to the wide end, regardless of the lens’s zoom
position.
• When using a Speedlite requiring manual flash coverage setting, set
the flash head to the wide (normal) position.
Cautions for <G> HDR Backlight Control
Note that the image may not be rendered with a smooth gradation and
may look irregular or have significant noise.
HDR Backlight Control may not be effective for excessively backlit
scenes or extremely high-contrast scenes.
When shooting subjects that are sufficiently bright, for example for
normally lit scenes, the image may look unnatural because of the applied
HDR effect.
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In the <v> (Creative filter) mode, you can apply one of ten filter effects
(Grainy B/W*, Soft focus*, Fish-eye effect*, Toy camera effect*,
Miniature effect*, Water painting effect*, HDR art standard, HDR art
vivid, HDR art bold, and HDR art embossed) for shooting. When the
camera is set for Live View shooting, you can see the effect on the
screen before you start shooting. The camera saves only the image
with the Creative filter applied.
For the effects marked with an asterisk, you can also take a picture without a
Creative filter, then apply the effect afterward and save it as a new image.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <v>.
2
Set the Live View shooting/Movie
shooting switch to <A>.
3
Display the Live View image.
Press the <0> button to display the
Live View image.
4
Select [Creative filters] with Quick
Control.
Press the <Q> button (7).
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
[c] on the upper left of the screen,
then press the <0> button.
v Applying Creative Filters
v Applying Creative Filters
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5
Select a shooting mode.
Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select a shooting mode, then
press <0> and select [OK].
The image will be displayed with the
effects of the filter applied.
For the Miniature effect, press the
<W> <X> keys to move the white
frame to where you want the image to
look sharp.
Available Shooting Modes in the v Mode
6
Adjust the effect.
Press the <Q> button and select the
icon below [Creative filters] (except
for c, A, B, C, and D).
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to adjust
the filter effect, then press <0>.
7
Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
To return to viewfinder shooting,
press the <0> button to exit Live
View shooting. Then press the shutter
button completely to take the picture.
Shooting Mode Page Shooting Mode Page
G Grainy B/W p.97 Z Water painting effect p.98
W Soft focus p.97 A HDR art standard p.98
X Fish-eye effect p.98 B HDR art vivid p.99
H Toy camera effect p.98 C HDR art bold p.99
c Miniature effect p.98 D HDR art embossed p.99
If you do not want the Live View image to be displayed when setting
functions, press the <Q> button after step 1 and set [Creative filters].
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v Applying Creative Filters
G Grainy B/W
Creates a grainy black-and-white photo. You can change the black-
and-white effect by adjusting the contrast.
W Soft focus
Gives the image a soft look. You can change the degree of softness
by adjusting the blur.
Creative Filter Characteristics
You cannot select RAW or RAW+JPEG. If RAW is set, the image will be
recorded in the 73 quality. Also, if RAW+JPEG is set, the image will be
recorded in the set JPEG quality.
When <G>, <W>, <X>, <H>, <c>, or <Z> is set, continuous
shooting cannot be set.
Dust Delete Data will not be appended to images shot with Fish-eye
effect applied.
<c> is set to <b> (Flash Off) by default. Try to prevent camera shake
when shooting in low-light conditions.
During Live View Shooting
With Grainy B/W, the grainy effect displayed on the LCD monitor will look
different from the grainy effect recorded in the picture.
With the Soft focus and Miniature effects, the blurred effect displayed on
the LCD monitor may look different from the blurred effect recorded in
the picture.
The histogram is not displayed.
Magnified view is not possible.
In Creative Zone modes, you can set some Creative filters with Quick
Control.
v Applying Creative Filters
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X Fish-eye effect
Gives the effect of a fish-eye lens. The image will have a barrel-type
distortion.
Depending on the level of this filter effect, the area trimmed along the
periphery of the image changes. Also, since this filter expands the
center part of the image, the resolution at the center may decrease
depending on the number of recorded pixels. Check the image on the
screen when setting this filter. The AF point will be fixed at center.
H Toy camera effect
Darkens the photo’s corners and applies a color tone that makes it
look as if it was shot by a toy camera. You can change the color cast
by adjusting the color tone.
c Miniature effect
Creates a diorama effect.
During Live View shooting, you can change where the image looks
sharp. In step 5, if you press the <u> button (or tap [T] on the
bottom right of the screen), you can switch between the white
frame’s vertical and horizontal orientations. The camera focuses on
the center of the white frame.
During viewfinder shooting, aim the center AF point over the subject
and shoot.
Z Water painting effect
Makes the photo look like a watercolor painting with soft colors. You
can control the color density by adjusting the filter effect. Note that
night scenes or dark scenes may not be rendered with a smooth
gradation and may look irregular or have significant noise.
A HDR art standard
Clipped highlights and shadows will be reduced. The contrast will be
lower, and the gradation flatter to have the picture look like a
painting. The subject outlines will have bright (or dark) edges.
For <
A
> <
B
> <
C
> <
D
>, clipped highlights and shadows will be
reduced for a high dynamic range of tones even with high-contrast scenes.
Three images of different exposures are captured continuously for
each shot and merged into a single image.
See the cautions on page 99.
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v Applying Creative Filters
B HDR art vivid
The colors are more saturated than with [HDR art standard], and
the low contrast and flat gradation create a graphic art effect.
C HDR art bold
The colors are the most saturated, making the subject pop out, and
the picture look like an oil painting.
D HDR art embossed
The color saturation, brightness, contrast and gradation are
decreased to make the picture look flat. The picture looks faded and
old. The subject outlines will have bolder bright (or dark) edges.
Cautions for <A> HDR Art Standard, <B> HDR Art Vivid, <C>
HDR Art Bold, and <D> HDR Art Embossed
Compared to other shooting modes, the shooting range will be smaller.
The Live View image displayed with the filter applied will not look exactly
the same as the actual image.
If you shoot a moving subject, the subject’s movement may leave
afterimages, or the surrounding area of the subject may become dark.
The image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns
(lattice, stripes, etc.), flat or single-tone images, or images significantly
misaligned due to camera shake.
If you are handholding the camera, try to prevent camera shake when
shooting.
The color gradation of the sky or white walls may not be reproduced
correctly. Irregular exposure, irregular colors, or noise may appear.
Shooting under fluorescent or LED lighting may result in unnatural color
reproduction of the illuminated areas.
It takes some time to record images to the card since they are merged
after shooting. During the processing of the images, “buSY” will be
displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel, and you cannot take
another picture until the processing is completed.
Flash shooting is not possible. In low light, the AF-assist beam may be
emitted (p.113).
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In Basic Zone modes, when the shooting function settings are
displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control
screen. The tables on the next page show the functions that can be set
with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.
1
Set the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone
mode.
2
Press the <Q> button (7).
The Quick Control screen will appear.
3
Set the desired function.
Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select a function.
The settings of the selected function
and Feature guide (p.69) will appear.
Turn the <6> or <5> dial to
change the setting.
You can also select from a list by
selecting a function and pressing
<0>.
Q Quick Control
Example: Portrait mode
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Q Quick Control
Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes
o: Default setting
*1
k: User selectable : Not selectable
*1: If you change the shooting mode or set the power switch to <2>, all the
functions will revert to the default settings (except the self-timer).
*2: Settable only with viewfinder shooting.
*3: GWX H Z *4: ABCD
Function A 7 C
8
P C x 6 F
Drive
mode
(p.128)
u: Single shooting
ooookooo
o:
High-speed continuous shooting
kkkkokkk
i:
Low-speed continuous shooting
kkkkkkkk
B: Silent single shooting
*2
kkkkkkkk
M:
Silent continuous shooting
*2
kkkkkkkk
Self-timer (p.130)
Q
kkkkkkkk
k
kkkkkkkk
Built-in
flash firing
a: Automatic firing
o o o o
D:
Flash on (Fires at all times)
k kkk k
b: Flash off
kokoko o
Ambience-based shots (p.102)
kkkkkk
Light/scene-based shots (p.106)
k
Background blur (p.80)
k
Color tone (p.83, 85)
k k
Function
8 v
G 2 3 4 5 c *3 *4
Drive
mode
(p.128)
u: Single shooting
okookooo
o:
High-speed continuous shooting
kkkko k
i:
Low-speed continuous shooting
kokkk k
B: Silent single shooting
*2
kkkkkkkk
M:
Silent continuous shooting
*2
kkkkk k
Self-timer (p.130)
Q
kkkkkkkk
k
kkkkkkkk
Built-in
flash firing
a: Automatic firing
o o ko
D:
Flash on (Fires at all times)
k k kk
b: Flash off
okokooko
Ambience-based shots (p.102)
kkkk
Light/scene-based shots (p.106)
kkkk
Adjustment of effects (p.95)
k
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In Basic Zone modes, when a mode other than <A>, <7>,
<8: G>, and <v> is set, you can select the ambience for shooting.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <
C
> or <
8
>.
For <8>, set a shooting mode
other than <G>.
2
Set the Live View shooting/Movie
shooting switch to <A>.
3
Display the Live View image.
Press the <0> button to display the
Live View image (except <x>).
4
With Quick Control, select the
desired ambience.
Press the <Q> button (7).
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
[1 Standard setting]. [Ambience-
based shots] will appear on the
screen.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
the desired ambience.
The LCD monitor will display how the
image will look with the selected
ambience.
Shooting with Ambience Selection
Ambience C
8
Ambience Effect
P/x
C/6/F/2/3/
4/5
1 Standard setting kk k
No setting
2 Vivid k
k Low / Standard / Strong
3 Soft k
k Low / Standard / Strong
4 Warm k
k Low / Standard / Strong
5 Intense k
k Low / Standard / Strong
6 Cool k
k Low / Standard / Strong
7 Brighter kk k Low / Medium / High
8 Darker kk k Low / Medium / High
9 Monochrome kk k Blue / B/W / Sepia
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Shooting with Ambience Selection
5
Set the ambience effect.
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
the effect so that [Effect] appears at
the bottom of the screen.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
the desired effect.
6
Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
To return to viewfinder shooting,
press the <0> button to exit Live
View shooting. Then press the shutter
button completely to take the picture.
If you change the shooting mode or
set the power switch to <2>, the
setting will revert back to [1
Standard setting].
The Live View image shown with the ambience setting applied will not
look exactly the same as the actual image.
Using flash may reduce the ambience effect.
In bright outdoors, the Live View image you see on the LCD monitor may
not have exactly the same brightness or ambience as the actual image.
Set [52: LCD brightness] to 4, and look at the Live View image so that
the LCD monitor is unaffected by outside light.
If you do not want the Live View image to be displayed when setting
functions, press the <Q> button after step 1 and set [Ambience-based
shots] and [Effect].
Shooting with Ambience Selection
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Ambience Settings
1 Standard setting
Standard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode.
Note that <2> has image characteristics geared for portraits and
<3> is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of
the respective shooting mode’s image characteristics.
2 Vivid
The subject will look sharp and vivid. It makes the photo look more
impressive than with [1 Standard setting].
3 Soft
The subject will look softer and more dainty. Good for portraits, pets,
flowers, etc.
4Warm
The subject will look softer with warmer colors. Good for portraits,
pets, and other subjects to which you want to give a warm look.
5 Intense
While the overall brightness is slightly lowered, the subject is
emphasized for a more intense feeling. Makes the human or living
subject stand out more.
6 Cool
The overall brightness is slightly lowered with a cooler color cast. A
subject in the shade will look more calm and impressive.
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Shooting with Ambience Selection
7 Brighter
The picture will look brighter.
8 Darker
The picture will look darker.
9 Monochrome
The picture will be monochrome. You can select the monochrome
color to be blue, black and white, or sepia. When [Monochrome] is
selected, <z> will appear in the viewfinder.
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In the <8: C2345> Basic Zone modes, you can shoot with
the settings matching the lighting or scene type. Normally, [e Default
setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or
scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eyes.
For Live View shooting, if you set both [Light/scene-based shots] and
[Ambience-based shots] (p.102), you should first set [Light/scene-
based shots]. This will make it easier to see the resulting effect on the
LCD monitor.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <8>.
Set one of the following: <C>, <2>,
<3>, <4>, or <5>.
2
Set the Live View shooting/Movie
shooting switch to <A>.
3
Display the Live View image.
Press the <0> button to display the
Live View image.
Shooting by Lighting or Scene Type
Lighting or Scene
8
C 2 3 4 5
e Default setting kkkkk
f Daylight k k k k k
g Shade k k k k k
S Cloudy kkkkk
i Tungsten light k k k k
j Fluorescent light k k k k
s Sunset kkkkk
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Shooting by Lighting or Scene Type
4
With Quick Control, select the
lighting or scene type.
Press the <Q> button (7).
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
[e Default setting]. [Light/scene-
based shots] will appear on the
screen.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
the lighting or scene type.
The resulting image with the selected
lighting or scene type will be
displayed.
5
Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
To return to viewfinder shooting,
press the <0> button to exit Live
View shooting. Then press the shutter
button completely to take the picture.
If you change the shooting mode or
set the power switch to <2>, the
setting will revert back to [e Default
setting].
If you use flash, the setting will switch to [e Default setting]. (However,
the shooting information will display the lighting or scene type that is set.)
If you want to set this together with [Ambience-based shots], set the
lighting or scene type that best matches the ambience you have set. In
the case of [Sunset], for example, warm colors will become prominent so
the ambience you set may not work well.
If you do not want the Live View image to be displayed when setting
functions, press the <Q> button after step 1 and set [Light/scene-based
shots].
Shooting by Lighting or Scene Type
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Lighting or Scene Type Settings
eDefault setting
Default setting suited for most subjects.
fDaylight
For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies
and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better.
gShade
For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin tones, which may look
too bluish, and for light-colored flowers.
SCloudy
For subjects under overcast skies. Makes skin tones and
landscapes, which may otherwise look dull on a cloudy day, look
warmer. Also effective for light-colored flowers.
iTungsten light
For subjects lit under tungsten lighting. Reduces the reddish-orange
color cast caused by tungsten lighting.
jFluorescent light
For subjects under fluorescent lighting. Suited for all types of
fluorescent lighting.
sSunset
Suitable when you want to capture the sunset’s impressive colors.
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3
Setting the AF and
Drive Modes
The AF points in the viewfinder are
arranged to make AF shooting
suitable for a wide variety of
subjects and scenes.
You can also select the AF operation and drive mode
that best match the shooting conditions and subject.
The O icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that
the function is available only in Creative Zone modes (d/
s/f/a/F).
In Basic Zone modes, the AF operation and AF point (AF
area selection mode) are set automatically.
<AF> stands for autofocus. <MF> stands for manual focus.
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You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting
conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation
is set automatically for the respective shooting mode.
1
Set the lens’s focus mode switch
to <AF>.
2
Turn the Mode Dial to a Creative
Zone mode.
3
Press the <f> button (9).
4
Select the AF operation.
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> or <5> dial.
X : One-Shot AF
9 : AI Focus AF
Z : AI Servo AF
f: Selecting the AF OperationN
In Creative Zone modes, you can also press the <p> button to
autofocus.
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f: Selecting the AF OperationN
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 indicator <o> in the
viewfinder will also light up.
With evaluative metering, the
exposure setting will be set at the
same time focus is achieved.
While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will be
locked. You can then recompose the shot if desired.
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
Focus indicator
AF point
If focus cannot be achieved, the focus indicator <o> in the viewfinder
will blink. If this occurs, the picture cannot be taken even if the shutter
button is pressed completely. Recompose the shot and try to focus
again.
If [z1: Beep] is set to [Disable], the beeper will not sound when focus
is achieved.
After achieving focus with One-Shot AF, you can lock the focus on a
subject and recompose the shot. This is called “focus lock”. This is useful
when you want to focus on a peripheral subject not covered by the Area
AF frame.
When a lens equipped with electronic manual focusing function is used,
after achieving focus, you can focus manually by turning the lens
focusing ring while pressing the shutter button halfway.
f: Selecting the AF OperationN
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This AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing
distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button
halfway, the camera will keep focusing on the subject continuously.
The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
When the AF area selection mode (p.114) is set to 45-point
automatic selection AF, focus tracking will continue as long as the
Area AF frame covers the subject.
AI Focus AF switches the AF operation from One-Shot AF to AI
Servo AF automatically if a still subject starts moving.
After the subject is focused in One-Shot AF, if the subject starts
moving, the camera will detect the movement, change the AF
operation automatically to AI Servo AF, and start tracking the moving
subject.
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects
AI Focus AF for Switching the AF Operation Automatically
With AI Servo AF, the beeper will not sound even when focus is achieved.
Also, the focus indicator <o> in the viewfinder will not light up.
When focus is achieved with AI Focus AF with the Servo operation active,
the beeper will continue beeping softly. However, the focus indicator <o> in
the viewfinder will not light up. Note that focus will not be locked in this case.
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f: Selecting the AF OperationN
By default, the AF points light up in red when focus is achieved in low-
light conditions. In Creative Zone modes, you can set whether to have
the AF points light up in red when focus is achieved.
Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button halfway,
the built-in flash may fire a brief burst of flashes. This illuminates the
subject to help autofocusing.
AF Points Lighting Up in Red
AF-Assist Beam with the Built-in Flash
AF-assist beam will not be emitted from the built-in flash in <7> or
<8: 35> modes, or when [Built-in flash firing] is set to <b> in
<A>, <C>, <8: PCF24>, or <v: GWXHcZ> modes.
The AF-assist beam will not be emitted with AI Servo AF operation.
The built-in flash makes a sound when firing continuously. This is normal
and not a malfunction.
The effective range of the AF-assist beam emitted by the built-in flash is
approx. 4 meters / 13.1 feet.
In Creative Zone modes, when you raise the built-in flash with the <I>
button, the AF-assist beam will fire when necessary. Note that depending
on the setting for [8C.Fn II-6: AF-assist beam firing], the AF-assist
beam may not be emitted.
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S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN
1
Press the <S> or <B> button
(9).
Look through the viewfinder and
press the <S> or <B> button.
2
Press the <B> button.
Each time you press the <B>
button, the AF area selection mode
changes.
The AF area selection mode currently
set is indicated on the top of the
viewfinder.
Selecting the AF Area Selection Mode
AF area selection mode
With [8C.Fn II-8: Select AF area selec. mode], you can limit the
selectable AF area selection modes.
If you set [8C.Fn II-9: AF area selection method] to [1: S9Main
Dial], you can select the AF area selection mode by pressing the <S>
or <B> button, then turning the <6> dial.
S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN
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You can manually select the AF point or zone.
1
Press the <S> or <B> button
(9).
The AF points will be displayed in the
viewfinder.
In the Zone AF mode or Large Zone
AF mode, the selected zone will be
displayed.
2
Select an AF point.
The AF point selection will change in
the direction you tilt <9>. If you
press <0>, the center AF point (or
center zone) will be selected.
You can also select an AF point by
shifting horizontally with the <6>
dial or vertically with the <5> dial.
In the Zone AF mode, turning the
<6> or <5> dial will change the
zone in a looping sequence.
Selecting the AF Point Manually
<6>
<5>
When you hold down the <Q> button and turn the <6> dial, you can
select an AF point by shifting vertically.
When [8C.Fn II-11: Initial AFpt, o AI Servo AF] is set to [1: Initial
o AF pt selected], you can use this method to manually select the AI
Servo’s AF initial position.
When you press the <S> or <B> button, the LCD panel displays the
following:
• Zone AF, Large Zone AF, and 45-point automatic selection AF:
M
AF
• 1 pt AF: SEL N (Center)/SEL AF (Off-center)
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S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointN
Pressing the <S> or <B> button lights up the AF points that are
cross-type AF points for high-precision autofocusing. The blinking AF
points are horizontal-line or vertical-line sensitive. For details, see
pages 118-122.
AF Point Display Indications
118
The camera’s AF sensor has 45 AF points. The illustration below shows
the AF sensor pattern corresponding to each AF point. When using
lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster, high-precision AF is
possible with the center AF point in the viewfinder.
AF Sensor
The focusing sensor is geared to obtain higher precision
focusing for lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or
faster. A diagonal cross pattern makes it easier to focus on
subjects difficult for AF. It is provided at the center AF point.
