ImageBrowser (Image Viewing and Editing Software)
Software recommended if you mainly shoot JPEG images and can perform a standard workflow (procedure) of downloading, viewing, editing, and printing images. For detailed instructions on ImageBrowser, refer to the ImageBrowser Instruction Manual.
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This chapter explains preparations necessary to download images from your camera to your computer, and downloading methods. It also explains how to download images using a third-party card reader.
Prepare to Download Images... 1-2 Setting a Camera with [Communication] Settings.. 1-2 Connect the Camera and the Computer and then Start EOS Utility. 1-3 Connecting a Camera other than an EOS-1D Series Camera to Your Computer. 1-3 Connecting an EOS-1D Series Camera to Your Computer.. 1-4 Precautions When Connecting the Camera and Computer.. 1-5 Downloading Images from Your Camera... 1-6 Downloading All the Images in a Single Operation... 1-6 Downloading Images to Your Computer by Operating the Camera. 1-6 Downloading Selected Images... 1-7 Downloading JPEG Images Using the PTP Function. 1-8 Downloading for Cameras other than the EOS-1D Series Cameras. 1-8 Downloading with EOS-1D Series Cameras... 1-8 Precautions for the PTP Function.. 1-9 Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader... 1-9 Transferring the Images in a Specified Folder.. 1-10 Specifying Preferences... 1-10
Prepare to Download Images
Setting a Camera with [Communication] Settings
For a camera with [Communication] included as a menu function, you can communicate with EOS Utility to download images to your computer by selecting a [Communication] setting. The setting on this page is necessary for the EOS 5D, EOS 30D, EOS 20D, EOS 10D, EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL and EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL. For cameras other than the above, it is not necessary to perform settings for the camera. Continue with the procedure in Connect the Camera and the Computer and then Start EOS Utility (p.1-3). When setting the [Communication], always ensure that the camera is not connected to the computer beforehand. Setting the [Communication] while the camera is connected to the computer will cause camera and software malfunctions. When using the EOS 5D or EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL, the remote shooting function and camera setting function in EOS Utility cannot be used if the cameras [Communication] is set to [Print/PTP]. When using the EOS 30D, the camera and EOS Utility cannot communicate if the cameras [Communication] is set to [LAN (WFT-E1)]. When using the EOS 20D, EOS 10D or EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL, the camera and EOS Utility cannot communicate if the cameras [Communication] is set to [PTP]. With the EOS 10D, you must change the firmware to version 2.0.0 or later. For details on changing, refer to the Canons web site.
Check that the camera is not connected to the computer and then set the cameras power switch to <ON>. Set the cameras [Communication].

With the EOS 30D, set [ in menu to [Print/PC]. Communication] Operation window in the EOS 30D

About the PTP Setting

You can also download JPEG images that use the PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) function by changing the setting of the [Communication] (p.1-8).
Set the [Communication] for other cameras in the same procedure as the EOS 30D, using the following for a reference.
[Communication] settings for different cameras
Camera model EOS 5D EOS 30D EOS 20D EOS 10D EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL [ [ [ [ [ Menu Communication] Communication] Communication] [Communication] Communication] Communication] Setting [PC connect.] [Print/PC] [Normal] [Normal] [PC connection] [Normal]
Press the < > button to switch the LCD monitor display off and then set the cameras power switch to <OFF>.
Connect the Camera and the Computer and then Start EOS Utility
Connecting a Camera other than an EOS-1D Series Camera to Your Computer
Connection procedure for the EOS 5D, EOS 30D, EOS 20D, EOS 10D, EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL, EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL, EOS D60 and EOS D30 Before downloading images to your computer or specifying the camera settings, you must connect the camera to your computer with the interface cable supplied with the camera. You can connect the camera while your computer is running. For instructions on connecting EOS-1D series cameras and your computer, refer to the next page.
Click the [EOS Utility] icon registered in the Dock.
Plug the dedicated cable into the computer.
Plug the cable into the USB port. Refer to the computer Users Manual for information on the terminal areas.
[EOS Utility] starts up and main window is displayed, the camera is ready to communicate with your computer. Proceed to Downloading Images from Your Camera (p.1-6) continuously.
Plug the dedicated cable into your camera.
Face the < > mark on the plug to the front of the camera and connect the plug to the cameras < > terminal.
If you set the cameras power switch to <ON>, [EOS Utility] may start up automatically depending on your computer system. When the camera selection window appears, select the connected camera and then [EOS Utility] will start up. The above window shows information displayable when EOS 30D is connected. The displayed information varies depending on the camera model connected.
Set the cameras power switch to <ON>.
When the [Welcome to iPhoto!] dialog box appears, click the [Decide Later] button. If the iPhoto starts at this time, quit iPhoto. The iPhoto is software bundled with OS X.

