Live View Shooting You can shoot while viewing a real=time image on the camera's LCD monitor or on a personal computer screen. This is called "Live View shooting." Convenient when the camera is mounted on a tripod for shooting still Riles, for e×ample. _L_if you handhold the camera Hke a compact digital camera and shoot whime viewing the LCO monitor,...
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Preparing for Live View Shooting* Set the camera for Live View shooting. Set the shooting mode. ®_ Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode. _ Live View shooting does not work in Basic Zone modes. Select [Live View function settings].
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Preparing for Live View Shooting* During Live View shooting, do not point the camera toward the sun. The sun's heat can damage the camera s internal components. Live View shooting will disable a few Custom Function settings. (p.153) Under low light or brignt light conditions, the Live View image might not reflect the brightness of the captured...
Focusing Manually* Although autofocus can be used (p.102,104), magnifying the image and focusing manually is recommended for precise focusing. Magnifying the image fer Nanual Focusing Set the Rens focus mode switch <MF>. ® Turn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly.
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Shooting Cheek the exposure. ® Press the shutter button halfway. _y,, T he shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. _ If you set exposure compensation, the image brightness will change accordingly. ake the picture. ® Press the shutter button completely. _y,, T he picture will be taken and the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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FE lock is not possibie when the built-in flash or external Speadlite is Jsed. Modeling flash is not possible hen external SpeediLte is used. A non-Canon flash will no[ fire. ® A grid can be displayed Under [_f1; Live View function...
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Shooting* About the Infarmation Display _ Each time you press the <DBR> button, the information display will change. Drive White balance-- (Brightness/RGB) frame Image-recording quality Live View check simulation speed Shutter s remaining Flash-read' Flash exposure compensation Aperture Exposure level When <_ >...
Using AF to Focus* Under [r?_ Custom Functions (C,Fn)], when [AF during Live View shooting] (p.157) is set to [1: Quick mode] or [2: Live mode], you can focus with AF. Quick mode and Live mode use a different AF method. If you want precise focusing, magnify the image and focus manually.
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Using AF to Focus* Focus the subject. ® Aim the selected AF point over the subject, and hold down the <_> button. _y The Live View image will turn off, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. _y,, W hen focus is achieved, the beeper will sound.
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Using AF to Focus* C,Fn,7-2: Live mode The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take Ionqer than with Quick mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with Quick mode.
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Using AF to Focus* About the AF point with Live mode ® You can press the <_;_ > keys to move the AF point to where you want to focus (it cannot go to the edges of the picture). To move to the center AF point, press the <_>...
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Using AF to Focus* With Live mode, AF can fall to achieve focus in the following CaSes: ® Low-contrast subject such as a blue sky and solid-color surfaces. ® Subjects in low light. ® Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction.
Handy Features ® Silencing the Beeper (p,108) ® Card Reminder (p,108) ® Setting the Image Review Time (p,108) ® Setting the Auto Power-off Time (p,109) ® Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness (p,109) ® File Numbering Methods (p,110) ® Auto Image Rotation (p,112) ®...
Handy Features Si|en¢ing the Beeper You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation. Under the [t_ °] tab, select [Beep], then press <_>. Select [Off], then press Card Reminder This prevents shooting if there is no card in the camera. Under the [_°] tab, select [Shoot wto card], then press <_>.
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Handy Features Setting the Auto Power_off Time To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-off time. When the camera has turned off due to auto power off, you can wake up the camera by pressing the shutter button halfway or any of the following buttons: <MENU>...
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Handy Features Fiie Numbering Methods The file number is like the frame number on a rofl of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can change how the file number is assigned. The file number wifl appear on the personal computer in this format: IMG O001oJPG Under the [t? °] tab, select [FHe...
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Handy Features _ [Auto reset]: Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever card is rep[acedo Each time you replace the card, the file numbering restarts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to cards. However, if the replacement card contains images recorded previously, the file numbering of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card.
