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THE CANON EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi CAMERA: MORE REGAL THAN REBEL: THE FINEST PERFORMANCE AND THE BEST VALUE IN THE UNDER $1000 CATEGORY

Table of Contents

I OVERVIEW II NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES III FEATURE DISCUSSION Newly Developed 10.1 MP Sensor Comprehensive Dust Reduction System New 9-point AF System New 2.5-in. TFT LCD Screen Display-off Sensor New User Interface Basic Operation Concept New Info Display Items Viewfinder SET Button, Cross-Keys, DISP. Improvements to Playback Menus Picture Style Custom Functions Camera Direct Printing Direct Image Transfer Design and Construction Interface Drive and Power Source Folders Accessories and System Compatibility Software IV SPECIFICATIONS V CONCLUSION
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I. OVERVIEW

The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi is the best entry-level digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera on the market today. Compared with its competitors at the sub-$1000 price point, lens included, the XTi produces the finest images with the purest colors and the lowest noise, and has the most comprehensive solution to the problem of dust on the sensor. It also has the clearest and most elegant user interface, the fastest and most precise autofocus, and the most powerful and useful software package. The original Canon EOS Digital Rebel, introduced in September, 2003, was the first interchangeable lens DSLR marketed for less than $1000 including a lens, the EF-S 18-55 mm zoom. Purchasers were delighted to find the camera small, light and easy to handle. Its image quality was remarkable thanks to its high-quality Canon CMOS sensor, producing lower noise levels than more expensive rival products offered. The original Digital Rebel enjoyed immense success in the marketplace, selling more than 1.2 million units worldwide in less than 18 months. In March, 2005, Canon introduced the second generation Digital Rebel XT with an 8.0 megapixel CMOS sensor vs. the 6.3 MP CMOS sensor of the Digital Rebel. The new camera was 3 ounces lighter and a half inch smaller than the original. A newly-developed DIGIC II image processor made the XT much faster, yet more frugal with battery power. E-TTL II flash control , nine Custom Functions, White Balance Bracketing, long-exposure noise reduction, a monochrome mode and a host of other changes gave XT users tremendous control over the photographic process. It was amazing that Canon could sell this camera for less than $1000, lens included. Once again, Canon had a wildly successful DSLR. The new Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi builds on this inheritance. It uses a new, highly evolved 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor that is designed and manufactured entirely by Canon using equipment which was also designed and manufactured by Canon. In this and many other respects, Canon is unique in the world of photography. Canons world-leading R&D division (second or third globally each year for 14 consecutive years in the number of U.S. patents granted) sees to it that every Canon DSLR has the highest image quality and the lowest noise in its category.
Canon designs, develops and manufactures its own EF lenses, its own CMOS image sensors, and its own DIGIC image processors, with proprietary technologies that it doesnt sell to anyone else. Canons original EOS Integrated Cleaning System gives the Digital Rebel XTi a comprehensive dust cleaning and management system offered by no other camera at any price. The Digital Rebel XTi has a 9-point, high-precision autofocus unit that it shares with the EOS 30D. The central sensor of the AF unit enhances precision with f/2.8 or faster lenses, a professional feature exclusive to the XTi in its category. The XTi has a new, large, bright, sharp, easy to read 2.5-inch color display and a new user interface that make the camera a delight to use. Picture Style, an improved Direct Print function, Print/Share, and a host of other improvements make the Digital Rebel XTi the highest performing member yet of the Digital Rebel family. The XTi builds on the successes of its predecessors, each of which was a superstar in its own right. With the Digital Rebel XTi, Canon goes from strength to strength, adding and refining features to make the XTi the finest camera today in the under-$1000 category.

II. NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES
New class-leading 10.1 megapixel Canon CMOS image sensor with improved microlens array Comprehensive EOS Integrated Cleaning System including Self Cleaning Sensor Unit and Dust Delete Data detection Large and bright 2.5 inch, 230,000 pixel LCD screen with wide viewing angle New, easy-to-use interface for camera settings with enhanced display information Expanded Info screen including RGB histogram and CF card remaining capacity Continuous shooting at 3 frames per second, best-in-class burst rate of 27 consecutive frames JPEG (Large/Fine) or10 RAW frames Flexible folder management with manual folder creation and up to 9,999 images per folder Picture Style settings High-precision 9-point autofocus unit with f/2.8 support Selectable AF modes Selectable AF points 3 settings for long exposure noise reduction, including auto Faster image processing Improved Print/Share functions Improved Direct Print functions including red-eye correction, face brightening and index printing Convenient image display functions including computer-only auto rotation and reduce/enlarge during quick review Additional Custom Functions Superior software package including Canons exclusive Digital Photo Professional

III. FEATURE DISCUSSION

Newly Developed, HighResolution 10.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
The all-new Canon CMOS sensor in the EOS Digital Rebel XTi gives this camera the highest overall performance in its class. Like all other Canon CMOS sensors, this unit is designed and manufactured by Canon using semiconductor manufacturing equipment which was also designed and manufactured by Canon. This fully-integrated design 10.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor and manufacturing system makes Canon unique in the photo industry. Canon has now produced over 5 million CMOS sensors, all for use exclusively in Canon DSLR cameras. The experience this achievement represents, in addition to constant R&D efforts, has enabled Canon to refine and improve its image sensors to their current remarkable level. The image sensor in the Digital Rebel XTi measures 22.2 by 14.8 mm. Each of its 10.1 million pixels measures 5.7 m square. Its predecessor, the Digital Rebel XT, had 8.0 megapixels, each measuring 6.4 m square. Several improved technologies help the XTi to continue the Canon tradition of offering a wide range of ISO settings (100-1600), all of which are highly usable and characterized by very low noise despite the smaller pixel size that is a function of higher resolution. First, the spacing between the on-chip microlenses is now about half of the Digital Rebel XTs. This new configuration gathers light much more effectively, loses less light between the microlenses, and improves light convergence. Second, a higher percentage of each pixels surface area is sensitive to light. Third, the output amplifiers have been optimized, lowering noise. Last, the second-generation, on-chip noise reduction circuit minimizes random noise and removes fixed-pattern noise. As a result, the XT and the XTi have the same signal-tonoise ratio and equivalent dynamic ranges despite the smaller pixels of the XTi. Finally, the 3 frames-per-second continuous shooting speed of Dichroic mirror (Reflects infrared rays) the XT has been maintained notwithstanding the larger 3. Infrared-absorbing glass file size of the XTi. The combination of two-channel readout from the sensor, increased processor clock speed and improved performance of the output amps is responsible for this accomplishment. CMOS

Piezoelectric element

Vibration

Retaining component

The removed dust then sticks to an absorbent material ringing the low-pass filter. The sensor unit also has an internal O-ring around the perimeter to keep out dust. The area between LPF #1 and the CMOS sensor is thus sealed; dust cannot enter from the side.