The focusing sensor is geared for lenses with a maximum
aperture of f/5.6 or faster (and some f/8 lenses). Since it
has a horizontal pattern, it can detect vertical lines. It
covers all 45 AF points.
The focusing sensor is geared for lenses with a maximum
aperture of f/5.6 or faster (and some f/8 lenses). Since it
has a vertical pattern, it can detect horizontal lines. It
covers all 45 AF points.
Depending on the lens attached to the camera, the number of usable
AF points, AF point patterns, the shape of Area AF frame, etc. vary. For
details, see “Lenses and Usable AF Points” on page 119.
Diagram
Cross-type focusing: f/5.6 vertical + f/5.6 horizontal
(also compatible with some f/8 lenses)
Dual cross-type focusing:
f/2.8 right diagonal + f/2.8 left diagonal
f/5.6 vertical + f/5.6 horizontal
(also compatible with f/8 lenses)
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Autofocusing with 45 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes
are selectable.
: Dual cross-type AF point. Subject
tracking is superior and the focusing
precision is higher than with other AF
points.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject
tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
Lenses and Usable AF Points
Group A
Although the camera has 45 AF points, the number of usable AF
points and focusing patterns vary depending on the lens. The
lenses are thereby classified into eight groups from A to H.
When using a lens in Groups E to H, fewer AF points will be usable.
See which group each lens belongs to on pages 123-126.
Check
which group the lens in use belongs to.
The number of available AF points varies depending on aspect ratio
settings.
When you press the <S> or <B> button, the AF points indicated by
the mark will blink. (The / AF points will stay lit.) Regarding
lighting up or blinking of the AF points, see page 117.
For the latest “Lens Group Designations” information, check the Canon
Web site.
Some lenses may not be available in certain countries or regions.
Lenses and Usable AF Points
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Autofocusing with 45 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes
are selectable.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject
tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
Autofocusing with 45 points is possible. All 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.
Autofocusing with 45 points is possible. All 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.
Group B
Group C
Group D
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Lenses and Usable AF Points
Autofocusing with only 35 points is possible. (Not possible with all 45
AF points.) All 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 45-point automatic selection AF.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject
tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
: AF points sensitive to horizontal
lines.
: Disabled AF points (not displayed).
Autofocusing with only 35 points is possible. (Not possible with all 45
AF points.) All 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 45-point automatic selection AF.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject
tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
: AF points sensitive to vertical lines
(AF points in the horizontal array at
the top and bottom) or horizontal
lines (AF points in a vertical array on
the left and right).
: Disabled AF points (not displayed).
Group E
Group F
Lenses and Usable AF Points
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Autofocusing with only 27 points is possible. (Not possible with all 45
AF points.) Large Zone AF (manual selection of zone) cannot be
selected for AF area selection mode. During automatic AF point
selection, the outer frame marking the AF area (Area AF frame) will be
different from 45-point automatic selection AF.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject
tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
: AF points sensitive to horizontal
lines.
: Disabled AF points (not displayed).
Autofocusing is possible only with the center AF point.
: Cross-type AF point. Subject
tracking is superior and high-
precision focusing is achieved.
: Disabled AF points (not displayed).
Group G
Group H
If the maximum aperture is slower than f/5.6 (greater than f/5.6 but not
exceeding f/8), focus may not be achieved with AF when shooting low-
contrast or low-light subjects.
If the maximum aperture is slower than f/8 (greater than f/8), AF is not
possible during viewfinder shooting.
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Lenses and Usable AF Points
EF-S24mm f/2.8 STM A
EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM B
EF-S10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM D
EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM B
EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM B
EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM A
EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM B
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 C
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM C
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II C
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM C
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III B
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS C
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II B
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM B
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS B
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM B
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM B
EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS B
EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS B
EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II B
EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM B
EF14mm f/2.8L USM A
EF14mm f/2.8L II USM A
EF15mm f/2.8 Fisheye A
EF20mm f/2.8 USM A
EF24mm f/1.4L USM A
EF24mm f/1.4L II USM A
EF24mm f/2.8 A
EF24mm f/2.8 IS USM A
EF28mm f/1.8 USM A
EF28mm f/2.8 A
EF28mm f/2.8 IS USM A
EF35mm f/1.4L USM A
EF35mm f/1.4L II USM A
EF35mm f/2 A
EF35mm f/2 IS USM A
EF40mm f/2.8 STM A
EF50mm f/1.0L USM A
EF50mm f/1.2L USM A
EF50mm f/1.4 USM A
EF50mm f/1.8 A
EF50mm f/1.8 II A
EF50mm f/1.8 STM A
EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro B
EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
+ LIFE SIZE Converter B
EF85mm f/1.2L USM A
EF85mm f/1.2L II USM A
EF85mm f/1.8 USM A
EF100mm f/2 USM A
EF100mm f/2.8 Macro B
EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM E
EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM B
EF135mm f/2L USM A
EF135mm f/2L USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III A
EF135mm f/2L USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B
EF135mm f/2.8 (Softfocus) A
EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM B
EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III F
EF200mm f/1.8L USM A
EF200mm f/1.8L USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III A*
EF200mm f/1.8L USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B*
EF200mm f/2L IS USM A
EF200mm f/2L IS USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III A
EF200mm f/2L IS USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B
EF200mm f/2.8L USM A
EF200mm f/2.8L USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF200mm f/2.8L USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B
EF200mm f/2.8L II USM A
Lens Group Designations
(as of the release of EOS 80D (W))
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EF200mm f/2.8L II USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF200mm f/2.8L II USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B
EF300mm f/2.8L USM A
EF300mm f/2.8L USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B*
EF300mm f/2.8L USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B*
EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM A
EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B
EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM A
EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B
EF300mm f/4L USM B
EF300mm f/4L USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF300mm f/4L USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF300mm f/4L IS USM B
EF300mm f/4L IS USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF300mm f/4L IS USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF400mm f/2.8L USM A
EF400mm f/2.8L USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B*
EF400mm f/2.8L USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B*
EF400mm f/2.8L II USM A
EF400mm f/2.8L II USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B*
EF400mm f/2.8L II USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B*
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM A
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B
EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM A
EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B
EF400mm f/4 DO IS USM B
EF400mm f/4 DO IS USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF400mm f/4 DO IS USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF400mm f/4 DO IS II USM B
EF400mm f/4 DO IS II USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF400mm f/4 DO IS II USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF400mm f/5.6L USM B
EF400mm f/5.6L USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF500mm f/4L IS USM B
EF500mm f/4L IS USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF500mm f/4L IS USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF500mm f/4L IS II USM B
EF500mm f/4L IS II USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF500mm f/4L IS II USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF500mm f/4.5L USM B
EF500mm f/4.5L USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III H (f/8)*
EF600mm f/4L USM B
EF600mm f/4L USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B*
EF600mm f/4L USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)*
EF600mm f/4L IS USM B
EF600mm f/4L IS USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF600mm f/4L IS USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF600mm f/4L IS II USM B
EF600mm f/4L IS II USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF600mm f/4L IS II USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM E
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Lenses and Usable AF Points
EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF1200mm f/5.6L USM E
EF1200mm f/5.6L USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III H (f/8)*
EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM B
EF11-24mm f/4L USM C
EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM A
EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM A
EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM B
EF17-35mm f/2.8L USM A
EF17-40mm f/4L USM B
EF20-35mm f/2.8L A
EF20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM C
EF22-55mm f/4-5.6 USM F
EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM A
EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM A
EF24-70mm f/4L IS USM B
EF24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM D
EF24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM B
EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM B
EF28-70mm f/2.8L USM A
EF28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 E
EF28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II E
EF28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM B
EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 E
EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 USM E
EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II E
EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM E
EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 III USM E
EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 IV USM E
EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM E
EF28-90mm f/4-5.6 B
EF28-90mm f/4-5.6 USM B
EF28-90mm f/4-5.6 II B
EF28-90mm f/4-5.6 II USM B
EF28-90mm f/4-5.6 III B
EF28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM B
EF28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM B
EF28-105mm f/4-5.6 F
EF28-105mm f/4-5.6 USM F
EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM B
EF28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 B
EF28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM B
EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM B
EF35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 E
EF35-70mm f/3.5-4.5A E
EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 F
EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 PZ E
EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 USM F
EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 II E
EF35-80mm f/4-5.6 III F
EF35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 B
EF35-105mm f/4.5-5.6 H
EF35-105mm f/4.5-5.6 USM H
EF35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 B
EF35-135mm f/4-5.6 USM C
EF35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM D
EF38-76mm f/4.5-5.6 E
EF50-200mm f/3.5-4.5 B
EF50-200mm f/3.5-4.5L B
EF55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM D
EF55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM D
EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM A
EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B**
EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B**
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM A
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM A
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III B
EF70-200mm f/4L USM B
EF70-200mm f/4L USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF70-200mm f/4L USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)
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EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM B
EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM
+ Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM B
EF70-210mm f/4 B
EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM B
EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM B
EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM B
EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 B
EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 USM C
EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 II B
EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 II USM B
EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III B
EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM B
EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM B
EF80-200mm f/2.8L A
EF80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 D
EF80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM E
EF80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II E
EF90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 D
EF90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM D
EF100-200mm f/4.5A B
EF100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM C
EF100-300mm f/5.6 B
EF100-300mm f/5.6L B
EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM B
EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM B
EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II H (f/8)
EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
+ Extender EF1.4x III G (f/8)
EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM
Extender 1.4x B
EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM
Extender 1.4x: With built-in Ext.1.4x B
EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender
1.4x + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III B
EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender
1.4x: With built-in Ext.1.4x
+ Extender EF1.4x I/II/III H (f/8)
EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender
1.4x + Extender EF2x I/II H (f/8)
EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender
1.4x + Extender EF2x III G (f/8)
TS-E17mm f/4L B
TS-E24mm f/3.5L B
TS-E24mm f/3.5L II B
TS-E45mm f/2.8 A
TS-E90mm f/2.8 A
If you use a TS-E lens, manual focusing will be required. The lens group
designation of TS-E lenses applies only when you do not use tilt or shift
function.
If Extender EF2x (I/II/III) is attached to the EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
lens, AF is not possible.
When using a lens and Extender EF1.4x III/EF2x III in a combination
marked with an asterisk (*) or when using a lens and extender in a
combination marked with two asterisks (**), precise focus may not be
achieved with AF. In such a case, refer to the Instruction Manual of the
lens or extender used.
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1
Set the lens’s focus mode switch
to <MF>.
<4 L> will be displayed on the
LCD panel.
2
Focus on the subject.
Focus by turning the lens’s focusing
ring until the subject looks sharp in
the viewfinder.
MF: Manual Focus
Focusing ring
If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the AF
point that achieved focus and the focus indicator <o> will light up in the
viewfinder.
With 45-point automatic selection AF, when the center AF point achieves
focus, the focus indicator <o> will light up.
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Single and continuous drive modes are provided.
1
Press the <R> button (9).
2
Select the drive mode.
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> or <5> dial.
u : Single shooting
When you press the shutter button completely, only one shot will
be taken.
o:
High-speed continuous shooting
(Max. approx. 7.0 shots/sec.*)
While you hold down the shutter button completely, the camera
will shoot continuously.
* During Live View shooting or when [Servo AF] is set, the maximum
speed will be max. approx. 5.0 shots/sec.
i : Low-speed continuous shooting (Max. approx. 3.0 shots/sec.)
While you hold down the shutter button completely, the camera
will shoot continuously.
B : Silent single shooting
You can shoot one image at a time while suppressing the camera
noise during viewfinder shooting.
M : Silent continuous shooting (Max. approx. 3.0 shots/sec.)
You can shoot continuously while suppressing the camera noise
during viewfinder shooting.
Q : 10-sec. self-timer/remote control
k: 2-sec. self-timer/remote control
For self-timer shooting, see page 130.
i Selecting the Drive Mode
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i Selecting the Drive Mode
o: The maximum continuous shooting speed of approx. 7.0 shots/sec.
is attained under the following conditions*: 1/500 sec. or faster shutter
speed, maximum aperture (varies depending on the lens), Anti-flicker
shooting set to Disable, with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, and at
room temperature (23°C/73°F). The continuous shooting speed may
become slower depending on the shutter speed, aperture, subject
conditions, brightness, lens, flash use, temperature, battery type,
remaining battery level, etc.
* With the AF mode set to One-Shot AF and the Image Stabilizer turned off
when using the following lenses: EF300mm f/4L IS USM, EF28-135mm f/3.5-
5.6 IS USM, EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS
USM.
If <B> or <M> is set, the time lag from when you press the shutter
button completely until the picture is taken will be slightly longer than
normal.
With Live View shooting, <B> and <M> cannot be set.
The continuous shooting speed may become slower if the remaining
battery level is low or if you shoot under low-light conditions.
In AI Servo AF operation, the continuous shooting speed may become
slightly slower depending on the subject and the lens used.
If you use Battery Grip BG-E14 (sold separately) with AA/R6 batteries,
the high-speed continuous shooting speed may be slower.
If you set [z4: Anti-flicker shoot.] to [Enable] (p.152) and shoot under
a flickering light source, the continuous shooting speed may decrease
slightly, the shooting interval may become irregular, or the release time
lag may become longer.
When internal memory becomes full during continuous shooting, the
continuous shooting speed may drop since shooting will be temporarily
disabled.
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Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture.
1
Press the <R> button (9).
2
Select the self-timer.
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> or <5> dial to select the
self-timer delay.
Q : Shoot in approx. 10 sec.
k : Shoot in approx. 2 sec.
3
Take the picture.
Look through the viewfinder, focus on
the subject, then press the shutter
button completely.
You can check the self-timer
operation with the self-timer lamp,
beeper, and countdown display (in
seconds) on the LCD panel.
2 sec. before the picture is taken, the
self-timer lamp will light up and the
beeper will sound faster.
j Using the Self-timer
If you do not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button,
attach the eyepiece cover. If stray light enters the viewfinder when the
picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure.
The <k> enables you to shoot while not touching the camera
mounted on a tripod. This prevents camera vibration blur when you shoot
still lifes or long exposures.
After taking self-timer shots, playing back the image (p.216) to check
focus and exposure is recommended.
When using the self-timer to shoot yourself, use focus lock (p.75) on an
object at the same distance as where you will stand.
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, either touch the LCD monitor or
press the <R> button.
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4
Image Settings
This chapter explains image-related function settings:
Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white
balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer, noise reduction, lens
aberration correction, anti-flicker shooting, and other
functions.
The O icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that
the function is available only in Creative Zone modes (d/
s/f/a/F).
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You can select the pixel count and the image quality. There are eight JPEG
image-recording quality settings:
73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, b, c
.
There are three RAW image quality settings:
1, 41, 61
(p.134).
1
Select [Image quality].
Under the [z1] tab, select [Image
quality], then press <0>.
2
Set the image-recording quality.
To select a RAW setting, turn the
<6> dial. To select a JPEG setting,
press the <Y> <Z> keys.
On the upper right of the screen,
“***M (megapixels) ****x****”
indicates the recorded pixel count,
and [***] is the number of possible
shots (displayed up to 999).
Press <0> to set it.
Image-recording Quality Setting Examples
3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
73 only
61+741+73
1 only
The image size [****x****] and number of possible shots [***] for the [3:2]
aspect ratio will always be displayed on the image-recording quality setting
screen regardless of the [z4: Aspect ratio] setting.
If [–] is set for both RAW and JPEG, 73 will be set.
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3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
Guide to Image-Recording Quality Settings (Approx.)
*1 :b is suitable for playing the images on a digital photo frame.
*2 :c is suitable for emailing the image or using it on a Web site.
b and c will be in 7 (Fine) quality.
The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting
are based on Canon’s testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100 and
Standard Picture Style) using an 8 GB card. These figures will vary
depending on the subject, card brand, aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture
Style, Custom Functions, and other settings.
The maximum burst applies to <o> high-speed continuous shooting.
Figures in parentheses apply to an UHS-I class 16 GB card based on Canon’s
testing standards.
Image
Quality
Pixels
Recorded
Printing
Size
File Size
(MB)
Possible
Shots
Maximum Burst
JPEG
73
24M A2
7.6 940 77 (110)
83 3.9 1800 120 (120)
74
11M A3
4.1 1730 140 (140)
84 2.0 3430 140 (140)
7a
5.9M A4
2.6 2700 140 (140)
8a 1.3 5260 150 (150)
b
*1
2.5M
9x13 cm
1.3 5260 150 (150)
c
*2
0.3M - 0.3 20180 150 (150)
RAW
1 24M A2 28.9 240 20 (25)
41 14M A3 22.8 300 21 (26)
61 6.0M A4 15.9 440 27 (28)
RAW
+
JPEG
1
73
24M
24M
A2
A2
28.9+7.6 190 20 (22)
41
73
14M
24M
A3
A2
22.8+7.6 220 20 (22)
61
73
6.0M
24M
A4
A2
15.9+7.6 300 22 (22)
Even if you use a UHS-I class card, the maximum burst indicator will not
change. The maximum burst in parentheses in the table will apply instead.
3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality
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A RAW image is raw data output by the image sensor converted to
digital data. It is recorded to the card as is, and you can select the
quality as follows: 1, 41, or 61.
A 1 image can be processed with [31: RAW image processing]
and saved as a JPEG image. (41 and 61 images cannot be
processed with the camera.) As the RAW image itself does not change,
you can process the RAW image to create any number of JPEG images
with various processing conditions.
You can use Digital Photo Professional (EOS software, p.232) to
process RAW images. You can make various adjustments to images
depending upon how they will be used and generate JPEG, TIFF, or
other types of images reflecting the effects of those adjustments.
RAW Images
If you select both RAW and JPEG, the same image will be recorded
simultaneously to the card in both RAW and JPEG at the image-
recording qualities that were set. The two images will be recorded with
the same file numbers (file extension: .JPG for JPEG and .CR2 for
RAW).
The image-recording quality icons are as follows: 1 (RAW), 41
(Middle RAW), 61 (Small RAW), JPEG, 7 (Fine), 8 (Normal), 3
(Large), 4 (Middle), 6 (Small).
RAW Image Processing Software
To display RAW images on a computer, using Digital Photo Professional
(DPP, EOS software) is recommended.
Previous versions of DPP Ver.4.x cannot process RAW images taken
with this camera. If a previous version of DPP Ver.4.x is installed on your
computer, obtain and install the latest version of DPP from the Canon
Web site to update it (p.232). (The previous version will be overwritten.)
Note that DPP Ver.3.x or earlier cannot process RAW images taken with
this camera.
Commercially-available software may not be able to display RAW
images taken with this camera. For compatibility information, contact the
software manufacturer.
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Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the
ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set
automatically.
Regarding the ISO speed during movie shooting, see pages 200 and
202.
1
Press the <i > button (9).
2
Set the ISO speed.
While looking at the LCD panel or in
the viewfinder, turn the <6> or
<5> dial.
ISO speed can be set within ISO 100
- ISO 16000 in 1/3-stop increments.
“A” indicates ISO Auto. The ISO
speed will be set automatically.
When the screen shown on the left is
displayed, you can press the <B>
button to set it to “AUTO”.
ISO Speed Guide
* High ISO speeds will result in grainier images.
i:
Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos
N
ISO Speed
Shooting Situation
(No flash)
Flash Range
ISO 100 - ISO 400 Sunny outdoors
The higher the ISO speed,
the farther the effective flash
range will extend.
ISO 400 - ISO 1600
Overcast skies or
evening time
ISO 1600 - ISO 16000, H Dark indoors or night
i: Setting the ISO Speed for Still PhotosN
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As “H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) is an expanded ISO speed setting,
noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) and irregular colors will be more
noticeable, and the resolution will be lower compared with the standard
setting.
If [z3: Highlight tone priority] is set to [Enable], ISO 100/125/160 and
“H” (equivalent to ISO 25600) cannot be selected (p.147).
Shooting in high temperatures may result in images that look grainier.
Long exposures can also cause irregular colors in the image.
When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and
banding) may become noticeable.
When shooting in conditions that produce an extreme amount of noise,
such as a combination of high ISO speed, high temperature, and long
exposure, images may not be recorded properly.
If you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot a close subject,
overexposure may result.