Handy Features Auto image Rotation Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera's LCD monitor and personal computer instead of horizontally. The setting of this feature can be changed. Under the [J'?'] tab, select [Auto rotate], then press <...
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Handy Features DISR Checking Camera Function Settings While the menu is displayed, press the <DISR> button to display the camera's current settings. ® While the menu is displayed, press the <DISP.> button to display the settings. ® Press the <DISR> button again to return to the menu.
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Handy Features ReverHng the Camera to the Default Settings* This is for reverting all the camera's shooting settings and Custom Functions to the default settings. This works in the < P > and other Creative Zone modes. Semeet [Clear settings]. ®...
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Handy Features Setting the LCD Monitor OfflOn You can enable or disable the LCD monitor's shooting settings display (p.42) from turning on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Under the [L't ' °] tab, select [LCD off/on btn], then press <_/>. Select one of the settings below, then press <_>.
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Flash Control The built-in flash and external Speedlite can also be set with the menu. The menu for the external Speedlite will be applicable only to EXosedes SpeedJites whose functions can be set with the camera. SeJect [Flash control]. ® Under the [tg:] tab, select [FJash controJ], then press <_/>.
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Flash Control * ® EoTTL II For normal flash exposures, set it to [Evaluative]. If [Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered scene as with an external metering flash. Flash exposure compensation may be necessary depending on the scene, so tMs is for advanced users.
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Automatic Sensor Cleaning Whenever you set the power switch to <ON> or <OFF>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not be aware of this operation. However, you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as well as disable it.
Appending Dust Delete Data* Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit w'ill eliminate most of the dust visible on captured images= However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots, The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided software) to erase the dust spots automatically, Preparation...
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Appending Dust Delete Data* Photograph a solidowhite object. ® At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm / 0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft, fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid°white object and take a picture. _y,, T he picture will be taken in the aperture°priority AE mode with an aperture of f122.
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The surface of the image sensor is extremeJy delicate, if the sensor needs to be c_eaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. Select [Sensor cleaning].
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Manual Sensor Cleaning * While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains image sensor might get damaged, • Setting the power switch to <OF}:>. - Opening the battery compartment cover.
image Playback This chapter explains features related to viewing images. Learn more about image pJayback as discussed in chapter 2 "Basic Shooting and Image Playback" and how to view images on a TV set. You can atso erase images. About images taken with...
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Searching for images QuicMy Display MuJtiple Images on One Screen (index display) Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. Turn on the index display. ® During image playback, press the <_.Q> button.
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Searching for Images Quickly Jump through Images (Jump dispJay) When the card contains man}, images, you can browse through them by 10 or 100 images at a time. Also, if the images were shot on different days, you can browse through them by date. This browsing technique is called jump.
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(_/Q Magnified View Magnify" the image. ® During image playback, press the <(A> button to magnify the image. ® if you keep pressing the <(A > button, you can magnify the image up to 10x. ® Use the <.;.> keys to scrofl around Magnified area the magnified image.
Auto Playback You can playback the images in the card as an automatic slide show. Each image will be displayed for about 4 sec. SeJect [Auto play]. ® Under the [_'] tab, select [Auto pJay], then press <_/>. _y,, T he auto play screen will appear. Stag the auto pJay.
Viewing Images on TV With the video cable provided with the camera, you can connect the camera to a TV set and view images on the TV screen. Turn offthe camera and the television before connecting them. Connect the camera to the TV.
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Protecting images Protecting the image prevents it from being erased accidentally. Semect [Protect images]. ® Under the [_'] tab, select [Protect images], then press <_>. _y,, T he protect setting screen will appear. Image protect icon Semect the image and protect ®...
"_ Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p,129) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it.
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DiSR Shooting information Display When you press the <D[SR> button during singieqmage playback, you can switch to the shooting information display. The most detailed shooting information is shown below. Exposure compensation amount ..Flash exposure Foldernumber - File number ..compensation amount ,Histogram...
