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  • Page 1 Canon...
  • Page 3 Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. ce, ifjcat on Logo Under the [_'4] tabl if YOU Seleci [Certificat!o n Logo Display] and press <@ >, some of the Iogos of the Camerals Certifioations will appear. Other certification loges Can be found in this Instructio n Manual, on the camera body, and on the camera's package.

  • Page 4: Power Outlet

    Using a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the remaining battery level. Connect the power cord. _ Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 5: Remote Control Shooting

    Remote Control Shooting RemOte controller RC,6 (Sold Separately) This remote controfler enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay. Remote control ® Set the self-timer to < _® > (p.103). ®...
  • Page 6 Remote Control Shooting Remote Switch RS,60E3 (Sold Separately) Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) comes with an approx. 60 cmi2.0 ft cord. When connected to the camera's remote control terminal, it can be pressed halfway and completely, just like the shutter button.
  • Page 7 External Speedlites EOS'dedicated, EX,sedes Speedlites Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation, When an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately) is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a high-output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash.
  • Page 8 Using Non-Canon Flash Units Sync Speed The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/200 sec. or slower shutter speeds. Use a sync speed slower than 1/200 sec. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.

  • Page 9: Using Eye=Fi Cards

    Using Eye=Fi Cards With a commercially-available Eye-Fi card already set up, you can automatically transfer captured images to a personal computer or upload them to an online service via a wireless LAN. The image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. For instructions how to set up and use the Eye-Fi card or to troubleshoot any image transfer problems, refer to the Eye-Fi card's instruction manual or...
  • Page 10 Using Eye-Fi Cards Check the [Access point SSID:]. ® Check that an access point is displayed for [Access point SSID:]. ® You can also check the Eye-Fi card's MAC address and firmware version. ® Press the <MENU> button three times to exit the menu.
  • Page 11 Using Eye-Fi Cards Cautions for Using Eye-Fi Cards If"lO" is displayed, an error occurred vhile retrieving the card information. Turn the camera's power switch off and on again. Even if [Eye-Fi trans,] is set to [Disable], it may still transmit a signal. In hospitals, airports, and other places where wireless transmissions prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera.

  • Page 12: Function Availability Tableaccording To Shootingmode

    Function Availability TableAccording to ShootingMode _ Set automatically ©: User selectable : Not selectable/Disabled settings selectable AutomsticaJ_ysdAutolSC • • • • • • • • • • © © © © © © © speed Manuat Maximumfor Auto Picture Automatic Selection_ 0"4 Style Manualsetection...
  • Page 13 Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode iiiiiiiiiii!i_!J!!!!!!!!!!_i_!_i_!_;_i_i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_!_!_!_!_!_!_i_!i_i '_ ,idi_ ii_!i_iii_i(ii_!!_i ii_!ii_,,ii_i(ili!_i_ii,_ii_!!_i!il !_ili_i_i_i_ ,ii_iiii'_i_i'_i_' _ii! Metering Evaluative metering @ @ • • • • mode [_eter[ngm0deselection i Program shift ..Exposure Otherthan M compensation ..Exposure AEB AEIock ..Depth-of-fieldpmview ..

  • Page 14: Bundled Accessories

    System Map S%E2 S%E3-RT 270EX tt 320EX 430EX tt 600EX-RT/Macro Ring Lite MacroTwin Lite 600EX MR_14EX M%24EX Bundled Eyepiece Extender EP-EX151t Accessories Rubber Frame Ef E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses Wide Strap EWe100DB IV Angle Finder C Semi Hard Case EH 19_L/EH22-L AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 DC Coupler...

