3 : Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the <M> button and changing the setting. M : When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20). : Tip or advice for better shooting. : Problem-solving advice. : Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.

Basic Assumptions

All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to <1>. It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.

Chapters

For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the cameras basic operations and shooting procedures.

Introduction

Camera basics.
Getting Started Basic Shooting and Image Playback
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.
Advanced Shooting Techniques
Basic shooting features for specific types of subjects.

More Advanced Techniques

Advanced shooting techniques.

Live View Shooting

Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.

Handy Features

Convenient menu-based functions.
Image Playback Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer Customizing the Camera Reference

151 161

Contents
Item Check List... 3 Conventions Used in this Manual... 4 Chapters... 5 Contents at a Glance.... 10 Handling Precautions... 12 Quick Start Guide.... 14 Nomenclature... 16

Getting Started

Recharging the Battery... 24 Installing and Removing the Battery... 26 Turning on the Power... 27 Setting the Date and Time... 29 Selecting the Interface Language... 30 Installing and Removing the Card.. 31 Mounting and Detaching a Lens... 33 About the Lens Image Stabilizer... 35 Basic Operation.... 36 Menu Operations and Settings.. 38 Formatting the Card.... 40 Switching the LCD Monitor Screen... 42
Basic Shooting and Image Playback
Fully Automatic Shooting... 44 Full Auto Techniques.... 46 Shooting Portraits.... 47 Shooting Landscapes... 48 Shooting Close-ups.... 49 Shooting Moving Subjects... 50 Shooting Portraits at Night... 51 Disabling Flash... 52 Using the Self-timer.... 53 Image Playback.... 54
Program AE....56 Changing the ISO Speed...57 Using the Built-in Flash...58 Changing the AF Mode...60 Selecting the AF Point...61 Continuous Shooting...63 Setting the Image-recording Quality...64 Selecting a Picture Style....67
Action Shots....70 Changing the Depth of Field...72 Manual Exposure...75 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE...76 Changing the Metering Mode...77 Setting Exposure Compensation...78 Auto Exposure Bracketing...80 Customizing the Picture Style...82 Registering the Picture Style...85 Setting the Color Space...87 AE Lock...88 FE Lock...89 Setting the White Balance...90 White Balance Correction...92 Preventing Camera Shake...94

p.64 (73, 83, 1) p.64 (76, 86)

Focusing

Change the point of focus Shoot a moving subject p.61 (S AF point selection) p.50, 60 (AI Servo AF)

Playback

View the images with the camera Search for pictures quickly Prevent important images from accidental deletion Delete unnecessary images View the images on a TV set Set the LCD brightness p.54 (x Playback) p.124 (H Index display)
p.129 (K Image protect) p.130 (L Delete) p.128 (Video OUT) p.109 (LCD brightness)

Printing

Print pictures easily p.133 (Direct printing)

Handling Precautions

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

LCD Monitor

Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded. If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only temporarily and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.
Cards are precision devices. Do not drop the card or subject it to vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them. Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the card might be lost. Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing so can warp the cards and make them unusable. Do not spill any liquid onto the card. Always store your cards in a case to protect the data stored on them. Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock. Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.

Lens Electrical Contacts

After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

Contacts

Cautions During Prolonged Use
When you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use Live View shooting for a long period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin burns.

Quick Start Guide

For EF-S lens For EF lens
Insert the battery. (p.26)
To recharge the battery, see page 24.

Attach the lens. (p.33)

When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index.
Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.33)

About Auto Power Off

To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 30 seconds 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 [5 Auto power off] setting. (p.109)
If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to the card, [Recording.] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the card finishes recording the image.
Checking the Battery Level
When the power switch is set to <1>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: z : Battery level OK. x : Battery level is slightly down, but adequate power remains. c : Battery will be exhausted soon. n : Battery must be recharged. Battery Life
Temperature At 23C / 73F At 0C / 32F No Flash 600 500
[Approx. number of shots]
Shooting Conditions 50% Flash Use 500 400
The figures above are based on a fully-charged LP-E5, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards.
The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions. Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots. The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor. The lens operation is powered by the cameras battery. Using certain lenses can reduce the number of possible shots. Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of possible shots (shorter battery life). For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 100.
3 Setting the Date and Time
When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this Date/Time setting. Be sure to set the date/time.

Display the menu.

