Basic Instruction Manual

Instruction manuals (PDF files) can be downloaded from the

Canon Web site (p.4).
www.canon.com/icpd E
Introduction
The EOS REBEL T5/EOS 1200D is a digital single-lens reflex camera
featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.0 effective
megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed
9-point AF, approx. 3.0 fps continuous shooting, Live View shooting,
and Full High-Definition (Full HD) movie shooting.

Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety
Precautions” (p.100-102) and “Handling Precautions” (p.12-13). Also,
read this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly.

Refer to This Manual While Using the Camera to Further

Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they
come out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store
this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary.

Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability

After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon
cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

Copyrights
Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded
images or copyrighted music and images with music in the memory
card for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware that
certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography
even for private enjoyment.

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Item Check List
Before starting, check that all the following items have been included
with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

Battery Pack LP-E10 Battery Charger

Camera (with protective cover) LC-E10/LC-E10E*
(with eyecup and body cap)

Wide Strap Interface Cable EOS DIGITAL

Solution Disk
(Software and Software
Instruction Manuals)

* Battery Charger LC-E10 or LC-E10E is provided. (The LC-E10E comes with a

power cord.)

The Instruction Manuals provided are listed on the next page.

If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
Depending on the Lens Kit type, lens instruction manuals may also be
included.
Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon
Web site (p.4).
The lens instruction manuals (PDF) are for lenses sold individually. Note
that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included with
the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual.

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Instruction Manuals
Camera Basic Instruction Manual
The booklet is the Basic Instruction Manual.
More detailed Instruction Manuals (PDF files) can be
downloaded from the Canon Web site.

Downloading and Viewing the Instruction Manuals (PDF Files)

1 Download the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).

Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.
www.canon.com/icpd
Select your country or region of residence and download the
Instruction Manuals.
Instruction Manuals Available for Download
• Camera Instruction Manual
• Camera Basic Instruction Manual
• Lens Instruction Manuals
• Software Instruction Manuals

2 View the Instruction Manuals (PDF files).

Double-click a downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open
it.
To view the Instruction Manuals (PDF files), Adobe Acrobat
Reader DC or other Adobe PDF viewer (most recent version
recommended) is required.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded free from the
Internet.
To learn how to use a PDF viewer, refer to its Help section.

Software Instruction Manuals (PDF files) are also available on EOS

DIGITAL Solution Disk (p.3).

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Compatible Cards
The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity: If the
card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or
computer, it is recommended that you format the card with this
camera (p.42).
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards
• SDXC memory cards

The camera can use UHS-I cards, but since it is not compatible with the
UHS-I standard, reading/writing speeds will be equivalent to SD Speed
Class 10 at most.

Cards that Can Record Movies

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity SD card rated SD
Speed Class 6 “ ” or higher.
If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may
not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
If you want to shoot still photos while shooting a movie, you will need
an even faster card.
To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card
manufacturer’s Web site.

In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory

cards, and SDXC memory cards.
* The camera does not come with a card for recording images/
movies. Please purchase it separately.

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Quick Start Guide
Insert the battery (p.24).
1 To charge the battery, see page 22.

Insert a card (p.24).

2 With the card’s label facing toward
the back of the camera, insert it into
the card slot.

Attach the lens (p.32).

3 White index Red index
Align the lens’s white or red index
with the camera’s index in the
matching color.

Set the lens’s focus mode

4 switch to <AF> (p.32).

Set the power switch to <1>

5 (p.27).
When the LCD monitor displays the
date/time/zone setting screens, see
page 29.

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 Quick Start Guide

Set the Mode Dial to <A>

6 (Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.48).
All the necessary camera settings
will be set automatically.

Focus on the subject (p.37).

7 Look through the viewfinder and
aim the viewfinder center over the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway, and
the camera will focus on the subject.
If necessary, the built-in flash will be
raised automatically.

Take the picture (p.37).

8 Press the shutter button completely
to take the picture.

Review the picture.

9 The image just captured will be
displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD
monitor.
To display the image again, press
the <x> button (p.65).

To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live View

Shooting” (p.67).
To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.65).
To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.88).

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Conventions Used in this Manual
Icons in this Manual
<6> : Indicates the Main Dial.
<W><X><Y><Z> : Indicates the <S> cross keys on the top,
bottom, left, and right.
<0> : Indicates the Setting button.
0, 9, 7, 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function
remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16
sec. respectively after you let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the
LCD monitor.

3 : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the

<M> button and changing the setting.
M : Shown at the upper right of a page title to indicate a
function that is available only in the Creative Zone modes
(p.18).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
: Tips or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.

Basic Assumptions
All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch
is <1> (p.27).
It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are
set to their defaults.
The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.

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Contents
Introduction 2
Item Check List .................................................................................3
Instruction Manuals........................................................................... 4
Compatible Cards .............................................................................5
Quick Start Guide.............................................................................. 6
Conventions Used in this Manual .....................................................8
Handling Precautions...................................................................... 12
Nomenclature..................................................................................14

1 Getting Started 21
Charging the Battery .......................................................................22
Installing and Removing the Battery and Card ............................... 24
Turning on the Power...................................................................... 27
Setting the Date, Time, and Zone ...................................................29
Selecting the Interface Language ...................................................31
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................... 32
Lens Image Stabilizer ..................................................................... 35
Basic Operation ..............................................................................36
Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions........................................38
3 Menu Operations .................................................................. 40
Formatting the Card ........................................................................42
Switching the LCD Monitor Display................................................. 44
Feature Guide ................................................................................. 45

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Contents

2 Basic Shooting and Image Playback 47

A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ................... 48
A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) ......................... 51
7 Disabling Flash......................................................................... 53
C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................ 54
2 Shooting Portraits...................................................................... 57
3 Shooting Landscapes............................................................... 58
4 Shooting Close-ups ................................................................... 59
5 Shooting Moving Subjects........................................................ 60
6 Shooting Night Portraits ............................................................ 61
Q Quick Control ............................................................................ 63
x Image Playback........................................................................ 65

3 Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 67

A Shooting with the LCD Monitor ................................................ 68
Using AF to Focus (AF Method)..................................................... 71

4 Shooting Movies 77
k Shooting Movies....................................................................... 78
Setting the Movie Recording Size .................................................. 80

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 Contents

5 Image Playback 83
x Searching for Images Quickly ...................................................84
u/y Magnified View ..................................................................... 85
k Playing Movies.......................................................................... 86
L Erasing Images .......................................................................... 88

6 Downloading Images to Your Computer 91

Downloading Images to a Computer...............................................92
Software Overview.......................................................................... 94
Installing the Software..................................................................... 96
Software Instruction Manual ........................................................... 97
Safety Precautions........................................................................ 100

For Troubleshooting guide and Specifications, refer to the Instruction

Manual downloadable from the Canon Web site. For how to download the
Instruction Manual, see page 4.

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Handling Precautions
Camera Care
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock.
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest Canon
Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean cloth. If the
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves, such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct
sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
Do not block the built-in flash, mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean
the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest
Canon Service Center.
Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
misoperation.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and wait until condensation has evaporated before
using the camera.
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
Avoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust and
corrosion such as in a chemical lab.

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 Handling Precautions

If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions
before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is
an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera
checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure
it is working properly.
If you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movie shooting for a
prolonged period, the camera may become hot. This is not a malfunction.
LCD Monitor
Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision
technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels
displaying only black or red, etc. among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels.
Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur
where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look black
in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.
Cards
To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:
Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,
physical shock, or vibration.
Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything metallic.
Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.
Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field,
such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having
static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
Lens
After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the lens Contacts
with the rear end up and attach the lens caps to avoid
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Smudges Adhering to the Front of the Sensor
Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare
cases lubricant from the camera’s internal parts may adhere
to the front of the sensor. If visible spots remain on the
image, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service
Center is recommended.

