Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EOS6D24105ISKIT Canon
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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL EOS 6D (WG) EOS 6D (N) The EOS 6D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi and GPS functions explained in this manual. C OP Y.
2 The EOS 6D (WG/N) is high-performance, digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a full-frame (approx. 35.8 x 23.9 mm) CMOS sensor with approx. 20.
3 The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* * UHS-I cards compatible. When shooting movies, use a large-ca pacity card with a fast reading/ writing speed as shown in the table.
4 Before starting, check that all t he following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer . * Battery Charger LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC -E6E comes with a power cord.) The Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs p rovided are listed on the next page.
5 The instruction manuals are provided in both paper and electronic (PDF) forms. * Not provided with the EOS 6D (N). Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM Contains the following manuals in PDF: • Camera .
6 Icons in this Manual < 6 > : Indicates the Main Dial. < 5 > : Indicates the Quick Control Dial. < 9 > < V > < U > : Indicates the Multi-controller and the push direction. < 0 > : Indicates the Setting button. 0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function remains active for 4 sec.
7 For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’ s basic operations and shooting procedures. Chapters Introduction 2 Getting St arted 27 Basic Shooting 65 Setting the AF and Drive M.
8 1 Introduction 2 Compatible Cards ............... .............................................................. 3 Item Check List ......... ...................................... .................. ................ 4 Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs .
9 Contents 2 3 4 Basic Shooting 65 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Inte lligent Auto) ................... 66 A Full Auto T echniques (Scene Intelli gent Auto)......... ................. 69 C Creative Auto Shooting ...................................
Contents 10 5 Setting the White Balance ................ ............................................ 120 O Custom White Balance................ ........................................ 121 P Setting the Color T emperature .... .......................
11 Contents 6 7 8 9 Flash Photography 169 D Flash Photography ........... .......................................... ............... 170 Setting the Flash ............. ................................................. ............. 172 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 179 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor .
Contents 12 13 12 11 10 X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Sc enes ................................. 255 Slide Show (Auto Playback) .................... ..................................... 257 Viewing the Images on TV.... .........................
13 Contents 14 15 C.Fn I: Exposure ............ .......................................... .................. 304 C.Fn II: Autofocus .................................................... .................. 307 C.Fn III: Operation/Others . .............
14 Power Charging the battery Î p.28 Battery check Î p.35 Battery information check Î p.334 Household power outlet Î p.338 Auto power off Î p.55 Card Format Î p.53 Release shutter without card Î p.32 Lens Attaching/Det aching Î p.39 Zoom Î p.
15 Index to Features Shooting Shooting mode Î p.24 HDR Î p.155 Multiple exposures Î p.158 Mirror lockup Î p.165 Depth-of-field preview Î p.147 Remote control Î p.167 Quick Control Î p.49 Exposure Adjustment Exposure compensation Î p.151 AEB Î p.
16 Camera Care This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and ca nnot be used underwater . If you accidentally drop the cam era into water , promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center .
17 Handling Precautions LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monito r is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc. am ong the remaining 0.
18 Quick Start Guide 1 Insert the battery (p.30) . T o charge the battery , see page 28. 2 Insert a card (p.31) . With the card’s label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. 3 Atta ch the lens (p.39) . Align it with the red dot.
19 Quick Start Guide 6 While holding down the center of the Mode Dial, set it to < A > (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.66) . All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically . 7 Focus the subject (p.44) . Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject.
20 Nomenclature LCD panel (p.22) < i > ISO speed setting button (p.106) < q > Metering mode selection button (p.149) < U > LCD panel illumination button (p.48) < 6 > Main Dial (p.45) Shutter button (p.44) Self-timer lamp (p.100) Remote control sensor (p.
21 Nomenclature < V > Focal plane mark < M > Menu button (p.51) < B > Info button (p.48, 60, 64, 182, 210, 236, 332) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.43) Eyecup (p.166) Power switch (p.34) LCD monitor (p.51, 269) Tripod socket < u > Index/Magnify/Reduce button (p.
Nomenclature 22 LCD Panel The display will show only th e settings currently applied. Drive mode (p.98) u Single shooting i Continuous shooting B Silent single shooting M Silent continuous shooting Q Self-timer: 10 sec./ Remote control k Self-timer: 2 sec.
23 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information The display will show only th e settings currently applied. AF point selection ( [ ] AF , SEL [ ], SEL AF ) Card full warning ( Card ) Card error warning ( Card ) No card warning ( Card ) -- - - - - Shutter speed (p.
Nomenclature 24 Mode Dial T urn the Mode Dial while holding down the Mode Dial center (Mode Dial lock release button). Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject or scene. A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.
25 Nomenclature Lens EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM Focus mode switch (p.39) Hood mount (p.41) Focusing ring (p.97, 199) Image Stabilizer switch (p.42) Lens mount index (p.
Nomenclature 26 Battery Charger LC-E6 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28). Battery Charger LC-E6E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E6 (p.28). Battery pack slot Charge lamp Power plug IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS-SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULL Y FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
27 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory step s before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the S trap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration.
28 1 Remove the protective cover . Detach the protective cover provided with the battery . 2 Att ach the battery . As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger . T o detach the battery , follow the above procedure in reverse.
29 Charging the Battery Upon purchase, the batter y is not fully charged. Recharge the battery before using. Recharge the battery on th e day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity .
30 Load a fully charged Battery Pa ck LP-E6 into the camera. 1 Open the cover . Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover . 2 Insert the battery . Insert the end with the battery contact s. Insert the battery until it locks in place. 3 Close the cover .
31 The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. UHS-I S peed Class SDHC and SDXC memory cards can also be used. The captured images are recorded onto the card. Make sure the card’ s write-protec t switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing.
Installing and Removing the Card 32 1 Open the cover . Set the power switch to < 2 >. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover . If [ Recording... ] is displayed, close the cover . 2 Remove the card. Gently push in the card, then let go to eject it.
33 Installing and Removing the Card When the access lamp is lit or blin king, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the ca rd, being erased, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time. Also, never do any of the following wh ile the access la mp is lit or blinking.
34 If you turn on the power switch and the Date/Time/Zone setting screen appears, see p age 36 to set the Date/Time/Zone. < 1 > : The camera turns on. < 2 > : The camera is turned of f and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.
35 Turning on the Power When the power switch is set to < 1 >, the battery level will be indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon ( b ) indicates that the battery will be exhausted soon.
36 When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, the Date/T ime/Z one setting screens will appear . Follow the steps below to set the time zone first.
37 3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone 4 Set the date and time. Press the < U > key to select the number . Press < 0 > so < r > is displayed. Press the < V > key to set the number , then press < 0 >. (Returns to < s >.
38 1 Display the menu screen. Press the < M > button to display the menu screen. 2 Under the [ 5 2] t ab, select [Language K ]. Press the < U > key to select the [ 5 2 ] tab. Press the < V > key to select [ Language K ], then press < 0 >.
39 The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-S and EF-M lenses. 1 Remove the cap s. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. 2 Att ach the lens. Align the red dots on the lens and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens 40 T o zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. T urning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly . While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrows.
41 Attaching and Detaching a Lens A lens hood can block un wanted light and protect the front of the lens from rain, snow , dust, etc. Before storing the lens in a bag, etc., you can attach the hood in reverse. 1 Align the red dot s on the hood and lens edges, and turn the hood as shown by the arrow .
42 When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image S tabilizer , camera shake is corrected to obtain a sharper sho t. The procedure explained here is based on the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens as an example. * IS stands for Image S tabilizer . 1 Set the Image St abilizer switch to < 1 >.
43 T urn the dioptric adjustment knob. T urn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the knob is difficult to turn, remove the eyecup (p.166). T o obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake.
Basic Operation 44 The shutter button has two steps. Y ou can press the shutter button halfway . Then you can further press the shutter button completely . Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture.
45 Basic Operation T urn the dial while holding down the lock release button at the center of the dial. (1) Af ter pressing a button, turn the < 6 > dial. When you press a button such as < f > < R > < i >, the respective function remains selected for the duration of the timer ( 9 ).
Basic Operation 46 (1) Af ter pressing a button, turn the < 5 > dial. When you press a button such as < f > < R > < i >, the respective function remains selected for the duration of the timer ( 9 ). During this time, you can turn the < 5 > dial to set the desired setting.
47 Basic Operation The Multi-controller < 9 > has eight keys which tilt in the directions shown by the arrows. Use the eight keys to select the AF point, correct the white balance, move the AF point or magnifying frame during Live View shooting, scroll around magnified images during playback, etc.
Basic Operation 48 T urn on ( 9 )/off the LCD panel illumination by pressing the < U > button. During a bulb exposure, pressing the shutter button completely will turn off the LCD panel illumination. After you press the < B > button a number of times, the shooting function settings will be displayed.
49 Y ou can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor . This is called the Quick Control screen. 1 Press the < Q > button. The Quick Control screen will appear ( 7 ). 2 Set the desired function. Press the < V > < U > key to select a function.
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions 50 Select the desired function and press < 0 >. The function’s setting screen will appear . T urn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial to change the setting. Y ou can also press the < U > key to change some of the settings.
51 Y ou can set various settings with the menus such as the image- recording quality , date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor , use the < M > button, < V > < U > keys, and < 0 > button on the camera back. * Some menu tabs and menu items ar e not displa yed in Basic Zone modes.
3 Menu Operations 52 1 Display the menu screen. Press the < M > button to display the menu screen. 2 Select a ta b. Press the < U > key to select a menu tab. For example, the [ z 4 ] tab refers to the screen displayed when the forth tab from the left [ ] is selected.
53 If the card is new or was previous ly formatted by another camera or computer , 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 make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
Before You Start 54 The card is new . The card was formatted by a diff erent camera or a computer . The card is full with images or data. A card-related error is displayed (p.
55 Before You Start T o save battery power , the camera turns off automatically after a set time of idle operation elapses. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically , set this to [ Disable ]. After the power turns of f, you can turn on the camera again by pressi ng the shutter button or other buttons.
Before You Start 56 The shooting settings display (p.48) ca n be set to remain on even when you press the shutter button halfway . Under the [ 5 2 ] tab, select [ LCD off/on btn ], then press < 0 >. The available settings are described below . Select one, then press < 0 >.
57 Before You Start Shooting Settings AF operation One-Shot AF Drive mode u (Single shooting) AF point selection Automatic selection Exposure compensation/AEB Canceled Metering mode q (Evaluative mete.
