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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

sensor

The infrared-blocking, optical low-pass filter is an integral part of the sensor package, and is divided into two individual components for the first time. Low-pass filter #1 is part of the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit. Its front surface is coated with a dichroic mirror that reflects infrared wavelengths. LPF #1 also separates the subject image into two
4. Low-pass filter 2 (Separates image in vertical direction) 2. Phaser layer (Converts linear polarized light into circular polarized light) 1. Low-pass filter 1 (Separates image in horizontal direction)
images horizontally. The phase plate, or phaser layer, converts the images separated by LPF #1 from linear polarization to circular polarization and prepares these polarized components to be correctly separated into four square images by low-pass filter #2. The hybrid infrared-absorption glass reflects and absorbs infrared light, effectively suppressing red ghosting and color casts caused by reflections on the sensor surface. The subject image divided into two images horizontally by the low-pass filter is separated vertically into two images by low-pass filter #2. The image is thereby properly separated into four square images. The image separation width for the vertical and horizontal images is optimized for the sensor pitch, minimizing color artifacts and moire caused by minute horizontal- and vertical-line patterns. As in the case of the Canon EOS 5D, low-pass filter #2 also serves as the CMOS sensor package's cover glass, eliminating a relatively expensive glass cover and reducing cost.
Extraordinary New Dust Reduction System
Most modern camera stores now have a department devoted to dust removal tools: brushes sized to match sensors, electronic brushes, brushes that spin, solutions- in liquid and tablet form- for cleaning brushes, swabs of many types, wipes, grabbers, sticks, sleeves, liquids (ethanol, methanol and mysterious agents), rubber bulbs both large and small, chamber cleaning swabs and solutions, and, of course, more. The reason for this profusion is that digital SLRs with interchangeable lenses are susceptible to dust particles entering the camera when the lens is changed. The dust can settle on the sensor and leave a spotty mess on photographs, especially in less variegated areas like skies and clouds. The dust needs to be removed periodically, but touching a sensor is regarded (properly) by most people, no matter how skilled or prepared, as something to be avoided until or unless it is absolutely unavoidable. In the Digital Rebel XTi, Canon offers an astute new approach to the dust problem: a self-cleaning sensor unit and Dust Delete Data software. Traditional manual sensor cleaning remains an option, of necessity, but it now needs to done much, much less often, if at all, depending on shooting conditions and photographers habits. The overall strategy is one of, first, neither generating nor attracting dust. The shutter unit (the same as in the Digital Rebel XT) generates minimal dust; the body cap (incorporated since the first half of 2005) is now made of a material which minimizes dust caused by normal wear and rubbing, and the low-pass filter is treated with an anti-static charge process to prevent static-charged dust from adhering to it. In the course of developing this unit, Canon engineers analyzed the causes, types and sizes of visible dust. The dust becomes most noticeable at small apertures, so they studied what sizes of dust were the worst offenders at small apertures. The Self Cleaning Sensor Unit was then designed to eliminate those types of dust most effectively. Lowpass filter #1 on the front of the sensor is attached to an ultrasonic vibrating unit driven by a piezoelectric element. When LPF #1 is subjected to ultrasonic vibrations, the adhering dust is shaken off the surface.

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
Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
operation. Also, if the self-cleaning unit is operated 5 consecutive times within 10 sec., it will not work for 10 sec. afterward. Turning the power off does not reset this. The restriction does reset if the cleaning function is not activated for at least 60 seconds. While the self-cleaning unit is disabled, if you select [Sensor cleaning: Auto] from the menu, the [Clean now] option will be grayed out and cannot be selected. Two kinds of dust are less likely to be moved by the accelerations of the vibrating LPF: small and light particles and the dreaded sticky stuff. In the event that the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit cannot remove all the dust, the Dust Delete Data (the size and position of dust too small or too sticky to remove with the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit) is obtained and appended to the image so that Digital Photo Professional Ver. 2.2 can erase the remaining dust spots on the image automatically. The shadows created by the dust particles adhering to low-pass filter #1 are detected by the imaging sensor. The most troubling dust particles, mostly the larger ones, are then sin3 gled out and their location coordinates are obtained as Dust Delete Data. This data is attached to the image. After the shutter is released, it takes about 6 sec. to obtain the Dust Delete Data.
Self-cleaning sensor system operates.

