Canon EOS 2000D User Manual

Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded from the Canon website (p.4, 315).www.canon.com/icpdInstruction ManualENGLISH

10Contents at a GlanceShooting Shoot automatically  p.57-82 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously  p.102 (i Continuous shooting)Take a picture of

S Selecting the AF PointN100 When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus on the eyes.If you set the composition after focusing on th

101Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder’s focus indicator <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects with ver

102You can shoot up to approx. 3 shots per second. This is effective for photographing a child running toward you or capturing different facial expres

1031Press the <Yij> button.2Select the self-timer. Press the <Y> <Z> keys or turn the <6> dial to select the self-timer, then

104In indoor, low light or backlit conditions in daylight, just raise the built-in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the &

105D Using the Built-in FlashEffective Range of Built-in Flash (Approx. in meters / feet)* For fill-in flash, the ISO speed may be set lower than ISO

D Using the Built-in Flash106Using the red-eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture can reduce red eye.Red-eye reduction will function in any

1074Advanced ShootingThis chapter builds on Chapter 3 and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. The first half of this chapter explains how to us

108You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the <s> (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial.* <s> stands for Time v

109s: Conveying the Subject’s Movement To freeze the motion of a fast-moving subjectUse a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec. accord

11 Take many pictures  p.88 (7a, 8a, b, c)Focusing Change the point of focus  p.99 (S AF point selection) Shoot a moving subject  p.70, 98 (AI S

110To blur the background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to <f> (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of

111f: Changing the Depth of Field When using an aperture with a high f/number or shooting in low light scenes, note that camera shake can occur.A hig

f: Changing the Depth of Field112To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash).

113You can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually as desired. While referring to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder, you can set

a: Manual Exposure114To obtain the correct flash exposure on the main subject, the flash output will be set automatically (autoflash) to match the man

115Three methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.In Basic Zone modes,

116Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes except <

117Setting Exposure CompensationNSet flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. You can set the fl

118This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically (up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) with three sh

1193 Auto Exposure BracketingN Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB range display. The AEB setting will also be canceled automatically if the po

12PowerBattery• Charging  p.34• Installing/Removing  p.36• Battery level  p.40Household power outlet  p.270Auto power off  p.39CardsInstallin

120You 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

121If the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject may turn out to be too bright or dark depending on the background, etc. U

A Locking the Flash ExposureN122If the subject is too far away and the captured image comes out dark, the <D> icon will blink. Move closer to t

123If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighti

124Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture may look darker. This phenomenon is called lens light fall-off or drop in peripher

1253 Correcting the Image’s Dark CornersThe camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction data for approx. 30 lenses. In step 2, if

126You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast] from the default. To see the resulting effe

127A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN SharpnessAdjusts the sharpness of the subject.To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is

A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN128For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast]

129You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User

13Index to FeaturesExposureExposure compensation  p.116AEB  p.118AE lock  p.120FlashBuilt-in flash  p.104• Flash exposure compensation  p.117

A Registering Preferred Image CharacteristicsN1305Select a parameter. Select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <0>.6Set the parameter

131The function adjusting the color tone so that white objects look white in the picture is called white balance (WB). Normally, the Auto [Q] (Ambienc

B: Matching the Light SourceN132With [Q] (Ambience priority), you can increase the intensity of the image’s warm color cast when shooting a tungsten-l

133B: Matching the Light SourceNCustom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source. Make sure to perform t

B: Matching the Light SourceN1344Select [O (Custom)]. Press the <XB> button. Select [O (Custom)], then press <0>. If the exposure obtai

135You can correct the white balance that is set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conver

u Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light SourceN136With just one shot, three images with different color tones can be recorded simultaneously. Based o

137The range of reproducible colors is called “color space”. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. F

138

1395Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting)You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View sh

141Introduction 2Item Check List... 3Instruction Manuals ...