Press the <M> button to display the menu.
2 Under the [6] tab, select [Date/ Time].
Press the <U> key to select the [6] tab. Press the <V> key to select [Date/ Time], then press <0>.
the 3 SetPress date and time.to select the the <U> key

You cannot take a picture during autofocusing. Take the picture only while the Live View image is displayed. You can move the focusing frame with the <S> keys. To magnify the area within the focusing frame, press the <u> button. Although you can set the AF mode to AI Servo AF or AI Focus AF, AF will stop when the camera returns to the Live View image display (step 4), so you cannot focus the moving subject. If you want AF and AE lock to work separately, select the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menus [Shutter/AE lock button] (p.158) and set it to [1: AE lock/AF]. AF is not possible with Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately).

C.Fn-7-2: Live mode

The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than with Quick mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with Quick mode. Set to Live mode and the lens focus mode switch to <f>.
Display the Live View image.
Press <0>. The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. When Live mode is set, the AF point < > will be displayed.
the subject. 2 Focus the AF point over the subject, Aim
and hold down the <A> button. When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. If focus is not achieved, the AF point will turn orange.
picture. 3 Take thethe focus and exposure, then Check
press the shutter button to take the picture (p.99).
About the AF point with Live mode You can press the <S> keys to move the AF point to where you want to focus (it cannot go to the edges of the picture). To move to the center AF point, press the <L> button. To magnify the image at the AF point, press the <u> button.
If focusing is difficult with the magnified image, return to the full view and use AF. If the image flickers, making it difficult to focus, stop the Live View shooting and resume Live View shooting under the actual light source to be used. Check that the flickering has stopped, then autofocus. If you autofocus in the full view, then magnify the image, the focus might be off. The AF-assist beam will not be emitted. AF is not possible with Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately). Depending on the subject or the lens used, achieving focus may be difficult or take some time. In such cases, focus manually (p.98) or autofocus with Quick mode. (p.102) Even when focus has been achieved, if you press the <A> button again, the lens will move to focus again. The image brightness may change during and after the AF operation. If you want AF and AE lock to work separately, select the [7 Custom Functions (C.Fn)] menus [Shutter/AE lock button] (p.158) and set it to [1: AE lock/AF]. The AF speed may be different during the full view and magnified view.

3 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to make it easier to read. Under the [6] tab, select [LCD brightness], then press <0>. With the adjustment screen displayed, press the <U> key to adjust the brightness, then press <0>. When checking the exposure of an image, set the LCD monitor brightness to 4 and prevent the ambient light from affecting the reviewed image.

3 File Numbering Methods

The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on the personal computer in this format: IMG_0001.JPG. Under the [5] tab, select [File numbering], then press <0>. Follow the steps below to select a file numbering method, then press <0>.
[Continuous]: The file numbering continues in sequence even after the card is replaced. Even after you replace the card, the file numbering continues in sequence up to 9999. This is convenient when you want to save the images numbered anywhere between 0001 to 9999 in one folder in your personal computer. However, if the replacement card contains images recorded previously, the file numbering of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card. If you want to use continuous file numbering, you should use a newly-formatted card each time.
File numbering after replacing the card

Card -1

Card -2
Next sequential file number
[Auto reset]: Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the card is replaced. Each time you replace the card, the file numbering restarts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to cards. However, if the replacement card contains images recorded previously, the file numbering of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card. To restart the file numbering from 0001, you should use a newly-formatted card.

File numbering is reset

[Manual reset]: You can reset the file numbering to 0001 at any time or for a new folder. When you reset the file numbering manually, a new folder is created automatically and the file numbering of images saved to that folder starts from 0001. This is convenient when you want to use different folders for the images taken yesterday and the ones taken today, for example. After the manual reset, the file numbering returns to continuous or auto reset.

If folder No. 999 is created, [Folder number full] will appear on the LCD monitor. If that folder contains images reaching file number 9999, shooting will not be possible even if the card still has storage capacity. The LCD monitor will display a message to replace the card. Replace with a new card. For both JPEG and RAW images, the file name will start with IMG_. The extension will be.JPG for JPEG images and.CR2 for RAW images.

