Canon 650D User Manual

EINSTRUCTIONMANUALINSTRUCTION MANUALThe “Software Start Guide” is included at the end of this manual.EECOPY

101Introduction 2Item Check List... 3Conventions Used in this Manual...

100Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder’s focus confirmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Very low

101You can shoot up to approx. 5 shots per second. This is effective for shooting a child running toward you or capturing different facial expressions

102i Continuous Shooting The maximum continuous shooting speed of approx. 5 shots per second is achieved* with a shutter speed of 1/500 sec. or faste

1031Press the <YiQ> button.2Select the self-timer. Press the <U> key or turn the <6> dial to select the self-timer, then press <

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

105D Using the Built-in Flash If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed (p.90).By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range.

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107Advanced ShootingThis chapter builds on Chapter 3 and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. The first half of this chapter explains how to use

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

109s: Convey 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. To blur

11Contents23Basic Shooting and Image Playback 57A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ... 58A Full Auto Techniques (Scen

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

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

112f: Changing the Depth of FieldTo obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash e

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

114a: Manual ExposureTo obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically (autoflash exposure) to match the manually-set ape

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

116q Changing the Metering ModeNe Center-weighted average meteringThe brightness is metered at the image center and then averaged for the entire scene

117Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except <

118Setting Exposure CompensationNSet flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. You can set the ex

119This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically (up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments) with three sh

12Contents54Advanced Shooting 107s: Convey the Subject’s Movement ... 108f: Changing the Depth of Field ...

1203 Auto Exposure BracketingN Follow steps 1 and 2 to turn off the AEB level display. The AEB setting will also be canceled automatically if the po

121You can lock the exposure when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the

122If the subject is on the side of the frame and you use flash, the subject may turn out to be too bright or dark depending on the background, etc. T

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

124This function reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high

1253 Noise Reduction SettingsNYou can reduce noise in long exposures.1Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [z3] tab, select [Long exp. noise

1263 Noise Reduction SettingsN2Set the setting. Select the desired setting, then press <0>.X The setting screen closes and the menu will reappe

127Peripheral light fall-off is a phenomenon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteristics. Color fringing along subject ou

1283 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction1Select the setting. Check that [Correction data available] is displayed for the a

1293 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration CorrectionThe camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction data and chroma

13Contents76Shooting Movies 169k Shooting Movies ...170Autoexposure Shooting...

130You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters such as [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test sh

131A Customizing Image CharacteristicsN SharpnessAdjusts the sharpness of the image.To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is t

132A Customizing Image CharacteristicsNFor Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast]

133You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it under [User Def. 1], [User

134A Registering Preferred Image CharacteristicsN5Select a parameter. Select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <0>.6Set the parameter

135The function adjusting the color tone so that white objects look white in the picture is called white balance (WB). Normally, the <Q> (Auto)

136B: Matching the Light SourceN2Select [Custom White Balance]. Under the [z2] tab, select [Custom White Balance], then press <0>.X The custom

137You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature

138u Adjusting the Color Tone for the Light SourceNWith just one shot, three images having a different color balance can be recorded simultaneously. B

139The range of reproducible colors is called the color space. With this camera, the color space for captured images can be set to sRGB or Adobe RGB.

14Contents111098Wireless Flash Photography 225Using Wireless Flash... 226Easy Wireles

140The 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

141Mirror Lockup to Reduce Camera ShakeN In very bright light such as at the beach or a ski slope on a sunny day, take the picture promptly after mir

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143Shooting 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 shoot

1441Display the Live View image. Press the <A> button.X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. In the <A> mode, the scene ic

145A Shooting with the LCD MonitorSet [A: Live View shoot.] to [Enable].Battery Life with Live View Shooting [Approx. number of shots] The figures ab

146A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.Information DisplayISO speedExposure

147A Shooting with the LCD MonitorDuring Live View shooting in the <A> mode, an icon representing the scene detected by the camera will be displ

148A Shooting with the LCD Monitor*5: Displayed with any of the lenses below:• EF24mm f/2.8 IS USM • EF28mm f/2.8 IS USM• EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM • E

149Function settings particular to Live View shooting are explained here.If you press the <Q> button while the image is displayed on the LCD mon

15Contents15131412Customizing the Camera 291Setting Custom Functions... 292Custom Function S

150The menu options below are displayed.The functions settable on this menu screen only apply during Live View shooting. These functions do not take e

