Home

Canon BP-511 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Before you discard a battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions Discard batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings Use only recommended batteries and accessories Use only the recommended compact power adapter to charge the Battery Pack BP 511 rechargeable batteries Use of chargers not expressly recommended may result in overheating distortion fire or electrical shock Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and electrical outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards The camera terminal of the compact power cord is designed for exclusive use with the EOS D60 Do not use it with other products or batteries There is a risk of fire and other hazards CAUTIONS e Avoid using placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak overheat or explode resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing Ensure that th
2. For best results use subjects such as plain white paper for white balance basis F White balance data is loaded from the partial metering zone gt 17 You can store white subjects photographed under various conditions on the CF card then select these images as needed for the Custom WB function as an easy way of setting the ideal white balance for any lighting conditions The default setting for lt a4 gt is the same as the default setting for lt gt LCD Panel Illumination m The LCD panel can be illuminated for about 4 sec by pressing the lt gt button Pressing the button again turns off the illumination After a picture is taken the LCD panel illumination turns off automatically after 2 sec Quality Red eye on off AEB ISO speed Custom WB On the menu select LCD illumi and set the LCD panel illumina tion Press the lt MENU gt button Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select LCD illumi then press lt gt Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select On then press lt gt The LCD panel illumination will be enabled and the menu will reappear Press the lt MENU gt to quit the menu and turn off the display Illuminating the LCD panel Press lt gt To turn off the illumination press lt 6 amp gt again If you operate a button or dial for picture taking while the LCD panel is illuminated the illumination will continue If you press a
3. ceeeeeee 39 85 Focus confirmation light 0 0 17 FOCUS NOG ocorre EE 58 Forma ccnisacectdiccesnanianaianseaccessy 105 130 FP flash high speed sync cees 94 Full pressing the shutter button 29 Fully Automatic Picture Taking 38 Function Availability Table 0 131 Halfway pressing the shutter button 29 Handling precautions cccecececeeees 10 High speed SYNC ccececeeeceeeeeeteeeeees 94 Image information cccccesseeeees 41 100 Image Zone sccesecssvesvarvescsea vex vsarsveeresecenes 18 Imaging element ccceeeeeeeeeeees 2 115 Mdex pPrinUNg sciendi sisena 109 Info button ooo eee ee eeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 60 100 Interface CANS iccicsasnnsinciteneasshenepsticinsorsananenss 3 ISO speed coctecatiwcsesccieiens 51 118 130 l E E N E EEA EE 50 130 Landscape Mode eeeeeeeeees 45 Language ag censee stun seeneceeceteenseueeetseertecuce 121 LCD brightness csintsnsiiencsendiinininsaaeds 120 LCD panel sssr 10 16 DTA sann E 74 Manual fOCUS ccseccicdcrncvbeslcetieeierieeieeeceseeeh 59 Main switch acsiteecceees nets 20 29 Message List ceceeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 135 Menu functions n a 32 118 Metering Modes ceeeeeeeeees 61 MF Manual Focus 0ceeeeee 21 09 Mirror IOCKUD a ccncssssesinrecencntesteussietevens 84 122 Mode ial cccccccee
4. 24 Landscape Mode EI This mode is for sweeping scenery sunsets etc Set the Mode Dial to lt 4a gt The way you take pictures is the same as in lt gt Full Auto mode gt 38 The AF mode is automatically set to lt ONE SHOT gt the drive mode to lt gt Single frame and the metering mode to lt gt Q If the shutter speed indicator blinks the shutter speed may be too slow to keep the ll l7 picture from being blurred by camera shake We recommend you use a tripod when taking landscape pictures The shutter speed indicator still blinks if you use a tripod but camera shake will not be a problem The built in flash does not fire in Landscape mode even if it is raised The image quality can also be set gt 50 118 A wide angle lens provides the greatest depth from foreground to background as well as a wider image If you use a zoom lens its shortest focal length is the most effective for example a 24 85mm lens set to 24 mm ZN 45 Bulye 1N ld ajdwis Close Up Mode EI This mode is for taking close up shots of flowers insects or other small subjects Set the Mode Dial to lt gt The way you take pictures is the same as in lt gt Full Auto mode gt 38 The AF mode is automatically set to lt ONE SHOT gt the drive mode to lt O gt Single frame and the metering mode to lt gt The image quality can also be
5. 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments Using the Built in Flash in the Basic Zone In the Basic Zone except in lt ta gt and lt amp gt modes the built in flash pops up and fires automatically in low light or backlit conditions Using the Built in Flash in the Creative Zone In the Creative zone you can take flash pictures by simply pressing the lt g gt button to pop up the built in flash at any time regardless of lighting conditions P Select lt P gt mode for full autoflash The shutter speed and aperture value are determined automatically just as in lt gt Full Auto mode Tv Select lt Ty gt mode to manually set a shutter speed slower than 1 200 second The camera then automatically sets the flash aperture value to provide the proper exposure for your shutter speed Av Select lt Av gt mode to manually set the aperture value In low light conditions against a background such as a night sky you can use automatic slow sync settings to properly expose the main subject and the background The main subject is captured by the flash and the background is captured by time exposure using a slow shutter speed Because automatic slow sync photography uses a slow shutter speed always use a tripod M Select lt M gt mode to set the shutter speed and the aperture value manually The main subject is exposed properly by the flash The background exposure varies according to the shutter speed and aperture settings A DE
6. An incorrect battery pack is being used Use Battery Pack BP 511 3 Battery pack is not correctly attached to the compact power adapter Attach the battery pack correctly 22 The DC coupler is connected to the compact power adapter Remove the DC coupler plug from the compact power adapter gt 23 The battery pack is out of power Charge the battery pack gt 22 Battery pack is not inserted correctly Insert the battery pack correctly gt 24 Battery chamber cover is not closed Close the battery chamber cover tightly gt 24 CF card slot cover is not closed Insert the CF card firmly until the CF card eject button pops out then close the CF card slot cover tightly 28 If the Main Switch is set to lt OFF gt immediately after taking a picture the access lamp continues flashing for a few seconds until the image is stored on the CF card After the image has been stored on the CF card the access lamp will go out and the camera will turn off automatically Battery pack is not sufficiently charged Charge the battery pack fully 22 Battery pack is beyond its useful life Obtain a new battery pack gt 138 Auto power off function is operating Switch the camera on again with the main switch or turn off the Auto power off function 120 Battery pack level is very low Charge the battery pack gt 22 Camera is not operating properly Press the shutter button down halfway t
7. gt dial to select Set up then press the lt gt button The Print Order Setting screen appears M Print Order CJ Standard 0 prints Date Off File No M Print Order Set up Turn the lt 39 gt dial to select File No then press the lt gt button Print Type Standard Date Print Order Specify date printing Set up Turn the lt gt dial to select On or Off then press the lt gt button Print Type Press the lt MENU gt button to return to the Date Print Order screen If the print type is Index you cannot specify both date and file number Specify one or the other 111 sebew pepiooey Bulseuy pue Bulke q w Connecting to a TV me You can connect the EOS D60 to a television using the video cable provided with your camera to display your recorded images Always turn off the camera and the television before connecting or disconnecting them 1 Open the cover Connect the cable Connect the cable to the VIDEO OUT terminal on the camera and to the video input terminal on the TV Insert the cable plug all the way until it clicks into place Turn the TV on and set the input switch to Video In A Set the Main Switch to lt ON gt Press the lt P gt button The image appears on the TV screen You can use the TV to view images or make menu settings just as you would do with the LCD monitor When you finish set the Main
8. 4 or 8 Review SEC seconds or Hold LCD Brightness Sets the LCD brightness Select Auto playback normal or bright Auto power off Review Review time LCD Brightness Standard Date Time Bright File numbering Date Time Sets the date and time and the 34 Auto power off 1 min order of display for year month Review On and day Review time 2 Sec LCD Brightness Standard Date Time 01 01 00 00 00 File numbering Continuous Language English File numbering Sets the pattern for automatically Review assigning file numbers to each Review time image Select continuous or auto LCD Brightness reset Date Time File numbering Continuous Language Auto reset Video system 120 Language Video system Format CF card Custom Functions Custom Function default setting Firmware version information Review time LCD Brightness Date Time File numbering tnglisn Deutsch Video system Francais Format LCD Brightness Date Time File numbering Language Format C Fn Date Time 01 01 00 00 01 File numbering Continuous Language English Video system NTSC Format c Fn C Fn default setting File numbering Continuous Language English Video system NTSC Format C Fn default setting Firmware Ver 1 0 0 File numbering Continuous Language English Video system NTSC Format c Fn C Fn default setting Firmware Ver 1 0 0 File numbering Continuous Language English Video system NTSC Format c Fn
9. Batteries can be charged in either the left or right side of the adapter Charge the battery pack As soon as you place the battery pack in the compact power adapter the charge lamp starts blinking and charging begins When charging is complete the lamp stops blinking and stays on It can take up to 90 minutes to fully charge a battery pack You can check whether a battery is charged by seeing whether the charge lamp blinks or stays on When charging is complete the charge lamp stops blinking and stays on You can continue charging the battery for approxi mately an hour to reach full charge capacity When charging is complete remove the battery and unplug the power cord from the outlet Charging the Battery Pack When the DC coupler is connected to the compact power adapter the adapter cannot be used to charge battery packs Do not charge any battery packs other than model BP 511 When the battery pack is in the camera it discharges slightly all the time even when the camera is not used This reduces the battery pack s life due to over discharge When not using the camera remove the battery pack and store it with its protective cover attached Always be sure to charge the battery pack before using it again If the battery is completely exhausted it may take 20 or 30 minutes for the CHARGE lamp to blink when you recharge the battery To protect battery packs and prevent loss of capacity
10. C Fn default setting Firmware Ver 1 0 0 CN List of Menu Functions Sets the language used for the Menu screen Select English Deutsch Frangais or Japanese Determines the video system format Select NTSC or PAL Formats the CF card in the camera Sets Custom Functions that can adjust many of the camera functions to meet individual requirements Resets all Custom Functions to the default settings Displays the camera s firmware version No For firmware updates see Canon s Web site suyas uoloun y nual R CN List of Menu Functions Custom Function Settings You can adjust many of the Canon EOS D60 s functions to meet your particular requirements using the Custom Function settings To change Custom Functions select C Fn from the menu fuero nom Shutter button AE lock button Tv Av and exposure level 05 AF assist beam Flash firing 122 C Fn Custom Function H Shutter button AE lock button O AF AE lock C Fn Custom Function Mirror lockup 0 Disable C Fn Custom Function 04 Tv Av and exposure level O 1 2 stop C Fn Custom Function 05 AF assist beam Flash firing O Emits Fires Setting or change Press the shutter button down halfway AE AF lt gt button AE lock lt gt button AE AF Press the shutter button down halfway AE lock Press the shutter button down halfway AE AF lt gt button AF lock no AE lock lt gt butt
11. Custom white balance lets you set the white balance yourself by photographing a white subject to use as the basis for the camera s white balance and then selecting that picture for use as white balance data Photograph a white subject Take a picture of a white subject just as you would take a normal picture Frame the shot so that the white subject fills the entire partial metering zone in the viewfinder This picture can be taken using any mode gt 16 Photograph a white subject so that a standard exposure is obtained If the picture is underex Partial metering zone posed or overexposed the correct white balance might not be obtained AEB a hs eels From the menu select Custom ISO speed 100 WB LCD illumi Off Press the lt MENU gt button Beep On Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select Custom WB then press the lt gt button Parameters Standard Protect Select the image Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select the picture you took in step 1 then press the lt gt button When the setting is entered the screen returns to the menu Press the lt MENU gt button to clear the sep fn Cancel screen and exit the menu Y A Press the lt gt button 06 A A A Select the white balance Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select lt n84 gt The custom white balance is entered 66 N Custom White Balance Setting LCD Panel Illumination
12. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 C The C Mark is a directive conformity mark of the European Community EC This mark indicates that the product complies with Australia s EMC regulations SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Before using the camera please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly e The safety precautions noted as follows are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself other persons and equipment e The term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories WARNINGS e Do not aim the camera or detached lens only directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your eyesight e Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury In addition placement of the neck strap around a child s neck could result in asphyxiation e Be particularly careful to keep the lithium battery CR2025 used in the
13. File num bering Press the lt MENU gt button Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select File Number ing then press the lt gt button Select the setting you want Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select Continuous or Auto reset then press the lt gt button The selection is entered and the display returns to the menu Press the lt MENU gt button to clear the screen and exit the menu File numbers are used the same way as frame numbers in a film camera For details about file numbers see Basic Terminology 129 During continuous shooting more than 101 images might be stored in a folder 7 N Because continuous numbering avoids duplication of image file numbers this setting is convenient for processing images on computers mw Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element E The imaging element corresponds to the film in a film camera If dirt or foreign matter gets on this imaging element black spots may be recorded on the corresponding part of the image If this happens use the procedure below to clean the imaging element Because the imaging element is very sensitive we strongly recommend that you have the cleaning done by Canon service representatives When cleaning the imaging element always connect the EOS D60 camera to a household power outlet using the DC coupler If you try to clean the imaging element while the battery pack is installed in the camera the cleaning warning message
14. Fr will blink on the LCD panel and you will not be able to clean the imaging element Before you start cleaning remove the lens gt 27 1 Insert the DC coupler 26 and set the Main Switch to lt ON gt gt 28 From the menu select C Fn Language English Press the lt MENU gt button Video system NTSC Turn the lt gt dial to select C Fn Format File numbering Continuous D Fn default setting Firmware Ver 1 0 0 3 Press the lt gt button The Custom Function Setting screen Shutter button AE lock button appears C Fn Custom Function 02 i O AF AE lock Select C Fn 13 Ge Pn Cas ton ness on T She Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select C Fn 13 Sensor cleaning Sensor cleaning then press the lt 1 gt button 0 Disable 115 soebew p p 00 4 Buise1g pue Bulejd N Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element Select 1 Enable Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select 1 Enable The message CLEA n appears on the LCD panel 7 If Ar is blinking on the LCD panel set the MENU Main Switch to lt OFF gt and remove the battery pack Then repeat the procedure from Step1 C Fn Custom Function 13 fully The reflex mirror of the camera then flips up and the shutter opens 6 Press the shutter button down Clean the imaging element Carefully blow any dust off the imaging element using a commercially available blower Finish cl
15. Instead use an EOS dedicated external flash Large aperture lenses including the EF16 35mm f 2 8L USM EF28 70mm f 2 8L USM Super telephoto lenses including the EF300mm f 2 8L IS USM and EF600mm f 4L IS USM The built in flash can cover the picture area for lenses with focal lengths as short as 18 mm If you use a lens shorter than 18 mm the photo will be dark around the edges The E in E TTL stands for Evaluative To retract the built in flash press it back down into the camera You cannot use the built in flash to set high speed sync FP flash In lt Tv gt or lt M gt mode if you set the shutter speed faster than 1 200 second the camera will automatically reset it to 1 200 unless the EX series Speedlite has been set for high speed sync AF flash exposure is always based on the aperture value at the time the shot is taken and controlled by E TTL automatic flash compensation linked to the active AF point and weighted for the main subject The built in flash and external flash cannot be used at the same time If the camera finds it difficult to focus the AF assist lamp gt 39 will light automatically except in the lt ta gt and lt gt modes You can disable the AF assist beam and built in flash C Fn 5 gt 122 You can set the Shutter curtain sync to 2nd curtain sync C Fn 8 1 gt 124 In the aperture priority AE mode with flash you can set the sync speed to 1 200 se
16. Shots remaining 999 1 Self timer countdown 1m Bulb exposure time f 99 ISO speed 5f Quality La Large Fine Lal Large Normal Ma Medium Fine Mall Medium Normal SA Small Fine AF mode Sai Small Normal ONE SHOT AF GW RAW Al FOCUS AF Al SERVO AF White balance mode M3 Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten sm Fluorescent 4 Flash nw Custom Exposure level scale Exposure level Exposure compensation amount AEB level Flash exposure compensation amount CF card writing status Custom function Beeper ava Battery check Metering mode Evaluative metering Partial metering C Center weighted average metering MM AEB Red eye reduction Flash exposure compensation B Manual focus The above diagram shows the LCD panel with all icons and indicators displayed In actual use the items displayed differ according to the camera settings 16 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information New laser matte screen AF points Superimposed display Partial metering circle AE lock FE lock a AEB in progress Focus confirmation light Maximum burst count during continuous shooting 7 Shots remaining in CF card 2 2 Flash ready indicator FE lock underexposure warning High speed sync FP flash Exposure level Exposure compensation amount AEB level Flash exposure compensation amount Red eye reduction lamp on indicator Flash exposure compen
17. System Settings e Viewfinder Type Picture coverage Magnification Eyepoint Built in dioptric adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror 142 Digital AF AE SLR camera with built in flash Type and Il CF card 22 mm x 15 1 mm Canon EF lenses Effective lens focal length 1 6 times the lens focal length Canon EF mount High sensitivity high resolution single plate CMOS sensor Effective pixels Approx 6 3 megapixels Total pixels Approx 6 52 megapixels 3152x2068 3 2 Primary color filter Located in front of the CCD sensor non removable Design rule for Camera System SRGB compliant JPEG and RAW 12 bit 1 Large Fine Approx 2 5 MB 3072x2048 pixels 2 Large Normal Approx 1 3 MB 3072x2048 pixels 3 Medium Fine Approx 1 4 MB 2048x1360 pixels 4 Medium Normal Approx 0 7 MB 2048x1360 pixels 5 Small Fine Approx 0 9 MB 1536x1024 pixels 6 Small Normal Approx 0 5 MB 1536x1024 pixels 7 RAW Approx 7 4 MB 3072x2048 pixels Exact file sizes depend on the shooting conditions and ISO speed 1 Continuous numbering 2 Auto reset Standard parameters plus up to three sets of custom processing parameters USB Ver 1 1 with dedicated cable Imaging element 1 Auto 2 Daylight 3 Cloudy 4 Light bulb 5 Fluorescent light 6 Flash 7 Custom Eye level pentaprism 95 vertically and horizontally with respect to the effective pixels 0 88x 1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity 2
18. Turn the lt s4 gt dial to reduce the aperture value larger aperture If the 4000 shutter speed blinks the scene is too bright Turn the lt g gt dial to increase the aperture value smaller aperture Aperture Value Display You can set the aperture in half stops as shown below The higher the aperture value the smaller the aperture opening The range of aperture settings displayed depends on the lens mounted on the camera 10712 1418 2025283540455667 8079511113 161922 27 32 38 45 54 64 76 91 If no lens is mounted on the camera the aperture setting is displayed as 00 fam You can also set the camera so that you can set the aperture value in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 1 gt 122 You can fix the shutter speed at 1 200 second for shooting with a flash C Fn 6 1 gt 124 Checking the Depth of Field mmm You can press the Depth of Field Preview button to close the aperture to the current aperture setting and then verify the range of focus in the viewfinder In lt ADEP gt mode this feature operates when the shutter button is pressed down halfway The exposure is locked AE lock while the Depth of Field Preview button is pressed F This feature can be used in the Creative zone 73 SUOI EJOdO pavueanpy w M Manual anita ee In this mode you set the shutter soeed and aperture value yourself The camera makes no settings automatically You can determine the correct combination of s
