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	Specifications


• LCD Monitor
Type:	TFT color liquid-crystal monitor (Brightness adjustable to
	7 levels)
Monitor size and dots:	3-in. with approx. 920,000 dots (VGA)
Coverage:	Approx. 100%
Interface languages:	25
• Image Playback
Image display formats:	Single, Single + Info (Image-recording quality, shooting
	information, histogram), 4-image index, 9-image index,
	image rotate possible
Zoom magnification:	Approx. 1.5x - 10x

Image browsing methods: Single image, jump by 10 or 100 images, by shooting date,

	by movie, by stills
Highlight alert:	Overexposed highlights blink
Movie playback:	Enabled (LCD monitor, video/audio OUT, HDMI OUT)
	Built-in speaker

• Direct Printing

Compatible printers:	PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable images:	JPEG and RAW images
Print ordering:	DPOF Version 1.1 compatible

• Customization

Custom Functions:	13
My Menu registration:	Provided

• Interface

Digital terminal:	For computer communication and direct printing (Hi-
	Speed USB)
	For video/audio output (NTSC/PAL selectable)

HDMI mini OUT terminal: Type C (Auto switching of resolution)

Remote control terminal: For Remote Switch RS-60E3

Wireless remote control: Compatible with Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5

• Power Source

Battery:	Battery Pack LP-E5 (Quantity 1)
	* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
	* With Battery Grip BG-E5 attached, size-AA/LR6
	batteries can be used

