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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL E E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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    Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS 20D 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 lens). Designed for quick shooting
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    eyepiece cover) ¢ EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM) ¢ Digital Photo Professional Disk (CD-ROM) ¢ Adobe Photoshop Elements Disk (CD-ROM) ¢ Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting. ¢ EOS 20D INSTRUCTION MANUAL (this booklet) ¢ Installing the Software Correctly Explains the software installation
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    and Removing the CF Card 24 Basic Operation 26 Menu Operations 29 Setting the Language 33 Set the power-off time/Auto power off 33 Setting the Date and Time 34 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 35 Cleaning the CMOS sensor 36 Dioptric Adjustment 38 Holding the Camera 38 2 Fully
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    89 Using the Eyepiece Cover 89 You can also silence the beeper 90 5 CF Card Reminder 90 6 Flash Photography 91 Using the Built-in Flash 92 6 Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites 97 Using Non-Canon Flash Units 98 7 Image Playback 99 7 Setting the Image Review Time 100 Auto Image
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    or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without 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
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    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 sun's rays and cause a fire. • Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so
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    to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to a Canon Service Center. ¡ Do not touch the camera's 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
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    to record and playback images. Using Canon CF cards is recommended. ¡ 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 After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps or
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    Main Dial (p.27) Hot shoe (p.97) Shutter button (p.26) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.94/44) Grip (Battery compartment) Mode Dial (p.14) Strap mount (p.17) Flash button (p.92) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.23) DC coupler cord hole (p.22) Mirror (p.36,88) Contacts (p.9) Depth
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    CF card slot cover (p.24) Erase button (p.112) LCD monitor (p.32) Power switch (p.26) Tripod socket Setting button (p.29) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.20) Battery compartment cover (p.20) Access lamp (p.25) Quick Control Dial (p.28) CF card slot (p.24) CF card eject
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    P Color temperature 2 White balance correction Battery check z xn MBeeper KCustom Function LRed-eye reduction 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) Processing Parameters (PA- P1
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    correction Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF) The actual display will show only the applicable items. 13
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    (p.42) 4 : Close-up (p.42) 5 : Sports (p.43) 6 : Night Portrait (p.43) 7 : Flash Off (p.43) w Creative Zone Set the camera as you wish. d : Program AE (p.74) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.76) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.78) a : Manual exposure (p.80) 8 : Automatic Depth-of-field Preview (p.82) 14
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    Battery Charger CG-580 This is a battery pack charger. (p.18) Nomenclature Battery pack slot Red lamp Power plug Battery Charger CB-5L This is a battery pack charger. (p.18) Power cord Power cord socket Battery pack slot Red lamp 15
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    In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera's buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera. ¡For (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
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    end of the strap through the camera's strap mount from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's 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
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    instructions for Battery Pack BP-511A. 1 Remove the cover. ¡ When you remove the battery from the camera, be sure to reattach the cover to protect against short circuit. mark CG-580 CB-5L 18 2 Attach the battery. ¡ Align the battery front edge with the mark on the battery charger. While
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    electrical current may be discharged excessively and the battery's 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. ¡ After the red lamp lights, continue to
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    charged BP-511A battery pack into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. ¡ Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. 2 Insert the battery. ¡ Point the battery contacts downward. ¡ Insert the battery until it locks into place. 3 Close the cover. ¡ Press the cover until it
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    figures in the table for 20°C. At 0°C, the figures will be about the same as in the table. Removing the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover. ¡ Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. 2 Remove the battery. ¡ Slide the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and remove the
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    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. 1 Connect 4 Insert the DC Coupler. ¡ Open the battery compartment cover and open the DC Coupler cord notch cover. ¡ Insert the DC Coupler until the lock
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    Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 1 Remove the caps. ¡ Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. EF-S Lens mount index 2 Attach the lens. ¡ Align the EF-S lens with the camera's white EF-S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow
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    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 1 Open the cover. ¡ Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. Top CF card eject button 2 Insert the CF card. ¡ Using Canon CF cards is
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    the image data. It may also damage the CF card or camera. • Shaking or banging the camera around. • Open the CF card slot cover. • Removing the battery. ¡ If "Err CF" (Error CF) is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 114. ¡ If you use a low-capacity CF card, it might not be able to record large
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    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 . When all the images are finished recording, the display will turn off and the camera will turn off. Shutter Button The shutter
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    remains active for 6 seconds (9). During this time, you can turn the dial to set the desired setting. When the timer runs out 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
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    you can turn the dial to set the desired setting. When the timer ends or if you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. ¡ You can select the AF point or balance correction, scroll around a magnified image display, and move the trimming frame for direct printing.
