Eod 30D

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS 30D is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with a
large, fine-detail, 8.20-megapixel CMOS sensor. The camera has nine
high-precision AF points, and it is compatible with all Canon EF lenses
(including the EF-S lenses). Designed for quick shooting at all times,
the camera has many features for all types of shooting from fully
automatic snapshooting to creative work.
Before using the camera, try it out while reading this Instruction Manual
to familiarize yourself with camera operations.
To prevent accidents and damage, read the Safety Warnings (p.8,9)
and Handling Precautions (p.10,11).
Test the Camera Before Using

Before using the camera, take a few test shots and check that the images are
properly recorded on the memory card.
If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or read
by a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or
inconvenience caused.
Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded images of
people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography even for
private enjoyment.
Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc.
Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.
* This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif
2.21 (also called Exif Print). Exif Print is a standard that enhances
compatibility between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif
Print-compliant printer, the shooting information is incorporated to optimize the
print output.
Item Check List

Check that all the following items have been included with your camera.
If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
EOS 30D / Camera body (with Eyecup, body cap and lithium backup battery for
the date and time)
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll / Lens (with lens cap and dust cap) * Lens kit only.
Battery Pack BP-511A (with protective cover)
Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L * CG-580 or CB-5L is included.
Power code for battery charger * For CB-5L.
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
Video Cable VC-100
Wide Strap EW-100DGR (with eyepiece cover)
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM)

Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM, PDF)
Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
EOS 30D INSTRUCTION MANUAL (this booklet)

Software Guide
Gives an overview of the bundled software and explains the software
installation procedure.
Warranty card of camera

Warranty card of lens * Lens Kit only.
* Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
* No CF card (for recording images) is included. Please purchase it separately.
Contents
Introduction
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3
Contents at a Glance......................................................................................... 6
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 10
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 12
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 14
Conventions Used in this Manual .................................................................... 20
Getting Started
Fully Automatic Shooting
Image Settings
Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes
21
Recharging the Battery.................................................................................... 22

Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 24
Using a Household Power Outlet .................................................................... 26
Mounting and Detaching a Lens...................................................................... 27
Installing and Removing the CF Card.............................................................. 28
Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 30
Menu Operations ............................................................................................. 33
Setting the Language ...................................................................................... 38
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 39
Replacing the Date/Time Battery..................................................................... 40
Cleaning the CMOS sensor............................................................................. 41
Set the power-off time/Auto power off ............................................................. 43
CF Card Reminder .......................................................................................... 43
Dioptric Adjustment ......................................................................................... 44
Holding the Camera......................................................................................... 44
45
Using Full Auto ................................................................................................ 46

Basic Zone Modes........................................................................................... 48
Self-timer Operation ........................................................................................ 50
51
Setting the Image-recording Quality ................................................................ 52

Setting the ISO Speed..................................................................................... 55
Selecting a Picture Style.................................................................................. 56
Customizing the Picture Style.......................................................................... 58
Registering the Picture Style ........................................................................... 61
Setting the Color Space .................................................................................. 63
Setting the White Balance ............................................................................... 64
Custom White Balance .................................................................................... 65
Setting the Color Temperature ........................................................................ 66
White Balance Correction................................................................................ 67
White Balance Auto Bracketing ....................................................................... 68
File Numbering Methods ................................................................................. 70
Checking Camera Settings.............................................................................. 72
73
Selecting the AF Mode .................................................................................... 74
Contents
Selecting the AF Point......................................................................................77
Using Focus Lock.............................................................................................79
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) .......................................................80
Selecting the Metering Mode ...........................................................................81
Selecting the Drive Mode .................................................................................82
Advanced Operations
Program AE......................................................................................................84
Shutter-Priority AE ...........................................................................................86
Aperture-Priority AE .........................................................................................88
Depth of Field Preview .....................................................................................89
Manual Exposure .............................................................................................90
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE............................................................................92
Setting Exposure Compensation......................................................................93
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .....................................................................94
AE Lock............................................................................................................96
Bulb Exposures ................................................................................................97
Mirror Lockup ...................................................................................................98
LCD Panel Illumination.....................................................................................99
Using the Eyepiece Cover................................................................................99
Silencing the beeper ......................................................................................100
Connecting the Remote Switch......................................................................100
Flash Photography
Image Playback
8
9
10
11
12
83
2
3
4
5
101 6
Using the Built-in Flash ..................................................................................102

Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites ...................................................107
Using Non-Canon Flash Units........................................................................108
109
Setting the Image Review Time .....................................................................110

Auto Image Rotation ......................................................................................111
Setting the LCD Brightness............................................................................112
Image Playback..............................................................................................113
Single image display, Index Display, Magnified View ........................ 113 - 117
Jump Display, Auto playback, Rotating an Image ............................. 118 - 121
Displaying the Images on TV .........................................................................122
Protecting Images ..........................................................................................123
Erasing Images ..............................................................................................124
Formatting the CF Card .................................................................................126
Direct Printing from the Camera
127
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
149
Transferring Images to a Personal computer
157
Customizing the Camera
165
Reference
175
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9
10
11
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Contents at a Glance
Image Quality
Set picture effects
p.56 (Selecting a Picture Style)
Set custom picture effects
p.58
(Customizing the Picture Style)
Print the image to a large size p.52 (73, 83, 1)

Take many photos
p.52 (76, 86)
Adjust the color tone
p.67 (WB correction)
Take black-and-white or sepia photos p.57 (Monochrome)
Focusing
Change the AF point
p.77 (S Selecting the AF point)
Select the AF point quickly
p.172 (C.Fn-13-1/2)
Photograph a still subject
p.75 (One-Shot AF)
Photograph a moving subject p.75 (AI Servo AF)
Drive
Take continuous shots
p.82 (o,i Continuous shooting)
Take a picture of myself
p.50 (j Self-timer)
Shooting and Flash

Shoot fully automatically p.45-49 (Basic Zone)
Contents at a Glance
Freeze or blur the action
p.86 (s Shutter-priority AE)
Blur or the background or make everything look sharp

p.88 (f Aperture-priority AE)
Adjust the image brightness (exposure)
p.93 (Exposure compensation)
Photograph fireworks
p.97 (Bulb exposures)
Photograph dark scenes
p.101 (Flash photography)
Disabling flash
p.49 (7 Flash off)
Image Playback and Printing

View images with the camera
p.113 (x Playback)
Erase an image
p.124 (L Erase)
Prevent accidental erasure of an image p.123 (K Protect)

View images on TV
p.122 (Video OUT)
Print images easily
p.127 (Direct printing)
Adjust the LCD monitor brightness
p.112 (LCD brightness)
Power Source
Use a household power outlet
p.26 (AC adapter kit)
Change the auto power off time
p.43 (Auto power off)
Safety Warnings
Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death,
and material damage.
Preventing Serious Injury or Death

To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the
safeguards below:
- Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this
booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries.
- Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery. Do
not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not expose
the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water. And do not subject the battery
pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock.
- Do not install the battery pack or back-up battery in reversed polarity (+ ). Do not
mix new and old or different types of batteries.
- Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range
of 0C - 40C (32F - 104F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time.
- Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,
accessories, connecting cables, etc.
Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a
physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines.)
When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulate the electrical contacts
with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent
fire or an explosion.
If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging,
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging
and prevent a fire.
If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or
fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process.
Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can
cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or
clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a
physician immediately.
During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord
can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock.
Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the
insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.
Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident.
Do not fire the flash near a persons eyes. It may impair the persons vision. When
using flash to photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter away.
Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and
disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and
fire.
Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an
explosion or fire.
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 electrical shock.
Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause
electrical shock.
Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens.
Doing so may damage your vision.
Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally
choke the child.
Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and
electrical shock.
Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed.
Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the planes
instruments or the hospitals medical equipment.
To prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:
- Always insert the power plug all the way in.
- Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.
- When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.
- Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord.
Also do not twist or tie the cords.
- Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.
- Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged.
Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around
the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet
may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a fire.
Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage

Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The
equipment may become hot and cause skin burns.
Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause
injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens.
Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap
attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the suns rays and cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap
heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera,
promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent fire and
electrical shock.
Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so
may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack or back-up
battery can also become hot and cause skin burns.
Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment.
Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.
If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact

your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.
Handling Precautions
Camera 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 underwater. If you
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth.
Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight.
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, mirror, and focusing
screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the
camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to a Canon Service
Center.
Do not touch the cameras electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
misoperation.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If this occurs, remove the lens, CF card and battery
from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated before
using the camera.
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a
darkroom or chemical lab.
If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using the camera. If you have not used the camera for some time or if
there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your
Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working
properly.
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Handling Precautions
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor

Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% active pixels, there might be a few dead pixels
among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black
or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower.
And at high temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the
display will return to normal at room temperature.
CF Card
The CF card is a precision device. Do not drop the memory card or subject it
to vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them.
Do not store or use a memory card near anything having a strong magnetic
field such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to
having static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the CF card
might be lost.
Do not leave memory cards in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing so
can warp the cards and make them unusable.
Do not spill any liquid onto the CF card.
Always store your CF cards in a case to protect the data stored on them.
Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock.
Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens Electrical Contacts
Contacts
After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens
caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
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Quick Start Guide

Insert the battery. (p.24)
1
2
To recharge the battery, see page 22.
For EF-S lens
For EF lens
Attach the lens. (p.27)

When attaching an EF-S lens, align it
with the white dot on the camera. For
other lenses, align it with the red dot.
Set the lens focus mode switch

to <AF>. (p.27)
Open the cover and insert

a CF card. (p.28)
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12
Face the label side toward you

and insert the end with the
small holes into the camera.
Set the power switch to <1>.

(p.30)
Quick Start Guide
Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full

Auto). (p.46)
Focus the subject. (p.30)
Take the picture. (p.30)

Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
Review the picture on the LCD

monitor. (p.110)
All the necessary camera settings will

be set automatically.
Aim the AF point over the subject and

press the shutter button halfway to
autofocus.
The captured image will be displayed

for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To view images captured so far, see Image Playback (p.113).

To delete an image, see Erasing Images (p.124).
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Nomenclature
For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in
parentheses (p.**).
<E> AF mode selection/
White balance selection button
(p.74/64)
 LCD panel illumination button (p.99)

LCD panel (p.16)
EF Lens mount index (p.27)
<R> Drive mode

selection/ISO speed
button (p.82/55)
Built-in flash/AF-assist beam

(p.102/78)
<Q> Metering mode

selection/Flash exposure
compensation button (p.81/106)
EF-S Lens mount index (p.27)

Flash-sync contacts
<6> Main Dial

(p.31)
Hot shoe (p.107)

Mode Dial (p.18)
Shutter button
(p.30)
Strap mount
(p.21)
Red-eye
reduction/
Self-timer lamp
(p.104/50)
<D> Flash
button (p.102)
Terminal cover
Grip
(Battery
compartment)
Lens release
button (p.27)
Depth-of-field
preview button
(p.89)
DC coupler cord
hole (p.26)
Mirror (p.41,98)
Lens lock pin
Contacts (p.11)
Lens mount
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens

Hood EW-60C
(optional) mount
Focusing ring
Digital terminal
(p.130,161)
Zoom ring
Video OUT
terminal (p.122)
58 mm filter
thread
(front of lens)
Focus mode switch
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PC terminal
(p.108)
Contacts (p.11)
Lens mount index
Remote control
terminal (N3 type)
(p.100)
Nomenclature
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.44)
<9> Multi-controller (p.32)
Eyecup (p.99)
Viewfinder eyepiece
<A/I> AE lock/
FE lock button/Index/
Reduce button
(p.96/105/116/117,145)
<l> Print/Share button

(p.147,162-164)
<S/u>
AF point selection/
Enlarge button
(p.77/117,145)
<M> Menu
button (p.33)
Strap mount
(p.21)
 Info/
Trimming orientation
button (p.72,113/145)
<C> Jump
button (p.118)
CF card slot
cover (p.28)
<x> Playback
button (p.113)
<L> Erase button
(p.124)
Battery
compartment
cover release
lever (p.24)
LCD monitor (p.36)

Tripod socket
<4> Power/Quick Control
Dial switch (p.30)
<0> Setting button (p.33)
Battery compartment
cover (p.24)
Access lamp (p.29)
<5> Quick Control Dial (p.32)
CF card slot (p.28)
CF card eject button (p.29)
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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
Shutter speed
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (buSY)
ISO speed
gISO speed
White balance
Q Auto
W Daylight
E Shade
R Cloudy
Y Tungsten light
U White fluorescent light
I Flash
O Custom
P Color
temperature
AF point selection ([ - -- --- -- - ])

CF card full warning (FuLL CF)
CF card error warning (Err CF)
No CF card warning (no CF)
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n)
Aperture
Shots remaining
Shots remaining
during WB bracketing
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
0 Monochrome
shooting
Drive mode
u Single shooting
o High-speed
continuous
shooting
i Low-speed
continuous
shooting
j Self-timer
2 White balance
correction
K Custom
Function
Battery check
zx
hAEB
AF mode
X One-Shot AF
9 AI Focus AF
bn
MBeeper
Z AI Servo AF
LRed-eye reduction
yFlash exposure compensation
Image-recording quality
37 Large/Fine
38 Large/Normal
47 Medium/Fine
48 Medium/Normal
67 Small/Fine
68 Small/Normal
1 RAW
Metering mode
qEvaluative metering
wPartial metering
rSpot metering
eCenter-weighted average metering
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
AEB range
Flash exposure compensation amount
CF card writing status
The actual display will show only the applicable items.
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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
Spot metering circle
Focusing screen
AF points
(Superimposed display)
<A> AE lock/
AEB in-progress
<o> Focus
confirmation light
Max. Burst
<D> Flash-ready
Improper FE lock warning
White balance correction

<e> High-speed sync
(FP flash)
<d> FE lock/
FEB in-progress
Exposure level indicator

Flash exposure compensation
amount
AEB range
Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
<y> Flash exposure

compensation
Shutter speed
ISO speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Built-in flash recycling (D buSY)
CF card full warning (FuLL CF)

CF card error warning (Err CF)
No CF card warning (no CF)
Aperture
The actual display will show only the applicable items.
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Nomenclature
Mode Dial
The Mode Dial is divided into two function zones.
Creativ
e
zo
n
e
Full Auto
ne
I m a g e zo
e
on
cz
B a si
c Basic Zone
All you do is press the shutter
button.
1 : Full Auto (p.46)
For fully automatic shooting.
Image Zone
Fully automatic shooting for
specific subjects.
2 : Portrait (p.48)
3 : Landscape (p.48)
4 : Close-up (p.48)
5 : Sports (p.49)
6 : Night Portrait (p.49)
7 : Flash Off (p.49)
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d Creative Zone
Set the camera as you wish.
d
: Program AE (p.84)
s : Shutter-priority AE
(p.86)
f : Aperture-priority AE
(p.88)
a
: Manual exposure (p.90)
8 : Automatic Depth-of-field
AE (p.92)
Nomenclature
Battery Charger CG-580

This is a battery pack charger. (p.22)
Battery pack slot
Power plug
Red lamp
Battery Charger CB-5L

This is a battery pack charger. (p.26)
Battery pack slot
Power cord
Red lamp
Power cord socket
Do not use any AC adapters or compact power adapters other than the
ones (rated input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, rated output: 7.8-8.1 V DC)
shown on the system map (p.186). Using such incompatible adapters
may result in fire, overheating, or electrical shock.
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Conventions Used in this Manual

In the text, the <4> icon indicates the power switch.
All operations described in this manual assume that
the <4> switch is set to <1> or <J>.
The <6> icon indicates the Main Dial.
The <5> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial.

Operations with the <5> dial assume that the <4>
switch is already set to <J>. Be sure it is set to <J>.
In the text, the <9> icon indicates the Multi-controller.
In the text, the <0> icon indicates the SET button. It

is used for menu functions and Custom Functions.
In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the cameras

buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on
the camera.
For more information, reference page numbers are provided in
parentheses (p.**).
The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the
respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d, s,
f, a, 8).
The Canon EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens is used as the sample
lens in this Instruction Manual.
The procedures assume that the menu settings and Custom
Functions are set to the default settings.
The 3 icon indicates that the setting can be changed with the menu.
(0), (9) or (8) indicates that the respective function remains active
for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.
This manual uses the following alert symbols:
: The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems.
: The Note symbol gives supplemental information.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic
camera operations.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through
the cameras strap mount from the
bottom. Then pass it through the
straps buckle as shown in the
illustration. Pull the strap to take up
any slack and make sure the strap
will not loosen from the buckle.
The eyepiece cover is also
attached to the strap. (p.99)
Eyepiece cover
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Recharging the Battery
Remove the cover.

When you remove the battery from
the camera, be sure to reattach the
cover to protect against short circuit.
the battery.
2 Attach
Align the battery front edge with the <>
mark (battery pack slot index) on the
battery charger. While pressing down the
battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow.
To detach the battery, follow the
above procedure in reverse.
Battery pack slot index
CG-580
3 For
Flip out the prongs and recharge
CG-580
the battery.
As shown by the arrow, flip out the
battery chargers prongs.
Insert the prongs into a power outlet.
For CB-5L
Connect the power cord and
recharge the battery.
CB-5L
Connect the power cord to the charger

and insert the plug into the power outlet.
X Recharging starts automatically and
the red lamp starts blinking.
X The recharging time for a completely
Recharge Level
Red lamp
exhausted battery is as follows:
0-50%
Blinks once per second
BP-511A and BP-514: Approx. 100 min.
50-75%
Blinks twice per second
BP-511 and BP-512: Approx. 90 min.
75-90%
Blinks three times

per second
90% or higher
Lights on
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The numbers and markings on the

battery charger correspond to the
table on the left.
Recharging the Battery
Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP514, BP-511, or BP-512.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period without the camera
being used, a low electrical current may be discharged excessively and the
batterys service life may be affected. When not using the camera, remove
the battery and attach the protective cover to prevent shorting. Before
using the camera again, be sure to recharge the battery.
Storing the battery while fully charged may reduce its service life or
performance.
Battery Packs BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, and BP-512 are dedicated to
Canon products. Using them with a non-Canon battery charger or
product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot
be held liable.
Do not use the battery charger with any power transformer in foreign
countries. Doing so can cause malfunction.
After the red lamp lights, continue to recharge the battery for an
hour to attain a full charge.
Even a recharged, unused battery will gradually drain its power.
Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day you plan to use it.
By referring to the marking, you can attach the
protective cover to the battery to indicate whether
the battery has been recharged or not.
After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug
the power cord from the power outlet.
The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient
temperature and batterys recharge level.
The battery pack can operate in temperatures from 0C to 40C (32F to
104F). However, for full operating performance, using it between 10C
(50F) and 30C (86F) is recommended. In cold locations such as ski
areas, battery performance temporarily decreases and the operating
time may be shorter.
If operating time is sharply reduced even after normal recharging, the battery
pack may have reached its service life. Replace it with a new battery.
Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V
AC 50/60 Hz power source. Therefore, it can be used in foreign countries
without a separate power transformer. You only need a plug adapter if
the country uses a different type of plug.
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Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery
Load a fully charged BP-511A battery pack into the camera.
Open the battery compartment

cover.
Slide the lever as shown by the arrow
and open the cover.
the battery.
2 Insert
Point the battery contacts downward.
Insert the battery until it locks into
place.
the cover.
3 Close
Press the cover until it snaps shut.
Battery Pack BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 can also be used.
Checking the Battery Level

When the <4> switch is set to <1> or <J> (p.30), the battery level
will be indicated at one of four levels.
z : Battery level OK.
x : Battery level is low.
b : Battery will be exhausted soon.

n : Battery must be recharged.
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Installing and Removing the Battery
Battery Life
Temperature
[Number of shots approx.]
Shooting Conditions
No Flash
50% Flash Use
At 20C / 68F
1100
750
At 0C / 32F
900
600
The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA (Camera &
Imaging Products Association) testing criteria.
The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above
depending on the shooting conditions.
The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of
the LCD monitor.
Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the
autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots.
The number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated
in the table.
The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about
75% of the figures in the table for 20C/68F. At 0C/32F, the figures will
be about the same as in the table.
The lens operation is powered by the cameras battery. Using certain
lenses can reduce the number of possible shots.
Removing the Battery
Open the battery compartment

cover.
Slide the lever as shown by the arrow
and open the cover.
the battery.
2 Remove
Slide the battery lock lever as shown
by the arrow and remove the battery.
To prevent shorting, be sure to attach
the protective cover to the battery.
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Using a Household Power Outlet

With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional), you can connect the camera to
a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.
Connect the DC Coupler.

Connect the DC Couplers plug to the
AC adapters socket.
the power cord.

2 Connect
Connect the power cord to the AC
adapter.
Insert the plug into a power outlet.
When you are finished, disconnect
the plug from the power outlet.
the cord in the groove.

3 Place
Insert the cord carefully without
damaging the cord.
the DC Coupler.
4 Insert
Open the battery compartment cover
and open the DC Coupler cord notch
cover.
Insert the DC Coupler until the lock
position and put the cord through the
notch.
Close the cover.
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the cameras <4>
switch is set to <1> or <J>.
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Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens
1
EF-S Lens mount index
EF Lens mount index
Remove the caps.

Remove the rear lens cap and the
body cap by turning them as shown
by the arrow.
the lens.
2 Attach
Align the EF-S lens with the cameras
white EF-S lens mount index and turn
the lens as shown by the arrow until it
clicks in place.
When attaching a lens other than an
EF-S lens, align the lens with the red
EF lens index mark.
the lens, set the focus mode

3 On
switch to <AF>.
If it is set to <MF>, autofocus will not
be possible.
4 Remove the front lens cap.

Detaching the Lens
While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as shown by
the arrow.
Turn the lens until it stops, then
detach it.
When attaching or detaching the lens, take care to prevent dust from
entering the camera through the lens mount.
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Installing and Removing the CF Card

The captured image will be recorded onto the CF card (optional).
Although the thickness is different, a Type I or Type II CF card can be
inserted into the camera. The camera is also compatible with Microdrive
and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity.
Installing the Card
Open the cover.

