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Canon 60D instruction manual Software Start Guide

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Software Start Guide

EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk

This disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL cameras.

Communication Software for the Camera and Computer

EOS Utility

You can download images (still images/movies) you have shot with the camera to your computer.

You can set the various settings of the camera from your computer. You can shoot photos remotely by connecting the camera with your computer.

Image Viewing and Editing Software

Digital Photo Professional

You can view, edit and print shot images on your computer at high- speed.

You can edit images with originals remaining unchanged.

Can be used by a wide range of users from amateurs to professionals. It is especially recommended for users who mainly shoot RAW images.

Image Viewing and Editing Software

ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) / ImageBrowser (Macintosh)

You can view, edit and print JPEG images on your computer. You can organize and sort images by shooting date or theme.

You can play and edit MOV movies and extract still images from movies. Recommended for novices who are using a digital camera for the first time and amateur users.

Picture Style File Creating Software

Picture Style Editor

This software is aimed at advanced users who are experienced in editing images.

You can edit Picture Style to your unique image characteristics and create/save an original Picture Style file.

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Canon 60D instruction manual Software Start Guide

Contents

English Take Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the Camera Testing the Camera Before Use and LiabilityIntroduction CopyrightsItem Check List Icons in this Manual Conventions Used in this ManualBasic Assumptions Chapters Contents Setting the AF and Drive Modes Post-Processing Images Sensor Cleaning 229 Index to Features Live View Shooting Exposure AdjustmentsFlash Shooting MoviesHandling Precautions Camera CareLCD Panel and LCD Monitor CardsQuick Start Guide Review the picture. p.50 Focus the subject. p.40Take the picture. p.40 If necessary, the built-in flash will pop- up automaticallyNomenclature Nomenclature LCD Panel Viewfinder Information Movie shooting p.171 Creative Zone Mode DialCamera User Setting Basic ZoneLens with a distance scale Lens without a distance scaleCharger for Battery Pack LP-E6 p.24 Battery Charger LC-E6Battery Charger LC-E6E Getting Started Attaching the StrapCharging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger When not using the camera, remove the batteryInstalling and Removing the Battery Rotate the LCD monitor Using the LCD MonitorFlip out the LCD monitor Face it toward youAbout the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Turning on the PowerAbout Auto Power Off Battery Life Checking the Battery LevelAt 23C / 73F Display the menu 3Setting the Date and TimeExit the setting Time.Under the 6 tab, select DateUnder the 6 tab, select LanguageK 3Selecting the Interface LanguageSet the desired language Insert the card Installing and Removing the SD CardInstalling the Card Open the cover Slide the cover as shown by the arrows to open itRemove the card Removing the CardThen open the cover Attaching and Detaching a Lens To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers About ZoomingMinimizing Dust To owners of the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 is lens Image Conversion FactorLens Using the Lens HoodAlign the red index marks MarkAbout the Lens Image Stabilizer Set the is switch toTake the picture Basic Operation Holding the CameraPressing completely Shutter ButtonPressing halfway This releases the shutter and takes the pictureMode Dial Turn the 6 dial onlyUsing the Unlock button Turn the 5 dial only9Operating the Multi-controller Displaying Shooting SettingsUlcd Panel Illumination Display the Quick Control screen QUsing the Quick Control ScreenSet the desired function Function Setting Display Quick Control Screen NomenclatureMenu Screen Movie shooting mode3Menu Operations Basic Zone modesSet the desired