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    LCD monitor, you use the button, button, and dial on the camera back to proceed to the next step. LCD Monitor button button x Blue Playback menu Image playback-related menu. c Yellow Set-up menu Camera's basic settings. ¡ Press the button to jump to the first item
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    dial to select menu items or playback images. ¡ The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you pressed the 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). 30
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    all camera settings (Reset the camera to the default settings.) 32 Clear all Custom Functions (Resets all Custom Function settings to the def ault.) 140 Sensor clean. Select to clean the sensor. 36 Firmware Ver. Select to update the firmware. - ¡ These shaded menu items are not displayed in
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    settings], then press. 3 Select [OK]. ¡ Turn the dial to select [OK], then press . The default settings will be restored. s The camera's default settings will be as shown below. Shooting Settings Image-Recording Settings AF mode One-Shot AF Quality 73 AF point selection Automatic AF
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    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]. If the camera turns off automatically, just press the shutter button halfway to turn it on again. 1 Select [Auto power off]. ¡ Turn the dial to select [c Auto
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    press . s The date/time screen will appear. 2 Set the date and time. ¡ Turn the dial to select the digit, then press . ¡ The selection will then shift to the next item. 3 Set the date display format. ¡ Turn the dial to set the date format to [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy], or [yy
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    Replacing the Date/Time Battery The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera's date and time. The battery's 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
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    , you should have it cleaned by a Canon Service Center. While you clean the image sensor, the camera must be turned on. Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional, see page 154) is recommended. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is sufficient. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens
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    , the shutter will close and it may damage the shutter curtains and image sensor. • Turn the switch to . • 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
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    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
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    point and shoot. In addition, to help prevent mistakes caused by operating the camera improperly, the buttons and are disabled in these modes. So you need not worry about accidental errors. Set the Mode Dial to one of the following modes: ¡ The
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    the camera and on the subject. ¡ Out of the nine AF points, the one covering the closest subject is selected automatically to achieve focus. 3 Focus the subject automatically. 4 Check the display. s The shutter speed and aperture value will be set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and
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    will be disabled. Replace the CF card with one that has room. ¡ If something obstructs the built-in flash from popping up, "Err 05" will blink on the LCD panel. If this happens, turn the switch to and set it back to . ¡ Using a non-Canon lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper
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    shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera will be set to obtain the best results. 2 Portrait larger magnification, use the telephoto end of a zoom lens. ¡ For better close-ups, an EOS-dedicated macro lens and Macro Ring Lite (both optional) are recommended. s Automatically, the AF mode
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    . ¡ 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. , use a tripod to prevent camera shake. In the or mode, if the shutter speed display blinks, be aware that camera shake may occur. 43
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    to check that the focus confirmation light is on and the exposure setting is displayed. 4 Take the picture. ¡ Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter button completely. s The beeper will sound, the self-timer lamp will blink, and the shot will be taken about 10 sec. later. During the
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    Image Settings This chapter explains the digital image settings for the image-recording quality, ISO speed, white balance, color space, and processing parameters. ¡ For Basic Zone modes, only the image-recording quality (except RAW and RAW+JPEG), file numbering, and camera setting check will apply in
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    /84/76/86 modes record the image in the widely-used JPEG format. 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 formats. Note that in the
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    . Special knowledge is required, but you can use the bundled software to obtain the desired effect. images are processed according to to a 256MB CF card. ¡ The single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting (p.48) are based on Canon's testing standards
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    white balance bracketing (p.54), the maximum burst will be 6. ¡ The maximum burst is displayed even when the drive mode is set to (Single) or . 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