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Nomenclature
Mode Dial (p.18) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam

Power switch (p.27) EF Lens mount index (p.32)

<D> Flash button
EF-S Lens mount index (p.32)

Flash sync contacts

<6> Main Dial
Hot shoe
Microphone
Shutter button (p.78)
(p.37)
<V> Focal plane
mark (p.59)
Speaker
Red-eye (p.86)
reduction/
Strap mount
Self-timer lamp
(p.21)

Grip

Mirror
Terminal cover
Contacts (p.13)

Lens mount Lens release button

(p.33)
Lens lock pin

Remote control terminal

Digital terminal

HDMI mini OUT terminal

Body cap (p.32)

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 Nomenclature

<A> Live View shooting/ <B> Display button

Movie shooting button (p.68/78) (p.44, 65, 70, 79)

Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36)

<A/Hy> AE lock/
FE lock button/Index/
Eyecup Reduce button
(p.84/85)
Viewfinder eyepiece

<S/u> AF point
selection button/
Magnify button
(p.85)

LCD monitor
(p.40)

DC cord hole

<O/L> Aperture/
Exposure compensation button/
Erase button (p.88)
Card slot/Battery
compartment cover (p.24)
<Q> Quick Control
Card slot/Battery compartment
button (p.38)
cover release lever (p.24)
Tripod socket
Access lamp (p.26)
<M> Menu button (p.40)

<x> Playback button (p.65)

<0> Setting button (p.40)

<W><X><Y><Z>: <S> Cross keys (p.40)

<Wi> ISO speed setting button
<XB> White balance selection button
<Yi/j> Drive/Self-timer selection button
<Zf> AF operation selection button Card slot (p.24)

Battery compartment (p.24)

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Nomenclature

Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.18)

c Main Dial pointer Shutter speed

Aperture
Shooting mode
Exposure level indicator Auto Lighting Optimizer
Exposure ISO speed
compensation
amount Highlight tone priority
AEB range
Picture Style y Flash exposure
compensation
AF operation 0 External flash
X: exposure compensation
One-Shot AF Raise built-in flash (p.39)
9:
AI Focus AF Image-recording quality
Z: 73 Large/Fine
AI Servo AF 83 Large/Normal
MF: 74 Medium/Fine
Manual Focusing 84 Medium/Normal
7a Small 1/Fine
Quick Control icon 8a Small 1/Normal
(p.38, 63) b Small 2 (Fine)
c Small 3 (Fine)
Battery check (p.28) 1+73
zxcn RAW+Large/Fine
1 RAW
White balance
Q Auto
W Daylight
E Shade Number of possible shots
R Cloudy Number of possible shots
Y Tungsten light during WB bracketing
U White fluorescent light Self-timer countdown
I Flash
O Custom u White balance correction
B White balance bracketing

Drive/Self-timer Metering mode

u Single shooting q Evaluative metering
i Continuous shooting w Partial metering
j Self-timer:10 sec e Center-weighted average metering
l Self-timer:2 sec GPS connection indicator
q Self-timer:Continuous
Eye-Fi transmission status

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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 Nomenclature

Viewfinder Information
AF point activation indicator <•>

Focusing screen AF points

<i>
ISO speed
<u>
White balance
correction

<A> AE lock/ <o> Focus

AEB in-progress confirmation light

Max. burst

<D> Flash-ready
<0> Monochrome
Improper FE lock
shooting
warning
ISO speed
<e> High-speed sync
(FP flash) <A> Highlight tone priority
<d> FE lock/
FEB in-progress
Exposure level indicator
Exposure compensation amount
<y> Flash exposure AEB range
compensation Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

Aperture
Shutter speed Card full warning (FuLL)
FE lock (FEL) Card error warning (Card)
Busy (buSY) No card warning (Card)
Built-in flash recycling (D buSY)

The display will show only the settings currently applied.

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Nomenclature

Mode Dial
The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes,
and the Movie shooting mode.

Creative Zone Modes

These modes give you more control for
shooting various subjects.
d : Program AE
s : Shutter-priority AE
f : Aperture-priority AE
a : Manual exposure

Basic Zone Modes

All you do is press the shutter
button. The camera sets everything
to suit the subject or scene.
A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.48)
7 : Flash Off (p.53)
C : Creative Auto (p.54)
k: Movie Shooting
(p.77)

Image Zone Modes

2 : Portrait (p.57)
3 : Landscape (p.58)
4 : Close-up (p.59)
5 : Sports (p.60)
6 : Night Portrait (p.61)

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 Nomenclature

Lens
Lens without a distance scale
Focusing ring Focus mode switch (p.32)
Zoom ring (p.33)
Hood mount (p.34) Zoom position index

Filter thread
(front of lens)

Image Stabilizer switch (p.35)

Contacts (p.13)
Lens mount index (p.32)

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Nomenclature

Battery Charger LC-E10

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.22).

Power plug

Charge lamp

Full-charge lamp
Battery pack slot

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.

Battery Charger LC-E10E

Charger for Battery Pack LP-E10 (p.22).

Battery pack slot

Power cord
Full-charge lamp

Charge lamp Power cord socket

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 Getting Started
1
This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start
shooting and basic camera operations.

Attaching the Strap

Pass the end of the strap through
the camera’s strap mount eyelet
from the bottom. Then pass it
through the strap’s buckle as shown
in the illustration. Pull the strap to
take up any slack and make sure
the strap will not loosen from the
buckle.
The eyepiece cover is also
attached to the strap.

Eyepiece cover

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Charging the Battery
Remove the protective cover.
1 Detach the protective cover provided
with the battery.

2 Attach the battery.

As shown in the illustration, attach the
battery securely to the charger.
To detach the battery, follow the
above procedure in reverse.

LC-E10
3 Recharge the battery.
For LC-E10
As shown by the arrow, flip out the
battery charger’s prongs and insert
the prongs into a power outlet.
For LC-E10E
Full-charge lamp
Connect the power cord to the
Charge lamp charger and insert the plug into a
LC-E10E power outlet.
X Recharging starts automatically and
the charge lamp lights up in orange.
X When the battery is fully recharged,
the full-charge lamp will light up in
green.

It takes approx. 2 hours to fully recharge a completely

exhausted battery at room temperature (23°C / 73°F). The time
required to recharge the battery will vary greatly depending on
the ambient temperature and the battery’s remaining capacity.
For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (6°C - 10°C /
43°F - 50°F) will take longer (up to approx. 4 hours).

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 Charging the Battery

Tips for Using the Battery and Charger

Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.
Charge the battery before use.
Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be
used.
Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose
its capacity.
After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect the
charger from the power outlet.
When not using the camera, remove the battery.
If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small
amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge
and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover
(provided) attached. Storing the battery when it is fully charged may
lower the battery’s performance.
The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries.
The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/
60 Hz power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available
plug adapter for the respective country or region. Do not attach any
portable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can
damage the battery charger.
If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully
charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Purchase a new battery.

After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs for
at least 3 sec.
Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E10.
Battery Pack LP-E10 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with
an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or
accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.
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Installing and Removing the Battery and Card
Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E10 into the camera. The camera
can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold separately). The
captured images are recorded onto the card.
Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward to
enable writing/erasing.

Installing the Battery and Card

Open the cover.
1 Slide the lever as shown by the
arrows and open the cover.

2 Insert the battery.

Insert the end with the battery
contacts.
Insert the battery until it locks in
place.

Write-protect switch
3 Insert the card.
As shown by the illustration, face
the card’s label side toward the
back of the camera and insert it
until it clicks in place.

4 Close the cover.

Press the cover until it snaps shut.
When you set the power switch to
<1>, the number of possible shots
(p.28) will be displayed on the LCD
monitor.

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 Installing and Removing the Battery and Card

After opening the card slot/battery compartment cover, be careful not to

swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge may break.