19. Working humidity range 85 or lower e Compact Power Adapter CA PS400 Compatible battery Battery Pack BP 511 Compatible coupler DC Coupler DR 400 Battery connector cccee 2 recharging disabled when the DC Coupler is installed Power cord length Approx 1 8 m 5 9 ft Recharging time ceee Approx 90 min per battery Rated iNput saccsccccepeeseteuauecseree 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Rated output Gaemenee rene emer ene ee are During battery charging 8 4 VDC With coupler connected 8 1 VDC Working temperature range 0 C 40 C Working humidity range 85 or lower Dimensions s sasecsssveranccsesocstecss 100 W x 51 H x 133 D mm 3 94 x 2 0 x 5 24 in WEIN aie ee en eee eee 285 g 10 1 oz excluding power cord e DC Coupler DR 400 Compatible adapter Compact Power Adapter Canon PS400 Compatible camera 06 EOS D60 EOS D30 Rated input visscsvecizsmscrneeestnsens 6 3 10 5 VDC Rated output cceeeeeeees 6 3 10 5 VDC Cord length ss iviitincinsiviicwearanennaces Approx 1 8 m 5 9 ft Working temperature range 0 C 40 C Working humidity range 85 or lower Dimensions cccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 38 4 W x 21 H x 55 3 D mm 1 51 x 0 83 x 2 18 in Weight cccccceceeecesessssseeeeeees 110 g 3 9 oz excluding power cord e All the specifica
20. do not charge them continuously for more than 24 hours If operating time is sharply reduced even after charging normally the battery pack may have exceeded its useful life Replace it with a new battery pack The adapter can hold and charge two battery packs Charging starts with the Fl first battery pack attached After that battery pack is charged the charge lamp goes on and the adapter starts charging the second battery pack After charging of both battery packs is completed both charge lamps are on leave both battery packs in the charger for two more hours one hour per battery pack to reach a full charge Charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the level to which the battery pack is already charged When battery power is low the lt 43 gt icon on the LCD panel blinks Remove the battery pack from the camera and charge it The battery pack can operate in temperatures from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F however for full operating performance use between 10 C 50 F and 30 C 86 F is recommended In cold locations such as ski areas battery performance is temporarily decreased and operating time may be reduced 23 Hels No ai0jog Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack m Inserting the Battery Pack Load a fully charged BP 511 battery pack into the camera Open the battery chamber cover Slide the lever in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram and open the cover as s
21. gt Full Auto mode are alike in that both automatically deter mine the shutter speed and aperture values The following functions can be used in lt P gt mode but not in lt gt mode e AF mode selection e Built in flash firing manually firing prohibited e Manual AF point selection e Flash exposure compensation e Metering mode selection e Special features with EX series Speedlites e Drive mode selection High speed sync FP Flash e Program shift FE lock e AE lock with lt gt button Flash output ratio control e Exposure compensation FEB e Autoexposure bracketing AEB 2nd curtain sync e Depth of field preview Modeling flash e Custom Functions Shifting the Program In Program AE mode you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture value combina tion program set by the camera while maintaining the same exposure value This is called shifting the program To do this press the shutter button down halfway then turn the lt gt dial until the shutter speed or aperture value you want is displayed Once you take a picture with the shifted program the shifted program is canceled automati cally and the original program is restored If you are using a flash you cannot shift the program 69 SUOI EJOdO pavueanpy w Tv Shutter Priority AE De In this mode you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the brightness of the subject This is called Shutt
22. menu or image playback button the illumination will turn off If C Fn 12 1 2 3 has been set pressing lt gt will not turn off the LCD panel illumination it will turn off automatically If you take a picture while the LCD panel is illuminated the illumination will continue as you shoot LCD panel illumination works in all shooting modes 67 suoeiado pavueanpy w P Program AE me Like lt gt Full Auto mode this is a general purpose picture taking mode The camera automati cally sets the shutter soeed and aperture value to suit the scene s brightness This is called Program AE P stands for Program AE stands for Auto Exposure 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt P gt Focus on the subject Press the shutter button down halfway The AF point achieving focus will flash in red and the beeper will sound The focus confirmation light lt gt at the lower right will also light Check the display The shutter speed and aperture value are determined automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel f the shutter speed and aperture values are not blinking the exposure is correct If either is blinking see Exposure Warn ings 132 Take the picture Compose the picture then press the shutter button down fully 68 P Program AE Differences Between Program AE Mode lt P gt and Full Auto Mode lt gt lt P gt Program AE and lt
23. s Erase function To erase a protected image you must first remove the protection 103 El a s If you protect the images you need gt 103 and erase all the images at once all non protected images will be erased This is handy when you want to erase all the images you do not need at once aiy 7 104 mw Formatting the CF Card mmm The CF card must be formatted before it is used in the EOS D60 camera Also if you see the message E CE CF card error on the LCD panel when you load a CF card the CF card may need to be formatted before it can be used Date Time 04 26 02 11 11 File numbering Continuous Language English 1 From the Menu select Format Press the lt MENU gt button Turn the lt gt dial to select Format Video system NTSC C Fn C Fn default setting Press the lt gt button A message will appear asking you to confirm that you want to format the CF 121MB card Format CF card 36 7MB used then press the lt gt button Busy The CF card will be formatted Cancel Formatting a CF card will erase all information on the card including protected images Be sure to carefully review the contents of a CF card before formatting computer might not work with the EOS D60 camera In such a case format the CF card with the camera first Then it might work with the camera f you insert the CF card and the CF card error message E r F appears us
24. 125 90 60 45 30 20 15 10 8 6 4 03 0507 17152737 4 68 10 15 2030 The ideal shutter speed for capturing a clear image from a TV screen is 1 15 second We recommend using a tripod You can also set the camera so that you can set the shutter speed in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 1 gt 122 71 SUOI EJOdO pavueanpy w Av Aperture Priority AE Dl In this mode you set the aperture value and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed to suit the brightness of the scene This is called Aperture Priority AE By setting a smaller aperture value larger aperture you can blur the background to make the subject stand out as in a portrait Or by setting a larger aperture value smaller aperture you can increase the depth of field to make both the foreground and background look sharp Av stands for aperture value T Small aperture value Large aperture value 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt Av gt Select the aperture value Turn the lt gt dial f c 48 m I Le D 2 3 Focus on the subject Press the shutter button down halfway The shutter speed is determined automati cally ME Check the display then take the picture If the shutter speed is not blinking the exposure is correct Compose the picture then press the shutter button down fully 72 Av Aperture Priority AE Checking the Depth of Field If the 30 shutter speed blinks the scene is too dark
25. AE E When taking pictures of large groups or landscapes the EOS D60 can automatically achieve a sharp focus over a wide depth of field All the subjects covered by the AF points from those close to the camera to those far away from the camera can be taken clearly In lt A DEP gt mode the shutter speed and aperture value cannot be changed freely If the camera selects a slow shutter speed the use of a tripod is recommended Automatic depth of field AE cannot be used if the lens focus mode switch is set to lt MF gt or lt M gt on older lenses Set the switch to lt AF gt DEP stands for Auto Depth of field 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt A DEP gt Focus the picture Place an AF point over the subject and press the shutter button down halfway 4 The focus will be sharp between the subjects where the AF points flashes in red You can check the depth of field beforehand while the exposure is displayed 73 In the example shown on the left sharp focus will be attained between the left most person and right most person Check the display then take the picture If the aperture value is not blinking the exposure is correct Press the shutter button down fully Q If the aperture value is blinking the exposure level is correct but the desired depth of field cannot be achieved Either use a wide angle lens or move farther from the subject Regardless of the AF mode setting ONE
26. Auto reduction of fill flash CEN List of Menu Functions C Fn Custom Function shutter speed in Av mode Q AUTO C Fn Custom Function 07 AEB sequence auto cancellation 9 0 ij og Enable C Fn Custom Function Shutter curtain syne 0 1st curtain sync C Fn Custom Function H Lens AF stop button Fn Switch O AF stop C Fn Custom Function K Auto reduction of fill flash 0 Enable fag peo n Sin itg oretan __ Automatic setting Fixed at 1 200 second when using flash 0 gt gt Enable 0 gt gt Disable gt 0 gt Enable gt 0 gt Disable Stop AF while button is pressed Operate AF while button is pressed Press button to start AE lock F The AF stop button is provided only on certain super telephoto lenses Enable Disable 1st curtain sync Flash fires immediately after the shutter reaches full open position 2nd curtain sync Flash fires immediately before 2nd curtain closes C Fn 8 1 This works with the built in flash and EOS dedicated Speedlites However if the Speedlite has a second curtain sync feature set the Speedlite for second curtain sync CEN List of Menu Functions Effects remarks Effective for using flash at night or in dark locations 93 The first AEB shot will be taken at the standard exposure The AEB setting will be saved even when you turn off the main switch change lenses or replace the battery or CF car
27. F the number of shots may be less than indicated Regarding the battery life number of shots with Battery Grip BG ED3 optional refer to the BG ED9 s instructions ir The number of shots may be less than indicated in some cases due to Hels No ai0jog Removing the Battery Pack Open the battery cover Slide the lever in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram and open the cover as shown Remove the battery pack Slide the battery lock lever in the direction shown by the arrow and remove the battery Close the battery cover Press the cover closed until it clicks shut 25 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Using a Household Power Supply You can operate the EOS D60 from a household power outlet by using the DC coupler This enables you to use the camera as long as you like without a battery Connect the DC coupler Plug the DC coupler into the compact power adapter Place the cord in the groove Carefully insert the cord into the groove camera Open the cover gt 24 and lower the covering on the cord hole Insert the DC coupler and fit the cord into the cord hole Check that the cord is placed tightly in the cord hole and slide the DC coupler into the chamber until it locks into place Close the cover so that it clicks into place 3 Insert the DC coupler into the Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the compact
28. N This mode is for taking pictures of people at sunset or at night It uses flash to illuminate the subject and a slow shutter speed to expose the background resulting in a natural looking exposure Set the Mode Dial to lt gt The way you take pictures is the same as in lt gt Full Auto mode gt 38 The AF mode is automatically set to lt ONE SHOT gt the drive mode to lt O gt Single frame and the metering mode to lt gt To prevent camera shake always use a tripod If you are taking images of scenery only and not people use Landscape lt a gt mode Tell your subjects not to move for a few seconds after the flash fires You can also use Night Portrait lt 68 gt mode with an EX series Speedlite In daylight Night Portrait lt Bi gt mode operates the same as lt gt Full Auto mode The image quality can also be set gt 50 118 For best results in Night Portrait mode use an ISO speed setting of ISO 400 or faster gt 51 118 Creative zone Advanced Operations The Creative zone features shooting modes that let you select the shutter speed or aperture value and change the exposure yourself providing you with more flexibility to set up the camera for a variety of shooting styles This chapter describes how to make effective use of each of these functions The lt gt icon represents the Main Dial and the lt 3 gt icon represents the Quick C
29. Noma ei 120 Fie numbering Continous Autores 114 Language a Formai 1 Does not appear in the menu when the Basic zone gt 18 is selected 2 Does not appear in the menu in lt ta gt and lt amp gt modes 33 pay Bunooys ng y9eq ed moja dnyes Hels NOA 310j g mW Setting the Date and Time Num Set the date and time as shown below The date and time are recorded with the image data for each photographed image 34 Auto power off 1 min Review On Review time 2 Sec LCD Brightness Standard Date Time O1 01 00 00 00a File numbering Continuous Language English Set Date Time 2000 00 00 mm dd yy SET ILA MENU Jean Set Date Time A oa 01 2000 00 00 mm dd yy F CSET LA MENU as Set Date Time 04 26 2002 10 53 CSET LA MENU a From the Menu select Date Time Press the lt MENU gt button Turn the lt gt dial to select Date Time Press the lt gt button The Date Time setting screen appears Set the date and time Turn the lt 3 gt dial to adjust the date or time values then press the lt gt button After entering the setting go to the next item Select the order for the display Use the lt gt dial to select the order then press the lt gt button Turn the lt 3 gt dial to cycle through the selections in the order shown yy mm dd mm dd yy l dd mm yy U
30. Start csceeeeeees 21 Charging the Battery Pack 22 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack 24 Inserting the Battery Pack 24 Battery Level ICONS cccccee 24 Removing the Battery Pack 25 Using a Household Power Supply 26 Mounting and Detaching a Lens 27 Mounting a Lens ccceceeeees 27 Detaching a Lens ceeeeeeees 27 Installing a CF Card assesses 28 Removing a CF Card s 28 Basic Operation c0eeeeeees 29 Main SWITCH lt c cazcacatcuntauncedaeBosaceadetetec 29 Shutter Button cccccccssceeees 29 Using the Electronic Dials 30 LOD MONTO soreness skinier 31 Menu Functions and Settings 32 mW Setting the Date and Time 34 Dioptric Adjustment in the Viewfinder 36 Holding the Camera ccccccseseeeeeees 36 2 Simple Picture Taking O Fully Automatic Picture Taking 38 Automatic Built in Flash 39 AF Assist Beam ceeeeeeeeeeeees 39 Check the Image Immediately 40 gt Check the Image in PLAY Mode 40 mW Checking the Image After it iS Taken cccccesseeseeeees 41 uU Time for Image Review 42 ww Erasing a Recorded Image Single Image Erase s 43 Portrait Mode cinisecsccotsscssncssennincvedoetes 44 2a Landscape Mode n n 45 Close Up Mode cccccee
31. Switch to lt OFF gt turn the TV off then disconnect the video cable Q If the camera is set to the wrong video system format gt 121 you will not see a proper image on the TV set Make sure the camera is set to the video system format NTSC or PAL compatible with the TV set Images and menus do not appear on the LCD monitor while the video cable is connected to the camera You can also switch the TV video signal to PAL 121 The default setting is for the NTSC signal standard F Using a DC coupler is recommended gt 26 112 Replacing the Date Time Battery m When the date time back up battery level is low bE will appear on the LCD panel Replace the CR2025 lithium battery as follows If you replace the backup battery while the camera is connected to a battery pack with power remaining or to a DC coupler the date time and other menu functions will retain their settings Set the Main Switch to lt OFF gt Open the date time battery cham ber cover by turning it 45 degrees counterclockwise as shown by the arrow in the diagram Be careful not to rotate the cover more than 45 degrees 3 Take out the old battery With the camera bottom facing downward push in the edge of the battery to take it out Install a new battery The plus side of the battery must face upward Close the cover by turning it clockwise as shown by the arrow If the dat
32. The display will return to normal at room temperature Lithium Battery for the Date and Time 1 Store lithium batteries out of reach of small children The chemicals in these batteries are very dangerous if the battery is accidentally swallowed If this happens seek medical attention at once 2 Do not use metal instruments such as pliers to hold the battery or you could cause a short circuit 3 Do not disassemble or heat the battery or you could rupture it UOILONPOUU CF Card 1 The CF card is a precision device Do not drop CF cards or expose them to vibrations Doing so could lose the images recorded on them 2 Do not store or use CF cards near objects that generate magnetic fields such as TVs speakers or magnets or in locations affected by static electricity Doing so could lose the images recorded on the CF card 3 Do not place CF cards in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances Doing so can distort the cards and make them unusable 4 Do not spill liquids onto CF cards 5 Always store your CF cards in a case or cabinet to protect the data stored on them 6 Use only CF cards specified by Canon Otherwise you may be unable to record or play back images 7 Do not bend CF cards or subject them to strong impacts 8 Do not store CF cards in hot dusty or humid locations or in locations exposed to static electricity or magnetic fields Lens Electrical Contacts After detaching the lens from the
33. be protected images Remove image protection 103 Incorrect date and Date Time setting may be incorrect time displayed Set date time correctly gt 34 No image appears Video cable plugs are not inserted fully on the TV screen Insert the video cable plugs firmly all the way 112 The correct video format NTSC or PAL has not been set Set the camera to the correct video format to match the TV set 7112 137 9U 1 J H N REFERENCE Major Accessories Optional Battery Pack BP 511 This is a powerful lithium ion rechargeable battery pack The rated voltage is 7 4V You can use the Compact Power Adapter CA PS400 to charge the BP 511 battery pack and when fully charged it has enough power for you to take approximately 490 images Normal with 50 flash use Charging takes about 90 minutes Battery Grip BG ED3 This is a battery grip that holds two BP 511 battery packs It provides a shutter button electronic dials AE lock FE lock button and AF point selection button for use in taking portrait vertical shots Can also use the DC coupler E series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses One of ten E series dioptric adjustment lenses 4 to 3 diopters with eyecup can be attached to the camera s eyepiece to further expand the dioptric correction range Shoe mount Speedlites Flash photography with an EX series Speedlite is as easy as normal auto exposure shooting without flash All EX series Speedlites en
34. camera attach the lens caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts 11 Quick Guide Ds Reference page numbers are indicated by gt k k Charge the battery pack Connect the power cord to the adapter 2 Open the battery chamber cover then attach the battery When the charge and slide the battery pack into lamp stops blinking and stays lit the battery position until it locks into place is completely charged A full battery charge Press the cover closed until it takes approximately 90 minutes gt 22 clicks shut gt 24 Open the CF card slot Insert a CF card 5 cover optional Slide the cover in the direction After inserting the CF card close shown by the arrow then open it the cover gt 28 gt 28 Using CF cards made by Canon is recommended Focus on the subject Take the shot Look through the viewfinder and place the Press the shutter button down AF point over the subject Then press the fully 29 shutter button down halfway to focus 29 The AF point which achieves focus will flash in red In low light conditions or backlit daylight conditions the built in flash fires automatically 86 12 Quick Guide 3 O Q Cc 2i D o Mount the lens Set the focus mode Align the red dots on the lens and switch on the lens to AF camera and turn the lens in the gt 27 d
35. compensation In this case if exposure compensation causes the exposure to fall outside the indicated exposure level the viewfinder display looks as follows In all cases the exposures are taken according to both the AEB and exposure compensation settings In lt P gt lt Tv gt lt Av gt and lt A DEP gt modes F To indicate that AEB is in progress the lt m gt AEB icon on the LCD panel and Peseta AEB set to 1 stop neh 2 With exposure compensation of 1 stop 20109a102F ay anf With exposure compensation of 1 5 stops 2119112 ay ti With exposure compensation of 2 stops In lt M gt mode 7201090102 af Center exposure 2 stops from standard exposure pe 1 Center exposure more than 2 stops from satandard exposure P You can change the AEB settings in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 gt 122 In this case the AEB indicator on the LCD panel looks like this AEB settings in 1 3 stop increments an 1 1 oe 3 me Oe Le 1 3 AEB settings in 2 3 stop increments at z aleyo ae 2 3 bol cea loc 23 You can change the sequence to decreased exposure standard exposure or increased exposure C Fn 7 gt 124 79 suoeiado pavueanpy w AE Lock Es AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a place other than the point of focus After locking the exposure you can recompose the shot while maintaining the exposure level This feature is useful for backli
36. gt Custom WB Set 1 By default Sets 1 to 3 have all the param i eters set to 0 Standard Protect Rotate Select the desired set number Turn the lt 3 gt dial and select Set 1 Set Paranaters 2 or Set 3 Then press lt gt Contrast sharpness Saturation Color tone 52 UEM Setting Processing Parameters Select the parameter to be set eS ee Turn the lt gt dial to select the parameter Contrast i _o then press lt gt sharpness ee The parameter selection will change in the Saturation i following loop Color tone Contrast Sharpness Saturation Color tone Set the desired parameter setting parore re A e e Turn the lt gt dial and select 0 or Contrast Then press lt gt Saturation Color tone suoie1adO psoueAPY w ISO speed Go back to step 1 LCD illumi Press the lt MENU gt button twice to return to Beep step 1 then press lt gt Custom WB Paraneters iiss Protect Rotate Select the desired set number ISO speed LCD illumi Turn the lt gt dial and select Set 1 Set Beep Standard 2 or Set 3 Then press lt gt Custom WB PSet Pear ANGIE _ Set 2 Protect Set 3 Rotate Set up You can set the processing parameter by pressing lt gt and turning the lt gt or lt gt dial while looking at the LCD panel C Fn 12 3 126 53 AF AF Mode Selection m The AF m