Before You Start 58 Image-recording Settings Camera Settings Image quality 73 Auto power off 1 min. Picture Style Auto Beep Enable Auto Lighting Optimizer S tandard Release shutter without card Enable Peripheral illumination correction Enable/ Correction data retained Image review 2 sec.
59 Before You Start Live View Shooting Settings Movie Shooting Settings Live View shooting Enable AF method FlexiZone - Single Silent L V shooting Mode 1 AF method FlexiZone - Single Grid display Off Metering timer 16 sec.
60 Y ou can display the electronic leve l on the LCD monitor , and in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel to help correct camera tilt. Note that you can check only the horizontal tilt and not the forward/backward tilt. 1 Press the < B > button. Each time you press the < B > button, the screen display will change.
61 Q Displaying the Electronic Level The electronic level display in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel uses the exposure level indicator . Note that the electronic level is only displayed when shooting in horizontal or ientation. It is not displayed in vertical orientation.
Q Displaying the Electronic Level 62 5 Display the electronic level. Press the Depth-of-field preview button. The horizontal tilt up to ±9° in 1° increments will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel using the exposure level indicator .
63 While you set some function, the f eature’s description can be displayed. The Feature guide displays a simple description of the respective shooting mode, function or optio n. It appears when you change the shooting mode or set a shooting function, Live View shooting, Movie shooting, or Quick Control for playback.
Feature Guide and Help 64 When [ z Help ] is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen, pressing the < B > button displays the function’s description (Help). If the Help fills more than one screen , a scroll bar will appear on the right edge.
65 Basic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results. With Basic Zone modes , all you do is poin t and shoot while the camera sets everything automatically (p.83, 342). Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, the main shooting function se ttings cannot be changed .
66 < A > is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically . It also adjusts focus automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.69). 1 Set the Mode Dial to < A >. T urn the Mode Dial while holding down the lock release button at the center .
67 A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 4 T ake the picture. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor . The focus confirmation light < o > blinks and focus is not achieved.
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) 68 The shutter speed display is blinking. Since it is too dark, ta king the picture may result in a blurred subject due to camera shake. Using a tr ipod or a Canon EX-series S peedlite (p.170) (sold separately) is recommended.
69 Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the < A > mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. Y ou can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button comple tely to take the picture.
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) 70 Y ou can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor . This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see p age 179. 1 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to < A >. 2 Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor .
71 In the < C > mode, you can easily change the depth of field and drive mode. Y ou can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the < A > mode. * CA stands for Creative Auto. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < C >.
C Creative Auto Shooting 72 Pressing the < Q > button enables you to set the following : (1) Ambience-based shots Y ou can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. T urn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial to select the desired ambience.
73 C Creative Auto Shooting (3) Drive mode : Press the < U > key to select the desired drive mode. Y ou can also select the drive mode by turning the < 6 > or < 5 > dial, or pressing < 0 > to select it from a list. < u > Single shooting : Shoot one image at a time.
74 When you set a shooting mode suiting the scene, the camera sets the optimum settings automatically . 1 Set the Mode Dial to < 8 >. 2 Press the < Q > button. ( 7 ) The Quick Control screen will appear . 3 Select the shooting mode. Press the < V > key to select the shooting mode section.
75 The < 2 > (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer . The further the distance between the subject and background, the better . The further the distance between t he subject and background, the more blurred the background will l ook.
76 Use the < 3 > (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to fa r . For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the te lephoto end.
77 When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the < 4 > (Close-up) mode. T o make small things appear much larger , use a macro lens (sold separately). Use a simple background. A simple background makes the flower , etc., stand out better .
78 T o photograph a moving subject, wh ether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the < 5 > (S ports) mode. Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recomm ended so you can shoot from afar . Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over th e subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus.
79 T o shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the < 6 > (Night Portrait) mode. Flash is required. Using a tripod is also recommended. Use a wide-angle lens, Speedlite, and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view .
80 Normally , a tripod is necessary to steady your camera when shooting a night scene. However , with the < F > (Handheld Night Scene) mode, you can shoot night scenes while handholding the camera. In this mode, four shots are taken continuously for each picture, and a resulting bright image with reduced camera shake is recorded.
81 When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the < G > (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take a picture, three continuous shots are taken at dif ferent exposures, and the resulting image with the least loss of shadow detail due to backlighting and widest tonal range is recorded.
82 Cautions for < F > (Handheld Night Scene) During Live View shooting, it may be di f ficult to focus dots of light such as in a night scene. In such a case, you should set the AF method to [ Quick mode ] and shoot. If it is still difficult to focus, set the lens’ focus mode switch to [ MF ] and focus manually .
83 In Basic Zone modes when the shooting function settings screen is displayed, you can press the < Q > button to display the Quick Control screen. The table below indicates the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.
84 Except in the < A > and < G > Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. 1 Set the shooting mode to < C > or < 8 >. If the shooting mode is < 8 >, set one of the following: < 2 >, < 3 >, < 4 >, < 5 >, < 6 >, or < F >.
85 Shoot by Ambience Selection Press the < U > key to select the desired ambience. The LCD monitor will display how the image will look with the selected ambience. 5 Set the ambience effect. Press the < V > key to select the effect bar so that [ Effect ] appears at the bottom.
Shoot by Ambience Selection 86 Ambience Settings St andard setting S tandard image characteristics fo r the respective shooting mode. Note that < 2 > has image characteristics geared for portraits and < 3 > is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting mode’s image characteristics.
87 In the < 2 >, < 3 >, < 4 >, and < 5 > Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally , [ Default setting ] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eye.
Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type 88 4 On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. Press the < Q > button ( 7 ). Press the < V > key to select [ Default setting ]. [ Light/scene- based shots ] will appear on the screen. Press the < U > key to select the desired lighting or scene type.
89 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene T ype Settings Default setting Default setting suited for most subjects. Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more natural-looking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better .
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91 Setting the AF and Drive Modes The viewfinder has 1 1 AF point s. By selecting the optimum AF point, you can compose the picture as desired while autofocusing. Y ou can also select the AF operation and drive mode that best match the shootin g conditions and subject.
92 Y ou can select the AF operation char acteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zo ne modes, the optimum AF operation is set automatically for the respective shooting mode. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. 2 T urn the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode.
93 f : Selecting the AF Operation N This AF operation is suited for moving subjects when the focusing distance keep s 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.
94 Y ou can select an AF point for focusing from among eleven AF points. In Basic Zone modes, the AF point will be selected automatically and you cannot select the AF point. 1 Press the < S > button. ( 9 ) The selected AF point will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
95 S Selecting AF Points N T urn the < 6 > dial to select an AF point on the left or right or turn the < 5 > dial to select an AF point above or below . If all the AF points light up, automatic AF point selection will be set. Maximum lens aperture: f/3.
96 Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (v iewfinder ’ s focus confirmation light < o > blinks) with certain subject s such as the following: Subjects difficult to focus V ery low-contrast subjects (Example: Blue sky , solid-color walls, etc.
97 When Autofocus Fails 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. < 4 L > will be displayed on the LCD panel. 2 Focus the subject. Focus by turning the lens focusing ring until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder .
98 Single and continuous dr ive modes are provided. 1 Press the < R > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the drive mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial. u : Single shooting When you press the shutter butto n completely , only one shot will be taken.
99 i Selecting the Drive Mode If < B > or < M > is set, the time lag from when you press the shutter button completely until th e picture is shot will be longer than with normal single or continuous shooting. When the battery level is low , the continuous shooting speed may become slightly slower .
100 Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. 1 Press the < R > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the self-timer . While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial to select the self-timer delay . Q : 10-sec. self-timer k : 2-sec.
101 Image Settings This chapter explains image -related function settings: Image-recording quality , ISO speed, Picture S tyle, white balance, Auto Lighting Optimizer , lens peripheral illumination correction, chro matic aberration correction, and other functions.
102 Y ou can select the pixel count and the image quality . There are eight JPEG image-recording quality settings: 73 , 83 , 74 , 84 , 7 a , 8 a , b , c . There are three RA W image quality settings: 1 , 41 , 61 (p.104). 1 Select [Image quality]. Under the [ z 1 ] tab, select [ Image quality ], then press < 0 >.
103 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality Guide to Image-Recording Quality Settings (Approx.) *1: b is suitable for playing the im ages on a digital photo frame. *2: c is suitable for emailing the image or using it on a W eb site. b and c will be in 7 (Fine) quality .
3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality 104 A RA W image is raw data output by the image sensor converted to digital data. It is recorded to the card as is, and you can select the quality as follows: 1 , 41 , or 61 . A 1 image can be processed with [ 3 1: RA W image processing ] (p.
105 3 Setting the Image-Recording Quality The approximate maximum burst is displayed on the bottom right in the viewfinder and on the shooting function settings screen. If the maximum burst for continuous shooting is 99 or higher , “99” will be displayed.
106 Set the ISO speed (image sensor ’ s se nsitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Z one modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.108). Regarding the ISO speed during movi e shooting, see pa ges 206 and 209. 1 Press the < i > button.
107 i : Setting the ISO Speed N If [ z 4: Highlight tone priority ] is set to [ Enable ], you cannot select “ L ” (equivalent to ISO 50), ISO 100/125/160, “ H1 ” (equivalent to ISO 51200), and “ H2 ” (equivalent to ISO 102400) (p.130). Shooting in high temperatures may re sult in images th at look grainier .
i : Setting the ISO Speed N 108 If the ISO speed is set to “ A ” (Auto), the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway . As indicated below , the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode.
109 i : Setting the ISO Speed N Y ou can set the manually-settabl e ISO speed range (minimum and maximum limits). Y ou can set the mini mum limit within L (ISO 50) to H1 (ISO 51200), and the maximum limit within ISO 100 to H2 (ISO 102400). 1 Select [ISO speed settings].
i : Setting the ISO Speed N 110 Y ou can set the automatic ISO speed r ange for Auto ISO within ISO 100 - 25600. Y ou can set the minimum lim it within ISO 100 - 12800, and the maximum limit within ISO 200 - 25600 in whole-stop increments. 1 Select [Auto ISO range].
111 i : Setting the ISO Speed N When Auto ISO is set, you can set the minimum shutter speed (1/250 sec. to 1 sec.) so that the automatically-set shutter speed is not too slow . This is convenient in the < d > and < f > modes when you use a wide- angle lens to shoot a moving subjec t.
