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Canon EOS 450D 181, External Speedlite, Drive System, Live View Functions, LCD Monitor

Models: EOS 450D

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Specifications

Flash exposure compensation: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lock:	Provided

• External Speedlite

Compatible flash:	EX-series Speedlites
Flash metering:	E-TTL II autoflash
Flash exposure
compensation:	±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lock:	Provided
External flash settings: Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings
Zooming to match lens
focal length:	Provided

• Drive System

Continuous shooting speed: Max. approx. 3.5 shots/sec. (single shots possible)

Maximum burst:	JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53, RAW: Approx. 6,
	RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
	* Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB SD
	memory card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style
	* Varies depending on the subject, SD memory card
	brand, image-recording quality, etc.

• Live View Functions

Shooting modes:	(1) Live View shooting
	(2) Remote Live View shooting
	(with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
Focusing:	Manual focus
	Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode)
Metering modes:	Evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering range:	EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens,
	ISO 100)
Grid display:	Provided
Exposure display:	Simulated exposure displayed in real-time

• LCD Monitor

Type:	TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor size:	3.0 in.
Dots:	Approx. 230,000
Coverage:	Approx. 100%
Brightness adjustment:	7 levels provided
Interface languages:	20

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Canon EOS 450D instruction manual 181, External Speedlite, Drive System, Live View Functions, LCD Monitor