37. image is shown for approximately 2 seconds You can turn the Review function on or off as well as display the image F information display gt 41 You can change the length of time the image is displayed gt 42 You can change the brightness of the LCD monitor 120 While a picture is being displayed you can press the lt gt button to delete that image gt 43 This will erase the image shown on the LCD monitor before it is written to the CF card gt Check the Image in PLAY Mode View the image Press the lt P gt button The most recently recorded image appears Press the lt gt button again to remove the image from the LCD monitor and exit PLAY mode Change the displayed image Turn the lt 9 gt dial counterclockwise to move back through the images you have taken from newest to oldest Turn the lt 3 gt dial clockwise to move through the images from oldest to newest While the image data is being written to the CF card access lamp blinks gt 15 the on screen menu will not be displayed and recorded images cannot be played back Pressing the lt MENU gt button or lt gt button will only display the Busy message gt 135 on the LCD monitor F You can also view the images you have taken in index form gt 98 or enlarged form ER 40 Check the Image Immediately N Checking the Image After it i
38. lens mounted on the camera CF CompactFlash Card CompactFlash card is the storage media used to record captured images taken by the EOS D60 Depth of Field When a subject is in focus a distance in front of and behind the subject is also in focus This is called the depth of field The greater the aperture value that is the smaller the aperture the broader the depth of the field This is called a deeper depth of field Conversely the smaller the aperture value larger aperture the narrower the depth of field called a shallower depth of field The depth of field is affected as described below A smaller aperture larger aperture value increases the depth of field Thus using smaller aperture provides a deeper depth of field 2 At a given subject distance and aperture value a lens with a shorter focal length increases the depth of field Thus a wide angle lens gives a deeper depth of field than does a telephoto lens 3 Ata given aperture value a greater distance between the camera and subject increases the depth of field 4 When the optimum focus is on the subject the depth of field behind the point of optimum focus is longer than the depth of field in front of the point of optimum focus The depth of field is normally twice as deep behind the subject as in front of the subject see illustra tion 128 REFERENCE Depth of field Point of optimum focus 1 Aperture value set to f 22 Aperture va
39. lz 7S 58 Problem Subjects for Autofocusing E The EOS D60 has a precision AF system that can focus on most subjects However it may not be able to focus on subjects focus confirmation light lt gt blinks in particular conditions such as the following Difficult to Focus Subjects Very low contrast subjects such as a blue sky or single color wall Subjects in very dark locations Extremely backlit or reflective subjects such as a shiny new car Overlapping nearby and distant objects such as cage bars and the animal inside the cage In such cases use one of the following procedures 1 Focus on an object that is at the same distance as the desired subject apply Focus Lock then recompose the picture 2 Set the lens focus mode switch to lt MF gt or lt M gt and focus manually WB Manual Focus Set the lens focus mode switch to lt MF gt or lt M gt on older lenses The lt B gt icon appears on the LCD panel Focus on the subject Turn the manual focusing ring on the lens until the subject appears sharp in the viewfinder If you press and hold the shutter button down halfway as you focus manually F you will see the AF point where the subject is focused and the focus confirma tion light lt gt will light During manual focus the beeper will not sound even when focus is achieved 59 suoelado pavueanpy w INFO Checking Camera Settings E When the camera is ready t
40. menu functions JUMP KE Canon 2 i You cannot use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder while taking pictures You can use the lt 3 gt dial when you are using the LCD monitor regardless of whether the Quick Control Dial Switch is set to lt OFF gt 31 Hels NOA 310j g Basic Operation Menu Functions and Settings The Canon EOS D60 uses menu functions to set functions such as the quality the date and time and Custom Function settings To use the menu functions look at the LCD monitor and use the lt MENU gt button lt gt dial and lt gt button as shown below lt gt dial lt gt button Ti 1 Display the menu Red eye on off i Press the lt MENU gt button to display the menu Press the button AEB eS Aa l 150 speed i again to clear the screen LCD illumi Off Beep on Custom We Quality Large a 2 Select the menu item Red eye on off Off Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select the desired item 2 4 8 1 2 move the frame up move the frame down 3 Display the options for the item and make your selection Red eye on off Press the lt gt button to display the options list then turn the AEB 100 i i ee lt gt dial to select the desired option LED illumi Peai Beep a Custom We Quality Large r Red eye onvott Off AEB 2 1 8 1 2 CO illumi Beep Custom Wea 5 Exit the menu Press the lt MENU gt button to exit the menu Wh
41. modes Flash Exposure Compensation For flash pictures with flash exposure compensation see Flash Exposure Compensation for the built in flash 91 Modeling Flash Modeling flash allows you to see shadows light balance and other effects produced by multi light settings 1 Check that the camera and Speedlite are properly set for flash photography L 5 2 Press the camera s depth of field preview button The Speedlite fires at 70Hz for approxi mately one second Wireless Multi Flash E TTL Autoflash Shooting The 550EX Speedlite can be operated as a slave light from a master 550EX or ST E2 for easy wireless multi flash E TTL autoflash photography The slave 550EX is placed to supple ment the master flash which provides the primary flash for the subject This is a Type A camera For details refer to the instractions for your master Speedlite Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX can also be used as the master unit and Speedlite 420EX can also be used as a slave unit 95 Audeis6o10ud use i Using Non Canon Flash Units m Sync Speed The EOS D60 can synchronize with compact non Canon flash units at shutter speeds of 1 200 second or slower With larger studio flash units the flash speed is 1 60 second or slower Be sure to test the flash you are using beforehand to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera PC Terminal We recommend you use a flash with sync c
42. orientation on a computer screen Pictures taken with the camera grip on the bottom should be rotated 90 clockwise to be displayed correctly Pictures taken with the camera grip on the top should be rotated 90 counterclockwise to be displayed correctly lz 7 N 102 mW Protecting an Image NE You can erase protect images to prevent accidental erasure You can press the lt MQ gt button to switch between single image and index display in order to protect individual pictures LCD illumi Ofi 1 From the menu select Protect Beep On Press the lt MENU gt button Custom WB Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select Protect Parameters Standard Rotate Print Order Open the Protect Settings screen Press the lt gt button The display goes to the Protect Settings screen Press the lt 4 gt button to show the Protect Settings screen on an index display then press the lt 4 gt button again to show the Protect Settings screen on a single image display Protect the image Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select the image you want to protect then press the lt 61 gt button Protected images are identified with a lt B gt o icon 1 10 Press the lt gt button again to cancel protection and delete the lt f gt icon If you have other images to be protected repeat the above steps Press the lt MENU gt button to exit Protect mode i The lt gt icon Once an i
43. red Moving from low to high the progression is red gt orange gt yellow gt white gt blue white For ex ample a given subject will appear reddish if taken under tungsten incandescent lighting or greenish if taken under fluorescent lighting The human eye automatically adapts to changes in light so that white subjects appear white even under different lighting conditions Cameras that use film have to adjust for these differences by using color correcting filters or switching to different film types Digital cameras rely on software to correct the color temperature by determining white as the basis for the colors in the subject then correcting the other colors to achieve a natural color range lt MD gt mode automatically selects the white balance according to the light source where you are shooting If this does not produce pictures with satisfactory coloring you can select a mode other than lt MB gt Conditions Color temperature K Kelvin Camera selects the setting automatically For bright outdoor daylight For cloudy conditions twilight or evening For indoor incandescent lighting For indoor white fluorescent lighting approx 4000 For flash pictures approx 6000 To photograph a white subject to use as a base color then load that white balancedata to set the ideal white balance for that approx 2000 10000 shooting location gt 66 65 SUOI EJOdO pavueanpy w mw Custom White Balance Setting mm
44. the camera appears Display the index Press the lt B gt button The images are displayed in index format Change the image selection The selected image is surrounded by a green frame Turn the lt 3 gt dial counterclockwise to select images in order from newest to oldest Turn the lt 3 gt dial clockwise to select images in order from oldest to newest Press the lt B gt button to enlarge the selected image To return to single image display press the lt Q gt button again When you finish viewing press the lt P gt button 98 Viewing Recorded Images 2 Viewing Enlarged Images Recorded images can be enlarged approximately 3x Select the image you want to enlarge from a single image or index display 98 Enlarge the image Press the lt HA gt button twice from a single image display or once from an index display Part to be enlarged The selected image is enlarged approxi mately 3x The central part of the image is displayed first An icon in the lower right part of the image indicates which part of the picture is currently displayed 3 Change the display area Turn the lt 3 gt dial clockwise to change the displayed area of the picture from center to center right to lower left Turn the lt 3 gt dial counterclockwise to change the displayed area of the picture from center to center left t
45. the Image Immediately EM Time for Image Review You can control how long images are displayed by setting the review time to 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec or Hold which keeps the image on the monitor screen The default setting is 2 sec Print Order Auto playback Auto power off 1 min Review On Review time 2 Sec LCD Brightness Standard Date Time 04 26 02 10 54 Print Order Auto playback Auto power off Review LCD Brightness Date Time From the Menu select Review time Press the lt MENU gt button Turn the lt gt dial to select Review time then press the lt gt button Set the review time Turn the lt gt dial to select the review time you want then press the lt gt button The setting is entered and the display returns to the menu Press the lt MENU gt button to clear the screen and exit the menu When this function is set to Hold the image is displayed until you press the F shutter button down halfway Note however that the camera power will turn off automatically when the Auto power off time setting is reached gt 29 120 The Review time setting is valid when the Review feature is set to On or On Info 42 t Erasing a Recorded Image Single Image Erase E Set the camera to Play mode Press the lt P gt button to enter Play mode The most recent image appears Select the image you want t
46. to lt OFF gt In lt M gt Manual mode because you determine the exposure the combination of shutter speed and aperture yourself the exposure compensation function does not operate You can set the camera so that you can set the exposure compensation amount in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 1 gt 122 11 suoelado pavueanpy w mW Autoexposure Bracketing Mum When using autoexposure bracketing the camera automatically changes the exposure level within the set range up to 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments for three successive frames This is called AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing The three bracketed shots are exposed in the selected drive mode 63 in the following order correct exposure decreased exposure and increased exposure m Quality Large r From the menu select AEB Red eye on off Off Press the lt MENU gt button 9 Turn the lt gt dial to select AEB then ISO speed 100 press the lt 1 gt button LCD illumi Ott Beep On Custom WB 3 Set the AEB level Quality Red eye on off Turn the lt 33 gt dial to set the AEB level you SHE SE want then press the lt gt button 1S0 speed The AEB setting is entered and the display LCD illumi returns to the Menu Press the lt MENU gt button to clear the Beep screen and exit the menu Custom WB Take the picture 2 1 9 1 2 Correct exposure E The bracketing sequence will be standard exposure 2 1 0 1 2
47. wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Extended Storage When not using the camera for extended periods of time remove the battery except the CR2025 lithium button battery and store the equipment in a safe place Storing the camera for extended periods with a battery installed will run down the battery and may damage the camera Important Safety Functions and Preventive Measures e When the CF Card Access Lamp is blinking do not remove the CF card from the camera Since the card is reading and writing data when the lamp is blinking removal of the CF card at this time will damage the card e Do not use any cable other than that supplied with the camera Use the supplied interface cable to connect the camera to a computer Use of any other cable may lead to a malfunction UOI ONPOU Uy gt Handling Precautions memm The Camera 1 This camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it or expose it to physical shock 2 The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet conditions or underwater If the camera gets wet take it to your nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible If small amounts of water splash onto the camera wipe it with a clean dry cloth If the camera is exposed to salty air wipe it thoroughly with a slightly damp cloth 3 Never leave the camera close to devices that generate strong magnetic fields such as magnets or electric motors Do not operate or leave the camera in a
48. 0 Example Img_0001 jpg File name Extension 200 0001 0002 0099 0100 File number 9U 1 J H N REFERENCE Firmware This is software containing various camera control instructions The EOS D60 uses the firmware for image capture and image processing Although the firmware is preinstalled in the camera you can later install the latest version of the firmware when it becomes available on Canon s Web site Format Formatting a CF card is the process of preparing the CF card to store image data Be careful when formatting a CF card because the formatting process erases all data stored on the card ISO Speed An index number representing the photosensitivity of silver halide photo film This sensitivity standard is determined by the International Standards Organization ISO and is normally written as ISO 100 etc The higher the ISO speed the greater the sensitivity to light Digital cameras use ISO speeds based on silver halide photography JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group is a file format for compressing and storing color images The compression ratio can vary but higher compression results in lower image quality when the file is expanded restored RAW This is an image file format that saves the image as is when captured by the camera s imaging element It is intended for image editing with a personal computer Image compression saving and decompression feature lossless image quality By using the bu
49. 0 mm 3 0 1 0 diopter Fixed New Laser Matte screen Quick return half mirror Transmission reflection ratio of 40 60 no mirror cut off with EF 600mm f 4 or shorter lens REFERENCE Viewfinder information AF information AF points focus confirmation light Exposure information shutter speed aperture manual exposure AE lock partial metering circle exposure level exposure compensation amount AEB level Flash information flash ready high speed sync FE lock flash exposure compensation amount flash exposure compensation icon red eye reduction lamp on indicator Warnings Exposure warning improper FE lock warning CF card full warning CF card error warning no CF card warning Busy Other information Maximum burst during continuous shooting shots remaining Depth of field preview Enabled with depth of field preview button e Autofocus O eee ne enn ae eee TTL CT SIR with a Multi BASIS TTL secondary image registration AF AF DOMIS sissies en 3 AF working range 0 scee EV 0 5 18 at 20 C ISO 100 FOCUSING Modes cccceeeeeeees 1 One Shot AF 2 Al Servo AF 3 Al Focus AF 4 Manual focusing MF AF point selection 000 1 Automatic 2 Manual Active AF point indicator Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel AF assist beam cccccceeeeees Emitted automatically by a lamp Effective range Approx 3 8 m 12 5 ft at cen
50. 1 06 Singapore 079906 CANON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 1 Thomas Holt Drive North Ryde N S W 2113 Australia CANON NEW ZEALAND LTD Fred Thomas Drive P O Box 33 336 Takapuna Auckland New Zealand CANON SALES CO INC 12 15 Mita 3 Chome Minato ku Tokyo 108 8011 Japan This Instructions booklet is current as of January 2002 For information on using the camera with system accessories introduced after this date contact your nearest Canon Service Center CT1 1232 001 CANON INC 2002 PRINTED IN JAPAN
51. Decreased decreased exposure and increased exposure E exposure The pictures will be taken in the drive mode currently 7 l set gt 63 2e 1 0 1 2 Increased When using continuous shooting press and hold the exposure shutter button down fully to take all three bracketed shots continuously and then stop automatically When using AEB with the self timer the camera takes the three bracketed shots in succession after the 10 second timer delay Canceling AEB Quality Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB level to 0 Red eye on off E aA lt R AEB will be automatically cancelled when ISO speed the Main Switch is set to lt OFF gt the lens is changed the flash is charged the battery pack or the CF card is replaced LCD illumi Beep Custom WB 78 UN Autoexposure Bracketing Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used in AEB mode If you set mirror lockup with C Fn 3 1 and then use AEB single frame shooting takes effect even if the drive mode is set to continuous shooting the lt gt indicator in the viewfinder blink until all three bracketed shots have been taken If the drive mode is set to single frame shooting you must press the shutter button three times to complete the bracketing sequence During continuous shooting no viewfinder information is displayed In manual exposure mode AEB is applied by changing the shutter speed You can use AEB in combination with exposure
52. M gt modes E TTL autoflash is as easy as normal picture taking without flash 1 Press the shutter button down halfway to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed or aperture value just as in normal picture taking without flash Mode Shutter speed setting Aperture flash aperture setting Tv Shutter priority AE Manual 30 to 1 200 sec Av Aperture priority AE Auto 30 to 1 200 sec Manual M Manual exposure Manual 30 to 1 200 sec If lt Av gt is set in low light conditions a slow shutter speed will be set Therefore use a tripod to prevent camera shake 2 When you press the shutter button completely a preflash will be fired based on the aperture set in 1 and the picture will be taken with E TTL autoflash 3 The background exposure is determined by the shutter speed and aperture value Flash photography in lt A DEP gt mode operates the same as in lt P gt mode In the Basic Zone modes gt 18 it will be automatic and as easy as flash photography with the built in flash am You can disable the EX series Speedlite from firing C Fn 5 3 gt 122 You can set the camera to apply a fixed shutter speed of 1 200 for flash photography in aperture priority AE mode C Fn 6 gt 124 93 Audes6o10ud use X Flash Photography with the EOS Dedicated 550EX Speedlite 4 High Speed Sync FP Flash When the 550EX Speedlite is set to high speed sync lt BA gt mode it can automatica
53. Maximum number of images Max Burst During Continuous Shooting Size Quality Approx images sec Approx images ONE SHOT Al SERVO ONE SHOT Al SERVO La La large Fine M Medium Fine M Medium Fine Mall Medium Normal Mall Medium Normal Sd Sa Smal Fine Sal ea RAW a The figures above are based on Canon s testing standards at 1 250 sec or faster and ISO 100 1 Press the lt DRIVE gt button 6 2 Select the drive mode Look at the LCD panel as you turn the lt i gt or lt 3 gt dial L Single frame shooting Cd Continuous shooting i Self Timer Operation Press the shutter button down halfway to return to ready to shoot mode Q If the CF card s remaining capacity is enough for less than 8 images continuous shooting might not be possible 63 suoelado pavueanpy w Selecting a Drive Mode During continuous shooting the captured images are first stored in the camera s internal memory and then successively transferred to the CF card When the internal memory becomes full during continuous shooting bu54 will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder and the camera cannot take any more pictures As the captured images are transferred to the CF card you will be able to take more pictures Press the shutter button halfway to check in the viewfinder the current remaining number of maximum shots z to for continuous shooting Note that th
54. N Setting the Date and Time Press the lt gt button The date and time are set and the display returns to the menu Press the lt MENU gt button to clear the screen and exit the menu Each photographed image is recorded with the date and time it was taken If the date and time are not set they cannot be recorded correctly Make sure you set the date and time correctly The date and time setting is maintained by the date time battery 35 Hels No ai0Jog Dioptric Adjustment in the Viewfinder E Use the dioptric adjustment in the viewfinder to best suit your eyesight This adjustment can enable eyeglass wearers to see through the viewfinder clearly even without their eyeglasses The camera s adjustable dioptric range is 3 to 1 dpt Turn the Dioptric Adjustment Knob Turn the knob right or left until the AF point or the center spot metering circle appears sharply defined in the viewfinder The diagram shows the knob set at the standard diopter 1 dpt If the viewfinder image still does not look sharp after adjusting the diopter adjustment knob try one of the E series dioptric adjustment lenses optional gt 138 Holding the Camera mm To get sharp pictures hold the camera as still as possible Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting Grasp the camera grip firmly with your right hand and hold your elbows lightly against your body Hold the lens at the bottom with
55. NADA INC MONTREAL BRANCH 5990 Cdte de Liesse Montr al Qu bec H4T 1V7 Canada CANON CANADA INC CALGARY OFFICE 2828 16th Street N E Calgary Alberta T2E 7K7 Canada For all inquiries concerning this camera call toll free in Canada 1 800 OK CANON CANON EUROPA N V Bovenkerkerweg 59 61 P O Box 2262 1180 EG Amstelveen The Netherlands CANON COMMUNICATION amp IMAGE FRANCE S A 102 Avenue du G n ral de Gaulle 92257 La Garenne Colombes Cedex France CANON UK LTD Woodhatch Reigate Surrey RH2 8BF United Kingdom CANON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Europark Fichtenhain A10 47807 Krefeld Germany CANON ITALIA S p A Palazzo L Strada 6 20089 Rozzano Milanofiori Milano Italy CANON Benelux N V S A Bessenveldstraat 7 1831 Diegem Machelen Belgium CANON Schweiz AG Geschaftsbereich Wiederverkauf Industriestrasse 12 CH 8305 Dietlikon Switzerland CANON G m b H Oberlaaerstrasse 233 4th floor 1100 Wien Austria CANON Espana S A C Joaquin Costa 41 28002 Madrid Spain SEQUE Soc Nac de Equip Lda Praca da Alegria 58 2 1269 149 Lisboa Portugal CANON LATIN AMERICA INC DEPTO DE VENTAS 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 U S A CANON LATIN AMERICA INC CENTRO DE SERVICIO Y REPARACION Apartado 2019 Zona Libre de Colon Republica de Panama CANON HONGKONG CO LTD 9 F The Hong Kong Club Building 3A Chater Road Central Hong Kong CANON SINGAPORE PTE LTD 79 Anson Road 09 0