Low-pass filter 1

Instead of a dust-removal system which uses a vibrating glass, the Digital Rebel XTi uses its low-pass filter to vibrate directly, shaking off dust. Therefore, the optical performance is not degraded by an extra sheet of glass, and compactness is maintained. The camera body size is virtually the same as that of the Digital Rebel XT.
Piezoelectric element O-ring
CMOS sensor Phaser layer Infrared-absorbing glass Low-pass filter 2 Support material
The default setting for the self-cleaning sensor has the cleaning unit operating for 1 sec. when the camera's power switch is turned on or off. Dust is therefore removed before shooting and after shooting is completed, the latter instance because dust is more difficult to dislodge after it has been stuck for a long time. Self-cleaning can be enabled or disabled by setting "Clean when the power switch is turned <ON> or <OFF>" to [Enable] or [Disable]. During self-cleaning operation, the LCD screen displays an appropriate self-cleaning system logo. The self-cleaning system can also be activated manually with the menu item [Clean now]. Note that shooting priority still holds. If you press the shutter button halfway or press the menu button during the self- cleaning operation (in either the Auto or Manual modes), the cleaning operation will stop and the camera will be ready to shoot. Pressing the shutter button during the internal processing startup sequence (immediately after the 0.2 second startup) will make shooting possible at that moment and sensor cleaning will not occur.
Startup 0.2 sec. Internal processing 0.5 to 2 seconds Sensor cleaning Approximately 1 second

Cleaning complete

Shooting is possible immediately after startup
During manual cleaning with the reflex mirror locked up, the LCD screen will indicate that sensor cleaning is in progress. When the battery level is low, the following warnings are given: First, the beeper will sound even if [Beep] is set to [Off]. Second, a warning message is displayed on the LCD screen until the prohibited voltage is reached. Because the self-cleaning system requires exceptionally low power, the number of possible shots from a charged battery is not reduced measurably. To prevent the piezoelectric element from overheating, the self-cleaning unit cannot operate for 3 sec. after any

If you use the Dust Delete Data feature and do not want to change the data of the dust coordinates, you can disable the default self-cleaning operation so it does not operate when the power is turned on or off. If you want to stop the Dust Delete Data from being appended to the images, the Dust Delete Data must be erased with the [Clear all camera settings] menu item. DPP Ver. 2.1 had the copy stamp tool for manually selecting and erasing round dust spots. This feature has been improved with the DPP Ver. 2.2 which can use the Dust Delete Data to erase the dust spots automatically. When an image contains Dust Delete Data, the automatic dust spot erasing process activates by starting the copy stamp tool and pressing the [Apply Dust Delete Data] button. With DPP Ver. 2.2, the dust spots at the locations specified by the Dust Delete Data are detected and erased if doing so is deemed effective. This modest bit of artificial intelligence will be appreciated by anyone who has done a little spotting or retouching because certain things (and its often difficult to figure out just which ones) look worse after theyve been repaired and are better off left alone.
Digital Photo Professional Ver 2.2
New High-Precision 9-Point AF System
The Digital Rebel XTi has the same 9-point AF sensor and AF unit as the EOS 30D, including the sophisticated dualprecision cross-type sensor in the center AF position. This represents a very substantial upgrade from the Digital Rebel XT. The XTi is the first entry-level EOS Digital camera to have an enhanced precision cross-type, center AF point compatible with f/2.8, a feature unique in its class. The XTi has some significant AF performance improvements over the Digital Rebel XT. For example, the XTi has the same wide-area focusing as the EOS 30D. With an f/2.8 or brighter lens, the center AF point detects focus with the f/2.8 light flux. The base line of the center AF point's vertical-line sensitive sensor is twice as long as that of an AF point compatible with f/5.6. This makes focusing detection more precise.

1.7 3.6 6.0

Additionally, the center AF point has a vertical-line sensitive sensor compatible with f/5.6. Therefore, cross-type focusing is possible with any EF lens. The center AF point's horizontal-line sensitive sensor for f/5.6 has a two-line, zigzag pattern. This redundancy of focusing methods makes focus detection more consistent. As in the case of the EOS 30D, fine-tuning has been incorporated to improve the AF precision. Focusing performance under low light has been improved by 1 stop and is now possible from EV -0.5 to

EV 18. Finally, the wider focusing area with nine AF points and the diagonal configuration of AF points in and around the center afford improved subject focus tracking. Focusing speed is on a par with that of the EOS 30D because the Digital Rebel XTi shares its high-speed 32-bit RISC microcomputer. The algorithm for AI SERVO AF continuous shooting has been fine-tuned and optimized for 3 frames per second. In the Creative Zone modes, the following AF modes can be selected with the AF mode selection screen: One-Shot AF (when focus is achieved, AF operation stops and locks), Predictive AI SERVO AF (tracks subject movement and focuses continuously until the start of exposure) and AI Focus AF (automatic switching between One-Shot and Predictive AI Servo AF). In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is selected automatically, a convenience for the less technically inclined, certainly a part of the XTis demographic. In the Sports, Flash Off, and Basic Zone's Full Auto modes, the beeper sounds softly (when the beeper is enabled) when focus is achieved with AI SERVO AF. In the Creative Zone modes with AI SERVO AF, the beeper does not sound when focus is achieved. The AF mode can be set even while the lens focus mode switch is set to MF. (When focus is achieved, the focus confirmation icon and superimposed display lights up.) However, "MF" will be displayed on the LCD screen when it displays the camera settings The predictive AF calculation speed is the same as that of the Digital Rebel XT. With an EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM lens, the camera can focus-track a moving subject approaching at 31 mph/50 kph up to about 32.8 feet/10 meters away. As with the EOS 30D, the lens drive keeps still when focusing a still subject with AI SERVO AF. If the subject begins to move, the camera can start to focus-track the subject immediately because focus detection is conducted continuously. As in the case of the EOS 30D, if you press the shutter button completely in one quick stroke (rather than pressing halfway first), the lens will focus, if possible, before the picture is taken. If focusing is not possible, the picture will be taken anyway to give priority to taking the picture. This extreme instance of shooting priority is especially useful should something occur that is so remarkable that even less than perfect focus will not spoil the record of the moment. Because the Digital Rebel XTi uses the same AF point selection algorithm as the EOS 30D, there is a high probability that the correct AF point will be selected automatically. The selection procedure is the same as with the Digital Rebel XT. With the Digital Rebel XTi, you can select the AF point manually on the LCD screen's large and easyto-read display. As with the Digital Rebel XT, the XTis AF-assist beam is a series of stroboscopic flashes. It is not emitted in the Landscape, Sports or Flash OFF modes. In a Creative Zone mode, it fires automatically when the built-in flash has been popped up manually. Firing can be enabled/disabled with C.Fn-5. Emission time is 250 ms or less. The working range is approximately 13.1 feet/4 meters at the center and approximately 11.5 feet/3.5

