Set the ISO speed
Turn the lt 6 gt dial or press the You can also set the ISO speed in the viewfinder while turning the lt 6 gt dial. With AUTO selected, the ISO speed will be set automatically p.63 . The higher the ISO speed, the farther the flash range will be p.64 The higher the ISO speed, the farther the flash range will be p.64 o In the 7 Custom Functions C.Fn menu, if Highlight tone priority is set to 1 Enable , the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200 - 6400 p.194 . Using a high ISO speed or shooting...
Software Start Guide
This disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL. Software that lets you connect your computer and camera in order to download images still images movies shot with the camera to the computer, set various settings of the camera, and remotely shoot photos by operating the computer. This software is recommended for users who mainly shoot RAW images. You can view edit process print RAW images at high speed. You can also edit JPEG images while retaining the original images. ZoomBrowser EX Win...
Set the white balance bracketing amount
In step 2 for white balance correction, when you turn the lt 6 gt dial, the mark on the screen will change to 3 points . Turning the dial to the right sets the B A bracketing, and turning it to the left sets the M G bracketing. On the right, Bracket indicates the bracketing direction and correction amount. Pressing the lt DISP. gt button will cancel all the WB Shift BKT settings. Press lt gt to exit the setting and return to the menu. The images will be bracketed in the following sequence 1....
About the Information Display 1
Each time you press the lt DISP. gt button, the information display will change. - Movie shooting remaining time Elapsed time MB Live mode c Face detection AF point Quick mode Magnifying frame Exposure mode Autoexposure KK Manual exposure - ISO speed -Possible shots -Exposure compensation amount Q If there is no card in the camera, the movie shooting remaining time will be displayed in red. When movie shooting starts, the movie shooting remaining time will change to the elapsed time. You can...
DISP Shooting Information Display
When you press the lt DISP. gt button during single-image playback, you can switch the shooting information display. The most detailed shooting information is shown below. Exposure compensation amount _ Prated Flash exposure compensation amount Aperture Shooting mode Movie Image-recording quality j Movie-recording size Playback number Total images recorded P 03 B3-2 I S5400 D S 5A2. Gl EB13. 0, 0, 0 Picture Style and settings ISO speed Highlight tone priority Color space Shooting date and time...
Shooting with the LCD Monitor Live View Shooting
You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera's LCD monitor. This is called Live View shooting. Live View shooting is effective for still subjects which do not move. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended. With EOS Utility provided software installed in your computer, you can connect the camera to the computer and shoot remotely while viewing the computer screen. For details, see the Software...
A Live View Shooting
To change the Live View settings, use the 6 Live View function settings menu. Battery Life with Live View Shooting Battery Life with Live View Shooting
imn Menu Operations
You can set various functions with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the lt MENU gt button, lt S gt cross keys, and lt gt button on the camera back. gt button - lt S gt Cross keys gt button - lt S gt Cross keys In Basic Zone modes and Movie shooting mode, the tabs and menu options displayed will be different. In Basic Zone modes and Movie shooting mode, the tabs and menu options displayed will be different.
Live Mode and U Face Detection Live Mode Notes
Focusing will take slightly longer. Even when focus has been achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again. The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation. If the light source changes while the Live View image is displayed, the screen might flicker and focusing can be difficult. If this happens, stop the Live View shooting and autofocus under the actual light source first. If you press the lt U gt button in the Live mode, the image will be magnified at the...
External Speedlites
Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation. When an EX-series Speedlite sold separately 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 of EX-series Speedlites. With an EX-series Speedlite not compatible with...
About Adobe RGB
This color space 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 . The image will look very subdued in a sRGB personal computer environment and with printers not compatible with Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 Exif 2.21 . Post-processing of the image with software will therefore be required. If the image is captured with the color...
Shooting Tips Sdw
Using the self-timer lt 1 gt with mirror lockup. When you press the shutter button completely, the mirror locks up, then the picture is taken 2 sec. later. Since you do not touch the camera when the picture is taken, remote control shooting together with mirror lockup can further prevent camera shake. With Remote Controller RC-6 set to a 2-sec. delay, press the transmit button, the mirror will lockup and the picture will be taken 2 sec. later. Do not point the camera toward the sun. The sun's...
k Enjoying Movies
Basically, there are the following three ways to playback the movies you shot. Use the provided AV cable or an HDMI Cable HTC-100 sold separately to connect the camera to a TV set. Then you can playback the captured movies and photos on the TV. If you have a High-Definition TV set and connect your camera with an HDMI cable, you can watch Full HD Full HighDefinition 1920x1080 and HD HighDefinition 1280x720 movies with higher image quality. Movies on a card can be played only by devices which can...