56. OF compatible device The EOS D60 cannot change print order information set by another DPOF compatible device Any such changes should be made by the device on which the print order was entered f the CF card contains image data with print order information from another device entering new print order information from the EOS D60 may erase the previous print order informa tion Some DPOF compatible devices or photo printing services may not use all the recorded print order information Check the instractions for the device you are using or with the photo printing service The print specifications while 44 is appearing on the LCD panel will cancel all the former specifications The Canon Card Photo Printer CP 10 cannot be connected to the EOS D60 to make direct prints 106 aN Print Order Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images for printing You can select images one at a time or select all images Selecting a Single Image Custom WB From the menu select Print Parameters Standard Order Protect Press the lt MENU gt button Rotate Turn the lt gt dial to select Print Order Print Order Auto playback Auto power off 1 min m Print Order Press the lt gt button c Standard 0 prints The Print Order screen appears Date Off Order is selected File No Off 100 0001 Press the lt gt button The Select Image screen appears f you press
57. P The effect is the same as using flash in lt P gt mode 86 Using the Built in Flash Built in Flash Range using EF24 85mm f 3 5 4 5 USM lens Wide angle 24 mm Approx 1 4 8 m 3 3 15 7 fi Approx 1 5 3 m 3 3 17 4 fi Approx 1 9 6 m 3 3 31 5 ft Approx 1 7 5 m 3 3 24 6 ft Approx 1 10 8 m 3 3 35 4 ft Approx 1 8 4 m 3 3 27 6 ft Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings Mode Sync shutter speed ApertureValue Automatically set from 1 200 to 1 60 Automatically set by the E TTL second program Manually set to speeds slower than Automatically set for the metered T 1 200 second brightness according to the shutter speed setting V Automatically set 1 200 to 30 sec Av for the metered brightness according to the aperture value Manually set as desired Manually set to speeds slower than 1 200 second 87 Audes6o10ud use i Using the Built in Flash C Fn 88 When using an EX series Speedlite gt 92 press the built in flash back into the camera before mounting the external flash When using the built in flash keep at least 1 m 3 3 ft away from the subject Otherwise the lens barrel may partially obstruct the flash and cause part of the photo to look dark When using the built in flash detach any hood from the lens to keep it from obstructing flash coverage Using the built in flash with any of the following lenses can partially obstruct the flash coverage
58. SHOT AF will take effect f you use a flash the result will be the same as using lt P gt Program AE mode with flash 76 Setting Exposure Compensation E Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera s standard exposure setting to make the picture brighter increased exposure or darker decreased exposure Exposure compensation can be set up to 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments MB Cm cv LIL oli aa om yar ou Ho fm et e 1 0 1 2 a Set the Quick Control Dial switch to lt ON gt Focus on the subject then check the exposure level Press the shutter button down halfway and check the display 64 Set the exposure While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder turn the lt 3 gt dial Turn the lt gt dial while pressing the shutter button down halfway or within 4 seconds of pressing the shutter button down halfway Positions on the side indicate increased exposure and positions on the side indicate decreased exposure 2 1 e lee DS Bc Once set the exposure compensation remains in memory after the Main Switch is set to lt OFF gt To cancel exposure compensation return the compensation setting to the standard exposure position lt W gt MEET hohe piotre To prevent the lt 3 gt dial from turning inadvertently and changing the exposure compensation enter the setting and then set the Quick Control Dial switch
59. Settings you set with C Fn 11 will be effective even in the Basic Zone 126 CEN List of Menu Functions Effects remarks Enables prompt menu selection for items that are frequently changed Enables prompt menu selection for items that are frequently changed Convenient when you want to retain function settings regardless of whether the power is On or Off Lets you change quality quickly when you are shooting Lets you change ISO speed quickly when you are shooting Lets you change parameters quickly when you are shooting Disables the red flashing of the AF point Prevents you from shooting without a CF card 50 51 52 Used when cleaning the imaging element Effective when dust or small black 113 spots appear on pictures 127 suyas uoouny nus n REFERENCE mmm Basic Terminology AE Auto Exposure is a function that calculates the exposure automatically The camera has a built in exposure meter that automatically determines the correct exposure the combination of shutter speed and aperture value AF Auto Focus is a function that focuses the camera automatically Aperture value The lens aperture opens and closes to control the amount of light that reaches the imaging element The aperture value or f number is equal to the focal length divided by the aperture diameter The aperture value is displayed on the camera s LCD panel and in the viewfinder and ranges from 1 0 to 91 depending on the particular
60. WOU TYLIDIA 09C so3 SNOILONYLSNI Canon EOS D60 DIGITAL Be sure to read these Instructions before using your camera for the first time Keep this booklet tote p handy for easy reference Exif Print DPOF EnglishEdition Thank you for purchasing this Canon product m The EOS D60 digital camera is a high performance single lens reflex AF camera with an ultra fine CMOS sensor having approx 6 3 million effective pixels The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses and designed for quick and easy shooting It is full featured for all types of photography from fully automatic snapshooting to professional level creative work CompactFlash cards CF Type and II serve as the recording medium Before using the camera be sure to read these Instructions to familiarize yourself with the camera s features and proper operation Using CF cards made by Canon is recommended Radio and Television Interference VCCI Statement This camera is an information technology device that does not exceed Class B limits for electromagnetic interference EMI in compliance with standards set by Japan s Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI This device may still cause interference with radio or television reception when placed near such an appliance Read these Instructions to learn how to avoid reception interference of other appliances Test the Camera Before Shooting Before usin
61. able E TTL autoflash high speed sync FP flash and FE lock With the 550EX an easy to use wireless E TTL autoflash system is possible with multiple Speedilites Macro Flash The EX series Macro Lites are ideal for macro flash shooting You can fire only one or both flash tubes and control the flash ratio to easily obtain sophisticated lighting effects with E TTL autoflash Also high speed sync FP flash FE lock and a multi Speedlite wireless system with 550EX as a Slave are possible to achieve various macro flash effects 138 REFERENCE Timer Remote Controller TC 80N3 The remote controller attaches with an 80 cm cord and includes built in 1 self timer 2 interval timer 3 long exposure timer and 4 shutter release count setting function You can set the time from 1 second to 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds in 1 second increments Also includes shutter release lock and a one touch locking plug for connecting to the EOS D60 s remote control terminal Remote Switch RS 80N3 This is a remote switch with an 80 cm cord to prevent camera shake for super telephoto shots macroshooting and bulb exposures You can use the remote switch to press the shutter button down halfway or completely Also includes shutter release lock and a one touch locking plug for connecting to the EOS D60 s remote control terminal CF Card Data storage device where the captured images are recorded CF cards made by Canon
62. able connected to the PC contacts The PC terminal has a locking thread to prevent accidental disconnection Only the X sync terminal is used for synchronization at 1 200 second or slower If you use the EOS D60 with a flash unit or flash accessory built for another brand of camera the EOS D60 may not operate properly Some large studio flash units have a sync cord polarity that is the opposite of the EOS D60 s PC terminal Such flash units will not work with the EOS D60 unless you change the polarity of the sync cord Consult the manufacturer of the flash unit or purchase a commercially available polarity conversion cord The camera s PC terminal polarity is shown in the figure on the right Do not use a high voltage flash on the hot shoe It might not fire You can use a flash unit attached to the camera s hot shoe and another flash unit connected to the PC terminal at the same time We recommend Canon EX series Speedlites for use with this camera TTL and A TTL Speedlites im With an EZ E EG ML or TL series Speedlite set in the TTL or A TTL autoflash mode the flash will not fire The manual flash mode must be used with Speedlites having a manual flash mode When the 550ExX is set to C Fn 3 1 the flash will not fire in the TTL autoflash mode 96 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images About Image Data Taken or Recorded by Other Devices The EOS D60 may in some cases be unable to accurately d
63. am AE lt P gt Subject is too bright 1 Decrease the ISO speed 2 Use a neutral density filter The warnings shown are examples using a lens with a minimum aperture value of f 3 5 and a maximum aperture value of f 22 Actual maximum and minimum aperture values will depend on the particular lens you use 132 REFERENCE AE Lock Effects for Combinations of AF Point Selection and Metering Method when using a mode in the Creative zone AF poin lection po SERAN Auto selection AF Manual selection AF Metering method AE lock applied to the AE lock applied to the Evaluative metering metered value at the active metered value at the AF point selected AF point Partial metering AE lock applied to the metered value at the center AF Center Center weighted average Center weighted average point Program Line lt P gt The following program line applies when the camera is in Program AE lt P gt mode DN EF50mm 1 4 USM QS EF24 85mm 3 5 4 5 USM WIDE24mm cena EF24 85mm 3 5 4 5 USM TELE85mm ou anjena unuedy 1 0 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 Shutter speed Program Line Description The lower horizontal axis represents the shutter speed and the right hand vertical axis represents the aperture value The combinations of shutter speed and aperture value automatically determined by Program AE are shown as colored lines with respect to the subject brightness E
64. amera in a cool dry well ventilated location While the camera is in storage operate its shutter periodically to make sure that it is working 11 Avoid storing the camera in locations where potentially corrosive chemicals are used such as in a laboratory 12 If the camera has been in storage for an extended period check its components before using it If you have not used the camera for some time or are planning to take shots you will not want to lose overseas vacation etc have the camera checked by your Canon dealer beforehand or check for yourself that the camera components are working properly LCD Panel and LCD Monitor 1 LCD displays are manufactured using high precision technology Even so very small black red or green dots can occasionally appear on a display This is within the normal 99 98 range for valid picture elements pixels and does not indicate a fault Such aberrations on the display also do not affect recorded images 2 Do not press hard on an LCD display or subject it to impacts as this can cause display flaws and damage 10 Handling Precautions 3 If an LCD display becomes soiled clean it with a commercially available blower brush or wipe it with a soft cloth taking care not to scratch the screen If an LCD display becomes extremely soiled consult your nearest Canon dealer 4 By their nature LCD displays react more slowly at low temperatures and may appear dark at high temperatures
65. aming error No Image Image too large Incompatible JPEG format Corrupted data Cannot rotate Unidentified Image Protected Too many marks Cannot complete CCDRAW Error Codes A picture is being stored on the CF card or the camera is loading a recorded image Attempted to take a picture or play an image with no CF card in the camera There is a problem with the CF card No more print orders can be stored A file already exists with the file name that the camera is attempting to create Or the file numbers have already reached the maximum value and no new file numbers can be created Transfer the necessary number of images to a computer then use the computer to format the CF card Note that formatting will erase all images and information on the CF card No images are recorded on the CF card Attempted to play an image having a size larger than 3200 x 2400 pixels Attempted to play an image having a JPEG format that is not compatible with the camera Attempted to play an image containing corrupted data Attempted to rotate an image recorded by another camera or in another format or processed by a computer Attempted to play an image taken in a special format Such as a format unique to a camera from another manufacturer Attempted to erase a protected image Attempted to enter a print order quantity that is too high Enter a lower quantity Print order setting could not be stored Playback of a CCDRAW i
66. are recommended PC Card Adapter Enables a CF card to be inserted into a PC card slot or PC card reader 139 9U 1 J H N REFERENCE System Map imi Eyecup Eb ST E2 220EX 550EX MR 14EX MT 24EX Rubber Frame Eb E series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Eyepiece Extender EP EX15 g Items included gt with the Camera H Angle Finder C Date time CR2025 lithium battery DC Coupler DR 400 il Battery Pack Compact Power Adapter CA PS400 Timer Remote Controller TC 80N3 Remote Switch Wireless Battery Pack Battery Grip BG ED3 EF Lens Controller BP 511 ee LC 4 140 REFERENCE Sq Sa CF Cards lt gt O10 102010101010 0 0 0 00 020 0 00101 a A CF Card Reader U e EOS Digital Solution Disk e Adobe Photoshop LE Disk Interface Cable IFC 200 PCU Video Cable VC 100 Macintosh Computer PC AT Compatible Computer TV Video 141 9U 1 J H N REFERENCE Major Specifications e Type Type Recording medium Image size Compatible lenses Lens mount e Imaging Element Aspect ratio Color filter system Low pass filter e Recording System Recording format Image format File size File numbering Processing parameters Interface e White Balance
67. c fixed C Fn 6 1 gt 124 Using the Built in Flash U Red eye Reduction When you use flash in low light conditions it can reflect off your subject s pupils and make their eyes look red in the recorded imge This effect is called red eye and is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the retina of the eye The Red eye reduction function uses the camera s red eye reduction lamp which gently shines into the subject s eyes to constrict the pupils and thereby reduces the likelihood that red eye will occur You can use red eye reduc tion in any picture taking mode except lt a gt and lt amp gt modes From the menu select Red eye Quality Red eye on off OFF on off AEB 2 1 9 1 2 Press the lt MENU gt button ISO speed 100 Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select Red eye on LCD illumi Off off then press the lt gt button Beep On Custom WE Quality 2 Set the Red eye reduction func Red eye on off Off tion AEB ul Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select On then ISO speed press the lt amp gt button LCD illumi The red eye reduction function is turned Beep On and the display returns to the Menu Custom WB Press the lt MENU gt button to clear the screen and exit the menu Ayudes6ol1oud use o eye reduction lamp indicator appears in the viewfinder Red eye reduction is effective only when the subject is looking at the red eye reduction lamp Be sure to tell yo
68. camera out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows the battery e Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electrical shock Internal inspections alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or Canon Customer Support e To avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or Canon Customer Support immediately e Stop operating the equipment immediately if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Set the camera s main switch to the OFF position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet immediately Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support e Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Set the camera s main switch to the OFF position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord immediately Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support e Prevent the equipment from immersion in water or other liquids Do not allow liquids to enter the i
69. cap and lithium backup battery for the date and time Q Eyecup Eb L Battery Pack BP 511 L Compact Power Adapter CA PS400 C DC Coupler DR 400 L Interface Cable IFC 200PCU LI Video Cable VC 100 L Neck Strap EW 100DB with eyepiece cover L EOS Digital Solution Disk C Adobe Photoshop LE Disk L EOS D60 Instructions which you are reading now L EOS D60 Software Instructions Explains how to install the software for transferring images from the camera to a personal computer editing RAW images and setting processing parameters L Battery Pack BP 511 Instructions L Warranty card L Quick Operation Guide L EOS D60 Accessories Introduces major accessories for the EOS D60 No CF card is included Please purchase it separately CF cards made by Canon are recommended A microdrive is a recording medium using a hard disk It has a large capacity and the price per megabyte is low However compared to a CF card equipped with a flash memory it is vulnerable to vibration and physical shock If you use a microdrive be careful not to subject the camera to vibration shake or physical shock while it is recording or displaying images uo1onpo1 u gt Contents MEE Equipment Check List 0seee 3 Handling Precautions 00 10 QUICK Guide 0 0 eeeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 Nomenclature csscccecesseseeeeeeeees 14 Conventions Used in This Manual 20 1 Before You
70. ceeesesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 18 Modeling flash osiinsa 95 Night Portrait Mode s s 48 Non Canon flash unit n n 96 NTOC oaeen S 112 121 Quick Control Dial ex cececcecorecect reeves 20 31 Recording capacity siscieicaxietinncadsasacseuteasen 50 Recording size scnassrniessssandnciisinsstanpnnacsersuces 50 Red eye phenomenon ssessseresenn 130 Red eye reduction eeeeeeeeees 89 Remote Switch ui sscsnteatcewncntrntioranneeunseancnss 139 SEIMEN 81 Settings checking ccccccccceeeeeseeeeeseees 60 Shooting modes hesececrantercdesiaweeseeewences 18 Shutter button s2ce65 seco cars necesasdensertercaesee 29 Shutter speed ccsccccceeeeeeeesessesseees 130 Single frame shooting cceeeeeeeeeees 63 Specifications sxe senssesarttcedeeteeseucexessaiestes 142 Sports IOS pero ects sents r 47 S e EPEE eee AAE 21 Sync shutter speed ceeee 87 96 System Map ws veseesnaseascadeasereceeecaxceacecenlel 140 Timer operation scniccsnisxecncunaasnsivnwnceenexexctes 20 Timer Remote Controller 139 Parameter selection cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 52 Partial metering sssiicsanccecwnntansvdaieneesuncenceeas 62 PC Card Adapter eizccccetesecezstavecentextcctess 139 PC terminal sessie 96 Portrait Mode 0 seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 44 Print order selection scecsseeeeeeees 106 Date printing sacs sunset ceaieapeabeascnsvenaepsinics 110 File numbe
71. d The AEB shots will be taken starting with the decreased exposure The AEB shots will be taken starting with the decreased exposure The AEB setting will be saved even when you turn off the main switch change lenses or replace the battery or CF card Effective to capture movement of light sorce at slow shutter speeds Produces natural daylight sync imaging Prevents underexposure of people captured against strong backlighting such as sunsets 79 79 79 Camera AF does not operate while this button is pressed Effective for determining focus and exposure separately 125 sBuines uoouny nus R CN List of Menu Functions a Oe a a Menu button Always show first menu item return C Fn Custom Function 11 4 Show the most recently set position a menu item Set the Main Menu button return position Switch to Off to cancel or On to show the first menu item 0 Top Show the most recently set menu item Retain in memory when the main switch is set to Off SET button Default no function func when C Fn Custom Function 12 l shooting O Change quality SET button func when shooting Change ISO speed 0 Default no function a Select parameters Disable C Fn Custom Function J Enable Sensor cleaning 0 Disable C Fn Custom Function Superimposed display 0 0n Shutter Possible without CF card release w o eTa mati et ian E Not possible CF card mM Shutter release w o CF card Q Possible without CF card
72. d view 5 Autoplay Highlight alert cccccee In display formats 1 and 2 above any overexposed highlight areas will blink in the image display e Image Protect and Erase PYOLG Cl cagtssecaceneedicdiee hstereensateeet Single image in the CF card can be protected eee ee E ee Single image or all images in the CF card can be erased except protected images e Menus Menu categories s s 1 Shooting menu Red 2 Image playback menu Blue 3 Setup menu Yellow LCD monitor language 1 Japanese 2 English 3 French 4 German Custom FUNCTIONS ssisssiseuaisristss 14 Custom Functions with 38 settings 144 REFERENCE e Power Source B O Y esre ennnen One Battery Pack BP 511 AC power can be supplied via the DC coupler Battery life C J Normal temp No flash use 620 shots 480 shots 50 flash use 490 shots 400 shots The above figures apply when a fully charged Battery Pack BP 511 is used Battery Check cccceeeeees Automatic displayed in one of three levels Power saving cccsscsctcvndusianneeseess Provided Power turns off after 1 2 4 8 15 or 30 min Date time battery One CR2025 lithium battery e Dimensions and Weight DIMVGNSIONS cccccexsecnesesasicessenaradse 149 5 W x 106 5 H x 75 D mm 5 89 x 4 19 x 3 0 in WV SOI saisie 780 g 27 5 oz excluding battery and CF card e Operating Conditions Working temperature range 0 C 40 C
73. e lt MENU gt button to stop the auto playback Display time may vary depending on the image in the same way as for single image display gt 98 F While auto playback is paused you can turn the lt 3 gt dial to change the picture 101 soebew pepiooey Bulseuy pue Bulke q w Viewing Recorded Images N Rotating an Image The Rotate function can rotate an image 90 clockwise or counterclockwise This allows you to play images with the correct orientation Beep on From the menu select Rotate Custom WB Press the lt MENU gt button Parameters Standard Turn the lt gt dial to select Rotate Protect Print Order Auto playback Go to Rotate mode Press the lt gt button The display goes to Rotate mode Rotate the image Turn the lt 3 gt dial to display the image you want to rotate then press the lt gt button Press the lt gt button repeatedly to cycle through the rotation 90 clockwise gt 90 counterclockwise gt 0 If you have other images to be rotated repeat the above steps Press the lt MENU gt button to exit Rotate Rotate pictures taken with the camera grip on the bottom 90 clockwise Rotate pictures taken with mode the camera grip on the top 90 counterclockwise Rotating images in the display has no effect on the recorded image data Some software for loading images may not display a rotated image with the correct