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DISR Shooting Information Display ®_ About the Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution, overall brightness, and gradation, And the RGB histogram display is for checking the color saturation and gradation, The display can be switched with the [3" Histogram] menu, [Brightness] DispJay...
The camera is compatible with "p_ PictBddge" which is the standard for direct printing. The Web site below gives more information on using your Canon camera with vadous printers, such as which paper types to use. http:flcanon.comlpictbridge/ ® Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.143)
Preparing to Print You do the direct printing procedure entireJy with your camera while you look at the LCD monitor= Connecting the Camera Printer Set the camera's power switch <OFF>. Set up the printer. ® For details, see the printer's instruction manual.
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Preparing to Print _'PictBridge layback the image. ¢_ Press the <[B> button. _y,, T he image wiii appear, and the <_> icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a pdnter. _y,, T he <_v> button lamp will light in blue.
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_{ Printing The screen display and setting options wi[[ differ depending on the printer, Some settings might not be available, For details, see the pdnter's instruction manual. Select the image to be printed. Printer-connected icon ® Check that the <p#'> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor, ®...
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_* The paper type screen will appear. WJSetting the Paper Type ® Select the type of the paper loaded the printer, then press <_/>. ® When using a Canon printer Canon paper, read the printer's instruction manual to check what paper types can be used.
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P_(Printing Set the printing effects. ® Set as necessary. If you need not set any printing effects, go to step 5. ® The screen display may differ depending on the printer, ® Select the option on the upper right, then press <_>. Select the desired printing effect, then press <_/>.
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p_ Printing * When change the printing effect, it is reflected in the image displayed the upper left. Note that the printed image might _ook slightly different from displayed image which is onJy an approximation. This also appJies [Brightness] [Ad}ust _eve_s] on page 140.
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P_(Printing Adjustment of Printing Effects In step 4 on page 138, select the pdnting effect. When the <[]> icon is displayed next to <_>, press the <DISk> button. You can then adjust the pdnting effect. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4.
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p_ Printing Trimming the mmage You can crop the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recompose& Do the trimming right before printing, if you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again.
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P_(Printing _¢_Depending on the prin_er, the trimmed image area mlgnt noz be pnntea as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier me picture wiH look on the print While tnmm_ng the image, look at the camera's LCD monitor.
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=% Digital Print Order Format (DPOF} Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No= imprinting=The print settings wiii be applied to all print=ordered images= [They cannot be set individually for each image=) Setting the Printing Options Select [Print order]. _y,, Under the [_'] tab, select [Print order], then press <_@>.
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Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Standard Prints one image on one sheeL Multiple, thumbnail images are printed on Index one sheet. Print type ® Prints both the standard and index prints. Both Date [On] imprints the recorded date on the print FiJe No.
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Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Select and order images one by one. Press the <_°Q> button to display the threeoimage view. To return to the singleo image display, press the <_> button. After completing the pdnt order, press the <MENU> button to save the pnnt order to the card.
Direct Printing with DPOF With a PictBridge printer, you can easily print images with DPOF. _ Prepare to print. ® See page 134. Followthe "Connecting the Camerato a Printer"procedureupto step 5. _'_ Under the [_3°] tab, select [Print order]. } Select [Print]. ®...
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E,_ Transferring mmagesto a Personal Computer By connecting the camera to a personal computer, you can transfer images from the camera's card by operating the camera. This is called direct image transfer. Before connecting the camera to the personal computer, sure to install the bundJed software (EOS DIGITAL SoJution DisklCD-ROM)
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_,._ Transferring Images to a Personal Computer _* Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera. Pullout th e cable by g[asping the plug (instead of the cold), Transferring images to a PersonaJ Computer The images sent to the personal computer will be saved in the [My Pictures] folder or [Pictures] folder in subfolders organized according...
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_,,_ Transferring Images to a Personal Computer ® Select & transfer Press the <@_> key to select images one by one to be transferred to the personal computer. To exit, press the <MENU> button. ® Wallpaper The image you select and transfer will appear as the personal <MENU>...
