English: Instruction Manual
English: Instruction Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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property of their respective owners. * This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21 (also called Exif Print). Exif Print is a standard that enhances compatibility between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the shooting information is incorporated to optimize the print output.
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 / Lens (with lens cap and dust cap) * Lens kit only. Battery Pack BP-511A (with protective cover) Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L * CG-580 or CB-5L is included. Power code for battery charger * For CB-5L. Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Video Cable VC-100 Wide Strap EW-100DGR (with eyepiece cover)
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM) Digital Photo Professional Disk (CD-ROM) Adobe Photoshop Elements Disk (CD-ROM) Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.
EOS 20D INSTRUCTION MANUAL (this booklet) Installing the Software Correctly
Explains the software installation procedure and software features.
Battery Pack BP-511A Instructions Lens Instructions *Lens Kit only. Warranty card of camera Warranty card of lens *Lens Kit only.
* Be careful not to lose any of the above items. * No CF card (for recording images) is included. Please purchase it separately. CF cards made by Canon are recommended.
Contents
Introduction
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3 Handling Precautions ........................................................................................ 8 Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 10 Conventions Used in this Manual.................................................................... 16
Getting Started
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Recharging the Battery.................................................................................... 18 Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 20 Using a Household Power Outlet .................................................................... 22 Mounting and Detaching a Lens...................................................................... 23 Installing and Removing the CF Card ............................................................. 24 Basic Operation............................................................................................... 26 Menu Operations............................................................................................. 29 Setting the Language ...................................................................................... 33 Set the power-off time/Auto power off ............................................................. 33 Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 34 Replacing the Date/Time Battery .................................................................... 35 Cleaning the CMOS sensor............................................................................. 36 Dioptric Adjustment ......................................................................................... 38 Holding the Camera ........................................................................................ 38
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Using Full Auto ................................................................................................ 40 Basic Zone Modes........................................................................................... 42 Self-timer Operation ........................................................................................ 44
Image Settings
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Setting the Image-recording Quality................................................................ 46 Setting the ISO Speed..................................................................................... 49 Setting the White Balance ............................................................................... 50 Custom White Balance.................................................................................... 51 Setting the Color Temperature ........................................................................ 52 White Balance Correction................................................................................ 53 White Balance Auto Bracketing....................................................................... 54 Setting the Color Space .................................................................................. 56 Selecting the Processing Parameters ............................................................. 57 Setting the Processing Parameters................................................................. 58 File Numbering Methods ................................................................................. 61 Checking Camera Settings.............................................................................. 62
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Focusing an Off-Center Subject.......................................................................69 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) .......................................................70 Selecting the Metering Mode ...........................................................................71 Selecting the Drive Mode .................................................................................72
Advanced Operations
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Program AE......................................................................................................74 Shutter-Priority AE ...........................................................................................76 Aperture-Priority AE .........................................................................................78 Depth of Field Preview .....................................................................................79 Manual Exposure .............................................................................................80 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE............................................................................82 Setting Exposure Compensation......................................................................83 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .....................................................................84 AE Lock............................................................................................................86 Bulb Exposures ................................................................................................87 Mirror Lockup ...................................................................................................88 LCD Panel Illumination.....................................................................................89 Using the Eyepiece Cover................................................................................89 You can also silence the beeper ......................................................................90 CF Card Reminder ...........................................................................................90
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Flash Photography
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Using the Built-in Flash ....................................................................................92 Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites .....................................................97 Using Non-Canon Flash Units..........................................................................98
Image Playback
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Setting the Image Review Time .....................................................................100 Auto Image Rotation ......................................................................................101 Setting the LCD Brightness............................................................................102 Image Playback..............................................................................................103 Single image display, Index Display, Magnified View........................ 103 - 106 Jump Display, Auto playback, Rotating an Image ............................. 107 - 109 Viewing the Images on a TV ..........................................................................110 Protecting Images ..........................................................................................111 Erasing Images ..............................................................................................112 Formatting the CF Card .................................................................................114
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Direct Printing from the Camera DPOF: Digital Print Order Format Customizing the Camera Reference
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Safety Warnings
Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage.
If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks 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. Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision. Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child. Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent re and electrical shock. Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed. Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the planes instruments or the hospitals medical equipment. To prevent re and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below: - Always insert the power plug all the way in. - Do not handle a power plug with wet hands. - When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord. - Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord. Also do not twist or tie the cords. - Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet. - Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged. Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a re.
If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.
Handling Precautions
Camera Care
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth. Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic eld such as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic elds can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data. Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction. The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewnder, mirror, and focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to a Canon Service Center. Do not touch the cameras electrical contacts with your ngers. This is to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera misoperation. If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent condensation, rst put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag. If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid damaging the camera. If this occurs, remove the lens, CF card and battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated before using the camera. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to check that the camera is still working. Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a darkroom or chemical lab. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions before using the camera. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
Handling Precautions
CF Card
The CF card is a precision device. Do not drop the memory card or subject it to vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them. Do not store or use a memory card near anything having a strong magnetic eld such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the CF card might be lost. Do not leave memory cards in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing so can warp the cards and make them unusable. Do not spill any liquid onto the CF card. Always store your CF cards in a case to protect the data stored on them. Non-Canon CF cards may not be able to record and playback images. Using Canon CF cards is recommended. Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock. Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Contacts
Nomenclature
For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**).
<E> AF mode selection/ White balance selection button (p.64/50) <R> Drive mode selection/ISO speed button (p.72/49) <Q> Metering mode selection/Flash exposure compensation button (p.71/96) <6> Main Dial (p.27) Shutter button (p.26) <U> LCD panel illumination button (p.89) LCD panel (p.12) EF Lens mount index (p.23) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.92/68) EF-S Lens mount index (p.23) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe (p.97) Mode Dial (p.14) Strap mount (p.17) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.94/44) Grip (Battery compartment)
<D> Flash button (p.92) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.23) Depth-of-field preview button (p.79) Lens lock pin Lens mount Contacts (p.9)
PC terminal (p.98) Body cap (p.23) Remote control terminal (N3 type)
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Nomenclature
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.38) Eyecup (p.89) Viewfinder eyepiece <M> Menu button (p.29) <B> Info/ Trimming orientation button (p.62,103/129)
<9> Multi-controller (p.28) <A/I> AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button (p.86/95/105/106,129) <S/u> AF point selection/ Enlarge button (p.67/106,129) Strap mount (p.17)
<L> Erase button (p.112) LCD monitor (p.32) <4> Power switch (p.26) Tripod socket <0> Setting button (p.29)
Battery compartment cover release lever (p.20) Battery compartment cover (p.20) Access lamp (p.25) <5> Quick Control Dial (p.28)
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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
Shutter speed Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (buSY) ISO speed gISO speed White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom P Color temperature AF point selection ([ - - - - - ]) --CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF) Error code (Err) Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n) Processing Parameters (PA- P1 / P2 / 1 / 2 / 3) Aperture Shots remaining Shots remaining during WB bracketing Self-timer countdown Bulb exposure time 0 Monochrome shooting Drive mode u Single-frame i Continuous shooting j Self-timer hAEB AF mode X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF Metering mode qEvaluative metering wPartial metering eCenter-weighted average metering Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Flash exposure compensation amount CF card writing status
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MBeeper
KCustom Function LRed-eye reduction yFlash exposure compensation Image-recording quality 37 38 47 48 67 68 1 Large/Fine Large/Normal Medium/Fine Medium/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal RAW
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Nomenclature
Viewnder Information
<A> AE lock/FE lock AEB in-progress <D> Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning <O> High-speed sync (FP flash) <y> Flash exposure compensation
<o> Focus confirmation light Max. Burst White balance correction Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF)
Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (D buSY) Aperture
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Nomenclature
Mode Dial The Mode Dial is divided into two function zones.
Creativ e
zo n
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Full Auto
ne I m a g e zo e on ic z Bas
q Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. 1 : Full Auto (p.40) For fully automatic shooting. Image Zone Allows you fully automatic shooting for specic subjects. 2 : Portrait (p.42) 3 : Landscape (p.42) 4 : Close-up (p.42) 5 : Sports (p.43) 6 : Night Portrait (p.43) 7 : Flash Off (p.43)
w Creative Zone Set the camera as you wish. d : Program AE (p.74) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.76) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.78) a : Manual exposure (p.80) 8 : Automatic Depth-of-eld Preview (p.82)
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Nomenclature
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The <6> icon indicates the Main Dial. The <5> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial. Operations with the <5> dial assume that the <4> switch is already set to <J>. Be sure it is set to <J>. In the text, the <9> icon indicates the Multi-controller. In the text, the <0> icon indicates the SET button.It is used for menu functions and Custom Functions.
In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the cameras buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera. For more information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d, s, f, a, 8). The Canon EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens is used as the sample lens in this Instruction Manual. The procedures assume that the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default settings. The 3 icon indicates that the setting can be changed with the menu. (0), (9) or (8) indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button. This manual uses the following alert symbols: : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems. : The Note symbol gives supplemental information.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic camera operations.
Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the cameras strap mount from the bottom. Then pass it through the straps buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the buckle. The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap. (p.89)
Eyepiece cover
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battery. 2 Attach the battery front edge with the Align the
<> mark on the battery charger. While pressing down the battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse.
<> mark
CG-580
CB-5L
For CB-5L Connect the power cord and recharge the battery.
Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into the power outlet. s Recharging starts automatically and the red lamp starts blinking. s The recharging time for a completely exhausted battery is as follows: BP-511A and BP-514: Approx. 100 min. BP-511 and BP-512: Approx. 90 min.