74. e Note symbol gives supplemental information The Light bulb symbol gives a helpful tip for operating your camera or taking pictures The Custom Function symbol indicates that there is a relevant Custom Function For details see Custom Functions on page 122 20 Before You Start This chapter describes preparations and settings you need to make before you start shooting as well as how the shutter button operates Ze il Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the strap mount from beneath then back in and out of the strap clasp as shown Pull the strap to make sure it does not slip out of the clasp The eyepiece cover is attached to the strap 82 CP Pa Pat Pend fe Eyepiece cover J Gum A Charging the Battery Pack lum 22 Battery charge Charge lamp Blinks once per Blinks twice per Over 75 Blinks three times per second 1 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter Insert the plug into a power outlet Remove the cover Store the cover in a place where it will not be lost f you remove the battery from the camera be sure to reattach the cover to protect against short circuit Place the battery in the adapter Align the end of the battery with the lt gt mark on the adapter press down on the battery and slide it into place To remove the battery use the reverse of the above
75. e a utility program such as Scan Disk to diagnose and fix the CF card f the CF card error message F appears even after you format the CF card or you use Scan Disk or a similar utility program use another CF card instead F A non Canon CF card or a CF card formatted with another camera or personal 105 sobew pepiooey Buise1g pue Hul ejd w mW Print Order as You can mark the images on a CF card for printing as well as specify the number of prints print type and the image data date and file no The print specifications for the Canon EOS D60 camera conform to the Print Order Format DPOF standard DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a standard used to record on the CF card or other recording media the image number number of prints etc of images taken by digital cameras By fitting a CF card into a PC card adapter optional and inserting it into a PC card slot equipped printer compatible with DPOF you can make prints as specified You will not need to fill out the desired numbers and quantities of prints when ordering prints from a photo printing lab 1 Order the prints from the 2 Just insert the camera CF card into the printer for easy printing Print Order C Standard 1 prints Date On File No On 2 Take the CF card to a photo printing service for easy ordering Precautions for Printing from DPOF compatible Devices Please note the following when printing from a DP
76. e and time now displayed in the LCD panel are incorrect you will need to set them gt 34 Q For the date time battery be sure to use a CR2025 lithium battery 113 soebew pepiooey Bulseuy pue Bulke q wi File Numbering System iam The pictures you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each Each folder on the CF card is numbered from 100 to 998 Automatic file numbering can be either by continuous numbering or auto reset numbering the default setting is continuous numbering 1 Continuous E Numbering is continuous between cards so that Img_0001 the first file number assigned on a new CF card is one more than the last file number assigned on the previous CF card 2 Auto reset Each time you insert a new CF card the file number resets to its default value Img_0001 If the card already contains files the next available number is assigned ly Aly 114 Review on Review time 2 SEC LCD Brightness Standard Date Time 04 26 02 10 50 File numbering Continuous Language English Video system NTSC Review Review time LCD Brightness Date Time File numbering Continuous Language Auto reset Video system 3 images are recorded on the CF card 0002 m Continuous a Auto reset numbering Img_0003 numbering When you change the CF card and take a picture Img C Img Img_0004 Img_0001 From the menu select
77. eaning Set the Main Switch to lt OFF gt The camera power turns off the shutter closes and the mirror is lowered Set the Main Switch to lt ON gt again and the camera will be ready to shoot pictures normally Never disconnect the camera power during cleaning If the power is cut off the shutter will close and possibly damage the shutter curtain Use a blower without a brush attached Using a brush to remove dust from the image element can damage the element Do not insert a dust blower into the camera beyond the lens mount If the power shuts off and the shutter closes this may damage the shutter curtains Never use cleaning sprays or blower sprays The pressure and freezing action of the spray gas may damage the surface of the imaging element 116 Menu Function Settings mW List of Menu runcHons Le em seren f Descrpton sepe Quality Red eye reduction function AEB to automatically change exposure level ISO speed LCD panel illumination 118 Quality Large Red eye on off Large AEB Medium ISO speed Medium LCD illumi Small Beep small Custom WE Quality Red eye on off HOTT AEB ISO speed LCD illumi Beep Custom WB Quality Red eye on off ISO speed LCD illumi Beep Custom WE Quality Red eye on off AEB 100 TSO speed 200 LCD illumi 400 Beep 800 Custom WB Quality Red eye on off AEB ee speed Custom W8 Red eye on off AEB ISO sp
78. ect All c Standard 0 prints then press the lt gt button Date Ort The Select All Images menu appears Select Mark all Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select Mark All then press the lt 1 gt button This orders all the images and the display then returns to the Print Order screen At this point you can select Clear all to cancel print order for all images Select Cancel to return to the Print Order screen Print Order Images are printed in order from oldest to newest You can order up to 998 images f you select images using the Mark All method one copy of each will be printed To specify quantities use the Selecting a Single Image method gt 107 108 Ua Print Order Print Type You can specify the following print types Standard Prints one image to each sheet Index Prints an index of the images in reduced size on one sheet Both Prints the individual images and an index sheet Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Select ing a Single Image procedure 107 to display the Print Order screen as Print Order Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select Set Standard 0 prints up then press the lt gt button Date The Print Order Setting screen appears Print Order Set up Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select Print Type then press the lt gt button Date File No Plan Print Order Select the print type Set up Turn the lt gt dial t
79. ed With set when the picture is taken and Al Servo AF Single evaluative metering the exposure according to the subject setting is also locked The exposure status setting is stored in memory before the picture is taken The above conditions apply The above conditions apply during continuous shooting during continuous shooting Continuous approximately 3 images per approximately 2 5 images second to a maximum of 8 per second up to a maximum images of 8 images 131 9U 1 J H N REFERENCE Exposure Warnings Blinking warning Description Remarks Subject is too dark 1 Increase the ISO speed 2 Use flash Subject is too bright 1 Decrease the ISO speed 2 Use a neutral density filter Picture will be underex 1 Turn the lt gt dial to a posed slower shutter speed 2 Increase the ISO speed Picture will be overex 1 Turn the lt s4 gt dial to a faster posed shutter speed 2 Decrease the ISO speed Picture will be underex 1 Turn the lt gt dial to a posed smaller aperture value 2 Increase the ISO speed Picture will be overex 1 Turn the lt gt dial to a larger posed aperture value 2 Decrease the ISO speed The desired depth of field 1 Move farther from the subject cannot be obtained and try again 2 If using a zoom lens use the shortest focal length Subject is too dark 1 Increase the ISO speed 2 Use a flash the result will be the same as using Progr
80. eed LCD illumi Custom WB Parameters Sets the size in pixels of the image as recorded on the CF card as well as the compression ratio Select Large lt a gt Large lt a gt Medium lt a gt Medium lt a gt Small lt a gt Small lt a gt or RAW Turns off on a function for reducing the red eye look caused by using a flash to shoot people at night or in dark settings Sets the increment steps for dereased exposure and increased exposure in AEB shots Sets the ISO speed Select ISO 100 200 400 800 or 1000 Enables LCD panel illumination with the lt gt button LCD panel illumination is effective in the dark Turns on off the electronic beep that sounds when the image is in focus Can also be set to function as the beep that indicates the self timer is operating item Screen Description Custom WB Parameters Print Order Auto playback AEB ISO speed LCD illumi Beep Custom W8 Parameters Protect 150 speed LCD illumi Beep Custom Wa Protect Rotate LCD illumi Beep Custom WE Parameters Protect Rotate Print Order Beep Custom WB Parameters Protect Print Order Auto playback Custom WB Parameters Protect Rotate Print Order Auto playback 2 4 8 1 27 100 Off On Standard PStand arg Off On standard On Standard Standard Auto power off 1 min Parameters Protect Rotate Print Order Auto playback Standard A
81. eeeeees A Sports Mode ceceeeeseeeeees Fi Night Portrait Mode 00 3 Advanced Operations MM Quality Selection cece MEM ISO Speed cccceccecececeeeeeeeeeeeees mW Setting Processing Parameters AF AF Mode Selection 0 One Shot AF for Still Subjects Al Servo AF for Moving Subjects PAU POCUS AP isses ES AF Point Selection cee Focusing On an Off Center Subject Problem Subjects for Autofocusing Gus Manual FOCUS 00sseeeeee INFO Checking Camera Settings e Selecting a Metering Mode Metering Modes 00eeeee Selecting a Drive Mode 00 WB Setting the White Balance White Balance Settings 0 U Custom White Balance Setting LCD Panel Illumination 00 P Program AE eenianeranctecereneaaens Tv Shutter Priority AE 0 008 Av Aperture Priority AE ee Checking the Depth of Field M Manual Exposure ccceceeee A DEP Automatic Depth of Field AE Setting Exposure Compensation U Autoexposure Bracketing WP AE LOCK cicais sinni Self timer Operation Using the Eyepiece Cover Bulb Exposures senctstemstotendetucesteeakens Miror LOCKUD saisies 4 Flash Photography Using the Built in Flash 000
82. en the menu is displayed you can take pictures immediately by pressing the shutter button down You can finish making a setting by pressing the shutter button down halfway You can cycle through menu items and options lists You can select the display language from three other languages besides English 121 f you press the lt JUMP gt button while the menu screen is displayed you can move to the top item in the shooting playback and setup sub menus in that order each time you press this button 32 Basic Operation Menu Selections and Default Settings On the Menu screen items and settings are shown in different colors according to the functions they control Selected items are enclosed in a color frame Menu item Setting indicated by color frame A Setting type Description Red Shooting Menu items related to taking pictures Red eye on off Large AEB Medium TSO speed Medium LCD illumi Small Beep Small Menu items related to playing back nk related to basic camera Custom WB RAW I Options list E Default setting Menuiten Settings and Description Ref page Quality 50 Smal a Small a RAW aen o o a er AEB ISO speed LGD illumination TC on A Beep o M o Custom WB Set custom white balance Parameters 52 ea E Plays the images automatically oe power off 1 min 120 ent Review On o ooo o On Info Review time K Sec 42 Ce a Teb Brightness
83. er Priority AE A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion Tv stands for time value ain Set the shutter speed A Turn the lt gt dial ONE SHOT a 2 1 9 1 2 a 3 Focus on the subject Press the shutter button down halfway The aperture value is determined automati Cally Check the display then take the picture If the aperture value is not blinking the exposure is correct Compose the picture then press the shutter button down fully 70 F N a a N Tv Shutter Priority AE f the smallest aperture value the maximum open aperture for the lens you are using blinks the scene is too dark Turn the lt gt dial to a slower shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking f the largest aperture value the minimum aperture for the lens you are using blinks the scene is too bright Turn the lt A gt dial to a faster shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking TO sai Wel i a paia a Shutter Speed Display You can set the shutter speed in half stop increments as shown below The shutter speeds from 4000 to 4 indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed so that for example 125 is 1 125 second For slow speeds 0 7 is 0 7 seconds and 15 is 15 seconds 4000 3000 2000 1500 1000 750 500 350 250 180
84. er speed 130 134 100 ISO speed gt 51 Shooting mode gt 18 gt 1 125 6 4 1 B4 0 OF fe Metering mode gt 61 Image number total images SNFA NEEE L 04 26 2002 15 04 White balance gt 64 recorded Image protect 103 Date gt 34 Time gt 34 Quality gt 50 Press the lt INFO gt button Pressing the button repeatedly switches the LCD monitor information display On and Off A m S 10 10 D ES ak O26200 15 08 You can change the displayed image using the lt gt dial just as for a single image display For settings displayed while preparing to shoot see Checking Camera F Settings gt 60 You can switch the information display On and Off by pressing the lt INFO gt button even during automated playback Auto playback gt 101 or while rotating 102 or protecting images 103 Histograms The histogram is a graph showing brightness levels on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels at each level of brightness on the vertical axis Darker pixels are towards the left side of the graph and brighter pixels towards the right By looking at a histogram you can judge the brightness of a picture after it is recorded If the histogram is higher towards the dark end Sample Histograms set the exposure compensation gt 77 towards the N Pg plus end If the histogram is higher towards the K AN L light end set the exposure compensation towards i the minu
85. ere is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge the battery pack or power the camera e Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas Storage in these areas could lead to fire electrical shock or other damage e Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the wrist strap e Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting In addition do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Either action could result in burns Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its external and internal surfaces You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the CF card and battery or power cord if connected from the camera and
86. erence page numbers are indicated by gt kk 14 Nomenclature Eyecup gt 82 Dioptric adjustment knob gt 36 Viewfinder eyepiece Quick control dial switch gt 31 Main switch 29 gt AE lock FE lock button gt 80 90 e AF point selection button gt 57 Access lamp 728 Strap mount cy 721 MENU Menu button 32 INFO Info button gt 60 100 JUMP Jump button gt 99 PAYI Q Index Enlarge button gt 98 99 gt Playback button gt 40 98 LCD monitor gt 32 CF card slot cover gt 28 1 Erase button gt 43 104 Tripod socket Date time battery compartment cover gt 113 Battery chamber cover GED Set button gt 32 release lever gt 24 Battery chamber cover amp 3 Quick control dial gt 31 gt 24 CF Card Slot Cover CF card slot accepts card type I and II 28 CF card eject button gt 28 15 uo1 onpo1 u D Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed 4H00 30 bulb Data processing bu54 Cleaning warning RE Aperture value G0 9 Parameters FA FA 3F ISO Speed 80 000 Drive mode CI Single frame i Continuous Self timer No CF card warning ma E CF full warning FuLL CF CF error warning Err CF AF point a a a Error cod Err Cleaning CLEAR F N 1 IJ i 39
87. es All Image Erase 104 U Formatting the CF Card 105 MEM Print Order 0 00ceeeeeeees 106 Selecting Images for Printing 107 Pint YDE esensina 109 Specifying Date Printing 110 Specifying File Number Printing 111 Connecting to ATV ccccceeeeeeeees 112 Replacing the Date Time Battery 113 um File Numbering System 114 9 Cleaning the CMOS Imaging Element sarcascesecerectiocsscnacscracssueesesie 115 Contents 6 Menu Function Settings 720 List of Menu Functions 118 Custom Function Settings 122 7 Reference 2022000ceceeeeees 128 Basic Terminology eeeeeeeeeees 128 Function Availability Table 131 AF Modes and Drive Modes 131 Exposure Warnings 0ceeee 132 AE Lock Effects for Combinations of AF Point Selection and Metering Method eeeee 133 Program LIG oiees ach cacwiesesnesveremnmruesdsns 133 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Readouts 134 Message List coccsccccccncctecenveunscsesesesece 135 Enor COGS ssnst 135 Troubleshooting ssnscnsiesiediesenncewcxnnevenees 136 Major Accessories Optional 138 System Map sssrinin 140 Major Specifications cccce 142 AE ance EEEE ee E arora Tere 146 EOS D60 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subjec
88. f the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating distortion of the equipment fire electrical shock or other hazards Use only the recommended power accessories Power down the computer and unplug the power cord before attempting to connect the interface cable to avoid the risk of electrical shock Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat Neither should you immerse them in water Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids fire electrical shock explosion or serious injury Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the batteries There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion Immediately flush with water any area of the body including the eyes and mouth or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery If the eyes or mouth contact these substances immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings This could lead to leakage and injury Do not short circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects such as key holders This could lead to overheating burns and other injuries Use the supplied battery case to transport or store the battery pack
89. flash gt 91 61 SUOI EJOdO pavueanpy w Metering Modes memm Evaluative Metering This is an all around metering mode suited even for backlit subjects The viewfinder field is divided into 35 metering zones to which the three AF points are linked for evaluative metering The camera deter mines the main subject s size position brightness background front and back lighting etc so that it can select the proper exposure for the subject at all times When using manual focusing evaluative metering is based on the center AF point Partial Metering This is particularly effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to backlighting etc This method uses a center area of approxi mately 9 5 of the screen The area covered by partial metering is shown on the left CJ Center weighted Average Metering This method meters the average exposure of the entire viewfinder screen and gives extra weight to the center Selecting a Drive Mode Hum You can set the EOS D60 s drive mode to single frame shooting continuous shooting or self timer operation Single frame shooting lt gt Press the shutter button to take one image Continuous shooting lt g gt You can use the continuous shooting mode by pressing and holding the shutter button Self timer operation When you press the shutter button the picture will be taken about 10 sec later 81
90. g Installing a CF Card EE The captured images are saved on a CF card optional The camera is compatible with Type and Type Il CompactFlash CF cards Open the cover Slide the cover in the direction shown by the arrow and open it as shown in the diagram Insert the CF card Using CF cards made by Canon is recom mended With the CF card label side the side with the printed A mark facing toward the rear of the camera slide the card in the direction of the A mark into the slot The Eject button pops out Close the cover Close the cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrow until it clicks shut Open the cover Set the Main Switch to lt OFF gt Check that the bu54 message is not shown on the LCD panel Make sure the access lamp is off 15 and open the cover Remove the CF card Press the Eject button The CF card is ejected Close the cover Q While the access lamp is blinking never do the following e Shake or hit the camera Open the CF card slot cover Open the battery compartment cover Doing so may destroy the image data or even damage the camera While the image data is being written to the CF card access lamp blinks gt 15 the on screen menu will not be displayed and recorded images cannot be played back Pressing the lt MENU gt button or lt P gt button will only disp
91. g the camera be sure to test it first Check that the images are properly recorded on the CF card If the camera or CF card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or read by a personal computer Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused About Copyrights Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of images of people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment Photographing public performances or exhibitions may also be prohibited Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation IBM PC AT and Microdrive are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners This digital camera supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camera s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Equipment Check List I Be sure all the following equipment and accessories have been included with your camera If anything is missing contact your dealer _ EOS D60 camera body with body
92. h flash You can bracket flash exposures by up to 3 stops in 1 2 stop increments Modeling Flash gt 95 Modeling flash allows you to check shadows and the light balance produced by multi light settings Wireless Multi Flash E TTL Autoflash gt 95 You can implement wireless multi light E TTL autoflash using any or all of the features listed above This provides the freedom to set up sophisticated lighting effects with no connection cords required Q Autoflash functions are not available with EZ E EG ML or TL series Speedlites In difficult focusing conditions the AF assist beam is emitted from the 550EX F Speedlite and automatically linked to the active AF point Besides the 550EX other EX series Speedlites can be used with the camera Regarding the available features refer to the Speedlite s instructions 92 Flash Photography with the EOS Dedicated 550EX Speedlite Full Auto Flash Using the lt P gt Program AE mode with E TTL autoflash is described below Regarding the operation of the 550EX refer to the Speedlite s instructions 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt P gt Make sure the 550EX Speedilite s pilot lamp is on Focus the subject and take the picture Make sure the flash ready indicator lt 4 gt is on and check the shutter speed and aperture value before taking the picture Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting Mode Even in lt Tv gt lt Av gt and lt