The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the

card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
Setting [z1: Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent
you from forgetting to insert a card.

Removing the Battery and Card

1 Set the power switch to <2>

(p.27).

2 Open the cover.

Make sure the access lamp is off,
then open the cover.
If [Recording...] is displayed, close
the cover.

3 Remove the battery.

Press the battery lock lever as shown
by the arrow and remove the battery.
To prevent short circuiting of the
battery contacts, be sure to attach the
provided protective cover (p.22) to
the battery.

4 Remove the card.

Gently push in the card, then let it go
to eject.
Pull the card straight out.

5 Close the cover.

Press the cover until it snaps shut.

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Installing and Removing the Battery and Card

When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are
being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being
transferred. Do not open the card slot/battery compartment cover.
Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or
blinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera.
• Removing the card.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not
start from 0001.
If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove
and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer, transfer all
the images, then format the card with the camera (p.42). The card may
then return to normal.
Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects. Do
not expose the contacts to dust or water. If a smudge adheres to the
contacts, contact failure may result.
The camera cannot use MultiMediaCards (MMC). (A card error will
appear.)

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Turning on the Power
If you turn on the power and the date/time/zone setting screen
appears, see page 29 to set the date/time/zone.

<1> : The camera turns on.

<2> : The camera is turned off and
does not operate. Set to this
position when not using the
camera.

3 Auto Power Off

To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after
approx. 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again,
just press the shutter button halfway (p.37).
You can set the auto power off time with [51: Auto power off].

If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to
the card, [Recording...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the
card finishes recording the image.

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Turning on the Power

z Checking the Battery Level

When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of
the four levels.

z : Battery level is sufficient.

x : Battery level is low, but the
camera can still be used.
c : Battery will be exhausted soon.
(Blinks)
n : Recharge the battery.

Number of Possible Shots (Approx. number of shots)

Room Temperature Low Temperatures
Temperature
(23°C / 73°F) (0°C / 32°F)
No Flash 600 580
50% Flash Use 500 410
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E10, no Live
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing
standards.

Doing any of the following will exhaust the battery sooner:

• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.
• Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.
• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
• Using the LCD monitor often.
The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual
shooting conditions.
The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending on
the lens used, the battery power may be consumed faster.
For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 69.

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone
have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow
the steps below to set the time zone first. If you set the camera to the
correct time zone for where you currently live, when you travel to
another time zone you can simply set the camera to the correct time
zone for your destination to adjust the camera’s date/time automatically.
Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based
on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.

Display the menu screen.

1 Press the <M> button to display
the menu screen.

2 Under the [52] tab, select [Date/

Time/Zone].
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
the [52] tab.
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
[Date/Time/Zone], then press <0>.

3 Set[London]
the time zone.
is set by default.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
the time zone box.
Press <0> so <a> is displayed.
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
the time zone, then press <0>.
(Returns to <b>.)

The menu setting procedure is explained on pages 40-41.

In step 3, the time displayed on the upper right of the screen is the time
difference compared with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you do
not see your time zone, set the time zone while referring to the difference
with UTC.

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone

4 SetPress
the date and time.
the <Y> <Z> keys to select
the number.
Press <0> so <a> is displayed.
Press the <W> <X> keys to set the
number, then press <0>. (Returns
to <b>.)

5 SetSettheit ifdaylight saving time.

necessary.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select [Y].
Press <0> so <a> is displayed.
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
[Z], then press <0>.
When the daylight saving time is set
to [Z], the time set in step 4 will
advance by 1 hour. If [Y] is set, the
daylight saving time will be canceled
and the time will go back by 1 hour.

6 ExitPress
the setting.
the <Y> <Z> keys to select
[OK], then press <0>.
X The date/time/zone and daylight
saving time will be set and the menu
will reappear.

The date/time/zone settings may be reset in the following cases. If this

happens, set the date/time/zone again.
• When the camera is stored without the battery.
• When the camera’s battery becomes exhausted.
• When the camera is exposed to below freezing temperatures for a
prolonged period.

The date/time that was set will start from when you press <0> in step 6.
After changing the time zone, check that the correct date/time has been set.

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3 Selecting the Interface Language
Display the menu screen.
1 Press the <M> button to display
the menu screen.

2 Under the [52] tab, select

[LanguageK].
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select
the [52] tab.
Press the <W> <X> keys to select
[LanguageK], then press <0>.

3 SetPress
the desired language.
the <S> cross keys to select
the language, then press <0>.
X The interface language will change.

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens
The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The
camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses.

Attaching a Lens
Remove the caps.
1 Remove the rear lens cap and the
body cap by turning them as shown
by the arrows.

White index
2 Attach the lens.
Align the lens’s red or white index
with the camera’s index matching the
same color. Turn the lens as shown
by the arrow until it clicks in place.

Red index

3 Set the lens’s focus mode switch

to <AF>.
<AF> stands for autofocus.
If it is set to <MF> (manual focus),
autofocus will not operate.

4 Remove the front lens cap.

Minimizing Dust
When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust.
When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the
body cap to the camera.
Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.

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 Attaching and Detaching a Lens

Zooming
To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after
achieving focus may throw off the
focus.

Detaching the Lens

While pressing the lens release
button, turn the lens as shown by
the arrows.
Turn the lens until it stops, then
detach it.
Attach the rear lens cap to the
detached lens.

Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause
loss of vision.
When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch to
<2>.
If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do
not touch the rotating part.

Image Conversion Factor

Since the image sensor size is Image sensor size (Approx.)
smaller than the 35mm film (22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)
format, it will look like the lens 35mm image size
focal length is increased by (36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)
approx. 1.6x.

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Attaching and Detaching a Lens

Attaching a Lens Hood

A lens hood can block unwanted light and diminish rain, snow, dust etc.
adhering to the front of the lens. Before storing the lens in a bag, etc.,
you can attach the hood in reverse.
If there is no index mark on the lens and hood:
Attach the lens hood.
Turn the hood as shown by the arrow
to attach it securely.

If there is an index mark on the lens and hood:

Align the red dots on the hood
1 and lens edges, then turn the
hood as shown by the arrow.

2 Turn the hood as shown in the

illustration.
Turn the hood clockwise until it
attaches securely.

If you do not attach the hood properly, it may obstruct the image’s
periphery, making it look dark.
When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the hood when
turning it. Grasping the hood’s edges when turning it may deform the
hood, resulting in failure to turn.
When using the camera’s built-in flash, detach the hood. Otherwise, the
hood will obstruct part of the flash.

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Lens Image Stabilizer
When you use an Image Stabilizer (IS) lens, camera shake is corrected
to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the
EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example.
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.

Set the IS switch to <1>.

1 Set also the camera’s power switch to
<1>.

2 Press the shutter button halfway.

X The Image Stabilizer will operate.

3 TakeWhen
the picture.
the picture looks steady in the
viewfinder, press the shutter button
completely to take the picture.

The Image Stabilizer is not effective if the subject moves at the time of
exposure.
For bulb exposures, set the IS switch to <2>. If <1> is set, Image
Stabilizer misoperation may occur.
The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as
on a rocking boat.

The Image Stabilizer can operate with the lens’s focus mode switch set
to either <AF> or <MF>.
When using a tripod, you can still shoot with the IS switch set to <1>
with no problem. However, to save battery power, setting the IS switch to
<2> is recommended.
The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on a
monopod.
Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the
shooting conditions. However, the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II or EF-
S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II switches the IS mode automatically.

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Basic Operation
Adjusting the Viewfinder Sharpness
Turn the dioptric adjustment
knob.
Turn the knob left or right so that the
AF points (nine boxes) in the
viewfinder look sharp.

If the camera dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder

image, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (sold separately) is
recommended.

Holding the Camera

To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera
shake.

Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting

1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.

