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Canon 40D Digital Camera User Manual

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1. Live View Shooting About Silent Shooting Instructions for setting the I Live View function settings menu s Silent shoot are explained below Mode 1 The shooting sound will be quieter than when Live View shooting is not used Continuous shooting is also possible For high speed continuous shooting it will be approx 6 fps Mode 2 When you press the shutter button completely only one shot will be taken While you keep holding down the shutter button further camera operation will be suspended Then when you return to the shutter button s halfway position the camera operation will resume and the shooting sound will occur only then By delaying the shooting sound the disturbance can be minimized Even if continuous shooting is set only a single shot can be taken in this i mode e Disable If you use a TS E lens to make vertical shift movements or use an Extension Tube be sure to set it to Disable Setting it to Mode 1 or Mode 2 will result in incorrect or irregular exposures When you press the shutter button completely the shutter will sound like it took two shots However only one shot will be taken Q If flash is used and Mode 1 or Mode 2 has been set the operation will be the same as the Disable setting e When using a non Canon flash unit set it to Disable p 106 The flash will not fire if it is set to Mode 1 or Mode 2 113 Live View Shooting Using AF t
2. e Next turn the lt gt dial to select the desired printing effect then press lt 6 gt Item Description aloft Same as the printing characteristics turned On No automatic correction will be performed The image will be printed according to the printer s standard MOn colors The image s Exif data is used to make automatic corrections Vivid The image will be printed with higher saturation to produce MVivi more vivid blues and greens ANR The image noise is reduced before printing B W B W Prints in black and white with true blacks B W Cool tone Prints in black and white with cool bluish blacks B W Warm tone Prints in black and white with warm yellowish blacks Prints the image in the actual colors and contrast No automatic Natural color adjustments will be applied The printing characteristics are the same as the Natural Natural M setting However this setting enables finer printing adjustments than with Natural F3 Default The printing will differ depending on the printer For details see the printer s instruction manual The screen display may differ depending on the printer When the printing effects are changed the changes will be reflected on the screen However the actual result of the printing effects might look different from what you see on screen The screen only shows an approximate rendition This also applies to Brightness
3. To view the images captured so far see Image Playback p 116 To delete an image see Erasing Images p 124 15 Nomenclature mE For detailed information reference page numbers are provided in parentheses p lt WB gt Metering mode lt amp gt LCD panel illumination button p 96 selection White balance selection button p 92 67 LCD panel p 18 lt AF DRIVE gt AF mode EF Lens mount index p 30 selection Drive mode selection button p 76 81 Built in flash AF assist beam p 99 79 lt S0 gt ISO speed set EF S Lens mount index p 30 Flash exposure compensation button p 59 101 Flash sync contacts lt gt Main Dial Hot shoe p 105 wae lt lt Shutter button Mode Dial p 20 p 32 Strap mount Red eye p 23 reduction Self timer lamp p 100 82 sas r lt 4 gt Flash 405 ij button p 99 Grip gt KAISSSA RN IH Battery compartment z Lens release button p 30 DC coupler cord hole p 170 4 7 7 Depth of field preview button p 89 Mirror p 98 131 Lens lock pin Contacts p 13 Lens mount Video OUT terminal p 122 PC terminal p 106 Remote control terminal N3 type p 97 Digital terminal p 134 148 Body cap p 30 16 Nomenclature lt gt Focal plane lt gt Mult
4. gt dial to select the i image to be protected then press gt When an image is protected the lt gt icon will appear on the screen e To cancel the image protection press lt gt again The lt gt icon will disappear To protect another image repeat step 2 i e To exit the image protection press the lt MENU gt button The menu will reappear Di MENU BS F Once an image is protected it cannot be erased by the camera s erase function To erase a protected image you must first cancel the protection f you erase all the images p 124 only the protected images will remain This is convenient when you want to erase unnecessary images all at once 123 q Erasing Images ma You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch Protected images p 123 will not be erased Once an image is erased it cannot be recovered Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it To prevent important images from being erased accidentally protect them Erasing a Single Image 1 Playback the image to be erased 2 Press the lt j gt button The erase menu will appear at the bottom of the screen ke 3 Erase the image S gt Select Erase then press lt gt The image displayed will be erased Cancel M Checkmarking lt v gt Images to be Erased in a Batch By checkmarking the images to be erased you can erase multiple images at one ti
5. _ Battery will be exhausted soon co Battery must be recharged 26 Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life Number of shots approx Shooting Conditions Temperature No Flash 50 Flash Use At 23 C 73 F 1100 800 At 0 C 32 F 950 700 Fl o The figures above are based on a fully charged BP 511A no Live View shooting and CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association testing standards The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots The number of possible shots with the BP 514 is the same as indicated in the table The number of possible shots with the BP 511 or BP 512 will be about 75 of the figures in the table for 23 C 73 F At 0 C 32 F the figures will be about the same as in the table The lens operation is powered by the camera s battery Using certain lenses can reduce the number of possible shots For battery life with Live View shooting see page 112 Removing the Battery s 1 Open the battery compartment cover Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover Remove the battery Press the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and
6. File numbering Continuous a Auto rotate naow then press lt gt INFO button Normal disp Format 42 Before You Start Lh ee ee 2 Select OK e Turn the lt gt dial to select OK then press lt gt 533 MB used 976 WB gt The CF card will be formatted initialized cancel K gt When the formatting is completed the menu will reappear Q When the CF card is formatted or erased only the file management information is changed The actual data is not completely erased Be aware of this when selling or discarding the card When discarding the CF card destroy the card physically to prevent personal data from being leaked If a CF card related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor remove and reinstall the card If the error persists use a different card Or if you can transfer all the images in the card to a personal computer transfer all the images and then format the card The card may then return to normal Fl The CF card capacity displayed on the card format screen might be smaller than the capacity indicated on the card 43 M Resetting Camera Settings mam The camera s shooting settings and menu settings can be reset to the default settings 1 Select Clear all camera settings e Under the I tab select Clear all camera settings then press lt 6 gt Clear all camera settings Select OK Turn the lt gt dial to select OK then press l
7. gt B is for blue A is amber M is magenta and G is green The color in the respective direction will be corrected When you select Clear all all the printing effect settings will be reverted to the default 140 A4 Printing Trimming the Image man eA Ser OQ MENUS You can crop the image and print only i the trimmed portion as if the image was a recomposed Do the trimming right before printing If you set the trimming and then set the print settings you may have to set the trimming again 1 Onthe print setting screen select Trimming 2 Set the trimming frame size position and proportion e The image area within the trimming frame will be printed The shape of the trimming frame can be changed with Paper settings Changing the trimming frame size When you press the lt Q gt or lt amp 3 Q gt button the size of the trimming frame will change The smaller the trimming frame the larger the image magnification will be for the printing Moving the trimming frame Use lt gt to move the frame over the image vertically or horizontally Move the trimming frame until it shows the desired image area or composition Rotating the frame Each time you press the lt INF0 gt button the trimming frame will toggle between the vertical and horizontal orientations This enables E you to create a vertical oriented print from a horizontal image Adjusting the rotation angle By turning the lt gt di
8. you can view the captured images on a TV set Turn off the camera and the television before connecting them 1 Connect the camera to the TV Open the camera s terminal cover Use the video cable provided to connect the camera s lt gt video OUT terminal to the TV monitor s VIDEO IN terminal e Insert the video cable plugs firmly all the way Turn on the TV and switch the TV s line input to VIDEO IN 3 Set the camera s power switch to lt ON gt Press the lt gt gt button gt The image will appear on the TV screen Nothing will be displayed on the camera s LCD monitor e After you finish set the camera s power switch to lt OFF gt turn off the TV then disconnect the video cable Q Ifthe video system format does not match the TV s the image will not be displayed properly Set the proper video system format with I Video system e Do not use any video cable other than the one provided Images might not be displayed if you use a different video cable Fl Depending on the TV monitor part of the image might be cut off 122 uU Protecting Images mum This prevents the image from being erased accidentally 1 Select Protect images e Under the tab select Protect images then press lt gt Erase images Print order gt The protect setting screen will Transfer order appear Image protect 2 Protect the image EEM te e Turn the lt
9. 11 elements in 9 groups 22 36 0 25 m 0 82 ft 0 34x at 55 mm 207 x 134 67 x 45 mm 8 1 x 5 3 2 6 x 1 8 in at 0 25 m 58 mm Approx 68 5 x 70 mm 2 7 x 2 8 in Approx 200 g 7 1 oz EW 60C LP814 e EF S17 85mm f 4 5 6 IS USM Angle of view Lens construction Minimum aperture Closest focusing distance Max magnification Field of view Filter size Diagonal extent 78 30 18 25 Horizontal extent 68 40 15 25 Vertical extent 48 00 10 25 17 elements in 12 groups f 22 32 0 35 m 1 15 ft 0 2x at 85mm 328 x 219 112 x 75 mm 12 9 x 8 6 4 4 x 3 0 in at 0 35 m 67 mm 187 Specifications SS EE lU l Max diameter x length 78 5 x 92 mm 3 1 x 3 6 in Weight Approx 475 g 16 8 oz Hood EW 73B Case LP1116 e All specifications above are based on Canon s testing standards e The camera s specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice f a problem occurs with a non Canon lens attached to the camera consult the respective lens maker Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation e Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries e Mac OS X is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other countries e All other corporate and product names and trad
10. Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car It may cause an accident Do not fire the flash near a person s eyes It may impair the person s vision When using flash to photograph an infant keep at least 1 meter away Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug This is to prevent electrical shock heat generation and fire Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas This is to prevent an explosion or fire 10 If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts do a not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock Do not disassemble or modify the equipment High voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens Doing so may damage your vision Keep the camera from the reach of small children The neck strap can accidentally choke the child Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places This is to prevent fire and electrical shock Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital check if it is allowed Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane s instruments or the hospital s medical equipment To prevent fire and electrical shock follow the safeguards below Always insert the power plug all the way in Do n
11. Histogram iniisa Brightness RGB Household power ss ssseseseeeeee 170 Image AF point display eeeee Auto image rotation Auto playback Histogram Index display Jump display Magnified view Manual image rotation Playback Protect Shooting information Transfer to personal computer 147 View on TV Image area Image dust prevention Image review time Image Stabilizer lens Image transfer Image recording quality selections 56 Index display Index ISO Speed eeeceeeeeeseeeeeees Automatic setting ISO expansion Jump display rriren 119 Landscape insesi Language selection LCD monitor Shooting functions LCD panel Illumination LCD panel Illumination EOS eee eee ae een oe ork 21 30 Live View shooting 107 160 163 Long exposures gt Bulb M Manual exposure Magnified view Malfunction Manual exposure 90 Manual focusing 80 110 Maximum burst 57 58 Memory card gt CF card Menu Menu settings uam icon Metering MOde eeeee 92 169 Evaluative Partial Spot Center weighted average MF Manual focusing 00 80 Mirror lockup e ceeeeeereeeee 98 160 194 Mode Dial gt Shooting mode Monochrome image Multi controller Night Portrait Noise reduction Nomenclature Number gt File number One Shot AF seee 76 Origina
12. lt Tv gt stands for Time value ite anni ee i OF teal ics lairi Fast shutter speed Slow shutter speed D 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt Tv gt id D A AWE E Zs 2 Set the desired shutter speed While looking at the LCD panel turn the lt sA gt dial Focus the subject Press the shutter button halfway gt The aperture is set automatically A Check the viewfinder display and shoot e As long as the aperture is not blinking the exposure will be correct CPU LLU eet eaWertst2 1S0 wm r Tat 1 ti ue 86 Tv Shutter Priority AE Q a Ser lf the maximum aperture blinks it indicates eS underexposure Turn the lt gt dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed lf the minimum aperture blinks it indicates wy ciate i Paes overexposure ae Turn the lt gt dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a lower ISO speed ir Shutter Speed Display The shutter speeds from 8000 to 4 indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed For example 125 indicates 1 125 sec Also 0 5 indicates 0 5 sec and 15 is 15 sec 87 Av Aperture Priority AE ma In this mode you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the correct exposure suiting the subject brightness This is called aperture priority AE A high
13. 104 F Also do not exceed the recharging time Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera accessories connecting cables etc Keep the back up battery away from children If a child swallows the battery consult a physician immediately Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines When disposing of a battery pack or back up battery insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries This is to prevent fire or an explosion If excessive heat smoke or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging and prevent a fire If the battery pack or back up battery leaks changes color deforms or emits smoke or fumes remove it immediately Be careful not to get burned in the process Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes skin and clothing It can cause blindness or skin problems If the battery leakage contacts your eyes skin or clothing flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it See a physician immediately During the recharging keep the equipment away from the reach of children The cord can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock Do not leave any cords near a heat source It can deform the cord or melt the insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock
14. Color temperature p 69 2500 10000 About White Balance To the human eye a white object looks white regardless of the type of lighting With a digital camera the color temperature is adjusted with software to make the white areas look white This adjustment serves as the basis for the color correction The result is natural looking colors in the pictures F You can also use the G White balance menu to set the white balance 67 WB Setting the White Balance n Custom White Balance Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for better accuracy Photograph a white object The plain white object should fill the spot metering circle Focus manually and set the standard exposure for the white object You can set any white balance Spot metering circle 2 Select Custom WB AEB Under the A tab select Custom White balance LN Custom WB WB then press lt 61 gt WB SHIFT BKT 0 0 20 gt The SET screen will appear Color space SRGB Picture Style Standard Oust Delete Data Import the white balance data Turn the lt gt or lt gt dial to select the image captured in step 1 then press lt amp gt gt On the dialog screen which appears select OK and the data will be imported A Press the lt WB gt button 66 e After exiting the menu press the lt WB gt button 5 Select the cus
15. High speed sync FP flash lt 4 gt FE lock FEB in progress m Spot metering circle AF points Superimposed display lt ISO gt ISO speed lt gt Focus confirmation light Max Burst White balance correction WB BKT ISO speed i lt B W gt Monochrome shooting Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation lt B gt Flash exposure amount compensation AEB range Red eye reduction lamp on indicator Shutter speed FE lock FEL Busy buSY Built in flash recycling 4 buSY Aperture CF card full warning FuLL CF CF card error warning Err CF No CF card warning no CF The display will show only the settings currently applicable 19 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes Camera User Settings Most camera settings can be registered under Creative Zone or p 165 These modes give you more control over the result P Program AE p 84 Tv Shutter priority AE p 86 Av Aperture priority AE p 88 M Manual exposure p 90 A DEP Automatic depth of field AE p 91 Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button Fully automatic shooting for specific kinds of subjects O Full Auto p 46 Image Zone Portrait p 49 2A Landscape p 50 Ww Close up p 51 A Sports p 52 Bj Night Portrait p 53 Flash
16. It will return to normal at room temperature The image is out of focus Set the lens focus mode switch to lt AF gt p 30 To prevent camera shake hold the camera still and press the shutter button gently p 32 35 The CF card cannot be used e Ifa CF card related error message is displayed see page 43 or 177 The camera makes a noise when it is shaken The built in flash s pop up mechanism shakes slightly This is normal 175 Troubleshooting Guide DE E T E E Live View shooting is not possible When using Live View shooting use a CF card a hard disk type CF card such as MicroDrive is not recommended A hard disk type CF card requires a lower temperature range for operation than with normal CF cards If the temperature gets too high the Live View shooting may stop temporarily to prevent damage to the card s hard disk When the camera s internal temperature decreases the Live View shooting will be able to resume p 107 The built in flash does not fire e If you shoot continuously with the built in flash at short intervals the flash might stop operating to protect the flash unit Image Review amp Operation The image cannot be erased e Ifthe image has been erase protected it cannot be erased p 123 The shooting date and time displayed is incorrect The correct date and time has not been set p 41 No image appears on the TV screen Make sure the video cable plug is connected a
17. Move to the subject as close as possible Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance Some lenses have indications such as lt 0 28m 0 9ft gt The lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the lt gt focal plane mark on the camera to the subject If you are too close to the subject the focus confirmation light lt gt will blink Under low light the built in flash will fire If you are too close to the subject and the bottom of the picture looks dark move away from the subject e With a zoom lens use the telephoto end If you have a zoom lens using the telephoto end will make the subject look larger 51 amp Shooting Moving Subjects m To photograph a moving subject whether it be a child running or an auto race use the lt amp gt Sports mode X Shooting Tips e Use a telephoto lens Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar e Use the center AF point to focus Aim the center AF point over the subject then press the shutter button halfway to auto focus During autofocusing the beeper will continue beeping softly If focus cannot be achieved the focus confirmation light lt gt will blink When you want to take the picture press the shutter button completely While holding down the shutter button continuous shooting max approx 6 5 shots per sec and autofocusing will take effect Q Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur the viewfinder s shutter
18. The print will have no white borders If your printer cannot print borderless prints the print will have borders he shooting information will be imprinted on the border on Bordered El 9x13cm and larder prints p Xx up Option to print 2 4 8 9 16 or 20 images on one sheet On A4 or Letter size paper 20 or 35 thumbnails of the images ordered through DPOF will be printed 20 up Hl 20 up El will have the shooting information printed on the side of each thumbnail and the file number and date printed on the 35 up E bottom of each thumbnail image 35 up EJ will have the file number and date printed on the bottom of the thumbnail images Default With a Canon printer the print will be borderless From the Exif data the camera name lens name shooting mode shutter speed aperture exposure compensation amount ISO speed white balance etc will be imprinted This depends on the lt Q gt date file number imprinting option set in step 5 p 139 137 Borderless A Printing sat D Aa a 9 9x13 m B Photo amp Borderless 90n Q Off Paper settings A Set the printing effects Set as necessary Turn the lt gt dial to select the item on the upper right then press lt amp gt If the lt E gt icon is displayed next to lt M gt the printing effects can also be adjusted p 140 1 copies Trimming Cancel Print
19. gt button 416 Aim the viewfinder center over the subject where you want to lock the flash exposure then press the lt gt button gt The flash will fire a preflash and the required flash output is calculated and retained in memory gt In the viewfinder FEL is displayed for a moment and lt 4 gt will light e Each time you press the lt gt button a preflash is fired and the required flash output is calculated and retained in memory Wise Take the picture weil gyagd e Compose the shot and press the in shutter button completely gt The flash is fired to take the picture Q If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash the lt gt icon will blink Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4 102 umm Flash Control me The built in flash and external Speedlite can also be set with the menu The menu for the external Speedlite will be applicable only to EX series Speedlites whose functions can be set with the camera Select Flash control LCD brightness x e Under the If tab select Flash Date Time Language English control then press lt 6 gt Video system NTSC gt The flash control screen will appear Sensor cleaning Live View function settings Flash control Normally set this to Enable Flash firing Enabl e f Disable is set both the built in Built in flash func setting flash and external Speedlite will not External
20. gt p 56 e Program AE gt p 84 e ISO speed gt p 59 e Shutter priority AE gt p 86 e ISO speed increments gt p 154 Safety shift gt p 155 e Picture Style gt p 61 e Aperture priority AE gt p 88 Color space gt p 74 e Manual exposure gt p 90 e Custom Functions for Bulb gt p 96 image quality e Noise reduction for long exposures gt p 156 e Noise reduction for high ISO gt p 156 e Highlight tone priority gt p 157 8 Exposure adjustment e Exposure compensation e AEB e AE lock e Exposure level increments Flash e Built in flash e External flash e External flash control Flash settings e Flash Custom Functions Live View shooting e Live View shooting e Grid Silent shooting AF e Exposure simulation Image playback e Image review time e Single image playback Shooting information display e Highlight alert AF point display e Index display e Magnified view e Image browsing Jump display e Image Rotate gt p 93 gt p 94 gt p 95 gt p 154 gt p 99 gt p 105 gt p 103 gt p 104 gt p 108 gt p 112 gt p 113 gt p 114 gt p 163 gt p 125 gt p 116 gt p 117 gt p 117 gt p 117 gt p 119 gt p 120 gt p 119 gt p 120 Index to Features e Auto rotate of vertical images e Image protect e Image erase e Video OUT gt p 126 gt p 123 gt p 124 gt p 122 Camera Direct Printing DPOF e PictBridge e Pr
21. hour 41 min sec Language 18 languages 41 Video system NTSC PAL 122 Sensor cleaning Auto cleaning Clean now Clean manually 127 Live View shoot Disable Enable 108 T oaio Silent shoot Mode 1 Mode 2 Disable Me Metering timer 4 sec 16 sec 30 sec 109 1 min 10 min 30 min Flash firing Built in flash func setting Flash control External flash func setting External flash 103 C Fn setting Clear ext flash C Fn set 39 Menu Operations LEE 7 IY Set up 3 Yellow Page c tti Register current camera settings to the Mode 165 EI Ce NTS Dial s lt gt lt gt or lt gt position Clear all camera P settings Resets the camera to the default settings 44 Firmware Ver For updating the firmware Custom Functions Orange C Fn Exposure 154 C Fn Il Image 156 C Fn ill Customize the camera as desired 157 Auto focus Drive C Fn IV 160 Operation Others Eeer ell Oueren Fume Clears all Custom Function settings 152 C Fn 24 My Menu Green My Menu settings Register frequently used menu items and 164 Custom Functions Fl The G Shooting 2 I Set up 3 Custom Functions and 24 My Menu screens tabs are not displayed in Basic Zone modes e Shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes e In Basic Zone modes the RAW sRAW RAW sRAW JPEG recording quality modes are not displ
