Canon 550D User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALINSTRUCTION MANUALENGLISHThe “Quick Reference Guide” and “Software Start Guide” are provided at end of this manual.

10Contents at a GlanceShooting Shoot automatically Î p.45 - 57 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously Î p.50, 53, 70 (i Continuous shooting) Take a p

B: Setting the White BalanceN1002Select [Custom White Balance]. Under the [2] tab, select [Custom White Balance], then press <0>.X The custom w

101You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature

2 White Balance CorrectionN102With just one shot, three images having a different color balance can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color tem

103If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. With JPEG images, the correction is

104Due to the lens characteristics, the four corners of the picture might look darker. This is called lens light fall-off or drop in peripheral illumi

1053 Lens Peripheral Illumination CorrectionThe camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction data for approx. 25 lenses. In step 2,

106The camera’s mechanical shake caused by the reflex mirror action can blur images taken with a super telephoto lens or close-up (macro) lens. In suc

1075Shooting 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

1081Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button.X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. The Live View image will closely r

109A Shooting with the LCD MonitorUnder [6 Live View function settings], set [Live View shoot.] to [Enable].Battery Life with Live View Shooting [App

11 Make a large-size print of the picture Î p.72 (73, 83, 1) Take many pictures Î p.72 (76, 86)Focusing Change the point of focus Î p.68 (S AF poin

110A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.About the Information DisplayMagnify

111Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here.While the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the <Q> butto

112Shooting Function SettingsThe menu options under the [6] tab’s [Live View function settings] menu are explained below.The functions settable in thi

113The AF modes available are [Live mode], [u Live mode] (face detection, p.114), and [Quick mode] (p.118).If you want to achieve precise focus, set t

114Using AF to Focus3Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.X When focus is achieved, the AF point

115Using AF to Focus2Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the <p> frame.X When foc

116Using AF to FocusAF operation Focusing will take slightly longer. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will foc

117Using AF to FocusShooting conditions which can make focusing difficult: Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color, flat surfaces.

118Using AF to FocusThe dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in the One-Shot AF mode (p.66), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.Alth

119Using AF to Focus3Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.X The Live View image will turn off, t

12Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used

120You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually.1Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly

121Notes About the Live View Image Under low or bright light conditions, the Live View image might not reflect the brightness of the captured image.

122Notes About the Shooting Results When you shoot continuously with the Live View function for a long period, the camera’s internal temperature may

1236Shooting MoviesSet the Mode Dial to <k> to shoot movies. The movie recording format will be MOV.Cards which can record moviesWhen shooting m

124Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to playback movies (p.167, 169).1Set the Mode Dial to <k>.X The reflex mirror will make a so

125k Shooting Movies One continuous movie will be recorded as one file. During movie shooting, the top, bottom, left, and right parts of the screen

k Shooting Movies126 Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.* Applies to a single movie clip.About the Informa

127k Shooting MoviesYou can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for a

k Shooting Movies1286Focus and shoot the movie. The procedure is the same as steps 2 and 3 for “Autoexposure Shooting” (p.124). With manual exposure

129k Shooting MoviesWhile shooting a movie, you can also take a still photo by pressing the shutter button completely.Taking still photos during movie

13Handling PrecautionsLCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, the

130Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here.While the image is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the <Q> button wi

131Shooting Function Settings[n] Menu Movie-recording sizeYou can select the movie’s image size [****x****] and frame rate [9] (frames recorded per s

Shooting Function Settings132Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute AF modeThe AF modes will be the same as described on pages 113-119.

133Shooting Function Settings kShutter/AE lock buttonYou can change the function assigned to the AE lock button and to when you press the shutter but

Shooting Function Settings134[o] Menu Movie exposureNormally, set this option to [Auto].Setting [Movie exposure] to [Manual] enables you to manually

135[2 Shooting 2] MenuThe functions settable in this menu screen only apply when the Mode Dial is set to <k>. These functions do not take effect

136Notes on Movie ShootingCamera’s internal temperature increase and image degradation If the camera’s internal temperature becomes high, the <E&g

1377Handy Features Silencing the Beeper (p.138) Card Reminder (p.138) Setting the Image Review Time (p.138) Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.139

138You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation.Under the [1] tab, select [Beep], then press <0&g

139Handy FeaturesTo save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-o

14Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery. (p.26)To charge the battery, see page 24.2Attach the lens. (p.33)Align the lens’ white or red index with the c