151A Menu Function Settings Aspect ratioNThe image’s aspect ratio can be set to [3:2], [4:3], [16:9], or [1:1]. The area surrounding the Live View im

152A Menu Function Settings Metering timerNYou can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). In Basic Zone modes, metering ti

153You can select the AF method suiting the shooting conditions or subject. The following AF methods are provided: [u(face)+Tracking], [FlexiZone - Mu

154Changing the Autofocus Method (AF Method) If no faces are detected or if you tap the LCD monitor but do not select any face or subject, the camera

155Changing the Autofocus Method (AF Method)Up to 31 AF points (automatically selected) covering a wide area can be used to focus. This wide area can

156Changing the Autofocus Method (AF Method)3Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.X When focus i

157Changing the Autofocus Method (AF Method)2Move the AF point. Press the <S> key to move the AF point to where you want to focus. (It cannot g

158Changing the Autofocus Method (AF Method)AF Operation Focusing will take longer than with [Quick mode]. Even when focus has been achieved, pressi

159Changing the Autofocus Method (AF Method)Shooting conditions that make focusing difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky, solid-color

16Camera 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

160Changing the Autofocus Method (AF Method)The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF operation (p.95), using the same AF method as with

161Changing the Autofocus Method (AF Method)3Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.X The Live Vie

162Just by tapping the LCD monitor screen, you can focus and take the picture automatically. This works in all shooting modes.1Display the Live View i

163x Shooting with the Touch Shutter Even if <i> (continuous shooting) is set, single shooting will take effect. The touch shutter does not f

164You can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus.1Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. Turn the lens focusing ring to focu

165Live View Shooting CautionsImage Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as dots of light and banding) may become noticeable. Shoo

166Live View Shooting CautionsShooting Result If you take the picture in magnified view, the exposure may not come out as desired. Return to the norm

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169Shooting MoviesYou can shoot movies by setting the power switch to <k>. The movie recording format will be MOV.Cards that can record moviesWh

17Handling PrecautionsLCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, the

170Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the movies shot (p.258, 261).When the shooting mode is not set to <a>, autoexpo

171k Shooting MoviesThis camera is compatible with the function turning on the LED light automatically in low-light conditions during autoexposure sho

172k Shooting MoviesWhen you shoot a movie in a Basic Zone mode, an icon representing the scene detected by the camera will appear. For certain scenes

173k Shooting MoviesIn the <a> mode, you can freely set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for the movie shooting. Using manual exposure

174k Shooting Movies5Focus and shoot the movie. The procedure is the same as steps 3 and 4 for “Autoexposure Shooting” (p.170).ISO speed during manua

175k Shooting Movies Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.Information DisplayAF point (FlexiZone - Single)Ex

176k Shooting MoviesNotes on Movie Shooting During movie shooting, do not point the lens toward the sun. The sun’s heat can damage the camera’s inter

177k Shooting MoviesThe final image simulation is a function that allows you to see the effects of the Picture Style, white balance, etc., on the imag

178k Shooting MoviesWhile shooting a movie, you can also take a still photo by pressing the shutter button completely.Taking still photos during movie

179k Shooting MoviesWhen you press the shutter button halfway to autofocus during movie shooting, the following phenomena may occur.• Focus may become

18Quick Start Guide1Insert the battery (p.30). To charge the battery, see page 28.2Insert a card (p.31). With the card’s label facing toward the back

180Function settings particular to movie shooting are explained here.If you press the <Q> button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor

181The menu option [Z2: Movie rec. size] enables you to select the movie’s image size [****x****] and frame rate [9] (frames recorded per second). The

1823 Setting the Movie-recording SizeTotal Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute About Movie Files Exceeding 4 GBEven if you shoot a movie ex

183You can easily create a short movie with the video snapshot function.A video snapshot is a short movie clip lasting approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 se

1843 Shooting Video Snapshots3Select [Album settings]. Select [Album settings], then press <0>. If you want to continue shooting for an existi

1853 Shooting Video Snapshots7Shoot the first video snapshot. Press the <A> button.X The blue bar indicating the shooting duration will gradual

1863 Shooting Video SnapshotsOptions in Steps 8 and 9[Playback video snapshot] Operations*With [Skip backward/Skip forward], the skipping duration wil

1873 Shooting Video Snapshots1Select [Add to existing album]. Follow step 4 on page 184 to select [Add to existing album], then press <0>.2Sele