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The numbers and markings on the battery charger correspond to the table on the left. Blinks twice per second
Red lamp
90% or higher
Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP514, BP-511, or BP-512. If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period without the camera being used, a low electrical current may be discharged excessively and the batterys service life may be affected. When not using the camera, remove the battery and attach the protective cover to prevent shorting. Before using the camera again, be sure to recharge the battery. After the red lamp lights, continue to recharge the battery for an hour to attain a full charge. By referring to the marking, you can attach the protective cover to the battery to indicate whether the battery has been recharged or not. After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and batterys recharge level. The battery pack can operate in temperatures from 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). However, for full operating performance, using it between 10C (50F) and 30C (86F) is recommended. In cold locations such as ski areas, battery performance temporarily decreases and the operating time may be shorter. If operating time is sharply reduced even after normal recharging, the battery pack may have reached its service life. Replace it with a new battery.
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Battery Life
Temperature At 20C / 68F No Flash Approx. 1000
[Number of shots]
At 0C / 32F Approx. 750 Approx. 550 The gures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing criteria. The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions. The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor. Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating the autofocus only can reduce the number of possible shots. The number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated in the table. The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about 75% of the gures in the table for 20C. At 0C, the gures will be about the same as in the table.
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3 Place the cord in the groove. Carefully insert the cord into the
groove without damaging it.
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the cameras <4> switch is set to <1> or <J>.
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EF-S Lens mount index
When attaching or detaching the lens, take care to prevent dust from entering the camera through the lens mount.
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Top
direction shown by the arrow until it snaps shut. s When the <4> switch is set to <1> or <J>, the shots remaining is displayed on the LCD panel.
The shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the CF card and the ISO speed setting.
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Access lamp
A blinking access lamp indicates that data is being read, written, or erased on the CF card or that data is being transferred. Never do the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Such actions may destroy the image data. It may also damage the CF card or camera. Shaking or banging the camera around. Open the CF card slot cover. Removing the battery. If Err CF (Error CF) is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 114. If you use a low-capacity CF card, it might not be able to record large images. A Microdrive is vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use a Microdrive, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying images. On the menu, if you set the [z Shoot w/o card] to [Off], it will prevent shooting without a CF card. (p.90)
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Basic Operation
Power Switch
The camera can operate only after the <4> switch is turned on. <2>: The camera is turned off and does not operate. <1> : The camera operates. <J> : The camera and <5> operate. (p.28)
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button. You can change the auto power-off time with the menus [c Auto power off] setting. (p.33) If you turn the <4> switch to <2> while the captured images are being recorded onto the CF card, the remaining number of captured images to be recorded will be indicated on the top LCD panel with the number of <N>. When all the images are nished recording, the display will turn off and the camera will turn off.
Shutter Button
The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing halfway
This activates autofocusing (AF) and automatic exposure (AE) that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewnder. (0)
Pressing completely
This releases the shutter and takes the picture.
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Basic Operation
If you press the shutter button halfway and (0) elapse, you must press it halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it completely to take a picture. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway rst or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. No matter what state the camera is in (image playback, menu operation, image recording, etc.), you can return to shooting instantly just by pressing the shutter button halfway (except during direct printing). Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the advice below. Also see Holding the Camera (p.38). Hold the camera steady. Put your nger tip on the shutter button, hold the camera with your right hand, then press the shutter button gently.
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Basic Operation
You can set the exposure compensation or the aperture in the <a> mode.
You can also operate (1) when the <4> switch is set to <ON>.
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Menu Operations
By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the image recording quality, processing parameters, the date/time, Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the <M> button, <0> button, and <5> dial on the camera back to proceed to the next step.
LCD Monitor <M> button <5> Quick Control Dial <C> button <0> button
Menu category
Menu items
Menu settings
The menu screen is color coded for the three menu categories. Icon Color Red Blue Yellow Category Shooting menu Playback menu Set-up menu Description Shooting-related menu. Image playback-related menu. Cameras basic settings.
z x c
Press the <C> button to jump to the rst item of each menu category. Even while the menu is displayed, you can instantly go back to shooting by pressing the shutter button halfway.
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Menu Operations
the setting. 4 SetPress desiredset it. <0> to menu. 5 Exit the the <M> button to exit Press
the menu display.
When a Basic Zone mode is set, there are menu items which will not be displayed. (p.31) You can also use the <6> dial to select menu items or playback images. The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen. Menu operation will also work after the picture is taken while the image is being recorded to the CF card (access lamp blinks).
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Menu Operations
Menu Settings
<z> Shooting menu (Red)
Quality Red-eye On/Off Beep Shoot w/o card AEB WB SHIFT/BKT Custom WB Color temp. Color space Parameters 73/83/74/84/76/86/ RAW/ RAW+73/ +83/ +74/ +84/ +76/ +86 Off / On On / Off On / Off 1/3-stop increments, 2 stops 9 levels of B/A/M/G color bias / B/A and M/G bias 1 level, 3 levels Manual setting of white balance Set to 2800K - 10000K (100K increments) sRGB / Adobe RGB Parameter 1, 2 / Set 1, 2, 3 / B/W
Reference pages
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These shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes. In Basic Zone modes, the RAW and RAW+JPEG recording quality modes are not displayed.
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Menu Operations
[Clear 2 Select the <5>all camera settings]. Turn dial to select [Clear all
camera settings], then press <0>.
Image-Recording Settings
Quality Color space White balance Color temperature WB correction Parameters 73 100 sRGB Q 5200K Off Parameter 2
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Select [Language].
Turn the <5> dial to select [c Language], then press <0>. s The Language screen will appear.
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Select [Date/Time].
Turn the <5> dial to select [c Date/ Time], then press <0>. s The date/time screen will appear.
the date and time. 2 SetTurn the <5> dial to select the digit,
then press <0>. The selection will then shift to the next item.
the date display 3 SetTurn the <5> dial to format.date set the
format to [dd/mm/yy], [mm/dd/yy], or [yy/mm/dd].
4 Press <0>. time will be set and the s The date and
menu will reappear.
Each captured image is recorded with the date and time it was taken. If the date and time are not properly set, the wrong date/time will be recorded. Make sure you set the date and time correctly.
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1 Turn the <4> switch to <2>. 2 Open the cover and remove the battery. 3 Take out the battery holder.
() (+)
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Install the DC Coupler (p.22) or a battery and turn the <4> switch to <1>.
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During the sensor cleaning, never do any of the following that would turn off the power. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and it may damage the shutter curtains and image sensor. Turn the <4> switch to <2>. Open the CF card slot cover. Open the battery compartment cover. Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power goes out, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor may be damaged. Use a blower not attached with a brush. A brush can scratch the sensor. Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force can damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor. When the battery is exhausted, the beeper will sound and the <c> icon will blink on the LCD panel. Set the <4> switch to <2> and replace the battery. Then start over again. You cannot clean the sensor if Battery Grip BG-E2 (optional) is attached to the camera and size-AA batteries supply the power. Use AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional) or use a battery having sufcient power.
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Dioptric Adjustment
By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp viewnder image even without eyeglasses. The cameras adjustable dioptric range is -3 to +1 dpt.
Horizontal shooting
Vertical shooting
Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your both elbows lightly against your body. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewnder. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other instead of lining up both feet.
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B a sic
zo
The shooting procedure is the same as for 1Using Full Auto (p.40). To see what is set automatically in the Basic Zone modes, see Function Availability Table (p.148).
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AF point
AF point subject. 2 Aim anythe nine AFon the the one Out of points,
covering the closest subject is selected automatically to achieve focus.
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Portrait
This mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out.
Holding down the shutter button executes continuous shooting. To improve the background blur, use a telephoto lens and ll the frame with the subject. Or have the subject stand farther away from the background. s Automatically, the AF mode will be set to <X>, the drive mode will be set to <i>, and the metering mode will be set to <q>.
Landscape
This is for wide scenic views, night scenes, etc.
Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the depth and breadth of the image. s Automatically, the AF mode will be set to <X>, the drive mode will be set to <u>, and the metering mode will be set to <q>.
Close-up
Use this mode to take close-up shots of owers, insects, etc.
As much as possible, focus the subject at the lens closest focusing distance. To obtain a larger magnication, use the telephoto end of a zoom lens. For better close-ups, an EOS-dedicated macro lens and Macro Ring Lite (both optional) are recommended. s Automatically, the AF mode will be set to <X>, the drive mode will be set to <u>, and the metering mode will be set to <q>.
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Sports
This is for fast-moving subjects when you want to freeze the action.
The camera will rst track the subject with the center AF point. Focus tracking will then continue with any of the nine AF points covering the subject. While you press the shutter button, focusing will continue for continuous shooting. Using a telephoto lens is recommended. When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly. s Automatically, the AF mode will be set to <Z>, the drive mode will be set to <i>, and the metering mode will be set to <q>.
Night Portrait
This mode is for shooting people outside at twilight or at night. The ash illuminates the subject and a slow sync speed captures a natural-looking exposure of the background.
If you want to shoot only a night scene without people, use the <3> mode instead. Tell the subject to keep still even after the ash res. s Automatically, the AF mode will be set to <X>, the drive mode will be set to <u>, and the metering mode will be set to <q>.
Flash off
You can disable the ash when you do not want it to re.
The built-in ash or any external Speedlite will not re. s Automatically, the AF mode will be set to <9>, the drive mode will be set to <u>, and the metering mode will be set to <q>.
In the <6> mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. In the <3> or <7> mode, if the shutter speed display blinks, be aware that camera shake may occur.
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jSelf-timer Operation
Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. You can use selftimer in any Basic Zone mode or Creative Zone mode.
1 Press the <R> button. (9) 2 Select <j>. LCD panel and turn the Look at the
<6> dial to select <j>.
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Image Settings
This chapter explains the digital image settings for the image-recording quality, ISO speed, white balance, color space, and processing parameters.
For Basic Zone modes, only the image-recording quality (except RAW and RAW+JPEG), le numbering, and camera setting check will apply in this chapter. The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d, s, f, a, 8).
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Select [Quality].