Picture is taken.

Steps to obtain dust delete data

To obtain Dust Delete Data, begin by taking a picture of a solid white, patternless object (such as a piece of white paper) which is quite out of focus despite the use of a small aperture. Use a 50mm or longer lens with manual focus set to infinity. The object should be about 1 foot from the camera. Any common light source is fine. Fill the viewfinder frame. (The image data can be obtained even without a CF card installed in the camera.) When the screen in step 4 appears, the camera will be set automatically as follows: shooting mode, aperture-priority AE; aperture, f/22; shutter speed, 1/2 sec. or faster; ISO Speed, 800***; flash, off; drive mode, single. Even if the focus mode is set to <AF>, manual focus will still take effect, and even if a CF card is installed in the camera, the image taken for the dust deletion will not be recorded. If the picture was overexposed or underexposed by 2 stops or more or if the lighting of the white paper was very uneven, the Dust Delete Data cannot be obtained properly and a message telling you to try again will appear on the screen. The Dust Delete Data obtained is subjoined to both the JPEG and RAW images regardless of the shooting mode. The data is only a few kilobytes, so it will not affect the continuous shooting speed or maximum burst. It is attached to all subsequent images until it is updated again (via the procedure described here). It is recommended that the Dust Delete Data be updated before a big shoot or after changing lenses in a dusty place.
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

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.

cross keys are assigned with functions to set the ISO speed, AF mode, white balance, and metering mode. The procedures to set the ISO speed, AF mode, white balance, and metering mode are the same as with the Canon EOS 30D. Settings take effect from the moment they are selected. You no longer need to press the SET button to register the setting. Although the default setting for the SET button gives direct access to Picture Style, C.Fn.01 can task the button with control of Quality (JPEG quality, RAW, or a combination of the two), Flash exposure compensation (when using external flash, its flash exposure compensation overrides the cameras), Playback (switch instantly to Playback mode) or Cross keys: AF frame selection (cross keys change AF point directly).
The name of the Info button has been changed to DISP. because it now turns the display on and off. Its location is meant to make it easy to turn off the display to save energy. Improvements to playback In four playback-related improvements, the Digital Rebel XTi can now display a magnified or reduced view during quick review (C.Fn.10-1, magnified view on image review and playback); automatic image rotation for images taken in vertical orientation may be selected; a highly useful RGB histogram display is now provided, and CF card remaining capacity has been added to the playback info screen. Menus As in the case of the Digital Rebel XT, the tabbed menu screens are operated with the cross keys and SET button. Menu operation is possible even during the image writing to the CF card after continuous shooting. Note that functions already assigned to cross keys (ISO speed, etc.) are not included in the menus. In all, there are 2 shooting menus, a playback menu and 2 set-up menus. The new items are Picture Style and Dust Delete Data added to Shooting 2, Transfer order added to Playback, LCD auto off added to Set-up 1, and Sensor cleaning: auto and Sensor cleaning: manual added to Set-up 2. Changed items are the Histogram in Playback (RGB added), Auto power off, Auto rotate, LCD brightness and File numbering in Set-up 1, and 2 Custom Functions added to Set-up 2. Any of the following 15 languages can be selected for the LCD screen language: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Russian.