1883 Shooting Video SnapshotsYou can play back a completed album in the same way as a normal movie (p.250).1Play back the movie. Press the <x>

1893 Shooting Video SnapshotsAfter shooting, you can rearrange, delete, or play back the video snapshots in the album.1On the playback panel, select [

19Quick Start Guide6Flip out the LCD monitor (p.33). When the LCD monitor displays the time zone and date/time setting screens, see page 36.7Focus the

1903 Shooting Video Snapshots3Save the edited album. Press the <M> button to return to the Editing panel at the screen’s bottom. Press the <

191When you set the power switch to <k>, the [Z1/Z2] tab will show functions dedicated to movie shooting. The menu options are as follows.[Z1] m

1923 Movie Menu Function Settings• If you want to hold the focus at a certain point or avoid recording the lens operation noise before or during movie

1933 Movie Menu Function Settings Grid displayWith [Grid 1l] or [Grid 2m], you can display grid lines to help you level the camera vertically or hori

1943 Movie Menu Function Settings[Wind filter]When set to [Enable], it reduces wind noise when there is wind outdoors. This feature takes effect only

195Movie Shooting CautionsWhite <s> and Red <E> Internal Temperature Warning Icons If the camera’s internal temperature increases due to

196Movie Shooting CautionsRecording If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level indicator may appear on the right of the screen during

197Cautions when [Movie servo AF] is set to [Enable]Shooting conditions that make focusing difficult A fast-moving subject approaching or moving away

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199Handy Features Disabling the Beeper (p.200) Card Reminder (p.200) Setting the Image Review Time (p.200) Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p.201)

2The EOS REBEL T4i/EOS 650D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.00 effective

20The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the “Basic Shooting and Image Playback” section.NomenclatureBuilt-in flash/AF-assist beam(p.

200You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved, during self-timer operation, and during touch screen operations.Under the [z1] tab

201Handy FeaturesTo save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-o

202Handy FeaturesYou can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved.This operation is optional since a folder will

203Handy FeaturesSelecting a Folder With the folder selection screen displayed, select a folder and press <0>.X The folder where the captured i

204Handy 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

205Handy Features [Auto reset]: The file numbering restarts from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created.When you replace the

206Handy FeaturesWhen you set the copyright information, it will be appended to the image as Exif information.1Select [Copyright information]. Under

207Handy FeaturesText Entry Procedure Changing the entry area:Press the <Q> button to toggle between the top and bottom entry areas. Moving th

208Handy FeaturesVertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and on the personal computer i

209Handy FeaturesWhile the shooting settings (p.50) are displayed, press the <B> button to display the camera’s major function settings.B Checki

21NomenclatureDisplay off sensor (p.50, 213) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.42)Card slotcover (p.31)Access lamp (p.32)Battery compartmentcover release le

210Handy FeaturesThe camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reverted to their defaults. This option is available in Creative Zone modes.1

211Handy FeaturesShooting Settings Camera SettingsAF operation One-Shot AF Auto power off 30 sec.AF point selectionAutomatic selectionBeep EnableDrive

212Handy FeaturesLive View Shooting Movie ShootingLive View shooting Enable AF method u+TrackingAF method u+Tracking Movie Servo AF EnableContinuous A

213Handy FeaturesYou can prevent the display-off sensor from turning off the shooting setting display on the LCD monitor when your eye approaches the

214The built-in flash and external Speedlite settings can be set with the camera’s menu. You can use the camera’s menu to set the external Speedlite f

2153 Setting the FlashNYou can set the flash-sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE (f) mode. : AutoThe flash sync speed is set

2163 Setting the FlashNYou can set the functions in the table below. The functions displayed under [External flash func. setting] will vary depending

2173 Setting the FlashN Shutter synchronizationNormally, set this to [1st curtain] so that the flash fires immediately after the exposure starts.If [

2183 Setting the FlashNThe Custom Functions displayed under [External flash C.Fn setting] will vary depending on the Speedlite model.1Display the Cust

219Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the fron

22NomenclatureShooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.24)The display will show only the settings currently applied.Shutter speedShooting modeAper

220Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that may be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still

2213 Appending Dust Delete DataN3Photograph a solid-white object. At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm (0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft.), fill the viewfinder with a patt

222Dust that could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a blower, etc. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the

2233 Manual Sensor CleaningN While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutte

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225Wireless FlashPhotographyYou can use the built-in flash for wireless flash shooting.The camera’s built-in flash can work as a master unit with Cano