setting Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screenSelect the setting Select a tabSelect Format Before You Start3Formatting the Card Format the cardExecute Format in the following cases Set the desired time 3Setting the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off3Setting the Image Review Time Select Image reviewShooting Settings 3Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsNSelect Clear all camera settings Select OKMovie Shooting Settings Camera SettingsLive View Shooting Settings My Menu settings UnchangedAbout the Auto Lighting Optimizer Asic ZAim any AF point over Set the Mode Dial to1Fully Automatic Shooting SubjectLow light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneouslyAlthough it is daylight, the flash popped up Although flash was used, the picture came out darkRecomposing the Shot 1Full Auto TechniquesShooting a Moving Subject Press the a button Image will appear on the LCD monitor Live View ShootingDisplay the shooting image on the LCD monitor Press the shutter button completelyShooting Tips 7Disabling FlashTaking portraits without flash Select a function Set the Mode Dial to C Press the Q buttonCCreative Auto Shooting Quick Control screen will appear on the LCD monitorShoot by ambience selection Blurring/sharpening the backgroundDrive mode/Flash firing Focus the face 2Shooting PortraitsUse a telephoto lens Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in redWith a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end 3Shooting LandscapesShooting night scenes Simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better 4Shooting Close-upsUse a simple background Move to the subject as close as possible5Shooting Moving Subjects Use the center AF point to focus6Shooting Portraits at Night Use a wide-angle lens and a tripodAutomatically set k User selectable QQuick Control ScreenFunction On the Quick Control screen, select the desired ambience Set the Mode Dial to any of the following modes C 2 3 4 5Shoot by Ambience Selection Ambience Ambience EffectSet the ambience effect Ambience Settings Set the Mode Dial to any of the following modes 2 3 4 Shoot by Lighting or Scene TypeShoot by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene Type Settings Page Setting the AF Drive Modes Selecting the AF ModeN One-Shot AF for Still SubjectsAI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Mode AI Servo AF for Moving SubjectsSelect the AF point SSelecting the AF Point NPress the S button Selecting with the DialMaximum aperture Up to f/5.6 AF-Assist Beam with the Built-in FlashLens’ Maximum Aperture and AF Sensitivity Maximum aperture Up to f/2.8Set the lens focus mode switch to When Autofocus FailsMF Manual Focusing Subjects difficult to focusWhile looking at the LCD panel, turn the 6 or 5 dial Press the R button Select the drive modeISelecting the Drive ModeN Single shootingPress the R button Select the self-timer JUsing the Self-timer10-sec. self-timer k 2-sec. self-timerN Image Settings Select Quality 3Setting the Image-recording QualityImage-recording Quality Setting Examples Select the image-recording qualityQuality Guide to Image-recording Quality Settings ApproxPrinting File Size Possible Maximum About RAW Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting ISO Speed Guide Setting the ISO SpeedNPress the i button Set the ISO speed Flash Range3Setting the Maximum ISO Speed for Auto Ison About a Auto ISO SpeedSelect a Picture Style ASelecting a Picture StyleNSelect Picture Style Picture Style EffectsNeutral About the SymbolsSymbols FaithfulSelect a parameter Parameter Settings and EffectsACustomizing a Picture StyleN Set the parameterKFilter Effect Monochrome AdjustmentLToning Effect Press ARegistering a Picture StyleNSelect User Def Select the base Picture StyleRegistering a Picture StyleN Select the white balance 3Setting the White BalanceNSelect White balance About White BalanceSelect the custom white balance OCustom White BalancePhotograph a white object Plain, white object should fill the spot metering circlePSetting the Color Temperature White Balance Correction Select WB Shift/BKT UWhite Balance CorrectionNSet the white balance correction 100 White Balance Auto BracketingSet the white balance bracketing amount Bracketing Sequence3Auto Lighting