meters at the other 8 AF points. When an external EOS Speedlite is used, the AF-assist beam of the external unit is used.
Speedlite 580EX 550EX 430EX 420EX 380EX 220EX ST-E2 AutomaticSelection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes* Yes* Yes Manual Selection Center Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Top/Bottom Yes Yes Yes Left/Right Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mid-left/Mid-right Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
* Focus can be achieved only with the center AF point.
Some of Canons competitors have chosen to use in-body image stabilization. The technique involves moving the image sensor in a controlled fashion, based on signals from movement detecting sensors in the camera body. The obvious advantage of this system is that users have some sort of stabilization available with almost any lens they connect to the body. Short focal length lenses require smaller sensor deflections; 24 or 28 mm lenses might need only 1 mm or so. Longer lenses necessitate much greater movement; 300 mm lenses would have to move the sensor about 5.5 mm (nearly 1/4) to achieve the correction Canon gets with its IS system at the same focal length. This degree of sensor movement is beyond the range of current technology. Short and normal focal length lenses need stabilization much less often than long lenses, so the lenses that need the most help get the least. Further, in cameras with smaller than full-frame, 35 mm film size sensors, equivalent focal lengths become longer, by a factor of 1.5 or 1.6, exacerbating the problem by making all lenses longer. Less significant but still worth mentioning is the fact that in-body stabilization is not visible through the finder, whereas Canon lens-based stabilzation definitely is. Also, while in-body stabilization works for many lenses, it does not presently work for all; high magnifications and macro lenses have caused it difficulties. In the Canon IS system, the Image Stabilizer has an actual lens group that can be moved up and down, or side-toside, in parallel to the imaging sensor or film plane. A pair of sensors in the lens can detect horizontal or vertical shake. Signals from these sensors are sent instantly to a microprocessor in the lens and analyzed. The microprocessor then causes a group of lens elements, held in place by a device called a coil, to move at the same amplitude and frequency of the shake to cancel it effectively.

1: No camera shake

Group 1 (focusing group) Group 2 (image-stabilizing group)
To Object Group 3 to 6 Focal plane
2: Lens front shakes downward
3: Image-stabilizing group counteracting downward camera shake
Direction of Group 2 movement
How the Image Stabilizer works
Canon is able to generate excellent image quality by stabilizing the image optically before it ever reaches the imaging sensor in a digital SLR. With the optical IS used by Canon, each lens with IS has a stabilizer unit designed for that lens's needs. The unit in a lens such as the EF 28-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM or the EF-S 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM is vastly different from the powerful, broad movement stabilizers

in lenses such as the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM or the EF 600mm f/4L IS USM. All over the world, photographers depend on Canon IS to help them achieve the highest possible image quality. At some point, in-body stabilization may improve to the point at which such technology may be appropriate for certain segments of Canons DSLR range. It would be senseless to rule out such a possibility. Even now, differences in unit cost are not enough to be significant factors in such a decision. The bottom line is performance.
New, Highly-Legible 2.5-inch TFT LCD Color Screen
A 2.5-in., 230,000-pixel, color TFT LCD screen with a wide, 160 viewing angle is a welcome new feature of the Digital Rebel XTi. Compared to the Digital Rebel XT's 1.8-in. LCD screen, the display area is about twice as large. Also, to improve the

Horizontal viewing angle

Vertical viewing angle
Digital Rebel XTi Digital Rebel XT
menu's readability, the font size has been greatly increased. The LCD screen illumination is provided by three LED backlight modules and the brightness adjustment range has been expanded by one level at both the minimum and maximum levels to a total of 7 steps. During brightness adjustment, a handy and elegant grey scale is displayed along with the image. Thanks to a highly transparent LCD screen and a brilliant LED module, screen brightness is about 40% higher than the maximum brightness of the screens found on the EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS 5D, and 30D. This makes it easier to review images even in bright outdoor conditions. At the darkest setting, the display is not uncomfortably bright, even in a dark place. The maximum brightness setting changes the gamma characteristic of the display to increase the midtones, making the image look somewhat overexposed, and highlight detail tends to be lost. Therefore, it is important that when checking an image's exposure and colors, the brightness level be set to one of the middle five levels. Because the Digital Rebel XTi displays the camera settings at all times, users are recommended to set the screen brightness to a suitable level which would not be too bright in the dark.

2.5" LCD Screen

New Display-off sensor
When you put your eye on the eyepiece, a new display-off sensor (located below the eyepiece) senses your face and turns off the LCD screen automatically. This is to save battery power and prevent the screen's brightness from disturbing your eye while looking through the viewfinder. The display-off sensor consists of an IRED emitter and lightreceiving sensor. When the IRED light reflecting off the face is detected by the lightreceiving sensor, the LCD screen turns off automatically. This display-off sensor can be

disabled by setting the [LCD auto off] menu item to [Disable]. The camera setting display can also be turned off and on manually with the <DISP> button (formerly INFO). If the camera setting display is disabled, it might be difficult to discern whether the camera is turned on or not. A power lamp on the top of the camera is therefore provided to indicate that it is on. Other than a face, any object that comes near the disLight-receiving sensor play-off sensor will turn off the camera setting display temporarily. The camera settings will be displayed again IRED when the face or object goes away from the camera. Also note that if you are wearing sunglasses, they could disperse the IRED light and the display-off sensor might not be able to detect your face. Additionally, if a fluorescent light inverter is within 1 foot/30 cm of the display-off sensor, a pulse may cause the LCD screen to turn off automatically. If auto power off is disabled and the camera is left on, the LCD screen will automatically turn off after 30 minutes. (Power will not be turned off.) Normally, the camera settings are displayed whenever the camera is turned on, but to save battery power, you can have the LCD screen remain OFF even after you turn on the camera's power switch. To do this, set C.Fn-11 [LCD display when power ON] to [Retain power OFF status]. This setting enables the camera to start up with the same LCD screen status (ON/OFF) as when the power was turned off.