2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Rest your hand’s right index finger lightly on the shutter button.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
5. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot slightly ahead of the other.
6. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder.

To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 67.

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 Basic Operation

Shutter Button
The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

Pressing Halfway
This activates autofocusing and the
automatic exposure system that sets the
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder
(0).
While you press the shutter button
halfway, the LCD monitor will turn off.
Pressing Completely
This releases the shutter and takes the
picture.

Preventing Camera Shake

Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is called
camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake,
note the following:
• Hold and steady the camera as shown on the preceding page.
• Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then slowly press the
shutter button completely.

If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway

first, or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it
completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes
the picture.
Even during menu display, image playback, or image recording, you can
instantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter button
halfway.

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Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions
You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the
LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control.

Press the <Q> button.

1 X The Quick Control screen will appear
(7).

2 SetPress
the desired function.
the <S> cross keys to select a
function.
X The selected function and Feature
guide (p.45) will appear.
Turn the <6> dial to change the
setting.
Basic Zone Modes Creative Zone Modes

3 TakePress
the picture.
the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
X The captured image will be displayed.

For the functions settable in Basic Zone modes and the setting procedure,
see page 63.

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 Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions

Sample Quick Control Screen

Aperture
Shutter speed Highlight tone priority*
Shooting mode* (p.18)

ISO speed
Exposure compensation/ Flash exposure
AEB setting compensation

Picture Style Raise built-in flash

AF operation Image-recording quality
White balance

Auto Lighting Optimizer

Drive/self-timer
Metering mode

* These functions cannot be set with the Quick Control screen.

When you select <s> and press <0>, the built-in flash will pop-up.

Function Setting Screen

Select the desired function and press
<0>. The function setting screen will
appear.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys or turn the
<6> dial to change some of the
settings. Also, some functions can be
set by pressing the <B> button.
Ð <0> Press <0> to finalize the setting and
return to the Quick Control screen.

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3 Menu Operations
You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-
recording quality, date/time, etc.

<0> button

LCD monitor <S> cross keys

<M> button

Menu Screen
The menu tabs and items displayed will differ depending on the
shooting mode.
Basic Zone Modes Movie Shooting Mode

Creative Zone Modes

5 Set-up
3 Playback
z Shooting
9 My Menu
Tab

Menu settings
Menu items

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 3 Menu Operations

Menu Setting Procedure

Display the menu screen.
1 Press the <M> button to display
the menu screen.

2 Select a tab.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a
tab (group of functions).
For example, in this manual, “the [z3]
tab” refers to the screen displayed
when the third z (Shooting) tab from
the left [ ] is selected.

3 Select the desired item.

Press the <W> <X> keys to select
the option, then press <0>.

4 Select the setting.

Press the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select the desired setting.
(Some settings require you to press
either the <W> <X> or <Y> <Z>
keys to select it.)
The current setting is indicated in blue.

5 SetPress
the desired setting.
<0> to set it.

6 ExitPress
the setting.
the <M> button to return to
the shooting function settings display.

In step 2, you can also turn the <6> dial to select a menu tab.
The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have
pressed the <M> button to display the menu screen.
To cancel, press the <M> button.

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3 Formatting the Card
If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or
computer, format the card with the camera.
When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will
be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure
there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the
images and data to a computer, etc., before formatting the card.

Select [Format card].

1 Under the [51] tab, select [Format
card], then press <0>.

2 Format the card.

Select [OK], then press <0>.
X The card will be formatted.
X When the formatting is completed,
the menu will reappear.

For low-level formatting, press the

<L> button to append [Low level
format] with a checkmark <X>, then
select [OK].

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 3 Formatting the Card

Execute [Format card] in the following cases:

The card is new.
The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer.
The card is full with images or data.
A card-related error is displayed.

Low-level Formatting
Perform low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seems
slow or if you want to totally erase data in the card.
Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors in the card, the
formatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting.
You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [Cancel]. Even in this
case, normal formatting will be completed and you can use the card as
usual.

When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file management
information is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be
aware of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding the
card, execute low-level formatting or destroy the card physically to
prevent the personal data from being leaked.
Before using a new Eye-Fi card, the software on the card must be
installed on your computer. Then format the card with the camera.

The card capacity displayed on the card format screen may be smaller
than the capacity indicated on the card.
This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

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Switching the LCD Monitor Display
The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu
screen, captured images, etc.

Shooting Settings
When you turn on the power, the
shooting settings will be displayed.
When you press the shutter button
halfway, the display will turn off.
And when you let go of the shutter
button, the display will turn on.

You can also turn off the display by

pressing the <B> button. Press
the button again to turn on the
display.

Menu Functions Captured Image

Appears when you press the Appears when you press the
<M> button. Press the <x> button. Press the button
button again to return to the again to return to the shooting
shooting settings screen. settings screen.

You can set [52: LCD off/on btn] so that the shooting settings display
does not keep turning off and on.
Even when the menu screen or captured image is displayed, pressing
the shutter button will enable you to shoot immediately.

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Feature Guide
The Feature guide appears when you change the shooting mode or set
a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or Quick
Control for playback, and displays a brief description of that mode,
function or option. It also displays a description when you select a
function or option on the Quick Control screen. The Feature guide turns
off when you further proceed with any operation.
Shooting mode (Sample)

Quick Control (Sample)

Shooting settings Live View shooting Playback

3 Disabling the Feature Guide

Select [Feature guide].
Under the [52] tab, select [Feature
guide], then press <0>.
Select [Disable], then press <0>.

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 Basic Shooting and
2
Image Playback
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes
on the Mode Dial for best results and how to play back
images.
With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot while the
camera sets everything automatically (p.64). Also, to prevent
botched pictures due to mistaken operations, advanced
shooting function settings cannot be changed.

Ba
sic
Zone

Auto Lighting Optimizer

In Basic Zone modes, the Auto Lighting Optimizer will adjust the
image automatically to obtain the optimum brightness and contrast.
It is also enabled by default in Creative Zone modes.
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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene
and sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focus
automatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.51).

Set the Mode Dial to <A>.

1
AF point
2 Aim any AF point over the
subject.
All the AF points will be used to focus,
and generally the closest object will
be focused.
Aiming the center AF point over the
subject will make focusing easier.

3 Focus on the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway. The
lens elements will shift to focus.
X The dot inside the AF point achieving
focus flashes briefly in red. At the
same time, the beeper will sound and
the focus confirmation light <o> in
the viewfinder will light up.
X If necessary, the built-in flash will be
raised automatically.

Focus confirmation light

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4 TakePress
the picture.
the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
X The captured image will be displayed
for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
After you finish shooting, push down
the built-in flash with your fingers.

The <A> mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor,
and sunset scenes. If the desired color tone is not obtained, use a Creative
Zone mode and select a Picture Style other than <D> and shoot.

FAQ
The focus confirmation light <o> blinks and focus is not
achieved.
Aim the AF point over an area with good contrast, then press the
shutter button halfway (p.37). If you are too close to the subject,
move away and try again.
Multiple AF points flash simultaneously.
This indicates that focus is achieved at all those AF points. When the
AF point covering the desired subject flashes, take the picture.
The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation
light <o> does not light up.)
It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a moving
subject. (The focus confirmation light <o> does not light up.) You
can take sharp pictures of a moving subject.
Note that focus lock (p.51) will not work in this case.
Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus on the
subject.
If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to <MF> (manual focus),
set it to <AF> (autofocus).

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A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

The flash fired even though it was daylight.