Handy Features140The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 99

141Handy Features [Auto reset]: Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the card is replaced.Each time you replace the card, the file numbering re

Handy Features142Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and computer instead of horizo

143Handy FeaturesWhile the menu is displayed, press the <B> button to display the camera’s major function settings. While the menu is displayed

Handy Features144This is for reverting all the camera’s shooting settings and Custom Functions to the default settings. This works in the <d> an

145Handy FeaturesShooting Settings Image-recording SettingsAF mode One-Shot AF Quality 73AF point selectionAutomatic selectionPicture Style StandardMe

Handy Features146This prevents the display-off sensor from turning off the shooting settings display automatically when your eye nears the viewfinder

147The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the menu. The [External flash ***] menu options for external Speedlites are appl

3 Setting the FlashN148[Built-in flash func. setting] and [External flash func. setting] Settable Functions* Regarding [FEB] (Flash exposure bracketin

1493 Setting the FlashN Flash exposure compensationSee “y Flash Exposure Compensation” on page 88. E-TTL IIFor normal flash exposures, set it to [Ev

15Quick Start Guide6Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.46)All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically.7Focus the subject.

150Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the fron

151Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that might be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust sti

3 Appending Dust Delete DataN1523Photograph a solid-white object. At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a patt

153Dust which could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a blower, etc.The surface of the image sensor is extr

3 Manual Sensor CleaningN154 While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutte

1558Image PlaybackThis chapter explains features related to viewing photos and movies, going into more detail than in Chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and Im

156Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen.1Playback the image. When you press the <x> butto

157x Searching for Images QuicklyWith the single image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images.1Select the jump method. I

158You can magnify a shot image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.1Magnify the image. During image playback, press the <u> button.X The image w

159You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation.1Select [Rotate]. Under the [3] tab, select [Rotate], then press <0>.2Select t

16The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” section.NomenclatureRemote control terminal (p.205)E

160Basically, there are the following three ways to playback the movies you shot.Use the provided AV cable or an HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately)

161k Enjoying Movies(See the PDF file instruction manual for ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser)The movie files recorded in the card can be transferred to a

1621Playback the image. Press the <x> button to display the image.2Select a movie. Press the <U> key to select a movie. With the single

163k Playing MoviesFunction Playback Description2 Exit Returns to the single-image display.7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop.8 S

164You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in 1-sec. increments.1On the movie playback screen, select [X].X The editing screen will be d

165You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show.1Select [Slide show]. Under the [3] tab, select [Slide show], then press <0&

3 Slide Show (Auto Playback)166 3Set the play time and repeat option. Press the <V> key to select [Set up], then press <0>. For still ph

167You can also view the still photos and movies on a TV set. Before connecting or disconnecting the cable between the camera and television, turn off

Viewing the Images on TV168For HDMI CEC TV setsWhen a TV set compatible with HDMI CEC* is connected to the camera with the HDMI cable, you can use the

169Viewing the Images on TV1Connect the provided AV cable to the camera. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s </q C> terminal. With the plug’s

17NomenclatureTripod socketAccess lamp (p.32)Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26)Battery compartment cover (p.26)<O> Aperture/Exposure

170Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally.1Select [Protect images]. Under the [3] tab, select [Protect images], then press &l

171You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.170) will not be erased.Once an image is erased,

L Erasing Images1722Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images], then press <0>.X The images will be displayed. To disp

173When you press the <B> button during single-image playback, you can switch the shooting information display. The most detailed shooting infor

B Shooting Information Display174 About the HistogramThe brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution and overall brightness. T

1759Printing Images Printing (p.176)You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the card. The camera is compatible w

176The direct printing procedure is done entirely with the camera while you look at the LCD monitor.1Set the camera’s power switch to <2>.2Set u

177Preparing to Print6Playback the image. Press the <x> button.X The image will appear, and the <w> icon will appear on the upper left to

178The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the printer’s i

179wPrinting Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>.X The paper type screen will appear. Select the type of the pa

Nomenclature18Shooting Settings Display* Displayed if an Eye-Fi card is used.The display will show only the settings currently applied.ApertureISO spe

wPrinting1804Set the printing effects. Set as necessary. If you need not set any printing effects, go to step 5. What is displayed on the screen dif

181wPrinting5Set the date and file number imprinting. Set as necessary. Select <I>, then press <0>. Set as desired, then press <0>

wPrinting182In step 4 on page 180, select the printing effect. When the <e> icon is displayed next to <z>, press the <B> button. You