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.
without Red-eye reduction

with Red-eye reduction

without face brightner

with face brightner

PIXMA 6700D and Digital Rebel XTi
In the Digital Rebel XTi, when one uses a printer compatible with this feature, the USB cable can now be disconnected when the image transfer to the printer is completed, even if printing continues. Previously, early cable removal caused the printer to cancel the job. The Print/Share buttons blue lamp blinks during image transfer. When the transfer is completed, the blinking stops and the USB cable can be disconnected. This change is a convenience when one is printing multiple images or if the print size is large. For Print Order (DPOF) and Direct Image Transfer, the specifications are the same as with the EOS 30D. With the Digital Rebel XT, it was necessary to use the Communication menu when switching between direct printing and connection to a personal computer. With the Digital Rebel XTi, the PTP protocol is now the same for both, making it unnecessary to switch. The menu therefore no longer has the Communication setting.

Direct Image Transfer

As with the EOS 30D, images shot with the Digital Rebel XTi can be transferred directly to a Mac or Windows computer just by connecting the camera to a PC using interface cable IFC-400PCU (included), selecting [EOS Utility] in the dialog that appears, and beginning the transfer by pressing the SET button or the Print/Share button. The choices are: 1. All images-- All images stored in a CF card are transferred to the PC. 2. All images not yet transferred-- Only images that haven't been transferred to the PC are automatically selected for transfer. 3. Images marked for transfer-- Images designated in the menu's [Transfer order] item are transferred to the PC. In [Transfer order], you can choose either [Order] for individual images or [All] for all images. Procedures for marking images for transfer are the same as for marking individual images for DPOF. Up to 998*** images can be marked.
4. Select image and transfer-- Select images and transfer them to the PC. 5. Wallpaper for computer-- Select an image to use as the background (wallpaper) for the computer screen and transfer it to the PC. A JPEG file is automatically converted into a BMP file to be transferred and appears as the background (wallpaper) for the computer screen. RAW images cannot be transferred for this purpose.

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.

Autofocus

Type: TTL-CT-SIR with CMOS sensor AF points: 9 AF points AF Working Range: EV -0.518 (ISO 100 at 73F/23C) Focusing Modes: Autofocus: One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (automatic switching between One-Shot/Predictive AI Servo AF); Manual Focus (MF) AF Point Selection: Automatic selection, Manual AF point selection Selected AF Point Display: Superimposed on viewfinder and LCD monitor AF-assist Beam: Intermittent firing of built-in flash (Emitted automatically when necessary under low light, and linked to all 9 AF points. Not emitted in the Landscape, Sports and Flash OFF modes)

Exposure Control

Metering Modes: Max. aperture TTL metering with 35-zone SPC, (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points), (2) Partial metering (approx. 9% at center of viewfinder), (3) Center-weighted average metering Metering Range: EV 120 (ISO 100 at 73F/23C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens) Exposure Control Systems: Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Auto Depth-of-field AE (non-shiftable), Full auto (Program AE, non-shiftable), Programmed image control modes, Manual exposure (including bulb), E-TTL II autoflash program AE ISO Speed Range: Basic Zone: automatically set by the camera; Creative Zone: equivalent to ISO 1001,600 Exposure Compensation: (1) User-set with multi-controller (2) AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing); Bracketing range: +/- 2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments AE Lock: Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved User-set: Applied with AE lock button

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

V. CONCLUSION

The Canon Digital Rebel XTi is a formidable camera on many levels. Its image quality is unequaled in its category and is good enough to be compared favorably with cameras costing up to twice as much. Its ease of use enables owners with any level of expertise to get superb results. Its comprehensive dust solution mitigates one of the true annoyances of DSLR ownership. Its compact body and refined ergonomics make it a pleasure to live with. The Digital Rebel XTi will certainly be a great success in the marketplace. As photographers become acquainted with the XTi, it is likely that advanced amateurs and professionals will find it as irresistible as beginners will. For journalists, wedding photographers and portraitists, it has the resolution, the image quality and the proven reliability to serve nobly. When its complete compatibility with the legendary Canon EOS system is taken into account, the Digital Rebel XTi will certainly be recognized by photographers everywhere as the finest value and most appealing sales proposition of any DSLR in its price class and well beyond.

