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The Quick Start Guide and CD-ROM Guide are at the back ofthis manual. The Quick Start Guide helps you start using yournew camera right away. It starts on the last page of this manual.


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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring fine-detail CMOS sensor with 15.10effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point

AF, approx. 3.4 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting, and FullHD (Full High-Definition) movie shooting.The camera is highly responsive for shooting at anytime, provides manyfeatures for demanding shots, and has many other features.

Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with theCamera

With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you havecaptured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see howthey come out. You can then better understand the camera.To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings(p.219,220) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).

Testing the Camera Before Using and Liability After shooting, playback and check whether the image has beenproperly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and theimages cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canoncannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

CopyrightsCopyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recordedimages 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.

This camera is compatible with SD memory cards and SDHCmemory cards. This manual will refer to all these cards as just card.* The camera does not come with a card for recording images.

Please purchase it separately.


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Before starting, check that all the following items have been includedwith your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

* Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E is provided. (The LC-E5E comes with apower cord.)

If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also beincluded.Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

Item Check List

Battery Pack LP-E5(with protective cover)

Battery ChargerLC-E5/LC-E5E*

Interface Cable AV CableAVC-DC400

EOS DIGITALSolution Disk

(Software)

Software InstructionManual Instruction Manual

(this booklet)

Camera(with eyecup and

body cap)

Wide StrapEW-100DB III

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Icons in this Manual : Indicates the Main Dial.

 : Indicate the < S > cross keys. : Indicates the setting button.0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains

active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec.respectively after you let go of the button.

* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the cameras buttons, dials,and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the

LCD monitor.

3 : Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the button and changing the setting.

M : When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that thefunction is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).

(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.

: Tip or advice for better shooting.: Problem-solving advice.

: Warning to prevent shooting problems.

: Supplemental information.

Basic Assumptions

All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switchis already set to < 1 >.It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions areset to the default.For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attachedwith an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.

Conventions Used in this Manual


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For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the cameras basicoperations and shooting procedures.

Chapters

IntroductionCamera basics.

2

Getting Started 23

Basic Shooting and Image Playback

Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.43

Advanced Shooting TechniquesShooting features for specific types of subjects.

57

More Advanced Techniques Advanced shooting features.

75

Live View ShootingShoot while viewing the LCD monitor.

105

Shooting Movies 121

Handy FeaturesConvenient menu-based functions.

129

Image Playback 147

Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 163

Customizing the Camera 181

Reference 191

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1

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Introduction

Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3

Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4Chapters............................................................................................................ 5

Contents at a Glance....................................................................................... 10

Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12

Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14

Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16

Getting Started 23

Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 24

Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 26

Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27

Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 29

Selecting the Interface Language.................................................................... 30

Installing and Removing the SD Card ............................................................. 31

Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 33

About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 35Basic Operation............................................................................................... 363 Menu Operations................................................................................... 38Formatting the Card......................................................................................... 40

Switching the LCD Monitor Screen.................................................................. 42

Basic Shooting and Image Playback 43

1 Fully Automatic Shooting........................................................................... 44

1 Full Auto Techniques................................................................................. 462 Shooting Portraits....................................................................................... 473 Shooting Landscapes................................................................................ 484 Shooting Close-ups.................................................................................... 495 Shooting Moving Subjects......................................................................... 506 Shooting Portraits at Night ......................................................................... 517 Disabling Flash.......................................................................................... 52

C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 53x Image Playback......................................................................................... 56

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3 Advanced Shooting Techniques 57d : Program AE................................................................................................58

Z : Changing the ISO Speed .........................................................................60D Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................62E : Changing the AF Mode .............................................................................64S Selecting the AF Point ...............................................................................66

MF: Manual Focusing ...................................................................................67i Continuous Shooting ..................................................................................68j Using the Self-timer ....................................................................................69Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................70

A Selecting a Picture Style ..........................................................................73

More Advanced Techniques 75

s : Action Shots .............................................................................................76f : Changing the Depth of Field ....................................................................78

Depth of Field Preview..................................................................................80a : Manual Exposure.......................................................................................81

8 : Automatic Depth-of-Field AE................................................................82q Changing the Metering Mode.....................................................................83O y Setting Exposure Compensation ........................................................84

Auto Exposure Bracketing................................................................................86A Customizing a Picture Style .....................................................................88A Registering a Picture Style.......................................................................91Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................93A AE Lock ......................................................................................................94A FE Lock.......................................................................................................95B : Setting the White Balance .......................................................................962 White Balance Correction ..........................................................................98Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction .........................................................100

0 Using the Quick Control Screen...............................................................102Preventing Camera Shake .............................................................................104


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Contents

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Live View Shooting 105

A Live View Shooting.................................................................................. 106

A Setting Shooting Functions ..................................................................... 108Using AF to Focus......................................................................................... 111Focusing Manually......................................................................................... 118

Shooting Movies 121

k Shooting Movies...................................................................................... 122Movie Settings............................................................................................... 123

Handy Features 129Handy Features............................................................................................. 130

Silencing the Beeper .................................................................................. 130

Card Reminder........................................................................................... 130

Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 130

Setting the Auto Power-off Time................................................................. 131

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................................... 131

File Numbering Methods ............................................................................ 132 Auto Rotate of Vertical Images................................................................... 134

B Checking Camera Settings................................................................ 135Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings............................................ 136

About Copyright Information....................................................................... 137

Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically ...................... 138

Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color........................................... 138

Setting the Flash ........................................................................................... 139

f Automatic Sensor Cleaning ................................................................... 142 Appending Dust Delete Data......................................................................... 143

Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 145

Image Playback 147

H I Searching for Images Quickly.............................................................. 148u /y Magnified View.................................................................................... 150

b Rotating the Image................................................................................... 151k Playing Movies ........................................................................................ 152


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Slide Show (Auto Playback)...........................................................................154

Viewing the Images on TV .............................................................................156K Protecting Images.....................................................................................158

L Erasing Images .........................................................................................159B Shooting Information Display ................................................................161

Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 163

Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................164w Printing......................................................................................................166

Trimming the Image ....................................................................................171W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...........................................................173Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................176d Transferring Images to a Computer.........................................................177

Customizing the Camera 181

Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................182

Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................184

Registering My Menu .....................................................................................190

Reference 191

When Autofocus Fails ....................................................................................192

Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................193

Remote Control Shooting...............................................................................194

External Speedlites ........................................................................................196

Function Availability Table .............................................................................198

Menu Settings ................................................................................................200

Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................203

Error Codes....................................................................................................209

System Map ...................................................................................................210

Specifications .................................................................................................212

Index ..............................................................................................................223

