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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CEL-ST2HA211
© CANON INC. 2012 PRINTED IN THE EU
The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of
June 2012. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any lenses and
accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center.
CANON INC.
30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan
Europe, Africa & Middle East
CANON EUROPA N.V.
PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands
For your local Canon office, please refer to your warranty card or to www.canon-europe.com/Support
The product and associated warranty are provided in European countries by Canon Europa N.V.
The “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this
manual.
This manual is for the EOS 7D installed with firmware version
2.0.0 or later.
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Page 1 - INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUALCEL-ST2HA211© CANON INC. 2012 PRINTED IN THE EUThe lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of Jun

Page 2

10PowerBattery• Charging  p.24• Battery check  p.28• Battery information check p.246Power outlet  p.250Auto power off  p.46LensAttaching/Deta

Page 3

100The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.* <d> stands for Pro

Page 4 - Basic Assumptions

101d: Program AE If the “30"” shutter speed and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure.Increase the ISO speed or use flash. If

Page 5 - Chapters

102In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure suiting the brightness of the

Page 6 - Contents

103s: Shutter-Priority AE If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure.Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the

Page 7 - Advanced Operations 99

104In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the correct exposure suiting the subject b

Page 8 - Sensor Cleaning 199

105f: Aperture-Priority AEPress the depth-of-field preview button to stop down the lens to the current aperture setting. You can check the depth of fi

Page 9 - Software Start Guide 281

106In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewf

Page 10 - Index to Features

107You can select one of four methods to measure the subject brightness. In fully-automatic modes (1/C), evaluative metering is set automatically.1Pre

Page 11

108Exposure compensation can increase (brighter) or decrease (darker) the standard exposure set by the camera.Although you can set the exposure compen

Page 12 - Handling Precautions

109By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successiv

Page 13 - Cautions During Prolonged Use

11Index to FeaturesSelf-timer  p.98Remote control  p.114Exposure adjustmentExposure compensation  p.108AEB  p.109AE lock  p.110FlashBuilt-i

Page 14 - Quick Start Guide

110Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure

Page 15

111When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This

Page 16 - Nomenclature

112F: Bulb ExposuresIf you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this,

Page 17

113Although using the self-timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations (mirror shock) can also h

Page 18 - LCD Panel

114With Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1 or RC-5 (sold separately), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. RC-6 or RC-1 en

Page 19 - Viewfinder Information

115In the d/s/f/a/F shooting modes, you can press the <D> button to pop-up and fire the built-in flash whenever desired. If the built-in flash h

Page 20

116D Using the Built-in FlashEffective Range of Built-in Flash [Approx. meters/feet]Using the red-eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture can

Page 21 - Lens without a distance scale

117D Using the Built-in FlashIn the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure compensation for flash. You can set flash exposure

Page 22 - Battery Charger LC-E6E

118D Using the Built-in FlashFE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of a subject.1Press the <D&

Page 23 - Getting Started

119The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the menu. The [External flash ***] menu options for external Speedlites are appl

Page 24 - Charging the Battery

12Camera 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

Page 25

1203 Setting the FlashN[Built-in flash func. setting] and [External flash func. setting] Settable Functions* Regarding the [FEB] (Flash exposure brack

Page 26

1213 Setting the FlashN Shutter sync.Normally, set this to [1st curtain] so that the flash fires immediately after the exposure starts.If [2nd curtai

Page 27 - Turning on the Power

1223 Setting the FlashN1Display the Custom Function. Select [External flash C.Fn setting], then press <0>.2Set the Custom Function. Turn the &

Page 28 - Checking the Battery Level

123The camera’s built-in flash can work as a master unit with Canon Speedlites having a wireless slave feature and wirelessly trigger the Speedlite to

Page 29 - Installing the Card

124Using Wireless FlashNThis shows the most basic setup for fully-automatic wireless flash with one Speedlite.Steps 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 apply to all wir

Page 30 - Removing the Card

125Using Wireless FlashN5Select [Wireless func.]. For [Wireless func.], select [0], then press <0>. Under [Wireless func.], [Channel], etc., w

Page 31

126Using Wireless FlashNThis shows fully-automatic wireless flash shooting with one external Speedlite and the built-in flash.You can change the flash

Page 32 - Image Conversion Factor

127Using Wireless FlashNMultiple Speedlite slave units can be treated as one flash unit or separated into slave groups whose flash ratio can be set.Th

Page 33

128Using Wireless FlashN[1 (A:B)] Multiple slave units in multiple groups Divide the slave units into groups A and B, and change the flash ratio to ob

Page 34 - Basic Operation

129Using Wireless FlashN[1 (A:B C)] Multiple slave units in multiple groupsThis is a variant of the [1 (A:B)] setup on the preceding page. This setup

Page 35 - Shutter Button

13Handling PrecautionsLCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effecti

Page 36

130Using Wireless FlashNThe built-in flash can also be added to wireless flash shooting explained on pages 123-129.The basic settings are shown below.