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.

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

Shutter speed Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (buSY)
White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom hAEB yFlash exposure compensation Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range CF card writing status
The actual display will show only the applicable items.

Viewnder Information

AF point display indicator < > Focusing screen AF points
<A> AE lock/FE lock AEB in-progress <D> Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning <O> High-speed sync (FP flash) <y> Flash exposure compensation <L> Red-eye reduction Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (D buSY) Aperture
<o> Focus confirmation light

Max. Burst

Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF)
Mode Dial The Mode Dial is divided into two function zones.

Full Auto

q Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. 1 : Full Auto (p.44) For fully automatic shooting. Image Zone Fully automatic shooting for specic subjects. 2 : Portrait (p.46) 3 : Landscape (p.46) 4 : Close-up (p.46) 5 : Sports (p.47) 6 : Night Portrait (p.47) 7 : Flash Off (p.47)

zone tive ea r

ag e z ne o zone
w Creative Zone Set the camera as you wish. d : Program AE (p.80) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.82) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.84) a : Manual exposure (p.86) 8 : Automatic Depth-ofeld AE (p.88)
Battery Charger CB-2LT This is a battery pack charger. (p.20)
Battery pack slot Recharge lamp Power plug

Battery pack slot index

Battery Charger CB-2LTE This is a battery pack charger. (p.20)

Battery pack slot

Recharge lamp

Power cord

Power cord socket
Conventions Used in this Manual
The <6> icon indicates the Main Dial. The <S>, <V>, and <U> icons indicate the cross keys. The <W>, <X>, <Y>, and <Z> icons indicate the up, down, left, and right cross keys respectively. In the text, the <0> icon indicates the SET button. It is used for menu functions and Custom Functions.
In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the cameras buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera. For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d, s, f, a, 8). All operations explained in this Instruction Manual assume that the power switch is already set to <1>. The Canon EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll lens is used as the sample lens in this Instruction Manual. The procedures assume that the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default settings. The 3 icon indicates that the setting can be changed with the menu. (0), (9) or (8) indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button. This manual uses the following alert symbols: :The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems. :The Note symbol gives supplemental information.

This chapter explains a few preliminary steps and basic camera operations.
Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the cameras strap mount from the bottom. Then pass it through the straps buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the buckle. The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap. (p.50)

Eyepiece cover

Recharging the Battery
For details on the battery, refer to the instructions for Battery Pack NB-2LH.

Remove the cover.

battery. 2 Attach the batterys front edge with the Align the
battery chargers index line. While pressing down the battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse.

CB-2LT

3 For CB-2LT prongs and recharge Flip out the

the battery.

As shown by the arrow, ip out the battery chargers prongs. Insert the prongs into a power outlet.

CB-2LTE

For CB-2LTE Connect the power cord and recharge the battery.
Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into the power outlet. s Recharging starts automatically and the recharge lamp turns red. s When the battery is fully recharged, the recharge lamp will turn green. It takes about 90 minutes to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery.
Do not use the battery charger to recharge any battery other than Battery Pack NB-2LH. To prevent the battery performance from degrading, avoid recharging the battery pack for 24 consecutive hours or longer. If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period without the camera being used, a low electrical current may be discharged excessively and the batterys service life may be affected. When not using the camera, remove the battery and attach the protective cover to prevent shorting. Before using the camera again, be sure to recharge the battery. You can attach the protective cover to the battery and set the direction of the cover marking to indicate whether the battery has been recharged or not. After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and the batterys recharge level. The battery pack can operate in temperatures from 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). However, for full operating performance, using it between 10C (50F) and 30C (86F) is recommended. In cold locations such as ski areas, battery performance temporarily decreases and the effective time may be shorter. If effective time is sharply reduced even after normal recharging, the battery pack may have reached its service life. Replace it with a new battery.