OptimizerN Set the correction setting101 102 3Lens Peripheral Illumination CorrectionSelect Peripheral illumin. correct Under the 1 tab, selectAbout the Lens Correction Data 103Select Create folder 3Creating and Selecting a FolderCreate a Folder Select Select folder Create a new folderAbout Folders Selecting a Folder105 Creating Folders with a Personal Computer106 3File Numbering MethodsContinuous Next sequential file numberManual Reset Auto Reset107 Select the desired option 3Setting Copyright InformationNSelect Copyright information Enter textText Entry Procedure 109About Adobe RGB 3Setting the Color SpaceNSelect Color space 110As desired. By changing Camera settings, you canCreative Zone modes, you Obtain various resultsCheck the display Set the Mode Dial to d Focus the subjectProgram AE 112Differences Between d and 1 Full Auto 113About Program Shift Checkshoot. the viewfinder display Set the Mode Dial to s Set the desired shutter speedShutter-Priority AE 114115 Shutter Speed DisplayAperture-Priority AE Set the Mode Dial to f Set the desired aperture116 117 Depth of Field PreviewNAperture Display Set the exposure Manual ExposureSet the shutter speed and aperture 118QSelecting the Metering ModeN Press the n button Select the metering mode119 Setting Exposure CompensationN 120Select Expo. comp./AEB Canceling AEB Take the pictureHAuto Exposure Bracketing Aebn Set the AEB amountRecompose and take the picture AAE LockNPress the a button AE Lock Effects123 Bulb ExposuresElapsed exposure time will be displayed on the LCD panel Remove the eyecup Using the Eyepiece CoverFUsing the Remote Switch Attach the eyepiece coverPress the shutter button completely again Mirror LockupNFocus the subject, then press the shutter button completely 125Press the remote controller’s RRemote Control ShootingSet the lens focus mode switch to MF Transmit buttonCheck the camera’s tilt Displaying the Electronic LevelDisplaying the Electronic Level on the LCD Monitor 127Display the electronic level Displaying the Electronic Level in the ViewfinderSelect C.Fn IV -2 Assign SET button 128Flash Photography Shooting Shutter Speed Aperture DUsing the Built-in Flash130 Automatically set within 1/250 sec. 2 secEffective Range of Built-in Flash 3Using Red-eye Reduction131 Aperture ISO Speed 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800Set the flash exposure compensation amount YFlash Exposure CompensationNSelect y 132133 Focus the subject Press the a button AFE LockNPress the D button to pop-up the built-in flash 134Select Flash control 3Setting the FlashNNormally, set this to Enable Flash firing136 Flash modeFlash mode 136 Shutter sync 137 Function Built-in flash External flashShutter sync Wireless flash137 Flash exposure compensationSetting the External Speedlite Custom Functions 138Canceling the slave unit’s auto power off Using Wireless FlashNSlave Unit Settings and Position Wireless flash set-up exampleFully Automatic Shooting with One External Speedlite Select Built-in flash func. settingSelect Flash mode Press the I button to pop-up the built-in flashSet Channel Select Wireless funcUnder Wireless func., Channel, etc., will be displayed Select Firing groupSet the desired flash ratio and shoot 142Fully-automatic Shooting with Multiple External Speedlites Basic settings1All Using multiple slave Speedlites as one flash unit Set Firing group to 1All, then shootAB Multiple slave units in multiple groups 144Wireless func +3 145FE lock Flash exp. compExp. comp 146Wireless func +3 Setting the Flash Output Manually for Wireless FlashWireless func 147Canon Speedlites other than the EX-series External SpeedlitesEOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites 148149 Using Non-Canon Flash UnitsSync Speed 150 Shooting with the LCD Monitor Live View Shooting 151Display the Live View image AShooting with the LCD Monitor152 Enabling Live View Shooting Set the zLive View shoot. menu to EnableTemperature Shooting Conditions 153About the Information Display 154Final image simulation for still images Final Image Simulation155 Picture StyleQQuick Control Shooting Function SettingsISettings 156157 ZMenu Function SettingsAF mode Grid display158 Enable gDisable E Exposure simulationNMetering timerN Silent shootingN ModeDisable 159Live