Page 37 - <R>

131Using Wireless FlashNFlash Exposure CompensationWhen [Flash mode] is set to [E-TTL II], flash exposure compensation can be set. The flash exposure

Page 38 - Set the desired setting

132Using Wireless FlashNWhen [Flash mode] is set to [Manual flash], the flash output can be set manually. The flash output settings ([1 flash output],

Page 39 - Function Setting Display

133Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation.When an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is attached to the camera, almost all the

Page 40 - 3 Menu Operations

134External SpeedlitesSync SpeedThe camera can synchronize with non-Canon compact flash units at 1/250 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash

Page 41 - 0> to set it

1356Live View ShootingYou can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting.”Live View shooting is e

Page 42 - Before You Start

1361Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <A>.2Display the Live View image. Press the <0> button. The Live View image will

Page 43 - Set the date and time

137A Live View ShootingBattery Life with Live View Shooting  The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6 and CIPA (Camera &

Page 44 - Set the daylight saving time

138A Live View Shooting Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.About the Information DisplayMagnifying frameIS

Page 45 - 3 Formatting the Card

139If you press the <m>, <o >,<n>, or <A> button during Live View shooting, the setting screen will appear on the LCD m

Page 46 - Set the desired time

14Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery. (p.26)To charge the battery, see page 24.2Attach the lens. (p.31)When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with th

Page 47

140Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here. The menu options under the [z] tab are explained below.The functions settabl

Page 48 - Movie Shooting Settings

141z Menu Function Settings Mode 1The shooting operation noise is quieter than the normal shooting. Continuous shooting is also possible. High-speed

Page 49 - Displaying the Grid

142The AF modes available are [Live mode], [u Live mode] (face detection, p.143), and [Quick mode] (p.147).If you want to achieve precise focus, set t

Page 50

143Using AF to Focus3Focus the subject. Aim the AF points over the subjects and press the shutter button halfway. When focus is achieved, the AF poi

Page 51 - Basic Shooting

144Using AF to Focus2Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the <p> frame.When focu

Page 52 - 1 Fully Automatic Shooting

145Using AF to FocusAF operation Focusing will take slightly longer. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will foc

Page 53

146Using AF to FocusShooting conditions which can make focusing difficult: Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color, flat surfaces.

Page 54 - 1 Full Auto Techniques

147Using AF to FocusThe dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in the One-Shot AF mode (p.89), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.Alth

Page 55 - C Creative Auto Shooting

148Using AF to Focus3Focus the subject. Aim the AF points over the subjects and press the shutter button halfway. The Live View image will turn off,

Page 56 - Maximum burst

149You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually.1Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly

Page 57

15Quick Start Guide6Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.52)All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.7Focus the subject.

Page 58 - Select [Review time]

150Live View Shooting CautionsNotes About the Live View Image Under low or bright light conditions, the Live View image might not reflect the brightn

Page 59 - Image Settings

151Live View Shooting CautionsNotes About the Shooting Results When you shoot continuously with the Live View function for a long period, the camera’

Page 61

1537Shooting MoviesMovie shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to <k>. The movie file format will be MOV.W

Page 62 - About RAW

154Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to playback movies (p.184-185).When the shooting mode is set to a shooting mode other than <a&g

Page 63

155k Shooting Movies Cautions for movie shooting are on pages 163-164. If necessary, also read the Live View shooting cautions on pages 150 and 151.

Page 64 - Set the ISO speed

156k Shooting Movies Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.About the Information DisplayMagnifying frameAE lo

Page 65 - ISO Auto

157k Shooting MoviesWhen the shooting mode is <a> (p.106), you can manually set the shutter speeds, aperture, and ISO speeds shown below and sho

Page 66 - Selecting a Picture Style

158k Shooting MoviesYou can take a still photo at anytime by pressing the shutter button completely, even during movie shooting.Taking still photos du

Page 67 - About the Symbols

159If you press the <o>, <n>, or <A> button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting screen will appear on the L

Page 68 - Customizing a Picture Style

16For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**).NomenclatureHDMI mini OUT terminal (p.185)Remote control termina

Page 69 - Monochrome Adjustment

160Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here. When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to <k>, the menu

Page 70 - Registering a Picture Style

161x Menu Function SettingsTotal Movie Recording Time and File Size Per MinuteDue to the file system, movie shooting will stop automatically if the fi

Page 71 - Set the parameter

162x Menu Function SettingsThe built-in microphone records monaural sound. Stereo sound recording is possible by connecting an external stereo microph