1401Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will closely r

141A Shooting with the LCD MonitorSet [Live View shoot.] to [Enable].In Basic Zone modes, the Live View menu options will be displayed under [z2], and

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor142 Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.Information DisplayAF method• d : Fl

143A Shooting with the LCD MonitorFinal image simulation is a function that shows the Live View image as it will look with the current settings for Pi

144Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here.If you press the <Q> button while the image is displayed on the LCD mon

145The menu options displayed are as follows.The settable functions on this menu screen apply only to Live View shooting. They do not work with viewfi

Menu Function Settings146 Aspect ratioNThe image’s aspect ratio can be set to [3:2], [4:3], [16:9], or [1:1]. The area surrounding the image area is

147Menu Function Settings Metering timerNYou can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). In Basic Zone modes, metering time

148You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject. The following AF methods are provided: [FlexiZone - Single], [u Live

149Using AF to Focus (AF Method)3Focus on the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. When focus is achieve

15Contents32Basic Shooting and Image Playback 57A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...58A Full Auto Techniques (Scene

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)1503Focus on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus on the face covered by the <p>

151Using AF to Focus (AF Method)AF Operation Focusing will take longer than with [Quick mode]. Even when focus is achieved, pressing the shutter but

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)152Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky, solid-color flat surface

153Using AF to Focus (AF Method) If focus is not achieved with the shooting conditions on the preceding page, set the lens’s focus mode switch to <

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)154The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF (p.97), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.A

155Using AF to Focus (AF Method)3Focus on the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The Live View image w

156You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus.1Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to fo

157General Live View Shooting CautionsImage Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and banding) may become noticeabl

158General Live View Shooting CautionsLive View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect the brightness of th

1596Shooting MoviesMovie shooting is enabled by setting the Mode Dial to <k>. The movie recording format will be MOV. For cards that can record

Contents1654Advanced Shooting 107s: Conveying the Subject’s Movement ... 108f: Changing the Depth of Field ...

160Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot (p.226).1Set the Mode Dial to <k>. The reflex mirror will make

161k Shooting Movies General Movie Shooting Cautions are on pages 181-182. If necessary, also read General Live View Shooting Cautions on pages 157-

k Shooting Movies162You can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for a

163k Shooting Movies6Focus and shoot the movie. The procedure is the same as steps 2 and 3 for “Autoexposure Shooting” (p.160).ISO Speed During Manua

k Shooting Movies164 Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.Information DisplayMovie shooting remaining time /

165k Shooting MoviesNotes for Movie ShootingDo not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of skin for extended periods of time durin

k Shooting Movies166Final image simulation is a function that shows the movie as it will look with the current settings for Picture Style, white balan

167Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here.If you press the <Q> button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor

168The menu option [k2: Movie rec. size] enables you to select the movie’s image size [****x****] and frame rate [9] (frames recorded per second). The

1693 Setting the Movie Recording SizeTotal Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute (Approx.) Movie Files Exceeding 4 GBDue to the file system,

17Contents76Shooting Movies 159k Shooting Movies ...160Autoexposure Shooting...

170You can shoot a series of short movie clips lasting approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. called video snapshots. The video snapshots can be joined tog

1713 Shooting Video Snapshots3Shoot the first video snapshot. Press the <A> button, then shoot. The blue bar indicating the shooting duration

3 Shooting Video Snapshots172Options in Steps 4 and 5[Playback video snapshot] Operations*With [Skip backward] and [Skip forward], the skipping length

1733 Shooting Video SnapshotsCautions for Shooting Video Snapshots  You can add to an album only video snapshots with the same duration (approx. 2 se

3 Shooting Video Snapshots174You can play back a video snapshot album in the same way as a normal movie (p.218).1Play back the movie. Press the <x

1753 Shooting Video SnapshotsBackground Music You can play background music when you play back albums, normal movies, and slide shows on the camera (

176Menu options under the [k1], [k2], and [k3] tabs are explained below.[k1] Movie exposureNormally, set this to [Auto].Setting it to [Manual] will e

1773 Menu Function Settings kShutter/AE lock buttonYou can change the function assigned to the shutter button’s halfway position and to the AE lock b

3 Menu Function Settings178[k2] Movie recording sizeYou can set the movie recording size (image size and frame rate). For details, see page 168. Sou

1793 Menu Function Settings[Wind filter]When set to [Enable], it reduces wind noise when there is wind outdoors.Note that [Enable] will also reduce lo

Contents181098Image Playback 207x Searching for Images Quickly ... 208u/y Magnified View ...