For a backlit subject, the flash may fire to help lighten the subject’s
dark areas. If you do not want the flash to fire, use the Flash off
mode (p.53). Other than the flash setting, the camera will shoot with
the same settings as with <A>.
The flash fired and the picture came out extremely bright.
Move further away from the subject and shoot. When shooting flash
photography, if the subject is too close to the camera, the picture
may come out extremely bright (overexposure).
In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes.
Pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the built-in flash to
fire a series of flashes to assist autofocusing. This is called AF-assist
beam. Its effective range is approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet.
When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out
unnaturally dark.
The shadow of the lens barrel was captured in the picture because
the subject was too close to the camera. Move further away from the
subject and shoot. If a hood is attached to the lens, remove it before
taking the flash picture.

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A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Recomposing the Shot

Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to
create a balanced background and good perspective.
In the <A> mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus
on a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the
shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This is
called “focus lock”. Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone
modes (except <5>).

Shooting a Moving Subject

In the <A> mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes)

while or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus on the
subject continuously. (The beeper will continue beeping softly.) As long
as you keep aiming the AF point on the subject while pressing the
shutter button halfway, the focusing will be continuous. When you want
to take the picture, press the shutter button completely.

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A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)

A Live View Shooting

You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is
called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 67.
Display the Live View image on
1 the LCD monitor.
Press the <A> button.
X The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.

2 Focus on the subject.

Aim the center AF point < > on the
subject.
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
X When focus is achieved, the AF point
will turn green and the beeper will
sound.
X If necessary, the built-in flash will be
raised automatically.

3 TakePress
the picture.
the shutter button completely.
X The picture will be taken and the
captured image is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
X After the image review ends, the
camera will return to Live View
shooting automatically.
Press the <A> button to end the
Live View shooting.

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7 Disabling Flash
The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings
automatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited such as
in a museum or an aquarium, use the <7> (Flash Off) mode. This
mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene,
such as candlelight scenes.

Shooting Tips

Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder

blinks.
Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the
viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady
or use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to
reduce blur caused by camera shake even while handholding the
camera.
Take portraits without flash.
In low-light conditions, tell the subject to keep still until the picture is
taken. Any movement by the subject during shooting may result in
the subject being blurred in the picture.

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C Creative Auto Shooting
In the <C> mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drive/self-
timer, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to
convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the <A>
mode.
* CA stands for Creative Auto.

Set the Mode Dial to <C>.

1
2 Press the <Q> button. (7)
X The Quick Control screen will appear.

3 SetPress
the desired function.
the <S> cross keys to select a
function.
X The selected function and Feature
guide (p.45) will appear.
For the setting procedure and details
on each function, see pages 55-56.

4 TakePress
the picture.
the shutter button completely to
take the picture.

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(1)
Shutter speed
Aperture
(2)
ISO speed
(3) (4)

Battery check Possible shots

Image-recording quality

Pressing the <Q> button enables you to set the following:

(1) Ambience-based shots

You can set the ambience you want to convey in your images. Press
the <Y> <Z> keys or turn the <6> dial to select the desired
ambience. You can also select it from a list by pressing <0>.
(2) Blurring/sharpening the background

If you move the index mark toward the left, the background will look
more blurred. If you move it toward the right, the background will
look more in focus. If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting
Portraits” on page 57. Press the <Y> <Z> keys or turn the <6>
dial to select the desired ambience.
Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the background
may not look so blurred. This function cannot be set (grayed out) if
the built-in flash is raised and <a> or <D> has been selected. If
flash is used, this setting will not be applied.

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(3) Drive/self-timer: Press <0> and set it with <Y> <Z> or the
<6> dial.
<u> Single shooting : Shoot one image at a time.
<i> Continuous shooting:
While you hold down the shutter button
completely, shots will be taken continuously.
You can shoot up to approx. 3 shots per
second.
<j> Self-timer: 10 sec :The picture is taken 10 seconds after you
press the shutter button.
<q>Self-timer: Continuous:
Press the <W> <X> keys to set the number
of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with
the self-timer. 10 seconds after you press the
shutter button, the set number of multiple
shots will be taken.
(4) Flash firing: Press <0> and set it with <Y> <Z> or the <6>
dial.
<a> Auto flash : The flash fires automatically when necessary.
<I> Flash on : The flash fires at all times.
<b> Flash off : The flash is disabled.

If you use an external Speedlite, [Flash firing] cannot be set.

When using <b>, see “Disabling Flash” on page 53.

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2 Shooting Portraits
The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human
subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer.

Shooting Tips

The further the distance between the subject and background,

the better.
The further the distance between the subject and background, the
more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand
out better against an uncluttered dark background.
Use a telephoto lens.
If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with
the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.
Focus the face.
Check that the AF point covering the face flashes. For close-ups of
the face, focus on the eyes.

If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously to
capture subtle changes in the subject’s pose and facial expression (max.
approx. 3 shots/sec.).
If necessary, the built-in flash will pop up automatically.

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3 Shooting Landscapes
Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have
everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and
very sharp and crisp images.

Shooting Tips

With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.

When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far
will be in focus. It also adds breadth to landscapes.
Shooting night scenes.
Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this
mode <3> is also good for night scenes.
Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
If you want to shoot a person against a
night scene, set the Mode Dial to <6>
(Night Portrait) and use a tripod (p.61).

The flash will not fire even in backlit or low-light conditions.

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4 Shooting Close-ups
When you want to shoot flowers or small things up close, use the <4>
(Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a
macro lens (sold separately).

Shooting Tips

Use a simple background.

A simple background makes small objects such as flowers stand out
better.
Move as close as possible to the subject.
Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses
have indications such as <40.25m/0.8ft> on them. The lens
minimum focusing distance is measured from the <V> (focal
plane) mark on the top of the camera to the subject. If you are too
close to the subject, the focus confirmation light <o> will blink.
If you use flash and the bottom of the picture looks unusually dark,
move away from the subject.
With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.
If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the
subject look larger.

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5 Shooting Moving Subjects
Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a
running person or a moving vehicle.

Shooting Tips

Use a telephoto lens.

The use of a telephoto lens is recommended for shooting from a
distance.
Use the center AF point to focus.
Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter
button halfway to autofocus. During autofocusing, the beeper will
continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus
confirmation light <o> will blink.
When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button
completely. If you hold down the shutter button, you will be able to
maintain autofocusing during continuous shooting of the subject’s
movement (max. approx. 3 shots per sec.).

Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s
shutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steady
and shoot.

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6 Shooting Night Portraits
To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the
background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Using a tripod is
recommended.

Shooting Tips

Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.

When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide
night view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Check the subject’s brightness.
Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a
good exposure of the subject.
It is recommended that you play back the image after the shooting to
check the image brightness. If the subject looks dark, move nearer
and shoot again.
Also shoot with the <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto) mode.
Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also
in the <A> mode is recommended.

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6 Shooting Night Portraits

During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus on dots of light such as
in a night scene. In such a case, it is recommended that you set the AF
method to [Quick mode] and shoot. If it is still difficult to focus, set the lens’s
focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually.

Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.
If you use the self-timer together with flash, the self-timer lamp will light
up briefly after the picture is taken.

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Q Quick Control
In Basic Zone modes when the shooting function settings screen is
displayed, you can press the <Q> button to display the Quick Control
screen. The table on the next page shows the functions that can be set
with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.

1 Set the Mode Dial to a Basic Zone

mode.
Example: Portrait mode
2 Press the <Q> button. (7)
X The Quick Control screen will appear.

3 SetPress
the functions.
the <W> <X> keys to select a
function. (This step is not necessary
in the A/7 mode.)
X The selected function and Feature
guide (p.45) will appear.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys or turn the
<6> dial to change the setting.

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Q Quick Control

Settable Functions in Basic Zone Modes

o: Set automatically k: User selectable : Not selectable
A 7 C 2 3 4 5 6
Function
(p.48) (p.53) (p.54) (p.57) (p.58) (p.59) (p.60) (p.61)

u: Single shooting k k k k k k
i: Continuous shooting k k k
Drive
mode j: 10 sec. k k k k k k k k
Self-timer q: Continuous
shooting*
k k k k k k k k
a: Automatic firing o o o o o
D: Flash on (Fires
Flash firing
at all times)
k
b: Flash off o k o o
Ambience-based shots k k k k k k
Light/scene-based shots k k k k
Blurring/sharpening the background (p.55) k
* Use the <W> <X> keys to set the number of continuous shots.