Page 72 - Setting the White BalanceN

163Notes on Movie ShootingRecording and Image Quality If the attached lens has an Image Stabilizer, the Image Stabilizer will operate at all times ev

Page 73 - B: Setting the White BalanceN

164Notes on Movie ShootingAbout the <E> icon and camera’s internal temperature increase When you shoot movies continuously for a long period or

Page 74

165 8Image PlaybackThis chapter explains how to playback and erase photos and movies, how to display images on a TV screen, and other playback-related

Page 75 - White Balance Correction

1661Playback the image. Press the <x> button. The last captured image or last image viewed will appear.2Select the image.To playback images s

Page 76 - White Balance Auto Bracketing

167x Image Playback About the Highlight AlertWhen the [4 Highlight alert] menu option is set to [Enable], overexposed highlight areas will blink. To

Page 77 - 3 Auto Lighting OptimizerN

168x Image Playback About the HistogramThe brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness. The RGB histogr

Page 78 - Set the correction setting

169Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen.1Turn on the index display. During image playback, pres

Page 79

17NomenclatureTripod socketExtension system terminalBattery compartment cover (p.26)Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26)<V> Focal plan

Page 80 - Create a Folder

170x Searching for Images QuicklyWith the single image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images forward or backward accordi

Page 81 - Selecting a Folder

171You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.1Magnify the image. During image playback, press the <u> button. The image will

Page 82 - 3 Changing the File Name

172You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation.1Select [Rotate]. Under the [3] tab, select [Rotate], then press <0>.2Select t

Page 83

173You can rate images and movies with one of five rating marks: l/m/n/o/p. This function is called rating.1Select [Rating]. Under the [3] tab, selec

Page 84 - 3 File Numbering Methods

1743 Setting RatingsThe total number of images with a given rating can be displayed up to 999. If there are more than 999 images with a given rating,

Page 85 - Manual Reset

175During playback, you can press the <Q> button to set the following: [K: Protect images], [b: Rotate image], [9: Rating], [S: Resize] (JPEG im

Page 86 - 3 Setting the Color SpaceN

176Q Quick Control During PlaybackTo rotate an image, set [5 Auto rotate] menu to [OnzD]. If [5 Auto rotate] menu is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rot

Page 87 - Drive Modes

177Basically, there are the following three ways to playback the movies you shot.Use the provided AV cable or an HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately)

Page 88 - Select the AF mode

178k Enjoying MoviesThe movie files recorded on the card can be transferred to a personal computer and played with ImageBrowser EX (provided software)

Page 89

1791Playback the image. Press the <x> button to display the image.2Select a movie.Turn the <5> dial to select the image. During the sin

Page 90

18NomenclatureLCD PanelThe display will show only the settings currently applied.Shutter speedBusy (buSY)Built-in flash recycling (buSY)<A> High

Page 91 - S Selecting the AF AreaN

180k Playing MoviesFunction Playback Description Exit Returns to the single-image display.7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and pause.8 S

Page 92

181You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in 1-sec. increments.1On the movie playback screen, select [X]. The editing screen will be d

Page 93 - AF Area Selection Modes

182You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show.1Select [Slide show]. Under the [4] tab, select [Slide show], then press <0&

Page 94

1833 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 3Set the play time and repeat option. Turn the <5> dial to select [Set up], then press <0>. For still ph

Page 95

184You can also view the still photos and movies on a TV set. Before connecting or disconnecting the cable between the camera and television, turn off

Page 96 - When Autofocus Fails

185Viewing the Images on TVThe HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is required.1Connect the HDMI cable to the camera. Connect the HDMI cable to the

Page 97 - Select the drive mode

186Protecting the image prevents it from being erased accidentally.1Select [Protect images]. Under the [3] tab, select [Protect images], then press &

Page 98 - Select the self-timer

187You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.186) will not be erased.Once an image is erased,

Page 99 - Advanced Operations

188L Erasing Images2Select [Select and erase images]. Turn the <5> dial to select [Select and erase images], then press <0>. The image w

Page 100 - Program AE

189The LCD monitor’s brightness is adjusted automatically for optimum viewing. You can set the automatic adjustment’s brightness level (brighter or da

Page 101 - About Program Shift

19NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe display will show only the settings currently applied.Spot metering circle (p.107)Grid (p.49)Area AF frame/Zon

Page 102 - Shutter-Priority AE

190Changing Image Playback SettingsVertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and computer

Page 103

1919Post-ProcessingImagesYou can process RAW images with the camera or resize (shrink) JPEG images. A M icon at the upper right of a page title indic

Page 104 - Aperture-Priority AE

192You can process 1 images with the camera and save them as JPEG images. While the RAW image itself does not change, you can process the RAW image ac