3 Menu Function Settings180[k3] Exposure compensationThe exposure compensation amount can be set up to ±3 stops. Auto Lighting OptimizerThe Auto Lig

181General Movie Shooting CautionsRed <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icon If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged mov

182General Movie Shooting CautionsRecording and Image Quality If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level indicator may appear on the r

1837Handy Features Disabling the Beeper (p.184) Card Reminder (p.184) Setting the Image Review Time (p.184) Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.185

184You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation.Under the [z1] tab, select [Beep], then press <0&

185Handy FeaturesTo save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-o

Handy Features186You can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved.This operation is optional since a folder will

187Handy FeaturesSelecting a Folder With the folder selection screen displayed, select a folder and press <0>. The folder where the captured i

Handy Features188The image files will be numbered from 0001 to 9999 in the order the images are taken, then saved in a folder. You can change how the

189Handy Features [Auto reset]: The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created.When you replace the

19Contents131211Customizing the Camera 257Setting Custom Functions...258Custom Function Sett

Handy Features190When you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information.1Select [Copyright information]. Under

191Handy FeaturesText Entry Procedure Changing the entry areaPress the <Q> button to toggle between the top and bottom entry areas. Moving the

Handy Features192Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and on the computer instead of

193Handy FeaturesWhile the menu is displayed, press the <B> button to display the camera’s major function settings. While the menu is displayed

Handy Features194The camera’s shooting function settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. This option is available in Creative Zon

195Handy FeaturesShooting Function Settings Image Recording SettingsAF operation One-Shot AF Image quality 73AF point selectionAutomatic selectionPict

Handy Features196Camera Settings Live View Shooting SettingsAuto power off 30 sec. Live View shooting EnableBeep Enable AF methodFlexiZone - SingleRel

197Handy FeaturesYou can set the camera so that the shooting function settings display (p.54) does not turn off and on as you press the shutter button

198The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the camera’s menu. You can use the camera’s menu to set the external Speedlite f

1993 Setting the FlashNWith [Built-in flash func. setting] and [External flash func. setting], you can set the functions in the table below. The funct

2The EOS 2000D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 24.1 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4+, high-preci

20Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely.Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the

3 Setting the FlashN200 Flash modeWhen using an external Speedlite, you can select the flash mode to suit your desired flash shooting. [E-TTL II] is

2013 Setting the FlashN Clear flash settingsWith the [External flash func. setting] screen, press the <B> button to display the screen to clear

202Dust entering the camera can adhere to the image sensor and cause dust spots to be visible on the captured images. To erase these dust spots, you c

2033 Appending Dust Delete DataN3Shoot a solid-white object.At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a patternles

204If dust adheres to the image sensor and dust spots appear on the images, you can clean the image sensor yourself with a commercially-available came

2053 Manual Sensor CleaningN While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutte

206

2078Image PlaybackThis chapter explains functions related to viewing photos and movies, with more advanced uses than in Chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and

208Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen.1Play back the image. When you press the <x> butt

209x Searching for Images QuicklyIn the single-image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images forward or backward according

21Safety Instructions Observe the following instructions when using a battery charger or AC adapter.• Periodically remove any dust buildup from the p

210You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.1Magnify the image. Press the <u> button during image playback.

211You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation.1Select [Rotate image]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Rotate image], then press <0&

212You can rate images (still photos and movies) with one of five rating marks: l/m/n/o/p. This function is called rating.1Select [Rating]. Under the

2133 Setting RatingsA total of up to 999 images of a given rating can be displayed. If there are more than 999 images with a given rating, [###] will

214During playback, you can press the <Q> button to set any of the following: [J: Protect images], [b: Rotate image], [9: Rating], [U: Creative

215Q Quick Control for PlaybackTo rotate an image, set [51: Auto rotate] to [OnzD]. If [51: Auto rotate] is set to [OnD] or [Off], the [b Rotate image

216You can play back movies in the following three ways:An HDMI cable (sold separately) is necessary to connect the camera to a TV set. Also, an HDMI

217k Enjoying MoviesYou can play back movies on the camera’s LCD monitor. You can also edit out the movie’s first and last scenes, and play back the s

2181Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display an image.2Select a movie. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a movie. In t

219k Playing Back MoviesMovie Playback Panel* When background music is set, the movie sound will not be played back.Operation Playback Description2 Ex

Safety Instructions22 CAUTION:Denotes the risk of injury. Do not fire the flash near the eyes.It may hurt the eyes. Strap is intended for use on th

220You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in approx. 1-sec. increments.1On the movie playback screen, select [X]. The editing screen w

221X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes4Save the edited movie. Select [W], then press <0>. The save screen will appear. To save it as a