If you change the shooting mode or set the power switch to <2>, the
camera will revert to the default settings (except the self-timer).

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x Image Playback
The easiest way to play back images is explained below.

Play back the image.

1 Press the <x> button.
X The last captured image or last image
played back will appear.

2 Select an image.
To view images starting with the last
captured image, press the <Y> key.
To view images starting with the first
(oldest) image, press the <Z> key.
Each time you press the <B>
button, the display format will change.

With basic information Basic information +

Image quality/Playback number

Histogram Shooting information display

3 ExitPress
the image playback.
the <x> button to exit the
image playback and return to the
shooting settings display.

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Shooting with the LCD Monitor
3
(Live View Shooting)
You can shoot while viewing the picture on the camera’s
LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”.
Live View shooting is effective for still subjects which do
not move.
If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the
LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images.
Using a tripod is recommended.

Remote Live View Shooting

With EOS Utility (EOS software, p.94) installed on your computer,
you can connect the camera to the computer and shoot remotely
while viewing the computer screen. For details, refer to the EOS
Utility Instruction Manual (p.97).
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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor
Display the Live View image.
1 Press the <A> button.
X The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.
The Live View image will closely
reflect the brightness level of the
actual image you capture.

2 Focus on the subject.

When you press the shutter button
halfway, the camera will focus with
the current AF method (p.71).

3 TakePress
the picture.
the shutter button completely.
X The picture will be taken and the
captured image will be displayed on
the LCD monitor.
X After the image review ends, the
camera will return to Live View
shooting automatically.
Press the <A> button to exit the
Live View shooting.

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 A Shooting with the LCD Monitor

Enabling Live View Shooting

Set [Live View shoot.] to [Enable].
In Basic Zone modes, the Live View
menu options will be displayed under
[z2], and in Creative Zone modes, they
will be displayed under [z4].

Number of Possible Shots with Live View Shooting

(Approx. number of shots)
Shooting Conditions
Temperature
No Flash 50% Flash Use
Room temperature (23°C / 73°F) 190 180
Low temperatures (0°C / 32°F) 180 170
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E10 and CIPA
(Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
With a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E10, continuous Live View shooting is
possible for approx. 1 hr. 25 min. at room temperature (23°C / 73°F).

Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time.
Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same
body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact
burns. The use of a tripod is recommended for people with circulation
problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot
places.

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A Shooting with the LCD Monitor

Information Display
Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will
change.
AF method AF point (Quick mode)
• d : FlexiZone - Single
Magnifying frame
• c : u Live mode
• f : Quick mode
Shooting mode Histogram display
Drive/Self-timer
mode Temperature
White balance warning

Auto Lighting FEB

Optimizer
AEB
Image-recording
Exposure
quality
simulation
AE lock Battery check
D Flash-ready
Highlight tone priority
b Flash off
e High-speed sync ISO speed
y Flash exposure GPS connection indicator
compensation
Possible shots
0 External flash exposure
compensation Eye-Fi card transmission status
Shutter speed Exposure level indicator/AEB range
Picture Style Aperture

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)
Selecting the AF Method
You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your
subject. The following AF methods are provided: [FlexiZone - Single],
[uLive mode] (face detection, p.72), and [Quick mode] (p.74).
If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens’s focus mode switch to
<MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually.

Select the AF method.

Under the [z4] tab, select [AF
method]. (In Basic Zone modes, it is
under the [z2] tab.)
Select the desired AF method, then
press <0>.
While the Live View image is
displayed, you can press the <Q>
button to select the AF method on the
Quick Control screen.
FlexiZone - Single: d
The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the Live View
image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than with the Quick
mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with the Quick mode.

Display the Live View image.

1 Press the <A> button.
X The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.
X The AF point < > will appear.

2 Move the AF point.

Press the <S> cross keys to move the
AF point
AF point to where you want to focus. (It
cannot go to the edges of the picture.)
Press <0> to return the AF point to
the center. (If C.Fn-9 is set, hold down
the <O/L> button and press <0>.)
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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

3 Focus on the subject.

Aim the AF point over the subject and
press the shutter button halfway.
X When focus is achieved, the AF point
will turn green and the beeper will
sound.
X If focus is not achieved, the AF point
will turn orange.

4 TakeCheck
the picture.
the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button completely to
take the picture (p.68).

u (Face detection) Live Mode: c

Human faces are detected and focused with the same AF method as
[FlexiZone - Single]. Have the person whose picture you want to take
face the camera.

Display the Live View image.

1 Press the <A> button.
X The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.

2 Select an AF point.
When a face is detected, the <p>
frame will appear over the face to be
focused.
If multiple faces are detected, <q>
will be displayed. Use the <Y> <Z>
keys to move the <q> frame over
the face you want to focus.

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3 Focus on the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway and
the camera will focus on the face
covered by the <p> frame.
X When focus is achieved, the AF point
will turn green and the beeper will
sound.
X If focus is not achieved, the AF point
will turn orange.
If a face cannot be detected, the AF
point < > will be displayed and AF
will be executed at the center.

4 TakeCheck
the picture.
the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button completely to
take the picture (p.68).

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Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

Quick Mode:f
The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in One-Shot AF, using the
same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.
Although you can focus on the target subject quickly, the Live View
image will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.
You can use nine AF points to focus (automatic selection). You can also
select one AF point to focus and focus only the area covered by that AF
point (manual selection).

Display the Live View image.

AF point
1 Press the <A> button.
X The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.
The small boxes on the screen are
the AF points, and the larger box is
the magnifying frame.

Magnifying frame

2 Select the AF point.N

Press the <Q> button (7) to
display the Quick Control screen.
X The settable functions will be
displayed on the left of the screen.
Press the <W> <X> keys to make the
AF point selectable.
Turn the <6> dial to select the AF
point.

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3 Focus on the subject.

Aim the AF point over the subject and
press the shutter button halfway.
X The Live View image will turn off, the
reflex mirror will go back down, and
AF will be executed. (No picture is
taken.)
X When focus is achieved, the AF point
that achieved focus will turn green
and the Live View image will
reappear.
X If focus is not achieved, the AF point
will turn orange and blink.

4 TakeCheck
the picture.
the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button completely to
take the picture (p.68).

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 Shooting Movies
4
Movie shooting is enabled by
setting the Mode Dial to <k>.
The movie recording format will
be MOV.

For cards that can record movies, see page 5.

Full HD 1080
Full HD 1080 indicates compatibility with High-
Definition featuring 1080 vertical pixels (scanning
lines).
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k Shooting Movies
Connecting the camera to a TV set is recommended to play back the
movies shot.

Autoexposure Shooting

Set the Mode Dial to <k>.

1 X The reflex mirror will make a sound,
then the image will appear on the
LCD monitor.

2 Focus on the subject.

Before shooting a movie, focus with
AF or manual focus (p.71-75).
When you press the shutter button
halfway, the camera will focus with
the current AF method.

3 Shoot the movie.

Press the <A> button to start
shooting a movie. To stop movie
shooting, press <A> again.
X While the movie is being shot, the
“o” mark will be displayed on the
Recording movie
upper right of the screen.

Microphone

Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time.
Even if the camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same
body part may cause skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact
burns. The use of a tripod is recommended for people with circulation
problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the camera in very hot places.