22. 1 Landscape reappear s2iuser Def 2 Standard M gt The base Picture Style will be User Def 3 Standard INFO Detail set SET ON displayed on the right of User Def gt The name of the Picture Style having any modified settings different from the default registered under User Def will be displayed in blue Q If a Picture Style has already been registered under User Def changing the base Picture Style in step 4 will nullify the parameters of the registered contents of the Picture Style Fl To shoot with the registered Picture Style follow step 2 on the preceding page to select User Def and then shoot 66 WB Setting the White Balance ma White balance WB is for making the white areas look white Normally the lt AMB gt Auto setting will obtain the correct white balance If natural looking colors cannot be obtained with lt EMI gt you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source In the Basic Zone modes lt AM3 gt will be set automatically 1 Press the lt WB gt button 66 2 Select the white balance While looking at the LCD panel turn the lt gt dial Color Temperature Approx K Kelvin WT Auto 3000 7000 Daylight 5200 fi Shade 7000 Cloudy twilight sunset 6000 3 Tungsten light 3200 ti White fluorescent light 4000 4 Flash 6000 a Custom p 68 2000 10000 E3
23. 6 Except with the EF28 80mm f 2 8 4L USM and EF50mm f 2 5 Compact Macro lenses 79 When Autofocus Fails sxe Autofocus can fail to achieve focus the focus confirmation light lt gt blinks with certain subjects such as the following Subjects difficult to focus e Low contrast subjects Example Blue sky solid color walls etc Subjects in low light e Extremely backlit and reflective subjects Example Car with a reflective body etc Overlapping near and far objects Example Animal in a cage etc e Repetitive patterns Example Skyscraper windows computer keyboards etc In such cases do one of the following 1 Focus an object at the same distance as the subject and lock the focus before recomposing p 48 2 Set the lens focus mode switch to lt MF gt and focus manually Manual Focusing 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to lt MF gt 2 Focus the subject e Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder Al If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing the active AF point and the focus confirmation light lt gt in the viewfinder will light when focus is achieved 80 Selecting the Drive Mode memm Single and continuous drive modes are provided In the Basic Zone modes the optimum drive mode is set automatically 1 Press the lt AF DRIVE gt button 66 2 Select the drive mode While looking at the LCD panel tur
24. Contrast amp Saturation Color tone elite Filter effect Monochrome Toning effect Monochrome Standard 62 313 Customizing the Picture Style mau You can customize the Picture Style by adjusting the individual parameters like Sharpness and Contrast To customize Monochrome see the next page Picture Style 0 2 0 1 Press the lt 312 gt button 2 Select a Picture Style e Turn the lt gt dial to select a Picture Style then press the lt INF0 gt button iNeutral JFaithful Detail set EP Portrait Select a parameter Osharpness e Turn the lt gt dial to select a contrast parameter then press lt gt Default set Detail set EysP Portrait Set the parameter Turn the lt gt dial to set the C t s Ceontrast parameter as desired then press lt gt Picture Style 0 0 2 Press the lt MENU gt button to save the adjusted parameter The Picture Style selection screen will reappear gt Any settings different from the default will be displayed in blue 0 0 0 N N INFO TETEA SET Jo Parameter Settings and Effects Sharpness 0 Less sharp outline 7 Sharp outline Contrast 4 Low contrast 4 High contrast amp Saturation 4 Low saturation 4 High saturation Color tone 4 Reddish skin tone 4 Yellowish skin tone 63 31 Customizing the Picture Style Fl e By se
25. and Adjust levels on page 140 138 6 Printing 5 Set the date and file number imprinting e Set as necessary Trimming ADANE e Turn the lt gt dial to select lt gt Ej Ph Cancel then press lt 6 gt GEIG Print Turn the lt gt dial to select the desired setting then press lt 67 gt 1 copies 6 Set the number of copies Set as necessary Timin e Turn the lt gt dial to select lt W gt Paper settings then press lt 6 gt Cancel Turn the lt gt dial to select the Print number of copies then press lt gt 7 Start printing e Turn the lt gt dial to select Print then press lt gt gt The lt B gt button s blue lamp will blink and the printing will start a Off y 1 copies Trimming Paper settings Cancel Print Fl To print another image with the same settings select the image and just E press the lt Bv gt button lit in blue Trimming will not be applied to 1 copy printing The Default setting for printing effects and other options are the printer s own default settings as set by the printer s manufacturer See the printer s instruction manual to find out what the Default settings are e Depending on the image s file size and image recording quality it may take some time for the printing to start after you select Print e f you did Adjusting the rotation angle p 141 the printing time may take longer To stop th
26. and focusing screen Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens For stubborn dirt take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center Do not touch the camera s electrical contacts with your fingers This is to prevent the contacts from corroding Corroded contacts can cause camera misoperation If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room condensation may form on the camera and internal parts To prevent condensation first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag If condensation forms on the camera do not use the camera This is to avoid damaging the camera If there is condensation remove the lens CF card and battery from the camera and wait until the condensation has evaporated before using the camera If the camera will not be used for an extended period remove the battery and store the camera in a cool dry well ventilated location Even while the camera is in storage press the shutter button a few times once in a while to check that the camera is still working Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a darkroom or chemical lab If the camera has not been used for an extended period test all its functions before using the camera If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot coming up have the camera checked by your Canon dealer
27. another camera brand the camera may not operate properly and malfunction may result Do not connect to the camera s PC terminal any flash unit requiring 250 V or more e Do not attach a high voltage flash unit on the camera s hot shoe It might not work Fl A flash unit attached to the camera s hot shoe and a flash unit connected to the PC terminal can both be used at the same time 106 Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing a real time image on the camera s LCD monitor or on a personal computer screen This is called Live View shooting Q e When using Live View shooting using a hard disk type CF card such as MicroDrive is not recommended e If Live View shooting is done under direct sunlight or other high temperature environments the lt gt icon warning for high temperature in the camera may appear on the screen If Live View shooting continues with a high internal temperature it may degrade image quality You should therefore stop Live View shooting if the warning icon appears e f Live View shooting continues while the lt j gt warning icon is displayed and the camera s internal temperature increases the Live View shooting will stop automatically Shooting will be disabled until the camera s internal temperature decreases Al About Remote Live View Shooting With the provided software installed in the personal computer you can connect the camera to the personal computer and shoot
28. are displayed vertically on the camera s LCD monitor and personal computer instead of horizontally The setting of this feature can be changed 1 Select Auto rotate Under the If tab select Auto rotate then press lt gt 2 Set the auto rotate display Turn the lt gt dial to select the setting then press lt gt 0n 0 amp The vertical image is automatically rotated on both the camera s LCD monitor and on the personal computer 0n The vertical image is automatically rotated only on the personal computer off The vertical image is not rotated Q Auto rotate will not work with vertical images captured while Auto rotate was Off They will not rotate even if you later switch it to On for playback Fl e Immediately after image capture the vertical image will not be automatically rotated for the image review e Ifthe vertical image is taken while the camera is pointed up or down the image might not rotate automatically for playback If the vertical image is not automatically rotated on the personal computer screen it means the software you are using is unable to rotate the image Using the provided software is recommended 126 Sensor Cleaning The camera has a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit attached to the sensor s front layer low pass filter to shake off dust automatically The Dust Delete Data can also be appended to the image so that the remaining dust spots can be rem
29. be retained The focus preset feature on super telephoto lenses cannot be used 109 Live View Shooting Magnifying the Image for Manual Focusing New 1 Move the focusing frame to the position where you want to focus e Use lt gt to move the focusing frame in full view If you press lt gt straight down the focusing frame will return to the center Press the lt Q gt button gt The focusing frame will be magnified gt AE lock will be applied to the full view exposure and the shutter speed and aperture settings will be displayed in orange Each time you press the lt Q gt button the display format will change as follows Full view gt Approx 5x gt Approx 10x x x10 Focus manually While looking at the Live View image on the LCD monitor turn the lens s focusing ring to focus manually Desteogeotel2 278 E 100 Magnified area Magnification Q High temperatures high ISO speeds or long exposures may cause noise or irregular colors in the captured image shot with Live View shooting During continuous shooting the exposure set for the first shot will also be applied to subsequent shots If you recompose during continuous shooting the exposure might not match the latter shots Ifthe camera is not operated for a prolonged period the power will turn off automatically as set with I Auto power off p 42 Fl While the imag
30. be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen e Customization Custom Functions Total 24 Camera user settings Register under Mode Dial s C1 C2 and C3 positions My Menu registration Provided e Interface USB terminal For personal computer communication and direct printing USB 2 0 Hi Speed Video OUT terminal NTSC PAL selectable Extension system terminal For connection to WFT E3 E3A 185 Specifications e Power Source Battery Single Battery Pack BP 511A BP 514 BP 511 or BP 512 AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK E2 With Battery Grip BG E2N or BG E2 attached size AA batteries can be used Battery life Number of shots approx Shooting Conditions Temperature No Flash 50 Flash Use At 23 C 73 F 1100 800 At 0 C 32 F 950 700 The above figures apply with a fully charged Battery Pack BP 511A The figures above are based on CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association testing standards Battery check Auto Power saving Provided Power turns off after 1 2 4 8 15 or 30 min Date Time battery One CR2016 lithium battery Startup time Approx 0 15 sec e Dimensions and Weight Dimensions W x H x D 145 5 x 107 8 x 73 5 mm 5 7 x 4 2 x 2 9 in Weight Approx 740 g 26 1 oz body only e Operation Environment Working temperature range 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Working humidity 85 or less e Battery Pack BP 511A Type Rech
31. blur due to camera shake e Taking portraits without flash Under low light the person must not move until the picture is taken If the person moves during the exposure he or she might look blurred in the picture 54 Image Settings This chapter explains the digital image settings for the image recording quality ISO speed Picture Style white balance and color space Inthe Basic Zone modes only the image recording quality except RAW sRAW RAW sRAW JPEG and the file numbering method can be set as explained in this chapter The asterisk X on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes P Tv Av M A DEP ir When the camera is ready to shoot you can press the lt INF0 gt button to see the image settings p 168 U Setting the Image recording Quality mum Set the image recording quality to suit the intended image size for printing etc In the Basic Zone modes only the following image recording quality settings can be set ML ML AM aM AS MS They are all JPEG images In the GEM SGENN modes the image will require processing with the software provided p 58 1 Select Quality a aii e Under the A tab select Quality pa wo then press lt 6 gt Shoot w o card gt The image recording quality screen will appear Quality 2 Select the image recording 4L 3888x2592 123 quality sama sma SEM Turn the lt gt d
32. e To display an image press the lt Q gt button Jump Display You can skip over images during playback to find the image you want i faster Browsing Through Images During image playback press the lt JUMP gt button and turn the lt gt dial to select the jump method 1 image 10 images 100 images Screen Date With the index display you can jump by a single screen by selecting Screen To jump by shooting date select Date e During image playback turn the lt gt dial gt The jump display will proceed according to the selected jump method gt On the bottom right the jump method Jump method and current image location are Image location indicated 119 DJ Image Playback Q Q Magnified View Magnify the image e During image playback press the lt Q gt button to magnify the image e If you keep pressing the lt Q gt button you can magnify the image up to 10x Press the lt E amp Q gt button to reduce the magnification e Use lt s3 gt to scroll around the magnified image Magnified area F e You can turn the lt gt or lt gt dial to view another image e Magnified view is not possible during the image review immediately after the image is taken Rotating an Image 1 Select Rotate e Under the 51 tab select Rotate then press lt gt Select the image to rotate Turn the lt gt or lt gt dial to sel
33. far you are from the standard exposure level A Set the exposure Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and aperture 5 Take the picture 90 A DEP Automatic Depth of Field AE mam Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically All the AF points will function to detect the subject and the aperture required to attain the necessary depth of field will be set automatically lt A DEP gt stands for Auto Depth of field This mode sets the depth of field automatically 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt A DEP gt Focus the subject e Aim the AF points over the subjects and press the shutter button halfway 4 e All the subjects covered by the AF points flashing in red will be in focus 3 Take the picture Q If the 30 shutter speed blinks it indicates that the subject is too dark Increase the ISO speed If the 8000 shutter speed blinks it indicates that the subject is too bright Decrease the ISO speed ir e Ifthe aperture blinks it indicates that the exposure level is correct but the desired depth of field cannot be obtained Either use a wide angle lens or move further away from the subjects e Ifthe camera sets a slow shutter speed hold the camera steady or use a tripod If you use flash the result will be the same as using lt P gt with flash 91 Selecting the Metering Mode mau Four metering modes are provided Evaluat
34. flash func setting te External flash C Fn setting fire This is good when you only want to use the AF assist beam Built in flash func setting Built in flash func setting Flash mode cannot be selected e Flash exp comp can be set as explained on page 101 Set E TTL Il as explained on the next page e Shutter sync Normally set this to 1st curtain so that the flash fires immediately after the exposure starts If 2nd curtain is set the flash will fire right before the exposure ends When this is combined with a slow sync speed you can create a trail of light such as from car headlights at night With 2nd curtain sync two flashes will be fired Once when you press the shutter button completely and once immediately before the exposure ends 103 MS Flash Control E TTLII For normal flash exposures set it to Evaluative If Average is set the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered scene as with an external metering flash Flash exposure compensation may be necessary depending on the scene so this is for advanced users Setting the External Speedlites Select either External flash func setting or External flash C Fn setting For details on which external Speedlite settings the camera can set see the EX series such as the 580EX II Speedlite s instruction manual Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite Flash control 1 Select either Exte
35. gt dial to select the Mode Dial position where the camera settings will be registered then press lt gt When the confirmation dialog appears select OK and press lt 7 gt gt The current camera settings will be registered under the Mode Dial s C position About Clear settings In step 2 if you select Clear settings the respective Mode Dial position will revert to default setting effective before you registered the camera settings The procedure is the same as step 3 Q The My Menu settings will not be registered When the Mode Dial is set to lt W gt lt gt or lt gt position the I menus will not work E Fl Even when the Mode Dial is set to lt W gt lt gt or lt gt position you can still change the drive mode and menu settings If you want to register those changes follow the procedure above When you press the lt INF0 gt button the registered settings will appear on the LCD monitor p 168 165 Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features system accessories etc The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up things INFO Checking Camera Settings ma When the camera is ready to shoot press the lt INF0 gt button and Camera set and Shoot func will appear When Shoot func is displayed you can set the ISO speed and other shooting functions while looking at the LCD monito
36. image interrupted for AF Metering modes Evaluative metering with the image sensor Metering range EV 0 20 at 23 C 73 F with EF50mm f 1 4 USM lens ISO 100 Magnified view Magnifiable by 5x or 10x at AF point Grid display Provided Exposure simulation Provided Silent shooting Provided Mode 1 and 2 184 Specifications e LCD Monitor Type TFT color liquid crystal monitor Monitor size 3 0 in Pixels Approx 230 000 Coverage Approx 100 Brightness adjustment 7 levels provided Interface languages 18 e Image Playback Display format Single image Single image Image recording quality shooting information histogram 4 or 9 image index magnified view approx 1 5x 10x rotated image image jump by 1 10 100 images 1 screen or shooting date Highlight alert Provided Overexposed highlights blink e Image Protection and Erase Protect Single images can be erase protected or not Erase Single image checkmarked images or all images in the CF card can be erased except protected images at one time e Direct Printing Compatible printers PictBridge compatible printers Printable images JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System DPOF printing possible and RAW sRAW images captured with the EOS 40D Easy Print feature Provided e Digital Print Order Format DPOF Version 1 1 compatible e Direct Image Transfer Compatible images JPEG and RAW sRAW images Only JPEG images can
37. light lt gt does not light While the beeper is beeping you can press the shutter button completely to shoot a moving subject in focus e Pressing the shutter button halfway will not focus the subject When the focus mode switch on the lens is set to lt MF gt Manual Focus the camera does not focus Set the focus mode switch to lt AF gt e When I focus the subject and then zoom up and take the picture the focus looks soft If you want to zoom do it before focusing Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly e Although it is daylight the flash popped up For a backlit subject the flash may pop up to help reduce harsh shadows on the subject e In low light the built in flash fired a series of flashes To assist the autofocusing pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the built in flash to fire a series of flashes This is called AF assist beam It is effective up to approx 4 meters 13 1 feet away e Although flash was used the picture came out dark The subject was too far away The subject should be within 5 meters 16 4 feet from the camera When flash was used the bottom part of the picture came out unnaturally dark The subject was too close to the camera and a shadow was created by the lens The subject should be at least 1 meter 3 3 feet away from the camera If a hood sold separately has been attached to the lens remove it before taking the flash picture 47 O F
38. one image During the direct image transfer both the RAW sRAW and JPEG images will be transferred to the personal computer e If you want to transfer more than 999 images in one batch select All image on the direct transfer screen 150 11 Customizing the Camera With Custom Functions you can change the camera functions according to your preference Also the current camera settings can be saved under the Mode Dials lt gt lt gt and lt gt positions The functions explained in this chapter apply to Creative Zone modes M Setting Custom Functions mam Select 9 Turn the lt 7 gt dial to select the C Fnil Auto focus Drive tab C FnV Operation Others Clear all Custom Func C Fn 2 Select the group e Turn the lt gt dial to select C Fn IV then press lt gt Select the Custom Function No ENT EXBOSUre oR e Turn the lt gt dial to select the Exposure level increments Custom Function No then press 3 lt gt C Fn I Exposure Change the setting as desired Exposure level increments P Turn the lt gt dial to select the setting number then press lt gt Repeat steps 2 to 4 if you want to set other Custom Functions e At the bottom of the screen the current Custom Function settings are indicated below the respective numbers 5 Exit the setting e Press the lt MENU gt button gt The screen for step 2 will reappear Clearing Al
39. or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly Handling Precautions LCD Panel and LCD Monitor e Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99 99 effective pixels there might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0 01 or less pixels Dead pixels displaying only black or red etc are not a malfunction They do not affect the images recorded Ifthe LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period screen burn in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed However this is only temporarily and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days CF Card The CF card is a precision device Do not drop the CF card or subject it to vibration Doing so could damage the images recorded on them e Do not store or use the CF card near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a TV set speakers or magnet Also avoid places prone to having static electricity Otherwise the images recorded on the CF card might be lost Do not leave the CF card in direct sunlight or near a heat source Doing so can warp the cards and make them unusable Do not spill any liquid onto the CF card e Always store your CF cards in a case to protect the data stored on them Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock e Do not store the CF card in hot dusty or humid locations Lens Electrical Contacts After detaching the lens f
40. personal computer you can easily transfer the images without operating the personal computer e For instructions to install the provided software see the separate sheet CD ROM Guide If you want to operate the personal computer to transfer the images from the camera see the Software Instruction Manual in the CD ROM E gt Transferring Images to a Personal Computer m Before connecting the camera to the personal computer be sure to first install the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk software in the CD ROM provided with the camera in the personal computer Preparation for Image Transfer ZAE 1 Connect the camera to the personal computer Turn off the camera and use the interface cable that came with the camera When connecting the cable plug to the camera s lt lt gt terminal the cable plug s lt gt icon must face the front side of the camera To the personal computer s USB port connect the plug on other end of the cable Set the camera s power switch to lt ON gt When the program selection screen appears on the personal computer select EOS Utility When the camera model selection screen appears select your camera s model gt The EOS Utility screen will appear on the computer and the direct transfer screen will appear on the camera s LCD monitor Q Shooting will be disabled while the direct transfer screen is displayed Fl e If the EOS Util
41. range Exposure control ISO speed Recommended Exposure Index Exposure compensation AE lock Shutter Type Shutter speeds Shutter release Self timer Remote control e Built in Flash Type Flash metering Guide No Recycle time Flash ready indicator Small series of flashes fired by built in flash Effective range Approx 4 0 m 13 1 ft at center approx 3 5 m 11 5 ft at periphery 35 zone TTL full aperture metering e Evaluative metering linkable to any AF point e Partial metering approx 9 of viewfinder at center e Spot metering approx 3 8 of viewfinder at center e Center weighted average metering EV 1 20 at 23 C 73 F with EF50mm f 1 4 USM lens ISO 100 Program AE Full Auto Portrait Landscape Close up Sports Night Portrait Flash Off Program shutter priority AE aperture priority AE depth of field AE manual exposure E TTL II autoflash Basic Zone modes ISO 100 800 set automatically Creative Zone modes ISO 100 1600 in 1 3 stop increments Auto or ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 3200 Manual 2 stops in 1 3 or 1 2 stop increments can be combined with AEB AEB 2 stops in 1 3 or 1 2 stop increments Auto Applied in One Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual By AE lock button Electronically controlled focal plane shutter 1 8000 to 30 sec 1 3 and 1 2 stop increments bulb X sync at 1 250 sec Soft touch electro