  • Page 15: System Map

    System Remote GP_E2 RC_6 Remote Receiver Controller Switch RS_60E3 EF l enses EF-S lenses External microphone HDMI Cable HTC-100 (2,9 m/95 ft) Stereo AV C able AVC-DC400ST TV/Video (1.3 m/4.3 ft.) E0S DIGITAL SoftwareInstr_Jction Solution Disk Manual Interface Cable tFC_200U/500U Computer (1.9 m/&2 ft.)/(4.7 m/15.4 ft,)

  • Page 16: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings For View_inder Shooting and Live View Shooting O" Shooting 1 (Red) Page / JL / tlVl / _M / iS1/_$1 / $2 / $3 / mmage quality 17&_ + d L* / 17&_* Beep Enable / Touch to _ / Disable Release shutter Enable / Disable without...
  • Page 17 Menu Settings I_;" Shooting 3 (Red) Page Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots Max.: 400 / Max.: 800 / Max.: 1600 / Max.: 3200 / Max.: 6400 Disable / Auto / Enable Disable / Low / Standard / High / Multi Shot Noise Reduction Live View Shooting...
  • Page 18 Menu Settings i-_: Playback 2 (Blue) Page Histogram dispmay Brightness / RGB mmage jump w/_ 1 image / 10 images / I00 images / Date / Folder / Movies / Stills / Rating Slide show Playback description / Display time / Repeat / Transition effect / Background music...
  • Page 19 Menu Settings ft;" Set-up 3 (Yellow) Page Screen color Select the shooting settings screen color Enable / Disable Feature guide Touch control Enable / Disable Auto cleaning: Enable / Disable Clean now Sensor cleaning Settings available when the GPS Receiver GP- GPS device settings E2 (sold separately)
  • Page 20 Menu Settings ,,=.ForMovieshooting O' Shooting 1 (Red) Page / tMI tSII _SI/S2/ Image quality IT_+d L I _ Beep Enable / Touch to _ / Disable Release shutter Enable / Disable without card Image review Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold Lens aberration correction Periphera! illumination:...
  • Page 21 Menu Settings _._" Movie 1 (Red) Page AF method "_ +Tracking / FlexiZone - Multi/ FlexiZone - Single Movie Servo AF Enable / Disable AF with shutter button ONE SHOT/Disable during Grid display Off / Grid 1 _L / Grid 2_ 4 sec.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. The battery pack does not recharge, Do not recharge any battery pack other than a genuine Canon Battery Pack LP-E8.
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting Guide battery becomes exhausted quickly. ® Use a fully-charged battery pack (p.28). ® The rechargeable battery pack performance will degrade over repeated use. Purchase a new one. ® The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the following operations: •...
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting Guide The card cannot be used, r,_ If a card error message is displayed, see page 32 or 331. rhe imageis out of tocus, ® Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF> (p.39). ® To prevent camera shake, press the shutter button gently (p.42, 43).
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting Guide maximum burst during continuous shooting is lower. ¢_ With ISO 12800 or "H" (equivalent to ISO 25600), the maximum burst for continuous shooting will greatly decrease (p.91). ® Set [1_3: High ISO speed NR] to [Standard/Low/Disable]. If it is set to [High] or if [Multi Shot Noise...
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting Guide Eve.though set adecreased exposure compe.sat on' ® Set [O2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] to [Disable]. When [Standard/ Low/High] is set, even if you set a decreased exposure compensation or flash exposure compensation, the image may come out bright (p.123). When I use the <Av>...
  • Page 27 Troubleshooting Guide i cannot s et lashexposure compensation with[E×tema flash func, setting]: ® If flash exposure compensation has been set on an external Speedlite, [Flash exposure compensation] (p.217) cannot be set in the [External flash func. setting] screen. Also, if you set flash exposure compensation with the camera and then set flash exposure...
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting Guide Movie shooting stopsbyitself. ® If the card's writing speed is slow, movie shooting may stop automatically. Use an SD Speed Class 6 "OLASS(_" or faster card. To find out the card's read/write speed, see the card manufacturer's site, etc. ®...
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting Guide Duringtouch screen operations,the beepersuddenlysoundssofter. Check if your finger is covering the speaker (p.21). Touch screen operation is not possible. ® Check if [Enable] is set with [_3: Touch control] (p.55). menu screen shows tabs options. ® In Basic Zone modes and in movie shooting mode.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Guide The shOOting date and time displayed is incorrect. ® Make sure the correct date and time has been set (p.36). _ Check the time zone and daylight savings time (p.36). The date and time is not in the picture, ®...
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Guide Part Of the image blinks in black: ® It is the highlight alert (p.268). Overexposed highlight areas with a loss of highlight detail will blink. The image cannot be erased: ® If the image is protected, it cannot be erased (p.262). The movie cannot be played...
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Guide There mUJtiple movie flies a single moVie shoot. _# If the movie file size reaches 4 GB, another movie file will be created automatically (p. 182). My card reader does recognize card, ¢_ Depending on the card reader and computer OS used, SDXC cards might not be correctly...