112 By selecting a Picture S tyle, y ou can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic ex pression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, < D > (Auto) is set automatically . 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [ z 4 ] tab, select [ Picture Styl e ], then press < 0 >.
113 A Selecting a Picture Style N R Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. S Neutral This Picture S tyle is for users who prefer to process images with their computer . For natural colors and subdued images.
A Selecting a Picture Style N 114 The symbols of the Picture S tyle se lection screen refer to p arameters such as [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. The numerals indicate the parameter settings, such as for [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ], for each Picture S tyle.
115 Y ou can customize a Picture Style by adjusting individual p arameters such as [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ]. T o see the resulting effects, take test shots. T o customize [ Monochrome ], see page 1 17. 1 Select [Picture Style]. Under the [ z 4 ] tab, select [ Picture Styl e ], then press < 0 >.
A Customizing a Picture Style N 116 Parameter Settings and Effects g Sharpness 0: Less shar p outline +7: Sharp outline h Contrast -4: Low contrast +4: High contrast i Saturation -4: Low saturation +4: High saturation j Color tone -4: Reddish skin tone +4: Y ellowish skin tone By selecting [ Default set.
117 A Customizing a Picture Style N For Monochrome, you can also set [ Filter effect ] and [ T oning effect ] in addition to [ Sharpness ] and [ Contrast ] explained on the preceding pag e. k Filter Effect With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more.
118 Y ou can select a base Picture Style such as [ Portrait ] or [ Landscape ], adjust its p arameters as desir ed and register it under [ User Def. 1 ], [ User Def. 2 ], or [ User Def. 3 ]. Y ou can create multiple Picture Styles whose p arameter settings such as sharpness and contrast are different.
119 A Registering a Picture Style N 5 Select a pa rameter . Select a parameter such as [ Sharpness ], then press < 0 >. 6 Set the parameter . Press the < U > key to adjust the parameter as desired, then press < 0 >. For details, see “Customizing a Picture S tyle” on pages 1 15-1 17.
120 White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally , the < Q > (Auto) setting will obtain the co rrect white balance. If natural- looking colors cannot be obtained with < Q >, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.
121 3 Setting the White Balance N Custom white balance enables you to manually set the white balance for a specific light source for bette r accuracy . Perform this procedure under the actual light source to be used. 1 Photograph a white object. The plain, white object should fill the spot metering circle.
3 Setting the White Balance N 122 Y ou can set the white balance’s color temperature numerically . This is for advanced users. 1 Select [White balance]. Under the [ z 3 ] tab, select [ White balance ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the color temperature.
123 Y ou can correct the white balance t hat has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter . Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels.
3 White Balance Correction N 124 With just one shot, three images having a different co lor tone can be recorded simultaneously . Based on the color tem perature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias.
125 If the image comes out dark or the cont rast is low , the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically . This function is called Auto Lighting Optimizer . The default setting is [ Standard ]. With JPEG images, the correction is appli ed when the image is captured.
126 This function reduces the noise ge nerated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly ef fective at high ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the image (shadow areas) is further reduced.
127 3 Noise Reduction Settings N About [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] The following functions cannot be set: AEB, WB bracketing, [ z 4: Long exp. noise reduction ], [ z 4: HDR Mode ], [ z 4: Multiple exposure ], and RA W image. If any of thes e has already been set, [ Multi Shot Noise Reduction ] cannot be set.
3 Noise Reduction Settings N 128 Noise reduction is possible with images exposed for 1 sec. or longer . 1 Select [Long exp. noise reduction]. Under the [ z 4 ] tab, select [ Long exp. noise reduction ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the desired setting.
129 3 Noise Reduction Settings N With [ Auto ] and [ Enable ], the noise reduction process after the picture is taken may take the same amount of ti me as that for th e exposure. During noise reduction, shooting is still possible as long as the maximum burst indicator in the viewfind er shows “1” or higher .
130 Y ou can minimize overexposed highlight areas. 1 Select [Highlight tone priority]. Under the [ z 4 ] tab, select [ Highlight tone priority ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Enable]. Select [ Enable ], then press < 0 >. Highlight details are improved.
131 Peripheral light fall-off is a phenom enon that makes the image corners look darker due to the lens characteri stics. Color fringing along subject outlines is called chromatic aberra tion. Both lens aberrations can be corrected. The default settings are [ Enable ] for both corrections.
3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction 132 1 Select the setting. Check that [ Correction data available ] is displayed for the attached lens. Select [ Chromatic aberration ], then press < 0 >. Select [ Enable ], then press < 0 >.
133 3 Lens Peripheral Illumination / Chromatic Aberration Correction The camera already contains lens peripheral illumination correction data and chromatic aberration correction data for approx.
134 Y ou can freely create and select the folder where the captured images are to be saved. This operation is optional since a fo lder will be created automatically for saving captured images. 1 Select [Select folder]. Under the [ 5 1 ] tab, select [ Select folder ], then press < 0 >.
135 3 Creating and Selecting a Folder With the folder selection screen displayed, select a folder and press < 0 >. The folder where the captured images will be saved is selected. Subsequent captured images will be recorded into the selected folder .
136 The image files will be numbered from 0001 to 9999 in the order the images are taken, then saved in a folder . Y ou can change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on your computer in this format: IMG_0001.JPG . 1 Select [File numbering].
137 3 File Numbering Methods The file numbering restart s from 0001 each time the card is replaced or a new folder is created. When you replace the card or create a folder , the file numbering restarts from 0001 for the new images saved. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to cards or folders.
138 When you set the copyright information , it will be recorded to the image as Exif information. 1 Select [Copyright information]. Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, select [ Copyright information ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the option to be set. Select [ Enter author ’ s name ] or [ Enter copyright details ], then press < 0 >.
139 3 Setting Copyright Information N When you select [ Display copyright info. ] in step 2 on the preceding page, you can check the [ Author ] and [ Copyright ] information that you entered. When you select [ Delete copyright information ] in step 2 on the preceding page, you can delete the [ Author ] and [ Copyright ] information.
140 The range of reproducible colors is called the color space. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. In Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically . 1 Select [Color space].
141 Advanced Operations In Creative Zone modes, you can set the shutter speed and/or aperture to set the exposure as desired. By changing the camera settings, you can obtain various results. The M icon at the upper right of the page title indicates that the function is available only in Creative Zone modes ( d / s / f / a / F ).
142 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE. *< d > stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < d >. 2 Focus the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject.
143 d : Program AE If the “ 30" ” shutter speed and the lower f/number blink, it indica tes underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash.
144 In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the st anda rd exposure suiting the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter- priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or a moving s ubject.
145 s : Shutter-Priority AE If the lower f/number blinks , it indicates underexposure. T urn the < 6 > dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the higher f/number blinks , it indicates overexposure.
146 In this mode, you set t he desired aperture and the ca mera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subject brightness. This is called aperture-p riority AE. A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of t he foreground and backg round fall within acceptable focus.
147 f : Aperture-Priority AE The aperture opening (diaphragm) changes only at the moment when the picture is taken. Otherwise, the aperture remains fully open. Therefore, when you look at the sce ne through the view finder or on the LCD monitor , the depth of field will look narrow .
148 In this mode, you set both the shutter spee d and aperture as des ired. T o determine the exposure, refer to the exposure leve l indicator in the viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposu re meter . This method is called manual exposure. * < a > stands for Manual.
149 q Selecting the Metering Mode N 1 Press the < q > button. ( 9 ) 2 Select the metering mode. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial.
q Selecting the Metering Mode N 150 r Spot metering This is for metering a specif ic spot of the subject or scene. The metering is weighted at the center covering approx. 3.5% of the viewfinder area. e Center-weighted average metering The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene.
151 Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the d / s / f shooting modes.
152 By changing the shutter speed or ap erture automatically , the camera brackets the exposure up to ±3 st ops in 1/3-stop increment s for three successive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing. 1 Select [Expo.comp./AEB].
153 Use AE lock when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area or when you want to ta ke multiple shots at the same exposure setting. Press the < A > button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock.
154 When bulb is set, the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button completely , and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, astronomical obje cts, and other subjects requiring long exposures.
155 Y ou can shoot images preservi ng a wide tonal range where the highlight and shadow detail would otherwise be lost. HDR shooting is effective for landscape and still-life shots.
w : HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting N 156 3 Set [Continuous HDR]. Select either [ 1 shot only ] or [ Every shot ], then press < 0 >. With [ 1 shot only ], HDR shooting will be canceled automatically after the shooting ends. With [ Every shot ], HDR shooting continues until the setting in step 2 is set to [ Disable HDR ].
157 w : HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting N If you shoot a moving subject, th e subject’s movement will leave afterimages. T o prevent camera shake, the ISO sp eed may be set hi gher than usual. HDR shooting is not possible with ISO expansion. (HDR shooting is possible within the rang e of ISO 100 - 25600.
158 Y ou can shoot two to nine exposures to be merged into one image. If you shoot multiple-exposure images with Live View shooting (p.179), you can see how the single exposures merge while shooting. 1 Select [Multiple exposure]. Under the [ z 4 ] tab, select [ Multiple exposure ], then press < 0 >.
159 P Multiple Exposures N 3 Set [Multi-expos ctrl]. Select the desired multiple-exposure control method, then press < 0 >. Additive The exposure of each single expos ure is added cumulatively . Based on the [ No. of exposures ], set a negative exposure compensation.
P Multiple Exposures N 160 5 Set [Continue Mult-exp]. Select either [ 1 shot only ] or [ Continuously ], then press < 0 >. With [ 1 shot only ], multiple-exposure shooting will be canceled automatically after the shooting ends. With [ Continuously ], multiple- exposure shooting continues until the setting in step 2 is set to [ Disable ].
161 P Multiple Exposures N Only the merged multiple-exposure image will be saved. The images taken in steps 6 and 7 for the multip le-exposure image wi ll not be saved. With multiple exposures, the more exposures there are, the more noticeable the noise, irregular colors , and banding will be.
P Multiple Exposures N 162 Y ou can select an image recorded in the card as the first single exposure. The original of the se lected image will remain intact. Y ou can only select 1 images. Y ou cannot select 41 / 61 or JPEG images. 1 Select [Select image for multi.
163 P Multiple Exposures N Before you finish shooting the set number of exposures, you can press the < x > button to view the merged multiple-exposure image so far . Y ou can check how it looks and the exposure. If you press the < L > button, the operations possible during multiple- exposure shooting will be displayed.
