Canon EOS 800D User Manual

Instruction manuals (PDF files) and software can be downloaded from the Canon website (p.4, 475).EENGLISHInstruction Manualwww.canon.com/icpd

10Contents by PurposeShooting Shoot automatically  p.77-114 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously  p.141 (i Continuous shooting)Take a picture of

100To photograph people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod i

101Using a tripod when shooting a night scene gives the best results. However, the <F> (Handheld Night Scene) mode enables you to shoot night sc

102When shooting a scene having both the bright and dark areas, use the <G> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this mode

103Cautions for <q> Group Photo Since distortion correction is applied, the camera records an image range narrower than the one seen through th

104Cautions for <F> Handheld Night Scene and <G> HDR Backlight Control You cannot select 1+73 or 1. If 1+73 or 1 is set, the image will b

105In the <v> (Creative filter) mode, you can apply one of ten filter effects (Grainy B/W*, Soft focus*, Fish-eye effect*, Water painting effect

v Shooting with Creative Filter Effects1064Select a shooting mode. Press the <W> <X> keys to select a shooting mode, then press <0>

107v Shooting with Creative Filter Effects G Grainy B/WCreates a grainy black-and-white photo. You can change the black-and-white effect by adjusting

v Shooting with Creative Filter Effects108 Z Water painting effectMakes the photo look like a watercolor painting with soft colors. You can control t

109v Shooting with Creative Filter Effects C HDR art boldThe colors are the most saturated, making the subject pop out, and the picture looks like an

11 Take many pictures  p.146 (7a, 8a, b)AF (Focusing)Change the AF area selection mode p.123 (S AF area selection mode) Shoot a moving subject 

v Shooting with Creative Filter Effects1101Move the AF point. Move the AF point to where you want to focus on. If the AF point is not fully covered

111In Basic Zone modes, press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen. You can set the items shown in the tables on pages 112-113.1Se

Q Quick Control112Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modeso: Default setting* k: User selectable : Not selectable* If you change the shooting mode or

113Q Quick Controlo: Default setting* k: User selectable : Not selectable* If you change the shooting mode or set the power switch to <2>, all

114In Basic Zone modes, when a mode other than <A>, <7>, <C>, <8: G>, or <v> is set, you can adjust the brightness for s

115The easiest way to play back images is described below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 333.1Play back the image. Press the &

x Image Playback1163Exit the image playback. Press the <x> button to exit the image playback and return to shooting-ready state.With the shooti

1173Setting the AF andDrive ModesThe AF points in the viewfinder are arranged to make AF shooting suitable for a wide variety of subjects and scenes.Y

118You can select the AF (autofocus) operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operati

119f: Changing the Autofocus OperationNSuited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. The AF

12PowerBattery• Charging  p.36• Installing/Removing  p.38• Battery level  p.44• Checking battery information  p.407Household power outlet  p.40

f: Changing the Autofocus OperationN120This AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down

121f: Changing the Autofocus OperationNBy default, the AF points light up in red when focus is achieved in low-light conditions or on a dark subject.

f: Changing the Autofocus OperationN122With the following USM and STM lenses equipped with electronic manual focusing function, you can set whether to

123The camera has 45 AF points for autofocusing. You can select the AF area selection mode and AF point(s) suiting the scene or subject.You can select

S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point1241Press the <S> or <B> button (9). Look through the viewfinder and press the <S> or <B>

125S Selecting the AF Area and AF PointYou can manually select the AF point or zone.1Press the <S> or <B> button (9). The AF points will

S Selecting the AF Area and AF Point126Pressing the <S> or <B> button lights up the AF points that are cross-type AF points for high-preci

127Select one AF point <S> to be used for focusing.The AF area is divided into nine focusing zones for focusing. Since all the AF points in the

AF Area Selection Modes128The Area AF frame (entire AF area) is used to focus. The AF point(s) achieving focus is displayed as <S>.With One-Shot

129AF Area Selection ModesAF Using Color TrackingBy default, AF will be performed based on color tracking.However, in the <3>, <4>, <8:

13Index to FeaturesShootingShooting mode  p.30ISO speed  p.152Aspect ratio  p.150Bulb  p.193Metering mode  p.194Mirror lockup  p.200Remot

130The camera’s AF sensor has 45 AF points. The illustration below shows the AF sensor pattern corresponding to each AF point. When using lenses with

131Autofocusing with 45 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable.: Dual cross-type AF point. Subject tracking performance is

Lenses and Usable AF Points132Autofocusing with 45 points is possible. All the AF area selection modes are selectable.: Cross-type AF point. Subject t

133Lenses and Usable AF PointsAutofocusing with the 35 points is possible. (Not possible with all 45 AF points.) All the AF area selection modes are s

Lenses and Usable AF Points134Autofocusing with 27 points is possible. (Not possible with all 45 AF points.) Large Zone AF (manual selection of zone)

135Lenses and Usable AF PointsEF-S24mm f/2.8 STM AEF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM BEF-S10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM DEF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM BEF-S15-85mm f/3.5

Lenses and Usable AF Points136EF200mm f/2.8L USM + Extender EF2x I/II/III BEF200mm f/2.8L II USM AEF200mm f/2.8L II USM + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III BEF

137Lenses and Usable AF PointsEF600mm f/4L IS II USM + Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM EEF800mm f/5.6L IS USM + Extender EF1.4x I/

Lenses and Usable AF Points138EF70-200mm f/4L USM + Extender EF1.4x I/II/III BEF70-200mm f/4L USM + Extender EF2x I/II/III H (f/8)EF70-200mm f/4L IS U

139Autofocus may fail to achieve focus (focus indicator <o> in the viewfinder blinks) with special subjects such as the following: Subjects wit

Index to Features14Image EditingCreative filters  p.380Resizing  p.383Cropping  p.385CustomizationCustom Functions (C.Fn)  p.388My Menu  p.3

Subjects Difficult to Focus on1401Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>.2Focus on the subject. Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until

141Single and continuous drive modes are provided.1Press the <YQi> button. [Drive mode] will appear.2Select the drive mode. Press the <Y>

i Selecting the Drive Mode142 o: The approx. 6.0 shots/sec. maximum high-speed continuous shooting speed is achieved under the following conditions*:

1431Press the <YQi> button. [Drive mode] will appear.2Select the self-timer. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select the self-timer, then

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1454Image SettingsThis chapter describes image-related function settings: Image-recording quality, aspect ratio, ISO speed, Picture Style, white balan