222You can play back the images on the card as an automatic slide show.1Select [Slide show]. Under the [x2] tab, select [Slide show], then press <

2233 Slide Show (Auto Playback)3Configure [Set up] as desired. Press the <W> <X> keys to select [Set up], then press <0>. Set the

3 Slide Show (Auto Playback)2244Start the slide show. Press the <W><X> keys to select [Start], then press <0>. After [Loading imag

2253 Slide Show (Auto Playback)If you copy a background music to the card using the EOS Utility (EOS software), you can play back the slide show while

226You can play back still photos and movies on a TV set. An HDMI cable (sold separately) is necessary to connect the camera to a TV set. Also, an HDM

227Viewing Images on a TV Set5Press the <x> button. The image will appear on the TV screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the camera’s LCD moni

228You can set protections to prevent the precious images from being erased accidentally.1Select [Protect images]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Protec

229K Protecting ImagesYou can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at one time.When you select [All images in folder] or [All images on car

23Camera 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

230You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.228) will not be erased.1Play back th

231L Erasing Images2Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images], then press <0>. An image will be displayed. To displa

232*With 1+73 images, the 1 file size is displayed.* If a Creative filter or Resize has been applied to the image, the <1+> icon will change to

233B Shooting Information Display* With images taken in a Basic Zone mode, the information displayed will differ depending on the shooting mode.* If m

B Shooting Information Display234 Highlight AlertWhen the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink. To obtain

2359Post-ProcessingImagesAfter taking a picture, you can apply a Creative filter or resize the JPEG image (reduce the number of pixels). The camera m

236You can apply the following Creative filters to an image and save it as a new image: Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Toy camera effect, an

237U Applying Creative Filters5Save the image. Select [OK] to save the image. Check the destination folder and image file number, then select [OK].

U Applying Creative Filters238 V Grainy B/WCreates a grainy black-and-white photo. You can change the black-and-white effect by adjusting the contras

239You can resize a JPEG image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3/4/a/b images.

Handling Precautions24 If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid damaging the camera. If there is condensation, re

S Resizing JPEG Images240Resize Options by Original Image SizeThe image sizes displayed in step 3 on the preceding page, such as [***M ****x****], hav

24110Printing Images Printing (p.242)You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images on the card. The camera is compliant w

242The direct printing procedure can be performed entirely with the camera while looking at the setting screens on camera’s LCD monitor.1Set the camer

243Preparing to Print6Play back the image. Press the <x> button. The image will appear with the <w> icon on the upper left of the screen

244The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings may not be available. For details, refer to the printer’

245w Printing Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. The paper type screen will appear. Select the type of the p

w Printing2464Set the printing effects (image optimization). Set them if necessary. If you do not need to set any printing effects, go to step 5. Co

247w Printing5Set the date and file number imprinting. Set them if necessary. Select <I>, then press <0>. Set the print settings as des

w Printing248In step 4 on page 246, select the printing effect. When the <e> icon is displayed brightly next to <z>, you can press the <

249w PrintingYou can crop the image and print only an enlarged version of the cropped portion, as if the image is recomposed.Set the cropping right be

25Handling PrecautionsCardsTo protect the card and its recorded data, note the following: Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to ex

w Printing250 Depending on the printer, the cropped image area may not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the cropping frame, the gra

251You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file number imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cann

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)2524 Exit the setting. Press the <7> button. The print order screen will reappear. Next, select [Sel.Image

253W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Selecting imagesSelect and order images one by one.To display the three-image display, press the <Hy> bu

254With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF.1 Prepare to print. See page 242.Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer”

255You can specify up to 998 images to be printed in a photobook. When you use EOS Utility (EOS software) to transfer images to a computer, the specif

p Specifying Images for a Photobook256You can specify all the images in a folder or on a card at once.When [x1: Photobook Set-up] is set to [All image

25711Customizing theCameraYou can make fine adjustments to various camera functions to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Cus

2581Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)].  Under the [53] tab, select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press <0>.2Select the Custom Function number.