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    light or action shots, but the image will look cleaner. The camera can be set between ISO 100 and 1600 in 1stop increments. button. (9) s The current ISO speed will be displayed on the LCD panel. ¡ In a Basic Zone mode, "Auto" will be displayed on the LCD panel. 2 Setting the ISO Speed ¡ While
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    at the top LCD panel, turn the dial. Display Q W E R Y U I O P Mode 10000 2800 - 10000 * Set the optimum white balance manually to suit the lighting. (p.51) About White Balance type of lighting. With a digital camera, the color temperature can be adjusted with software so that the colors in
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    a white object. ¡ The plain, white object should fill the partial metering circle. ¡ Set the lens focus mode switch to , then focus manually. (p.70) ¡ Set any white balance setting. (p.50) ¡ Shoot the white object so that a standard exposure is obtained. 4 Select [Custom WB]. ¡ Turn the
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    (p.59), it cannot be selected in step 5. 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 the difference between the color temperature meter's reading and the camera's color temperature reading. 52
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    the center so that the "SHIFT" is "0, 0". ¡ Press to exit the setting and return to the menu. ¡ During the white balance correction, 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
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    be set for both the B/A and M/G bias.) s On the right side of the screen, "BKT" indicates the bracketing direction and the bracketing level is also displayed. ¡ Press to exit the setting and return to the menu.
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    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
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    rule for Camera File System 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 described in the "EOS 20D Software Instruction Manual
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    3 Selecting the Processing ParametersN The image you capture can be processed to look more vivid and sharp or more subdued. The processing parameters can be set according to the preset Parameter 1 or Parameter 2 or to Set 1, 2, or 3 that you can set yourself. Monochrome can also be set. In the Basic
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    3 Setting the Processing ParametersN The image you capture can be processed automatically by the camera in accordance with the parameter settings you set (five settings each for [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], and [Color tone]). You can register and save up to
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    processing parameter set to Monochrome, the camera will process and record the images as blackand-white images onto the CF card. 1 Select [B/W]. ¡ In step . ¡ Press the button to return to the menu. ¡ When the camera returns to being ready for shooting, the icon appears on the top LCD
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    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 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:
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    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. For both JPEG and RAW images, the file name will start with "IMG_". The file
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    Camera Setting Display Date/Time (p.34) AEB setting (p.84) WB correction (p.53)/ WB bracketing (p.54) Color space (p.56) Processing parameters (p.57) Image review time (p.100) White balance/Color temperature setting (p.52) ISO speed (p.49) Auto rotate display (p.101) Auto power off (p.33) CF card
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    to suit the subject or obtain the desired effect. Evaluative, partial, and centerweighted average metering modes are provided. Single, continuous, and Self-timer drive modes are provided. Select the metering mode that suits the subject or your photographic intention. ¡ The asterisk M on the right
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    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 Extender's instructions. stands for auto focus. stands for manual focus. 64
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    same time, the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder is displayed. s With evaluative metering, the exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) Fails (Manual Focusing)" (p.70). AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects While you press the shutter button halfway, the camera focuses continuously
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    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
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    and manual AF point selection. Automatic AF point selection The camera 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 1 Press the button. (9) s The selected AF point will be displayed
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    Aperture and AF Sensitivity The EOS 20D will execute high-precision AF with lenses whose maximum aperture is f/2.8 or larger. With lenses whose maximum aperture is line sensitive. With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f/5.6 The center AF point is a cross-type AF sensor. The other eight
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    Focusing an Off-Center Subject 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. 1 Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode. 2 Select the desired AF point. 3 Focus the subject. ¡ Move the AF
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    a reflective body, etc. (d) Overlapping near and far objects Example: Animal in a cage, etc. (e) Repetitive patterns Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, finder. If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the active AF point and the focus confirmation light in the