P Multiple Exposures N 164 Are there any restrictions on the image-recording quality? All JPEG image-recording qualit y settings can be selected. If 41 or 61 is set, the merged mu ltiple-exposure will be a 1 image. Can I merge images recorded in the card? With [ Select image for multi.
165 Although using the self-timer or Re mote Switch can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations (mirror shock) can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups (macro photography). 1 Set [Mirror lockup] to [Enable].
166 When you use the self-timer , bulb, or Remote Switch and do not look through the viewfinder , stray light entering the viewfinder can cause the image to look dark. T o prevent th is, use the eyepiece cover (p.27) attached to the camera strap. During Live View shooting and movi e shooting, att aching the eyepiece cover is unnecessary .
167 Y ou can connect the Remote Switch RS-80N3, Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both sold sepa rately), or any EOS accessory equipped with an N3-type terminal to the camera for shooting (p.354). T o operate the accessory , refer to its instruction manual.
R Remote Control Shooting 168 3 Press the < R > button. ( 9 ) 4 Select the self-timer . Look at the LCD panel and turn the < 6 > d ia l t o s ele ct < Q > or < k >. 5 Press the remote controller ’ s transmit button. Point the remote controller toward the camera’s remote control sensor and press the transmit button.
169 Flash Photography This chapter explains how to shoot with an EOS- dedicated, EX-series S peedlit e (sold separately) or non- Canon flash unit and how to set flash functions on the camera’s menu screen.
170 An EX-series S peedlite (sold sepa rately) makes flash photography as easy as normal shooting. For detailed instructions, refe r to the EX-series S peedlite’s instruction manual. This camera is a T ype-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series S peedlites.
171 D Flash Photography With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set to A-TTL or TTL autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only . Set the camera’s shooting mode to < a > (manual exposure) or < f > (aperture-priority AE) and ad just the aperture setting before shooting.
172 With an EX-series S peedlite having compatible flash function settings, you can use the camera’s menu screen to set the S peedlite’s functions and Custom Functions. Attach the S peedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite before st arting these settings.
173 3 Setting the Flash N Y ou can set the flash-sync speed for flash photography in the aperture-priority AE ( f ) mode. : Auto The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 1/180 sec. to 30 sec. to suit the sc ene’s brightness. High-speed sync is also possible.
3 Setting the Flash N 174 On the screen, the settable functions and the display will differ depending on the Speedlite, current flash mode, flash Custom Function settings, etc. For details on your S peedlite’s flash functions, refer to the S peedlite’s instruction manual.
175 3 Setting the Flash N Wireless functions Wireless (multiple) flash shooting is possible with radio or optical transmission. For details on wireless flash, refer to the S peedlite’s instruction manual. Flash zoom (Flash coverage) With S peedlites having a zoom ing flash head, you can set the flash coverage.
3 Setting the Flash N 176 Flash exposure compensation The same setting as “Flash exposure compensation” on page 170 can be set. For details, refer to the S peedlite’s instruction manual. Flash exposure bracketing While the flash output is changed automatically , three shots are taken.
177 3 Setting the Flash N For details on the S peedlite’s Custom Functions, refer to the S peedlite’s instruction manual. 1 Select [Flash C.Fn settings]. Select [ Flash C.Fn settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Set the functions. Press the < U > key to select the number , then press < 0 >.
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179 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) Y ou can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor . This is called “Live View shooting”. Live View shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to < A >.
180 1 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to < A >. 2 Display the Live View image. Press the < 0 > button. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor . The Live View image will closely reflect the brightness level of the actual image you capture.
181 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor Set [ A 1: Live View shoot. ] to [ Enable ]. Number of Possible Shots with Live V iew Shooting [Approx. number of shots] The figures above are based on a fully- charged Battery Pack LP-E6 and CIP A (Camera & Imaging Products As sociation) testing standards.
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor 182 Each time you press the < B > button, the informatio n display will change. About the Information Display Exposure level indicator Shutter speed Battery check.
183 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor During Live View shooting in the < A > mode, an icon representing the scene detected by the camera will be displayed and the shooting will be adapted to that scene. For certain scenes or shooting conditions, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
A Shooting with the LCD Monitor 184 *5: Displayed with any of the lenses below: • EF24mm f/2.8 IS USM • EF28mm f/2.8 IS USM • EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM • EF500mm f/4L IS II USM • EF600mm f/4L IS II USM • Image Stabilizer lenses marketed in 2012 or later .
185 If you press the < Q > button while the Live View image is displayed in a Creative Zone mode, you can set any of the following: AF method , drive mode , metering mode, image-recording quality , white balance, Picture S tyle, and Auto Lighting Optimizer.
Shooting Function Settings 186 While the Live View image is displayed, if you press the < f >, < R >, < i >, or < q > button, the setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the < 6 > or < 5 > dial to set the respective shooting function.
187 [ A 1] Menu Function settings particular to Live Vi ew shooting are explained here. Details of menu items under the [ A 1 ] and [ A 2 ] tabs are on pages 187-191. In Basic Zone modes, certain items under the [ A 1 ] tab will not appear and the [ A 2 ] tab will not appear .
3 Menu Function Settings 188 Aspect ratio M The image’s aspect ratio can be set to [ 3:2 ], [ 4:3 ], [ 16:9 ], or [ 1:1 ]. The area surrounding the Live Vi ew image is masked in black when the following aspect ratios are set: [ 4:3 ] [ 16:9 ] [ 1:1 ].
189 3 Menu Function Settings Exposure simulation N Exposure simulation simulates and displays how the brightness of the actual image (exposure) will look. ･ Enable ( g ) The displayed image brightness will be close to the actual brightness (exposure) of the resulting image.
3 Menu Function Settings 190 [ A 2] Menu Silent L V shooting N •M o d e 1 The shooting operation noise is qui eter than with normal shooting. Continuous shooting is also possible. If < i > is set, you can shoot at a maximum continuous shoot ing speed of approx.
191 3 Menu Function Settings Metering timer N Y ou can change how long the exposure setting is displayed (AE lock time). The Live View shooting will stop with any of the followi ng operations. T o resume Live View sh ooting, press the < 0 > button again.
192 The AF methods available are [ FlexiZoneAF (Single)], [ u Live mode ] (face detection, p.193), and [ Quick mode ] (p.197). If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens focus mode switch to < MF >, magnify the image, and focus manually (p.
193 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway . When focus is achi eved, the AF point will turn green a nd the beeper will sound. If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 194 2 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus the face covered by the < p > frame. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green a nd the beeper will sound. If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.
195 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) AF Operation Focusing will take slightly longer . Even when focus has been achieved , pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again.
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 196 Shooting conditions that make focusing difficult Low-contrast subjects such as the blue sky and solid-color , flat surfaces. Subjects in low light. S tripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction.
197 Using AF to Focus (AF Method) The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF mode (p.92), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting. Although you can focus the target area quickly , the Live V iew image will be interrupted momentar ily during the AF operation.
Using AF to Focus (AF Method) 198 3 Focus the subject. Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway . The Live View image will turn of f, the reflex mirror will go back down, and AF will be executed. (No picture is taken.
199 Y ou can magnify the image and focus precisely with manual focus. 1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. T urn the lens focusing ring to focus roughly . 2 Display the magnifying frame. Press the < u > button. 3 Move the magnifying frame.
Focusing Manually 200 5 Focus manually . While looking at the magnified image, turn the lens focusing ring to focus. After achieving focus, press the < u > button to return to the normal view . 6 T ake the picture. Check the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture (p.
201 Live View Shooting Cautions Image Quality When you shoot at high ISO speeds, noise (such as do ts of light and banding) may become noticeable. Shooting in high temperatures may cause noise and irreg ular colors in the image.
202 Live View Shooting Cautions Live View Image Under low- or bright-light conditions, the Live Vi ew image may not reflect the brightness of the captured image. If the light source (illumination) wi thin the image changes, the screen may flicker . If this happens , exit Live View shooti ng and resume shooting under the actual light source.
203 Shooting Movies Movie shooting is enabled by setting the Live View shooting/ Movie shooting switch to < k >. The movie recording format will be MOV . For cards which can record movies, see page 3. Under the [ 5 3 ] tab, if you set [ Wi-Fi ] to [ Enable ], you cannot shoot movies.
204 When the shooting mode is set to other than < a >, autoexposure control will take ef fect to suit the scene’s current brightness. 1 Set the shooting mode. Set the Mode Dial to any shooting mode except < a >. 2 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to < k >.
205 k Shooting Movies Cautions for movie shooting are on p ages 233 and 234. If necessary , also read the Live View shooting cautions on pages 201 and 202. In Basic Zone modes, th e shooting result will be the same as in the < A > mode. Also, the scene icon for th e scene detected by the camera is displayed on the upper left (p.
k Shooting Movies 206 ISO speed in Basic Zone modes The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - 12800. ISO speed in Creative Zone modes The ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - 12800. Under [ z 3: ISO speed settings ], if you set [ ISO speed range ]’s [ Maximum ] setting to [ 25600/H ] (p.
207 k Shooting Movies During movie shooting in a Basic Zone mode, an icon representing the scene detected by the camera will be displayed and the shooting will be adapted to that scene. For certain scenes or shooting conditions, the icon displayed may not match the actual scene.
k Shooting Movies 208 Y ou can manually set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed for movie shooting. Using manual exposure to shoot movies is for advanced users. 1 Set the Mode Dial to < a >. 2 Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to < k >.
209 k Shooting Movies ISO speed during manual-exposure shooting With [ Auto ] ( A ), the ISO speed will be set automatically within ISO 100 - 12800. Under [ z 3: ISO speed settings ], if you set [ ISO.
k Shooting Movies 210 Each time you press the < B > button, the informatio n display will change. * Applies to a single movie clip. Information Display Possible shots Recording movie AF point (F.
211 k Shooting Movies Notes on Movie Shooting The camera cannot autofocus co ntinuously like a camcorder . Autofocusing during movie shooting is not recommended since it may momentarily throw the focus far off or change the exposure. During movie shooting, do not point the lens toward th e sun.
k Shooting Movies 212 Notes on Movie Shooting The final image simulation is a func tion that allows you to see the effect s of the Picture S tyle, white balance, etc., on the image. During movie shooting, the image displayed will automatically reflect the effects of the settings listed below .