Slide the cover as shown by the
arrow to open it.
the CF card.
2 Insert
If the CF card is inserted in the
Top
CF card
eject button
wrong way, it may damage the

camera. As shown in the
illustration, face the label side
toward you and insert the end with
the small holes into the camera.
X The CF card eject button pops out.
the cover.
3 Close
Close the cover and slide it in the
Shots remaining
direction shown by the arrow until it

snaps shut.
X When the <4> switch is set to
<1> or <J>, the shots remaining
is displayed on the LCD panel.
The shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the CF card or

the image recording quality setting, the ISO speed setting, etc.
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Installing and Removing the CF Card
Removing the CF Card
1
Access lamp
Open the cover.

Turn the <4> switch to <2>.
Check that the buSY message is
not displayed on the LCD panel.
Make sure the access lamp is off,
then open the cover.
the CF card.
2 Remove
Press the Eject button.
X The CF card will be ejected.
Close the cover.
When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that the images
are being written to or read by the CF card or being erased. While
the access lamp is lit or blinking, do not do any of the following.
Doing so may damage the image data, CF card, or camera.
Shaking or banging the camera around.
Open the CF card slot cover.
Removing the battery.
If you use a CF card already containing recorded images, the images
recorded thereafter by the camera might be appended with a file number
that continues on from the images already recorded on the CF card.
If you want to restart the file numbering from 0001, set [c File
numbering] to [Manual reset]. (p.71)
If Err CF (Error CF) is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 126.
If you use a low-capacity CF card, it might not be able to record large
images.
Compared to CF cards, Microdrive cards are more vulnerable to
vibration and physical shock. If you use a Microdrive, be careful not to
subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while
recording or displaying images.
On the menu, if you set the [z Shoot w/o card] to [Off], it will prevent
shooting without a CF card. (p.43)
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Basic Operation
Power Switch
The camera can operate only after the <4> switch is turned on.
<2>: The camera is turned off and
does not operate.
<1> : The camera operates.
<J> : The camera and <5> operate.
(p.32)
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 minute of nonoperation. To turn on the camera again, press the shutter button or other button.
You can change the auto power-off time with the menus [c Auto
power off] setting. (p.43)
If you turn the <4> switch to <2> while the captured images are being recorded
onto the CF card, the remaining number of captured images to be recorded will be
indicated on the top LCD panel with the number of <N>. When all the images are
finished recording, the display will turn off and the camera will turn off.
Shutter Button
The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing halfway
This activates autofocusing (AF) and
automatic exposure (AE) that sets the
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and
aperture) is displayed on the top LCD
panel and in the viewfinder. (0)
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the
picture.
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Basic Operation
If you press the shutter button halfway and (0) elapse, you must press it
halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it completely to take a
picture. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway
first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely
immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture.
Ever during image playback, menu display, or image recording, you can press
the shutter button halfway to instantly return to shooting. (This does not work
during direct printing or while the direct image transfer screen is displayed.)
Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera
shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera
shake, note the advice below. Also see Holding the Camera (p.44).
Hold the camera steady.
Put your finger tip on the shutter button, hold the camera with your right
hand, then press the shutter button gently.
Operating the <6> Main Dial

The <6> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings.
(1) After pressing a button, turn the

<6> dial.
When you press a button, its function
remains on for 6 seconds (9). While
turning the <6> dial, look at the setting in
the LCD panel. When the timer ends or if
you press the shutter button down halfway,
the camera will be ready to shoot.
In this way, you can set the AF mode,
drive mode, and metering mode and
select the AF point.
(2) Turn the <6> dial only.

While looking at the LCD panel or
viewfinder, turn the <6> dial to set the
desired setting.
In this way, you can set the shutter
speed, aperture, etc.
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Basic Operation
Operating the <5> Quick Control Dial

The <5> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings and selecting LCD monitor
items. When you want to use the <5> dial, set the <4> switch to <J> first.
(1) After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial.

When the camera is ready to shoot and you press a
button, the button's function remains on for 6
seconds (9). While the function remains active,
turn the <5> dial while looking at the LCD panel or
viewfinder. When the function turns off or if you
press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be
ready to shoot.
You can select the AF point or set the
white balance, ISO speed, and flash
exposure compensation.
When using the LCD monitor, you
can select menu operations and
select images during playback.
(2) Turn the <5> dial only.

While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder,
turn the <5> dial to set the desired setting.
Use this dial to set the exposure
compensation amount, the aperture setting
for manual exposures, and other settings.
You can also operate (1) when the <4> switch is set to <1>.
Operating the <9> Multi-controller

The <9> consists of eight direction
keys and a button at the center.
Use it to select an AF point, set white
balance correction, scroll around a
magnified image display, move the
trimming frame for direct printing, etc.
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Menu Operations
By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the
image recording quality, Picture Style, the date/time, Custom Functions,
etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the <M> button,
<0> button, and <5> dial on the camera back to proceed to the next
step.
LCD Monitor
<M> button
<5> Quick
Control Dial
<C> button
<0> button
Menu category
color code
Menu category
Menu settings
Menu items
The menu screen is color coded for the three menu categories.
Icon
Color
Red
Shooting menu
Category
Shooting-related menu
Description
Blue
Playback menu
Image playback-related menu
Yellow
Set-up menu
Cameras basic settings
Press the <C> button to jump to the first item of each menu category.
You can select the menu item using the <5> dial even when the <4>
switch is <1>.
Even while the menu is displayed, you can instantly go back to shooting
by pressing the shutter button halfway.
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Menu Operations
Menu Setting Procedure
Display the menu.

Press the <M> button to display
the menu. To turn off the menu, press
the button again.
a menu item.
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select the menu
item, then press <0>.
Press the <C> button to jump to
the first item of each menu category.
the menu setting.

3 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select the
desired setting.
the desired setting.

4 SetPress
<0> to set it.
the menu.
5 ExitPress
the <M> button to exit the
menu display.
When a Basic Zone mode is set, there are menu items which will not be
displayed. (p.35, 36)
You can also use the <6> dial to select menu items or playback images.
The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you pressed
the <M> button to display the menu screen.
Menu operation will also work after the picture is taken while the image is
being recorded to the CF card (access lamp blinks).
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Menu Operations
Menu Settings
<z> Shooting menu (Red)
Reference
pages
73/83/74/84/76/86/ RAW/
Quality
RAW+73/ +83/ +74/ +84/ +76/ +86
Red-eye On/Off Off / On
On / Off
Beep
Shoot w/o card On / Off
AEB
1/3-stop increments, 2 stops
WB correction: B/A/M/G bias, 9 levels each
WB SHIFT/BKT
WB-BKT: B/A and M/G bias 1 level, 3 levels
Custom WB
Manual setting of white balance
Color temp.
Set to 2800K - 10000K (100K increments)
Color space
sRGB / Adobe RGB
Standard / Portrait / Landscape / Neutral / Faithful /
Picture Style
Monochrome / User Def. 1, 2, 3
52
104
100
43
94
67,68
65
66
63
56-62
<x> Playback menu (Blue)

Protect
Rotate
Print order
Transfer order
Auto play
Review time
AF points
Histogram
Erase-protect image
Rotate vertical image
Specify images to be printed (DPOF)
Select images to be transferred to a personal
computer
Auto playback of images
Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold
Not display / Display
Brightness / RGB
123
121
149
158
120
110
114
115
These shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.
In Basic Zone modes, the RAW and RAW+JPEG recording quality
modes are not displayed.
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Menu Operations
<c> Set-up menu (Yellow)

Auto power off
Auto rotate
LCD brightness
Date/Time
File numbering
Language
Video system
1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / 30 min. / Off

On zD / On D / Off
5 levels
Date/Time setting
Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset
15 languages provided (English, German, French,
Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish,
Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese, Korean, and Japanese)
NTSC / PAL
Communication Print/PC / LAN(WFT-E1)

Initialize and erase data in the CF card
Format
Custom
Customize the camera
Functions (C.Fn)
Clear all camera settings (Reset the camera to the
default settings.)
Clear settings
Clear all Custom Functions (Reset all Custom
Function settings to the default.)
Sensor
Select to clean the sensor
cleaning
Image transfer Displayed when Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1/
(LAN) settings E1A is used
Firmware Ver.
Select to update the firmware
Reference
pages
43
111
112
39
70
38
122
129,
160
126
166
37
167
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These shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.
About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor cannot be used as a viewfinder for shooting.
Adjust the LCD monitors brightness to one of five levels with the [c
LCD brightness] menu. (p.112)
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Menu Operations
3 Restoring the Cameras Default SettingsN
Select [Clear settings].

Turn the <5> dial to select [c
Clear settings], then press <0>.
[Clear all camera settings].

2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [Clear all
camera settings], then press <0>.
[OK].
3 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],
then press <0>. The default settings
will be restored.
X The cameras default settings will be
as shown below.
Shooting Settings
AF mode
One-Shot AF
Image-Recording Settings
Quality
73
AF point selection Automatic AF point selection ISO speed
100
Metering mode
Evaluative metering
Picture Style
Standard
Drive mode
Single shooting
Color space
sRGB
Exposure compensation 0 (Zero)
White balance
AEB
Off
Flash exposure
compensation
5200K
0 (Zero)
Color
temperature
WB correction
Off
WB bracketing
Off
Custom Functions Current settings retained
In Basic Zone modes, the camera settings cannot be reset to the default.
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3 Setting the Language

The LCD monitors interface language can be set to one of fifteen languages.
Select [Language].
Language], then press <0>.
X The Language screen will appear.
the desired language.

2 SetTurn
the <5> dial to select the
language, then press <0>.
X The language will change.
English
English
Deutsch
German
Franais
French
Nederlands
Dutch
Dansk
Danish
Suomi
Finnish
Italiano
Italian
Norsk
Norwegian
Svenska
Swedish
Espaol
Spanish
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean
Japanese
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3 Setting the Date and Time

Set the date and time as shown below.
Select [Date/Time].
Turn the <5> dial to select [c Date/
Time], then press <0>.
X The date/time screen will appear.
the date and time.

2 SetPressing
the <0> button toggles the
orange box between
and
.
With the
box displayed, turn the
<5> dial to select the date or time to
be corrected, then press <0>.
With the
<5> dial to select the correct
numeral, then press <0>.
the setting.
3 Confirm
With the
<5> dial to select [OK], then press
<0>.
X The date/time will be set and the
menu will reappear. The minute that
was set will then start from 0 sec.
Each captured image is recorded with the date and time it was taken. If the
date and time are not properly set, the wrong date/time will be recorded.
Make sure you set the date and time correctly.
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Replacing the Date/Time Battery

The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the cameras date and time
and its service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the
battery is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2016
lithium battery as described below.
The date/time setting will also be reset, so you must set the
correct date/time.
1 Turn the <4> switch to <2>.

2 Remove the battery.
3 Take out the battery holder.
() (+)
the battery.
4 Replace
Make sure the battery is in the proper
+ orientation.
the battery holder.

5 Insert
Then load the battery and close the
cover.
For the date/time battery, be sure to use a CR2016 lithium battery.
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3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN

The image sensor is like the film in a film camera. If any dust adheres
on the image sensor, it may show up as a dark speck on the images. To
avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean the image sensor.
Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional, see page 26, 184) is
recommended. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is
sufficient. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.
Install the DC Coupler (p.26) or a

battery and turn the <4> switch
to <1>.
[Sensor cleaning].
2 Select
Sensor cleaning], then press <0>.
X If you are using a battery with
sufficient power, the screen shown in
step 3 will appear.
If the battery is exhausted, a warning
message will appear and you will not
be able to proceed further. Either
recharge the battery or use a DC
coupler and start from step 1 again.
[OK].
3 Select
then press <0>.
X In a moment, the mirror will lockup
and the shutter will open.
X CLEA n will blink on the LCD panel.
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3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN
the image sensor.

4 Clean
Use a rubber blower to carefully blow
away any dust, etc., on the surface of
the image sensor.
5 StopTurnthethecleaning.
<4> switch to <2>.
X The camera will turn off, the shutter
will close, and the mirror will go back
down.
Set the <4> switch to <1>. The
camera will then be ready to shoot.
During the sensor cleaning, never do any of the following that

would turn off the power. If the power is cut off, the shutter will
close and it may damage the shutter curtains and image sensor.
Turn the <4> switch to <2>.
Open the CF card slot cover.
Open the battery compartment cover.
Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If
the power goes out, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and
image sensor may be damaged.
Use a blower not attached with a brush. A brush can scratch the sensor.
Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force can
damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor.
When the battery is exhausted, the beeper will sound and the <c>
icon will blink on the LCD panel. Set the <4> switch to <2> and
replace the battery. Then start over again.
You cannot clean the sensor if Battery Grip BG-E2 (optional) is attached
to the camera and size-AA batteries supply the power. Use AC Adapter
Kit ACK-E2 (optional) or use a battery having sufficient power.
If you cannot remove all of the dust, consult a Canon Service Center.
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3 Set the power-off time/Auto power off

You can set the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off
automatically after a set time of idle operation. If you do not want the
camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. After the power turns
off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or
other button.
Select [Auto power off].

Turn the <5> dial to select [c Auto
power off], then press <0>.
the desired time.

2 SetTurn
the <5> dial to select the time,
then press <0>.
When the camera has turned off by auto power off, you can turn on the
camera by pressing the shutter button, <M> button, or <x> button. If
the shooting mode is one of the Creative Zone modes, you can also press
the <A> button to wake up the camera.
3 CF Card Reminder
This prevents shooting if there is no CF card in the camera. This can be
set in all shooting modes.
Select [Shoot w/o card].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z
Shoot w/o card], then press <0>.
[Off].
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [Off],
then press <0>.
If [Off] has been set and you press the shutter button while there is no CF
card in the camera, no CF will be displayed in the viewfinder and LCD
panel.
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Dioptric Adjustment
By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp
viewfinder image even without eyeglasses. The cameras adjustable
dioptric range is -3 to +1 dpt.
Turn the dioptric adjustment

knob.
Turn the knob left or right so that the
AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.
The illustration shows the knob at the
standard setting (-1 dpt).
If the cameras dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder
image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, optional) is
recommended.
Holding the Camera

To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
Horizontal shooting
Vertical shooting
Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your
both elbows lightly against your body.
Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.
To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other
instead of lining up both feet.
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Fully Automatic
Shooting
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on
the Mode Dial for quick and easy shooting. In each mode
<1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7>, the AF
mode, metering mode, ISO speed, etc., are set
automatically to suit the subject. In these modes, all you do
is point and shoot. In addition, to help prevent mistakes
caused by operating the camera improperly, shootingrelated buttons like <E> <Q> <S>
<A> buttons and <9> are disabled in these modes. So
you need not worry about accidental errors.
Set the Mode Dial to one of the
following modes: <1> <2>
<3> <4> <5> <6> <7>
B a sic
zo
ne
The shooting procedure is the

same as for 1 Using Full
Auto (p.46).
To see what is set automatically
in the Basic Zone modes, see
Function Availability Table
(p.176)
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1 Using Full Auto

All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button for quick and
easy shooting. With nine AF points to focus the subject, anyone can
easily take nice pictures.
1
AF point
Set the Mode Dial to <1>.

X Automatically, the AF mode will be set
to <9>, the drive mode will
be set to , and the metering
mode will be set to <q>.
any AF point over the

2 Aim
subject.
Out of the nine AF points, the one
covering the closest subject is
selected automatically to achieve
focus.
the subject.
3 Focus
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Focus confirmation light

Shutter speed
Aperture
X The AF point which achieves focus flashes

in red briefly. At the same time, the beeper
will sound and the focus confirmation light
<o> in the viewfinder will light.
X The shutter speed and aperture will
be set automatically and displayed in
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
(0)
X If necessary, the built-in flash will popup automatically.
X Under low-light conditions, if the focus
cannot be achieved with the AF, AFassist beam is fired automatically. (p.78)
4 Check the display.

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1 Using Full Auto
the picture.
5 TakeCompose
the shot and press the
shutter button completely.
X The captured image will be displayed
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To view the images captured so far,
press the <x> button. (p.113)
While focusing with <AF>, do not touch the focusing ring at the front of the lens.
If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after
achieving focus may throw off the focus.
When the CF card becomes full, the CF Full warning FuLL CF will
appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel and shooting will be
disabled. Replace the CF card with one that has room.
Be careful not to obstruct the built-in flash from popping up. If Err 05 is
displayed, set the <4> switch to <2> and <1> again.
Using a non-Canon lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper
camera or lens operation.
When focus is achieved, the focus and exposure setting will also be locked.
If the focus confirmation light <o> blinks, the picture cannot be taken. (p.80)
Multiple AF points may flash simultaneously in red. This indicates that
focus has been achieved at all those AF points.
In the Basic Zone modes (except <3> <5> <7>), the built-in flash
will pop up and fire automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. To
retract the flash, push it back down.
In the Basic Zone modes, the Picture Style (p.56) will be set automatically for
the respective Basic Zone mode. To find out which Picture Style is set for the
Basic Zone mode, see the Function Availability Table on page 176.
You can disable the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved. Set
the [z Beep] menu item. (p.100)
The image review time after image capture can be changed with the
menus [x Review time] setting. (p.110)
If you want to select the AF point to be used for focusing, set the Mode Dial
to <d>, then follow Selecting the AF Point (p.77) to select the AF point.
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Basic Zone Modes

Just select a shooting mode suiting the target subject, and you can
easily obtain the best results.
Portrait
This mode blurs the background to make the
human subject stand out.
Holding down the shutter button executes
continuous shooting.
To increase the background blur, use a telephoto
lens and fill the frame with the subject from the
waist up. Or have the subject stand farther away
from the background.
X The AF mode will be set to <X>, the
drive mode will be set to , and the metering
mode will be set to <q> automatically.
Landscape
This is for wide scenic views, night scenes,
etc.
Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the
depth and breadth of the image.
drive mode will be set to , and the metering
Close-up
Use this mode to take close-up shots of
flowers, insects, etc.
Focus the subject at the lens closest focusing
distance as much as possible.
To obtain a larger magnification, use the
telephoto end of a zoom lens.
For better close-ups, an EOS-dedicated macro
lens and Macro Lite (both optional) are
recommended.
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Basic Zone Modes
Sports
This is for fast-moving subjects when you
want to freeze the action.
The camera will first track the subject with the center
AF point. Focus tracking will then continue with any
of the nine AF points covering the subject.
While you press the shutter button, focusing will
continue for continuous shooting.
Using a telephoto lens is recommended.
When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly.
X The AF mode will be set to <Z>, the
drive mode will be set to <o>, and the
metering mode will be set to <q> automatically.
Night Portrait
This mode is for shooting people outside at
twilight or at night. The flash illuminates the
subject and a slow sync speed captures a
natural-looking exposure of the background.
If you want to shoot a night scene without people,
use the <3> mode instead.
Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.
Flash off
You can disable the flash when you do not
want it to fire.
The built-in flash or any external Speedlite will
not fire.
X The AF mode will be set to <9>, the
In the <6> mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. In the <3> or <7>
mode, if the shutter speed display blinks, be aware that camera shake may occur.
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j Self-timer Operation
Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. You can use selftimer in any Basic Zone mode or Creative Zone mode.
1 Press the <R> button. (9)

<j>.
2 Select
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> dial to select <j>.
the subject.
3 Focus
Look in the viewfinder and press the
shutter button halfway to check that
the focus confirmation light <o> is on
and the exposure setting is displayed.
picture.
4 TakeLookthethrough
the viewfinder and
press the shutter button completely.
X The beeper will sound, the self-timer
lamp will blink, and the shot will be
taken about 10 sec. later. During the
first 8 sec., the beeper beeps slowly
and the lamp blinks slowly. Then
during the final 2 sec., the beeper
beeps faster and the lamp stays lit.
X During the self-timer operation, the
LCD panel counts down the seconds
until the picture is taken.
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to
start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.
Use a tripod when you use the self-timer.
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <R> button.
When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.79) for
an object at about the same distance as where you will be.
You can also silence the beeper. (p.100)
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Image Settings
This chapter explains the digital image settings for the
image-recording quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, white
balance, and color space.
For Basic Zone modes, only the image-recording quality
(except RAW and RAW+JPEG), file numbering, and
camera setting check will apply in this chapter.
The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that
the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone
modes (d, s, f, a, 8).
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3 Setting the Image-recording Quality

The 73/83/74/84/76/86 modes record the image in the
widely-used JPEG. In the 1 mode, the captured image will require
post-processing with the software provided. The 1+73/+83/
+74/+84/+76/+86 (RAW+ JPEG) modes simultaneously
record the image in both RAW and JPEG images to the CF card with a
single shot. Note that in the Basic Zone modes, RAW or RAW+JPEG
cannot be set.
Select [Quality].
Quality], then press <0>.
X The recording quality screen will appear.
the desired recording quality.