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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics
matching your photographic expression or the subject.
In Basic Zone modes, [D] (Auto) is set automatically. (In <v>
modes, [P] (Standard) is set.)
1
Select [Picture Style].
Under the [z3] tab, select [Picture
Style], then press <0>.
2
Select a Picture Style.
Select a Picture Style, then press
<0>.
The Picture Style will be set.
D Auto
The color tone will be adjusted automatically to suit the scene. The
colors will look vivid for blue skies, greenery and sunsets,
particularly in nature, outdoor and sunset scenes.
P Standard
The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose
Picture Style suitable for most scenes.
Q Portrait
For nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Suited for close-up
portraits.
By changing the [Color tone], you can adjust the skin tone.
A Selecting a Picture StyleN
Picture Style Characteristics
If the desired color tone is not obtained with [Auto], use another Picture
Style.
A Selecting a Picture StyleN
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R Landscape
For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images.
Effective for impressive landscapes.
u Fine Detail
Suited for detailed outline and fine texture description of the subject.
The colors will be slightly vivid.
S Neutral
This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with
their computer. For natural colors and subdued images with modest
brightness and color saturation.
U Faithful
Suited for processing the image with a computer. The color of a
subject that is captured in sunlight at a color temperature of 5200K
will be adjusted to match the subject’s colorimetrical color. For
subdued images with modest brightness and color saturation.
V Monochrome
Creates black-and-white images.
W User Def. 1-3
You can register a basic style such as [Portrait], [Landscape], a
Picture Style file, etc., and adjust it as desired. Any User Defined
Picture Style that has not been set will have the same default
settings as the [Auto] Picture Style.
Black-and-white images shot in JPEG cannot be turned into color. Be
careful not to leave the [Monochrome] setting on when you want to shoot
photos in color again.
You can display <z> in the viewfinder when [Monochrome] is set.
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White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally,
the Auto [Q] (Ambience priority) or [Qw] (White priority) setting will
obtain the correct white balance. If natural-looking colors cannot be
obtained with Auto, you can select the white balance to match the light
source or set it manually by shooting a white object.
In Basic Zone modes, [Q] (Ambience priority) is set automatically. (In
the <P> mode, [Qw] (White priority) is set.)
1
Select [White balance].
Under the [z2] tab, select [White
balance], then press <0>.
2
Select a white balance setting.
Select the desired setting, then press
<0>.
(Approx.)
* Applicable with Speedlites having a color temperature transmission function.
Otherwise, it will be fixed to approx. 6000 K.
3 Setting the White BalanceN
Display Mode Color Temperature (K: Kelvin)
Q Auto (Ambience priority, p.140)
3000-7000
Qw Auto (White priority, p.140)
W Daylight 5200
E Shade 7000
R Cloudy, twilight, sunset 6000
Y Tungsten light 3200
U White fluorescent light 4000
D Flash use Automatically set*
O Custom 2000-10000
P Color temperature 2500-10000
3 Setting the White BalanceN
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To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of the type of
lighting. With a digital camera, the white for color correction basis is
decided depending on the color temperature of the illumination, and
then the color is adjusted with software to make the white areas look
white. With this function, pictures with natural color tones can be taken.
With [Q] (Ambience priority), you can increase the intensity of the
image’s warm color cast when shooting a tungsten-light scene. If you
select [Qw] (White priority), you can reduce the intensity of the
image’s warm color cast.
If you want to match the Auto white balance of previous EOS DIGITAL
camera models, select [Q] (Ambience priority).
1
Select [White balance].
Under the [z2] tab, select [White
balance], then press <0>.
2
Select [Q].
Select [Q], then press the <B>
button.
3
Select the desired item.
Select [Auto: Ambience priority] or
[Auto: White priority], then press
<0>.
Q : Auto: Ambience priority
Qw : Auto: White priority
White Balance
Q Setting the Auto White Balance
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3 Setting the White BalanceN
Cautions for Setting [Qw] (White priority)
The warm color cast of subjects may fade.
When multiple light sources are included on the screen, the warm color
cast of the picture may not be lessened.
When using flash, the color tone will be the same as [Q] (Ambience
priority).
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If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and
contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto
Lighting Optimizer. The default setting is [Standard]. With JPEG
images, the correction is applied when the image is captured.
In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically.
1
Select [Auto Lighting Optimizer].
Under the [z2] tab, select [Auto
Lighting Optimizer], then press
<0>.
2
Select the setting.
Select the desired setting, then press
<0>.
3
Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with the
brightness and contrast corrected if
necessary.
3
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast
N
Depending on the shooting conditions, noise may increase.
If a setting other than [Disable] is set and you use exposure
compensation or flash exposure compensation to darken the exposure,
the image may still come out bright. If you want a darker exposure, set
this function to [Disable].
If HDR mode, highlight tone priority (p.147), or multiple-exposure
shooting is set, the Auto Lighting Optimizer will be set automatically to
[Disable].
In step 2, if you press the <B> button and uncheck [X] the [Disabled in
M or B modes] setting, the [Auto Lighting Optimizer] can also be set in
the <a> and <F> modes.
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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. When shooting at low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker
parts of the image (shadow areas) can further be reduced.
1
Select [High ISO speed NR].
Under the [z3] tab, select [High ISO
speed NR], then press <0>.
2
Set the level.
Select the desired noise reduction
level, then press <0>.
M: Multi Shot Noise Reduction
This applies noise reduction with higher image quality than [High].
For a single photo, four shots are taken continuously and aligned
and merged automatically into a single JPEG image.
If the image-recording quality is set to RAW or RAW+JPEG, you
cannot set [Multi Shot Noise Reduction].
3
Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with noise
reduction applied.
3 Setting Noise ReductionN
High ISO Speed Noise Reduction
When Multi Shot Noise Reduction is set, you can display <z> in the
viewfinder.
3 Setting Noise ReductionN
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Cautions for Setting Multi Shot Noise Reduction
If there is significant misalignment in the image due to camera shake, the
noise reduction effect may become smaller.
If you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camera
shake. Using a tripod is recommended.
If you shoot a moving subject, the moving subject may leave
afterimages.
The image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns
(lattice, stripes, etc.) or flat, single-tone images.
If the subject’s brightness changes as the four consecutive shots are
taken, irregular exposure in the image may result.
After shooting, it may take some time to record an image to the card for
noise reduction and merging the images. During the processing of the
images, “buSY” will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel,
and you cannot take another picture until the processing is completed.
You cannot use AEB and WB bracketing.
If [z3: Long exp. noise reduction], [z3: Multiple exposure], [z3:
HDR Mode], AEB, or WB bracketing is set, [Multi Shot Noise
Reduction] cannot be set.
You cannot set [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] for bulb exposures or
movie shooting.
Flash shooting is not possible. The AF-assist beam will be emitted
according to the [8 C.Fn II -6: AF-assist beam firing] setting.
If you turn off the power, change the shooting mode to a Basic Zone
mode or <F>, or switch to movie shooting, the setting will automatically
switch to [Standard].
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3 Setting Noise ReductionN
Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer.
1
Select [Long exp. noise
reduction].
Under the [z3] tab, select [Long
exp. noise reduction], then press
<0>.
2
Set the desired setting.
Select the desired setting, then press
<0>.
Auto
For exposures of 1 sec. or longer, noise reduction is performed
automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This
[Auto] setting is effective in most cases.
Enable
Noise reduction is performed for all exposures of 1 sec. or longer.
The [Enable] setting may reduce noise that cannot be detected with
the [Auto] setting.
3
Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with noise
reduction applied.
Long Exposure Noise Reduction
3 Setting Noise ReductionN
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With [Auto] and [Enable], the noise reduction process after the picture is
taken may take the same amount of time as that for the exposure. You
cannot take another picture until the noise reduction process is
completed.
Images taken at ISO 1600 or higher may look grainier with the [Enable]
setting than with the [Disable] or [Auto] setting.
With [Enable], if a long exposure is shot with the Live View image
displayed, “BUSY” will be displayed during the noise reduction process.
The Live View display will not appear until the noise reduction is
completed. (You cannot take another picture.)
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You can reduce overexposed, clipped highlights.
1
Select [Highlight tone priority].
Under the [z3] tab, select
[Highlight tone priority], then press
<0>.
2
Select [Enable].
Highlight details are improved. The
dynamic range is expanded from the
standard 18% gray to bright
highlights. The gradation between the
grays and highlights becomes
smoother.
3
Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with
highlight tone priority applied.
3 Highlight Tone PriorityN
When [Enable] is set, noise may increase slightly.
With [Enable], the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200 or higher.
Expanded ISO speed cannot be set.
If highlight tone priority is set, <A> is displayed in the viewfinder and on
the LCD panel.
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Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners
look darker due to the lens characteristics. Color fringing along subject
outlines is called chromatic aberration. And image distortion due to lens
characteristics is called distortion. These lens aberrations and light
falloff can be corrected. By default, Peripheral illumination and
Chromatic aberration correction are set to [Enable], and Distortion
correction is set to [Disable].
If [F Correction data not available] is displayed, see “Lens Correction
Data” on page 150.
1
Select [Lens aberration
correction].
Under the [z1] tab, select [Lens
aberration correction], then press
<0>.
2
Select the setting.
Check that [Correction data
available] is displayed for the
attached lens.
Select [Peripheral illumin.], then
press <0>.
Select [Enable], then press <0>.
3
Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with the
peripheral illumination corrected.
3
Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and Aberrations
N
Peripheral Illumination Correction
Depending on shooting conditions, noise may appear on the image periphery.
The correction amount applied will be lower than the maximum correction amount
that can be applied with Digital Photo Professional (EOS software, p.232).
The higher the ISO speed, the lower the correction amount will be.
In Basic Zone modes, the peripheral illumination correction and
chromatic aberration correction will be applied automatically. Distortion
correction will not be applied.
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3 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and AberrationsN
1
Select the setting.
Check that [Correction data
available] is displayed for the
attached lens.
Select [Chromatic aberration], then
press <0>.
Select [Enable], then press <0>.
2
Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with the
chromatic aberration corrected.
1
Select the setting.
Check that [Correction data
available] is displayed for the
attached lens.
Select [Distortion correction], then
press <0>.
Select [Enable], then press <0>.
2
Take the picture.
The image will be recorded with the
distortion corrected.
Chromatic Aberration Correction
Distortion Correction
3 Correction of Lens Peripheral Illumination and AberrationsN
150
The camera already contains data for lens peripheral illumination
correction, chromatic aberration correction, and distortion correction for
approx. 30 lenses. If you select [Enable], the peripheral illumination
correction, chromatic aberration correction, and distortion correction will
be applied automatically for any lens whose correction data is
registered in the camera.
With EOS Utility (EOS software), you can check which lenses have their
correction data registered in the camera. You can also register the
correction data for unregistered lenses. For details, refer to the EOS
Utility Instruction Manual.
For lenses incorporating the correction data, it is not necessary to
register the correction data to the camera.
Lens Correction Data
When distortion correction is enabled, the camera records an image
range narrower than the one seen through the viewfinder. (Image
periphery will be slightly trimmed and resolution slightly lowered.)
Distortion correction will be reflected in the captured image, but not in the
viewfinder or Live View image during shooting.
If you set [Distortion correction] to [Enable], the maximum burst during
continuous shooting will decrease.
Distortion will not be corrected if you shoot a movie or set the HDR
mode, multiple exposures, or Multi Shot Noise Reduction.
Using distortion correction during Live View shooting will slightly affect
the angle of view.
AF point display information and Dust Delete Data will not be appended
to images recorded with distortion correction applied.
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If you shoot an image with a fast shutter speed under a light source
such as fluorescent light, the blinking of the light source causes flicker
and the image may be vertically unevenly exposed. If continuous
shooting is used under these conditions, uneven exposures or colors
across the images may result. When you use this feature during
viewfinder shooting, the camera detects the frequency of the light
source’s blinking and takes the picture when the flicker causes less
effect on exposure or color tone.
1
Select [Anti-flicker shoot.].
Under the [z4] tab, select [Anti-
flicker shoot.], then press <0>.
2
Select [Enable].
3
Take the picture.
The image will be taken with reduced
unevenness of exposure or color tone
caused by the flicker.
3 Reducing FlickerN
When [Enable] is set and you shoot under a flickering light source, the
shutter-release time lag may become longer. Also, the continuous
shooting speed may become slower, and the shooting interval may
become irregular.
This function does not work with Live View shooting or movie shooting.
In the <
d
> or <
f
> mode, if the shutter speed changes during continuous
shooting or if you shoot multiple shots of the same scene at different shutter
speeds, the color tone may be inconsistent. To avoid inconsistent color
tones, use the <
s
> or <
a
> mode at a fixed shutter speed.
The color tone of images shot when [Anti-flicker shoot.] is set to
[Enable] may look different from when [Disable] is set.
Flicker at a frequency other than 100 Hz or 120 Hz cannot be detected.
Also, if the flickering frequency of the light source changes during
continuous shooting, effects of the flicker cannot be reduced.
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3 Reducing FlickerN
If the subject is against a dark background or if there is a bright light in
the image, flicker may not be properly detected.
Under certain special types of lighting, the camera may not be able to
reduce the effects of the flicker even when <G> is displayed in the
viewfinder.
Depending on the light source, flicker may not be detected properly.
If you recompose a shot, <G> may appear and disappear
intermittently.
Depending on the light sources or shooting conditions, expected result
may not be obtained even if you use this function.
Taking test shots in advance is recommended.
If <G> is not displayed in the viewfinder, under [52: Viewfinder
display], set [Flicker detection] to [Show] (p.68). When the camera
reduces the effects of the flicker when you shoot, <G> will light
up. Under a light source which does not flicker, or if no flicker is detected,
<G> will not be displayed.
If [Flicker detection] is set to [Show] and [Anti-flicker shoot.] is set to
[Disable], metering under a flickering light source will cause <G>
to blink in the viewfinder as a warning. Setting [Enable] before shooting
is recommended.
In Basic Zone modes, <G> will not be displayed, but the effects of
flicker will be reduced when you shoot.
Anti-flicker shooting also works with flash. However, the expected result
may not be obtained during wireless flash shooting.
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MEMO
155
5
Advanced Operations
In Creative Zone modes, you
can change various settings of
the camera as you desire to
obtain a wide variety of
shooting results, by selecting
the shutter speed and/or
aperture, adjusting the
exposure as you prefer, etc.
The O icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that
the function is available only in Creative Zone modes (d/
s/f/a/F).
After you press the shutter button halfway and let go, the
exposure settings will remain displayed in the viewfinder
and on the LCD panel for approx. 4 sec. (0) by the
metering timer function.
Set the <R> switch downward.
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The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit
the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.
*<d> stands for Program.
* AE stands for Auto Exposure.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <d>.
2
Focus on the subject.
Look through the viewfinder and aim
the AF point over the subject. Then
press the shutter button halfway.
When focus is achieved, the focus
indicator <o> on the viewfinder’s
bottom right will light up (when in
One-Shot AF mode).
The shutter speed and aperture will
be set automatically and displayed in
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
3
Check the display.
The standard exposure will be
obtained as long as the shutter speed
and aperture display do not blink.
4
Take the picture.
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely.
d: Program AE
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d: Program AE
If the “30"” shutter speed and the lowest f/number
blink, it indicates underexposure.
Increase the ISO speed or use flash.
If the “8000” shutter speed and the highest f/number
blink, it indicates overexposure.
Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold
separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the
lens.
Differences Between <d> and <A> Modes
In the <A> mode, many functions, such as the AF operation and metering
mode, are set automatically to prevent spoiled shots. The functions you can
set are limited. With <d> mode, only the shutter speed and aperture are set
automatically. You can freely set the AF operation, metering mode, and
other functions.
Program Shift
In the Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and
aperture combination (Program) set automatically by the camera while
maintaining the same exposure. This is called Program shift.
To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway, then turn the
<6> dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed.
Program shift will be canceled automatically when the metering timer
(0) ends (exposure setting display turns off).
Program shift cannot be used with flash.
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In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically
sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure matching the
brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster
shutter speed can freeze the action of a moving subject. A slower
shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of
motion.
* <s> stands for Time value.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <s>.
2
Set the desired shutter speed.
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> dial.
3
Focus on the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
The aperture is set automatically.
4
Check the viewfinder display and
shoot.
As long as the aperture is not
blinking, the standard exposure will
be obtained.
s: Shutter-Priority AE
Blurred motion
(Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.)
Frozen motion
(Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.)
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s: Shutter-Priority AE
If the lowest f/number blinks, it indicates underexposure.
Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until
the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed.
If the highest f/number blinks, it indicates overexposure.
Turn the <6> dial to set a faster shutter speed until
the aperture stops blinking or set a lower ISO speed.
Shutter Speed Display
The shutter speeds from “8000” to “4” indicate the denominator of the
fractional shutter speed. For example, “125” indicates 1/125 sec., “0"5”
indicates 0.5 sec. and “15"” is 15 sec.
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In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the
shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure matching
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. On the other hand, a lower
f/number (larger aperture hole) will make less of the foreground and
background fall within acceptable focus.
* <f> stands for Aperture value (aperture opening).
1
Set the Mode Dial to <f>.
2
Set the desired aperture.
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> dial.
3
Focus on the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
The shutter speed is set automatically.
4
Check the viewfinder display and
shoot.
As long as the shutter speed is not
blinking, the standard exposure will
be obtained.
f: Aperture-Priority AE
Sharp foreground and background
(With a high aperture f/number: f/32)
Blurred background
(With a low aperture f/number: f/5.6)
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f: Aperture-Priority AE
The aperture opening (diaphragm) changes only at the moment when
the picture is taken. Otherwise, the aperture remains fully open.
Therefore, when you look at the scene through the viewfinder or on the
LCD monitor, the depth of field will look narrow.
Press the depth-of-field preview button
to stop down the lens to the current
aperture setting, and check the depth of
field (range of acceptable focus).
Depth-of-Field PreviewN
If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates
underexposure.
Turn the <6> dial to set a faster 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.
Turn the <6> dial to set a slower aperture (higher
f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a
lower ISO speed.
Aperture Value Display
The higher the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The
f/number displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to
the camera, “00” will be displayed for the aperture.
A higher f/number will make more of the foreground and background fall
within acceptable focus. However, the viewfinder will look darker.
The depth-of-field effect can be clearly seen on the Live View image as
you change the aperture and press the depth-of-field preview button
(p.174).
The exposure will be locked (AE lock) while the depth-of-field preview
button is being pressed.
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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> stands for Manual.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <a>.
2
Set the ISO speed (p.135).
3
Set the shutter speed and aperture.
To set the shutter speed, turn the
<6> dial.
To set the aperture, turn the <
5
> dial.
If it cannot be set, set the <R>
switch downward, then turn the
<6> or <5> dial.
4
Focus on the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
The exposure setting will be displayed
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
Check the exposure level mark <h>
to see how far the current exposure
level is from the standard exposure
level.
5
Set the exposure and take the
picture.
Check the exposure level indicator
and set the desired shutter speed and
aperture.
If the exposure level exceeds ±3
stops from the standard exposure,
the end of the exposure level
indicator will display <I> or <J>.
a: Manual Exposure
Exposure level mark
Standard exposure index
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a: Manual Exposure
If the ISO speed is set to A (AUTO) for manual exposure shooting, you
can set exposure compensation (p.166) as follows:
•[z2: Expo.comp./AEB]
• Under [8C.Fn III-4: Custom Controls] with [s: Expo comp
(hold btn, turnS)].
• Quick Control (p.50)
Exposure Compensation with ISO Auto
If ISO Auto is set, the ISO speed setting will change to suit the shutter
speed and aperture in order to obtain a standard exposure. Therefore,
you may not obtain the desired exposure effect. In such a case, set the
exposure compensation.
If flash is used when ISO Auto is set, exposure compensation will not be
applied even if an exposure compensation amount is set.
Under [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer], if the checkmark [X] for
[Disabled in M or B modes] is removed, Auto Lighting Optimizer can be
set even in the <a> mode (p.142).
When ISO Auto is set, you can press the <A> button to lock the ISO
speed.