183wPrintingYou can crop the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Do the trimming right before printing. If you se

wPrinting184 Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the gr

185You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)1864 Exit the setting. Press the <7> button.X The print order screen will reappear. Next, select [Sel.Image

187W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.ImageSelect and order images one by one.To display the three-image display, press the <I> button. To

188With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF.1 Prepare to print. See page 176. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer”

18910Customizing theCameraYou can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. You can do it with Custom Functions. Cust

19NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe display will show only the settings currently applied.ApertureAF point activation indicator < >AF points

1901Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [7] tab, select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press <0>.2Select the Custom Function No. Pre

1913 Setting Custom FunctionsN* The C.Fn I -1 setting will also be applied to movie shooting.Custom FunctionsC.Fn I: ExposureA LV shooting1 Exposure l

192Custom 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

1933 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn II: ImageC.Fn-4 Long exposure noise reduction0: Off1: AutoFor 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is perfor

3 Custom Function SettingsN194C.Fn-6 Highlight tone priority0: Disable1: EnableImproves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded from the s

1953 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn-8 Mirror lockup0: Disable1: EnablePrevents camera vibrations caused by the reflex mirror action which can disturb s

3 Custom Function SettingsN196C.Fn-10 Assign SET buttonYou can assign a frequently-used function to <0>. Press <0> when the camera is shoo

1973 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn-12 Add image verification data0: Disable1: EnableData for verifying whether the image is original or not is appende

198Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently.1Select [My Menu settings]

199When you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information.1Select [Copyright information]. Under the [7] tab, s

2The EOS 550D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 18.0 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, hi

Nomenclature20Mode DialThe Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and Movie shooting mode.Basic ZoneAll you do is press the shu

3 Setting Copyright InformationN200 Changing the entry areaPress the <Q> button to toggle between the top and bottom entry areas. Moving the c

20111ReferenceThis chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to

202Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:Subjects difficult

203With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.1Con

204This remote controller enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or

205Remote Control ShootingThis remote switch has a 60 cm/2.0 feet cord and enables you to press the shutter button halfway or completely. It connects

206Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation.When an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is attached to the camera, almost all the

207External Speedlites With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in TTL or A-TTL autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only.Set the

208With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a personal computer or upload them to a

209Using Eye-Fi Cards5Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is displayed for [Access point SSID:]. You can also check the Eye-F

21NomenclatureLensLens without a distance scaleLens with a distance scaleFocus mode switch (p.33)Lens mount index (p.33)Contacts (p.13)Hood mount (p.2

210o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectableFunction Availability Table according to Shooting Modeskkkooookooookkkooookooookkkooook

211Function Availability Table according to Shooting Modes*1: For manual exposure only.*2: Refers to “(2) Blurring/sharpening the background” function

2121 Shooting 1 (Red) Page2 Shooting 2 (Red)Menu SettingsQuality73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 / 1+73 / 172BeepEnable / Disable 138Release shutter withou

213Menu Settingsy Shooting 3 (Red) Page3 Playback 1 (Blue)4 Playback 2 (Blue)5 Set-up 1 (Yellow)* Displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is used.Dust Del

Menu Settings2146 Set-up 2 (Yellow) Page7 Set-up 3 (Yellow)9 My Menu (Green)LCD brightness Seven brightness levels provided 139Date/TimeSet the date (

215Menu Settingsn Movie 1 (Red) Pageo Movie 2 (Red)* Displayed only when [Movie exposure] is set to [Manual].Movie Shooting Mode MenuMovie recording s

216System MapEyecup EfRubber Frame EfEyepiece Extender EP-EX15llAngle Finder CE-series Dioptric Adjustment LensesWide Strap EW-100DB lll270EXST-E2 430

217System Map EF-S lensesEF lensesRemote Switch RS-60E3Remote Controller RC-6TV/VideoInterface CableStereo AV Cable AVC-DC400STEOS DIGITAL Solution Di

218If a problem occurs, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or

219Troubleshooting Guide Use a fully-charged battery pack (p.24). The rechargeable battery pack performance will degrade over repeated use. Purchase

Nomenclature22Battery Charger LC-E8Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.24).Battery Charger LC-E8ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.24).Battery pack slot

Troubleshooting Guide220 If a card error message is displayed, see page 42 or 224. Set the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu’s [High ISO speed noise

