desired language, then press <0>. s The interface language will change.
English Deutsch Franais Nederlands Dansk Suomi Italiano Norsk Svenska Espaol English German French Dutch Danish Finnish Italian Norwegian Swedish Spanish Simplied Chinese Russian Traditional Chinese Korean Japanese
3 Setting the Date and Time
Set the date and time as shown below.

Select [Date/Time].

Select the [c] tab. Press the <V> key to select [Date/ Time], then press <0>. s The date/time screen will appear.
the 2 SetPress date and time. select the the <V> key to
digit, then press <0>. The selection will then shift to the next item.
the 3 SetPress date display format. date the <V> key to set the
format to [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy], or [yy/mm/dd].
4 Press <0>. time will be set and the s The date and

menu will reappear.

Each captured image is recorded together with the date and time it was taken. If the date and time are not properly set, the wrong date/time will be recorded with the images. Make sure you set the date and time correctly.
Replacing the Date/Time Battery
The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the cameras date and time. The batterys service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2016 lithium battery as described below. The date/time setting will also be reset, so you must set the correct date/time.
1 Set the power switch to <2>. 2 Open the cover and remove the battery. 3 Take out the battery holder.

(+) ()

the battery. 4 Replacesure the battery is in the proper Make

+ orientation.

the battery 5 Insert the cover. holder and close
For the date/time battery, be sure to use a CR2016 lithium battery.
3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN
The image sensor is like the lm in a lm camera.If any dust or other foreign matter adheres to the image sensor, it may show up as a dark speck in the images. To avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean the image sensor. Note that the image sensor is a very delicate component. If possible, you should have it cleaned by a Canon Service Center. While you clean the image sensor, the camera must be turned on. Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK700 (optional, see page 158) is recommended. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is sufcient. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.
Install the DC Coupler (p.24) or a battery and set the power switch to <1>.
2 Select [Sensor cleaning]. Select the [b] tab.
Press the <V> key to select [Sensor cleaning], then press <0>. s If you are using a battery with sufcient power, the screen shown in step 3 will appear. If the battery is exhausted, a warning message will appear and you will not be able to proceed further. Either recharge the battery or use a DC coupler and start from step 1 again.

Turn the dioptric adjustment knob.
Turn the knob left or right until the AF points in the viewnder look sharp. The illustration shows the knob at the standard setting (-1 dpt).
If the cameras dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewnder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, optional) is recommended.

Holding the Camera

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

Horizontal shooting

Vertical shooting
Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your both elbows lightly against your body. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewnder. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other instead of lining up both feet.
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for quick and easy shooting. In each mode <1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7>, the AF mode, metering mode, ISO speed, etc., are set automatically to suit the subject. In these modes, all you do is point and shoot. In addition, to help prevent mistakes caused by operating the camera improperly, shooting-related buttons like <Z> <B> <Q> <E> <S> <A> <O> are disabled in these modes. So you need not worry about accidental errors. Set the Mode Dial to one of the following modes: <1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7>
The shooting procedure is the same as for 1 Using Full Auto (p.44). To see what is set automatically in the Basic Zone modes, see Function Availability Table (p.152).

1 Using Full Auto

All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seven AF points to focus the subject, anyone can easily take nice pictures.

AF point

Set the Mode Dial to <1>.
s The AF mode will be set to <9>, the drive mode will be set to <u>, and the metering mode will be set to <q> automatically.
2 Aim any AF point over the subject.
Out of the seven AF points, the one covering the closest subject is selected automatically to achieve focus.

subject. 3 Focus the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the
Focus conrmation light Shutter speed Aperture
s The dot <. > inside the AF point achieving focus ashes briey in red. At the same time, the beeper will sound and the focus conrmation light <o> will light. s The shutter speed and aperture value will be set automatically and displayed in the viewnder and on the LCD panel. (0) s If necessary, the built-in ash will popup automatically. s Under low-light conditions, if the focus cannot be achieved with the AF, AFassist beam is red automatically. (p.74)

4 Check the display.

5 Take the picture. and press the Compose the shot
shutter button completely. s The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. To view the images recorded on the CF card, press the <x> button. (p.107)
While focusing with <AF>, do not touch the focusing ring at the front of the lens. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus. When the CF card becomes full, the CF Full warning FuLL CF will appear in the viewnder and on the LCD panel and shooting will be disabled. Replace the CF card with one that is not full. If something obstructs the built-in ash from popping up, Err 05 will blink on the LCD panel. If this happens, set the power switch to <2> and <1> again. Using a non-Canon lens with an EOS camera may not result in proper camera or lens operation. When focus is achieved, the focus and exposure setting will also be locked. If the focus conrmation light <o> blinks, the picture cannot be taken. (p.76) The dot <. > in multiple AF points may ash in red at the same time. This indicates that focus has been achieved at all those AF points. In the Basic Zone modes (except <3> <5> <7>), the built-in ash will pop up and re automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. To retract the ash, push it back down. You can disable the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved. Set the [z Beep] menu item. (p.50) The image review time after image capture can be changed with the menus [x Review time] setting. (p.104) If you want to freely select the AF point for focusing, set the Mode Dial to <d>, then follow Selecting the AF Point (p.73) to select the AF point.

1 Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode. 2 Select the desired AF point. (p.73) 3 Focus the subject.over the subject Move the AF point
and press the shutter button halfway.
4 Keep pressing the shutter button halfway and recompose the

picture as desired.

5 Take the picture.
If the AF mode is AI Servo AF (or AI Focus AF set to Servo mode), focus lock will not work. 5 Focus lock is also possible in Basic Zone modes (except <5>). In this case, start from step 3.
When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing)
Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (the focus conrmation light <o> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following:
Subjects Difcult to Focus
(a) Low-contrast subjects Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc. (b) Subjects in low light (c) Extremely backlit and reective subjects Example: Car with a reective body, etc. (d) Overlapping near and far objects Example: Animal in a cage, etc. (e) Repetitive patterns Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc. In such cases, do one of the following: (1) Focus an object at the same distance as the subject and lock the focus before recomposing. (p.75) (2) Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and focus manually.

Manual Focusing

1 Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>. 2 Focus the subject. lens focusing Focus by turning the

Focusing ring

ring until the subject is in focus in the viewnder.
If you press the shutter button halfway during manual focusing, the AF point(s) achieving focus and the focus conrmation light <o> in the viewnder will light when focus is achieved.
q Selecting the Metering ModeN
The camera has three metering modes: Evaluative, partial, and center-weighted average metering. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering will be set automatically.
Y the <Y 1 Press [MeteringQ> button.will appear. s The mode] menu Select the metering mode. 2 Press the <V> key to select the
desired setting, then press <0>. q: Evaluative Metering w: Partial Metering e: Center-weighted Averaged Metering When you press the shutter button halfway, the selected metering mode will be displayed on the LCD panel. q Evaluative Metering
This is the cameras standard metering mode suited for most subjects even under backlit conditions. After detecting the main subjects position, brightness, background, front and back lighting, etc., the camera sets the proper exposure. During manual focusing, evaluative metering is based on the center AF point. If the subject brightness and background light level are very different (there is a strong backlight or spotlight), use partial metering <w> instead.