3 Auto Image Rotation

Vertical images are rotated automatically so they are displayed vertically on the cameras LCD monitor and personal computer instead of horizontally. The setting of this feature can be changed. Under the [5] tab, select [Auto rotate], then press <0>. Follow the steps below to select the desired setting, then press <0>.
[OnPD]: The vertical image is automatically rotated on both the cameras LCD monitor and on the personal computer. [OnD] [Off] : The vertical image is automatically rotated only on the personal computer. : The vertical image is not automatically rotated at all.
The vertical image is not rotated during the image review immediately after it is captured. Press the <x> button and the image playback will display the rotated image. [OnPD] is set, but the image does not rotate during playback. Auto rotate will not work with vertical images captured while [Auto rotate] was set to [Off]. Also, if the vertical image is taken while the camera is pointed up or down, the image might not rotate for playback. In such a case, see Rotating the Image on page 126. On the cameras LCD monitor, I want to rotate an image captured when [OnD] had been set. Set [OnPD], then playback the image. It will be rotated. The vertical image does not rotate on the personal computer screen. The software used is not compatible with image rotation. Use the cameras bundled software instead.
B Checking Camera Function Settings
While the menu is displayed, press the <B> button to display the cameras current settings. While the menu is displayed, press the <B> button to display the settings. Press the <B> button again to return to the menu. Press the shutter button halfway to return to the shooting settings display. Settings Display

3 Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color
You can change the background color of the shooting settings screen.

Select [Screen color].

Under the [5] tab, select [Screen color], then press <0>. Select the desired color, then press <0>. When you exit the menu, the selected color will be displayed for the shooting settings screen.

3 Flash ControlN

The built-in flash and external Speedlite can also be set with the menu. The menu for the external Speedlite will be applicable only to EX-series Speedlites whose functions can be set with the camera.

Select [Flash control].

Under the [6] tab, select [Flash control], then press <0>. The flash control screen will appear.

[Flash firing]

Normally, set this to [Enable]. If [Disable] is set, both the built-in flash and external Speedlite will not fire. This is good when you only want to use the AF-assist beam.
[Built-in flash func. setting]
[Flash mode] cannot be selected. [Flash exp. comp] can be set as explained on page 79. Set [E-TTL II] as explained on the next page. Shutter sync. Normally, set this to [1st curtain] so that the flash fires immediately after the exposure starts. If [2nd curtain] is set, the flash will fire right before the exposure ends. When this is combined with a slow sync speed, you can create a trail of light such as from car headlights at night. With 2nd curtain sync, two flashes will be fired. Once when you press the shutter button completely, and once immediately before the exposure ends.
E-TTL II For normal flash exposures, set it to [Evaluative]. If [Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered scene as with an external metering flash. Flash exposure compensation may be necessary depending on the scene, so this is for advanced users.
Setting the External Speedlites
Select either [External flash func. setting] or [External flash C.Fn setting]. For details on which external Speedlite settings the camera can set, see the compatible EX-series (such as the 580EX II) Speedlites instruction manual. Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite.
Select either [External flash func. setting] or [External flash C.Fn setting].
Select either one, then press <0>. Settings which cannot be set will be dimmed.
External flash func. setting
the external settings. 2 SetSelect a flashflash functionset it as function and
desired. The procedure is the same as setting a menu function. On the flash function settings screen, the settable items or current settings displayed differ depending on the current flash mode settings or flash Custom Function settings. If you press the <B> button to clear the Speedlite settings, both the external Speedlite and built-in flash settings will be cleared.

External flash C.Fn setting
3 Automatic Sensor Cleaning
Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically shake off the dust on the front of the sensor. Normally, you need not be aware of this operation. However, you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as well as disable it.

Cleaning the Sensor Now

Select [Sensor cleaning].
Under the [6] tab, select [Sensor cleaning], then press <0>.
2 Select [Clean nowf]. then press Select [Clean nowf],
<0>. Select [OK], then press <0>. The screen will indicate that the sensor is being cleaned. Although there will be a shutter sound, a picture is not taken.
For best results, do the sensor cleaning while the camera bottom is placed on a table or other surface at a perpendicular angle. Even if you repeat the sensor cleaning, the result will not improve that much. Right after the sensor cleaning is finished, the [Clean nowf] option will remain disabled temporarily.
Disabling Automatic Sensor Cleaning
In step 2, select [Auto cleaningf] and set it to [Disable]. The sensor cleaning will no longer be executed when you set the power switch to <1> or <2>.
3 Appending Dust Delete DataN
Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided software) to erase the dust spots automatically.