CD-ROM Guide..............................................................................................230Quick Start Guide...........................................................................................242


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Contents at a Glance

Shooting

Shoot automatically p.43 - 55 (Basic Zone modes)

Shoot continuously p.47 , 50 , 68 (i Continuous shooting)

Take a picture of myself in a group p.69 (j Self-timer)

Freeze the actionBlur the action p.76 (s Shutter-priority AE)

Blur the backgroundKeep the background in sharp focus p.78 (f Aperture-priority AE)

Adjust the image brightness (exposure) p.84 (Exposure compensation)

Shoot under low light p.44 , 60 , 62 (D Flash photography)

Shoot without flash p.52 (7 Flash Off)

Photograph fireworks at night p.81 (Bulb exposure)

Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor p.106 (A Live View shooting)

Shoot movies p.122 (k Movie shooting)

Image Quality

Shoot with image effectsmatching the subject p.73 (Selecting a Picture Style)


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Make a large size print of the picture p.70 (73 , 83 , 1 )

Take many pictures p.70 (76 , 86 )

Focusing

Change the point of focus p.66 (S AF point selection)

Shoot a moving subject p.50 , 65 (AI Servo AF)

Playback

View the images with the camera p.56 (x Playback)

Search for pictures quickly p.148 (H Index display)

Prevent important imagesfrom accidental deletion p.158 (K Image protect)

Delete unnecessary images p.159 (L Delete)

View the images on a TV set p.156 (Video OUT)

Set the LCD brightness p.131 (LCD brightness)

Printing

Print pictures easily p.163 (Direct printing)


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Camera CareThis camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physicalshock.

The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If youaccidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearestCanon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If thecamera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field suchas a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera nearanything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strongmagnetic 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 todisassemble the camera yourself.Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, andfocusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to cleanthe camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearestCanon Service Center.Do not touch the cameras electrical contacts with your fingers. This is toprevent 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 preventcondensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust tothe warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoiddamaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card andbattery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporatedbefore using the camera.If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteryand store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while thecamera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while tocheck that the camera is still working.

Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as adarkroom or chemical lab.If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functionsbefore using it. 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 Canondealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.

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Handling Precautions

LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precisiontechnology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead

pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displayingonly black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the imagesrecorded.If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occurwhere you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is onlytemporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or itmight look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.

CardsTo protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:

Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,physical shock, or vibration.Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic fieldsuch as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to havingstatic electricity.Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.Store the card in a case.

Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.Lens

After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lenscaps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoidscratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

Cautions During Prolonged UseIf you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, ormovie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera maybecome hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding thehot camera for a long period can cause slight skin burns.

About smear adhering to the front of the sensor Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from thecameras internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. In case visiblespots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleanedby a Canon Service Center is recommended.

Contacts

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Quick Start Guide

1 Insert the battery. (p.26)To charge the battery, see page 24.

2 Attach the lens. (p.33)When attaching an EF-S lens, align itwith the white index on the camera.

For other lenses, align it with the redindex.

3 Set the lens focus mode switchto . (p.33)

4 Open the slot cover andinsert a card. (p.31)With the cards label facingyou, insert it into the slot.

5 Set the power switch to < 1 >. (p.27)When the LCD monitor displays theDate/Time setting screen, see page29.

For EF-S lens For EF lens

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Quick Start Guide

6 Set the Mode Dial to < 1 > (FullAuto). (p.44) All the necessary camera settings willbe set automatically.

7 Focus the subject. (p.37)Look through the viewfinder and aimthe viewfinder center over the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway, andthe camera will focus the subject.

8 Take the picture. (p.37)Press the shutter button completely totake the picture.

9 Review the picture. (p.130)The captured image will be displayedfor about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.To display the image again, press the button (p.56).

The shooting settings displayed on the LCD monitor will turn offwhen your eye nears the viewfinder eyepiece.To delete an image, see Erasing Images (p.159).


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The names in bold indicate the parts explained up until the BasicShooting and Image Playback section.

Nomenclature

Mode Dial (p.20)

Power switch (p.27)

ISO speedsetting button (p.60)

Main Dial(p.4)

Shutter button(p.37)

Red-eyereduction/Self-timerlamp (p.63/69)

Remote controlsensor (p.104,194)

Grip

Mirror (p.104,145)

Contacts (p.13)

Lens mount

Lens lock pin Depth-of-field previewbutton (p.80)

Lens release button (p.34)

Terminalcover

Flashbutton (p.62)

Strap mount (p.23)

Focal planemark (p.49)

Hot shoe (p.196)

Flash-sync contacts

EF-S Lens mount index (p.33)

EF Lens mount index (p.33)

Built-in flash /AF-assist beam(p.62/139)

Remote controlterminal (p.194)

Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal (p.156,164,177)

HDMI mini OUTterminal (p.157)

Microphone(p.124)

Body cap (p.33)


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Nomenclature

Eyecup (p.195)

Viewfinder eyepiece

Display-off sensor (p.138)

Shootingsettings display button(p.42,135)

Menubutton (p.38)

Live View shooting/Movie shooting/Print/Share button (p.106/122/165,178)

LCD monitor (p.38,131)

Tripod socket

Playback button (p.56)

Setting button (p.38)

Cross keys (p.38) White balance selection button (p.96) Picture Style selection button (p.73) Drive mode selection button (p.68,69) AF mode selection button (p.64)

Card slot (p.31)

Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36)

Aperture/Exposurecompensation button (p.81/84)

AE lock/FE lock button/Index/Reduce button(p.94/95/148/150,171)

AF point selection/

Magnify button(p.66/150,171)

Card slotcover (p.31)

DC cord hole(p.193)

Access lamp (p.32)

Battery compartmentcover release lever (p.26)

Battery compartment cover (p.26)

Erase button (p.159)

Speaker(p.152)


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Nomenclature

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Shooting Settings Display

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

Aperture

Shots remaining

Self-timer countdownBulb exposure time

ISO speed (p.60)

c Main Dial pointer (p.75)

White balance (p.96) Q Auto

W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom2 White balance correction (p.98)

B White balance bracketing (p.99)

Shots remaining duringWB bracketing

AF mode (p.64) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF g Manual Focusing

Metering mode (p.83)

q Evaluative meteringw Partial meteringr Spot meteringe Center-weighted

average metering

Shutter speed

Shooting mode

Exposure levelindicator

Exposurecompensationamount (p.84)

AEB range (p.86)

Flash exposurecompensation (p.85)

Highlight tone priority(p.186)

Quick Control icon(p.102)