4 Take the picture. and press the Compose the shot
shutter button completely.
If 30" and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates that the subject is too dark. Increase the ISO speed or use ash. If 4000 and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates that the subject is too bright. Decrease the ISO speed or use an ND lter (optional) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens.
Differences Between <d> and <1> (Full Auto)
In both modes, you can freely change the automatically-set shutter speed and aperture combination (program). In the <d> mode, you can set or use the functions below, but not in the <1> mode.
Shooting Settings Flash Settings (EX-series Speedlite)

AF mode selection AF point selection Drive mode selection Metering mode selection Program Shift Exposure compensation AEB AE lock with <A> button Depth-of-eld preview Clear all camera settings Custom Function (C.Fn) Clear all Custom Functions Sensor cleaning

Manual/stroboscopic ash High-speed sync (FP ash) FE lock Flash ratio control Flash exposure compensation FEB 2nd-curtain sync Modeling ash RAW, RAW+7L selection ISO speed setting White balance selection Custom white balance selection White balance correction WB bracketing Color space selection Processing parameter setting
Flash Settings (Built-in ash)
Flash On/Off FE lock Flash exposure compensation

About Program Shift

In Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture value combination (program) set by the camera while maintaining the same exposure value. This is called program shift. To do this, press the shutter button down halfway, then turn the <6> dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is displayed. Program shift is canceled automatically after the image is captured. If you use ash, you cannot use program shift.

s Shutter-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value to suit the subjects brightness. This is called shutter-priority AE. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fastmoving subject, and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.

* <s> stands for Time value.

Fast shutter speed

Slow shutter speed
Set the Mode Dial to <s>.
the 2 SetWhile desiredatshutter speed.turn looking the LCD panel,
the <6> dial. It can be set in 1/3-stop increments.
3 Focus the subject. halfway. Press the shutter button
s The aperture value is set automatically.
4 Check the viewnder display and shoot.
As long as the aperture value is not blinking, the exposure will be correct.
If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking or lower the ISO speed. Shutter Speed Display The shutter speeds from 4000 to 4 indicate the denominator of the fractional shutter speed. For example, 125 indicates 1/125 sec.Also, 0"6 indicates 0.6 sec. and 15" is 15 sec.

f Aperture-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A larger aperture opening (lower f/number) will result in a blurred background ideal for portraits. This occurs because a lower f/number decreases the depth of eld (range of acceptable focus). On the other hand, a smaller aperture opening (higher f/number) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus. A smaller aperture opening increases the depth of eld.
* <f> stands for Aperture value.
With a large aperture opening
With a small aperture opening
Set the Mode Dial to <f>.
the value. 2 SetWhile desiredataperturepanel, turn looking the LCD
s The shutter speed is set automatically.
As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, the exposure will be correct.

3 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)N
By changing the shutter speed or aperture automatically, the camera can bracket the exposure up to 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).

Standard exposure

Select [AEB].
Select the [m] tab. Press the <V> key to select [AEB], then press <0>.
the 2 SetPress AEB amount. to set the AEB the <U> key
amount, then press <0>. When you press the shutter button halfway, the <h> icon and AEB amount will appear on the LCD panel.

AEB amount

3 Take the picture. shots will be s The three bracketed
exposed in the following sequence: standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure. s As shown on the left, the respective bracketing amount will be displayed as each bracketed shot is taken. s The current drive mode (p.78) will be used for the shooting.

Canceling AEB

Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to < >. AEB will also be canceled automatically if you turn the power switch to <2>, change lenses, obtain ash-ready, replace the battery, or replace the CF card.
AEB cannot be used with ash or bulb exposures. If the drive mode is set to continuous (i), the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously and then the shooting will stop automatically. If the drive mode is set to single image (u), you must press the shutter button three times. If the self-timer/remote control has been set, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously. If C.Fn-7 [Mirror lockup] is set to [1:Enabled] (p.150), the drive mode for AEB will be single even if it is set to continuous. AEB can be combined with exposure compensation.

A AE LockN

AE lock enables you to lock the exposure at a different place from the point of focus. By locking the exposure, you can recompose the shot while maintaining the same exposure setting. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects.

Focus the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway. s The exposure setting will be displayed.
button. (0) 2 Press the <A>lights in the viewnder s The <A> icon
to indicate that the exposure setting is locked (AE lock). Each time you press the <A> button, it locks the current exposure setting.

AE lock indicator

and take picture. 3 Recompose to maintain the AE lock If you want the
while taking more shots, hold down the <A> button and press the shutter button to take another shot.

If the AF mode is One-Shot AF or AI Focus AF (when not AI Servo AF) and the metering mode is <q> (Evaluative), pressing the shutter button halfway will automatically set AE lock at the same time when focus is achieved. The AE lock effect will differ depending on the AF point and metering mode. For details, see AE Lock (p.153).

Bulb Exposures

When bulb is set, the shutter stays open while you hold down the shutter button fully, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This is called bulb exposure. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, reworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures.
1 Set the Mode Dial to <a>. the shutter speed to 2 SetLook at the LCD panel andbuLb. turn the
<6> dial to select buLb. The next setting after 30" is buLb.
the desired aperture value. 3 SetHold down the <O> button and

turn the <6> dial.

picture. 4 Take thethe shutter button completely. Press
s The elapsed exposure time will be displayed on the LCD panel. (Displays 1 sec. to 999 sec.) The exposure continues as long as you hold down the shutter button.
Elapsed exposure time (sec.)

Aperture

Since bulb exposures will have more noise than usual, the image will look grainy. Bulb exposures may result in grainy images due to picture noise. You can reduce noise by setting C.Fn-2 [Long exposure noise reduction] to [1: On] (p.148). For bulb exposures, using Remote Switch RS-60E3 (optional) is recommended. Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (optional) can also be used for bulb exposures. When you press the transmit button, the exposure will start 2 sec. later. To stop the exposure, press the button again.

Mirror LockupN

Mirror lockup is enabled with C.Fn-7 [Mirror lockup] set to [1: Enable] (p.150). The mirror can be swung up separately from when the exposure is made. This prevents mirror vibrations which may blur the image during close-ups or when a super telephoto lens is used. Set Custom Functions with [b Custom Functions (C.Fn)].
Press the shutter button completely.
s The mirror will swing up.
2 Again press the shutter button completely.
s The picture is taken and the mirror goes back down.
In very bright places such as at the beach or ski ground on a sunny day, take the picture promptly after mirror lockup. During mirror lockup, do not point the camera lens at the sun. The suns heat can scorch and damage the shutter curtains. If you use bulb exposures, the self-timer, and mirror lockup in combination, keep pressing the shutter button completely (2 sec. selftimer + bulb exposure time). During the 2-sec. self-timer countdown, if you let go of the shutter button, there will be a shutter-release sound. This is not the shutter being released (no picture is taken). During mirror lockup, the drive mode will be set to single shooting regardless of the current drive mode setting (single or continuous). If you use the self-timer and mirror lockup, press the shutter button completely and the shot will be taken 2 sec. after the mirror goes up. The mirror locks up, and after 30 seconds, it will go back down automatically. Pressing the shutter button completely again locks up the mirror again. For mirror lockup shots, using Remote Switch RS-60E3 (optional) is recommended. Remote Controller RC-5 (optional) can also be used for mirror lockup shots. Press the transmit button and the mirror locks up before the shot is taken 2 sec. later.

