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  • Canon EOS Rebel XS | User Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL E E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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    Canon product. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS/EOS 1000D is a digital single-lens reflex camera with a 10.10-megapixel image sensor. The camera to Familiarize Yourself with the Camera With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have captured. While reading this manual, take a few test
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    Cable VC-100 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software) Software Instruction Manual (1) Instruction Manual (this booklet) (2) Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting. (3) CD-ROM Guide Guide to the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk) and Software Instruction Manual. * Battery Charger LC-E5
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    problems. : Supplemental information. Basic Assumptions All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to . It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera
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    Chapters For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction 2 Camera basics. 1 Getting Started 23 2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback Fully automatic shooting for different subjects. 43 3 Advanced Shooting Techniques Basic
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    Contents Introduction Item Check List 3 Conventions Used in this Manual 4 Chapters ...5 Contents at a Glance 10 Handling Precautions 12 Quick Start Guide 14 Nomenclature 16 1 Getting Started 23 Recharging the Battery 24 Installing and Removing the Battery 26 Turning on the Power 27
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    the Picture Style 85 Setting the Color Space 87 AE Lock...88 FE Lock ...89 Setting the White Balance 90 White Balance Correction 92 Preventing Camera Shake 94 5 Live View Shooting 95 Preparing for Live View Shooting 96 Focusing Manually 98 Shooting ...99 Using AF to Focus 102 7
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    Function Settings 113 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings 114 Setting the LCD Monitor Off/On 115 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color 115 Flash Control 116 Automatic Sensor Cleaning 118 Appending Dust Delete Data 119 Manual Sensor Cleaning 121 7 Image Playback 123
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    ...136 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF 143 Direct Printing with DPOF 146 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer 147 9 Customizing the Camera 151 Menu Settings 168 Function Availability Table 170 Troubleshooting Guide 172 Error Codes...175 System Map 176 Specifications 178 Index
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    Contents at a Glance Shooting Shoot automatically Î p.43 - 52 (Basic Zone modes) Shoot continuously Î p.47, 50, 63 (i Continuous shooting) Take a picture of myself in a group Îp.53 (j Self-timer) Freeze the action Take a blurred action shot Îp.70 (s Shutter-priority AE) Blur the background
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    point of focus Shoot a moving subject Îp.61 (S AF point selection) Îp.50, 60 (AI Servo AF) Playback View the images with the camera Îp.54 (x Playback) Search for pictures quickly Îp.124 (H Index display) Prevent important images from accidental deletion Îp.129 (K Image protect) Delete
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    , 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 the nearest Canon Service Center. Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded
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    a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only temporarily and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days. Cards Cards are precision devices. Do not drop the card or subject it to vibration. Doing so could damage
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    Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge the battery, see page 24. 2 For EF-S lens For EF lens Attach the lens. (p.33) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch
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    Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to (Full Auto). (p.44) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.37) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus
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    mode switch (p.33) Image Stabilizer switch* (p.35) Focusing ring (p.62) Zoom ring (p.34) Video OUT terminal (p.128) Remote control terminal (p.164) Digital terminal (p.134,147) Lens mount index (p.33) Contacts (p.13) * The EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens does not have an Image Stabilizer switch
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    Nomenclature Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36) Eyecup (p.165) Viewfinder eyepiece Shooting settings display/ Trimming orientation button (p.42,113/141) Menu button (p.38) Print/Share button/ White balance selection button (p.139,148/90) Aperture/Exposure compensation button (p.75/
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    WB bracketing Self-timer countdown Bulb exposure time AF mode (p.60) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF g Manual Focusing Metering mode (p.77) q Evaluative metering w Partial metering e Center-weighted average metering The display will show only the settings currently applicable
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    Viewfinder Information Focusing screen Nomenclature AF point display indicator < > AF points ISO speed AE lock/ AEB in-progress Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock/ FEB in-progress Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed FE lock (FEL)
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    Creative Zone These modes give you more control over the result. d : Program AE (p.56) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.70) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.72) a : Manual exposure (p.75) 8 : Automatic depth-of-field AE (p.76) Full Auto Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. Fully automatic
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    intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of
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    Nomenclature Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any
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    1 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations. 23
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    Recharging the Battery 1 Remove the protective cover. LC-E5 LC-E5E 24 2 Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. 3 Recharge the battery. For LC-E5 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger
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    charger from the power outlet. When not using the camera, remove the battery. If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount of LP-E5. Battery Pack LP-E5 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in
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    Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 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. Insert the end with the
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    short interval, the icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not a problem. About Auto Power Off To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button. You can change the auto power-off