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    background, front and back lighting, etc., the camera sets the proper exposure. ¡ During manual focusing, evaluative metering is based on the center AF 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
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    . j : Self-timer Operation (p.44) ¡ During continuous shooting, the captured images are first stored in the camera's internal memory and then successively transferred to the CF card. When the internal memory becomes full during Max. Burst continuous shooting, "buSY" will be displayed on the LCD
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    aperture value to obtain the result you want. You take control of the camera. ¡ The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the 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
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    ) mode, this is a general-purpose shooting mode. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the button halfway. Shutter speed Aperture 3 Check the display. s The shutter speed and aperture value will be set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD
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    -of-field preview ¡ Clear all camera settings ¡ Custom Function (C.Fn) ¡ Clear all Custom Functions ¡ Sensor cleaning Flash Settings (Built-in flash) the dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is displayed. ¡ Program shift is canceled automatically after the image is captured. ¡
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    AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the brightness of the halfway. s The aperture value is set automatically. 4 Check the viewfinder display and shoot. ¡ As long as the aperture value is not blinking, the exposure will be correct. 76
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    indicates overexposure. Turn the dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking or lower the 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
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    AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. . s The shutter speed is set automatically. 4 Check the viewfinder display and shoot. ¡ As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, the exposure will be correct. 78
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    The larger the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The aperture values displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to the camera, "00" will be displayed for the aperture value. Depth of Field PreviewN Press the depth-of-field preview button to stop down to
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    finder or use a handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the desired shutter button halfway. Exposure level mark s The exposure setting will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. ¡ The exposure level
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    a Manual Exposure 5 Set the exposure. ¡ Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and aperture value. : Standard exposure level. : To set it to the
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    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 over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. (0) ¡ All the subjects covered by the AF points which flashed in red will be in focus. ¡ Hold
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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.
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    (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 s As shown on the left, the respective bracketing amount will be displayed as each bracketed shot is taken. s The current drive mode (p.72) will be used
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    if you turn the switch to , change lenses, have flash-ready, replace the battery, or replace the CF card. Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used you must press the shutter button three times. ¡ If the self-timer has been set, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously. ¡
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    is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects. 1 Focus the subject. ¡ Press the shutter button halfway. s The exposure setting will be displayed. 2 Press the button. (0) s lights in the viewfinder to indicate that the exposure setting is locked (AE lock). ¡ Each time you press the
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    . ¡ Press the shutter button completely. s The elapsed exposure time will be displayed on the LCD panel. (Displays 1 sec. to 999 sec.) ¡ The exposure continues as long as you hold For bulb exposures, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both optional) is recommended. 87
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    mirror lockup. ¡ During mirror lockup, do not point the camera lens at the sun. The sun's heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains. ¡ regardless of the current drive mode (single or continuous). ¡ If you use the self-timer and mirror lockup, the shot will be taken 2 sec. after the mirror goes up
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    or turning the Mode Dial while the LCD panel is illuminated prolongs the illumination. 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
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    1 Select [Shoot w/o card]. ¡ Turn the dial to select [z Shoot w/o card], then press . 2 Select [Off]. ¡ Turn the dial to select [Off], then press . 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
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    6 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 ), flash
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    value are set automatically, just as in (Full Auto) mode. s : For when you want to set the shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/250 sec.). The camera then automatically sets the flash aperture value to provide the proper exposure for your shutter speed. f : For when you want to set the aperture value.