If you press the <A> button and recompose the shot, you can see the
exposure level difference on the exposure level indicator compared with
when the <A> button was pressed.
If exposure compensation (p.166) was applied in <d>, <s>, or <f>
mode, and then the shooting mode is switched to <a> with ISO Auto
set, the exposure compensation amount already set will still be
maintained.
With ISO Auto set and [8C.Fn I-1: Exposure level increments] set to
[1: 1/2-stop], 1/2-stop exposure compensation will be applied with the
ISO speed (1/3 stop) and shutter speed. However, the shutter speed
displayed will not change.
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You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness.
In Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically. (In the
<8: x> and <v: X> modes, center-weighted average metering is
set.)
1
Press the <D> button (9).
2
Select the metering mode.
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> or <5> dial.
q:Evaluative metering
w:Partial metering
r:Spot metering
e:Center-weighted average
metering
q Evaluative metering
General-purpose metering mode suited even
for backlit subjects. The camera adjusts the
exposure automatically to suit the scene.
w Partial metering
Effective where there are much brighter lights
around the subject due to backlight, etc. Partial
metering covers approx. 6.0% of the viewfinder
area at the center.
r Spot metering
Effective when metering a specific part of the
subject or scene. Spot metering covers approx.
3.8% of the viewfinder area at the center.
q Selecting the Metering ModeN
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q Selecting the Metering ModeN
e Center-weighted average metering
The metering is averaged for the entire scene
with the viewfinder center weighted more
heavily.
With q (Evaluative metering), the exposure setting will be locked when you
press the shutter button halfway and focus is achieved. In the w (Partial
metering), r (Spot metering), and e (Center-weighted average metering)
modes, the exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. (Pressing the
shutter button halfway does not lock the exposure.)
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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
>, and <
f
> shooting
modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops* in
1/3-stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and
on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you want to set
the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, use the Quick Control
(p.50) or follow the instructions for [
z
2: Expo.comp./AEB
] on the next page.
If the <
a
> mode and the ISO Auto are both set, see page 163 to set the
exposure compensation.
* During Live View shooting, exposure compensation can be set up to ±3 stops.
1
Check the exposure.
Press the shutter button halfway
(0) and check the exposure level
indicator.
2
Set the exposure compensation amount.
While looking in the viewfinder or at
the LCD panel, turn the <5> dial.
If it cannot be set, set the <R>
switch downward, then turn the <5>
dial.
If you set exposure compensation,
<O> will be displayed in the
viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
3
Take the picture.
To cancel the exposure compensation, set
the exposure compensation amount back
to <
E
>.
O Setting Exposure CompensationN
Increased exposure
for a brighter image
Decreased exposure
for a darker image
If [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.142) is set to any setting other than
[Disable], the image may still look bright even if a decreased exposure
compensation for a darker image is set.
The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you
set the power switch to <2>.
After setting the exposure compensation amount, you can prevent the
exposure compensation amount from changing accidentally by setting
the <R> switch upward.
If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the
exposure level indicator will display <I> or <J>.
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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.
1
Select [Expo.comp./AEB].
Under the [z2] tab, select
[Expo.comp./AEB], then press
<0>.
2
Set the AEB range.
Turn the <6> dial to set the AEB
range. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to
set the exposure compensation
amount.
Press <0> to set it.
When you exit the menu, the AEB
range will be displayed on the LCD
panel.
3
Take the picture.
Three bracketed shots will be taken
according to the drive mode set in this
sequence: Standard exposure,
decreased exposure, and increased
exposure.
AEB will not be automatically
canceled. To cancel AEB, follow step
2 to turn off the AEB range display.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N
AEB range
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N
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During AEB, <A> in the viewfinder and AEB range will blink.
If the drive mode is set to <u> or <B>, press the shutter button three
times for each shot. When <o>, <i>, or <M> is set and you hold
down the shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be
taken continuously and the camera will automatically stop shooting.
When <Q> or <k> is set, the three bracketed shots will be taken
continuously after a 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay.
You can set AEB in combination with exposure compensation.
If the AEB range exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level
indicator will display <I> or <J>.
AEB cannot be used with flash, bulb exposures, or when [Multi Shot
Noise Reduction], [HDR Mode], or a Creative filter is set.
AEB will be canceled automatically when you set the power switch to
<2> or when the flash is ready to fire.
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You can lock the exposure when the area of focus is to be different from
the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at
the same exposure setting. Press the <A> button to lock the exposure,
then recompose and take the picture. This is called AE lock. It is
effective for shooting backlit subjects, etc.
1
Focus on the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
The exposure setting will be displayed.
2
Press the <A> button (0).
The <A> icon lights up in the
viewfinder to indicate that the
exposure setting is locked (AE lock).
Each time you press the <
A
> button,
the current exposure setting is locked.
3
Recompose and take the picture.
If you want to take more pictures
while maintaining the AE lock, keep
holding down the <A> button and
press the shutter button to take
another picture.
* When the lens’s focus mode switch is set to <MF>, AE lock is applied to the
center AF point.
A AE LockN
AE Lock Effects
Metering Mode
(p.164)
AF Point Selection (p.114-116)
Automatic Selection Manual Selection
q*
AE lock is applied at the AF
point that achieved focus.
AE lock is applied at the
selected AF point.
wre AE lock is applied to the center AF point.
AE lock is not possible with bulb exposures.
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In Creative Zone modes, just press the
<D> button to raise the built-in flash for
flash photography.
Before shooting, check that [D] is
displayed in the viewfinder. After shooting,
push the built-in flash back down with your
fingers until it clicks into place.
In Basic Zone modes, depending on the shooting mode, you can set the
built-in flash with Quick Control (p.101).
The table below shows the shutter speed and aperture settings that will
be used with flash.
D Using the Built-in Flash
Shooting Mode Shutter Speed Aperture
d Automatically set (1/250 sec. - 1/60 sec.) Automatically set
s Manually set (1/250 sec. - 30 sec.) Automatically set
f Automatically set (1/250 sec. - 30 sec.) Manually set
a Manually set (1/250 sec. - 30 sec.) Manually set
F
Exposure continues while you hold down
the shutter button or while the bulb timer is
operating.
Manually set
Flash Photography in the <f> Mode
To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically
(autoflash exposure) to match the manually-set aperture. The shutter speed
will be set automatically between 1/250 sec. - 30 sec. to suit the scene’s
brightness.
In low light, the main subject is exposed with the auto flash metering, and
the background is exposed with a slow shutter speed set automatically. Both
the subject and background look properly exposed with a touch of
atmosphere (automatic slow-speed flash sync). If you are handholding the
camera, keep it steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is
recommended.
To prevent a slow shutter speed, under [z1: Flash control], set [Flash
sync. speed in Av mode] to [1/250-1/60sec. auto] or [1/250 sec. (fixed)].
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D Using the Built-in Flash
Effective Range of Built-in Flash (Approx. in meters / feet)
* When a high ISO speed is set and focusing distance is long, appropriate
exposure may not be obtained depending on the subject conditions, etc.
ISO Speed
(p.135)
EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Wide Angle Telephoto
f/3.5 f/5.6
ISO 100 1 - 3.4 / 3.3 - 11.2 1 - 2.1 / 3.3 - 6.9
ISO 400 1 - 6.9 / 3.3 - 22.6 1 - 4.3 / 3.3 - 14.1
ISO 1600 1.7 - 13.7 / 5.6 - 44.9 1.1 - 8.6 / 3.6 - 28.2
ISO 6400 3.4 - 27.4 / 11.2 - 89.9 2.1 - 17.1 / 6.9 - 56.1
Flash cannot be used with movie shooting. It will not fire.
AEB cannot be used with flash.
Detach any lens hood when shooting with the built-in flash.
If a lens hood is attached or if the subject is too close, the built-in flash
will be obstructed and the bottom of the captured image may look dark.
Do not perform flash photography when the built-in flash is held down
with your finger or not fully raised for some other reason.
If you use a super telephoto lens or large-aperture lens and the bottom of
the picture looks dark, using an external Speedlite (sold separately) is
recommended.
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MEMO
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6
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 enabled by
setting the Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch to <A>.
If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the
LCD monitor, camera shake may cause blurred images.
Using a tripod is recommended.
Remote Live View Shooting
With EOS Utility (EOS software, p.232) installed on your computer,
you can connect the camera to the computer and shoot remotely
while viewing the computer screen. For details, refer to the EOS
Utility Instruction Manual.
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1
Set the Live View shooting/Movie
shooting switch to <A>.
2
Display the Live View image.
Press the <0> button.
The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.
The Live View image will be displayed
in the brightness level closely
matching that of the actual image to
be captured.
3
Focus on the subject.
When you press the shutter button
halfway, the camera will focus with
the current AF method (p.180).
You can also tap on the screen to
select the face or subject (p.190).
4
Take the picture.
Press the shutter button completely.
The picture is taken and the captured
image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
When the playback display ends, the
camera will return to Live View
shooting automatically.
Press the <0> button to exit the
Live View shooting.
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
The image’s field of view is approx. 100% (with the image-recording
quality set to JPEG 73).
In Creative Zone modes, you can check the depth of field by pressing the
depth-of-field preview button.
You can also use a remote controller (sold separately) for Live View
shooting.
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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
Set [z5: Live View shoot.] (the [z3]
tab in Basic Zone modes) to [Enable].
Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting
(Approx. number of shots)
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N and
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, continuous Live View shooting is
possible for approx. 2 hr. 30 min. at room temperature (23°C / 73°F).
Enabling Live View Shooting
Temperature
Room Temperature
(23°C / 73°F)
Low Temperatures
(0°C / 32°F)
No Flash 340 310
50% Flash Use 300 270
In the <8: x> mode, Live View shooting is not possible.
In the <8: FG> modes and <v: ABCD> modes, the
shooting range will be smaller.
When the flash is recycling, “BUSY” is displayed on the LCD monitor,
and you cannot view the subject. Also, the continuous shooting speed
will decrease.
Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun
or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image
sensor or the camera’s internal components.
General Live View Shooting Cautions are on pages 194-195.
You can also focus by pressing the <p> button.
When flash is used, there will be two shutter sounds, but only one shot will
be taken. Also, the time it takes to capture an image after you press the
shutter button completely will be slightly longer than with viewfinder shooting.
If the camera is not operated for a prolonged period, the power will turn
off automatically after the time set in [52: Auto power off] (p.60). If [52:
Auto power off] is set to [Disable], Live View shooting will end
automatically after approx. 30 min. (camera power remains on).
With the HDMI cable HTC-100, you can display the Live View image on a TV
set. Note that no sound will be output. If the picture does not appear on the
TV screen, check if the [
53: Video system
] is correctly set to [
For NTSC
]
or [
For PAL
] (depending on the video system of your TV set).
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
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Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will
change.
Information Display
ISO speed
Possible shots/Seconds remaining on self-timer
Exposure level indicator/AEB range
Flash-ready/Flash off
Shutter speed
Battery level
Exposure simulation
Drive mode
Wireless signal strength/
Eye-Fi card transmission status
AF method
•c: u + Tracking
•o: FlexiZone - Multi
•d: FlexiZone - Single
AEB/FEB
Highlight tone priority
Histogram
Image-recording
quality
Touch shutter
Wi-Fi function
Picture Style
Auto Lighting
Optimizer
HDR shooting/Multiple exposures/Multi Shot Noise Reduction
Electronic level
Maximum burst/Number of remaining multiple exposures
Metering mode
Flash exposure compensation
AE lock
Creative filters
Quick Control
GPS connection indicator
Magnified view
Switch to auto
selection (AF point)
White balance
Aperture
Shooting mode/
Scene icon
AF operation
AF point (FlexiZone - Single)
Digital compass
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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
The histogram can be displayed by pressing the <B> button when
[z5: Expo. simulation: Enable] is set. However, the histogram is not
displayed while pressing the shutter button completely.
You can display the electronic level by pressing the <B> button
(p.66). Note that if the AF method is set to [u+Tracking] or the camera
is connected to a TV set with an HDMI cable, the electronic level cannot
be displayed.
When <g> is displayed in white, it indicates that the Live View image
is displayed at the brightness level closely matching that of the actual
image captured.
If <g> is blinking, it indicates that the Live View image is displayed at
a brightness that differs from the actual shooting result because of low-or
bright-light conditions. However, the actual image recorded will reflect
the exposure setting. Note that noise may be more noticeable than the
actual image recorded.
When the <8: FG> mode is set, shooting with flash in Basic Zone
modes, or [Expo. simulation: Enable] in Creative Zone modes is set
and Multi Shot Noise Reduction, HDR mode, bulb exposure, or flash is
used, exposure simulation will not be performed. <g> icon and
histogram will be displayed in gray. The image will be displayed on the
LCD monitor at the standard brightness. The histogram may not be
properly displayed in low- or bright-light conditions.
Exposure simulation is not performed in <v: ABCD> modes.
<g> icon will be displayed in gray. The histogram will not be
displayed.
Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time.
Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same
body part may cause skin redness or blistering due to low-temperature
contact burns. Using a tripod is recommended for people with circulation
problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot
places.
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You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting
conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operation
is set automatically for the respective shooting mode.
1
Press the <f> button.
2
Select the AF operation.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
the desired AF operation, then press
<0>.
X: One-Shot AF
K: Servo AF
Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button
halfway, the camera will focus only once.
When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper
will sound.
While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will be
locked. You can then recompose the shot if desired.
Selecting the AF OperationN
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
If focus cannot be achieved, the AF point will turn orange. If this occurs, the
picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely.
Recompose the shot and try to focus again. Or see “Shooting Conditions
that Make Focusing Difficult” (p.188).
If [z1: Beep] is set to [Disable], the beeper will not sound when focus is
achieved.
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Selecting the AF OperationN
This AF operation is suited for moving subjects. While you hold
down the shutter button halfway, the camera will keep focusing on
the subject continuously.
If the drive mode is set to high-speed continuous shooting, the
maximum speed will be approx. 5.0 fps. The pictures will be taken
with priority given to the continuous shooting speed.
If the drive mode is set to low-speed continuous shooting, the
maximum speed will be approx. 3.0 fps. The pictures will be taken
with priority given to subject tracking.
For flash photography, the continuous shooting speed will become
slower.
When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn blue. The beeper will
not sound in this case.
The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
Depending on the lens used, the distance to the subject, and the
subject’s speed, the camera may not be able to achieve correct
focus.
If you operate the zoom during continuous shooting, the focus may
be lost. Shoot after using the zoom to obtain the desired
composition.
Servo AF for Moving Subjects
With [Servo AF], the image quality can be set to 1 or JPEG. If 41
or 61 is set, the image will be recorded in 1 quality.
When [Servo AF] is set and Multi Shot Noise Reduction is set, [High ISO
speed NR] will automatically switch to [Standard].
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You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your
subject. The following AF methods are provided: [u(face)+Tracking]
(p.181), [FlexiZone - Multi] (p.183), and [FlexiZone - Single] (p.185).
If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens’s focus mode switch to
<MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.192).
1
Press the <f> button.
2
Select the AF method.
Turn the <6> dial to select the AF
method, then press <0>.
Focusing with AF (AF Method)
Selecting the AF Method
You can also set the AF method with [z5: AF method] (the [z3] tab in
Basic Zone modes).
The procedures on pages 181-186 assume that One-Shot AF is set. If
Servo AF is set, the AF point will turn blue when focus is achieved. The
beeper will not sound in this case (p.178).
In the <8: 5C> modes, Servo AF is set automatically and when
focus is achieved, the AF point will turn blue and the beeper will sound.
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Focusing with AF (AF Method)
The camera detects and focuses on human faces. If a face moves, the
AF point <p> also moves to track the face.
1
Display the Live View image.
Press the <0> button.
The Live View image
will appear
on
the LCD monitor.
2
Check the AF point.
When a face is detected, the area
frame and the <p> frame will appear
on the face for focusing.
If multiple faces are detected, <q>
will be displayed. Use the <9> to
move the <q> frame over the face
you want to focus on.
You can also tap on the LCD monitor
screen to select the face or subject. If
the subject is not a face, <z> will be
displayed.
3
Focus on the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
If no faces can be detected or if you
do not tap on the LCD monitor, the
camera will switch to FlexiZone -
Multi with automatic selection (p.183).
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.
4
Take the picture.
Check the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button completely to
take the picture (p.174).
u(face)+Tracking:c
Area frame
Focusing with AF (AF Method)
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Focusing on a subject other than a human face
Press <0> or <L> and the AF frame <z> will appear at the
screen’s center. Then use <9> to move the AF frame over the
desired subject. Once the AF frame <z> achieves focus, it will track
the subject even if the subject moves or if you change the
composition.
If the subject’s face is significantly out of focus, face detection will not be
possible. Adjust the focus manually (p.192) so that the face can be
detected, then perform AF.
An object other than a human face may be detected as a face.
Face detection will not work if the face is very small or large in the
picture, too bright or too dark, or partially hidden.
The <p> may cover only a part of the face.
Use the area frame as a guide, and focus within the area frame.
The size of the AF frame changes depending on the subject.
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Focusing with AF (AF Method)
You can use up to 35 AF points for wide-area focusing (automatic
selection). This wide area can also be divided into 9 zones for focusing
(zone selection).
1
Display the Live View image.
Press the <0> button.
The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.
2
Select the AF point.O
Pressing <0> or the <L> button
will toggle between automatic
selection and zone selection. In Basic
Zone modes, automatic selection is
set automatically.
Use <9> to select the zone. To
return to the center zone, press <0>
or the <L> button again.
You can also tap on the LCD monitor
screen to select a zone. When a zone
is selected, tap [w] on the screen
to switch to automatic selection.
FlexiZone - Multi: o
Area frame
Focusing with AF (AF Method)
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3
Focus on the subject.
Aim the AF point over the subject and
press the shutter button halfway.
When focus is achieved, the AF point
will turn green and the beeper will
sound.
If focus is not achieved, the area
frame will turn orange.
4
Take the picture.
Check the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button completely to
take the picture (p.174).
If the camera does not focus on the desired target subject with automatic
AF point selection, select a zone or switch the AF method to [FlexiZone
- Single] and refocus.
The number of AF points varies, depending on the [z4: Aspect ratio]
setting. At [3:2], there are 35 AF points. At [4:3] and [1:1], there are 25
AF points. And at [16:9], 21 AF points. Also, at [16:9], there are three
zones.
For movie shooting, there are 21 AF points and three zones.
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Focusing with AF (AF Method)
The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you
want to focus on a particular subject.
1
Display the Live View image.
Press the <0> button.
The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.
The AF point < > will appear.
During movie shooting, if [Movie
Servo AF] is set to [Enable], the AF
point will be displayed in a larger size.
2
Move the AF point.
Use <9> to move the AF point to
where you want to focus. (It cannot
be moved to the edge of the screen.)
Pressing <0> or the <L> button
will return the AF point to the screen’s
center.
You can also tap on the LCD monitor
screen to move the AF point.
3
Focus on 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.
FlexiZone - Single: d
AF point
Focusing with AF (AF Method)
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4
Take the picture.
Check the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button completely to
take the picture (p.174).
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Focusing with AF (AF Method)
AF Operation
Even when focus is achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway
will focus again.
The image brightness may change during and after the AF
operation.
Depending on the subject or shooting conditions, etc., focusing may
take longer or the continuous shooting speed may become slower.
If the light source changes while the Live View image is displayed,
the screen may flicker and focusing may be difficult. If this happens,
exit Live View shooting and perform AF under the actual light source
under which you are shooting.
If [u+Tracking] is set, magnified view is not possible.
When [FlexiZone - Multi] is set and you press the <u> button (or
tap <1> on the screen), the center of the selected zone (or image
center with automatic selection) will be magnified. If you press the
shutter button halfway, the display will return to normal and the
camera will focus.
When [FlexiZone - Single] is set and you press the <u> button (or
tap <1> on the screen), the area covered by the AF point will be
magnified. Press the shutter button halfway to focus in the magnified
view. This is effective when the camera is attached to a tripod and
you need to attain very precise focus. If focusing is difficult in
magnified view, return to the normal display and use AF. Note that
the AF speed differs between the normal and magnified views.
If you magnify the view after focusing with [FlexiZone - Multi] or
[FlexiZone - Single] in the normal view, precise focus may not be
achieved.
