Canon MR-14EX EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D)
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- Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 1
Utility Ver. 2.5 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III 50D 40D REBELXSi 450D REBELXS 1000D Instruction Manual O Content of this Instruction Manual O EU is used for EOS Utility. O Camera model is displayed as an 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index © CANON INC. 2008 CT1-7162EUaWE-000 - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 2
, fixes or support will be made available for the SOFTWARE. 4. LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: It is your responsibility to choose, maintain and match the hardware and software components of your computer system. Thus Canon does not guarantee uninterrupted service or correction of - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 3
Pack 1) *2 Compatible with Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3 *3 .NET Framework is Microsoft software. It is installed together with EU. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Supported Camera Can be used for RAW or JPEG images shot - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 4
Contents at a Glance Downloading images from your camera to a computer O To batch download all the images to a computer ¿ p.6 O To download to a computer selected images only ¿ p.7 O To download images using a third-party card reader ¿ p.9 Camera settings from a computer O To set the camera - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 5
9 Downloading Images Using Digital Photo Professional ..... 9 Downloading Images Using ZoomBrowser EX ....... 9 Downloading Images without Using Canon Software..... 9 Exiting EU 10 Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 6
plug of the cable into the USB port of your computer. O For the location and direction of the USB port, refer to the computer User's Manual. 2 Connect the small plug of the cable into the < > terminal on your camera. Starting up EU When the camera's power switch is set to < ON - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 7
Continue with "Batch Downloading Images to Your Computer". O In Windows XP, select [Canon EOS Utility] and then click the [OK] button to start up EU. O in the camera to your computer. Refer to your camera's Instruction Manual for details. Batch Downloading Images to Your Computer You can batch - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 8
DPP Main window O Check the downloaded images in DPP. For details on using DPP, refer to the "Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual" (PDF electronic manual). O Continue with "Exiting EU" (p.10). Downloading Selected Images to Your Computer From the images saved in your camera's memory card - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 9
2 View the images and checkmark images to download. Viewer window Add check mark 3 Click the [Download] button. 4 Specify the save destination and then click the [OK] button. Displays the save destination on the computer Download image dialog box Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 10
you to quickly review the downloaded images. , EU does not support image downloading using a 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 - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 11
Exiting EU 1 Click the [Quit] button. ¿ The window closes and EU exits. 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 - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 12
2 Setting the Camera from Your Computer This section explains how to set the camera's functions from EU. Setting the Camera Owner's Name, Copyright Notice and Date/Time 12 Available Settings by Camera Model 13 Setting up Camera Functions 14 Available Settings by Camera Model 15 Setting Picture - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 13
Setting the Camera Owner's Name, Copyright Notice and Date/Time You can set and apply to the camera, the camera owner's name, copyright notice and date/time recorded as shooting information in shot images. 3 Click the [ ] button. Capture window 1 Connect your camera and computer, and then start - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 14
version of the camera's firmware. O You can update the firmware by clicking on this item. O For more details on updating firmware, refer to the Canon's website. * When the author or copyright notice set is not displayed in full, moving the cursor to the displayed setting item will display all the - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 15
Setting up Camera Functions You can set and apply to the camera Picture Styles, personal white balance, JPEG quality and white balance adjustment. 1 Connect your camera and computer, and then start up EU (p.5). 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. 3 Click the [ ] button. ¿ The capture - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 16
4 Click the required setting and specify each one. Shooting menu O Available settings are displayed for the camera that is connected. For more details, refer to "Available Settings by Camera Model" (Description on the right). Available Settings by Camera Model Setting 1Ds Mk III 50D 1D Mk III - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 17
as userdefined settings. You can also register Picture Style files in the camera as user-defined settings you have downloaded from the Canon's website or created with Picture Style Editor (Picture Style file creating software) (hereinafter PSE) and saved to your computer. Selecting a Picture Style - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 18
Changing Picture Style Settings and Applying to the Camera You can set your own Picture Style [Sharpness], [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Color tone] and apply them to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 Click [Picture Style] (p.16). ¿ The [Picture Style] window appears. 2 - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 19
Customizing Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera You can set your own Picture Style items, [Sharpness], [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Color tone] values and register up to three of these as user-defined settings in your camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 Click [Picture - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 20
Applying Picture Style Files to the Camera You can register up to three Picture Style 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.16). ¿ The [Picture Style] window - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 21