Connecting an EOS-1D Series Camera to Your Computer
Connection procedure for the EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS1Ds and EOS-1D Before downloading images to your computer or specifying the camera settings, you must connect the camera to your computer with the dedicated FireWire (IEEE1394) interface cable supplied with the camera. You can connect the camera while your computer is running. For instructions on connecting cameras other than the EOS-1D series cameras and your computer, refer to the previous page.
Plug the cable into the FireWire (IEEE1394) port. Refer to the computer Users Manual for information on the terminal areas. [EOS Utility] starts up and main window is displayed, the camera is ready to communicate with your computer. Proceed to Downloading Images from Your Camera (p.1-6) continuously. If you set the cameras power switch to <ON>, [EOS Utility] may start up automatically depending on your computer system. When the camera selection window appears, select the connected camera and then [EOS Utility] will start up. The above window shows information displayable when EOS-1D Mark II N is connected. The displayed information varies depending on the camera model connected.
For cameras supplied with the cable protector, attach the cable protector to the camera, and then follow the procedure below to connect the dedicated cable. Make sure the < > mark on the plug is facing the top of the camera and then connect the plug to the cameras < > terminal.
Precautions When Connecting the Camera and Computer
You cannot communicate with the camera when you are displaying images through the cameras LCD monitor. Always connect the camera and your computer after turning off the display in the LCD monitor. While the camera and your computer are communicating, the cameras LCD panel may blink. Use only the dedicated cable. With EOS-1D series cameras, if you connect the plug of the dedicated cable into the computers IEEE1394 port in the reverse direction, the camera or the computer may break down. Confirm that the shape of the plug and the shape of the IEEE1394 port match before connecting. With EOS-1D series cameras, you cannot communicate with EOS Utility even if you connect the USB interface cable supplied with the camera. Push the plug firmly all the way into the socket. Loose connections can cause faults or malfunctions. Do not connect the camera to your computer via a hub. If you do so, the camera may not operate correctly. If you connect multiple USB or IEEE1394 devices (excluding mouse and keyboard) to your computer, the camera may not operate correctly. Disconnect from your computer any USB devices and IEEE1394 connection devices other than the camera. Operation of the Auto power off function will automatically switch the camera off, disabling to communicate with your computer. Set the Auto power off function to [OFF] in advance. For more details, refer to the cameras Instruction Manual supplied with the camera. Do not connect more than one camera to the same computer. The connections may not operate correctly. The camera cannot communicate correctly with multiple softwares. Use one software to communicate with the camera. When unplugging the dedicated cable, be sure to grip the sides of the plug as you pull it out. * If you are using the EOS D60 or EOS D30, pull the plug while pressing the <PUSH> button on it. If you do not perform any operation while the camera and computer are connected, a confirmation message may appear on the computer screen asking whether you wish to continue communicating with the camera for some computer systems. If you do not perform any operation even after this message appears, the communication with the camera is terminated. To re-establish the communication, press the shutter button down halfway or set the cameras power switch to <OFF> and then back to <ON>. Do not put your computer to sleep while it is connected to the camera. If your computer goes into the sleep mode, never disconnect the dedicated cable while your computer is still in sleep mode. Always wake your computer up while it is connected to the camera. On some types of computer, disconnecting the dedicated cable while your computer is in sleep mode could prevent the computer from waking up correctly. Refer to the computer Users Manual for more information on sleep mode.