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    Using the Built-in Flash Built-in Flash Range With EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM ISO speed 100 200 400 800 1600 H: 3200 Wide angle: 17mm Approx. 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8 Approx. 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1 Approx. 1 - 6.5 / 3.3 - 21.3 Approx. 1 - 9.2 / 3.3 - 30.2 Approx. 1 - 13.0 / 3.3 - 42.7 Approx. 1 - 18.4
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    's eyes may look red in the image. "Red eye" happens when the light from the flash reflects off the retina of the eyes. The camera's red-eye reduction feature turns on the red-eye reduction lamp to shine a gentle light into the subject's eyes to narrow the pupil diameter or
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    3 Press the button. s The Speedlite will fire a preflash and the required flash output is retained in memory. (8) s In the viewfinder, "FEL" is displayed and will light. ¡ Each time you press the button, a preflash is fired and the required flash output is retained in memory. 4 Take the picture
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    after the switch is set to . ¡ The procedure is the same with EX-series Speedlites. The flash exposure compensation amount can be set with the camera. 96
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    EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting. You can easily do the flash operations below. For detailed procedures, see the Speedlite's instruction manual 250 sec. • FE (Flash Exposure) Lock Press the camera's button to lock the flash exposure at the desired
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    beam) will be emitted automatically (except in modes). ¡ The EOS 20D is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EXseries Speedlites. Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The EOS 20D can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With
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    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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    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 button and selecting [OK]. ¡ To view images captured
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    ¡ For the image review right after image capture, the image will not be displayed vertically on the LCD monitor camera is pointed up or down, the image might not rotate automatically for playback. When you change the camera's orientation between horizontal and vertical, the camera orientation sensor
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    3 Setting the LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to one of five levels. 1 Select [LCD Brightness]. ¡ Turn the dial to select [c LCD Brightness], then press . s The brightness adjustment screen will appear. 2 Adjust the brightness. ¡ While looking at the gray chart
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    is being written to the CF card (access lamp blinking) after continuous shooting, press the button to display the last image which has been written to the CF card. Turn the dial to select the image. After all the images have been written to the CF card, they can be displayed in sequence. 103
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    Image Playback Shooting Information Display Image Flash exposure compensation amount Shooting time Shooting bias and the overall tone reproduction condition. Highlight Alert When the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink. To obtain more image detail in
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    Image Playback H Index Display Nine thumbnail images are displayed on one screen. 1 Set the camera for playback. ¡ Press the button. s The last captured image will appear on the LCD monitor. 2 Display the index images. ¡ Press the button. s The selected thumbnail will be highlighted with a
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    image. ¡ Use 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 button. While in the magnified view, you can maintain the same magnified area and magnification when you turn the dial
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    , you can jump forward or back to images stored on the CF card. 1 Display the image. ¡ Display a single image, image with shooting information, index, or magnified image. 2 Go to the jump display. ¡ Press the button. s The jump bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. Jump bar 3 Jump forward
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    Image Playback 3Automated Playback of Images (Auto playback) You can playback the CF card's images in an automatic slide show. Each image will be displayed for about 3 sec. 1 Select [Auto Play]. ¡ Turn the dial to select [x Auto Play], then press . s The auto play screen will appear. 2 Start
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    Image Playback 3Rotating an Image You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise. Images will then be displayed in the correct orientation during playback. 1 Select [Rotate]. ¡ Turn the dial to select [x Rotate], then press . s The Rotate screen will appear. 2 Rotate the image. ¡ Turn
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    camera and the television before connecting or disconnecting them. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. ¡ Open the camera's terminal cover. ¡ Use the video cable (provided) to connect the camera will appear on the TV screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the camera's LCD monitor.) ¡ After you finish, set