In Servo AF mode, when you press the shutter button halfway in the
magnified view, the display will return to normal and the camera will
focus.
Notes for AF
Magnified View
Focusing with AF (AF Method)
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Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult
Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky, solid-color flat surfaces
or when highlight or shadow details are lost.
Subjects in low light.
Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the
horizontal direction.
Subjects with repetitive patterns (Example: Skyscraper windows,
computer keyboards, etc.).
Fine lines and subject outlines.
Under a light source whose brightness, color, or pattern keeps
changing.
Night scenes or points of light.
The image flickers under fluorescent or LED lighting.
Extremely small subjects.
Subjects at the edge of the picture.
Strongly backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Cars with highly
reflective bodies, etc.).
The AF point covers both near and distant subjects (Example:
Animal in a cage, etc.).
Subjects that keep moving within the AF point and cannot keep still
due to camera shake or subject blur.
Performing AF when the subject is very far out of focus.
Soft focus effect is applied with a soft focus lens.
A special effect filter is used.
Noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) appears on the screen during AF.
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Focusing with AF (AF Method)
If focus is not achieved with the shooting conditions listed on the
preceding page, set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF> and focus
manually.
Depending on the lens used, focusing may take longer or correct focus
may not be achieved. For details, refer to the Canon Web site.
If you shoot a peripheral subject and it is slightly out of focus, aim the
center AF point or zone over the subject to focus, focus again and then
take the picture.
The AF-assist beam will not be emitted. However, if an EX-series
Speedlite (sold separately) equipped with an LED light is used, the LED
light will turn on for AF-assist when necessary.
In magnified view, achieving focus becomes more difficult due to camera
shake. Using a tripod is recommended.
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Just by tapping on the LCD monitor screen, you can focus and take the
picture automatically. This works in all shooting modes.
1
Display the Live View image.
Press the <0> button.
The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.
2
Enable the touch shutter.
Tap [y] on the screen’s bottom left.
Each time you tap on the icon, it will
toggle between [y] and [x].
[x] (Touch shutter: Enable)
You can tap on the spot to focus and
shoot.
[y] (Touch shutter: Disable)
You can tap on a spot to perform
focusing on where you want to focus.
Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
3
Tap on the screen to shoot.
Tap on the face or subject on the
screen.
On the point you tap, the camera will
focus with the AF method that was
set (p.180-186).
When focus is achieved, the AF point
turns green and the picture is taken
automatically.
If focus is not achieved, the AF point
turns orange and the picture cannot
be taken. Tap on the face or subject
on the screen again.
x Shooting with the Touch Shutter
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x Shooting with the Touch Shutter
Even if you set the drive mode to <o> or <i>, the camera will still
shoot in single shooting mode.
When you tap on the screen, focusing will be performed with One-Shot
AF regardless of the [x: Touch Shutter] or [AF operation] settings.
The touch shutter does not work with the magnified view.
If the Fish-eye effect Creative filter is set, the camera will focus using the
AF point at the center of the screen regardless of the point you tap on.
If the Miniature effect Creative filter is set, the touch shutter does not
work.
If [FlexiZone - Multi] and [y Touch shutter: Disable] are set with a
Basic Zone mode, focusing cannot be performed by tapping on the
screen.
When [V Shutter butt. half-press] is set to [Metering start] or [AE
lock (while button pressed)] under [8 C.Fn III-4: Custom Controls],
autofocusing does not take effect.
You can also set the touch shutter with [z5: Touch Shutter] (the [z3]
tab in Basic Zone modes).
To shoot with bulb exposure, tap on the screen twice. The first tap on the
screen will start the bulb exposure. Tapping it again will stop the
exposure. Be careful not to shake the camera when tapping on the
screen.
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You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus.
1
Set the lens’s focus mode switch
to <MF>.
Turn the lens focusing ring to focus
roughly.
2
Display the magnifying frame.
Press the <u> button.
The magnifying frame will appear.
You can also tap [1] on the screen to
magnify the image.
3
Move the magnifying frame.
Use <9> to move the magnifying
frame to the position where you want
to focus. You can also tap it to move
it.
Pressing <0> or <L> button will
return the magnifying frame to the
screen’s center.
4
Magnify the image.
Each time you press the <u> button,
the magnification of the image will
change in the following sequence:
While in magnified view, you can use
<9> or tap the directional wedges
displayed on the top, bottom, left, and
right of the screen to scroll around the
magnified image.
MF: Focusing Manually
Magnifying frame
AE lock
Magnified area position
Magnification (Approx.)
Normal view 9 1x 9 5x 9 10x
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MF: Focusing Manually
5
Focus manually.
While looking at the magnified image,
turn the lens focusing ring to focus.
After achieving focus, press the <u>
button to return to the normal view.
6
Take the picture.
Check the exposure, then press the
shutter button completely to take the
picture (p.174).
In magnified view, the exposure is locked. (Shutter speed and aperture will
be displayed in red.)
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General Live View Shooting Cautions
Image Quality
When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and
banding) may become noticeable.
Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irregular colors in
the image.
If Live View shooting is used continuously for a prolonged period, the
camera’s internal temperature may rise, and image quality may
deteriorate. Always exit Live View shooting when you are not shooting.
If you shoot a long exposure while the camera’s internal temperature is
high, image quality may deteriorate. Exit Live View shooting and wait a
few minutes before shooting again.
White <s> and Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icons
If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged Live
View shooting or under a high ambient temperature, a white <s> or red
<E> icon will appear.
The white <s> icon indicates that the image quality of still photos will
deteriorate. It is recommended that you temporarily exit Live View
shooting and allow the camera to cool down before shooting again.
The red <E> icon indicates that the Live View shooting will soon stop
automatically. If this happens, you will not be able to shoot again until the
camera’s internal temperature decreases. Exit the Live View shooting or
turn off the power and let the camera rest for a while.
Using Live View shooting at a high temperature for a prolonged period
will cause the <s> or <E> icon to appear earlier. When you are not
shooting, always turn off the camera.
If the camera’s internal temperature is high, the quality of images shot
with high ISO speed or long exposure may deteriorate even before the
white <s> icon is displayed.
Shooting Results
In magnified view, the shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in
red. If you take the picture in magnified view, the exposure may not come
out as desired. Return to the normal view before taking the picture.
Even if you take the picture in magnified view, the image area for the
normal view will be captured.
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General Live View Shooting Cautions
Live View Image
Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect
the brightness of the captured image.
Even if a low ISO speed is set, noise may be noticeable in the displayed
Live View image under low light. However, when you shoot, the image
recorded will have less noise. (The image quality of the Live View image
is different from that of the recorded image.)
If the light source (illumination) within the image changes, the screen
may flicker. If this happens, exit Live View shooting and resume Live
View shooting under the actual light source.
If you point the camera in a different direction, it may throw off the Live
View image’s correct brightness momentarily. Wait until the brightness
level stabilizes before shooting.
If there is a very bright light source in the image, the bright area may
appear black on the LCD monitor. However, the actual captured image
will correctly show the bright area.
In low light, if you set the [52: LCD brightness] to a bright setting, noise
or irregular colors may appear in the Live View image. However, the
noise or irregular colors will not be recorded in the captured image.
When you magnify the image, the image sharpness may look more
pronounced than in the actual image.
Custom Functions
During Live View shooting, certain Custom Function settings will not take
effect.
Lens and Flash
If the attached lens has an Image Stabilizer and you set the Image
Stabilizer (IS) switch to <1>, the Image Stabilizer will operate at all
times even if you do not press the shutter button halfway. The Image
Stabilizer consumes battery power and may decrease the number of
possible shots depending on the shooting conditions. When the Image
Stabilizer is not necessary, such as when using a tripod, it is
recommended to set the IS switch to <2>.
The focus preset function is possible for Live View shooting only when
using a (super) telephoto lens equipped with the focus preset mode
released in and after the second half of 2011.
FE lock will not work if the built-in flash is used. FE lock and modeling
flash will not work if an external Speedlite is used.
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MEMO
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Shooting Movies
Movie shooting is enabled by
setting the Live View shooting/
Movie shooting switch to <k>.
For cards that can record movies, see page 5.
If you handhold the camera and shoot movies, camera
shake can cause blurred movies. Using a tripod is
recommended in such cases.
Full HD 1080
Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with High-
Definition featuring 1080 vertical pixels (scanning
lines).
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In Basic Zone modes, the shooting result will be the same as with <A>.
Also, the scene icon for the scene detected by the camera is displayed
on the upper left.
In the <s>, <f>, and <F> shooting modes, the settings will be the
same as when shooting in the <d> mode.
Settable menu functions differ between Basic Zone modes and Creative
Zone modes.
In Creative Zone modes, you can press the <A> button (p.169) to lock
the exposure (AE lock). After applying AE lock during movie shooting,
you can cancel it by pressing the <S> button. (AE lock setting is
retained until you press the <S> button.)
In Creative Zone modes, you can set the <R> switch downward
and turn the <5> dial to set the exposure compensation.
If you shoot a movie with autoexposure, the ISO speed, shutter speed,
and aperture will not be recorded in the movie’s Exif information.
With autoexposure (modes other than a) movie shooting, the camera
will automatically turn on the Speedlite’s LED light under low-light
conditions. For details, refer to the instruction manual of an EX-series
Speedlite equipped with an LED light.
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ISO Speed in Basic Zone Modes
The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 12800.
ISO Speed in the d, s, f, and F Modes
The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 12800.
In [Range for movies] under [z2: ISO speed settings], if you set
[Maximum] to [H(25600)], the automatic setting range will be
expanded to H (equivalent to ISO 25600). Even if you set
[Minimum] to ISO 200 or higher and [Maximum] to ISO 3200 or
lower, the range will be set within ISO 100 - ISO 6400 automatically.
If [z3: Highlight tone priority] is set to [Enable] (p.147), the ISO
speed will be ISO 200 - ISO 12800.
Under [z2: ISO speed settings], [Auto range] and [Min. shutter
spd.] cannot be set for movie shooting.
Since shooting a movie at ISO 16000 may result in much noise, it is
designated as an expanded ISO speed (displayed as “H”).
When switching from still photo shooting to movie shooting, check the
ISO speed settings before shooting movies.
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You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie
shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <a>.
2
Set the Live View shooting/Movie
shooting switch to <k>.
3
Set the ISO speed.
Press the <i> button.
The ISO speed setting screen will
appear on the LCD monitor.
Turn the <6> dial to set the ISO
speed.
For details on the ISO speed, see the
next page.
4
Set the shutter speed and
aperture.
Press the shutter button halfway and
check the exposure level indicator.
To set the shutter speed, turn the <
6
>
dial. The settable shutter speeds vary
depending on the frame rate.
• 5 4 : 1/4000 sec. - 1/25 sec.
• 6 : 1/4000 sec. - 1/30 sec.
• 7 : 1/4000 sec. - 1/50 sec.
• 8 : 1/4000 sec. - 1/60 sec.
To set the aperture, turn the <
5
> dial.
If it cannot be set, set the <R>
switch downward, then turn the
<6> or <5> dial.
5
Focus and shoot the movie.
The procedure is the same as steps 3
and 4 for “Autoexposure Shooting”
(p.198).
Manual Exposure Shooting
Shutter speed
Aperture
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ISO Speed During Manual Exposure Shooting
With [Auto] (A), the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO
100 - ISO 12800. In [Range for movies] under [z2: ISO speed
settings], if you set [Maximum] to [H(25600)], the automatic setting
range will be expanded to H (equivalent to ISO 25600). Even if you
set [Minimum] to ISO 200 or higher and [Maximum] to ISO 3200 or
lower, the range will be set within ISO 100 - ISO 6400 automatically.
You can set the ISO speed manually within ISO 100 - ISO 12800 in
1/3-stop increments. In [Range for movies] under [z2: ISO speed
settings], if you set [Maximum] to [H(25600)], the automatic setting
range will be expanded to H (equivalent to ISO 25600).
If [z3: Highlight tone priority] is set to [Enable] (p.147), the ISO
speed will be ISO 200 - ISO 12800.
Under [z2: ISO speed settings], [Auto range] and [Min. shutter
spd.] cannot be set for movie shooting.
Since shooting a movie at ISO 16000 may result in much noise, it is
designated as an expanded ISO speed (displayed as “H”).
When switching from still photo shooting to movie shooting, check the
ISO speed settings before shooting movies.
Changing the shutter speed or aperture during movie shooting is not
recommended since the changes in the exposure will be recorded.
When shooting a movie of a moving subject, a shutter speed within
approx. 1/30 sec. to 1/125 sec. is recommended. The faster the shutter
speed, the less smooth the subject’s movement will look.
If you change the shutter speed while shooting under fluorescent or LED
lighting, image flicker may be recorded.
Under [8C.FnIII-4: Custom Controls], if [s: Expo comp (hold btn,
turn S)] is set, you can set exposure compensation while ISO Auto is
set.
When ISO Auto is set, you can press the <
A
> button to lock the ISO speed.
If you press the <A> button and recompose the shot, you can see the
exposure level difference on the exposure level indicator (p.203)
compared to when the <A> button is pressed.
By pressing the <B> button, you can display the histogram.
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Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will
change.
* Applies to a single movie clip.
Information Display
Picture Style
Quick Control
AF point (FlexiZone - Single)
Exposure level indicator
Aperture
Shutter speed
White balance
Movie shooting mode/
Scene icon
y : Autoexposure
(Basic Zone
modes)
l : Autoexposure
(Creative filters)
k : Autoexposure
(Creative Zone
modes)
M : Manual
exposure
N : Time-lapse
movie
Movie recording size
AE lock
AF method
• c: u + Tracking
• o: FlexiZone - Multi
• d: FlexiZone - Single
Battery level
Frame rate
ISO speed
Recording level:
Manual
Wireless signal strength/Eye-Fi
card transmission status
Auto Lighting
Optimizer
Movie shooting remaining time* / Elapsed time
Wi-Fi function
Wind filter: Disable
Attenuator
Digital zoom
Video snapshot
Movie Servo AF
Digital compass
GPS connection
indicator
Magnify/Digital zoom
Exposure compensation
Headphone volume
Movie recording format
Creative filters
Highlight tone priority
Level meter
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You can display the electronic level by pressing the <B> button
(p.66).
Note that if the AF method is set to [u +Tracking] or the camera is
connected to a TV set with an HDMI cable, the electronic level cannot be
displayed.
The electronic level, grid lines, or histogram cannot be displayed during
movie shooting. (The display will disappear when you start shooting a
movie.)
When movie shooting starts, the movie shooting remaining time will
change to the elapsed time.
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Still photo shooting is not possible during movie shooting. To
shoot still photos, stop shooting the movie and perform viewfinder
shooting or Live View shooting.
Still Photo Shooting
Cautions for Movie Shooting
Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun
or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image
sensor or the camera’s internal components.
When you press the shutter button halfway to autofocus during movie
shooting, the following phenomena may occur.
• Focus may become far off momentarily.
• The brightness of the recorded movie may change.
• The recorded movie may be momentarily still.
• The movie may record the lens mechanical sound.
If <Q> or <Qw> is set and the ISO speed or aperture changes during
movie shooting, the white balance may also change.
If you shoot a movie under fluorescent or LED lighting, the movie may
flicker.
Shooting a few test movies is recommended where you will perform
zooming during movie shooting. Zooming during movie shooting may
result in recording of changes in exposure or mechanical sound of the
lens, or images may be out of focus.
During movie shooting, you cannot magnify the image even if you press
the <u> button.
Be careful not to cover the built-in microphones (p.198) with your finger, etc.
If you connect or disconnect the HDMI cable during movie shooting, the
movie shooting will end.
General Movie Shooting Cautions are on pages 212-213.
If necessary, also read General Live View Shooting Cautions on
pages 194-195.
Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time.
Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same
body part may cause skin redness or blistering due to low-temperature
contact burns. Using a tripod is recommended for people with circulation
problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot
places.
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Notes for Movie Shooting
Movie-related settings are under the [z4] and [z5] tabs. (In Basic
Zone modes, they are under the [z2] and [z3] tabs.)
A movie file is recorded each time you shoot a movie. If the file size
exceeds 4 GB, a new file will be created for every subsequent 4 GB
(p.210).
The movie image’s field of view is approx. 100% (with movie recording
size set to [1920x1080]).
You can also focus on the image by pressing the <p> button.
Stereo sound is recorded by the camera’s built-in microphones.
Most external stereo microphones equipped with a 3.5 mm diameter mini
plug can be used.
With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, the total movie shooting time
will be as follows: approx. 1 hr. 50 min. at room temperature (23°C /
73°F) and approx. 1 hr. 40 min. at low temperatures (0°C / 32°F) (with
[z4: Movie Servo AF: Disable] set).
The focus preset function is possible for movie shooting when using a
(super) telephoto lens equipped with the focus preset mode, released in
and after the second half of 2011.
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With [z4: Movie rec quality] (the [z2]
tab in Basic Zone modes), you can set
the movie recording format, movie
recording size (image size, frame rate,
and compression method), and other
functions.
You can select the movie’s recording format.
D MOV
The movie is recorded in the MOV
format (file extension: “.MOV”).
Convenient for editing with a computer.
C MP4
The movie is recorded in the MP4 format (file extension: “.MP4”). This
format is compatible with a larger range of playback systems than the
MOV format.
3 Setting the Movie Recording Size
MOV/MP4
3 Setting the Movie Recording Size
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You can select the movie’s size, frame rate, and compression method.
Image Size
L 1920x1080
Full High-Definition (Full HD)
recording quality. The aspect ratio is
16:9.
w 1280x720
High-Definition (HD) recording
quality. The aspect ratio is 16:9.
Frame Rate (fps: frames per second)
6 29.97 fps/8 59.94 fps
For areas where the TV system is NTSC (North America, Japan,
South Korea, Mexico, etc.).
5 25.00 fps/7 50.00 fps
For areas where the TV system is PAL (Europe, Russia, China,
Australia, etc.).
4 23.98 fps
Mainly for motion pictures.
Movie Recording Size
The frame rate displayed on the movie recording size screen switches
depending on whether [53: Video system] is set to [For NTSC] or [For
PAL]. 4 (23.98 fps) can be selected only when [For NTSC] is set.
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Compression Method
Fixed at W if the recording format is MOV. For the MP4 format,
X or Xv can be selected.
• In MOV Format
W ALL-I (For editing/I-only)
Compresses one frame at a time for recording. Although the file
size is larger than with IPB (Standard) and IPB (Light), the movie is
better suited for editing.
•In MP4 Format
X IPB (Standard)
Compresses multiple frames at a time efficiently for recording.
Xv IPB (Light)
Records a movie at a bit rate lower than with IPB (Standard),
resulting in a smaller file size and compatibility with a larger range
of playback systems.
If you change the [53: Video system] setting, set the movie recording size
again.
3 Setting the Movie Recording Size
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In MOV Format (Approx.)
In MP4 Format (Approx.)
Movie Files Exceeding 4 GB
Even if you shoot a movie exceeding 4 GB, you can keep shooting
without interruption.
During movie shooting, if the file size exceeds 4 GB, a new movie
file will be created automatically.
When you play back the movie, you will have to play each movie file
individually. Movie files cannot be played back automatically in
consecutive order. After the movie playback ends, select the next
movie to be played back.
Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute
Movie Recording
Quality
Total Recording Time on Card
File Size
4 GB 16 GB 64 GB
L 654 W
5 min. 23 min.
1 hr. 33 min.
654 MB/min.
Movie Recording
Quality
Total Recording Time on Card
File Size
4 GB 16 GB 64 GB
L
87 X
8 min. 35 min. 2 hr. 21 min. 431 MB/min.
654 X
17 min. 1 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 41 min. 216 MB/min.
65 Xv
43 min. 2 hr. 53 min. 11 hr. 35 min. 87 MB/min.
w
87 X
20 min. 1 hr. 21 min. 5 hr. 24 min. 184 MB/min.
65 Xv
2 hr. 5 min. 8 hr. 20 min. 33 hr. 22 min. 30 MB/min.
HDR Movie Shooting
17 min. 1 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 41 min. 216 MB/min.