213 k Shooting Movies While shooting a movie, you can also take a still photo by pressing the shutter button completely . T aking Still Photos during Movie Shooting If you take a still photo during movi e shooting, the movie will record a still moment lasting approx.
k Shooting Movies 214 AEB cannot be used. Even if an external S peedlit e is used, it will not fire. Continuous still photo shooting is possible during movie shooting.
215 In Creative Zone modes, you can set the following: AF method , drive mode , image-recording quality , movie-recording size , sound- recording level (with [Sound recording: Manual] set), white balance, Picture S tyle, Auto Lighting Optimizer, and video snap shot .
216 With [ Z 2: Movie rec. size ], you can set the movie’s image size, frame rate per second, and compression method. The frame rate switches automatically depending on the [ 5 3: Video system ] setting. Image size A [ 1920x1080 ] : Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality .
217 3 Setting the Movie-Recording Size About Movie Files Exceeding 4 GB Even if you shoot a movie exceed ing 4 GB, you can keep shooting without interruption. During movie shooting, approx. 30 sec. before the movie reaches the 4 GB file size, the elapsed shooting time or time code displayed in the movie-shooting image will st art blinking.
218 Y ou can shoot movies while recording sound with the built-in monaural microphone or a commercially-available stereo microphone. Y ou can also freely adjust the sound-recording level. Set the sound recording with [ Z 2: Sound recording ]. [ Auto ] : The sound-recording level is adjusted automatically .
219 3 Setting the Sound Recording Using the microphone The built-in microphone records mo naural sound. S tereo sound recording is possible by connecti ng an external stereo microphone (commercially-available) equipped with a miniature stereo plug ( φ 3.
220 The time code is a time reference recorded automatically to synchronize the video and audio during movie shooting. It is recorded at all times in the following units: hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. It is mainly used during movie editing. Set the time code with [ Z 2: Time code ].
221 3 Setting the Time Code Y ou can select what to display on the movie playback screen. [ Rec time ] : Displays the recording time and playback time during movie playback.
3 Setting the Time Code 222 If the frame rate setting is 6 (29.97 fps) or 8 (59.94 f ps), the time code’s frame count causes a discr epancy between the actual time and time code. This discrepancy can be corrected automatically . This correction function is called drop frame.
223 [ Z 1] Menu When the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch is set to < k >, the [ Z 1 ] and [ Z 2 ] tabs dedicated to movie shooting will be displayed. The menu options are as follows. AF method The AF methods are the same as described on pages 192-198.
3 Menu Function Settings 224 [ Z 2] Menu Grid display With [ 3x3 l ] or [ 6x4 m ], you can display grid lines to help you level the camera vertically or horizontally . Also, with [ 3x3+diag n ], the grid is displayed together with diagonal lines to help you align the intersections over the subject for better balance in the composition.
225 Y ou can easily create a short movie with the video snapshot function. A video snapshot is a short movie clip lasting approx. 2 sec., 4 sec., or 8 sec. A collection of video snapshots is called a video snap shot album and can be saved to the card as a single movie file.
3 Shooting Video Snapshots 226 3 Select [Album settings]. Select [ Album settings ], then press < 0 >. If you want to continue shooting for an existing album, go to “Adding to Existing Album” (p.229). 4 Select [Create a new album]. Select [ Create a new album ], then press < 0 >.
227 3 Shooting Video Snapshots 7 Shoot the first video snapshot. Press the < 0 > button, then shoot. The blue bar indicating the shooting duration will gradually decrease. After the set shooting duration elapses, the shooting stops automatically .
3 Shooting Video Snapshots 228 Options in Step s 8 and 9 [Playback video snap shot] Operations *W i t h [ Skip backward/Skip forward ], the skipping durati on will correspond to the number of seconds set under [ Video snap shot ] (approx. 2 sec., 4 sec.
229 3 Shooting Video Snapshots 1 Select [Add to existing album]. Follow step 4 on page 226 to select [ Add to existing album ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select an existing album. T urn the < 5 > dial to select an existing album, then press < 0 >.
3 Shooting Video Snapshots 230 Y ou can play a completed album in the same way as a normal movie (p.253). 1 Play back the movie. Press the < x > button to display images.
231 3 Shooting Video Snapshots After shooting, you can rearrang e, delete, or play back the video snapshot s in the album. 1 On the playback pa nel, select [ X ] (Edit). The editing screen will be displayed. 2 Select an editing operation. Use the < U > keys to select an editing operation, then press < 0 >.
3 Shooting Video Snapshots 232 3 Save the edited album. Press the < M > button to return to the Editing panel at the screen’ s bottom. Press the < U > key to select [ W ] (Save), then press < 0 >. The save screen will appear . T o save it as a new movie, select [ New file ].
233 Movie Shooting Cautions White < s > and Red < E > Internal T emperature Warning Icons If the camera’s internal temperatu re increases due to prolonged movie shooting or under a high am bient temperature, a white < s > or red < E > icon will appear .
234 Movie Shooting Cautions Recording and Image Quality If you use a card with a slow writing speed, a five-level indicator may appear on the righ t of the screen during movie shooting. It indicates how much data has not yet been written to the card (remaining ca pacity of the internal buf fer memory).
235 Image Playback This chapter explains how to play back and erase photos and movies, how to display them on a TV screen, and other playback-related functions.
236 1 Play back the image. Press the < x > button. The last captured image or last image viewed will appear . 2 Select an image. T o play back images starting with the last image, turn the < 5 > dial counterclockwise. T o play back images starting with the first captured image, turn the dial clockwise.
237 x Image Playback 3 Exit the image playback. Press the < x > button to exit the image playback and return to shooting-ready state. On the single-image display , you can overlay a playback grid. With [ 3 3: Playback grid ], you can select [ 3x3 l ], [ 6x4 m ], or [ 3x3+diag n ].
238 * When you shoot in RAW+JPEG image qual ity , the RAW image file size will be displayed. * During flash photography without flash exposure compensation, < 0 > will be displayed. *< w > and the dynamic range adjustment am ount will be displayed for images taken in the HDR mode.
239 B : Shooting Information Display * With images taken in a Basic Zone mode , the information displayed will dif fer depending on the shooting mode. * Photos taken in the < C > mode will show [ Background blur ]. * If manual exposure was used, the sh utter speed, aperture, and ISO speed (when set manually) will be displayed.
B : Shooting Information Display 240 About the Highlight Alert When [ 3 3: Highlight alert ] is set to [ Enable ], overexposed highlight areas will blink. T o obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again.
241 B : Shooting Information Display [RGB] Display This histogram is a graph showing the distribution of each primary color ’ s brightness level in the image (RGB or red, green, and blue).
242 Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine images on one screen. 1 Press the < u > button. Press the < u > button during image playback. [ 6 u ] will be displayed on the lower right of the screen. 2 Switch to the index display .
243 x Searching for Images Quickly With the single-image disp lay , you can turn the < 6 > dial to jump through the images forward or backward a ccording to the jump method set. 1 Select [Image jump w/ 6 ]. Under the [ 3 2 ] tab, select [ Image jump w/ 6 ], then press < 0 >.
244 Y ou can magnify a captured image by appr ox. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD m onitor . 1 Magnify the image. The image can be magnified during image playback (single-image display), during image review after image capture, and from shooting-ready state. Press the < u > button.
245 u Magnified View Under the [ 3 3 ] tab, when you select [ Magnificatn (apx) ], you can set the starting magnification and initial position for the magnified view . 1x (no magnification) The image will not be magnified. The magnified view will start with the single-image display .
246 Y ou can rotate the displayed image to the desired orientation. 1 Select [Rotate image]. Under the [ 3 1 ] tab, select [ Rot ate image ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select an image. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the image to be rotated. Y ou can also select an image on the index display (p.
247 Y ou can rate images and movies with one of five rating marks: l / m / n / o / p . This function is called rating. 1 Select [Rating]. Under the [ 3 2 ] tab, select [ Rating ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select an image or movie. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the image or movie to be rated.
3 Setting Ratings 248 The total number of images with a given rating that can be displayed is 999. If there are more than 999 images with a given rating, [ ### ] will be displayed for that rating. T aking Advantage of Ratings With [ 3 2: Image jump w/ 6 ], you can display only images and movies with a specific rating.
249 During playback, you can press the < Q > button to set any of the following: [ J : Protect images, b : Rotate image, 9 : Rating, R : RA W image processing (RA W images only), S : Resize (JPEG image only), : Highlight alert, : AF point display , e : Image jump w/ 6 , k : Wi-Fi*].
Q Quick Control for Playback 250 T o rotate an image, set [ 5 1: Auto rotate ] to [ On z D ]. If [ 5 1: Auto rot ate ] is set to [ On D ] or [ Off ], the [ b Rot ate image ] setting will be recorded to the image, but the came ra will not rotate the image for display .
251 Y ou can play back movies in the following three ways: Use the provided A V cable or an HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a TV set.
k Enjoying Movies 252 The movie files recorded on the card can be transferred to a computer and played with ImageBrowser EX (provided software). Playback and Editing with a Computer (p.392) T o have the movie play back smoothly on a computer, use a high- performance computer .
253 1 Play back the image. Press the < x > button to display images. 2 Select a movie. T urn the < 5 > dial to select the movie to be played. On the single-image display , the < s1 > icon displayed on the upper left indicates a movie.
k Playing Movies 254 Movie Playback Panel * When background music is set, the movie’s sound will not be played. Operation Playback Description 7 Play Pressing < 0 > toggles between play and stop. 8 Slow motion Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the < U > key .
255 Y ou can edit out the first and last scenes of a movie in 1-sec. increments. 1 On the movie playback screen, select [ X ]. The movie editing panel will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2 Specify the p art to be edited out. Select either [ U ] (Cut beginning) or [ V ] (Cut end), then press < 0 >.
X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes 256 4 Save the edited movie. Select [ W ], then press < 0 >. The save screen will appear . T o save it as a new movie, select [ New file ]. T o save it and overwrite the original movie file, select [ Overwrite ].
257 Y ou can play back the images on the card as an automatic slide show . 1 Select [Slide show]. Under the [ 3 2 ] tab, select [ Slide show ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the images to be played. Press the < V > key to select the desired option, then press < 0 >.
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 258 3 Set [Set up] as desired. Press the < V > key to select [ Set up ], then press < 0 >. Set the [ Display time ], [ Repeat ] (repeated playback), [ T ransition effect ] (effect when changing images), and [ Background music ] for the still photos.
259 3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 4 St art the slide show. Press the < V > key to select [ Start ], then press < 0 >. After [ Loading image... ] is displayed, the slide show will start. 5 Exit the slide show . T o exit the slide show and return to the setting screen, press the < M > button.