2593 Setting Custom FunctionsN* If you use an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) equipped with an LED light, the LED light will turn on for AF-assi

26* Used for wireless connections via the NFC function.NomenclatureRed-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp (p.106/103)Mode Dial (p.30)Power switch (p.39)<

260Custom Functions are organized into four groups based on the function type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn II: Image, C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive, C.Fn IV: O

2613 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn-3 Flash Synchronization Speed in Av ModeYou can set the flash sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-prio

3 Custom Function SettingsN262C.Fn II: ImageC.Fn-4 Long Exposure Noise Reduction0: Off1: AutoFor exposures of 1 sec. or longer, noise reduction is

2633 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn-5 High ISO speed noise reductionThis function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is

3 Custom Function SettingsN264C.Fn III: Autofocus/DriveC.Fn-7 AF-assist beam firingEnables or disables the built-in flash’s AF-assist beam or the EOS-

2653 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn IV: Operation/OthersC.Fn-8 Shutter/AE lock button0: AF/AE lock1: AE lock/AFThis is convenient when you want to focu

3 Custom Function SettingsN266C.Fn-9 Assign SET buttonYou can assign a frequently-used function to <0>. When the camera is ready to shoot, press

267Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently.1Select [My Menu settings]

268

26912ReferenceThis chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc.Certification LogoUnder the [53] tab, if you se

27Nomenclature<A> Live View shooting/Movie shooting button (p.140/160)Dioptric adjustment knob (p.46)Eyecup (p.271)Viewfinder eyepieceLCD monito

270You can power the camera with a household power outlet by using the DC Coupler DR-E10 and Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (both sold separately).1Co

271Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) comes with an approx. 60 cm/2.0 ft cord. When connected to the camera’s remote control terminal, it can be

272Easy basic operation, like using a built-in flash.When an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash

273With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a computer or upload them to an online

H Using Eye-Fi Cards2745Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is displayed for [Access point SSID:]. You can also check the Eye

275H Using Eye-Fi CardsCautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If [53:Wi-Fi/NFC] is set to [Enable], image transfer with an Eye-Fi card is not possible. If

276o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled*1: Settable only for manual exposures.*2: If used during movie shooting, it wi

277Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode*3:When an external Speedlite is used, it will emit the AF-assist beam when necessary.*4: If the AF met

278System MapBundled Accessories270EX IIST-E2 ST-E3-RTMacro Ring Lite MR-14EX IIBattery PackLP-E10Battery ChargerLC-E10EStrapEyecup EfCompact Power Ad

279System MapSD/SDHC/SDXCmemory cardCard readerInterface Cable IFC-200U/500U(1.9 m/6.2 ft.) / (4.7 m/15.4 ft.)PictBridge-compatible printerHDMI Cable

Nomenclature28Shooting Function Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.30)The display will show only the settings currently applied.c Main Dial pointer (

280J Shooting 1 (Red) PageK Shooting 2 (Red)3 Menu SettingsViewfinder Shooting and Live View ShootingImage quality73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7a / 8a / b / c

2813 Menu SettingsL Shooting 3 (Red) PageM Shooting 4* (Red)* In Basic Zone modes, these menu options are displayed under the [z2] tab.1 Playback 1 (

3 Menu Settings2822 Playback 2 (Blue) Page4 Set-up 1 (Yellow)6 Set-up 2 (Yellow)Histogram display Brightness / RGB 234Image jump w/61 image / 10 image

2833 Menu Settings7 Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page* For details, refer to the Wireless Function Instruction Manual.9 My Menu (Green)Wi-Fi/NFCDisable / Enable-

3 Menu Settings284a Movie 1 (Red) Pagec Movie 2 (Red)k Movie ShootingMovie exposure Auto / Manual 176AF methodFlexiZone - Single / uLive mode / Quick

2853 Menu Settingsd Movie 3 (Red) PageExposure compensation1/3-stop increments, ±3 stops 180Auto Lighting OptimizerDisable / Low / Standard / High 180

286If a problem occurs with the camera, first consult this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact

287Troubleshooting Guide Use a fully-charged battery (p.34). The rechargeable battery performance will degrade over repeated use. Purchase a new one

Troubleshooting Guide288 Make sure the card is properly inserted (p.36). Slide the card’s write-protect switch to the write/erase position (p.36).