An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause movie
shooting to stop before the maximum recording time shown in the table
(p.212).
If the file size exceeds 4 GB during movie shooting, “buSY” may be
displayed on the LCD panel for a while.
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Movie Shooting Time Limit
The maximum recording time of one movie clip is 29 min. 59 sec. If
the movie shooting time reaches 29 min. 59 sec., the movie shooting
will stop automatically. You can start shooting a movie again by
pressing the <0> button. (The movie will be recorded as a new
movie file.)
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General Movie Shooting Cautions
Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icon
If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged movie
shooting or under a high ambient temperature, a red <E> icon will
appear.
The red <E> icon indicates that movie shooting will soon be terminated
automatically. If this happens, you will not be able to shoot again until the
camera’s internal temperature decreases. Turn off the power and let the
camera rest for a while.
Shooting a movie at a high temperature for a prolonged period will cause
the <E> icon to appear earlier. When you are not shooting, always turn
off the camera.
Recording and Image Quality
If the attached lens has an Image Stabilizer and you set the Image
Stabilizer (IS) switch to <1>, the Image Stabilizer will operate at all
times even if you do not press the shutter button halfway. The Image
Stabilizer consumes battery power and may shorten the total movie
shooting time depending on the shooting conditions. If you use a tripod
or if the Image Stabilizer is not necessary, it is recommended to set the
IS switch to <2>.
The camera’s built-in microphones will also pick up the operation sound
during shooting and mechanical sound of the camera. Use a
commercially-available external microphone to reduce these sounds in
the movie.
Do not connect anything other than an external microphone to the
camera’s external microphone IN terminal.
If the brightness changes during autoexposure movie shooting, the
movie may freeze temporarily. In such a case, shoot movies with manual
exposure.
If there is a very bright light source in the image, the bright area may
appear black on the LCD monitor. The movie will be recorded almost
exactly as it appears on the LCD monitor.
In low light, noise or irregular colors may appear in the image. The movie
will be recorded almost exactly as it appears on the LCD monitor.
If you play back a movie with other devices, image or sound quality may
deteriorate or playback may not be possible (even if the devices support
MOV/MP4 format).
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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). The slower the card, the faster the indicator will
climb upward. If the indicator becomes full, movie shooting
will stop automatically.
If the card has a fast writing speed, the indicator will either
not appear or the level (if displayed) will hardly go upward.
First, shoot a few test movies to see if the card can write fast enough.
Playback and TV Connection
If you connect the camera to a TV set and shoot a movie, the TV set will
not output any sound during the shooting. However, the sound will be
properly recorded.
Indicator
Restrictions on MP4-format Movies
Note that generally the following restrictions apply to MP4-format movies.
Sound will not be recorded on approx. the last two frames.
When you play back movies on Windows, images and sound may
become slightly out of synchronization.
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8
Image Playback
This chapter explains basic procedures to play back
images and movies.
Images shot and saved with another device
The camera may not be able to properly display images captured
with a different camera, edited with a computer, or that have had their
file names changed.
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1
Play back the image.
Press the <x> button.
The last image captured or played
back will appear.
2
Select an image.
To play back images starting with the
last image captured, turn the <5>
dial counterclockwise. To play back
images starting with the first captured
image, turn the dial clockwise.
Each time you press the <B>
button, the information display will
change.
x Image Playback
Single-Image Display
No information Basic information
display
Shooting information display
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x Image Playback
3
Exit the image playback.
Press the <x> button to exit the
image playback and return to
shooting-ready state.
With the shooting information screen displayed (p.216), you can press
the <W> <X> keys to change the shooting information displayed at the
screen’s bottom as follows. For details, see pages 219-220.
Shooting Information Display
Detailed information
Lens aberration correction information
Color space / Noise reduction information
Picture Style information 2
Lens / Histogram information
White balance information
Picture Style information 1
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The information displayed varies depending on the shooting mode and
settings.
Basic information display
B: Shooting Information Display
Sample Information for Still Photos
Folder number -
File number
Rating
Wireless signal strength/
Eye-Fi card transmission status
Playback number/
Total images recorded
Protect images
Eye-Fi transfer completed
Battery level
Image-recording
quality
Highlight tone priority
ISO speed
Exposure compensation
amount
Wi-Fi function
Shutter speed
Aperture
If the image was taken by another camera, certain shooting information
may not be displayed.
It may not be possible to play back images taken with this camera on
other cameras.
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B: Shooting Information Display
Shooting information display
• Detailed information
* When you shoot in RAW+JPEG image quality, the RAW image file size will be
displayed.
* For images shot with flash not applying exposure compensation, <0> will be
displayed.
*<w> and the dynamic range adjustment amount will be displayed for images
shot with HDR shooting.
*<P> will be displayed for images shot with multiple-exposure shooting.
*<M> will be displayed for images shot with Multi Shot Noise Reduction.
*<G> will be displayed for still photos taken as test shots for time-lapse movies.
*<u> will be displayed for images shot with the Creative filter function and for
images that are processed (RAW image processing performed, resized, or
Creative filter applied) and then saved.
* For cropped images, <u> and <N> will be displayed.
Exposure compensation amount
Shutter speed
Shooting mode
ISO speed
Shooting date and time
Image-recording quality
Histogram (Brightness/RGB)
White balance
White balance correction
Highlight tone priority
Metering mode
File size
Flash exposure compensation
amount / Multi Shot Noise
Reduction
Picture Style/Settings
Auto Lighting
Optimizer
Scroll bar
Aperture
AF Microadjustment
B: Shooting Information Display
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• Lens/Histogram information
Histogram display
(Brightness)
Lens name
Focal length
Histogram display
(RGB)
•
White balance information
•
Picture Style information 1
• Color space / Noise
reduction information
•
Lens aberration correction
information
• Picture Style information 2
If you used GPS Receiver GP-E2 to record GPS information for the image,
the “GPS information” screen will also appear.
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B: Shooting Information Display
* If manual exposure is used, the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed (when
set manually) will be displayed.
*The <
t> icon will be displayed for video snapshots.
*The <
t> icon will be displayed for HDR movies.
Sample Movie Information Display
Movie shooting mode/
Time-lapse movie
Movie file size
Shutter speed
Compression method
Movie recording size Shooting time, Playback time
Playback
Aperture
Frame rate
Recording format
Creative filters
During movie playback, “*, *” will be displayed for [Fineness] and
[Threshold] of [Picture Style]’s [Sharpness].
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Search for images quickly with the index display showing 4, 9, 36, or
100 images on one screen.
1
Switch to the index display.
During image playback, press the
<I> button.
The 4-image index display will
appear. The selected image is
highlighted with an orange frame.
Pressing the <I> button will
switch the display as follows: 9
images 9 36 images 9 100 images.
Pressing the <u> button will switch
the display as follows: 100 images 9
36 images 9 9 images 9 4 images
9 1 image.
2
Select an image.
Turn the <5> dial to move the
orange frame and select the image.
You can also press the <W> <X> or
<Y> <Z> keys to select the image.
Turning the <6> dial will display
image(s) on the next or previous
screen.
Press <0> in the index display to
display the selected image in the
single-image display.
x Searching for Images Quickly
H
Displaying Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display)
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You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD
monitor.
1
Magnify the image.
Press the <u> button during image
playback.
The image will be magnified.
If you hold down the <u> button, the
image will be magnified until it
reaches the maximum magnification.
Press the <I> button to reduce
the magnification. If you hold down
the button, the magnification will be
reduced to the single-image display.
2
Scroll around the image.
Use <9> to scroll around the
magnified image.
To exit magnified view, press the
<x> button and the single-image
display will reappear.
u/y Magnified View
Magnified area position
Turn the <5> dial to view another image while the magnification is
maintained.
Magnified view is not possible during the image review immediately after
the image is taken.
A movie cannot be magnified.
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The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can touch with your
fingers for various playback operations. First, press the <x> button
to play back images.
Swipe with one finger.
With single-image display, touch the
LCD monitor with one finger. You
can browse to the next or previous
image by swiping your finger to the
left or right.
Swipe to the left to see the next
(newer) image, or swipe to the right to
see the previous (older) image.
With index display, also touch the
LCD monitor with one finger. You
can browse to the next or previous
screen by swiping your finger up or
down.
Swipe up to see the next (newer)
images or swipe down to see the
previous (older) images.
When you select an image, the
orange frame will appear. Tap on the
image again to display it as a single
image.
Swipe with two fingers.
Touch the LCD monitor with two fingers.
When you swipe two fingers to the left
or right, you can jump through images
with the method set in [Image jump w/
6] under the [x2] tab.
d Playing Back with the Touch Screen
Browsing Images
Jumping through Images (Jump Display)
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d Playing Back with the Touch Screen
Pinch two fingers.
Touch the screen with two fingers spread
apart, and pinch your fingers together on
the screen.
Each time you pinch your fingers, the
single-image display will change to
the index display. If you spread your
fingers, the image display will change
in the reverse order.
When you select an image, the
orange frame will appear. Tap on the
image again to display it as a single
image.
Spread two fingers apart.
Touch the screen with two fingers
together, then spread your fingers apart
on the screen.
As you spread your fingers, the
image will be magnified.
The image can be magnified up to
approx. 10x.
You can scroll around the image by
dragging your fingers.
To reduce the image, pinch your
fingers together on the screen.
Tapping on the [2] icon will return to
the single-image display.
Reducing Image (Index Display)
Magnifying Image
Touch screen operations on the camera’s LCD monitor are also possible
while playing back images on a TV set connected to your camera.
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1
Play back the image.
Press the <x> button to display an
image.
2
Select a movie.
Turn the <5> dial to select the
movie to be played back.
In the single-image display, the
<s1> icon displayed on the upper
left of the screen indicates a movie. If
the movie is a video snapshot,
<st> will be displayed.
In the index display, perforations at
the left edge of a thumbnail indicate a
movie. As movies cannot be played
back from the index display, press
<0> to switch to the single-image
display.
3
In the single-image display, press
<0>.
The movie playback panel will appear
at the bottom of the screen.
4
Play back the movie.
Select [7] (Play), then press <0>.
The movie will start playing back.
Press <0> during playback to
pause. Press again to resume.
You can adjust the sound volume by
turning the <6> dial even during
movie playback.
For more details on the playback
procedure, see the next page.
k Playing Back Movies
Speaker
Before listening to a movie’s sound through headphones, turn down the
volume to prevent hurting your ears.
The camera may not be able to play back movies shot with another camera.
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k Playing Back Movies
Movie Playback Panel
* When background music is set, the movie sound will not be played back.
Operation Playback Description
7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop.
8 Slow motion
Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the <Y> <Z>
keys. The slow motion speed is indicated on the upper
right of the screen.
5 First frame Displays the movie’s first frame.
3 Previous frame
Each time you press <0>, the previous frame is
displayed. If you hold down <0>, it will rewind the movie.
6 Next frame
Each time you press <0>, the movie will play frame-by-
frame. If you hold down <0>, it will fast forward the
movie.
4 Last frame Displays the movie’s last frame.
v Background
music*
Plays back a movie with the selected background music.
X Edit Displays the editing screen.
Playback position
mm' ss" Playback time (minutes:seconds)
9 Volume
Turn the <6> dial to adjust the volume of the built-in
speaker (p.226).
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Press the <M> button to return to the single-image
display.
With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N, the continuous playback time
at room temperature (23
°
C / 73
°
F) is approx. 3 hr. 40 min.
By connecting commercially-available headphones equipped with a 3.5
mm diameter stereo mini plug to the camera’s headphone terminal
(p.20), you can listen to the movie’s sound.
If you connect the camera to a TV set to play back a movie, adjust the
sound volume with the TV set. (Turning the <6> dial will not change
the sound volume.) If there is audio feedback, place the camera farther
away from the TV set or turn down the TV sound volume.
k Playing Back Movies
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Tap [7] on the center of the
screen.
The movie will start playing back.
To display the movie playback panel,
tap <s1> on the upper left of the
screen.
To pause the movie while it is playing
back, tap on the screen. The movie
playback panel will also appear.
Playback with the Touch Screen
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This section explains an overview of various software applications for
EOS DIGITAL cameras. Internet connection is required to download
and install the software. Download and installation are not possible in
environments with no Internet connection.
EOS Utility
With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables you to
transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer.
You can also use this software to set various camera settings and shoot
remotely from the computer connected to the camera. Also, you can
copy background music tracks, such as EOS Sample Music*, to the
card.
* You can use the background music as the soundtrack for a video snapshot
album, movie, or slide show played back with your camera.
Digital Photo Professional
This software is recommended for users who shoot RAW images. You
can view, edit, and print RAW and JPEG images.
* Some functions differ between the version to be installed on a 64-bit computer
and that to be installed on a 32-bit computer.
Picture Style Editor
You can edit Picture Styles, and create and save original Picture Style
files. This software is aimed at advanced users who are experienced in
processing images.
Software Start Guide
Software Overview
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Software Start Guide
1 Download the software.
Connect to the Internet from a computer and access the following
Canon Web site.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or region of residence and download the
software.
Decompress it on the computer.
For Windows: Click the displayed installer file to start the
installer.
For Macintosh: A dmg file will be created and displayed. Follow
the steps below to start the installer.
(1) Double-click the dmg file.
A drive icon and installer file will appear on the desktop.
If the installer file does not appear, double-click the drive
icon to display it.
(2) Double-click the installer file.
The installer starts.
2 Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen
instructions to install.
For Macintosh, click [Install].
Downloading and Installing the Software
Do not connect the camera to your computer before you install the
software. Otherwise, the software will not be installed properly.
Even if a previous version of the software is installed on your computer,
follow the procedure below to install the latest version. (The previous
version will be overwritten.)
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Internet connection is required to download the Software Instruction
Manuals (PDF files). Download is not possible in environments with no
Internet connection.
1 Download the Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or region of residence and download the
Instruction Manuals.
2 View the Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files).
Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open
it.
To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat
Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version
recommended) is required.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded free from the
Internet.
To learn how to use a PDF viewer, refer to its Help section.
Downloading and Viewing the Software
Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)
235
You can use EOS software to download the images in the camera to a
computer. There are two ways to do this.
1
Install the software (p.233).
2
Use an interface cable to connect
the camera to the computer.
Connect the cable to the camera’s
digital terminal with the cable plug’s
<D> icon facing the front of the
camera.
Connect the plug to the computer’s
USB terminal.
3
Use EOS Utility to download the
images.
Refer to the EOS Utility Instruction
Manual.
Downloading Images to a Computer
Downloading by Connecting the Camera to the Computer
During a wireless connection, the camera cannot be connected to a
computer via an interface cable.
Downloading Images to a Computer
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You can use a card reader to download images to a computer.
1
Install the software (p.233).
2
Insert the card into the card
reader.
3
Use Digital Photo Professional to
download the images.
Refer to the Digital Photo
Professional Instruction Manual.
Downloading Images with a Card Reader
When downloading images from the camera to a computer with a card
reader without using EOS software, copy the DCIM folder on the card to the
computer.
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Trademarks
Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About MPEG-4 Licensing
“This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard
and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or
decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a
personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider
licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video.
No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4
standard.”
* Notice displayed in English as required.
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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 pack). Please note that this warranty
does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Battery Pack LP-E6N/LP-E6 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it
with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or
accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.
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Digital Camera Model DS126591 Systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used
with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part
15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. 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 Park, Melville, NY 11747, U.S.A.
Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)
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USA and Canada only:
The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is
recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery.
For CA, USA only
Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.