Turn the <5> dial to select [z Quality], then press <0>. s The recording quality screen will appear.
the desired recording 2 SetTurn the <5> dial to select quality. the
desired recording quality, then press <0>.
The 7 (Fine) and 8 (Normal) icons indicate the images compression rate. For better image quality, select <7> for low compression. To save space so you can record more images, select a higher compression <8>. RAW + JPEG images recorded simultaneously will be stored in the same folder as two types of data (RAW and JPEG) bearing the same le No. With JPEG images, direct printing and print ordering are possible.
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The number of possible shots applies to a 256MB CF card. The single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting (p.48) are based on Canons testing standards (ISO 100 with [Parameter 1] set). The actual single image size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst will vary depending on the subject, shooting mode, ISO speed, parameters, etc. In the case of monochrome images (p.59), the le size will be smaller so the number of possible shots will be higher. On the top LCD panel, you can check the remaining number of images the CF card can record. A different image-recording quality can be set separately for the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes.
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The number of shots remaining during the maximum burst is displayed on the lower Max. Burst right of the viewnder. If 9 is displayed, it indicates that the maximum burst is nine or more shots. If 6 is displayed, it is six shots. While you are shooting and the number of shots remaining in the maximum burst is fewer than 9, the viewnder will display 8, 7, etc. If you stop the continuous shooting, the maximum burst will increase.
The following applies to the 73/83/74/84/76/86 (JPEG) recording quality modes: The maximum burst may greatly decrease (6 or less) in the following cases: In the <2> mode, the built-in ash automatically switches between ring and non-ring. During continuous shooting, the external ash cannot recycle fast enough. Since the maximum burst may greatly decrease (6 or less), avoid doing the following operations: Pressing the shutter button completely repeatedly at short intervals. Right after image capture, you change the shooting mode and take pictures immediately. During continuous shooting, you pop-up or retract the built-in ash or turn the external Speedlite on or off. After all the captured images are processed and written to the CF card, the above tables gures for the maximum burst will apply. With white balance bracketing (p.54), the maximum burst will be 6. The maximum burst is displayed even when the drive mode is set to <u> (Single) or <j>. The maximum burst is displayed even when a CF card is not in the camera. Therefore, before shooting, make sure that a CF card is installed in the camera.
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At higher ISO speeds and higher ambient temperatures, the image will have more noise. High temperatures, high ISO speeds, or long exposures may cause irregular colors in the image.
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balance setting. 2 Select the white the top LCD panel, While looking at
turn the <5> dial.
Mode
Color temperature (Approx. K) 3000 - 7000 5200 7000 6000 3200 4000 6000 2000 - 10000 2800 - 10000
Cloudy, twilight, sunset Tungsten White uorescent light Flash Custom* Color temperature
* Set the optimum white balance manually to suit the lighting. (p.51)
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1 Press the <E> button. (9) custom white 2 Select thethe LCD panel andbalance. Look at turn the
<5> dial to select <O>.
Partial metering
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If the exposure obtained in step 3 is underexposed or overexposed, a correct white balance might not be obtained. If an image was captured while the processing parameter was set to [B/ W] (p.59), it cannot be selected in step 5. Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance.
1 Press the <E> button. (9) color 2 Select thethe LCDtemperature. the Look at panel and turn
<5> dial to select <P>.
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Set the image-recording quality to any setting except RAW and RAW+JPEG. (p.46)
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White balance bracketing will not work if the image-recording quality is set to RAW or RAW+JPEG. With white balance bracketing, the maximum burst will be 6 shots. When white balance bracketing is set, the white balance icon will blink on the LCD panel and the remaining shots will decrease to about 1/3. Since three images are recorded for one shot, the CF card will take longer to record the shot. You can also set white balance correction and AEB shooting in combination with white balance bracketing. If you set AEB in combination with white balance bracketing, a total of nine images will be recorded for a single shot. BKT stands for bracketing.
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the desired color space. 2 SetTurn the <5> dial to select [sRGB]
or [Adobe RGB], then press <0>.
If the image is captured with the color space set to Adobe RGB, the le name will start with _MG_ (rst character is an underscore). The ICC prole is not appended. The ICC prole is described in the EOS 20D Software Instruction Manual.
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Select [Parameters].
Turn the <5> dial to select [z Parameters], then press <0>. s Processing parameter setting screen will appear.
2 Press <0>. desired Parameter. 3 Select the<5> dial to select the Turn the
desired setting, then press <0>. Press the <M> button to return to the menu. About Processing Parameters
Parameter Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Set 1, 2, 3 B/W Description The image will look vivid and sharp. In the Basic Zone modes, all images will be processed in this way. The colors will be more subdued than Parameter 1, making the colors look more natural. You can set and register the following settings: [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], and [Color tone]. (p.60) You can capture black-and-white images.
[Parameter 1] sets the contrast, sharpness, and color saturation by +1 level. [Parameter 2] sets all the parameters to 0. In Creative Zone modes, [Parameter 2] is set by default.
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Select [Parameters].
Turn the <5> dial to select [z Parameters], then press <0>. s Processing parameter setting screen will appear.
2 Press <0>. set 3 Select the<5>number. [Set 1], Turn the dial to select
[Set 2], or [Set 3], then press <0>. The default parameter settings for [Set 1], [Set 2], and [Set 3] are all [0] (Standard).
the item to set. 4 Select the <5> dial beselect the menu Turn to
item, then press <0>.
Parameter Contrast Sharpness Saturation Color tone Minus Low contrast
Less sharp outline
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Black-and-White Shooting
When you capture images with the processing parameter set to Monochrome, the camera will process and record the images as blackand-white images onto the CF card.
Select [B/W].
In step 3 on page 58, select [B/W], then press <0>.
the item to set. 2 Select the <5> dial beselect the menu Turn to
item, then press <0>. The [Contrast] and [Sharpness] will be the same as in the table in step 4 on page 58. For details on [Filter effects] and [Toning Effect], see page 60.
To obtain natural-looking, black-and-white images, set a suitable white balance. JPEG images captured with the parameter set to [B/W] cannot be converted to color with any personal computer software.
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Filter effects
The same effect as using lters with black-and-white lm can be obtained with digital images. A color can be brightened by using a lter having a similar or same color. At the same time, the complementary colors will be darkened.
Filter N: None Ye: Yellow Sample effects Normal black-and-white image with no lter effects. The blue sky will look more natural, and the white clouds will look clearer. The blue sky will look slightly darker. The sunset will look more brilliant. The blue sky will look quite dark. Fall leaves will look crisper and brighter. Skin tones and lips will look ne. Tree leaves will look crisper and brighter.
Or: Orange
R: Red
G: Green
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Toning Effect
When color toning is set, color toning will be applied to the captured black-and-white image before being recorded to the CF card. It can make the image look more impressive. The following can be selected: [N:None] [S:Sepia] [B:Blue] [P:Purple] [G:Green]
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Continuous
The le numbering continues in sequence even after you replace the CF card. This prevents images from having the same le number, so image management with a personal computer is easier.
File numbering after changing the CF card
CF card -1 CF card -2
XXX-0051
XXX-0052
Auto reset
Each time you replace the CF card, the le numbering will be reset to the rst le number (XXX-0001). Since the le number starts from 0001 in each CF card, you can organize images according to CF card.
File numbering after changing the CF card
CF card -1 CF card -2
XXX-0051
XXX-0001
File number is reset If folder No. 999 is created, [Folder number full] will appear on the LCD monitor. Then if le No. 9999 is created, Err CF will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewnder. Replace the CF card with a new one. For both JPEG and RAW images, the le name will start with IMG_. The le name extension will be .JPG for JPEG images and .CR2 for RAW images.
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For details on the image info during playback, see Shooting Information Display (p.104).
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Drive modes
The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d, s, f, a, 8). In the Basic Zone modes, the AF mode, AF point, metering mode, and drive mode are set automatically.
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2 Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode. 3 Press the <E> button. (9) 4 Select the AF mode.LCD panel, turn While looking at the
the <6> dial. X: One-Shot AF 9: AI Focus AF Z: AI Servo AF
If an Extender (optional) is attached and the maximum aperture of the lens is f/5.6 or smaller, AF will not be possible. For details, see the Extenders instructions. <AF> stands for auto focus. <MF> stands for manual focus.
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One-Shot AF for Still Subjects Pressing the shutter button halfway activates the autofocus and achieves focus once.
s The AF point which achieves focus ashes briey. At the same time, the focus conrmation light <o> in the viewnder is displayed. s With evaluative metering, the exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) will be set when focus is achieved. The exposure setting and focus will be locked as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway. (p.69) You can then recompose the shot while retaining the exposure setting and point of focus.
AF point
If focus cannot be achieved, the focus conrmation light <o> in the viewnder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed fully. Recompose the picture and try and focus again. Or see When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) (p.70).
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects While you press the shutter button halfway, the camera focuses continuously.
This AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. s With predictive AF*, the camera can also focus track a subject which steadily approaches or retreats from the camera. s The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken.
In a Creative Zone mode (except <8>), the beeper will not sound even when focus is achieved. At the same time, the focus conrmation light <o> in the viewnder will not light.
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* About Predictive AF
If the subject approaches or retreats from the camera at a constant rate, the camera tracks the subject and predicts the focusing distance immediately before the picture is taken. This is for obtaining correct focus at the moment of exposure. When the AF point selection is automatic, the camera rst uses the center AF point to focus. During autofocusing, if the subject moves away from the center AF point, focus tracking continues as long as the subject is covered by another AF point. With a manually selected AF point, the selected AF point will focus track the subject.
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1 Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode. 2 Select the desired AF point. 3 Focus the subject.over the subject Move the AF point
and press the shutter button halfway.
If the AF mode is AI Servo AF (or AI Focus AF set to Servo mode), focus lock will not work. 5 Focus lock is also possible in Basic Zone modes (except <5>). In this case, start from step 3.