Mode d Using AF to FocusSelecting the AF Mode Move the AF pointUFace detection Live Mode c 161162 163 Live Mode and uFace Detection Live Mode NotesAF operation 164 Select the AF point. N Quick Mode fAF point 1 Display the Live View image 165166 167 Focusing ManuallyFocus manually You can magnify the image and focus precisely manually168 169 Custom Function Notes170 Cards which can record movies 171About Full HD Shoot the movie Autoexposure Shooting Set the Mode Dial to kKShooting Movies 172173 Select Manual Manual Exposure ShootingSelect Movie exposure Set the shutter speedFocus and shoot the movie 175176 177 Final image simulation for moviesShooting Still Photos Shooting Stills in the k ModeDrive mode All settable Flash Flash off 178179 3Setting the Movie-recording Size 180181 Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute182 3Menu Function SettingsMenu Movie exposure AF and metering buttons for k KISO speed setting increments183 KHighlight tone priorityAuto 184Menu Sound recordingN ManualWind filter Metering timer185 Silent shooting186 187 Recording and Image Quality188 Playback and TV connection189 About images taken with another cameraSelect the image XImage PlaybackSingle Image Display Playback the image Exit the image playbackBShooting Information Display Sample of Image Taken in a Creative Zone Mode191 192 Sample of Image Taken in a Basic Zone ModeSample of Movie Taken in Movie Mode About the Highlight AlertAbout the Histogram 193About the AF Point Display Brightness DisplayHDisplay Multiple Images on One Screen Index display XSearching for Images Quickly194 Browse by jumping IJump through Images Jump displaySelect the jump method 195Scroll around the image YMagnified ViewMagnify the image 196Rotate the image BRotating the ImageSelect Rotate 197Select an image or movie 3Setting RatingsSelect Rating Rate the image or movie199 Taking advantage of ratings200 QQuick Control During PlaybackSelect a function and set it Press the Q button to turn off the Quick Control screen201 Playback on a TV set p.209 KEnjoying Movies202 Playback and Editing with a Personal Computer Playback on the Camera’s LCD Monitorp.204-208203 On the single-image display, press KPlaying MoviesSelect a movie Playback the movie205 Check the edited movie XEditing the Movie’s First and Last ScenesOn the movie playback screen, select Save the movieSelect the images to be played 3Slide Show Auto PlaybackSelect Slide show All images/Movies/StillsQuit the slide show Set Set up as desiredStart the slide show 208Connectset. the Hdmi cable to the TV Viewing the Images on TVViewing on HD High-Definition TV Sets 209Press the x button 210211 For Hdmi CEC TV setsSelect Ctrl over Hdmi Movie playback menuSet Connect the AV cable to the TV212 Select the image and protect it KProtecting ImagesSelect Protect images 2133Protecting All Images in a Folder or Card 2143Checkmarking X Images to be Erased in a Batch LErasing ImagesErase the image Select Erase images3Erasing All Images in a Folder or Card 216Adjust the brightness Changing Image Playback Settings3Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness Select LCD brightnessSet the auto rotation 3Auto Rotation of Vertical ImagesSelect Auto rotate 218Post-Processing Images 219Select Creative filters Adjust the filter effectCreative Filters Select an imageSave the image Creative Filter Features221 Select Resize Resize222 223 Available Resize SettingsAbout Image Sizes Resize Options According to Original Image SizeProcess the image RProcessing RAW Images with the CameraN224 About the Magnified Display Displaying the setting screenImages with Aspect Ratio Setting 225RAW Image-processing Options 226Peripheral illumination correction p.102 227Color space p.110 Press the I button to return to the normal view228 Chromatic aberration correction229 About smudges adhering to the front of the sensorSelect Clean nowf FAutomatic Sensor CleaningCleaning the Sensor Now Disabling Automatic Sensor CleaningObtain the Dust Delete Data 3Appending Dust Delete DataNPreparation 231About the Dust Delete Data 232Select Clean manually 3Manual Sensor CleaningNSelect Sensor cleaning End the cleaning234 Printing p.236 235Digital Print Order Format Dpof p.245 Preparing to Print Turn on the printer Set the