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Index
Numerics
10- or 2-sec. self-timer ..................130
1280x720 (movie) .........................208
1920x1080 (movie) .......................208
45-point AF auto selection ............114
A
A (Scene Intelligent Auto)............72
Access lamp....................................32
Accessories.......................................3
AE lock..........................................169
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
...167
AF
AF area selection mode....114, 115
AF-assist beam.........................113
AF groups .................................119
AF method ................................180
AF-ON (AF start) button .............44
AF operation .....................110, 178
AF point ....................................114
AF point selection .....................116
AF points light up in red............113
AF sensor .................................118
Area AF frame ..........................114
Beep (Beeper) ............................60
Cross-type focusing..................118
Difficult subjects for AF .............188
Dual cross-type focusing ..........118
Manual focusing (MF).......127, 192
Out of focus ........................43, 188
Recomposing..............................75
AI FOCUS (AI Focus AF)..............112
AI SERVO (AI Servo AF) ........75, 112
ALL-I (For editing/I-only) ...............209
Ambience-based shots .................102
Angle of view...................................42
Anti-flicker shooting.......................152
Aperture-priority AE ......................160
Area AF frame...............................114
Auto Lighting Optimizer.................142
Auto power off .......................... 35, 60
Autofocus 9 AF
Automatic selection (AF point) ..... 114
Av (Aperture-priority AE) .............. 160
B
Background blur ............................. 80
Basic Zone modes.......................... 24
Battery ................................ 28, 30, 36
Battery Grip .................................... 36
Beep (Beeper)................................ 60
Black-and-white images ....... 102, 138
Bracketing .................................... 167
Built-in flash.................................. 170
C
C (Creative Auto) ......................... 78
Camera
Clearing the camera settings ..... 62
Holding the camera.................... 43
Candlelight ..................................... 85
Cards.............................. 5, 19, 31, 58
Card reminder ............................ 32
Formatting.................................. 58
Low-level formatting................... 59
Troubleshooting ................... 33, 59
Write protection .......................... 31
Center-weighted average
metering ....................................... 165
Charger .................................... 26, 28
Chromatic aberration correction ... 149
Clearing the camera settings.......... 62
Close-ups ....................................... 91
Color temperature ........................ 139
Color tone................................. 83, 85
Continuous shooting..................... 128
Creative Auto.................................. 78
Creative filters ................................ 95
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Index
O (Creative Zone) icon....................8
Creative Zone modes .....................25
Cross-type focusing ......................118
Custom Controls .............................51
D
Date/time ........................................ 37
Daylight saving time........................38
Default settings ............................... 62
Depth-of-field preview...........161, 174
Dials
Main Dial ....................................45
Mode Dial ...................................45
Quick Control Dial ......................46
Digital terminal ........................20, 235
Dioptric adjustment .........................43
Dragging ......................................... 56
Drive mode ...................................128
Dual cross-type focusing ..............118
E
Electronic level................................66
Erasing images.............................229
Evaluative metering ......................164
exFAT.............................................. 59
Exposure compensation ...............166
Exposure level indicator..................23
Eyepiece cover ...............................27
F
Feature guide..................................69
File size.........................133, 210, 219
Fine (image-recording
quality) ..................................133, 134
Fish-eye effect ................................98
Flash (Speedlite)
Built-in flash..............................170
Effective range .........................171
Flash off.............................. 77, 101
Flash sync contacts.................... 20
Focus indicator............................... 72
Focus lock ...................................... 75
Focus mode switch ........ 41, 127, 192
Focusing 9 AF
Focusing point (AF point) ............. 114
Food ............................................... 83
Formatting ...................................... 58
Frame rate.................................... 208
Full High-Definition
(Full HD)............................... 197, 208
G
Grainy B/W ..................................... 97
H
Handheld Night Scene ................... 87
HD (movie) ................................... 208
HDR art bold .................................. 99
HDR art embossed......................... 99
HDR art standard ........................... 98
HDR art vivid .................................. 99
HDR Backlight Control ................... 88
Help................................................ 70
High-Definition (HD) movies......... 208
High ISO speed noise reduction
... 143
Highlight tone priority ................... 147
High-speed continuous shooting
... 128
Hot shoe......................................... 20
I
Illumination (LCD panel)................. 49
Image review time .......................... 61
Image-recording quality........ 132, 207
Images
Erasing..................................... 229
Index display............................ 222
Magnification............................ 223
Playback .................................. 215
Review time ............................... 61
Shooting information................ 218
243
Index
Index display .................................222
INFO. button .................176, 203, 216
Initializing the card (formatting).......58
IPB (Light).....................................209
IPB (Standard) ..............................209
ISO speed .....................135, 200, 202
J
JPEG.............................................132
K
Kids .................................................84
L
Landscape ......................................90
Language........................................40
Large (image-recording quality) ....133
Large Zone AF ..............................114
LCD monitor..............................18, 34
Electronic level ...........................66
Image playback ........................215
Menu display ..............................52
Shooting function settings ..........49
Vari-Angle .............................34, 76
LCD panel .......................................22
Lens ..........................................19, 41
Chromatic aberration
correction..................................149
Distortion correction..................149
Lock release ...............................42
Peripheral illumination
correction..................................148
Lighting/scene-based shots ..........106
Live View shooting ..................76, 173
AF operation .....................110, 178
Face+Tracking..........................181
FlexiZone - Multi .......................183
FlexiZone - Single.....................185
Information display ...................176
Manual focusing (MF)...............192
Possible shots ..........................175
LOCK.............................................. 48
Long exposure noise reduction .... 145
Low-speed continuous shooting... 128
M
M (Manual exposure) ........... 162, 201
Macro photography ........................ 91
Magnified view...................... 192, 223
Main Dial ........................................ 45
Manual exposure.................. 162, 201
Manual focusing (MF)........... 127, 192
Manual selection (AF point).......... 116
Maximum burst............................. 133
Medium
(image-recording quality).............. 133
Memory cards 9 Cards
Menu .............................................. 52
Setting procedure....................... 53
3 icon......................................... 8
Metering mode ............................. 164
MF (manual focusing)........... 127, 192
Microphone................................... 198
Miniature effect............................... 98
Mode Dial ................................. 24, 45
Monochrome images............ 102, 138
MOV ............................................. 207
Movies .......................................... 197
AE lock..................................... 199
Autoexposure Shooting............ 198
Compression method............... 209
File size.................................... 210
Frame rate ............................... 208
Information display................... 203
Manual exposure shooting....... 201
Microphone .............................. 198
Movie recording size ................ 207
Playback .................................. 226
Recording time......................... 210
MP4 .............................................. 207
244
Index
M-RAW (Medium RAW)........133, 134
Multi function lock ........................... 48
Multi Shot Noise Reduction ..........143
Multi-controller ................................47
N
Night Portrait...................................86
Night scenes .............................86, 87
Noise reduction
High ISO speed ........................ 143
Long exposures........................ 145
Nomenclature .................................20
Normal
(image-recording quality) ......133, 134
NTSC ............................................208
O
ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF)...111, 178
P
P (Program AE) ............................ 156
PAL ...............................................208
Partial metering............................. 164
Peripheral illumination correction
...148
Picture Style..................................137
Pixel count ....................................132
Playback .......................................215
Portrait ............................................ 89
Possible shots................. 36, 133, 175
Power
Auto power off ............................60
Battery level................................36
Possible shots ....................36, 175
Recharge.................................... 28
Pressing completely........................44
Pressing halfway.............................44
Program AE ..................................156
Program shift ................................ 157
Q
Q (Quick Control) ................. 50, 100
Quick Control Dial .......................... 46
R
RAW ............................. 132, 133, 134
RAW+JPEG ................................. 132
Recharging..................................... 28
Reduced display........................... 222
Release shutter without card.......... 32
S
Safety precautions ......................... 14
Scene Intelligent Auto .................... 72
SD, SDHC, SDXC cards 9 Cards
Self-timer...................................... 130
Sensitivity 9 ISO speed
Sepia (Monochrome).................... 102
Servo AF ...................................... 179
Shooting function settings .............. 49
Shooting information display ........ 218
Shooting modes ............................. 24
Av (Aperture-priority AE).......... 160
M (Manual exposure) ............... 162
P (Program AE) ....................... 156
Tv (Shutter-priority AE) ............ 158
A (Scene Intelligent Auto)....... 72
C (Creative Auto) .................... 78
7 (Flash Off)............................ 77
8 (Special scene)
P (Food)................................. 83
C (Kids) ................................. 84
x (Candlelight) ...................... 85
6 (Night Portrait) ................... 86
F (Handheld Night Scene) .... 87
G (HDR Backlight Control) .... 88
2 (Portrait)............................. 89
3 (Landscape)...................... 90
4 (Close-up) .......................... 91
5 (Sports) ............................. 92
245
Index
v (Creative filters) ....................95
G (Grainy B/W).......................97
W (Soft focus) .........................97
X (Fish-eye effect)..................98
H (Toy camera effect) ............98
c (Miniature effect).................98
Z (Water painting effect) ........98
A (HDR art standard) ...........98
B (HDR art vivid) ..................99
C (HDR art bold) ..................99
D (HDR art embossed).........99
Shutter button .................................44
Shutter-priority AE.........................158
Silent shooting
Silent continuous shooting........128
Silent single shooting................128
Single-image display.....................216
Single-point AF .............................114
Small (image-recording quality) ....133
Soft focus ........................................97
Software........................................232
Speaker.........................................226
Special scene mode (SCN).............82
Sports..............................................92
Spot metering................................164
S-RAW (Small RAW) ............133, 134
Stop down aperture...............161, 174
Strap ...............................................27
T
Tapping ...........................................55
Temperature warning ............194, 212
Time zone .......................................37
Tone priority ..................................147
Touch beeping.................................56
Touch screen...........................55, 224
Touch shutter ................................190
Toy camera effect............................98
Tripod socket ..................................21
Tv (Shutter-priority AE)................. 158
U
USB (digital) terminal ................... 235
V
Vari-Angle LCD monitor............ 34, 76
Video system................................ 208
Viewfinder....................................... 23
Dioptric adjustment .................... 43
Electronic level........................... 66
Flicker detection......................... 68
Grid display ................................ 65
Volume (movie playback) ............. 227
W
Water painting effect....................... 98
White balance (WB) ..................... 139
Ambience priority (Q)............ 140
White priority (Q)................... 140
Z
Zone AF........................................ 114
246
MEMO
In Wireless Function Basic Instruction Manual, basic operation
procedures for easy-to-use “Connect to a smartphone”, “Transfer images
between cameras”, and “Save images to Connect Station” are explained.
Wireless Function Basic Instruction Manual
EOS 80D (W)
W-2
This camera’s wireless functions let you perform a range of tasks
wirelessly, from sending images to Web services and other cameras to
controlling the camera remotely, simply by connecting to a Wi-Fi
network or other device supporting this camera’s wireless functions.
* Use the latest firmware.
Introduction
What You Can Do Using the Wireless Functions
(CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY)
(7) Send images to a
Web service
(1) Connect to a smartphone
(5) Print images using
a Wi-Fi printer
(2) Transfer images
between cameras
(6) View images using
a media player
(3) Save images to
Canon Connect
Station*
(4) Operate remotely
using EOS Utility
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web services are not supported in certain
countries and areas. For information on supported countries and areas,
refer to the Canon Web site (www.canon.com/cig).
W-3
Introduction
(1)q Connect to a smartphone (p.W-19)
Connect the camera to a smartphone or tablet wirelessly and use
the dedicated application “Camera Connect” to operate the camera
remotely or view images stored in the camera.
In this manual and on the camera’s LCD monitor, “smartphone”
refers to smartphones and tablets.
(2)z Transfer images between cameras (p.W-39)
Wirelessly connect this camera and other Canon cameras with
built-in wireless functions and transfer images between them.
(3)Save images to Connect Station (p.W-47)
Connect the camera to Connect Station (sold separately) wirelessly
to save images.
(4)D Operate remotely using EOS Utility
Connect the camera to a computer wirelessly and operate the
camera remotely using EOS Utility (EOS software).
(5)l Print images using a Wi-Fi printer
Wirelessly connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge
(Wireless LAN) to print images.
(6)o View images using a media player
Wirelessly connect the camera to a media player supporting DLNA*
to view images on the camera’s memory card on your TV set.
* Digital Living Network Alliance
(7)m Send images to a Web service
Share images with family and friends or share images using a range
of Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online photo
service for Canon users (free registration required).
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Introduction
This camera supports NFC* which enables you to set up a connection
between the camera and a smartphone or Connect Station (sold
separately) easily. For details, see page W-16.
* Near Field Communication
For how to use [Remote control (EOS Utility)], [Print from Wi-Fi
printer], [View images on DLNA devices], and [Upload to Web
service] and for more detailed procedures, refer to the “Wireless
Function Instruction Manual” PDF file. The “Wireless Function
Instruction Manual” PDF file can be downloaded from the Canon Web
site (p.4).
Easy Connection Using the NFC Function
Instruction Manual
Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage from
erroneous wireless communication settings for using the camera. In
addition, Canon cannot be held liable for any other loss or damage caused
by use of the camera.
When using wireless functions, establish appropriate security at your own
risk and discretion. Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage
caused by unauthorized access or other security breaches.
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4
2
1
3
Introduction W-2
What You Can Do Using the Wireless Functions ........................ W-2
Conventions Used in this Manual ................................................ W-6
Preparation and Basic Operation W-7
Registering a Nickname............................................................... W-8
Basic Operation and Settings .................................................... W-11
NFC Function............................................................................. W-16
Preparation for Smartphones..................................................... W-18
Easy Connection to a Smartphone W-19
Connection Method.................................................................... W-20
Connecting Automatically with the NFC Function...................... W-21
Connecting with Easy Connection ............................................. W-24
Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone.............................. W-28
Reconnecting............................................................................. W-31
Sending Images to a Smartphone ............................................. W-33
Easy Connection Between Cameras W-39
Connecting to a Camera............................................................ W-40
Sending Images to a Camera .................................................... W-42
Reconnecting............................................................................. W-45
Easy Connection to Connect Station W-47
Saving Images ........................................................................... W-48
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions ............................................. W-50
Index .......................................................................................... W-52
Contents
For Troubleshooting guide and Specifications, refer to the Instruction
Manual downloadable from the Canon Web site. For how to download the
Instruction Manual, see page 4.
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In this manual, the terms “wireless” and “wireless LAN” are used as
general terms for Wi-Fi and Canon’s original wireless functions.
The camera does not come with an interface cable.
Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
<W> <X> <Y> <Z> : Indicates the direction to push the Multi-
controller.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
* In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons
and displayed on the LCD monitor are also used in this manual when discussing
relevant operations and functionality.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warnings to prevent potential problems during operation.
: Supplemental information.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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1
Preparation and Basic
Operation
This chapter describes how to register a nickname (for
identification) necessary for using the camera’s wireless
functions and the basic operations.
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First, set the camera’s nickname (for identification).
When the camera is connected to another device wirelessly, the
nickname will be displayed on the device. Be sure to set a nickname
as otherwise you cannot set the wireless functions.
1
Select [Wireless communication
settings].
Under the [51] tab, select [Wireless
communication settings], then
press <0>.
2
Select [Nickname].
When this setting is selected for the
first time, a screen to register a
nickname is displayed. Press <0>
and proceed to step 3.
Registering a Nickname
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Registering a Nickname
3
Enter a nickname.
For instructions on entering
characters, see the next page.
Enter any characters between 1 to 10
characters in length.
4
Exit the setting.
When you are finished, press the
<M> button.
Select [OK] on the confirmation
dialog and press <0> to return to
the menu screen.
Since the nickname is mandatory information, you cannot delete all the
characters.
By default, the camera name will be displayed for the nickname.
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Registering a Nickname
Changing the entry area
Press the <Q> button to toggle
between the top and bottom entry
areas.
Moving the cursor
Press the <Y> <Z> keys in the top
area to move the cursor.
Entering text
In the bottom area, press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z> keys to select
a character, then press <0> to enter it.
You can check how many characters you have entered, and how
many more can be entered, by referring to [*/*] on the upper right of
the screen.
Changing the entry mode*
Select [E] at the bottom right of the bottom entry area. Each
time you press <0>, the entry mode will change as follows: Lower
case 9 Numerals / Symbols 1 9 Numerals / Symbols 2 9 Upper
case.
* When [Touch control: Disable] is set, you can enter all characters on one
screen.
Deleting a character
Press the <L> button to delete one character.
Finishing the text entry
Press the <M> button to confirm what you have entered and
exit. If a confirmation dialog is displayed, select [OK] to exit.
Canceling the text entry
Press the <B> button to cancel text entry and exit. If a
confirmation dialog is displayed, select [OK] to exit.
Virtual Keyboard Operation
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The basic operation for using the camera’s wireless functions is
explained here. Follow the procedures below.
1
Select [Wireless communication
settings].
Under the [51] tab, select [Wireless
communication settings], then
press <0>.
2
Select [Wi-Fi/NFC].
3
Select [Enable].
When a nickname (for
identification) is not registered, a
registration screen is displayed.
See page W-8 to register a nickname.
[Wi-Fi function] is now selectable.
4
Select [Wi-Fi function].
Basic Operation and Settings
You can operate wireless functions by touching the camera’s screen as well.
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Basic Operation and Settings
5
Select the Wi-Fi function to
connect to.
Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select an item.
When the connection settings are not
registered, the setting screen is
displayed.
When the connection settings are
already registered, the reconnection
screen is displayed.
When using the NFC function, see page W-16.
The [Wireless communication
settings] screen displayed in step 4 on
page W-11 is the portal screen for setting
the wireless functions.
Select an item and press <0> to
display the setting screen, then
specify the settings.
On the [Wireless communication
settings] screen, you can set the
following items:
[Wi-Fi/NFC]
Set whether to [Enable] or [Disable] the wireless functions. You can
also set whether to enable or disable the NFC function.
Set to [Enable] to enable the selection of [Wi-Fi function], [Send
images to smartphone], and [Clear settings].
When the use of electronic devices and wireless devices is
prohibited, such as on board airplanes or in hospitals, set it to
[Disable].
[Wireless communication settings] Screen
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Basic Operation and Settings
[Wi-Fi function]
The following Wi-Fi functions are available:
Transfer images between cameras
Connect to smartphone
Remote control (EOS Utility)
Print from Wi-Fi printer
View images on DLNA devices
Upload to Web service
[Send images to smartphone]
While the camera is connected to a smartphone, use this function to
send images stored in the camera to the smartphone.
[Nickname]
Register or change the nickname.
[Clear settings]
Clear all wireless communication settings.
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Basic Operation and Settings
When multiple exposures, video snapshot, or time-lapse movie is set,
you cannot select [51: Wireless communication settings].
Interface Cable Connection Cautions
During a wireless LAN connection, you cannot use the camera by
connecting it to Connect Station, a computer, a GPS receiver, or another
device with a cable. Terminate the connection before connecting a cable.
When the camera is connected to Connect Station, a computer, a GPS
receiver, or another device with a cable, you cannot select [51:
Wireless communication settings]. Disconnect the cable before
changing any settings.
Cards
For [z], [l], [o], and [m], the camera cannot be connected
wirelessly if there is no card in the camera. Additionally, for [l], [o],
and [m], the camera cannot be connected wirelessly if there are no
images saved on the card.
Using the Camera During Wireless Connection
When you want to prioritize the wireless connection, do not operate the
power switch, card slot cover, battery compartment cover, or other parts.
Otherwise, the wireless connection may be terminated.
Using an Eye-Fi Card
When [Wi-Fi/NFC] is set to [Enable], image transfer using an Eye-Fi
card is disabled.
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Basic Operation and Settings
Wireless connection status can be checked on the camera’s LCD
monitor and LCD panel.
* is also displayed in the screen for sending or receiving images.
* is not displayed when the camera is connected with [Easy connection].
Wireless Connection Status
LCD panel
Wi-Fi function
Connection status Wi-Fi function
Not connected
Connected
Connection error (Blinking)
Connection status Wi-Fi function
Wireless signal
strength
Not
connected
Wi-Fi/NFC: Disable
(Off)
Wi-Fi/NFC: Enable
Connected
Sending data ()
Waiting for reconnection (Blinking)
Connection error (Blinking)
Creative Zone modes Basic Zone modes
Wireless signal strength
Wi-Fi function
LCD monitor
W-16
Using an NFC-enabled smartphone or Connect Station enables you to
do the following:
Touch a smartphone to the camera to easily connect them wirelessly
(p.W-21).
While playing back images on the camera, touch a smartphone to
the camera to send a captured image to the smartphone (p.W-33).
Hold the camera close to Connect Station (sold separately) to easily
connect them wirelessly (p.W-48).
When using the NFC function, follow the steps below to set the
camera’s NFC setting.
1
Select [Wi-Fi/NFC].
2
Add [X] to [Allow NFC
connections].
Displayed when [Wi-Fi/NFC] is set to
[Enable].
Press the <B> button to add or
remove [X]. Add [X], then press
<0>.
When a nickname (for identification)
is not registered, a registration screen
is displayed (p.W-8).
NFC Function
What is NFC?
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a function that can exchange
information by simply bringing two NFC-enabled devices close together.
This camera uses the NFC function to exchange information regarding
wireless connections.
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NFC Function
When establishing wireless communications using the NFC function,
see the following pages.
Connecting to a smartphone wirelessly: page W-21*
Sending images to a smartphone: page W-33*
Connecting to Connect Station: page W-48
* When connecting to a smartphone, see pages W-18 and W-20 as well.
NFC Function Cautions
This camera cannot be connected to other NFC-enabled cameras or
printers using the NFC function.
A connection cannot be established using the NFC function while
shooting with the camera, when there is no card, when the LCD monitor
is closed with the screen facing inward, or while the camera is connected
to another device with an interface cable.
To connect the camera to a smartphone using the NFC function, the
smartphone’s Wi-Fi and NFC functions must be enabled.
A connection can be established even when the camera’s power is in the
auto power off state. However, if a connection cannot be established, cancel
auto power off, then establish a connection.
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To use [q] (Connect to smartphone), a smartphone on which iOS or
Android is installed is necessary. In addition, the dedicated application
Camera Connect (free of charge) must be installed on the smartphone.
Camera Connect can be downloaded from the App Store or Google
Play.
For the operating system versions supported by Camera Connect,
refer to the download site of Camera Connect.
When an NFC-enabled smartphone is touched to the camera before
installing Camera Connect, the download screen of Camera
Connect will be displayed on the smartphone.
Interface or functions of the camera and Camera Connect are
subject to change for firmware update of the camera or application
update of Camera Connect, iOS, Android, etc. In such a case,
features of the camera or Camera Connect may differ from sample
screens or operation instructions in this manual.
Preparation for Smartphones
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2
Easy Connection to a
Smartphone
Connecting the camera to a smartphone enables you to
do the following:
• View images stored in the camera on a smartphone or save
viewed images to a smartphone.
• Operate the camera to take a picture or change camera
settings using a smartphone.
• Send images to a smartphone from the camera.
This section explains how to connect the camera
directly to a smartphone.
Install Camera Connect on the smartphone before setting
up a connection (p.W-18).
For procedures to send images to an NFC-enabled
smartphone, see page W-33.
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When the smartphone is NFC-enabled: See page W-21.
You can easily set up a connection using the NFC function.
When the smartphone is not NFC-enabled: See page W-24.
Set up a connection by selecting [Easy connection].
Smartphones labeled with the p mark are NFC-enabled. Some
smartphones are not labeled with the p mark even if they are NFC-
enabled; if you do not know whether your smartphone is NFC-enabled,
contact the manufacturer of the smartphone.
Connection Method
A connection may not be established with the NFC function even if the
smartphone is NFC-enabled.
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Connect the camera and a smartphone using the NFC function.
The operation flow for connecting via NFC is as follows.
(1) Turn on the camera and smartphone.
(2) Enable the NFC function on the camera and smartphone.
(3) Touch the smartphone to the camera so that they come into
contact with each other.
For the camera’s NFC setting, see page W-16.
For the smartphone’s Wi-Fi setting, NFC setting, and NFC antenna
position, refer to the smartphone’s instruction manual.
1
Enable the NFC function on the
camera and smartphone (p.W-16).
2
Touch a smartphone to the
camera.
If an image is being played back on
the camera, press the <3> button to
end the playback.
Touch the p mark on the smartphone
to that on the camera.
When a message indicating the
connection is displayed on the
camera’s LCD monitor, move the
smartphone away from the camera.
Camera Connect starts on the
smartphone and establishes a
connection.
Connecting Automatically with the NFC Function
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Connecting Automatically with the NFC Function
3
Connect to the camera.
When a connection is established,
the screen on the left will appear on
the camera’s LCD monitor. When
connecting to the same smartphone,
this screen will not appear again.
Select [OK] and press <0>. After a
message is displayed, the [qWi-Fi
on] screen will appear.