3 Slide Show (Auto Playback) 260 1 Select [Background music]. Set [ Background music ] to [ On ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select the background music. Press the < V > key to select the desired background music, then press < 0 >. Y ou can also select multiple background music tracks.
261 Y ou can view the still photos and movies on a TV set. HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is required. 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the camera. With the plug’s < d HDMI MINI > logo facing the front of the camera, insert it into the < D > terminal.
Viewing the Images on TV 262 5 Press the < x > button. The image will appear on the TV screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor .) The images will automatically be displayed at the TV’s optimum resolution. By pressing the < B > button, you can change the display format.
263 Viewing the Images on TV 2 Connect the camera to a TV set. Use an HDMI cable to connect the camera to the TV . The TV’s input will switch automatically to the HDMI port connected to the camera.
Viewing the Images on TV 264 1 Connect the provided A V cable to the camera. With the plug’s < Canon > logo facing the back of the camera, insert it into the < q > terminal. 2 Connect the A V cable to the TV set. Connect the A V cable to the TV’s video IN terminal and audio IN terminal.
265 Protecting an image prevents it from being erased accidentally . 1 Select [Protect images]. Under the [ 3 1 ] tab, select [ Protect images ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Select images]. Select [ Select images ], then press < 0 >. The images will be displayed.
K Protecting Images 266 Y ou can protect all the images in a folder or on a card at one time. When you select [ All images in folder ] or [ All images on card ] in [ x 1: Protect images ], all the images in the folder or on the card will be protected.
267 Y ou can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.265) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cann ot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. T o prevent important images from being erased accident ally , protect them.
L Erasing Images 268 2 Select [Select and erase images]. Select [ Select and erase images ], then press < 0 >. An image will be displayed. If you press the < u > button and turn the < 6 > dial counterclockwise, you can select an image from a three- image display .
269 Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read. 1 Select [LCD brightness]. Under the [ 5 2 ] tab, select [ LCD brightness ], then press < 0 >. 2 Adjust the brightness. While referring to the gray chart, press the < U > key , then press < 0 >.
Changing Image Playback Settings 270 V ertical images are rotat ed automatically so they are displayed vertically on the camera’s LCD monitor and on the computer instead of horizontally . Y ou can change the setting for this feature. 1 Select [Auto rot ate].
271 Post-Processing Images Y ou can process RAW images with the camera or resize (shrink) JPEG images. The M mark shown on the right of the page title indicates that the function is available only in Creative Zone modes ( d / s / f / a / F ). The camera may not be able to process images taken with another camera.
272 Y ou can process 1 images with the camera and save them as JPEG images. While the RA W image itself does not change, you can process the RA W image according to different conditions to create any number of JPEG images from it. Note that 41 and 61 images cannot be processed with the camera.
273 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera N Displaying the setting screen Press < 0 > to display the setting screen. T urn the < 5 > dial to change the setting. T o finalize the change and return to the screen in step 3, press < 0 >.
R Processing RAW Images with the Camera N 274 Brightness adjustment Y ou can adjust the image brightnes s up to ±1 stop in 1/3-stop increments. The displayed image wi ll reflect the setting’s ef fect. White balance (p.120) Y ou can select the white balance.
275 R Processing RAW Images with the Camera N Color space (p.140) Y ou can select either sRGB or Ad obe RGB. Since the camera’s LCD monitor is not compatible with Adobe RGB, the image will not look very different when either color sp ace is set. Peripheral illumination correction (p.
R Processing RAW Images with the Camera N 276 Chromatic aberration correction When [ Enable ] is set, the lens’ chromati c aberrations (c olor fringing along the subject’s outline) can be corrected. If [ Enable ] is set, the corrected image will be displa yed.
277 Y ou can resize an image to make the pixel count lower and save it as a new image. Resizing an image is possible only with JPEG 3 / 4 / a / b images. JPEG c and RA W images cannot be resized. 1 Select [Resize]. Under the [ 3 2 ] tab, select [ Resize ], then press < 0 >.
S Resize 278 Resize Options According to Original Image Size The image size displayed in step 3 on the preceding page, such as [ ***M ****x**** ], has a 3:2 aspect ratio. The image size according to aspect ratios is shown in the table below . The asterisked image-recording qualit y figures do not exactly match the aspect ratio.
279 Sensor Cleaning The camera has a Self Cl eaning Sensor Unit to automatically shake off du st adhered to the image sensor ’ s front layer (low pass filter). The Dust Delete Data can also be appended to the image so that the dust spot s remaining can be erased automatically by Digital Photo Professional (provided software, p.
280 Whenever you set the power switch to < 1 > or < 2 >, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to aut omatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor . Normally , you need not pay attention to this operation. However , you can choose to perform sensor cleaning at any time, or disable it.
281 Normally , the Self Cleaning Sensor Un it will eliminate most of the dust that may be visible on captured images . However , in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Du st Delete Data to the image for erasing the dust spots later . The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided softwa re, p.
3 Appending Dust Delete Data N 282 3 Photograph a solid-white 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. The picture will be taken in aperture- priority AE mode at an aperture of f/22.
283 Dust that could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a blower , etc. Before cleaning the sensor , detach the lens from the camera. The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly , having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
3 Manual Sensor Cleaning N 284 While cleaning the sensor , never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor may get damaged. • Setting the power switch to < 2 >. • Removing or inserting the battery .
285 Printing Images Printing (p.288) Y ou can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images on the card. The camera is compatible with “ w PictBridge” which is the standard for direct printing. Y ou can also use a wireless LAN to send images to a PictBridge (DPS over IP) printe r and print them.
286 The direct printing procedure can be performed entirely with the camera while you look at t he camera’s LCD monitor . 1 Set the camera’ s power switch to < 2 >. 2 Set up the printer . For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
287 Preparing to Print 6 Play back the image. Press the < x > button. The image will appear , and the < w > icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer . w PictBridge Movies cannot be printed.
288 The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer . Some settings may not be available. For details, refer to the printer ’ s instruction manual. 1 Select the image to be printed. Check that the < w > icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor .
289 w Printing Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer , then press < 0 >. The paper type screen will appear . Select the type of the paper loaded in the printer , then press < 0 >. The page layout screen will appear . Select the page layout, then press < 0 >.
w Printing 290 4 Set the printing effects. Set it if necessary . If you do not need to set any printing effects, go to step 5. What is displayed on the screen differs depending on the printer . Select the option, then press < 0 >. Select the desired printing effect, then press < 0 >.
291 w Printing 5 Set the date and file number imprinting. Set them if necessary . Select < I >, then press < 0 >. Set as desired, then press < 0 >. 6 Set the number of copies. Set it if necessary . Select < R >, then press < 0 >.
w Printing 292 In step 4 on page 290, select the printing effect. When the < e > icon is displayed brightly next to < z >, you can press the < B > button. Y ou can then adjust the printing effect. What can be adjusted or what is displayed will depend on the selection made in step 4.
293 w Printing Y ou can crop the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Set the trimming right before printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again before printing.
w Printing 294 Depending on the printer , the trimmed image area may not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming fr ame, the grainier the picture will look in the print. While trimming the image, look at th e camera’s LCD monitor .
295 Y ou can set the print type, date impr inting, and file number imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) 1 Select [Print order]. Under the [ 3 1 ] tab, select [ Print order ], then press < 0 >.
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 296 4 Exit the setting. Press the < M > button. The print order screen will reappear . Next, select [ Sel.Image ], [ By n ], or [ All image ] to order the images to be printed. Print type K S tandard Prints one image on one sheet.
297 W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Sel.Image Select and order images one by one. If you press the < u > button and turn the < 6 > dial counterclockwise, you can select an image from a three-image display . T o return to the single-image display , turn the < 6 > dial clockwise.
298 With a PictBridge printer , you can easily print images with DPOF . 1 Prep are to print. See page 286. Follow the “Connecting the Camera to the Printer” procedure up to step 5. 2 Under the [ 3 1] t ab, select [Print order]. 3 Select [Print]. [ Print ] will be displayed only if the camera is connected to a printer and printing is possible.
299 When you select images to use in photobooks (up to 998 images) and use EOS Utility (provided software) to transfer them to a computer , the selected images will be copied into a dedicated folder . This function is useful for ordering photobooks online and for printing photobooks on a printer .
p Specifying Images for a Photobook 300 Y ou can specify all the images in a folder or on a card at one time. When [ x 1: Photobook Set-up ] is set to [ All images in folder ] or [ All images on card ], all the images in the folder or on the card will be specified.
301 Customizing the Camera Y ou can customize various ca mera functions to suit your picture-taking preferenc es with Custom Functions. Also, the current camera settings can be saved under the Mode Dial’s < w > and < x > positions. The functions explained in this chapter work only in the Creative Zone modes.
302 1 Select [ 8 ]. 2 Select the group. Select one of the C.Fn I-III, then press < 0 >. 3 Select the Custom Function number . Press the < U > key to select the Custom Function number , then press < 0 >. 4 Change the setting as desired.
303 3 Custom Functions N C.Fn I: Exposure A LV Shooting k Movie Shooting 1 Exposure level increments p.304 2 2 2 ISO speed setting increments 2 In a 3 Bracketing auto cancel 2 (S till photo, with WB bracketing) 4 Bracketing sequence p.305 2 5 Number of bracketed shots 2 6 Safety shift p.
304 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn I -1 Exposure level increment s 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, flash expo sure compensation, etc. This is effective when you prefer to control the exposure in less fine in crements than 1/3-stop increments.
305 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn I -4 Bracketing sequence The AEB shooting sequence and white balance bracketing sequence can be changed. 0: 0 a - a + 1: - a 0 a + 2: + a 0 a - C.Fn I -5 Number of bracketed shot s The number of shots taken with AEB an d white balance bracketing can be changed from the usual 3 sh ots to 2, 5, or 7 shots.
3 Custom Function Settings N 306 C.Fn I -6 Safety shif t 0: Disable 1: Shutter speed/Aperture This takes effect in t h e shutter-priority AE ( s ) and aperture-priority AE ( f ) modes.
307 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn II: Autofocus C.Fn II -1 T racking sensitivity Sets the subject-tracking sensitivity during AI Servo AF when an obstacle enters the AF points or when the AF points stray from the subject. [0] Default setting suited for most subjects .