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 k Shooting Movies

Information Display
Each time you press the <B> button, the information display will
change.
AF method
• d : FlexiZone - Single Picture Style
• c : u Live mode
• f : Quick mode
Movie shooting remaining time / Elapsed time

Movie shooting mode AF point (Quick mode)

White balance Recording movie

Magnifying frame
Auto Lighting
Optimizer
Temperature
warning
Movie recording
size Recording level:
Video snapshot Manual

Image-recording Battery check

quality
Exposure mode
AE lock L: Autoexposure
LED light K: Manual
exposure
Frame rate Highlight tone priority
Shutter speed
ISO speed
Aperture
GPS connection indicator
Exposure level indicator Possible shots
Video snapshot shooting time Eye-Fi card transmission status

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3 Setting the Movie Recording Size
The menu option [Z2: Movie rec.
size] enables you to select the movie’s
image size [****x****] and frame rate [9]
(frames recorded per second). The 9
(frame rate) switches automatically
depending on the [Z2: Video system]
setting.

Image Size
[1920x1080] (A) : Full High-Definition (Full HD) recording quality.
The aspect ratio will be 16:9.
[1280x720] (B) : High-Definition (HD) recording quality. The
aspect ratio will be 16:9.
[640x480] (C) : Standard-definition recording quality. The
aspect ratio will be 4:3.
Frame Rate (fps: frames per second)
6/8 : For areas where the TV format is NTSC (North America,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, etc.).
5/7 : For areas where the TV format is PAL (Europe, Russia,
China, Australia, etc.).
4 : Mainly for motion pictures.

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 3 Setting the Movie Recording Size

Total Movie Recording Time and File Size Per Minute

Movie Recording Total Recording Time (approx.) File Size
Size 4 GB Card 8 GB Card 16 GB Card (approx.)
6
[1920x1080] 5 11 min. 22 min. 44 min. 330 MB/min.
4
8
[1280x720] 11 min. 22 min. 44 min. 330 MB/min.
7
6
[640x480] 46 min. 1 hr. 32 min. 3 hr. 4 min. 82.5 MB/min.
5
Movie Files Exceeding 4 GB
Due to the file system, movie shooting will stop automatically if the
file size of a single movie clip reaches 4 GB. You can start shooting a
movie again by pressing the <A> button. (A new movie file starts
being recorded.)
Movie Shooting Time Limit
The maximum recording time of one movie clip is 29 min. 59 sec. If
the movie shooting time reaches 29 min. 59 sec., the movie shooting
will stop automatically. You can start shooting a movie again by
pressing the <A> button. (A new movie file starts being recorded.)

An increase of the camera’s internal temperature may cause movie shooting

to stop before the maximum recording time shown in the table above.

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 Image Playback
5
This chapter explains basic procedures to play back
images and movies.

Images shot and saved with another device

The camera may not be able to properly display images captured
with a different camera, edited with a computer, or that have had their
file names changed.
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x Searching for Images Quickly
H Display Multiple Images on One Screen (Index Display)
Search for images quickly with the index display showing four or nine
images on one screen.

Play back the image.

1 When you press the <x> button, the
last image captured will be displayed.

2 Switch to the index display.

Press the <Hy> button.
X The 4-image index display will
appear. The selected image is
highlighted in an orange frame.
Press the <Hy> button again to
switch to the 9-image display.
Pressing the <u> button will switch
the display between nine images, four
images and one image displayed.

Î Î

3 Select an image.
Press the <S> cross keys to move
the orange frame to select an image.
Turning the <6> dial will display
image(s) on the next or previous screen.
Press <0> in the index display to
display the selected image as a
single image.

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u/y Magnified View
You can magnify a captured image by approx. 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor.

Magnify the image.

1 Press the <u> button during image
playback.
X The image will be magnified.
If you hold down the <u> button, the
image will be magnified until it
reaches the maximum magnification.
Press the <Hy> button to reduce
the magnification. If you hold down
the button, the magnification will be
reduced to the single-image display.

Magnified area position

2 Scroll around the image.

Use the <S> cross keys to scroll
around the magnified image.
To exit magnified view, press the
<x> button and the single-image
display will reappear.

In magnified view, you can turn the <6> dial to view another image at
the same magnification.
The image cannot be magnified during the image review immediately
after shooting.
A movie cannot be magnified.

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k Playing Movies
Play back the image.
1 Press the <x> button to display an
image.

2 Select a movie.
Press the <Y> <Z> keys to select a
movie.
In the single-image display, the
<1s> icon displayed on the
upper left of the screen indicates a
movie. If the movie is a video
snapshot, [ s] will be displayed.
In the index display, perforations at
the left edge of a thumbnail indicate a
movie. As movies cannot be played
from the index display, press <0>
to switch to the single-image
display.

3 In<0>.
the single-image display, press

X The movie playback panel will appear

at the bottom of the screen.

4 PlaySelect
back the movie.
[7] (Play), then press <0>.
X The movie will start playing.
Speaker You can pause the movie playback by
pressing <0>.
You can adjust the sound volume by
turning the <6> dial even during
movie playback.
For more details on the playback
procedure, see the next page.
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 k Playing Movies

Movie Playback Panel

Operation Playback Description
2 Exit Returns to the single-image display.
7 Play Pressing <0> toggles between play and stop.
Adjust the slow motion speed by pressing the <Y>
8 Slow motion <Z> keys. The slow-motion speed is indicated at the
upper right of the screen.
5 First frame Displays the movie’s first frame.
Each time you press <0>, the previous frame is
3 Previous frame
displayed. If you hold down <0>, it will rewind the movie.
Each time you press <0>, the movie will play frame-by-
6 Next frame
frame. If you hold down <0>, it will fast forward the movie.
4 Last frame Displays the movie’s last frame.
X Edit Displays the editing screen.
Plays back a movie with the selected background
Background music*
music.
Playback position
mm’ ss” Playback time (minutes:seconds)
You can adjust the built-in speaker’s (p.86) volume by
9 Volume
turning the <6> dial.
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L Erasing Images
You can either select and erase unnecessary images one by one or
erase them in one batch. Protected images will not be erased.
Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure
you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent
important images from being erased accidentally, protect
them. Erasing a 1+73 image will erase both the RAW and
JPEG images.

Erasing a Single Image

1 Play back the image to be erased.

2 Press the <L> button.
X The Erase menu will appear at the
bottom of the screen.

3 Erase the image.

Select [Erase], then press <0>. The
image displayed will be erased.

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 Downloading Images
6
to Your Computer
This chapter explains how to download images from the
camera to your computer, gives an overview of the
software in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM),
and explains how to install the software on your
computer. It also explains how to view the software
instruction manuals.

EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk

(Software/Software Instruction Manuals)

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Downloading Images to a Computer
You can use the EOS software to download the images in the camera to
your computer. There are two ways to do this.

Downloading by Connecting the Camera to the Computer

Install the software (p.96).
1

2 Use the provided interface cable

to connect the camera to your
computer.
Use the interface cable provided with
the camera.
Connect the cable to the camera’s
digital terminal with the cable plug’s
<D> icon facing the front of the
camera.
Connect the cord’s plug to the
computer’s USB terminal.

3 Use EOS Utility to download the

images.
For details, refer to the EOS Utility
Instruction Manual (p.97).

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 Downloading Images to a Computer

Downloading Images with a Card Reader

You can also use a card reader to download images to your computer.
Install the software (p.96).
1

2 Insert
reader.
the card into the card

3 Use Canon software to download

the images.
X Use Digital Photo Professional.
X Use ImageBrowser EX.
For details, refer to the Software
Instruction Manual (p.97).

When downloading images from the camera to your computer using a card
reader without using EOS software, copy the DCIM folder on the card to
your computer.

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Software Overview

EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk

Various software for EOS DIGITAL cameras are contained
on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk.

EOS Utility
With the camera connected to a computer, EOS Utility enables you to
transfer still photos and movies shot with the camera to the computer.
You can use this software to set various camera settings and shoot
remotely with the computer connected to the camera. Also, you can
copy background music tracks, such as EOS Sample Music*, to the
card.
* You can use the background music as the soundtrack for a video snapshot
album, movie, or slide show played back with your camera.