Drive mode (p.68,69)u Single shootingi Continuous shootingQ Self-timer/

Remote controll Self-timer:2 secq Self-timer:Continuous

Battery check (p.28)

zxcn

Picture Style (p.73)

Image-recording quality (p.70) 73 Large/Fine 83 Large/Normal

74 Medium/Fine 84 Medium/Normal 76 Small/Fine 86 Small/Normal 1 RAW 1 +73 RAW+Large/Fine

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Nomenclature

Viewfinder Information

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

Aperture

AF point display indicator < >

AF points

ISO speed

Focusconfirmation

light

Max. burst

White balancecorrection

ISO speed

Monochrome shooting

Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB rangeRed-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

Card full warning (FuLL)Card error warning (Err )No card warning ( Card )

AE lock/ AEB in-progress

Flash-ready Improper FE lock

warning

High-speed sync(FP flash)

FE lock/ FEB in-progress

Flash exposurecompensation

Shutter speedFE lock ( FEL)Busy (buSY )Built-in flash recycling (D buSY )

Focusing screen

Spot metering circle

Highlight tone priority


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Nomenclature

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Mode DialThe Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, andMovie shooting mode.

Basic Zone

All you do is press the shutter button.Fully-automatic shooting suitable forthe subject.

1 : Full Auto (p.44)

C : Creative Auto (p.53)

Creative Zone

These modes give you morecontrol for shooting varioussubjects.

d : Program AE (p.58)

s : Shutter-priority AE (p.76)f : Aperture-priority AE (p.78)a : Manual exposure (p.81)8 : Automatic depth-of-field

AE (p.82)

Image Zone2 : Portrait (p.47)3 : Landscape (p.48)4 : Close-up (p.49)5 : Sports (p.50)6 : Night Portrait (p.51)7 : Flash Off (p.52)

k : Movie shooting (p.121)


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Nomenclature

EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens

EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens

Focus mode switch (p.33)

Lens mount index (p.33) Contacts (p.13)

Hood mount(p.217)

58 mm filter thread

(front of lens)

Focusing ring (p.67,118)

Zoom ring (p.34)Zoom position index (p.34)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.35)

Focus mode switch (p.33)

Zoom ring

lock lever (p.34)

Lens mount index (p.33) Contacts (p.13)

Hood mount(p.217)

72 mm filter thread(front of lens)

Focusing ring (p.67,118) Zoom ring (p.34)

Zoom position index (p.34)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.35)


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Nomenclature

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Battery Charger LC-E5Charger for Battery Pack LP-E5 (p.24).

Battery Charger LC-E5ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E5 (p.24).

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp

Power plug

This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical orfloor 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 adapterof the proper configuration for the power outlet.

Power cord

Power cord socket

Battery pack slot

Charge lamp


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Getting Started

This chapter explains preparatory steps before you startshooting and basic camera operations.

Attaching the StrapPass the end of the strap throughthe cameras strap mount eyeletfrom the bottom. Then pass itthrough the straps buckle as shownin the illustration. Pull the strap totake up any slack and make surethe strap will not loosen from thebuckle.

The eyepiece cover is alsoattached to the strap (p.195).

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1 Remove the protective cover.

2 Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach thebattery securely.To detach the battery, follow the

above procedure in reverse.

3 Recharge the battery.For LC-E5

As shown by the arrow, flip out thebattery chargers prongs and insertthe prongs into a power outlet.

For LC-E5EConnect the power cord to thecharger and insert the plug into thepower outlet.

Recharging starts automatically andthe charge lamp turns red.When the battery is fully recharged,the charge lamp will turn green.It takes about 2 hours to fullyrecharge a completely exhaustedbattery.The time required to recharge thebattery depends on the ambienttemperature and batterys charge

level.

Charging the Battery

LC-E5

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Charging the Battery

Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be

used.Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will graduallydischarge and lose its power.

After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the chargerfrom the power outlet.

When not using the camera, remove the battery.If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a smallamount of power current is released, resulting in excess dischargeand shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective coverattached. Storing the battery after it is fully charged can lower thebatterys performance.

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. If necessary, attach a commercially-availableplug adapter for the respective country or region. Do not attach anyportable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so candamage the battery charger.

If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fullycharged, the battery has worn out.Purchase a new battery.

Tips for Using the Battery and Charger

Do not charge any battery other than Battery Pack LP-E5.Battery Pack LP-E5 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with anincompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction oraccidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.


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Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E5 into the camera.

1 Open the battery compartmentcover.

Slide the lever as shown by the arrowand open the cover.

2Insert the battery.

Insert the end with the batterycontacts.Insert the battery until it locks inplace.

3 Close the cover.Press the cover until it snaps shut.

Open the cover and remove the

battery.Press the battery release lever asshown by the arrow and remove thebattery.To prevent short circuiting, be sure toattach the protective cover to the battery.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery

Removing the Battery

After opening the battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it backfurther. Otherwise, the hinge might break.

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When you turn on the power switch and the date/time setting screenappears, see page 29 to set the date/time .

: The camera turns on. : The camera is turned off and

does not operate. Set to thisposition when not using thecamera.

Whenever you set the power switch to < 1 > or < 2 >, the sensorcleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning,the LCD monitor will display < f >. Even during the sensorcleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway(p.37) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.If you turn < 1 >/ the power switch at a short interval, the icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not aproblem.

To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, justpress the shutter button halfway (p.37).

You can change the auto power-off time with the menus [ 5 Autopower off ] setting (p.131).

Turning on the Power

About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor

About Auto Power Off

If you set the power switch to < 2 > while an image is being recorded tothe card, [ Recording ... ] will be displayed and the power will turn off afterthe card finishes recording the image.

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Turning on the Power

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When the power switch is set to < 1 >, the battery level will be

indicated in one of four levels:

z : Battery level is OK.

x : Battery level is slightly down,but adequate power remains.

c : Battery will be exhausted soon.

n: Battery must be recharged.

Battery Life [Approx. number of shots]

The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5, shootingthrough the viewfinder, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association)testing standards.

Checking the Battery Level

TemperatureShooting Conditions

No Flash 50% Flash Use

At 23C / 73F 500 400

At 0C / 32F 490 380

The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated abovedepending on the shooting conditions.Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only theautofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots.The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use ofthe LCD monitor.The lens operation is powered by the cameras battery. Depending onthe lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number ofpossible shots (shorter battery life).For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 107.

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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time hasbeen reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to

recorded images will be based on this Date/Time setting. Be sureto set the date/time.

