Close the cover
Press the cover until it snaps shut. 0 Battery Pack BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 can also be used. Checking the Battery Level When the lt lt gt switch is set to lt ON gt or gt p.30 , the battery level will be indicated at one of four levels. -Cl Battery will be exhausted soon. -Cp- Battery must be recharged. The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association testing criteria. The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA...
imm Setting the Color Temperature
You can numerically set the white balance's color temperature. 1 Press the lt AF-WB gt button. lt 5 gt 6 color temp, gt 5ZiMK Color space Picture Style While looking at the LCD panel, turn the lt Q gt dial to select lt CS gt color temperature . Turn the lt Q gt dial to select ft Color temp. , then press lt gt . Turn the lt gt dial to select the color temperature, then press lt gt . The color temperature can be set from 2800K to 10000K in 100K increments. When setting the color temperature for...
Using EOSDedicated External Speedlites
An EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlite optional makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting. You can easily do the flash operations below. For detailed procedures, see the Speedlite's instruction manual. E-TTL II Is a new autoflash exposure system Incorporating Improved flash exposure control and lens focusing distance Information, making It more precise than the previous E-TTL evaluative flash metering with preflash system. The camera can execute E-TTL II autoflash with any EX-series...
Preparation for Image Transfer O
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 to the personal computer. If you connect the camera to the personal computer before installing the software, the personal computer will not recognize the camera properly and the images cannot be transferred. Install the software to the personal computer. to the separate Software Guide to II the software to the personal computer. Turn the...
Info Mml
Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. You can use self-timer in any Basic Zone mode or Creative Zone mode.
Nomenclature
For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses p. . - lt Q gt LCD panel illumination button p.99 lt AF-WB gt AF mode selection White balance selection button p.74 64 DRIVE-ISO Drive mode-selection ISO speed button p.82 55 selection Flash exposure compensation button p.81 106 Red-eye reduction Self-timer lamp p. 104 50 Built-in flash AF-assist beam p. 102 78 Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe p. 107 Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe p. 107 Remote control -terminal N3 type p....
Depth of Field Preview
Press the depth-of-field preview button to stop down to the current aperture setting. The diaphragm in the lens will be set to the current aperture so you can check the depth of field range of acceptable focus through the viewfinder. ES A higher f number will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus. However, the viewfinder will look darker. In the lt A-DEP gt mode, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then press the depth-of-field preview button while still...
Bulb Exposures
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. Set the shutter speed to buLb. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the lt iSii gt dial to select buLb. The next setting after 30 is buLb.' Set the lt lt gt switch to gt , and while looking at the LCD panel, turn the lt...
Menu Settings
4L iL 4M dM JS dS RAW RAW 4L dL 4M dM 4S dS WB correction B A M G bias, 9 levels each WB-BKT B A and M G bias 1 level, 3 levels Set to 2800K - 10000K 100K increments Standard Portrait Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Def. 1,J, 3 Select images to be transferred to a personal computer Off 2 sec. 4 sec. 8 sec. Hold These shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes. In Basic Zone modes, the RAW and RAW JPEG recording quality modes are not displayed. 1min. 2 min. 4 min. 8 min....
Tv ShutterPriority AE
In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to suit the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion. lt Tv gt stands for Time value. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the lt iS gt dial. It can be set in 1 3-stop increments. Press the shutter button halfway. The aperture is set...
mm Protecting Images
This prevents the image from being erased accidentally. Turn the lt C gt dial to select H Protect , then press lt gt . The protect setting screen will appear. Turn the lt Q gt dial to select the When an image is protected, the lt 0 gt icon will appear below the image. To cancel the image protection, press lt gt again. The lt amp 3 gt icon will disappear. To protect another image, repeat step 2. To exit the image protection, press the lt MENU gt button. The menu will reappear. Once an image is...
Set the desired recording quality
Turn the lt Q gt dial to select the recording quality, then press lt gt . Set the recording quality in both the Basic Zone and Creative Zone modes respectively. 0 The M Fine and M Normal Icons Indicate the Image's compression rate. For better Image quality, select M for low compression. To save space so you can record more Images, select a higher compression d. With RAW JPEG, the RAW and JPEG images will be saved under the same file No. in the same folder. 0 The M Fine and M Normal Icons...
mm Formatting the CF Card
Format the CF card before using it in the camera. O Formatting a CF card will erase everything in the card. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer images to a personal computer before formatting the card. Turn the lt 0 gt dial to select VT Format , then press lt gt . The confirmation dialog will appear. Turn the lt G gt dial to select OK , then press lt gt . The CF card will be formatted initialized . When the formatting is...
M Manual Exposure
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 handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. lt M gt stands for Manual. Standard exposure index Exposure level mark While looking at the LCD panel, turn the lt iS gt dial. Standard exposure index Exposure level mark Set the lt lt gt switch to gt , and while looking at the LCD panel, turn the lt gt dial. Press the...
Av AperturePriority AE
In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher 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. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the lt iS gt...
System Map
ST-E2 220EX 430EX 580EX Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite MR-14EX MT-24EX ST-E2 220EX 430EX 580EX Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite MR-14EX MT-24EX AC Adapter DC Coupler AC-E2 DR-400 AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 Car Battery Battery Compact Power Cable Charger Adapter CB-570 CG-570 CA-570 AC Adapter DC Coupler AC-E2 DR-400 AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 Car Battery Battery Compact Power Cable Charger Adapter CB-570 CG-570 CA-570 Home Edition Professional Windows 2000 Professional VWndows ME EOS DIGITAL Solution...
Setting Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure setting set by the camera. You can make the image look lighter 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 mode except lt M gt . Press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure level indicator. Set the exposure compensation amount. Set the lt lt gt switch to gt , and while looking at the viewfinder or LCD...