Use the built-in ash at least 1 m/3.3 ft away from the subject. Closer distances will cause the lens barrel to partially obstruct the ash. When using the built-in ash, detach any hood attahed to the lens. A lens hood will partially obstruct the ash. A super telephoto lens or fast, large-aperture lens may partially obstruct the built-in ash coverage. In such a case, using an EX-series Speedlite (optional) is recommended. The built-in ashs coverage is effective with lens focal lengths as short as 17mm. If the lens is shorter than 17mm, the periphery of the ash photo will look dark. To retract the ash, push it back down. In the <s> <a> modes, even if you set the shutter speed to one faster than 1/200 sec., it will be set automatically to 1/200 sec. If autofocus cannot be achieved, the AF-assist beam (small ashes red by the built-in ash) will be red automatically (except in the <3> <5> <7> modes). (p.74)

Using Red-eye Reduction

When ash is used in a low-light environment, the subjects eyes may look red in the image. Red eye happens when the light from the ash reects off the retina of the eyes. The cameras red-eye reduction feature turns on the red-eye reduction lamp to shine a gentle light into the subjects eyes to narrow the pupil diameter or iris. A smaller pupil reduces the chances of red eye from occurring. Red-eye reduction can be set in any shooting mode except <3> <5> <7>.

Select [Red-eye On/Off].

Select the <z> tab. Press the <V> key to select [Redeye On/Off], then press <0>.
the 2 SetPress red-eye reduction. [On], the <V> key to select
then press <0>. When you press the shutter button halfway, the <L> icon will be displayed in the viewnder.
When you press the shutter button down halfway, the red-eye reduction lamp indicator appears in the viewnder. Red-eye reduction will not work unless the subject looks at the red-eye reduction lamp. Tell the subject to look at the lamp. To increase the effectiveness of red-eye Red-eye reduction, press the shutter button down fully reduction lamp after the red-eye reduction lamp (which lights for On indicator approximately 1.5 seconds) indicator goes off. You can shoot anytime by pressing the shutter button down fully, even while the red-eye reduction lamp is still on. The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies from subject to subject. Red-eye reduction is more effective in brighter rooms or when the camera is closer to the subject.

A FE lockN

FE (ash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct ash exposure reading for any part of a subject.

Erasing All Images

1 Playback the image. Press the <x> button. the Erase menu. 2 Display the <L> button. Press
3 Select [All].<U> key to select [All], Press the
then press <0>. s The conrmation dialog will appear.
4 Erase the image. key to select [OK], Press the <U>
then press <0>. s All unprotected images will be erased. While the images are being erased, you can cancel the erasure by pressing <0>.
After continuous shooting, while data is being written to the CF card (access lamp blinking), you can press the <x> button and then press the <L> button to erase the displayed image or all images. If you select [All] and press <0>, the images captured during continuous shooting (including those not yet processed) and all the images on the CF card will be erased.

3 Formatting the CF Card

Format the CF card before using it in the camera. Formatting a CF card will erase everything in the card. It will also erase any protected images, so make sure the card has nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images to a personal computer before formatting the card.

Select [Format].

Select the [c] tab. Press the <V> key to select [Format], then press <0>. s The conrmation dialog will appear.
CF card. 2 Format the <U> key to select [OK], Press the
then press <0>. s The CF card will be formatted (initialized). s When the formatting is completed, the menu will reappear.
A non-Canon CF card or a CF card formatted with another camera or personal computer might not work properly with the camera. If this happens, format the card with the camera rst. Then it might work with the camera. The CF cards capacity displayed on the Format screen may be lower than the capacity indicated on the card.

Handling Err CF

Err CF (CF error) displayed on the LCD panel indicates a problem with the CF card that prevents images from being recorded or read. Use another CF card instead. Or, if you have a commercially-available CF card reader that can read the CF card, use it to transfer all the images in the card to a personal computer. After transferring all the images to a personal computer, format the CF card. It may then return to normal.

About the Paper Types If you are using a Canon PIXMA/DS/BJ printer with Canon paper, set the respective paper type as follows:
Photo Default Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Glossy Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
If you are using a non-Canon printer, refer to the printers instruction manual.

USetting the Layout

Press the <V> key to select the desired layout, then press <0>. s The Print setting screen will reappear.

Layout Settings

Borderless Bordered **-up Default The print will have no borders. If your printer cannot print borderless prints, the print will have borders. The print will have a white border along the edges. Option to print 2, 4, 8, 9, 16, or 20 copies of same image on one sheet. With a Canon printer, the default is borderless.
4 SetIf the other options.<H> date desired, also set the
imprinting, <E> printing effects, and <R> number of copies.
HDate imprinting EPrinting effects RNumber of copies
Press the <V> key to select the desired option. Press the <U> key to select the desired setting. Depending on the BJ printer, the <E> Printing effects setting may enable you to select the [Vivid] (for vivid greens and blue sky), [NR] (noise reduction), [Vivid+NR] or [On] setting. For details on trimming, see page 135.
5 Start printing. key to select [Print], Press the <V>
then press <0>. s The printing will start. When the printing ends, the screen will return to step 1. To stop the printing, press <0> while [Stop] is displayed, then select [OK] and press <0>.
Depending on the images le size and recording quality, it may take some time for the printing to start after you select [Print]. The [Default] setting for printing effects and other options are the printers own default settings as set by the printers manufacturer. See the printers instruction manual to nd out what the [Default] settings are.

Handling Printer Errors

If you resolve a printer error (no ink, no paper, etc.) and select [Continue] to resume printing but it does not resume, operate the buttons on the printer to resume printing. For details, see the printers instruction manual.

Error Messages

If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the cameras LCD monitor. Press <0> to stop printing. After resolving the problem, resume printing. For details on how to resolve a problem with the printer, refer to the printers instruction manual. Paper Error Check whether the paper is properly loaded in the printer. Ink Error The printer has run out of ink or the waste ink tank is full. Hardware Error Check for any printer problems other than paper and ink problems. File Error The selected image cannot be printed via PictBridge. Images taken with a different camera or images edited with a computer might not be printable.

Exit the menu. 4 Press the <7> button.
s The Print Order screen will reappear. Next, select [Order] or [All] to select the images to be printed.
RAW images cannot be selected for printing. Even if [Date] and [File No.] are set to [On], the date or le No. might not be imprinted depending on the print type setting and printer type. With [Index] prints, both the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. When printing with DPOF, you must use the CF card whose Print Order specications have been set. It will not work if you just extract images from the CF card and try to print them. Certain DPOF-compatible printers and photo labs might not be able to print the photos as you specied. If this happens with your printer, refer to the printers instruction manual. Or check with your photo lab about compatibility when ordering prints. Do not insert into the camera a CF card whose print order specications have already been set by a different camera and then try to set print order specications. The print order may not work or may be overwritten. Also, depending on the image type, the print order may not be possible.
Selecting Individual Images for Printing

Select [Order].