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    shots. The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor. The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Using certain lenses can reduce the number of possible shots. Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of possible shots (shorter
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    the button to return to the shooting settings display. The date/time set will start from when you press in step 4. If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera's battery becomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset. If this happens, set the date/time again. 29
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    3 Selecting the Interface Language 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. 2 Under the [6] tab, select [Language]. Press the key to select the [6] tab. Press the key to select [Language] (the third item from the top), then press . 3 Select the desired language. Press
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    Installing and Removing the Card The captured image is recorded onto the card (sold separately). Make sure the card's write protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. Installing the Card 1 Open the cover. Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. Card's write protect switch
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    the following. Doing so may damage the image data. It may also damage the card or camera. • Opening the card slot cover. • Opening the battery compartment cover. • Shaking or banging the camera around. If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might not start from 0001. (p.110
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    -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 the focus mode switch to (autofocus). If it is set to (manual focus), autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Do not look at
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    . Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. Minimizing Dust When changing lenses, do it in a place with minimal dust. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera. Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it. Image Conversion Factor Since
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    save battery power by switching the IS switch to . The Image Stabilizer can operate even when the camera is mounted on a monopod. Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the shooting conditions. However, the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens switches the IS mode automatically
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    shutter button lightly with your right hand's index finger. 4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body. 5. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. 6. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other. For shooting while looking
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    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. Even during the menu display, image playback, and image recording, you can instantly go back
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    the imagerecording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the button, cross keys, and button on the camera back. button LCD monitor button Cross keys Basic Zone Mode Menu Screen * The [2/7/9] tabs are not displayed in the Full Auto and Basic
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    Menu Operations and Settings Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. 2 Select a tab. Press the key to select a menu tab. You can also turn the dial to select a tab. 3 Select a menu item. Press the key to select the menu item, then press . 4
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    3 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or personal computer, format the card with the camera. Formatting the card will erase everything in the card. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
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    3 Formatting the Card About Low-level Formatting Do low-level formatting if the card's recording or reading speed seems slow. Since low-level formatting will erase all recordable sectors in the card, the formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting. You can stop the low-level
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    Monitor Screen The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, image, etc. Shooting Settings The shooting settings are displayed when the camera is turned on. The display turns off when you press the shutter button halfway (p.37). When you let go of the shutter button, the
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    the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically. Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, shooting settings cannot be changed in the Basic Zone modes. The settings
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    1 Fully Automatic Shooting 1 Set the Mode Dial to . AF point 2 Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will operate, and focus will generally be achieved at the AF point covering the closest object. Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier. 3 Focus the
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    focus confirmation light also does not light.) It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving subject. (The focus confirmation light When the focus mode switch on the lens is set to (Manual Focus), the camera does not focus. Set the focus mode switch to . Although it
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    lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except Sports). Shooting a Moving Subject In the (Full Auto) mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) during or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus the subject continuously. As long as you keep aiming the AF
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    2 Shooting Portraits The (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with the (Full Auto) mode. Shooting Tips The farther the distance between the subject and background, the better. The farther the
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    to landscapes. Shooting night scenes. Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this mode is also good for night scenes. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. If you want to photograph a person against a night scene, set the Mode Dial to (Night Portrait) and use a tripod. (p.51) 48
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    as close as possible. Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses have indications such as . The lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the (focal plane) mark on the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, the focus confirmation
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    button completely. If you hold down the shutter button, continuous shooting (max. approx. 3 shots per sec.) and autofocusing will take effect. Under low light if camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder's shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the
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    to obtain a good exposure of the person. The effective distance of the built-in flash is 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. Shoot also with (Full Auto). Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also with (Full Auto) is recommended. Tell the subject to keep still