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    button. The menu will reappear. ¡ Once an image is protected, it cannot be erased by the camera's Erase function. To erase a protected image, you must first cancel the protection. ¡ If you erase the image even after you change the display format to shooting info display, magnified view, or index
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    individually or erase all the images at one time in the CF card. Only protected images will not be erased. Once an To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect them. Erasing a Single Image 1 Display the image. ¡ Press the button. 2 Select the image to be erased. ¡ Turn
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    erased, you can cancel the erasure by pressing . While data is being written to the CF card (access lamp blinking) after continuous shooting, press the button and then press the button to erase the displayed image or all images. If you select [All] and press the button, the images
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    Then it might work with the camera. ¡ The CF card's 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
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    the images in the CF card. This chapter explains how to print your digital camera photos with a printer capable of direct printing via " PictBridge" or Canon's own " CP Direct" or " Bubble Jet Direct" standard. Canon CP printer Canon BJ printer Non-Canon printer Compatible Compatible
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    and personal computer will not work with the [PTP] setting. Connect the camera to the printer 1 Turn the camera's switch to . 2 Set up the printer. ¡ For details, refer to the printer's manual. ¡ RAW images are not compatible with direct printing. ¡ Do not disconnect the cable during direct
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    . ¡ When connecting the cable plug to the camera's terminal, the cable plug's icon must face the front side of the camera. ¡ To connect to the printer, refer to the printer's instruction manual. 4 Turn on the printer. 5 Turn the camera's switch to or . s Some printers may have
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    pages 119 - 122 123 - 125 126 - 128 ¡ 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 what's wrong, do the
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    differ depending on the printer. Some settings might be disabled. For details, refer to your printer's instruction manual. Printer connected icon 1 Select the image to be printed. ¡ Check that the icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. ¡ Turn the dial to select the image
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    : Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro Default Photo Paper Plus Glossy If you are using a non-Canon printer, refer to the printer's instruction manual for the recommended paper type settings. USetting the Layout ¡ Turn the dial to select the desired layout, then press
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    prints, the print will have borders. **-up Option to print 8, 2, 4, 9, 16, or 20 copies of same image on one sheet. Default With a Canon printer, the print will be borderless. HDate imprinting 4 Set the other options. ¡ If desired, also set the date imprinting, printing effects, and
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    1. ¡ To stop the printing, press while [Stop] is displayed, then turn the dial to select [OK] and press instruction manual. Error Messages If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the camera's LCD monitor. Press to stop printing. After resolving the problem
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    . Sets the quantity to be printed. Sets the trimming area. Sets the printing style. Returns to step 1. Starts the printing. The printing style settings are displayed. is the date icon. 3 Select [Style]. ¡ Turn the dial to select [Style], then press . s The Style screen will appear. 123
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    press . ¡ Turn the dial to select the desired setting, then press . ¡ [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 dial to set the number of copies, then press . ¡ Set a number from 1 to 99. 124
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    printing multiple pictures, the printing will stop after the current picture is finished printing. ¡ If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the camera's LCD monitor. Select [Stop] or [Resume] (after resolving the problem). If [Resume] is not displayed, select [Stop]. 125
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    . Sets the quantity to be printed. Sets the trimming area. Sets the printing style. Returns to step 1. Starts the printing. The printing style settings are displayed. is the date icon. 3 Select [Style]. ¡ Turn the dial to select [Style], then press . s The Style screen will appear. 126
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    as necessary. ¡ Turn the dial to select [copies], then press . ¡ Turn the dial to set the number of copies, then press . ¡ Set a number from 1 to 99. 6 Set the trimming. ¡ Set as necessary. ¡ For details on trimming, see page 129. 127
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    If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the camera's LCD 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 printer's instruction manual
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    [Trimming], then press . s The trimming screen will appear. 2 Trim the image. ¡ The image 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