2 SetTurn
recording quality, then press <0>.
Set the recording quality in both the
Basic Zone and Creative Zone modes
respectively.
Image-recording Quality Settings
Image-recording
Quality
Image Type
(extension)
73 (Large/Fine)
83 (Large/Normal)
74 (Medium/Fine)
84 (Medium/Normal)
JPEG
(.JPG)
76 (Small/Fine)
86 (Small/Normal)
1 (RAW)
RAW
(.CR2)
Pixels
Print Size
3504 x 2336
(Approx. 8.2 million)
A3 or larger
2544 x 1696
A5 - A4
1728 x 1152
A5 or smaller
3504 x 2336
A3 or larger
The 7 (Fine) and 8 (Normal) icons indicate the images compression rate.
For better image quality, select 7 for low compression. To save space so
you can record more images, select a higher compression 8.
With RAW+JPEG, the RAW and JPEG images will be saved under the
same file No. in the same folder.
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Image File Size and CF Card Capacity According to Image-Recording Quality

Image-recording Quality Image File Size (Approx. MB)
73
3.6
83
1.8
74
2.2
84
1.1
76
1.2
86
0.6
1+73
1+83
1+74
1+84
1+76
1+86
1
8.7
Possible Shots
133
267
225
442
392
761
39
45
44
49
48
51
55
The number of possible shots and maximum burst (p.54) apply to a 512MB CF
card based on Canons testing standards.
The single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst during
continuous shooting are based on Canons testing standards (ISO 100, Picture
Style: [Standard]). The actual single image size, number of possible shots, and
maximum burst will vary depending on the subject, shooting mode, ISO speed,
Picture Style, etc.
In the case of monochrome images (p.57), the file size will be smaller so the
number of possible shots will be higher.
On the top LCD panel, you can check the remaining number of images the CF
card can record.
About the RAW

The RAW assumes that the image will undergo post-processing with a
personal computer. Special knowledge is required, but you can use the
bundled software to obtain the desired effect.
Image processing refers to adjusting the RAW images white balance,
contrast, etc., to create the desired image.
Note that direct printing and print ordering (DPOF) will not work with
RAW images.
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Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting

The maximum burst during continuous shooting depends on the image-recording
quality and the drive mode (high-speed/low-speed continuous shooting). The
approx. maximum burst during continuous shooting is indicated below for each
image-recording quality. Note that with high-speed CF cards, the maximum burst
may be higher than shown in the table below depending on the shooting conditions.
Maximum Burst
o High-speed
i Low-speed
continuous shooting continuous shooting
73
30
37
83
55
100
74
50
60
84
100
165
76
105
240
86
220
850*
1
11
11
1+JPEG
9
9
* Continuous shooting is possible until the CF card becomes full.
Imagerecording
Quality
The number of shots remaining during the

maximum burst is displayed on the lower
Maximum Burst
right of the viewfinder.
If 9 is displayed, it indicates that the maximum burst is nine or more
shots. If 5 is displayed, it is five shots.
While you are shooting and the number of shots remaining in the
maximum burst is fewer than 9, the viewfinder will display 8, 7, etc. If
you stop the continuous shooting, the maximum burst will increase.
After all the captured images are processed and written to the CF card, the
above tables figures for the maximum burst will apply.
With white balance bracketing (p.68), the maximum burst will be lower.
The maximum burst is displayed even when the drive mode is set to
 (Single) or <j>. The maximum burst is displayed even when a
CF card is not in the camera. Therefore, before shooting, make sure that
a CF card is installed in the camera.
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g Setting the ISO SpeedN

The ISO speed is a numeric indication of the sensitivity to light. A higher
ISO speed number indicates a higher sensitivity to light. Therefore, a
high ISO speed is suited for low light and moving subjects. However,
the image may look more coarse with noise, etc. On the other hand, a
low ISO speed is not suited for low light or action shots, but the image
will look cleaner.
The camera can be set between ISO 100 and 1600 in 1/3-stop
increments.
ISO Speed in the Basic Zone Modes

The ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 100-400.
ISO Speed in the Creative Zone Modes

ISO 100-1600 can be set in 1/3-stop increments. With C.Fn-08 [ISO
expansion] set to [1: On] (p.170), H (ISO 3200) can also be set.
Press the <R> button. (9)

X The current ISO speed will be
displayed on the LCD panel.
In a Basic Zone mode, Auto will be
the ISO Speed.

2 Setting
While looking at the LCD panel or
viewfinder, turn the <5> dial.
At higher ISO speeds and higher ambient temperatures, the image will
have more noise.
High temperatures, high ISO speeds, or long exposures may cause
irregular colors in the image.
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3 Selecting a Picture StyleN

By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects.
You can also adjust the settings of each Picture Style to obtain custom
image effects.
Select [Picture Style].

Picture Style], then press <0>.
X The Picture Style selection screen will
appear.
the style.
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select a style,
then press <0>.
Picture Style Effects

Standard
The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp.
Portrait
For nice skin tones. The image looks slightly sharp and crisp.
By changing the [Color tone] (p.57), you can adjust the skin tone.
Landscape
For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images.
Neutral
For natural colors and subdued images. No sharpness is applied.
Faithful
When the subject is photographed under a color temperature of
5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subjects
color. No sharpness is applied.
In the Basic Zone modes, the Picture Style will be set automatically. In the
Portrait mode, the [Portrait] Picture Style is set. In the Landscape mode, the
[Landscape] Picture Style is set. And in other Basic Zone modes, the
[Standard] Picture Style is set.
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3 Selecting a Picture StyleN
Monochrome
You can take black-and-white photos.
To obtain natural-looking, black-and-white images, set a suitable
white balance.
JPEG black-and-white images captured with the [Monochrome]
setting cannot be converted into color images even with imageediting software.
RAW images captured with the [Monochrome] setting can be
converted into color images with the bundled software.
When [Monochrome] is selected, <0> will appear on the LCD
panel.
User Def. 1-3

You can register your own Picture Style settings (p.61). Any User
Defined Picture Style which has not been set will have the same
settings as the Standard Picture Style.
About the Picture Style selection screen

The symbols on the upper right of the Picture Style selection screen
refer to the sharpness, contrast, color saturation, color tone, filter effect,
and color toning.
The numerals indicate the settings for each.
Symbols
Sharpness
Contrast
Color saturation
Color tone
Filter effect (Monochrome)
Color toning (Monochrome)
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3 Customizing the Picture StyleN

You can customize the Picture Style by changing the individual
parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To customize
[Monochrome], see page 59.

appear.
the style.
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select a style
other than [Monochrome], then
press <C>.
X The setting screen will appear.
the parameter.
3 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select a
parameter like [Sharpness], then
press <0>.

4 SetTurn
the <5> dial to set the desired
setting, then press <0>.
Press the <M> button to save the
setting. The Picture Style selection
screen will reappear.
X Any settings different from the default
will be displayed in blue.
Parameters and Their Settings
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Sharpness
[0] : Less sharp outline
Contrast
[-4] : Low contrast
[+7] : Sharp outline

[+4] : High contrast
Color saturation
[-4] : Low saturation
[+4] : High saturation
Color tone
[-4] : Reddish skin tone
[+4] : Yellowish skin tone
Monochrome Adjustment
For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect]
(p.60) in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast].
Select [Monochrome].
Follow step 2 on page 56 to select
[Monochrome], then press the
<C> button.
the parameter.
2 Select
press <0>.

3 SetTurn
To set the [Filter effect] or [Toning
effect], see page 60.
Press the <M> button to save the
setting. The Picture Style selection
X Any settings different from the default
will be displayed in blue.
By selecting [Default set.], you can revert the respective Picture Style to
its default parameters.
To shoot with the Picture Style you modified, follow step 2 on page 56 to
select the Picture Style and then shoot.
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Filter Effect
The same effect as using filters with black-and-white film can be
obtained with digital images. A color can be brightened by using a filter
having a similar or same color. At the same time, the complementary
colors will be darkened.
Filter
Sample effect
N: None
Normal black-and-white image with

no filter effects.
Ye: Yellow
The blue sky will look more natural,

and the white clouds will look
clearer.
Or: Orange
The blue sky will look slightly

darker. The sunset will look more
brilliant.
R: Red
The blue sky will look quite dark.

Fall leaves will look crisper and
brighter.
G: Green
Skin tones and lips will look fine.

Tree leaves will look crisper and
brighter.
Setting the [Contrast] to the plus side will make the filter effect more
pronounced.
Toning Effect
When color toning is set, color toning will be applied to the captured
black-and-white image before being recorded to the CF card. It can
make the image look more impressive.
The following can be selected:
[N:None] [S:Sepia] [B:Blue] [P:Purple]
[G:Green]
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3 Registering the Picture StyleN

You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape],
adjust its parameters to suit your preferences and register it in User
Defined 1 to 3. You can also select a Picture Style already set with the
provided software.

appear.
[User Def.]
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [User
Def. 1/2/3], then press <C>
button.
<0>.
3 Press
With the [Picture Style] selected,
press <0>.
the base Picture Style.

4 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select the base
Picture Style, then press <0>.
If you have a Picture Style already set
with the provided software, select it
here.
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3 Registering the Picture StyleN
the parameter.
5 Select
press <0>.

6 SetTurn
For details, see Customizing the
Picture Style on pages 58-60.
Press the <M> button to register
the new Picture Style. The Picture
Style selection screen will then
reappear.
X The base Picture Style will be
displayed on the right of [User Def. 1/
2/3].
X The name of the Picture Style having
any modified settings (different from
the default) registered in the [User
Def. 1/2/3] will be displayed in blue.
To shoot with the registered Picture Style, follow step 2 for selecting [User
Def. 1/2/3] on page 56.
Changing the Picture Style setting inadvertently

If a User Defined Picture Style is already registered with your own Picture
Style, following the procedure on page 61 up to step 3 for that User Defined
Picture Style will revert it back to the default setting.
If you do not want to change the User Defined Picture Style, do not repeat
this procedure.
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3 Setting the Color SpaceN

The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this
camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or
Adobe RGB. For normal images, sRGB is recommended. In the Basic
Zone modes, sRGB will be set automatically.
Select [Color space].

Color space], then press <0>.
the desired color space.

2 SetTurn
the <5> dial to select [sRGB]
or [Adobe RGB], then press <0>.
About Adobe RGB

This is mainly used for commercial printing and other industrial uses.
This setting is not recommended if you do not know about image
processing, Adobe RGB, and Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
(Exif 2.21).
Since the image will look very subdued with sRGB personal computer
environment and printers not compatible with Design rule for Camera
File System 2.0 (Exif 2.21), post-processing of the image with software
will be required.
If the image is captured with the color space set to Adobe RGB, the file
name will start with _MG_ (first character is an underscore).
The ICC profile is not appended. The ICC profile is explained in the
Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM).
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B Setting the White BalanceN

Normally, the <Q> setting will set the optimum white balance
automatically. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with <Q>,
you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source.
In the Basic Zone modes, <Q> will be set automatically.
Press the <E> button. (9)
the white balance setting.

2 Select
While looking at the top LCD panel,
turn the <5> dial.
Display
Q
Mode
Auto
Color temperature (Approx. K: Kelvin)

3000 - 7000
Daylight
5200
Shade
7000
Cloudy, twilight, sunset
6000
Tungsten
3200
White fluorescent light
4000
Flash
6000
Custom*
2000 - 10000
Color temperature
2800 - 10000
* Set the optimum white balance manually to suit the lighting. (p.65)
About White Balance

The three RGB (red, green, and blue) primary colors exist in the light source in
varying proportions depending on the color temperature. When the color
temperature is high, there is more blue. And when the color temperature is low,
there is more red. To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of
the type of lighting. With a digital camera, the color temperature can be adjusted
with software so that the colors in the image look more natural. The subjects
white color is used as the criteria for adjusting the other colors. The cameras
<Q> setting uses the CMOS sensor for auto white balance.
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3 Custom White BalanceN

With custom white balance, you shoot a white object that will serve as
the basis for the white balance setting. By selecting this image, you
import its white balance data for the white balance setting.
Spot metering
Photograph a white object.

The plain, white object should fill the
spot metering circle.
Set the lens focus mode switch to
<MF>, then focus manually. (p.80)
Set any white balance setting. (p.64)
Shoot the white object so that a
standard exposure is obtained.
[Custom WB].
2 Select
Custom WB], then press <0>.
X The custom white balance screen will
appear.
the image.
3 Select
image captured in step 1, then press
<0>.
X The images white balance data will
be imported and the menu will
reappear.
the <E> button. (9)

4 Press
After exiting the menu, press the
<E> button.
Select the custom white balance.

the <5> dial to select <O>.
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3 Custom White BalanceN
If the exposure obtained in step 1 is underexposed or overexposed, a

correct white balance might not be obtained.
If an image was captured while the Picture Style was set to
[Monochrome] (p.57), it cannot be selected in step 3.
Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can
produce a more accurate white balance.
3 Setting the Color TemperatureN

You can numerically set the white balances color temperature.
1 Press the <E> button. (9)

the color temperature.
2 Select
the <5> dial to select (color
temperature).
the menu, select [Color

3 On
temp.].
Color temp.], then press <0>.
the color temperature.

4 SetTurn
the <5> dial to select the color
temperature, then press <0>.
The color temperature can be set from
2800K to 10000K in 100K increments.
When setting the color temperature for an artificial light source, set white
balance correction (magenta or green bias) as necessary.
If you want to set to the reading taken with a color temperature
meter, take test shots and adjust the setting to compensate for the
difference between the color temperature meters reading and the
cameras color temperature reading.
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3 White Balance CorrectionN

You can correct the standard color temperature for the white balance
setting. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color
temperature conversion or color compensating filter. Each color can be
corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color temperature
conversion or color compensating filters will find this feature handy.
Select [WB SHIFT/BKT].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z WB
SHIFT/BKT], then press <0>.
X The WB correction/WB bracketing
screen will appear.
Balance Correction
2 White
Use <9> to move the to the
Sample setting : A2, G1
desired position on the screen.

B is blue, A is amber, M is magenta,
and G is green. The color in the
respective direction will be corrected.
The upper right of the SHIFT screen
will show the bias direction and
correction amount.
To cancel the white balance correction,
use <9> to move the to the
center so that the SHIFT is 0, 0.
Press <0> to exit the setting and
return to the menu.
During the white balance correction, <2> will be displayed in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to 5 mireds of a color
temperature conversion filter. (Mired: A measurement unit indicating the
density of a color temperature conversion filter.)
You can also set white balance bracketing and AEB shooting in
combination with white balance correction.
If you turn the <5> dial in step 2, WB bracketing will be set. (p.68)
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3 White Balance Auto BracketingN

With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded
simultaneously. Based on the white balance modes standard color temperature, the
image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called
white balance bracketing. It can be set up to 3 levels in single-level increments.
Set the image-recording quality to

any setting except RAW and
RAW+JPEG. (p.52)
[WB SHIFT/BKT].
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [z WB
SHIFT/BKT], then press <0>.
X The WB correction/WB bracketing
screen will appear.
the bracketing amount.

3 SetTurn
the <5> dial to set the
B/A bias 3 levels
M/G bias 3 levels
bracketing direction and bracketing

level.
When you turn the <5> dial, on
the screen will change to
(3
points). Turning the <5> dial to the
right sets the B/A bracketing, and
turning it to the left sets the M/G
bracketing.
Set the bracketing level for the B/A or
M/G bias up to 3 levels in singlelevel increments. (The bracketing
level cannot be set for both the B/A
and M/G bias.)
X On the right side of the screen, BKT
indicates the bracketing direction and
the bracketing level is also displayed.
return to the menu.
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3 White Balance Auto BracketingN
the picture.
4 Take
X When B/A bracketing has been set, the
three images will be recorded onto the
CF card in the following sequence:
Standard WB, B (blue) bias, and A
(amber) bias. If M/G bracketing has
been set, the sequence will be
Standard WB, M (magenta) bias, and
G (green) bias.
The current drive mode (p.82) will be
used for the shooting.
Canceling White Balance Auto Bracketing

In step 3, set BKT to 0 (
to
(1 point)).
White balance bracketing is also
canceled automatically if you set the
<4> switch to <2>, replace the
battery, or replace the CF card.
White balance bracketing will not work if the image-recording quality is

set to RAW or RAW+JPEG.
With white balance bracketing, the maximum burst will be lower.
When white balance bracketing is set, the white balance icon will blink on
the LCD panel and the remaining shots will decrease to about 1/3.
Since three images are recorded for one shot, the CF card will take
longer to record the shot.
You can also set white balance correction and AEB shooting in
combination with white balance bracketing. If you set AEB in
combination with white balance bracketing, a total of nine images will be
recorded for a single shot.
BKT stands for bracketing.
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3 File Numbering Methods

The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. It can start
counting in one of three different ways: [Continuous], [Auto reset], and
[Manual reset]. The images you take are automatically assigned a file
number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in a folder that can hold up to
9999 images. The folders will be automatically numbered from 100 to
999.
Select [File numbering].

Turn the <5> dial to select [c File
numbering], then press <0>.
the file numbering method.

2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select
[Continuous], [Auto reset], or
[Manual reset], then press <0>.
Continuous
Even after you replace the CF card, the file numbering will continue in
sequence from the last image taken. (The folder number is also
retained.) Since this prevents having identical file numbers, it is
effective for managing images in the same folder with a personal
computer.
Note that if the replacement CF card contains images recorded
previously, the camera will compare the number of the folder where it
saved the last image and the highest numbered folder in the
replacement card. It will save new images to the folder having the
higher number, and the file number will follow the highest file number in
that folder.
File numbering after
changing the CF card
CF card -1
CF card -2
XXX-0051
XXX-0052
Next sequential file number
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3 File Numbering Methods
Auto Reset
When the CF card is replaced with a newly-formatted CF card, the
folder numbering and file numbering will restart from the beginning
(100-0001). It will start from folder number 100 and file number 0001.
This is convenient when you want to organize images according to CF
cards. If the replacement CF card contains images recorded previously,
the file numbering will follow the highest file number (in the highest
numbered folder) in that CF card.
File numbering after
changing the CF card
CF card -1
CF card -2
XXX-0051
100-0001
File number is reset
Manual Reset
This creates a new folder automatically numbered with the next higher
number, and the file number restarts from 0001. Images captured
thereafter are saved in this new folder.
The file numbering method (Auto reset or Continuous) that was in effect
before the manual reset will continue to take effect.
If folder No. 999 is created, [Folder number full] will appear on the LCD
monitor. Then if file No. 9999 is created, Err CF will be displayed on the
LCD panel and in the viewfinder. Replace the CF card with a new one.
If the folder contains file number 9999, a new folder will be created
automatically when the next image is captured. The image will then be
saved in the new folder as file number 0001.
For both JPEG and RAW images, the file name will start with IMG_.
The extension will be .JPG for JPEG images and .CR2 for RAW
images.
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B Checking Camera Settings

When the camera is ready to shoot, press the button to view
the current camera settings on the LCD monitor.
Display the camera settings.

Press the button.
X The current camera settings appear
on the LCD monitor.
To turn off the settings display, press
the button again.
Camera Setting Display

Date/Time (p.39)
Picture Style (p.56)
Color space (p.63)
WB correction (p.67)/
WB bracketing (p.68)
Color temperature setting
(p.66)
ISO speed (p.55)
Auto rotate display (p.111)
Transfer failed images (with WFT-E1/E1A)
CF card remaining capacity
Flash exposure compensation (p.106)
Auto power off (p.43)
For details on the image info. during playback, see Shooting Information
Display (p.114).
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Setting the AF, Metering,

and Drive Modes
The viewfinder has 9 AF points. By
selecting a suitable AF point, you
can shoot with autofocus while
framing the subject as desired. You
can also set the AF mode to suit the
subject or obtain the desired effect.
Drive modes
AF mode
Metering mode
Evaluative, partial, spot, and

center-weighted average metering
modes are provided. Single, highspeed continuous, low-speed
continuous, and self-timer drive
modes are provided. Select the
metering mode that suits the
subject or your photographic
intention.

In the Basic Zone modes, the AF mode, AF point selection,
metering mode, and drive mode are set automatically.
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f Selecting the AF ModeN

The AF mode is the autofocusing operation method. Three AF modes
are provided. One-Shot AF is suited for still subjects, while AI Servo AF
is for moving subjects. And AI Focus AF switches from One-Shot AF to
AI Servo AF automatically if the still subject starts moving. In the Basic
Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically.
On the lens, set the focus mode

switch to <AF>.
the Mode Dial to a Creative

2 Set
Zone mode.
3 Press the <E> button. (9)
the AF mode.
4 Select
the <6> dial.
X: One-Shot AF
9: AI Focus AF
Z: AI Servo AF
If an Extender (optional) is attached and the maximum aperture of the lens

is f/5.6 or smaller, AF will not be possible. For details, see the Extenders
instruction manual.
<AF> stands for auto focus. <MF> stands for manual focus.
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One-Shot AF for Still Subjects

Pressing the shutter button
halfway activates the autofocus
and achieves focus once.
AF point Focus confirmation

light
X The AF point which achieves focus flashes

briefly. At the same time, the focus confirmation
light <o> in the viewfinder is displayed.
X With evaluative metering, the exposure setting
(shutter speed and aperture) will be set when
focus is achieved. The exposure setting and
focus will be locked as long as the shutter
button is pressed halfway. (p.79) You can then
recompose the shot while retaining the
exposure setting and point of focus.
If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <o> in the

viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the
shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try to
focus again. Or see When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) (p.80).
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects

While you press the shutter
button halfway, the camera
focuses continuously.
This AF mode is for moving subjects when
the focusing distance keeps changing.
X With predictive AF (p.76), the camera can
also focus track a subject which steadily
approaches or retreats from the camera.
X The exposure is set at the moment
the picture is taken.
In a Creative Zone mode (except <8>), the beeper will not sound even when focus
is achieved. Also, the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will not light.
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About Predictive AF
If the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate,
the camera tracks the subject and predicts the focusing distance
immediately before the picture is taken. This is for obtaining correct
focus at the moment of exposure.
When the AF point selection is automatic, the camera first uses the
center AF point to focus. During autofocusing, if the subject moves
away from the center AF point, focus tracking continues as long as
the subject is covered by another AF point.
With a manually selected AF point, the selected AF point will focus
track the subject.
AI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Mode

AI Focus AF switches the AF mode from
One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF
automatically if the still subject starts
moving.
After the subject is focused in the OneShot AF mode, if the subject starts
moving, the camera will detect the
movement and change the AF mode
automatically to AI Servo AF.
When focus is achieved in the AI Focus AF mode with the Servo mode
active, the beeper will sound softly. The focus confirmation light <o> in the
viewfinder will not light.
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S Selecting the AF PointN

The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected
automatically by the camera or manually by you.
In Basic Zone modes and the <8> mode, the AF point is selected
automatically. In the <d> <s> <f> <a> modes, you can switch
between automatic and manual AF point selection.
Automatic AF point selection

The camera selects the AF point automatically according to the
shooting conditions. All the AF points in the viewfinder will light in
red.
Manual AF Point Selection

You can select any of the nine AF points manually. This is best
when you want to focus on a particular subject, or autofocus quickly
while composing the shot.
Selecting with the Multi-controller
Press the <S> button. (9)

X The selected AF point will be
displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.
the AF point.
2 Select
While looking at the viewfinder or
LCD panel, use <9>.
The AF point in the direction where
you press the <9> will be selected.
If you press <9> straight down, the
center AF point will be selected.
If you push the <9> in the same
direction as the currently-selected AF
point, all the AF points will light and
automatic AF point selection will be
set.
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S Selecting the AF PointN
Selecting with the Dial

Press the <S> button, then turn the
<6> dial or <5> dial to select the
AF point in the looping sequence
shown on the left.
When looking at the LCD panel to select the AF point, note the following:
Automatic selection
, center
, right
,
top
If focus cannot be achieved with an EOS-dedicated, external Speedlites
AF-assist beam, select the center AF point.
About AF-Assist beam with the Built-in Flash

Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button halfway,
the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes. It illuminates the subject to
enable easier autofocusing.
In the <3> <5> <7> modes, the AF-assist beam does not light.
The built-in flashs AF-assist beam is effective up to about 4 meters/13.2
feet.
In the Creative Zone modes when you pop-up the built-in flash with the
 button, the AF-assist beam will be fired when necessary.
Lens Maximum Aperture and AF Sensitivity

The EOS 30Ds AF sensor has nine AF points. The center AF point is a
high-precision, cross-type sensor sensitive to both vertical and
horizontal lines of the subject. The top and bottom AF points are vertical
line-sensitive, and the remaining six AF points are horizontal linesensitive AF points.
With f/2.8 and faster lenses,* the vertical line-sensitive sensor at the
center AF point will also function to attain high-precision focusing.
* Except with the EF28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM and EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro lenses.
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Using Focus Lock

After achieving focus, you can lock the focus on a subject and
recompose the shot. This is called focus lock. Focus lock works only
in the One-Shot AF mode.
the Mode Dial to a Creative

1 Set
Zone mode.
2 Select the desired AF point. (p.77)
the subject.
3 Focus
Move the AF point over the subject
and press the shutter button halfway.
pressing the shutter button

4 Keep
halfway and recompose the
picture as desired.
5 Take the picture.
If the AF mode is AI Servo AF (or AI Focus AF set to Servo mode), focus

lock will not work.
Focus lock is also possible in Basic Zone modes (except <5>). In this
case, start from step 3.
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When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)

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

(a) Low-contrast subjects
Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.
(b) Subjects in low light
(c) Extremely backlit and reflective subjects
Example: Car with a reflective body, etc.
(d) Overlapping near and far objects
Example: Animal in a cage, etc.
(e) Repetitive patterns
Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc.
In such cases, do one of the following:
(1) Focus an object at the same distance as the subject and lock the
focus before recomposing.
(2) Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually.
Manual Focusing
the lens, set the focus mode
1 On
switch to <MF>.
the subject.
2 Focus
Focus by turning the lens focusing
Focusing ring
ring until the subject is in focus in the

viewfinder.
If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the active
AF point and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will light
when focus is achieved.
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q Selecting the Metering ModeN

Four metering modes are provided: Evaluative, partial, spot, and
center-weighted average metering. In the Basic Zone modes,
evaluative metering will be set automatically.
1 Press the <Q> button. (9)

the metering mode.
2 Select
the <6> dial.
q: Evaluative metering
w: Partial metering
r: Spot metering
e: Center-weighted average
metering
q Evaluative metering
This is the cameras standard metering mode suited for most
subjects even under backlit conditions. After detecting the
main subjects position, brightness, background, front and
back lighting, etc., the camera sets the proper exposure.
w Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter than the
subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial metering covers
about 9% of the viewfinder area at the center. The area
covered by partial metering is shown on the left.
r Spot metering
This is for metering a specific part of the subject or scene.
The metering is weighted at the center covering about
3.5% of the viewfinder area. The area covered by spot
metering is shown on the left.
e Center-weighted average metering

The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged
for the entire scene.
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i Selecting the Drive ModeN

Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the Basic Zone
modes, the optimum drive mode is set automatically.
Press the <R> button. (9)
the drive mode.

2 Select
the <6> dial.
u : Single shooting
When you press the shutter
button completely, one shot will
be taken.
o: High-speed continuous
shooting (Max. 5 shots per sec.)
i
Low-speed continuous
shooting (Max. 3 shots per sec.)
In the o and i modes, the
camera will shoot continuously
while you hold down the shutter
button completely.
j : Self-timer operation (p.50)

During continuous shooting, the captured images
are first stored in the cameras internal memory and
then successively transferred to the CF card. When
Maximum Burst
the internal memory becomes full during continuous
shooting, buSY will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the
viewfinder and the camera cannot take any more shots. As the captured
images are transferred to the CF card, you will be able to capture more
images. Press the shutter button halfway to check in the viewfinders
bottom right the current remaining shots of the maximum burst.
If FuLL CF is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel, wait
until the access lamp stops blinking, then replace the CF card.
When the battery level is low, the maximum burst will be slightly lower.
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Advanced Operations
Cre
ati
v
e
ne
zo
With Creative Zone modes,

you can set the desired shutter
speed or aperture to obtain the
result you want. You take
control of the camera.

After you press the shutter button halfway and let go, the
timer operation will keep the LCD panel and viewfinder
information displayed for about 4 sec. (0).
To see what can be set in the Creative Zone modes, see
Function Availability Table (p.176).
First set the <4> switch to <J>.
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d Program AE
Like <1> (Full Auto) mode, this is a
general-purpose shooting mode. The
camera automatically sets the shutter
speed and aperture to suit the subjects
brightness. This is called Program AE.
* <d> stands for Program
* AE stands for Auto Exposure
1
AF point
Set the Mode Dial to <d>.
the subject.
2 Focus
Look through the viewfinder and aim
any AF point over the subject. Then
press the shutter button halfway.
Shutter speed
Aperture
the display.
3 Check
X The shutter speed and aperture will
be set automatically and displayed in
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
A correct exposure will be obtained
as long as the shutter speed and
aperture display do not blink.
the picture.
4 TakeCompose
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d Program AE
If 30" and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates

underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash.
If 8000 and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates
overexposure. Decrease the ISO speed or use an ND
filter (optional) to reduce the amount of light entering
the lens.
Differences Between <d> and <1> (Full Auto)

In both modes, the automatically-set shutter speed and aperture
combination are the same.
In the <d> mode, you can set or use the functions below, but not in the <1> mode.
Shooting Settings
AF mode selection
AF point selection
Drive mode selection
ISO speed setting
Metering mode selection
Program Shift
Exposure compensation
AEB
AE lock with <A> button
Depth-of-field preview
Clear all camera settings
Custom Function (C.Fn)
Clear all Custom Functions
Sensor cleaning
Flash Settings (Built-in flash)
Flash On/Off
FE lock
Flash Settings (EX-series Speedlite)
Manual/stroboscopic flash
High-speed sync (FP flash)
FE lock
Flash ratio control
FEB
2nd-curtain sync
Modeling flash
Image-Recording Settings
RAW and RAW+JPEG selection

Picture Style selection/customize/registration
Color space selection
White balance selection
Custom white balance selection
White balance correction
WB bracketing
About Program Shift

In Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and
aperture combination (program) set by the camera while maintaining the
same exposure value. This is called program shift.
To do this, press the shutter button down halfway, then turn the <6>
dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed.
Program shift is canceled automatically after the image is captured.
If you use a flash, you cannot use program shift.
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s Shutter-Priority AE
In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically
sets the aperture to suit the brightness of the subject. This is called
shutter-priority AE. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fastmoving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the
impression of motion.
* <s> stands for Time value.
Fast shutter speed
Slow shutter speed
Set the Mode Dial to <s>.
the desired shutter speed.

2 SetWhile
looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> dial.
It can be set in 1/3-stop increments.
the subject.
3 Focus
Press the shutter button halfway.
X The aperture is set automatically.
the viewfinder display and shoot.

4 Check
As long as the aperture is not
blinking, the exposure will be correct.
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s Shutter-Priority AE
If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates

underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower
shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a
higher ISO speed.
If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates
overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a faster
shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a
lower ISO speed.
Shutter Speed Display
The shutter speeds from 8000 to 4 indicate the denominator of the
fractional shutter speed. For example, 125 indicates 1/125 sec. Also, 0"6
indicates 0.6 sec. and 15" is 15 sec.
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f Aperture-Priority AE
In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed
automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE.
A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and
background fall within acceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower f/number
(larger aperture hole) will make less of the foreground and background fall within
acceptable focus.
* <f> stands for Aperture.
With a large aperture opening
With a small aperture opening
Set the Mode Dial to <f>.
the desired aperture.

2 SetWhile
the <6> dial.
It can be set in 1/3-stop increments.
the subject.
3 Focus
X The shutter speed is set
automatically.
the viewfinder display and

4 Check
shoot.
As long as the shutter speed is not
blinking, the exposure will be correct.
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f Aperture-Priority AE
If the 30" shutter speed blinks, it indicates

underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a larger
aperture (smaller f/number) until the blinking stops or
set a higher ISO speed.
If the 8000 shutter speed blinks, it indicates
overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a smaller
aperture (larger f/number) until the blinking stops or set
a lower ISO speed.
Aperture Display
The larger the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The
apertures displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to
the camera, 00 will be displayed for the aperture.
Depth of Field PreviewN

Press the depth-of-field preview button to
stop down to the current aperture setting.
The diaphragm in the lens will be set to
the current aperture so you can check the
depth of field (range of acceptable focus)
through the viewfinder.
A higher f/number will make more of the foreground and background fall
within acceptable focus. However, the viewfinder will look darker.
In the <8> mode, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then
press the depth-of-field preview button while still pressing the shutter
button halfway.
The exposure is locked (AE lock) while the Depth-of-Field Preview
button is pressed.
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a Manual Exposure
In this mode, you set both the shutter
speed and aperture as desired. To
determine the exposure, refer to the
exposure level indicator in the viewfinder
or use a handheld exposure meter. This
method is called manual exposure.
* <a> stands for Manual.
Set the Mode Dial to <a>.
the desired shutter speed.

2 SetWhile
the <6> dial.
aperture.
3 SetSetthethedesired
<4> switch to <J>, and
while looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <5> dial.
Standard exposure index
Exposure level mark
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the subject.
4 Focus
X The exposure setting will be
displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.
The exposure level icon <s> lets you
see how far you are from the
standard exposure level.
a Manual Exposure
the exposure.
5 SetCheck
the exposure level and set the
desired shutter speed and aperture.
: Standard exposure level.
: To set it to the standard
exposure level, set a
slower shutter speed or a
larger aperture.
: To set it to the standard
exposure level, set a
faster shutter speed or a
smaller aperture.
6 Take the picture.
If the exposure level mark <s> blinks at the <G> or <F> level, it indicates
that the exposure level exceeds the standard exposure by 2 stops.
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8 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a
near subject and far subject. It is effective for group photos and
landscapes. The camera uses the nine AF points to detect the nearest
and farthest subjects to be in focus.
* <8> stands for Auto-depth of field.
Set the Mode Dial to <8>.
the subject.
2 Focus
Move the AF point over the subject
and press the shutter button halfway.
(0)
All the subjects covered by the AF
points flashing in red will be in focus.
Hold down the shutter button halfway
and press the depth-of-field preview
button to see the depth of field (range
of acceptable focus). (p.89)
3 Take the picture.

The <8> mode cannot be used if the lens focus mode switch is set
to <MF>. The result will be the same as using the <d> mode.
If the 30" shutter speed blinks, it indicates that the subject is too dark.
Increase the ISO speed.
If the 8000 shutter speed blinks, it indicates that the subject is too
bright. Decrease the ISO speed.
If the aperture blinks, it indicates that the exposure level is correct but the
desired depth of field cannot be obtained. Either use a wide-angle lens or
move further away from the subjects.
In this shooting mode, you cannot freely change the shutter speed and
aperture. If the camera sets a slow shutter speed, hold the camera
steady or use a tripod.
If you use flash, the result will be the same as using <d> with flash.
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Setting Exposure CompensationN

Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure setting set by the camera.
You can make the image look lighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased
exposure). You can set the exposure compensation up to 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
the Mode Dial to any

1 Turn
Creative Zone mode except <a>.
the exposure level indicator.
2 Check
Press the shutter button halfway and
check the exposure level indicator.
the exposure compensation amount.

3 SetSet
the <4> switch to <J>, and
Increased exposure
Decreased exposure
while looking at the viewfinder or LCD

panel, turn the <5> dial.
Turn the <5> dial either while pressing
the shutter button halfway or within (0)
after pressing the shutter button halfway.
To cancel the exposure compensation, set the
exposure compensation amount back to <E>.
Exposure level
mark
Decreased exposure
Increased
exposure
4 Take the picture.

The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after the
<4> switch is set to <2>.
If the standard exposure setting is 1/125 sec. and f/8.0, setting the
exposure compensation amount to plus or minus one stop will be the
same as setting the shutter speed or aperture as follows:
Shutter speed
Aperture
-1 stop 0 +1 stop
250 125
60
11
8.0
5.6
Take care not to turn the <5> dial and change the exposure compensation
inadvertently. To prevent this, turn the <4> switch to <1>.
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3 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N

By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera
brackets the exposure up to 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three
successive shots. This is called Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).
Standard exposure
Decreased exposure
Increased exposure
Select [AEB].
AEB], then press <0>.
the AEB amount.

2 SetTurn
the <5> dial to set the AEB
amount, then press <0>.
X When you exit the menu, <h> and
the AEB level will be displayed on the
LCD panel.
AEB amount
Standard exposure
Decreased exposure
Increased exposure
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the picture.
3 Take
X The three bracketed shots will be
exposed in the following sequence:
standard exposure, decreased
exposure, and increased exposure.
X As shown on the left, the respective
bracketing amount will be displayed
as each bracketed shot is taken.
X The current drive mode (p.82) will be
used for the shooting.
3 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N
Canceling AEB
Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB
amount to <
>.
It will also be canceled if you set the
<4> switch to <2>, replace the
battery, replace the CF card, change
the lens, or attain flash ready.
Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used with AEB.

If the drive mode is set to continuous (o/i), the three bracketed
shots will be taken continuously and then the shooting will stop
automatically. If the drive mode is set to single image (u), you must
press the shutter button three times.
If the self-timer has been set, the three bracketed shots will be taken
continuously.
If C.Fn-12 [Mirror lockup] is set to [1:Enabled] (p.172), the drive mode
for AEB will be single even if it is set to continuous.
AEB can be combined with exposure compensation.
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A AE LockN
AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the
point of focus. By locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot
while maintaining the same exposure setting. This is called AE lock. It is
effective for backlit subjects.
Focus the subject.

X The exposure setting will be displayed.
the <A> button. (0)

2 Press
X <A> lights in the viewfinder to
indicate that the exposure setting is
locked (AE lock).
Each time you press the <A> button,
it locks the current exposure setting.
AE lock indicator
and take the picture.

3 Recompose
If you want to maintain the AE lock
while taking more shots, hold down
the <A> button and press the shutter
button to take another shot.
If the AF mode is One-Shot AF or AI Focus AF (when not AI Servo AF) and

the metering mode is <q> (Evaluative), pressing the shutter button halfway
will automatically set AE lock at the same time when focus is achieved.
The AE lock effect will differ depending on the AF point and metering
mode. For details, see AE Lock (p.178).
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Bulb Exposures
When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter
button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This
is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks,
the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures.
1 Set the Mode Dial to <a>.

the shutter speed to buLb.
2 SetWhile
the <6> dial to select buLb.
The next setting after 30" is buLb.
aperture.
3 SetSetthethedesired
<4> switch to <J>, and
while looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <5> dial.
the picture.
4 TakePress
the shutter button completely.
Elapsed exposure time (sec.)
X The elapsed exposure time will be

(Displays 1 sec. to 999 sec.)
The exposure continues as long as
you hold down the shutter button.
Since bulb exposures may have more noise than usual, the image will look
rough or grainy.
If C.Fn-02 [Long exp. noise reduction] is set to [1: Auto] or [2: On]
(p.168), noise can be reduced.
For bulb exposures, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote
Controller TC-80N3 (both optional) is recommended.
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Mirror LockupN
Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12 [Mirror lockup] set to [1: Enable]
(p.172). The mirror can be swung up separately from when the
exposure is made. This prevents mirror vibrations which may blur the
image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. Set
Custom Functions with [c Custom Functions (C.Fn)].
Press the shutter button

completely.
X The mirror will swing up.
press the shutter button

2 Again
completely.
X The picture is taken and the mirror
goes back down.
In very bright light such as at the beach or ski area on a sunny day, take
the picture promptly after mirror lockup.
During mirror lockup, do not point the camera lens at the sun. The suns
heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains.
If you use bulb exposures, the self-timer, and mirror lockup in
combination, keep pressing the shutter button completely (2 sec. selftimer + bulb exposure time). During the self-timer countdown, if you let
go of the shutter button, there will be a shutter-release sound. This is not
the shutter release (no picture is taken).
During mirror lockup, the drive mode will be single shooting regardless of
the current drive mode (single, high-speed continuous, or low-speed
continuous).
If you use the self-timer and mirror lockup, the shot will be taken 2 sec.
after the mirror goes up when you press the shutter button completely.
The mirror locks up, and after 30 seconds, it will go back down
automatically. Pressing the shutter button completely again locks up the
mirror again.
For mirror lockup shots, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote
Controller TC-80N3 (both optional) is recommended.
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U LCD Panel Illumination

The LCD panel is provided with
illumination.
Each time you press the button,
the LCD panel illumination will turn on
(9) or off. Use it to read the LCD panel
in the dark. The illumination will turn off
automatically after the shot is taken.
Pressing any shooting-related button or turning the Mode Dial while the
LCD panel is illuminated prolongs the illumination.
During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn
off the LCD panel illumination. However, you can turn on the illumination
for about 6 sec. by pressing the button.
Using the Eyepiece Cover

During self-timer or remote switch (optional) operation when your eye
does not cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may enter the
eyepiece and affect the exposure when the image is captured. To
prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (attached to the neck strap) to
cover the eyepiece (p.21).
Remove the eyecup.

From the bottom of the eyecup, push
it upward.
the Eyepiece Cover.

2 Attaching
Slide the eyepiece cover down into
the eyepiece groove to attach it.
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3 Silencing the beeper

You can silence the beeper so it does not sound in any shooting mode.
Select [Beep].
Beep], then press <0>.
[Off].
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [Off],
then press <0>.
Connecting the Remote Switch

You can attach to the camera any EOS accessory equipped with an N3 type
plug such as the Remote Switch and Timer Remote Controller (both
optional). To operate the accessory, refer to its instruction manual.
Open the terminal cover.
the plug to the remote

2 Connect
control terminal.
As shown in the diagram, connect the
plug to the cameras remote control
terminal.
To disconnect the plug, grasp the
plugs silver part and pull.
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Flash Photography
The built-in flash or an EOSdedicated, EX-series Speedlite
enables E-TTL II autoflash
(evaluative flash metering with
preflash), making flash
photography as easy as normal
shooting. The result is naturallooking flash photos. In the Basic
Zone modes (except <3> <5>
<7>), flash photography is fully
automatic. In Creative Zone modes,
flash can be used whenever
necessary.
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Using the Built-in Flash

E-TTL II autoflash obtains high-precision and consistent flash shots.
Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone

If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically in low-light
or backlit conditions. (except in <3> <5> <7> modes)
Using the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone

Regardless of the light level, you can press the <D> button to pop-up
and fire the built-in flash whenever desired.
d
: For fully automatic flash photography. The shutter speed (1/

60 sec. - 1/250 sec.) and aperture are set automatically, just as
in <1> (Full Auto) mode.
s : Enables you to set the desired shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/

250 sec.). The camera then automatically sets the aperture to
obtain the proper exposure at the shutter speed you have set.
f : Enables you to set the desired aperture. The camera then
automatically sets the shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/250 sec.) to
obtain the proper exposure at the aperture you have set.
Against dark backgrounds such as the night scenes, slow-sync
shooting will be set so that both the subject and background are
exposed correctly. The main subject is exposed with the flash,
and the background is exposured with a slow shutter speed.
Because automatic slow-sync shooting uses a slow shutter
speed, always use a tripod.
If you do not want a slow shutter speed to be set, set C.Fn-03
[Flash sync. speed in Av mode] to [1: 1/250sec. (fixed)].
(p.168)
a
: You can set both the shutter speed (bulb or 30 sec. - 1/250
sec.) and aperture. The main subject is exposed properly by
the flash. The background exposure will vary depending on the
shutter speed and aperture.
8 : The flash result will be the same as the <d> mode.
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Built-in Flash Range

With EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll
ISO speed
Wide angle: 18mm
[m / ft]
Telephoto: 55mm
100
Approx. 1 - 3.7 / 3.3 - 12.1
Approx. 1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.5
200
Approx. 1 - 5.3 / 3.3 - 17.4
Approx. 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8
400
Approx. 1 - 7.4 / 3.3 - 24.3
Approx. 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1
800
Approx. 1 - 10.5 / 3.3 - 34.4
Approx. 1 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.7
1600
Approx. 1 - 14.9 / 3.3 - 48.9
Approx. 1 - 9.3 / 3.3 - 30.5
H: 3200
Approx. 1 - 21.0 / 3.3 - 68.9
Approx. 1 - 13.1 / 3.3 - 43.0
With EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

ISO speed
Wide angle: 17mm
[m / ft]
Telephoto: 85mm
100
Approx. 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8
Approx. 1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.5
200
Approx. 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1
Approx. 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8
400
Approx. 1 - 6.5 / 3.3 - 21.3
Approx. 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1
800
Approx. 1 - 9.2 / 3.3 - 30.2
Approx. 1 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.7
1600
Approx. 1 - 13.0 / 3.3 - 42.7
Approx. 1 - 9.3 / 3.3 - 30.5
H: 3200
Approx. 1 - 18.4 / 3.3 - 60.4
Approx. 1 - 13.1 / 3.3 - 43.0
Use the built-in flash at least 1 m/3.3 ft away from the subject. Closer
distances will cause the lens barrel to partially obstruct the flash.
When using the built-in flash, detach any hood attached to the lens. A
lens hood will partially obstruct the flash.
A super telephoto lens or fast, large-aperture lens may partially obstruct
the built-in flash coverage. In such a case, using an EX-series Speedlite
(optional) is recommended.
The built-in flashs coverage is effective with lens focal lengths as short
as 17mm. If the lens is shorter than 17mm, the periphery of the flash
photo will look dark.
To retract the flash, push it back down.
In the <s> <a> modes, even if you set the shutter speed to one faster
than 1/250 sec., it will be set automatically to 1/250 sec.
If autofocus cannot be achieved, the AF-assist beam (small flashes fired
by the built-in flash) will be fired automatically (except in the <3> <5>
<7> modes). (p.78)
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Using Red-eye Reduction

When flash is used in a low-light environment, the subjects eyes may
look red in the image. Red eye happens when the light from the flash
reflects off the retina of the eyes. The cameras red-eye reduction
feature turns on the red-eye reduction lamp to shine a gentle light into
the subjects eyes to narrow the pupil diameter or iris. A smaller pupil
reduces the chances of red eye from occurring. Red-eye reduction can
be set in any shooting mode except <3> <5> <7>.
Select [Red-eye On/Off].