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.
Operating the <6> Dial
The <6> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings.
(1) After pressing a button, turn the

<6> dial.

When you press a button, its function remains on for 6 seconds (9). While turning the <6> dial, look at the setting in the viewnder or on the top LCD panel. When the timer ends or if you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. Use it to select the AF point. After pressing the <M> button, turn the <6> dial to select the desired menu item.
(2) Turn the <6> dial only.
While looking at the LCD panel or viewnder, turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting. In this way, you can set the shutter speed, aperture, etc.
Operating the <S> Cross Keys
The <S> key is mainly used for shooting-related settings and selecting LCD monitor menu items.
(1) Press the <S> key

independently.

With the camera ready to shoot, you can press any <S> key to quickly use the keys respective menu function. <WZ> ISO speed <XB> White balance <YQ> Metering mode <ZE> AF mode Press the <S> key to select the desired setting, then press <0>.
(2) Press a button, then press the

<S> key.

When the camera is ready to shoot and you press a button, the buttons function remains on for 6 seconds (9). While the function remains on, press the <S> key while looking in the viewnder or at the LCD panel. When the function timer ends or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. Use it to select the AF point. When using the LCD monitor (which has no display timer), you can select menu items or select images for playback.

Restoring the Cameras Default SettingsN

Select [Clear settings].

Select the [b] tab. Press the <V> key to select [Clear settings], then press <0>.
2 Select [Clear all camera settings]. Press the <V> key to select [Clear
all camera settings], then press <0>.
Select 3 Press[OK]. key to select [OK], the <U>
then press <0>. The cameras default settings will be restored. s The cameras default settings will be as shown below. Shooting Settings
AF mode AF point selection Metering mode Drive mode Exposure compensation AEB Flash exposure compensation Custom Functions ONE SHOT Automatic AF point selection q (Evaluative metering) u (Single shooting) 0 (Zero) Off 0 (Zero)

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.

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.

Select [Auto power off].

Select the [c] tab. Press the <V> key to select [Auto power off], then press <0>.
the 2 SetPress desired time.to select the the <V> key
desired time, then press <0>.

3 CF Card Reminder

This prevents shooting if there is no CF card in the camera. This can be set in all shooting modes.

Select [Shoot w/o card].

Select the [c] tab. Press the <V> key to select [Shoot w/o card], then press <0>.
2 Select [Off].<V> key to select [Off], Press the

then press <0>.

If [Off] has been set and you press the shutter button while there is no CF card in the camera, no CF will be displayed in the viewnder.

Dioptric Adjustment

You can adjust the sharpness of the viewnder image. By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp viewnder image even without eyeglasses. The cameras adjustable dioptric range is -3 dpt to +1 dpt.
Turn the dioptric adjustment knob.
Turn the knob left or right until the AF points in the viewnder look sharp. The illustration shows the knob at the standard setting (-1 dpt).
If the cameras dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewnder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, optional) is recommended.

Holding the Camera

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

Horizontal shooting

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

The image you capture can be processed automatically by the camera in accordance with the parameter settings you set (ve levels each for [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], and [Color tone]). You can register and save up to three sets of processing parameters.
Select the [m] tab. Press the <V> key to select [Parameters], then press <0>. s The parameter setting screen will appear.
2 Press <0>. 3 Select the set number.select [Set 1], Press the <V> key to
[Set 2], or [Set 3] then press <0>. The default parameter settings for [Set 1], [Set 2], and [Set 3] are all 0 (Standard).
be set. 4 Select the item tokey to select the Press the <V>
Parameter Contrast Sharpness Saturation Color tone Minus Low contrast

Less sharp outline

Plus High contrast Sharper outline High saturation

Low saturation

Reddish skin tone Yellowish skin tone
the 5 SetPress desired setting.select the the <U> key to
desired effect, then press <0>. Press the <M> button to return to the menu.