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Manual Focusing lens, set 1 On the to <MF>. the focus mode switch 2 Focus the subject. lens focusing Focus by turning the
Focusing ring
If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the active AF point and the focus conrmation light <o> in the viewnder will light when focus is achieved.
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1 Press the <Q> button. (9) mode. 2 Select the meteringLCD panel, turn While looking at the
the <6> dial. q: Evaluative Metering w: Partial Metering e: Centerweighted Average Metering q Evaluative Metering
This is the cameras standard metering mode suited for most subjects even under backlit conditions. After detecting the main subjects position, brightness, background, front and back lighting, etc., the camera sets the proper exposure. During manual focusing, evaluative metering is based on the center AF point. If the subject brightness and background light level are very different (there is a strong backlight or spotlight), use partial metering <w> instead.
w Partial Metering
Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial metering covers about 9% of the viewnder area at the center. The area covered by partial metering is shown on the left.
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2 Select the drive mode. panel, turn While looking at the LCD
the <6> dial. u : Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely, one shot will be taken. i : Continuous shooting (Max. 5 shots per sec.) While you press the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously. j : Self-timer Operation (p.44)
During continuous shooting, the captured images are rst stored in the cameras internal memory and then successively transferred to the CF card. Max. Burst When the internal memory becomes full during continuous shooting, buSY will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewnder and the camera cannot take any more shots. As the captured images are transferred to the CF card, you will be able to capture more images. Press the shutter button halfway to check in the viewnders bottom right the current remaining shots of the maximum burst. If FuLL CF is displayed in the viewnder and on the LCD panel, wait until the access lamp stops blinking, then replace the CF card. When the battery level is low, the maximum burst will be slightly lower.
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Advanced Operations
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With Creative Zone modes, you can set the desired shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the result you want. You take control of the camera.
The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d, s, f, a, 8). After you press the shutter button halfway and let go, the timer operation will keep the LCD panel and viewnder information displayed for about 4 sec. (0). To see what can be set in the Creative Zone modes, see Function Availability Table (p.148).
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d Program AE
Like <1> (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose shooting mode. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the subjects brightness. This is called Program AE.
* <d> stands for Program * AE stands for Auto Exposure
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d Program AE
If 30" and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use ash. If 8000 and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates overexposure. Decrease the ISO speed or use an ND lter (optional) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens.
AF mode selection AF point selection Drive mode selection Metering mode selection Program Shift Exposure compensation AEB AE lock with <A> button Depth-of-eld preview Clear all camera settings Custom Function (C.Fn) Clear all Custom Functions Sensor cleaning
Manual/Stroboscopic Flash High-speed sync (FP ash) FE lock Flash ratio control Flash exposure compensation FEB 2nd-curtain sync Modeling Flash RAW and RAW+JPEG selection ISO speed White balance selection Custom white balance selection White balance correction WB bracketing Color temperature setting Color space selection Processing parameter setting
Image-Recording Settings
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s Shutter-Priority AE
In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the brightness of the subject. This is called Shutter-Priority AE. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.
* <s> stands for Time value.
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s Shutter-Priority AE
If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking. If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking or lower the ISO speed. Shutter Speed Display The shutter speeds from 8000 to 4 indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed. For example, 125 indicates 1/125 sec. Also, 0"6 indicates 0.6 sec. and 15" is 15 sec.
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f Aperture-Priority AE
In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. The smaller the aperture (larger f/number), the wider the depth of eld (range of acceptable focus). The larger the aperture (smaller f/number), the narrower the depth of eld.
* <f> stands for Aperture value.
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f Aperture-Priority AE
If the 30" shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a larger aperture (smaller f/number) until the blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed. If the 8000 shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a smaller aperture (larger f/number) until the blinking stops or set a lower ISO speed. Aperture Value Display The larger the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The aperture values displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to the camera, 00 will be displayed for the aperture value.
In the <8> mode, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then press the depth-of-eld preview button while still pressing the shutter button halfway. The exposure is locked (AE lock) while the Depth-of-Field Preview button is pressed.
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a Manual Exposure
In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture value as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewnder or use a handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * <a> stands for Manual.
the desired aperture value. 3 SetSet the <4> switch to <J>, and
while looking at the LCD panel, turn the <5> dial.
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a Manual Exposure
If the exposure level mark <s> blinks at the <G> or <F> level, it indicates that the exposure level exceeds the standard exposure by 2 stops.
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8 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of eld automatically between a near subject and far subject. It is effective for group photos and landscapes. The camera uses the nine AF points to detect the nearest and farthest subjects to be in focus.
* <8> stands for Auto-depth of eld.
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Dial any 1 Turn the Mode modetoexcept <a>. Creative Zone 2 Check the exposure level indicator. Press the shutter button halfway and
check the exposure level indicator.
the exposure 3 SetSet the <4> compensation amount. switch to <J>, and
while looking at the viewnder or LCD panel, turn the <5> dial. Turn the <5> dial while pressing the shutter button halfway or within (0) after pressing the shutter button halfway. To cancel the exposure compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to <E>.
Standard exposure index Decreased exposure Exposure level mark Decreased exposure Increased exposure
Increased exposure
Take care not to turn the <5> dial and change the exposure compensation inadvertently. To prevent this, turn the <4> switch to <1>.
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Standard exposure
Decreased exposure
Increased exposure
Select [AEB].
Turn the <5> dial to select [z AEB], then press <0>.
the AEB amount. 2 SetTurn the <5> dial to set the AEB
amount, then press <0>. s The <h> icon and AEB amount will appear on the LCD panel.
AEB amount
Standard exposure
Decreased exposure
Increased exposure
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Canceling AEB
Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to < >. AEB will also be canceled automatically if you turn the <4> switch to <2>, change lenses, have ash-ready, replace the battery, or replace the CF card.
Neither ash nor bulb exposures can be used with AEB. If the drive mode is set to continuous (i), the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously and then the shooting will stop automatically. If the drive mode is set to single image (u), you must press the shutter button three times. If the self-timer has been set, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously. If C.Fn-12-1 is set for mirror lockup and AEB is set, only one bracketed shot will be taken at a time even in the continuous shooting mode. AEB can be combined with exposure compensation.
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AAE LockN
AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. After locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the desired exposure setting. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects.
AE lock indicator
and take picture. 3 Recompose to maintain the AE lock If you want the
while taking more shots, hold down the <A> button and press the shutter button to take another shot.
If One-Shot AF or AI Focus AF (when not AI Servo AF) is set, pressing the shutter button halfway to focus will automatically set AE lock at the same time. The AE lock effect will differ depending on the AF point and metering mode. For details, see AE lock (p.149).
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Bulb Exposures
When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button fully, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, reworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures.
1 Set the Mode Dial to <a>. the shutter speed to 2 SetLook at the LCD panel andbuLb. turn the
<6> dial to select buLb. The next setting after 30" is buLb.
the desired aperture value. 3 SetSet the <4> switch to <J>, and
while looking at the LCD panel, turn the <5> dial.
s The elapsed exposure time will be displayed on the LCD panel. (Displays 1 sec. to 999 sec.) The exposure continues as long as you hold down the shutter button.
Since bulb exposures will have more noise than usual, the image will look rough or grainy.
Bulb exposures may result in grainy images due to picture noise. You can reduce noise by setting C.Fn-02 [Long exposure noise reduction] to [1:On] (p.141). For bulb exposures, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both optional) is recommended.
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Mirror LockupN
Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-12 [Mirror lockup] set to [1: Enable] (p.144). The mirror can be swung up separately from when the exposure is made. This prevents mirror vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. Set Custom Functions with [c Custom Functions (C.Fn)].
In very bright light such as at the beach or ski ground on a sunny day, take the picture promptly after mirror lockup. During mirror lockup, do not point the camera lens at the sun. The suns heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains. If you use bulb exposures, the self-timer, and mirror lockup in combination, keep pressing the shutter button completely (2 sec. selftimer + bulb exposure time). During the self-timer countdown, if you let go of the shutter button, there will be a shutter-release sound. This is not the shutter release (no picture is taken). During mirror lockup, the drive mode will be single shooting regardless of the current drive mode (single or continuous). If you use the self-timer and mirror lockup, the shot will be taken 2 sec. after the mirror goes up when you press the shutter button completely. The mirror locks up, and after 30 seconds, it will go back down automatically. Pressing the shutter button completely again locks up the mirror again. For bulb exposures, using Remote Switch RS-80N3 or Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both optional) is recommended.
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Cover. 2 Attaching the Eyepiece down into Slide the eyepiece cover
the eyepiece groove to attach it.
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Select [Beep].
Turn the <5> dial to select [z Beep], then press <0>.
3 CF Card Reminder
This prevents shooting if there is no CF card in the camera. This can be set in all shooting modes.
If [Off] has been set and you press the shutter button while there is no CF card in the camera, no CF will be displayed in the viewnder.
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Flash Photography
The built-in ash or an EOSdedicated, EX-series Speedlite enables E-TTL II autoash (evaluative ash metering with preash), making ash photography as easy as normal shooting. The result is naturallooking ash photos. In the Basic Zone modes (except <3> <5> <7>), ash photography is fully automatic. In Creative Zone modes, ash can be used whenever necessary.