Contents

English Copyrights Test the Camera Before Using and LiabilityBe careful not to lose any of the above items Item Check ListCamera Pocket GuideIcons in this Manual Conventions Used in this ManualBasic Assumptions Indicates the Main DialChapters Contents More Advanced Techniques Advanced Shooting TechniquesLive View Shooting Image Playback Handy Features107 123Reference 161 Customizing the Camera 151Contents at a Glance Playback FocusingPrinting Camera Care Handling PrecautionsCards LCD MonitorLens Electrical Contacts Set the power switch to Insert the battery. p.26Quick Start Guide Auto. p.44 Set the Mode Dial to 1 FullFocus the subject. p.37 Take the picture. p.37EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is lens NomenclatureDioptric adjustment knob p.36 Shutter speed Shooting Settings DisplayViewfinder Information Creative Zone Mode DialAE p.76 Basic ZoneBattery Charger LC-E5E Battery Charger LC-E5Attaching the Strap Getting Started Remove the protective cover Attach the battery Recharging the BatteryRecharge the battery. For LC-E5 As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securelyPurchase a new battery Tips for Using the Battery and ChargerInstalling and Removing the Battery About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor Turning on the PowerAbout Auto Power Off Battery Life Checking the Battery LevelTemperature Shooting Conditions Display the menu 3Setting the Date and TimeUnder the 6 tab, select Date/ Time Set the date and timeUnder the 6 tab, select Language 3Selecting the Interface LanguageSelect the desired language Installing the Card Open the cover Installing and Removing the CardInsert the Card Captured image is recorded onto the card sold separatelyRemoving the Card Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the coverRemove the card Mounting and Detaching a Lens On the lens, set the focus mode switch to AF autofocusMounting a Lens Remove the caps Attach the lensTo zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers About ZoomingTurn the lens until it stops, then detach it Image Conversion FactorAbout the Lens Image Stabilizer Set the is switch toPress the shutter button halfway Take the pictureHolding the Camera Basic OperationPressing halfway Shutter ButtonPressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the pictureBasic Zone Mode Menu Screen Menu Operations and SettingsCreative Zone Mode Menu Screen Select the setting Menu Setting Procedure Display the menuSet the desired setting Select a tabSelect Format 3Formatting the CardFormat the card Under the 5 tab, select Format, then pressAbout Low-level Formatting Shooting Settings Switching the LCD Monitor ScreenMenus Captured Image About the Auto Lighting Optimizer ZoneFull Auto 1Fully Automatic Shooting Set the Mode Dial toAim any AF point over SubjectAlthough it is daylight, the flash popped up Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneouslyLow light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes Recomposing the Shot 1Full Auto TechniquesShooting a Moving Subject Shooting Tips 2Shooting PortraitsUse a telephoto lens Focus the faceWith a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end 3Shooting LandscapesShooting night scenes Use a simple background 4Shooting Close-upsSimple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better Move to the subject as close as possibleUse the center AF point to focus 5Shooting Moving SubjectsUse a wide-angle lens and a tripod 6Shooting Portraits at NightTaking portraits without flash 7Disabling FlashPress the YiQ button Select the self-timer Using the Self-timer10-sec. self-timer Remote control can also be used. p.164Playback the image XImage PlaybackSelect the image Advanced Shooting Techniques Changing the ISO speed and using the built-in flash Set the Mode Dial to d Take the pictureProgram AE Program can be shifted. Program shiftPress the Z button Changing the ISO SpeedNSelect the ISO speed ISO Speed GuidePress the D button Using the Built-in FlashEffective Flash Range If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed 3Using Red-eye ReductionThis will increase the flash range Bright light, decrease the ISO speedChanging the AF ModeN Select the AF modePress the ZE button Press the S button SSelecting the AF PointNSelect the AF point Set the lens focus mode switch to Manual FocusingFocus by turning the lens focusing Ring until the subject looks sharpPress the YiQ button Select IContinuous ShootingNPress the U key to select i, then press For still subjectsSelect Quality 3Setting the Image-recording QualitySelect the image-recording quality Quality Pixels File Size Possible MaximumWhat’s the difference between 7and 8? When do I use the 1 mode?About 1+73 AboutPress the XA button ASelecting a Picture StyleNSelect a Picture Style Picture Style EffectsFaithful NeutralMonochrome For black-and-white imagesAbout the Main Dial Pointer More Advanced TechniquesAction Shots Set the Mode Dial to s Set the desired shutter speedAbout the Shutter Speed Display How to blur a flowing river or water fountain Using the built-in flashTo freeze the action or moving subject Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/500 sec. to 1/4000 secChanging the Depth of Field Set the Mode Dial to f Set the desired apertureAbout the Aperture Display Changing the Depth of Field Depth-of-Field PreviewN Using the Built-in FlashManual Exposure Set the Mode Dial to aSet the exposure and take the picture Bulb ExposuresAutomatic Depth-of-Field AE Set the Mode Dial to Focus the subjectQChanging the Metering ModeN Select the metering modePress the WQ button Setting Exposure Compensation Setting Exposure CompensationNMaking it brighter Making it darkerSelect Flash exp comp YFlash Exposure CompensationNSet the exposure compensation amount Under the 2 tab, select Flash exp comp, then pressSelect AEB 3Auto Exposure BracketingNSet the AEB amount Under the 2 tab, select AEB, then pressUsing AEB with continuous shooting Canceling AEBUsing AEB with u single shooting Using AEB with exposure compensationSelect Picture Style ACustomizing the Picture StyleNSelect a parameter Set the parameterSharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image Parameter Settings and EffectsSaturation Image’s color saturation can be adjusted Color tone Skin tones can be adjustedFilter Effect Monochrome AdjustmentToning Effect Filter