New User Interface

Basic operation concept The new user interface of the Canon Digital Rebel XTi takes advantage of the state-ofthe-art, large, bright and sharp LCD screen to offer a faster, easier and more precise way to operate the camera. The basic operation procedure of using the main dial, cross keys, and various buttons to select and set functions is the same as with the Digital Rebel XT. One difference is the XTis ability to switch the screen display easily among the camera settings, menu screen and image playback. This is because camera settings are now displayed, one might almost say magnified, on the LCD screen instead of on a separate LCD panel. Other than when the menu screen or image playback is on view, the camera settings are shown at all times unless the display is turned off. While the menu screen or image playback is displayed, pressing the shutter button halfway will bring back the camera settings. With previous cameras, pressing the shutter button halfway turned off the LCD screen.

Picture Style Picture Style, which Canon is implementing across its full EOS Digital range, is new to the sub-$1000 category. It can be selected directly with the SET button, or through Shooting menu 2. For the first 5 choices, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral and Faithful, the variables are sharpness, contrast, saturation and color tone. Each Style has preset values for these image characteristics that can be changed by the user in the menu. The process of selecting or refining a Picture Style can be likened to deciding on a film: something a little more saturated and sharper, or perhaps something less forward with a subtle palette and a less-scientific representation of skin textures. The sixth Picture Style is Monochrome, whose variables are Sharpness, Contrast, Filter effect and Toning effect. Last, there are 3 open slots for User Defined styles. Custom Functions The Digital Rebel XTi has 11 Custom Functions with 29 settings to choose from. Four functions were added or changed on the XTi relative to the XT: C.Fn 1: SET button functions (0: Picture Style, 1: Quality, 2: Flash exposure compensation adjustment, 3: Flash exp comp, 4: Cross keys: AF frame selec.), C.Fn 2: Long exposure noise reduction (Off/Auto/On), C.Fn 10: Magnified view (0: Image playback only, 1: Image review and playback), and C.Fn.11: LCD display when power ON (0: Display, 1: Retain power OFF status). Note that with C.Fn-7-1 (mirror lockup) set, one should not point the camera toward the sun or any bright light source. Doing so can damage the shutter curtains, cause stray light to enter, or damage the imaging sensor.

Camera Direct Printing

Several useful improvements have been added to the Direct Print feature on the Digital Rebel XTi: Contact sheet style 35 image index printing Printing with shooting information 20 image index printing with shooting information
20-image print with EXIF information

35-image contact sheet

Single image print with EXIF information
Red-eye reduction function Face brightening correction function Addition of supported paper sizes (4" x 8", 10" x 12", 8" x 10", 14" x 17") Improved printing effects (Natural, Natural M, B/W, Cool Tone, Warm Tone added) Adjustment of printing parameters Addition of supported paper (Fine Art Photo Rag, Super Photo paper) Many of these items appeared on the EOS 30D. Beginners and advanced photographers alike will find them useful and appealing.

Design and Construction

The Digital Rebel XTi is a compact, stylish and attractive DSLR that continues the design concept of its predecessor, the Digital Rebel XT. The exterior surface is now coated with a leathery paint finish to make fingernail scratches less noticeable. The Canon logo is a bit bigger to make it stand out better in retail situations (2 mm wider and 0.4 mm higher). To improve holding ease, a convenient new rubber slip guard for the thumb (back, top right) and a new grip shape in the back have been incorporated. The grip is also thicker by 1 mm. The texture of the mode dial has been changed. The Print/Share button is now on the upper left on the back of the camera where the digital control buttons are concentrated. Clearly separating the digital control buttons and camera control buttons makes the camera easier to operate. The new screen and the elimination of the bifurcated display give the back of the camera a cleaner and more integrated appearance. The camera body construction of the Digital Rebel XTi is very similar to that of the Digital Rebel XT, a camera of proven ruggedness and reliability. The stainless steel chassis and mirror box made of high-strength engineering plastic (polycarbonate with glass fiber) make the body as strong as the XTs. As with the XT, the camera's top, front, and rear covers are made of special engineering plastic (ABS resin, polycarbonate resin, and polycarbonate resin with special conductive fibers) for light weight, high strength, and electromagnetic shielding. The XTi will come in two color versions, silver and black. The basic internal components and configuration are the same as those of the Digital Rebel XT. The following units have been added or modified: Self Cleaning Sensor Unit (added), Display-off sensor unit (added), LCD screen (size increased from 1.8 in. to 2.5 in.), LCD panel (eliminated). Note that in every parts category (except lead wires, which remain unchanged at 12), the parts count on the Digital Rebel XTi has increased relative to its predecessor. The total is now 1508, compared to 1319 previously. This is a good, if somewhat generalized, indication that the Digital Rebel XTi is a more sophisticated, and more expensive to produce, camera than the Digital Rebel XT, and that it offers exceptional value in the sub-$1000 category.
Item Optics Mechanical parts Electrical parts Circuit boards Lead wires Total (Official) Screws and washers Total

XTi 163 1508

XT 135 1319
The shutter unit is counted as 1 part. The E-ring is counted as a washer. The official total excludes the screws and washers.

The XTis weight is still very modest although it has increased by 25 grams to 510g/18 oz., excluding battery pack, CF card and body cap, but including the backup battery and the eyecup. While based on the Digital Rebel XTs electrical components, the XTis electrical components are compatible with several significant new features, such as the 10.10megapixel CMOS sensor, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, Display-off sensor, and the 2.5in. LCD screen. As with the XT, the XTi's main circuit board is a highly-integrated 8layer board fitted with the digital control circuit, camera control circuit, image-signal processing circuit, and DC/DC converter circuit. In addition, there are five hard boards, and sixteen flexible boards.

SDR SDRAM

Flash Circuit Board
Self Sensor Cleaning Unit Circuit Board

DIGIC II Image Processor

Main board (top) Main board (bottom)
External Interface Connection Circuit Board

Motor Drive Board

Interface
The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mini B port enables high-speed image transfers from the camera to a personal computer (see Direct Image Transfer) using Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (included). Also, the PTP protocol is now used for both Camera Direct printing and transmissions to a personal computer, making it unnecessary to switch the communications setting. An NTSC/PAL video output terminal is provided; it uses Video Cable VC-100 (included). The remote control terminal is compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3 (2.5 mm dia. mini jack, optional***). Wireless remote control is compatible with Remote Controllers RC-1 and RC-5 (optional). The wireless remote control receiver is built inside the camera grip. The system is compatible with all shooting modes and works within approx. 5 m/16.4 ft. (at front and center). When the Drive mode button is pressed, the selftimer/wireless remote control timer icon is displayed on the LCD screen.