Preparation

Get a solid-white object (paper, etc.). Set the lens focal length to 50mm or longer. Set the lens focus mode switch to <MF> and set the focus to infinity (). If the lens has no distance scale, look at the front of the lens and turn the focusing ring clockwise all the way.
Obtain the Dust Delete Data
Select [Dust Delete Data].
Under the [2] tab, select [Dust Delete Data], then press <0>.
2 Select [OK]. and press <0>. The Select [OK]
automatic self-cleaning of the sensor will be performed, then a message screen will appear. Although there will be a shutter sound, a picture is not taken.
solid-white object. 3 Photograph a of 20 cm - 30 cm / 0.7 ft. At a distance
- 1.0 ft., fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. The picture will be taken in the aperture-priority AE mode with an aperture of f/22. Since the image will not be saved, the data can still be obtained even if there is no card in the camera. When the picture is taken, the camera will start obtaining the Dust Delete Data. When the Dust Delete Data is obtained, a message will appear. Select [OK], and the menu will reappear. If the data was not obtained successfully, a message to that effect will appear. Follow the Preparation procedure on the preceding page, then select [OK]. Take the picture again.

Preparing to Print

You do the direct printing procedure entirely with your camera while you look at the LCD monitor.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Set the cameras power switch to <2>.
up the printer. 2 SetFor details, see the printers

instruction manual.

3 Connect the camera to the printer.
Use the interface cable that came with the camera. When connecting the cable plug to the cameras <D> 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 Set the cameras power switch to <1>.
Some printers may make a beeping sound.

wPictBridge

image. 6 Playback thex> button. Press the <
The image will appear, and the <w> icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer. The <l> button lamp will light in blue.
RAW images are not compatible with direct printing. The camera cannot be used with printers compatible only with CP Direct or Bubble Jet Direct. When connecting the camera to the printer, do not use any cable other than the interface cable provided. If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the printer. To find out whats wrong, do the following: 1. Press the <x> button to playback the image. 2. Press <0>. 3. On the print setting screen, select [Print]. The error message will be displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.142)
If you use the battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. With a fully charged battery, printing up to about 6 hours is possible. Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera and printer first. Hold the plug (not the cord) to pull out the cable. For direct printing, using AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (sold separately) to power the camera is recommended.

wPrinting

The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might not be available. For details, see the printers instruction manual.

Printer-connected icon

Select the image to be printed.
Check that the <w> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. Press the <U> key to select the image to be printed.
Press <print>.setting screen will appear. The

Print setting screen

Sets the printing effects. (p.138) Sets the date or file number imprinting to on or off. Sets the quantity to be printed. Sets the trimming. (p.141) Sets the paper size, type, and layout. Returns to step 1. Starts the printing.

Under the [3] tab, select [Transfer order], then press <0>. The transfer order screen will appear.
2 Select [Sel.Image]. then press <0>. Select [Sel.Image],

An image will appear.

3 Select the image to be transferred.
Press the <U> key to select an image, then press the <V> key to place a checkmark <X> on the upper left. Repeat this step for all the images you want to transfer. You can select up to 998 images to be transferred. Press the <M> button twice to save the image selections to the card. The menu will then reappear. About [All image] In step 2, if you select [All image], the screen on the left will appear. If you then select [Mark all on card] and press <0>, up to 998 images will be transferred in one batch. If you select [Clear all on card] and press <0>, all your image selections for transfer will be canceled.
Do not put into the camera any images whose transfer order was set by a different camera and then try to specify another transfer order. The images in the transfer order might all be overwritten. Also, depending on the image type, the transfer order may not be possible. If a 1+73 image is selected for transfer, it will be counted as one image even though both the RAW and JPEG images will be transferred to the personal computer. In step 3, press the <I> button to see a three-image display. To return to the single-image display, press the <u> button. If you want to transfer more than 999 images in one batch, select [All image] on the direct transfer screen. (p.148)
You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. You can do it with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes.
3 Setting Custom FunctionsN
Select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)].
Under the [7] tab, select [Custom Functions (C.Fn)], then press <0>.

Custom Function No.