Quick Control Screen Nomenclature
Aperture p.80 Shutter speed p.78 Exposure compensation AEB setting p.89 Shooting mode p.20 Image-recording quality p.72 Flash exposure compensation p.88 Auto Lighting Optimizer p.103 Drive mode p.70 Metering mode p.86 AF mode p.66 Asterisked functions cannot be set with the Quick Control screen.
Change F-number Aperture T2i
When using an aperture with a high f-number, note that camera shake can occur in low light scenes. A higher aperture f-number will make the shutter speed slower. Under low light, the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a tripod. The depth of field depends not only on the aperture, but also the lens and subject distance. Since wide-angle lenses have a wide depth of field range of acceptable focus in front of and behind...
Uy Magnified View
You can magnify a shot image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. During image playback, press the lt U gt button. If you hold down the lt U gt button, the image will continue to be magnified until it reaches the maximum magnification. Press the lt HA gt button to reduce the magnification. If you hold down the button, the magnification will continue to reduce to the single image display. Use the lt S gt key to scroll around the magnified image. To exit the magnified display, press the lt E gt...
imn Registering My Menu
Under the My Menu tab, you can register up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. Under the 9 tab, select My Menu settings , then press lt gt . Select Register to My Menu , then press lt gt . Select the item to be registered, then press lt gt . On the confirmation dialog, select OK and press lt gt to register the item. You can register up to six items in My Menu. To return to the screen in step 2, press the lt MENU gt button. You can change the order of...
Using the Builtin Flash 1
To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set automatically to match the set aperture autoflash exposure . The shutter speed will be set automatically between 1 200 sec. - 30 sec. to suit the scene's brightness. In low light, the main subject is exposed 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 . If you are handholding the camera,...
Troubleshooting Guide
If a problem occurs, 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 cannot be recharged with the battery charger provided. Do not recharge any battery pack other than a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E8. 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 . Recharge the battery p.24 . Make sure...
Exit the image playback
Press the lt E gt button to exit the image playback and return to the shooting settings display. In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the lt P gt Program AE mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. In the lt P gt Program AE mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure. The difference between the Basic Zone modes and lt P gt is explained on page 210....
ISO ISO Speed
Press the lt ISO gt button. Turn the lt 6 gt dial or press the lt U gt key to select the ISO speed. When AUTO is selected, the ISO speed is set automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway, the ISO speed setting will be displayed. Press the lt YiQ gt button. Press the key to select the drive mode, then press lt gt . Single shooting i Continuous shooting Q Self-timer Remote control l Self-timer 2 sec q Self-timer Continuous The lt Q gt and lt q gt drive modes can be selected in all...
mm Menu Function Settings
The menu options under the 6 tab's Live View function settings menu are explained below. The functions settable in this menu screen only apply during Live View shooting. These functions do not take effect during viewfinder shooting. With Grid 11 or Grid 2 m , you can display grid lines. You can change how long the exposure setting is displayed AE lock time . You can select Live mode p.113 , U Live mode p.114 , or 0 lt Even while the Live View image is displayed, you can still set lt MENU gt...
Select the custom white balance
Press the lt AWB gt button. Press the key to select lt o gt , then press lt gt . If the 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.76 , it cannot be selected in step 3. 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 O gt . If...
AI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Mode
AI Focus AF switches the AF mode from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF automatically if the still subject starts moving. 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 AI Servo AF. When focus is achieved in the AI Focus AF mode with the Servo mode active, the beeper will sound softly. However, the focus confirmation light lt gt in the viewfinder will not light.
Quick Reference Guide
1. Press the lt MENU gt button to display the menu. 2. Press the key to select the tab, then press the lt ,V gt key to select the desired item. 3. Press lt gt to display the setting. 4. After setting the item, press lt gt . Basic Zone Modes Movie Shooting Mode Release shutter without card Image review 2 sec. Peripheral illumin. correct. Red-eye reduc. Disable Flash control Release shutter without card Image review 2 sec. Peripheral illumin. correct. Red-eye reduc. Disable Flash control
b Rotating the Image
You can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. Under the 3 tab, select Rotate , then press lt gt . Press the key to select the image to be rotated. You can also select an image on the index display. Each time you press lt gt , the image will rotate clockwise as follows 90 270 0 To rotate another image, repeat steps 2 and 3. To exit and return to the menu, press the lt MENU gt button. 0 If you have set 5 Auto rotate to OnZD p.142 before taking vertical shots, you need not rotate...