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_,._ Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Select the image to be transferred. ® Press the <_> key to select an image, then press the <AY> key to place a checkmark <V'> on the upper left. ® Repeat this step for all the images you want to transfer.
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Customizing You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. You can do it with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes.
Setting Custom Functions* SeJeet [Custom Functions (C.Fn)]. _ Under the [t?_] tab, select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press <_>. Custom Function No. eJect the Custom Function _ Press the <_> key to select the number of the Custom Function to be set, then press <_>.
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Setting Custom Functions* Custom Functions C.Fn I: Exposure Exposure level increments p,154 Fash sync, speed nAy mode C.Fn I1: image Long exposure noise reduction p.155 High ISO speed noise reduction Auto Lighting Optimizer p.156 C.Fn II1: Auto focuslDdve AF-assist beam firing AF dur ng Lve Vew shoot ng p,157 C.Fn iV: OperationlOthers...
Custom Function Settings* Custom Functions are organized into four groups based on the function type: C.Fn I: Exposure, C.Fn I1: Image, C.Fn II1: Auto focus/Drive, C.Fn IV: Operation/Others. C,Fn I: Exposure 0: l/3ostop 1: l/2ostop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation,...
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Custom Function Settings* c,Fn H:image 0: Off 1 : Auto For 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of _ong exposures is detected. This [Auto] setting is effective in most cases. 2: On Noise reduction is performed for all exposures 1 sec.
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Custom Function Settings* 0: Enable if the image comes out too dark or the contrast is too low, the image brightness and contrast are corrected automatically. (Depending on the shooting conditions, image noise may increase.) This function will not work with manual exposures nor _ and _+_...
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Custom Function Settings* C,Fn [[[: Auto focuslDrive The AF-assist beam can be emitted by the camera's built-in flash or by the external, EOSodedicated Speedlite. O: Enable 1 : DieabJe AF-assist beam not emitted. 2: Only externa_ flash em{te ff an external EOS-dedicated Speedlite is attached,...
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Custom Function Settings* C,Fn IV: OperationtOthers 0: AFIAE Boek 1: AE [oeklAF Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press the <-X-> button to autofocus and press the shutter button halfway to attain AE [ock. 2: AFIAF Boek, no AE Boek In the A[ Servo AF mode, you can press the <_>...
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Custom Function Settings* Uf the [Live View shoot.] menu has been set _o [Enabme], the Live view shooting will override any setting from 1 to 4, When the camera iS ready to shoot, pEessing <_ > will show the Live View image instead. 0: Disptay When the power switch...
Registering My Menu* For faster access, you can register up to six menus and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently. Semect [My Menu settings]. ® Under the [47,] tab, select [My Menu settings], then press <_>. Semect [Register]. ® Select [Register], then press <_>.
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This chapter provides reference information forcamera features, system accessories, etc. T he back ofthis chapter alsohas anindex tomake iteasier totook up things.
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When Autofocus Falls Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus confirmation light <O> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus ® Low-contrast subjects Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc. ® Subjects in low light ®...
Using a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. Connect the power cord. _ Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration.
Using Remote Switch Remote Switch RS.-60E3 ($QJd separately} Remote switch with a 60 cmi2.0 feet cord for pressing the shutter button halfway or completely. It connects to the camera's remote control terminal. ]-he _amera iS not compatible w!t h Remot e controller RC- i and RC:5 (both so!d separate!y)_...
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Using the Remote Switch Using the Eyepiece Cover if you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (p.22) attached to the camera strap. Remove the eyecup.
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E×ternai Speedlites EOS_dedicated, EX=series SpeedJites Basically operates Hke a built-in flash for easy operation. When an EX-sedes Speedlite is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a high- output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash.
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Cautions for Live View shooting A non=Canon flash wiii not fire during Live View shooting= anothe[ camera brand, the camer a may not operate properJy and malfunction may result, @ Do not attach a high-voltage flash unit on the camera's hot shoe.