93. hown Insert the battery into the camera Make sure the battery pack is facing the right way and insert it into the battery chamber Insert the battery pack until it locks into place Close the cover Press the cover closed until it clicks shut A Q Battery Pack BP 512 cannot be used with this camera Battery Level Icons The level of charge remaining is shown in three stages when the Main Switch is set to lt ON gt gt 29 Charge is sufficient Charge is low Battery pack must be charged J 1 s i s a CY cm E Ww If the level of charge remaining runs out when you are using the menu screen or playing back an image a no battery warning appears on the LCD monitor When this occurs remove the battery and charge it 24 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Battery Life Shooting conditions No flash use 50 flash use Normal 20 C 68 F Approx 620 Low 0 C 32 F Approx 480 Approx 400 The above figures were obtained under Canon test conditions fully charged battery EF 50mm f 1 4 USM lens Review function On Review Time 2 sec Quality Large 4 Temperature differences in operating conditions The number of shots is reduced by frequent use of the LCD monitor Holding the shutter button halfway down for long periods to use the AF function without taking a shot can reduce the number of shots In low temperature conditions 0 C 32
94. hutter speed and aperture value by checking the exposure level displayed in the camera M stands for manual 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt M gt Set the shutter speed Turn the lt gt dial e an 1 2 Set the aperture value Set the Quick Control Dial switch to lt ON gt ate jm then turn the lt 3 gt dial a e1 0 1 o2 Focus on the subject Press the shutter button down halfway 04 The exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel The exposure level icon lt f gt lets you see how far you are from the standard exposure level 74 M Manual Exposure Determine the exposure Set the shutter speed or aperture value manually Standard exposure 2 1 1 27 This isthe standard reference point for a correct E exposure Underexposure 2 1 0 1 2 Decrease the shutter speed or reduce the E aperture value Overexposure 2 1 0 1 2 Increase the shutter speed or increase the E aperture value If the exposure level indicator lt g gt is flashing at the lt 2 gt or lt 2 gt position the exposure is over or under exposed by more than two stops 6 Take the picture Compose the picture then press the shutter button down fully You can set the camera so that you can set the shutter speed or aperture value in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 1 gt 122 19 SUOI EJOdO pavuenpy w ADEP Automatic Depth of Field
95. ial this way to set the shutter speed and aperture value 30 Basic Operation Basic Operations with the lt gt dial You can only use the lt 3 gt dial when the Quick Control Dial switch is set to lt ON gt Use the dial for shooting preparation and selection of functions from the LCD monitor When using the lt 3 gt dial to carry out basic operations you can use it in two ways 1 Press a button al turn the lt 3 gt dial When you press a button its function remains active while a timer 6 runs During this time you can turn the lt 3 gt dial and view settings on the LCD panel The timer function and return to shooting mode are the same as for the lt gt dial Use the dial this way to select and set the white balance drive mode and flash exposure compensation 2 Just turn the lt 3 gt dial When you are taking pictures turn the lt 3 gt dial while watching the viewfinder display or LCD panel When you are making selections and settings from the LCD monitor turn the dial while watching the LCD monitor When you are taking pictures use the dial to set the exposure compensation ir and manual aperture value When using the LCD monitor use the dial to review and select the recorded image and select menu functions LCD Montor You can use the LCD monitor on the back of the wew O O camera to review and select images as well as select and set
96. ies Speedlite the Speedlite s setting will override the camera s fam You can set the camera to adjust exposure compensation in 1 3 stop incre ments C Fn 4 1 gt 122 You can also disable the Auto reduction of fill flash function C Fn 10 1 gt 124 91 i Audeis6o10ud use Flash Photography with the EOS Dedicated 550EX Speedlite mmm The Canon 550EX Speedlite allows you to take high quality flash pictures easily in the same way as you would with a built in flash E TTL Autoflash E TTL autoflash preflash evaluative metering in memory supplies the correct level of flash for the subject in the AF point selected by AF In dark locations you can set the camera to aperture priority AE for automatic slow sync operation for a natural looking exposure balanced between the subject and back ground High Speed Sync FP Flash gt 94 High speed sync FP or focal plane flash enables flash synchronization at all shutter speeds from 30 sec to 1 4000 sec FE Flash Exposure Lock gt 95 FE lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure for any part of the subject This is the flash equivalent of AE lock Flash Exposure Compensation gt 95 As with normal exposure compensation you can use flash exposure compensation to adjust the flash output within a range of 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing gt 94 The FEB function is like AEB autoexposure bracketing wit
97. in the Basic Zone ccecceeeeeeees in the Creative Zone ccceeeee Built in Flash Range essssssennnnennnnn 52 54 55 36 56 57 58 59 66 Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings cccee 87 WW Red eye Reduction 89 KFE LOCK a ashes sete eee coetanecenedeateaecdes 90 Flash Exposure Compensation 91 Flash Photography with the EOS Dedicated 550EX Speedlite 92 Full Auto Flash sassistscivecsseraensieveuinn 93 Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting Mode cccccccessseesees 93 4H High Speed Sync FP Flash 94 FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing 94 AFE LOCK erra 95 Flash Exposure Compensation 95 Modeling Flash cccceceeeeeeeeeeeees 95 Wireless Multi Flash E TTL Autoflash Shooting c0scecee g5 Using Non Canon Flash Units 96 TTL and A TTL Speedlites 96 5 Playing and Erasing Recorded Images 97 Viewing Recorded Images 4 98 gt Viewing a Single Image 98 lt Viewing the Index 0000 98 lt Viewing Enlarged Images 99 JUMP Jumping to Another Image 99 INFO Turning the Information Display On and Off veeneceasececeecntslonsancnsecenst 100 U Automated Playback of Recorded Images Auto playback 101 9 Rotating an Image 102 M Protecting an Image 103 wy Erasing Imag
98. irection shown by the arrow in the diagram until it clicks into place gt 27 Turn on the camera Set the Mode Dial to lt gt Turn the main switch to lt ON gt Full Auto 29 gt 38 a Piao ae 4 Canon ETENA Check the image E To check other images you have The image is displayed for taken see Check the Image approximately 2 seconds after Immediately gt 40 and Viewing the shot 40 Recorded Images gt 98 To erase images you have taken see Erasing a Recorded Image Single Image Erase 48 13 Nomenclature DRIVE Drive mode selection button gt 63 ca AF mode selection White balance D selection button gt 54 66 Ga Metering mode selection Flash exposure compensation button gt 61 91 Lens mount index gt 27 Built in flash gt 86 LCD panel gt 16 Hot shoe gt 92 7 Main dial o gt 30 Shutter button gt 29 Strap mount gt 21 Grip Battery chamber Lens release button gt 27 Ve DC coupler cord hole 26 Depth of field preview button Red eye reduction 73 95 Self timer lamp gt 89 81 AF assist lamp gt 39 D Lens mount Mirror gt 84 115 Electrical contacts gt 11 Cover DIGITAL terminal See software instructions i S _ _ _ VIDEO OUT terminal 112 rE PC terminal gt 96 Remote control terminal Ref
99. is number will be displayed even when there is no CF card in the camera so make sure a CF card is in the camera f you press the shutter button halfway before all the images in the internal memory are transferred to the CF card access lamp blinking the image transfer to the CF card will stop temporarily When FuLL CF is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel replace the CF card after the access lamp stops blinking WB Setting the White Balance mm The EOS D60 has seven white balance settings Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluores cent Flash and Custom In the Basic Zone the Auto setting is selected automatically while in the Creative zone you can select any of the seven white balance settings 1 Press the lt gt button 06 Select the white balance setting Set the Quick Control Dial switch to lt ON gt Turn the lt gt dial Press the shutter button down halfway to return to ready to shoot mode ia Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Flash Custom I 7 J Ca ND lt gt se Go 0H m Zw nm 71N F Turn the lt 4 gt dial to select the AF mode gt 54 64 White Balance Settings Ns In light from any source the proportion of the primary colors red green blue in the light varies according to the color temperature Higher color temperatures contain a greater proportion of blue and lower color temperatures contain a greater proportion of
100. isplay images taken with other cameras or taken with the EOS D60 but subsequently had image data or file names modified by computer or other means About DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a standard used to record on the CF card or other recording media the image number number of prints etc of images taken by digital camera You can simply insert the CF card into a DPOF compatible printer to make prints as specified You will not need to fill out the desired numbers and quantities of prints when ordering prints from a photo printing lab This camera is compatible with DPOF Version 1 1 Viewing Recorded Images NE The EOS D60 can display recorded images on its LCD monitor You can view these images in single image format index format or enlarged format Press the lt Q gt button to switch formats gt Viewing a Single Image Check the image Press the lt B gt button The most recent single image taken by the camera appears Press the lt gt button again to clear the LCD monitor and exit PLAY Change the displayed image Turn the lt 3 gt dial counterclockwise to view images in order from newest to oldest Turn the lt 3 gt dial clockwise to view images in order from oldest to newest lt Viewing the Index This mode displays 9 images simultaneously on a single screen Press the lt P gt button The most recent single image taken by
101. ith Remote Switch RS 80N3 e Built in Flash US EEI ae eae taneedice Auto pop up E TTL autoflash retractable Guide NO sce setecacsidlyatdegtnantovers 12 ISO 100 meters 39 ISO 100 ft Recycling time ccccceeccee Approx 3 sec Flash ready indicator Flash ready icon lights in viewfinder Flash coverage ccccceeeereees 18mm lens angle covered Autoflash system c000 E TTL autoflash linked to all AF points Flash exposure compensation 2 stops in 1 2 and 1 3 stop increments e External Speedlite Compatible Speedlites EX series Speedlites E TTL autoflash PC sync terminal Provided e Drive System Drive modes cccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 Single frame 2 Continuous 3 Self timer Continuous shooting speed Max speed approx 3 fps in One Shot AF mode at 1 250 sec or faster speeds Max burst during continuous shooting 8 shots e LCD Panel LCD panel illumination Provided e LCD Monitor TOC E E E TFT color liquid crystal monitor Screen SIZE nsss 1 8 inches PixelS 0 0 ceceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeees Approx 114 000 Picture coverage cceeeeee Approx 100 with respect to the effective pixels Brightness control 008 Two levels Standard or Bright e Image Playback Image display format 1 Single image 2 Single image with information 3 9 image index 4 Magnifie
102. lay the Busy message gt 135 on the LCD monitor If a CF card is being used for the first time and Err CF is displayed on the LCD panel see Formatting the CF Card 105 to initialize the card 28 Basic Operation mmm Main Switch The camera operates only after the Main Switch is set to lt ON gt lt ON gt Set to this position when the camera is in use lt OFF gt The camera does not operate Set to this position when not using the camera To save battery power the camera automatically turns off if you do not operate it ir for approximately one minute Auto power off function To use the camera again press the shutter button down halfway or set the Main Switch to lt OFF gt and then set it to lt ON gt again You can use the Menu functions to set the Auto power off function to 1 2 4 8 15 or 30 minutes or Off 120 If you set the Main Switch to lt OFF gt immediately after you take a picture the access lamp may blink for a few seconds so that the image is recorded onto the CF card The access lamp will go off when the image has been recorded onto the CF card and the camera will turn off automatically Shutter Button The shutter button has two stages You can press it down halfway or fully The two levels of shutter button operation are as follows 1 Halfway pressing 04 Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates autofocusing AF and also activates the a
103. lly synchronize at any shutter speed of 1 200 second or faster thus providing high speed sync FP flash operation When high speed sync is On the lt H gt icon appears in the viewfinder High speed sync is effective for portrait photography in the following situations 1 When you want to use daylight sync flash for a portrait and widen the aperture reduce the aperture value to blur the background 2 When you want to produce a catchlight in the subject s eyes 3 When you want to use fill flash to eliminate shadows Normal flash FP flash FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing By setting FEB flash exposure bracketing lt gt with the 550EX you can bracket the flash exposure up to 3 stops in 1 2 stop increments The flash output is changed automatically for each bracketed shot so that the background exposure level remains the same i Standard exposure 0 Decreased exposure 1 0 Increased exposure 1 0 a FEB is applied from the 550EX Speedlite For details see the Instractions for your Speedlite For best results use lt O gt single frame shooting drive mode gt 63 You can set the camera to change FEB settings in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 1 gt 122 94 Flash Photography with the EOS Dedicated 550EX Speedlite FE Lock The procedure for setting FE lock is the same as with the built in flash gt 90 FE lock works in both the normal flash and high speed sync FP flash
104. lue set to f 2 DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a standard format for ordering prints of digital camera images from photo lab printing services as well as printing from household printers The Canon EOS D60 is DPOF compatible You can specify printing from the camera itself and store the order information on the CF card Photo printing services or household printers using the DPOF format can then produce prints easily using that information Exposure Exposure refers to the amount of light striking the imaging element to produce an image The amount of light appropriate for the ISO speed is called the correct exposure The correct exposure is adjusted by changing the combination of the shutter soeed and aperture value File Numbering and Folders The pictures you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each Each folder is numbered from 100 to 998 and recorded on the CF card However during continuous shooting a folder may store more than 101 images Also note that there will be no folder CI EI CI L numbers whose last two digits is 99 100 0001 0002 0099 0100 Images stored in formats other than RAW format have the 7 file name Img_ and the extension jpg and images stored in 101 0101 0102 0199 0200 RAW format have the file name CRW_ and the extension crw Images with the extension thm are thumbnail images for index display fy A 198 9801 9802 9899 990
105. mage captured with a different camera was attempted If a camera error occurs Err xx will be displayed on the LCD panel Refer to the table below to check what the error code means If the same error occurs often something is probably wrong with the camera Jot down the xx error code and take your camera to the nearest Canon Service Center back cover If an error occurs after you take a picture the camera might have missed the shot Press the playback button to see if the image appears on the LCD monitor Ere 2 Clean the lens contacts 11 Eee fe There is a problem with the CF card Do one of the following Remove and reinsert the CF card format the CF card or use another CF card Err DH The CF card is full Delete unnecessary images or replace the CF card Err 0S Something obstructed the built in flash s pop up operation Turn off the main switch and turn it on again Eee 99 Either turn off the main switch and turn it on again or remove and reinsert the battery pack 135 9U 1 J H N REFERENCE Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camera first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide as you check the camera Power Unable to charge battery pack Main switch does not turn the camera lt ON gt Access lamp blinks even when the Main Switch is lt OFF gt Battery loses power quickly Camera switches off by itself Only the lt 43 gt icon blinks on the LCD panel 136
106. mage is protected it cannot be removed by the camera s Erase function To erase a protected image you must first remove the protection ll lv Ifyou protect the images you need and erase all the images at once 104 all non protected images will be erased This is handy when you want to erase all the images you do not need at once l7 ZAN 103 sobew pepiooey Buise1g pue Hul ejd w ti Erasing Images All Image Erase m You can erase images one image at a time or you can erase all images on the CF card at once This section describes how to erase all the images recorded on a CF card in one operation To erase images one at a time see Erasing a Recorded Image Single Image Erase gt 43 1 Set the camera to PLAY gt 98 Press the lt P gt button The latest picture taken will be displayed Press the lt gt button The Erase menu appears vew S 1 INFO AEN V UUUD JUMP s f Ha i i Canon gt K NX O O S a 3 Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select All then press the lt gt W Erase all images button The Erase Confirmation message appears Turn the lt gt dial to select OK 4 then press the lt gt button The camera erases all unprotected images Once an image is erased it cannot be recovered Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it Once an image is protected it cannot be removed by the camera
107. n in a single burst of continuous shooting lf a number to X is displayed it indicates the number of remaining shots that can be stored in the almost full CF card 5 Take the picture Compose the shot and press the shutter button down fully The image is shown for approximately 2 seconds on the LCD monitor 38 Fully Automatic Picture Taking If the CF card becomes full the CF Full message FuLL CF appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder and the camera will not take any more pictures Replace the CF card with another CF card that has capacity available When the in focus indicator lt gt is blinking the camera will not take pictures gt 59 137 The camera automatically focuses on the AF point that is on the subject closest to the camera The image quality can also be set gt 50 118 You can set the beep that indicates the subject is in focus or the beep that indicates the self timer is operating to On or Off 33 118 f the number of remaining shots 2 to 3 in the CF card is displayed changing the image quality will also change this remaining number of shots The LCD panel can be illuminated gt 67 118 F The focus and exposure are locked when AF focusing is complete Automatic Built in Flash In the Basic Zone other than lt gt and lt a gt the flash pops up automatically and fires in low light conditions or backlit daylight condition
108. ndled software s image processing features you can create the desired image characteristics Red eye Phenomenon In a relatively dark room where subjects pupils are dilated the light from a camera flash passes through the pupil is reflected by the retina and causes the subjects pupils to appear red Red eye is particularly prevalent when the flash is close to the optical axis of the lens Use the following procedure to minimize red eye 4 Shoot with the Red eye reduction function turned on The red eye reduction lamp lights before the image is taken causing the pupils to contract and thus minimizing red eye 2 Shoot with an EX series Speedlite The light reflected from the pupil will not be directed along the optical axis of the lens thus minimizing red eye 3 Shoot from as close as possible same effect as Shutter Speed The camera s shutter opens for a variable length of time to control the amount of light that reaches the imaging element This length of time is called the shutter speed 130 REFERENCE Fu nction Availability Table Automatic setting Selection possible AF point selection Metering mode 5 e fere A a a hin i w AF Modes and Drive Modes Brvemode onesHorar arseron AlFoeusaF An image cannot be taken unless Autofocus tracks the moving Automatically switches focus is achieved When focus is subject and the exposure is between ONE SHOT AF achieved it is lock
109. nterior The camera is not waterproof If the exterior contacts with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth If water or other foreign substances enter the interior immediately set the camera s main switch to the OFF position and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord immediately Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support e Do not use substances containing alcohol benzene thinners or other organic solvent substances to clean or maintain the equipment e Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power cord Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit which may lead to fire or electrical shock Replace a broken or damaged power cord N uo1 onpo1 u D Do not use substances containing alcohol benzene thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment The use of these substances may lead to fire Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit which may lead to fire or electrical shock Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock When unplugging the cord ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug Pulling the flexible portion o
110. o erase Turn the lt 33 gt dial to select the image you want to erase Open the Erase menu Press the lt f gt button The Erase menu appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor Erase the image Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select Erase then press the lt 1 gt button The access lamp blinks and the image is erased Q You cannot recover an image once you have erased it Make sure you no longer want an image before erasing it You can protect images gt 103 to prevent them from being erased accidentally To erase all images recorded on the CF card see Erasing Images All Image Erase gt 104 43 BuiyeL 1N ld ajdwis D Portrait Mode Ds This mode blurs the background to make the subject stand out Set the Mode Dial to lt gt The way you take pictures is the same as in lt gt Full Auto mode gt 38 The AF mode is automatically set to lt ONE SHOT gt the drive mode to lt g gt and the metering mode to lt gt F The image quality can also be set gt 50 118 vy Head and shoulder shots give the best background blur effect Also the farther the subject is from the background the more blurred the background will appear Use a telephoto lens to blur the background even more If you use a zoom lens its longest focal length is the most effective for example a 24 85mm lens set to 85 mm lz 7 N 44