Picture Style files, refer to the Canon's website. O The Picture Style files that you can apply to the camera are files with the ".PF2" extension only. O For details on using PSE, refer to the "Picture Style Editor Instruction Manual" (PDF electronic manual). Registering Personal White Balance in - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 22
The personal white balance is registered on the camera. O This is registered as manual white balance on 40D . O To register another setting, repeat step 2 or "Setting the White Balance" ( 40D ) in the camera's Instruction Manual provided with your camera. Setting JPEG Quality and Applying to the - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 23
Adjusting White Balance and Applying to the Camera You can adjust white balance, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 Click [WB SHIFT]. ¿ The [WB SHIFT] window appears. 2 Click the compensation position. Compensates green Compensates blue Compensates magenta Displays the compensation - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 24
3 Select the lens for which you want to register correction data and click the [OK] button. ¿ The correction data for the selected lens is registered in the camera. Setting My Menu and Registering to the Camera You can register up to six frequently used menu items as My Menu and register them to - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 25
3 Click the [ ] button. ¿ The [My Menu] appears. 4 Click [My Menu settings]. My Menu ¿ The [My Menu settings] window appears. 5 Select the item to be registered and click the [Add] button. My Menu settings window Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 26
Live View Shooting 26 Remote Live View Window Functions 29 Focusing Manually 29 Focusing Using AF 30 Focusing Using Quick Mode 30 Focusing Using Balance with the Remote Live View Window ... 34 White Balance for Flash Photography 34 Adjusting the Horizontal/Vertical Alignment of the Camera 36 - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 27
Remote Live View Shooting You can control your camera remotely from EU and shoot still images from your computer screen. Also, the shot image is saved directly on your computer and you can recheck it using linked Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter DPP). This function is effective for shooting - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 28
4 Set the Live View function. O Display [Set-up menu] (p.12) and click [Live View function settings]. ¿ The [Live View shoot.] window appears. 5 Click [Enable]. 6 Click the [Remote Live View shooting] button. ¿ The [Remote Live View window] appears. Remote Live View window Introduction Contents at - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 29
. ¿ The shot image is transferred to your computer and displayed in the [Quick Preview] window. And then, DPP starts up automatically. O You can quickly review the shot image in the [Quick Preview] window displayed before DPP starts up. You can also resize the [Quick Preview] window. O You can show - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 30
window, including checking the camera settings and focusing while viewing your subject on the computer screen. 3 Click the [ ] button. Focusing Manually You can focus manually while viewing the enlarged image in the Remote Live View window. 1 Set the lens's focus mode switch to < AF >. 2 Drag - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 31
4 Adjust the focus. Closer Further away Focusing Using AF 50D In Quick, Live and Live face detection AF modes, images can be focused automatically in the same way as on the camera itself. Focusing Using Quick Mode 50D 1 Select [Quick mode] from the list box. O[ ], [ ]: Adjustment Large amount - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 32
point also performs AF. O To cancel AF operation, click the [OFF] button. Click O You can switch between automatic AF point selection and manual AF point selection by clicking the [T] in the [ ]. O In automatic selection, all the AF points are automatically selected. 3 Click the [ON] button - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 33
Focusing Using Live Mode 50D 1 Select [Live mode] from the list box. 3 Click the [ON] button. ¿ The AF point appears. O You can switch between showing and hiding the AF point by clicking the [ ] button. 2 Drag the enlargement display frame to move it to the position where you want to focus. ¿ - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 34
Focusing Using Live Face Detection Mode 50D 1 Select [Live face detection mode] from the list box. ¿ When a face is detected, an AF point appears. O When there is a face other than the face detected by the camera, a new AF point appears when you move the cursor to the position of the other face. - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 35
shot, and adjust the white balance in the [Test Shooting] window based on the shot test image. Also, you can take a test shot even when flash is not used. 1 Click the [Other Functions] button and select [Test shooting] from the menu that appears. ¿ The shot image is displayed in the [Test - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 36
2 Click the [ ] button. ¿ The [Click white balance] window appears. Click white balance window 3 Click on a point that is to be the standard for white. 4 Click the [Apply to camera and execute test shooting] button. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images ¿ A shot will be - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 37
Adjusting the Horizontal/Vertical Alignment of the Camera You can display gridlines in the [Remote Live View window] in the same way as the camera's Live View function, and adjust the horizontal/ vertical alignment of the camera. 1 Click the [ ] button. ¿ Gridlines are displayed in the [Remote Live - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 38
2 Move the camera and compose your picture. O To revert the aspect ratio to the normal condition, click the [ ] button and select [Off]. Shooting by Operating the Camera Even when remote shooting is set, you can still operate the camera and shoot - as when shooting with only the camera. Also, - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 39
Timer-controlled Shooting Two types of timer shooting are available where the camera automatically takes shots at a specified time or a specified number. Timer Shooting You can automatically take a shot when the specified time elapses. 1 Display the capture window (p.26). 2 Click the [ ] button. ¿ - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 40
1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index O With 50D 40D REBELXSi 450D REBELXS 1000D , set the camera's Mode dial to < M > (Manual exposure). Then set the shutter speed to [BULB] in the capture window or on the camera. You can start/end bulb exposure - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 41