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    effect. Shooting Tips If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to prevent camera shake. Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder's shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to
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    j Using the Self-timer 1 Press the button. 2 Select the self-timer. Press the key to select the desired self-timer, then press . : 10-sec. self-timer l: 2-sec. self-timerN (p.94) q: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots Press the key to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10)
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    x Image Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on image playback methods, see page 123. 1 Playback the image. When you press the button, the last captured image will be displayed. 2 Select the image. To view images starting with the last image, press the
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    cannot be changed. In the (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. In the (Program AE) mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain the standard exposure. The difference between the Basic Zone modes and is explained on page
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    ) automatically. This is called Program AE. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Take the picture. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus. X The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) set automatically is displayed in the viewfinder. Press the shutter button completely. Shooting
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    the ISO speed in the viewfinder while turning the dial. ISO Speed Guide ISO Speed Normal (No flash) 100/200 Sunny outdoors 400/800 1600 to suit the shooting mode and ambient light level. For flash and (manual) exposures, ISO 400 is set. When you press the shutter button halfway,
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    press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake. 1 Press the button. In Creative Zone modes, you can press the button anytime to take flash pictures. While the flash is recycling
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    D Using the Built-in Flash Shooting Tips If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed. By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range. In bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed. Detach the lens hood and keep
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    key to select the AF mode, then press . 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The camera will then autofocus in the selected AF mode. Selecting the Best AF Mode X (One-Shot AF) Suitable for still subjects. When you press the shutter
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    the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, the camera sometimes may not focus the subject you want. With the (Program AE), , , and modes, you can select one AF point to focus where you
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    AF points. To make it easier to focus a moving subject, set the camera to automatic AF point selection and AI Servo AF. First use the center AF point, the other AF points will continue to focustrack the subject automatically. Manual Focusing Focusing ring 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to . 2
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    subject When AI Servo AF is set, focusing will be continuous during continuous shooting. For still subjects When One-Shot AF is set, the camera will focus only once during continuous shooting. Flash can also be used. Since the flash will require recharging time, the continuous shooting speed will
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    be set separately for the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings Quality Pixels File Size (Approx. MB 199 143 Maximum Burst 514 982 859 1630 1474 2816 5 4 * Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style. *
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    shots than indicated. The possible shots displayed is only an estimate. Does the camera display the maximum burst? The maximum burst is displayed in the viewfinder's right side. Since it is only a single-digit indicator 0 - 9, any number higher than 9 will be displayed only as "9." Note that this
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    the Image-recording Quality About 1 1 is the raw data before it is made into a 73 or other images. Although 1 images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with 1. 1 is
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    A Selecting a Picture StyleN By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject. 1 Press the button. X [Picture Style] will appear. 2 Select a Picture Style. Press the key to select the Picture Style, then press . 3
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    A Selecting a Picture StyleN S Neutral This is for users who prefer to process images with their personal computer. For natural colors and subdued images. U Faithful This is for users who prefer to process images with their personal computer. When the subject is captured under a color temperature of
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    4 More Advanced Techniques This chapter builds on the previous chapter and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. The first half of this chapter explains how to use the modes on the Mode Dial. Except for , all the shooting modes can be used in combination with the functions
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    s: Action Shots You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * stands for Time value. Frozen action (Fast shutter speed) Blurred action (Slow shutter speed) 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the desired shutter speed. See "
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    picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady to prevent camera shake. How to blur a flowing river or water fountain. Use a slow shutter speed to 1/15 sec. or slower. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Set the shutter speed so that the aperture display does not blink in
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    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. 72
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    as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a tripod. The depth of field depends not only on the aperture , but also the lens and subject distance. Since wide-angle lenses have a wide depth of field (range of acceptable focus in front of and
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    set automatically. Both the subject and background look properly exposed (automatic slow-speed flash sync). If you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended. To prevent slow-speed sync, select the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menu's [Flash sync
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    to match the aperture that was set. The flash sync speed can be set within 1/200 sec. to 1/30 sec. or to bulb. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture. To set the shutter speed, turn the dial. + To set the aperture, hold down