Drive and Power Source

The maximum continuous shooting speed of the Digital Rebel XTi is approx. 3 fps (in both the One-Shot AF and AI SERVO AF modes), the same as the Digital Rebel XT in spite of the larger files the XTi generates. This is achieved by a number of features: the reflex mirror drive and shutter drive are controlled independently; the advanced, Canondesigned and -manufactured CMOS sensor enables high-speed signal reading, and the DIGIC II image processor performs high-speed image processing. To limit the increase in power consumption required by high-speed reading, the output amp's power consumption has been minimized. Further, during long exposures, power

Folders

As high-capacity media (2 GB and up) have become more common because of the decline in their cost, Canon has chosen to take advantage by changing folder-related specifications to make them identical to those of Canons high end models. The changes improve the facility with which one can search for images when large numbers of them are involved. In previous models, one folder could hold up to 100 images; now, 9,999 images can be stored in a single folder. A Force-Reset option has also been added which causes the image number to reset as 0001, and a new folder to be created. Scenes shot separately can now be kept in separate folders, an obvious convenience.
Accessories and System Compatibility
The Digital Rebel XTi shares its major accessories with the its predecessor, the Digital Rebel XT. The BG-E3 battery grip makes it easy to shoot vertically and has magazines for either two NB-2LH batteries or three AA batteries. The EH18-L semi-hard case and EW100DBII wide strap continue. Power accessories include the CB-2LW battery charger (for Japan and the Americas), the CB-2LWE charger (for Europe, Asia, South Korea and China), the ACK-DC20/ACK700 AC adapter kits and the CBC-NB2 car battery charger. With a few minor exceptions, the Digital Rebel XTi is fully compatible with the vast Canon EOS system of EF and EF-S lenses, Speedlites, switches, remotes, cables and adapters.
Interchangeable Lenses Lens Mount Converter FD-EOS Macro Lens Mount Converter FD-EOS Although it can be used with manual exposure, exposure error occurs. Therefore, these items will be officially listed as incompatible. Speedlites 480EZ 540EZ 430EZ 420EZ ML-3 300EZ 200E Wired multi-Speedlite accessories (since it cannot fire in Manual flash mode when used with TTL hot shoe adapter). Not compatible (since it only has autoflash modes, it cannot fire). Compatible with manual flash (does not fire in A-TTL/TTL autoflash modes). Not compatible
System accessories not listed above are completely compatible with Digital Rebel XTi.

Software

With the Digital Rebel XTi, Canon continues its tradition of including a complete package of useful and appropriate software at no additional cost with each of its DSLR cameras. The EOS Digital Solution Disk (Ver. 13.0) includes the upgraded Zoom Browser EX (Ver. 5.7, Windows)/Image Browser (Ver. 5.7, Mac), Digital Photo Professional (Ver. 2.2), EOS Utility (Ver. 1.1), Photostitch (Ver. 3.1), and the PTP TWAIN/WIA driver (Windows). The second CD contains information explaining the use of all the application software on the EOS SolutionDisk. The Digital Photo Professional RAW conversion and workflow application now supports Dust Delete Data, and its RGB tone curve adjustment function has been expanded to include an extended range of effectiveness and human face detection.

Shutter

Type: Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled Shutter Speeds: 1/4000 to 30 sec. (1/3- and 1/2-stop increments), X-sync at 1/200 sec. Shutter Release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release; shutter lag time approx. 100 msec. Self-Timer: 10 sec. delay, 2 sec. delay with C.Fn-7-1 (mirror lockup) Remote Control: Remote control with Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Wireless Remote Controllers RC-1/RC-5.

Built-in Flash

Type: Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism Guide Number: 43 ft./13m (ISO 100) Recycling Time: Approx. 3 sec. Flash-ready Indicator: Flash-ready indicator lights in viewfinder Flash Coverage: 17mm lens focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 135 format) Flash Metering System: E-TTL II autoflash Flash Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments EOS External Flash or Dedicated Speedlite: E-TTL II autoflash with EX Series Speedlites

Drive System

Drive Modes: Single, Continuous, Self-timer/Remote control Continuous Shooting Speed: Approx. 3 fps (at a shutter speed of 1/250 sec. or faster) Max. Burst During Continuous Shooting: JPEG: approx. 27 frames (Large/Fine); RAW: approx. 10 frames; RAW+JPEG: approx. 8 frames (Large/Fine)

LCD Monitor

Type: TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor Monitor Size: 2.5 in. diagonal with a viewing angle of approx. 160 vertically and horizontally Pixels: Approx. 230,000 pixels Coverage: Approx. 100% Brightness Control: 7 levels provided

Playback

Image Display Format: Single image, 9-image index, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Auto play, Auto review right after shooting, Histogram, Rotate, Jump Highlight Alert: In the single image (INFO) display mode, the highlight portions containing no image information will blink
Image Protection And Erase
Protection: A single image can be protected or unprotected Erase: A single image or all images stored in a CF card can be erased if they are unprotected Direct Printing from the Camera: Enabled with the Print/Share button Compatible Printers: CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge compatible printers (via USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU) Settings: Print quantity, style (image, paper size, borders, date), trimming

Take the picture. (p.28) Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
Review the picture on the LCD monitor. (p.104)
The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To view images captured so far, see Image Playback (p.107). To delete an image, see Erasing Images (p.116).

Nomenclature

For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**).
Mode Dial (p.16) Power switch (p.28) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.96/74) EF Lens mount index (p.25) EF-S Lens mount index (p.25) <6> Main Dial (p.29) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe (p.101) Shutter button (p.28) Strap mount (p.19)
Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.98/48) Remote control sensor (p.49) Grip
<D> Flash button (p.96) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.25)
Mirror (p.39,94) Contacts (p.9)
Depth-of-field preview button (p.85) Lens lock pin Lens mount
Video OUT terminal (p.114)
Remote control terminal (for Remote Switch RS-60E3) Body cap (p.25) Digital terminal (p.121)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.42) Eyecup (p.50) Viewfinder eyepiece LCD panel (p.14) <M> Menu button (p.31) <B> Info/ Trimming orientation button (p.68,107/135) <C> Jump button (p.111) <x> Playback button (p.107) <L> Erase button (p.116) LCD monitor (p.34) <l/U> Direct print/ LCD panel illumination button (p.123/102) Tripod socket Access lamp (p.27) Cross keys (p.30) <WZ> ISO speed set button (p.55) <XB> White balance selection button (p.56) <Yq> Metering mode selection button (p.77) <ZE> AF mode selection button (p.70)
<Q/i> Drive mode selection button (p.78) <O> Aperture/Exposure compensation button (p.86/89) <A/I> AE lock/FE lock button/Index/Reduce button (p.92/99/109/110,135) <S/u> AF point selection/Enlarge button (p.73/110,135)
CF card slot cover (p.26)
DC cord hole (p.24) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.22) Battery compartment cover (p.22) <0> Setting button (p.31)

CF card slot (p.26)

CF card eject button (p.26)

LCD Panel

Aperture AF point selection ([ - - - - - ]) CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF) Error code (Err) Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n) Shots remaining Shots remaining during WB bracketing Self-timer/Remote control countdown Bulb exposure time Metering mode qEvaluative metering wPartial metering eCenter-weighted average metering Image-recording quality 73 Large/Fine 83 Large/Normal 74 Medium/Fine 84 Medium/Normal 76 Small/Fine 86 Small/Normal 173 RAW+Large/Fine 1 RAW KCustom Function Drive mode u Single-frame i Continuous shooting Q Self-timer/ Remote control 0Monochrome shooting AF mode X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF Battery check z xn

Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery

Load a fully-charged Battery Pack NB-2LH into the camera.
Open the battery compartment cover.
Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover.
2 Insert the battery.contacts downward. Point the battery
Insert the battery until it locks into place.
3 Close the cover.until it snaps shut. Press the cover
Checking the Battery Level
When the power switch is set to <1> (p.28), the battery level will be indicated in one of three levels: z : Battery level OK. x : Battery level is low.
n : Battery must be recharged.

Battery Life

Temperature At 20C / 68F No Flash Approx. 600

[Number of shots]

Shooting Conditions 50% Flash Use Approx. 400
At 0C / 32F Approx. 450 Approx. 350 The gures above are based on a fully-charged NB-2LH and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing criteria. The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions. The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor. Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots. The lens operation is powered by the cameras battery. Using certain lenses can reduce the number of possible shots.

Removing the Battery

the battery. 2 Removethe battery lock lever as shown Slide
by the arrow and remove the battery. To prevent shorting, be sure to attach the protective cover to the battery.
Using a Household Power Outlet
With AC Adapter Kit ACK700 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level.

Connect the power cord.

Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. Insert the plug into a power outlet. When you are nished, disconnect the plug from the power outlet.
the DC Coupler. 2 Connectthe compact power adapters Insert
DC plug to the DC Couplers socket.
3 Insert the DC Coupler. the DC Open the cover and insert
Coupler until it locks in place.
DC cord. 4 Push in thethe DC cord notch cover Flip down
and push the cord into the notch. Close the cover.
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the cameras power switch is set to <1>.
Mounting and Detaching a Lens

Mounting a Lens

EF-S lens mount index

Remove the caps.

Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow.

On the menu, if you set the [c Shoot w/o card] to [Off], it will prevent you from shooting without a CF card. (p.41)

Basic Operation

Power Switch
The camera can operate only after the power switch is turned on. <1> : The camera operates. <2>: The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.
To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button. You can change the auto power-off time with the menus [c Auto power off] setting. (p.41) If you turn the power switch to <2> while the captured images are being recorded onto the CF card, the remaining number of captured images to be recorded will be indicated on the top LCD panel with the number of <N> symbols displayed.When all the images are nished recording, the display will turn off and the camera will turn off.

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 (AF) and automatic exposure (AE) that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewnder. (0)

Pressing completely

This releases the shutter and takes the picture.
If you press the shutter button halfway and (0) elapse, you must press it halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it completely to take a picture. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway rst 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. No matter what state the camera is in (image playback, menu operation, image recording, etc.), you can return to shooting instantly just by pressing the shutter button halfway (except during direct printing). Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. To prevent camera shake, note the advice below. Also see Holding the Camera (p.42). Hold the camera steady. Put your nger tip on the shutter button, hold the camera with your right hand, then press the shutter button gently.

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.
3 Select [OK]. key to select [OK], Press the <U>
then press <0>. s In a moment, the mirror will lockup and the shutter will open. s CLEA n will blink on the LCD panel.
4 Clean the image sensor. Use a rubber blower (commercially
available) to carefully blow away any dust on the surface of the CMOS sensor.
5 Stop the cleaning. to <2>. Set the power switch
s The camera will turn off, the shutter will close, and the mirror will go back down. Set the power switch to <1>. You can start shooting again.
During the sensor cleaning, never do any of the following that would turn off the power. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and it may damage the shutter curtains and image sensor. Set the power switch to <2>. Opening the CF card slot cover. Opening the battery compartment cover. Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power goes out, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor may be damaged. Use a blower not attached with a brush. A brush can scratch the sensor. Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force can damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor. When the battery is exhausted, the beeper will sound and the <c> icon will blink on the LCD panel. Set the power switch to <2>, replace the battery, and start over. You cannot clean the sensor if Battery Grip BG-E3 (optional) is attached to the camera and size-AA batteries supply the power. Use AC Adapter Kit ACK700 (optional) or use a battery having sufcient power.
3 Set the power-off time/Auto power off
You can set the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off automatically after a set time of idle operation. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. If the camera turns off automatically, just press the shutter button halfway to turn it on again.

Basic Zone Modes

Just select a shooting mode suiting the target subject, and you can easily obtain the best results.

Portrait

This mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out.
Holding down the shutter button executes continuous shooting. To increase the background blur, use a telephoto lens and ll the frame with the subject from the waist up. Or have the subject stand farther away from the background. s The AF mode will be set to <X>, the drive mode will be set to <i>, and the metering mode will be set to <q> automatically.

Landscape

This is for wide scenic views, night scenes, etc.
Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the depth and breadth of the image. s The AF mode will be set to <X>, the drive mode will be set to <u>, and the metering mode will be set to <q> automatically.

Close-up

Use this mode to take close-up shots of owers, insects, etc.
Focus the subject at the lens closest focusing distance as much as possible. To obtain a larger magnication, use the telephoto end of a zoom lens. For better close-ups, an EOS-dedicated macro lens and Macro Ring Lite (both optional) are recommended. s The AF mode will be set to <X>, the drive mode will be set to <u>, and the metering mode will be set to <q> automatically.

Sports

This is for fast-moving subjects when you want to freeze the action.
The camera will rst track the subject with the center AF point. Focus tracking will then continue with any of the seven AF points covering the subject. While you press the shutter button, focusing will continue for continuous shooting. Using a telephoto lens is recommended. When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly. s The AF mode will be set to <Z>, the drive mode will be set to <i>, and the metering mode will be set to <q> automatically.

Night Portrait

This mode is for shooting people outside at twilight or at night. The ash illuminates the subject and a slow sync speed captures a natural-looking exposure of the background.
If you want to shoot a night scene without people, use the <3> mode instead. Tell the subject to keep still even after the ash res. s The AF mode will be set to <X>, the drive mode will be set to <u>, and the metering mode will be set to <q> automatically.