221Troubleshooting Guide If you shoot continuously with the built-in flash at short intervals, the flash might stop operating to protect the flash un

Troubleshooting Guide222 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

223Troubleshooting Guide The correct date and time has not been set (p.29). Make sure the AV cable or HDMI cable’s plug is inserted all the way in (

224If 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

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

Specifications226• ViewfinderType: Eye-level pentamirrorCoverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%Magnification: Approx. 0.87x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens a

227Specifications•ShutterType: Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutterShutter speeds:1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec. (Full Auto mode), X-sync at 1/200

Specifications228• Movie ShootingMovie compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264Variable (average) bit rateAudio recording format: Linear PCMRecording format: MOV

229Specifications•Image PlaybackImage display formats: Single image, Single image + Info (Basic info, detailed info, histogram), 4-image index, 9-imag

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

Specifications230• Dimensions and WeightDimensions (W x H x D): 128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3 mm / 5.1 x 3.8 x 3.0 in.Weight: Approx. 530 g / 18.7 oz. (CIPA tes

231Specifications• EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ISAngle of view: Diagonal extent: 74°20’ - 27°50’Horizontal extent: 64°30’ - 23°20’ Vertical extent: 45°30’

232Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the Uni

233Safety WarningsFollow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage.Preventing Serious Injury or De

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

235European Union (and EEA) only.These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Di

236

2371280x720 ...1311920x1080 ...1311st-curtain sync...148

238IndexCopyright information... 199Creative Auto ...55Creative Zone modes ...20Cust

239IndexFunction availability table...210GGrid display ...112, 134HHDMI...160, 16

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

240IndexLive View shooting...107Focusing...113Grid display ...112Possi

241IndexPaper settings (printing)...178Partial metering...86Peripheral illumination correction...104PictBridg

242IndexShooting mode...20A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE) ...85M (Manual exposure) ...83Av (Aperture-

243Quick Reference GuideMenu Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - p.244Q Quick Control Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - p.245

244Quick Reference Guide<M> buttonLCD monitor<S> Cross keys<0> buttonCreative Zone ModesBasic Zone Modes Movie Shooting ModeMenu Ope

245Quick Reference GuideQ Quick Control ScreenShutter speedApertureISO speedAuto Lighting OptimizerHighlight tonepriorityShooting modeExposure compens

Quick Reference Guide246 Select [1 Quality], then press <0>. Press the <U> key to select the quality, then press <0>.Image-recordi

247Quick Reference GuideAccess lamp<O> Aperture/Exposurecompensation buttonDisplay-offsensor<A> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button&

Quick Reference Guide248ApertureISO speedShutter speedPossible shotsWhite balanceAuto Lighting OptimizerMetering modeShooting modeDrive modeExposure l

249Quick Reference GuideBasic Zone ModesD Using the Built-in FlashCreative Zone Modes(Displayed only when <C> is set.)All the settings necessary

25Charging the Battery Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used.Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually di

Quick Reference Guide250Creative Zone Modesd: Program AEs: Shutter-priority AEf: Aperture-priority AEYou can change the camera settings as desired to

251Quick Reference GuideS AF PointNE: AF ModeN Set the lens focus mode switch to <f>. Press the <ZE> button.  Press the <U> key t

Quick Reference Guide252Z: ISO SpeedNi Drive ModeN Press the <Z> button. Turn the <6> dial or press the <U> key to select the ISO

253Quick Reference GuideALive View Shooting Press the <A> button to display the Live View image. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. P

Quick Reference Guide254k Shooting MoviesCustom FunctionsN Set the Mode Dial to <k>. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the <

255Quick Reference GuideImage PlaybackMagnifyIndexyuyuBErasePlaybackxLSelect imageSShooting information

256EOS DIGITAL Solution DiskThis disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL.Communication Software for the Camera and Computer You can download i

257Compatible OS1Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD).3 Click [Easy Installation] to st

258Compatible OS1Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.2 Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD). On your computer’s desktop, dou

259[WINDOWS]EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Manuals DiskCopy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the CD to your computer.1 Insert the EOS DIGITA

26Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 into the camera.1Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cov

This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2010. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduce

27If the date/time setting screen appears when you turn on the power switch, see page 29 to set the date/time.<1> : The camera turns on.<2>

Turning on the Power28When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels:z : Battery level is OK.x :