42. remotely while viewing the computer screen instead of the camera s viewfinder For details see the Software Instruction Manual in the CD ROM Live View Shooting mx Instead of looking through the viewfinder you can look at a real time image on the camera s LCD monitor while shooting Live View shooting does not work in Basic Zone modes Preparing for Live View Shooting 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to lt MF gt 2 Set the shooting mode Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode Select Live View function LCD brightness 4 w settings Date Time 5 3 Language Englis Under the If tab select Live View Video system NTSC function settings then press lt 6 gt Sensor cleaning Select Live View shoot Turn the lt gt dial to select Live View shoot then press lt 6 gt Select Enable Turn the lt gt dial to select Enable then press lt 6i gt Q During Live View shooting do not point the camera toward the sun The sun s heat can damage the camera s internal components F e f you handhold the camera like a compact digital camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor camera shake can cause blurred images For Live View shooting mounting the camera on a tripod is recommended e lt A DEP gt will be the same as using lt P gt 108 Live View Shooting Displaying Live View Image on the LCD Monitor With the camera ready to shoot pr
43. reversed The direction of the lt gt dial will be the same in the manual exposure mode and for setting exposure compensation 161 CEM Custom Function Settings E EEE C Fn IV 5 Focusing Screen The camera provides interchangeable focusing screens This Custom Function must be set so that the exposure correction matches the respective focusing screen 0 Ef A 1 Ef D 2 Ef S About focusing screen characteristics Ef A Standard Precision Matte Standard focusing screen that comes with the camera Provides good viewfinder brightness and enables easy manual focusing Ef D Precision Matte with grid This is the Ef A with a grid It makes it easier to align horizontal or vertical lines Ef S Super Precision Matte Focusing screen which makes manual focusing easier than with the Ef A Effective for users who mainly focus manually Q About Super Precision Matte Ef S and Maximum Lens Aperture This is optimized for f 2 8 and faster lenses Ifthe lens is slower than f 2 8 the viewfinder will look darker than with Ef A EI Since the standard Ef A focusing screen comes with the EOS 40D C Fn IV 5 0 is already set To change the focusing screen refer to the instructions that came with the focusing screen The C Fn IV 5 setting is not included in the registered camera user settings p 165 CEM Custom Function Settings C Fn IV 6 Add original decision data Data for ver
44. size of a normal RAW image As with RAW images sRAW images can be developed and adjusted with the provided software This image type is handy when you do not need a very high resolution as a normal RAW image Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting The maximum burst during continuous shooting indicated on the preceding page is the number of continuous shots that can be taken at one time based with a 1 GB CF card The maximum burst depends on the image recording quality drive mode subject CF card brand and other variables It is displayed in the viewfinder on the bottom right If the maximum burst is 99 or higher 99 will be displayed Q The maximum burst is displayed even when a CF card is not in the camera Make sure that a CF card is loaded before taking a picture The maximum burst for lt HiH gt is displayed regardless of the drive mode setting Fl If the viewfinder displays 99 for the maximum burst it means the maximum burst is 99 or higher If 98 or lower is displayed the maximum burst is 98 or lower If you stop the continuous shooting the maximum burst will increase After all the captured images are written to the CF card the maximum burst will be as listed on the preceding page 58 ISO Setting the ISO Speed memme Set the ISO speed image sensor s sensitivity to light to suit the ambient light level For example when you increase the ISO speed higher number for low light a faster shu
45. the AF mode from One Shot AF to Al Servo AF automatically if the still subject starts moving e After the subject is focused in the One Shot AF mode if the subject starts moving the camera will detect the movement and change the AF mode automatically to Al Servo AF Fl When focus is achieved in the Al Focus AF mode with the Servo mode active the beeper will sound softly The focus confirmation light lt gt in the viewfinder will not light 77 Selecting the AF Point memme Select one of the nine AF points to autofocus In the Basic Zone and lt A DEP gt modes automatic AF point selection will take effect automatically You cannot select the AF point 1 Press the lt gt button 66 gt The selected AF point will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel e Ifall the AF points light in the viewfinder it means automatic AF point selection is in effect 2 Select the AF point To select an AF point you can either turn the lt gt or lt gt dial or use lt i gt Selecting with the Dial When you turn the lt sX gt or lt gt dial the AF point selection will change in the respective direction When all AF points light up automatic AF point selection will be set Selecting with the Multi controller The AF point selection will change in the direction you tilt the lt lt gt If you keep tilting it in the same direction it will toggle between manual
46. times The numbers and markings on the per second battery charger correspond to the 90 or higher Lights on table on the left 24 Recharging the Battery Wy z9 Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used A charged battery unused will still gradually lose its power over time After recharging the battery detach it and unplug the charger from the power outlet You can attach the cover in a different orientation to indicate whether the battery has been recharged or not If the battery has been recharged attach the cover so that the battery shaped hole lt Lh gt is aligned over the blue seal on the battery If the battery is exhausted attach the cover in the opposite orientation Use the battery in an ambient temperature range of 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F To attain best battery performance an ambient temperature of 10 C 30 C 50 F 86 F is recommended In cold locations such as snowy areas battery performance and operation time may temporarily decrease When not using the camera remove the battery If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period a small amount of power current is released resulting in excess discharge and shorter battery life Take out the battery from the camera and attach the protective cover before storing Storing the battery after it is fully charged can lower the battery s perform
47. white balance icon will blink on the LCD panel e You can also set white balance correction and AEB together with white balance bracketing If you set AEB in combination with white balance bracketing a total of nine images will be recorded for a single shot Since three images are recorded for one shot the CF card will take longer to record the shot e BKT stands for Bracketing 71 u File Numbering Methods sx The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder You can also change how the file number is assigned The file number will appear on the personal computer in this format IMG_0001 JPG 1 Select File numbering Under the If tab select File mata TTeSat numbering then press lt 6 gt moan File numbering gt Select the file numbering method Turn the lt gt gt dial to select the desired method then press lt gt Continuous File numbering continues even after CF card replacement Even after you replace the CF card the file numbering continues in sequence up to 9999 This is convenient when you want to save the images numbered anywhere between 0001 to 9999 in one folder in your personal computer If the replacement CF card contains images recorded previously the file numbering of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the car
48. with lt lt gt ISO speed AF mode Auto 100 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 One Shot AF ONESHOT AIFOCUS Al SERVO Drive mode Single shooting oO ow amp amp amp Flash exposure comp 2 1 9 1 22 Metering mee AF point selection luative metering to 5 a eS Automatic selection White balance 169 Using a Household Power Outlet mx With AC Adapter Kit ACK E2 sold separately you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level 1 Connect the DC plug Connect the DC Coupler s plug to the AC adapter s socket 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the AC adapter e Insert the prongs into a power outlet When you are finished disconnect the plug from the power outlet 3 Place the cord in the groove Insert the cord carefully without damaging the cord A Insert the DC Coupler Open the battery compartment cover and open the DC Coupler cord notch cover Insert the DC Coupler until the lock position and put the cord through the notch Close the cover Q Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera s power switch is set to lt ON gt or lt 2 gt 170 Replacing the Date Time Battery mx The date time back up battery maintains the camera s date and time Its service life is about 5 years If the date time is reset when the batt
49. 0 O a amp The ISO speed set automatically will vary depending on the Bi shooting mode The picture will be taken at the standard exposure A The ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 400 800 D Fixed at ISO 100 The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 400 800 so P Av that a shutter speed preventing camera shake will be set A DEP If overexposure would result at ISO 400 a lower ISO speed as low as ISO 100 will be set Normally ISO 400 is set Even for very bright or dark subjects Tv the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 800 to obtain a standard exposure M Fixed at ISO 400 Set to ISO 400 in all shooting modes including lt gt With flash If overexposure would result in bright light outdoors a lower ISO speed as low as ISO 100 will be set 60 313 Selecting a Picture Style mam By selecting a Picture Style you can obtain the desired image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject In the Basic Zone modes the Picture Style is set automatically so the operation explained on this page to page 66 cannot be done 1 Press the lt 343 gt button When the camera is ready to shoot press the lt 343 gt button gt The Picture Style screen will appear Select a Picture Style e Turn the lt gt dial to select a Picture Style then press lt gt gt The Picture Style will take effect and the camera will be ready to sh
50. 1 Seiting Custom Functions sasis asha Naan Custom Functions Custom Function Settings C Fn Exposure C Fn Il Image C Fn Ill Auto focus Drive C Fn IV Operation Others Registering My Menu Register Camera User Settings ceseccesseseeseseeeeeseeseeeeeeeeesseesetaseaeeeeeeeeees 12 Reference 167 Checking Camera Settings Using a Household Power Outlet Replacing the Date Time Battery Function Availability Table Troubleshooting Guide Error Codes System Map Using the Battery Grip Specifications Index HEHEHEH HHN HEH E Index to Features mu Power White balance e Battery White balance selection gt p 67 Charging gt p 24 e Custom WB gt p 68 Battery check gt p 26 e Color temperature setting gt p 69 Power outlet gt p 170 e White balance correction gt p 70 Auto power off gt p 42 WB bracketing gt p 71 Menus amp Basic Settings AF Menus gt P38 AF mode gt p 76 e Camera setting display gt p 168 e AF point selection gt p 78 e LCD brightness e Manual focusing gt p 80 adjustment gt p 125 e Language gt p 41 Metering e Date Time gt p 41 e Metering mode gt p 92 e Beeper gt p 38 e Shoot w o card gt p 38 Drive z e Drive modes gt p 81 Recording Images e Maximum burst gt p 57 e CF card formatting gt p 42 e Mirror lockup gt p 98 File No gt p 72 e Self timer gt p 82 Image Quality Shooting e Image recording quality
51. 124 21 65 14 16 EMM 12 4 1 1 70 14 16 EMAS 124 1 2 69 14 16 EMS 12 4 0 7 72 14 16 SH 7 1 135 20 34 SEMAL 7 1 35 90 17 21 SHMM ML 7 1 1 8 107 17 22 SEAM 7 1 2 1 103 17 22 SEMM 7 1 1 1 116 17 23 SEMAS 7 1 1 2 115 17 24 SENS 7 1 07 124 17 25 The number of possible shots and maximum burst apply to a 1GB CF card based on Canon s testing standards e The single image size number of possible shots and maximum burst during continuous shooting are based on Canon s testing standards ISO 100 Picture Style Standard Onthe LCD panel you can check the remaining number of images the CF card can record The single image size number of possible shots and maximum burst during continuous shooting will vary depending on the subject CF card brand ISO speed Picture Style etc e Inthe case of monochrome images the file size will be smaller so the number of possible shots will be higher 57 MM Setting the Image recording Quality SSS as About RAW The RAW image is the data output by the image sensor and converted to digital data which is recorded on the CF card as is The RAW image is transferred to a personal computer where software provided is used to adjust the image as needed From the RAW image the software can develop and generate the adjusted image in the desired type such as JPEG or TIFF About sRAW This is a small RAW image which is one fourth approx 2 5 megapixels the
52. AC Adapter Kit Cable Charger Adapter ACK E2 CB 570 CG 570 CA 570 178 System Map Timer Remote Remote Wireless Controller Switch Controller TC 80N3 RS 80N3 LC 5 EF S lenses TV Video Wireless File Transmitter l MeL 4 WFT E3 WFT E3A USB external media a USB GPS unit EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Solution Disk Manual eo er Interface Cable Wireless LAN b IFC 200U access point Personal computer Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 Mac OS X Original Data Serum Card reader gt TT PC card slot PictBridge tible print CF card PCMCIA adapter lt ai gt 179 Using the Battery Grip mE If you plan to use the camera with Battery Grip BG E2 originally dedicated to the EOS 20D and EOS 30D read the following For instructions other than Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover and Battery Life explained below refer to the Battery Grip BG E2 Instruction Manual If you have Battery Grip BG E2N read the BG E2N s Instruction Manual Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover e Put the camera on a flat surface and hold it firmly so it does not fall Open the battery compartment cover and pull it out at a slanted angle to remove e Store the detached battery compartment cover in the battery grip e To reattach the
53. CB 5L 2 Before using the charger read all instructions and cautionary remarks on 1 the charger 2 the battery pack and 3 the product using the battery pack CAUTION To reduce risk of injury charge only the Battery Pack BP 511A 3 BP 514 BP 511 or BP 512 Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and other damage 4 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow 5 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in fire electric shock or personal injury 6 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than by cord when disconnecting charger 7 Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress 8 Do not operate the charger with damaged cord or plug replace them immediately 9 Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified serviceman 10 Do not disassemble the charger take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire 11 To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION Unless otherwise stated in this manual there are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified serviceman U S A and Canada only The Lithi
54. CF card still has storage capacity The LCD monitor will display a message to replace the CF card Be sure to replace the CF card Fl For both JPEG and RAW sRAW images the file name will start with IMG _ The extension will be JPG for JPEG images and CR2 for RAW and sRAW images 73 M Setting the Color Space ma The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors With this camera you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB For normal images sRGB is recommended 1 Select Color space Under the A tab select Color space then press lt gt 2 Set the desired color space Select SRGB or Adobe RGB then press lt gt B Color space SRG Adobe RGB About Adobe RGB This is mainly used for commercial printing and other industrial uses This setting is not recommended if you do not know about image processing Adobe RGB and Design rule for Camera File System 2 0 Exif 2 21 Since the image will look very subdued with SRGB personal computer environment and printers not compatible with Design rule for Camera File System 2 0 Exif 2 21 post processing of the image with software will be required Fl e f the captured image was shot in the Adobe RGB color space the first character in the file name will be an underscore _ The ICC profile is not appended The ICC profile is explained in the Software Instruction Manual CD ROM 74 Set
55. Correction File Numbering Methods Setting the Color Space Contents 4 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 75 76 Selecting the AF Mode Selecting the AF Point When Autofocus Fails Manual Focusing Selecting the Drive Mode Self timer Operation 82 Program AE 84 Shutter Priority AE Aperture Priority AE Depth of Field Preview Manual Exposure Automatic Depth of Field AE Selecting the Metering Mode Setting Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB AE Locks Bulb Exposures Mirror Lockup Using the Built in Flash Flash Control External Speedlites 6 Live View Shooting 107 Live View Shooting 7 Image Playback Image Playback Shooting Information Display Index Display Jump Display Magnified View Rotating an Image Auto Playback Viewing the Images on TV Protecting Images Erasing Images Changing Image Playback Settings Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness Setting the Image Review Time Auto Rotate of Vertical Images Contents fi S 8 Sensor Cleaning Automatic Sensor Cleaning Appending Dust Delete Data Manual Sensor Cleaning 9 Direct Printing from the Camera Digital Print Order Format 133 Propanng to Pint arseoreri ad aa N VEN E aR S RANEA Printing Trimming the Image Digital Print Order Format DPOF Direct Printing with DPOF 11 Customizing the Camera 15
56. Date THM isccoscesdtastsesianmaensigernecy 41 Date time battery replacement 171 Depth of field preview 89 Dioptric adjustment Direct printing gt Printing Drive MOde ccccccceeeeeees 81 169 Single Continuous shooting Self timer Dust Delete Data Easy Printing Erase image Error codes Evaluative metering Exposure compensation 93 1 2 stop increments 154 Index External Speedlite ee 105 Eyepiece COVE eeeeeeeeeees 23 97 File NUMDET ceeeeeeseeeeeeeteees 72 Continuous Auto reset Manual reset FIGSIZO ae iai 57 117 181 Filter effect Monochrome 64 Yellow Orange Red Green Flash 2nd curtain sync Custom Functions Effective range External Speedlite Flash exposure compensation 101 Flash Offan AAs iirinn Menu setting Red eye reduction Shutter speed fixed at 1 250 S6C 155 Flash exposure compensation 1 2 stop increments Focal plane mark Focus lock Focus mode switch Focusing AF point display AF point selection 78 159 169 AF assist beam Live View shooting Manual focusing Out Of TOUS sa 47 80 Recompose Focusing screen FAT a e e A Format CF card initialization 42 Full Auto Function Availability Table Highlight alert eeeeeeeeeeee Highlight detail loss Highlight tone priority
57. Dust Delete Data 2 Select OK Obtaining the data for Turn the lt gt dial to select OK erasing d software then press lt gt After the automatic Refer to Instruction Manual i sensor cleaning ends a message will appear Updated 06 18 07 16 30 Cancel OK Dust Delete Data Press the shutter button x6 t completely when ready for shooting Sensor cleaning 129 CEM Appending Dust Delete Data 3 Photograph a solid white object Ata distance of 20 30 cm 0 7 1 0 feet fill the viewfinder with a patternless solid white object and take a picture gt The picture will be taken in the aperture priority AE mode with an aperture of f 22 Since the image will not be saved the data can still be obtained even if there is no CF card in the camera Dust Delete Data gt When the picture is taken the data will be obtained When the data is obtained a message will appear Select OK and the menu will reappear Data obtained Ifthe data was not obtained successfully a message to that effect will appear Follow the Preparation procedure on the preceding page then select OK Take the picture again About the Dust Delete Data After the Dust Delete Data is obtained it is appended to all the JPEG RAW and sRAW images captured thereafter Before an important shoot you should update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again For erasing dust spots automatically with t
58. E3 Q gt button to display the ap ee three image view To return to the single File No Off image display press the lt Q gt button Sel Image Ali image Set up After completing the print order press the lt MENU gt button to save the print order to the CF card D ISET 7 Standard Both MENU Bi Press lt gt and a print order for 1 copy Quantity Total images of the displayed image will be placed selected Then turn the lt gt dial to set the number of copies up to 99 to be printed for that image Index DV E Press lt gt and the displayed image Check mark l will be included in the index print The Index icon lt V gt icon will also appear on the upper left e All image The print order for 1 copy of all the images in the CF card will be placed If you select Clear all the print order for all the images in the card will be canceled Q Note that RAW and sRAW images will not be included in the print order even when you set All image When using a PictBridge printer print no more than 400 images for one print order If you specify more than this all the images might not be printed 145 iD Direct Printing with DPOF mem DPrint order KB With a PictBridge printer you can easily G standard 7 prints print images with DPOF E Index 2 images Date On File No Off Sel Image All image Set up Print MENU pa 1 Prepare to print e See page 134 Follow the Connect
59. JLO O O O O O O O V OIO O OJOJOO G OOC O OOO O OONO OOOO OJOJOSOJOJOJSOJOJ OJSOs OSO OJ SOJOJsSO SO OJOJO O O O O O O GIGIO lO OTG GOOG G O O7O O O O 0 10 GO 0 po QG AF assist beam e e e 172 Function Availability Table Set automatically O User selectable Not selectable Basic Zone Creative Zone Olija Y anle Tv Av M ADEP Evaluative e e e e e e e Mode Dial Partial Spot apow uaz O O O O O O O O O O O O o Center weighted average Program shift Exposure _ compensation AEB ainsodxy AE lock Depth of field preview Single e e e e e High speed e continuous nuq Low speed continuous e Self timer 10sec O O O O O O O OoOlojojolojolojolojolojoj o j o E O O O O O O O JO O O O O O O O O JO O te ie e E AE S DE S E e OOO O Oro TONO D Self timer 2 sec Auto e e e e O O O O Manual Flash off e e e Red eye reduction O O O O yseis ul yINg FE lock Flash exposure compensation DIa lOO O O0 O O0 ojolojlo ojolojo DIIGO O Live View shooting 173 Troubleshooting Guide sx If there is a problem first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center The battery canno
60. Nac de Equip Lda Praga da Alegria 58 2 1269 149 Lisboa Portugal CENTRAL amp CANON LATIN AMERICA INC SOUTH AMERICA 703 Waterford Way Ste 400 Miami FL 33126 U S A ASIA CANON China Co Ltd 15F Jinbao Building No 89 Jinbao Street Dongcheng District Beijing 100005 China CANON HONGKONG CO LTD 19 F The Metropolis Tower 10 Metropolis Drive Hunghom Kowloon Hong Kong CANON SINGAPORE PTE LTD 1 HarbourFront Avenue 04 01 Keppel Bay Tower Singapore 098632 CANON KOREA CONSUMER IMAGING INC Startower Bldg 17F 737 Yeoksam Dong Kangnam Ku Seoul 135 984 Korea OCEANIA CANON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 1 Thomas Holt Drive North Ryde N S W 2113 Australia CANON NEW ZEALAND LTD Akoranga Business Park Akoranga Drive Northcote Auckland New Zealand JAPAN CANON MARKETING JAPAN INC 16 6 Kohnan 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 108 8011 Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of August 2007 For information on the camera s compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date contact any Canon Service Center CT1 1016 000 CANON INC 2007 PRINTED IN JAPAN
61. Off p 54 d 20 Nomenclature EF S18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS lens Focusing ring p 80 110 Focus mode switch p 30 Zoom ring Hood EW 60C sold separately mount Zoom position index 58 mm filter thread front of lens Image Stabilizer switch p 31 Lens mount index p 30 Contacts p 13 EF S17 85mm f 4 5 6 IS USM lens Focus mode switch p 30 Zoom position index Focusing ring p 80 110 Hood EW 73B sold separately Distance scale mount 67 mm filter thread front of lens Zoom ring Image Stabilizer switch p 31 Lens mount index p 30 21 Nomenclature Battery Charger CG 580 This is a battery pack charger p 24 Power plug Battery pack slot N Charge lamp 9 This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U S A use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet Battery Charger CB 5L This is a battery pack charger p 24 Battery pack slot Power cord Charge lamp 22 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera s strap mount eyelet from the bo
62. Registering the Picture Style mau You can select a base Picture Style such as Portrait or Landscape adjust its parameters as desired and register it under User Def 1 User Def 2 or User Def 3 You can create Picture Styles whose parameters such as sharpness and contrast are different You can also select a Picture Style already set with the provided software 1 Press the lt 343 gt button 2 Select User Def e Turn the lt gt dial to select User Def then press the lt INF0 gt button Press lt gt With Picture Style selected press lt s7 gt mi Detail set E llUser Def 1 Select the base Picture Style Pacturo Seye Landscape Turn the lt gt dial to select the base Picture Style then press lt 6 gt e If you already have a Picture Style set with the provided software select it here Detail set GisilUser Def 1 Select a parameter RAChiCe SCEE Landscape e Turn the lt gt dial to select a Oermens parameter then press lt 7 gt Contrast ation Color tone 65 32 Registering the Picture Style Detail set GsilUser Def 1 6 Set the parameter Picture Style Landscape Turn the lt gt gt dial to set the parameter as desired then press Saturation lt 6 gt Picture Style Press the lt MENU gt button to register tral a the new Picture Style The Picture thful 0 0 0 i j TIAS ETEINEN Style selection screen will then User Det