Function 2 Select the Customkey to select No. Press the <U> the
number of the Custom Function to be set, then press <0>.
the setting 3 Change the <V> keyas desired. Press to select the
desired setting (number), then press <0>. Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want to set other Custom Functions. At the bottom of the screen, the current Custom Function settings are indicated below the respective numbers.
setting. 4 Exit the the <M> button to return Press

Function Availability Table
o: Set automatically k: User selectable
Mode Dial JPEG RAW RAW + 73 Auto Manual Standard Portrait Picture Style Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Defined sRGB Adobe RGB Auto WB Preset WB Custom WB WB correction WB bracketing Auto Lighting Optimizer One-Shot AI Servo AF AI Focus AF Auto point selection Manual AF-assist beam o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Color space o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ISO speed Basic Zone 1 k 2 k 3 k 4 k 5 k 6 k 7 k d k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k

: Not selectable

Creative Zone s f k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k a 8 k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k o k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k o

Quality White balance

Mode Dial Evaluative Partial

Center-weighted average

Creative Zone
Basic Zone 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 5 o 6 o 7 o d k k k k k k k k o o k k o k k o o k k k k k k k o o k o o o k k k k o k o k k k k k k o o k k k k k
s f k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k
a 8 k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k
Metering mode Exposure Drive Built-in flash

Program shift

Exposure compensation
AEB AE lock Depth-of-field preview Single Continuous 10 sec. self-timer 2 sec. self-timer
Continuous shots after self-timer
Auto Manual Flash off Red-eye reduction FE lock
Flash exposure compensation

Live View shooting

Troubleshooting Guide
If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center.
The camera does not operate even when the power switch is set to <1>.
The battery is not properly installed in the camera. (p.26) Recharge the battery. (p.24) Make sure the battery compartment cover is closed. (p.26) Make sure the card slot cover is closed. (p.31) Press the <B> button. (p.42)

Image Review & Operation
The image cannot be erased.
If the image has been erase-protected, it cannot be erased. (p.129)
The shooting date and time displayed is incorrect.
The correct date and time has not been set. (p.29)
No image appears on the TV screen.
Make sure the video cable plug is connected all the way in. (p.128) Set the video OUT format (NTSC/PAL) to the same video format as the TV. (p.169) Use the video cable that came with the camera. (p.128)

Error Codes

Error code

Countermeasures

If there is a problem with the camera, an error message appears. Follow the onscreen instructions. To recover from the error screen, turn the power switch off and on, or remove and reinstall the battery. If error 02 (Card problem) is displayed, remove and reinstall the card or format the card. This may resolve the problem.
If the same error keeps occurring, there may be a problem. Write down the error code and consult your nearest Canon Service Center.
If an error code appears right after shooting, the picture might not have been captured. After the error is resolved, press the <x> button and check if the picture was captured.

System Map

Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15ll ST-E2 Rubber Frame Ef 220EX 430EX II 580EX II Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses

Bundled Accessories

Eyecup Ef

Angle Finder C

Wide Strap EW-100DB lll

Semi Hard Case EH19-L

Battery Pack LP-E5

AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5

Battery Grip BG-E5 Battery Charger LC-E5 or LC-E5E DC Coupler DR-E5 Car Battery Charger CBC-E5 Battery Magazine BGM-E5L for two LP-E5 battery packs Battery Magazine BGM-E5A for size-AA batteries Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700

EF lenses

EF-S lenses

Remote Switch RS-60E3

TV/Video
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk
Software Instruction Manual PictBridge-compatible printer
Interface Cable IFC-500U USB port Personal computer Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 Mac OS X
Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3

Card reader

PC card slot
SD memory card/ SDHC memory card

PCMCIA adapter

Specifications
Type: Recording media: Image sensor size: Compatible lenses: Lens mount: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash SD memory card, SDHC memory card 22.2 mm x 14.8 mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length) Canon EF mount High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor Effective pixels: Approx. 10.10 megapixels Total pixels: Approx. 10.50 megapixels 3:2 RGB primary color filter Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable (1) Automatic sensor cleaning (2) Manual cleaning of sensor (3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 JPEG, RAW (12-bit Canon original) Provided (1) Large/Fine : Approx. 3.8 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels) (2) Large/Normal : Approx. 2.0 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels) (3) Medium/Fine : Approx. 2.3 MB (2816 x 1880 pixels) (4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.2 MB (2816 x 1880 pixels) (5) Small/Fine : Approx. 1.3 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels) (6) Small/Normal : Approx. 0.7 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels) (7) RAW : Approx. 9.8 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels) * Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc. Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset sRGB, Adobe RGB Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3 Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom

If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock. Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision. Keep the camera from the reach of small children. The neck strap can accidentally choke the child. Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent re and electrical shock. Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed. Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the planes instruments or the hospitals medical equipment. To prevent re and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below: - Always insert the power plug all the way in. - Do not handle a power plug with wet hands. - When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord. - Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord. Also do not twist or tie the cords. - Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet. - Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged. Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a re.
Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage
Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The equipment may become hot and cause skin burns. Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens. Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the suns rays and cause a re. Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch re. If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera, promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent re and electrical shock. Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack or back-up battery can also become hot and cause skin burns. Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause re or a health hazard.
If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.

Handling Precautions

Camera Care
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth. Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic eld such as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic elds can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data. Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction. The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewnder, mirror, and focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens.For stubborn dirt, take the camera to a Canon Service Center. Do not touch the cameras electrical contacts with your ngers. This is to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera misoperation. If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent condensation, rst put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag. If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid damaging the camera. If this occurs, remove the lens, CF card and battery from the camera, then wait until the condensation has evaporated before using the camera. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to check that the camera is still working. Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as in a darkroom or chemical lab. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions before using the camera. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.

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.

s The CF card will be ejected. Close the cover.
A blinking access lamp indicates that data is being transferred or read, written, or erased on the CF card. Never do the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Such actions may destroy the image data. It may also damage the CF card or camera. Shaking or banging the camera around. Opening the CF card slot cover. Removing the battery. If you use a CF card already containing recorded images, the images recorded thereafter by the camera might be appended with a le number that continues on from the images already recorded on the CF card. If you want to start the le numbering from 0001, set [Auto reset] for the le numbering (p.67), then use a newly formatted CF card. If Err CF (Error CF) is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 118. If you use a low-capacity CF card, it might not be able to record large images. Compared to CF cards, Microdrive cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use a Microdrive, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying images.
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.

Image-Recording Settings

Quality ISO speed Color space White balance WB correction WB bracketing Parameters sRGB Q (Auto WB) Off Off Parameter 1
Current settings retained
In Basic Zone modes, the camera settings cannot be reset to the default.

3 Setting the Language

The LCD monitors interface language can be set to one of fteen languages.

Select [Language].

Select the [b] tab. Press the <V> key to select [Language], then press <0>. s The Language screen will appear.
the 2 SetPress desired language. the the <S> key to select
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.

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.

One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to 5 mireds of a color temperature conversion lter. (Mired: A measurement unit indicating the density of a color temperature conversion lter.) You can also set white balance bracketing and AEB in combination with white balance correction. In step 2, if you turn the <6> dial, WB bracketing will be set. (p.60)

Sample setting: A2, G1

3 White Balance Auto BracketingN
With just one shot, three images having a different color hue can be recorded simultaneously. Based on the white balance modes color temperature, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias. This is called white balance bracketing. It can be set up to 3 levels in single-level increments.
Set the image-recording quality to a setting other than RAW and RAW+7L. (p.52)
SHIFT/BKT]. 2 Select [WB [m] tab. Select the
Press the <V> key to select [WB SHIFT/BKT], then press <0>. s The WB correction/WB bracketing screen will appear.
the bracketing 3 SetTurn the <6> dial toamount. set the bracketing
direction and bracketing level. When you turn the <6> dial, the mark on the screen will change to (3 points). Turning the <6> dial to the right sets the B/A bracketing, and turning it to the left sets the M/G bracketing. Set the bracketing level for the B/A or M/G bias up to 3 levels in singlelevel increments. (The bracketing level cannot be set for both the B/A and M/G bias at the same time.) s On the right side of the screen, BKT indicates the bracketing direction and bracketing level.
Press <0> to exit the setting and return to the menu.

B/A bias 3 levels

M/G bias 3 levels
the picture. 4 TakeB/A bracketing has been set, the s If
three images will be recorded onto the CF card in the following sequence: Normal white balance, blue bias, and amber bias. If M/G bracketing has been set, the sequence will be normal white balance, magenta bias, and green bias.
Canceling White Balance Auto Bracketing
In step 3, set BKT to 0 (set to , 1 point).

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.
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
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.