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[m / ft]
Telephoto: 85mm Approx. 1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.5 Approx. 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8 Approx. 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1 Approx. 1 - 6.5 / 3.3 - 21.3 Approx. 1 - 9.2 / 3.3 - 30.2 Approx. 1 - 13.0 / 3.3 - 42.7
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Telephoto: 55mm Approx. 1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.5 Approx. 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8 Approx. 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1 Approx. 1 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.7 Approx. 1 - 9.2 / 3.3 - 30.2 Approx. 1 - 13.1 / 3.3 - 43.0
Use the built-in ash at least 1m/3.3 ft away from the subject. Closer distances will cause the lens to partially obstruct the ash. When using the built-in ash, detach any hood attahed to the lens. A lens hood will partially obstruct the ash. When a super telephoto lens or fast, large-aperture lens is attached, the built-in ash coverage might be obstructed. Using an EX-series Speedlite (optional) is recommended. The built-in ashs coverage is effective with lens focal lengths as short as 17mm. If the lens is shorter than 17mm, the periphery of the ash photo will look dark. To retract the ash, push it back down. In the <s> <a> modes, even if you set the shutter speed to one faster than 1/250 sec., it will be set automatically to 1/250 sec. If autofocus cannot be achieved, the AF-assist beam will be emitted automatically (except in <3> <5> <7> modes). (p.68)
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When you press the shutter button down halfway, the red-eye reduction lamp indicator appears in the viewnder. Red-eye reduction will not work unless the subject looks at the red-eye reduction lamp. Tell the subject to look at the lamp. Red-eye To increase the effectiveness of red-eye reduction lamp reduction, press the shutter button down fully On indicator after the red-eye reduction lamp (which lights for approximately 1.5 seconds) indicator goes off. You can shoot anytime by pressing the shutter button down fully, even if the red-eye reduction lamp is still on. The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies from subject to subject. Red-eye reduction is more effective in brighter rooms or when the camera is closer to the subject.
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AFE lockN
FE (ash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct ash exposure reading for any part of a subject.
If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the ash, the <D> icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.
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Decreased exposure
To cancel the ash exposure compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to <E>.
The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after the <4> switch is set to <2>. The procedure is the same with EX-series Speedlites. The ash exposure compensation amount can be set with the camera.
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When using an external Speedlite, retract the built-in ash before mounting the external Speedlite. If the EX-series Speedlites ring mode is set to TTL autoash with the Custom Function, the Speedlite will not re. If autofocus cannot be achieved, the external, EOS-dedicated Speedlites AF-assist beam (if the Speedlite has an AF-assist beam) will be emitted automatically (except in <3> <5> <7> modes). The EOS 20D is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EXseries Speedlites.
PC Terminal
The cameras PC terminal is provided for ash units having a sync cord. The PC terminal is threaded to prevent inadvertent disconnection. The cameras PC terminal has no polarity so you can connect any sync cord regardless of its polarity.
If the camera is used with a ash unit or ash accessory dedicated to another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and malfunction may result. Also, do not connect to the cameras PC terminal any ash unit requiring 250 V or more. Do not attach a high-voltage ash unit on the cameras hot shoe. It might not work. A Speedlite attached to the cameras hot shoe and a ash unit connected to the PC terminal can be used at the same time.
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Image Playback
This chapter explains image playback operations such as how to view and erase captured images and how to connect the camera to a TV monitor.
For images taken with another camera:
The camera might not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera or edited with a personal computer or whose le name was changed.
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the desired review time. 2 SetTurn the <5> dial to select the
desired setting, then press <0>.
If you press the <B> button during the image review right after shooting, you can change the display format. The [Hold] setting keeps displaying the image until you press the shutter button halfway. However, if auto power off has been set, the camera will turn off automatically after the auto power off time elapses. During the image review for single-shooting, you can delete the displayed image by pressing the <L> button and selecting [OK]. To view images captured so far, see Image Playback (p.103).
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vertical shot. 3 Take athe image review right after image For
capture, the image will not be displayed vertically on the LCD monitor.
Auto rotate will work only if [Auto rotate] has been set to [On]. Auto rotate will not work with vertical images captured while [Auto rotate] was [Off]. If the vertical image is taken while the camera is pointed up or down, the image might not rotate automatically for playback. When you change the cameras orientation between horizontal and vertical, the camera orientation sensor will make a small sound. This is normal and not a defect.
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You can select any captured image to view. You can view a single image, the shooting information, an index display, or a magnied view.
Shooting information
To quit the playback, press the <x> button. The LCD monitor will turn off.
Even in display formats other than single image (index display, magnied view, etc.), you can press the <B> button to display or hide the basic info. While data is being written to the CF card (access lamp blinking) after continuous shooting, press the <x> button to display the last image which has been written to the CF card. Turn the <5> dial to select the image. After all the images have been written to the CF card, they can be displayed in sequence.
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Image Playback
Image Flash exposure compensation amount Shooting time Shooting date Shutter speed Images recorded/ Total images recorded Aperture Image protect Exposure compensation amount Image-recording quality
Histogram
Sample Histograms
A histogram is a graph indicating the images brightness. The horizontal axis indicates the brightness level (darker on the left and brighter on the right), while Dark image the vertical axis indicates how many pixels exist for each brightness level. The more pixels there are toward the left, the darker the image. And the more pixels there are toward the Normal image right, the brighter the image. If there are too many pixels on the left, the shadow detail will be lost. And if there are too many pixels on the right, the highlight detail will be lost. The tones inbetween will be reproduced. Bright image By checking the images brightness histogram, you can see the exposure level bias and the overall tone reproduction condition.
Highlight Alert
When the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink. To obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again.
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Image Playback
H Index Display
Nine thumbnail images are displayed on one screen.
While the index is displayed, press the <C> button and turn the <5> dial to jump nine images ahead or back. (p.107)
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Image Playback
u/yMagnified View
You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.
Magnied area
While in the magnied view, you can maintain the same magnied area and magnication when you turn the <6> dial to view another image.
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Image Playback
CJump Display
During the single image, image with shooting information, index, or magnied image display, you can jump forward or back to images stored on the CF card.
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Image Playback
the auto play. 3 Stop stop the auto play and return to the To
menu, press the <M> button.
During auto play, auto power off will not work. The display time may vary depending on the image. During auto play, you can press the <B> button to change the display format. During pause, you can turn the <5> dial to view another image.
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Image Playback
3Rotating an Image
You can rotate an image by 90 or 270 clockwise. Images will then be displayed in the correct orientation during playback.
Select [Rotate].
Turn the <5> dial to select [x Rotate], then press <0>. s The Rotate screen will appear.
If you have set [c Auto rotate] to [On] (p.101) before taking the vertical shots, you need not rotate the image as described above. You can rotate the image even after you change the display format to shooting info display, magnied view, or index display after step 1.
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3 Set the <4> switch to <1> or J <J>. button. 4 Press the <x>appear on the TV s The image will
screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the cameras LCD monitor.) After you nish, set the <4> switch to <2>, turn the TV off, then disconnect the video cable.
If the proper video system format is not set, the image will not be displayed properly. Set the proper video system format with [c Video system]. Depending on your TV, the image periphery may be cut off.
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This prevents the image from being erased accidentally.
Select [Protect].
Turn the <5> dial to select [x Protect], then press <0>. s The protect setting screen will appear.
Once an image is protected, it cannot be erased by the cameras Erase function. To erase a protected image, you must rst cancel the protection. If you erase all the images (p.113), only the protected images will remain. This is convenient when you want to erase unnecessary images all at once. You can protect the image even after you change the display format to shooting info display, magnied view, or index display after step 1.
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LErasing Images
You can erase images individually or erase all the images at one time in the CF card. Only protected images will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect them.
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LErasing Images
Erasing All Images the image. 1 Display the <x> button. Press the erase menu. 2 Display the <L> button. Press
s The Erase menu will appear at the bottom of the screen.
While data is being written to the CF card (access lamp blinking) after continuous shooting, press the <x> button and then press the <L> button to erase the displayed image or all images. If you select [All] and press the <0> button, the images captured during continuous shooting (including those not yet processed) and all the images on the CF card will be erased.
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Select [Format].
Turn the <5> dial to select [c Format], then press <0>. s The conrmation dialog will appear.
A non-Canon CF card or a CF card formatted with another camera or personal computer might not work with the camera. If this happens, format the card with the camera rst. Then it might work with the camera. The CF cards capacity displayed on the formatting screen may be lower than the capacity indicated on the card.
Handling Err CF
If Err CF (CF error) is displayed on the LCD panel, it indicates that a problem with the CF card is preventing the image data from being recorded or read. Use another CF card instead. Or, if you have a commercially-available CF card reader that can read the CF card, use it to transfer all the images in the card to a personal computer. After transferring all the image data to a personal computer, format the CF card. It may then return to normal.
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You do the direct printing procedure entirely through your cameras LCD monitor.
Select [Communication].
Turn the <5> dial to select [c Communication], then press <0>.
When connecting the camera to the personal computer, set [Communication] to [Normal]. Transmissions between the camera and personal computer will not work with the [PTP] setting.
RAW images are not compatible with direct printing. Do not disconnect the cable during direct printing.
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PictBridge only PictBridge and CP Direct PictBridge and Bubble Jet Direct CP Direct only Bubble Jet Direct only Cable provided with printer Only one plug has the <D> icon. Cable provided with camera Both plugs have the <D> icon.
When connecting the cable plug to the cameras <C> terminal, the cable plugs <D> icon must face the front side of the camera. To connect to the printer, refer to the printers instruction manual.
4 Turn on the printer. 5 Turn the cameras <4> switch to <1> or <J>.
s Some printers may have a beeping sound.
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If you use a battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. During direct printing, keep checking the battery level. If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the PictBridge printer. To nd out whats wrong, do the following: Press the <x> button to playback the image and follow the steps below. 1. Press <0>. 2. On the print setting screen, select [Print]. The error message will be displayed on the LCD monitor. See Error Messages on page 122. Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera and printer. Pull out the cable while holding the plug, not the cord. When connecting the camera to the printer, do not use any cable other than the dedicated interface cable. For direct printing, using AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional) to power the camera is recommended.
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If you are using a non-Canon printer, refer to the printers instruction manual for the recommended paper type settings.