1 Display the menu.Press the < M > button to displaythe menu.

2 Under the [ ] tab, select [Date/Time].

Press the key to select the [6 ] tab.Press the < V > key to select [ Date/Time ], then press < 0 >.

3Set the date and time.

Press the key to select thedate or time number.Press < 0 > so a is displayed.Press the < V > key to set the number,then press < 0 >. (Returns to b .)

4Exit the setting.

Press the key to select [ OK ],then press < 0 >.The date/time will be set.Press the < M > button to returnto the shooting settings display.

3 Setting the Date and Time

The date/time set will start from when you press < 0 > in step 4.If you store the camera without the battery or if the cameras batterybecomes exhausted, the date/time might be reset. If this happens, setthe date/time again.

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2 Under the [ ] tab, select[Language ].

Press the key to select the[6 ] tab.

Press the < V > key to select[Language ] (the third item fromthe top), then press < 0 >.

3 Set the desired language.Press the < S > key to select thelanguage, then press < 0 >.The language will change.Press the < M > button to returnto the shooting settings display.

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The captured image is recorded onto the card (sold separately).Make sure the cards write protect switch is set upward toenable writing/erasing.

1 Open the cover.Slide the cover as shown by thearrow to open it.

2 Insert the card.As shown by the illustration, facethe cards label side toward youand insert it until it clicks in place.

3 Close the cover.Close the cover and slide it in thedirection shown by the arrow until itsnaps shut.

When you set the power switch to

, the number of remainingshots will be displayed on the LCDmonitor.

Installing and Removing the SD Card

Installing the Card

Cards writeprotect switch

Shots remaining

The number of shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity ofthe card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.Setting the [ 1 Release shutter without card ] menu option to [ Disable ]will prevent you from forgetting to install a card (p.130).

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1 Open the cover.Set the power switch to < 2 >.Check that Recording... is notdisplayed on the LCD monitor.Make sure the access lamp is off,then open the cover.

2 Remove the card.Gently push in the card, then let go.The card will stick out.Pull the card straight out, then closethe cover.

Removing the Card

Access lamp

When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that the imagesare being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data isbeing transferred. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, never doany of the following. Doing so may damage the image data. It mayalso damage the card or camera. Opening the card slot cover. Removing the battery. Shaking or banging the camera around.If the card already contains recorded images, the image number mightnot start from 0001 (p.132).Do not touch the cards contacts with your fingers or metal objects.If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, removeand reinstall the card. If the error persists, use a different card.If you can transfer all the images in the card to a computer, transfer allthe images and then format the card (p.40). The card may then return tonormal.

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1 Remove the caps.Remove the rear lens cap and thebody cap by turning them as shownby the arrow.

2 Attach the lens. Align the EF-S lens with the cameraswhite EF-S lens mount index and turnthe lens as shown by the arrow until itclicks in place.When attaching a lens other than anEF-S lens, align the lens with the redEF lens mount index.

3 On the lens, set the focus modeswitch to (autofocus).If it is set to < MF> (manual focus),

autofocus will not operate.

4 Remove the front lens cap.

Attaching and Detaching a LensAttaching a Lens

EF-S lens mount index

EF lens mount index

Minimizing DustWhen changing lenses, do it in a place with minimal dust.When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach thebody cap to the camera.Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.


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To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens

with your fingers.If you want to zoom, do it beforefocusing. Turning the zoom ring afterachieving focus may throw off thefocus slightly.

While pressing the lens releasebutton, turn the lens as shown bythe arrow.

Turn the lens until it stops, thendetach it.

Attach the rear lens cap to thedetached lens.

To owners of the EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens:You can prevent the lens from extendingout while you are carrying it around. Setthe zoom ring to the 18mm wide-angleend, then slide the zoom ring lock lever to. The zoom ring can be lockedonly at the wide-angle end.

About Zooming

Detaching the Lens

Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may causeloss of vision.If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, donot touch the rotating part.

Image Conversion Factor Since the image sensor size issmaller than the 35mm filmformat, it will look like the lensfocal length is increased by 1.6x.

Image sensor size

(22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)35mm image size(36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)

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When you use the IS lens built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake iscorrected to obtain a less blurred shot. The procedure explained here isbased on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens as an example.

* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.

1 Set the IS switch to < 1 >.Set the cameras power switch to.

2 Press the shutter button halfway.The Image Stabilizer will operate.3 Take the picture.

When the picture looks steady in theviewfinder, press the shutter buttoncompletely to take the picture.

About the Lens Image Stabilizer

The Image Stabilizer is not effective for moving subjects.The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as

on a rocking boat.

The Image Stabilizer can operate with the focus mode switch set toeither < f > or < g >.If the camera is mounted on a tripod, you can save battery power byswitching the IS switch to < 2 >.The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on amonopod.Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit theshooting conditions. However, the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lenses switch the IS mode automatically.


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Turn the dioptric adjustment

knob.Turn the knob left or right so that thenine AF points in the viewfinder looksharp.

To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camerashake.

1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hands index finger.4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.5. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.

6. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other.

Basic Operation

Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity

Holding the Camera

If the cameras dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinderimage, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) isrecommended.

Vertical shootingHorizontal shooting

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Basic Operation

The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button

halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

Pressing halfwayThis activates autofocusing andautomatic exposure metering that setsthe shutter speed and aperture.The exposure setting (shutter speed andaperture) is displayed in the viewfinder.(0 )

Pressing completelyThis releases the shutter and takes thepicture.

Preventing Camera ShakeCamera movement during the moment of exposure is called camerashake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camerashake, note the following:

Hold and steady the camera as shown on the previous page. Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then press the

shutter button completely.

Shutter Button

If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway firstor if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completelyimmediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture.

Even during the menu display, image playback, and image recording,you can instantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutterbutton halfway.

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You can set various functions with the menus such as the image-recordingquality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the < M >button, < S > cross keys, and < 0 > button on the camera back.

3 Menu Operations

Cross keys

Tab

Menu items

Menu settings

1 Shooting

button

LCD monitor

5 Set-up9 My Menu

button

3 Playback

* In the Basic Zone modes and Movie shooting mode, certain tabs andmenu options will not be displayed.

Menu Screen

Basic Zone modes Movie shooting mode

Creative Zone modes

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3 Menu Operations


2 Select a tab.Press the key to select a tab.You can also turn the < 6 > dial toselect a tab.

3 Select the desired item.Press the < V > key to select theitem, then press < 0 >.

4 Select the setting.Press the < V > or key toselect the setting. (Some settingsrequire you to press either the < V >or key to select it.)The current setting is indicated in blue.