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    8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically. All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture required to attain the necessary depth of field will be set automatically. * stands for Auto-Depth of field. This mode
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    the metering mode, then press . q Evaluative metering This is an all-around metering mode suited for portraits and even backlit subjects. The camera sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene. This metering mode is set automatically in the Basic Zone modes. w Partial metering Effective
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    (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). The exposure compensation setting will not be automatically canceled when you turn off the camera. After taking the picture, reset the exposure compensation to zero. O Setting Exposure Compensation Set exposure compensation if the exposure
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    Setting Exposure CompensationN y Flash Exposure CompensationN Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the subject does not come out as desired. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites. 1 Select [Flash exp comp]. Under the [2] tab, select [Flash exp comp], then
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    3 Auto Exposure BracketingN This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically with three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Standard exposure Darker exposure (Decreased exposure)
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    Canceling AEB 3 Auto Exposure BracketingN Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to < >. The AEB setting will be canceled automatically if the power switch is set to , obtain flash-ready, etc. Shooting Tips Using AEB with continuous shooting. If continuous shooting (p.63) has been
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    A Customizing the Picture StyleN You can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 84. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [2] tab, select [Picture Style], then
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    A Customizing the Picture StyleN Parameter Settings and Effects Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. To make it less sharp, set it toward the E end. The closer it is to E, the softer the image will look. To make it sharper, set it toward the F end. The closer it is to F, the sharper the
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    A Customizing the Picture StyleN Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast] explained on the preceding page. Filter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or
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    as for sharpness and contrast are different. You can also adjust the parameters of a Picture Style which has been registered to the camera with the provided software. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [2] tab, select [Picture Style], then press . X The Picture Style selection screen will appear
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    A Registering the Picture StyleN 5 Select a parameter. Select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press . 6 Set the parameter. Press the key to adjust the parameter as desired, then press . For details, see "Customizing the Picture Style" on pages 82-84. Press the button to register
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    Since the image will look very subdued with an 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 appended. The ICC profile is explained in the Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM. 87
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    down the button and press the shutter button to take another shot. AE Lock Effects Metering Mode (p.77) AF Point Selection Method Automatic Selection Manual Selection q* AE lock is applied at the AF AE lock is applied at the point that achieved focus. selected AF point. we AE lock is
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    A FE LockN FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the subject. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites. * FE stands for Flash Exposure. 1 Press the button to pop-up the built-in flash. Press the shutter button halfway and look in the viewfinder to
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    white balance. If naturallooking colors cannot be obtained with , you can select the white balance for each light source or set it manually by shooting a white object. In the Basic Zone modes, will be set automatically. 1 Press the button. X [White balance] will appear. 2 Select the
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    B: Setting the White BalanceN 2 Select [Custom WB]. Under the [2] tab, select [Custom WB], then press . X The SET screen will appear. 3 Import the white balance data. Select the image that was captured in step 1, then press . X On the dialog screen which appears, select [OK] and the data will
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    3 White Balance CorrectionN You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This is for advanced users
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    3 White Balance CorrectionN White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot, three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias.
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    with mirror lockup. When you press the shutter button completely, the mirror locks up, then the picture is taken 2 sec. later. Do not point the camera toward the sun. The sun's heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains. If you use bulb exposures, the self-timer, and mirror lockup in
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    If you handhold the camera like a compact digital camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred camera to the personal computer and shoot remotely while viewing the computer screen instead of the camera's viewfinder. For details, see the Software Instruction Manual
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    Preparing for Live View ShootingN Set the camera for Live View shooting. 1 Set the shooting mode. Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode. Live View shooting does not work in Basic Zone
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    Live View shooting, then resume Live View shooting under the actual light source to be used. During Live View image display, if you point the camera in a different direction, it might throw off the correct brightness momentarily and the image might not look right. Wait until the image brightness
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    . Each time you press the button, the display format will change as follows: 5x 10x Full view AE lock Magnified area Magnification 4 Focus manually. While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the button to return to the full
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    button completely. X The picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor. X After the image review ends, the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically. 3 Exit Live View shooting. With the Live View image displayed, press . About the Shooting Settings
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    fully-charged LP-E5 battery and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. view. The focus preset feature on super telephoto lenses cannot be used. For Live View shooting, do not possible when external Speedlite is used. A non-Canon flash will not fire. A grid can be displayed.