289Troubleshooting Guide Horizontal stripes (noise) or irregular exposures can be caused by fluorescent lighting, LED lighting, or other light source

29NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe display will show only the settings currently applied.Focusing screen<A> AE lock/AEB in-progress<D>

Troubleshooting Guide290 Under [53: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if [6: Highlight tone priority] is set to [1: Enable], ISO 100 cannot be set. If [0: Di

291Troubleshooting Guide If you shoot at night when the background is dark, the shutter speed automatically becomes slow (slow-sync shooting) so that

Troubleshooting Guide292 Under [53: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], set [3: Flash sync. speed in Av mode] to [0: Auto] (p.261). A small noise may be heard

293Troubleshooting Guide If [k1: Movie exposure] is set to [Auto], the ISO speed will be set automatically. If [Manual] is set, you can set the ISO s

Troubleshooting Guide294 In Basic Zone modes and in movie shooting mode, certain tabs and menu options are not displayed. Set the shooting mode to a

295Troubleshooting Guide If the LCD monitor is dirty, use a soft cloth to clean it. In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem sl

Troubleshooting Guide296 During autoexposure movie shooting, if there is a drastic change in the exposure level, the recording will stop momentarily

297Troubleshooting Guide If [53: Wi-Fi/NFC] is set to [Enable], the camera cannot be connected to a printer with an interface cable. Set [Wi-Fi/NFC]

298If 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

299•TypeType:Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flashRecording media:SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory cardImage sens

3Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.* Battery Charger LC-E

Nomenclature30Mode DialThe Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and the Movie shooting mode.Creative ZoneThese modes give you

300SpecificationsNoise reduction: Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shotsAutomatic image brightness correction:Auto Lighting Optimizer p

301SpecificationsISO speed (Recommended exposure index):Basic Zone modes*: ISO 100 - ISO 3200 set automatically* Portrait: ISO 100Creative Zone modes:

302Specifications• Live View ShootingAspect ratio: 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1Focus method: Contrast detection (FlexiZone-Single, Face detection Live mode), P

303Specifications•LCD MonitorType: TFT color liquid-crystal monitorMonitor size and dots: Approx. 7.5 cm (3.0 in.) (4:3) with approx. 920,000 dotsBrig

304Specifications• InterfaceDigital terminal: Hi-Speed USB equivalent: Computer communication, Direct printing, GPS Receiver GP-E2, Connect Station CS

305Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora

306Third party softwareThis product includes third party software. expat.hCopyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center LtdPermissi

307Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedThis product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.C

308Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your hous

309CAUTIONRISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.

31NomenclatureBattery Charger LC-E10ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.34).Power cord Power cord socketBattery pack slotCharge lampFull-charge lamp

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31313Software Start Guide /Downloading Images to a ComputerThis chapter explains the following: Overview of the software for EOS cameras How to down

314This section explains an overview of various software applications for EOS cameras. Internet connection is required to download and install the sof

315Software Start Guide1 Download the software. Connect to the Internet from a computer and access the following Canon website.www.canon.com/icpd Se

316Internet connection is required to download the Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files). Download is not possible in environments with no Internet

317You can use the EOS software to download the images in the camera to a computer. There are two ways to do this.1Install the software (p.315).2Use a

Downloading Images to a Computer318You can also use a card reader to download images to a computer.1Install the software (p.315).2Insert the card into

319IndexNumerics10- or 2-sec. self-timer ...1031280x720 (movie) ...1681920x1080 (movie) ...16

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320IndexColor temperature...131Color tone ...71, 127Continuous file numbering ... 188Contin

321IndexAF-assist beam...100, 264Beeper...184Difficult subjects for AF ...101, 152Manual focusing .

322IndexLens...44Lock release ...45Peripheral illumination correction...

323IndexOONE SHOT (One-Shot AF)...97PP (Program AE)...86PAL ...168, 284Paper

324Index2 (Portrait) ...673 (Landscape) ... 684 (Close-up) ... 695 (Sport

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331Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.Attaching the StrapPass the end of the

341Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery.2Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the

35Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.Charge the battery before use. Recharge the battery on the day before or on t

36Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E10 into the camera. You can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately) with the camera. The captur

37Installing and Removing the Battery and Card1Set the power switch to <2> (p.39).2Open the cover. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open

Installing and Removing the Battery and Card38 When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to, read from, or

39If you turn on the power and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 41 to set the date/time/zone.<1> : The camera turns on.<2&

4Quick Reference GuideThe booklet describes the basic operations.More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded from the Canon websit

Turning on the Power40When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of the four levels.z : Battery level is sufficient.x : B

41When 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 st

3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone424Set the date and time. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select the number. Press <0> so <a> is

431Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <Y> <Z

44The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses.1Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap a