About the Automatic SelfCleaning Sensor
Whenever you set the power switch to lt 0N gt or lt OFF gt , the sensor cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display lt f gt . Even during the sensor cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway p.37 to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture. If you repeatedly turn the power switch lt 0N gt lt 0FF gt at a short interval, the lt f gt icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not a problem.
When Autofocus Fails
Autofocus can fail to achieve focus the focus confirmation light lt gt blinks with certain subjects such as the following Example Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc. Extremely backlit or reflective subjects Example Car with a highly reflective body, etc. Near and far subjects covered by an AF point Example Animal in a cage, etc. Example Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc. In such cases, do one of the following 1 With One-Shot AF, focus an object at the same distance as the subject and...
Nomenclature 1
lt ISO gt ISO speed -setting button lt ISO gt ISO speed -setting button lt A gt Live View shooting Movie shooting button lt S gt AF point selection button lt AO gt Aperture Exposure compensation button lt A gt Live View shooting Movie shooting button lt AO gt Aperture Exposure compensation button lt S gt AF point selection button Exposure level indicator White balance Monochrome shooting ISO speed Exposure level indicator
Av Changing the Depth of Field
To obtain a blurry background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to lt Av gt Aperture-priority AE to adjust the depth of field range of acceptable focus . lt Av gt stands for Aperture value which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside the lens. With a high aperture f-number f 32 With a low aperture f-number f 5.6 With a high aperture f-number f 32 With a low aperture f-number f 5.6
K Protecting Images
Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally. Under the 3' tab, select Protect images , then press lt gt . t The protect setting screen will appear. Press the key to select the When an image is protected, the lt K gt icon will appear on the top of the screen. To cancel the image protection, press lt 0 gt again. The lt K 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. o If you...
Specifications
Image sensor size Compatible lenses Effective pixels Aspect ratio Dust delete feature Noise reduction Automatic image brightness correction Highlight tone priority Lens peripheral illumination correction Digital, single-lens reflex, AF AE camera with built-in flash SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses 35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens focal length Canon EF mount Auto, Manual, Dust Delete Data appending Design rule for...
Set the exposure and take the picture
i The exposure level indicator in the viewfinder indicates the exposure level up to 2 stops from the standard exposure index at the center. While you change the shutter speed and aperture, the exposure level mark will move. You can decide which exposure level to set. If the amount set exceeds 2 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display lt 1 gt or lt J gt . y If the 2 Auto Lighting Optimizer p.103 is set to anything other than Disable , the image may still look bright even if a...
k Playing Movies
Press the lt E gt button to display the image. Press the key to select a movie. With the single-image display, the lt 1mm gt icon displayed on the upper left indicates that it is a movie. During the index display, the perforation on the left edge of the image indicates that it is a movie. As movies cannot be played on the index display, press lt gt to switch to the single-image display. On the single-image display, press lt gt . The movie playback panel will appear on the bottom. Select Play ,...
Q Quick Control Screen
displayed, press the lt Q gt button. The Quick Control screen will appear. Auto Lighting ONE SHOT QQ 1 Optimizer Press the lt S gt key to select the function, then turn the lt 6 gt dial to set it. In the Basic Zone modes except C , you can select certain drive modes and the image-recording quality.
Using EyeFi Cards
With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a personal computer or upload them to an online service via a wireless LAN. The image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. To set up, use the card and to troubleshoot any image transfer problems, refer to the Eye-Fi card's instruction manual or inquire the card's manufacturer. Q This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions including wireless transfer . In case of...
Menu Settings
7L 8L 7M 8M 7S 8S 1 7L 1 Off 2 sec. 4 sec. 8 sec. Hold Flash firing Built-in flash function setting External flash function setting External flash C.Fn setting Clear external flash C.Fn setting 1 3-stop increments, 5 stops AEB 2 stops WB correction White balance correction WB-BKT White balance bracketing SSI Standard IQPortrait EE Landscape SNeutral EU Faithful VMonochrome WUser Def. 1, 2, 3 0 The 2 Shooting 2, 2 Shooting 3, 7 Set-up 3, and My Menu screens tabs are not displayed in Basic Zone...