Press the <U> key to select [Order], then press <0>. s The Order screen will appear.
2 Select the image to be printed. Press the <U> key to select the

image to be printed.

3 Order the print.will vary depending on The print order
the [Print Type] setting (p.138). For [Standard] and [Both] For standard-type prints, you can set the quantity (up to 99) for each image. Press the <V> key to select the print quantity. For [Index] If you want to include the image in the index print, checkmark <X> the box. Otherwise, leave the box unchecked. Pressing <V> toggles between checkmarking and uncheckmarking the box. If there are other images you want to select, repeat steps 2 and 3. You can select up to 998 images.
Exit the menu. 4 Press the <M> button.
s The Print Order screen will reappear. Press the <M> button again to save the print order to the CF card. The menu will then reappear.

Selecting All Images

The print order can also be set or canceled for all the images in the CF card. For standard-type prints, a quantity of one will be ordered for all the images. Note that after following the Selecting Individual Images procedure, if you do the Selecting All Images procedure, the print order will change to All images.

Highlight alert..108 High-speed sync..101 Histogram..108 Holding the Camera.42
Image processing..53 Image review time..104 Image size.153 Image Zone..16 Image-recording quality.52 Index..139 Index display..109 INFO..68, 107 Interface cable..3
Night Portrait.. 47 Noise reduction.. 148 Nomenclature.. 12 Non-Canon ash units. 102 NTSC.. 34, 114 Number of copies. 127, 130, 133, 140

One-Shot AF.. 71

P (Program).80 PAL..34, 114 Paper settings.125 Partial metering.77 PC connection.120 PictBridge..125 Playback..107 Playback menu.31, 33 Portrait..46 Possible shots..53 Power outlet.24 Power Switch..28 Pressing completely.28 Pressing halfway..28 Print Order.137 Print/PTP..120 Processing parameters.63, 64 Program AE.80 Program shift..81 Protect..115 PTP..120
Shoot w/o card. 41 Shooting information display. 108 Shooting menu.. 31, 33 Shooting mode. 16 Shutter button.. 28 Shutter curtain synchronization. 150 Shutter speed.. 82 Single image display. 107 Single shooting. 78 Specications. 162 Sports.. 47 sRGB... 62 Standard.. 139 Style.. 129, 132 System Map.. 160
Timer... 18 Toning effect.. 66 Trimming.. 135 Tv... 82
Video cable.. 114 Video OUT. 114 Viewnder.. 15
RAW..53 RAW+JPEG.52 Recharge..20 Red-eye reduction..98 Remote control.49, 159 Replacing the date/time battery.38 Rotate..113
WB-BKT... 60 White balance.. 56 White balance bracketing.. 60 White balance correction. 59 Wireless remote control.. 49, 159 Wireless, multi-Speedlite system. 101
Selecting all images..142 Selecting Individual Images..140 Self-timer..48, 78 Sensor cleaning..39 Setting the date/time..37 Set-up menu..31, 34 Sharpness..64
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Table of Contents

I OVERVIEW II SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES Design Image Recording Image Processing Enhanced User Controls Flash Performance Connectivity and Compatibility Power Issues Software Package III FEATURE DISCUSSION New 8 Megapixel Image Sensor New DIGIC II Imaging Processor Autofocus E-TTL II Autoflash White Balance Controls Processing Parameters Custom Functions Menus Image Display Exposure Controls Power Management Recording System Design and Construction Interfaces and Compatibility Camera Direct Printing Software IV CONCLUSION
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I. OVERVIEW

Canons EOS Digital Rebel XT camera combines outstanding performance and creative control in a small and elegant package for an estimated retail price of under $1,000* complete with zoom lens. This makes the XT an exceptional value in digital single lens reflex cameras. With its DIGIC II image processor and Canon-designed and manufactured CMOS sensor, the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera has very high 8.0 megapixel resolution, low noise, exquisite color, near-instantaneous startup, speedy handling, enhanced flash control, an extensive range of settings, full compatibility with EOS system accessories, reduced power consumption and an ease of use which makes it truly remarkable. The Digital Rebel XT cameras closest relatives in the Canon DSLR lineup are the original EOS Digital Rebel and the EOS 20D models. The original Digital Rebel is the breakthrough camera that established the under $1,000 category for DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras when it was introduced in 2003. It has 6.3 megapixel resolution, wonderful picture quality and true ease of use. The Digital Rebel remains in the Canon lineup at a new, lower price point (estimated retail price $799* with EF-S 18-55mm zoom lens). The EOS 20D body has an estimated retail price of $1599* (with the EF-S 18-55mm lens) and is faster than the Digital Rebel XT (5 frames per second vs. 3), shoots longer bursts (23 Large/Fine JPEGs vs. 14), focuses faster, has more extensive Custom Functions (18 vs. 9) and magnesium alloy body covers (vs. polycarbonate for the Digital Rebel XT). The 20D has 8.2 megapixels to the 8.0 of the XT; the sensors have the same size pixels. The 20Ds aficionados include advanced amateurs, prosumers and professionals who need to keep an eye on equipment expenses. Of course, all these cameras have full compatibility with the vast system of Canon EF and EF-S lenses, as well as many other EOS system accessories. (* Actual selling prices are set by the dealer and may vary.) The EOS Digital Rebel, EOS Digital Rebel XT and EOS 20D are members of a family that also includes the 8.2 megapixel, 8.5 frames per second EOS-1D Mark II and the 16.7 megapixel EOS-1Ds Mark II. These cameras, and an extensive line of consumer-focused digital point-andshoots, have propelled Canon to the number one position in the digital camera business according to the NPD Group, a leading provider of retail market information. In 2004, Canon had 20.4 percent of total digital camera sales, based on

Digital Rebel

Digital Rebel XT

1D Mark II

1Ds Mark II
unit sales and revenue figures of both compact cameras and digital SLR cameras combined, according to NPD. In addition, Canon had 62.8 percent of the DSLR market and 18.6 percent of the point-and-shoot market, also both number one according to NPD. Further, according to NPD, Canon had the single best selling digital camera, the PowerShot A75, as well as the best selling digital SLR, the EOS Digital Rebel. This sell-through data is testimony to the extent to which consumers and professionals alike recognize Canon as the imaging industry leader. For example, the readers of PC Magazine recently gave Canons digital cameras their highest rankings in quality, reliability and support in an annual customer satisfaction survey. In 2004, Canon digital cameras were also honored by Macworld, C/NET, American Photo, PC World, Mobile PC Magazine, Best Magazine, Popular Science, Outside Magazine and PTN Magazine, among others. Canon is listed as one of Fortunes Most Admired Companies in America and is number 35 on Business Weeks 2004 list of Top 100 Brands. Only Canon Could Produce the EOS Digital Rebel XT In 2004, IBM received the most U.S. patents, as it had in each of the previous ten years.1 Canon was third. In the past ten years, Canon has been second on six occasions and third on four. Considering the differentials in size, sales volume and R&D investment levels between Canon2 and IBM3, Canons performance in this category is nothing short of phenomenal.

