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EOS 450D instruction manual
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Contents
Main
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
Test the Camera Before Using and Liability
Copyrights
Item Check List
Conventions Used in this Manual
Icons in this Manual
Basic Assumptions
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1
Contents
2
Introduction
Getting Started 23
Advanced Shooting Techniques 55
More Advanced Techniques 69
Live View Shooting 95
Handy Features 107
Image Playback 123
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
133
Customizing the Camera 151
Reference 161
Contents at a Glance
Shooting
Image Quality
Focusing
Playback
Printing
Handling Precautions
Camera Care
LCD Monitor
Cards
Lens Electrical Contacts
Cautions During Prolonged Use
Quick Start Guide
1
2
5
4
3
6
7
9
8
Nomenclature
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
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Shooting Settings Display
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.
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Page
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1 2
3
Recharging the Battery
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
1
2
3
Installing and Removing the Battery
Turning on the Power
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor
About Auto Power Off
Checking the Battery Level
2
Time].
3
4
3 Setting the Date and Time
2
3 Selecting the Interface Language
3
1
2
3
Installing and Removing the Card
Installing the Card
1
2
Removing the Card
1
2
4
3
Mounting and Detaching a Lens
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1
2
About the Lens Image Stabilizer
Basic Operation
Pressing halfway
Pressing completely
Shutter Button
Menu Operations and Settings
Basic Zone Mode Menu Screen
Creative Zone Mode Menu Screen
3
4
5
6
1
3 Formatting the Card
2
About Low-level Formatting
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen
Shooting Settings
Menus Captured Image
Basic Shooting and Image Playback
1 2
subject.
4
1 Fully Automatic Shooting
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1 Full Auto Techniques
2 Shooting Portraits
3 Shooting Landscapes
4 Shooting Close-ups
5 Shooting Moving Subjects
6 Shooting Portraits at Night
7 Disabling Flash
1 2
j Using the Self-timer
1
2
3
x Image Playback
Advanced Shooting Techniques
1 2
d: Program AE
1
2
Z: Changing the ISO SpeedN
1
2
Using the Built-in Flash
3 Using Red-eye Reduction
1
E: Changing the AF ModeN
2
1
Selecting the AF PointN
S
2
1
1 2
i Continuous ShootingN
1
Select the image-recording quality.
Setting the Image-recording Quality
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About 1
About 1+73
1
Selecting a Picture Style
Picture Style Effects
A
2
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More Advanced Techniques
1 2
:
s
Action Shots
Using the built-in flash
1 2
:
f
Changing the Depth of Field
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Using the Built-in Flash
Depth-of-Field PreviewN
1
:
a
Set the shutter speed and aperture.
3
1
:
8
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
1
q Changing the Metering ModeN
2
q
r
Setting Exposure CompensationN
Setting Exposure Compensation
1
2
amount.
y Flash Exposure CompensationN
1
2
3 Auto Exposure BracketingN
Canceling AEB
1
A Customizing the Picture StyleN
2
3
4
Parameter Settings and Effects
Filter Effect
Toning Effect
Monochrome Adjustment
1
A Registering the Picture StyleN
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
Setting the Color SpaceN
About Adobe RGB
1
button.
2
A AE LockN
AE Lock Effects
1
the built-in flash.
3
4
A FE LockN
1
2
O Custom White Balance
1
B: Setting the White BalanceN
2
3
4
1
2
White Balance CorrectionN
White Balance Correction
Set the white balance bracketing amount.
Bracketing Sequence
White Balance Auto Bracketing
Preventing Camera ShakeN
Live View Shooting
1
Preparing for Live View ShootingN
2
3
4
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1
2
3
4
Focusing ManuallyN
1
2
About the Shooting Settings
3
ShootingN
Battery Life with Live View Shooting
Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.
About the Information Display
1
2
Using AF to FocusN
C.Fn-8-1: Quick mode
4
display and shoot.