Page 105 - Depth of Field PreviewN

193R Processing RAW Images with the CameraNDisplaying the setting screen Press <0> to display the setting screen. Turn the <5> or <6&g

Page 106 - Manual Exposure

194R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN White balance (p.72)You can select the white balance. If you select [P], turn the <6> dial to set

Page 107 - Select the metering mode

195R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN Color space (p.86)You can select either sRGB or Adobe RGB. Since the camera’s LCD monitor is not compati

Page 108

196R Processing RAW Images with the CameraN Chromatic aberration correctionWhen [Enable] is set, lateral chromatic aberration caused by the lens (co

Page 109 - Canceling AEB

197You can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3/4 images. JPEG 6 a

Page 110 - A AE LockN

198S ResizeResize Options According to Original Image SizeOriginal Image SizeAvailable Resize Settings4 63 kk4k

Page 111 - F: Bulb Exposures

19910Sensor CleaningThe camera has a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit attached to the image sensor’s front layer (low-pass filter) to shake off dust automati

Page 112

2Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.The EOS 7D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with about 18.0 ef

Page 113 - Mirror LockupN

20NomenclatureMode DialFully-Automatic ModesAll you do is press the shutter button.Fully-automatic shooting suitable for the subject.1: Full Auto (p.5

Page 114 - R Remote Control Shooting

200Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the fron

Page 115 - D Using the Built-in Flash

201Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that might be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust sti

Page 116 - 3 Using Red-eye Reduction

2023 Appending Dust Delete DataN3Photograph a solid-white object. At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm / 0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft., fill the viewfinder with a patt

Page 117

203Dust which could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a blower, etc.The surface of the image sensor is extr

Page 118

2043 Manual Sensor CleaningN While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. Doing any of the following will cut off the power and close th

Page 119 - 3 Setting the FlashN

20511Printing Images Printing (p.206)You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the card. The camera is compatible

Page 120 - Functions

206The direct printing procedure is done entirely with the camera while you look at the LCD monitor.1Set the camera’s power switch to <2>.2Set u

Page 121

207Preparing to Print6Playback the image. Press the <x> button. The image will appear, and the <w> icon will appear on the upper left to

Page 122 - Set the Custom Function

208The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the printer’s i

Page 123 - Using Wireless FlashN

209wPrinting Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. The paper type screen will appear. Select the type of the pa

Page 124 - Outdoors

21NomenclatureLensLens with a distance scaleLens without a distance scaleFocus mode switch (p.31)Lens mount index (p.31)Contacts (p.13)Hood mount (p.2

Page 125 - Fire a test flash

210wPrinting4Set the printing effects. Set as necessary. If you need not set any printing effects, go to step 5. The screen display may differ depen

Page 126

211wPrinting5Set the date and file number imprinting. Set as necessary. Select <I>, then press <0>. Set as desired, then press <0>

Page 127

212wPrintingIn step 4 on page 210, select the printing effect. When the <e> icon is displayed next to <z>, press the <B> button. You

Page 128

213wPrintingYou can crop the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Do the trimming right before printing. If you se

Page 129

214wPrinting Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the gr

Page 130 - Multiple External Speedlites

215You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot

Page 131

216W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)4 Exit the setting. Press the <M> button. The print order screen will reappear. Next, select [Sel.Image

Page 132

217W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.ImageSelect and order images one by one.To display the three-image view, press the <I> button. To re

Page 133 - External Speedlites

218With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF.1 Preparing to print. See page 206. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printe

Page 134 - Using Non-Canon Flash Units

21912Customizing theCameraWith Custom Functions, you can change the camera functions to suit your preferences. Also, the current camera settings can b

Page 135 - Live View Shooting

22NomenclatureBattery Charger LC-E6Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24).Battery Charger LC-E6ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.24).Battery pack slot

Page 136 - A Live View Shooting

2201Select [8]. Turn the <6> dial to select the [8] tab.2Select the group. Turn the <5> dial to select C.Fn I - IV, then press <0>

Page 137 - About the <

2213 Custom FunctionsNC.Fn I: ExposureA LV shootingk Movie shooting1 Exposure level incrementsp.222k2 ISO speed setting increments kk (<a>)3ISO

Page 138 - About the Information Display

2223 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn I: ExposureC.Fn I -1 Exposure level increments0: 1/3-stop1: 1/2-stopSets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter sp

Page 139 - Shooting Function Settings

2233 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn I -5 Bracketing sequenceThe AEB shooting sequence and white balance bracketing sequence can be changed.0: 0, -,

Page 140 - Expo. simulationN

2243 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn II: ImageC.Fn II -1 Long exposure noise reduction0: Off1: AutoFor 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction i