111. o reset the camera to normal gt 29 If the lt 43 gt Icon still appears the camera needs repair Take it to a Canon Service Center gt back cover REFERENCE Shooting Unable to shoot or CF card is not loaded correctly record images Load the CF card correctly 28 CF card is full Change to a new CF card or erase unwanted images gt 28 43 104 The battery pack is out of power Charge the battery pack gt 22 Image out of focus In focus light in the viewfinder blinks Press the shutter button down halfway to focus again If this fails focus manually gt 29 59 LCD monitor Dust or foreign matter on the monitor displays and Clean the monitor with a soft eyeglass cloth images are hard to LCD monitor is worn out see Consult the store where you bought your camera or a Canon Service Center gt 10 back cover Images are blurred Lens focusing mode switch set to lt MF gt or lt M gt Set the focusing mode switch to lt AF gt gt 27 Camera shake when the shutter button is pressed Press the shutter button carefully so that the camera does not shake gt 29 36 Unable to use the CF card data is corrupted CF card Format the CF card 105 Use the specified type of CF card 2 139 The message The date time battery is exhausted r bE appears on Replace the battery with a new one gt 113 the LCD panel Checking and Handling Images Cannot erase Images may
112. o select the print type o RA then press the lt gt button Hek Type Sia ma Press the lt MENU gt button to return to the Date Print Order screen File No 109 soebew pepiooey Buise1g pue Bulejd z Print Order Specifying Date Printing You can specify printing of the date and time on each image Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Select ing a Single Image procedure 107 to display the Print Order screen Turn the lt 33 gt dial to select Set up then press the lt gt button The Print Order Setting screen appears M Print Order CJ Standard 0 prints Date Off File No Off Mm Print Order Set up Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select Date then press the lt gt button Print Type Standa rd File No Print Order Specify date printing Set up Turn the lt 33 gt dial to select On or Off then press the lt gt button Print Type E Press the lt MENU gt button to return to the Print Order screen File No If the print type is Index you cannot specify both date and file number Specify F one or the other The date will be printed in the date style set from the menu in the Date Time function gt 34 110 Ua Print Order Specifying File Number Printing You can specify printing of file number information on each image Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Select ing a Single Image procedure 107 to display the Print Order screen Turn the lt
113. o shoot press the lt INFO gt button to view the current camera settings on the LCD monitor Camera Setting Information Auto power off time gt 29 120 Review gt 41 Review time _ gt 42 Auto power off 1 min Review On Parameters gt 52 9 sec Parameters 1 0 C Fn Custom Function lel 22 123 number s 122 Flash exposure 4 0 Me 2 1 9 1 2 AEB gt 78 compensation gt 91 CF 39 85 1MB 100 ISO speed gt 51 Shots remaining CF card capacity remaining gt 50 Display the camera settings Press the lt INFO gt button The current camera settings appear on the LCD monitor Press the lt INFO gt button again to clear the LCD monitor For viewing image information during playback see Turning the Information Display On and Off 100 60 e Selecting a Metering Mode ma The EOS D60 uses three modes for metering Evaluative Partial and Center weighted average The Basic Zone uses evaluative metering In the Creative zone any of the three modes can be selected 1 Press the lt gt button 06 Select a metering mode Look at the LCD panel as you turn the lt gt dial A IS Evaluative B Partial l _ Center weighted average Press the shutter button down halfway to return to ready to shoot mode Turn the lt gt dial to set the flash exposure compensation for the built in optional
114. o top right When you finish viewing press the lt P gt button JUMP Jumping to Another Image The display can jump directly to another image Display a single image or index gt 98 2 Change to jump display Press the lt JUMP gt button The Jump bar appears 3 Jump to another image Turn the lt 3 gt dial From a single image display turn the dial counterclockwise to go back 10 images or clockwise to go forward 10 images f From an index display turn the dial rE S counterclockwise to go back 9 images or O RY clockwise to go forward 9 images Press the lt JUMP gt button to clear the Jump bar and exit JUMP Image 10 qp Current aqp Image 10 When you finish viewing press the lt P gt frames back image frames forward button 99 soebew pepiooey Bulseuy pue Hul ejd w Viewing Recorded Images INFO Turning the Information Display On and Off When an image is displayed on the LCD monitor you can press the lt INFO gt button to view information about that image Image information is available only for single image displays Image Information Displayed During PLAY The following information is displayed 100 0010 File number 114 Histogram Exposure compensation 77 Flash exposure compensation gt 91 not displayed when flash not in use Image gt 40 Aperture value 128 134 Shutt
115. ode setting controls how the autofocus functions operate The camera has two AF modes One shot AF for still subjects and Al Servo AF for moving subjects AF mode selection is available in all Creative zone settings except for lt A DEP gt Set the lens focus mode switch to lt AF gt Set the Mode Dial to a Creative zone setting other than lt A DEP gt 3 Press the lt gt button 06 Select the AF mode Turn the lt gt dial to make the selection ONE SHOT lt gt Al SERVO Press the shutter button down halfway to return to ready to shoot status In addition to the above two AF modes the EOS D60 provides Al Focus AF F which automatically switches between One shot and Al Servo AF modes according to the state of the subject Al Focus AF is automatically selected when operating in lt gt Full Auto mode Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select the white balance gt 64 54 AF AF Mode Selection One Shot AF for Still Subjects Superimposed display ri am Focus confirmation light Press the shutter button down ONE SHOT halfway to activate AF operation and focus once The AF point achieving focus will flash in red and the beeper will sound The focus confirmation light lt gt at the lower right will also light When using evaluative metering the exposure setting is determined when focus is achieved The exposure setting and focus remain locked as long as the shutter bu
116. ompactFlash card 11 28 128 139 POR Ma UNG secossa 105 130 CHANGE lamp seeen 19 22 Close up MOG cccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 46 eee re ee ee eee een eee 2 115 Color temperature ccccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeees 65 Compact power adapter 19 22 Compression ratio ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 50 Continuous numbering eee 114 Continuous shooting ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeees 63 Creative ZONE cccececeeeeceeeeseeeeeeeeeees 18 86 Custom Functions icce 121 122 Custom White Balance 66 Date printing specification 00 110 146 DOC coupler stsccenancsusseasesssaactsenecseaaon 19 26 Depth of field scc ccccsccccancncesocetienncueanes 73 128 Dioptric adjustment ccceecseeeeeeeteeees 36 Dioptric adjustment Lens e 138 DPOF Digital Print Order Format ee eee eee eee eee eres 97 106 129 Drive ModE vcaxietsannasusaeinantavletvensnenancheumbavenises 63 EASI e ees susereatepncesaes 43 104 Evaluative metering cccceceeeeeeeeeeeees 63 EPOS E oroi iE E 129 Exposure compensation setting 77 Exposure warnings ceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 132 Eyepiece COVE cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 82 FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing 94 FE TOCK srca 90 95 File numbers cece cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeee ees 114 129 Flash exposure compensation 91 95 Flash photography
117. on AE AF no AE lock Press the shutter button down halfway AE Disable normal shooting Enable 1 2 stop increments 1 3 stop increments Emits Fires Does not emit Fires Only ext flash emits Fires Emits Does not fire CEN List of Menu Functions Effects remarks Effective for determining focus and exposure separately In Al Servo AF mode if an object passes between the camera and the subject you can press the lt gt button to pause AF operation and keep the camera from focusing on the obstruction Exposure is determined when you take the picture This is useful when capturing subjects that move and stop repeatedly In Al Servo AF mode you can press the lt gt button to start or stop Al Servo AF operation Exposure is determined when you take the picture The optimum focus and exposure are thus always ready for the decisive moment Effective for preventing the effects of camera shake caused by mirror action in close up and ultra telephoto shots Effective in conditions that require more precise exposure settings The exposure indications may not change even if you change exposure settings However exposure control will be done according to your setting AF assist beam not emitted Camera s built in AF assist beam not emitted Flash not fired 123 suyas uoouny nual R Shutter speed in Av mode with flash AEB sequence auto cancellaton Shutter curtain sync Lens AF stop button Fn Switch
118. on down fully again The picture is taken and the mirror goes back down To take the picture again repeat the procedure from step 1 Q During mirror lockup do not point the camera at the sun The sun s heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains f you use mirror lockup with the self timer for a bulb exposure there will be a shutter release sound when you release the shutter button during self timer operation This is not the sound of the shutter release During mirror lockup the drive mode gt 63 is single frame shooting regardless F of the current setting f you use mirror lockup with the self timer pressing the shutter button down fully the first time raises and locks the mirror then releases the shutter 2 seconds later 84 Flash A Photography Using the Built in Flash le The built in flash lets you take the following kinds of flash pictures with the ease of a normal AE shot E TTL autoflash E TTL autoflash preflash evaluative metering in memory supplies the correct level of flash for the subject in the AF point selected by AF FE Flash Exposure lock gt 90 FE flash exposure lock sets the correct flash exposure for a selected part of the subject The FE lock functions as an AE lock with flash Flash exposure compensation gt 91 This function corrects the flash level in much the same way as the Exposure compensation function The level of compensation can be up to
119. on the LCD panel Quality 1 From the menu select Quality Red eye on off Off Press the lt MENU gt button AEB T2e1 Qe tad Turn the lt gt dial to select Quality then 150 speed 100 press the lt gt button LCD illumi Off Beep On Custom WB Quality Etara Set the quality Red eye on off Large Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select the Quality you AEB Medium a want then press the lt gt button 150 speed Medium i The selected Quality setting is entered and LCD illumi Small the screen returns to the menu Beep Small a Press the lt MENU gt button to clear the screen and exit the menu Custom WB Q To open RAW images with a personal computer you must use the dedicated driver software For details see the bundled software s instructions You can also use the bundled software to create a Medium Fine JPEG file from the RAW image For details see the software s instructions l z3 You can set the Quality by pressing the lt gt button and turning the lt gt or lt gt dial as you look at the LCD panel C Fn 12 1 gt 126 50 mW ISO Speed memm ISO speed is an index number representing the photosensitivity of silver halide film Digital cameras do not use film but their photosensitivity is commonly described in terms of ISO equivalent speed settings 130 The higher the number the greater the sensitivity Higher speeds are better for taking pictures of moving subjec
120. ontrol Dial Press the shutter button down halfway and release and a timer will show the exposure setting for approximately 4 seconds on the LCD panel and viewfinder You can set the AF mode AF point metering mode drive mode and white balance only in the Creative Zone modes You can use AE lock exposure compensation AEB bulb exposures and depth of field preview only in the Creative Zone modes The AEB setting M WB image selection processing parameters C Fn settings and C Fn cancel settings will be displayed only in the Creative Zone modes mw Quality Selection Ns Use the Menu function to choose from seven Quality settings Qualit Recording Recording Compression Size of one Recording y size method a image capacity ene LA 3072 x 2048 2 5 Mbyte Approx 48 shots Large Normal all 1 3 Mbyte Approx 92 shots Medium Fine 2048 x 1360 JPEG i 1 4 Mbyte Approx 89 shots Medium Normal 0 7 Mbyte Approx 172 shots MedumNormat LEET 0 9 Mbyte Approx 138 shots Small Normal Sail 0 5 Mbyte Approx 255 shots 3072x2048 RAW 74Mbyie Approx 16 shots You can set the image quality also for the Basic Zone modes The CF card s maximum capacity is based on Canon s testing standards at ISO 100 The maximum capacity applies to a 128 MB CF card The image file size and the CF card s maximum capacity depend on the subject and ISO speed The CF card s number of remaining shots is displayed
121. ou look at the LCD panel C Fn 12 2 126 51 SUOI EJOdO pavueanpy w mm Setting Processing Parameters Mumm Contents of processing for the captured image parameters contrast sharpness saturation and color tone can be set with the camera and you can set and register up to three sets of parameters Defaut setting is standard 0 for all parameters Parameter Setting Level Efet l Takes pictures with lower contrast Adjusts the A Contrast 0 Standard Takes pictures with normal contrast Sones High Takes pictures with higher contrast Takes pictures with lower sharpness Sharpness ear 0 Standard Takes pictures with normal sharpness High Takes pictures with higher sharpness 0 Standard Takes pictures with normal color saturation color saturation High Takes pictures with intense colors Red Makes skin tones look more reddish Color tone Adjusts the color Raa Takes pictures with muted colors Saturation balance 0 Standard A standard color balance is applied Yellow Makes skin tones look more yellowish 150 speed From the menu select Param LCD illumi eters Beep Press the lt MENU gt button Custom WB Turn the lt gt dial to select Parameters Standard then press the lt gt button Protect Rotate TSO speed Select Set LCD illumi Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select Set up then Beep Standard press lt
122. power adapter Plug the cord into a power outlet When you are finished remove the plug from the power outlet Do not use any DC coupler other than the one provided with your EOS D30 or D60 camera The DC Coupler cannot be used with cameras other than the EOS D30 and D60 26 Mounting and Detaching a Lens E Mounting a Lens Remove the caps Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows in the diagram Attach the lens Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place Set the focus mode switch on the lens to lt AF gt If the focus mode switch is set to lt MF gt or lt M gt on older lenses the autofocus will not operate and lt MB gt will be displayed on the LCD panel A Remove the front lens cap Press and hold the lens release button and turn the lens as shown by the arrow Turn the lens until the index mark is at the top then remove it Since the EOS D60 s picture coverage is smaller EOS D60 image field ir than the normal 35mm film format see illustration ee eal a Cee Cea the EF lens attached to the camera will have a telephoto effect equivalent to 1 6 times the lens focal length AF stands for autofocus MF or M stands for manual focus a Be careful not to lose the lens caps or body cap 36 x 24 mm 1 42 x 0 94 in 2 Hels NOA 310
123. r DC coupler here DC coupler plug gt 26 i Plug into DC coupler socket of compact power adapter DC Coupler DR 400 Conventions Used in This Manual m The procedures in this booklet assume that the camera has been turned on Before proceeding be sure that the main switch is set to lt ON gt 4 In this manual the lt gt icon indicates the Main Dial In this manual the lt 3 gt icon indicates the Quick Control Dial J In this manual the lt gt icon indicates the SET button used to set menu functions and custom functions S J The camera control icons and markings in this booklet correspond to the icons and markings on the camera See Nomenclature on page 14 Reference page numbers are indicated by gt The procedures in this instraction use a Canon EF 24 85mm f 3 5 4 5 USM lens for reference The descriptions also assume that the menu functions and custom functions are set to the default settings The icons 4 6 and 16 indicate that the function operates on a timer and remains in effect after the button is released The icons represent 4 6 or 16 seconds respectively In general the pictures used for explaining procedures are taken with a single lens reflex camera using 35 mm film E These Instructions use the following alert symbols The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems Th
124. r printing cccccccceeees 111 PARI Fy Des seanina 109 All IAG CS w ccsnsciutesasesstatendentearexnmeades 108 Single IMAGE ce eceeceeeeeeeeeesesssseeens 107 Progam AE vec cccneruacvioiaimtcnesnaeiensooeioeieanas 68 Program ING actsscccsusiansanceanmaeoraatanaideninate 133 Program SAIMIN sissies 69 POLS CUON occisos n a 103 Video system cnceucawicehstaessieaianimncewceusentes 121 Viewfinder cert acs eee eee eet 17 Viewing the image ccccsesseseeeees 40 98 Auto playback se sete ees ce ptieenes atsees 101 Enlarged image viewing seee 99 Erasing images GIS sesa E 43 E E T ces E A 104 Jumping between images cc 99 Protecting images seeen 103 Rotating images cccceeceeeeeeeeees 102 Viewing a single image s 98 Viewing the index cccceeeeeeeeeees 98 White balance cc ceceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeees 64 66 Wireless multi flash shooting 0 95 147 9U 1 J H N Canon CANON INC 30 2 Shimomaruko 3 chome Ohta ku Tokyo 146 8501 Japan U S A CANADA EUROPE AFRICA amp MIDDLE EAST CENTRAL amp SOUTH AMERICA ASIA OCEANIA JAPAN CANON U S A INC For all inquiries concerning this camera call toll free in the U S 1 800 OK CANON or write to Customer Relations Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success N Y 11042 1198 CANON CANADA INC HEADQUARTERS 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga Ontario L5T 1P7 Canada CANON CA
125. r to use the speed of the AF focusing function to help you compose a particular shot quickly T n m a 1 Press the lt gt button 06 Select the AF point Look at the LCD panel or the viewfinder display as you turn the lt gt or lt 3 gt dial Press the shutter button halfway to ready the camera for shooting Automatic Manual AF point selection AF point selection ae o olio JT oao J amp C oaa Automatic AF point Manual AF point selection selection O O e Automatic selection All the AF points will light in red e Manual selection The desired AF point lights in red 57 suoelado pavueanpy w Focusing On an Off Center Subject E To focus on a subject not covered by one of the three AF points follow the procedure below This technique is called Focus Lock Focus lock is valid when the AF mode is set to One shot AF Select an AF point gt 57 Focus on the subject Place the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button down halfway Hold the shutter button down halfway and recompose the picture A Take the picture You can also use the Focus lock function in the Basic Zone except for lt A gt mode starting from step 2 l For best results use the combination of One shot AF with AE lock applied on the AF point where focus is achieved and evaluative metering
126. reas where strong electromagnetic signals are generated such as near electronic transmission towers Exposing the camera to strong electromagnetic signals can cause it to malfunction and destroy recorded image data 4 Do not leave the camera in hot locations such as in a car sitting in direct sunlight High temperatures can damage the camera 5 The camera contains precision circuits Never attempt to disassemble the camera or service it yourself 6 Use a commercially available blower brush to remove any dust that accumulates on the camera lens viewfinder mirror or focusing screen Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to wipe off the camera body or lens If the camera is very soiled consult your nearest Canon dealer 7 Do not touch the camera s electrical contacts with your hands Doing so could corrode the contacts and interfere with the camera s normal operation 8 If you take the camera quickly from a cold location into a warm one condensation can form on the outside and inside of the camera To prevent this place the camera in an airtight resealable plastic bag until it warms up to the ambient temperature 9 Do not use the camera if condensation forms on it or you could damage it If this occurs remove the CF card and battery from the camera and wait until the condensation has evaporated before using the camera 10 If the camera will not be used for an extended period remove its battery and store the c
127. reating from the camera at a constant rate the focusing function can track the subject and predict the focusing distance immediately before the picture is taken so that the shot will be in focus at the moment of exposure When the AF point is selected automatically the camera uses one of three AF points to focus on the subject Tracking and predictive focusing is carried out using the camera selected AF point When the AF point is selected manually gt 57 the selected AF point tracks the subject Al Focus AF Al Focus AF is set automatically in lt gt Full Auto mode At the time of the shot the camera automatically selects One shot AF or Al Servo AF according to the state of the subject If the subject is focused in One shot AF and the subject then begins to move continuously the camera detects the movement automatically switches to Al Servo AF and focuses continu ously as it tracks the subject 56 AF Point Selection m The AF point can be selected automatically or manually In the Basic Zone modes and lt A DEP gt mode AF point selection will be automatic In the lt P gt lt Tv gt lt Av gt and lt M gt modes AF point selection can be set to either automatic or manual Automatic selection The camera selects the AF point automatically according to conditions Manual selection You can select any of the three AF points manually This is best when you want to be sure to focus on a particular subject o
128. s Press the flash back down when you are finished using it Q If anything blocks the flash so that it cannot pop up automatically the error code Err D5 135 appears on the LCD panel When this occurs set the Main Switch to lt OFF gt and then set it to lt ON gt again To take pictures in an area where flash photography is prohibited or using indoor lighting the lt P gt Program gt 68 mode setting is recommended When taking flash pictures of people at night or in dark interiors we recommend using Red eye Reduction 89 l7 AF Assist Beam In dark locations pressing the shutter button down halfway causes the AF assist beam emitter to light The AF assist beam helps the AF function The built in AF assist beam s maximum range is 3 8 meters 12 5 ft F When an EX series external Canon Speedlite optional is used the AF assist beam will be emitted either by the camera or external Speedlite depending on the shooting conditions In the lt a gt and lt amp gt modes the AF assist lamp will not light 39 Bulye 1N ld ajdwis E Check the Image Immediately Hum You can view the images you take immediately on the LCD monitor on the back of the camera Take the picture After the picture is taken the image as it was shot appears on the LCD monitor During continuous shooting the last captured image will be displayed The
