Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction
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- Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 1
III 1D Mk III 40D REBELXSi 450D Instruction Manual O Content of this Instruction Manual O EU is used for EOS Utility. O Camera model is displayed as an icon. Example: EOS-1D Mark III J 1D Mk III O displays the relevant camera model. O In this manual, the windows used in the examples are from - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 2
SOFTWARE and shall not extend to anyone other than the original user of the SOFTWARE. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH 4, CANON, CANON DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF CANON. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 3
OS X 10.4.7 or later. Supported Camera and Supported Images Can be used for RAW and JPEG images shot with the cameras below. EOS-1Ds Mark III EOS 40D EOS-1D Mark III EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/450D Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 4
quality and apply to the camera O To adjust a white balance setting and apply to the camera O To set My Menu and apply to the camera ¿ p.11 ¿ p.15 ¿ p.18 ¿ p.19 ¿ p.20 ¿ p.21 ¿ p.21 Remote shooting O To shoot by controlling the camera from a computer (Remote Live View shooting) O To shoot with - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 5
7 Downloading Images with a Card Reader 8 Downloading Images Using Digital Photo Professional ..... 8 Downloading Images Using ImageBrowser 8 Downloading Images without Using Canon Software..... 8 Quitting EU 9 Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 6
Images 2Camera Settings EU Main window 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index ¿ EU starts up, the main window appears, and your camera and computer can now communicate. Continue with "Batch O Connect with the < > mark on the plug facing the front of the Downloading Images - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 7
the downloaded images. DPP Main window 1 Click [Starts to download images]. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings O Check the downloaded images in DPP. For details on using DPP, refer to the "Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual" (PDF electronic manual - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 8
[Lets you select and download images]. ¿ A viewer window appears and the images in the memory card are displayed. 2 View the images and checkmark images to download. Viewer window Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting Add checkmark 3 Click - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 9
Card Reader" in the "ImageBrowser Instruction Manual" (PDF electronic manual). Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index Downloading Images without Using Canon Software To download images with a card reader without using - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 10
button. ¿ The window closes and EU quits. 2 Turn the camera's power switch to < OFF >. 3 Disconnect the cable from the camera and computer. O Do not pull on the cable; hold the plug and pull out. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 11
Balance in the Camera ... 19 Setting JPEG Quality and Applying to the Camera .... 20 Adjusting White Balance and Applying to the Camera... 21 Setting My Menu and Registering to the Camera ..... 21 Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 12
] button. Capture window 1 Connect your camera and computer, and then start up EU (p.5). 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. ¿ The capture window appears. ¿ The [Set-up menu] appears. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 13
is complete, click the [Main Window] button to return to the main window. ¿ The main window appears. Available Settings by Camera Model Setting 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III Owner's Name { Date/Time { Live View Function Settings { Firmware { 40D REBELXSi 450D { { { { Owner's Name O You can - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 14
and computer, and then start up EU (p.5). 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. 3 Click the [ ] button. ¿ The capture window appears. ¿ The [Shooting menu] appears. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 13 - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 15
] button to return to the main window. ¿ The main window appears. Available Settings by Camera Model Setting Picture Style Personal White Balance JPEG Quality White Balance Adjustment 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III { { { { 40D REBELXSi 450D { { - { Picture Style O You can set a Picture Style and apply it - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 16
Style]. 2 Click the Picture Style to be set in the camera. Picture Style window ¿ The setting is applied to the camera and the display returns to the [Shooting menu]. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index ¿ The - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 17
Click the [Apply] button. 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences ¿ The settings are registered in the camera. 6 Click the [Close] button. ¿ The [Picture Style settings] dialog box closes. 7 In the [Picture Style] window (the window in step 2), click the Picture Style - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 18
same way as operating from the camera. 1 Click [Picture Style] (p.15). ¿ The [Picture Style] window appears. 2 Click [Detail set.]. 4 Select a Picture Style from the [User defined Picture Style] list box. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images ¿ If you select [Monochrome], the - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 19
files downloaded from the Canon's website or created with PSE and saved to your computer, as user-defined settings in your camera. 1 Click [Picture Style] (p.15). ¿ The [Picture Style] window appears. 2 Click [Detail set.]. ¿ The [Picture Style settings] dialog box appears. 3 Select one of [User Def - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 20
specific environments. For instructions on how to save white balance files using RAW Image Task, refer to "Adjusting RAW Images" in the "ImageBrowser Instruction Manual" (PDF electronic manual). 1 Click [Personal WB]. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 21
Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting ¿ The [JPEG quality] window appears. 2 Click the setting position. 4 Preferences Reference Index ¿ The settings are applied to the camera. O Higher values give a lower compression ratio and higher image quality for any size. 3 Click - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 22
tab as well as all items of Custom Functions. 1 Connect your camera and computer, and then start up EU (p.5). 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Compensates green Compensates - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 23
the [Add] button. My Menu settings window Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference ¿ The selected item is added to [Items that can be configured in My Menu on the camera] on the left side of the window. O You can register up - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 24
EU window, you can set the camera and shoot. You can also shoot by directly operating your camera even during remote shooting, or preset a time allowing the camera to shoot automatically with timer shooting. Preparation Before Remote Shooting 24 Remote Live View Shooting 25 Adjusting the Focus 27 - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 25
during remote shooting. 4 Attach the cable protector and fix it with the fixing screw. 1 Remove the cap. Cable protector 2 Attach the cap on the fixing screw. 3 Connect the small plug of the cable into the < > terminal on your camera. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 26
Live View Shooting You can control your camera remotely from EU, and while viewing on your computer, you can focus the subject and check the results of your camera settings before shooting. Also, the shot image is saved directly on your computer and you can recheck it using linked Digital Photo - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 27