226Regarding your Speedlite (slave unit), refer to its instruction manual and set it as follows. The settings other than the ones below for the slave

227The basics of easy, fully automatic wireless flash shooting are explained below.Steps 1 to 4 and 6 apply to all wireless flash shooting. Therefore,

228Easy Wireless Flash Shooting4Select [Built-in flash settings]. Select [Built-in flash settings], then press <0>.5Select [EasyWireless]. Und

229Easy Wireless Flash ShootingYou can have multiple slave units fire as if they were a single Speedlite. This is convenient when you need a large fla

23NomenclatureViewfinder InformationThe display will show only the settings currently applied.AF point activation indicator <•>AF points<D>

230This section describes fully automatic wireless flash shooting with one external Speedlite and the built-in flash.You can change the flash ratio be

231Custom Wireless Flash ShootingMultiple Speedlite slave units can be treated as one flash unit or separated into slave groups whose flash ratio can

232Custom Wireless Flash Shooting[1 (A:B)] Multiple slave units in multiple groupsDivide the slave units into groups A and B and change the flash rati

233Custom Wireless Flash ShootingThe built-in flash can also be added to wireless flash shooting explained on pages 231-232.The basic settings are sho

234When [Flash mode] is set to [E-TTL II], flash exposure compensation can be set. The flash exposure compensation settings (see below) which can be s

235Other SettingsWhen [Flash mode] is set to [Manual flash], flash exposure compensation can be set. The flash output settings ([1 flash output], [Gro

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237Image PlaybackThis chapter explains functions related to viewing photos and movies, with more detail than in Chapter 2 “Basic Shooting and Image Pl

238Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen.1Play back the image. When you press the <x> butt

239x Searching for Images QuicklyWith the single-image display, you can turn the <6> dial to jump through the images forward or backward accordi

24NomenclatureMode DialThe Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes.Basic ZoneAll you do is press the shutter button. The camer

240You 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.X

241The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can touch with your fingers for playback operations. Press the <x> button to play back im

242d Playing Back with the Touch ScreenPinch two fingers.Touch the screen with two fingers spread apart, and pinch your fingers together on the screen

243You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation.1Select [Rotate image]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Rotate image], then press <0&

244You can rate images and movies with one of five rating marks: l/m/n/o/p. This function is called rating.1Select [Rating]. Under the [x2] tab, sele

2453 Setting RatingsThe total number of images with a given rating that can be displayed is 999. If there are more than 999 images with a given rating

246During playback, you can press the <Q> button to set any of the following: [ : Protect images], [b: Rotate image], [9: Rating], [U: Creative

247Q Quick Control During Playback Pressing the <Q> button during the index display will switch to the single-image display and the Quick Contr

248You can play back movies in the following three ways:Use the stereo AV cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) or HDMI cable HTC-100 (sold separately)

249k Enjoying MoviesThe movie files recorded on the card can be transferred to a personal computer and played with ImageBrowser EX (provided software)

25NomenclatureLensLens without a distance scaleLens with a distance scaleImage Stabilizer switch (p.41)Lens mount index (p.39)Contacts (p.17)Zoom ring

2501Play back the image. Press the <x> button to display images.2Select a movie. Press the <U> key to select a movie. On the single-ima

251k Playing MoviesMovie Playback Panel* When background music is set, the movie’s sound will not be played.Tap [7] at the center of the screen.X The

252You can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie (except video snapshots) in 1-sec. increments.1On the movie playback screen, select [X].X The

253X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes4Save the edited movie. Select [W], then press <0>.X The save screen will appear. To save it as a

254You can play back the images on the card as an automatic slide show.1Select [Slide show]. Under the [x2] tab, select [Slide show], then press <

2553 Slide Show (Auto Playback)3Set [Set up] as desired. Press the <V> key to select [Set up], then press <0>. Set the [Display time], [

2563 Slide Show (Auto Playback)4Start the slide show. Press the <V> key to select [Start], then press <0>.X After [Loading image...] is d

2573 Slide Show (Auto Playback)1Select [Background music]. Set [Background music] to [On], then press <0>.2Select the background music. Press

258You can view the still photos and movies on a TV set.HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is required.1Connect the HDMI cable to the camera. With

259Viewing the Images on TV5Press the <x> button.X The image will appear on the TV screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the camera’s LCD monito

26NomenclatureBattery Charger LC-E8Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.28).Battery Charger LC-E8ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.28).Battery pack slot