Black-and-White Shooting

When you capture images with the processing parameter set to B/W, the camera will process and record the images as black-and-white images onto the CF card.

Select [B/W].

In step 3 on page 64, select [B/W], then press <0>.
be set. 2 Select the item tokey to select the Press the <V>
desired setting, then press <0>. The [Contrast] and [Sharpness] will be the same as in the table in step 4 on page 64. For details on [Filter effect] and [Toning effect], see page 66.
the desired setting. 3 SetPress the <S> key to select the desired
effect, then press <0>.
Press the <M> button to return to the menu. When you press the shutter button halfway, the <0> icon will be displayed on the LCD panel.
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.

desired setting, then press <0>. q: Evaluative Metering w: Partial Metering e: Center-weighted Averaged Metering When you press the shutter button halfway, the selected metering mode will be displayed on the LCD panel. q Evaluative Metering
This is the cameras standard metering mode suited for most subjects even under backlit conditions. After detecting the main subjects position, brightness, background, front and back lighting, etc., the camera sets the proper exposure. During manual focusing, evaluative metering is based on the center AF point. If the subject brightness and background light level are very different (there is a strong backlight or spotlight), use partial metering <w> instead.

w Partial Metering

Effective when the background is much brighter than the subject due to backlighting, etc. Partial metering covers about 9% of the viewnder area at the center. The area covered by partial metering is shown on the left.
e Center-weighted Average Metering
The metering is weighted at the center and then averaged for the entire scene.
i Selecting the Drive Mode
Single and continuous drive modes are provided. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum drive mode is set automatically.
Press the <iQ> button. (9) Look at the LCD panel and press the <iQ> button to select the drive mode.
u : Single shooting When you press the shutter button completely, one shot will be taken. i : Continuous shooting (Max. 3 shots per sec.) While you press the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously. Q : Self-timer/Remote control (p.48/49)
During continuous shooting, the captured images are rst stored in the cameras buffer memory and then successively Max. Burst transferred to the CF card. When the buffer memory becomes full during continuous shooting, buSY will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewnder and the camera cannot take any more shots. As the captured images are transferred to the CF card, you will be able to capture more images. Press the shutter button halfway to check in the viewnders bottom right the current remaining shots of the maximum burst. If FuLL CF is displayed in the viewnder and on the LCD panel, wait until the access lamp stops blinking, then replace the CF card. When the battery level is low, the maximum burst will be slightly lower.

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.
Icon Reference pages 123 - 128 123, 124, 129 - 131 123, 124, 132 - 134

ACP Direct

SBubble Jet Direct
If the camera is running by battery power, make sure it is fully charged. During direct printing, keep checking the battery level. If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the PictBridge printer. To nd out whats wrong, do the following: Press the <x> button to playback the image and follow the steps below. 1. Press <0>. 2. On the print setting screen, select [Print]. The error message will be displayed on the LCD monitor. See Error Messages on page 128. Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera and printer. Pull out the cable while holding the plug, not the cord. When connecting the camera to the printer, do not use any cable other than the dedicated interface cable. For direct printing, using AC Adapter Kit ACK700 (optional) to power the camera is recommended.

Easy Printing

Just connect the camera to a printer, select the images, and press the button to print those images. You can print repeatedly according to the same print settings (paper size, date imprinting, borders on/off, etc.).

Printer-connected icon

Select the image(s) to be printed.

[Borders] [Date]

Press the <V> key to select the desired option, then press <0>. Press the <V> key to select the desired setting, then press <0>. [Paper] is the size of the paper loaded in the printer. Check the [Borders] and [Date] settings and set them if necessary. When you are done, press the <7> button to return to the Print setting screen.
the 5 SetSet asnumber of copies. necessary.
Set the 6 Set astrimming. necessary.
If [Borders] is set, the date might be imprinted on the border, depending on the printer. If [Date] is [On], the date recorded for the image will appear on the print. The date will appear on the lower right of the image. If you select [Stop] during the printing, the printing will stop and the paper will be discharged. If a problem occurs during printing, an error message will appear on the cameras LCD monitor. Select [Stop] or [Continue]. If you select [Continue] and the printer does not resume printing, it will resume automatically after you resolve the problem. If you are using a BJ printer equipped with an operation display panel, the error No. will be displayed if an error occurs. To resolve the respective error, refer to the BJ printers instruction manual.