the compact, all-in-one 8 megapixel cameras. These tiny pixels necessarily receive less light during exposure. Their meager output signal needs to be amplified heavily in order to get useful information for image processing. That amplification gets applied not just to the image file, but also to any other non-image signal on the sensor, such as heat. The digital noise that results, particularly at high ISO speed settings, is unmistakable.
Image sensor size comparison: 8.0 megapixel Digital Rebel XT (Red) vs. 8.0 megapixel compact digital camera (Black)
Compact digital cameras are also typically equipped with noninterchangeable lenses, surely a limitation. Their pre-set controls are mostly menu-driven and not suited to in-the-moment operation; most if not all are also slow to start up and slow to take a picture when the shutter button is pressed. Predictive autofocus with fast-moving subjects is invariably out of the question. For a similar cost, the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera offers compatibility with the entire range of Canon EF and EF-S lenses, Canon EX-series Speedlites and most EOS system accessories, plus speed, responsiveness and a complete set of controls to make the camera function superbly in any shooting situation. And if in the past size and weight were problems with digital single lens reflex cameras, the XT is a must-see. How does the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera compare with its DSLR brethren? Its advantages are overwhelming. The XT has the highest image quality in its class. It is the smallest and lightest EOS Digital SLR ever made, as of February, 2005. In fact, the least expensive camera that equals its performance is its brother, the Canon EOS 20D, costing approximately $600 more. Nothing else comes close. The XT has a complete range of functions and controls. It is remarkably fast and easy to use and its ultracompact body is a delight. The EOS Digital Rebel XT is the DSLR for everyone.
II. SUMMARY OF NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES
Design Smallest Canon EOS Digital SLR ever: 25% smaller in total volume and 2.5 ounces lighter than the original EOS Digital Rebel/300D Digital Among the smallest and lightest cameras in its class Exterior color choice of black or silver As with the EOS 20D camera, Canon logo embossed and colored Image

Image Recording

Entirely new 8.0 million pixel CMOS sensor designed and made by Canon with improved microlenses and 2nd-generation on-chip noise reduction technology New DIGIC II image processor provides enormous speed gains, improved color reproduction, precisely optimized white balance and expanded dynamic range Maximum shooting speed: 3 frames per second with a burst rate up to 14 frames in Large/Fine JPEG, 5 frames in RAW or 4 frames in RAW + Large/Fine JPEG New, high-performance, 3-layer optical low-pass filter, the same quality used in top-of-the-range Canon DSLRs, provides high resolution while minimizing false colors Startup time now approximately 0.2 seconds Shutter release time lag reduced from about 120 milliseconds to 100 milliseconds (compared to Digital Rebel) Viewfinder blackout time reduced from about 225 milliseconds to 170 milliseconds (compared to Digital Rebel) CF card data-writing speed approximately 3.5 times faster than Digital Rebel New RAW + JPEG setting with separate Large/Fine quality JPEG files written, rather than embedded, and saved as separate files on the CF card No dedicated application needed to extract JPEG data

Image Processing

Improved auto white balance performance, especially at higher ISO ratings and in conjunction with flash color data transmission from the built-in flash or the accessory 580EX Speedlite
New white balance correction, same as on EOS 20D, allows fine tuning in Blue-Amber and/or Magenta-Green color ranges, +/- 9 levels New white balance bracketing in Blue-Amber or Magenta-Green direction, +/- 3 steps White balance bracketing can be used in combination with white balance correction Six image processing Parameter Sets provide complete control of sharpness, contrast, saturation, and color tone New monochrome Parameter Set allows Standard B&W, B&W with filter effects or B&W with toning effects Custom Function 2 provides optional dark frame subtraction noise reduction at shutter speeds longer than 1 second Enhanced

Enhanced User Controls

Selectable AF modes: One-Shot, AI Servo or AI Focus Selectable metering patterns: 35-zone Evaluative, Centerweighted Average, and Partial (approx. 9% of viewfinder) Adjustable Flash Exposure Compensation up to +/- 2 stops Nine Custom Functions with 24 settings including mirror lock Three JPEG resolution options: Large, 8 megapixels; Medium, 4.1 megapixels; Small, 2 megapixels Cross keys can now be used to select the AF point directly via Custom Function 1-4 New Quick Menu function gives direct access to frequently used settings via cross keys Shutter speeds now user-settable in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments Exposure compensation now possible in any auto exposure mode, up to +/- 2 stops, in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments Fifteen menu interface languages Playback options accessed with the Info button include single image with or without basic info overlay, or with full shooting information Jump display now offers a choice of 10 or 100 images forward or back in single play mode, or jump by the shooting date New, brighter, Precision Matte focusing screen for greater contrast and snap with manual focusing

Flash Performance

E-TTL II improves accuracy and consistency of flash exposure E-TTL II is available with built-in flash and all EX-series Speedlites E-TTL II works with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses Distance information from compatible Canon EF lenses now used in flash exposure calculation Evaluative E-TTL II flash metering no longer linked to active AF point Average E-TTL II flash metering from all 35 zones now possible via Custom Function 8-1 Digital Rebel XT has built-in adjustment for flash exposure compensation, up to +/- 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments, and flash exposure bracketing with compatible Canon Speedlites Digital Rebel XT supports new functions of accessory 580EX Speedlite, including auto zoom adjustment for sensor size and color temperature data transmission
Built-in flash is 5.5 mm higher than EOS Digital Rebel camera, reducing red-eye and vignetting, and covers 17mm focal length Modeling flash for preview purposes, a 1 second continuous burst at 70 Hz, possible with compatible Canon flash units New second-curtain flash sync with Canon EX-series Speedlites and Custom Function 9-1 Wireless E-TTL II provides ratio control of up to three flash groups over a six stop range with select Canon EX-series Speedlites and ratio control of up to two flash groups with accessory Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2
Connectivity and Compatibility
New USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface, ten times faster than original Digital Rebel New recording format DCF 2.0 with Exif 2.21 supports Adobe RGB color space One-touch direct print capability with PictBridge support, via new Direct Print button Faster direct printing speeds than with EOS Digital Rebel camera.

Power Issues

EOS Digital Rebel XT camera uses one NB-2LH rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, smaller and lighter than BP-511 of EOS Digital Rebel camera EOS Digital Rebel XT consumes 35% less power than original Digital Rebel, primarily because of DIGIC II XT battery life with NB-2LH battery pack is the same as the Digital Rebel with BP-511 battery pack (600 shots w/o flash; 400 shots w/50% flash) New accessory BG-E3 battery grip works with either six AA batteries, or up to two NB-2LH batteries which double shooting capacity Accessory AC Adapter Kit ACK700 enables camera to be powered by an AC outlet

Fixed-Pattern noise-reduction circuit Low-noise high-speed amp
Fixed-Pattern noise-reduction circuit 1
Low-noise gain amp 2 Offset reduction circuit 3 Low-noise high-speed amp 4

Autofocus

With the addition of the DIGIC II and some fine-tuning, the AF system of the EOS Digital Rebel camera has been adapted to the Rebel XT camera and is fully compatible with the handling speed of the new camera. The EOS Digital Rebel XT camera uses the same 7-point, TTL-CT-SIR (TTL Cross Type secondary image registration) AF sensor as the EOS Digital Rebel camera, as well as the same 32-bit RISC (reduced instruction set) microcomputer. The AF speed and predictive AF performance are faster than or equal to the previous camera. With an EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM lens, it can focus track a subject approaching at 186 mph up to about 66 feet away. The brightness range required for focusing is EV 0.5 to 18.