The main window of Camera Connect
will be displayed on the smartphone.
To return to the menu, press the
<M> button.
The settings for connecting to a smartphone are now complete.
For operations after setting up a connection, see page W-28.
The device name set
on Camera Connect
You can check or change the device name on the setting screen of Camera
Connect.
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Connecting Automatically with the NFC Function
If necessary, also read “NFC Function Cautions” (p.W-17).
When touching the smartphone to the camera, be careful not to drop the
camera or smartphone.
Do not touch the smartphone to the camera with too much force. Doing
so can scratch the camera or smartphone.
Just holding the smartphone close to the mark may not establish a
connection. Be sure to touch the mark with the smartphone so that they
come into contact with each other.
Recognition may be difficult depending on the smartphone. Touch slowly
while changing the position or rotating horizontally.
Another application on the smartphone may start depending on how you
touch. Check the position of the p mark, then touch again.
When touching the smartphone to the camera, do not leave anything
between the camera and smartphone. In addition, when a case is
attached to the camera or smartphone, communication may not be
possible via NFC function.
The camera cannot be connected to two or more smartphones at the
same time.
By default, the connection settings via the NFC function are saved as the
fourth setting (a setting dedicated to NFC connection) under the name
[SET4(NFC)]. When you connect the camera to another smartphone via
NFC, [SET4(NFC)] will be overwritten.
While connected, the camera’s auto power off does not function.
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The camera and a smartphone can be directly connected wirelessly. No
access point is necessary, so you can establish a wireless connection
easily.
To establish connection, operations on the smartphone are required.
For details, refer to the smartphone’s instruction manual.
1
Select [Wireless communication
settings].
Under the [51] tab, select [Wireless
communication settings], then
press <0>.
2
Select [Wi-Fi function].
Set [Wi-Fi/NFC] to [Enable], then
select [Wi-Fi function].
3
Select [q] (Connect to
smartphone).
4
Select [Easy connection].
Select [OK] and press <0> to go to
the next screen.
Connecting with Easy Connection
Operation on the Camera-1
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Connecting with Easy Connection
5
Operate the smartphone and
connect it to the camera.
Activate the smartphone’s Wi-Fi
function, then select the SSID
(network name) displayed on the
camera’s LCD monitor.
For the password, enter the
encryption key displayed on the
camera’s LCD monitor.
Operation on the Smartphone
SSID (network name)
Camera’s screen
Encryption key (password)
Smartphone’s screen
(sample)
When connecting by selecting [Easy connection], “_Canon0A” is
displayed at the end of the SSID.
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Connecting with Easy Connection
6
Start Camera Connect on the
smartphone.
When the [Waiting to connect]
screen is displayed on the camera’s
LCD monitor, start Camera Connect
on the smartphone.
7
Select the camera to connect to
on the smartphone.
Select and touch the camera to
connect to from [Cameras] on
Camera Connect.
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Connecting with Easy Connection
8
Connect to the camera.
When a connection is established,
the screen on the left will appear on
the camera’s LCD monitor.
Select [OK] and press <0>. After a
message is displayed, the [qWi-Fi
on] screen will appear.
The main window of Camera Connect
will be displayed on the smartphone.
To return to the menu, press the
<M> button.
The settings for connecting to a smartphone are now complete.
For operations after setting up a connection, see page W-28.
Operation on the Camera-2
The device name set
on Camera Connect
You can check or change the device name on the setting screen of
Camera Connect.
While connected, the camera’s auto power off does not function.
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You can use a smartphone with Camera Connect installed to view
images stored in the camera and shoot remotely.
The main functions of Camera Connect
are described below. Touch the screen to
learn the operation procedures.
[Images on camera]
Images stored in the camera can be
viewed.
Images stored in the camera can be
saved on a smartphone.
Operations such as deletion can be
performed on images stored in the
camera.
[Remote shooting]
The camera’s Live View image can
be viewed using a smartphone.
You can shoot using remote
operation.
[Camera settings]
Camera settings can be changed.
v(Settings button)
Use this button to access various
settings for Camera Connect.
Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone
Camera Connect Main Window
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Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone
To terminate the connection, perform either of the following operations.
On the smartphone’s Camera
Connect screen, tap [t].
On the camera’s [qWi-Fi on]
screen, select [Disconnect,exit].
If the [qWi-Fi on] screen is not
displayed, select the [51] tab 9
[Wireless communication settings]
9 [Wi-Fi function].
Select [Disconnect,exit], then select
[OK] on the confirmation dialog to
terminate the connection.
Terminating the Connection
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Operating the Camera Using a Smartphone
When the wireless connection is terminated while recording a movie with
remote shooting, the camera responds as follows:
• When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <k>,
movie shooting continues.
• When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <A>,
movie shooting stops.
When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <A> and
the movie mode is set by operating Camera Connect, you cannot shoot
by operating the camera.
When the camera is connected to a smartphone, the following
operations cannot be performed:
Multiple exposures, video snapshot, time-lapse movie, Creative filters,
RAW image processing, cropping, resize
In remote shooting, the AF speed may become slower.
Depending on the connection status, image display or shutter release
may be delayed.
While saving images to a smartphone, you cannot take a picture even if
you press the camera’s shutter button. Also, the camera’s LCD monitor
may turn off.
Even if MOV-format movies are displayed in the list, they cannot be
saved to a smartphone.
The wireless connection will stop if you set the camera’s power to
<2> or open the card slot cover or battery compartment cover.
When saving RAW images to a smartphone, they are saved as JPEG
images.
While connected, the camera’s auto power off does not function.
While connected, disabling the smartphone’s power saving function is
recommended.
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The camera can reconnect to a Wi-Fi function for which connection
settings have been registered.
1
Select [Wi-Fi function].
Set [Wi-Fi/NFC] to [Enable], then
select [Wi-Fi function].
2
Select the Wi-Fi function to
connect to.
Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select an item, then press
<0>.
3
Select [Connect].
When settings for multiple connection
destinations are registered, select
[Choose set.], select the connection
destination, then connect to the
destination.
Select [OK] on the confirmation
dialog.
Reconnecting
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Reconnecting
4
Operate the target device.
Activate the smartphone’s Wi-Fi function, then start Camera
Connect.
If the smartphone’s connection destination has been changed,
restore the setting to connect to the camera or the same access
point as the camera.
If you do not know the SSID of the destination when reconnecting, select
[Review/change settings] 9 [Confirm set.] in the screen for step 3 to
check it.
With NFC connection or when connecting by selecting [Easy
connection], “_Canon0A” is displayed at the end of the SSID.
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Operate the camera to send images to a smartphone. The following
three send methods are available:
(1) While playing back an image, connect to a smartphone using the
NFC function (p.W-33).
(2) During a wireless connection, select [Send images to smartphone]
from the camera menu (p.W-34).
(3) During a wireless connection, send images from the Quick Control
screen during playback (p.W-35).
While playing back an image on the camera, touch an NFC-enabled
smartphone to the camera to send the image.
If a connection has already been established wirelessly, terminate
the connection and then play back an image on the camera.
Set up the camera to allow use of its NFC function in advance
(p.W-16).
For the smartphone’s Wi-Fi setting, NFC setting, and NFC antenna
position, refer to the smartphone’s instruction manual.
1
Enable the NFC function on the
camera and smartphone (p.W-16).
2
Play back the image.
Press the <3> button to play back
images.
Sending Images to a Smartphone
(1) Connecting with the NFC Function
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Sending Images to a Smartphone
3
Touch a smartphone to the camera.
Touch the p mark on the smartphone
to that on the camera.
When a message indicating the
connection is displayed on the
camera’s LCD monitor, move the
smartphone away.
4
Select the images to send.
Select and send image(s). For
information on how to send images,
see page W-36.
When the index display is selected in
step 2, the multiple image selection
screen will appear. See step 3 on
page W-37.
While the camera is connected to a smartphone wirelessly, select
[Send images to smartphone] in [Wireless communication settings]
under the [51] tab and send.
1
Connect the camera to a
smartphone wirelessly.
2
Select [Send images to smartphone].
Select [
Send images to smartphone
]
on the [
Wireless communication
settings
] screen, then press <
0
>.
3
Select the images to send.
Select and send image(s). For
information on how to send images,
see page W-36.
(2) Selecting [Send images to smartphone]
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Sending Images to a Smartphone
While the camera is wirelessly connected to a smartphone, send
images from the Quick Control screen during playback.
1
Connect the camera to a
smartphone wirelessly.
2
Play back the image and press
the <Q> button.
3
Select [q].
4
Select the images to send.
Select and send image(s). For
information on how to send images,
see page W-36.
(3) Quick Control During Playback
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Sending Images to a Smartphone
Select and send images individually.
1
Select an image to send.
Turn the <5> dial to select an image
to send, then press <0>.
By pressing the <I> button, you
can switch to the index display and
select an image.
2
Select [Send img shown].
To select a size at which to send the
image, select [Resize image] and
press <0>.
Select [Send img shown] and press
<0> to send the image displayed.
When the transfer is complete, the
screen for step 1 will reappear.
To send another image, repeat steps
1 and 2.
Select multiple images and send them at once.
If the multiple image selection screen is already displayed, start the
operation from step 3.
1
Press <0>.
2
Select [Send selected].
To select a size at which to send the
images, select [Resize image] and
press <0>.
Sending Images Individually
Sending Multiple Images
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Sending Images to a Smartphone
3
Select the images to send.
Turn the <5> dial to select an image
to send, then add [X]. Press <0> to
add or remove [X].
By pressing the <I> button, you
can select images from a three-image
display.
After selecting the images to send,
press the <Q> button.
4
Select [Resize image].
Set it if necessary.
On the displayed screen, select an
image size, then press <0>.
5
Select [Send].
The selected images will be sent.
When the transfer is complete, the
screen for step 1 will reappear.
To send other images, repeat steps 1
to 5.
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Sending Images to a Smartphone
To end the image transfer, press the
<M> button on the image transfer
screen.
If you have established the
connection with the NFC function
while playing back an image, the
connection termination screen will
appear. Select [OK] to terminate the
connection.
If you have sent images from the
menu or Quick Control, the previous
screen will reappear. The connection
will not be terminated.
Ending Image Transfer
If necessary, also read “NFC Function Cautions” (p.W-17).
During the image transfer operation, a picture cannot be taken even if
the camera’s shutter button is pressed.
Images cannot be sent using the NFC function while the camera is
connected to another device wirelessly. In addition, the camera cannot
be connected to multiple smartphones at the same time.
Even if MOV-format movies are displayed in the list, they cannot be
saved to a smartphone.
You can cancel the image transfer by selecting [Cancel] during the
transfer.
You can select up to 50 files at a time.
While connected, disabling the smartphone’s power saving function is
recommended.
Settings for image transfer using the NFC function are not saved on the
camera.
When you reduce the image size, all images to be sent at the same time
are resized. Movies, as well as still photos that are smaller than b size,
are not reduced.
When you use a battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully
charged.
While connected, the camera’s auto power off does not function.
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3
Easy Connection
Between Cameras
This section explains how to connect this camera and
other Canon cameras with built-in wireless functions
easily.
Wireless connection is possible for Canon cameras with built-in
wireless functions released in and after 2012 supporting image
transfer between cameras. Note that the camera cannot be
connected to Canon camcorders, even if they have built-in
wireless functions.
The camera cannot be connected to Canon cameras without
built-in wireless functions, even if they support Eye-Fi cards.
Still photos can be transferred only if their file format is JPEG.
For movies, a send error may occur or the sent movies may not
be played back depending on the target camera’s functionality
and file format of the movies. (MP4-format movies cannot be
sent to cameras that are not compatible with playback of MP4-
format movies.)
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Register the target camera to connect to wirelessly. The camera can be
connected to only one camera at a time.
1
Select [Wireless communication
settings].
Under the [51] tab, select [Wireless
communication settings], then
press <0>.
2
Select [Wi-Fi function].
Set [Wi-Fi/NFC] to [Enable], then
select [Wi-Fi function].
3
Select [z] (Transfer imgs
between cameras).
4
Start the connection on the target
camera.
When the screen on the left is
displayed on the camera, start the
connection on the target camera as
well. For the operation procedure,
refer to the instruction manual of the
target camera.
When a connection is established, an
image on the card is displayed.
Connecting to a Camera
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Connecting to a Camera
5
Select the images to send.
Select images on the camera sending
the images (p.W-42).
Do not operate the camera receiving
the images.
The settings for connecting to a camera are now complete.
For operations after setting up a connection, see page W-42.
Note that GPS information is not displayed on the camera’s playback screen
even if GPS information is appended to the received image. Shooting
locations can be viewed on a virtual map, using Map Utility (EOS software).
The connection settings are saved/registered with the nickname of the
camera to which a connection was established.
While connected, the camera’s auto power off does not function.
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Select and send images individually.
1
Select an image to send.
Turn the <5> dial to select an image
to send, then press <0>.
By pressing the <I> button, you
can switch to the index display and
select an image.
2
Select [Send img shown].
To select a size at which to send the
image, select [Resize image] and
press <0>.
Select [Send img shown] and press
<0> to send the image displayed.
When the transfer is complete, the
screen for step 1 will reappear.
To send another image, repeat steps
1 and 2.
3
Terminate the connection.
Press the <M> button to display
the confirmation dialog. Select [OK],
then press <0> to terminate the
connection.
The [Wi-Fi function] screen will
reappear.
Sending Images to a Camera
Sending Images Individually
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Sending Images to a Camera
Select multiple images and send them at once.
1
Press <0>.
2
Select [Send selected].
To select a size at which to send the
images, select [Resize image] and
press <0>.
3
Select the images to send.
Turn the <5> dial to select an image
to send, then add [X]. Press <0> to
add or remove [X].
By pressing the <I> button, you
can select images from a three-image
display.
After selecting the images to send,
press the <Q> button.
4
Select [Resize image].
Set it if necessary.
On the displayed screen, select an
image size, then press <0>.
Sending Multiple Images
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Sending Images to a Camera
5
Select [Send].
The selected images will be sent.
When the transfer is complete, the
screen for step 1 will reappear.
To send other images, repeat steps 1
to 5.
6
Terminate the connection.
Press the <M> button to display
the confirmation dialog. Select [OK],
then press <0> to terminate the
connection.
The [Wi-Fi function] screen will
reappear.
While connected, a picture cannot be taken even if the camera’s shutter
button is pressed. When you want to terminate the connection to shoot
or perform other operations, press the <M> button, then terminate
the connection on the displayed screen. To terminate the connection
during image transfer, select [Cancel] on the camera, then terminate the
connection.
When sending a large number of images or large files (total size), make
sure that the battery is adequately charged so it does not run out during
the process.
Depending on the functionality of the target camera, the movie files will
be converted when they are sent. Therefore, transfer may take longer
than usual.
RAW images cannot be sent.
You can select up to 50 files at a time.
When you reduce the image size, all images to be sent at the same time
are resized. Movies, as well as still photos that are smaller than b size,
are not reduced.
[
Resize:S2
] is enabled only for still photos shot with cameras of the same
model as this camera. Still photos shot with other models are sent without
resizing.
You can cancel the image transfer by selecting [Cancel] during the
transfer. When [Cancel] is selected on the camera sending the images,
the image selection screen will reappear. When [Cancel] is selected on
the camera receiving the images, the connection will be terminated.
While connected, the camera’s auto power off does not function.
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The camera can reconnect to a Wi-Fi function for which connection
settings have been registered.
1
Select [Wi-Fi function].
Set [Wi-Fi/NFC] to [Enable], then
select [Wi-Fi function].
2
Select the Wi-Fi function to
connect to.
Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select an item, then press
<0>.
3
Select [Connect].
When settings for multiple connection
destinations are registered, select
[Choose set.], select the connection
destination, then connect to the
destination.
Select [OK] on the confirmation
dialog.
Reconnecting
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Reconnecting
4
Operate the target device.
Perform the reconnection procedure on the target camera as
well.
By default, settings are named after the nickname of the
camera that was connected to.
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4
Easy Connection to
Connect Station
Connect Station (sold separately) is a device that allows
you to import captured still photos and movies for
viewing on your TV set, smartphone, etc., or sharing
them over a network.
You can easily save still photos and movies to Connect
Station by holding this camera close to Connect Station.
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This section explains how to connect the camera and Connect Station
(sold separately) wirelessly. To save images in other ways, refer to the
Connect Station Instruction Manual.
Set up the camera to allow use of its NFC function in advance
(p.W-16).
1
Enable the NFC function on the
camera (p.W-16).
2
Hold the camera close to Connect
Station.
Turn on the camera and Connect
Station, then hold the camera’s p
mark close to the Connect Station’s
NFC connect point.
When a message indicating the
connection is displayed on the
camera’s LCD monitor and Connect
Station responds, move the camera
away from Connect Station.
When a connection is established,
Connect Station checks the images
on the memory card, then saves only
the unsaved images.
3
Terminate the connection.
After images are saved, the screen
on the left will appear on the camera’s
LCD monitor. Press <0> to
terminate the connection.
Saving Images
NFC connect point
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Saving Images
If necessary, also read “NFC Function Cautions” (p.W-17).
While saving images, a picture cannot be taken even if the camera’s
shutter button is pressed.
Do not drop the camera on Connect Station or touch the camera to it with
too much force. Doing so may damage Connect Station's internal hard
disk.
If the camera is not recognized right away, try holding it close to Connect
Station and slowly moving it or rotating it horizontally.
Just holding the camera close to Connect Station may not establish a
connection. In such a case, gently touch Connect Station with the
camera.
When holding the camera close to Connect Station, do not leave
anything between the camera and Connect Station. In addition, when a
case is attached to the camera, communication may not be possible via
NFC function.
If the camera and Connect Station are moved too far away from each
other while saving images, saving may take time or the connection may
be terminated.
If the camera’s battery runs out while saving images, saving will stop.
Charge the battery, then try again.
When all images are already saved, saving will not be performed. In
such a case, select [OK] to terminate the connection.
When there are a large number of images on the memory card, it may
take time to check and save the images.
While saving images, the camera’s auto power off does not function.
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9Countries and Regions Permitting Wireless LAN Use
Use of wireless LAN is restricted in some countries and regions, and illegal use may
be punishable under national or local regulations. To avoid violating wireless LAN
regulations, visit the Canon Web site to check where use is allowed.
Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from wireless LAN
use in other countries and regions.
9Model Number
EOS 80D (W): DS126591 (including WLAN module model: ES200)
FCC/IC NOTICE
Model: DS126591 (including WLAN Module Model ES200, FCC
ID: AZD230/ IC: 498J-230)
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada’s licence-
exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter except Canon accessories supplied or designated for this
product.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however,
that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless
devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range
while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by
heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects
causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures
have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some
biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by
additional research. This model has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions
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Hereby, Canon Inc., declares that this DS126591 is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Please contact the following address for the original Declaration of Conformity:
CANON EUROPA N.V.
Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands
CANON INC.
30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan
Trademarks
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo and the Wi-Fi Protected Setup mark are
trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS used on camera settings screens and in this manual stands for Wi-Fi
Protected Setup.
UPnP is a trademark of the UPnP Implementers Corporation.
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in
the United States and in other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Index
A
Android ...................................... W-18
C
Cable ......................................... W-14
Camera Connect..............W-18, W-28
Connect Station ......................... W-47
Connecting to a smartphone...... W-19
E
Eye-Fi Card................................ W-14
I
iOS............................................. W-18
K
Keyboard ................................... W-10
N
NFC ........... W-16, W-20, W-21, W-48
Sending images..................... W-33
Nickname..................................... W-8
Q
Quick Control ............................. W-35
R
Reconnecting...................W-31, W-45
Reducing the image size
...W-37, W-43
Remote operation ...................... W-28
S
Sending images ...............W-33, W-42
T
Touch Control .............................W-11
Transferring images
between cameras.......................W-39
V
Viewing images ..........................W-28
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MEMO
W-54
MEMO
W-55
MEMO
W-56
MEMO
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MEMO
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MEMO
The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of February 2016.
For information on the compatibility with any products introduced after this date,
contact any Canon Service Center. For the latest version Instruction Manual,
refer to the Canon Web site.
CPH-E174-001 © CANON INC. 2016