129. s Taken You can set the camera to display each image on the LCD monitor as soon as it is taken You can do this two ways Select On to display the image by itself or select On Info 100 to display the image with its recording information Select Off if you do not want to display the image The default setting is On Rotate From the Menu select Review Print Order Press the lt MENU gt button Auto playback Turn the lt gt dial to select Review then Auto power off 1 min press the lt 6 gt button Review time 2 Sec LCD Brightness Standard Rotate Select the Review setting Print Order Turn the lt gt dial to select the desired Auto playback option then press the lt gt button Auto power off The setting is entered and the display ev r returns to the menu Press the lt MENU gt button to clear the LCD Brightness On Info screen and exit the menu Bulye auniold ajdwis z Take the picture After the picture is taken the image as it was shot appears on the LCD monitor The time that image is displayed depends on the review time setting 42 The display differs depending on whether you selected On or On Info On selected On Info selected 100 100 0010 Histogram 100 Image 100 information P 1 125 5 6 b Gato OF e 100 10 10 EB gL 04 26 2002 15 04 Date time gt 34 F You can change the review time setting gt 42 41 Check
130. s end then take the picture again Darker image Normal brightness Lighter image Highlight Alert When exposure information is displayed for a picture that will be overexposed the related settings will blink For better results check the histogram and adjust the exposure compensa tion towards the decreased exposure end gt 77 then take the picture again 100 Viewing Recorded Images MaM Automated Playback of Recorded Images Auto playback This function automatically and continuously displays all images recorded on the CF card Each image is displayed for approximately 3 seconds Parameters Standard Protect Rotate Print Order Auto playback Auto power off 1 min Review On Loading image SET an From the menu select Auto playback Press the lt MENU gt button Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select Auto play back Start auto playback Press the lt gt button The camera loads the images and after the Loading image screen has been displayed for approximately 2 seconds the auto playback starts To pause auto playback press the lt gt button During the pause the IE indicator appears in the upper left part of the image To resume press the lt gt button again To quit auto playback press the lt MENU gt button Q During auto playback the Auto power off function gt 29 120 does not operate After you have finished viewing be sure to press th
131. sation eee CF full warning Fult CF CF error warning Err EF a Shutter speed 4007 30 FE lock FEL Data processing bu 54 Aperture value GG 9 The above diagram shows the LCD panel with all icons and indicators displayed In actual use the items displayed differ according to the camera settings 17 No CF card warning na CF UOI ONPOUUy gt Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial is divided into two functional zones Full Auto Basic zone Creative zone All you do is press the shutter button Lets you make a variety of settings O Full Auto gt 38 p Program AE gt 68 Lets you take fully automatic Ty Shutter priority AE gt 70 pictures the camera makes all the a Ay Aperture priority AE gt 72 settings MM Manual exposure gt 74 Image zone A DEP Automatic Depth of field AE Lets you take fully automatic pictures gt 76 in specific situations D Portrait gt 44 a amp Landscape gt 45 Close up gt 46 A Sports gt 47 Bi Night Portrait 48 Reference page numbers are indicated by gt 18 Nomenclature Compact Power Adapter CA PS400 Battery pack connectors gt 22 Attach battery packs Power cord gt 22 26 VP ALA for charging Ye o ae e e eceoeeeeee Power cord socket gt 22 26 Plug in power cord here UOILONPOUU gt Charge lamp gt 22 DC coupler socket gt 26 Plug in cord fo
132. set gt 50 118 fl yV Close up mode is most effective when the subject is at the minimum focusing distance of the lens If you use a zoom lens use its longest focal length to get a higher magnifica tion For serious macro photography using EOS dedicated macro lenses and Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX is recommended lz ZN 46 AN Sports Mode mE ll l7 AIN This mode is used for sports photography and capturing fast moving subjects Set the Mode Dial to lt A gt The way you take pictures is the same as in lt gt Full Auto mode gt 38 The AF mode is automatically set to lt Al SERVO the drive mode to lt y gt and the metering mode to lt s gt If the shutter speed indicator blinks the shutter speed may be too slow to keep the picture from being blurred by camera shake Be careful to hold the camera steady and press the shutter button smoothly or use a tripod The shutter speed indicator still blinks if you use a tripod but camera shake will not be a problem The built in flash does not fire in Sports mode even if it is raised The image quality can also be set gt 50 118 For best results in Sports mode use an ISO speed setting of ISO 400 or faster 515118 For sports photography we recommend using a telephoto lens of 200 300 mm 47 Bulye auniold ajdwis lz 48 N ej Night Portrait Mode is 7
133. t and spotlighted subjects The effects of the AE lock depend on the AF point and metering method selected 133 Focus on the point on which you 1 want to lock the exposure read ing The exposure value is displayed in the viewfinder Press the lt gt button The lt gt Icon lights in the viewfinder to indicate that the exposure setting is locked 04 Each time you press the lt gt button the current exposure setting is locked Compose the shot and take the picture You can apply AE lock by pressing the shutter button instead of the lt gt button down halfway and focus with the lt gt button C Fn 2 1 gt 122 80 Self timer Operation Ne The self timer is convenient for group photographs You can use it in any Basic mode or Creative mode We recommend using a tripod when you use the self timer Select the self timer Press the lt DRIVE gt button 6 and turn the lt s4 gt dial to select lt gt 2 Focus on the subject Make sure the focus confirmation light lt gt and the exposure setting are displayed 3 Take the picture Press the shutter button down fully The beeper sounds as the red eye reduction lamp operates and the picture is taken after 10 seconds First 8 seconds Slow beeps and the lamp blinks slowly Last 2 seconds Faster beeps and the lamp stays on While the self timer is operating the LCD panel shows count down To cancel
134. t the Mode Dial to lt M gt Set the shutter speed to hul h Look at the LCD panel and turn the lt s amp gt dial to select bulb The next after J0 is bulh Set the aperture value Turn the lt gt dial Take the picture Press and hold the shutter button down fully During the bulb exposure the elapsed exposure time is displayed on the LCD panel 1 to 999 seconds Exposure continues as long as you hold down the shutter button Q The elapsed exposure time displayed on the LCD panel is only counted up to 999 seconds For accurate exposure time check the information display for the exposed image 100 The Remote Switch RS 80N3 optional or Timer Remote Controller TC 80N3 optional can be used to eliminate the need to hold down the shutter button 83 SUOI EJOdO pavueanpy w Mirror Lockup as Mirror lock is enabled with C Fn 3 1 122 This function raises the mirror and exposes the picture in separate operations It is useful for close up shots or when using a super telephoto lens where the mirror shock could affect the picture When using mirror lockup we recommend you use the Remote Switch RS 80N3 optional Press the shutter button down fully The mirror is raised The mirror automatically returns to the down position approximately 30 seconds after it is raised Be sure to take the picture within 30 seconds Press the shutter butt
135. t to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subject B of Part 15 on the FCC rules
136. ter e Exposure Control Metering system 0 35 zone SPC TTL full aperture metering 1 Evaluative metering linked to all AF points 2 Partial metering approx 9 5 of viewfinder at center 3 Centerweighted average metering Metering range n se EV 2 20 at 20 C with 50mm f 1 4 lens ISO 100 Exposure control systems 1 Program AE Full Auto Portrait Landscape Close up Sports Night Portrait Program 2 Shutter priority AE 3 Aperture priority AE 4 Depth of field AE 5 Manual exposure 6 E TTL program flash AE ISO speed range soenen Equivalent to ISO 100 200 400 800 1000 Exposure compensation AEB 2 stops in 1 2 or 1 3 stop increments Bracketing sequence Standard exposure decreased exposure increased exposure Manual 2 stops in 1 2 or 1 3 stop increments can be combined with AEB AE OCK senoressa Automatic Applied automatically when focus is achieved in One Shot AF mode with evaluative metering Manual Applied with AE lock button e Shutter fl E eae eee en een ene eer eae Electronically controlled focal plane shutter Shutter Speeds 0000ee 1 4000 to 30 sec 1 2 or 1 3 stop increments bulb X sync at 1 200 sec Shutter release 0cccceeee Soft touch electromagnetic release 143 9U 1 J H N REFERENCE Self tiMer cccececceeeseeseeseees 10 sec delay Remote Control 200 ceeeee Compatible w
137. the lt 4 gt button 3 images are displayed on the Select Image screen Press the lt 4 gt button again to enlarge the image on the Select Image screen Select the images Turn the lt gt dial to select an image then press the lt G gt button If the Print Type 109 selection is Standard or Both the Print Quantity screen appears f the Print Type 109 selection is Index a check mark lt gt appears at the upper left Images in RAW format cannot be marked for printing If you selected Index you can press the lt gt button again to delete the lt gt mark and cancel the selection 107 soebew pepiooey Buise1g pue Bulejd z Print Order Number of prints of the selected image Select the print quantity 100 0002 If the Print Type 109 is Index you can not specify the print quantity Turn the lt 3 gt dial to select the quantity then press the lt gt button The quantity appears next to the lt gt icon To cancel the selection set the quantity to 0 To select another image repeat steps 4 and 5 Press the lt MENU gt button to return to the Select Image screen Selecting All Images You can select all images on a CF card at once except those in RAW format Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Select ing a Single Image procedure gt 107 to display the Print Order screen m Print Order Turn the lt 3 gt dial to sel
138. the self timer press the lt DRIVE gt button Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self timer Doing so prevents the camera from focusing on the subject You can set the beep that indicates the subject is in focus and the beep that F indicates the self timer is operating to On or Off 118 When using the self timer to shoot only yourself lock the focus gt 58 on an object at about the same distance as where you will be You can use the Remote Switch RS 80N3 optional or Timer Remote Controller TC 80N8 optional to take a picture when you are away from the camera 81 SUOI EJOdO pavueanpy w Self timer Operation Using the Eyepiece Cover If you take a picture using the self timer or remote switch optional without looking through the viewfinder stray light can enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure To prevent this attach the eyepiece cover to the viewfinder eyepiece before taking the picture Remove the eyecup Grasp both sides of the eyecup and lift it up and away from the camera Slip the eyepiece cover over the eyepiece esa j The eyepiece cover is attached to the strap Canon 82 Bulb Exposures memm In a bulb exposure the shutter remains open as long as you hold the shutter button down and closes when you release it Bulb exposures are useful for the long exposures required for night scenes fireworks etc 1 Se
139. tions above are based on Canon s testing standards e The camera s specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice 145 9U 1 J H N index Ds ACCESSOTIES ceeceeecessesseeeeseeeesseeeneees 138 A DEP eere 76 2 See EAE A A E EE 128 AEB Autoexposure bracketing 78 PA OC aioe see catesSnsesec beac cecssaeteecern 80 133 PAF aetesecencemaceaccecssusnceseemeccecreussoratenticane 27 128 AF Assist beam ccccccceeceeeceseeeeeeees 39 AF MOde cccccccccccececececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 54 ARDOU eeann 57 Al Focus AF asiacennes sonnessiuncuscendesgnddomiaesies 56 Al Servo AF for moving subjects 56 Aperture value wince scnidsssssiastetearcascamnsastens 128 Auto power off function 0066 29 120 Auto reset ee cecieeti cence recontarsesedteotennedestuercs 114 PA tere ease cece tert oe Soran EAT 72 Basic Zone sicctesievsensceheedieddenbesherdeereess Battery CHECK sisssssiconiisissrae Battery Life nnanananennnnnnneoenrnnnr nn nneeeen Battery pack esssonensnennnereeennerenenen BEO ee r e Built in flash use sevassnisancsensieossenncaannrrseacnens Flash range ssssssssnnseoeenenernrrreennenne Flash sync shutter speed aperture value cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 87 Red eye reduction ccceceeeeeeeeees 89 Bulb exposures c eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 83 Center weighted average metering 62 CF C
140. ts or in dim light but the pictures will also contain more noise and so will be less sharp Conversely lower speeds are less suited to moving subjects or dim conditions but produce sharper more detailed images The Canon EOS D60 provides ISO equivalent speed settings from ISO 100 to ISO 1000 in full stop increments The default setting is ISO 100 Quality Large Select ISO speed Red eye on off Off Press the lt MENU gt button AEB 2 Ae alae Turn the lt gt dial to select ISO Speed ISO speed 100 i then press the lt gt button LCD illumi Off Beep On Custom WB quality Set the ISO speed Red eye on off Turn the lt gt dial to select the desired AEB 0 ISO speed then press the lt gt button The selected ISO speed is entered and the LCD illumi screen returns to the Menu Beep Press the lt MENU gt button to clear the Custom WB screen and exit the Menu QO The higher the ISO speed the more noise the image will contain and the larger the image file size will be Therefore setting a higher ISO speed will reduce the number of images that the CF card can store On the LCD panel you can check the number of images the CF card can hold gt 16 Taking pictures under a high temperature at a high ISO speed or with a long exposure may cause irregular colors in the image m3 You can set the ISO speed by pressing the lt gt button and turning the lt gt or lt gt dial as y
141. tton is pressed down halfway You can then recompose the shot while retaining the exposure setting and focus gt 58 If the camera cannot focus the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder F blinks If this happens you will not be able to take a picture even if you press the shutter button down fully Instead reframe the shot and focus again See also Manual Focus gt 59 You can disable the AF point s red flashing Superimposed display C Fn 14 1 gt 126 55 suoelado pavueanpy w AF AF Mode Selection Al Servo AF for Moving Subjects Press and hold the shutter button down halfway and the camera focuses continuously This mode is suited for moving subjects Al S f RVO when the focusing distance keeps chang ing With its predictive AF function the camera can also track a subject that is steadily approaching or retreating from the camera The exposure settings are determined immediately before the picture is taken when focus is achieved When focus is not achieved the focus confirmation light lt gt will blink Focus lock gt 58 cannot be used F The focus confirmation light lt gt will not light and the beeper will not sound am You can set the camera so that during Al Servo AF operation you can press the lt gt button and the focus will momentarily lock as long as the button is held down C Fn 2 2 gt 122 Predictive AF When a subject is approaching or ret
142. ur subjects to look at the lamp To increase the effectiveness of red eye reduction press the shutter button down fully after the red eye reduction lamp which lights for approximately 1 5 seconds indicator goes Red eye reduction off lamp indicator You can take a picture anytime by pressing the shutter button down fully even if the red eye reduction lamp is on Red eye reduction also operates when you use an EOS dedicated Speedlite The effectiveness of red eye reduction varies from subject to subject F When you press the shutter button down halfway the red i vy Red eye reduction is more effective in bright interior locations with the camera closer to the subject NI TA AN 89 Using the Built in Flash FE Lock FE flash exposure Lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of a subject FE Lock is a function in the Creative zone 1 Q 90 Make sure the lt gt icon in the viewfinder is on In the Creative zone press the lt 4 gt button to pop up the built in flash Focus on the subject Focus on the subject you want to lock the flash exposure on Place the center AF point over the subject and press the lt gt button 016 The Speedlite fires a preflash and records the required flash output for this subject in memory The lt gt Icon lights in the viewfinder The center AF point will flash in red In the
143. uto power off 1 min Review On CN List of Menu Functions Selects the image to use as the basis for custom white balance adjustments Besides the standard processing 52 parameters applied automatically by the camera up to three sets of processing parameters can be set and saved Allows the user to protect image files against accidental erasure Rotates the image display 90 clockwise or counterclockwise Lets you order prints of your captured images for printing on DPOF compatible devices Captured images can be displayed automatically in sequence on the LCD monitor 119 suyas uolouny nus R CN List of Menu Functions tem O ren OO Dosor ha Auto power off To conserve battery power sets 29 Protect po nin lp the Auto power off function that Rotate min automatically switches off power Print Order 4 man if there is no operation for a given Auto playback 8 min time Select 1 2 4 8 15 or 30 Auto power off 15 min minutes or Off Review 30 min Review time OTT Review Determines whether images 41 Rotate appear on the LCD monitor after Print Order they are taken Select On On Auto playback Info or Off The display time is Auto power off set by the Review time setting Review below Review time a LED E Review time When the Review function has 42 Print Order been set to On or On Info this Auto playback determines the time that images Auto power off are displayed Select 2
144. utomatic exposure mechanism and sets the shutter speed and aperture value The exposure the combination of shutter speed and aperture value appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder 2 Full pressing This releases the shutter and takes the picture This camera has been designed so that taking pictures is given priority over ir other operations Unless the internal memory is full you will always be able to take pictures immediately by pressing the shutter button down Regardless of the camera status playback menu selection or image recording in progress etc you can return to shooting mode immediately by pressing the shutter button down halfway 29 Hels No ai0jog Basic Operation Using the Electronic Dials Basic Operations with the lt 4 gt Dial lt gt a The lt gt dial is used to make settings only when taking K pictures It can be used in two ways goo 1 Press a button and turn the lt lt gt dial When you press a button its function remains active while a timer 6 runs During this time you can turn the lt s amp gt dial and view the settings on the LCD panel When the timer runs out or you press the shutter button down halfway the camera is ready to take a picture F Use the dial this way to set the AF mode AF point metering mode or drive mode 2 Just turn the lt lt gt dial Turn the lt amp gt dial while watching the LCD panel F Use the d
145. viewfinder the display appears as shown in for 0 5 seconds then changes to Each time you press the lt gt button the preflash fires and the FE lock is applied at the required exposure level Take the picture Compose the shot and take the picture If the subject is far enough away to cause underexposure the lt gt icon will blink in the viewfinder Move closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 4 Using the Built in Flash Flash Exposure Compensation The EOS D60 camera can adjust the level of the built in flash or any EX series Speedlite The compensation amount can be up to 2 stops in 1 2 stop increments You cannot use flash exposure compensation in the Basic Zone 1 Press the lt a gt button 46 Set the exposure compensation amount Set the Quick Control Dial Switch to lt ON gt While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder display turn the lt gt dial The side indicates increased compensa tion and the side indicates decreased compensation Decreased 2 i 0 2 Increased exposure a I exposure O e 0 1 2 Once set the exposure compensation amount remains in memory after the Main Switch is set to lt OFF gt To cancel set the compensation amount to the lt gt position qa 24 Flash exposure compensation can also be set with EX series Speedlites If flash exposure compensation is set with both the camera and EX ser
146. xposure Value gradations on the left and top edges of the graph Example Using an EF50 f 1 4 USM lens with a subject brightness of EV12 the point where the diagonal line from EV12 on the top edge intersects the Program AE line represents the corresponding shutter speed 1 350 second and aperture value f 3 5 that the program sets automatically The diagonal arrowed lines at the upper left indicate the metering range for the indicated ISO speed 133 9U 1 J H N REFERENCE Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Readouts Shutter speed readout ito 4 rar ae ws 1 The shutter speed is normally displayed in 1 2 stop increments Numbers from is 1 125 seconds In 245 denote the denominator of the shutter speed fraction for example is 0 3 seconds and 5 is 15 seconds a addition p Aperture value readout The aperture value is normally displayed in 1 2 stop increments The larger the number the displayed depends on smaller the aperture opening The range of aperture values f numbers the lens used 1 3 stop increments c lt b Bo S ok je e N lt b m hn m at Mal at had e The shutter speed and aperture value can be set in 1 3 stop increments C Fn 4 gt 122 C Fn 134 Message List REFERENCE The following messages are displayed on the LCD monitor Busy No CF card CF card error CF card full N
147. your left hand Hold the camera to your face and look through the viewfinder To maintain a stable stance place one foot slightly in front of the other 36 Simple Picture Taking Shutter button O Fully Automatic Picture Taking Nm You can easily and confidently take pictures of any subject with no need to do anything but press the shutter button The Canon EOS D60 can capture subjects at any of three AF points so that anybody can take great pictures easily 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt gt The AF mode is automatically set to lt Al FOCUS gt gt 56 the metering mode is set to lt gt and the drive mode to lt O gt Single frame Place one of the AF points on the subject The camera determines the subject position and uses the most appropriate AF point To focus on a subject that is not at any of the three AF points see Focusing On an Off Center Subject 58 Set the focus Press the shutter button down halfway to set the focus The AF point achieving focus will flash in red and the beeper will sound The focus confirmation light lt gt at the lower right will also light Check the display The camera determines the shutter speed and aperture value automatically and displays them in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel A number to displayed on the left of the focus confirmation light lt gt indicates the maximum number of shots that can be take

Canon BP-511 Digital Camera User Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents