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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
ENGLISH
Contents
Main
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
Item Check List
Conventions Used in this Manual
Icons in this Manual
About the Symbols
Basic Assumptions
2
1
Contents
7
5
4
Advanced Operations 83
Live View Shooting 107
Page
Index to Features
Power
Menus & Basic Settings
Recording Images
Image Quality
Exposure adjustment
Flash
Live View shooting
Image playback
Camera Direct Printing/DPOF
Safety Warnings
Preventing Serious Injury or Death
Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage
Handling Precautions
Camera Care
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor
CF Card
Lens Electrical Contacts
Cautions for Prolonged Use
Quick Start Guide
1
2
5
4
3
6
7
9
8
For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**).
Nomenclature
Page
LCD Panel
bn
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applicable.
Page
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens
Page
Getting Started
1
2
3
For CG-580
For CB-5L
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
1
2
n
3
b
1
Removing the Battery
cover.
2
1
2
3
Installing and Removing the CF Card
Installing a Card
1
Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover.
2
Press the CF card eject button. XThe CF card will come out. Close the cover.
Removing the Card
1
2
3
4
Mounting and Detaching a Lens
About the Image Stabilizer Lenses
Manual Focusing Subjects at Infinity
Pressing halfway
Basic Operation
Shutter Button
Power/Quick Control Dial Switch
Page
(1) After pressing a button, turn the
<5> dial.
(2) Turn t he <5> dial only.
<9> Operating the Multi-controller
<5> Using the Quick Control Dial for Selecting
Page
Menu Operations
Page
1 Shooting 1 (Red) Page
2 Shooting 2 (Red)
3 Playback 1 (Blue)
Menu Settings
4 Playback 2 (Blue) Page 5 Set-up 1 (Yellow)
6 Set-up 2 (Yellow)
7 Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page
8 Custom Functions (Orange)
9 My Menu (Green)
1
2
1
2
3
Before You Start
1
2
Page
1
3 Resetting Camera SettingsN
Basic Shooting
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results.
1 2
1 Fully Automatic Shooting
FAQ
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
Image Settings
1
2
quality.
Setting the Image-recording Quality
Image File Size and CF Card Capacity According to Image-Recording Quality
About RAW
About sRAW
Maximum Burst During Continuous Shooting
1
2
i: Setting the ISO SpeedN
ISO Speed in the Basic Zone Modes ISO Speed in the Creative Zone Modes
About Auto ISO Speed
2
Selecting a Picture Style
A
Picture Style Effects
About the Symbols
2
Customizing the Picture Style
A
3
4
[Filter effect]
Monochrome Adjustment
[Toning effect]
2
Registering the Picture Style
A
3
4
6
1 2
B:
Setting the White BalanceN
About White Balance
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
1
2
3 White Balance CorrectionN
White Balance Correction
Set the white balance bracketing amount.
Bracketing Sequence
White Balance Auto Bracketing
1
2
3 File Numbering Methods
Continuous
Auto Reset
Manual Reset
1
2
3 Setting the Color SpaceN
About Adobe RGB
Setting the AF and Drive Modes
1
2
3 4
f: Selecting the AF ModeN
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects
AI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Mode
1
2
Selecting with the Multi-controller
S Selecting the AF PointN
Selecting with the Dial
AF-Assist Beam with the Built-in Flash
Lens Maximum Aperture and AF Sensitivity
1
When Autofocus Fails
1 2
i Selecting the Drive ModeN
1 2
j Self-timer Operation
Advanced Operations
1
Program AE
d:
3
Differences Between <d> and <1> (Full Auto)
About Program Shift
1 2
s:
4
Shutter-Priority AE
Page
1 2
f:
4
Aperture-Priority AE
Depth-of-Field PreviewN
1 2
a:
4
5
1
8:
Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
1 2
q Selecting the Metering ModeN
q
w
r
1
2
3
Setting Exposure CompensationN
1
2
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N
Canceling AEB
1
2
3
AE LockN
1 2
3
U LCD Panel Illumination
Set the desired aperture and shoot.
Bulb Exposures
1
2
1 2
1
and release it.
2
Mirror LockupN
Using the Built-in Flash
Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone Using the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone
3 Using Red-eye Reduction
1 2
compensation amount.
y Flash Exposure CompensationN
1
the built-in flash.