  • Page 33: Error Codes

    50, 60, 70, 80, _' Operate the power switch, remove and install the battery pack again, or use a Canon lens (p.34, 30). * If the error still persists, write down the error number and contact your nearest Canon Service Center.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Dust delete feature: Auto, Manual, Dust Delete Data appending * Recording System Recording format: Design rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 Image type: JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG Large simultaneous recording possible Recorded pixels: L (Large) : Approx. 17.90 megapixels...
  • Page 35 Specifications • Viewflnder Type: Eye-level pentamirror Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% (with Eye point approx. 19 ram) Approx. 0.85x (-1 m -1 with 5gram lens at infinity) Magnification: Approx. 19 mm (from eyepiece lens center at -1 m -1) Eye point: Approx.
  • Page 36 22 (30) shots RAW: 6 (6) shots RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: 3 (3) shots * Figures are based on Canon's testing standards (ISO 100 and "Standard" Picture Style) using an 8 GB card. * Figures in parentheses apply to an UHS-I compatible 8 GB card based on Carton's testing standards.
  • Page 37 Specifications Continuous Provided Touch shutter: Provided Metering modes: Real-time metering with image sensor Evaluative metering (315 zones), Partial metering (approx. 8.8% of Live View screen), Spot metering (approx. 2.8% of Live View screen), Center-weighted average metering Metering range: EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100) Grid display: Two types...
  • Page 38 Specifications Sound recording: Built-in stereo microphone External stereo microphone terminal provided Sound recording level adjustable, wind filter provided, attenuator provided Grid display: Two types • LCD Monitor Type: TFT color liquid-crysta! monitor Monitor size and dots: Wide, 7.7 cm (3.0-in.) (3:2) with approx. 1.04 million dots Possible Angle adjustment: Brightness...
  • Page 39 Specifications ° Custom Functions Custom Functions: Possible My Menu registration: Copyright information: Entry and inclusion possible ° interface Audio/video OUT/ Digital terminal: Analog video (compatible with NTSC/PAL)/stereo audio output Personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB equivalent), GPS Receiver GP-E2 connection HDMI mini OUT terminal: Type C (auto switching of resolution), CEC-compatible...
  • Page 40 Specifications ° Battery Pack LP-E8 Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated voltage: 7.2 V DC Battery capacity: 1120 mAh Working temperature range: During charging: 6°C - 40°C / 43°F - 104°F During shooting: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Working humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx.
  • Page 41 480 g / 16.9 oz. Hood: EW-73B (sold separately) Case: LP1116 (sold separately) ® All the data above is based on Canon's testing standards and ClPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines. ® Dimensions, maximum diameter, length and weight listed above are based on CIPA Guidelines (except weight for camera body only).