Page 141 - Metering timerN

2253 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn II -3 Highlight tone priority0: Disable1: EnableImproves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded be

Page 142 - Using AF to Focus

2263 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn III -2 AI Servo 1st/2nd image priorityFor the AI Servo AF and continuous shooting modes, you can change the Ser

Page 143 - Display the Live View image

2273 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn III -4 Lens drive when AF impossibleIf autofocus is executed, but focus cannot be achieved, the camera can eith

Page 144

2283 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn III -6 Select AF area selection modeMake the mode selectable by selecting [Register], then pressing <0>.Tur

Page 145 - Live Mode and

2293 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn III -8 VF display illuminationThe AF points, grid, etc., in the viewfinder can be illuminated in red.0: AutoThe

Page 146

231Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.Attaching the StrapPass the end of the

Page 147 - Quick Mode: f

2303 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn III -11 AF-assist beam firingThe AF-assist beam can be emitted by the camera’s built-in flash or by an external

Page 148

2313 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn III -13 Mirror lockup0: Disable1: EnablePrevents camera vibrations caused by the reflex mirror action that can

Page 149 - Focusing ManuallyN

2323 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn IV -3 Add image verification data0: Disable1: EnableData for verifying whether the image is original or not is

Page 150 - Live View Shooting Cautions

2333 Custom Function SettingsN1Select [8C.Fn IV -1: Custom Controls]. A list of camera controls and their assigned functions will appear (p.234). Wh

Page 151

2343 Custom Function SettingsN* The AF stop button is provided only on super telephoto IS lenses.Assignable Functions to Camera ControlsFunctionPage*M

Page 152

2353 Custom Function SettingsN < > Metering and AF startWhen you press the button assigned with this function, metering and AF are executed.*1:

Page 153 - Shooting Movies

2363 Custom Function SettingsN < > ONE SHOT z AI SERVOIn One-Shot AF mode, when you hold down the button to which this function has been assign

Page 154

2373 Custom Function SettingsN < > Picture StylePress <0> to display the Picture Style selection screen (p.66) on the LCD monitor. <

Page 155

238Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently.1Select [My Menu settings]

Page 156

239Under the Mode Dial’s <w>, <x>, and <y> positions, you can register most of the current camera settings including your preferred

Page 157 - Using Manual Exposure

241Remove the protective cover.2Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely. To detach the battery, follow the abo

Page 158 - Shooting Still Photos

240w Register Camera User SettingsN Shooting functionsShooting mode + setting, ISO speed, AF mode, AF point, Metering mode, Drive mode, Exposure comp

Page 159

241When you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information.1Select [Copyright information]. Under the [7] tab, s

Page 160 - Movie-recording size

2423 Setting Copyright InformationN Changing the entry areaPress the <A> button to toggle between the top and bottom entry areas. Moving the c

Page 161

24313ReferenceThis chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to

Page 162 - Sound recording

244When you press the <B> button while the camera is ready to shoot, you can display [Displays camera settings], [Displays shooting functions] (

Page 163 - Notes on Movie Shooting

245B Button Functions* If flash exposure compensation is set with an external Speedlite, the flash exposure compensation icon will change from <y&g

Page 164

246You can check the battery’s condition on the LCD monitor. A Battery Pack LP-E6 has a unique serial No., and you can register multiple battery packs

Page 165 - Image Playback

2473 Checking the Battery InformationYou can register up to six Battery Pack LP-E6’s to the camera. To register multiple battery packs to the camera,

Page 166 - Single Image Display

2483 Checking the Battery InformationAffixing the serial No. onto all the registered Battery Pack LP-E6’s with a label makes it convenient.1Write the

Page 167

2493 Checking the Battery InformationYou can check the remaining capacity of any battery pack (even while not installed) and also when it was last use

Page 168 - Bright image

25Charging the BatteryRecharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gr

Page 169 - Turn on the index display

250With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.1Con

Page 170 - Browse by jumping

251The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera’s date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If you turn on the power and the date/time

Page 171 - Scroll around the image

252System MapWide Strap EW-EOS7D Bundled Accessories Eyecup Eg Anti-Fog Eyepiece Eg Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Eg Angle Finder C Date / time CR161

Page 172 - Rotate the image

253System MapEF-S lenses EF lenses Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Remote Switch RS-80N3 Wireless Controller LC-5 HDMI Cab

Page 173 - 3 Setting Ratings

254o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectableFunction Availability TableMode Dial1 C d s f aFQualityJPEGk k k k k k kRAWk k k k k k

Page 174 - Taking advantage of ratings

255Function Availability Tableo: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable*1: Refers to “(2) Blurring/sharpening the background” funct