Using NonCanon Flash Units bk
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 1 125 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera. 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 so you can connect any sync cord regardless of its...
Specifications
Image sensor size Compatible lenses Aspect ratio Color filter system Low-pass filter Recording format Image type RAW JPEG File numbering Color space Picture Style Digital, single-lens reflex, AF AE camera with built-in flash Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB or larger CF cards 22.5 x 15.0mm Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses 35mm-equivalent focal length is equal to approx. 1.6 times the marked focal length Canon EF mount High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor...
Remove the CF card
Press the Eject button. The CF card will be ejected. When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that the images are being written to or read by the CF card or being erased. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, do not do any of the following. Doing so may damage the image data, CF card, or camera. Shaking or banging the camera around. Open the CF card slot cover. If you use a CF card already containing recorded images, the images recorded thereafter by the camera might be...
Troubleshooting Guide
If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. You are using the wrong battery. Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511 A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. The battery is not properly attached to the battery charger. Attach the battery properly to the charger, p.22 The camera does not operate even when the lt gt switch is set to lt 0 N gt or lt gt...
Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting
The maximum burst during continuous shooting depends on the image-recording quality and the drive mode high-speed low-speed continuous shooting . The approx. maximum burst during continuous shooting is indicated below for each image-recording quality. Note that with high-speed CF cards, the maximum burst may be higher than shown in the table below depending on the shooting conditions. Continuous shooting is possible until the CF card becomes full. Continuous shooting is possible until the CF...
Mirror Lockup
Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12 Mirror lockup set to 1 Enable p.172 . The mirror can be swung up separately from when the exposure is made. This prevents mirror vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. Set Custom Functions with VT Custom Functions C.Fn . Press the shutter button completely. Again press the shutter button completely. The picture is taken and the mirror goes back down. In very bright light such as at the beach or ski area...
rMl Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB m
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 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB . Shoot w o card lAEB W m SHiFT.'BHT Custom ffb Turn the lt Q gt dial to select ft AEB , then press lt gt . Turn the lt G gt dial to set the AEB amount, then press lt gt . When you exit the menu, lt gt and the AEB level will be displayed on the LCD panel. The three bracketed shots will be exposed in...
Turn the dioptric adjustment knob
Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. The illustration shows the knob at the standard setting -1 dpt . If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E 10 types, optional is recommended. Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your both elbows lightly against your body. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. Press the camera against your face and look through the...
rron Selecting a Picture Style
By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects. You can also adjust the settings of each Picture Style to obtain custom image effects.
AE Lock
AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. By locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the same exposure setting. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects. Press the shutter button halfway. The exposure setting will be displayed. Press the lt gt button. lt 2 gt 4 lt -X- gt lights in the viewfinder to indicate that the exposure setting is locked AE lock . Each time you pressthe lt -X- gt button, it locks...
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer 1
After installing the software provided with the camera to a personal computer, connect the camera to the personal computer. You can then transfer images in the CF card to the personal computer by operating the camera. I All Images I New linages IDPOF Transfer Images Select amp Transfer I v lt al J paper Transferring Transfer Order Images, All Images, or New Images Select DPOF Transfer Images , All Images , or New Images , Turn the lt Q gt dial to select the desired option, then press lt gt ....
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. Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera's lt i gt switch is set to lt ON gt or lt gt .
IiMih Custom Function Settings
You can change the function assigned to lt gt when the camera is ready to shoot. 0 Default no function 1 Change quality After pressing lt gt , look at the LCD panel and turn the lt gt dial to set the recording quality directly. 2 Change Picture Style Press the lt gt button to display the Picture Style selection screen on the LCD monitor. Turn the lt gt dial to select a style, then press lt gt . 3 Menu display Gives the same function as the lt MENU gt button. 4 Image replay Gives the same...
Image Playback
You can select any captured image to view. You can view a single image, the shooting information, an index display, or a magnified view. The last captured image will appear on the LCD monitor. To playback images starting with the last image, turn the dial counterclockwise. To playback images starting with the first captured image, turn the lt gt dial clockwise. Pressthe lt INFO. gt button to switch the display format. Single image display with basic info Single image display no shooting info...
Program Line
The following program line applies when the camera is in Program AE lt P gt mode. The lower horizontal axis represents the shutter speed, and the right-hand vertical axis represents the aperture. The combinations of shutter speed and aperture automatically determined by Program AE are shown as lines with respect to the subject brightness Exposure Value gradations on the left and top edges of the graph. Example Using an EF-S17-85mm f 4-5.6 IS USM lens with a subject brightness of EV8, the point...
Error Codes
If an error occurs, the camera's LCD monitor will display the error screen, and the LCD panel will display an error code like Err xx. To resolve the error, follow the instructions on the LCD monitor. If an error keeps occurring, there may be a problem. Write down the error code and Probable cause and solution consult Vour nearest Canon Service Center. To exit the error screen, set the C gt switch lt OFF gt and lt ON gt or remove and reinstall the battery. Communications between the camera and...
Picture Style Effects
The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. For nice skin tones. The image looks slightly sharp and crisp. By changing the Color tone p.57 , you can adjust the skin tone. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. For natural colors and subdued images. No sharpness is applied. When the subject is photographed under a color temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject's color. No sharpness is applied. In the Basic Zone modes, the Picture Style...
Using the Eyepiece Cover
During self-timer or remote switch optional operation when your eye does not cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure when the image is captured. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover attached to the neck strap to cover the eyepiece p.21 . From the bottom of the eyecup, push it upward. Slide the eyepiece cover down into the eyepiece groove to attach it. You can silence the beeper so it does not sound in any shooting mode. Turn the lt Q gt dial...