29When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to

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

301Display the menu. Press the <M> button to display the menu.2Under the [6] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <U> key to select the [6

31The captured images are recorded onto the card (sold separately).Make sure the card’s write protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing.1

Installing and Removing the SD Card321Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Check that “Recording...” is not displayed on the LCD monit

331Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows.2Attach the lens. Align the lens’ red or white

Attaching and Detaching a Lens34To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers.If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom

35When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a less blurred shot. The procedure explained here is based

36Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right until the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.To obtain sharp images, hold t

37Basic OperationThe shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

38You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen.1Display the Quick Cont

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

4Icons in this Manual<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.<V> <U> : Indicates the <S> cross keys.<0> : Indicates the setting bu

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

413 Menu Operations1Display the menu. Press the <M> button to display the menu.2Select a tab. Press the <U> key to select a tab. You ca

42If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera.When the card is formatted, all images

433 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-

44The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, image, etc. Displayed when the camera is turned on. When your eye nears the

452Basic Shooting andImage PlaybackThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images.

461Set the Mode Dial to <1>.2Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object will

471 Fully Automatic Shooting The focus confirmation light <o> blinks and focus is not achieved.Aim the AF point over an area having good contras

48Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective.In the <1> (Full Au

49In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you wan

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

50The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with

51Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, or to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become

52When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macr

53To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <5> (Sports) mode. Use a telephoto lens.Using a te

54To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Use a wide-angle lens a

55Basic Zone modes except <C> (Creative Auto) take care of everything, whereas the <C> Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the

C Creative Auto Shooting56(1) Flash firing<a> (Auto flash), <D> (Flash on), or <b> (Flash off) can be selected.If you set <b>

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

58The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 155.1Playback the image. When you press

593Creative ShootingIn the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the <d> (P

621Introduction 2Item Check List... 3Conventions Used i

60To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE.1Set th

61d: Program AE Change the ISO speed or use the built-in flash.To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.62) o

62Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In the Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically

63Z: Changing the ISO SpeedNIf the ISO speed is set to “AUTO”, the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button half

64In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just pop up the built-in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the

65D Using the Built-in Flash If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed.By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range. In brig

66You can select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically.1On the len

67E: Changing the AF ModeNThis AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfwa

68In the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, th

69S Selecting the AF PointN When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes.If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose

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70You can shoot up to about 3.7 shots per sec. This is effective for shooting a child running toward you or capturing the different facial expressions

711Press the <Yi Q> button.2Select the self-timer. Press the <U> key to select the desired self-timer, then press <0>.Q: 10-sec. se

72You can select the number of megapixels to record (approx. 17.9, 8.0, or 4.5 megapixels) and the image quality.1Select [Quality]. Under the [1] tab

733 Setting the Image-recording Quality I want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper size for printing.Refer to the diagram on the

3 Setting the Image-recording Quality741 is the raw image data before it is made into 73 or other images. Although 1 images require software like Digi

75By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject.1Press the <XA> button.X [Pict

A Selecting a Picture StyleN76S NeutralThis Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdue

774Advanced ShootingThis chapter builds on the previous chapter and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. The first half of this chapter explains

78You 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

79s: Action Shots To freeze the action or moving subject.Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec. To blur a running child or anima

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80To obtain a blurry background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to <f> (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the dep

81f: Changing the Depth of Field When using an aperture with a high f-number, note that camera shake can occur in low light scenes.A higher aperture

f: Changing the Depth of Field82To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash ex

83You can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually as desired. With flash, the flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture

a: Manual Exposure84In step 2 on the preceding page, turn the <6> dial to the left to set <BULB>. A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open

85Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically. All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture req

86The metering mode measures the subject’s brightness to determine the correct exposure. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.1Select [Meterin

87Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except <

Setting Exposure CompensationN88Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. You can set the fla

89This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically with three shots (±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) as

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3 Auto Exposure BracketingN90 Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB amount display. The AEB setting will be canceled automatically if the power s

91You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots.

A Customizing a Picture StyleN92 SharpnessAdjusts the sharpness of the image.To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E, th

93A Customizing a Picture StyleNFor Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explain

94You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User D

95A Registering a Picture StyleN5Select a parameter. Select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <0>.6Set the parameter. Press the <

96The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space to sRGB or Adobe RGB for captured images.

97Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure s

98FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the subject. This feature can also be used with a Canon EX-series Speedlite.* FE s

99White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the <Q> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natura