63. WOHeED 207 SOS TVLIDIA fu TWANVW NOILONYLSNI Canon EOS 40 DIGITAL Exif Print 5 fal r gt Lf aan USB INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a Canon product The EOS 40D is a high performance digital SLR camera featuring a fine detail CMOS sensor with 10 10 effective megapixels DIGIC III high precision and high speed 9 point AF all cross type points and high speed 6 5 fps continuous shooting The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at anytime provides many features for demanding shoots and expands shooting possibilities with system accessories It also incorporates a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit called the EOS Integrated Cleaning System to remove dust on the sensor Take a few test shots to familiarize yourself with the camera With a digital camera you can immediately view the image you have captured While reading this manual take a few test shots and see how they come out You can then better understand the camera To avoid botched pictures and accidents read the Safety Warnings p 10 11 and Handling Precautions p 12 13 Test the Camera Before Using and Liability After shooting playback and check whether the image has been properly recorded If the camera or CF card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to the personal computer Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused Copyrights Copyright laws in your country may prohibi
64. age Trimming printing Tv Shutter priority AE 00 WB gt White balance White balance Bracketing Correction 195 Canon CANON INC 30 2 Shimomaruko 3 chome Ohta ku Tokyo 146 8501 Japan U S A CANON U S A INC One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 1198 U S A For all inquires concerning this product call toll free in the U S 1 800 OK CANON CANADA CANON CANADA INC HEADQUARTERS 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga Ontario LST 1P7 Canada CANON CANADA INC MONTREAL BRANCH 5990 C te 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 product call toll free in Canada 1 800 OK CANON EUROPE CANON EUROPA N V AFRICA amp Bovenkerkerweg 59 61 P O Box 2262 1180 EG Amstelveen The Netherlands MIDDLE EAST CANON COMMUNICATION amp IMAGE FRANCE S A S 12 Rue de l Industrie 92414 Courbevoie 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 Via Milano 8 20097 San Donato Milanese Milano Italy CANON Schweiz AG Gesch ftsbereich Wiederverkauf Industriestrasse 12 CH 8305 Dietlikon Switzerland CANON GMBH Zetschegasse 11 A 1230 Wien Austria CANON Espa a S A C Joaquin Costa 41 28002 Madrid Spain SEQUE Soc
65. ages on a TV screen For images taken with another camera The camera might not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera or edited with a personal computer or whose file name was changed gt Image Playback ummm Single Image Display S Playback the image 1 Press the lt gt button gt The last captured image or last image viewed will appear Select the image To playback images starting with the last image turn the lt gt dial counterclockwise To playback images starting with the first captured image turn the dial clockwise Press the lt INF0 gt button to change the display format Histogram display Shooting information display Exit the image playback e Press the lt gt gt button to exit the image playback and return the camera to shooting ready 116 Image Playback Shooting Information Display Exposure compensation amount Protect Flash exposure compensation amount Folder number File number CF card Histogram Shutter speed SRR y in Pain eal ci Cem LU NEtO 01099 aa Brightness RGB Metering mode Picture Style settings Shooting mode Color temperature if im ca s Bans 59100 ISO speed lt ES gt is set Ey kK BUG ace ESS e Image recording gRAWBy EAPN 1 sRGB Color space quality AEE ZEA ee aes Date and time File number Total images recorded Original decision imag
66. al you can adjust the angle of the image rotation by 10 degrees in 0 5 degree increments After rotation lt Q gt will change to blue 3 Press lt gt to exit the trimming gt The print setting screen will reappear You can check the trimmed image area on the upper left of the print setting screen 141 A4 Printing Q Depending on the printer the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified The smaller you make the trimming frame the grainier the picture will look on the print If the picture will be too grainy the trimming frame will turn red While trimming the image look at the camera s LCD monitor If you look at the image on a TV screen the trimming frame might not be displayed accurately F Handling Printer Errors If you resolve a printer error no ink no paper etc and select Continue to resume printing but it does not resume operate the buttons on the printer to resume printing For details see the printer s instruction manual Error Messages If a problem occurs during printing an error message will appear on the camera s LCD monitor Press lt 61 gt to stop printing After resolving the problem resume printing For details on how to resolve a printing problem refer to the printer s instruction manual Paper error Check whether the paper is properly loaded in the printer Ink error Check the printer s ink level and check the waste ink tank Hardware error Check fo
67. ance The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz power source Use a commercially available plug adapter for that country Do not attach any portable voltage transformer to the battery charger Doing so can damage the battery charger If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully charged replace the battery Replace the battery with a new one Q Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP 511A BP 514 BP 511 or BP 512 e Battery Packs BP 511A BP 514 BP 511 and BP 512 are dedicated to Canon products Using it with a non Canon battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable 25 Installing and Removing the Battery mmm Installing the Battery Load a fully charged BP 511A battery pack into the camera 1 Open the battery compartment cover Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover Insert the battery e Point the battery contacts downward e Insert the battery until it locks in place Close the cover Press the cover until it snaps shut F Battery Pack BP 514 BP 511 or BP 512 can also be used Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to lt ON gt or lt gt p 32 the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels qua Battery level OK q_a4l Battery level is low
68. and automatic AF point selection 78 Selecting the AF Point a ir When looking at the LCD panel to select the AF point note the following Automatic selection _ J center J right JT topf fF If focus cannot be achieved with the external EOS dedicated Speedlite s AF assist beam select the center AF point AF Assist Beam with the Built in Flash Under low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway the built in flash fires a brief burst of flashes It illuminates the subject to enable easier autofocusing Fil e Inthe lt 4a gt lt amp gt lt gt modes the AF assist beam does not fire The built in flash s AF assist beam is effective up to about 4 meters 13 2 feet Inthe Creative Zone modes when you pop up the built in flash with the lt 4 gt button the AF assist beam will be fired when necessary Lens Maximum Aperture and AF Sensitivity With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f 5 6 With all AF points cross type AF sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines is possible With lenses whose maximum aperture is larger than f 2 8 With the center AF point high precision cross type AF sensitive to both vertical and horizontal lines is possible The center AF point s sensitivity to vertical and horizontal lines is about twice as sensitive as the other AF points The remaining eight AF points will work as cross type points with lenses brighter than 5
69. arge Fine Approx 3 5 MB 3888 x 2592 pixels 2 Large Normal Approx 1 8 MB 3888 x 2592 pixels 3 Medium Fine Approx 2 1 MB 2816 x 1880 pixels 4 Medium Normal Approx 1 1 MB 2816 x 1880 pixels 5 Small Fine Approx 1 2 MB 1936 x 1288 pixels 6 7 6 Small Normal Approx 0 7 MB 1936 x 1288 pixels RAW Approx 12 4 MB 3888 x 2592 pixels sRAW Small RAW Approx 7 1 MB 1936 x 1288 pixels Exact file sizes depend on the subject ISO speed Picture Style etc File numbering Consecutive numbering auto reset manual reset Color space sRGB Adobe RGB Picture Style Standard Portrait Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Def 1 3 181 Specifications Recording functions Backup recording e White Balance Type Auto white balance Color temperature compensation Color temperature information transmission e Viewfinder Type Coverage Magnification Eyepoint With the WFT E3 E3A attached image recording to the CF card and to USB external media connected to the WFT E3 E3A will be possible as follows 1 Standard 2 Automatic switching of recording media 3 Separate recordings according to image recording quality 4 Recording images having the same size Enabled with WFT E3 E3A attached Auto daylight shade cloudy tungsten light white fluorescent light flash custom color temperature setting Auto white balance with the image sensor White balance correction 9
70. argeable lithium ion battery Rated voltage 74V DC Battery capacity 1390 mAh Dimensions W x H x D 38 x 21 x 55 mm 1 5 x 0 8 x 2 2 in Weight Approx 82 g 2 9 oz e Battery Charger CG 580 Compatible battery Battery Pack BP 511A BP 514 BP 511 or BP 512 Recharging time BP 511A BP 514 Approx 100 min BP 511 BP 512 Approx 90 min Rated input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated output 8 4V DC Working temperature range 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F 186 Specifications Working humidity Dimensions W x H x D Weight 85 or less 91 x 67 x 31 mm 3 6 x 2 6 x 1 2 in Approx 115 g 4 1 oz e Battery Charger CB 5L Compatible battery Power cord length Recharging time Rated input Rated output Working temperature range Working humidity Dimensions W x H x D Weight Battery Pack BP 511A BP 514 BP 511 or BP 512 Approx 1 8 m 5 9 ft BP 511A BP 514 Approx 100 min BP 511 BP 512 Approx 90 min 100 240 VAC 8 4 V DC 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F 85 or lower 91 x 67 x 32 3 mm 3 6 x 2 6 x 1 3 in Approx 105 g 3 7 oz excluding power cord e EF S18 55mm 3 5 5 6 IS Angle of view Lens construction Minimum aperture Closest focusing distance Max magnification Field of view Filter size Max diameter x length Weight Hood Case Diagonal extent 74 20 27 50 Horizontal extent 64 30 23 20 Vertical extent 45 30 15 40
71. arp F If the camera s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E 10 types sold separately is recommended Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images hold the camera still to minimize camera shake Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly Hold the lens bottom with your left hand Press the shutter button lightly with your right hand s index finger Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder To maintain a stable stance place one foot in front of the other OORUN 35 Menu Operations sx By setting various optional settings with the menus you can set the image recording quality Picture Style the date time Custom Functions etc While looking at the LCD monitor you use the lt MENU gt button on the camera back and the lt 3 gt lt gt dials CN J lt gt Main Dial LCD monitor cays Quick Control Dial lt gt button Playback Set up Shooting Custom Functions My Menu Tab S Quality Red eye On Off Beep Menu items Shoot w o card Menu settings Review time The I 24 tabs are not displayed in Basic Zone modes such as Full Auto Icon Color Category Description A O Red Shooting men
72. attached manual sensor cleaning will not be possible 131 tM Manual Sensor Cleaning SESS SSS SSS E 4 While cleaning the sensor never do any of the following If the power is cut off the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor might get damaged Setting the power switch to lt OFF gt e Opening the battery compartment cover e Opening the CF card slot cover e The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate Clean the sensor with care e Use a plain blower without any brush attached A brush can scratch the sensor e Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount If the power is turned off the shutter will close and the shutter curtains or reflex mirror might get damaged e Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor The blowing force can damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor 132 Direct Printing from the Camera Digital Print Order Format You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the CF card The camera is compatible with A PictBridge which is the standard for direct printing You can also preselect images in the CF card for printing p 143 About DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a standard for recording printing instructions image selections quantity to print etc in the CF card In this way you can print multiple pictures in one batch or give the print order to a photofin
73. attery pack or back up battery in a hot environment Doing so may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life The battery pack or back up battery can also become hot and cause skin burns Do not use paint thinner benzene or other organic solvents to clean the equipment Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard If the product does not work properly or requires repair contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center 11 Handling Precautions mE Camera Care 12 This camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater If you accidentally drop the camera into water promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth If the camera has been exposed to salty air wipe with a well wrung wet cloth Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor Also avoid using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna Strong magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction The camera contains precision electronic circuitry Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens viewfinder reflex mirror
74. ayed Pressing the lt JUMP gt button will select another tab The first item under the tab will be selected e Even while the menu is displayed you can instantly go back to shooting by pressing the shutter button halfway The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have pressed the lt MENU gt button to display the menu screen e You can register frequently used menu items under My Menu 24 p 164 40 Before You Start memm Setting the Interface Language Select Language LCD brightness e Under the If tab select O X Language the third item from the Video system j top then press lt gt Englis Suomi PyccKi Set the desired language e Turn the lt gt dial to select the rancais rs Nederlands Svenska iatx language then press lt 0 Dansk Espa ol 120 gt The language will change Portugu s EAAnvikd B Setting the Date and Time Check if the camera s date and time are set correctly If necessary set the correct date and time 1 Select Date Time e Under the If tab select Date Time then press lt 6 gt Date Time 2 Set the date time and date Set Date Tine display format 2007 Turn the lt gt dial to select the number e Press lt i gt so is displayed 06 24 2007 Turn the lt gt dial to select the desired OK Cancel setting then press lt G gt Returns to 2 3 Exit the menu e Turn the lt gt dial to select OK th
75. battery compartment cover slant it at the same angle when it was removed and insert the cover s hinge into the camera Battery Life At 23 C 0 C 73 F 32 F Approx shots Power No Flash 50 Flash Use BP 511A x 2 2200 1900 1600 1400 Size AA alkaline batteries 400 200 300 100 180 Specifications m e Type Type Digital single lens reflex AF AE camera with built in flash Recording media Type or Il CF card Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB and larger CF cards Recording to USB external media enabled with Wireless File Transmitter WFT E3 E3A attached Image sensor size 22 2 x 14 8mm Compatible lenses Canon EF lenses including EF S lenses 35mm equivalent focal length is approx 1 6 times the lens focal length Lens mount Canon EF mount e Image Sensor Type High sensitivity high resolution large single plate CMOS sensor Pixels Effective pixels Approx 10 10 megapixels Total pixels Approx 10 50 megapixels Aspect ratio 3 2 Color filter system RGB primary color filter Low pass filter Located in front of the image sensor non removable Dust deletion feature 1 Automatic sensor cleaning 2 Manual cleaning of sensor 3 Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image e Recording System Recording format Design rule for Camera File System 2 0 Image type JPEG RAW 14 bit RAW JPEG simultaneous recording Provided SRAW JPEG also possible File size 1 L
76. be printed Trimming Sets the trimming p 141 9x13cm Aass Sets the paper size type and layout 1 Photo Cancel Returns to step 1 Borderless Print Starts the printing The paper size type and layout you have set will be displayed Depending on the type of printer settings such as the date and file number imprinting and trimming might not be available SOFT Select Paper settings ort e Turn the lt gt dial to select Paper ad settings then press lt gt apor settings gt The paper settings screen will Cancel appear Print Trisming 136 A Printing i sj QJ Setting the Paper Size Paper size Turn the lt gt dial to select the size of the paper loaded in the printer 13x18cm gt eens then press lt 6 gt CreditCard gt The paper type screen will appear 7 Setting the Paper Type 9 E Paper type e Turn the lt gt dial to select the type of the paper loaded in the printer Fast photo then press lt gt Default R When using a Canon printer and Canon paper read the printer s instruction manual to check what paper types can be used gt The page layout screen will appear Setting the Page Layout a Page layout e Turn the lt gt dial to select the page Bordered layout then press lt amp gt gt The print setting screen will reappear Bordereds Default Bordered The print will have a white border along the edges
77. ce Decreased exposure More blue More magenta Increased exposure More amber More green C Fn l 6 Safety shift 0 Disable 1 Enable Tv Av This works in the shutter priority AE Tv and aperture priority AE Av modes If the subject s brightness changes suddenly and the current shutter speed or aperture becomes unsuitable the shutter speed or aperture is shifted automatically to obtain a suitable exposure C Fnl 7 Flash sync speed in Av mode 0 Auto 1 1 250 sec fixed Locks the flash sync speed to 1 250 sec in the aperture priority AE mode Against dark backgrounds such as the night sky the subject s background will look dark 155 CEM Custom Function Settings SSS N C Fn Il Image 0 Off 1 Auto For 1 sec or longer exposures noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected This Auto setting is effective in most cases 2 On Noise reduction is performed for all exposures 1 sec or longer The On setting may be effective for noise that cannot be detected or reduced with the Auto setting S With setting 2 if a long exposure is made during Live View shooting the LCD monitor will not display anything no Live View image display while noise reduction is applied Fl After the picture is taken the noise reduction process will take the same amount of time as the exposure You cannot take another picture until the
78. chieved While you hold down the shutter button halfway the focus will be locked You can then recompose the shot if desired Inthe Creative Zone modes AF is also possible by pressing the lt AF ON gt button 76 AF Selecting the AF Mode ee Fl f focus cannot be achieved the focus confirmation light lt gt in the viewfinder will blink If this occurs a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely Recompose the picture and try and focus again Or see When Autofocus Fails p 80 e Ifthe G Beep menu is set to Off the beeper will not sound when focus is achieved Al Servo AF for Moving Subjects This AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing While you hold down the shutter button halfway g the subject will be focused continuously The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken Inthe Creative Zone modes AF is also possible by pressing the lt AF ON gt button When the AF point selection is automatic p 78 the camera first uses the center AF point to focus During autofocusing if the subject moves away from the center AF point focus tracking continues as long as the subject is covered by another AF point Fl With Al Servo AF the beeper will not sound even when focus is achieved Also the focus confirmation light lt gt in the viewfinder will not light Al Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Mode Al Focus AF switches
79. ck e Each time you press the lt gt button it locks the current exposure setting Recompose and take the picture If you want to maintain the AE lock while taking more shots hold down the lt gt button and press the shutter button to take another shot AE Lock Effects AF Point Selection Method Metering Mode Automatic Selection Manual Selection Evaluative AE lock is applied at the AF AE lock is applied at the metering point that achieved focus selected AF point Partial metering LJ Spot metering CJ Center weighted average metering AE lock is applied at the center AF point When the lens focus mode switch is set to lt MF gt AE lock is applied at the center AF point 95 Bulb Exposures la When bulb is set the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button completely and closes when you let go of the shutter button This is called bulb exposure Use bulb exposures for night scenes fireworks the heavens and other subjects requiring long exposures 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt M gt 2 Set the shutter speed to buLb at j While looking at the LCD panel turn the lt gt dial to select buLb The next setting after 30 is buLb an 3 Set the desired aperture and shoot To set the aperture set the power switch to lt gt and turn the lt 63 gt dial While you hold down th
80. cleaning while the camera bottom is placed on a table or other surface at a perpendicular angle e Even if you repeat the sensor cleaning multiple times the result will not improve that much Right after the sensor cleaning is finished the Clean now c option will remain disabled temporarily Disabling Automatic Sensor Cleaning e In step 2 select Auto cleaning x and set it to Disable gt The sensor cleaning will no longer be executed when you set the power switch to lt ON gt or lt OFF gt 128 M Appending Dust Delete Data mums Normally the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust visible on captured images However in case visible dust still remains you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional provided software to erase the dust spots automatically Preparation Geta solid white object paper etc Set the lens focal length to 50mm or longer Set the lens focus mode switch to lt MF gt and set the focus to infinity ce If the lens has no distance scale look at the front of the lens and turn the focusing ring clockwise all the way Obtain the Dust Delete Data 1 Select Dust Delete Data AEB e Under the 4 tab select Dust White balance LAN etni Delete Data then press lt gt WB SHIFT BKT 0 0 20 Color space SRGB Picture Style Standard Dust Delete Data
81. ction White balance correction 70 VE HRT EKI WB BKT White balance bracketing 71 Color space sRGB Adobe RGB 74 z Standard Portrait Landscape Neutral Picture Styl Faithful Monochrome User Def 1 2 3 91759 Dust Delete Data Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots 129 Playback 1 Blue Protect images Erase protect image 123 Rotate Rotate vertical image 120 Erase images Erase image 124 Print order Specifies images to be printed DPOF 143 Transfer order Select images to be transferred to a personal 150 computer External media backup Displayed when external media is used via WFT E3 E3A sold separately 38 Menu Operations Playback 2 Blue Page Highlight alert Disabled Enable 117 AF point disp Disabled Enable 117 Histogram Brightness RGB 118 Auto play Auto playback of images 121 IY Set up 1 Yellow Auto power off man 2 me 4 min 8 min 15 min 42 File numbering Continuous Auto reset Manual reset 72 Auto rotate On G On Off 126 INFO button Normal disp Camera set Shoot func 168 Format Initialize and erase data in the card 42 WFT settings eo WFT E3 E3A sold separately _ Recording func media Displayed when external media is used via select WFT E3 E3A sold separately If Set up 2 Yellow LCD brightness Seven brightness levels provided 125 Date Time Set the date year month day and time
82. ction Settings C Fn IV 2 AF ON AE lock button switch 0 Disable 1 Enable The functions of the lt AF ON gt and lt Q gt buttons will be switched with each other s function F When set to 1 press the lt AF ON gt button to display the image index or to reduce the image display C Fn IV 3 SET button when shooting You can assign a frequently used function to lt gt When the camera is ready to shoot you can press lt gt 0 Normal disabled 1 Change quality After pressing lt gt look at the LCD panel and turn the lt gt dial to set the image recording quality directly Change Picture Style Press lt 6 1 gt to display the Picture Style selection screen on the LCD monitor Turn the lt gt dial to select a style then press lt gt Menu display Gives the same function as the lt MENU gt button Image replay Gives the same function as the lt gt gt button N ow A E If the Live View shoot menu has been set to Enable the Live View shooting will override any setting from 1 to 4 above Pressing lt amp gt will show the Live View image instead C Fn IV 4 Dial direction during Tv Av 0 Normal 1 Reverse direction a The dial s turning direction for setting the shutter speed and aperture can be reversed In the manual exposure mode the direction of the lt gt and lt gt dials will be reversed In other shooting modes the lt gt dial will be
83. d If you want to use continuous file numbering you should use a newly formatted CF card each time File numbering after replacing the CF card CF card 1 XXX 0051 Next sequential file number 72 CEM File Numbering Methods Auto Reset Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the CF card is replaced Each time the CF card is replaced the file numbering starts from 0001 This is convenient if you want to organize images according to CF cards If the replacement CF card contains images recorded previously the file numbering of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card To start the file numbering from 0001 the CF card must be formatted before use File numbering after replacing the CF card CF card 1 CF card 2 J Mm sof File numbering is reset Manual Reset The file numbering starts from 0001 in the new folder When you reset the file numbering manually a new folder is created automatically and the file numbering of images saved to that folder starts from 0001 This is convenient when you want to use different folders for the images taken yesterday and the ones taken today for example After the manual reset the file numbering returns to continuous or auto reset Q If folder No 999 is created Folder number full will appear on the LCD monitor If that folder contains images reaching file number 9999 shooting will not be possible even if the