5 Set the desired setting.Press < 0 > to set it.6 Exit the menu.

Press the < M > button to returnto the shooting settings display.

Menu Setting Procedure

The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you havepressed the < M > button to display the menu screen.

A list of menu functions is on page 200.

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If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera orcomputer, format the card with the camera.

When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will

be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so makesure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transferthe images to a computer, etc., before formatting the card.

1 Select [Format].Under the [ 5 ] tab, select [ Format ],then press < 0 >.

2 Format the card.Select [ OK ], then press < 0 >.The card will be formatted.When the formatting is completed,the menu will reappear.

For low-level formatting, press the button, checkmark [ Low levelformat ] with < X >, then select [ OK ].

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3 Formatting the Card

The card is new.

The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer.The card is full with images or data.A card-related error is displayed (p.209).

Execute [Format] in the following cases:

About Low-level FormattingDo low-level formatting if the cards recording or reading speed seemsslow.

Since low-level formatting will erase all recordable sectors in the card, theformatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting.You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [ Cancel ]. Even in thiscase, normal formatting will have been completed and you can use thecard as usual.

When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file managementinformation is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be awareof this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the card,execute low-level formatting or destroy the card physically to prevent thedata from being leaked.

The card capacity displayed on the card format screen might be smallerthan the capacity indicated on the card.

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The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, image, etc.

Displayed when the camera is turned on.When your eye nears the viewfindereyepiece, the display-off sensor(p.17, 138) turns off the LCD monitorautomatically. This prevents the brightLCD monitor from interfering withyour view. The LCD monitor turns on

again when your eye leaves theviewfinder eyepiece.While the menu screen or image is displayed as shown below, youcan instantly return to the shooting settings screen (shown on theleft) by pressing the shutter button halfway.Pressing the button turns the display on or off.

Switching the LCD Monitor Screen

Shooting Settings

If you look at the viewfinder while wearing sunglasses, the LCD monitor

might not turn off automatically. In such a case, press the buttonto turn off the monitor.If a fluorescent light is nearby, the LCD monitor might turn off. If thishappens, take the camera away from the fluorescent light.

Appears when you press the

button. Press thebutton again to return to theprevious screen.

Appears when you press the

button. Press the buttonagain to return to the previousscreen.

Menus Captured Image


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Basic Shooting andImage PlaybackThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modeson the Mode Dial for best results and how to playbackimages.

With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot andthe camera sets everything automatically (p.198). Also, toprevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, majorshooting settings cannot be changed in the Basic Zone modes.The settings (functions set automatically) which cannot be setby the user are grayed out.

B a s i c Z o n e

About the Auto Lighting Optimizer In the Basic Zone modes, the Auto Lighting Optimizer will adjust theimage automatically to obtain the optimum brightness and contrast.It is also enabled by default in the Creative Zone modes (p.186).

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1 Set the Mode Dial to < 1 >.

2 Aim any AF point over thesubject.

All the AF points will be used to focus,and generally the closest object willbe focused.

Aiming the center AF point over thesubject will make focusing easier.

3 Focus the subject.Press the shutter button halfway, andthe lens will adjust the focus.The dot inside the AF point achievingfocus flashes briefly in red. At the

same time, the beeper will sound andthe focus confirmation light < o > inthe viewfinder will light.If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically.

4 Take the picture.Press the shutter button completely totake the picture.The captured image will be displayedfor about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.If the built-in flash has popped up,you can push it back down with yourfingers.

1 Fully Automatic Shooting

AF point

Focus confirmation light

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1 Fully Automatic Shooting

The focus confirmation light < o > blinks and focus is not achieved.

Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast, then press theshutter button halfway (p.192). 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 asthe AF point covering the desired subject flashes, you can take the picture.

The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation

light < o > also does not light.)It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a movingsubject. (The focus confirmation light < o > does not light.) While thebeeper is beeping, you can press the shutter button completely toshoot a moving subject in focus.

Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus the subject.When the focus mode switch on the lens is set to < MF> (Manual Focus), the

camera does not focus. Set the focus mode switch to < AF > (Auto Focus).Although it is daylight, the flash popped up.For a backlit subject, the flash may pop up to help reduce harshshadows on the subject.

In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes.To assist the autofocusing, pressing the shutter button halfway maytrigger 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.Although flash was used, the picture came out dark.The subject was too far away. The subject should be within 5meters/16.4 feet from the camera.

When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came outunnaturally 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 awayfrom the camera. If a hood has been attached to the lens, remove itbefore taking the flash picture.

FAQ

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Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right tocreate a balanced background and good perspective.In the < 1 > (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter buttonhalfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can thenrecompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take thepicture. This is called focus lock. Focus lock is also possible in otherBasic Zone modes (except < 5 > Sports).

In the < 1 > (Full Auto) mode, if the subject moves (distance to camerachanges) during or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focusthe subject continuously. As long as you keep aiming the AF point at thesubject while pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will be

continuous. When you want to take the picture, press the shutter buttoncompletely.

1 Full Auto TechniquesRecomposing the Shot

Shooting a Moving Subject

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The < 2 > (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the humansubject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer thanwith the < 1 > (Full Auto) mode.

The farther the distance between the subject and background,the better.The further the distance between the subject and background, themore blurred the background will look. The subject will also standout better in front of a plain, dark background.

Use a telephoto lens.

If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame withthe subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.

Focus the face.Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red.

2 Shooting Portraits

Shooting Tips

If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously to obtaindifferent poses and facial expressions. (max. approx. 3.4 shots/sec.)If necessary, the built-in flash will pop up automatically.

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Use the < 3 > (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, or tohave everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues alsobecome more vivid and sharper than with < 1 > (Full Auto).

With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and farwill be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadthto landscapes.

Shooting night scenes.Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this

mode is also good for night scenes. Use atripod to prevent camera shake. If youwant to photograph a person against anight scene, set the Mode Dial to < 6 >(Night Portrait) and use a tripod (p.51).

3 Shooting Landscapes

Shooting Tips

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When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use amacro lens (sold separately).

Use a simple background. A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better.

Move to the subject as close as possible.Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenseshave indications such as < 4 0.25m/0.8ft >. The lens minimumfocusing distance is measured from the < V > (focal plane) mark on

the camera to the subject. If you are too close to the subject, thefocus confirmation light < o > will blink.Under low light, the built-in flash will fire. If you are too close to thesubject and the bottom of the picture looks dark, move away fromthe subject.

With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the

subject look larger.

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To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in thebackground, use the < 6 > (Night Portrait) mode.

Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a widenight view. Also, 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 agood exposure of the person. The effective distance of the built-inflash is 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera.