146You can select the pixel count and its image quality. Nine image-recording quality settings are provided: 73, 83, 74 , 84, 7a, 8a, b, 1+73, 1.1Sele

1473 Setting the Image-Recording QualityGuide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)* The file size, possible shots, and maximum burst are bas

3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality148 I want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper size for printing.Refer to the diagram on th

1493 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 wit

15Icons in this Manual<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicate up, down, left, and right on the <V> c

150You can change the image’s aspect ratio. [3:2] is set by default. When [4:3], [16:9], or [1:1] is set, frame lines indicating the image area will b

1513 Changing the Image’s Aspect RatioNThe table below shows the aspect ratio and the number of recorded pixels for each image-recording quality.Image

152Set 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.Re

153g: Setting the ISO Speed for Still PhotosN If the ISO speed is set to [AUTO], the actual ISO speed setting will be displayed in the viewfinder or

g: Setting the ISO Speed for Still PhotosN154For ISO Auto, you can set the maximum ISO speed limit within ISO 400 - ISO 25600.Under the [z2] tab, sele

155Just by selecting a preset Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics effectively matching your photographic expression or the subject.1Pr

A Selecting a Picture StyleN156Q PortraitFor nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Suited for close-up portraits.By changing the [Color tone] (p.15

157A Selecting a Picture StyleNThe Picture Style selection screen has icons for [Strength], [Fineness], or [Threshold] for [Sharpness] as well as [Con

158You can customize the Picture Styles. You can change or adjust the parameter settings of Picture Styles such as [Strength], [Fineness], or [Thresho

159A Customizing a Picture StyleN*1: Indicates the fineness of the outlines to be emphasized. The smaller the number, the finer the outlines that can

161Introduction 2Item Check List... 3Instruction Manuals ...

A Customizing a Picture StyleN160Besides the effects described on the preceding page such as [Contrast], or [Strength], [Fineness] and [Threshold] for

161You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User

A Registering a Picture StyleN1625Select a parameter. Select the parameter (such as [Strength] of [Sharpness]) to be set, then press <0>.6Set t

163White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the Auto [Q] (Ambience priority) or [Qw] (White priority) setting will obtai

B: Matching the Light SourceN164With [Q] (Ambience priority), you can increase the intensity of the image’s warm color cast when shooting a tungsten-l

165B: Matching the Light SourceNWith custom white balance, you can set the white balance for the specific light source of the shooting location. Make

B: Matching the Light SourceN1664Select [O (Custom)]. Press the <WB> button. Select [O (Custom)], then press <0>. If the exposure obtai

167You 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 SourceN168With just one shot, three images with different color tones can be recorded simultaneously. Based o

169If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. This function is called Auto Lighti

17Contents23Basic Shooting and Image Playback 77A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...78A Full Auto Techniques (Scene

170This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high

1713 Setting Noise ReductionNNoise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer.1Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [z4]

3 Setting Noise ReductionN1722Set the desired setting. Select the desired setting, then press <0>. [Auto]For exposures of 1 sec. or longer, no

173Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the optical characteristics of the lens. Color fringing a

3 Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical CharacteristicsN1743Select [Enable]. Check that [Correction data available] is displayed for the atta

1753 Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical CharacteristicsN1Select [Chromatic aberr corr].2Select [Enable]. Check that [Correction data avail

3 Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical CharacteristicsN1761Select [Diffraction correction].2Select [Enable]. Select [Enable], then press <

1773 Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical CharacteristicsNThe lens correction data for lens aberration corrections is registered (stored) in

3 Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical CharacteristicsN178Cautions for Lens Correction Peripheral illumination correction, chromatic aberrat

179If you shoot an image with a fast shutter speed under a light source such as fluorescent light, the blinking of the light source causes flicker and

Contents18654Image Settings 145Setting the Image-Recording Quality ... 146Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio ..

3 Reducing FlickerN180 Under [54: Custom Functions (C.Fn)], if you set [10: Mirror lockup] to [1:Enable], the [Anti-flicker shoot.] setting will auto

181The 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

182

1835Advanced Operationsfor Photographic EffectsIn Creative Zone modes, you can change various settings of the camera as you desire to obtain a wide va

184The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.*<d> stands for Prog

185d: 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.152) o

186You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the <s> (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial.*<s> stands for Time va

187s: 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

188To 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

189f: 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

19Contents879Easy Wireless Flash Photography ... 220Custom Wireless Flash Photography...

f: Changing the Depth of Field190To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be automatically controlled (autoflash) to match the set ap

191You 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 Exposure192If the ISO speed is set to [AUTO] for manual exposure shooting, you can set exposure compensation (p.196) as follows: [z2: Expo.

193a: Manual ExposureA bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for as long as you hold down the shutter button. It can be used to shoot fireworks and oth

194Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended. In Basic Zone modes,

195q Changing the Metering ModeNe Center-weighted average meteringThe metering is averaged for the entire scene with the screen center weighted more h

196Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except <

197This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically in the range of ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments with

3 Auto Exposure BracketingN198 Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB range display (set to 0). The AEB setting will also be canceled automaticall

199You can lock the exposure when you want to set the focus and exposure separately or when you are to take multiple shots at the same exposure settin

2The EOS 800D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 24.2 effective megapixels, DIGIC 7, high-precisi

Contents201011File Numbering Methods... 317Setting the Copyright Information ...

200You can use the mirror lockup function to prevent the disturbing mechanical vibrations (mirror shock) when shooting with super telephoto lenses or

201Mirror Lockup to Reduce Camera Vibration BlurN Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun or an intense artificial li

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2036Flash PhotographyThis chapter describes how to shoot with built-in flash and external Speedlites (EX-series, sold separately), how to set flash se

204In indoor, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just raise the built-in flash and press the shutter button to easily take beautiful pictur

205D Using the Built-in Flash In bright light, decrease the ISO speed.If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed. Deta

D Using the Built-in Flash206Set the flash exposure compensation if the brightness of the subject does not come out as desired (so you want to adjust

207D Using the Built-in FlashIf 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

D Using the Built-in Flash2084Take the picture. Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely. The flash is fired, and the picture is tak

209Using an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) makes flash photography easy.For operation procedures, refer to the EX-series Speedlite’s Instructio

21Contents131214Customizing the Camera 387Setting Custom Functions...388Custom Function Sett

D Using an External Speedlite210 With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set to A-TTL or TTL autoflash mode, the flash is fired at full output at all

211With the built-in flash or an EX-series, external Speedlite compatible with the flash function settings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to se

3 Setting the Flash FunctionN212You can set the flash-sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE <f> mode. 4 : AutoThe flash

2133 Setting the Flash FunctionNWhen you use the built-in flash or an external, EX-series Speedlite compatible with the flash function settings, you c

3 Setting the Flash FunctionN214You can set the functions in the table below. The functions displayed under [External flash func. setting] vary depend

2153 Setting the Flash FunctionN Flash modeWhen using an external Speedlite, you can select the flash mode to suit your desired photographic effects.