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    be too grainy, the trimming frame will turn red. ¡ While trimming the image, look at the camera's LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed accurately. The trimming frame will be different depending on the Paper, Size/Image, and Borders settings
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    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
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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.) Print Type Date File No. K Standard Prints one image on one sheet. L Index Multiple,
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    fied. If this happens with your printer, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Or check with your photo lab about compatibility when ordering prints. ¡ Do not insert into the camera a CF card containing images captured by a different camera and then try to order prints. The < > icon will appear
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    3 Print Ordering Selecting Individual Images for Printing 1 Select [Order]. ¡ Turn the dial to select [Order], then press . s The order screen will appear. 2 Select the image to be printed. ¡ Turn the dial to select the image to be printed. ¡ Press the button to see a three-image view
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    998 images. 4 Exit the menu. ¡ Press the button. s The Print Order screen will reappear. ¡ Press the button again to save the print order to the CF card. The menu will then reappear. 135
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    ], the print order screen will reappear. 3 Exit the menu. ¡ On the Print Order screen, press the button. s 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 using a PictBridge printer
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    s The Print Order screen will appear. wPictBridge 3 Select [Print]. ¡ Turn the dial to select [Print], then press . ¡ [Print] will be displayed only if the camera is connected to the printer and printing is possible. s The print setting screen will appear. 4 Set the printing options. ACP
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    . ¡ To stop the printing, press while [Stop] is displayed, then turn the dial to select [OK] and press with Bubble Jet Direct, see the BJ printer's instruction manual. ¡ If you stopped the printing and want , the CF card's remaining capacity was low. ¡ If there is a printing problem, see page
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    10 Customizing the Camera Custom Functions enable you to customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. ¡ Custom Functions work in Creative Zone modes. 139
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    3 Setting a Custom FunctionN Custom Function No. 1 Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. ¡ Turn the dial to select [c Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press . s The Custom Function screen will appear. 2 Select Custom Function No. ¡ Turn the dial to select the desired setting, then press .
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    is taken, the time required for noise-reduction processing will be the same as the exposure time. During the noise reduction processing, "buSY" will be displayed and shooting will not be possible. C.Fn-03 Flash sync speed in Av mode 0: Auto 1: 1/250sec. (fixed) Sets the flash sync speed to 1/250
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    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 from the camera or EOS-dedicated Speedlite. 0: Emits 1: Does not emit AF-assist beam not emitted. 2: Only ext. flash emits When an EOS-dedicated Speedlite
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    ring You can enable the built-in flash, external Speedlite, and non-Canon flash connected to the PC terminal to fire. 0: Fires 1: Does change lenses, have flash- ready, replace the battery, or replace the CF card. WB-BKT: You turn the switch to , replace the battery, or replace the CF card. 0:
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    is , the battery is replaced, or the CF card is replaced. 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
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    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
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    pressed, AF operation with the camera is disabled. 2: AE lock ctr. In the manual AF point selection mode, holding subject with a manually-selected AF point provided only on super telephoto lenses. C.Fn-18 Add original displayed. (p.104) To verify whether the image is original, the Data Verification
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    11 Reference This section will help you understand your camera better. It covers information on camera features, system accessories, and other reference information. 147
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    o oo ookkkkk Continuous o o kkkkk Auto oo o o Manual kkkkk Flash off o o o Red-eye reduction k k k k kkkkk FE lock kkkkk Flash exposure compensation Custom Functions/Clearing All Custom Functions Camera setting reset kkkkk kkkkk kkkkk Image sensor cleaning kkkkk 148
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    shooting (max. 5 shots/sec.), focusing is executed. AE lock (In Creative Zone modes) AF point selection Metering mode Automatic AF point selection Manual AF point Selection q Evaluative Metering* AE lock is applied at the AF AE lock is applied at the point that achieved focus. selected AF
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    there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. Power Source The battery cannot be recharged. ¡ You are using the wrong battery. s Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP- 511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. ¡ The battery is not properly attached to the battery charger