1
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Handy Features
Handy Features
3 Silencing the Beeper
3 Setting the Image Review Time
3 Card Reminder
3 Setting the Auto Power-off Time
3 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness
3 File Numbering Methods
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3 Auto Image Rotation
B Checking Camera Function Settings
1
2
3
3 Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsN
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Select [Flash control].
[Built-in flash func. setting]
Flash ControlN
[Flash firing]
1
setting] or [External flash C.Fn setting].
Set the external flash function settings.
Setting the External Speedlites
2
3 Automatic Sensor Cleaning
Cleaning the Sensor Now
Disabling Automatic Sensor Cleaning
1
2
3 Appending Dust Delete DataN
3
About the Dust Delete Data
1
2
3
4
3 Manual Sensor CleaningN
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Image Playback
1
2
x Searching for Images Quickly
1
2
Jump through Images (Jump display)
Magnify the image.
u/y Magnified View
1
2
1
2
3
3 Auto Playback
1
2
3
4
Viewing the Images on TV
1
2
Protecting Images
1 2
3
L Erasing Images
Shooting Information Display
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Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
http://canon.com/pictbridge/
1
2
3
4 5
Preparing to Print
6
w
1
Press <
>.
3
wPrinting
QSetting the Paper Size YSetting the Paper Type
USetting the Page Layout
4
5
imprinting.
6
7
e Adjustment of Printing Effects
1 2
3
Trimming the Image
Handling Printer Errors
Error Messages
1
2
3
W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
4
K L
Print Ordering
1
W
2 3
5
4
1
d
Preparation for Image Transfer
personal computer.
2
Transfer all the images in the card to the personal computer.
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer
1
3 Selecting the Images to be Transferred
2
3
transferred.
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1
2
3
4
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN
Custom Functions
3 Custom Function SettingsN
C.Fn I: Exposure
C.Fn-2
C.Fn-1 Exposure level increments
Flash sync. speed in Av (Aperture-priority AE) mode
C.Fn II: Image
C.Fn-3 Long exposure noise reduction
C.Fn-4 High ISO speed noise reduction
C.Fn-5 Highlight tone priority
B
C.Fn-6 Auto Lighting Optimizer
C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive
C.Fn-7 AF-assist beam firing
C.Fn-8 AF during Live View shooting
C.Fn-9 Mirror lockup
C.Fn IV: Operation/Others
C.Fn-10 Shutter/AE lock button
C.Fn-11 SET button when shooting
C.Fn-12 LCD display when power ON
C.Fn-13 Add original decision data
1
Registering My Menu
My Menu settings
3
2
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Subjects difficult to focus
When Autofocus Fails
1
2
3
4
Using a Household Power Outlet
Remote Control Shooting
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (Sold separately)
Remote Switch RS-60E3 (Sold separately)
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External Speedlites
Sync Speed
Cautions for Live View shooting
Canon Speedlites other than the EX-series
Using Non-Canon Flash Units
1 Shooting 1 (Red) page
2 Shooting 2 (Red)
3 Playback (Blue)
Menu Settings
5 Set-up 1 (Yellow) page
6 Set-up 2 (Yellow)
9 My Menu (Green)
7 Set-up 3 (Yellow)
o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable
Function Availability Table
Function Availability Table
o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable
Troubleshooting Guide
Power
Shooting
No images can be shot or recorded.
Image Review & Operation
Error Codes
System Map
Bundled Accessories
AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
System Map
Specifications
Type
Image Sensor
Recording System
Image Processing
Viewfinder
Autofocus
Exposure Control
Shutter
Built-in Flash
External Speedlite
Drive System
Live View Functions
LCD Monitor
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Dimensions and Weight
Operation Environment
Battery Pack LP-E5
Battery Charger LC-E5
Battery Charger LC-E5E
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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Safety Warnings
Preventing Serious Injury or Death
Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage
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Index
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
I
J
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
V
W
Z
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