Flash off

You can disable the ash when you do not want it to re.
The built-in ash or any external Speedlite will not re. 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.
In the <6> mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. In the <3> or <7> mode, if the shutter speed display blinks, be aware that camera shake may occur.

j Self-timer Operation

Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. You can use selftimer in any Basic Zone mode or Creative Zone mode.

Select <Q>.

Look at the LCD panel and press the <iQ> button to select <Q>.
2 Focus the subject. and press the Look in the viewnder
shutter button halfway to check that the focus conrmation light <o> is on and the exposure setting is displayed.
3 Take the picture. viewnder and Look through the
press the shutter button completely. s The beeper will sound, the self-timer lamp will start blinking, and the shot will be taken about 10 sec. later. During the rst 8 sec., the beeper beeps slowly and the lamp blinks slowly. Then during the nal 2 sec., the beeper beeps faster and the lamp stays lit. s During the self-timer operation, the LCD panel counts down the seconds until the picture is taken.
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus. Use a tripod when you use the self-timer. To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <iQ> button. When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.75) for an object at about the same distance as where you will be. You can also silence the beeper. (p.50)
R Wireless Remote Control
With Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5 (optional), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 ft. directly in front of the camera.
2 Take the picture.controller toward the Point the remote
cameras remote control sensor and press the transmit button. s The camera will autofocus. s When focus is achieved, the selftimer lamp will light and the picture will be taken.

Remote control sensor

Camera misoperation may occur near certain types of uorescent light. During wireless remote control, try to keep the camera away from uorescent light.

Using the Eyepiece Cover

During self-timer or remote control operation when your eye does not cover the viewnder eyepiece, stray light may enter the eyepiece and throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece cover (attached to the neck strap) to cover the eyepiece.

To obtain natural-looking, black-and-white images, set a suitable white balance. JPEG images captured with the parameter set to [B/W] cannot be converted to color. Not even with any personal computer software.
If the image-recording quality is RAW and the parameter is [B/W], the image can be converted to color with the bundled software.

Filter Effects

The same effect as using lters with black-and-white lm can be obtained with digital images. A color can be brightened by using a lter having a similar or same color. At the same time, the complementary colors will be darkened.
Filter N: None Ye: Yellow Effect Normal black-and-white image with no lter effects. The blue sky will look more natural, and the white clouds will look more crisp. The blue sky will look slightly darker. The sunset will look more brilliant. The blue sky will look quite dark. Fall leaves will look crisper and brighter. Skin tones and lips will look ne. Tree leaves will look crisper and brighter.

Or: Orange

R: Red

G: Green

Setting the [Contrast] to the plus side will make the lter effect more pronounced.

Toning Effect

When color toning is set, the selected color toning will be applied to the black-and-white image before being recorded to the CF card. It can make the image look more impressive. Select one of the following: [N:None] [S:Sepia] [B:Blue] [P:Purple] [G:Green]

3 File Numbering Methods

The le number is like the frame number on lm. There are two le numbering methods: [Continuous] and [Auto reset]. The images you take are automatically assigned a le number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in a folder (created automatically) that can hold up to 100 images.

Select [File numbering].

Select the [c] tab. Press the <V> key to select [File numbering], then press <0>.
2 Select the le numbering method. Press the <V> key to select
[Continuous] or [Auto reset], then press <0>.

Continuous

The le numbering continues in sequence File numbering after changing the CF card even after you replace the CF card. This CF card -1 CF card -2 prevents images from having the same le number, so image management with a personal computer is easier. Note that if the Next sequential le number replacement CF card already contains images captured with the camera, the le numbering will start after the highest le number in that CF card or after the last captured images le number, whichever is higher.

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.
If the 30" shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a larger aperture (lower f/number) until the blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed. If the 4000 shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a smaller aperture (higher f/number) until the blinking stops or set a lower ISO speed. Aperture Value Display The higher the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The aperture values displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to the camera, 00 will be displayed for the aperture value.

The built-in ash or an EOSdedicated, EX-series Speedlite enables E-TTL II autoash (evaluative ash metering with preash), making ash photography as easy as normal shooting. The result is naturallooking ash photos. In the Basic Zone modes (except <3> <5> <7>), ash photography is fully automatic. In Creative Zone modes, ash can be used whenever necessary.

Using the Built-in Flash

E-TTL II autoash obtains high-precision and consistent ash shots.
Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone
If necessary, the built-in ash will pop-up automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. (except in the <3> <5> <7> modes)
Using the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone
Regardless of the light level, you can press the <D> button to pop-up and re the built-in ash whenever desired. d : For fully automatic ash photography. The shutter speed (1/ 60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) and aperture value are set automatically, just as in <1> (Full Auto) mode. s : Enables you to set the desired shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/ 200 sec.). The camera then automatically sets the ash aperture value to obtain the proper exposure at the shutter speed you have set. f : Enables you to set the desired aperture value. The camera then automatically sets the shutter speed (30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) to obtain the proper exposure at the aperture you have set. Against dark backgrounds such as the night scenes, slow-sync shooting will be set so that both the subject and background are exposed correctly. The main subject is exposed with the ash, and the background is exposured with a slow shutter speed. Because automatic slow-sync shooting uses a slow shutter speed, always use a tripod. If you do not want a slow shutter speed to be set, set C.Fn-3 [Flash sync. speed in Av mode] to [1: 1/200sec. (xed)]. (p.148) a : You can set both the shutter speed (bulb or 30 sec. - 1/200 sec.) and aperture value. The main subject is exposed properly by the ash. The background exposure will vary depending on the shutter speed and aperture. 8: The ash result will be the same as the <d> mode.

Built-in Flash Range

With EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll
ISO speed 1600 Wide angle: 18mm Approx. 1 - 3.7 / 3.3 - 12.1 Approx. 1 - 5.3 / 3.3 - 17.4 Approx. 1 - 7.4 / 3.3 - 24.3 Approx. 1 - 10.5 / 3.3 - 34.4 Approx. 1 - 14.9 / 3.3 - 48.9

[m / ft]

Telephoto: 55mm Approx. 1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.5 Approx. 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8 Approx. 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1 Approx. 1 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.7 Approx. 1 - 9.3 / 3.3 - 30.5
With EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
ISO speed 1600 Wide angle: 17mm Approx. 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8 Approx. 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1 Approx. 1 - 6.5 / 3.3 - 21.3 Approx. 1 - 9.2 / 3.3 - 30.2 Approx. 1 - 13.0 / 3.3 - 42.7
Telephoto: 85mm Approx. 1 - 2.3 / 3.3 - 7.5 Approx. 1 - 3.3 / 3.3 - 10.8 Approx. 1 - 4.6 / 3.3 - 15.1 Approx. 1 - 6.6 / 3.3 - 21.7 Approx. 1 - 9.3 / 3.3 - 30.5

wPictBridge

SBubble Jet

Direct

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Preparing to Print

You do the direct printing procedure entirely through your cameras LCD monitor.