45Attaching and Detaching a LensTurn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring a

46Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points (nine boxes) in the viewfinder look the sharpest. If the knob

47Basic OperationThe shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

48You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called Quick Control.1Press the <Q> button. The

49Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Select the desired function and press <0>. The function’s setting screen will appear. Press the <Y

5The 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,

50You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date and time, etc.3 Menu Operations<S> cross keysLCD monitor

513 Menu Operations1Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Select a tab.Press the <Y> <Z> cross

52If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera.1Select [Format card]. Under the [51

533 Formatting the Card The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full with images or data. A card-

54The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. When you turn on the power, the shooting settings will

55The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick Control for pla

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572Basic Shooting andImage PlaybackThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back images

58<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus automatically

59A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)4Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The captured image

6Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery (p.36).To charge the battery, see page 34.2Insert the card (p.36).With the card’s label facing toward the back

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)60 The flash fired even though it was daylight.For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help l

61Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective.In the <A> mode, pr

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)62You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For de

63The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as in a museum or an

64In the <C> mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drive/self-timer, and flash firing. You can also select and shoot with the ambience

65C Creative Auto ShootingPressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following:(1) Ambience-based shotsYou can select and shoot with the amb

C Creative Auto Shooting66(3) Drive/self-timer: Press <0> and set it with the <Y> <Z> keys or <6> dial.<u> Single shooti

67The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer. Select the l

68Use 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

69When 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 len

7Quick Start Guide6Set the Mode Dial to <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.58).All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.7Focus

70Use 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 telephot

71When shooting food, use <P> (Food). The photo will look bright and appetizing. Also, depending on the light source, the reddish tinge will be

72To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is reco

736 Shooting Night PortraitsDuring Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus on dots of light such as in a night scene. In such a case, it is r

74In Basic Zone modes, when the shooting function settings are displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen and c

75Q Quick ControlSettable Functions in Basic Zone Modeso: Default setting k: User selectable : Not selectable* Use the <W> <X> keys to

76Except in the <A> and <7> Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting.1Set the Mode Dial to any of the following modes: &

77Shooting with Ambience Selection4Set the ambience effect. Press the <W> <X> keys to select the effect so that [Effect] appears at the b

Shooting with Ambience Selection78Ambience Settings(1) Standard settingStandard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that <

79Shooting with Ambience Selection(7) BrighterThe picture will look brighter.(8) DarkerThe picture will look darker.(9) MonochromeThe picture will be

8Icons in this Manual<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys on the top,bottom,

80In the <2>, <3>, <4>, and <5> Basic Zone modes, you can shoot with the settings matching the lighting or scene type. Normall

81Shooting by Lighting or Scene Type3With Quick Control, select the lighting or scene type. Press the <Q> button (7). Press the <W> <

Shooting by Lighting or Scene Type82Lighting or Scene Type Settings(1) Default settingDefault setting suited for most subjects.(2) DaylightFor subject

83The easiest way to play back images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 207.1Play back the image. Press the &l

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853Creative ShootingIn the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most advanced functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the <

86The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.*<d> stands for Progr

87d: Program AE Change the ISO speed. Use the built-in flash.To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.92) or

88You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image-recording quality settings are provided: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, b, c, 1+73, 1.1Sele

893 Setting the Image-Recording Quality The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon’s testing stan

9ChaptersIntroduction2Getting Started33Basic Shooting and Image Playback57Creative Shooting85Advanced Shooting107Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live V

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality90 I want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper size for printing.Refer to the diagram on the

913 Setting the Image-Recording Quality1 is the raw image data before it is made into 73 or other images. 1 images cannot be viewed on a computer with

92Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.

93i: Changing the ISO Speed to Suit the Light LevelNIf the ISO speed is set to [AUTO], the actual ISO speed setting will be displayed when you press t

i: Changing the ISO Speed to Suit the Light LevelN94*1: Depends on the maximum ISO speed limit set.*2: If fill-in flash will cause overexposure, ISO s

95By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject.In Basic Zone modes, you can

A Selecting Optimal Image Characteristics for the SubjectN96R LandscapeFor vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impr

97You can select the AF (autofocus) operation characteristics suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operatio

f: Changing the Autofocus OperationN98This AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down t

99In Basic Zone modes, the camera will normally focus on the closest subject automatically. Therefore, it may not always focus on your target subject.