  • Page 42: Handling Precautions: Ef-S18=135Mm F/3.5-5.6 Isstm

    Handling precautions: EF-S18=135mm f/3.5-5.6 ISSTM The EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM utilizes a stepping motor that drives the focus lens. The motor also controls the focus lens during zooming. 1. When the camera is OFF The motor does not operate while the camera is OFF or when the camera is OFF due to the use of the auto power off function.
  • Page 43 Trademarks ® Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ® Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ® Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 44 Canon accessories, Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product andlor accidents such as fire, etc. caused by the malfunction of non- genuine Canon accessories (e:g, a !eakage andlor exp!osion of a battery...
  • Page 45 Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. . To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet.
  • Page 46 . Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. if the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.
  • Page 47 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 Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-g03.
  • Page 48 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 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.

  • Page 49: Downloading Images To A Personal Computer

    Downloading images to a Personal Computer This chapter explains how to download images from the camera to your personal computer, gives an overview of the software in the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD- ROM) provided with the camera, and explains how to install the software on your personal computer.
  • Page 50 Downloading images to a Personal Computer You can use the provided software to download the images in the camera to your personal computer. There are two ways to do this. Download by Connecting the Camera to the Personal Computer install the software (p.351).

  • Page 51: Install The Software

    Instruction Manual on the CD-ROM (p.352). when downloading images from th e Camer a to Your personal Computer, if you do not use Canon software and instead use a card reader, copy the DCIM folder on the Card to your personal computer,...

  • Page 52: About The Software

    EOS Sample Music*, to the card. * Five original background music tracks are provided by Canon. Use EOS Utility to copy the background music tracks to the card, and you can play the background music during playback of video snapshot albums, movies, and slide shows with the camera.
  • Page 53 _ insert EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM). ® For Macintosh, double-click to open the CD-ROM icon displayed on the desktop, then double-click on [Canon Digital Installer]. _ Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on=screen instructions to install. For Macintosh, click [Install]. ® If install screen for "Microsoft...
  • Page 54 Software instruction lVlanual Contains the Software Instruction Manuals. COpying and Viewing the Instruction Manual PDFs _ insert the [Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL] CD=ROM into your computer. _ Double=click the CD=ROM icon. _ For Windows, the iconis displayed in [(My) Computer]. ® For Macintosh, the icon is displayed on the desktop. _ Copy the [English] folder to your computer.
  • Page 55 Quick Reference Guide and index Menu Operations- p.354 Image-recording Quality- p.355 €-_~ Picture Style- p.355 Quick Control- p.356 Nomenclature p.357 Basic Zone Modes- p.359 Using the Built-in Flash- p.359 Creative Zone Modes- p.360 P: Program AE p.360 Shutter-priority AE - p.360 AV : Aperture-priority p.360...

  • Page 56: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Guide <MENU>_ button LCD -- monitod Touch screen 1. Press the <MENU> button to display the menu. 2. Press the <4_> key to select a tab, then press the <AT> key to select the desired item. 3. Press <_> to display the setting.
  • Page 57 Quick Reference Guide ® Select [_ 1: Image quality], then press <_ >. ® Press the <_> key to select the quality, then press <_>. Image-recording quality Recorded pixels Possible shots _ Press the < T ¢,_,=- > button. ® Press the < 4 _ > key to select the Picture StyJe, then press <s_>...

  • Page 58: Basic Zone Modes

    Quick Reference Guide ® Press the <[_> button. }_ The Quick Control screen will appear. Basic Zone Modes Creative Zone Modes Shutter priority Shootin 4SO speed Exposure- °Flash exposure compensation/ AEB setting compensation Lighting Picture Style .- Optimizer AF operation.- -Built-in flash settings White balance...
  • Page 59 Quick Reference Guide Dial <lSO> ISO Flash button setting button < _/'_ > Main Dial Shutter button Focus mode switch -- < [] > Quick Control button <1:_ > Live View shooting/ --<_> AE lock button Movie shooting butto__ -Cr;ss keys Access lamp...