84. d with the automatic flash and the background is exposed with a slow shutter speed set automatically Both the subject and background look properly exposed automatic slow speed flash sync e With slow shutter speeds using a tripod is recommended 7 Flash sync speed in Av mode to 1 1 250sec fixed p 155 M You can set both the shutter speed bulb or 30 sec 1 250 sec and aperture The flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set The background exposure will vary depending on the shutter speed and aperture A DEP The flash result will be the same as the lt P gt mode 99 Using the Built in Flash ee Effective Range of Built in Flash Approx meters feet ISO EF S18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS EF S17 85mm f 4 5 6 IS USM Speed Wide Angle Telephoto Wide Angle Telephoto 18mm 55mm 17mm 85mm 100 1 3 7 3 3 12 1 1 2 3 3 3 7 5 1 3 3 3 3 10 8 1 2 3 3 3 7 5 200 1 5 3 3 3 17 4 1 3 3 3 3 10 8 1 4 6 3 3 15 1 1 3 3 3 3 10 8 400 1 7 413 3 24 3 1 4 6 3 3 15 1 1 6 5 3 3 21 3 1 4 6 3 3 15 1 800 1 10 5 3 3 34 4 1 6 6 3 3 21 7 1 9 2 3 3 30 2 1 6 6 3 3 21 7 1600 1 14 9 3 3 48 9 1 9 3 3 3 30 5 1 13 0 3 3 42 7 1 9 3 3 3 30 5 H 3200 1 21 0 3 3 68 9 1 13 1 3 3 43 0 1 18 4 3 3 60 4 1 13 1 3 3 43 0 F Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 me
85. de except lt M gt 2 Check the exposure level indicator e Press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure level indicator Increased exposure 3 Set the exposure compensation amount Set the power switch to lt gt and while looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel turn the lt gt dial Decreased exposure e Turn the lt gt dial while pressing the shutter button halfway or within 4 after pressing the shutter button halfway e To cancel the exposure compensation set the exposure compensation amount back to lt gt A Take the picture TT eteavertet2 ISO tel 1 ont a 2 Iso mM ak a wo ir The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you set the power switch to lt OFF gt Take care not to turn the lt gt dial and change the exposure compensation inadvertently To prevent this set the power switch to lt ON gt 93 M Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB mus By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically the camera brackets the exposure up to 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments for three successive shots This is called AEB AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing 1 Select AEB e Under the f tab select AEB then press lt amp gt Set the AEB amount Turn the lt gt dial to set the AEB amount then press lt amp gt gt When you exit the menu lt 4 gt and the AEB level will be displayed on the LCD pa
86. e lt gt dial to select an item nee rr then press lt 6 gt Shoot w o card When the confirmation dialog appears _ and you select OK and press lt gt the item will be registered e Repeat this procedure to register up to six items To return to the screen in step 2 press the lt MENU gt button My Menu settings Sort and other settings displayed in step 2 are as follows Sort You can change the order of the registered items in My Menu Select Sort and select the menu whose order you want to change Then press lt 1 gt With displayed turn lt gt to change the order then press lt 6 gt e Display from My Menu When Enable is set the 24 tab will be displayed first when you display the menu e Delete and Delete all items Deletes the registered menu items Delete deletes one menu item and Delete all items deletes all menu items 164 M Register Camera User Settings mum Under the Mode Dial s lt gt lt gt and lt gt positions you can register most of the current camera settings containing your preferred shooting mode menus Custom Function settings etc 1 Select Camera user setting Under the I tab select Camera user setting then press lt gt Clear all camera settings Firmware Ver 1 0 0 Camera user setting 2 Select Register Register 3 Register the camera user setting select mode Cah posttLon to e Turn the lt
87. e verification data appended White balance White balance correction File size e About the Highlight Alert When the E Highlight alert menu is set to Enable overexposed highlight areas will blink To obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again e About the AF Point Display When the 3 AF point disp menu is set to Enable the AF point which achieved focus will be displayed in red If automatic AF point selection was used multiple AF points might be displayed in red 117 DJ Image Playback eS SS e About the Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution overall brightness and gradation And the RGB histogram display is for checking the color saturation and gradation The display can be switched with the Histogram menu Brightness Display Sample Histograms This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the image s brightness level The horizontal axis indicates the brightness level darker on the left and brighter on the right Dark image while the vertical axis indicates how many pixels exist for each brightness level The more pixels there are toward the left the darker the image And the more pixels there are toward the right the brighter the image If there are too many pixels on the left the shadow detail will be lost And if there are too many pixels on the Bright image right the highlig
88. e is magnified pressing the lt gt button will not renew the exposure setting During the 5x or 10x magnified view the image sharpness may be applied to a higher degree than what was set This is to make it easier to focus manually 110 Live View Shooting Taking the picture 1 Check the composition e Press the lt Q gt button to check the image composition in full view 2 Check the shutter speed and aperture display 5 6 teget 275 100 Take the picture Press the shutter button completely gt The picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor gt After the image review ends the camera will return to Live View shooting automatically To terminate shooting press lt gt while Live View image is displayed You can check the exposure and depth of field by pressing the depth of field preview button Flash photography is also possible However FE lock are not possible With the 580EX II the wireless setting cannot be changed Under low light or bright light conditions the Live View image might not display the proper brightness However the captured image will reflect the exposure setting If there is a very bright light source in the picture such as the sun the bright area might be blackened on the LCD monitor However the actual captured image will correctly show the bright area When flash is used there will be two shutter sounds but only one s
89. e printing press lt gt while Stop is displayed then select OK 139 A4 Printing E R Adjustment of Printing Effects Natural In step 4 on page 138 select the printing effect When the lt I gt icon is displayed 1 copies next to lt IME gt press the lt INF0 gt El PrintEffect Natural M button You can then adjust the printing Brightness io effect What can be adjusted or what is raei ot displayed will depend on the selection Red eye corr Off made in step 4 e Brightness The image brightness can be adjusted e Adjust levels When you select Manual you can change the histogram s distribution and adjust the image s brightness and contrast With the adjust levels screen displayed press the lt INF0 gt button to change the position of the lt gt Turn the lt gt gt dial to freely adjust the shadow level 0 127 or highlight level 128 255 gBrightener Effective in backlit conditions which can make the subject s face look dark When On is set the face will be brightened for printing e Red eye corr Effective in flash images where the subject has red eye When On is set the red eye will be corrected for printing F The Brightener and Red eye corr effects will not show up on the screen When you select Detail set you can adjust the Contrast Saturation Color tone and Color balance To adjust the Color balance use lt
90. e shutter button the exposure will continue gt The elapsed exposure time sec will be indicated on the LCD panel by the same indicator used for the shots remaining F e Since bulb exposures have more noise than usual the image may look rough or grainy When amp C Fn Il 1 Long exp noise reduction is set to 1 Auto or 2 On noise generated by the bulb exposure can be reduced p 156 e For bulb exposures using Remote Switch RS 80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC 80N3 both sold separately is recommended 8 LCD Panel Illumination Each time you press the lt 8 gt button the LCD panel illumination will turn on or off 6 During a bulb exposure pressing the shutter button completely will turn off the LCD panel illumination Bulb Exposures Using the Eyepiece Cover If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure To prevent this use the eyepiece cover attached to the camera strap Remove the eyecup From the bottom of the eyecup push it upward Attaching the Eyepiece Cover Slide the eyepiece cover down into E the eyepiece groove to attach it Connecting the Remote Switch You can connect Remote Switch RS 80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC 80N3 both sold separately or any EOS accessory equipped with an N3 type terminal to the camera and shoot with it To operate the accessory refer to its instruction
91. ecorded date on the print On T File No Off On imprints the file No on the print A Exit the setting e Press the lt MENU gt button gt The print order screen will reappear e Next select Sel Image or All image to order the images to be printed Q e Even if Date and File No are set to On the date or file No might not be imprinted depending on the print type setting and printer model When printing with DPOF you must use the CF card whose print order specifications have been set It will not work if you just extract images from the CF card and try to print them e Certain DPOF compatible printers and photofinishers might not be able to print the images as you specified If this happens with your printer refer to the printer s instruction manual Or check with your photofinisher about compatibility when ordering prints e Do not insert into the camera a CF card whose print order was set by a different camera and then try to specify a print order The print order may not work or may be overwritten Also depending on the image type the print order may not be possible Fl e RAW and sRAW images cannot be selected for print orders e With Index prints both the Date and File No cannot be set to On at the same time 144 i Digital Print Order Format DPOF a a Print Ordering Sel lmage DPrint order g5 Select and order images one by one G standard 7 prints Press the lt
92. ect the image then press lt 1 gt Each time you press lt gt the image will rotate MENU po To rotate another image repeat the above procedure e Press the lt MENU gt button to return to the menu Fl If the rotated image is not displayed in the rotated orientation during image playback set the If Auto rotate menu to On 6 120 Image Playback EES EEE na Auto Playback You can playback the CF card s images in an automatic slide show Each image will be displayed for about 4 sec 1 Select Auto play eae ae e Under the I tab select Auto AF point disp Jisable Histogram Brightness play then press lt gt Auto play gt The auto play screen will appear Auto play 2 Start the auto play gt After Loading image is displayed for a few seconds auto play will start u gt To pause the auto play press lt gt MENU e During pause 1I will be displayed on the upper left of the image Press lt gt again to resume the auto play Loading image Stop the auto play To stop the auto play and return to the menu press the lt MENU gt button ir e During pause you can turn the lt gt dial to view another image e During auto play auto power off will not work e The display time may vary depending on the image 121 DJ Image Playback Viewing the Images on TV By connecting the camera to a TV set with the video cable provided
93. elephoto end to fill the frame with the subject from the waist up Move in closer if necessary Focus the face Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red F e Ifyou hold down the shutter button you can shoot continuously to obtain different poses and facial expressions Approx 3 shots sec e f necessary the built in flash will pop up automatically 49 2A Shooting Landscapes memme Use the lt A gt Landscape mode for wide scenery night scenes and to have everything in focus from near to far The greens and blues also become more vivid and sharp than with lt C gt Full Auto X Shooting Tips 50 With a zoom lens use the wide angle end When using a zoom lens use the wide angle end This will have objects near and far in focus better than at the telephoto end It also adds breadth to landscapes Shooting night scenes Since the built in flash will be disabled this mode is also good for night scenes For night scenes use a tripod to prevent camera shake If you want to photograph a person against a night scene set the Mode Dial to lt Bj gt and use a tripod p 53 W Shooting Close ups mE When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close use the lt gt Close up mode To make small things appear much larger use a macro lens sold separately X Shooting Tips e Use a simple background A simple background makes the flower etc stand out better
94. emarks mentioned in this man ual are the property of their respective owners This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2 0 and Exif 2 21 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard that enhances compatibility between digital cameras and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the shooting information is incorporated to optimize the print output 188 Digital Camera Model DS126171 Systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject 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 installation 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 interference 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 in
95. en press lt 6 gt gt The date time will be set and the menu will reappear ir It is important to set the correct date time because it will be recorded together with each captured image 41 Before You Start Sar en ry uM Set the power off time Auto power off You can change this auto power off time for the camera to turn off automatically after a certain period of non operation If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically set this to Off After the power turns off you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or other button 1 Select Auto power off Auto power off 1 mir Under the If tab select Auto power off then press lt gt Set the desired time e Turn the lt gt dial to select the item then press lt gt Fl Even if Off has been set the LCD monitor will turn off automatically after 30 min to save power The camera s power does not turn off M Formatting the CF Card If the CF card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or personal computer format the card with the camera Q When the CF card is formatted all images and data in the card will be erased Even protected images will be erased so make sure there is nothing you need to keep If necessary transfer the images to a personal computer etc before formatting the card 1 Select Format Auto power off 1 min Under the If tab select Format
96. er f number smaller aperture hole will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus On the other hand a lower f number larger aperture hole will make less of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus lt Av gt stands for Aperture value aperture opening Te ep wt With a large aperture opening With a small aperture opening 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt Av gt 2 Set the desired aperture While looking at the LCD panel turn the lt s gt dial Focus the subject e Press the shutter button halfway gt The shutter speed is set automatically 4 Check the viewfinder display and shoot As long as the shutter speed is not blinking the exposure will be correct CC Qeetea erted2 ISO mim or 1 uu n 88 Av Aperture Priority AE Q Ue Ifthe 30 shutter speed blinks it indicates sir Sii underexposure CAS i ZIN Turn the lt gt dial to set a larger aperture smaller f number until the blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed Ifthe 8000 shutter speed blinks it indicates overexposure Turn the lt gt dial to set a smaller aperture larger f number until the blinking stops or set a lower ISO speed Fl Aperture Display The larger the f number the smaller the aperture opening will be The apertures displayed will differ depending on the lens If no lens is attached to the camera 00 will be displayed fo
97. eration lt gt Using the Quick Control Dial for Selecting Before using the lt gt dial set the power switch to lt gt 1 After pressing a button turn the lt gt dial When you press a button its function remains selected for 6 seconds 6 During this time you can turn the lt 3 gt dial to set the desired setting When the function turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway the camera will be ready to shoot e Use this dial to select or set the white balance drive mode flash exposure compensation and AF point Turn the lt gt dial only While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel turn the lt gt dial to set the desired setting e Use this dial to set the exposure compensation amount the aperture setting for manual exposures and other settings Fl You can also operate 1 when the power switch is set to lt ON gt lt gt Operating the Multi controller The lt 4 gt consists of eight direction keys and a button at the center Use it to select the AF point correct the white balance select the focusing frame during Live View shooting or scroll the image during magnified view You can also use it to select menus Except Erase images and Formatl 34 Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment E knob Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sh
98. ery is replaced replace the back up battery with a new CR2016 lithium battery as described below The date time setting will also be reset so be sure to set the correct date time 1 Set the power switch to lt OFF gt 2 Remove the battery 3 Take off the battery holder H A Replace the battery Make sure the battery is in the proper orientation 5 Insert the battery holder e Then load the battery and close the cover Q For the date time battery be sure to use a CR2016 lithium battery 171 Function Availability Table mau Set automatically O User selectable Not selectable Basic Zone Creative Zone O P aj yj ajaja JPEG o o o Oa O Mode Dial lt z z A DEP O RAW Apen RAW JPEG Auto e e e e e e e p ds osi Manual Standard e e e e e Portrait e Landscape e Neutral alAyg ANPId Faithful Monochrome User Defined sRGB e e e e e e e aoeds 10 09 Adobe RGB Auto WB e e e e e e e Preset WB Custom WB Color temperature setting vuejeq YUM WB correction WB bracketing eo lOl Oloo OONO ONO OGOOGO OOGO One Shot e e e e Al Servo e Al Focus e e AF auto ol o o o o o point selection Manual AF OJOJOSOJSOJOJOJO SO SO OSOJ OJ SOJOJOJ O O
99. ess lt 6 gt gt The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor in real time with approx 100 field of view With the video cable provided connecting the camera to a TV set you can view images on the TV p 122 Q During Live View image display if you point the camera in a different direction it might throw off the correct brightness momentarily and the image might not look right Wait until the image stabilizes at the correct brightness before shooting If you shoot while the image brightness is not yet stable the resulting image might be overexposed or underexposed Fl If the light source within the image changes the screen might flicker If this happens press lt gt to end the shooting then with the new light source in place press lt 1 gt again to resume shooting Setting the Shooting Functions In the same way as during normal shooting through the viewfinder you can set the shooting functions drive mode ISO speed Picture Style white balance exposure compensation AE lock flash exposure compensation etc If you change the shooting mode during Live View image display the Live View image display will quit F Only the metering mode cannot be changed Focusing frame linked evaluative metering with the image sensor will take effect Continuous shooting is possible With the If Live View function settings menu s Metering timer you can change how long the metered exposure setting is to
100. even if the camera s C Fn Ill 5 0 2 is set 159 CEM Custom Function Settings SS C Fn Ill 6 AF during Live View shooting 0 Disable 1 Enable During Live View shooting you can interrupt the Live View image display and focus for as long as you hold down the lt AF ON gt button C Fn IIl 7 Mirror lockup Prevents camera vibrations caused by the reflex mirror action which can disturb shooting with super telephoto lenses or close up shooting See page 98 for the mirror lockup procedure 0 Disable 1 Enable C Fn IV Operation Others C Fn IV 41 Shutter button AF ON button 0 Metering AF start 1 Metering AF start AF stop During autofocusing you can press the lt AF ON gt button to stop the autofocusing 2 Metering start Metering AF start This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping repeatedly In the Al Servo AF mode you can press the lt AF ON gt button to repeatedly start or stop the Al Servo AF operation The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken Thus the optimum focusing and exposure will always be achieved as you wait for the decisive moment 3 AE lock Metering AF start Convenient when you want to focus and meter at different parts of the picture Press the lt AF ON gt button to meter and autofocus and press the shutter button halfway to attain AE lock 4 Metering AF start disable The lt AF ON gt button will not function 160 CEM Custom Fun
101. f EX series Speediites Shoe mount Speedlites Macro Lites Yao veil Canon Speedlites other than the EX series e With an EZ E EG ML TL series Speedlite set in the TTL or A TTL autoflash mode the flash can be fired at full output only Set the camera s shooting mode to manual or aperture priority AE and shoot When using a Speedlite which has manual flash mode shoot with the manual flash mode e With an ExX series Speedlite set to TTL autoflash with the flash s Custom Function the flash will fire at full output only 105 External Speedlites Using Non Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with compact non Canon flash units at 1 250 sec or slower shutter speeds With large studio flash the sync speed is 1 60 sec or slower Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera PC Terminal The camera s PC terminal is provided for flash units having a sync cord The PC terminal is threaded to prevent inadvertent disconnection The camera s PC terminal has no polarity You can connect any sync cord regardless of its polarity Cautions for Live View shooting When using a non Canon flash unit for Live View shooting set the I Live View function settings menu s Silent shoot to Disable p 113 The flash will not fire if it is set to Mode 1 or Mode 2 Q If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to
102. feature is available only in Creative Zone modes P Tv Av M A DEP After you press the shutter button halfway and let go the LCD panel and viewfinder information will remain displayed for about 4 sec 4 To see what can be set in the Creative Zone modes see Function Availability Table p 172 B v First set the power switch to lt gt ON OFF P Program AE m The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject s brightness This is called Program AE lt P gt stands for Program AE stands for Auto Exposure cep AI LARN 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt P gt Focus the subject Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject Then press the shutter button halfway gt The AF point which achieves focus flashes in red and the focus confirmation light lt gt in the viewfinder s bottom right lights In the One Shot AF automatic AF point selection mode gt The shutter speed and aperture will be set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel 3 Check the shutter speed and aperture display e A correct exposure will be obtained as long as the shutter speed and aperture display do not blink Take the picture Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely 84 P Program AE e If 30 shutter speed and the maximum aperture blink it indicates underexposure Increase t
103. h can become extremely out of focus 157 CEM Custom Function Settings EES SSS C Fn IIl 2 Lens AF stop button function 0 1 AF stop AF start AF operates only while the button is pressed While the button is pressed AF operation with the camera is disabled AE lock When the button is pressed AE lock is applied Convenient when you want to focus and meter at different parts of the picture AF point M gt Auto Auto center In the manual AF point selection mode the button instantly switches to automatic AF point selection only while you hold it down Convenient when you are no longer able to focus track a moving subject with a manually selected AF point in the Al Servo AF mode In the automatic AF point selection mode the button selects the center AF point only while you hold it down ONE SHOT Al SERVO In the One Shot AF mode the camera switches to Al Servo AF mode only while you hold down the button And in the Al Servo AF mode the camera switches to One Shot AF mode only while you hold down the button Convenient when you need to keep switching between One Shot AF and Al Servo AF for a subject which keeps moving and stopping IS start With the lens IS switch already lt ON gt the Image Stabilizer operates when you press the button Al The AF stop button is provided only on super telephoto IS lenses e With setting 5 the Image Stabili
104. he ISO speed or use flash e If 8000 shutter speed and the minimum aperture blink it indicates overexposure Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter sold separately to reduce the amount of light entering the lens Gl Differences Between lt P gt and lt J gt Full Auto With lt C gt many functions such the AF mode drive mode and built in flash are set automatically to prevent spoiled shots The functions you can set are limited With lt P gt only the shutter speed and aperture are set automatically You can freely set the AF mode drive mode built in flash and other functions About Program Shift Inthe Program AE mode you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture combination Program set by the camera while maintaining the same exposure This is called Program Shift To do this press the shutter button down halfway then turn the lt 4 gt dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is displayed Program Shift is canceled automatically after the picture is taken e Program Shift cannot be used with flash 85 Tv Shutter Priority AE memm In this mode you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the brightness of the subject This is called shutter priority AE A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or moving subject Or a slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect giving the impression of motion