Turn the <5> dial to select [z Redeye On/Off], then press <0>.
[On].
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [On],
then press <0>.
When you exit the menu, <L> will
be displayed on the LCD panel.
When you press the shutter button down

halfway, the red-eye reduction lamp
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
Red-eye reduction will not be effective unless the
subject looks at the red-eye reduction lamp.
Tell the subject to look at the lamp.
Red-eye
To increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction,
reduction lamp
press the shutter button down completely after the
On indicator
red-eye reduction lamp (which lights for approximately
1.5 seconds) indicator goes off.
You can shoot anytime by pressing the shutter button down completely,
even while the red-eye reduction lamp is still on.
The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies from subject to subject.
Red-eye reduction is more effective in brighter rooms or when the
camera is closer to the subject.
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A FE LockN
FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure
reading for any part of a subject.
Check that the <D> icon is lit.

Press the <D> button to pop-up the
built-in flash.
Press the shutter button halfway and look in
the viewfinder to check that the <D> icon is lit.
the subject.
2 Focus
Press the shutter button halfway. Keep
pressing the shutter button halfway until step 4.
Press the <A> button. (8)

Aim the viewfinder center over the
subject where you want to lock the flash
exposure, then press the <A> button.
X The flash will fire a preflash and the
required flash output is calculated
and retained in memory.
X In the viewfinder, FEL is displayed
for a moment and <d> will light.
Each time you press the <A> button, a
preflash is fired and the required flash output
is calculated and retained in memory.
the picture.
4 TakeCompose
X The flash is fired to take the picture.
If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the
<D> icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.
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y Flash Exposure CompensationN

In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure compensation
for flash. You can set flash exposure compensation up to 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
Press the <Q> button. (9)
the exposure compensation amount.

2 SetWhile
looking at the LCD panel or
viewfinder, turn the <5> dial.
Increased exposure
Decreased exposure

Exposure level
mark
Increased
Decreased exposure
exposure
To cancel the flash exposure

compensation, set the flash exposure
compensation amount back to <E>.
When you press the shutter button
halfway, the <y> icon will be displayed
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
3 Take the picture.

If you set flash exposure compensation with both the EX-series Speedlite and
camera, the Speedlites flash exposure compensation setting will override the
cameras. If you set EX-series Speedlites flash exposure compensation with the
flash, any flash exposure compensation set with the camera will be overridden.
The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after the
<4> switch is set to <2>.
The procedure is the same when using an EX-series Speedlite. The
Speedlites flash exposure compensation can be set with the camera.
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Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites

With EX-series Speedlites
An EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite (optional) makes flash photography
as easy as normal shooting. You can easily do the flash operations below.
For detailed procedures, see the Speedlites instruction manual.
E-TTL II Autoflash
E-TTL II is a new autoflash exposure system incorporating improved flash
exposure control and lens focusing distance information, making it more precise
than the previous E-TTL (evaluative flash metering with preflash) system. The
camera can execute E-TTL II autoflash with any EX-series Speedlite.
High-Speed Sync (FP flash)

With high-speed sync, you can set a sync speed faster than 1/250 sec.
FE (Flash Exposure) Lock

Press the cameras <A> button to lock the flash exposure at the desired part
of the subject.
Flash Exposure Compensation

In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure
compensation for flash. With a Speedlite, the flash exposure compensation can
be set up to 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)

The flash output is changed automatically for three successive shots (only with
FEB-compatible Speedlites). Set flash exposure bracketing up to 3 stops in 1/
3-stop increments.
During FEB shooting, the <d> icon will blink in the viewfinder.
E-TTL II Wireless Autoflash with Multiple Speedlites

As with wired, multiple Speedlites, wireless E-TTL II autoflash with multiple Speedlites
provides all the above features. Since connection cords are unnecessary, flexible and
sophisticated lighting setups are possible (only with wireless-compatible Speedlites).
About EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlites

The flash cannot be fired with an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite
set in the TTL or A-TTL autoflash mode. Use the Speedlites manual
flash mode instead if provided.
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Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites
Before attaching an external Speedlite, retract the built-in flash if it is

popped up.
If the EX-series Speedlites firing mode is set to TTL autoflash with the
Custom Function, the Speedlite will not fire.
If autofocus cannot be achieved, the external, EOS-dedicated
Speedlites AF-assist beam (if the Speedlite has an AF-assist beam) will
be emitted automatically (except in the <5> <7> modes).
The camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EXseries Speedlites.
Using Non-Canon Flash Units

Sync Speed
The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/
250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the sync
speed is 1/125 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand
to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.
PC Terminal
The cameras PC terminal is provided for flash units having a sync
cord. The PC terminal is threaded to prevent inadvertent disconnection.
The cameras PC terminal has no polarity so you can connect any
sync cord regardless of its polarity.
If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to
another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and
malfunction may result.
Also, do not connect to the cameras PC terminal any flash unit requiring
250 V or more.
Do not attach a high-voltage flash unit on the cameras hot shoe. It might
not work.
A flash attached to the cameras hot shoe and a flash unit connected to the
PC terminal can be used at the same time.
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Image Playback
This chapter explains image playback operations such
as how to view and erase captured images and how to
connect the camera to a TV monitor.
For images taken with another camera:
The camera might not be able to properly display images
captured with a different camera or edited with a personal
computer or whose file name was changed.
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3 Setting the Image Review Time

You can set how long the image is to be displayed on the LCD monitor
right after it is captured. To keep the image displayed, set [Hold]. To not
have the image displayed, set [Off].
Select [Review time].

Turn the <5> dial to select [x
Review time], then press <0>.
the desired review time.

2 SetTurn
If you press the button during the image review right after
shooting, you can change the display format.
The [Hold] setting keeps displaying the image until you press the shutter
button halfway. However, if auto power off has been set, the camera will
turn off automatically after the auto power off time elapses.
During the image review for single-shooting, you can delete the
displayed image by pressing the <L> button and selecting [OK].
To view images captured so far, see Image Playback (p.113).
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3 Auto Image Rotation

Vertical shots can be rotated automatically so that they are displayed
upright during playback.
Select [Auto rotate].

Turn the <5> dial to select [c Auto
rotate], then press <0>.
[OnzD].
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [On
zD], then press <0>.
shot.
3 TakeForathevertical
image review right after image
capture, the image will not be displayed
vertically on the LCD monitor.
the image.
4 Playback
Press the <x> button.
X The vertical shot will be displayed
vertically as shown on the left.
If you had set Auto rotate to [Off] and then took the vertical picture, the
picture will not be rotated automatically even if you later set [On zD]
and playback the image.
If the vertical image is taken while the camera is pointed up or down, the
image might not rotate automatically for playback.
If you had set [On zD] or [On D] and took the vertical picture, it will
be rotated automatically when you view it with a personal computer
installed with the software provided with the camera.
If you had set [On D] and took the vertical picture and then set [On
zD] and played back the picture, it will be rotated automatically.
When you change the cameras orientation between horizontal and
vertical, the camera orientation sensor will make a small sound. This is
normal and not a defect.
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3 Setting the LCD Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to one of five levels.
Select [LCD brightness].

Turn the <5> dial to select [c LCD
brightness], then press <0>.
X The brightness adjustment screen will
appear.
the brightness.
2 Adjust
While looking at the gray chart on the
left, turn the <5> dial to adjust.
return to the menu.
To check the images exposure, look at the histogram (p.115).
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Image Playback
You can select any captured image to view. You can view a single
image, the shooting information, an index display, or a magnified view.
x Single image display
Playback the image.

X The last captured image will appear
on the LCD monitor.
the image.
2 Select
To playback images starting with the
last image, turn the dial
counterclockwise. To playback
images starting with the first captured
image, turn the <5> dial clockwise.
Press the button to switch
the display format.
Single image display

(with basic info)
Shooting information
Single image display

(no shooting info)
To quit the playback, press the <x>

button. The LCD monitor will turn off.
In image playback modes other than single image, such as Index display
and magnified view, you can still press the button to display or
turn off the basic information.
While data is being written to the CF card (access lamp blinking) after continuous
shooting, press the <x> button to display the last image which has been
written to the CF card. Turn the <5> dial to select the image. After all the
images have been written to the CF card, they can be displayed in sequence.
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Image Playback
Shooting Information Display

Original image verification
data appended
Image
AF point
Flash exposure
compensation amount
Shooting time
Shooting date
Shutter speed
Playback image number/
Total images recorded
Aperture
Image protect
Image-recording quality
Folder number/
File number
Histogram
Color temperature
Color space
White balance
WB correction
Shooting mode
ISO speed
Metering mode
Monochrome
File size
Highlight Alert
When the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas
of the image will blink. To obtain more image detail in the
overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative
amount and shoot again.
AF Point Display
On the menu, if [x AF points] is set to [Display] (p.35), the AF
point will also be displayed on the shooting information screen.
If the image was taken in the One-Shot AF mode, the AF point which
achieved focus will be displayed. If automatic AF point selection was
used, you may see multiple AF points which achieved focus.
If the image was captured in the AI Servo AF mode, the AF point
which was selected will be displayed. If automatic AF point selection
was used, the AF points which achieved focus will be displayed.
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Image Playback
Histogram
On the menus [x Histogram] setting, you can select [Brightness]
or [RGB]. (p.35)
[Brightness] Display
Sample Histograms
This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of

the images brightness level. The horizontal axis
indicates the brightness level (darker on the left and
Dark image
brighter on the right), while the vertical axis
indicates how many pixels exist for each brightness
level.
The more pixels there are toward the left, the darker
Normal image
the image. And the more pixels there are toward the
right, the brighter the image.
If there are too many pixels on the left, the shadow
detail will be lost. And if there are too many pixels
on the right, the highlight detail will be lost. The
Bright image
tones in-between will be reproduced.
By checking the images brightness histogram, you can see the
exposure level bias and the overall tone reproduction condition.
[RGB] Display
This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the images
brightness level of each primary color (RGB or red, blue, and green).
The horizontal axis indicates the colors brightness level (darker on the
left and brighter on the right), while the vertical axis indicates how many
pixels exist for each color brightness level. The more pixels there are
toward the left, the darker and less prominent the color. And the more
pixels there are toward the right, the brighter and denser the color. If
there are too many pixels on the left, the respective color information
will be lacking. And if there are too many pixels on the right, the color
will be too saturated with no detail.
By checking the images RGB histogram, you can see the colors
saturation and gradation condition and white balance bias.
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Image Playback
H Index Display
Nine thumbnail images are displayed on one screen.
Set the camera for playback.

X The last captured image will appear
on the LCD monitor.
the index images.

2 Display
Press the button.
X The selected thumbnail will be
highlighted with a green frame.
the image.
3 Select
Turn the <5> dial to move the green
frame.
Switching from the index display to another display format

To display a single image, press the <x> button.
Pressing the button switches to the single image display and
pressing it again switches to magnified view.
While the index is displayed, press the <C> button and turn the <5>
dial to jump nine images ahead or back. (p.118)
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Image Playback
u/y Magnified View

You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.
Display the image.

Display the image in the single-image
or image info. display format.
the image.
2 Magnify
Press the button.
Magnified area
X First, the center of the image will be

magnified.
To increase the magnification, hold
down the button.
Press the button to reduce
the magnification. Hold down the
button to continue reducing the
magnification until it reaches the size
in step 1.
around the image.

3 Scroll
Use <9> to scroll around the image
in any direction.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to magnify
other areas of the image.
To exit the magnified display, press
the <x> button and the single
image display will return.
During the magnified view, you can turn the <6> or <5> dial to view
the next or previous image at the same magnification and scroll position.
If C.Fn-17 [Magnified view] is set to [1: Image review and playback]
(p.173), you can magnify the image during the image review by holding
down the <l> button and pressing the button. You can then press
the / button to magnify or reduce the image.
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Image Playback
C Jump Display
During the single image, image with shooting information, index, or
magnified view display, you can jump forward or back to images stored
on the CF card.
Playback the image.

Display a single image, image with
shooting information, index, or
magnified view.
to the jump display.

2 GoPress
the <C> button.
X The jump bar will appear at the
bottom of the screen.
Jump bar
forward or back.
3 Jump
Turn the <5> dial.
To quit the image jump, press the
<C> button. The jump bar will
disappear.
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Image Playback
Jumping during the single image or image with shooting

information display
During the single image and information display, you can use the
Jump feature (by 10 or 100 images, by date).
At step 2 on page 118, press the
<C> button, then press <0>.
Turn the <5> dial to select the jump
method, then press <0>.
Turn the <5> dial to jump according
to the selected jump method.
Jump 10 images /
Jump 100 images
Turn the <5> dial clockwise to jump forward by 10 or 100 images.
Or turn it counterclockwise to jump backward by 10 or 100 images.
Jump shot date
You can jump to a picture taken on a specific date. (If there are
multiple pictures taken on the same date, the display will jump to
the first picture taken on that date.) Turn the <5> dial to jump to
the previous or next date.
Jumping in the magnified view
Turn the <5> dial counterclockwise to jump ten images backward,
or turn it clockwise to jump ten images forward. The magnified
position and magnification will be maintained during the image jump.
Jumping in the index display format
Turn the <5> dial counterclockwise to jump to the previous 9
images or turn it clockwise to jump to the next 9 images.
Image jump is also possible during [Protect], [Rotate] and [Custom WB].
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Image Playback
3 Automated Playback of Images (Auto playback)

You can playback the CF cards images in an automatic slide show.
Each image will be displayed for about 3 sec.
Select [Auto play].

Auto play], then press <0>.
X The auto play screen will appear.
the auto play.

2 Start
X After [Loading image...] is displayed
for a few seconds, auto play will start.
To pause the auto play, press <0>.
During pause, [ ] will be displayed
on the upper left of the image. Press
<0> again to resume the auto play.
the auto play.

3 StopTo stop
the auto play and return to the
menu, press the <M> button.
During auto play, auto power off will not work.

The display time may vary depending on the image.
During auto play, you can press the button to change the
display format.
During pause, you can turn the <5> dial to view another image.
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Image Playback
3 Rotating an Image
You can rotate an image by 90 or 270 clockwise. Images will then be
displayed in the correct orientation during playback.
Select [Rotate].
Rotate], then press <0>.
X The Rotate screen will appear.
the image.
2 Rotate
image to be rotated, then press

<0>.
X Each time you press <0>, the image
will rotate clockwise.
To rotate another image, repeat step
2.
To stop rotating the image, press the
<M> button. The menu will
reappear.
If you have set [c Auto rotate] to [On zD] (p.111) before taking the
vertical shots, you need not rotate the image as described above.
You can rotate the image even after you change the display format to
shooting info display or index display after step 1.
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Displaying the Images on TV

By connecting the camera to a TV set with the video cable (provided),
you can view the captured images on a TV set. Always turn off the
camera and the television before connecting or disconnecting them.
Connect the camera to the TV.

Open the cameras terminal cover.
Use the video cable (provided) to
connect the cameras <q> terminal
to the TV monitors VIDEO IN
terminal.
Insert the cable plug all the way in.
on the TV and switch the

2 Turn
TVs line input to Video IN.
Video IN terminal
Set the <4> switch to <1> or

3 <J>.
the <x> button.
4 Press
X The image will appear on the TV
screen. (Nothing will be displayed on
the cameras LCD monitor.)
After you finish, set the <4> switch
to <2>, turn the TV off, then
disconnect the video cable.
If the proper video system format is not set, the image will not be
displayed properly. Set the proper video system format with [c Video
system].
Do not use any video cable other than the one provided. Images might
not be displayed if you use a different video cable.
Depending on the TV monitor, part of the image might be truncated.
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3 Protecting Images
This prevents the image from being erased accidentally.
Select [Protect].
Protect], then press <0>.
X The protect setting screen will
appear.
the image.
2 Protect
Image protect icon
image to be protected, then press

<0>.
X When an image is protected, the
<K> icon will appear below the
image.
To cancel the image protection, press
<0> again. The <K> icon will
disappear.
To protect another image, repeat step
2.
To exit the image protection, press
the <M> button. The menu will
reappear.
Once an image is protected, it cannot be erased by the cameras erase

function. To erase a protected image, you must first cancel the
protection.
If you erase all the images (p.125), only the protected images will
remain. This is convenient when you want to erase unnecessary images
all at once.
You can protect the image even after you change the display format to
shooting info display, magnified view, or index display after step 1.
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L Erasing Images
You can erase images individually or erase all the images at one time in
the CF card. Only protected images (p.123) will not be erased.
Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure
you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent
important images from being erased accidentally, protect
them.
Erasing a Single Image
Display the image.

the image to be erased.

2 Select
image to be erased.
the erase menu.

3 Display
Press the <L> button.
X The erase menu will appear at the
the image.
4 Erase
Turn the <5> dial to select [Erase],
then press <0>.
X The access lamp will blink and the
image will be erased.
If there are other images you want to
erase, repeat steps 2 to 4.
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L Erasing Images
Erasing All Images

the image.
1 Display
the erase menu.
2 Display
Press the <L> button.
X The erase menu will appear at the
[All].
3 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [All],
then press <0>.
X The confirmation dialog will appear.
the images.
4 Erase
then press <0>.
X All unprotected images will be
erased.
While the images are being erased,
you can cancel the erasure by
pressing <0>.
While data is being written to the CF card (access lamp blinking) after
continuous shooting, press the <x> button and then press the <L> button
to erase the displayed image or all images. If you select [All] and press the
<0> button, the images captured during continuous shooting (including
those not yet processed) and all the images on the CF card will be erased.
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3 Formatting the CF Card

Format the CF card before using it in the camera.
Formatting a CF card will erase everything in the card. Even
protected images will be erased, so make sure there is
nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer images to a
personal computer before formatting the card.
Select [Format].
Format], then press <0>.
X The confirmation dialog will appear.
the CF card.
2 Format
then press <0>.
X The CF card will be formatted
(initialized).
X When the formatting is completed,
the menu will reappear.
If you use a CF card that has been formatted by a different camera or by

a personal computer, it might not work properly. If this happens, format
the card with the camera first. Then it might work with the camera.
The CF cards capacity displayed on the formatting screen may be lower
than the capacity indicated on the card.
Handling Err CF
If Err CF (CF error) is displayed on the LCD panel, it indicates that a
problem with the CF card is preventing the image data from being recorded
or read. Use another CF card instead.
Or, if you have a commercially-available CF card reader that can read the
CF card, use it to transfer all the images in the card to a personal computer.
After transferring all the images to a personal computer, format the CF card.
It may then return to normal.
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Direct Printing
from the Camera
You can connect the camera directly to a printer and
print out the images in the CF card.
The camera enables direct printing with printers
compatible with <w> PictBridge, Canon <A> CP
Direct, and Canon <S> Bubble Jet Direct.
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Conventions Used in this Chapter

This chapter includes procedures for various types of printers. After
Preparing to Print on the next page, follow the instructions applicable
to your printer on the pages indicated.
Canon
SELPHY CP/CP printer
wPictBridge
or
ACP Direct
Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS/BJ printer
Compatible
with PictBridge
wPictBridge
Compatible with
Bubble Jet Direct only
SBubble Jet
Direct
Non-Canon
printer
Compatible
with PictBridge
wPictBridge
Preparing to Print : Page 129 - 131
Page 132 - 138
Page 139 - 141
Page 132 - 138
Page 142 - 144
Page 132 - 138
Canons PictBridge Web Site

The Web site below gives more information about using your Canon
camera with various printers such as which paper types to use.
http://canon.com/pictbridge/
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Preparing to Print
You do the direct printing procedure entirely through your
cameras LCD monitor.
Setting the Camera
Select [Communication].
Communication], then press <0>.
[Print/PC].
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [Print/
PC], then press <0>.
For direct printing, using AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional) to power the
camera is recommended.
Connect the camera to the printer
Turn the cameras <4> switch to

<2>.
the printer.
2 SetForupdetails,
refer to the printers
manual.
the camera to the

3 Connect
printer.
See the Printers and Cables table
on the next page, and use the proper
cable.
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Preparing to Print
Printers and Cables

Printer Compatibility
w
w
A
w
S
A
S
Suitable Cable
PictBridge only
PictBridge and
CP Direct
Interface cable provided with camera

The plug at both ends have the <D>
icon.
PictBridge and
Bubble Jet Direct
CP Direct only
Bubble Jet Direct only
Cable provided with printer

Only one plug has the <D> icon.
If the printer has a built-in USB cable,

connect the camera to that cable.
When connecting the cable plug to
the cameras terminal, the
cable plugs <D> icon must face the
front side of the camera.
To connect to the printer, refer to the
printers instruction manual.
4 Turn on the printer.