260Viewing the Images on TV2Connect the camera to a TV set. Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to the TV.X The TV’s input will switch automatica

261Viewing the Images on TV1Connect the stereo AV cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) to the camera. With the plug’s <Canon> logo facing the ba

262Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally.1Select [Protect images]. Under the [x1] tab, select [Protect images], then press &

263K Protecting ImagesYou can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at one time.When you select [All images in folder] or [All images on car

264You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.262) will not be erased.Once an image is erased,

265L Erasing Images2Select [Select and erase images]. Select [Select and erase images], then press <0>.X The images will be displayed. To disp

266* With 1+73 images, the 1 file size is displayed.* For still photos taken during movie shooting, <G> will be displayed.* If a Creative filter

267B: Shooting Information Display* With images taken in a Basic Zone mode, the information displayed will differ depending on the shooting mode.* Pho

268B: Shooting Information Display About the Highlight AlertWhen the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink

269Post-ProcessingImagesAfter shooting, you can apply Creative filters or resize the images (downsize the pixel count). The camera may not be able to

27Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations.Attaching the StrapPass the end of the

270You 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

271U Creative Filters5Save the image. Select [OK] to save the image. Check the destination folder and image file number, then select [OK]. To apply

272U Creative Filters Fish-eye effectGives the effect of a fish-eye lens. The image will have a barrel-type distortion.Depending on the level of this

273You can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3/4/a/b images. JPEG

274S ResizeResize Options According to Original Image SizeThe image size displayed in step 3 on the preceding page, such as [***M ****x****], has a 3:

275Printing Images Printing (p.276)You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images on the card. The camera is compatible wi

276The direct printing procedure can be performed entirely with the camera while you look at the LCD monitor.1Set the camera’s power switch to <2&g

277Preparing to Print6Play back the image. Press the <x> button.X The image will appear, and the <w> icon will appear on the upper left t

278The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings may not be available. For details, refer to the printer’

279wPrinting 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

281Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery.2Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the

wPrinting2804Set the printing effects (image optimization). Set them if necessary. If you do not need to set any printing effects, go to step 5. Wha

281wPrinting5Set the date and file number imprinting. Set them if necessary. Select <I>, then press <0>. Set as desired, then press <

wPrinting282In step 4 on page 280, select the printing effect. When the <e> icon is displayed brightly next to <z>, you can press the <

283wPrintingYou can crop the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed.Set the trimming right before printing. If you se

wPrinting284 Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area may not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grai

285You can set the print type, date imprinting, and file number imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cann

W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)2864Exit the setting. Press the <7> button.X The print order screen will reappear. Next, select [Sel.Image]

287W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.ImageSelect and order images one by one.To display the three-image display, press the <Hy> button. T

288With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF.1 Prepare to print. See page 276. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to a Printer”

289When you select images to use in photobooks (up to 998 images) and use EOS Utility (provided software) to transfer them to a computer, the selected

29Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.Recharge the battery before using. Recharge the battery on the day before or

p Specifying Images for a Photobook290You can specify all the images in a folder or card at one time.When [x1: Photobook Set-up] is set to [All images

291Customizing theCameraYou can customize various camera functions to suit your picture-taking preferences with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can

2921Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [54] tab, select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press <0>.2Select the Custom Function number.

2933 Setting Custom FunctionsN* [5: ISO speed] is settable only for manual exposure shooting. Custom FunctionsC.Fn I: ExposureA LV ShootingkMovie Shoo

294Custom 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

2953 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn II: ImageC.Fn-3 Highlight tone priority0: Disable1: EnableImproves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expan

3 Custom Function SettingsN296C.Fn III: Autofocus/DriveC.Fn-4 AF-assist beam firingThe settings to specify whether or not the AF-assist beam is emitte

2973 Custom Function SettingsNC.Fn IV: Operation/OthersC.Fn-6 Shutter/AE lock button0: AF/AE lock1: AE lock/AFThis is convenient when you want to focu

3 Custom Function SettingsN298C.Fn-7 Assign SET buttonYou can assign a frequently-used function to <0>. Press <0> when the camera is ready

299Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently.1Select [My Menu settings]

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

30Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 into the camera.1Open the cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover.2Insert the batt

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301ReferenceThis chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc.Certification LogoUnder the [54] tab, if you sele

302With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the remaining battery leve

303This remote controller enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. You can either shoot immediately o