4.4 7.34

Predictive AI Servo AF

186mph

66 ft. 62mph
Approaching Subject Speed

38 ft.

26 ft.
Closest distance to the camera for continuous AI Servo AF (w/ EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM)
*According to a test of all movable mirror type SLR cameras made by Canon (Feb.1, 2000).
In the Creative Zone modes, the user can now select the AF mode: One-Shot AF (When focus is achieved, the AF operation stops and focus is locked), Predictive AI Servo AF (tracks movement and focuses continuously until the start of the exposure), or AI Focus AF (automatic selection of One-Shot AF or Predictive AI Servo AF based on analysis of subject movement). As with the EOS Digital Rebel camera, the EOS Digital Rebel XT cameras predictive AF computation uses statistical prediction that samples the focusing data at a very rapid rate. If focusing operations are repeated in a short period of time, the predictive AF control can operate more effectively from the first shot, even for a subject moving erratically. Additionally, even if the subjects movement changes just before the shutter is released, the predictive AF control will have a good chance of catching it.
The AF point can be selected manually with the cross keys on the back of the camera, or with the electronic dial. The user can avoid pressing the AF point selection button before using the cross keys to select an AF point by activating Custom Function 1-4. The AF point selection operation with the cross keys is similar to the EOS ELAN 7N. With the electronic dial, AF point selection is the same as with the EOS Digital Rebel camera.

Sports

Processing Parameters The Digital Rebel XT camera has the same range of image processing parameters as the EOS 20D: Parameter Set 1 (contrast, sharpness and color saturation set to +1) is optimized for vivid, sharp images upon which no retouching will be performed before direct printing. Parameter Set 2 (contrast, sharpness, color saturation and color tone set to 0, i.e., mid-scale), is optimized for images that will be retouched or adjusted. Parameter Sets 3, 4 and 5 can be customized by the user for contrast, sharpness, color saturation and color tone. There is also a monochrome Parameter Set that makes black and white photography easy and great fun. This set incorporates five levels each of contrast and sharpness in addition to filter effects (none, yellow, orange, red and green) that are just like camera filter effects and toning effects (none, sepia, blue, purple, green) that use digital processing to produce prints that look like vintage photochemical artifacts In the Basic Zone modes, Parameter Set 1 is set automatically. In the Creative Zone modes, all six Parameter Sets are available.

Monochrome

Monochrome (R Filter)
Custom Functions The EOS Digital Rebel XT camera adds nine of the EOS 20Ds eighteen custom functions to its arsenal of controls. C. Fn. 1 changes the functions of the SET button and the cross keys and provides for quick and easy access to frequently used functions. The five choices are: 0, Normal; 1, SET button controls image recording quality; 2, SET controls processing parameters; 3, SET controls image playback; 4, cross keys control AF point selection. C. Fn. 2 enables the dark noise subtraction noise reduction function for long exposures. It provides clearer images of night scenes or the night sky but doubles image processing time between exposures. C. Fn. 3 sets the flash sync speed in aperture priority auto mode to a fixed 1/200 second or leaves the sync speed on auto/slow sync. C. Fn. 4 determines selectable functions for the shutter and AE lock buttons. The four choices are: 0, AF/AE lock; 1, AE lock/AF; 2, AF/AF lock, no AE lock and 3, AE/AF, no AE lock.
C. Fn. 5 controls the AF-assist beam. The three choices are ON, OFF and fire only the external flash. C. Fn. 6 controls whether manually-adjusted exposure level increments are in 1/2 or 1/3 stop units. C. Fn. 7 enables the mirror lockup function. When C. Fn. 7-1 i selected, the mirror locks up when the shutter button is pressed completely. The shot is taken when the shutter button is released and then pressed completely again. The maximum mirror lockup duration is 30 seconds, after which the mirror returns. C. Fn. 8 controls whether the E-TTL II autoflash system operates in its evaluative mode or its averaging mode. Finally, C. Fn. 9 determines whether the built-in flash or an accessory Canon EX-series Speedlite is synchronized to fire after the first shutter curtain completes its travel or just before the second shutter curtain begins to move. Menus The Digital Rebel XT camera has ten new menu items compared to the EOS Digital Rebel camera, so a fifth menu column has been added to accommodate this new abundance of choices. Menus one and two are for image recording functions and are color-coded red. In menu one, the user chooses recording quality, red-eye reduction, warning beep, AF mode, metering mode and ISO speed. In the Creative Zone modes, menu two is displayed. It contains auto exposure bracketing, flash exposure compensation, white balance, white balance shift/bracket, custom white balance, color space and parameters. Menu three is color-coded blue and has 5 playback items: image protect, image rotate, print order, auto play and review time control. Menus four and five are for camera setup functions. They are colorcoded yellow, with 7 items in each. Setup one has auto power off timecontrol, auto rotate, LCD brightness setting in 5 levels, date/time, file numbering, format and shoot without card. Setup two has a choice of 15 different menu languages, a choice of video systems for playback through a connected TV monitor, data communication preferences (Normal or PTP), custom functions, a clear settings command, a sensor cleaning setting tha locks up the mirror and opens the shutter, and a firmware version readout. For quicker access to key camera settings, the EOS Digital Rebel XT also features a new "Quick Menu" function. When the camera is set for picture taking, the cross keys on the back provide instant access to AF mode, metering mode, white balance settings, and ISO speed. All in all, the menu settings enable Digital Rebel XT users to modify the cameras performance according to their diverse applications and needs.