Turn the cameras <4> switch to
5 <1>
or <J>.
X Some printers may have a beeping
sound.
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Preparing to Print
wPictBridge
ACP Direct
SBubble Jet Direct
the image.
6 Playback
X The image and the printer icon <w>,
<A>, or <S> indicating a printer
connection will be displayed.
X The <l> button lamp will light in
blue.
The procedure will be different
depending on the icon displayed. See
the applicable pages below.
Icon
Reference pages
132 - 138, 147
A
S
139 - 141, 147

142 - 144, 147
RAW images are not compatible with direct printing.

If you use a battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged.
During direct printing, keep checking the battery level.
If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the
PictBridge printer. To find out whats wrong, do the following:
Press the <x> button to playback the image and follow the steps
below.
1. Press <0>.
2. On the print setting screen, select [Print].
The error message will be displayed on the LCD monitor. See Error
Messages on page 138.
Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera and printer. Pull out
the cable while holding the plug, not the cord.
When connecting the camera to the printer, do not use any cable other
than the dedicated interface cable.
Do not disconnect the cable during direct printing.
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wPrinting with PictBridge

The setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some
settings might be disabled. For details, refer to your printers instruction
manual.
Printer connected icon
Select the image to be printed.

Check that the <w> icon is
displayed on the upper left of the LCD
monitor.
image to be printed.
<0>.
2 Press
X The print setting screen will appear.
Print setting screen
Set the printing effects.

Set the date or file number imprinting to on
or off.
Sets the quantity to be printed.
Sets the trimming area.
Sets the paper size, type, and layout.
Returns to the screen in step 1.
Starts the printing.
The paper size, type, and layout you have set will be displayed.
* Depending on the type of printer, the date and file number imprinting,
trimming, and other settings might not be available.
[Paper settings].
3 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [Paper
settings], then press <0>.
X The Paper settings screen will
appear.
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Setting the Paper Size

Turn the <5> dial to select the size
of the paper loaded in the printer,
then press <0>.
X The Paper Type screen will appear.
YSetting the Paper Type

Turn the <5> dial to select the type
of paper loaded in the printer, then
press <0>.
X The Layout screen will appear.
About the Paper Types

If you are using a Canon PIXMA/DS/BJ printer with Canon paper, set
the respective paper type as follows:
Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Photo
Photo Paper Pro
Fast Photo
Fine Art Paper
Fine Art
Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Default
If you are using a non-Canon printer, refer to the printers instruction

manual.
USetting the Layout

layout, then press <0>.
X The Print setting screen will reappear.
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About Page Layout

The print will have no white borders. If your printer cannot print
borderless prints, the print will have borders.
Bordered
The print will have a white border along the edges.
Bordered c The shooting information* will be imprinted on the border on 9x13cm and larger prints.
xx-up
Option to print 2, 4, 8, 9, 16, or 20 copies of same image on one sheet.
On A4 / Letter size paper, 20 or 35 thumbnails of the images
ordered through DPOF will be printed.
[20-upc] will have the shooting information* printed on the side of
20-upc
each thumbnail and the file number and date** printed on the
35-upp
bottom of each thumbnail image.
[35-upp] will have the file number and date** printed on the
bottom of the thumbnail images.
Default
With a Canon printer, the print will be borderless.
Borderless
* From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture,
exposure compensation amount, ISO speed, white balance, etc., will be imprinted.
** This depends on the date/file number imprinting option set in step 5.
effects.
4 SetSettheas printing
desired. If you need not set any
printing effects, go to step 5 on page 137.
Turn the <5> dial to select the item on the
upper right (see left figure), then press <0>.
Next, turn the <5> dial to select the
desired printing effect, then press <0>.
Printing Effects (Depending on the printer, certain items might not be displayed.)
EOff
Same as the printing characteristics turned On. No automatic

correction will be performed.
EOn
The image will be printed according to the printers standard color.

The images Exif data is used to make automatic corrections.
EVivid
The image will be printed with higher saturation to produce more vivid blues and greens.
0B/W
Prints in black-and-white with true blacks.
0Cool tone Prints in black-and-white with cool, bluish blacks.

0Warm tone Prints in black-and-white with warm, yellowish blacks.
zNatural
No automatic correction will be performed, and the images

natural color and contrast will be used.
zNatural M
The printing characteristics are the same as the Natural setting.

However, this setting enables fine adjustments for printing.
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Adjustment of Printing Effects

With step 4, select the item. When
is displayed, press the
<C> button. You can then set the
parameters for fine adjustments.
The parameters that can be adjusted
for the selected item are shown in the
table below.
Turn the <5> dial to select the item
to be adjusted, then press <0>.
Printing Adjustments (k: Adjustable)
Off / On / Vivid /
Natural
Natural M
B/W / Cool tone /

Warm tone
Brightness
Adjust levels
k Brightener
Red-eye corr.
Item
Contrast
Detail Saturation
set.
Color tone
Color balance
k
k
After making fine adjustments for the printing effect, if you do step 4 again to
change the printing effects setting, the adjustments will all revert to the default.
When [Default] is selected, the printing adjustments can not be adjusted.
[Brightness]
Turn the <5> dial to make the
adjustment, then press <0>.
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[Adjust levels]
Select [Manual] and press <0>. The
Adjust levels screen will then appear.
Turn the <5> dial to adjust the
shadows (black) within 0 to 127.
Press the <C> button.
Turn the <5> dial to adjust the
highlights (white) within 128 to 255.
Press <0> to exit. The previous
When direct printing with DPOF (p.155) is selected, [Manual] can not be selected.
[k Brightener] [Red-eye corr.]

Turn the <5> dial, select either [Off]
or [On], then press <0>.
Detail Settings of Printing Effects

Select [Detail set.], then press <0>.
The Detail set. screen will then
appear.
[Contrast] [Saturation] [Color tone]
Turn the <5> dial to adjust the level,
then press <0>.
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[Color balance]
Press the <9> up, down, left or right
to move the dot on the screen to
the desired position.
B is for blue, A is amber, M is magenta,
and G is green. The color balance will
shift in the respective direction.
On the upper left, SHIFT indicates
the color balance direction and
correction amount.
Press <0> to exit. The previous
After completing the detail settings of
printing effects, press the <M>
button, then go to step 5.
If you select [Clear all], all the adjustments will revert to the default.
the date and file number

5 Setting
imprinting.
Set as necessary.
Turn the <5> dial to select the field
next to the icon, then press <0>.
desired setting, then press <0>.
of copies.
6 SetSettheasnumber
necessary.
Turn the <5> dial to select the field
next to the <R> icon, then press <0>.
Turn the <5> dial to set the number
of copies, then press <0>.
For details on trimming, see page 145.
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7 StartTurnprinting.
the <5> dial to select [Print],
then press <0>.
X The printing will start.
X During the printing, the <l> button
lamp will blink in blue.
When the printing ends, the screen
will return to step 1.
To stop the printing, press <0> while
[Stop] is displayed, then turn the
<5> dial to select [OK] and press
<0>.
Depending on the images file size and recording quality, it may take
some time for the printing to start after you select [Print].
The [Default] setting for printing effects and other options are the
printers own default settings as set by the printers manufacturer. See
the printers instruction manual to find out what the [Default] settings are.
Handling Printer Errors

If you resolve a printer error (no ink, no paper, etc.) and select [Continue] to
resume printing but it does not resume, operate the buttons on the printer to
resume printing. For details, see the printers instruction manual.
Error Messages
If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the
cameras LCD monitor. Press <0> to stop printing. After resolving the
problem, resume printing. For details on how to resolve a printing problem,
refer to the printers instruction manual.
Paper Error
Check whether the paper is properly loaded in the printer.
Ink Error
The printer has run out of ink or the waste ink tank is full.
Hardware Error
Check for any printer problems other than paper and ink problems.
File Error
The selected image cannot be printed via PictBridge. Images taken with
a different camera or images edited with a computer might not be
printable.
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A Printing with CP Direct


Check that the <A> icon is displayed
on the upper left of the LCD monitor.
<0>.
2 Press

Sets the printing style.
Returns to step 1.
The printing style settings are displayed.
<H> is the date icon.
[Style].
3 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [Style],
then press <0>.
X The Style screen will appear.
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[Image]
as desired.
4 SetSetthetheoptions
[Image], [Borders], and
[Date] as desired.
[Borders]
[Date]

[Image] is selectable when card-size
paper is used. If you select [Multiple],
8 small images of the same picture
will be printed on the paper.
Check the [Borders] and [Date]
settings and set them if necessary.
When you are done, press the
<M> button to return to the print
setting screen.
of copies.
5 SetSettheasnumber
necessary.
Turn the <5> dial to select [copies],
then press <0>.
Set a number from 1 to 99.
6 SetSettheastrimming.
necessary.
For details on trimming, see page
145.
140
then press <0>.
<0>.
The date may look light if it is imprinted on a bright background or border.

If [Multiple] is selected, [Borders] and [Date] cannot be selected.
[Borderless] will be set and [Date] will be set to [Off]. The image will
also be cut off along all four edges.
If [Date] is [On], the date recorded for the image will appear on the print.
The date will appear on the lower right of the image.
If you select [Stop] while printing only one picture, the printing will not
stop until it finishes printing the picture. If you are printing multiple
pictures, the printing will stop after the current picture is finished printing.
cameras LCD monitor. Select [Stop] or [Continue] (after resolving the
problem). If [Continue] is not displayed, select [Stop].
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S Printing with Bubble Jet Direct


Check that the <S> icon is displayed
on the upper left of the LCD monitor.
<0>.
2 Press

Sets the printing style.
Returns to step 1.
The printing style settings are displayed.
<H> is the date icon.
[Style].
3 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [Style],
then press <0>.
X The Style screen will appear.
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[Paper]
[Borders]
the options as desired.

4 SetTurn
the <5> dial to select the menu
[Paper] is the size of the paper
loaded in the printer.
Check the [Borders] and [Date]
settings and set them if necessary.
When you are done, press the
<M> button to return to the print
setting screen.
[Date]
of copies.
5 SetSettheasnumber
necessary.
Turn the <5> dial to select [copies],
then press <0>.
Set a number from 1 to 99.
6 SetSettheastrimming.
necessary.
For details on trimming, see page
145.
143
then press <0>.
<0>.
If [Bordered] is set, the date might be imprinted on the border, depending

on the printer.
If [Date] is [On], the date recorded for the image will appear on the print.
The date will appear on the lower right of the image.
If you select [Stop] during the printing, the picture being printed will stop
printing and the paper will be discharged.
cameras LCD monitor. Select [Stop] or [Continue]. If you select
[Continue] and the printer does not resume printing, it will resume
automatically after you resolve the problem.
If you are using a BJ printer equipped with an operation display panel,
the error No. will be displayed if an error occurs. To resolve the
respective error, refer to the BJ printers instruction manual.
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Setting the Trimming

You can trim the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the
image was recomposed.
Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trimming and
then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again.
Select [Trimming].
[Trimming], then press <0>.
X The trimming screen will appear.
image.
2 TrimThetheimage
area within the trimming
frame will be printed.
The operation guide disappears while
you trim the image. It will reappear
after 5 sec. of idle time.
Changing the trimming frame size

When you press the or
 button, the size of the
trimming frame will change. The
smaller the trimming frame, the larger
the image magnification will be.
Moving the trimming frame

Use <9> to scroll around the image
in any direction. Move the trimming
frame until it shows the desired image
area or composition.
Rotating the frame

The button toggles between
the vertical and horizontal orientation
of the trimming frame. For example, a
horizontal shot can be printed as a
vertical shot.
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Setting the Trimming
Image area to be printed
the menu.
3 ExitPress
<0>.
X The Print setting screen will reappear.
X On the upper left, you can see the
trimmed image area that will be
printed.
Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed
as you specified.
The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will
look. If the picture will be too grainy, the trimming frame will turn red.
While trimming the image, look at the cameras LCD monitor. If you look
at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed
accurately.
The trimming frame shape will be different depending on the [Paper
settings], [Image] / [Paper], [Page layout] / [Borders] settings.
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Easy Printing
When you print directly from your camera to your printer, the printing
settings will be saved in your camera. To use the same settings again,
follow the steps below.
the camera to a printer

1 Connect
and prepare for printing.
the images and select
2 Playback
the ones to be printed.
the <l> button that lights
3 inPress
blue.
X The blue lamp will blink and printing
will start.
With Easy Printing, only one print can be printed each time.
With Easy Printing, any cropping (trimming) will not be applied.
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DPOF: Digital Print

Order Format
With DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use
the camera to specify which images in the CF card are
to be printed and the quantity. This feature is very
convenient when you make prints with a DPOFcompatible printer or photo lab.
About DPOF
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard for recording
print ordering instructions to the CF card. It is for images taken
with a digital camera, and you can specify which photos and
the quantity to print. With a DPOF-compatible digital camera,
you can do the following:
By inserting a CF card into a DPOF-compatible
printer, you can make prints as specified.
Printers capable of direct printing from
the camera can print the images as
specified by DPOF.
When ordering prints from a photo
lab, you do not need to fill in any
order form to specify the image
selections, quantity, etc.
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3 Print Ordering
Print Settings
Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print
settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set
individually for each image.)
Select [Print order].

Print order], then press <0>.
X The Print order screen will appear.
[Set up].
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [Set up],
then press <0>.
as desired.
3 SetSetthetheoptions
[Print type], [Date], and [File
No.].
[Print type]
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[Date]
[File No.]
3 Print Ordering
Print type
Date
File No.
Standard
Prints one image on one sheet.
Index
Multiple, thumbnail images are printed on

one sheet.
K
L
Both
Prints both the standard and index prints.
On
Off
On
Off
[On] imprints the recorded date on the print.

[On] imprints the file No. on the print.
Exit the menu.

Press the <M> button.
X The Print order screen will reappear.
Next, select [Order] or [All] to select
the images to be printed.
RAW images cannot be selected for printing.

Even if [Date] and [File No.] are set to [On], the date or file No. might not
be imprinted depending on the print type setting and printer type.
With [Index] prints, both the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On]
at the same time.
When printing with DPOF, you must use the CF card whose Print Order
specifications have been set. It will not work if you just extract images
from the CF card and try to print them.
Certain DPOF-compatible printers and photo labs might not be able to
print the photos as you specified. If this happens with your printer, refer
to the printers instruction manual. Or check with your photo lab about
compatibility when ordering prints.
Do not insert into the camera a CF card whose print order were set by a
different camera and then try to specify a print order. The print order may
not work or may be overwritten. Also, depending on the image type, the
print order may not be possible.
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3 Print Ordering
Selecting Individual Images for Printing
Select [Order].
Turn the <5> dial to select [Order],
then press <0>.
X The order screen will appear.
the image to be printed.

2 Select
Press the button to display the
three-image view. To return to the singleimage view, press the button.
Three-image view
the print.
3 Order
The print order will vary depending on
the [Print type] (p.150) setting.
For [Standard] and [Both]
For standard-type prints, you can set
the quantity (up to 99) for each
image.
Press <0>, then turn the <5> dial
to select the print quantity. Then
press <0>.
[Standard]
[Both]
Quantity
Total
Index icon
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3 Print Ordering
For [Index]
If you want to include the image in the
index print, checkmark the box <X>.
To deselect it, leave the box
unchecked.
Press <0> to checkmark the box
<X>, or press <0> again to remove
the checkmark.
To select other images, repeat steps
2 and 3.
You can select up to 998 images.
[Index]
Check mark
Index icon
Exit the menu.

Press the <M> button.
X The Print order screen will reappear.
Press the <M> button again to
save the print order to the CF card.
The menu will then reappear.
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3 Print Ordering
Selecting All images

The print order can also be set or canceled for all the images in the CF
card. For standard-type prints, a quantity of one will be ordered for all
the images.
Note that after following the Selecting Individual Images procedure, if
you do the Selecting All Images procedure, the print order will change
to All images.
Select [All].
then press <0>.
X The All screen will appear.
[Mark all].
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [Mark
all], then press <0>.
X One print each will be specified for all
the images, then the Print order
If you select [Clear all], all the images
selected for printing will be
deselected.
3 ExitOnthethemenu.
Print order screen, press the
<M> button.
X The settings will be saved to the CF
card, and the menu will reappear.
Note that RAW images cannot be selected for printing even when you
set Mark all.
When printing with PictBridge, print no more than 400 images for one
print order. If you specify more than this, all the selected images might
not be printed.
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3 Direct Printing with DPOF

With a printer compatible with direct printing, you can easily print
images specified with DPOF.
Prepare to print.
See Setting the Camera (steps 1
and 2) and Connect the camera to
the printer (steps 1 to 5) on pages
129 to 130.
[Print order].
2 Select
Print order], then press <0>.
X The Print order screen will appear.
[Print].
3 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [Print],
then press <0>.
[Print] will be displayed only if the
camera is connected to the printer
and printing is possible.
wPictBridge
4 Set the printing options.

ACP Direct
SBubble Jet Direct
wPictBridge
Set the [Paper settings] and if
necessary, also set the printing
effects. (p.132, 134)
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3 Direct Printing with DPOF
ACP Direct / SBubble Jet Direct

Set the [Style]. (p.139/142)
the <5> dial to select [OK],
then press <0>.
<0>.
When printing with PictBridge or Bubble Jet Direct, be sure to set the
paper size.
With PictBridge, the file No. cannot be imprinted depending on the printer.
If [Bordered] is set, the date might be imprinted on the border,
depending on the printer.
The date might look light if it is imprinted on a bright background or border.
With CP Direct, if [Print type] is set to [Index], the number of images
printed on one index sheet will be as follows:
Credit card size: 20 images
9 x 13 cm size: 42 images
10 x 14.8 cm size: 63 images
As for the number of index images with Bubble Jet Direct, see the BJ
printers instruction manual.
If you stopped the printing and want to resume printing the remaining
images, select [Resume]. Note that printing will not resume if you stop
the printing and any of the following occurs:
Before resuming the printing, you changed the print order settings.
Before resuming the printing, you erased an image that was to be
printed.
In the case of index printing with CP Direct, you changed the paper
cassette before resuming the printing.
In the case of index printing with PictBridge, you changed the paper
settings before resuming the printing.
When you stopped the printing, the CF cards remaining capacity was low.
If there is a printing problem, see page 138 for PictBridge, page 141 for
CP Direct, or page 144 for Bubble Jet Direct.
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10
Transferring Images to
a Personal computer
You can transfer images in the CF card to a personal
computer. When the camera is connected to a personal
computer, you can transfer the images directly with the
camera. This feature is called direct image transfer.
If the computer software
(EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk
CD-ROM) provided with the
camera has been installed in
your personal computer, you
can easily transfer the
images without operating the
personal computer. This is
especially convenient for
people who are not good at
computers.
To install the provided software in the personal computer, see the
Software Guide.
If you want to operate the personal computer to transfer the
images from the camera, see the Software Instruction Manual
in the CD-ROM.
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3 Selecting the Images to be Transferred

With the camera, you can select the JPEG and RAW images to be
transferred to the personal computer.
Selecting Individual Images
Select [Transfer order].

Transfer order], then press <0>.
X The Transfer order screen will
appear.
[Order].
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [Order],
then press <0>.
X The transfer image selection screen
will appear.
the image to be transferred.

3 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select the image.
Press the button to display
the three-image view. To return to the
single-image display, press the 
button.
the image to be
4 Checkmark
transferred.
Checkmark the upper left box <X>. To
deselect it, leave the box unchecked.
Press <0> to checkmark the box
<X>, or press <0> again to remove
the checkmark.
To select other images, repeat steps
3 and 4.
You can select up to 998 images to
be transferred.
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the menu.
5 ExitPress
the <M> button.
X The Transfer order screen will reappear.
Press the <M> button again to save
the image selections to the CF card. The
menu screen will then reappear.
Selecting All Images

The transfer order can also be set or canceled for all the images in the
CF card. Note that after following the Selecting Individual Images
procedure, if you do the Selecting All Images procedure, the transfer
order will change to All images.
Select [All].
then press <0>.
When transferring more than 999
images at one time, select [All
Images] on page 162.
[Mark all].
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [Mark
all], then press <0>.
X All the images will be selected for the
transfer order, and the Transfer order
If you select [Clear all], all the images
selected for transferring will be deselected.
3 ExitOnthethemenu.
Transfer order screen, press
the <M> button.
The image selections will be saved to the
CF card, and the menu will reappear.
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Do not insert into the camera a CF card whose transfer order were set by a different
camera and then try to specify a transfer order. The selected images might all be
overwritten. Also, depending on the image type, the transfer order may not be possible.
For the transfer order, if you select an image captured in the RAW+JPEG
mode, it will be counted as one image. During the direct image transfer, both
the RAW and JPEG images will be transferred to the personal computer.
Preparation for Image Transfer

Before connecting the camera to the personal computer, be sure to first install
the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk software (in the CD-ROM provided with the
camera) to the personal computer. If you connect the camera to the personal
computer before installing the software, the personal computer will not
recognize the camera properly and the images cannot be transferred.
Installing the Software

Install the software to the
personal computer.
Refer to the separate Software Guide to
install the software to the personal computer.
Camera Settings
Select [Communication].
Communication], then press <0>.
[Print/PC].
2 Select
Turn the <5> dial and select [Print/
PC], then press <0>.
If [Communication] is set to [LAN (WFT-E1)], the personal computer will not
be able to recognize the camera.
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Preparation for Image Transfer
Connect the Camera to the Personal Computer
1 Set the cameras <4> switch to <2>.

the camera to the
2 Connect
personal computer.
Use the interface cable that came
with the camera.
To the cameras terminal,
connect the cables plug with the
<D> icon facing toward the front of
the camera.
To the personal computers USB port,
connect the plug on other end of the cable.
the cameras <4> switch to

3 Set
<1> or <J>.
On the computer, when the dialog box to select
the program appears, select [EOS Utility]
with the mouse, then click [OK]. When the
camera model selection screen appears, select
[EOS 30D], then click [OK].
X The [EOS Utility] screen will appear
on the computer, and the direct image
transfer screen will appear on the
cameras LCD monitor.
While the direct image transfer screen is displayed, pressing the shutter
button halfway will not return the camera ready for shooting.
Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera first and pull out the
cable by grasping the plug (instead of the cord).
If the [EOS Utility] screen does not appear on the computer, see Connect
the Camera and the Computer and then Start EOS Utility in the Software
Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM.
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Transferring Images to a Personal Computer

After installing the software (provided with the camera) to a personal computer,
connect the camera to the personal computer. You can then transfer images in
the CF card to the personal computer by operating the camera.
Transferring Transfer Order Images, All Images, or New Images
Select [DPOF Transfer Images],

[All Images], or [New Images].
desired option, then press <0>.
Instead of pressing <0>, if you press the
<l> button lamp that lights in blue, the
image transfer will start immediately.
If you select [DPOF Transfer Images],
the images selected in the Transfer order
procedure on pages 158, 159 will be
If you select [All Images], all the
images in the CF card will be
If you select [New Images], all images not
yet transferred to the personal computer will be
selected automatically by the camera and
[OK].
2 Select
then press <0>.
X The image transfer will start.
During the image transfer, the <l>
button lamp will blink in blue. When
the image transfer is completed, the
direct transfer screen will reappear.
To cancel the image transfer, press <0>
while [Cancel] is displayed and turn the
<5> dial to select [OK]. Then press <0>.
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Select the Images to be Transferred
Select [Select & Transfer].