Remote Control Shooting304Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) comes with an approx. 60 cm/2.0 ft cord. When connected to the camera’s remote contr

305Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation.When an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is attached to the camera, almost all the

External Speedlites306 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

307With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a personal computer or upload them to a

Using Eye-Fi Cards3085Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is displayed for [Access point SSID:]. You can also check the Eye-F

309Using Eye-Fi CardsCautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If “J” is displayed, an error occurred while retrieving the card information. Turn the camera’s

31The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. SDHC and SDXC cards with UHS-I can also be used. The captured images are recorde

310o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled*1: The z icon indicates still photo shooting in the movie shooting mode.*2: 1

311Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode*6: White balance correction can be set.*7: Settable only for Live View shooting.*8: If the A

312System MapEyecup EfRubber Frame EfEyepiece Extender EP-EX15llAngle Finder CE-series Dioptric Adjustment LensesWide StrapEW-100DB lV270EX IIST-E2 ST

313System MapEF-S lensesEF lensesRemote SwitchRS-60E3RemoteControllerRC-6External microphoneHDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.)TV/VideoPictBridge-compa

314 Shooting 1 (Red) Page* Not selectable in <F> or <G> mode. Shooting 2 (Red)3 Menu SettingsFor Viewfinder Shooting and Live View Shootin

3153 Menu Settings Shooting 3 (Red) PageA Live View Shooting (Red) Playback 1 (Blue)Dust Delete Data Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots 220IS

3 Menu Settings316 Playback 2 (Blue) Page Set-up 1 (Yellow)* Displayed only when an Eye-Fi card is used. Set-up 2 (Yellow)* The daylight saving time s

3173 Menu Settings Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page Set-up 4 (Yellow)* During firmware updates, the touch screen will be disabled to prevent accidental operatio

3 Menu Settings318 Shooting 1 (Red) Page Shooting 2 (Red) Shooting 3 (Red)k For Movie ShootingImage quality73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7a / 8a / b / c / 1+73

3193 Menu Settings Movie 1 (Red) Page Movie 2 (Red)* In Basic Zone modes, [Sound recording] will be set to [On/Off].AF methodu+Tracking / FlexiZone -

32Installing and Removing the Card1Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. If [Re

320If a problem occurs with the camera, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact

321Troubleshooting Guide Use a fully-charged battery pack (p.28). The rechargeable battery pack performance will degrade over repeated use. Purchase

Troubleshooting Guide322 If a card error message is displayed, see page 32 or 331. Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF> (p.39). To prevent

323Troubleshooting Guide With ISO 12800 or “H” (equivalent to ISO 25600), the maximum burst for continuous shooting will greatly decrease (p.91). Se

Troubleshooting Guide324 Set [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] to [Disable]. When [Standard/Low/High] is set, even if you set a decreased exposure compen

325Troubleshooting Guide If flash exposure compensation has been set on an external Speedlite, [Flash exposure compensation] (p.217) cannot be set in

Troubleshooting Guide326 If the card’s writing speed is slow, movie shooting may stop automatically. Use an SD Speed Class 6 “ ” or faster card. To f

327Troubleshooting Guide Check if your finger is covering the speaker (p.21). Check if [Enable] is set with [53: Touch control] (p.55). In Basic Zo

Troubleshooting Guide328 Make sure the correct date and time has been set (p.36). Check the time zone and daylight savings time (p.36). The shootin

329Troubleshooting Guide It is the highlight alert (p.268). Overexposed highlight areas with a loss of highlight detail will blink. If the image is

33After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live View shooting, shoot movies, and play back images and movies. You can chang

Troubleshooting Guide330 If the movie file size reaches 4 GB, another movie file will be created automatically (p.182). Depending on the card reader

331If 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

332•TypeType:Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flashRecording media:SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card* Compatib

333Specifications• ViewfinderType: Eye-level pentamirrorCoverage:Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% (with Eye point approx. 19 mm)Magnification: Approx.