  • Page 60: Shooting Settings

    Quick Reference Guide Shooting Settings Shutter 3erture Shooting ISO speed Exposure level.. .-Auto Lighting indicator Optimizer White balance Picture Style o flash AF operation .- settings Quick Control icon r_ quality Possible shots Battery check C::_t g mode Drive mode OK _ ....
  • Page 61 Quick Reference Guide All the settings necessary for shooting are set automatically. You just press the shutter button, and the camera does the rest. Basic Zo _e _._ Scene Intelligent Auto Close-up Flash Off Sports Creative Auto Night Portrait _t_ Portrait Handheld Night Scene Landscape...
  • Page 62 Quick Reference Guide !_,_ You can change the camera _>.__f_ settings as desired to shoot P: Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture in the same way as the <__._> mode. ® Set the Mode Dial to <P>. Shutter'priority ®...
  • Page 63 Quick Reference Guide ® Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. AF> ® Press the <1_ button. ® Press the <41_> key or turn the <_> dial to select the AF mode, then press <_>. ONE SHOT(One-Shot AF): For still subjects AI FOCUS(AI Focus AF): Switches...
  • Page 64 Quick Reference Guide ® Press the <lSO> button. ® Press the <4_> key or turn the <_> dial to select the ISO speed, then press <_)>. ® When [AUTO] is selected, ISO speed is set automatically. When you press the shutter button halfway, the ISO speed setting is displayed.
  • Page 65 Quick Reference Guide .._..¢ Press the <_> button to display the Live View image. _ Press the shutter button halfway to focus. _; Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. ® Battery Life with Live View Shooting...
  • Page 66 Quick Reference Guide ® Set the power switch to <_>. _ Set the Mode Dial to any shooting mode except <M>. ® Press the <_> button to start shooting a movie. ® To stop movie shooting, press the <_> button again, Recording movie Microphone...
  • Page 67 Quick Reference Guide Select image Playback r_ Erase INFO. Shooting information...
  • Page 68 index 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay ....103 B/W (Monochrome) ....94, 132 Basic Zone modes ......1280x720 ........1920x1080 ........Battery ........ 28, 30, 35 Battery check ......... 4- or 9-image index display ... 238 Battery Grip ......35, 312 840x480 ........
  • Page 69 Index Cleaning (Image sensor) ..219,222 External Speedlite ......Clear camera settings ....210 Eyecup ......... Close-ups ........Eye-Fi card ........Color space (color reproduction Eyepiece cover ....... 27, 304 range) ..........Color temperature ......Faithful ..........Color tone ........FE lock .........
  • Page 70 Index Focusing Image Auto playback ......AF method ......153, 191 Auto rotate ....... AF operation ....... Erase ........AF point selection ....... Highlight alert ......AF-assist beam ....98,296 Histogram ........ Beeper ........image characteristics Difficult-to-focus (Picture Style) .... 93, 130, 133 subjects ....
  • Page 71 Index LCD m onitor ........Medium (Image-recording Brightness adjustment ....quality) ........86, 274 image playback ....82, 237 Memory card > Card Menu screen ....... 46, 314 Menu ........Screen color ......My M enu ......Shooting settings display ..
  • Page 72 Noise reduction Printing effects ......Tilt correction ......High ISO speed ......Trimming ........Long exposures ......Nomenclature ......... Program AE ........Non-Canon flash units ....306 Program shift ........Normal (Image-recording quality)... Protect (image erase-protection).. NTSC ........181, 318 (Quick ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF) .....
  • Page 73 Index Sensor cleaning ....219,222 Sepia (Monochrome) ....76, 132 Tap (Touch) ........Sharpness ........Temperature warning .... 165, 195 Shooting information display ..266 Tone priority ........Shooting mode ........ Toning effect (Monochrome) ..132 Av (Aperture-priority AE) ..110 Touch beeping ........
  • Page 74 March 2012. For information on the camera's compatibility with any lenses andl The lenses and accessories mentioned in this Instruction Manual are current as of| accessories introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CPH-E042-001 © CANON INC. 2012...

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