Shoot also with < 1 > (Full Auto).Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting alsowith < 1 > (Full Auto) is recommended.

6 Shooting Portraits at Night

Shooting Tips

Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.If the self-timer is also used, the self-timer lamp will flash after the pictureis taken.

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In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the < 7 > (FlashOff) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when youwant to capture the ambient light.

If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care toprevent camera shake.Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, theviewfinders shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steadyor use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end toreduce blur caused by camera shake.

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 lookblurred in the picture.

7 Disabling Flash

Shooting Tips

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Basic Zone modes except < C > (Creative Auto) take care of everything,whereas the < C > Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change thepictures brightness, depth of field, color tone (Picture Style), etc. The

default settings are the same as the < 1 > (Full Auto) mode.* CA stands for Creative Auto.

1 Set the Mode Dial to < C >.The Creative Auto screen appears onthe LCD monitor.

2 Press < 0 >.You can use the < S > key to selectthe function. ( 7 )For details about each function, seepage 54-55.

3 Set the desired setting.Press the < S > key to select thefunction.

A brief description of the selectedfunction is displayed on the screensbottom.Turn the < 6 > dial to change thesetting.Press the shutter button halfway toreturn to the screen in step 2.

4 Take the picture.Press the shutter button completely totake the picture.

C Creative Auto Shooting

If you change the shooting mode or if the power turns off via auto power off(p.131) or by setting the power switch to < 2 >, the Creative Auto settingswill revert to the default. However, the image-recording quality, self-timerand remote control settings will be retained.

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(1) Flash firing

(Auto firing), < D> (Flash on), or (Flash off) can beselected.If you set (Flash off), see Disabling Flash on page 52.

(2) Blurring/sharpening the background

If you move the index mark toward the left, the background will lookmore blurred. If you move it toward the right, the background willlook more in focus. If you want to blur the background, seeShooting Portraits on page 47.Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the backgroundmight not look so blurred. This cannot be set (grayed out) while thebuilt-in flash is popped up. When flash is used, this setting will notbe applied.

(3) Adjusting the picture brightness

If you move the index mark toward the left, the picture will look

darker. If you move it toward the right, the picture will look brighter.

Shutter speed and aperture (1)

(2)(3)

(5)(6)

Battery check

Possible shots

(4)

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(4) Image effects

Besides the standard image effect, you can set it for portraits,landscapes, or black-and-white photos. (p.73: Picture Style)

(Standard): Standard image effect applicable to mostscenes.

(Smooth skin tones): Effective for close-ups of women orchildren.

(Vivid blues and greens): For impressive landscapes. (Monochrome image): Creates black-and-white photos.

(5) Single, continuous, and self-timer shooting

(Continuous shooting): Shoot continuously at a maximum ofabout 3.4 frames per second (fps).

(Self-timer/Remote control): See the Using the Self-timernote ( ) on p.69. Remote control shooting is also possible.(p.194)

(Self-timer:Continuous): After 10 sec., the set number ofshots is taken continuously. Press the < V > key to set thenumber of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer.

* By pressing < 0 >, you can display the [ Drive mode ] selection screen andset the same settings.

(6) Image-recording quality

To set the image-recording quality, see Setting the Image-recordingQuality on page 70-72. By pressing < 0 >, you can display the[Quality ] selection screen and set the same settings.

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The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For moredetails on the playback procedure, see page 147.

1 Playback the image.When you press the < x > button, thelast captured image will be displayed.

2 Select the image.To view images starting with the lastimage, press the < Y > key.To view images starting with the first(oldest) image, press the < Z > key.Press the button to changethe display format.

3 Exit the image playback.Press the < x > button to exit theimage playback and return to theshooting settings display.

x Image Playback

Single image display

Histogram display

Single image display +Image-recording quality

Shooting information display

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Advanced ShootingTechniquesIn the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots,most functions are set automatically and cannot bechanged. In the < d > (Program AE) mode, you can setvarious functions and be more creative.

In the < d > (Program AE) mode, the camera sets theshutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain thestandard exposure.The difference between the Basic Zone modes and < d > isexplained on page 198.

* stands for Program.* AE stands for Auto Exposure.

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To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure(shutter speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE.

1 Set the Mode Dial to < d >.

2 Focus the subject.Look through the viewfinder and aimthe selected AF point over thesubject. Then press the shutter button

halfway.The dot inside the AF point achievingfocus flashes briefly in red, and thefocus confirmation light < o > in theviewfinders bottom right lights (withOne Shot AF + automatic AF pointselection).The shutter speed and aperture willbe set automatically and displayed inthe viewfinder.

3 Check the shutter speed andaperture display.

A correct exposure will be obtainedas long as the shutter speed and

aperture display do not blink.

4 Take the picture.Compose the shot and press theshutter button completely.

d : Program AE

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d : Program AE

Changing the ISO speed and using the built-in flash.

To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change theISO speed (p.60) or use the built-in flash (p.62). In the < d > mode,the built-in flash will not fire automatically. So under low light, pressthe (Flash) button to pop up the built-in flash.The program can be shifted. (Program shift)

After pressing the shutter button halfway, turn the < 6 > dial tochange the shutter speed and aperture setting combination

(program). After you take the picture, the program shift will becanceled. Program shift is not possible with flash.

Shooting Tips

In very low light or very bright light, the shutter speed andaperture display will blink when you press the shutterbutton halfway, as shown in the figure. In low light ( 303.5 ), either increase the ISO speed (p.60) or use flash(p.62). In bright light ( 4000 22 ), decrease the ISO speed.

Differences Between < d > and < 1 > (Full Auto)With < 1 >, many functions such the AF mode, drive mode, and meteringmode are set automatically to prevent spoiled shots. The functions you canset are limited. With < d >, only the shutter speed and aperture are setautomatically. You can freely set the AF mode, drive mode, and otherfunctions (p.198).

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Set the ISO speed (image sensors sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient lightlevel. In the Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.61).

1 Press the button. (9

)[ISO speed ] will appear.

2 Select the ISO speed.Turn the < 6 > dial or press the key to select the ISO speed.You can also set the ISO speed in theviewfinder while turning the < 6 > dial.With AUTO selected, the ISO speedwill be set automatically (p.61).

ISO Speed Guide

Z : Changing the ISO Speed N

ISO SpeedShooting Situation

(No flash)Flash Range

100 - 200 Sunny outdoors The higher the ISO speed,the farther the flash rangewill be (p.62).