3 Custom Function Settings N 308 C.Fn II -2 Acceleration/deceleration tracking This sets the tracking sensitivity for moving subjects whose speed can suddenly change dramatically by starting or stopping suddenly , etc. [0] Suited for subjects that move at a fixed speed.
309 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn II -4 AI Servo 2nd image priority Y ou can set the AF operat ion characteristics and shutter-release timing duri ng continuous shooting after the first shot with AI Servo AF . [Equal priority] Equal priority is given to focusing and continuous sh ooting speed.
3 Custom Function Settings N 310 C.Fn II -6 Lens drive when AF impossible If focus cannot be achieved with autofocus, you ca n have the camera keep searching for the correct focu s or have it stop searching.
311 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn II -9 AF Microadjus tment Fine adjustment of the AF’s point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting or Live View shooting in the Quic k mode.
3 Custom Function Settings N 312 C.Fn III -2 Focusing screen If you change the focusing screen, change this setting to match the focusing screen so that correct exposure s are obtained. 0: Eg-A II 1: Eg-D 2: Eg-S About focusing screen characteristics Eg-A II: Standard Precision Matte S tandard focusing scre en that comes with th e camera.
313 3 Custom Function Settings N C.Fn III -3 Multi function lock When the < R > switch is set to the ri ght, it will prevent the < 6 >, < 5 > dail, and < 9 > from accidentally changing a setting. Select the camera control you want to lock, then press < 0 > to append a checkmark < X > and select [ OK ].
314 Fine adjustment of the AF’s point of focus is possible for viewfinder shooting or Live View shooting in the Quick mode. This is called “AF Microadjustment”. Before making the adjustment, read “Notes for AF Microadjustment” on page 319. Normally , this adjustment is not required.
315 8 : AF Microadjustment 5 Make the adjustment. Press the < U > key to make the adjustment. The adjustable range is ±20 steps. Setting it toward “-: ” will shift the point of focus in front of the standard point of focus. Setting it toward “+: ” will shift the point of focus to the rear of the standard point of focus.
8 : AF Microadjustment 316 Y ou can make the adjustment for each lens and register the adjustment in the camera. Y ou can register the adjustment for up to 40 lenses. When you autofocus with a lens whos e adjustment has been registered, the point of focus will always be shifted by the adjustment amount.
317 8 : AF Microadjustment Enter the serial number . Press the < U > key to select the digit to be entered, then press < 0 > to display < r >. Press the < V > key to enter the number , then press < 0 >. After entering all the digit s, select [ OK ] and press < 0 >.
8 : AF Microadjustment 318 4 Make the adjustment. For a zoom lens, press the < V > key and select the wide-angle (W) or telephoto (T) end. Press < 0 > and the box will disappear , allowing you to make the adjustment. Press the < U > key to adjust as desired, then press < 0 >.
319 8 : AF Microadjustment When [ Clear all ] appears at the bottom of the screen, pressing the < L > button will clear all the adjustments made for [ 1: All by same amount ] and [ 2: Adjust by lens ].
320 Y ou can assign often-used functions to camera buttons or dials according to your preferences. 1 Select [C.Fn III: Operation/ Others]. Under the [ 8 ] tab, select [ C.Fn III: Operation/Others ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [5]:[Custom Controls].
321 8 : Custom Controls With the screen in step 3 di splayed, you can press the < L > button to cancel the Custom Control settings. Note that the [ 8 C.Fn III -5: Custom Controls ] settings will not be canc eled even if you select [ 8 : Clear all Custom Func.
8 : Custom Controls 322 Assignable Functions to Camera Controls Function Page AF Metering and AF start 324 2 2 2 AF stop 22 ONE SHOT z AI SERVO AF point direct selection Exposure Metering start 324 2 .
323 8 : Custom Controls * The AF stop button ( ) is provided only on su per telephoto IS lenses. * 2 22 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 22 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 C OP Y.
8 : Custom Controls 324 When you press the button assigned to this function, metering and AF are executed. The AF will stop while you hold down the button assigned to this function. Convenient when you want to lock the focus during AI Servo AF . Y ou can switch the AF operation.
325 8 : Custom Controls When you press the button assigned to this function, you can lock the exposure (AE lock) during the mete ring. Convenient when you want to focus and meter the shot at different areas or when you want to t ake multiple shots at the same exposure setting.
8 : Custom Controls 326 Press < 0 > to display the flash exposure compensation setting screen (p.170) on the LCD monitor . Press < 0 > to display the image-recording quality setting screen (p.102) on the LCD monitor . Press < 0 > to display the Picture S tyle selection setting screen (p.
327 Under the My Menu tab, you can regi ster up to six menu options and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently . 1 Select [My Menu settings]. Under the [ 9 ] tab, select [ My Menu settings ], then press < 0 >. 2 Select [Register to My Menu].
328 Y ou can register current camera settings, such as the shooting mode, menu functions, and Custom Functi on settings, as Custom shooting modes under the Mode Dial’s < w > and < x > positions. 1 Select [Custom shooting mode (C1, C2)]. Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, select [ Custom shooting mode (C1, C2) ], then press < 0 >.
329 w Register Custom Shooting Modes N Shooting Settings Shooting mode + settings, ISO speed, exposure compensation, flash exposure compensation, AF operation, AF point, drive mode, and metering mode.
w Register Custom Shooting Modes N 330 [ C.Fn I: Exposure ] Exposure level increments, ISO speed setting increments, Bracketing auto cancel, Brac keting sequence, Number of bracketed shots, Safety shif t [ C.
331 Reference This chapter provides refere nce information for camera features, system accessories, etc. Certification Logo Under the [ 5 4 ] tab, if you select [ Certification Logo Display ] and press < 0 >, some of the logos of th e camera’s certifications will appear .
332 When you press the < B > button while the camera is ready to shoot, you can display [ Displays camera settings ], [ Electronic level ] (p.60), and [ Displays shooting functions ] (p.333). Under the [ 5 3 ] tab, [ z button display options ] enables you to select the options displayed when the < B > button is pressed.
333 B Button Functions Pressing the < Q > button enables Quick Control of the shooting settings (p.49). If you press the < f >, < R >, < i >, < q >, or < S > button, the respective setting screen will appear on the LCD monitor and you can turn the < 6 >, < 5 > dial, or < 9 > to set the function.
334 Y ou can check the battery’s condition on the LCD monitor . Each Battery Pack LP-E6 has a unique serial number , and you can register multiple battery packs to the camera. When you use this feature, you can check the registered battery pack’s remain ing cap acity and operation history .
335 3 Checking the Battery Information Y ou can register up to six LP-E6 battery packs to the camera. T o register multiple battery packs to the camera, do the procedure below for each battery pack. 1 Press the < B > button. With the battery info.
3 Checking the Battery Information 336 It is convenient to label all regist ered Battery Pack LP-E6 with their serial numbers, using commercially available labels. 1 Write the serial number on a label. Write the serial number displayed on the battery history screen on a label approx.
337 3 Checking the Battery Information Y ou can check the remaining capaci ty of any battery pack (even when not installed) and also when it was last used. Look for the serial number . Refer to the battery’s serial number label and look for the battery’s serial number on the battery history screen.
338 With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the remaining battery level. 1 Connect the DC Coupler ’ s plug. Connect the DC Coupl er ’ s plug to the AC Adapter ’ s socket.
339 With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a computer or upload them to an online service via a wireless LAN.
Using Eye-Fi Cards 340 4 Display the connection information. Select [ Connection info. ], then press < 0 >. 5 Check the [Access point SSID:]. Check that an access point is displayed for [ Access point SSID: ]. Y ou can also check the Eye-Fi card’s MAC address and firmware version.
341 Using Eye-Fi Cards Cautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If [ 5 3: Wi-Fi ] is set to [ Enable ], image transfer with an Eye-Fi card is not possible. If “ ” is displayed, an error oc curred while retrieving the card information. Turn the camera’ s power switch of f and on again.
342 o : Set automatically k : User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled *1: RAW+JPEG and RA W ca nnot be selected. Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode For Still Photo Shooting Funct.
343 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode *2: With Auto ISO, you can set a fixed ISO speed. *3: Settable only for Live V iew shooting.
Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode 344 o : Set automatically k : User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled *1 : The z icon indicates still photo sh ooting during movie shooting.
345 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode *3 : During movie shooting , it will switch to [ FlexiZoneAF (Single)]. *4 : With Auto ISO, you can set a fixed ISO speed.
346 z : Shooting 1 (Red) Page * Not selectable in < F > or < G > mode. z : Shooting 2 (Red) Menu Settings For Viewfinder Shooting and Live View Shooting Image quality 1 * / 41 * / 61 * 102 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 7 a / 8 a / b / c Beep Enable / Disable - Release shutter without card Enable / Disable 32 Image review Off / 2 sec.
347 Menu Settings z : Shooting 3 (Red) Page * During movie shooting, [ Expo.comp./AEB ] will be [ Exposure comp. ]. z : Shooting 4 (Red) * During movie shooting, [ Multiple exposure ] and [ HDR Mode ] do not appear .
Menu Settings 348 A 1: Live View shooting 1 (Red) Page A 2: Live View shooting 2 (Red) 3 : Playback 1 (Blue) Live View Shooting Enable / Disable 187 AF method FlexiZone- Single / u Live mode / Quick m.
349 Menu Settings 3 : Playback 2 (Blue) Page 3 : Playback 3 (Blue) * This setting is linked to [ Movie play count ] under the [ Z 2 ] tab’ s [ Tim e cod e ].
Menu Settings 350 5 : Set-up 1 (Y ellow) Page 5 : Set-up 2 (Y ellow) *1 During movie shooting, [ LCD off / on btn ] does not appear . *2 For details, refer to the GPS Function Instruction Manual.
351 Menu Settings 5 : Set-up 3 (Y ellow) Page * For details, refer to the Wi-Fi Functi on Instruction Manu al on the CD-ROM. 5 : Set-up 4 (Y ellow) Video system NTSC / P AL 216 264 Feature guide Enabl.
Menu Settings 352 8 : Custom Functions (Orange) Page 9 : My Menu (Green) C.Fn I: Exposure Customize camera functions as desired 304 C.Fn II: Autofocus 307 C.
353 Menu Settings Z 1: Movie1 (Red) Page Z 2: Movie2 (Red) *1: In Basic Zone modes, th e settings available for [ Sound recording ] will be [ On/Off ].