Setting the Camera

Select [Communication].
Select the [b] tab. Press the <V> key to select [Communication], then press <0>.
2 Select [Print/PTP]. to select [Print/ Press the <V> key
PTP], then press <0>.
When connecting the camera to a personal computer, set [Communication] to [PC connection].Communication between the camera and personal computer will not work if [Print/PTP] is set.
Connecting the Camera to the Printer
Turn the cameras power switch to <2>.
up the printer. 2 SetFor details, refer to the printers

manual.

RAW images are not compatible with direct printing. Do not disconnect the cable during direct printing.
3 Connect the camera to the printer.
Refer to the table (Printers and Cables) below to select the proper cable to connect the camera to printer. Printers and Cables
Printer Compatibility Suitable Cable

w w A w S A S

PictBridge only PictBridge and CP Direct PictBridge and Bubble Jet Direct CP Direct only Bubble Jet Direct only Cable provided with printer Only one plug has the <D> icon. Interface cable provided with camera The plug at both ends have the <D> icon.
When connecting the cable plug to the cameras <C> terminal, the cable plugs <D> icon must face the front side of the camera. To connect to the printer, refer to the printers instruction manual.
4 Turn on the printer. 5 Turn the cameras power switch to <1>.
s Some printers may have a beeping sound.
6 Playback the image. Press the <x> button.
s The image will appear and one of three icons <w/ A/ S> will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to the respective type of printer. s The Direct print button lamp will light in blue. The procedure will be different depending on the icon displayed. See the applicable pages below.

Press the <V> key to select the type of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <0>. s The Page Layout screen will appear.
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.

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Major Accessories (Optional)

Battery Pack NB-2LH

Compact, high-capacity, lithium-ion, secondary power pack.

AC Adapter Kit ACK700

Power source kit (AC adapter, DC coupler, power cord) for supplying power to the camera from a household power outlet. Compatible with 100 VAC - 240 VAC.

Battery Grip BG-E3

This accommodates two NB-2LH packs or six size-AA batteries. It provides a vertical-grip shutter button, electronic dial, AE lock/FE lock button, AF point selection button, and exposure compensation/aperture setting button.

Semi-Hard Case EH18-L

Dedicated case to protect the camera. It can accommodate the camera attached with the EFS18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll lens.

Shoe-mount Speedlites

An EX-series Speedlite can be attached to the cameras hot shoe. You can use E-TTL II autoash to obtain ash exposures as easy as normal shooting without ash.

Macro Lites

The EX-series Macro Lites (two models) are ideal for close-up ash photography. You can re only one or both ash tubes and control the ash ratio to easily obtain sophisticated lighting effects with E-TTL II autoash.
Remote Controller RC-1 and RC-5
Remote control transmitter that enables you to shoot from 5 m (16.4 ft.) away from the camera. The RC-1 can trip the shutter immediately or after a 2-sec. delay, and the RC-5 trips the shutter after a 2-sec. delay. RC-1 RC-5

Remote Switch RS-60E3

Remote switch to prevent camera shake during supertelephoto shots, close-ups, and bulb exposures. The cord is 60cm/2.0 ft. The switch provides the same effect as pressing the shutter button halfway or completely. A shutter-release lock is also provided.
E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses
One of ten E-series dioptric adjustment lenses (-4 to +3 diopters) can be attached to the cameras eyepiece to further expand the dioptric adjustment range.

CF card

Data storage media where the captured images are recorded. CF cards made by Canon are recommended.

PC card adapter

Enables a CF card to be inserted into a PC card slot or PC card reader.

System Map

Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 580EX Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX

Rubber Frame Ef

Bundled Accessories
* The Lens Kit includes the EF-S 18-55mm lens.

Eyecup Ef

Angle Finder C

Wide Strap EW-100DBll

Semi-hard Case EH18-L
Date / time CR2016 lithium battery
Battery Charger CB-2LT or CB-2LTE
DC Coupler DR-700 Battery Magazine BGM-E3L for two NB-2LH battery packs Battery Magazine BGM-E3A for size-AA batteries Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700

EF-S lenses

EF lenses

CF Card reader

Personal computer Windows XP (Home Edition / Professional) PC card slot Windows 2000 Professional Windows ME Windows 98 Second Edition USB port Mac OS X 10.1.5-10.3 (2.0/1.1) Mac OS 9.0-9.2
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk ArcSoft PhotoStudio Disk Software Instruction Manual (PDF)
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU PictBridge-compatible printer
Video Cable VC-100 CP Printer
Bubble Jet Directcompatible printer

Remote Controller RC-1

Remote Controller RC-5

TV/Video

Specifications
Type: Recording media: Image size: Compatible lenses: Digital, single-lens reex, AF/AE camera with built-in ash CF card (Type I or II) *Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB and larger CF cards 22.2 x 14.8mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is equal to approx.1.6 times the marked focal length) Canon EF mount High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor Effective pixels: Approx. 8.00 megapixels Total pixels: Approx. 8.20 megapixels 3:2 RGB primary color lter Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 JPEG, RAW (12bit)

Lens mount:

Imaging Element
Type: Pixels: Aspect ratio: Color lter system: Low-pass lter:

Recording System

Recording format: Image type: RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording: File size:
Possible (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 3.3 MB (3456 x 2304 pixels) (2) Large/Normal: Approx. 1.7 MB (3456 x 2304 pixels) (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.0 MB (2496 x 1664 pixels) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.0 MB (2496 x 1664 pixels) (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.2 MB (1728 x 1152 pixels) (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.6 MB (1728 x 1152 pixels) (7) RAW: Approx. 8.3 MB (3456 x 2304 pixels) * Exact le sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, processing parameters, etc. File numbering: Consecutive numbering or auto reset Color space: sRGB or Adobe RGB Processing parameters: Parameter 1 and 2, set 1 to 3 (three custom parameter sets), B/W Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Print/PTP, PC connection selectable) Video output (NTSC/PAL)

White Balance

Type: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white uorescent light, ash, custom Auto white balance: Auto white balance with the imaging sensor Color temperature correction: White balance correction: 9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing: 3 stops in full-stop increments * Blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias possible Color temperature information transmission: Provided