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    ShootingN About the Information Display Each time you press the button, the information display will change. Drive mode White balance Picture Style Image-recording quality Live View exposure simulation AE lock Shutter speed Flash-ready Aperture Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Focusing frame
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    mode], you can focus with AF. Quick mode and Live mode use a different AF method. If you want precise focusing, magnify the image and focus manually. (p.98) C.Fn-7-1: Quick mode This is the same as using AF (p.60, 61) as usual with the dedicated AF sensor. Although you can focus the
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    focusing frame, press the button. Although you can set the AF mode to AI Servo AF or AI Focus AF, AF will stop when the camera returns to the Live View image display (step 4), so you cannot focus the moving subject. If you want AF and AE lock to work separately
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    Using AF to FocusN C.Fn-7-2: Live mode The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than with Quick mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with Quick mode. Set to Live mode and the lens focus mode
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    RS-60E3 (sold separately). Depending on the subject or the lens used, achieving focus may be difficult or take some time. In such cases, focus manually (p.98) or autofocus with Quick mode. (p.102) Even when focus has been achieved, if you press the button again, the lens will move to focus
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    (such as an animal in a cage). Subjects which keep moving within the AF point and cannot keep still due to camera shake or subject blur. A subject approaching or leaving the camera. Autofocusing while the subject is way out of focus. Soft focus effect is applied with a soft focus lens. A special
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    (p.113) Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings (p.114) Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically (p.115) Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color (p.115) Flash Control (p.116) Automatic Sensor Cleaning (p.118) Appending Dust Delete Data (p.119) Manual Sensor Cleaning (p.121
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    . If [Hold] is set, the image review will be displayed up until the [Auto power off] time. During the image review, if you operate any camera controls such as pressing the shutter button halfway, the image display will end. Under the [1] tab, select [Review time], then press . Set the time, then
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    or press the button to turn off the shooting settings display to save battery power. If [Off] has been set and the camera is not used for 30 min., the LCD monitor will turn off automatically. To turn on the LCD monitor again, press the button. Under the [5]
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    Handy Features 3 File Numbering Methods The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on the personal
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    0001. This is convenient when you want to use different folders for the images taken yesterday and the ones taken today, for example. After the manual reset, the file numbering returns to continuous or auto reset. If folder No. 999 is created, [Folder number full] will appear on the LCD monitor
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    was set to [Off]. Also, if the vertical image is taken while the camera is pointed up or down, the image might not rotate for playback. In such a case, see "Rotating the Image" on page 126. On the camera's LCD monitor, I want to rotate an image captured when [OnD] had been set.
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    Settings While the menu is displayed, press the button to display the camera's current settings. While the menu is displayed, press the button to display the settings. Press the button again to return to the menu. Press the
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    default settings, select [Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)], then press . 3 Select [OK]. Select [OK], then press to clear the camera settings. X When [Clear all camera settings] is set, the camera will be reset as shown in the table below. Shooting Settings Image Settings AF mode One-Shot AF
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    Handy Features 3 Setting the LCD Monitor Off/On You can enable or disable the LCD monitor's shooting settings display (p.42) from turning on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Under the [5] tab, select [LCD off/on btn], then press . Select one of the settings below, then press . [
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    the menu. The menu for the external Speedlite will be applicable only to EX-series Speedlites whose functions can be set with the camera. Select [Flash control]. Under the [6] tab, select [Flash control], then press . X The flash control screen will appear. [Flash firing] Normally, set this to
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    or [External flash C.Fn setting]. For details on which external Speedlite settings the camera can set, see the compatible EX-series (such as the 580EX II) Speedlite's instruction manual. Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite. 1 Select either [External flash func. setting] or
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    the sensor is being cleaned. Although there will be a shutter sound, a picture is not taken. For best results, do the sensor cleaning while the camera bottom is placed on a table or other surface at a perpendicular angle. Even if you repeat the sensor cleaning, the result will not improve that much
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    still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided software) to erase the dust spots automatically. Preparation Get a solid-white object (paper, etc.). Set the lens focal length to 50mm
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    be obtained even if there is no card in the camera. X When the picture is taken, the camera will start obtaining the Dust Delete Data. When the Dust erasing dust spots automatically with the bundled software, see the Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM. The Dust Delete Data appended to the
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    directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. 1 Select [Sensor cleaning]. Under the [6] tab, select [Sensor cleaning], then press . 2 Select [Clean manually]. Select [Clean manually], then press . 3 Select [OK
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    3 Manual Sensor CleaningN While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the blower without any brush attached. A brush can scratch the sensor. Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power is turned off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains or reflex
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    "Basic Shooting and Image Playback" and how to view images on a TV set. You can also erase images. About 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. 123
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    x Searching for Images Quickly H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. 1 Turn on the index display. During image playback, press the button. X The 4-image index display will appear. The
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    x Searching for Images Quickly Jump through Images (Jump display) When the card contains many images, you can browse through them by 10 or 100 images at a time. Also, if the images were shot on different days, you can browse through them by date. This browsing technique is called jump. 1 Select
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    u/y Magnified View Magnified area Magnify the image. During image playback, press the button to magnify the image. If you keep pressing the button, you can magnify the image up to 10x. Use the keys to scroll around the magnified image. Press the button to reduce the magnification.