105. he bundled software see the Software Instruction Manual in the CD ROM The Dust Delete Data appended to the image is so small that it hardly affects the image file size Q Be sure to use a solid white object such as a white piece of paper If the paper has any pattern or design it may be recognized as dust data and affect the accuracy of the dust deletion with the software 130 M Manual Sensor Cleaning mas Dust which could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a blower etc The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended Before cleaning the sensor detach the lens from the camera 1 Select Sensor cleaning Under the I tab select Sensor cleaning then press lt gt Sensor cleaning Select Clean manually Auto cleaning Enable Turn the lt gt dial to select Clean clean SS manually then press lt amp gt 3 Select OK Turn the lt gt dial to select OK then press lt 6 gt gt In a moment the mirror will lockup and the shutter will open e CLEA n will blink on the LCD panel End the cleaning Set the power switch to lt OFF gt ir e For the power source using the AC Adapter Kit ACK E2 sold separately is recommended Ifyou use a battery make sure it is fully recharged If a battery grip with size AA batteries is
106. he sun through any lens Doing so may cause loss of vision F Image Conversion Factor Since the image size is smaller Image size than the 35mm film format it will Beastie 10 87 x O58 in look like the lens focal length is 35mm image size increased by 1 6x 36 x 24mm 1 42 x 0 94 in 31 Basic Operation m Power Quick Control Dial Switch lt OFF gt The camera is turned off and does wy not operate Position for when you MA NO gt do not use the camera SAS cow The camera operates lt J gt The camera and lt gt operate p 34 F Whenever you set the power switch to lt ON gt or lt OFF gt the sensor cleaning will be executed automatically During the sensor cleaning the LCD monitor will display a logo To save battery power the camera turns off automatically after about 1 minute of non operation To turn on the camera again just press the shutter button You can change the auto power off time with the menu s If Auto power off setting p 42 If you set the power switch to lt OFF gt while the image is being recorded to the CF card Recording will be displayed and the power will turn off after the CF card finishes recording the image Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps You can press the shutter button halfway Then you can further press the shutter button completely Pressing halfway 44 This activates autofoc
107. hot will be taken 111 Live View Shooting SS About the Information Display e Each time you press the lt INF0 gt button the information display will change Histogram Brightness RGB Focusing frame Live View exposure simulation C Fn IV 7 Battery check Picture Style AE lock Flash ready 60 5 GE egen 275 2 100 ISO speed Shutter speed Shots remaining Exposure level Aperture Flash exposure compensation Fl When the If Live View function settings menu s Grid display is set to On a grid will appear to make it easier to align the horizontal or vertical shot 1 Enable simulates exposure the Live View image will be displayed with the brightness level simulating the exposure setting This enables you to see how the exposure looks before taking the picture p 163 e The histogram p 118 will be displayed only when C Fn IV 7 1 has been set If flash is used or bulb is set the histogram will be grayed out The histogram may not be properly displayed in low light or bright light conditions e During Live View shooting if the lt gt warning icon temperature increase warning is displayed see page 107 F Possible Shots During Live View Shooting Temperature At 23 C 73 F At 0 C 32 F Possible Shots Approx 170 Approx 130 The figures above are based on a fully charged BP 511A and CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association testing standards 112
108. ht detail will be lost The gradation in between will be reproduced By checking the image and its brightness histogram you can see the exposure level inclination and the overall tone reproduction condition RGB Display This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of the image s brightness level of each primary color RGB or red blue and green The horizontal axis indicates the color s brightness level darker on the left and brighter on the right while the vertical axis indicates how many pixels exist for each color brightness level The more pixels there are toward the left the darker and less prominent the color And the more pixels there are toward the right the brighter and denser the color If there are too many pixels on the left the respective color information will be lacking And if there are too many pixels on the right the color will be too saturated with no detail By checking the image s RGB histogram you can see the color s saturation and gradation condition and white balance inclination 118 Normal image Image Playback Index Display 1 Turn on the index display e During image playback press the lt E Q gt button gt The 4 image index display will appear The currently selected image will be highlighted in a blue frame e Press the lt B Q gt button again to switch to the 9 image index display 2 Select the image Turn the lt gt dial to move the blue frame
109. i controller p 34 4 Dioptric adjustment knob p 35 Eyecup p 97 Viewfinder eyepiece lt Da gt Print Share button p 139 149 lt MENU gt Menu button p 36 LCD monitor p 36 125 e HNIS lt J bu UMP gt Jump tton p 119 pea bu gt Erase tton p 124 lt P gt Playback button p 116 lt AF ON gt AF start button p 32 76 114 mark m lt E Q gt AE lock FE lock button Index Reduce button p 95 102 119 120 141 lt EH Q gt AF point selection Enlarge button p 78 120 141 Strap mount p 23 CF card slot cover p 28 Battery 4 D gt Extension system SSE terminal lt INFO gt Info Trimming orientation button p 112 116 168 141 lt 3 gt Picture Style selection button p 61 Tripod socket compartment cover release lever p 26 Battery compartment cover p 26 Access lamp p 29 heath at ict yer tec i lt gt Quick Control Dial p 34 Power Quick Control Dial switch p 32 lt gt Setting button p 36 CF card slot p 28 CF card eject button p 29 17 Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed Busy buSY m AF point selection 22 2 CF card full warning FuLL CF Built in flash recycling buSY Image recording quality L Large Fine L sLarge Normal M Medium Fine Ma Medium Normal S Small Fine Sais Smal
110. ial to select the image SEI AM recording quality then press lt gt S aM A kkkk y kkkk SEAS On the upper right the x samas number indicates the recorded pixel count and is the shots remaining displayed up to 999 Set the image recording quality in both the Basic Zone and Creative Zone modes respectively Guide to Image recording Quality Settings Quality Pixels Print Size L Large Fine WL Large Normal 44M Medium Fine Approx 10 1 megapixels A3 or larger JPEG Approx 5 3 megapixels A4 AS iM Medium Normal pp SER 4S Small Fine Approx 2 5 megapixels A5 or smaller WS Small Normal BP are RAW Approx 10 1 megapixels A3 or larger SGM Small RAW Approx 2 5 megapixels A5 or smaller With G A L SEAN A L and other RAW JPEG simultaneous recordings both he RAW and JPEG images will be saved in the same folder under the same file No 56 MW Setting the Image recording Quality oe SS se es a ei Image File Size and CF Card Capacity According to Image Recording Quality Quality File Size Possible Shots Maximum Burst Approx Approx MB Approx iy High speed Low speed AL 3 5 274 75 205 AL 1 8 523 171 523 aM 2 1 454 140 454 aM 1 1 854 303 854 as 1 2 779 271 779 as 0 7 1451 625 1451 RAW 12 4 76 17 20 EMAL 124 3 5 59 14 16 EML 124 1 8 66 14 16 EAM
111. ifying whether the image is original or not is appended to the image automatically When the shooting information of an image appended with the verification data is displayed p 117 the lt gt icon will appear To verify whether the image is original the Original Data Security Kit OSK E3 sold separately is required C Fn IV 7 Live View exposure simulation 0 Disable LCD auto adjust 1 Enable simulates exposure During Live View shooting the real time image shows the brightness corresponding to the exposure setting This enables you to check the image s exposure right before you take the picture F When you press the depth of field preview button the simulated exposure is displayed regardless of the C Fn IV 7 setting Note that in low light or bright light the picture s exposure simulation might not be displayed according to the exposure setting e Even if 1 is set the exposure simulation will not be displayed when flash is used nor during bulb exposures 163 M Registering My Menu memm For faster access you can register up to six menus and Custom Functions which you change frequently ie 1 Select My Menu settings e Under the 24 tab select My Menu settings then press lt gt My Menu settings My Menu settings 2 Select Register Register Turn the lt gt dial to select _ Register then press lt gt My menu registered iten 3 Register the desired items z o Turn th
112. in place When attaching a lens other than an EF S lens align the lens with the red EF lens mount index On the lens set the focus mode switch to lt AF gt e f itis set to lt MF gt autofocus will not be possible A Remove the front lens cap While pressing the lens release button turn the lens as shown by the arrow Turn the lens until it stops then detach it Q When attaching or detaching the lens take care to prevent dust from entering the camera through the lens mount 30 Mounting and Detaching a Lens About the Image Stabilizer Lenses If an Image Stabilizer IS lens is attached and the lens IS switch is set to lt ON gt the Image Stabilizer will operate when you press the shutter button halfway When the image in the viewfinder looks steady take the picture Q e For bulb exposures set the IS switch to lt OFF gt If it is set to lt ON gt the Image Stabilizer may malfunction The Image Stabilizer continues to operate for about 2 sec after you let go of the shutter button Do not detach the lens during this time Doing so may cause a malfunction e Using the Image Stabilizer will decrease the number of possible shots shorter battery life Manual Focusing Subjects at Infinity To manual focus a subject at infinity look through the viewfinder If you just turn the focusing ring all the way to infinity it might not attain proper focus Q Do not look at t
113. ing the Camera to a Printer procedure up to step 5 2 Under the tab select Print order 3 Select Print e Print will be displayed only if the camera is connected to the printer and printing is possible A Set the Paper settings p 136 Set the printing effects p 138 as necessary 5 Select OK Q Before printing be sure to set the paper size Certain printers cannot imprint the file No e f Bordered is set the date might be imprinted on the border depending on the printer e Depending on the printer the date might look light if it is imprinted on a bright background or on the border Fl e Under Adjust levels Manual cannot be selected e f you stopped the printing and want to resume printing the remaining images select Resume Note that printing will not resume if you stop the printing and any of the following occurs Before resuming you changed the print order or erased any images selected for the print order For index printing you changed the paper settings before resuming the printing Or the CF card s remaining space was small when the printing was stopped e Ifa problem occurs during printing see page 142 146 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer You can use the camera to select images in the CF card and transfer them directly to a personal computer If the computer software EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk CD ROM provided with the camera has been installed in your
114. int Order DPOF e Image transfer e Transfer order Customization e Custom Function C Fn My Menu e Camera user setting registration Sensor cleaning Dust reduction e Sensor cleaning Clean now e Disable auto cleaning e Manual cleaning e Add Dust Delete Data Viewfinder e Dioptric adjustment e Changing the focusing screen gt p 133 gt p 143 gt p 148 gt p 150 gt p 151 gt p 164 gt p 165 gt p 128 gt p 128 gt p 131 gt p 129 gt p 35 gt p 162 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury death and material damage Preventing Serious Injury or Death To prevent fire excessive heat chemical leakage and explosions follow the safeguards below Do not use any batteries power sources and accessories not specified in this booklet Do not use any home made or modified batteries Do not short circuit disassemble or modify the battery pack or back up battery Do not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back up battery Do not expose the battery pack or back up battery to fire or water And do not subject the battery pack or back up battery to strong physical shock Do not install the battery pack or back up battery in reversed polarity Do not mix new and old or different types of batteries Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range of 0 C 40 C 32 F
115. interface cable provided If there is a long beeping sound in step 5 it indicates a problem with the printer To find out what s wrong do the following Press the lt gt gt button to playback the image and follow the steps below 1 Press lt Ge gt 2 On the print setting screen select Print The error message will be displayed on the LCD monitor p 142 F e You can also print RAW and sRAW images taken by this camera f you use a battery to power the camera make sure it is fully charged With a fully charged battery printing up to about 7 hours is possible Before disconnecting the cable turn off the camera and printer first Pull out the cable while holding the plug not the cord e For direct printing using AC Adapter Kit ACK E2 sold separately to power the camera is recommended 135 ACPrinting m The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer Some settings might not be available For details see the printer s instruction manual Printer connected icon 1 Select the image to be printed Check that the lt gt icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor Turn the lt gt dial to select the image to be printed Press lt 1 gt gt The print setting screen will appear Print setting screen Sets the printing effects p 138 Sets the date or file number imprinting to on Q Off or off Qy 1 copies _Sets the quantity to
116. isher Canon s PictBridge Web Site The Web site below gives more information on using your Canon camera with various printers such as which paper types to use http canon com pictbridge Preparing to Print mem You do the direct printing procedure entirely with your camera while you look at the LCD monitor Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Set the camera s power switch to lt OFF gt Set up the printer For details see the printer s instruction manual 3 Connect the camera to the printer Use the interface cable that came with the camera When connecting the cable plug to the camera s lt lt gt terminal the cable plug s lt gt icon must face the front side of the camera To connect to the printer refer to the printer s instruction manual A Turn on the printer 5 Set the camera s power switch to lt ON gt gt Some printers may make a beeping sound Ore 134 Preparing to Print At PictBridge 6 Playback the image 0 10 i e Press the lt gt gt button gt The image will appear and the lt gt icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer gt The lt B gt button lamp will light in blue Q The camera cannot be used with printers compatible only with CP Direct or Bubble Jet Direct When connecting the camera to the printer do not use any cable other than the
117. ity screen does not appear see Software Instruction Manual in the CD ROM Before disconnecting the cable turn off the camera first and pull out the cable by grasping the plug instead of the cord 148 E gt Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Direct transfer The images transferred to the personal All images computer will be organized according to New images the shooting date and saved in the My Transfer order images Select amp transfer Pictures folder for Windows or the Wallpaper Pictures folder in the Macintosh Select the desired option then press the lt gt button The button s blue lamp will blink and the image transfer will begin When the image transfer is completed the blue lamp will stay lit You can also press lt 6 gt instead of the lt gt button to start the image transfer e All images All the images in the CF card will be transferred e New images Images which have not yet been transferred to the personal computer will be selected by the camera automatically and transferred e Transfer order images You select the images and they are transferred to the personal computer in a batch p 150 Select amp transfer 1 4 0 1 You select the images individually to be transferred To exit press the lt MENU gt button MENU Baa e Wallpaper The image you select and transfer will appear as the personal computer s wallpape
118. ive partial spot and center weighted average metering In the Basic Zone modes evaluative metering is set automatically 1 Press the lt WB gt button 66 2 Select the metering mode While looking at the LCD panel turn the lt gt dial Evaluative metering 5 J S Partial metering e C Spot metering C Center weighted average metering Evaluative metering 1 This is an all around metering mode suited for SE portraits and even backlit subjects The camera sets the exposure automatically to suit the scene Partial metering Effective when the background is much brighter than mn Mi the subject due to backlighting etc Partial metering j covers about 9 of the viewfinder area at the center Spot metering p E This is for metering a specific part of the subject or ae ae scene The metering is weighted at the center covering about 3 8 of the viewfinder area CJ Center weighted average metering 4 y The metering is weighted at the center and then 3 averaged for the entire scene Setting Exposure Compensation maa Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera You can make the image look brighter increased exposure or darker decreased exposure You can set the exposure compensation up to 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments Turn the Mode Dial to any Creative Zone mo
119. l Custom Functions In step 2 select Clear all Custom Func C Fn to clear all the Custom Function settings F Even after all the Custom Functions are cleared the setting for C Fn IV 5 Focusing Screen will remain intact 152 CEM Setting Custom Functions SxS SES SSS a ae a Custom Functions C Fn I Exposure Exposure level increments ISO speed setting increments ISO expansion Bracketing auto cancel Bracketing sequence Safety shift Flash sync speed in Av mode N on A ow N C Fn Il Image 1 Long exposure noise reduction 2 High ISO speed noise reduction 3 Highlight tone priority C Fn Ill Auto focus Drive 1 Lens drive when AF impossible 2 Lens AF stop button function 3 AF point selection method 4 Superimposed display 5 6 7 AF assist beam firing AF during Live View shooting Mirror lockup C Fn IV Operation Others 1 Shutter button AF ON button 2 AF ON AE lock button switch 3 SET button when shooting 4 Dial direction during Tv Av 5 6 7 Focusing Screen Add original decision data Live View exposure simulation Fl The Custom Functions whose numbers are shaded do not function during Live View shooting Settings are disabled With C Fn III 2 only 2 and 5 will be effective 153 mW Custom Function Settings ma Custom Functions are organized into four group
120. l Normal GM RAW SG Small RAW White balance CF card error warning Err CF No CF card warning no CF Error code Err Cleaning image sensor CLEA n Aperture m Shots remaining Shots remaining during WB bracketing Self timer countdown Bulb exposure time White balance ED Auto malena Ea correction WB BKT eel BEGG B8888 fy re Cloud WB ONE SHOT ONE SHOT OUeye AL FOCUS One Shot AF Tungsten light K H AI SERVO Al FOCUS White Os Al Focus AF fluorescent light J 3 Al SERVO 4 Flash E Al Servo AF w Custom D d EA Color rive mode temperature CO Single shooting yy High speed continuous Flash exposure shooting compensation Low speed continuous Battery check shooting Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Flash exposure compensation amount CF card writing status ISO speed Monochrome shooting Beeper Self timer 10 sec 2 Self timer 2 sec Ge AEB Metering mode Evaluative metering Partial metering CJ Spot metering CJ Center weighted average metering ISO speed Custom Function The display will show only the settings currently applicable 18 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Focusing screen lt gt AE lock AEB in progress lt gt Flash ready Improper FE lock warning lt 4 y gt
121. l decision image verification data 163 P Program AE 84 Paper settings printing 136 Partial metering cccceeeeeeeees 92 PC terminal seee 16 106 Personal computer Image transfer 147 Wallpaper 149 Personal white balance PictBridge idi pigritia praan 133 Picture Style Adjustment Selection User defined Pixel count selection Playback gt Image Portrait 2 1 a iiiich need Power Auto power Off 42 Battery check Household power Possible shots ReCharge ceeceeeseeeseeeeeeteees Paper settings PictBridge Print Order DPOF Printing effects Tilt correction Trimming lt B gt button Program AE Program Shift eeeeeeeeees 85 Protect image erase protection 123 RAW JPEG Recharge Red eye reduction Remote control shooting Reset to default settings Rotate image Safety shift Self timer Sensor cleaning Sepia Monochrome Servo AF Sharpness Shoot w o card Shooting functions Aperture priority AE Close up Flash off Manual exposure n Night Portrait Portrait Program AE Shots remaining Shutter button Spot metering sRAW Strap System Map eccecceeeeeeteeeee Toning effect Monochrome 64 Sepia Blue Purple Green Transfer order im
122. lecting Default set in step 3 you can revert the respective Picture Style to its default parameters e To shoot with the Picture Style you modified follow step 2 on the preceding page to select the Picture Style and then shoot Monochrome Adjustment For Monochrome you can also set Filter effect and Toning effect in addition to Sharpness and Contrast Filter effect Detail set GsMMonochrome With a filter effect applied to a PN None monochrome image you can make Ye Vellon white clouds or green trees stand out Filter effect Or Orange R Red more G Green Filter Sample Effects N None Normal black and white image with no filter effects Ye Yellow The blue sky will look more natural and the white clouds will look crisper Or Orange The blue sky will look slightly darker The sunset will look more brilliant R Red The blue sky will look quite dark Fall leaves will look crisper and brighter G Green Skin tones and lips will look fine Tree leaves will look crisper and brighter Fl Setting the Contrast to the plus side will make the filter effect more pronounced Toning effect Detail set GisMMonochrome By applying a toning effect you can PN None create a monochrome image in that pete color It can make the image look more DToning effect P Purple impressive G Green The following can be selected N None S Sepia B Blue P Purple G Green 64 313
123. ll the way in p 122 Set the video OUT format NTSC PAL to the same video format as the TV p 39 e Use the video cable that came with the camera p 122 176 Error Codes memm If there is a problem with the camera an error message appears Follow the on screen instructions To recover from the error screen turn the power switch off and on or remove and reinstall the battery If error 02 CF card problem is displayed remove and reinstall the CF card or format the card This may resolve the problem Error code Countermeasures If the same error keeps appearing there may be a problem Write down the error code and consult your nearest Canon Service Center 177 System Map Eyepiece Extender EP EX15 ST E2 220EX 430EX 580EXII Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite MR 14EX MT 24EX Rubber Frame Eb E series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Accessories Focusing Screen Ef A BE Angle Finder C a Wide Strap EW 100DGR Focusing Screen Ef D Ef S Battery Charger Battery Pack pm CG 580 or CB 5L BP 511A T T e 7 Battery Gri Battery Pack a BGLONT BP 511A BP 514 Compact Power I Adapter CA PS400 AC Adapter DC Coupler Magazine AC E2 DR 400 7 BGM E2 5 Car Battery Battery Compact Power
124. magnetic release 10 sec or 2 sec delay Remote control with N3 type terminal Retractable auto pop up flash E TTL Il autoflash 13 43 ISO 100 in meters feet Approx 3 sec Flash ready icon lights in viewfinder 183 Specifications Flash coverage 17mm lens angle of view Flash exposure compensation 2 stops in 1 3 or 1 2 stop increments FE lock Provided e External Speedlite Compatible flash EX series Speedlites Flash metering E TTL II autoflash Flash exposure compensation 2 stops in 1 3 or 1 2 stop increments FE lock Provided External flash settings Flash function settings Flash C Fn settings PC terminal Provided Zooming to match lens focal length Provided e Drive System Drive modes Single High speed continuous Low speed continuous and Self timer 10 sec or 2 sec delay Continuous shooting speed Approx High speed Max 6 5 shots sec Low speed Max 3 shots sec Maximum burst JPEG Large Fine Approx 75 RAW Approx 17 RAW JPEG Large Fine Approx 14 Based on Canon s testing standards with 1GB CF card high speed continuous shooting ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style Varies depending on the subject CF card brand image recording quality ISO speed drive mode Picture Style etc e Live View Functions Shooting modes 1 Live View shooting 2 Remote Live View shooting with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility Focusing Manual focus Autofocus Live View