3 Setting the Flash FunctionN216The Custom Functions displayed under [External flash C.Fn setting] vary depending on the Speedlite model.1Display the

217The camera’s built-in flash can work as a master unit for Canon EX-series, external Speedlites equipped with a wireless slave feature. It can wirel

Wireless Flash PhotographyN218*1: If the slave Speedlite does not have a transmission channel setting function, the flash can work regardless of the c

219Wireless Flash PhotographyNThe tables below show the possible configurations for wireless flash photography. Select the configuration suiting the s

22The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow these precaut

220The basics of easy, fully automatic wireless flash photography are described below.Steps 1 to 4 and 6 apply to all wireless flash photography. Ther

221Easy Wireless Flash PhotographyN4Select [Built-in flash settings]. Select [Built-in flash settings], then press <0>.5Select [EasyWireless].

Easy Wireless Flash PhotographyN222You can have multiple slave units fire as if they were a single Speedlite. This is convenient when you need a large

223This is fully automatic wireless flash photography with one external Speedlite and the built-in flash.You can change the flash ratio between the ex

Custom Wireless Flash PhotographyN224Multiple Speedlite slave units can be fired as one flash unit or separated into slave groups for shooting with fl

225Custom Wireless Flash PhotographyN[1(A:B)] Firing multiple slave units in multiple groupsYou can divide the slave units into groups A and B, and ca

Custom Wireless Flash PhotographyN226The built-in flash can also be added to the wireless flash photography described on pages 224-225.The basic setti

227Custom Wireless Flash PhotographyNWhen [Flash mode] is set to [E-TTL II], flash exposure compensation can be set. The flash exposure compensation s

Custom Wireless Flash PhotographyN228When [Flash mode] is set to [Manual flash], flash exposure can be set manually. The flash output settings that ca

2297Shooting with the LCD Monitor(Live View Shooting)You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera’s LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shoo

23Safety PrecautionsWhen the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery, and disconnect the power plug and connecting cabl

2301Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. In the <A> mode, the scene ic

231A Shooting with the LCD MonitorSet [z5: Live View shoot.] (the [z1] tab in Basic Zone modes) to [Enable].Number of Possible Shots with Live View Sh

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor232 In the <8: x> mode, Live View shooting is not possible. In the <8: q> mode, the angle of view changes

233A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.* The number will be displayed when

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor234 You can display the electronic level by pressing the <B> button (p.72). Note that if the AF method is set to

235A Shooting with the LCD MonitorIn the <A> shooting mode, the camera detects the scene type and sets everything automatically to suit the scen

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor236*4: Displayed when all the following conditions apply:The shooting scene is dark, it is a night scene, and the camer

237Function settings particular to Live View shooting are described here.In Creative Zone modes, if you press the <Q> button with the image disp

Shooting Function Settings2383Exit the setting. Press <0> or the <Q> button to finalize the setting and return to Live View shooting. Yo

239While viewing the Live View image, you can apply one of seven filter effects (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Water paint

Safety Precautions24 Cautions:Follow the cautions below. Otherwise, physical injury or property damage may result. Do not use or store the product i

U Shooting with Creative Filter EffectsN2405Adjust the filter effect. Press the <B> button (except for c). Press the <Y> <Z> keys

241U Shooting with Creative Filter EffectsN G Grainy B/WCreates a grainy black-and-white photo. You can change the black-and-white effect by adjustin

U Shooting with Creative Filter EffectsN242 H Toy camera effectDarkens the photo’s corners and applies a unique color tone that makes it look as if i

243When the camera is set for Live View shooting, menu options exclusive to Live View shooting will appear under the [z5] tab (the [z2] tab in Basic Z

244You can select the AF (autofocus) operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operati

245Changing the Autofocus OperationNSuited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus

Changing the Autofocus OperationN246This AF operation is suited for moving subjects. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the camera keeps

247You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your subject. The following AF methods are provided: [u(face)+Tracking] (p.248), [S

3 Focusing with AF248The camera detects and focuses on human faces. If a face moves, the AF point <p> also moves to track the face.1Display the

2493 Focusing with AF4Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.230). Focusing

25Camera 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

3 Focusing with AF250The selected Zone AF frame is used to focus. The AF area is larger than with [Live 1-point AF].1Display the Live View image. Pre

2513 Focusing with AF4Take the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.230).

3 Focusing with AF252The camera focuses with a single AF point. This is effective when you want to focus on a particular subject.1Display the Live Vie

2533 Focusing with AFAF Operation Even when focus is achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again. The image brightness may change

3 Focusing with AF254Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult Subject with low-contrast such as the blue sky, solid-color flat surfaces or wh

2553 Focusing with AFIn the [Smooth zone] and [Live 1-point AF] modes, either press the <u> button or tap on [Y] displayed on the bottom right o

3 Focusing with AF256 If focusing is difficult in the magnified view, return to the normal view and perform AF. If you perform AF in the normal view

257Just by tapping on the LCD monitor screen, you can focus and take the picture automatically.1Display the Live View image. Press the <A> butt

x Shooting with the Touch Shutter258 Even if you set the drive mode to <o> or <i>, the camera will still shoot in the single shooting mod

259You can magnify the image and focus precisely with MF (manual focus).1Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring

Handling Precautions26 If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid damaging the camera. If there is condensation, re

MF: Focusing Manually2605Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press th

261General Live View Shooting CautionsImage Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and banding) may become noticeabl

262General Live View Shooting CautionsLive View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live View image may not reflect the brightness of th

2638Shooting MoviesMovie shooting is enabled by setting the power switch to <k>. For cards that can record movies, see page 8. If you handhold

264Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the shot movies (p.357-359).When the shooting mode is set to any mode other than <

265k Shooting Movies General Movie Shooting Cautions are on pages 309-310. If necessary, also read “General Live View Shooting Cautions” on pages 26

k Shooting Movies266ISO Speed in Basic Zone Modes The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - ISO 12800.ISO Speed in the <d>, <

267k Shooting MoviesDuring movie shooting in Basic Zone modes (except the <8> and <v> modes), an icon representing the scene detected by t

k Shooting Movies268In the <a> mode, you can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure t

269k Shooting Movies5Focus and shoot the movie. The procedure is the same as steps 3 and 4 for “Autoexposure Shooting” (p.264).ISO Speed During Manua

27Handling 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

k Shooting Movies270 Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.* Applies to a single movie clip.Information Displ

271k Shooting MoviesFinal image simulation is a function that shows the movie as it will look with the current settings for Picture Style, white balan

k Shooting Movies272Still photos cannot be taken during movie shooting. To take still photos, stop the movie shooting and take still photos using view

273k Shooting MoviesNotes for Movie Shooting Each time you shoot a movie, a new movie file is created on the card. The movie image’s field of view i

274Function settings particular to movie shooting are described here.If you press the <Q> button when the image is displayed on the LCD monitor,

275With [z1: Movie rec. size], you can set the movie recording size (image size, frame rate, and compression method) and other functions.Movies will b

3 Setting the Movie Recording Size276 Compression methodX IPB (Standard)Compresses multiple frames at a time efficiently for recording.Xv IPB (Light)

2773 Setting the Movie Recording SizeMovie Files Exceeding 4 GBEven if you shoot a movie exceeding 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interruption.

278When the recording size is L6/4 (NTSC) or L5 (PAL), you can shoot with an approx. 3x to 10x digital zoom.1Set the Mode Dial to a mode other than &l

279You can shoot movies by reducing the clipped highlight details of bright areas even in high-contrast scenes.The recording size is L6X (NTSC) or L5X

28NomenclatureBuilt-in flash/AF-assist beam emitter (p.204/121)<k> Wi-Fi lamp<g> ISO speed setting button (p.152)<6> Main DialShutte

280In the <v> (Creative filters) mode, you can shoot movies with one of five filter effects (Dream, Old Movies, Memory, Dramatic B&W, and Mi

281v Shooting Movies with Creative Filter Effects5Adjust the filter effect level. Press the <Q> button and select the icon below [Creative filt

v Shooting Movies with Creative Filter Effects282 k MemoryCreates the atmosphere of a distant memory. Gives the movie a soft look overall, reducing b

283v Shooting Movies with Creative Filter Effects<o> (Miniature Effect Movies) Sound will not be recorded. Movie Servo AF will not function.

284Images shot at a set interval can be stitched together automatically to create a movie file. A time-lapse movie shows how a subject changes in a mu

285N Shooting Time-lapse Movies4Set the shooting interval and number of shots.Check the [k: Time required] and [3: Playback time] displayed at the bo

N Shooting Time-lapse Movies2866Set whether to turn off the LCD monitor automatically. Select [LCD auto off] and set. DisableThe Live View image wil

287N Shooting Time-lapse Movies Time requiredIndicates the time required to shoot the set number of shots with the set interval. If it exceeds 24 hou

N Shooting Time-lapse Movies288 Using a tripod is recommended. To cancel the time-lapse movie shooting, press the <A> button. (The setting wil

289N Shooting Time-lapse Movies During time-lapse movie shooting, auto power off will not take effect. Also, you cannot adjust the shooting function

29NomenclatureViewfinder eyepieceEyecup (p.413)<B> Info button (p.71, 115, 233, 270, 406)<M> Menu button (p.61)LCD monitor/Touch screen (p

N Shooting Time-lapse Movies290You can shoot time-lapse movies with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E17 as shown in the table below (approx. time from

291You 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

3 Shooting Video Snapshots2924Select [Album settings].5Select [Create a new album].6Select the snapshot length. Press <0> and use the <W>

2933 Shooting Video Snapshots8Shoot the first video snapshot. Press the <A> button, then shoot. The blue bar indicating the shooting duration

3 Shooting Video Snapshots294Options in Steps 9 and 10Function DescriptionJ Save as album (Step 9)The movie clip will be saved as the video snapshot a

2953 Shooting Video Snapshots[Playback video snapshot] Operations in Steps 9 and 10*With [Skip backward] and [Skip forward], the skipping length corre

3 Shooting Video Snapshots2961Select [Add to existing album]. Follow step 5 on page 292 to select [Add to existing album], then press <0>.2Sele

2973 Shooting Video SnapshotsCautions for Shooting Video Snapshots  You can add to an album only the video snapshots with the same duration (approx.

3 Shooting Video Snapshots298You can play back a video snapshot album in the same way as a normal movie (p.350).1Play back the movie. Press the <x

2993 Shooting Video SnapshotsAfter shooting, you can rearrange, delete, or play back the video snapshots in the album.1Select [X]. On the movie playb

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 and Creative Zone modes.Basic ZoneAll you do is press the shutter button. The camer

3 Shooting Video Snapshots3003Save the edited album. Press the <M> button to return to the Editing panel at the screen bottom. Select [W] (Sav

301When the power switch is set to <k>, the [z1], [z4], and [z5] tabs will be displayed as the menu options exclusive to movie shooting (the [z1

3 Menu Function Settings302[Sound rec./Rec. level] options[Auto] : The sound-recording level is adjusted automatically. Auto level control will operat

3033 Menu Function Settings Lens aberration correctionNYou can set peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberration correction. For detail

3 Menu Function Settings304 AF methodThe AF methods are the same as described on pages 247-256. You can select [u+Tracking], [Smooth zone], or [Live

3053 Menu Function Settings Grid displayWith [3x3 l] or [6x4 m], you can display grid lines to help you level the camera vertically or horizontally.

3 Menu Function Settings306z5 Video snapshotYou can shoot video snapshots. For details, see page 291. Time-lapse movieYou can shoot time-lapse movie

3073 Menu Function Settings Movie digital ISIn-camera image stabilization electronically corrects camera shake during movie shooting. This function i

3 Menu Function Settings308ISO Speed During Movie ShootingNYou can set the ISO speed separately for still photo shooting and movie shooting. Set under

309General Movie Shooting CautionsRed <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icon If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to prolonged mov

31NomenclatureCreative ZoneThese modes give you more control for shooting various subjects as desired.d : Program AE (p.184)s : Shutter-priority AE (p

310General 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

3119Handy Features Disabling the Beeper (p.312) Card Reminder (p.312) Setting the Image Review Time (p.313) Setting the Auto Power Off Time (p.313

312You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved, during self-timer shooting, and during touch operations.Under the [53] tab, select

313Handy FeaturesYou can change how long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after shooting. If [Off] is set, the image will not be

Handy Features314You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to view.Under the [52] tab, select [LCD brightness], then press &l

315Handy FeaturesYou can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved.This operation is optional since a folder will

Handy Features316Selecting a Folder With the folder selection screen displayed, select a folder and press <0>. The folder where the captured i

317Handy FeaturesThe 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

Handy Features318 [Auto reset]: When you wish to restart the file numbering from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created.When

319Handy Features [Manual reset]: When you wish to reset the file numbering to 0001 or to start from file number 0001 in a new folder.In [File number

Nomenclature32Quick Control Screen(Example in the <d> mode with [s: Shooting screen: Standard] set (p.59)) The display will show only the setti

Handy Features320When you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information.1Select [Copyright information]. Under

321Handy FeaturesWhen you select [Display copyright info.] in step 2, you can check the [Author] and [Copyright] information that you entered.When you

Handy Features322Images shot in vertical orientation are rotated automatically to the proper orientation for viewing, so they will not be displayed in

323Handy FeaturesThe camera’s shooting function settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. This option is available in Creative Zon

Handy Features324Shooting Function Settings Image Recording Settings<8> mode q (Group Photo)Image quality 73<v> mode G (Grainy B/W)Aspect

325Handy FeaturesCamera Settings Live View Shooting SettingsAuto power off 10 sec/30 sec Live View shooting EnableBeep Enable AF method u+TrackingRele

Handy Features326You can set the camera so that the LCD monitor does not turn off and on as you press the shutter button halfway (or press the <A&g

327Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is activated to automatically shake off any dust on the

f Automatic Sensor Cleaning328 In step 2, select [Auto cleaningf] and set it to [Disable]. The sensor will no longer be cleaned when you set the pow

329Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that may be visible on captured images. However, for the case where visible

33NomenclatureViewfinder Information The display will show only the settings currently applied.Shutter speed (p.186)Bulb exposure (buLb)FE lock (FEL)

3 Appending Dust Delete DataN3303Shoot a solid-white object. At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a patternle

331Dust that could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a commercially-available blower, etc. Before cleaning

3 Manual Sensor CleaningN332 When Multi Shot Noise Reduction is set, [Clean manually] cannot be selected. While cleaning the sensor, never do any of

33310Image PlaybackThis chapter describes advanced usage of the playback methods described in Chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and Image Playback,” how to pl

334Search for images quickly with the index display showing 4, 9, 36, or 100 images on one screen.1Play back the image. When you press the <x>

335x Searching for Images QuicklyIn the single-image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images forward or backward according

x Searching for Images Quickly3363Browse by jumping. Press the <x> button to play back images. In the single-image display, turn the <6>

337You 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.

338The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can touch with your fingers for various playback operations. First, press the <x> button

339d Playing Back with the Touch ScreenPinch two fingers.Touch the screen with two fingers spread apart, and pinch your fingers together on the screen

Nomenclature34Battery Charger LC-E17ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (p.36).Power cord Power cord socketBattery pack slot Charge lampFull-charge lamp

340You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation.1Select [Rotate image]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Rotate image], then press <0&

341You can rate images (still photos and movies) with one of the five rating marks: l/m/n/o/p. This function is called rating.1Select [Rating]. Under

3 Setting Ratings342You can specify the range of images to rate all the images in the range at once.1Select [Select range]. Select [Select range] in

3433 Setting RatingsYou can rate all the images in a folder or on a card at once.When you select [All images in folder] or [All images on card] in [x2

344You can search for images by specifying the conditions and display the filtered images. You can also play back in a slide show, protect, or erase a

3453 Setting Image Search Conditions3Implement the search conditions. Press <0>. Read the message that appears and select [OK].4Display the fo

346During playback, you can press the <Q> button to set the following: [J: Protect images], [b: Rotate image], [9: Rating], [U: Creative filters

347Q 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

348The three main ways to play back and enjoy movies are as follows:By connecting the camera to a TV set with an HDMI cable, you can play back the cam

349k Enjoying MoviesThe movie files recorded on the card can be transferred to a computer and played back or edited with pre-installed or general-purp

351Getting Started andBasic Camera OperationsThis chapter describes preparatory steps before you start shooting and the basic camera operations.Attach

3501Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display an image.2Select a movie. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select the movie to b

351k Playing Back MoviesMovie Playback Panel* When background music is set, the movie sound will not be played back.Operation Playback Description7 Pl

X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes352Tap [7] at the center of the screen. The movie will start playing back. To display the movie playback pa

353X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes3Check the edited movie. Select [7] and press <0> to play back the edited movie. To change the edi

354You can automatically play back all the images on the card one after another.1Select [Slide show]. Under the [x2] tab, select [Slide show], then p

3553 Slide Show (Auto Playback)3Start the slide show. Press the <W> <X> keys to select [Start], then press <0>. After [Loading ima

3 Slide Show (Auto Playback)356After you use EOS Utility (EOS software) to copy background music to the card, you can play background music together w

357By connecting the camera to a TV set with an HDMI cable, you can play the camera’s still photos and movies on the TV set. For the HDMI cable, HDMI

Viewing Images on a TV Set358If the TV set connected to the camera with an HDMI cable is compatible with HDMI CEC*, you can use the TV set’s remote co

359Viewing Images on a TV Set5Select an image. Point the remote control toward the TV set and press the / button to select an image.6Press the remo

361Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery.2Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the

360You can protect important images from being accidentally erased by the camera’s erase function.1Select [Protect images]. Under the [31] tab, selec

361K Protecting ImagesYou can specify the range of images to protect all the images in the range at once.1Select [Select range]. Select [Select range

K Protecting Images362You can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at once.When you select [All images in folder] or [All images on card] i

363You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.360) will not be erased.1Play back th

L Erasing Images3642Select [Select and erase images]. An image is displayed.3Select the images to be erased. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to s

365L Erasing ImagesYou can specify the range of images to erase all the images in the range at once.1Select [Select range]. Select [Select range] in

366DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded on the card according to your printing instructions such as the image select

367W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)4Exit the setting. Press the <M> button. The print order screen will reappear. Next, select [Sel.Image]

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)368 Selecting ImagesSelect and specify the images one by one.By pressing the <I> button, you can select imag

369W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)2Specify the range of images. Select the first image, then press <0>. Select the last image, then press

37Charging 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

370You 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

371p Specifying Images for a PhotobookYou can specify the range of images to select all the images in the range at once.1Select [Select range]. In [M

p Specifying Images for a Photobook372You can also specify all the images in a folder or on a card at once.When [Multiple] under [x1: Photobook Set-up

373The information displayed varies depending on the shooting mode and settings. Basic information displayB: Shooting Information DisplaySample Infor

B: Shooting Information Display374 Shooting information display• Detailed information* When you shoot in the 1+73 image-recording quality, the 1 file

375B: Shooting Information Display• Lens / Histogram informationHistogram display (Brightness)Lens nameFocal lengthHistogram display (RGB)• White bala

B: Shooting Information Display376* If manual exposure is used, the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed (when set manually) will be displayed.*The

377B: Shooting Information Display Highlight AlertWhen the shooting information is displayed, overexposed and clipped highlights will blink. To obtai

378

37911Post-ProcessingImagesAfter taking a picture, you can apply a filter effect, resize the JPEG image (reduce the pixel count), or crop the JPEG imag

38Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17 into the camera. The camera’s viewfinder becomes bright when a battery is installed, and darkens when the b

380You can apply the following Creative filters to an image and save it as a new image: Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Wate

381U Applying Creative Filter Effects5Save the image. Select [OK] to save the image. Check the destination folder and image file number, then select

U Applying Creative Filter Effects382 Y Art bold effectMakes the photo look like an oil painting and the subject look more three-dimensional. You can

383You 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, and a imag

S Resizing JPEG Images384Resize Options by Original Image QualityThe image sizes by aspect ratios are shown in the table below.Original Image QualityA

385You can crop a captured JPEG image and save it as another image. Images shot in RAW cannot be cropped. JPEG images shot with 1+73 can be cropped.1S

N Cropping JPEG Images386Moving the Cropping Frame Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z> keys. The cropping frame will move up, down,

38712Customizing theCameraYou can make fine adjustments to various camera functions to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Cus

3881Select [Custom Functions(C.Fn)].  Under the [54] tab, select [Custom Functions(C.Fn)], then press <0>.2Select the Custom Function number.

3893 Setting Custom FunctionsN*When an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) equipped with an LED light is used.* Setting 4 does not function during m

39You can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately) with the camera. SDHC and SDXC memory cards with UHS-I can also be used. The captured

390Custom 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

3913 Custom Function Setting ItemsNC.Fn II: ImageC.Fn-4 Highlight tone priority0: Disable1: EnableHighlight details are improved. The dynamic range is

3 Custom Function Setting ItemsN392C.Fn III: Autofocus/DriveC.Fn-5 AF-assist beam firingEnables or disables the built-in flash’s AF-assist beam or the

3933 Custom Function Setting ItemsNC.Fn-6 AF area selection methodYou can set the method for changing the AF area selection mode.0: S 9 AF area select

3 Custom Function Setting ItemsN394C.Fn-8 AF point display during focusYou can set whether or not to display the AF point(s) in the following cases: 1

3953 Custom Function Setting ItemsNC.Fn-10 Mirror lockup0: Disable1: EnableYou can prevent the camera vibration blur due to the mechanical vibrations

3 Custom Function Setting ItemsN396C.Fn-12 Shutter/AE lock button0: AF/AE lock1: AE lock/AFThis is convenient when you want to focus and meter separat

3973 Custom Function Setting ItemsNC.Fn-13 Assign SET buttonYou can assign a frequently-used function to <0>. When the camera is ready to shoot,

3 Custom Function Setting ItemsN398C.Fn-15 Retract lens on power offThis is the setting for the lens retraction mechanism when a gear-driven STM lens

399Under My Menu tab, you can register menu items and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. You can also name the registered menu tab

4Quick Reference GuideThe booklet is the Quick Reference Guide.More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded from the Canon website.

Installing and Removing the Card401Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Check that the access lamp is off, then open the cover. If [R

3 Registering My MenuN4002Select [Select items to register].3Register the desired items. Select the desired item, then press <0>. Select [OK]

4013 Registering My MenuN Delete tabYou can delete the My Menu tab currently displayed. Select [Delete tab] to delete the [MY MENU*] tab. Rename tab

3 Registering My MenuN402You can delete all the created My Menu tabs or My Menu items registered under them. Delete all My Menu tabsYou can delete al

4033 Registering My MenuNYou can select [Menu display] to set the menu screen that is to appear first when you press the <M> button. Normal dis

404

40513ReferenceThis chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc.Certification LogoSelect [54: Certification Log

406When you press the <B> button with the camera being ready to shoot, you can toggle the display between the electronic level and Quick Control

407You can check the conditions of the battery you are using on the LCD monitor.Select [Battery info.]. Under the [53] tab, select [Battery info.], t

408You can power the camera with a household power outlet by using the DC Coupler DR-E18 and AC Adapter AC-E6N (each sold separately).1Connect the DC

409You can use a Bluetooth connection with Bluetooth low energy technology-compatible Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 for remote control operations. In

41Installing and Removing the Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to, read from, or erased from

Remote Control Shooting4105Select [Pairing]. Select [Pairing], then press <0>. Press and hold the <W> button and <T> button simult

411Remote Control Shooting2Select [Bluetooth function].3Select [Check/clear connection info].4Press the <B> button.5Clear the connection informa

Remote Control Shooting412This remote controller enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet away from the camera. You ca

413Remote Control ShootingRemote Switch RS-60E3 comes with an approx. 60 cm/2.0 ft cord. When connected to the camera’s remote control terminal, it ca

414With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a computer or upload them to an online

415H Using Eye-Fi Cards5Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is displayed for [Access point SSID:]. You can also check the Eye

416o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled*1: Settable only with viewfinder shooting.Function Availability Table by Shooti

417Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode*2: AF will be performed using color tracking.Function A 7 C 2 3 4 5AF operation (Viewfinder shooting)O

Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode418o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled*1: 1+73 or 1 cannot be selected.*2:

419Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode*3: AF will be performed using color tracking.Function8q C P x 6 F GAF operation (Viewfinder shooting)O

42After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live View shooting, shoot movies, or play back photos and movies. You can change

Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode420o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled*1: 1+73 or 1 cannot be selected.*2:

421Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode*3: AF will be performed using color tracking.FunctionvG W X Z H c A B C DAF operation (Viewfinder shoo

Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode422o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled*1: 1+73 or 1 cannot be selected.*2:

423Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode*4: Settable only with ISO Auto set.*5: With ISO Auto, you can set a fixed ISO speed.Function d s f aAF

Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode424o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled*1: w and x cannot be selected.Movie

425Function Availability Table by Shooting Mode*2: Settable only with ISO Auto set.*3: With ISO Auto, you can set a fixed ISO speed.FunctionA 7 C 2 3

426System MapEyecup Ef Rubber Frame Ef Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II Angle Finder C E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Strap Battery Pack LP-E17 Batter

427System MapHDMI CableHTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.)EF-S lensesEF lensesSD/SDHC/SDXCmemory cardCard readerTV/VideoInterface Cable IFC-200U/500U(1.9 m/6.2 ft

428z: Shooting 1 (Red) Page* Not selectable in the <8: FG> and <v> modes.z: Shooting 1 (Red) Page* Not selectable in the <8: FG> and

4293 Menu Settingsz: Shooting 1 (Red) Pagez: Shooting 2 (Red)* During Live View shooting or when [s: Shooting screen] is set to [Guided], exposure com

43If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 45 to set the date/time/zone.<k> : The camera turns on

3 Menu Settings430z: Shooting 3 (Red) Pagez: Shooting 4* (Red) * Displayed for viewfinder shooting.z: Shooting 5* (Red)* Displayed for viewfinder shoo

4313 Menu Settingsz: Shooting 4* (Red) Page* Displayed for Live View shooting.z: Shooting 5* (Red)* Displayed for Live View shooting.x: Playback 1 (Bl

3 Menu Settings432x: Playback 2 (Blue) Pagex: Playback 3 (Blue)Cropping Crop part of the image 385ResizeDownsize JPEG image’s pixel count 383RatingRat

4333 Menu Settings5: Set-up 1 (Yellow) Page* For details, refer to the Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Function Instruction Manual.Select folderCreate

3 Menu Settings4345: Set-up 2 (Yellow) Page* Not displayed for Live View shooting or movie shooting.5: Set-up 3 (Yellow)Auto power off10 sec/30 sec /

4353 Menu Settings5: Set-up 4 (Yellow) Page* Not displayed for Live View shooting or movie shooting.s: Display level settings (Blue green) * Cannot be

3 Menu Settings436z: Shooting 1 (Red) Page* In Basic Zone modes, the settings available for [Sound recording] will be [On/Off].z: Shooting 2 (Red)* Se

4373 Menu Settingsz: Shooting 3 (Red) Pagez: Shooting 4* (Red)* In Basic Zone modes, these menu options are displayed under the [z2] tab.z: Shooting 5

438If a problem occurs with the camera, first consult this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact

439Troubleshooting Guide Do not use any battery other than genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E17. Remove and install the battery again (p.38). If the e

Turning on the Power44When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of the four levels.z : Battery level is sufficient.x : B

Troubleshooting Guide440 The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses (p.49). Install a recharged battery in the camera (p.36). Make sure the card is

441Troubleshooting Guide Set the lens’s focus mode switch to <AF> (p.49). Press the shutter button gently to prevent camera shake (p.51-52).

Troubleshooting Guide442 Set the AF operation to One-Shot AF. Focus lock is not possible in the AI Servo AF mode or when servo takes effect in AI Foc

443Troubleshooting Guide Under [54: Custom Functions(C.Fn)], if [4: Highlight tone priority] is set to [1:Enable], ISO 100 cannot be set. If [0:Disab

Troubleshooting Guide444 In shooting modes (<A> <C> <2> <4> <8: qC6> <v: GWXZH>) whose default setting is <a&g

445Troubleshooting Guide A small noise may be heard when the camera’s internal mechanism moves slightly. If you use flash, the shutter will make two

Troubleshooting Guide446 In shooting modes other than <a>, the ISO speed is set automatically.In the <a> mode, you can manually set the I

447Troubleshooting Guide If the camera is connected to a computer, GPS receiver, or other device with an interface cable, Wi-Fi functions cannot be s

Troubleshooting Guide448 In Basic Zone modes, certain tabs and menu options are not displayed. Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode (p.61).

449Troubleshooting Guide If the number of images recorded on the card exceeds the number the camera can display, [###] will be displayed (p.343). In

45When 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

Troubleshooting Guide450 It is the highlight alert (p.377). Overexposed areas with clipped highlight will blink. If the image is protected, it canno

451Troubleshooting Guide If the movie file size reaches 4 GB, another movie file will be created automatically (p.277). However, if you use an SDXC c

Troubleshooting Guide452 White, red, blue, or other colored dots of light may appear on images if the sensor is affected by cosmic rays, etc. Their a

453If there is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.* If the error message still appears after f

454•TypeType: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flashRecording media: SD/SDHC*/SDXC* memory cards* UHS-I cards supportedImage se

455SpecificationsNoise reduction: Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shotsAutomatic image brightness correction:Auto Lighting Optimizer p

Specifications456• Exposure ControlMetering mode: 63-zone TTL open-aperture metering using 7560-pixel RGB plus IR metering sensor• Evaluative metering

457Specifications•ShutterType: Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutterShutter speed: 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. (total shutter speed range; availab

Specifications458•FlashBuilt-in flash: Retractable, auto pop-up flashGuide No.: Approx. 12/39.4 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)Flash coverage: Approx. 17mm

459Specifications• Movie ShootingRecording format: MP4* Time-lapse movie shooting: MOVMovie: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264Variable (average) bit rateAudio: AACRe

3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone46 Press <0> again. Press the <W> <X> keys to select the time zone, then press <0>. If yo

Specifications460Metering mode: Center-weighted average and Evaluative metering with the image sensor* Automatically set by the AF methodMetering brig

461Specifications•PlaybackImage display format: Single-image display (without shooting information), Single-image display (with basic information), Si

Specifications462• InterfaceDIGITAL terminal: Computer communication (Hi-Speed USB equivalent), GPS Receiver GP-E2, Connect Station CS100 connectionHD

463Specifications• Battery Pack LP-E17Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryRated voltage: 7.2 V DCBattery capacity: 1040 mAhWorking temperature range

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465Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora

466Third party softwareThis product includes third party software. expat.hCopyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center LtdPermissi

467Use of Genuine Canon Accessories Is RecommendedThis product is designed to achieve optimum performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Th

468Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your hous

469CAUTIONRISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.