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    3 Auto Playback You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show. Each image will be displayed for about 4 sec. 1 Select [Auto play]. Under the [3] tab, select [Auto play], then press . X The auto play screen will appear. 2 Start the auto play. X After [Loading image...] is
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    power switch to . 4 Press the button. X The image will appear on the TV screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the camera's LCD monitor.) After you finish, set the camera's power switch to , turn off the TV, then disconnect the video cable. If the video system format does not match the TV
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    reappear. If you format the card (p.40), the protected images will also be erased. 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 all the images (p.130), only the protected images will
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    L Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.129) 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
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    B Shooting Information Display When you press the button during single-image playback, you can switch to the shooting information display. The most detailed shooting information is shown below. Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount Aperture Shutter speed Protect
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    B Shooting Information Display About the Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution, overall brightness, and gradation. And the RGB histogram display is for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [3 Histogram] menu. [
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    on using your Canon camera with various printers, such as which paper types to use. http://canon.com/pictbridge/ Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.143) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded in the card according to your printing instructions such as the
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    look at the LCD monitor. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Set the camera's power switch to . 2 Set up the printer. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. 3 Connect the camera to the printer. Use the interface cable that came with the camera. When connecting the cable plug to the
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    only with CP Direct or Bubble Jet Direct. When connecting the camera to the printer, do not use any cable other than the interface cable provided. If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the printer. To find out what's wrong, do the following: 1. Press the button
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    wPrinting The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the 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
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    the paper loaded in the printer, then press . When using a Canon printer and Canon paper, read the printer's instruction manual to check what paper types page layout will vary depending on the printer type or its settings. * From the Exif data, the camera name, lens name, shooting mode, shutter
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    not set any printing effects, go to step 5. The screen display may differ depending on the printer. Select the option on the upper right, then press . Select the desired printing effect, then The printing will differ depending on the printer. For details, see the printer's instruction manual. 138
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    details on trimming, see page 141. The [Default] setting for printing effects and other options are the printer's own default settings as set by the printer's manufacturer. See the printer's instruction manual to find out what the [Default] settings are. Depending on the image's file size and image
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    or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4. Brightness The image brightness can be adjusted. Adjust levels When you select [Manual], you can change the histogram's distribution and adjust the image's brightness and contrast. With the adjust levels screen displayed, press the
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    wPrinting Trimming the Image You can crop 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. 1 On the print setting screen, select [
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    occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the camera's LCD monitor. Press to stop printing. After fixing the problem, resume printing. For details on how to fix a printing problem, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Paper error Check whether the paper is properly loaded in
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    W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (
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    W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print type Date File No. K Standard Prints one printer, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Or check with your photofinisher about compatibility when ordering prints. Do not insert into the camera a card whose print order was set by a different camera
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    W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Print Ordering Sel.Image Quantity Total images selected Check images will not be included in the print order even if you set "All image." When using a PictBridge printer, print no more than 400 images for one print order. If you specify more than this, all the images
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    ] will be displayed only if the camera is connected to the printer and printing is possible. 4 Set printer. Depending on the printer, the date might look light if it is imprinted on a bright background or on the border. Under [Adjust levels], [Manual problem occurs during printing, see page 142. 146
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    to install the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk/CD-ROM) in the personal computer. For instructions on how to install the software, see "CD-ROM Guide." Preparation for Image Transfer 1 Connect the camera to the personal computer. Turn off the camera's power switch before connecting it. Use
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    while the direct transfer screen is displayed. If the [EOS Utility] screen does not appear, see Software Instruction Manual in the CD-ROM. Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera. Pull out the cable by grasping the plug (instead of the cord). Transferring Images to a Personal Computer