Page 175 - Exit the setting

2561 Shooting 1 (Red) Page2 Shooting 2 (Red)Menu SettingsQuality73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86601 / 41 / 61Red-eye On/OffOff / On 116BeepOn / Off–Release

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257Menu Settingsy Shooting 3 (Red) Pagez Shooting 4 (Red)* For movie shooting, see page 260.3 Playback 1 (Blue)Dust Delete Data Obtains data to be us

Page 177 - Playback on a TV set

258Menu Settings4 Playback 2 (Blue) Page5 Set-up 1 (Yellow)Highlight alert Disable / Enable 167AF point displayDisable / Enable 168HistogramBrightness

Page 178 - (provided software)

259Menu Settings6 Set-up 2 (Yellow) Page7 Set-up 3 (Yellow)LCD brightnessAuto: Adjustable to one of three brightness levelsManual: Adjustable to one o

Page 179

26Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E6 into the camera. The camera’s viewfinder will become bright when a battery is installed, and darken when the

Page 180

260Menu Settings8 Custom Functions (Orange) Page9 My Menu (Green)x Movie (Red)Page* In the <1/C> mode, it will be [Sound recording]: [On] or [Of

Page 181

261If a problem occurs, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or

Page 182 - 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback)

262Troubleshooting Guide If the power is cut off while an image is being recorded to the card, the access lamp will still continue to light/blink for

Page 183 - Quit the slide show

263Troubleshooting Guide Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF> (p.31). To prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the shutter b

Page 184 - Viewing the Images on TV

264Troubleshooting Guide Make sure the external flash (or PC sync cord) is securely attached to the camera. If you use a non-Canon flash with Live V

Page 185

265Troubleshooting Guide If you operate the camera’s dial or lens during movie shooting, the respective operation noise will also be recorded. Use an

Page 186 - Protecting Images

266Troubleshooting Guide If you use a card which already has images recorded, the file numbering might start from the last image in the card (p.84).

Page 187 - L Erasing Images

267If there is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.* If the error still persists, write down th

Page 188 - Erase the image

268•TypeType:Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flashRecording media: Type I or II CF card, UDMA-compatibleImage sensor size: 22.

Page 189 - Adjust the brightness

269Specifications• ViewfinderType: Eye-level pentaprismCoverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 100%Magnification: Approx. 1.0x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at

Page 190 - Select [Auto rotate]

27<1> : The camera turns on.<2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. Whenever

Page 191 - Post-Processing

270Specifications•ShutterType: Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutterShutter speeds: 1/8000 sec. to 1/60 sec. (Full Auto mode), X-sync at 1/25

Page 192 - Process the image

271Specifications• Movie ShootingMovie compression: MPEG-4 AVCVariable (average) bit rateAudio recording format: Linear PCMFile type: MOVRecording siz

Page 193 - About the Magnified View

272SpecificationsZoom magnification: Approx. 1.5x - 10xImage browsing methods:Single image, jump by 10 or 100 images, by shooting date, by folder, by

Page 194 - RAW Image-processing Options

273SpecificationsBattery information: Remaining capacity, Shutter count, and Recharge performance displayedBattery life: With viewfinder shooting:(Bas

Page 195

274SpecificationsWorking temperature range:5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°FWorking humidity: 85% or lessDimensions (W x H x D): 69 x 33 x 93 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x

Page 196

275Specifications• EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMAngle of view: Diagonal extent: 75° - 18°Horizontal extent: 65° - 15°Vertical extent: 46° - 10°Lens con

Page 197 - S Resize

276About 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

Page 198

277Safety WarningsFollow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage.Preventing Serious Injury or De

Page 199 - Sensor Cleaning

278• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of elec

Page 200 - Cleaning the Sensor Now

279European Union (and EEA) only.These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Di

Page 201 - 3 Appending Dust Delete DataN

28Turning on the PowerWhen the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels: A blinking battery icon (b)

Page 202 - About the Dust Delete Data

280IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Battery Charger LC-E

Page 203 - 3 Manual Sensor CleaningN

28114Software Start GuideThis chapter gives an overview of the software in the EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM) provided with the camera and explains how to

Page 204

282EOS Solution DiskThis disk contains various software for EOS cameras.Communication Software for the Camera and Computer You can download images (s

Page 205 - Printing Images

283Compatible OS1Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).3 Select your geographic area, country an

Page 206 - Preparing to Print

284Compatible OS1Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD). On your computer’s desktop, double-clic

Page 207

285[WINDOWS]EOS Software Instruction Manuals DiskCopy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the disk to your computer.1 Insert the EOS Software Ins

Page 208 - Print setting screen

286Index10-sec. or 2-sec. delay ...981280x720...1601920x1080...160

Page 209 - USetting the Page Layout

287IndexCleaning...199Clear camera settings ...47Color space...