button in the capture window. 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences O You cannot operate the camera when the [Remote Live View window] is displayed. By pressing the camera's < SET > button, Live View image will also be displayed on the camera's LCD monitor, and then - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 28
the Focus Set the lens's focus mode switch to < AF > and you can adjust the focus while looking at the Remote Live View window. 1 Drag [ ] to the section you want to enlarge. Drag 2 Click the [ ] button. ¿ The section you selected in step 1 is displayed enlarged at 100% (actual pixel size) in - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 29
in the Remote Live View window. Click the [ON] button. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting ¿ The aperture value (exposure simulation) is set in the capture window (p.25, p.47). O When changing the camera settings in the capture window (p.25 - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 30
¿ The selected white balance is applied to the image in real time and you can check it in the [Remote Live View window]. O To apply the set white balance to your camera, click the [Apply to camera] button. White Balance for Flash Photography When taking flash shots where the subject is illuminated - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 31
[ ] button. ¿ The click white balance window appears. Click white balance window 3 Click on a point that is to be the standard for white. Click 4 Click the [Apply to camera and execute test shooting] button. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images ¿ A shot will be taken again - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 32
the aspect ratio. ¿ In the [Remote Live View window], the vertical lines of the aspect ratio you selected is displayed. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 3 Move the camera to adjust the horizontal/vertical - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 33
are displayed. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index When the [Remote Live View window] is displayed, press the camera's < SET > button to display the Live View image on the camera's LCD monitor and operate the - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 34
specified intervals and for the specified number of shots. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index On some types of computer, if you set a short interval between shots and there is insufficient time to transfer and save - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 35
window (p.25). 2 Double-click the shooting mode icon and select [BULB]. 3 Set the desired aperture. 4 Click the [ ] button. ¿ The [Timer shooting settings . Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index You - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 36
functions in the preferences window to make them easier to use. Preferences 36 Basic Settings 36 Destination Folder 36 File Name 36 Download Images 37 Remote Shooting 37 Linked Software 37 Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 37
is enabled or disabled. Destination Folder You can specify the save destination of images downloaded from your camera or of images shot remotely. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences File Name You can specify the file name of - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 38
Download Images You can set the images that are downloaded when the [Starts to download images] in the main window is clicked. Remote Shooting You can also save remotely shot images to the memory card inside the camera, and regardless of the camera's position at the time the shot is taken, activate - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 39
Window Functions 47 List of Remote Live View window Functions 48 List of Zoom View Window Functions 49 List of Test Shooting Window Functions 50 Index 51 About This Instruction Manual 52 Trademark Acknowledgments 52 Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 40
Either replace with a fully charged battery or use the AC adaptor kit provided with your camera. Your computer does not supply power to the camera through the interface cable. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 39 - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 41
the computer User's Manual for more information on sleep mode. Remotely shot images using EU do not display in DPP O In Digital Photo Professional, select the [Tools] menu X [Sync folder with EOS Utility]. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 42
E3/E3A) This is a function for checking your images with Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter DPP) in real time using the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/E2A or E3/E3A (sold separately). For setting the WFT-E2/E2A or E3/E3A, refer to the Instruction Manual provided with the WFT-E2/E2A or E3/E3A - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 43
to start up. 1 Connect your camera and computer, and then start up EU (p.5). 2 Click the [Accessories] tab. b ¿ The clicked software starts up. ¿ The [Accessories] tab sheet appears. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 44
in which the software is saved. O Open the [Canon Utilities] folder. 2 Drag the [EOS Utility] folder to the Trash. 3 Select the [Finder] menu on the desktop X [Empty Trash]. ¿ EU is uninstalled. 4 Restart your computer. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 45
List of Main Window Functions Control camera tab sheet Accessories tab sheet (p.6) (p.7, p.45) (p.25, p.47) (p.41) (p.36) Quits EU (p.9) (p.42) Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 44 - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 46
image icon Protect icon Audio recording icon Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Displays the capture window Image display size Quits EU Deletes the image Checkmark (p.7) Displays the main window Downloads the images - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 47
position My Menu (up to 6 items) Adds to My Menu Applies My Menu to the camera Deletes from My Menu All items that can be applied to My Menu Closes My Menu settings window Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 46 - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 48
this function available, checkmark [Rotate image] in the [Remote Shooting] window (p.37) in preferences. Displays the [Remote Live View window] (p.26, p.48) Displays the [Test shooting] window (p.29, p.50). Displays the main window (p.44) *2 When using the battery, the charge level is displayed - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 49
of Remote Live View window Functions (p.25) Introduction Focus frame Sets the color temperature Contents at a Glance Controllers 1 Selects the white balance (p.29) Click white balance (p.29) Lens drive (p.28) Checks the depth of field (p.28) Shows/hides the controllers 1 1 Downloading Images - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 50
29) Lens drive (p.28) Checks the depth of field (p.28) Display mode*1 Maintains display of the Zoom View window Shows/hides the controllers 1 Moves the display position 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Starts/ends Remote Live View functions Displays - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 51
Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Enlargement ratio of the image Index Displays the capture window Closes the window Rotates the image Enlargement/reduction of the image 100% (actual pixel size) view Fit-to-window view 50 - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 52
15 Setting the Camera Owner's Name 11 Setting the Camera's Date and Time 11 Set-up Menu (Capture Window 12 Shooting by Operating the Camera (Remote Live View Shooting) ..... 32 Shooting Menu (Capture Window 14 Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote - Canon EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.3 for Macintosh Instruction - Page 53
for Flash Photography (Remote Live View Shooting). 29 Z Zoom View Window 27, 49 About This Instruction Manual O It is prohibited to reproduce, in whole or part, the contents of this Instruction Manual without permission. O Canon may change without notice the software specifications and contents
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