Turn the <5> dial to select [Select &
Transfer], then press <0> or press
the <l> button lamp that lights in blue.
X The transfer image selection screen
will appear.
the image to be
2 Select
transferred.
image.
the image.
3 Transfer
Press <0> or press the <l> button
lamp that lights in blue.
X The selected image will be transferred.
button will light in blue.
During the image transfer, you can
turn the <5> dial to select the next
image to be transferred.
Press the <M> button to return
to the direct transfer screen.
During the image transfer, do not disconnect the cable.
The EOS Utilitys default setting will sort the transferred images into folders
sorted according to the shooting date. The folders will be saved in the [My
Pictures] folder (Windows) or [Pictures] folder (Macintosh).
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Transferring Wallpaper Images
Select [Wallpaper].
[Wallpaper], then press <0> or
press the <l> button lamp that lights
in blue.
The transfer image selection screen
will appear.
the image to be
2 Select
transferred.
image.
the image.
3 Transfer
Press <0> or press the <l> button
lamp that lights in blue.
X The selected image will be
transferred, and the image will appear
as wallpaper on the personal
computers desktop screen.
button will light in blue.
Press the <M> button to return
to the direct transfer screen.
RAW images cannot be transferred as wallpaper.
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11
Customizing
the Camera
Custom Functions enable you to customize various
camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences.
Custom Functions work only in Creative Zone modes.
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3 Setting a Custom FunctionN
Custom Function No.
Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)].

Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then
press <0>.
X The Custom Function screen will
appear.
Custom Function No.

2 Select
the setting.
3 Change
Description

Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want to
set other Custom Functions.
On the bottom of the screen, you can
see the current Custom Function
settings.
the menu.
4 ExitPress
the <M> button to return
to the menu.
X When you exit the menu, <K>
will be displayed on the LCD panel.
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3 Setting a Custom FunctionN
3 Resetting All Custom FunctionsN
Select [Clear settings].

Clear settings], then press <0>.
X The Clear settings screen will appear.
[Clear all Custom

2 Select
Functions].
Turn the <5> dial to select [Clear all
Custom Functions], then press
<0>.
[OK].
3 Select
Turn the <5> dial to select [OK], then
press <0>. All the Custom Functions
will be reset to the default settings.
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3 Custom Function SettingsN

C.Fn-01
SET function when shooting
You can change the function assigned to <0> when the camera is
ready to shoot.
0: Default (no function)
1: Change quality
After pressing <0>, look at the LCD panel and turn the <5> dial
to set the recording quality directly.
2: Change Picture Style
Press the <0> button to display the Picture Style selection screen on
the LCD monitor. Turn the <5> dial to select a style, then press <0>.
3: Menu display
Gives the same function as the <M> button.
4: Image replay
Gives the same function as the <x> button.
C.Fn-02
Long exp. noise reduction
0: Off
1: Auto
For 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is performed
automatically if long exposure noise is detected. Setting this to
[Auto] is effective in most cases.
2: On
Noise reduction is performed for all exposures 1 sec. or longer.
Setting this may reduce the noise even for exposures which would
not have been noise detected/reduced at the [Auto] setting.
After the picture is taken, the noise reduction process will take the same
amount of time as the exposure. You cannot take another picture until the
noise reduction process is completed.
C.Fn-03
Flash sync. speed in Av mode
0: Auto
1: 1/250sec. (fixed)
Sets the flash sync speed to 1/250 sec. in the aperture-priority AE
(Av) mode. (Against dark backgrounds such as the night sky, the
subjects background will look dark.)
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C.Fn-04
Shutter/AE lock button
0: AF/AE lock
1: AE lock/AF
Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press the <A>
button to autofocus and press the shutter button halfway to attain AE lock.
2: AF/AF lock, no AE lock
In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the <A> button to stop
the AF operation momentarily. This prevents the AF from being
thrown off by any obstacle passing between the camera and
subject. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
3: AE/AF, no AE lock
This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping
repeatedly. In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the <A> button
to start or stop the AI Servo AF operation. The exposure is set at the
moment the picture is taken. Thus, the focusing and exposure will
always be at the optimum point as you wait for the decisive moment.
C.Fn-04 and C.Fn-18-0, 1, 2 (p.174) both have AF start/stop and AE lock
functions. If you have set both these Custom Functions and you execute
both Custom Function operations, the latter operation will not work. The only
exception will be when AF stop is executed after AF start.
C.Fn-05
AF-assist beam
The AF-assist beam can be emitted by the cameras built-in flash or by

the external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite.
0: Emits
1: Does not emit
AF-assist beam not emitted.
2: Only external flash emits
If an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached, it will emit the
AF-assist beam when necessary. The cameras built-in flash will
not emit the AF-assist beam.
If the external, EOS-dedicated Speedlites [AF-assist beam] Custom
Function is set to [Disabled], the Speedlite will not emit the AF-assist beam
even if the cameras C.Fn-05-0/2 is set.
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C.Fn-06
Exposure level increments
0: 1/3-stop
1: 1/2-stop
Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure
compensation, AEB, etc.
The exposure level will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD
panel as shown below.
C.Fn-07
Flash firing
You can enable the built-in flash, external Speedlite, and non-Canon
flash connected to the PC terminal to fire.
0: Fires
1: Does not fire
This will disable the flash, but the AF-assist beam will still be
emitted. Note that whether or not the AF-assist beam is emitted is
dependent on the C.Fn-05 setting.
C.Fn-08
ISO expansion
0: Off
1: On
For the ISO speed, H (equivalent to ISO 3200) will be selectable.
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C.Fn-09
Bracket sequence / Auto cancel
You can change the AEB sequence when the pictures are bracketed
with the shutter speed or aperture and the file-saving sequence for
white balance bracketing (WB-BKT). When Auto cancellation is set,
bracketing will be canceled in the following cases:
AEB: You turn the <4> switch to <2>, change lenses, have flashready, replace the battery, or replace the CF card.
WB-BKT: You turn the <4> switch to <2>, replace the battery, or
replace the CF card.
0: 0, -, +/Enable
1: 0, -, +/Disable (Auto cancel works only if the flash is ready.)
The first bracketed shot is the standard exposure (or exposed with
the standard white balance). This bracketing sequence can be
repeated.
2: -, 0, +/Enable
Starts the bracketing sequence with the minus (or bluish or
magenta bias) setting.
3: -, 0, +/Disable (Auto cancel works only if the flash is ready.)
Repeats the bracketing sequence starting with the minus (or bluish
or magenta bias) setting. This bracketing sequence can be
repeated.
WB bracketing
B/A Bias
M/G Bias
0 : Standard exposure 0 : Standard white balance 0 : Standard white balance
- : Decreased exposure - : More blue
- : More magenta
+ : Increased exposure + : More amber
+ : More green
AEB
C.Fn-10
Superimposed display
0: On
1: Off
The AF point in the viewfinder will not flash in red. Recommended
when it is bothersome to see it light up.
The AF point will still light when you select it.
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C.Fn-11
Menu button display position
When you press the <M> button, you can set the menu screen
setting.
0: Previous (top if power off)
Displays the preceding menu screen that was used. Note that the
top menu screen [Quality] will be displayed instead when the
<4> switch is turned <2>.
1: Previous
Displays the preceding menu screen that was used.
2: Top
Always displays the top menu screen [Quality].
C.Fn-12
Mirror lockup
0: Disable
1: Enable
Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to prevent camera
shake caused by the mirrors reflex action. See page 98 for the
mirror lockup procedure.
C.Fn-13
AF point selection method
0: Normal
Press the <S> button and use <9> to select the AF point.
1: Multi-controller direct
Without pressing the <S> button first, you can just use the <9>
to select the desired AF point. Pressing the <S> button will set it
to automatic AF point selection.
2: Quick Control Dial direct
Without pressing the <S> button first, you can just use the <5>
dial to select an AF point directly. By holding down the <S>
button and turning the <6> dial, you can set the exposure
compensation.
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C.Fn-14
E-TTL II
0: Evaluative
Fully automatic flash photography for all conditions, from low light
to daylight fill-flash.
1: Average
The flash is averaged for the entire area covered by the flash. Since automatic
flash exposure compensation will not be executed, you may have to set it
yourself depending on the scene. This also applies if you use FE lock.
C.Fn-15
Shutter curtain sync.
0: 1st-curtain sync.
1: 2nd-curtain sync.
When a slow shutter speed is set, you can capture a light trail following the subject.
The built-in flash or external Speedlite fires the flash right before the shutter closes.
This Custom Function can be used to obtain 2nd-curtain sync effects even with EXseries Speedlites which do not have this feature. If the EX-series Speedlite has this
feature, it will override this Custom Function.
When 2nd-curtain sync is used, a preflash will be fired for flash metering control right after you press
the shutter button completely. Remember that the main flash will fire right before the shutter closes.
C.Fn-16
Safety shift in AV or TV
0: Disable
1: Enable
This works in the shutter-priority AE (Tv) and aperture-priority AE (Av)
modes. If the subjects brightness changes suddenly and the current
shutter speed or aperture becomes unsuitable, the shutter speed or
aperture is shifted automatically to obtain a suitable exposure.
C.Fn-17
Magnified view
0: Image playback only

Magnified view is possible while the image is displayed after you
press the playback button. (p.117)
1: Image review and playback
To magnify the image during the image review, hold down the <l> button and press the
 button. You can also magnify the view in the same procedure as C.Fn-17-0.
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C.Fn-18
Lens AF stop button function
0: AF stop
1: AF start
AF operates only while the AF stop button is pressed. While the
button is pressed, AF operation with the camera is disabled.
2: AE lock
When the button is pressed, AE lock is applied. Convenient when
you want to focus and meter separately.
3: AF point: M 9 Auto / Auto 9 ctr
In the manual AF point selection mode, the button instantly
switches to automatic AF point selection from manual AF point
selection only while you hold it down. Convenient when you are no
longer able to focus track a moving subject with a manuallyselected AF point in the AI Servo AF mode. In the automatic AF
point selection mode, the button selects the center AF point only
while you hold it down.
4: ONE SHOT
AI SERVO
In the One-Shot AF mode, the button switches to the AI Servo AF
mode only while you hold it down. In the AI Servo AF mode, the button
switches to the One-Shot AF mode only while you hold it down.
Convenient when you need to keep switching between One-Shot AF
and AI Servo AF for a subject which keeps moving and stopping.
5: IS start
With the lens IS switch already ON, the Image Stabilizer operates
only while you press the button.
The AF stop button is provided only on super telephoto lenses.
C.Fn-19
Add original decision data
0: Off
1: On
Data for verifying whether the image is original or not is appended
to the image. When an image appended with the verification data
is played back, the <L> icon will be displayed. (p.114) To verify
whether the image is original, the Data Verification Kit DVK-E2
(optional) is required.
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Reference
This section will help you understand your camera

better. It covers information on camera features, system
accessories, and other reference information.
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o: Set automatically k: User selectable
Basic Zone
Mode Dial
Quality
ISO
speed
RAW
RAW + JPEG
Neutral
Faithful
Monochrome
User Defined
Preset WB
Custom WB
WB correction
WB bracketing
JPEG
Auto
Portrait
Picture Style
Color
space
sRGB
Adobe RGB
o
White balance
One-Shot
o
o
AI Servo
AI Focus
AF
Auto
o
point
selection Manual
AF-assist beam
s f
a 8
Landscape
Auto WB
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Manual
Standard
AF
Creative Zone
o: Set automatically k: User selectable

Basic Zone
Mode Dial
Creative Zone
Partial
Spot
Center-weighted average
Program shift
Exposure compensation
AEB
AE lock
Depth-of-field preview
Evaluative
Exposure
Metering mode
Single
Drive
High-speed continuous
Low-speed continuous
Self-timer
Auto
Built-in flash
Red-eye reduction
a 8
k
k
k
k
Manual
Flash off
s f
o
k
FE lock
Flash exposure
compensation
Custom Functions/Clearing
All Custom Functions
Camera setting reset
Image sensor cleaning
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AF Modes and Drive Modes

AF mode
Drive mode
One-Shot AF
AI Focus AF
uSingle
shooting
An image cannot be taken

unless focus is achieved.
When focus is achieved, it
is locked. With evaluative
metering, the exposure
setting is also locked.
(The exposure setting is
stored in memory before
the shot is taken.)
Automatically
switches
between OneShot AF and AI
Servo AF
according to
the subject
status.
AI Servo AF
oHigh-speed
continuous
shooting
iLow-speed
continuous
shooting
The above conditions

apply during continuous
shooting. (o: Max. 5
fps (approx.), i: Max.
3 fps (approx.) Focusing
is not executed during
The focus tracks the

subject movement.
The exposure is set
at the moment the
picture is taken.
The above conditions

apply during continuous
shooting. (o: Max. 5
fps (approx.), i: Max.
3 fps (approx.) Focusing
is executed even during
AE Lock
(In Creative Zone modes)

AF point selection
Metering mode
q Evaluative
Metering*
Automatic AF point
selection
AE lock is applied at the AF
point that achieved focus.
Manual AF point
selection
AE lock is applied at the
selected AF point.
w Partial Metering
r Spot Metering
e Center-weighted
Average Metering
AE lock is applied at the center AF point.
* When the lens focus mode switch is set to <MF>, AE lock is applied at the center AF point.
Image Conversion Factor

Since the image area is smaller than the
35mm film format, it will look like the lens
focal length is increased by 1.6x.
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Image size
22.5 x 15.0mm (0.89 x 0.59 in)
35mm image size
36 x 24mm (1.42 x 0.95 in)
Program Line
The following program line applies when the camera is in Program AE
<d> mode.
IS
O
1
2 00
40 00
16 800 0
00
EF50mm f/1.4 USM

EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 lS USM
: WIDE17mm
EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 lS USM
: TELE85mm
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
11
Aperture
16
5.6
-1
-2
2.8
-3
-4
-5
EV
32
22
1.4
30 15 8
1.0
8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
Shutter speed
Program Line Description

The lower horizontal axis represents the shutter speed, and the righthand vertical axis represents the aperture. The combinations of shutter
speed and aperture automatically determined by Program AE are
shown as lines with respect to the subject brightness (Exposure Value)
gradations on the left and top edges of the graph.
Example:Using an EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens with a subject
brightness of EV8, the point where the diagonal line from EV8
(on the top edge) intersects the Program AE line represents
the corresponding shutter speed (1/15 second) and aperture
(f/4) that the program sets automatically.
The diagonal arrowed lines at the upper left indicate the
metering range for each ISO speeds.
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Troubleshooting Guide
If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this
Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your
dealer or nearest Canon Service Center.
Power Source
The battery cannot be recharged.
You are using the wrong battery.
X Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512.
The battery is not properly attached to the battery charger.
X Attach the battery properly to the charger. (p.22)
The camera does not operate even when the <4> switch is set to <1> or <J>.
The battery is exhausted.
X Recharge the battery. (p.22)
The battery is not installed properly.
X Install the battery properly. (p.24)
Battery compartment cover is not closed.
X Close the battery compartment cover securely. (p.24)
CF card slot cover is not closed.
X Close the CF card slot cover securely. (p.28)
The access lamp remains on even when the <4> switch is set to <2>.
If you set the <4> switch to <2> right after shooting, the
access lamp will still light for a few seconds while the image
is recorded onto the CF card.
X When the camera finishes recording the image to the CF card, the
access lamp will turn off and the power will turn off automatically.
The battery becomes exhausted quickly.
The battery is not fully charged.
X Recharge the battery fully. (p.22)
The batterys service life has expired.
X Replace the battery with a new one.
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The camera turns off by itself.

Auto power off is in effect.
X Press the shutter button halfway. If you do not want auto power off
to take effect, set [c Auto power off] on the menu to [Off].
Only the <c> icon blinks on the top LCD panel.
The battery is almost exhausted.
Shooting
No images can be shot or recorded.
The CF card is not properly inserted.
X Insert the CF card properly. (p.28)
The CF card is full.
X Use a new CF card or erase unnecessary images. (p.28, 124)
The battery is exhausted.
You did not focus well. (The focus confirmation light <o> in
the viewfinder blinks.)
X Press the shutter button halfway again and focus the subject. If
you still cannot focus properly, focus manually. (p.30, 80)
The LCD monitor does not display a clear image.
The LCD monitor screen is dirty.
X Use a soft, lens cloth to clean the screen.
The LCDs service life has expired.
X Consult your nearest customer service center or dealer.
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The image is out of focus.

The lens focus mode switch is set to <MF>.
X Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.27)
Camera shake occurred when you pressed the shutter
button.
X To prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the
shutter button gently. (p.30, 44)
The CF card cannot be used.
[Err **] is displayed on the LCD panel.
X If it is [Err CF], see page 126.
X If it is [Err 02], see page 183.
Image Review & Operation

The image cannot be erased.
The image is erase-protected.
X Cancel the protection. (p.123)
The wrong shooting date and time is displayed.
The correct date and time has not been set.
X Set the correct date and time. (p.39)
No image appears on the TV screen.
Video cable plugs are not inserted all the way.
X Insert the video cable plugs firmly all the way. (p.122)
The correct video format (NTSC or PAL) has not been set.
X Set the camera to the correct video format to match the TV set.
(p.36)
You are not using the video cable that came with the camera.
X Use the video cable that came with the camera. (p.122)
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Error Codes
Error code
Probable cause and solution
If an error occurs, the cameras LCD

monitor will display the error screen, and
the LCD panel will display an error code
like Err xx. To resolve the error, follow
the instructions on the LCD monitor.
If an error keeps occurring, there may be
a problem. Write down the error code and
consult your nearest Canon Service
Center.
To exit the error screen, set the <4> switch <2> and <1> or
remove and reinstall the battery.
Error Code
Countermeasures
Err 01
Communications between the camera and lens is

faulty.
Clean the lens contacts. (p.11)
Err 02
There is a problem with the CF card.

Try any of the following:
Replace the CF card.
Remove and reinsert the CF card.
Format the CF card.
Err 04
The CF card is full and cannot record further.

Erase unnecessary images in the card or replace the
CF card.
Err 05
The auto pop-up of the built-in flash has been

obstructed.
Err 99
An error other than the above has occurred.

This error may occur if you use a non-Canon lens and
the camera or lens does not operate properly.
If an error code appears right after shooting, the picture might not have been
captured. When the camera is ready to shoot again, press the <x> button
and check if the picture was captured.
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Major Accessories (Optional)

Battery Pack BP-511A
High-capacity, lithium-ion, secondary power pack.
AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2

Power source kit (AC adapter, DC coupler, power cord)
for supplying power to the camera with a household
power outlet. Compatible with 100 - 240 V AC.
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400

Quick charger for BP-511A. It takes about 110 minutes to
recharge one pack. Two packs can be attached to it at
one time. DC Coupler DR-400 (optional) can also be
connected to the CA-PS400. Compatible with 100 - 240 V
AC.
Battery Grip BG-E2

This accommodates two BP-511A packs or six size-AA
batteries. It has a vertical-grip shutter button, electronic
dial, AE lock/FE lock button, and AF point selection
button.
Semi-Hard Case EH17-L

Dedicated case to protect the camera.
It can accommodate the camera attached with the EFS17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens (optional).
Shoe-mount Speedlites
An EX-series Speedlite can be attached to the cameras
hot shoe. In the same way as normal exposures, you can
use E-TTL II autoflash for flash exposures.
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Major Accessories (Optional)
Macro Lites
The EX-series Macro Lites (two models) are ideal for
close-up flash photography. You can fire only one or both
flash tubes and control the flash ratio to easily obtain
sophisticated lighting effects with E-TTL II autoflash.
Remote Switch RS-80N3

This is a remote switch to prevent camera shake for
super-telephoto shots, macroshooting, and bulb
exposures. The cord is 80 cm/2.6 ft. The switch provides
the same effect as pressing the shutter button halfway or
completely. A shutter-release lock is also provided. The
connection plug for the camera has a quick-lock feature.
Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3

Attached with an 80 cm/2.6 ft cord, this remote switch has
four built-in functions: 1. Self-timer, 2. Interval timer, 3.
Bulb-exposure timer, and 4. Shutter-release count
setting. The timer can be set anywhere from 1 sec. to 99
hours, 59 min., 59 sec. in 1-sec. increments. The
connection plug for the camera has a quick-lock feature.
Wireless Controller LC-5

Wireless controller effective up to 100 meters/330 ft. It
consists of a transmitter and receiver. The receivers
camera connection plug connects to the cameras remote
control terminal.
E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses

One of ten E-series dioptric adjustment lenses (-4 to +3
diopters) can be attached to the cameras eyepiece to
further expand the dioptric adjustment range.
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System Map
Eyepiece Extender
EP-EX15
ST-E2
220EX
Rubber Frame Eb
E-series Dioptric
Adjustment Lenses
430EX
580EX Macro Ring Lite

MR-14EX
Bundled
Accessories
Macro Twin Lite

MT-24EX
* The Lens Kit includes

the EF-S 18-55mm lens.
Eyecup Eb
Wide Strap
EW-100DGR
Angle Finder C
Battery Magazine
BGM-E2
Battery Grip
BG-E2
Battery Charger Battery Pack

CG-580 or CB-5L BP-511A
Battery Pack
BP-511A, BP-514
Date / time
CR2016
lithium battery
Compact Power
Adapter
CA-PS400
EF-S
lenses
AC Adapter DC Coupler
AC-E2
DR-400
Car Battery
AC Adapter Kit
Cable
CB-570
ACK-E2
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Battery Compact Power

Adapter
Charger
CA-570
CG-570
EF lenses
System Map
CF card
Data Verification Kit
DVK-E2 (Ver.2.3)
PCMCIA adapter
Personal computer
PC card slot
CF Card reader
USB port
(2.0/1.1)
Windows XP
(Home Edition / Professional)
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows ME
Windows 98 Second Edition
Mac OS X
Wireless LAN adapter
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk

Software Instruction Manual
(PDF)
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
Ethernet port
Wireless File Transmitter Wireless LAN

access point
WFT-E1 / WFT-E1A
Video CableVC-100
PictBridge-compatible printer
Timer Remote
Controller
TC-80N3
Wireless
Controller
LC-5
Remote Switch
RS-80N3
CP Printer
TV/Video
Bubble Jet
Direct-compatible printer
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Specifications
Type
Type:
Recording media:
Image sensor size:
Compatible lenses:
Lens mount:
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in

flash
Type I or II CF card
* Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB or larger CF cards
22.5 x 15.0mm
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
(35mm-equivalent focal length is equal to approx. 1.6
times the marked focal length)
Canon EF mount
Imaging Element
Type:
Pixels:
Aspect ratio:
Color filter system:
Low-pass filter:
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS

sensor
Effective pixels: Approx. 8.20 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 8.50 megapixels
3:2
RGB primary color filter
Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Recording System
Recording format:
Image type:
RAW+JPEG
simultaneous recording:
File size:
File numbering:
Color space:
Picture Style:
Interface:
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Design rule for Camera File System 2.0

JPEG, RAW (12bit)
Possible
(1) Large/Fine:
Approx. 3.6MB (3504 x 2336 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 1.8MB (3504 x 2336 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine:
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.1MB (2544 x 1696 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine:
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.6MB (1728 x 1152 pixels)
(7) RAW:
* Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed,
Picture Style, etc.
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful,
Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3
USB port (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed): For connection to a
personal computer and direct printing
Video OUT terminal (NTSC/PAL)
Specifications
White Balance
Type:
Auto white balance:
Color temperature
compensation:
Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white

fluorescent light, flash, custom, color temperature setting
Auto white balance with the image sensor
White balance correction:
9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing:
3 stops in full-stop increments
* Blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias possible
Color temperature
information transmission: Provided
Viewfinder
Type:
Coverage:
Magnification:
Eyepoint:
Built-in dioptric adjustment:
Focusing screen:
Mirror:
Eye-level pentaprism
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Approx. 0.9x (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
Approx. 20 mm
-3.0 - +1.0 diopter
Fixed, precision matte
Quick-return half mirror
(Transmission:reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off
with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lens)
Viewfinder information: AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light),
exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, ISO
speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle,
exposure warning), flash information (flash-ready, redeye reduction lamp-on indicator, high-speed sync, FE
lock, flash exposure compensation), white balance
correction, maximum burst, CF card information
Depth-of-field preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
Type:
AF points:
Metering range:
Focus modes:
AF point selection:
Selected AF point display:
TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection

9 AF points
EV -0.5 - 18 (at 20C/68F, ISO 100)
One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
Auto, manual
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
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Specifications
AF-assist beam:
Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash

Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1ft. at center, approx.
3.5m/11.5ft. at periphery
Exposure Control
Metering modes:
35-zone TTL full aperture metering

Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
Spot metering (approx. 3.5% of viewfinder at center)
Center-weighted average metering
Metering range:
EV 1-20 (at 20C/68F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens,
ISO 100)
Exposure control:
Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up,
Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutterpriority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE,
manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
ISO speed:
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100 - 400 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: Equivalent to ISO 100 - 1600 (in
1/3-stop increments), ISO speed
can be expanded to ISO 3200.
Exposure compensation: Manual: 2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be
combined with AEB)
AEB: 2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE lock:
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative
metering when focus is achieved.
Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes.
Shutter
Type:
Shutter speeds:
Shutter release:
Self-timer:
Remote control:
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter

1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3- and 1/2-stop increments), bulb
X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
10-sec. delay
Remote control with N3 type terminal
Built-in Flash
Type:
Flash metering:
Guide No.:
Recycle time:
Flash-ready indicator:
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Retractable, auto pop-up flash

E-TTL II autoflash
13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Specifications
Flash coverage:
17mm lens angle of view
FE lock:
Provided
Flash exposure compensation: 2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
External Speedlite
EOS-dedicated Speedlite: E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speedlite
PC terminal:
Provided
Zooming to match
lens focal length:
Provided
Drive System
Drive modes:
Continuous:
Maximum burst:
Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous,

and Self-timer (10 sec.)
High-speed: max. 5 shots per sec., Low-speed: max. 3
shots per sec.
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 30, RAW: Approx. 11,
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 9
* Based on Canons testing conditions with a 512MB CF
card for high-speed continuous shooting.
* Varies depending on the subject, ISO speed, Picture
Style, CF card, etc.
LCD Monitor
Type:
Monitor size:
Pixels:
Coverage:
Brightness adjustment:
Interface languages:
TFT color liquid-crystal monitor

2.5 in.
Approx. 230,000
100% with respect to the effective pixels
Five levels provided
15
Image Playback
Display format:
Highlight warning:
Histogram:
AF point display:
Single image, shooting information, 9-image index,

magnified view (Approx. 1.5x - 10x), autoplay, image
rotation, and Jump (by 10 or 100 images, by date)
In the shooting information mode, any overexposed
highlight areas with no image information will blink.
Brightness, RGB
Enabled
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Specifications
Image Protection and Erase

Protect:
Erase:
Single images can be erase-protected or not.

One image or all images in the CF card can be erased
(except protected images).
Direct Printing
Compatible printers:
Printable images:
Easy Printing feature:
PictBridge, CP Direct, and Bubble Jet Direct-compatible

printers
JPEG images (DPOF printing possible)
Provided
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format

DPOF:
Version 1.1 compatible
Direct Image Transfer

Compatible images:
JPEG and RAW images

* Images to be used for wallpaper on the personal
computer screen must be JPEG images.
Customization
Custom Functions:
19 Custom Functions with 53 settings
Power Source
Battery:
Battery life:
One Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512.

* AC power can also be supplied with the DC Coupler.
* With Battery Grip BG-E2, size-AA batteries can be
used.
[Number of shots approx.]
Temperature
Battery check:
Power saving:
Date/Time battery:
Startup time:
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Shooting Conditions
No Flash
50% Flash Use
At 20C / 68F
1100
750
At 0C / 32F
900
600
* The above figures apply when a fully-charged Battery

Pack BP-511A is used.
Automatic
Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min.
One CR2016 lithium battery
Approx. 0.15 sec.
Specifications
Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D): 144 x 105.5 x 73.5 mm / 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in.
Weight:
Approx. 700 g / 24.7 oz. (body only)
Operation Environment
Working temperature range: 0C- 40C / 32F - 104F
Working humidity:
85% or less
Battery Pack BP-511A

Type:
Rated voltage:
Battery capacity:
Dimensions (W x H x D):
Weight:
Rechargeable lithium ion battery

7.4 V DC
1390 mAh
38 x 21 x 55 mm / 1.5 x 0.8 x 2.2 in.
Approx. 82 g / 2.9 oz
Battery Charger CG-580

Compatible battery:
Recharging time:
Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512

BP-511A, BP-514: Approx. 100 min.
BP-511, BP-512: Approx. 90 min.
Rated input:
100 - 240 V AC
Rated output:
8.4 V DC
Working temperature range: 0C - 40C / 32F - 104F
Working humidity:
85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D): 91 x 67 x 31 mm / 3.6 x 2.6 x 1.2 in.
Weight:
Approx. 115 g / 4.0 oz
Battery Charger CB-5L

Compatible battery:
Power cord length:
Recharging time:
Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512

Approx. 1.8 m / 5.9 ft.
BP-511A, BP-514: Approx. 100 min.
BP-511, BP-512: Approx. 90 min.
Rated input:
100 - 240 V AC
Rated output:
8.4 V DC
Working temperature range: 0C - 40C / 32F - 104F
Working humidity:
85% or lower
Dimensions (W x H x D): 91 x 67 x 32.3 mm / 3.6 x 2.6 x 1.3 in.
Weight:
Approx. 105 g / 3.7 oz (excluding power cord)
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Specifications
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Angle of view:
Diagonal extent: 7420 - 2750

Horizontal extent: 6430 - 2320
Vertical extent: 4530 - 1540
11 elements in 9 groups
f/22 - 36
Lens construction:
Minimum aperture:
Maximum magnification
and field of view:
18mm: 0.10x (161 x 246 mm / 6.3 x 9.7 in.)
55mm: 0.28x (54 x 81 mm / 2.1 x 3.2 in.)
Closest focusing distance: 0.28 m / 0.92 ft.
Filter size:
58mm
Hood:
EW-60C
Diameter x length:
68.5 x 66 mm / 2.7 x 2.6 in.
Weight:
190 g / 6.7 oz.
Case:
LP814
All the specifications above are based on Canons testing standards.
The cameras specifications and physical appearance are subject to change
without notice.
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Digital Camera Model DS126131 Systems

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be
used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart
B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless
otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications
should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516)328-5600
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Index
A
Brightener..................................... 136
AC Adapter Kit ........................26, 184
Brightness .................................... 135
Access lamp ...................................29
Brightness display ........................ 115
Accessories ..................................184
Bubble Jet Direct.......................... 142
Add original decision data.............174
Built-in Flash ................................ 102
A-DEP.............................................92
Bulb exposures .............................. 97
Adjust levels..................................136
Bundled Items .................................. 3
Adobe RGB.....................................63
AE ...................................................84
AE lock....................................96, 178
AEB.................................................94
AF mode .........................................74
AF point ..........................................77
AF point display ............................114
AF-assist beam.......................78, 169
AI Focus AF ....................................76
AI Servo AF ....................................75
Aperture ..........................................88
Attaching the Strap .........................21
Auto play.......................................120
Auto playback ...............................120
Auto power off...........................30, 43
Auto reset .......................................71
Auto rotate ....................................111
Automatic AF point selection ..........77
Av....................................................88
C
C.Fn ............................................. 168
Camera setting display................... 72
Center-weighted
Average Metering ........................... 81
CF card ............................ 11, 28, 126
Clear all camera settings................ 37
Clear all Custom Functions .......... 167
Clear settings ................................. 36
Close-up......................................... 48
Color saturation...................... 58, 136
Color space .................................... 63
Color temperature .......................... 66
Color tone............................... 58, 136
Communication .................... 129, 160
Compression rate........................... 52
Continuous ..................................... 70
Continuous shooting ...................... 82
Contrast.................................. 58, 136
Cool tone...................................... 134
B/W ...............................................134
CP Direct...................................... 139
Basic Zone modes ..........................18
Creative Zone modes..................... 18
Battery ..............................22, 24, 184
Custom Functions ........................ 168
Battery Charger ..............................19
Custom WB .................................... 65
Battery check ..................................24

Beeper ..........................................100
Bracket sequence .........................171
196
D
Date and file number imprinting..... 137
Index
DC coupler ......................................26
Flash sync speed ......................... 168
Depth-of-field preview .....................89
Focus confirmation light ................. 17
Dioptric Adjustment.........................44
Focus lock ...................................... 79
Direct printing........................127, 155
Focus mode switch................... 74, 80
DPOF ............................................149
Folder ............................................. 70
DPOF Transfer Images.................162
Format .......................................... 126
Drive modes....................................82
FP flash ........................................ 107
E
Easy Printing.................................147
EF/EF-S lens...................................27
Full Auto ......................................... 46

Function Availability Table ............ 176
Erase.............................................124
Highlight alert ....................... 114, 115
Erasing a single image..................124
High-speed continuous................... 82
Erasing all images.........................125
High-speed sync........................... 107
Error Codes...................................183
Histogram ..................................... 115
E-TTL II autoflash .........102, 107, 173
Holding the Camera ....................... 44
Evaluative metering ........................81

Exposure compensation .................93
Exposure level increments............170
EX-series Speedlite ......................107
Extension ..................................52, 71
External flash ................................107
Eyepiece cover .........................21, 99
I
Image Conversion Factor ............. 178
Image processing ........................... 53
Image review time ........................ 110
Image Transfer ............................. 157
Image Zone .................................... 18
Image-recording Quality ................. 52
Index............................................. 151
Faithful ............................................56
Index display ................................ 116
FE lock ..................................105, 107
INFO....................................... 72, 114
FEB ...............................................107
Interface cable...................... 130, 161
File No.............................................70
ISO expansion.............................. 170
Filter effects ....................................60
ISO speed ...................................... 55
Firmware .........................................36
Flash .............................102, 107, 108
Flash exposure
compensation........................106, 107
Flash off ..........................................49
J
JPEG .............................................. 52
Jump by 10 images/100 images .... 119
Jump by date................................ 119
Jump display ................................ 118
197
Index
L
LAN (WFT-E1) ................................36
Landscape ................................48, 56
Language........................................38
LCD brightness .............................112
Number of copies ... 137, 140, 143, 152
O
One-Shot AF .................................. 75
LCD monitor..............................11, 36
P (Program).................................... 84
LCD panel.................................11, 16
PAL......................................... 36, 122
LCD panel illumination....................99
Paper settings .............................. 132
Lens ..........................................11, 27
Partial metering .............................. 81
Low-speed continuous....................82
PC terminal .................................. 108
M
M (Manual)......................................90
Magnified view ..............................117
Main Dial...................................20, 31
Manual AF point selection ..............77
Manual Focusing ............................80
Manual reset ...................................71
Maximum Burst...............................54
Menus .................................33, 35, 36
Metering mode................................81
MF...................................................80
Mirror Lockup..................................98
Mode Dial........................................18
Monochrome...................................57
Multi-controller ..........................20, 32
N
Natural/M ......................................134
Neutral ............................................56
Night Portrait...................................49
Noise reduction.............................168
Nomenclature .................................14
PictBridge..................................... 132
Picture Style ............................ 56 - 62
Playback....................................... 113
Playback menu......................... 33, 35
Portrait...................................... 48, 56
Possible shots .......................... 25, 53
Power outlet ................................... 26
Power Switch ........................... 20, 30
Pressing completely ....................... 30
Pressing halfway ............................ 30
Print ordering (DPOF) .................. 149
Print/PC................................ 129, 160
Print/Share button ....... 147, 162 - 164
Printing Effects ............................. 134
Program AE.................................... 84
Program shift .................................. 85
Protect.......................................... 123
Protection ..................................... 123
Q
Quick Control Dial .................... 20, 32
Non-Canon Flash Units ................108
RAW ............................................... 53
NTSC ......................................36, 122
RAW+JPEG ................................... 52
198
Index
Recharge ........................................22
Red-eye corr. ................................136
Timer .............................................. 20
Red-eye Reduction .......................104
Toning effect ................................... 60
Remote Switch..............................100
Transfer all images ....................... 162
Replacing the date/time battery ......40
Transfer failed images .................... 72
RGB display ..................................115
Transfer new images .................... 162
Rotate ...................................111, 121
Transfer order............................... 158
S
Safety shift ....................................173
Selecting all images ..............154, 159
Selecting Individual Images ....152, 158
Self-timer...................................50, 82
Sensor cleaning ..............................41
Setting the date/time .......................39
Set-up menu .............................33, 36
Sharpness.......................................58
Shoot w/o card ................................43
Shooting Information.....................114
Shooting menu..........................33, 35
Shooting mode................................18
Transferring Images
to a Personal Computer ............... 162
Trimming ...................................... 145
Tv ................................................... 86
U
User Defined .................................. 57
V
Video cable................................... 122
Video OUT.................................... 122
Viewfinder....................................... 17
Vivid.............................................. 134
Shutter button .................................30
Wallpaper ..................................... 164
Shutter curtain synchronization.....173
Warm tone .................................... 134
Shutter speed..................................86
WB-BKT ......................................... 68
Single image display .....................113
White balance................................. 64
Single shooting ...............................82
White balance bracketing ............... 68
Specifications ................................188
White balance correction................ 67
Sports..............................................49
Wireless, multi-Speedlite system .... 107
Spot metering..................................81
sRGB ..............................................63
Standard..................................56, 151
Style ......................................139, 142
Superimposed display...................171
System Map ..................................186
199
CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

U.S.A.
CANON U.S.A. INC.

For all inquiries concerning this camera, call toll free in the U.S.
1-800-OK-CANON or write to: Customer Relations, Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, N.Y. 11042-1198
CANADA
CANON CANADA INC. HEADQUARTERS

6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada
CANON CANADA INC. MONTREAL BRANCH
5990, Cte-de-Liesse, Montral Qubec H4T 1V7, Canada1010
CANON CANADA INC. CALGARY OFFICE
2828, 16th Street, N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7K7, Canada
For all inquiries concerning this camera, call toll free in Canada
1-800-OK-CANON
EUROPE,
AFRICA &
MIDDLE EAST
CANON EUROPA N.V.

Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands
CANON COMMUNICATION & IMAGE FRANCE S.A.
102, Avenue du Gnral de Gaulle 92257 La Garenne-Colombes Cedex, France
CANON UK LTD.
Woodhatch Reigate Surrey RH2 8BF, United Kingdom
CANON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Europark Fichtenhain A10, 47807 Krefeld, Germany
CANON ITALIA S.p.A.
Via Milano 8 I-20097 San Donato Milanese, Milano, Italy
CANON Schweiz AG
Geschftsbereich Wiederverkauf, Industriestrasse 12, CH-8305 Dietlikon, Switzerland
CANON G. m. b. H.
Oberlaaerstrasse 233, 4th floor, 1100 Wien, Austria
CANON Espaa, S. A.
C/Joaqun Costa, 41, 28002 Madrid, Spain
SEQUE Soc. Nac. de Equip., Lda.,
Praa da Alegria, 58, 2, 1269-149 Lisboa, Portugal
CENTRAL &
SOUTH AMERICA
CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC. DEPTO DE VENTAS

703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami, FL 33126 U.S.A.
CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC. CENTRO DE SERVICIO Y REPARACION
Apartado 2019, Zona Libre de Coln, Repblica de Panam
ASIA
CANON HONGKONG CO., LTD.

19/F., The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
CANON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
1 HarbourFront Avenue #04-01 Keppel Bay Tower Singapore 098632
OCEANIA
CANON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113, Australia
CANON NEW ZEALAND LTD.
Akoranga Business Park, Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand
JAPAN
CANON SALES CO., INC.

16-6, Kohnan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan
This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of February 2006. For information on

the cameras compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this
date, contact any Canon Service Center.
CT1-1008-000
CANON INC. 2006
PRINTED IN JAPAN

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

Test the Camera Before Using

Item Check List

EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM)

EOS 30D INSTRUCTION MANUAL (this booklet)

Warranty card of camera

Fully Automatic Shooting

Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes

Recharging the Battery.................................................................................... 22

Using Full Auto ................................................................................................ 46

Setting the Image-recording Quality ................................................................ 52

Selecting the AF Mode .................................................................................... 74

Using the Built-in Flash ..................................................................................102

Setting the Image Review Time .....................................................................110

Direct Printing from the Camera

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format

Transferring Images to a Personal computer

Customizing the Camera

p.56 (Selecting a Picture Style)

Set custom picture effects

Print the image to a large size p.52 (73, 83, 1)

p.52 (76, 86)

Adjust the color tone

p.67 (WB correction)

Take black-and-white or sepia photos p.57 (Monochrome)

p.77 (S Selecting the AF point)

Select the AF point quickly

Photograph a still subject

p.75 (One-Shot AF)

Photograph a moving subject p.75 (AI Servo AF)

p.82 (o,i Continuous shooting)

Take a picture of myself

Shooting and Flash

Freeze or blur the action

p.86 (s Shutter-priority AE)

Blur or the background or make everything look sharp

p.97 (Bulb exposures)

Photograph dark scenes

p.101 (Flash photography)

p.49 (7 Flash off)

Image Playback and Printing

Prevent accidental erasure of an image p.123 (K Protect)

p.122 (Video OUT)

Print images easily

p.127 (Direct printing)

Adjust the LCD monitor brightness

p.112 (LCD brightness)

p.26 (AC adapter kit)

Change the auto power off time

p.43 (Auto power off)

Preventing Serious Injury or Death

Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage

If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact

LCD Panel and LCD Monitor

Lens Electrical Contacts

Quick Start Guide

To recharge the battery, see page 22.

For EF-S lens