Specifications334AE lock: Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF with evaluative metering when focus is achievedManual: With AE lock button•ShutterType: Electro

335SpecificationsContinuous AF: ProvidedTouch shutter: ProvidedMetering modes: Real-time metering with image sensorEvaluative metering (315 zones), Pa

Specifications336Sound recording: Built-in stereo microphoneExternal stereo microphone terminal providedSound recording level adjustable, wind filter

337Specifications• Custom FunctionsCustom Functions: 8My Menu registration: PossibleCopyright information: Entry and inclusion possible• InterfaceAudi

Specifications338• Battery Pack LP-E8Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryRated voltage: 7.2 V DCBattery capacity: 1120 mAhWorking temperature range:

339SpecificationsImage Stabilizer: Lens shift typeFilter size: 58 mmLens cap: E-58Max. diameter x length: Approx. 68.5 x 70 mm / 2.7 x 2.8 in.Weight:

34If you turn on the power switch and the time zone and date/time setting screens appear, see page 36 to set the time zone and date/time.<k> : T

340The EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM utilizes a stepping motor that drives the focus lens. The motor also controls the focus lens during zooming.1. Wh

341Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the Uni

342Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedThis product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.

343Safety WarningsFollow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage.Preventing Serious Injury or De

344• 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

345Digital Camera Model DS126371 SystemsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

346IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Battery Charger LC-E

347Downloading Images to aPersonal ComputerThis chapter explains how to download images from the camera to your personal computer, gives an overview o

348You can use the provided software to download the images in the camera to your personal computer. There are two ways to do this.1Install the softwa

349Downloading Images to a Personal ComputerIf you have a commercially-available card reader, you can use it to download images to your personal compu

35Turning on the PowerWhen the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels.z : Battery level is sufficient.x : Batte

350EOS DIGITAL Solution DiskThis disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL cameras.With the camera connected to a personal computer, EOS Utility

3511Insert EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM). For Macintosh, double-click to open the CD-ROM icon displayed on the desktop, then double-click on [Ca

352Contains the Software Instruction Manuals.1 Insert the [Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL] CD-ROM into your computer.2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. For

353Quick Reference Guideand IndexMenu Operations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - p.354Image-recording Quality - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

354Quick Reference Guide<M> buttonLCD monitor/Touch screen<S> Cross keys<0> button1. Press the <M> button to display the menu.

355Quick Reference Guide Select [z1: Image quality], then press <0>. Press the <U> key to select the quality, then press <0>. For

Quick Reference Guide356Q Quick Control Press the <Q> button. The Quick Control screen will appear.Shutter speed ApertureHighlight tone priori

357Quick Reference GuideAccess lamp<O> Aperture/Exposurecompensation button<A> Live View shooting/Movie shooting button<S> AF points

Quick Reference Guide358Shutter speedISO speedApertureShooting modePossible shotsAuto Lighting OptimizerBuilt-in flashsettingsMetering modeWhite balan

359Quick Reference GuideBasic Zone ModesIf necessary, the built-in flash will be raised automatically in low-light or backlit conditions (except in th

36When you turn on the power for the first time or if the time zone and date/time have been reset, the Time zone and Date/Time setting screens will ap

Quick Reference Guide360 Set the Mode Dial to <d>. You can change the camera settings as desired to shoot in various ways.The camera automatica

361Quick Reference Guide Press the <S> button. Press the <S> key to select the AF point. While looking through the viewfinder, you can

Quick Reference Guide362i: ISO SpeedNi Drive Mode Press the <i> button. Press the <U> key or turn the <6> dial to select the ISO s

363Quick Reference Guide Temperature No Flash 50% Flash Use At 23°C / 73°F Approx. 200 shots Approx. 180 shots Press the <A> button to disp

Quick Reference Guide364k Shooting Movies Set the power switch to <k>. Set the Mode Dial to any shooting mode except <a>. Press the <

365Quick Reference GuideyuyuImage PlaybackMagnifyIndexBErasePlaybackxLSelect imageShooting informationSCOPY

366IndexNumerics10-sec. or 2-sec. delay ...1031280x720 ...1811920x1080 ...

367IndexCleaning (Image sensor)...219, 222Clear camera settings ...210Close-ups...69Color spa

368IndexFocusingAF method...153, 191AF operation...95AF point selection...97AF-as

369IndexLCD monitor...17Brightness adjustment ...201Image playback ...82, 237Menu screen...

373 Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone3Set the date and time. Press the <U> key to select the date or time number. Press <0> so <a

370IndexMulti Shot Noise Reduction ...124My Menu ...299NNeutral ...