Image Display In playback mode, a timely revision of the Jump function enables the user to move quickly to a particular image or group of images, no matter how far one needs to go. Carried forward is the ability to jump 10 frames. New are both the ability to jump 100 frames and the ability to jump to the first image of another days shooting. With the jump screen, use the top and bottom cross keys to select the jump method, and then use the left and right keys to jump. Because the Digital Rebel XT camera can take advantage of CompactFlash cards larger than 2 GB, the new Jump function promises to be a real time-saver. The XT has three different image display formats and controls to determine when or whether such displays should occur. In a sequence shared with the EOS 20D, each time the user presses the Info button during single image playback, the display mode will change as follows: single image with basic information, shooting information (the color space, WB correction and B/W indicator have been added) with reduced image size, and single image without information (another improvement over the EOS Digital Rebel camera). Press the left or right cross key to view the previous or the next image. In the nine image index format, pressing the Info button switches between normal (nine images plus basic information) and nine images without information. In the magnified zoom viewing format, pressing the Info button during image display switches between normal (magnified image with basic information) and magnified image without information.
1. Single Image (with basic information) 2. Shooting Information 2. Shooting information 1. Single image (with basic information)
3. Single Image (no shooting Information) 3. Single image (no shooting information)

Camera Camera Settings

settings
Image review time right after capture is menu settable to off, 2 seconds, 4 seconds, 8 seconds, or Hold. Pressing the Info button during image review switches the Info display on or off. Further choices are Auto play and Auto play right after shooting. Displayed images can be rotated manually or automatically. Manually, the Playback menu Rotate option enables clockwise rotation of 90, 270 and 0. Auto image rotation is settable with the Setup 1 menu's second item. Image rotation is applied during playback and video OUT, not during image review after image capture. The EOS Digital Rebel XT cameras LCD monitor has received some attention as well. It is the same unit used on the EOS Digital Rebel camera except that a slight difference between the brightness of the image displayed and its actual brightness as viewed on a correctly adjusted personal computer has been resolved by changing the LCD monitors gamma curve. Setup menu 1, item 3, provides a gray scale to assist in selecting one of five levels of LCD brightness.

Exposure Controls The EOS Digital Rebel XT camera offers a broad and flexible range of exposure controls. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering, linked to all 7 AF points, is automatically selected. In the Creative Zone modes, partial metering at the center (9% of the viewfinder) and centerweighted average metering are also available. Pressing the left cross key displays the Metering Mode menu.

Viewfinder

Eight exposure modes offer a total of 14 different options: Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperturepriority AE, Auto Depth-of-Field AE (A-DEP, non-shiftable), Full Auto (Program AE, non-shiftable), six Programmed Image Control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash OFF), Manual exposure (including Bulb), and E-TTL II autoflash program (C. Fn. 8-0: Evaluative metering, C. Fn. 8-1: Averaged metering). The range of available ISOs is from 100 to 1600. In the Basic Zone modes, the ISO cannot be set manually, whereas in the Creative Zone modes, the ISO cannot be set automatically. Pressing the top cross key displays the ISO speed menu. Manual exposure compensation is enabled in each of the Creative Zones except Manual. Bracketing can extend to +/- 2 stops in 1/2 or 1/3 stop increments. Depending on the shooting mode, either shutter speed, aperture, or both can be varied. Auto exposure bracketing, AEB, is available in the Creative Zone modes and is set with the on-screen menu. The bracketing sequence is, first, the standard exposure, then decreased exposure and, last, increased exposure. The range is the same as with manual bracketing. Conveniently, auto exposure bracketing can be used in combination with white balance bracketing, in which case nine images are generated. Both auto and manual AE lock are available in Creative Zone AE modes. In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved. During evaluative metering, AE lock centers on the selected AF point. During partial metering at the center, or with centerweighted averaged metering, AE lock fixes on the center AF point. Normally, manual AE lock is enabled with the AE lock button. Pressing the button again renews the AE lock in the event of subject or camera movement. When the built-in flash or an EX-series Speedlite is used, the AE lock button works as an FE lock button.

Power Management

The EOS Digital Rebel XT camera is powered by the NB-2LH lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack. This battery is much smaller and lighter than the BP-511 used in the EOS Digital Rebel camera and is a key to the approximately 25% reduction in volume of the new camera relative to its predecessor. The NB-2LH has only 65% of the capacity of a BP-511 (720 mAh vs. 1100 mAh), but the new camera is 35% more energy efficient, primarily because of the DIGIC II image processor. As a result, the XT can take the same number of shots on a single NB-2LH battery pack as the original EOS Digital Rebel camera with a BP-511. With a fully charged NB-2LH at 20 C/68 F, the XT can take approximately 600 shots without flash, or approximately 400 shots with 50% flash use. It is possible to double the shooting capacity of the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera by using the new BG-E3 accessory battery grip that can hold one or two NB-2LH battery packs in battery magazine BGM-E3L. If two batteries are loaded, power is initially drawn from the one having the higher voltage. When the voltage level of the two batteries reaches the same level, power is drawn from both packs. When battery magazine BGM-E3A is used, the BG-E3 can hold six size AA batteries. They can be alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH. As with the EOS 20D with the BG-E2, the use of AA batteries should be considered only as a last resort. The NB-2LH is used in several Canon PowerShot S-series cameras, as well as a variety of Canon Mini-DV camcorders, so it is a standard stock item at many Canon dealers.
As with the BP-511A, the battery cover of the NB-2LH has a little hole whose orientation can be used to remind one whether the battery has been recharged or not. That recharging takes about 90 minutes in the supplied CB-2LT battery charger. Available as an accessory, the AC Adapter Kit ACK700 allows the XT to run on external power.

Recording System

The DIGIC II image processor in the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera brings with it several major improvements over the original DIGIC in the EOS Digital Rebel camera. It uses a newly developed algorithm that gives much faster data signal processing while consuming much less power. Color reproduction of high-saturation, bright subjects is improved, as is auto white balance precision, and there is a wider dynamic range in highlight areas.
There are six JPEG quality options, as well as.CR2 RAW only (the new RAW image type featured in Canon digital cameras from the EOS-1D Mark II onward) and a RAW+ JPEG setting in which a RAW file and a Large/Fine JPEG are recorded simultaneously and saved as separate images on the CompactFlash card. The XT is compatible with Type I and Type II CF cards up to 2 GB or larger capacity. Recording complies with Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 (revised to support Adobe RGB) and Exif 2.21. The DIGIC II and an improved card-writing process enable the data writing speed of the XT to be approximately 3.5 times faster than the EOS Digital Rebel camera. The DIGIC II, an improved system process sequence during startup, shorter startup processing, and a revamped CF card access method contribute to the XTs startup time of 0.2 seconds, as opposed to the 2.8 second startup time of the EOS Digital Rebel camera. A single image can be protected or unprotected, as set in the Playback menu, item 1. A single image or all images can be deleted from a CF card if they are unprotected. Formatting of the CF card is controlled through the Setup 1 menu, item 6.