4 Preferences You can change each of the EU functions in the preferences window to make them easier to use. Preferences 41 Basic Settings 41 Destination Folder 42 File Name 42 Download Images 43 Remote Shooting 43 Linked Software 43 Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 42
Preferences 1 On the main window, click the [Preferences] button. ¿ The [Preferences] dialog box appears. 2 Specify the required settings and click the [OK] button. ¿ The settings are applied to EU. Basic Settings You can specify the operation when EU starts up and whether the auto power off - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 43
Destination Folder You can specify the save destination folder of images downloaded from your camera or of images shot remotely. File Name You can specify the file name of images downloaded from your camera or of images shot remotely. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 44
Download Images From the list box, you can select the images to be downloaded when [Starts to download images] in the main window is clicked. Remote Shooting You can also save remotely shot images to the memory card inserted in the camera, and regardless of the camera's position at the time the shot - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 45
of the chapter for you to easily find information you are looking for. Troubleshooting 45 Monitor Folder Function (Function for Use with the WFT-E2/E2A or E3 Shooting Window Functions 57 Index 58 About This Instruction Manual 59 Trademark Acknowledgments 59 Introduction Contents at a Glance - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 46
Troubleshooting detailed information on selecting the user setting, refer to your computer User's Manual. EU does not start up O If EU does not start up the [ ] button ([Start] button in Windows XP), select [All Programs] X [Canon Utilities] X [EOS Utility] X [EOS Utility] to start up EU. EU and the - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 47
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. 2 Click the [Browse] button and specify the save destination folder for shot images. 1 Click [Monitor Folder - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 48
EU. And you can also start up the Picture Style Editor (Picture Style file creating software). For details on using each software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. For Picture Style files, refer to p.19. 3 Click the software you want to start up. 1 Connect your camera and computer - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 49
your computer is likely to result in computer malfunctions. 1 Click the [ ] button ([Start] button in Windows XP), select [All Programs] X [Canon Utilities] X [EOS Utility] X [EOS Utility Uninstall]. 2 Proceed with the uninstallation as directed by the on-screen messages. ¿ The software is - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 50
Fixing the Plug to the Camera 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III Fix the plug to the camera with the cable protector to prevent it from detaching during remote shooting. 1 Remove the cap. 2 Attach the cap on the fixing screw. 3 Connect the small plug of the cable into the < > terminal on your camera. 4 Attach - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 51
List of Main Window Functions Control camera tab sheet Accessories tab sheet (p.6) (p.7, p.51) (p.26, p.54) (p.46) (p.41) Exits EU (p.10) (p.47) Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 50 - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 52
List of Viewer Window Functions (p.7) Bracketing icon Switches the recording media Images already transferred to computer icon Selects the condition of the image Recording media folder hierarchy RAW + JPEG image icon RAW image icon sRAW + JPEG image icon Protect icon Audio recording icon - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 53
List of Register Peripheral Illumination Correction Data Window Functions (p.22) Introduction Displays all the categories Contents at a Glance Lens category 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting Displays lenses selected in [Select a lens category] by category 4 Preferences - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 54
List of My Menu Settings Window Functions (p.23) Switches My Menu position My Menu (up to 6 items) All items that can be applied to My Menu Adds to My Menu Applies My Menu to the camera Deletes from My Menu Closes My Menu settings window Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 55
List of Capture Window Functions Drive mode Bracketing Power status*2 Shots to go Shooting mode Color temperature White balance Metering mode Exposure level Displays the [Shooting menu] (p.15) Displays the [Set-up menu] (p.13) AF mode Rotates shot image*1 Shoot button*4 (p.28) AF/MF selector button - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 56
List of Remote Live View Window Functions (p.26) Introduction AF point Enlargement display frame Sets the color temperature Controllers 1 Contents at a Glance Selects the white balance (p.34) Click white balance AF mode (p.30 to p.33) Lens drive (p.30) Checks the depth of field (p.33) Shows/ - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 57
List of Zoom View Window Functions (p.29) Introduction Moves the display position Moves the display position Sets the color temperature Controllers 1 Contents at a Glance Selects the white balance (p.34) Click white balance AF mode (p.30 to p.33) Lens drive (p.30) Checks the depth of field (p. - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 58
List of Test Shooting Window Functions (p.34) Test Shooting button Displays the [Click white balance] window (p.35) Saves the test shot image Displays the capture window Enlargement ratio of the image Closes the window Rotates the image Enlargement/reduction of the image 100% (actual pixel - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 59
(Remote Live View Shooting) 33 Focusing in Live Mode (Remote Live View Shooting 32 Focusing in Quick Mode (Remote Live View Shooting 30 Focusing Manually (Remote Live View Shooting 29 Focusing Using AF 30 Folder Structure and File Names 48 Folder Structure and File Names in the Memory Card 48 - Canon MR-14EX | EOS Utility 2.5 for Windows Instruction Manual (EOS 50D) - Page 60
from the actual software. O The content of this Instruction Manual has been reviewed thoroughly. However, if you should notice any errors or omissions, please contact a Canon Service Center. O Please note that irrespective of the above-mentioned, Canon does not take responsibility for the outcome of
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