E-TTL II Wireless Autoash with Multiple Speedlites
As with wired, multiple Speedlites, wireless E-TTL II autoash with multiple Speedlites provides all the above features. Since connection cords are unnecessary, exible and sophisticated lighting setups are possible (only with wireless-compatible Speedlites).
About EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlites
The ash cannot be red with an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in the TTL or A-TTL autoash mode. Use the Speedlites manual ash mode instead if provided.
Before attaching an external Speedlite, retract the built-in ash if it is popped up. If the EX-series Speedlites ring mode is set to TTL autoash with the Custom Function, the Speedlite will not re. If autofocus cannot be achieved, the external, EOS-dedicated Speedlites AF-assist beam (if the Speedlite has an AF-assist beam) will be emitted automatically (except in the <3> <5> <7> modes). The camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EXseries Speedlites.
Using Non-Canon Flash Units
The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon ash units at 1/ 200 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the ash unit beforehand to make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.
If the camera is used with a ash unit or ash accessory dedicated to another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and malfunction may result. Do not attach a high-voltage ash unit on the cameras hot shoe. It might not work.

U LCD Panel Illumination

The LCD panel is provided with illumination. To illuminate the LCD panel, press the <U> button (9). To turn off the illumination, press the button again. Use it to read the LCD panel in the dark.
Pressing any shooting-related button or turning the Mode Dial while the LCD panel is illuminated prolongs the illumination. When the camera is connected to a printer and the <U> button turns blue, the button functions as a Direct print button. (p.123)
This chapter explains image playback operations such as how to view and erase captured images and how to connect the camera to a TV monitor.
For images taken with another camera:
The camera might not be able to properly display images captured with a different camera or edited with a personal computer or whose le name was changed.

left, press the <U> key to adjust. Press <0> to exit the setting and return to the menu.
To check the images exposure, look at the histogram (p.108).
You can select any captured image to view. You can view a single image, the shooting information, an index display, or a magnied view.

xSingle image display

Playback the image.
Press the <x> button. s The last captured image will appear on the LCD monitor.
image. 2 Select theimages starting with the last To view
image, press the <Y> key. To view images starting with the rst image, press the <Z> key. Press the <B> button to switch the display format.
Single image display (with basic info)

Shooting information

Single image display (no shooting info)
To quit the playback, press the <x> button. The LCD monitor will turn off.
Even in display formats other than single image (index display, magnied view, etc.), you can press the <B> button to display or hide the basic info. After continuous shooting while data is being written to the CF card (access lamp blinking), press the <x> button to display the last image which has been written to the CF card so far. Press the <U> key to select the image. You can view in sequence the images whose writing to the CF card has been completed.
Shooting Information Display
File No. Histogram ISO speed Color space Metering mode Shooting mode WB correction White balance Monochrome
Image Flash exposure compensation amount Shooting time Shooting date Shutter speed Images recorded/ Total images recorded Aperture Image protect Exposure compensation amount Image-recording quality

Histogram

Sample Histograms
A histogram is a graph indicating the images brightness distribution. The horizontal axis indicates the brightness level (darker on the left and brighter on Dark image the right), while the vertical axis indicates how many pixels exist for each brightness level. The more pixels there are toward the left, the darker the image. And the more pixels there are toward the Normal image right, the brighter the image. If there are too many pixels on the left, the shadow detail will be lost. And if there are too many pixels on the right, the highlight detail will be lost. The tones inbetween will be reproduced. Bright image With the images histogram, you can check how accurate or lopsided the exposure is and how rich the overall tonal range is.

Highlight Alert

When the shooting information is displayed, any overexposed areas of the image will blink. To obtain more image detail in the overexposed areas, set the exposure compensation to a negative amount and shoot again.

H Index Display

Nine thumbnail images are displayed on one screen.
the index 2 Display the <I>images. Press button.
s The selected thumbnail will be highlighted within a green frame.

Image size 22.2 x 14.8mm (0.87 x 0.58 in)
35mm image size 36 x 24mm (1.42 x 0.95 in)

Troubleshooting Guide

If there is a problem, rst refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center.