473 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone5Set the daylight saving time. Set it if necessary. Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select [Y]. Press <

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47314Software Start Guide /Downloading Images to a ComputerThis chapter describes the following: Overview of the software for EOS cameras How to dow

474This section describes an overview of various software applications for EOS cameras. An Internet connection is required to download and install the

475Software Start Guide1 Download the software. Connect to the Internet from a computer and access the following Canon website.www.canon.com/icpd Se

476Internet connection is required to download the Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files). Download is not possible in environments with no Internet

477You can use EOS software to download images from the camera to a computer. There are two ways to do this.1Install the software (p.475).2Use an inte

Downloading Images to a Computer478You can use a card reader to download images to a computer.1Install the software (p.475).2Insert the card into the

479IndexNumerics10- or 2-sec. self-timer ...1431280x720 (movie) ...2751920x1080 (movie) ...27

481Display the main tabs. Press the <M> button to display the main tabs.2Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <Q> button to

480IndexCards ... 8, 27, 39, 69Card reminder ... 40Formatting ... 6

481IndexFFE lock ...207Feature guide...57FEB (Flash exposure bracketing)...214F

482IndexIICC profile... 181Image dust prevention ... 327Image review time... 31

483IndexMM (Manual exposure)...191Macro photography ...93Magnifying images...259, 337Manual exposu

484IndexOONE SHOT (One-Shot AF)...119, 245PP (Program AE) ...184PAL ...275, 434Partial me

485IndexA (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...787 (Flash Off)...83C (Creative Auto) ...842(Portrait) ...

486IndexViewfinder ...33Dioptric adjustment...51Electronic level ...72Fl

CEL-SW9ZA210 © CANON INC. 2016The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of December 2016. For information on the compatibility with a

49The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. Note that you cannot use the EF-M lenses.1Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and

5Instruction ManualsThe Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can also be downloaded using the QR code.www.canon.com/icpd A software application is require

Attaching and Detaching a Lens50Turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring a

51Turn 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

Basic Shooting Operations52The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button c

53You can set how information is displayed on the screen according to your preference. Change the settings as necessary.1Display the main tabs. Press

3 Setting the Screen Display Level54 Sample Screens<C>: Standard<C>: Guided<f>: Standard<f>: GuidedIn Creative Zone modes, wh

553 Setting the Screen Display LevelYou can select the display method from [Standard] or [Guided]. If you set [Guided], main tab descriptions are prov

3 Setting the Screen Display Level56You can display the description of the shooting mode (mode guide) when switching the shooting mode during viewfind

573 Setting the Screen Display LevelWhen using Quick Control or setting menu items, you can display a brief description of functions and options (feat

3 Setting the Screen Display Level58Shooting tips appear when [Shooting screen] is set to [Guided] (p.53) and the camera setting is in any of the foll

59You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor with intuitive operations. This is called Quick Control.1Press t

6Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery (p.38).Upon purchase, charge the battery to start using (p.36).2Insert the card (p.39).With the card’s label f

Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions60 When [s: Shooting screen: Guided] is Set When [s: Shooting screen: Standard] is SetSample Quick Control Scr

61You can configure various settings with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc.3 Menu Operations and ConfigurationsThe menu t

3 Menu Operations and Configurations62 When [s: Menu display: Guided] is Set1Display the main tabs. When you press the <M> button, the main ta

633 Menu Operations and Configurations6Select the setting. Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z> keys of the cross keys to select the

3 Menu Operations and Configurations64 When [s: Menu display: Standard] is Set1Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the me

653 Menu Operations and ConfigurationsExample: When [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] is setDimmed menu items cannot be set. The menu item is dimmed if ano

66You can operate the camera by tapping on the LCD monitor (touch-sensitive panel) with your fingers.Sample Screen (Quick Control) Use your finger to

67d Operating the Camera with Touch ScreenSample Screen (Menu screen) Slide your finger while touching the LCD monitor.Sample Screen (Scale display)O

d Operating the Camera with Touch Screen681Select [Touch control]. Under the [53] tab, select [Touch control], then press <0>.2Set the touch co

69If 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

7Quick Start Guide6Flip out the LCD monitor (p.42).When the LCD monitor displays the date/time/zone setting screen, see page 45.7Focus on the subject

3 Formatting the Card70 The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full of images or data. A card-re

71The LCD monitor can display the Quick Control screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. When you turn on the power, the Quick Control screen will

72You can display the electronic level on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder to help you correct the camera tilt. Note that you can check only the

73Displaying the Electronic LevelA simple electronic level using a camera icon can be displayed in the viewfinder. Since this indicator is displayed d

74You can display a grid in the viewfinder to help you check the camera tilt or compose the shot.1Select [Viewfinder display]. Under the [52] tab, se

75If you set this function, <G> will appear in the viewfinder when the camera detects flicker caused by the blinking of the light source. By def

76

772Basic Shooting andImage PlaybackThis chapter describes how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back image

78<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It can also adjust focus automatical

79A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)4Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The captured image

8The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of capacity. If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camer

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)80 The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus indicator <o> does not light up.)It indic

81Depending on the scene, positioning the subject toward the left or right to include a balanced background will result in a picture with better persp

A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)82You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For de

83The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as in a museum or an

84In the <C> mode, you can set the following functions for shooting: (1) Ambience-based shots, (2) Background blur, (3) Drive mode, and (4) Buil

85C Creative Auto ShootingIf you set (1) or (2) when the camera is set for Live View shooting, you can see the effect on the screen before you start s

C Creative Auto Shooting86(2) Background blur• If [OFF] is set, the degree of background blur will change depending on the brightness.• If it is set t

87C Creative Auto Shooting(3) Drive mode: Use the <6> dial to make the selection. You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>.<u

C Creative Auto Shooting881Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button to display the Live View image.2With Quick Control, select the des

89C Creative Auto Shooting3Set the ambience effect. Press the <W> <X> keys to select the effect so that [Effect] appears at the bottom of

9ChaptersIntroduction2Getting Started and Basic Camera Operations35Basic Shooting and Image Playback77Setting the AF and Drive Modes117Image Settings1

C Creative Auto Shooting901 Ambience: StandardThis provides standard image characteristics.2 VividThe subject looks crisp, sharp and vivid. Effective

91The <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

92Use 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

93When 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

94Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle. Use a telephoto lens.Use of a telephoto le

95The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene.1Set the Mode Dial to <8&

96Use the <q> (Group Photo) mode to shoot group photos. You can take a picture in which both the people in the front and people in the back are

97When you want to continuously focus on and photograph children running around, use <C> (Kids). Skin tones will look healthy. Track the subjec

98When shooting food, use <P> (Food). The photo will look bright and appetizing. Also, depending on the light source, the reddish tinge will be

99When photographing a human subject lit in candlelight, use <x> (Candlelight). The atmosphere of candlelight is reflected in the color tones of