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Bordered The print will have a white border along the edges. The print will have no white borders. Borderless If your printer cannot print borderless prints, the print will have borders. **-up Default Option to print 8, 2, 4, 9, 16, or 20 copies of same image on one sheet. With a Canon printer, the print will be borderless.
Turn the <5> dial to select the menu item, then press <0>. Turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting, then press <0>. Depending on the BJ printer, the <E> Printing effects setting may enable you to select the [VIVID] (for vivid greens and blue sky), [NR] (noise reduction), [VIVID+NR] or [On] setting. For details on trimming, see page 129.
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Depending on the images le size and recording quality, it may take some time for the printing to start after you select [Print]. The [Default] setting for printing effects and other options are the printers own default settings as set by the printers manufacturer. See the printers instruction manual to nd out what the [Default] settings are.
Error Messages
If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the cameras LCD monitor. Press <0> to stop printing. After resolving the problem, resume printing. For details on how to resolve a printing problem, refer to the printers instruction manual. Paper Error Check whether the paper is properly loaded in the printer. Ink Error The printer has run out of ink or the waste ink tank is full. Hardware Error Check for any printer problems other than paper and ink problems. File Error You attempted to print an image that cannot be printed with PictBridge. Images taken with a different camera or images edited with a computer might not be printable.
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Sets the quantity to be printed. Sets the trimming area. Sets the printing style. Returns to step 1. Starts the printing. The printing style settings are displayed. <H> is the date icon.
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Turn the <5> dial to select the menu item, then press <0>. Turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting, then press <0>. [Image] is selectable when card-size paper is used. If you select [Multiple], 8 small images of the same picture will be printed on the paper. Check the [Borders] and [Date] settings and set them if necessary. When you are done, press the <M> button to return to the print setting screen.
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The date may look light if it is imprinted on a bright background or border. If [Multiple] is selected, [Borders] and [Date] cannot be selected. [Borderless] will be set and [Date] will be set to [Off]. The image will also be cut off along all four edges. If [Date] is [On], the date recorded for the image will appear on the print. The date will appear on the lower right of the image. If you select [Stop] while printing only one picture, the printing will not stop until it nishes printing the picture. If you are printing multiple pictures, the printing will stop after the current picture is nished printing. If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the cameras LCD monitor. Select [Stop] or [Resume] (after resolving the problem). If [Resume] is not displayed, select [Stop].
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Sets the quantity to be printed. Sets the trimming area. Sets the printing style. Returns to step 1. Starts the printing. The printing style settings are displayed. <H> is the date icon.
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[Paper]
Turn the <5> dial to select the menu item, then press <0>. Turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting, then press <0>. [Paper] is the size of the paper loaded in the printer. Check the [Borders] and [Date] settings and set them if necessary. When you are done, press the <M> button to return to the print setting screen.
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If [Bordered] is set, the date might be imprinted on the border, depending on the printer. If [Date] is [On], the date recorded for the image will appear on the print. The date will appear on the lower right of the image. If you select [Stop] during the printing, the picture being printed will stop printing and the paper will be discharged. If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the cameras LCD monitor. Select [Stop] or [Continue]. If you select [Continue] and the printer does not resume printing, it will resume automatically after you resolve the problem. If you are using a BJ printer equipped with an operation display panel, the error No. will be displayed if an error occurs. To resolve the respective error, refer to the BJ printers instruction manual.
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Select [Trimming].
Turn the <5> dial to select [Trimming], then press <0>. s The trimming screen will appear.
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Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specied. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look. If the picture will be too grainy, the trimming frame will turn red. While trimming the image, look at the cameras LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed accurately.
The trimming frame will be different depending on the Paper, Size/Image, and Borders settings.
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Print settings
Set the print type, date imprinting, and le No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.)
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Print Type
Prints one image on one sheet. Multiple, thumbnail images are printed on one sheet. Prints both the standard and index prints.
L K L
On Off On Off
[On] imprints the recorded date on the print. [On] imprints the le No. on the print.
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[Print Type]
[Date]
[File No.]
RAW images cannot be selected for printing. Even if [Date] and [File No.] are set to [On], the date or le No. might not be imprinted depending on the print type setting and printer type. With [Index] prints, both the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. When printing with DPOF, you must use the CF card whose Print Order specications have been set. It will not work if you just extract images from the CF card and try to print them. Certain DPOF-compatible printers and photo labs might not be able to print the photos as you specied. If this happens with your printer, refer to the printers instruction manual. Or check with your photo lab about compatibility when ordering prints. Do not insert into the camera a CF card containing images captured by a different camera and then try to order prints. The < > icon will appear and the images specied for the print order might all be overwritten unintentionally. Also, depending on the image le format, the print order may not be possible.
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Select [Order].
Turn the <5> dial to select [Order], then press <0>. s The order screen will appear.
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For [Index] If you want to include the image in the index print, checkmark <X> the box. Otherwise, leave the box unchecked. Press <0> to checkmark the box <X>, or press <0> again to remove the checkmark. If there are other images you want to select, repeat steps 2 and 3. You can select up to 998 images.
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Select [All].
Turn the <5> dial to select [All], then press <0>. s The All screen will appear.
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See Setting the Camera (steps 1 and 2) and Connect the camera to the printer (steps 1 to 5) on pages 116 to 117.
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Set the [Paper settings] and <E> printing effects. (p.119)
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desired setting, then press <0>. Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want to set other Custom Functions. On the bottom of the screen, you can see the current Custom Function settings.
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C.Fn-02
0: Off 1: On Reduces noise in exposures 1 sec. or longer. After the picture is taken, the time required for noise-reduction processing will be the same as the exposure time. During the noise reduction processing, buSY will be displayed and shooting will not be possible.
C.Fn-03
0: Auto 1: 1/250sec. (xed) Sets the ash sync speed to 1/250 sec. in the aperture-priority AE (Av) mode. (Against dark backgrounds such as the night sky, the subjects background will look dark.)
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C.Fn-04
0: AF/AE lock 1: AE lock/AF Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. Press the <A> button to autofocus and press the shutter button halfway to attain AE lock. 2: AF/AF lock, no AE lock In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the <A> button to stop the AF operation momentarily. This prevents the AF from being thrown off by any obstacle passing between the camera and subject. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. 3: AE/AF, no AE lock This is useful for subjects which keep moving and stopping repeatedly. In the AI Servo AF mode, you can press the <A> button to start or stop the AI Servo AF operation. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. Thus, the focusing and exposure will always be at the optimum point as you wait for the decisive moment.
C.Fn-04 and C.Fn-17-0, 1, 2 (p.146) both have AF start/stop and AE lock functions. If you have set both these Custom Functions and you execute both Custom Function operations, the latter operation will not work. The only exception will be when AF stop is executed after AF start.
C.Fn-05
AF-assist beam
You can set the AF-assist beam to be emitted from the camera or EOS-dedicated Speedlite. 0: Emits 1: Does not emit AF-assist beam not emitted. 2: Only ext. ash emits When an EOS-dedicated Speedlite is used, the AF-assist beam is emitted only when necessary. When the built-in ash is used, the AF-assist beam is not emitted.
C.Fn-06
0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, etc.
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C.Fn-07
Flash ring
You can enable the built-in ash, external Speedlite, and non-Canon ash connected to the PC terminal to re. 0: Fires 1: Does not re The ash will not re.
C.Fn-08
ISO expansion
0: Off 1: On For the ISO speed, H (equivalent to ISO 3200) will be selectable.
C.Fn-09
You can change the AEB sequence when the pictures are bracketed with the shutter speed or aperture and the le-saving sequence for white balance bracketing (WB-BKT). When Auto cancellation is set, bracketing will be canceled in the following cases: AEB: You turn the <4> switch to <2>, change lenses, have ashready, replace the battery, or replace the CF card. WB-BKT: You turn the <4> switch to <2>, replace the battery, or replace the CF card. 0: 0, -, +/Enable 1: 0, -, +/Disable The rst bracketed shot is the standard exposure (or exposed with the standard white balance). This bracketing sequence can be repeated. 2: -, 0, +/Enable Starts the bracketing sequence with the minus (bluish or magenta bias) setting. 3: -, 0, +/Disable Repeats the bracketing sequence starting with the minus (or bluish or magenta bias) setting. This bracketing sequence can be repeated.
WB bracketing B/A Bias M/G Bias 0 : Standard exposure 0 : Standard white balance 0 : Standard white balance - : Decreased exposure - : More blue - : More magenta + : Increased exposure + : More amber + : More green AEB
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C.Fn-10
Superimposed display
0: On 1: Off The AF point in the viewnder will not ash in red. Recommended when it is bothersome to see it light up. The AF point will still light when you select it.
C.Fn-11
When you press the <M> button, you can set the menu screen setting. 0: Previous (top if power off) Displays the preceding menu screen that was used. Note that the top menu screen [Quality] will be displayed instead in the following cases: The <4> switch is <2>, the battery is replaced, or the CF card is replaced. 1: Previous Displays the preceding menu screen that was used. 2: Top Always displays the top menu screen [Quality].
C.Fn-12
Mirror lockup
0: Disable 1: Enable Effective for close-up and telephoto shots to prevent camera shake caused by the mirrors reex action. See page 88 for the mirror lockup procedure.
C.Fn-13
0: Normal Press the <S> button and use <9> to select the AF point. 1: Multi-controller direct Without pressing the <S> button rst, you can just use the <9> to select the desired AF point. Pressing the <S> button will set it to automatic AF point selection. 2: Quick Control Dial direct At rst, you can just use the <5> dial to select an AF point directly without pressing the <S> button. By holding down the <S> button and turning the <6> dial, you can set the exposure compensation.