125. manual 1 Open the terminal cover 2 Connect the plug to the remote control terminal Connect the plug as shown in the illustration To disconnect the plug grasp the plug s silver part and pull out 97 Mirror LOCKUp me Although using the self timer or Remote Switch can prevent camera shake using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups When C Fn Ill 7 Mirror lockup is set to 1 Enable p 160 shooting with mirror lockup will be possible 1 Focus the subject press the shutter button completely and release it gt The mirror will swing up 2 Press the shutter button completely again gt The picture is taken and the mirror goes back down Q In very bright light such as at the beach or ski slope on a sunny day take the picture promptly after mirror lockup During mirror lockup do not point the camera lens at the sun The sun s heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains f you use bulb exposures the self timer and mirror lockup in combination keep pressing the shutter button completely self timer delay time bulb exposure time If you let go of the shutter button during the 2 sec 10 sec self timer countdown there will be a shutter release sound This is not the actual shutter release no picture is taken Fl When 1 Enable is set single shooting will take effect even if the drive mode is continuo
126. me On the X Erase images menu select Select and erase images With lt gt checkmark lt gt the images to be erased Then press the lt f gt button M30 Erasing All Images in the Card When the 1 Erase images menu is set to All images on card all the images in the CF card will be erased 124 Changing Image Playback Settings mx Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read 1 Select LCD brightness Under the If tab select LCD brightness then press lt 6 gt te Time Language Video system 2 Adjust the brightness While referring to the gray chart turn the lt gt dial then press lt 6 gt SET oN F To check the image s exposure you should look at the histogram p 118 Setting the Image Review Time K How long the image is displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after capture can be set To keep the image displayed set Hold To not have the image displayed set Off 1 Select Review time Under the 0 tab select Review time then press lt 1 gt er a mets Set the desired review time Ea Turn the lt gt dial to select the time then press lt gt Fl If Hold is set the image will be displayed until the auto power off time elapses 125 Changing Image Playback Settings a a m Auto Rotate of Vertical Images Vertical images are rotated automatically so they
127. n the lt gt dial O Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely one shot will be taken E High speed continuous shooting Max 6 5 shots per sec Low speed continuous shooting Max 3 shots per sec In the BiH and Gy modes the camera will shoot continuously while you hold down the shutter button completely iO a id Self timer 10 sec delay Self timer 2 sec delay See the next page for the self timer operation procedure amp amp Q When the internal buffer memory becomes full during continuous shooting buSY will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder and shooting will be disabled temporarily As the captured images are recorded to the CF card you will be able to shoot more images Press the shutter button halfway to check in the viewfinder s bottom right for the current maximum burst This is the maximum number of shots that can be taken continuously e If FuLL CF is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel wait until the access lamp stops blinking then replace the CF card When the battery level is low the continuous shooting speed will be slightly slower 2 ISO Am Lt Maximum burst 81 Self timer Operation mE Use the self timer when you want to be in the picture The lt gt 10 sec timer can be used in all shooting modes Ze Press the lt AF DRIVE gt button 66 XGI 2 Select ei
128. nel Take the picture 30 033 E al e Focus and press the shutter button completely The three bracketed shots a m will be taken in this sequence Standard decreased and increased exposure Canceling AEB e Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to lt ARRRCHRRF gt e AEB will be canceled automatically when you set the power switch to lt OFF gt or the flash is ready to fire F Ifthe drive mode is set to lt L gt you must press the shutter button three times When lt A gt or lt H gt is set and you hold down the shutter button completely the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously Then the camera will stop shooting When lt gt or lt 2 gt is set the three bracketed shots will be taken after a 10 sec or 2 sec delay AEB can be combined with exposure compensation e Neither flash nor bulb exposures can be used with AEB 94 amp AE Lock me Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting Press the lt gt button to lock the exposure then recompose and take the shot This is called AE lock It is effective for backlit subjects Focus the subject Press the shutter button halfway gt The exposure setting will be displayed 2 Press the lt gt button 64 gt The lt gt icon lights in the viewfinder to indicate that the exposure setting is locked AE lo
129. noise reduction process is completed C Fn Il 2 High ISO speed noise reduction 0 Off 1 On Reduces the noise generated in the image Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds it is particularly effective at high ISO speeds At low ISO speeds the noise in the shadow areas is further reduced Q With setting 1 the maximum burst for continuous shooting will greatly decrease CEM Custom Function Settings LL eee C Fn Il 3 Highlight tone priority 0 Disable 1 Enable Improves the highlight detail The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18 gray to bright highlights The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother Q With setting 1 noise in the shadow areas may be slightly more than usual F With setting 1 the settable ISO speed range will be 200 1600 Also the ISO speed displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will have the 0 displayed as a smaller character such as 200 When the image s shooting information p 117 is displayed the ISO speed s 0 will also be displayed as a smaller character C Fn Ill Auto focus Drive C Fn IIl 4 Lens drive when AF impossible If autofocus is executed but focus cannot be achieved the camera can either keep trying to focus or stop 0 Focus search on 1 Focus search off Prevents the camera from becoming grossly out of focus as it attempts to focus again Especially convenient with super telephoto lenses whic
130. o Focus If the C Fn III 6 AF during Live View shooting setting is set to Enable you can focus with the lt AF ON gt button Be sure to set the lens focus mode switch to lt AF gt set the AF mode to lt ONE SHOT gt and select the center AF point Press lt gt to the display Live View image 2 Focus the subject Cover the subject with the focusing frame and press the lt AF ON gt button gt The Live View image will turn off the reflex mirror will go back down and AF will be executed gt When focus is achieved the beeper will sound EN Reste 275 E 100 3 Return to the Live View image display and shoot When you let go of the lt AF ON gt button the Live View image will return Check the focus and press the shutter button to take the picture Q For very precise focusing mount the camera on a tripod and magnify the picture Then focus manually p 110 You can also use Al Servo AF or automatic manual AF point selection However if the AF point doesn t cover the subject you might not obtain the desired focusing result Fl You cannot take a picture during autofocusing Take the picture only while the Live View image is displayed The exposure will be set with focusing frame linked evaluative metering The metering cannot be linked with an AF point 114 Image Playback This chapter explains how to playback images including how to erase images and how to display im
131. oot F You can also use the G Picture Style menu to select the Picture Style Picture Style Effects Standard The image looks vivid and sharp Portrait For nice skin tones The image looks slightly sharp e Landscape For vivid blues and greens and very sharp images Neutral For natural colors and subdued images This Picture Style assumes that you will do post processing with a personal computer 61 24 Selecting a Picture Style e Faithful The image is dull and subdued When the subject is captured under a color temperature of 5200K the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject s color This Picture Style assumes that you will do post processing with a personal computer e Monochrome For black and white images Q To obtain natural looking black and white images set a suitable white balance The image cannot be reverted back to color except for and SGM images Do not use this Picture Style if you want color JPEG images When Monochrome is selected lt B W gt will appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel e User Def 1 3 Refer to Registering the Picture Style on page 65 About the Symbols The symbols on the upper right of the Picture Style selection screen refer to parameters such as Sharpness and Contrast The numerals indicate the parameter settings such as Sharpness and Contrast for each Picture Style Symbols Sharpness
132. or temperature meter s reading and the camera s color temperature reading 69 mW White Balance Correction mu You can correct the white balance that has been set This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels Users familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters will find this feature handy White Balance Correction 1 Select WB SHIFT BKT AEB rao SOS Under the tab select WB ee SHIFT BKT then press lt gt W6 SHIFT BKT 0 Color space SRGB Picture Style Standard Dust Delete Data 2 Set the white balance correction Use lt gt to move the mark to the desired position e Bis for blue A is amber M is magenta and G is green The color in the respective direction will be corrected On the upper right SHIFT indicates the direction and correction amount e Pressing the lt INF0 gt button will cancel all the WB SHIFT BKT settings M H3SHIFT L INFO LOCEIREDOS BT SET 0K Press lt gt to exit and return to the menu F e During the white balance correction lt W2 gt will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel One level of the blue amber correction is equivalent to 5 mireds of a color temperature conversion filter Mired A measurement unit indicating the densit
133. ot handle a power plug with wet hands When unplugging a power plug grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord Do not scratch cut or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord Also do not twist or tie the cords Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around the power outlet If the surrounding is dusty humid or oily the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short circuit the outlet to cause a fire Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source The equipment may become hot and cause skin burns Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod Doing so may cause injury Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens Do not leave a lens or lens attached camera under the sun without the lens cap attached Otherwise the lens may concentrate the sun s rays and cause a fire Do not cover or wrap the battery recharging apparatus with a cloth Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera promptly remove the battery pack and back up battery This is to prevent fire and electrical shock Do not use or leave the b
134. oved automatically by Digital Photo Professional provided software Minimizing Dust When changing lenses do it in a place with minimal dust When storing the camera without a lens attached be sure to attach the body cap to the camera Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it F Even while the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit is operating you can press the shutter button halfway to interrupt the cleaning and start shooting immediately um Automatic Sensor Cleaning m Whenever you set the power switch to lt ON gt or lt OFF gt the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates approx 1 sec to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor Normally you need not be aware of this operation However you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as well as disable it Cleaning the Sensor Now 1 Select Sensor cleaning LCD brightness ba e Under the If tab select Sensor Date Time 3 A cleaning then press lt 1 gt Language English Video system Sensor Sensor cleaning 2 Select Clean now J cl t Enable Turn the lt gt dial to select Clean now cy then press lt gt e Select OK then press lt gt gt The screen will indicate that the sensor is being cleaned Although there will be a shutter sound a picture is not taken N Clean manually F The user executed cleaning takes about 2 5 sec to complete e For best results do the sensor
135. r Display Camera set and Shoot func e Press the lt INF0 gt button gt The button toggles between the two screens Display one of them On the If INFO button menu you can either display Camera set or Shoot func se Shoot func Camera Settings Picture Style Standard p 61 62 Detail 03 0 0 0 0 0 Color space SRGB p 74 WB SHIFT BKT 0 0 0 p 70 71 o1 nin GYA I lt E Color temperature p 69 C1 P C2 P C3 P Shooting mode registered under the Mode Dial s Possible shots Freespace and positions ice 1671630NB Wiel ME RERO O Date Time p 41 Red eye reduction p 100 Auto rotate display p 126 Auto power off p 42 168 INFO Checking Camera Settings Shooting Functions lt gt AE lock lt 4 gt Flash ready Aperture lt 4 gt FE lock Shutter speed lt p gt High speed sync Built in flash recycling E TETE atey check Shooting mode P 2 01 0 1 22 iLitig SO speed Af 1 Flash exposure compensation Exposure level indicator Picture Style OLEEEUS Drive mode Image recording J RAWI INKER kt 60 Possible Shots quality AF mode Maximum burst Time White balance Metering mode If you press the lt ISO 4 gt lt AF DRIVE gt lt WB gt or lt gt button the setting screen will appear and you can turn the lt gt or lt gt dial to set it You can also select the AF point
136. r To exit press the lt MENU gt button Q During the image transfer do not disconnect the interface cable e RAW and sRAW images cannot be transferred as wallpaper 149 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer M Selecting the Images to be Transferred Transfer order KB Under the 5 tab you can use Oty of images 25 prints Transfer order to select the images to be transferred to a personal computer When you select Transfer order Sel Image VALL anage images on the preceding page you can aE transfer the images set by the transfer order Sel lmage 1 Select and order images one by one Press lt 1 gt to include the displayed image in the transfer order The lt gt icon will also appear on the upper left 7 After completing the transfer order press E y the lt MENU gt button to save the transfer order to the CF card e All image When you select Mark all all the images in the CF card will be included in the transfer order If you select Clear all the transfer order for all the images in the card will be canceled Q Do not put into the camera any images whose transfer order was set by a different camera and then try to specify another transfer order The images in the transfer order might all be overwritten Also depending on the image type the transfer order may not be possible Fl e For the transfer order if you select an image captured as RAW JPEG or sRAW JPEG it will be counted as
137. r any printer problems other than paper and ink problems File error The selected image cannot be printed via PictBridge Images taken with a different camera or images edited with a computer might not be printable 142 Digital Print Order Format DPOF mam Set the print type date imprinting and file No imprinting The print settings will be applied to all print ordered images They cannot be set individually for each image Setting the Printing Options 1 Select Print order Protect images gt Under the 51 tab select Print Rotate order then press lt gt Erase images Print order Transfer order Print order K 2 Select Set up O standard 0 prints Turn the lt gt dial to select Set up Date of then press lt 6 gt File No Off Sel Image All image Set up MENUS 3 Set the options as desired Set the Print type Date and File No e Turn the lt gt dial to select the option then press lt 6 gt Turn the lt gt dial to select the desired setting then press lt 6 gt Print type Date File No kB E Print order Print order ka Print order Set up Print type 143 9 Digital Print Order Format DPOF a EF Standard Prints one image on one sheet Index Multiple thumbnail images are printed on Print type one sheet Both Prints both the standard and index prints On ee R Date Off On imprints the r
138. r the aperture value a Depth of Field Preview Press the depth of field preview button to stop down to the current aperture setting You can check the depth of field range of acceptable focus through the viewfinder F e A higher f number will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus However the viewfinder will look darker f the depth of field is difficult to discern hold down the depth of field preview button while turning the lt gt dial The exposure will be locked AE lock while the depth of field preview button is pressed 89 M Manual Exposure ma In this mode you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired To determine the exposure refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a commercially available handheld exposure meter This method is called manual exposure lt M gt stands for Manual 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt M gt OG bees 2 Set the shutter speed and ay REE aperture Ct fs call a To set the shutter speed turn the Desde Gost ot2 Iso 08 lt gt dial To set the aperture set the power switch to lt gt and turn the lt gt dial Standard exposure index 3 Focus the subject Wh p gatti 60 I Eie Press the shutter button halfway gt The exposure setting will be Exposure level mark displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel e The exposure level mark lt f gt lets you see how
139. remove the battery To prevent shorting be sure to attach the protective cover to the battery 27 Installing and Removing the CF Card mum The captured image is recorded onto the CF card sold separately Although the thickness is different between the Type and Type II CF cards either one can be inserted into the camera The camera is also compatible with Microdrive hard disk type and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity Installing a Card Open the cover Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it 2 Insert the CF card e As shown in the illustration face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera Inserting the CF card in the wrong i way may damage the camera GF cardeject button gt The CF card eject button will stick out 3 Close the cover Close the cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrow until it snaps shut gt When you set the power switch to lt ON gt or lt gt the number of remaining shots will be displayed on AWB f G5 the LCD panel E f Fl The shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the CF card image recording quality ISO speed etc 28 Shots remaining Installing and Removing the CF Card Removing the Card 1 Open the cover Set the power switch to lt OFF gt Make sure the access lamp is off then open the cover 2 Remove the CF card e P
140. ress the CF card eject button gt The CF card will come out Close the cover Q When the access lamp is lit or blinking it indicates that the images are being written to or read by the CF card being erased or data is being transferred While the access lamp is lit or blinking never do any of the following Doing so may damage the image data It may also damage the CF card or camera Shaking or banging the camera around e Opening the CF card slot cover e Removing the battery Ifthe CF card already contains recorded images the file number might not start from 0001 p 72 e f Err CF Error CF is displayed on the LCD panel see page 43 When holding a hard disk type card always hold its sides You may damage the card by holding its flat surfaces Compared to CF cards hard disk type CF cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical shock If you use a such a card be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying images Fl On the menu if you set G Shoot w o card to Off it will prevent shooting without a CF card 29 Mounting and Detaching a LenS sx Mounting a Lens Remove the caps Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow 2 Attach the lens Align the EF S lens with the camera s white EF S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks
141. rnal flash func Flash firing Enable Clear ext flash C Fn set MENU Bid External flash func setting 2 External flash func setting Flash mode E TTL II I Shutter sync 1s FEB Flash exp comp 19 1 E TTL II Evaluative Zoom Auto mA Clear Speedlite set External flash C Fn setting _1 gt Auto power off d 104 setting or External flash C Fn setting Turn the lt gt dial to select a setting then press lt 1 gt Settings which cannot be set will be dimmed Set the external flash function settings Select a flash function and set it as desired The procedure is the same as setting a menu function On the flash function settings screen the settable items current settings flash mode setting and flash Custom Function settings might look different on your camera If you press the lt INF0 gt button to clear the Speedlite settings both the external Speedlite and built in flash settings will be cleared External SpeedliteS m EOS dedicated EX series Speedlites Basically operates like a built in flash for easy operation When an Ex series Speedlite is attached to the camera almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera In other words it is like a high output flash attached externally in place of the built in flash For detailed instructions see the EX series Speedlite s instruction manual This camera is a Type A camera that can use all the features o
142. rom the camera attach the lens caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts Cautions for Prolonged Use When you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use Live View shooting for a long period the camera may become hot Although this is not a malfunction holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin burns 13 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery p 26 To recharge the battery see page 24 Attach the lens p 30 When attaching an EF S lens align it with the white index on the camera For other lenses align it with the red index Set the lens focus mode switch to lt AF gt p 30 Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card p 28 Face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera 14 Quick Start Guide Set the Mode Dial to lt gt Full Auto p 46 All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically Focus the subject p 32 Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the subject Take the picture p 32 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture Review the picture on the LCD monitor p 125 The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec on the LCD monitor
143. s based on the function type C Fn Exposure C Fn Il Image C Fn Ill Auto focus Drive C Fn IV Operation Others C Fn I Exposure C Fnl 1 Exposure level increments 0 1 3 stop 1 1 2 stop Sets 1 2 stop increments for the shutter speed aperture exposure compensation AEB etc Effective when you prefer to control the exposure in less fine increments than 1 3 stop increments F The exposure level will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as shown below 5 MS ety 8 od Si Dostespeadt2 so sin fe C Fnl 2 ISO speed setting increments 0 1 3 stop 1 1 stop C FnI 3 ISO expansion 0 Off 1 On For the ISO speed H equivalent to ISO 3200 will be selectable 154 CEM Custom Function Settings C Fnl 4 Bracketing auto cancel 0 On The AEB and WB BKT settings will be canceled if you set the power switch to lt OFF gt or clear the camera settings AEB will also be canceled when the flash is ready to fire 1 Off The AEB and WB BKT settings will be retained even when the power switch is set to lt OFF gt When the flash is ready AEB will be canceled However the AEB amount will be retained in memory C Fn l 5 Bracketing sequence The AEB shooting sequence and white balance bracketing sequence can be changed 0 0 1 0 AEB WB Bracketing r B A Direction M G Direction 0 Standard exposure O Standard white balance O Standard white balan
144. s will generally be achieved at the AF point covering the closest object Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier Focus the subject e Press the shutter button halfway and the lens will move to focus gt The AF point which achieves focus will briefly flash in red At the same time the beeper will sound and the focus confirmation light lt gt in the viewfinder will light gt If necessary the built in flash will pop up automatically q4 Take the picture ji Press the shutter button completely to take the picture gt The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec on the LCD monitor f the built in flash has popped up push it back down with your fingers 46 Fully Automatic Shooting A gt FAQ The focus confirmation light lt gt blinks and focus is not achieved Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast between light and dark then press the shutter button halfway p 80 If you are too close to the subject move away and try again Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneously This indicates that focus has been achieved at all those AF points As long as the AF point covering the desired subject flashes you can take the picture The beeper continues to beep softly The focus confirmation light lt gt also does not light It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving subject The focus confirmation
145. se purchase it separately Conventions Used in this Manual mas Icons in this Manual lt gt indicates the Main Dial lt gt indicates the Quick Control Dial lt gt indicates the Multi controller lt amp gt indicates the SET button e 64 6 or O16 indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec 6 sec or 16 sec respectively after you let go of the button e In this manual the icons and markings indicating the camera s buttons dials and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor e The lt MM gt icon indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the lt MENU gt button and changing the setting The x icon on the upper right of the page indicates that the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes p 20 e For more information reference page numbers are provided in parentheses p In this manual camera is ready to shoot shooting ready refers to the condition where the camera is turned on and no menu or image is displayed on the LCD monitor The camera can thereby shoot immediately About the X Q F Symbols Tip or advice for better shooting Problem solving advice Warning to prevent shooting problems elo wv amp Supplemental information Basic Assumptions e All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to lt ON gt or lt gt p 32 e lt g