camera’s power switch toDirect printing procedure is done entirely with the camera 236Icon will appear on the upper left to 237Press the x button To a printerSelect the image to be printed Select Paper settingsWPrinting 238USetting the Page Layout QSetting the Paper SizeYSetting the Paper Type 239Set the printing effects What is displayed on the screen240 241 Set the date and file number imprintingStart printing Select Print, then press242 EAdjustment of Printing EffectsAdjust levels KBrightenerPress 0 to exit the trimming Trimming the Image243 Handling Printer Errors Error Messages 244Digital Print Order Format Dpof Setting the Printing Options Select Print orderSelect Set up Set the option as desired246 Press the 7 buttonPrint Ordering 247Prepare to print Set the Paper settings p.238Direct Printing with Dpof Under the 3 tab, select Print order. Select PrintCustomizing Camera 249Select the Custom Function No 3Setting Custom FunctionsNSelect Select the group Clearing All Custom Functions3Custom FunctionsN 251Fn I Exposure 3Custom Function SettingsN252 Auto Disable Enable Tv/Av253 250-1/60 sec. autoOff Auto Fn II Image254 Standard Strong LowFn III Autofocus/Drive 255256 Enable DisableEnable external flash only IR AF assist beam onlyAF and metering buttons Fn IV Operation/Others257 AF point selection method258 Ef-A Ef-D Ef-S About focusing screen characteristics 259260 Fn IV -5 Add image verification data3Registering My MenuN Select My Menu settingsAbout My Menu settings Select Register to My MenuSelect Register settings Register Camera User SettingsNSelect Camera user settings Clearing the Camera User SettingsMenu Options which can be Registered 263264 Reference BButton Functions Camera Settings266 Shooting Settings 267Select Battery info 3Checking the Battery Information268 269 Registering the Battery to the CameraSelect Register Select Register, then press Confirmation dialog will appearWrite the serial No. on a label Labeling the Serial No. on the BatteryTake out the battery and affix the label 270271 Select the battery pack information to be deletedLook for the serial No Follow on page 269 to select Delete info., then pressConnect the DC Coupler’s plug Using a Household Power OutletConnect the power cord Insert the DC CouplerInsert an Eye-Fi card. p.32 Select Eye-Fi settings Using Eye-Fi Cards273 Display the connection information 274275 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Modes 276277 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Modes1Shooting 1 Red Menu Settings278 2Shooting 2 Red3Playback 1 Blue 279ZShooting 4 Red 4Playback 2 Blue6Set-up 2 Yellow 2805Set-up 1 Yellow 7Set-up 3 Yellow8Custom Functions Orange Movie Shooting Mode Menus281 9My Menu GreenOMovie 2 Red About the menu screen in movie shooting mode282 ZMovie 3 Red283 Troubleshooting GuideBattery pack does not recharge Charger’s lamp blinks at high speedCamera turns off by itself Battery becomes exhausted quickly284 No images can be shot nor recorded285 286 Movie shooting terminates by itself 287Camera button/dial’s function has changed Movie sometimes freezes momentarily288 289 290 Eye-Fi settings menu item does not appear### is displayed Error Codes 291292 Bundled AccessoriesSystem Map AC Adapter Kit293 System MapSpecifications 294Autofocus 295Viewfinder Exposure ControlFlash 296Shutter Drive System297 Movie ShootingImage Playback 298LCD Monitor Post-Processing of Images299 Battery Charger LC-E6E Battery Pack LP-E6Battery Charger LC-E6 300EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is 301EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 is USM EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 is 302EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 is 303 TrademarksEF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 is USM 304 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedAbout MPEG-4 Licensing Safety Warnings 305306 Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage307 European Union and EEA onlyImportant Safety Instructions 308311 EOS Digital Solution Disk 310309 314Software Start Guide Compatible OS Installing the Software311 Check that the camera is not connected to your computerClick Finish 312Compatible OS MAC OS X 10.4 313 Index 314315 316 317 318 319 CEL-SQ1LA210