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C.Fn-14
E-TTL II
0: Evaluative Fully automatic ash photography for all conditions, from low light to daylight ll-ash. 1: Average The ash is averaged for the entire area covered by the ash. Since automatic ash exposure compensation will not be executed, you may have to set it yourself depending on the scene. This also applies if you use FE lock.
C.Fn-15
0: 1st-curtain sync 1: 2nd-curtain sync When a slow shutter speed is set, you can capture a light trail following the subject. The ash res right before the shutter closes. This Custom Function can be used to obtain 2nd-curtain sync effects even with EX-series Speedlites which do not have this feature. If the EX-series Speedlite has this feature, it will override this Custom Function.
When 2nd-curtain sync is used, a preash will be red for ash metering control right after you press the shutter button completely. Remember that the main ash will re right before the shutter closes.
C.Fn-16
Safety shift in AV or TV
0: Disable 1: Enable This works in the shutter-priority AE (Tv) and aperture-priority AE (Av) modes. If the subjects brightness changes suddenly and the current shutter speed or aperture becomes unsuitable, the shutter speed or aperture is shifted automatically to obtain a suitable exposure.
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C.Fn-17
0: AF stop 1: AF start AF operates only while the AF stop button is pressed. While the button is pressed, AF operation with the camera is disabled. 2: AE lock while metering When the button is pressed while metering is still active, AE lock is applied. Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately. 3: AF point: M -> Auto / Auto -> ctr. In the manual AF point selection mode, holding down the button switches to automatic AF point selection. Holding down the button switches from manual AF point selection to automatic AF point selection instantly. Convenient when you are no longer able to focus track a moving subject with a manually-selected AF point in the AI Servo AF mode. In the automatic AF point selection mode, holding down the button selects the center AF point instantly. 4: ONE SHOT <-> AI SERVO In the One-Shot AF mode, the button switches to the AI Servo AF mode only while you hold it down. In the AI Servo AF mode, the button switches to the One-Shot AF mode only while you hold it down. Convenient when you need to keep switching between One-Shot AF and AI Servo AF for a subject which keeps moving and stopping. 5: IS start With the lens IS switch already ON, the Image Stabilizer operates only while you press the button.
The AF stop button is provided only on super telephoto lenses.
C.Fn-18
0: Off 1: On Data for verifying whether the image is original or not is appended to the image. When an image appended with the verication data is played back, the <L> icon will be displayed. (p.104) To verify whether the image is original, the Data Verication Kit DVK-E2 (optional) is required.
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This section will help you understand your camera better. It covers information on camera features, system accessories, and other reference information.
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Parameters One-Shot AI Servo AF AI Focus o AF Auto o point selection Manual Evaluative o Exposure Metering mode Drive Built-in flash Partial Centerweighted average Program shift Exposure compensation AEB AE lock Depth-of-field preview Single Continuous Auto Manual Flash off Red-eye reduction FE lock
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Quality
uSingle shooting
An image cannot be taken unless focus is achieved. When focus is achieved, it is locked. With evaluative metering, the exposure setting is also locked. (The exposure setting is stored in memory before the shot is taken.)
The above conditions apply during continuous iContinuous shooting. During continuous shooting shooting (max. 5 shots/sec.), focusing is not executed.
The above conditions apply during continuous shooting. During continuous shooting (max. 5 shots/sec.), focusing is executed.
AE lock
(In Creative Zone modes) AF point selection Metering mode q Evaluative Metering* w Partial Metering AE lock is applied at the center AF point. e Centerweighted Average Metering * When the lens focus mode switch is set to <MF>, AE lock is applied at the center AF point. Automatic AF point selection Manual AF point Selection AE lock is applied at the selected AF point.
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Troubleshooting Guide
If there is a problem, rst refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.
Power Source
The battery cannot be recharged. You are using the wrong battery. s Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. The battery is not properly attached to the battery charger. s Attach the battery properly to the charger. (p.18) The camera does not operate even when the <4> switch is set to <1> or <J>. s s s s The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery. (p.18) The battery is not installed properly. Install the battery properly. (p.20) Battery compartment cover is not closed. Close the battery compartment cover tightly. (p.20) CF card slot cover is not closed. Close the CF card slot cover rmly. (p.24)
The access lamp blinks even when the <4> switch is set to <2>.
If you set the <4> switch to <2> right after shooting, the access lamp will still light/blink for a few seconds while the image is recorded onto the CF card. s When the camera nishes recording the image to the CF card, the access lamp will stop blinking and the power will turn off automatically. The battery becomes exhausted quickly. s s The battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery fully. (p.18) The batterys service life has expired. Replace the battery with a new one.
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The camera turns off by itself. Auto power off is in effect. s Press the shutter button halfway. If you do not want auto power off to take effect, set [c Auto power off] on the menu to [Off]. Only the <c> icon blinks on the top LCD panel. The battery is almost exhausted. s Recharge the battery. (p.18)
Shooting
No images can be shot or recorded. s s s The CF card is not properly inserted. Insert the CF card properly. (p.24) The CF card is full. Use a new CF card or erase unnecessary images. (p.24, 112) The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery. (p.18) You did not focus well. (The focus conrmation light <o> in the viewnder blinks.) s Press the shutter button halfway again and focus the subject. If you still cannot focus properly, focus manually. (p.26, 70)
The LCD monitor does not display a clear image. s s The LCD monitor screen is dirty. Use a soft, lens cloth to clean the screen. The LCDs service life has expired. Consult your nearest customer service center or dealer.
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The image is out of focus. s s The lens focus mode switch is set to <MF>. Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.23) Camera shake occured when you pressed the shutter button. To prevent camera shake, hold the camera still and press the shutter button gently. (p.26, 38)
The CF card cannot be used. s s s [Err **] is displayed on the LCD panel. If it is [Err CF], see page 114. If it is [Err 02], see page 153. You are using a non-Canon CF card. Using Canon CF cards is recommended. (p.155)
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Error Codes
If a camera error occurs, Err xx will be displayed on the LCD panel. Follow the instruction below to resolve the problem for respective error code. If the same error occurs often, something is probably wrong with the camera. Jot down the xx error code and take your camera to the nearest Canon Service Center. If an error occurs after you take a picture, the camera might have missed the shot. Press the <x> button to see if the image appears on the LCD monitor.
Error Code Err 01 Err 02 Countermeasures Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts. (p.9) There is a problem with the CF card. Try any of the following: Remove and re-insert the memory card. Formatting the CF Card. Use another CF card instead. The memory card is full. Erase unnecessary images in the card or replace the CF card. Something obstructed the built-in ashs automatic pop-up operation. Turn the <4> switch to <1>. An error other than the above has occurred. Remove and re-install the battery. This error may occur if you use a non-Canon lens and the camera or lens does not operate properly.
Err 04 Err 05
Err 99
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Shoe-mount Speedlites
An EX-series Speedlite can be attached to the cameras hot shoe. In the same way as normal exposures, you can use E-TTL II autoash for ash exposures.
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CF card
Data storage media where the captured images are recorded. CF cards made by Canon are recommended.
PC card adapter
Enables a CF card to be inserted into a PC card slot or PC card reader.
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System Map
Rubber Frame Eb
ST-E2
220EX
420EX
Bundled Accessories
Eyecup Eb
Battery Charger CG-580 or CB-5L Semi-hard Case EH-17L Battery Pack BP-514
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CF card
Personal computer Windows XP (Home Edition / Professional) Windows 2000 Professional Windows ME Windows 98 Second Edition Mac OS X 10.1-10.3 Mac OS 9.0-9.2
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk Digital Photo Professional Disk Adobe Photoshop Elements Disk Data Verification Kit DVK-E2 (Ver.2.1)
CP Printer
EF-S lenses
EF lenses
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Specifications
Type
Type: Recording media: Image size: Compatible lenses: Digital, single-lens reex, AF/AE camera with built-in ash Type I or II CF card * Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB or larger CF cards 22.5 x 15.0mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is equal to approx.1.6 times the marked focal length.) Canon EF mount High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor Effective pixels: Approx. 8.20 megapixels Total pixels: Approx. 8.50 megapixels 3:2 RGB primary color lter Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable Design rule for Camera File System 2.0: JPEG and RAW JPEG, RAW (12bit)
Lens mount:
Imaging Element
Type: Pixels: Aspect ratio: Color lter system: Low-pass lter:
Recording System
Recording format: Image format: RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording: File size:
Possible (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 3.6MB (3504 x 2336 pixels) (2) Large/Normal: Approx. 1.8MB (3504 x 2336 pixels) (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.2MB (2544 x 1696 pixels) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.1MB (2544 x 1696 pixels) (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.2MB (1728 x 1152 pixels) (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.6MB (1728 x 1152 pixels) (7) RAW: Approx. 8.7MB (3504 x 2336 pixels) * Exact le sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, processing parameters, etc. File numbering: Consecutive numbering, auto reset Color space: sRGB, Adobe RGB Processing parameters: Parameter 1 and 2, set 1 to 3 (three custom processing parameters), B/W Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Normal/PTP selectable) Video output (NTSC/PAL)
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White Balance
Type: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white uorescent light, ash, custom, color temperature setting Auto white balance: Auto white balance with the image sensor Color temperature correction: White balance correction: 9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing: 3 stops in full-stop increments * Blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias possible Color temperature information transmission: Provided
Viewnder
Type: Coverage: Magnication: Eyepoint: Built-in dioptric adjustment: Focusing screen: Mirror: Eye-level pentaprism Vertical/Horizontal 95% 0.9x (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at innity) 20 mm -3.0 - +1.0 diopter Fixed, precision matte Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF 600mm f/4 or shorter lens) Viewnder information: AF information (AF points, focus conrmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, AE lock, exposure level, partial metering circle, exposure warning), ash information (ash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, ash exposure compensation), white balance correction, maximum burst, CF card information Depth-of-eld preview: Enabled with depth-of-eld preview button
Autofocus
Type: TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection) AF points: 9 AF points Metering range: EV -0.5 - 18 (at 20C/68F, ISO 100) Focus modes: One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) AF point selection: Auto, manual Selected AF point display: Superimposed in viewnder and indicated on LCD panel
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AF-assist beam:
Built-in ash res intermittently Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. at periphery
Exposure Control
Metering modes: 35-zone TTL full aperture metering Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewnder at center) Centerweighted Average Metering Metering range: EV 1-20 (at 20C/68F with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100) Exposure control: Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutterpriority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-eld AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoash ISO speed: Basic Zone modes: Automatically set (ISO 100-400) Creative Zone modes: ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, extendable to ISO 3200. Exposure compensation: Manual: 2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB) AEB: 2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments AE lock: Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved. Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes.