371IndexSensor cleaning ...219, 222Sepia (Monochrome) ...76, 132Sharpness...131Shooting

CPH-E042-001 © CANON INC. 2012The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of March 2012. For information on the cam

381Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Under the [52] tab, select [LanguageK]. Press the <U> key t

391Remove 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

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

40Attaching and Detaching a LensTo zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers.If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom

41When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on th

42Turn 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

43Basic OperationThe shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

44You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen.1Press the <Q> bu

45Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions Select the desired function and press <0>. The function’s setting screen will appear. Press the <U

46You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <M>

473 Menu Operations1Display the menu screen. Press the <M> button to display the menu screen.2Select a tab. Press the <U> key to select

48If 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

493 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-

5For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic operations and shooting procedures.ChaptersIntroduction2Getting Started27Basic

50The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. When you turn on the power, the shooting settings will

51Switching the LCD Monitor Display With [52: LCD auto off], you can prevent the LCD monitor from turning off automatically (p.213). Even when the m

52The Feature guide is a simple description of the respective function or option. It is displayed when you change the shooting mode or use the Quick C

53The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can operate with your fingers.Quick Control (Sample display) Use your finger to tap (touch and

54d Touch Screen OperationsMenu screen (Sample display) Slide your finger while touching the LCD monitor.Scale display (Sample display)Operations pos

55d Touch Screen Operations1Select [Touch control]. Under the [53] tab, select [Touch control], then press <0>.2Set the Touch control. Select

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57Basic Shooting andImage PlaybackThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back images.

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

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

6Contents at a GlanceShooting Shoot automatically Î p.57 - 74 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously Î p.101 (i Continuous shooting) Take a picture o

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)60 The flash was raised even though it was daylight.For a backlit subject, the flash may pop up to

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

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

63The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <7> (Flash

64In the <C> mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drive mode, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey i

65C Creative Auto ShootingPressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following:(1) Ambience-based shotsYou can choose the ambience you want

C Creative Auto Shooting66(3) Drive mode: Turn the <6> dial to set it as desired. You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>.<u

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

68Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and

69When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macr

7 Take many pictures Î p.86 (7a, 8a, b, c)Focusing Change the point of focus Î p.97 (S AF point selection) Shoot a moving subject Î p.70, 96 (AI Se

70To 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

71To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Use a wide-angle lens

72Normally, a tripod is necessary to steady your camera when shooting a night scene. However, with the <F> (Handheld Night Scene) mode, you can

73When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the <G> (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take a picture, three continuous s

74Cautions for <F> When shooting flash photography, if the subject is too close to the camera, the picture may come out extremely bright (overe

75In Basic Zone modes when the shooting settings screen is displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control screen. The tabl

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

77Shoot by Ambience Selection4Set the ambience effect. Press the <V> key to select the effect bar so that [Effect] appears at the bottom. Pres

Shoot by Ambience Selection78Ambience SettingsStandard settingStandard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that <2> has

79In the <2>, <3>, <4>, and <5> Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally,

8Power Battery• Charging Î p.28• Installing/Removing Î p.30• Battery check Î p.35 Power outlet Î p.302 Auto power off Î p.34Card Installing/Removing Î

Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type803On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. Press the <Q> button (7). Press the <V>

81Shoot by Lighting or Scene TypeLighting or Scene Type Settings Default settingDefault setting suited for most subjects. DaylightFor subjects under s

82The easiest way to play back images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 237.1Play back the image. Press the &l

83Creative ShootingIn the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the <d> (Pr

84The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.1Set the Mode Dial to <d

85d: 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.90) o

86You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image-recording quality settings are provided: 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, b, c, 1+73, 1.1Sele

873 Setting the Image-Recording Quality* Figures for the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are based on Canon’s 8 GB test card an

883 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

893 Setting the Image-Recording Quality1 is the raw image data before it is made into 73 or other images. Although 1 images require software such as D

9Index to Features Remote control Î p.303 Quick Control Î p.44Exposure Adjustment Exposure compensation Î p.117 AEB Î p.119 AE lock Î p.121Flash Built

90Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.

91i: 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

92i: Changing the ISO SpeedN*1: Fixed at ISO 400 for bulb exposures.*2: Depends on the maximum ISO speed limit set.*3: If fill flash results in overex

93By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject.In Basic Zone modes, you can

94A Optimal Image Characteristics for the SubjectNR LandscapeFor vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive lan

95You can select the AF (autofocus) operation characteristics suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF operatio

96f: Changing the Autofocus OperationNThis AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down t

97In Basic Zone modes, the camera will normally focus the closest subject automatically. Therefore, it may not always focus your target subject.In the

98S 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

99S Selecting the AF PointNWith maximum apertures up to f/5.6:Cross-type focusing (vertical and horizontal lines detected simultaneously) is possible