Page 210 - Set the printing effects

288IndexFocusingAF area...91, 93, 228AF characteristics.225, 226, 227, 235AF mode...88, 236, 245AF point displ

Page 211 - Start printing

289IndexJump display...170LLandscape ...66Language selection...

Page 212

29Although the thickness is different between the two types of CF (CompactFlash) cards, the camera is compatible with both types. It is also compatibl

Page 213 - Trimming the Image

290IndexNNeutral ... 67Noise reductionHigh ISO speed ...224Long exposures...

Page 214 - Error Messages

291IndexSaturation...68Self-timer...98Sensor cleaning ...

Page 219 - Customizing the

INSTRUCTION MANUALCEL-ST2HA211© CANON INC. 2012 PRINTED IN THE EUThe lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of Jun

Page 220 - 3 Setting Custom FunctionsN

3Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.* Battery Charge

Page 221 - 3 Custom FunctionsN

30Installing and Removing the CF Card1Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover.2Remo

Page 222 - 3 Custom Function SettingsN

311Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow.2Attach the lens. Align the EF-S lens with the c

Page 223 - C.Fn I -6 Safety shift

32Attaching and Detaching a LensTo zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers.If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom

Page 224 - C.Fn II: Image

33When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a less blurred shot. The procedure explained here is based

Page 225 - C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive

34Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the knob is difficult to tur

Page 226

35Basic OperationThe shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

Page 227

36Basic Operation(1)After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial.When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds (9). During

Page 228

37Basic OperationBefore using the <5> dial, set the Quick Control Dial switch to <J>.(1)After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial.W

Page 229

38The shooting settings are displayed on the LCD monitor where you can directly select and set the functions. This is called the Quick Control screen.

Page 230

39Q Using the Quick Control Screen On the Quick Control screen, select the function and press <0>. The respective setting screen will then appe

Page 231 - C.Fn IV: Operation/Others

4Icons in this Manual<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.<5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.<9> : Indicates the Multi-controller.<0

Page 232

40You can set various functions with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <M>

Page 233

413 Menu Operations1Display the menu. Press the <M> button to display the menu.2Select a tab. Turn the <6> dial to select a tab.3Select

Page 234

421Select [LanguageK]. Under the [6] tab, select [LanguageK] (the third item from the top), then press <0>.2Set the desired language. Turn the

Page 235 -  <> AF stop

43Before You StartWhen you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time/Zone setting screen will appear. Fol

Page 236

44Before You Start4Set the daylight saving time. Set if necessary. Turn the <5> dial to select [Y].  Press <0> so <r> is displaye

Page 237 - 1° Over 4°

45Before You StartIf the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or personal computer, formatting the card with the camera is recomm

Page 238 - 3 Registering My MenuN

46Before You StartYou can change the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off automatically after a certain period of non-operation. If you do n

Page 239 - Select [Register]

47Before You StartThe camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to the default.1Select [Clear all camera settings]. Under the [7]

Page 240 - Settings Registered

48Before You Start Camera Settings Live View Shooting SettingsVF grid display DisableLive View shootingEnableAuto power

Page 241 - Enter text

49The grid and electronic level can be displayed to help keep the camera aimed straight. The grid is displayed in the viewfinder, and the electronic l

Page 242 - Text Entry Procedure

5For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures.ChaptersIntroductionCamera basics.2Getting

Page 243 - Reference

50Displaying the Grid and Electronic Level1Press the <B> button. Each time you press the <B> button, the screen display will change. Dis

Page 244 - B Button Functions

512Basic ShootingThis chapter explains how to use the fully-automatic modes (1/C) on the Mode Dial for best results.With the fully-automatic modes (1/

Page 245 - Shooting Settings

521Set the Mode Dial to <1>.2Aim the Area AF frame over the target subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest

Page 246 - Select [Battery info.]

531 Fully Automatic Shooting The focus confirmation light <o> blinks and focus is not achieved.Aim the center of the Area AF frame over an area

Page 247 - Select [OK]

54Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective.In the <1> (Full Au

Page 248 - 7c400300

55The <1> Full Auto mode takes care of everything, whereas the <C> Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the picture’s brightnes

Page 249 - 4 Select [OK]

C Creative Auto Shooting56(1) Flash firing<a> (Auto firing), <D> (Flash on), or <b> (Flash off) can be selected.(2) Blurring/sharpen

Page 250 - Insert the DC Coupler

57C Creative Auto Shooting(4) Image effectsBesides the standard image effect, you can set it for portraits, landscapes, or black-and-white photos. (p.