3
A FE LockN
Select [Flash control].
[Built-in flash func. setting]
Shutter sync.
Flash ControlN
1
setting] or [External flash C.Fn setting].
2
settings.
Setting the External Speedlites
External Speedlites
EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites
Canon Speedlites other than the EX-series
Sync Speed
PC Terminal
Cautions for Live View shooting
Using Non-Canon Flash Units
Live View Shooting
1
2
3
4
5
With the camera ready to shoot, press <0>.
Displaying Live View Image on the LCD Monitor
Setting the Shooting Functions
1
position where you want to focus.
2
3
Magnifying the Image for Manual Focusing
1
2
Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will change.
About the Information Display
Possible Shots During Live View Shooting
About Silent Shooting
1
3
Image Playback
1
2
3
x Image Playback
Shooting Information Display
Page
1
2
Browsing Through Images
Index Display
I Jump Display
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
1
2
3 Protecting Images
1 2
3
L Erasing Images
1
2
1
2
Changing Image Playback Settings
1
2
3 Auto Rotate of Vertical Images
Sensor Cleaning
1
2
3 Automatic Sensor Cleaning
Cleaning the Sensor Now
Disabling Automatic Sensor Cleaning
1
3 Appending Dust Delete DataN
3
About the Dust Delete Data
1
2
3
4
3 Manual Sensor CleaningN
Page
Direct Printing from the Camera/ Digital Print Order Format
1
2
3
4 5
Preparing to Print
6
w
1
0
Press <
2
>.
QSetting the Paper Size YSetting the Paper Type
USetting the Page Layout
4
5
imprinting.
6
7
e Adjustment of Printing Effects
1 2
Trimming the Image
3
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
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer
1
d
personal computer.
2
<1>.
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer
3 Selecting the Images to be Transferred
Page
1
2
3
4
5
Custom Functions
C.Fn I: Exposure
C.Fn II: Image
C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive
C.Fn IV: Operation/Others
3 Custom Function SettingsN
C.Fn I: Exposure
C.Fn I -1 Exposure level increments
C.Fn I -2 ISO speed setting increments
C.Fn I -3 ISO expansion
C.Fn I -4 Bracketing auto cancel
C.Fn I -5 Bracketing sequence
C.Fn I -6 Safety shift
C.Fn I -7 Flash sync. speed in Av mode
C.Fn II: Image
C.Fn II -1 Long exposure noise reduction
C.Fn II -2 High ISO speed noise reduction
C.Fn II -3 Highlight tone priority
C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive
C.Fn III -1 Lens drive when AF impossible
C.Fn III -2 Lens AF stop button function
C.Fn III -3 AF point selection method
C.Fn III -4 Superimposed display
C.Fn III -5 AF-assist beam firing
C.Fn III -6 AF during Live View shooting
C.Fn III -7 Mirror lockup
C.Fn IV: Operation/Others
C.Fn IV -1 Shutter button/AF-ON button
C.Fn IV -2 AF-ON/AE lock button switch
C.Fn IV -3 SET button when shooting
C.Fn IV -4 Dial direction during Tv/Av
C.Fn IV -5 Focusing Screen
About Super Precision Matte Ef-S and Maximum Lens Aperture
C.Fn IV -6 Add original decision data
C.Fn IV -7 Live View exposure simulation
1
2
My Menu settings
3
3 Registering My MenuN
1
2 3
3 Register Camera User SettingsN
About [Clear settings]
Page
Page
B Checking Camera Settings
Shooting Functions
1
2
3
4
Using a Household Power Outlet
Page
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
Image Review & Operation
Error Codes
System Map
Bundled Accessories
ACK-E2
System Map
Using the Battery Grip
Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover
Battery Life
Specifications
Type
Image Sensor
Recording System
White Balance
Viewfinder
Autofocus
Exposure Control
Shutter
Built-in Flash
External Speedlite
Drive System
Live View Functions
Page
Power Source
Dimensions and Weight
Operation Environment
Battery Pack BP-511A
Battery Charger CG-580
Battery Charger CB-5L
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Trademarks
Page
Index
A
B
C
D
F
H
I
J
L
M
N
O
R
S
T
V
W
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CEL-SG7ZA210 CANON INC. 2007 PRINTED IN THE EU