146. speed display on the bottom left will blink Hold the camera steady and shoot 52 Kj Shooting Portraits at Night mem To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural looking exposure in the background use the lt B gt Night Portrait mode X Shooting Tips e Use a wide angle lens and a tripod If you use a zoom lens set it to the wide angle end to obtain a wide night view Use a tripod to prevent camera shake Keep the person within 5 meters 16 4 feet from the camera Under low light the built in flash will fire automatically to obtain a good exposure of the person The effective distance of the built in flash is 5 meters 16 4 feet from the camera Shoot also with lt C gt Full Auto Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots shooting also with lt C gt Full Auto is recommended ir If the self timer is also used the self timer lamp will flash after the picture is taken 53 3 Disabling Flash mam In places where flash photography is prohibited use the lt amp J gt Flash Off mode This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you want to obtain the candlelight effect X Shooting Tips If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks take care to prevent camera shake Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur the viewfinder s shutter speed display will blink Hold the camera steady or use a tripod If you have a zoom lens use the wide angle end to reduce
147. stops in full stop increments White balance bracketing 3 stops in full stop increments Blue amber direction or magenta green direction possible Provided Eye level pentaprism Vertical Horizontal approx 95 Approx 0 95x 1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity Approx 22 mm Built in dioptric adjustment 3 0 1 0 diopter Focusing screen Mirror Viewfinder information Depth of field preview e Autofocus Type AF points Metering range Focus modes 182 Interchangeable 2 types sold separately Ef A standard focusing screen provided Quick return half mirror Transmission reflection ratio of 40 60 no mirror cut off with EF600mm f 4L IS USM or shorter lenses AF information AF points focus confirmation light exposure information shutter speed aperture AE lock exposure level ISO speed exposure warning flash information flash ready high speed sync FE lock flash exposure compensation monochrome shooting white balance correction maximum burst CF card information Enabled with depth of field preview button TTL secondary image registration phase detection 9 Cross type EV 0 5 18 at 23 C 73 F ISO 100 One Shot AF Al Servo AF Al Focus AF Manual focusing MF Specifications AF point selection Automatic selection manual selection Selected AF point display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel AF assist beam e Exposure Control Metering modes Metering
148. t operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to lt gt It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default e For explanatory purposes the instructions show the camera attached with an EF S17 85mm f 4 5 6 IS USM lens Contents la Introduction Item Check List Conventions Used in this Manual Index to Features Handling Precautions Quick Start Guide Nomenclature 1 Getting Started Recharging the Battery Installing and Removing the Battery Installing and Removing the CF Card Mounting and Detaching a Lens Basic Operation Menu Operations Menu Settings Before You Start Setting the Interface Language Setting the Date and Time Set the power off time Auto power off Formatting the CF Card Resetting Camera Settings 2 Basic Shooting Fuly Automate Shooting aeaa sa naa AA AENEA 46 Full Auto Techniques Shooting Portraits Shooting Landscapes Shooting Close ups Shooting Moving Subjects Shooting Portraits at Night er DISADIING FIASI NEE E AEEA A dovedceoinvseceveesartanreecsdnetetsoaterotse 3 Image Settings Setting the Image recording Quality Setting the ISO Speed Selecting a Picture Style Customizing the Picture Style Registering the Picture Style Setting the White Balance Custom White Balance Setting the Color Temperature White Balance
149. t 6 gt gt When Clear all camera settings is set the camera will be reset to the Clear all camera settings Cancel following settings Shooting Settings Image Recording Settings AF mode One Shot AF Quality AL AF point selection Automatic selection ISO speed Auto Metering mode Evaluative metering Color space sRGB Drive mode O Single shooting White balance Auto WB Exposure 0 Zero WB correction Canceled compensation WB bracketing Canceled AEB Canceled Picture Style Standard Flash exposure Zero compensation Fl The Custom Functions and Camera user setting will not be cleared The white balance data p 68 obtained from the custom white balance and the Dust Delete Data p 129 will be erased 44 Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results With the Basic Zone modes all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically p 172 Also to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations camera settings cannot be changed in the Basic Zone modes F Automatic image correction in Basic Zone modes In Basic Zone modes the image is adjusted automatically to obtain the best brightness O Fully Automatic Shooting mem 1 Set the Mode Dial to lt gt AF point 2 Aim any AF point over the subject All the AF points will operate and focu
150. t be recharged with the battery charger provided Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP 511A BP 514 BP 511 or BP 512 The camera does not operate even when the power switch is set to lt ON gt The battery is not properly installed in the camera p 26 Make sure the battery compartment cover is closed p 26 Make sure the CF card slot cover is closed p 28 The battery becomes exhausted quickly e Use a fully charged battery p 24 The rechargeable battery will degrade after repeated use Purchase a new one The camera turns off by itself e Auto power off is in effect If you do not want auto power off to take effect set the If Auto power off menu to Off Only the lt gt icon blinks on the LCD panel Recharge the battery p 24 174 Troubleshooting Guide N No images can be shot or recorded The CF card is not properly inserted p 28 e Ifthe CF card is full replace the card or delete unnecessary images to make room p 28 124 Ifyou try to focus in the One Shot AF mode while the focus confirmation light lt gt in the viewfinder blinks a picture cannot be taken Press the shutter button halfway again to focus or focus manually p 32 80 The LCD monitor does not display a clear image e If dust is adhering to the LCD monitor wipe with a lens cloth or soft cloth e In low or high temperatures the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it might look black
151. t the use of your recorded images of people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment Also be aware that certain public performances exhibitions etc may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment Item Check List mu Before starting check that all the following items have been included with your camera If anything is missing contact your dealer The accessories included can also be checked on the System Map p 178 Q Q Camera EOS 40D includes eyecup body cap and installed battery for the date time clock Lens EF S18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS or EF S17 85mm f 4 5 6 IS USM Lens kit only The lens included in the lens kit may differ from the above The respective lens instruction manual will be included Power source Battery Pack BP 511A with protective cover Charger Battery Charger CG 580 CB 5L CG 580 or CB 5L is included Power cord For CB 5L 2 cables O Interface Cable IFC 200U Q Video Cable VC 100 Strap EW 100DGR with eyepiece cover Q 2 CD ROMs QO EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk bundled software QO Software Instruction Manual PDF Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting EOS 40D Instruction Manual this booklet CD ROM Guide Guide to the bundled software and Software Instruction Manual Q Q Camera Warranty Card Lens Warranty Card Lens kit only Be careful not to lose any of the above items No CF card for recording images is included Plea
152. ter 3 3 feet away from the subject If the lens has a hood attached or you are too close to the subject the bottom of the picture might look dark due to the obstructed flash If you use a telephoto lens or a fast lens and the flash is still partially obstructed use an EX series Speedlite sold separately M Using Red eye Reduction Using the red eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture can reduce red eye Red eye reduction will work in any shooting mode except lt 2A gt lt GJ gt lt amp gt Red eye On Off Off 0n e Under the A tab select Red eye On Off and press lt amp i gt Set it to On then press lt gt e In flash photography when you press the shutter button halfway the red eye reduction lamp will light Then when you press the shutter button completely the picture will be taken The red eye reduction feature is most effective when the subject looks at the red eye reduction lamp when the room is well lit or when you go closer to the subject When you press the shutter button halfway the viewfinder display on the bottom will gradually turn off For best results take the picture after this display turns off The effectiveness of red eye reduction varies from subject to subject 100 Using the Built in Flash Flash Exposure Compensation In the same way as normal exposure compensation you can set exposure compensation for flash You can set flash exposure compensa
153. terference 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 Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules 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 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limitsfor radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set outin the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Industry Canada A When connecting to and using a household power outlet use only AC Adapter Kit ACK E2 rated input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz rated output 7 8 V DC Using anything else can cause fire overheating or electrical shock 189 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Battery Charger CG 580 amp
154. ther lt gt or lt 2 gt Look at the LCD panel and turn the lt gt dial to select lt gt or lt W2 gt 10 sec self timer 2 2 sec self timer 3 Take the picture e Focus the subject and press the shutter button completely gt The picture will be taken after the self timer delay elapses gt You can check the self timer operation with the self timer lamp beeper and countdown display in seconds on the LCD panel gt Two seconds before the picture is taken the self timer lamp will stay on and the beeper will sound faster Q Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self timer Doing so will throw off the focus Fl e Use a tripod when using the self timer When starting the self timer look through the viewfinder or attach the eyepiece cover p 97 To cancel the self timer after it starts set the power switch to lt OFF gt When using the self timer to shoot only yourself use focus lock p 48 for an object at about the same distance as where you will be e The 2 second self timer is effective for close ups or photo duplicating work to prevent camera shake camera movement while the shutter button is pressed 82 With Creative Zone modes you can set the desired shutter speed or aperture to obtain the result you want You take control of the camera The asterisk X on the right of the page title indicates that the respective
155. ting the AF and Drive Modes The viewfinder has 9 AF points By selecting a suitable AF point you can shoot with autofocus while framing the subject as desired You can also select the AF mode and drive mode best matching the shooting conditions and subject The asterisk X on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes P Tv Av M A DEP e Inthe Basic Zone modes the AF mode AF point selection and drive mode are set automatically F lt AF gt stands for auto focus lt MF gt stands for manual focus AF Selecting the AF Mode mememe Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject In the Basic Zone modes the optimum AF mode is set automatically On the lens set the focus mode switch to lt AF gt 2 Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode 3 Press the lt AF DRIVE gt button 66 A Select the AF mode While looking at the LCD panel turn the lt s 3 gt dial ONE SHOT One Shot AF Al FOCUS Al Focus AF Al SERVO Al Servo AF One Shot AF for Still Subjects Suited for still subjects When you press the shutter button halfway the camera will focus only once When focus is achieved the AF point which achieved focus will flash in red and the focus confirmation light lt gt in the viewfinder will also light e With evaluative metering the exposure setting will be set at the same time focus is a
156. tion up to 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments 1 Press the lt SO 4 gt button 66 2 Set the flash exposure compensation amount While looking at the LCD panel or E viewfinder turn the lt gt dial e To cancel the flash exposure compensation set the flash exposure compensation amount back to lt gt When you press the shutter button halfway the lt amp 4 gt icon will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel 3 Take the picture Q If you set flash exposure compensation with both the EX series Speedlite and camera the Speedlite s flash exposure compensation setting will override the camera s If you set EX series Speedlite s flash exposure compensation with the flash any flash exposure compensation set with the camera will be overridden ir The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you set the power switch to lt OFF gt The procedure is the same when using an EX series Speedlite The Speedlite s flash exposure compensation can be set with the camera e It can also be set with a menu p 103 101 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 1 Press the lt gt button to pop up the built in flash Press the shutter button halfway and look in the viewfinder to check that the lt gt icon is lit 2 Focus the subject Press the lt
157. tom white balance Look at the LCD panel and turn the lt gt dial to select lt n8 gt 68 WB Setting the White Balance ES Q Ifthe exposure obtained in step 1 is way off a correct white balance might not be obtained If the image was captured while the Picture Style was set to Monochrome p 62 it cannot be selected in step 3 F Instead of a white object an 18 gray card commercially available can produce a more accurate white balance The personal white balance registered with the provided software will be registered under lt NS4 gt If you do step 3 the data for the registered personal white balance will be erased C3 Setting the Color Temperature You can numerically set the white balance s color temperature 1 Select White balance e Under the f tab select White balance then press lt gt White balance 2 Set the color temperature ae e Turn the lt gt dial to select E8 e Turn the lt gt dial to set the color temperature then press lt 6 gt The color temperature can be set from 2500K to 10000K in 100K increments Q When setting the color temperature for an artificial light source set white balance correction magenta or green as necessary e If you want to set lt 8 gt to the reading taken with a commercially available color temperature meter take test shots and adjust the setting to compensate for the difference between the col
158. tter speed can be used and camera shake will be less prone to occur The effective range of the flash will also increase ISO Speed in the Basic Zone Modes The ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 100 800 ISO Speed in the Creative Zone Modes ISO 100 1600 can be set in 1 3 stop increments Also the Auto setting will change the ISO speed automatically to suit the ambient light level 1 Press the lt ISO amp 4 gt button 66 gt The current ISO speed will be displayed on the LCD panel e Inthe Basic Zone modes Auto will be displayed on the LCD panel 2 Set the ISO speed While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder turn the lt gt dial e With Auto the ISO speed will be set automatically Q e Using a high ISO speed or shooting in high temperature conditions may result in more grainy images High temperatures high ISO speeds or long exposures may cause irregular colors in the image F With 9 C Fn I 3 ISO expansion set to 1 On p 154 H ISO 3200 can also be set 59 ISO Setting the ISO Speed mee ______ About Auto ISO Speed If the ISO speed is set to Auto the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway As indicated below the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode Shooting 3 Mode ISO Speed Setting The ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 100 80
159. ttom Then pass it through the strap s buckle as shown in the illustration Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the buckle The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap p 97 Eyepiece cover Recharging the Battery sx 1 Remove the cover When you remove the battery from the camera be sure to reattach the cover to protect against short circuiting 2 Attach the battery e Align the battery s front edge with the battery charger s index line While pressing down the battery slide it in the direction of the arrow To detach the battery follow the above procedure in reverse amp Battery pack slot index CG 580 E Recharge the battery For CG 580 As shown by the arrow flip out the battery charger s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet For CB 5L Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into the power outlet gt Recharging starts automatically and the charge lamp starts blinking in red gt The recharging time for a completely exhausted battery is as follows BP 511A and BP 514 Approx 100 min BP 511 and BP 512 Approx 90 min Recharge Level Charge Lamp The time required to recharge the 0 50 Blinks once per second battery depends on the ambient 50 75 Blinks twice per second temperature and battery s charge level 75 90 Blinks three
160. u Shooting related items 5T Blue Playback menu Image playback related items IY EE E Yellow Set up menu Camera s function settings a Orange Camera s Custom Functions aA Green Register frequently used menu items and Custom Functions 36 Menu Operations LSE SS Se ees Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu e Press the lt MENU gt button to display the menu 2 Select a tab y L e Turn the lt s gt dial to select a tab ted eye On Off Beep Shoot w o card Review time Select a menu item e Turn the lt gt dial to select the menu i item then press lt 6 gt Beep Shoot w o card R time Select the setting e Turn the lt gt dial to select the desired setting Review time Set the desired setting Quality e Press lt 61 gt to set it Red eye On Off Beep Exit the menu e Press the lt MENU gt button to exit the menu and return to camera shooting 37 Menu Operations Menu Settings A Shooting 1 Red Page 4L aL 4M aM 4S aS GM k sanm Quality MALAL aM AMAS AS 36 sEm AL AL AM AM AS dS Red eye On Off Off On 100 Beep On Off Shoot w o card On Off 29 Review time Off 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec Hold 125 Shooting 2 Red AEB 1 3 stop increments 2 stops 94 3 ENB 3 By YE JE 4 8 ES White balance 2500 10000 67 Custom WB Manual setting of white balance 68 WB corre
161. ull Auto Techniques mE Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective In the lt C gt Full Auto mode while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject the focus will be locked You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture This is called focus lock Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes except lt amp gt Shooting a Moving Subject In the lt C gt Full Auto mode if the subject moves distance to camera changes during or after you focus Al Servo AF will take effect to focus the subject continuously As long as you keep aiming the AF point on the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway the focusing will be continuous When you want to take the picture press the shutter button completely 48 9 Shooting Portraits me The lt gt Portrait mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with the lt C gt Full Auto mode X Shooting Tips e The further the distance between the subject and background the better The further the distance between the subject and background the more blurred the background will look The subject will also stand out better in front of a plain dark background e Use a telephoto lens If you have a zoom lens use the t
162. um ion polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery For CA USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details 190 MEMO 191 index mem AC Adapter Kit 170 ACCESS lamp iccirco 29 A DEP Automatic depth of field AE 91 Adobe RGB meai i 74 AE OCK kia anA 95 AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing 94 AF gt Focusing AF start lt AF ON gt button 32 160 AF stop button Al Focus AF Aperture priority AE Auto play auto playback Auto power Off ccceeeeeeeeeeeeee Auto rotate of vertical image Autofocus gt Focusing Av Aperture priority AE Basic ZONG doa ijd 20 Battery gt Power Battery check Battery Grip BG E2 Beeper Black and white image Bracketing 62 64 ee 20 165 Camera Camera shake Holding the camera Reset to default settings Setting description display Camera shake ee 192 Problem Clock gt Date Time Close up Color saturation Color space sRGB Adobe RGB Color temperature Color tone Continuous shooting Contrast Creative Zone Cross type focusing Custom Functions Clear all Date gt Date Time
163. us When the self timer is set to lt gt or lt 2 gt the picture will be taken after 10 sec or 2 sec respectively The mirror locks up and after 30 seconds it will go back down automatically For mirror lockup shots using Remote Switch RS 80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC 80N3 both sold separately is recommended 98 Using the Built in Flash mau E TTL II autoflash obtains high precision and consistent flash shots Using the Built in Flash in the Basic Zone If necessary the built in flash will pop up automatically in low light or backlit conditions except in lt A gt lt amp gt lt gt modes Using the Built in Flash in the Creative Zone Regardless of the light level you can press the lt 4 gt button to pop up and fire the built in flash whenever desired If the built in flash has popped up you can push it back down with your fingers P _ For fully automatic flash photography The shutter speed 1 60 sec 1 250 sec and aperture are set automatically Tv Enables you to set the desired shutter speed 30 sec 1 250 sec The flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set automatically Av Enables you to set the desired aperture The flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set The shutter speed will set automatically between 30 sec 1 250 sec to suit the scene s brightness In low light the main subject is expose
164. using and automatic exposure that sets the shutter speed and aperture The exposure setting will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder In the Creative Zone modes pressing the lt AF ON gt button will be the same as pressing the shutter button halfway 32 Basic Operation Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture F e Ifyou press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture e Even during the menu display image playback and image recording you can instantly go back to shooting ready by pressing the shutter button halfway lt C gt Using the Main Dial for Selecting 1 After pressing a button turn the lt gt dial When you press a button its function remains selected for 6 seconds 6 During this time you can turn the lt gt dial to set the desired setting When the function turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway the camera will be ready to shoot In this way you can set the metering mode AF mode ISO speed and select the AF point Turn the lt gt dial only While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel turn the lt gt dial to set the desired setting e In this way you can set the shutter speed aperture etc 33 Basic Op
165. y of a color temperature conversion filter 70 tE White Balance Correction 7S ee ee White Balance Auto Bracketing With just one shot three images having a different color tone can be recorded simultaneously Based on the color temperature of the current white balance setting the image will be bracketed with a blue amber bias or magenta green bias This is called white balance bracketing WB BKT White balance bracketing is possible up to 3 levels in single level increments Set the white balance bracketing amount In step 2 for white balance correction when you turn the lt gt dial the m mark on the screen will change to m 3 points Turning the dial to the right sets the B A bracketing and turning it to the left sets the M G bracketing gt On the right side of the screen BKT indicates the bracketing direction and the bracketing amount is also displayed Pressing the lt INF0 gt button will cancel all the WB SHIFT BKT settings Press lt 61 gt to exit and return to the menu Bracketing Sequence The images will be bracketed in the following sequence 1 Standard white balance 2 Blue B bias and 3 Amber A bias or 1 Standard white balance 2 Magenta M bias 3 Green G bias F e During WB bracketing the maximum burst for continuous shooting will be lower and the number of possible shots will also decrease to one third the normal number Also the
166. zer will not operate when you press the shutter button halfway CEM Custom Function Settings C Fn Ill 3 AF point selection method 0 Normal Press the lt E gt button and use lt lt s3 gt to select the AF point 1 Multi controller direct Without pressing the lt E gt button first you can just use the lt gt to select the desired AF point Pressing the lt E gt button will set it to automatic AF point selection 2 Quick Control Dial direct Without pressing the lt E gt button first you can just use the lt 3 gt to select the desired AF point By holding down the lt EJ gt button and turning the lt Z4 gt dial you can set the exposure compensation C Fn IIl 4 Superimposed display 0 On 1 Off The AF point in the viewfinder will not flash in red Recommended when it is bothersome to see it light up The AF point will still light when you select it C Fn IIl 5 AF assist beam firing The AF assist beam can be emitted by the camera s built in flash or by the external EOS dedicated Speedlite 0 Enable 1 Disable AF assist beam not emitted 2 Only external flash emits If an external EOS dedicated Speedlite is attached it will emit the AF assist beam when necessary The camera s built in flash will not emit the AF assist beam F If the external EOS dedicated Speedlite s AF assist beam firing Custom Function is set to Disabled the Speedlite will not emit the AF assist beam

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