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    Troubleshooting Guide The camera turns off by itself. ¡ Auto power off is in effect. s 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 icon blinks on the top LCD panel. ¡ The battery is almost exhausted. s
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    camera still and press the shutter button gently. (p.26, 38) The CF card cannot be used. ¡ [Err **] is displayed on the LCD panel. s If it is [Err CF], see page 114. s If it is [Err 02], see page 153. ¡ You are using a non-Canon CF card. s Using Canon CF cards is recommended. (p.155) Image Review
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    button to see if the image appears on the LCD monitor. Error Code Err 01 Err 02 Err 04 Err 05 Err 99 Countermeasures Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts. (p.9) There is a problem with the CF card. Try any of the following: Remove and re-insert the memory
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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 AC 100 - 240 V. Compact Power Adapter CA-
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    series dioptric adjustment lenses (-4 to +3 diopters) can be attached to the camera's eyepiece to further expand the dioptric adjustment range. CF card Data storage media where the captured images are recorded. CF cards made by Canon are recommended. PC card adapter Enables a CF card to be inserted
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    MR-14EX MT-24EX E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Bundled Accessories Eyecup Eb * The Lens Kit includes the EF-S 18-55mm lens. Angle Finder C Wide Strap EW-100DGR Semi-hard Case EH-17L Battery Charger CG-580 or CB-5L Battery Pack BP-511A Battery Pack Battery Pack BP-514 BP-511A Date
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    System Map CF card CF Card reader PC card adapter PC card slot USB port (2.0/1.1) • EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk • Digital Photo Professional Disk • Adobe Photoshop Elements Disk Personal computer Windows XP (Home Edition / Professional) Windows 2000 Professional Windows ME Windows 98 Second Edition
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    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 sensor, non-removable • Recording System Recording format: Design rule for Camera File
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    CF card information Depth-of-field preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button • Autofocus Type: TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) AF point selection: Auto, manual Selected AF point display: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD
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    AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash ISO to ISO 3200. Exposure compensation: Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2- Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes. • Shutter Type: Shutter speeds: Shutter release: Self-timer metering: E-TTL II autoflash Guide No.: 13/43 (ISO 100,
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    Drive modes: Continuous: Max. burst: Single, continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec.) Max. 5 shots per sec. JPEG* (Large/Fine): Approx. 20, RAW: Approx. 6 * Varies depending on the subject, ISO speed, processing parameters, CF card, etc. • LCD Monitor Type: TFT color liquid-crystal monitor Monitor
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    144 (W) x 105.5 (H) x 71.5 (D) mm / 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.8 in. Weight: 685g / 24.2 oz. (body only) • Operation Environment Working temperature range: 0°C- 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Working humidity: 85% or less • Battery Charger CG-580 Compatible battery: Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512
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    : 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: 105 g / 3.7 oz (excluding power cord) ¡ All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. ¡ The camera's specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice. 163
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    accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to 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
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    Kit 22, 154 Access lamp 25 Accessories Battery 18, 20, 154 Battery Charger 15 Battery check 20 Beeper 90 Bracket sequence 143 Bubble Jet Direct 126 Built-in Flash 92 Bulb exposures 87 Bundled Items 3 C C.Fn 141 Camera setting display 62 Centerweighted Average Metering . 71 CF card Error
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    External Speedlite 97 Eyepiece cover 17, 89 F FE lock 95, 97 FEB 97 File No 61 Filter effects 60 Firmware 31 Flash 92, 97 Holding the Camera 38 I Image processing 47 Image review time 100 Image Size 149 Image Zone 14 Image-recording Quality 46 Index 132 Index Display 105 INFO
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    Battery....35 Rotate 109 S Safety shift 145 Selecting All Images 136 Selecting Individual Images ..........134 Self-timer 44, 72 Sensor cleaning 36 Setting the date/time 34 Set-up menu 29, 31 Sharpness 58 Shoot w/o card 126 Superimposed display 144 System Map 156 T Timer 16 Toning Effect
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    2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of August 2004. For information on the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CT1-1270-000 © CANON INC. 2004 PRINTED IN JAPAN
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