Power Source

The battery cannot be recharged. s s You are using the wrong battery. Use Battery Pack NB-2LH. The battery pack is not properly attached to the battery charger. Attach the battery pack properly to the charger. (p.20)
The camera does not operate even when the power switch is set to <1>.
s s s s The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery pack. (p.20) The battery is not installed properly. Install the battery properly. (p.22) Battery compartment cover is not closed. Close the battery compartment cover securely. (p.22) CF card slot cover is not closed. Close the CF card slot cover securely. (p.26)
The access lamp still blinks even when the power switch is set to <2>.
If you set the power switch to <2> right after shooting, the access lamp will still light/blink for a few seconds until the camera nishes recording the image onto the CF card. s When the camera nishes recording the image to the CF card, the access lamp will stop blinking and the power will turn off automatically. The battery becomes exhausted quickly. s s The battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery fully. (p.20) The batterys service life has expired. Replace the battery pack with a new one.
The camera turns off by itself. Auto power off is in effect. s Press the shutter button halfway.If you do not want auto power off to take effect, set [c Auto power off] on the menu to [Off]. Only the <c> icon blinks on the top LCD panel. The battery is almost exhausted. s Recharge the battery pack. (p.20)

Shooting

No images can be shot nor recorded. The CF card is not properly inserted. Insert the CF card properly. (p.26) The CF card is full. Use a new CF card or erase unnecessary images. (p.26, 116) The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery pack. (p.20) You did not focus perfectly. (The focus conrmation light <o> in the viewnder blinks.) s Press the shutter button halfway again and focus the subject. If you still cannot focus properly, focus manually. (p.28, 76) The LCD monitor does not display a clear image. s s The LCD monitor screen is dirty. Use a soft, lens cloth to clean the screen. The LCDs service life has expired. Consult your nearest customer service center or dealer. s s s

AC Adapter Kit.24, 158 Access lamp.27 Accessories..158 A-DEP..88 Adobe RGB..62 AE...80 AE lock.92, 153 AEB..90 AF assist beam.74 AF mode...70 AF point..73 AI Focus AF.72 AI Servo AF..71 Aperture..84 Attaching the Strap..19 Auto play..112 Auto playback..112 Auto power off..28, 41 Auto reset..67 Auto rotate.105 Automatic AF point selection..73 Av..84 Camera setting display. 68 Center-weighted average metering. 77 CF card.. 9, 26, 118, 159 Clear all camera settings. 35 Clear all Custom Functions.. 147 Clear settings.. 34 Close-up... 46 Color saturation.. 64 Color space. 62 Color tone.. 64 Communication.. 120 Compression rate.. 52 Continuous.. 67 Continuous shooting.. 78 Contrast.. 64 CP Direct.. 129 Creative Zone modes. 16 Cross keys.. 18, 30 Custom Functions. 148 Custom white balance.. 57
DC coupler.. 24 Depth-of-eld preview. 85 Dioptric adjustment.. 42 Direct printing.. 119, 143 DPOF.. 137 Drive mode.. 78
B/W..65 Basic Zone modes.16 Battery..20, 22, 158 Battery Charger..17 Battery check..22 Battery life..23 Beeper..50 Bubble Jet Direct..132 Built-in ash.96 Bulb exposures.93 Bundled Items..3
Easy Printing.. 123 Erase.. 116 Erasing a single image.. 116 Erasing all images. 117 Error Codes.. 157 E-TTL II autoash. 96, 101, 150 Evaluative metering. 77 Exposure compensation.. 89 Exposure level increments. 149

C.Fn...148

EX-series Speedlite..101 Extension..52, 67 External ash..101 Eyepiece cover.19

ISO speed.. 55

JPEG... 52 Jump by 10 images/100 images. 111 Jump by date.. 111 Jump display.. 111
FE lock.99, 101 FEB..101 File numbering..67 Filter Effects.66 Firmware...34 Flash.96, 101, 102 Flash exposure compensation.100, 101 Flash off..47 Flash sync speed.148 Focus conrmation light.15 Focus lock..75 Focus mode switch.70, 76 Folder...67 Format..118 FP ash...101 Full Auto..44 Function Availability Table.152
Landscape.. 46 Language.. 36 LCD brightness.. 106 LCD monitor. 9, 34 LCD panel.. 9, 14 LCD panel illumination.. 102 Lens.. 9, 25
M (Manual).. 86 Magnied view.. 110 Main Dial.. 18, 29 Manual AF point selection. 73 Manual Focusing.. 76 Max. Burst.. 54 Menus.. 31, 33, 34 Metering mode. 77 MF.. 76 Mirror lockup.. 94 Mode Dial.. 16 Monochrome.. 65
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