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Contents

English Copyrights Testing the Camera Before Using and LiabilityItem Check List Basic Assumptions Conventions Used in this ManualIcons in this Manual Chapters Contents More Advanced Techniques Advanced Shooting TechniquesImage Playback Handy FeaturesLive View Shooting Shooting Movies181 163Customizing the Camera ReferenceContents at a Glance Printing FocusingPlayback Camera Care Handling PrecautionsLens LCD MonitorCards Quick Start Guide Insert the battery. p.26Set the power switch to Take the picture. p.37 Set the Mode Dial to 1 FullAuto. p.44 Focus the subject. p.37Main Dial p.4 Shutter button NomenclatureNomenclature Large/Fine Shooting Settings DisplayViewfinder Information Full Auto p.44 Creative Auto p.53 Image Zone Mode DialCreative Zone Basic ZoneEF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 is lens EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is lensBattery Charger LC-E5E Battery Charger LC-E5Charger for Battery Pack LP-E5 p.24 Attaching the Strap Getting StartedAs shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely Charging the BatteryRemove the protective cover Attach the battery Recharge the battery. For LC-E5Purchase a new battery Tips for Using the Battery and ChargerInstalling and Removing the Battery About Auto Power Off Turning on the PowerAbout the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Temperature Shooting Conditions Checking the Battery LevelBattery Life Under the 6 tab, select Date/ Time 3Setting the Date and TimeExit the setting Display the menuSet the desired language 3Selecting the Interface LanguageUnder the 6 tab, select Language Captured image is recorded onto the card sold separately Installing and Removing the SD CardInstalling the Card Open the cover Insert the cardRemove the card Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the coverRemoving the Card Attach the lens On the lens, set the focus mode switch to AF autofocusAttaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching a Lens Remove the capsImage Conversion Factor About ZoomingTo owners of the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 is kit lens To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingersTake the picture Set the is switch toAbout the Lens Image Stabilizer Press the shutter button halfwayHolding the Camera Basic OperationThis releases the shutter and takes the picture Shutter ButtonPressing halfway Pressing completelyBasic Zone modes Movie shooting mode3Menu Operations Menu ScreenSelect a tab Menu Setting Procedure Display the menuSelect the setting Set the desired settingUnder the 5 tab, select Format, then press 3Formatting the CardSelect Format Format the cardExecute Format in the following cases Menus Captured Image Switching the LCD Monitor ScreenShooting Settings About the Auto Lighting Optimizer Basic Shooting Image PlaybackSubject Set the Mode Dial to1Fully Automatic Shooting Aim any AF point overLow light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes Although it is daylight, the flash popped upShooting a Moving Subject 1Full Auto TechniquesRecomposing the Shot Focus the face 2Shooting PortraitsShooting Tips Use a telephoto lensShooting night scenes 3Shooting LandscapesWith a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end Move to the subject as close as possible 4Shooting Close-upsUse a simple background Simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out betterUse the center AF point to focus 5Shooting Moving SubjectsUse a wide-angle lens and a tripod 6Shooting Portraits at NightTaking portraits without flash 7Disabling FlashCreative Auto screen appears on the LCD monitor Set the Mode Dial to CCCreative Auto Shooting PressBlurring/sharpening the background Adjusting the picture brightnessFlash firing Image-recording quality Single, continuous, and self-timer shootingImage effects Select the image XImage PlaybackPlayback the image Advanced Shooting Techniques Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely Set the Mode Dial to d Focus the subjectProgram AE Check the shutter speed and aperture displayDifferences Between d and 1 Full Auto Changing the ISO speed and using the built-in flashProgram can be shifted. Program shift ISO speed will appear Changing the ISO SpeedNPress the Z button Select the ISO speedAbout Auto for Automatic ISO Speed Shooting Mode ISO Speed SettingISO Speed DUsing the Built-in FlashPress the D button Effective Flash RangeBright light, decrease the ISO speed 3Using Red-eye ReductionIf the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash rangeOne-Shot AF for Still Subjects Select the AF modeAF mode will appear Changing the AF ModeNAI Servo AF for Moving Subjects AI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF ModeSelect the AF point SSelecting the AF PointNPress the S button Ring until the subject looks sharp MF Manual FocusingSet the lens focus mode switch to Focus by turning the lens focusing· For still subjects IContinuous ShootingNPress the YiQ button Select Press the U key to select i, then pressRemote control can also be used. p.194 Using the Self-timerPress the YiQ button Select the self-timer 10-sec. self-timerSelect the image-recording quality 3Setting the Image-recording QualityGuide to Image-recording Quality Settings Approx Select QualityWhat’s the difference between 7 and 8? When do I use the 1 mode?About 1+73 AboutPicture Style Effects ASelecting a Picture StyleNPress the XA button Select a Picture StyleUser Def NeutralFaithful CAbout the Main Dial Pointer More Advanced TechniquesShutter Speed Display Set the Mode Dial to s Set the desired shutter speedAction Shots Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec Using the Built-in FlashHow to blur a flowing river or water fountain To freeze the action or moving subjectAperture Display Set the Mode Dial to f Set the desired apertureChanging the Depth of Field Changing the Depth of Field Depth of Field PreviewN Bulb Exposures Set the Mode Dial to aManual Exposure Set the exposure and take the pictureAutomatic Depth-of-Field AE Set the Mode Dial to Focus the subjectQChanging the Metering ModeN Set the metering modeMaking it darker Setting Exposure CompensationNOSetting Exposure Compensation Making it brighterSelect Flash control Select Built-in flash func. settingSelect Built-in flash func. setting, then press YFlash Exposure CompensationNSet the AEB amount 3Auto Exposure BracketingNSelect Expo. comp./AEB Using AEB with exposure compensation Canceling AEBUsing AEB with continuous shooting Using AEB with u single shootingSet the parameter ACustomizing a Picture StyleNSelect Picture Style Select a parameterColor tone Skin tones can be adjusted Parameter Settings and EffectsSharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image Saturation Image’s color saturation can be adjustedLToning Effect Monochrome AdjustmentKFilter Effect With Picture Style selected, press ARegistering a Picture StyleNSelect User Def Select the base Picture StyleRegistering a Picture StyleN About Adobe RGB 3Setting the Color SpaceNSelect Color space AE Lock Effects AAE LockNPress the a button Recompose and take the pictureFocus the subject Press the a button AFE LockNPress the D button to pop up the built-in flash OCustom White Balance Setting the White BalanceNPress