400 - 800 Overcast skies, evening

1600 - 6400, H Dark indoors or night

In the [ 7 Custom Functions (C.Fn) ] menu, if [ Highlight tone priority ]is set to [ 1: Enable ], ISO 100, ISO 6400 and H (equivalent to ISO12800) settings cannot be set (p.186).Using a high ISO speed or shooting in high-temperature conditions mayresult in more grainy images. Long exposures can also cause irregularcolors in the image.When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (horizontal banding, lightdots, etc.) may appear.

Under the [ 7 Custom Functions (C.Fn) ] menu, if [ ISO expansion ] is setto [1: On ], ISO 6400 and H (ISO 12800) can also be set (p.184).


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Z : Changing the ISO Speed N

If the ISO speed is set to AUTO , the

actual ISO speed to be set will bedisplayed when you press the shutterbutton halfway. As indicated below, theISO speed will be set automatically tosuit the shooting mode.

* If fill flash results in overexposure, ISO 100 or a higher ISO will be set.* If an external Speedlite is used for bounce flash, ISO 400 - 1600 will be set

automatically.

About AUTO for Automatic ISO Speed

Shooting Mode ISO Speed Setting

1 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7 /C /d /s /f /8 Automatically set within ISO 100 - 1600

2 Fixed at ISO 100a Fixed at ISO 400With flash Fixed at ISO 400*

When AUTO is set, the ISO speed will be displayed in whole-stop

increments of 100, 200, 400, 800, or 1600. However, the actual ISO speedmay be set more precisely. Therefore, in the images shooting information,you may find an ISO speed like 125 or 640 displayed as the ISO speed.

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In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just pop up thebuilt-in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set

automatically to prevent camera shake.

1 Press the < D> button.In Creative Zone modes, you canpress the < D> button anytime to takeflash pictures.While the flash is recycling, DbuSY

is displayed in the viewfinder, and[BUSY D] is displayed on the LCDmonitor.

2 Press the shutter button halfway.In the bottom left of the viewfinder,check that the < D> icon is lit.

3Take the picture.

When focus is achieved and youpress the shutter button completely,the flash will fire for the picture.

Effective Flash Range [Approx. in meters / feet]

D Using the Built-in Flash

ISO Speed

EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS / EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide Angle: 18mm Telephoto: 55mm

100 1 - 3.5 / 3.5 - 12 1 - 2.5 / 3.5 - 7.5

200 1 - 5.5 / 3.5 - 17 1 - 3.5 / 3.5 - 11

400/AUTO 1 - 7.5 / 3.5 - 24 1 - 4.5 / 3.5 - 15

800 1 - 11 / 3.5 - 34 1 - 6.5 / 3.5 - 22

1600 1 - 15 / 3.5 - 49 1 - 9.5 / 3.5 - 31

3200 1 - 21 / 3.5 - 69 1 - 13 / 3.5 - 43

6400 1 - 30 / 3.5 - 97 1 - 19 / 3.5 - 61

H: 12800 1 - 42 / 3.5 - 138 1 - 26 / 3.5 - 86

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D Using the Built-in Flash

If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed.

By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range.In bright light, decrease the ISO speed.If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed.

Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet awayfrom 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.

For important shots, check the image on the LCD monitor to makesure the flash exposure looks good (not dark at the bottom).

Using the red-eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture canreduce red eye.Red-eye reduction will work in any shooting mode except < 3 > < 7 > < k >.

Under the [ 1 ] tab, select [ Red-eyeOn/Off ], then press < 0 >. Select[On ], then press < 0 >.For flash photography, when youpress the shutter button halfway, thered-eye reduction lamp will light. Thenwhen you press the shutter buttoncompletely, the picture will be taken.

Shooting Tips

3 Using Red-eye Reduction

The red-eye reduction feature is most effective when the subject looks atthe red-eye reduction lamp, when the room is well lit, or when you gocloser to the subject.When you press the shutter button halfway, the viewfinder

display on the bottom will gradually turn off. For bestresults, take the picture after this display turns off.The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject.

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Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In theBasic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically.

1 On the lens, set the focus modeswitch to .

2 Press the < Z E > button.[AF mode ] will appear.

3 Select the AF mode.Press the key to select the AFmode, then press < 0 >.

4 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject andpress the shutter button halfway. The

camera will then autofocus in theselected AF mode.

Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter buttonhalfway, the camera will focus only once.

When focus is achieved, the dot inside the AF point achieving focusflashes briefly in red, and the focus confirmation light < o > in theviewfinder will also light.With evaluative metering (p.83), the exposure setting will be set atthe same time focus is achieved.

While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will belocked. You can then recompose the shot if desired.

E : Changing the AF Mode N

One-Shot AF for Still Subjects

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E : Changing the AF Mode N

This AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance

keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway,the subject will be focused continuously.

The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.When the AF point selection (p.66) is automatic, the camera firstuses the center AF point to focus. During autofocusing, if the subjectmoves away from the center AF point, focus tracking continues aslong as the subject is covered by another AF point.

AI Focus AF switches the AF mode from One-Shot AF to AI ServoAF automatically if the still subject starts moving.

After the subject is focused in the One-Shot AF mode, if the subjectstarts moving, the camera will detect the movement and change the

AF mode automatically to AI Servo AF.

AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects

AI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Mode

If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light < o > in theviewfinder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if theshutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try tofocus again. Or see When Autofocus Fails (p.192).If the [ 1 Beep ] menu is set to [ Off ], the beeper will not sound whenfocus is achieved.

With AI Servo AF, the beeper will not sound even when focus is achieved. Also, the focus confirmation light < o > in the viewfinder will not light.

When focus is achieved in the AI Focus AF mode with the Servo modeactive, the beeper will sound softly. However, the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will not light.

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In the Basic Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AFpoint covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore,the camera sometimes may not focus the subject you want.

With the < d > (Program AE), < s >, < f >, and < a > modes, you canselect one AF point to focus where you want.

1 Press the < S > button. (9 )The selected AF point will bedisplayed on the LCD monitor and inthe viewfinder.When all AF points light up, automatic

AF point selection will be set.

2 Select the AF point.Press the < S > key to select the AFpoint.While looking at the viewfinder, youcan select the AF point by turning the dial until the desired AF pointflashes in red.Pressing < 0 > toggles the AF pointselection between the center AF pointand automatic AF point selection.

3 Focus the subject. Aim the selected AF point over thesubject and press the shutter buttonhalfway to focus.

S Selecting the AF Point N

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S Selecting the AF Point N

When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus

the eyes.If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face willremain sharp.

If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point.The center AF point is the most sensitive among the nine AF points.