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    Select & transfer d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Press the key to select images one by one to be transferred to the personal computer. To exit, press the button. Wallpaper The image you select and transfer will appear as the personal computer's wallpaper. To exit, press the
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    all on card] and press , all your image selections for transfer will be canceled. Do not put into the camera any images whose transfer order was set by a different camera and then try to specify another transfer order. The images in the transfer order might all be overwritten. Also, depending
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    9 Customizing the Camera You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. You can do it with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes. 151
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    3Setting Custom FunctionsN 1 Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. Under the [7] tab, select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press . 2 Custom Function No. Select the Custom Function No. Press the key to select the number of the Custom Function to be set, then press . 3 Change the setting
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    3Setting Custom FunctionsN Custom Functions C.Fn I: Exposure 1 Exposure level increments 2 Flash sync. speed in Av mode C.Fn II: Image 3 Long exposure noise reduction 4 High ISO speed noise reduction 5 Auto Lighting Optimizer C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive 6 AF-assist beam firing 7 AF during Live View
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    ) If you use the mode (aperture-priority AE) for flash photography, the shutter speed will be set to 1/200 sec. You need not worry about camera shake. (However, night scene or dark backgrounds will look darker in this mode.) 154
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    3 Custom Function SettingsN C.Fn II: Image C.Fn-3 Long exposure noise reduction 0: Off 1: Auto For 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto] setting is effective in most cases. 2: On Noise reduction is performed
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    the image brightness and contrast are corrected automatically. (Depending on the shooting conditions, image noise may increase.) This function will not work with manual exposures nor 1 and 1+73 images. In the Basic Zone modes, the Auto Lighting Optimizer will operate automatically. B 1: Disable 156
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    - 106. 0: Disable 1: Quick mode (p.102) 2: Live mode (p.104) C.Fn-8 Mirror lockup 0: Disable 1: Enable Prevents camera vibrations caused by the reflex mirror action which can disturb shooting with super telephoto lenses or close-up (macro) shooting. See page 94 for the mirror lockup procedure. 157
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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 taken button when shooting You can assign a frequently-used function to . When the camera is ready to shoot, you can press . 0: LCD monitor On/Off Gives
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    Function SettingsN If the [Live View shoot.] menu has been set to [Enable], the Live View shooting will override any setting from 1 to 4. When the camera is ready to shoot, pressing will show the Live View image instead. C.Fn-11 LCD display when power ON 0: Display When the power switch is
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    3 Registering My MenuN For faster access, you can register up to six menus and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. 1 Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [9] tab, select [My Menu settings], then press . 2 Select [Register]. Select [Register], then press . 3 Register the
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    10 Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up things. 161
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    recomposing. (p.46) (2) Set the lens focus mode switch to and focus manually. If an Extender (sold separately) is attached and the maximum aperture of the lens is AF). For details, see the Extender's instruction manual. For the cases AF can fail to achieve focus with Live mode AF, see page 106
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    power outlet and not worry about the battery level. 1 Connect the power cord. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. After using the camera, unplug the power plug from the power outlet. 2 Connect the DC Coupler DR-E5. Connect the cord's plug to the DC Coupler DR-E5. 3 Insert
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    Remote Switch RS-60E3 (Sold separately) Remote switch with a 60 cm/2.0 feet cord for pressing the shutter button halfway or completely. It connects to the camera's remote control terminal. The camera is not compatible with Remote Controller RC-1 and RC-5 (both sold separately). 164
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    looking at the viewfinder, light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.22) attached to the camera strap. 1 Remove the eyecup. Push the bottom of the eyecup upward. 2 Attaching the eyepiece cover. Slide the eyepiece cover down into the eyepiece
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    words, it is like a highoutput flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed instructions, see the EX-series Speedlite's instruction manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites. Shoe-mount Speedlites Macro Lites Only [Flash
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    Speedlite which has manual flash mode, shoot in the manual flash mode. With an EX-series Speedlite set to TTL autoflash with the flash's Custom Function, the flash will fire at full output only. Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at
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    / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 108 2 Shooting 2 (Red) AEB 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops 80 Flash exp comp 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops 79 Custom WB Manual setting of white balance 90 WB SHIFT/BKT WB correction: White balance correction WB-BKT: White balance bracketing 92 93 Color
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    / 8 min. / 15 min. / Off 109 File numbering Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset 110 Auto rotate On PD / On D / Off 112 Format Initialize and erase data ) Custom Functions (C.Fn) Customize the camera as desired 152 Clear settings Clear all camera settings / Clear all Custom Func.