Setting the Trimming

You can crop the image and print only the cropped portion as if the image was recomposed. Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again.

Select [Trimming].

Press the <V> key to select [Trimming], then press <0>. s The trimming screen will appear.
2 Trim the image. within the trimming The image area
frame will be printed. The operation guide disappears while you trim the image. It will reappear after 5 sec. of idle time. Changing the trimming frame size When you press the <u> or <I> button, the size of the trimming frame will change. The smaller the trimming frame, the larger the image magnication will be. Moving the trimming frame Press the <S> keys to move the trimming frame in the respective direction. Move the trimming frame until it shows the desired image area or composition. Rotating the frame The <B> button toggles between the vertical and horizontal orientation of the trimming frame. For example, a horizontal shot can be printed as a vertical shot.

Image area to be printed

menu. 3 Exit the <0>. Press
s The Print setting screen will reappear. s On the upper left, you can see the trimmed image area that will be printed.
Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specied. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look. If the picture will be too grainy, the trimming frame will turn red. While trimming the image, look at the cameras LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed accurately. The trimming frame shape will be different depending on the [Paper settings], [Image] / [Paper], [Page layout] / [Borders] settings.

C.Fn-5

AF-assist beam
You can enable or disable the cameras AF-assist beam or have it emitted by the EOS-dedicated Speedlite instead. 0: Emits 1: Does not emit The AF-assist beam is not emitted at all regardless of the shooting conditions. 2: Only emits ext. ash With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite, it will emit the AF-assist beam when necessary. The cameras built-in ash will not emit the AFassist beam regardless of the shooting conditions.

C.Fn-6

Exposure level increments
0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, etc.
The exposure level will be displayed in the viewnder and on the LCD panel as shown below.

C.Fn-7

Mirror lockup
0: Disable 1: Enable Effective for close-up and telephotos shots to prevent camera shake caused by the mirrors reex action. For more on mirror lockup, see page 94.

C.Fn-8

E-TTL II
0: Evaluative Fully automatic ash photography under all conditions, from low light to daylight ll-ash. 1: Average The ash exposure is averaged for the entire area covered by the ash. Since the camera will not execute automatic exposure compensation, adjust the ash exposure compensation if necessary. This also applies if you use FE lock.

C.Fn-9

Shutter curtain sync.
0: 1st-curtain sync. 1: 2nd-curtain sync. When a slow shutter speed is set, you can capture a light trail following the subject.The ash res right before the shutter closes. This Custom Function can be used to obtain 2nd-curtain sync effects even with EX-series Speedlites which do not provide 2ndcurtain sync. If the EX-series Speedlite has this feature, it will override this Custom Function.
When 2nd-curtain sync is used, a preash will be red for ash metering control right after you press the shutter button completely. Remember that the main ash will re right before the shutter closes.

Reference

This section will help you understand your camera better. It covers information on camera features, system accessories, and other reference information.
Function Availability Table
o: Set automatically k: User selectable
Mode Dial JPEG RAW RAW + 7L Auto Manual Auto WB
Preset WB, Custom WB, WB correction, WB bracketing
Basic Zone 1 k 2 k 3 k 4 k 5 k 6 k 7 k d k k k o o o o o o o o o o o o o k o k k o (Parameter 1) o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o k k k k k k k k k k k k k k o o o o o k k k o o k o o o o k o k k k k k k o o k k
Creative Zone s 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 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 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 k k k k k k o o