Remote Control Shooting
Remote Controller RC-6 Sold separately This remote controller enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to about 5 meters 16.4 feet from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay. Set the self-timer to lt Q gt p.71 . Point the remote controller toward the camera's remote control sensor and press the transmit button. When focus is achieved, the self-timer lamp will light and the picture will be taken. Camera misoperation may occur near certain types of fluorescent...
Recompose and take the picture
If you want to maintain the AE lock while taking more shots, hold down the lt A gt button and press the shutter button to take another shot. AE lock is applied at the AF point that achieved focus. AE lock is applied at the selected AF point. 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. When the lens' focus mode switch is set to lt MF gt , AE lock is applied at the center AF point.
Info Gts
Connect the provided AV cable to the camera. Connect the AV cable to the camera's lt A VOUT DIGITAL gt terminal. With the plug's lt Canon gt logo facing the back of the camera, insert it into the lt A VOUT DIGITAL gt terminal. Connect the AV cable to the TV set. Connect the AV cable to the TV's video IN terminal and to the audio IN terminal. Turn on the TV and switch the TV's video input to select the connected port. 4 Set the camera's power switch to lt 0n gt . The image will appear on the TV...
Set the desired language
Press the lt .V gt key to select the language, then press lt gt . Press the lt MENU gt button to return to the shooting settings display.
M Auto Lighting Optimizer
If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low, the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically. With JPEG images, the correction is done when the image is captured. For RAW images, it can be corrected with Digital Photo Professional provided software . The default setting is Standard . Expo.comp. AEB Auto Lighting Optimizer Metering mode G0 Custom White Bafance WB Shtft BKT 0,0 0 Cotor space sRGB
Using a Household Power Outlet
With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 sold separately , you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. After using the camera, unplug the power plug from the power outlet. Connect the cord's plug to the DC Coupler. Open the cover and insert the DC Coupler until it locks in place. Open the DC cord hole cover and install the cord as shown. Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera's...
W Printing
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. Check that the lt W gt icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. Press the lt key to select the image to be printed. The print setting screen will appear. Sets the printing effects p.180 . Sets the date or file number imprinting to on or off. Sets the quantity to be printed. Sets the trimming cropping p.183 . -Sets...
W Digital Print Order Format DPOF
You can 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. Under the 3' tab, select Print order , then press lt gt . t Select Set up , then press lt gt . Set the option as desired. Set the Print type , Date , and File No. . i Select the option to be set, then press lt 0 gt . Select the desired setting, then press lt gt . Multiple thumbnail images are printed on one sheet....
AO Setting Exposure Compensation
Set exposure compensation if the exposure without flash does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes except lt M gt . Although you can set the exposure compensation up to 5 stops in 1 3-stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder can only display the setting up to 2 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation beyond 2 stops, you should follow the instructions for 2 Exp. comp. AEB on page 89. Hold down the lt AO gt button and...
Nomenclature
The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the Basic Shooting and Image Playback section. - Built-in flash AF-assist beam p.64 147 - Built-in flash AF-assist beam p.64 147 Depth-of-field preview button p.82 Red-eye reduction Self-timer lamp p.65 71 Depth-of-field preview button p.82 External microphone -IN terminal p.134 Eyecup p.205 Dioptric adjustment knob p.36 Viewfinder eyepiece Display-off sensor p.146 - lt DISP. gt Shooting settings display button lt A gt Live View shooting...
jj Set the parameter
Press the key to adjust the parameter as desired, then press Press the lt MENU gt button to save the adjusted parameters. The Picture Style selection screen will reappear. Any parameter settings different from the default will be displayed in blue. Picture Style BS Standard SB Portrait Landscape ES8 Neutral E B Faithful M Monochrome OHJ Detail set 3.0.0.0 12 .2 l a. o . o . o o.o.o.o 0.0.0.0 3, 0. N. N UilOK
Shooting Tips Sjj
To freeze the action or moving subject. Use a fast shutter speed such as 1 4000 sec. to 1 500 sec. To blur a running child or animal giving the impression of fast movement. Use a medium shutter speed such as 1 250 sec. to 1 30 sec. Follow the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter button to take the picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady to prevent camera shake. How to blur a flowing river or water fountain. Use a slow shutter speed of 1 15 sec. or slower....