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    Basic Zone Creative Zone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 d s f a8 JPEG kkkkkkkkkkkk Quality RAW kkkkk RAW + 73 kkkkk ISO speed Auto oooooookkkkk Manual kkkkk Standard o ooookkkkk Portrait o kkkkk Picture Style Landscape o kkkkk Neutral kkkkk Faithful kkkkk Monochrome kkkkk User Defined
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    10 sec. self-timer k k k k k k k k k k k k 2 sec. self-timer kkkkk Continuous shots after self-timer kkkkkkkkkkkk Auto oo o o Built-in flash Manual kkkkk Flash off o o o Red-eye reduction k k k k kkkkk FE lock Flash exposure compensation Live View shooting kkkkk kkkkk kkkkk 171
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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 The camera does not operate even when the power switch is set to . The battery is not
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    Troubleshooting Guide be taken. Press the shutter button halfway again to focus, or focus manually. (p.37, 62) Slide the card's write-protect switch to the the lens focus mode switch to . (p.33) To prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the shutter button gently. (p.36, 37) The
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    Troubleshooting Guide The built-in flash does not fire. If you shoot continuously with the built-in flash at short intervals, the flash might stop operating 128) Set the video OUT format (NTSC/PAL) to the same video format as the TV. (p.169) Use the video cable that came with the camera. (p.128) 174
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    displayed, remove and reinstall the card or format the card. This may resolve the problem. If the same error keeps occurring, there may be a problem. Write down the error code and consult your nearest Canon Service Center. If an error code appears right after shooting, the picture might not have
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    EP-EX15ll Rubber Frame Ef ST-E2 220EX 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite MR-14EX MT-24EX E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Bundled Accessories Eyecup Ef Angle Finder C Wide Strap EW-100DB lll Semi Hard Case EH19-L Battery Pack LP-E5 Battery Grip BG-E5 Battery Charger
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    -S lenses Remote Switch RS-60E3 Video Cable VC-100 EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Solution Disk Manual Interface Cable IFC-200U Interface Cable IFC-500U Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 Card reader SD memory card/ SDHC memory card PCMCIA adapter TV/Video PictBridge-compatible printer
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    lenses: Lens mount: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash SD memory card, SDHC memory card 22.2 mm x 14.8 mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses the image sensor, non-removable (1) Automatic sensor cleaning (2) Manual cleaning of sensor (3) Dust Delete Data appended to the
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    mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses) Viewfinder information: AF information (AF points, focus confirmation AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) AF point selection: Automatic selection, manual selection Selected AF point display: Superimposed in viewfinder
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    : Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF Manual: By AE lock button • Shutter Type: Shutter speeds: Shutter release Flash Type: Retractable, auto pop-up flash Flash metering: E-TTL II autoflash Guide No.: 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Recycle time: Approx
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    514, RAW: Approx. 5, RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4 * Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility) Focusing: Manual focus Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode) Metering modes: Evaluative
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    images) at one time • Direct Printing Compatible printers: Printable images: Easy Print feature: PictBridge-compatible printers JPEG image compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) Provided • Digital Print Order Format DPOF: Version 1.1 compatible • Direct
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    23°C / 73°F 600 500 At 0°C / 32°F 500 400 * With fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5 * The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards Battery check: Auto Power saving: Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 min. Date/time
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    Specifications • Battery Charger LC-E5E Compatible battery: Battery Pack LP-E5 Power cord length: Approx. 2 m / 6.6 ft. Recharging time: Approx. 2 hours Rated input: 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated output: 8.4 V DC / 700 mA Working temperature range: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Working
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    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
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    contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush 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
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    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 requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center. 187
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    instructions core provided with the digital camera must be used with this 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 This Class B digital
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    charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 6. To reduce risk of INSTRUCTION Unless otherwise stated in this manual, there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified serviceman. USA
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    MEMO 190
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    J Power Battery check 28 Beeper 108 Black-and-white image 68 Bracketing 80, 93 Bulb 75 Noise reduction 155 C Camera Clear camera settings 114 Holding the camera 36 Camera shake 35 - 37, 94 Image Stabilizer 35 Card 2, 13, 31 Card reminder 108 Format 40 Center-weighted average metering
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    154 Eyepiece cover 22, 165 F Faithful 68 FE lock 89 File Capacity 64 Number 110 Size 64 File number 110 Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset Filter effect 84 Flash 58 2nd-curtain sync 116 Effective range 58 External Speedlite 117, 166 FE lock 89 Flash exposure compensation 79, 116
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    Live View shooting 95 Autofocus 102, 157 Possible shots 100 Long exposures J Bulb Low level format 41 M M (Manual exposure 75 Magnified view 98, 126 Malfunction 172 Manual exposure 75 Manual focusing 62 Maximum burst 64, 65 Memory card J Card Menu Menu settings 168 My Menu 160 Operation
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    Noise reduction 155 For Long exposures / High ISO speed Nomenclature Camera 16 Lens 16 Mode Dial 20 Shooting settings 18 Viewfinder 19 Paper 137 Print Order (DPOF 143 Printing effects 138, 140 Trimming 141 Problem 172 Program AE 56 Program shift 56 Protect (image erase-protection).. 129
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    information display.........131 Shooting mode 20 A-DEP 76 Aperture-priority AE 72 Close-up 49 Flash off 52 Full Auto 44 Landscape 48 Manual exposure 75 Night Portrait 51 Portrait 47 Program AE 56 Shutter-priority AE 70 Sports 50 Shutter button 37 Shutter-priority AE 70 Simultaneous
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    Kohnan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of July 2008. For information on the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CT1-1022-000 © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN
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