354 System Map ST -E2 90EX 270EX II 320EX 600EX-RT/ 600EX 430EX II ST -E3-RT Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Macro T win Lite MT -24EX Eyecup Eb Angle Finder C Wide Strap EW-EOS6D Bundled Accessories Hand Str.
355 System Map GPS Receiver GP-E2 Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 Wireless Controller LC-5 Remote Switch RS-80N3 Remote Controller RC-6 External microphone HDMI Cable HTC-100 (2.9 m/9.5 ft.) EF lenses TV/Video Stereo A V Cable A VC-DC400ST (1.3 m/4.3 ft.
356 If a problem occurs with the camera, first refer to this T roubleshooting Guide. If this T roubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center . If the battery’s remaining cap acity (p.334) is 94% or higher , the battery will not be recharged.
357 Troubleshooting Guide If the power is turned off while an image is being recorded to the card, the access lamp will remain on/continue to blink for a few seconds. When the image recording is completed, the power will turn off automatically . Use a fully-charged battery pack (p.
Troubleshooting Guide 358 The camera cannot be used wit h EF-S and EF-M lenses (p.39). Make sure the card is properly inserted (p.31). Slide the card’s write-protect switch to the write/erase position (p.31). If the card is full, replace the ca rd or delete unnecessary images to make space (p.
359 Troubleshooting Guide Set the lens focus mode switch to < AF > (p.39). T o prevent camera shake, press the shutter button gently (p.43, 44). If the lens has an Image S tabilizer , set the IS switch to < 1 > (p.42). In low light, the shutter speed may become slow .
Troubleshooting Guide 360 If [ z 4: Highlight tone priority ] is set to [ Enable ], the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200- 25600 (or up to ISO 12800 for movie shooting). Even if you ex pand the settable ISO speed range in [ ISO speed range ], you cannot set expanded ISO speeds (L, H, H1, H2).
361 Troubleshooting Guide If you use a non-Canon flash unit wi th Live View shooting, set [ A 2: Silent L V shoot. ] to [ Disable ] (p.190). If you use a flash unit other than an EX-series S peedlite, the flash will always be fired at full output (p.171).
Troubleshooting Guide 362 Under the [ 5 3 ] tab, if you set [ Wi-Fi ] to [ Enable ], you cannot shoot movies. Before shooting movies, set [ Wi-Fi ] to [ Disable ].
363 Troubleshooting Guide If you shoot a movie when [ Maximum: 25600 ] is set with [ ISO speed range ] and ISO speed is set to ISO 16000/20000/25600, the ISO speed will switch to ISO 12800 (during movie shooting with manual exposure). Even if you switch back to still photo shooting, the ISO speed will not re vert to the original setting.
Troubleshooting Guide 364 Setting a lower image quality for still photos and shooting fewer continuous still photos may resolve the problem. Shooting still photos during movie shooting will cause a discrepancy between the actual time and time code.
365 Troubleshooting Guide In Basic Zone modes, certain tabs and menu options are not displayed. Set a Creative Zone mode (p.51). Set the color space to sRGB. If Adobe RGB is set, the first character will be an underscore (p.140). If the card already contains re corded images, the image number may not start from 0001 (p.
Troubleshooting Guide 366 If the LCD monitor is dirty , use a soft cloth to clean it. In low or high temperatures, th e LCD monitor display may seem slow or may look black. It will return to normal at room temperature. [ Eye-Fi settings ] will appear only when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera.
367 Troubleshooting Guide If you operate the camera’s dials or lens during movie shooting, the operation noise will also be recorded. Using an external microphone (commercially available) is recommended (p.
Troubleshooting Guide 368 c JPEG images and 1 / 41 / 61 images cannot be resized with the camera (p.277). If you selected [ Clean now f ], the shutter will make a noise, but no picture is taken (p.280). If you repeatedly turn the power switch < 1 > / < 2 > at a short interval, the < f > icon may not be displayed (p.
369 Troubleshooting Guide Install the provided software (E OS DIGIT AL Solution Disk CD- ROM) on the computer (p.392). Check that EOS Utility’s top screen is displayed. Under the [ 5 3 ] tab, if [ Wi-Fi ] is set to [ Enable ], the camera cannot connect to a computer .
370 If there is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear . Follow the on- screen instructions. * If the error still persists, write down the error number and cont act yo ur nearest Canon Se rvice Center . Error Codes Number Error Message and Solution 01 Communications between the camera and lens is faulty .
371 •T y p e T ype: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera Recording media: SD memory card, SD HC memory card*, SDXC memory card* * Compatible with UHS-I Image sensor size: Approx.
Specifications 372 Noise reduction: Applicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots Automatic image brightness correction: A uto Lighting Optimizer Highlight tone priority: Provided Lens aberrat.
373 Specifications • Exposur e Control Metering modes: 63-zone TT L full-aperture metering • Evaluative metering (li n ked to all AF points) • Partial metering (approx.
Specifications 374 •S h u t t e r T ype: Electronically-contro lled, focal-plane shutter Shutter speeds: 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb, X-sync at 1/180 sec. • Drive System Drive modes: Single shooting, Cont inuous shooting, Silent single shooting, Silent continuous shooting, 10-sec.
375 Specifications Metering modes: Evaluative metering (315 zones), Pa rtial metering (approx. 1 1% of Live View screen), S pot metering (approx. 3% of Live View screen), Center-weighted average metering Metering range: EV 0 - 20 (at room temperatur e with EF50mm f/1.
Specifications 376 ISO speed: With autoexposure: Auto ISO (automatically set within (Recommended ISO 100 - ISO 1280 0), Maximum and minimum ISO exposure index) speeds can be ch anged in Creative Zone .
377 Specifications Slide show: All images, by date, by fo lder , by movies, by stills, or by rating Background music: Selectable fo r slide shows and movie playback Image protect: Possible • Post-Pr.
Specifications 378 •P o w e r Battery: Battery Pack LP-E6 (Quantity 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6. * With Battery Grip BG-E13 attached, size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used.
379 Specifications Working humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D):A pprox. 69.0 x 33.0 x 93.0 mm / 2.7 x 1.3 x 3.7 in. Weight: Approx. 130 g / 4.6 oz. • Battery Charger LC-E6E Compatible battery: Battery Pack LP-E6 Power cord length: Approx. 1 m / 3.
380 T rademarks Adobe is a trademark of Ad obe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Micros oft Corporation in the United S tates and other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are t rademarks or registered tr ademarks of Apple Inc.
381 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent perf ormance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/ or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non- genuine Canon accessories (e.
382 Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards an d use the equipment properly to prevent injury , death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • T o prevent fire, excessive heat, chemic al leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.
383 • If you drop the equipment and the casing br eaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock. • Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock.
384 Digital Camera Model DS126401 / DS126402 / DS126403 Systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1 ) This device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device mu st accept any interference received, including interference that may ca use undesired operation.
385 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contai ns important safety and operating instructions for Battery Charger LC-E6 & LC-E6E. 2. Before using the charger , read all in structions and cautionary remarks on (1) the charger , (2) the ba ttery pack, and (3) the pro duct using the battery pack.
386 MEMO C OP Y.
387 Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals / Downloading Images to Your Computer This chapter explains ho w to install the Camera Instruction Manual (on the CD-ROM provided) to your computer , downloa.
388 The Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM contains the following electronic manuals (PDF): Camera Instruction Manual Explains all the camera functi ons and procedures, including basic content. Wi-Fi Function Instruction Manual Explains all the Wi-Fi functions and procedures, including basic content.
389 Viewing the Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM 3 Double-click the ST ART file. The screen shown in step 4 will appear . The icon displayed will di ffer depending on your computer ’ s operating system. 4 Click on the manual you want to view . Click on the name of the manual under your respective language.
390 Y ou can use the provided software to download the images in the camera to your computer . There are two ways to do this. 1 Install the sof tware (p.394) . 2 Use the provided interface cable to connect the camera to your computer . Use the interface cable provided with the camera.
391 Downloading Images to a Computer If you have a commercially-available card reader , you can use it to download images to your computer . 1 Install the sof tware (p.394) . 2 Insert the card into the card reader . 3 Use Canon sof tware to download the images/movies.
392 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk This disk contains various sof tware for EOS DIGIT AL cameras. With the camera connected to a co mputer , EOS Utility enables you to transfer still photos and movies shot wi th the camera to the computer .
393 About the Software Y ou can edit Picture Styles and crea te and save original Picture S tyle files. This software is aimed at advanced users who are experienced in processing images. With the GPS position information, you can display where the picture was taken on a map on your computer .
394 1 Insert EOS DIGIT AL So lution Disk (CD-ROM). For Macintosh, double-click to open the CD-ROM icon displayed on the desktop, then double-click on [ Canon EOS Digital Installer ]. 2 Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to inst all.
395 Contains the Sof tware Instruction Manuals. 1 Insert the [Sof tware INSTRUCTION MANUAL] CD-ROM into your computer . 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. For Windows, the icon is displayed in [ (My) Computer ]. For Macintosh, the icon is displayed on the desktop.
396 Index Numerics 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay ................. 100 1 1-point AF auto selection .............. 94 1280x720 ............... ....................... 216 1920x1080 ............. ....................... 216 4- or 9-image index display........
397 Index Center-weighted average metering ............... .........................150 Charger .................... .................26, 28 Chromatic aberration correction.... 132 Cleaning ............... .........................279 Clear camera setti ngs .
398 Index Flash-sync speed . ............ 171, 173 Manual flash ...... ....................... 174 Shutter synchronization (1st/2nd curtain) ....................... 175 Wireless................. ................... 175 Flash exposure compensation ....
399 Index L Landscapes.......... ................. .......... 76 Language ................. ....................... 38 Large (image-recording quality) .... 103 LCD monitor ......... ................. ..........17 Brightness adjustment .............. 269 Electronic level .
400 Index Editing out first and last scenes ................... ................... 255 Enjoying.................................... 251 External micropho ne ................ 219 File size ............. ....................... 217 Frame rate .........
401 Index Protect (image erase protection)... 265 Q Q (Quick Control) ..49, 83, 185, 215, 249 Quick Control Dial ................. .......... 46 Quick mode .......... .........................197 R Rating mark.......... .........................247 RA W .
402 Index S pot metering......... ....................... 150 S-RA W (Small RAW) .................... 104 sRGB ......................... ................... 140 S topped-down aperture ................ 147 S trap .......................................
403 MEMO C OP Y.
CPX-E056-000 © CANON INC. 2012 The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of September 2012. For information on the camera’s compatibility with any lenses and accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center .
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