Digital Photo Professional

This software is recommended for users who mainly shoot RAW
images. You can quickly view, edit, process and print RAW images. You
can also edit JPEG images while retaining the original images.

Picture Style Editor

You can edit Picture Styles and create and save original Picture Style
files. This software is aimed at advanced users who are experienced in
processing images.

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 Software Overview

ImageBrowser EX
Connect to the Internet to download and install the software*.
This software is recommended for users who mainly shoot JPEG
images. You can easily view and play back still photos, MOV movies,
and video snapshot albums and also print JPEG images.
* EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk is necessary for downloading and installing
ImageBrowser EX.

Note that the software ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser provided with

previous cameras does not support still photos and movie files shot with this
camera (it is not compatible). Use ImageBrowser EX.

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Installing the Software
Do not connect the camera to your computer before you install the
software. The software will not be installed correctly.
When downloading and installing ImageBrowser EX, follow the steps
below as with other EOS software included on the EOS DIGITAL
Solution Disk. Note that Internet connection is necessary. Downloading
or installing software is not possible in environments with no Internet
connection.
Even if your computer already has ImageBrowser EX installed, follow the
steps below to reinstall ImageBrowser EX. It will be updated to the latest
version with features optimized for your camera. Also, the latest
functions may be added with the auto update feature.
For software other than ImageBrowser EX, if a previous version is
installed, follow the steps below to reinstall the software. (The newer
version will overwrite the previous version.)

1 Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk into your

computer.
For Macintosh, double-click to open the CD-ROM icon displayed
on the desktop, then double-click on [setup].
2 Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen
instructions to install.
If the “Microsoft Silverlight” installation prompt is displayed during
installation, install “Microsoft Silverlight”.
3 Click [Restart] and remove the CD-ROM after the
computer restarts.
When the computer has restarted, the installation is complete.

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Software Instruction Manual
Software Instruction Manuals are contained on the EOS
DIGITAL Solution Disk. You can copy and view the
software instruction manual (PDF files) as follows:

1 Insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk into your

computer.
2 Close the install screen.
When the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk install screen appears,
close the install screen.
3 Open the CD-ROM.
4 Open the [Manual] folder.
5 Copy the [English] folder to your computer.
Instruction Manual PDFs with the names below are copied.
Windows Macintosh
EOS Utility EUx.xW_E_xx EUx.xM_E_xx
Digital Photo Professional DPPx.xW_E_xx DPPx.xM_E_xx
Picture Style Editor PSEx.xW_E_xx PSEx.xM_E_xx

Instruction manual for ImageBrowser EX (ImageBrowser EX User

Guide) is included in the software.
6 Double-click the copied PDF file.
Adobe Reader (most recent version recommended) must be
installed on your computer.
Adobe Reader can be downloaded free from the Internet.

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Trademarks
Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About MPEG-4 Licensing

“This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be
used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video
that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a
video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video.
No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.”
* Notice displayed in English as required.

Certification Logo
Under the [53] tab, if you select [Certification Logo Display] and press
<0>, some of the logos of the camera’s certifications will appear. Other
certification logos can be found in this Instruction Manual, on the camera
body, and on the camera’s package.

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Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with
genuine Canon accessories.
Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such
as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g.,
a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty
does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

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Safety Precautions
The following precautions are provided to prevent harm or injury to
yourself and others. Make sure to thoroughly understand and follow
these precautions before using the product.
If you experience any malfunctions, problems, or damage to the
product, contact the nearest Canon Service Center or the dealer
from whom you purchased the product.

Follow the warnings below. Otherwise, death or

Warnings: serious injuries may result.
To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock,
follow the safeguards below:
• Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the
Instruction Manual. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery. Do not apply heat or
solder to the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or water. Do not subject the
battery to strong physical shock.
• Do not insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.
• Do not recharge the battery in temperatures outside the allowable ambient
temperature range. Also, do not exceed the recharging time indicated in the
Instruction Manual.
• Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera,
accessories, connecting cables, etc.
When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent
contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent a fire or an explosion.
If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted when recharging the battery,
immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop recharging.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire, heat damage or electrical shock.
If the battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it
immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. It may cause a fire,
electrical shock or skin burn if you keep using it.
Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can
cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or
clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a
physician immediately.
Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the
insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock.
Do not hold the camera in the same position for long periods of time. Even if the
camera does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same body part may cause
skin redness, blistering or low-temperature contact burns. Using a tripod is
recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when
using the camera in very hot places.
Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle. It may cause an accident.

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 Safety Precautions

When the camera or accessories are not in use, make sure to remove the battery
and disconnect the power plug from the equipment before storing. This is to prevent
electrical shock, excessive heat, fire, or corrosion.
Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an
explosion or a fire.
If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts,
do not touch the internal parts. There is a possibility of an electrical shock.
Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause
electrical shock.
Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or
lens. Doing so may damage your vision.
Keep equipment out of the reach of children and infants, including when in use. Straps
or cords may accidentally cause choking, electrical shock, or injury. Choking or injury
may also occur if a child or infant accidentally swallows a camera part or accessory. If
a child or infant swallows a part or accessory, consult a physician immediately.
Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. Likewise, store the battery with
its protective cover attached to prevent short-circuit. This is to prevent a fire,
excessive heat, electrical shock, or burn.
Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed.
Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane’s
instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.
To prevent a fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:
• Always insert the power plug all the way in.
• Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.
• When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.
• Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the
cord. Also do not twist or tie the cords.
• Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.
• Do not use a cord whose wire is broken or insulation is damaged.
Unplug the power plug periodically and clean off the dust around the power outlet
with a dry cloth. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power
outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet, causing a fire.
Do not connect the battery directly to an electrical outlet or a car’s cigarette lighter
outlet. The battery may leak, generate excessive heat or explode, causing a fire,
burns or injuries.
A thorough explanation of how to use the product by an adult is required when the
product is used by children. Supervise children while they are using the product.
Incorrect usage may result in electrical shock or injury.
Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera in the sun without the lens cap
attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun’s rays and cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the product with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and
cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
Be careful not to get the camera wet. If you drop the product in the water or if water
or metal get inside the product, promptly remove the battery. This is to prevent a fire
and an electrical shock.
Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product.
Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard.
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Follow the cautions below. Otherwise physical injury

Cautions: or property damage may result.
Do not use or store the product inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source.
The product may become hot and cause skin burns. Doing so may also cause
battery leakage or explosion, which will degrade the performance or shorten the life
of the product.
Do not carry the camera around when it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause
injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens.
Do not leave the product in a low-temperature environment for an extended period of
time. The product will become cold and may cause injury when touched.
Do not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes.
Never play the provided CD-ROM in a drive that is not compatible with the CD-ROM.
If you use it in a music CD player, you may damage the speakers and other
components. When using headphones, there is also a risk of injury to your ears from
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Digital Camera Model DS126491 Systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used
with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of
Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be
made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, U.S.A.
Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)

CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions for Battery Charger LC-E10 & LC-E10E.
2. Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary remarks on
(1) the charger, (2) the battery pack, and (3) the product using the battery
pack.
3. CAUTION — To reduce risk of injury, charge only the Battery Pack LP-E10.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and other
damage.
4. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in
fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
by cord when disconnecting charger.
7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
8. Do not operate the charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them
immediately.
9. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
10. Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when
service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
11. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
Unless otherwise stated in this manual, there are no user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified serviceman.

USA and Canada only:

The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is
recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery.

For CA, USA only

Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.

CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.

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The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of May 2016. For
information on the compatibility with any products introduced after this date,
contact any Canon Service Center. For the latest version Instruction Manual,
refer to the Canon Web site.

CPH-E303-000 © CANON INC. 2016