Design and Construction

The EOS Digital Rebel camera is not a chunky camera by any means and no one has suggested that it was in need of a diet. By comparison, however, the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera is considerably smaller. From a distance, the XT is stylish and compact; in hand, it is delightful. Compared with its predecessor, the width of the XT is 15.5 mm smaller; the height is reduced by 4.8 mm and the thickness of the body is 8.4 mm less. The weight has been reduced by 2.5 ounces/70 grams The body alone weighs 17.1 ounces/490 grams With a battery, a CF card and the EF-S 18-55mm standard zoom lens, the camera weighs just 1.5 pounds/720 grams. The body consists of a chassis made of stainless steel, and a mirror box made of high-strength engineering plastic. The mirror box, to which the lens mount and image sensor are attached, is fixed very securely to the chassis to obtain the same body strength as the EOS 20D. This helps prevent the flange focal distance from changing due to the static pressure of the attached lens.
As with the EOS Digital Rebel model, the EOS Digital Rebel XT cameras top, front and rear covers are made of special engineering plastic known for light weight, excellent strength and electromagnetic shielding: ABS resin, polycarbonate resin, and polycarbonate mixed with special conductive fibers. The exterior finish is more refined than the EOS Digital Rebel cameras. The Canon logo is now embossed and colored to give the XT a high-quality appearance. Both titanium silver and satin black body colors will be offered.
As with all Canon DSLRs, regardless of price, value is a major part of the design process. The EOS Digital Rebel XT camera is made smaller, lighter and more affordable thanks to the following: The new, compact shutter, designed especially for the XT, is optimized for the APS-C sensor size. In turn, the viewfinder optics, consisting of the mirror box, mirror, focusing screen and so forth,were also downsized and the optical axis was lowered. The compact motor was positioned horizontally thanks to an optimized driving mechanism for the mirror, shutter and built-in flash. There are fewer large parts because the chassis is fitted with more functions. There are fewer connected components because the circuit boards are more highly integrated. New components include the DIGIC II, the timing generator, low pass filter and motor driver. There is a new, streamlined sensor manufacturing process and a smaller, thinner sensor package. The new NB-2LH lithium-ion battery pack is both smaller and lighter than the BP-511. Electrical parts in common with the PowerShot family of cameras have been incorporated. The shutter release mechanism is the same unit used on the EOS Elan 7E. It provides a shorter time lag (100 milliseconds instead of 120 milliseconds) than the EOS Digital Rebel camera. The XTs circuit board configuration consists of five hard boards centering on the External Interface Flash Circuit Board digital control circuit board, camera control circuit board, and the DC/DC converter cirConnection Motor Drive Board Circuit Board cuit board. Through various connectors, these boards are linked to 14 flexible circuit boards. The EOS Digital Rebel camera had the digital control circuit board and camera control circuit board on one large hard board. To reduce the XTs size further, the main board now includes the DC/DC power supply converter circuit.

Flash Circuit Board Motor Drive Board External Interface Connection Circuit Board SDR SDRAM

Main board (top)

Main board (bottom)

10mm SDR SDRAM

DIGIC II Image Processor
Interfaces and Compatibility
Three interface terminals are provided on the side of the body. The EOS Digital Rebel XT camera has a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mini-B connector that transfers data from the camera to a computer approximately ten times faster than the USB 1.1 connector on the EOS Digital Rebel camera. Video output is provided for both NTSC and PAL, and provision is made for the RS-60E3 Remote Switch.

USB Terminal

It is possible to operate the XT wirelessly via either the RC-1 or RC-5 Remote Controller. The cameras grip has a built-in wireless remote control receiver. The system is compatible with all shooting modes and has a range of about 5 meters/16.4 feet, front and center. To enable this function, press the Drive Mode button to display the Self-timer/Wireless remote control icon on the top LCD information panel.

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The XT complies with Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21, updated to support the expanded Adobe RGB color space often used for printed materials. When software compatible with Exif 2.21 is used, images captured with the XT and tagged as Adobe RGB will open automatically in the Adobe RGB color space. Also, when a printer that complies with Exif 2.21 is used, the printer will adjust color saturation for improved results.

Camera Direct Printing

As with the EOS Digital Rebel camera, the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera is currently compatible with PictBridge, CP Direct and Bubble Jet Direct printers. By operating the camera without the involvement of a computer or specialized software, all three of these systems print JPEG images that comply with DCF. DPOF print ordering for direct printing is also possible, as is batch printing of specified images. The basic specifications for these three printing methods are the same as with the EOS 20D. Also shared with the EOS 20D is the XTs compatibility with highspeed printing when the camera is connected to a BubbleJet printer via PictBridge. To promote direct printing, the XTs default Communications menu setting is Print/PTP. PC connection is the alternative. The EOS Digital Rebel XT camera also has the same Direct Print or Easy Printing feature found in the latest PowerShot cameras. (Unlike the PowerShot cameras, the XT does not have a feature to transfer images directly to a personal computer.) When the XT is connected to

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a printer compatible with direct printing, select playback and choose the image to be printed; confirm the print setting and press the Direct Print button while its blue LED is lit.

Software

The software bundled with EOS Digital cameras in 2004 was composed of products centered on the EOS Viewer Utility. With the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera, the role of EVU will be taken over by a new software configuration centered on the ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser applications supplied with the camera. Canon will also supply Digital Photo Professional software with the XT for professional and high-end amateur photographers who prefer to use RAW images. The EOS Digital Rebel XT camera will be supplied with three CDs, all Windows/Mac hybrids, the EOS Digital Solution Disk, v. 10, the Digital Photo Professional v. 1.6 CD and the Software Instruction Manual CD. The following can be found on the EOS Digital Solution Disk: ZoomBrowser EX v. 5.1 (Windows)/ImageBrowser v. 5.1 (Mac) is the main viewing/ editing software for the XT. Its task button and wizard-type interface is aimed primarily at a range of users from novices who shoot mostly JPEGs to advanced amateurs. It facilitates functions such as image downloading, specifying camera settings, remote shooting, image printing, multiple image viewing modes, RAW image processing for virtually all EOS Digital cameras, and image merging by starting or linking to the respective applications from ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser. CameraWindow, v. 5.1 (Windows/Mac), controls communication between the camera and the computer. At default settings established when the software is installed, the Camera Window is automatically displayed when the camera is connected to the computer and allows the user to transfer images saved on a memory card in the camera to ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser and to specify settings on the camera. PhotoRecord v. 2.2 (Windows) also uses a task button and wizard-type interface. It links to ZoomBrowser EX to provide advanced yet easy-to-use image layout, image size adjustment, frame selection, text caption entry and other printing functions. RAW Image Task v. 2.0 (Windows/Mac) works within ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser. It allows users to display and process RAW images and to restore the processing parameters used on the camera. Its algorithms are well matched to Canon cameras, providing image processing with the same color tones as the camera itself. It also features functions for converting and saving RAW images as TIFF or JPEG and for adding ICC profiles. It is compatible with color management systems.
EOS Capture v. 1.3 (Windows/Mac) is a remote shooting software application. It allows the camera to be controlled and camera settings to be specified from the computer and saves shot images to the computer. It also allows the user to take shots by pressing the shutter button. It is identical to version 1.2 apart from the addition of the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera to the list of supported cameras. PhotoStitch v. 3.1 (Windows/Mac) uses a simple procedure to merge multiple JPEG images to create composite images such as panorama shots. ArcSoft PhotoStudio v. 5.5 (Windows/Mac) is also supplied on EOS Digital Solution Disk v. 10. It provides powerful image editing capabilities with a sophisticated yet easy-touse interface. Also included are WIA drivers for Windows XP and Me and TWAIN drivers for Windows 2000 and 98SE. Digital Photo Professional v. 1.6 (Windows/Mac) is supplied on a separate CD. DPP 1.6 is a powerful RAW workflow and image editing application program aimed primarily at professional and high-end amateur photographers who shoot RAW images. It uses Canons own algorithms to provide fast RAW image display and processing and offers a range of real time image adjustment functions.