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Menu Settings _" Shooting 1 (Red) page / _L / _M / ,_M / _S / ,_S / Quality Off / On Red-eye On/Off On / Off Beep Shoot w/o card On / Off Review time Off/2 sec./4 sec./8 sec./Hold _: Shooting 2 (Red) 1/3-stop increments, 4-_2 stops...
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Menu Settings t?" Set-up 1 (Yellow) page 30 sec, / lmin. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. Auto power / Off Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset File numbering Auto rotate On _:/On /Off Format Initialize and erase data in the card...
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Function Availability Table 0: Set automatically O: User selectable Not selectable Evaluative 08" Partial e ,_ Center-_ighted average ..Program shift Exposure compensation .."_ AE lock Depth-0f_field preview ..Single Continuous 10 sec. self-timer 2 sea self-timer ..Continuousshots after self-timer Auto ..
Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. ® The battery is not properly installed in the camera. (p.26) ® Recharge the battery. (p.24) ® Make sure the battery compartment cover is closed.
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Troubleshooting Guide No images be shot or recorded. ® The card is not properly inserted. (p=31) ® Bfthe card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images make room. (p=31, 130) ® Bfyou try to focus in the One-Shot AF mode while the focus confirmation light <...
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Troubleshooting Guide buiitJin flash does firel ® If you shoot continuously with the builtoin flash at short intervals, flash might stop operating to protect the flash unit. image cannot be erased: ® If the image has been erase-protected, it cannot be erased.
Countermeasures the card. This may resolve the problem. if the same error keeps occurring, there may be a probJemo Write down the error code and consuJt your nearest Canon Service Center. if an error Code appears right after Shooting, thepiCture might not have been Captured.
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System Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15It S%E2 220EX 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite MacroTwin Lite Rubber Frame Ef MR-14EX M%24EX E-series Dioetric Bandied Adjustment Lenses Accessories Eyecup Wide Strap Angle Finder C EW-100DB ilI J_rrr_ Semi Hard Case EH19_L Battery Pack LP°E5 AC Adapter ACK_E5...
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System Map Remote Switch EF lenses EF-S lenses RS-60E3 __-oo_ VC-lO0 TV/Video EOSDIGITAL Software. l n_tructio-- Solution Disk Manus printer interface Cable FC_200U Interface Cable IFC-500U Personal USB po computer Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 7 Mac OS X PC card _ SD memory card/ SDHC memory card...
SD memory card, SDHC memory card 22.2 mm x 14.8 mm Image sensor size: Compatible lenses: Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35ram-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens focal length) Lens mount: Canon EF mount image Sensor...
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Specifications Color temperature compensation: White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments * Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible Color temperature information transmission: Provided Noise reduction: Noise reduction for long exposures High ISO speed noise reduction Automatic image brightness...
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Specifications Exposure Contro_ Metering modes: 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering • Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) • Partial metering (approx. 10% of viewfinder at center) • Center-weighted average metering Metering range: EV 1 - 20 (at 23°0/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Exposure control: Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape,...
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Maximum burst: JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 514, RAW: Approx. 5, RAVV+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4 * Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO !00, and Standard Picture Style * Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc.
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Specifications Battery life: [Number of shots • approx.] Shooting Conditions Temperature No Flash 50% Flash Use At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F • With fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5 • The figures above are based on ClPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards Battery check:...
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Specifications Battery Charger LCoE5E Compatible battery: Battery Pack LP-E5 Power cord length: Approx. 2 m / 6.6 ft. Recharging time: Approx. 2 hours Rated input: 100- 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated output: 8,4 V DC / 700 mA Working temperature range: 0°C - 40°0 / 32°F - 104°F Working humidity:...
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Hood: EW-68C Case: LP814 ® All specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. ® The camera's specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice. ® if a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker.
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Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent iniury, death, and matedal damage, • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.
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Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. ff the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your deaJer or your nearest Canon Service Center.