the WB button Select the white balanceSelect Custom WB Set the white balance correction 2White Balance CorrectionNWhite Balance Correction Bracketing Sequence White Balance Auto BracketingSet the white balance bracketing amount Under the 1 tab, select 3Lens Peripheral Illumination CorrectionSelect Peripheral illumin. correct 100101 About the Lens Correction Data102 0Using the Quick Control ScreenDisplay the Quick Control screen 103 Function Setting DisplayQuick Control Screen Nomenclature Press the shutter button completely again Using the self-timer l with mirror lockupRemote control shooting Preventing Camera ShakeN105 Live View Shooting106 Set the shooting modeALive View ShootingN Display the Live View image107 To Enable Live View Shooting108 ASetting Shooting FunctionsNSettable Functions when the Camera is ready to shoot Functions Set with a Menu109 110 About the Information DisplayMove the AF point Using AF to FocusNSelecting the AF Mode Live Mode d112 UFace detection Live Mode cWill turn red 113Press the a button to focus the face covered by the p frame AF operation Live Mode and uFace Detection Live Mode Notes114 115 116 Quick Mode fAF point 1 Display the Live View image 117 118 Focusing ManuallyNSet the lens focus mode switch to MF Focus manuallyAbout the E icon 119Custom Function Notes 120About Full HD 121SD Cards for Movie Shooting 122 Set the Mode Dial to kKShooting Movies Shoot the movie123 Movie SettingsFunctions Set with a Menu Display the movie menu With Grid 1l or Grid 2m, you can display grid lines Remote controlSettable Functions During Camera Ready 124Taking Still Photos During Movie Shooting Shooting Still Photos125 126 Recording and Image Quality 127Playback and TV connection 128129 Handy Features3Card Reminder Handy Features3Setting the Image Review Time 3Silencing the Beeper131 Setting the Auto Power-off Time3Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness File numbering after replacing the card Card-1Card-2 3File Numbering Methods132 IMG0001.JPG133 Set OnPD, then playback the image. It will be rotated 3Auto Rotate of Vertical Images134 135 BChecking Camera SettingsSettings Display Select OK 3Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsNSelect Clear settings Select the desired setting137 Camera SettingsMovie Settings 3About Copyright InformationNSelect Screen color 3Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color3Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically Select LCD auto off139 3Setting the FlashNNormally, set this to Enable Flash firingShutter sync Flash mode140 141 Clear Speedlite settingsSelect External flash C.Fn setting, then press Set the Custom FunctionDisabling Automatic Sensor Cleaning FAutomatic Sensor CleaningCleaning the Sensor Now Select Clean nowf143 3Appending Dust Delete DataNPreparation Obtain the Dust Delete Data Select Dust Delete Data144 About the Dust Delete DataEnd the cleaning 3Manual Sensor CleaningNSelect Sensor cleaning Select Clean manually146 About images taken with another camera 147148 XSearching for Images QuicklyHDisplay Multiple Images on One Screen Index display Turn on the index display149 IJump through Images Jump displaySelect the jump method Browse by jumping150 YMagnified ViewMagnify the image Scroll around the image151 BRotating the ImageSelect Rotate Rotate the image152 KPlaying MoviesSelect a movie Playback the movie153 Under the 4 tab, select Slide show, then press 3Slide Show Auto PlaybackSelect Slide show 154155 Set the play time and repeat optionStart the slide show Quit the slide show156 Viewing the Images on TVConnectcamera. the Hdmi cable to Viewing on HD High-Definition TV SetsConnectset. the Hdmi cable to the TV 157158 KProtecting ImagesSelect Protect images Select the image and protect itSelect Erase images LErasing ImagesErase the image 3Checkmarking X Images to be Erased in a Batch160 3Erasing All Images in the CardAbout the Highlight Alert BShooting Information Display161 RGB Display 162About the Histogram Brightness DisplayTransferring Images to a Computer p.177 163Printing p.164 Digital Print Order Format Dpof p.173While you look at the LCD monitor Direct printing procedure is done entirely with the cameraPreparing to Print 164To a printer 165Press the x button Icon will appear on the upper left toWPrinting Select Paper settingsPrint setting screen will appear Print setting screen167 QSetting the Paper SizeYSetting the Paper Type USetting the Page LayoutDepending on the printer Set the printing effects168 Screen display may differ169 Set the date and file number imprintingStart printing 170 EAdjustment of Printing Effects171 Trimming the ImageSet the trimming frame size, position, and aspect ratio Press 0 to exit the trimming172 Handling Printer Errors Error MessagesSet the option as desired Setting the Printing Options Select Print orderSelect Set up Digital Print Order Format DpofPress the 7 button 174175 Print OrderingUnder the 3 tab, select Print order Select Print Set the Paper settings. p.166Direct Printing with Dpof Preparing to print177 DTransferring Images to a ComputerAll images Transferring Images to a Computer178 Select & transfer 179New images Transfer order images180 3Selecting the Images to be TransferredCustomizing Camera 182 3Setting Custom FunctionsNCustom Function No Select the Custom Function Number Clearing All Custom Functions183 Custom Functions184 3Custom Function SettingsNFn I Exposure Off Auto Standard Low Strong DisableFn II Image 185186 Disable EnableOnly external flash emits Enable DisableFn III Autofocus/Drive 187188 Fn IV Operation/OthersDisplay Retain power OFF status189 Select Register Select My Menu settingsAbout My Menu settings 3Registering My MenuNReference 192 When Autofocus FailsSubjects difficult to focus Insert the DC Coupler Using a Household Power OutletConnect the power cord Connect the DC Coupler194 Remote Control ShootingRemote Controller RC-1/RC-5 Sold separately Remote Switch RS-60E3 Sold separately195 Using the Eyepiece CoverRemove the eyecup Attaching the eyepiece cover196 External SpeedlitesEOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites Sync Speed Using Non-Canon Flash UnitsCanon Speedlites other than the EX-series 197198 Function Availability TableExposure 1992Shooting 2 Red Menu Settings200 1Shooting 1 Red201 KMovie Red Movie Shooting Mode MenuAbout the menu screen during the movie shooting mode 202203 Troubleshooting GuideBattery becomes exhausted quickly Image is out of focus 204Camera turns off by itself No images can be shot or recordedBuilt-in flash does not fire 205Maximum burst during continuous shooting is lower ISO 100 cannot be setMovie shooting terminates by itself Camera makes a noise when it is shaken206 Shutter makes two shooting sounds during Live View shooting207 No image appears on the TV screen 208Shooting date and time displayed is incorrect 209 Error Codes210 AccessoriesSystem Map BundledSystem Map 211212 SpecificationsShutter 213Autofocus Exposure ControlFlash 215 216 EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 is 217EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is 218 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedTrademarks About MPEG-4 Licensing219 Safety WarningsPreventing Injury or Equipment Damage 220European Union and EEA only 221222 Index115 223224 225 226 227 CEL-SN3YA210