Sample EffectsSelect User Def ARegistering the Picture StyleNPress Select the base Picture StyleARegistering the Picture StyleN Select Color space 3Setting the Color SpaceNAbout Adobe RGB Focus, then press the a button AAE LockNRecompose and take the picture AE Lock Effects Press the D button to pop-up the built-in flash AFE LockNFocus the subject Press the a button Press the B button Setting the White BalanceNSelect the white balance OCustom White BalanceImport the white balance data Select Custom WBSelect the custom white balance Press the B button Press the U key to select O, then pressWhite Balance Correction 3White Balance CorrectionNSet the white balance correction Set the white balance bracketing amount White Balance Auto BracketingBracketing Sequence Remote control shooting Using the self-timer l with mirror lockupPreventing Camera ShakeN About Remote Live View Shooting Live View ShootingSelect Live View function settings Set the shooting modePreparing for Live View ShootingN Select Live View shootPage Move the focusing frame to Focusing ManuallyNPosition where you want to focus Magnify the imageShootingN About the Shooting SettingsCheck the exposure Exit Live View shooting100 Battery Life with Live View Shooting101 About the Information DisplayFn-8-1 Quick mode Using AF to FocusN102 103 Return to the Live View image display and shootSet to Live mode and the lens focus mode switch to f Fn-8-2 Live mode104 105 About the AF point with Live mode106 107 Handy Features3Setting the Image Review Time Handy Features3Silencing the Beeper 3Card Reminder3Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness Setting the Auto Power-off Time109 110 3File Numbering MethodsFile numbering after replacing the card Card -1Card 111 112 3Auto Image RotationOnD Personal computerSettings Display BChecking Camera Function Settings113 Select Clear settings 3Reverting the Camera to the Default SettingsNSelect the desired setting Select OK3Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning off Automatically 3Changing the Shooting Settings Screen ColorSelect LCD auto off Select Screen color3Flash ControlN Built-in flash func. settingSelect Flash control Flash firingExternal flash func. setting External flash C.Fn setting Setting the External Speedlites117 Cleaning the Sensor Now 3Automatic Sensor CleaningSelect Clean nowf Disabling Automatic Sensor CleaningPreparation 3Appending Dust Delete DataNObtain the Dust Delete Data Select Dust Delete Data 119120 About the Dust Delete DataSelect OK, and the menu will reappear Select Sensor cleaning 3Manual Sensor CleaningNSelect Clean manually End the cleaning122 About images taken with another camera 123HDisplay Multiple Images on One Screen Index display XSearching for Images Quickly124 Select the jump method Jump through Images Jump displayBrowse by jumping 125BRotating the Image YMagnified ViewSelect Rotate Select the image and rotate itSelect Auto play 3Auto PlaybackStart the auto play Stop the auto playConnect the camera to the TV Viewing the Images on TV128 Select Protect images 3Protecting ImagesProtect the image 129Erase the image LErasing Images3Checkmarking X Images to be Erased in a Batch 3Erasing All Images in the Card131 Shooting Information DisplayAbout the Highlight Alert About the Histogram 132Brightness Display RGB DisplayPrinting p.134 133Digital Print Order Format Dpof p.143 134 Preparing to PrintWhile you look at the LCD monitor Some printers may make a beeping soundPress the x button 135Icon will appear on the upper left to To a printerWPrinting Select Paper settingsSelect the image to be printed 136YSetting the Paper Type QSetting the Paper SizeUSetting the Page Layout 137138 Set the printing effectsStart printing Set the date and file number imprinting139 140 EAdjustment of Printing EffectsSet the trimming frame size, position, and proportion Trimming the ImagePress 0 to exit the trimming 141142 Handling Printer Errors Error MessagesSelect Set up Setting the Printing Options Select Print orderDigital Print Order Format Dpof Set the options as desired144 Exit the settingPress the 7 button 145 Print OrderingWDirect Printing with Dpof Set the Paper settings. p.136Prepare to print Under the 3 tab, select Print order Select Print147 DTransferring Images to a Personal Computer148 Transferring Images to a Personal ComputerNew images Transfer order imagesSelect Transfer order 3Selecting the Images to be TransferredSelect Sel.Image 149150 Select the image to be transferredAbout All image Customizing Camera Change the setting as desired 3Setting Custom FunctionsNSelect Custom Functions C.Fn Select the Custom Function No153 Custom FunctionsFn I Exposure 3Custom Function SettingsN154 155 Fn II ImageOff Auto OffDisable Disable Enable156 Disable Quick mode p.102 Live mode p.104 Enable DisableFn III Auto focus/Drive 157158 Fn IV Operation/Others159 Retain power OFF statusDisplay My Menu settings Select My Menu settings3Registering My MenuN Select RegisterReference Subjects difficult to focus When Autofocus Fails162 Connect the power cord Using a Household Power OutletConnect the DC Coupler DR-E5 Insert the DC CouplerRemote Controller RC-1/RC-5 Sold separately Remote Control ShootingRemote Switch RS-60E3 Sold separately 164Remove the eyecup Using the Eyepiece CoverAttaching the eyepiece cover 165EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites External Speedlites166 Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operationCanon Speedlites other than the EX-series Using Non-Canon Flash Units167 Sync Speed168 Menu Settings1Shooting 1 Red 2Shooting 2 Red5Set-up 1 Yellow 1696Set-up 2 Yellow 7Set-up 3 Yellow170 Function Availability TableAEB 171Battery becomes exhausted quickly Troubleshooting Guide172 Camera turns off by itself173 Built-in flash does not fire 174Image cannot be erased Shooting date and time displayed is incorrect175 Error CodesSystem Map AccessoriesBundled 176System Map 177178 SpecificationsViewfinder 179Autofocus Exposure Control 180Shutter Built-in FlashExternal Speedlite 181Drive System Live View Functions182 Battery Pack LP-E5 Dimensions and WeightBattery Charger LC-E5 183184 Battery Charger LC-E5EEF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is 185 Trademarks186 Safety WarningsPreventing Injury or Equipment Damage 187European Union and EEA only 188189 Index190 Image sensor 191192 DEP 193194 195 CEL-SH6VA210