Shutter
Type: Shutter speeds: Shutter release: Self-timer: Remote control: Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3- and 1/2-stop increments), bulb X-sync at 1/250 sec. Soft-touch electromagnetic release 10-sec. delay Remote control with N3 type terminal Retractable, auto pop-up ash E-TTL II autoash 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Approx. 3 sec. Flash-ready icon lights in viewnder 17mm lens focal length covered Provided 2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments.
Built-in Flash
Type: Flash metering: Guide No.: Recycle time: Flash-ready indicator: Flash coverage: FE lock: Flash exposure compensation:
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Specifications
External Speedlite
EOS-dedicated Speedlite: E-TTL II autoash with EX-series Speedlite PC terminal: Provided Zooming to match lens focal length: Provided
Drive System
Drive modes: Continuous: Max. burst: Single, continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec.) Max. 5 shots per sec. JPEG* (Large/Fine): Approx. 20, RAW: Approx. 6 * Varies depending on the subject, ISO speed, processing parameters, CF card, etc. TFT color liquid-crystal monitor 1.8 in. Approx. 118,000 100% with respect to the effective pixels Five levels provided 12 Single image, shooting information, 9-image index, magnied view (Approx. 1.5x - 10x), autoplay, image rotation, and jump In the shooting information mode, any overexposed highlight areas with no image infomation will blink. Single images can be erase-protected or not. One image or all images in the CF card can be erased (except protected images). CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct, and PictBridge-compatible printers JPEG images (DPOF printing possible) 18 Custom Functions with 50 settings
LCD Monitor
Type: Monitor size: Pixels: Coverage: Brightness adjustment: Interface languages:
Image Playback
Display format:
Highlight warning:
Direct Printing
Compatible printers: Printable images:
Customization
Custom Functions:
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Power Source
Battery: One Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. * AC power can also be supplied with the DC Coupler. * With Battery Grip BG-E2, size-AA batteries can be used. [shots] Temperature At 20C/68F Shooting Conditions No Flash Approx. 1000 50% Flash Use Approx. 700
Battery life:
At 0C / 32F Approx. 750 Approx. 550 * The above gures apply when a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used. Automatic Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min. One CR2016 lithium battery 144 (W) x 105.5 (H) x 71.5 (D) mm / 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.8 in. 685g / 24.2 oz. (body only)
Operation Environment
Working temperature range: 0C- 40C / 32F - 104F Working humidity: 85% or less
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Specifications
Approx. 1.8 m / 5.9 ft. BP-511A, BP-514: Approx. 100 min. BP-511, BP-512: Approx. 90 min. Rated input: AC 100 - 240 V Rated output: DC 8.4 V Working temperature range: 0C - 40C / 32F - 104F Working humidity: 85% or lower Dimensions (W x H x D): 91 x 67 x 32.3 mm / 3.6 x 2.6 x 1.3 in Weight: 105 g / 3.7 oz (excluding power cord) All the specications above are based on Canons testing standards. The cameras specications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Index
A
AC Adapter Kit ........................22, 154 Access lamp ..................................25 Accessories ..................................154 Add original decision data ...........146 A-DEP ............................................82 Adobe RGB ....................................56 AE ..................................................74 AE lock ...................................86, 149 AEB ................................................84 AF mode ........................................64 AF point .........................................67 AF-assist beam ......................68, 142 AI Focus AF ...................................66 AI Servo AF ...................................65 Aperture value ...............................78 Attaching the Strap ........................17 Auto Play ......................................108 Auto playback ..............................108 Auto power off ..........................26, 33 Auto Reset .....................................61 Auto rotate ...................................101 Automatic AF point selection .........67 Av ...................................................78 Camera setting display .................. 62 Centerweighted Average Metering . 71 CF card ..................... 9, 24, 114, 155 Clear all camera settings ............... 32 Clear all Custom Functions ......... 140 Clear settings ................................ 31 Close-up ........................................ 42 Color saturation ............................. 58 Color space ................................... 56 Color temperature ......................... 52 Color tone ...................................... 58 Communication ........................... 116 Compression Rate ........................ 46 Continuous .................................... 61 Continuous shooting ..................... 72 Contrast ......................................... 58 CP Direct ..................................... 123 Creative Zone modes .................... 14 Custom Functions ....................... 141 Custom WB ................................... 51
D
DC coupler .................................... 22 Depth-of-eld preview ................... 79 Dioptric Adjustment ....................... 38 Direct printing ...................... 115, 137 DPOF .......................................... 131 Drive modes .................................. 72
B
B/W .................................................59 Basic Zone modes .........................14 Battery .............................18, 20, 154 Battery Charger .............................15 Battery check .................................20 Beeper ...........................................90 Bracket sequence ........................143 Bubble Jet Direct .........................126 Built-in Flash ..................................92 Bulb exposures ..............................87 Bundled Items ..................................3
E
Erase ........................................... 112 Erasing a Single Image ............... 112 Erasing All Images ...................... 113 Error Codes ................................. 153 E-TTL II Autoash ........... 92, 97, 145 Evaluative metering ....................... 71 Exposure compensation ................ 83 Exposure level increments .......... 142 EX-series Speedlite ....................... 97 Extension ................................ 46, 61
C
C.Fn .............................................141
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J
JPEG ............................................. 46 Jump Display ............................... 107
F
FE lock .....................................95, 97 FEB ................................................97 File No. ...........................................61 Filter effects ...................................60 Firmware ........................................31 Flash ..................................92, 97, 98 Flash exposure compensation ..96, 97 Flash off .........................................43 Flash sync speed .........................141 Focus conrmation light .................13 Focus lock ......................................69 Focus mode switch ..................64, 70 Folder .............................................61 Format ..........................................114 FP ash ..........................................97 Full Auto .........................................40 Function Availability Table ............148
L
Landscape ..................................... 42 Language ...................................... 33 LCD Brightness ........................... 102 LCD Monitor .............................. 9, 32 LCD Panel ................................. 9, 12 LCD Panel Illumination .................. 89 Lens ........................................... 9, 23
M
M (Manual) .................................... 80 Magnied View ............................ 106 Main Dial ................................. 16, 27 Manual AF Point Selection ............ 67 Manual Focusing ........................... 70 Menus ...................................... 29, 31 Metering Mode .............................. 71 MF ................................................. 70 Mirror Lockup ................................ 88 Mode Dial ...................................... 14 Monochrome ................................. 59 Multi-controller ......................... 16, 28
H
Highlight .......................................104 High-speed sync ............................97 Histogram .....................................104 Holding the Camera .......................38
N
Night Portrait ................................. 43 Noise reduction ........................... 141 Nomenclature ................................ 10 Non-Canon Flash Units ................. 98 NTSC ..................................... 31, 110 Number of copies . 121, 124, 127, 134
I
Image processing ...........................47 Image review time ........................100 Image Size ...................................149 Image Zone ....................................14 Image-recording Quality .................46 Index ............................................132 Index Display ................................105 INFO. ......................................62, 103 Interface cable ..................................3 ISO expansion .............................143 ISO speed ......................................49
O
One-Shot AF ................................. 65
P
P (Program) ................................... 74 PAL ........................................ 31, 110
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Paper settings ..............................119 Partial Metering ..............................71 PC terminal ....................................98 PictBridge ....................................119 Playback ......................................103 Playback menu ........................29, 31 Portrait ...........................................42 Possible Shots .........................21, 47 Power Outlet ..................................22 Power Switch ...........................16, 26 Pressing completely .......................26 Pressing halfway ............................26 Print Ordering ..............................131 Processing Parameters ............57, 58 Program AE ...................................74 Program Shift .................................75 Protect .........................................111 Protection .....................................111 PTP ..............................................116
Set-up menu ............................ 29, 31 Sharpness ..................................... 58 Shoot w/o card ........................ 25, 90 Shooting Information ................... 104 Shooting menu ........................ 29, 31 Shooting mode .............................. 14 Shots remaining ............................ 21 Shutter Button ............................... 26 Shutter curtain synchronization ... 145 Shutter speed ................................ 76 Single image display ................... 103 Single shooting .............................. 72 Specications .............................. 158 Sports ............................................ 43 sRGB ............................................. 56 Standard ...................................... 132 Style .................................... 123, 126 Superimposed display ................. 144 System Map ................................ 156
Q
Quick Control Dial ....................16, 28
T
Timer ............................................. 16 Toning Effect .................................. 60 Trimming ...................................... 129 Tv .................................................. 76
R
RAW ...............................................47 RAW+JPEG ...................................46 Recharge .......................................18 Red-eye Reduction ........................94 Replacing the Date/Time Battery ...35 Rotate ..........................................109
V
Video cable .................................. 110 Video OUT .................................. 110 Viewnder ...................................... 13
S
Safety shift ...................................145 Selecting All Images ....................136 Selecting Individual Images .........134 Self-timer .................................44, 72 Sensor cleaning .............................36 Setting the date/time ......................34
W
WB-BKT ........................................ 54 White Balance ............................... 50 White Balance Bracketing ............. 54 White Balance Correction ............. 53 Wireless, Multi-Speedlite System .. 97
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