Also, with a fast lens from f/1.0 to f/2.8, high-precision focusing ispossible with the center AF point.

To make it easier to focus a moving subject, set the camera toautomatic AF point selection and AI Servo AF.First use the center AF point to focus. If the subject moves awayfrom the center AF point, the other AF points will continue to focus-track the subject automatically.

1 Set the lens focus mode switch to.2 Focus the subject.

Focus by turning the lens focusingring until the subject looks sharp inthe viewfinder.

Shooting Tips

MF: Manual Focusing

Focusing ring

If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the AFpoint achieving focus flashes in red briefly and the focus confirmationlight < o > in the viewfinder will light. stands for Auto Focus. < MF> stands for Manual Focus.

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You can shoot up to about 3.4 shots per sec. This is effective forshooting your child running toward you and capturing the different facialexpressions.

1 Press the < Y i Q > button.

2 Select .Press the key to select ,then press < 0 >.

3Take the picture.

The camera shoots continuouslywhile you hold down the shutterbutton fully.

Also set the AF mode matching the subject. For moving subject

When AI Servo AF is set, focusing will be continuous duringcontinuous shooting.

For still subjectsWhen One-Shot AF is set, the camera will focus only once duringcontinuous shooting.

Flash can also be used.Since the flash will require recharging time, the continuous shootingspeed will be slower.

i Continuous Shooting N

Shooting Tips

If the [ 7 Custom Functions (C.Fn) ] menus [ High ISO speed noisereduction ] (p.185) is set to [ 2: Strong ], the continuous shooting burstwill decrease.In the AI Servo AF mode, the continuous shooting speed may becomeslightly slower depending on the subject and the lens used.

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1 Press the < Y i Q > button.

2Select the self-timer.

Press the key to select thedesired self-timer, then press < 0 >.

Q : 10-sec. self-timer The remote control can also beused. (p.194)

l : 2-sec. self-timer N (p.104)

q : 10-sec. self-timer pluscontinuous shotsPress the < V > key to set thenumber of multiple shots (2 to 10)to be taken with the self-timer.

3 Take the picture.Focus the subject and press the

shutter button completely.You can check the self-timer operation withthe self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdowndisplay (in seconds) on the LCD monitor.Two seconds before the picture istaken, the self-timer lamp will stay onand the beeper will sound faster.

j Using the Self-timer

With < q >, the interval between the multiple shots may be prolongeddepending on the image-recording quality and flash.

After taking self-timer shots, you should check the image for proper focusand exposure (p.56).If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutterbutton, attach the eyepiece cover (p.195). If stray light enters the viewfinderwhen you press the shutter button, it may throw off the exposure.When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.46) foran object at about the same distance as where you will be.To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the < Y i Q > button.

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You can select the number of megapixels to record (approx. 15.1, 8.0,or 3.7 megapixels) and the image quality.

1 Select [Quality].Under the [ 1 ] tab, select [ Quality ],then press < 0 >.[Quality ] will appear.

2 Select the image-recording quality.For your reference, the respectivequalitys megapixel count ( ***M),image size in pixels ( ****x****), andthe number of possible shots [***] willbe displayed. Select the desiredquality, then press < 0 >.

* Based on Canons testing standards with a 2GB card, ISO 100, andStandard Picture Style.

* The file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst will

vary depending on the subject, card brand, ISO speed, CustomFunctions, and other settings.

3 Setting the Image-recording Quality

Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings (Approx.)

Quality Pixels File Size

(MB)

Possible

Shots

Maximum

Burst73High quality

JPEG

Approx. 15.1megapixels

(15M)

5.0 370 170

83 2.5 740 740

74Medium quality


(8M)

3.0 610 610

84 1.6 1190 1190

76Low quality


(3.7M)

1.7 1080 1080

86 0.9 2030 20301

High quality Approx. 15.1

megapixels(15M)

20.2 90 9

1 +73 20.2+5.0 72 4


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I want to select the quality matching the paper size for printing.

Refer to the diagram on the left whenchoosing the image-recording quality. Ifyou want to crop the image, selecting ahigher quality (more pixels) such as 73 ,83 , 1 , or 1 +73 is recommended.

Whats the difference between 7 and 8 ?It indicates a different image quality due to a different compressionrate. Even with the same number of pixels, the 7 image has higherimage quality. If 8 is selected, the image quality will be slightly lower,but more images can be saved to the card.

I took more shots than the number of possible shots indicated.Depending on the shooting conditions, you may be able to takemore shots than was indicated. Or, it might be fewer than indicated.The possible shots displayed is only an estimate.

Does the camera display the maximum burst?The maximum burst is displayed in the viewfinders right side. Sinceit is only a single-digit indicator 0 - 9, any number higher than 9 willbe displayed only as 9. Note that this number will also be displayedeven when no card is installed in the camera. Be careful not to shootwithout a card in the camera.

When do I use the 1 mode?1 images require processing with your computer. For details, seeAbout 1 and About 1 +73 on the next page.Other than 1 , the images will be in the JPEG type commonly used

in digital cameras.

FAQ

7686

Paper size

A3 (42x29.7cm/16.5x11.7in.)73831

1 +73

A4 (29.7x21cm/11.7x8.3in.)

7484

17.8x12.7cm/7.0x5.0in.14.8x10cm/5.8x3.9in.


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72

1 is the raw image data before it is made into a 73 or other images.

Although 1 images require software like Digital Photo Professional(provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offerflexibility for image adjustments possible only with 1 . 1 is effectivewhen you want to precisely modify the image yourself or shoot animportant subject.

1 +73 records both a 1 and 73 image with a single shot. The twoimages are saved to the card simultaneously. The two images will be savedin the same folder with the same file numbers (file extension .JPG for JPEGand .CR2 for RAW). 73 images can be viewed or printed even with acomputer which does not have the cameras provided software.

About 1

About 1 +73

0001 . JPG

0001 . CR2

File number File extension

1 image

73 image

1 , 1 +73 and [ 7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menus

[High ISO speed noise reduction] Although the [ 7 Custom Functions (C.Fn) ] menus [ High ISO speednoise reduction ] (p.185) settings (Standard/Low/Strong/Disable) areapplied to the recorded images, the images are displayed without noisereduction during image playback (on the LCD monitor and on a TV screen)or direct printing. (Noise may be noticeable in the images.) You can checkthe noise reduction result or print noise-reduced images with Digital PhotoProfessional (provided software).

Commercial software might not be able to display RAW images. Using theprovided software is recommended.

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By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image effects matchingyour photographic expression or the subject.

1 Press the < X > button.[P

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