Page 251

C Creative Auto Shooting58You can set how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after capture. To keep the image displayed, set [

Page 252 - System Map

593Image SettingsThis chapter explains image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balance, Auto Lightin

Page 253

6312Introduction 2Item Check List... 3Conventions Used

Page 254 - Function Availability Table

60You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Six JPEG recording quality settings are provided: 73/83/74/84/76/86. Three RAW recording quali

Page 255

613 Setting the Image-recording QualityGuide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.) Figures for the file size, possible shots, and maximum bur

Page 256 - Menu Settings

623 Setting the Image-recording QualityA RAW image is raw data output by the image sensor converted to digital data. It is recorded to the card as is,

Page 257 - 3 Playback 1 (Blue)

633 Setting the Image-recording QualityIf the current recording quality is JPEG only, you can press the <P> button to also capture a RAW image (

Page 258 - 5 Set-up 1 (Yellow)

64Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In the fully-automatic modes (1/C), the ISO speed is set au

Page 259 - 7 Set-up 3 (Yellow)

65i: Setting the ISO SpeedNIf the ISO speed is set to “A” (Auto), the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button h

Page 260 - Movie Shooting Menu

66By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject.In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, y

Page 261 - Troubleshooting Guide

67A Selecting a Picture StyleNS NeutralThis Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdue

Page 262 - Shooting-Related Problems

68You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots.

Page 263

69A Customizing a Picture StyleNFor Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explain

Page 264

7Contents54A Customizing a Picture Style ...68A Registering a Picture Style...

Page 265

70You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User D

Page 266 - Printing-Related Problems

71A Registering a Picture StyleN6Set the parameter. Turn the <5> dial to set the parameter as desired, then press <0>.For details, see “C

Page 267 - Error Codes

72White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the <Q> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natura

Page 268 - Specifications

73B: Setting the White BalanceNCustom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy. Do

Page 269 - • Exposure Control

74B: Setting the White BalanceNYou can set the white balance’s color temperature numerically in Kelvin. This is for advanced users.1Select [White bala

Page 270 - • Live View Shooting

75You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature c

Page 271 - •Image Playback

76u White Balance CorrectionNWith just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color tempera

Page 272 - • Power Source

77If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. With JPEG images, the correction is

Page 273 - • Battery Charger LC-E6E

78Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look darker. This is called lens light fall-off or drop in peripheral illumin

Page 274 - • EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

793 Lens Peripheral Illumination CorrectionThe camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction data for about 25 lenses. In step 2, if

Page 275 - Trademarks

Contents8109678Live View Shooting 135A Live View Shooting... 136Shootin

Page 276 - About MPEG-4 Licensing

80You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved.This is optional since a folder will be created automatically

Page 277 - Safety Warnings

813 Creating and Selecting a Folder With the Select folder screen displayed, turn the <5> dial to select the desired folder, then press <0&g

Page 278

82The file name has four alphanumeric characters followed by a four-digit image number (p.84) and extension. The first four characters will be “IMG_”

Page 279

833 Changing the File Name 4Exit the setting. Enter the required number of alphanumeric characters, then press the <M> button. The new file na

Page 280

84The four-digit file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 a

Page 281 - Software Start Guide

853 File Numbering MethodsRestarting the file numbering from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created.Whenever the card is repla

Page 282 - EOS Solution Disk XXX

86The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB.

Page 283 - Windows Vista Windows XP

874Setting the AF andDrive ModesThe 19 AF points in the viewfinder make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes.You can also se

Page 284 - MAC OS X 10.6 - 10.7

88Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In fully-automatic modes (1/C), “AI Focus AF” is set automatically.1On the lens, set

Page 285 - [MACINTOSH]

89f: Selecting the AF ModeNSuited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is achie

Page 286

9Contents13141112Printing Images 205Preparing to Print ...206w

Page 287

90f: Selecting the AF ModeNAI Focus AF switches the AF mode from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF automatically if the still subject starts moving. After t

Page 288

91As default setting, the following three AF area selection modes can be selected. See the next page for the selection procedure.Single-point AF (Manu

Page 289

92S Selecting the AF AreaNSelect the AF area selection mode. Press the <S> button. (9) Look through the viewfinder and press the <B> but

Page 290

93The AF areas are explained starting with the smallest one.Although this is the same as single-point AF, the selected AF point <O> covers a sma

Page 291

94AF Area Selection ModesThe 19 AF points are divided into five zones for focusing. All the AF points in the selected zone are used for the automatic

Page 292

95AF Area Selection ModesWith lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f/5.6With all AF points, cross-type AF sensitive to both vertical and horiz

Page 293

96Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:Subjects difficult t

Page 294

97Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, single shooting is set automatically.1Press the <o> button.

Page 295

98Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The <Q> (10 sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes.1Press the <o> button.

Page 296

995Advanced OperationsIn the d/s/f/a/F shooting modes, you can select the shutter speed, aperture, and other camera settings to change the exposure an

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