Camera model EOS 5D EOS 30D EOS 20D EOS 10D EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL EOS DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL [ [ [ [ [ Menu Communication] Communication] Communication] [Communication] Communication] Communication] Setting [Print/PTP] [Print/PC] [PTP] [PTP] [Print/PTP] [PTP]
Face the plugs < > mark towards the bottom of the camera and then connect the plug to the cameras direct print terminal.
Press the < > button to switch the LCD monitor display off and then set the cameras power switch to <OFF>. Connect the camera to the computer and set the cameras power switch to <ON> (p.1-3).
The Image Capture or iPhoto starts up. Start the Image Capture or iPhoto manually if they do not start automatically. You can specify which software starts up in Image Capture.
Download the images as directed.
With the PTP function, you cannot download RAW images. With the EOS 10D, you must change the firmware to version 2.0.0 or later. For details on changing, refer to the Canons web site.
If you want to use the PTP function, connect with the USB interface cable supplied with the camera. With the PTP function, you cannot download RAW images.
Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader
You can also download images to the computer using a third-party card reader.
Precautions for the PTP Function
You may experience the following restrictions with the PTP function. We recommend downloading shot images using EOS Utility (p.1-6). RAW images cannot be downloaded. (Even if RAW images are displayed, they cannot be downloaded.) When a memory card in the camera contains both RAW images and JPEG images, you may not be able to download the JPEG images. Shooting information for downloaded images may be altered or deleted. Images cannot be downloaded if there is a large quantity of images in the camera (approximately 1,000 images). It may take several minutes after connecting the camera and your computer until the PTP function is operational. Vertically shot images become horizontal when downloaded, or an image does not rotate even if you use the Rotate command. In addition to the above restrictions, you may not be able to download images correctly depending on your OS version and computer environment. The Image Capture and iPhoto are software bundled with OS X. For detailed information on using these applications, refer to the Help provided in the respective application.

Load the card into the card reader.
CameraWindow MC (Image downloading software for card readers) starts up and the dialog box in step 2 is displayed. If the dialog box in step 2 is not displayed, double-click the [Applications] folder [Canon Utilities] folder [CameraWindow] folder [CameraWindowMC].
Click the [Starts to download images] button or [Lets you select and download images] button.
To continue, you can download images using the same procedure as in Downloading All the Images in a Single Operation (p.1-6) and Downloading Selected Images (p.1-7).
Depending on the card reader you are using, you may not be able to download images. When downloading images using your card reader, the software that can start up is limited to ImageBrowser. For information on connecting the card reader to your computer, refer to the card reader Users Manual. When downloading images to your computer using a third-party card reader without using Canon software such as EOS Utility or CameraWindow, refer to Folder Structure and File Names (p.5-2) and copy to your computer the folder with the shot images.
Transferring the Images in a Specified Folder
By inserting images in a transfer origin folder, the images can be transferred to the transfer destination folder and displayed in Digital Photo Professional or ImageBrowser. In addition, when using the EOS dedicated Wireless Transmitter WFT-E1/E1A (optional), by specifying the folder where the shot images will be saved, you can check the shot images in Digital Photo Professional or ImageBrowser in real time.
Click the [Monitor Folder] button.
The [Monitor Folder] dialog box appears.

Click the [

] button.
Image transfer preparation is complete.
Insert images in the transfer origin folder.
Images are transferred to the transfer destination folder, and ImageBrowser starts up.
You cannot make the transfer origin folder and the transfer destination folder the same folder. You can change the software that starts up when images are transferred, from ImageBrowser to Digital Photo Professional, in the [Preferences] as described next.

Specifying Preferences

You can perform various EOS Utility settings.
Click the [Preferences] button in the main window (p.1-6).
The [Preferences] dialog box appears.
Specify desired settings and click the [OK] button.
The settings are applied to the EOS Utility.
Set the transfer origin folder and the transfer destination folder.
Monitoring of the folder specified as the transfer origin is cancelled.
Monitoring of the folder specified as the transfer origin begins.
Close the [Monitor Folder] dialog box to return to the main window. Click the [Browse] button and in the dialog box that appears, select the transfer origin folder. Click the [Change] button and in the dialog box that appears, select the transfer destination folder.

You can select a Picture Style and set it to the camera, or register a Picture Style file, downloaded from Canons web site and saved on your computer, as a user setting in the camera. This function is compatible with the EOS 5D and EOS 30D.
The shot settings window appears. Click again to close the shot settings window.
Selecting a Picture Style
Select the item to be set and specify the settings (p.2-3 to p.2-5).
You can show/hide the shot settings window. The display switches to the image download window (p.1-7). You can show/hide the basic settings window (p.2-2).

Click [Picture Style].

The [Picture Style] window appears.
Click the Picture Style to be set in the camera.
The settings are applied to the camera, and the display returns to the shot settings window.
When switching to the main window, select the [Window] menu If you select the [EOS Utility] menu camera settings window.
[Quit EOS Utility], EOS Utility exits, including the
The above window shows information displayable when the EOS 30D is connected. The displayed information varies depending on the camera model connected.

Detailed Settings

You can register up to 3 user settings in your camera. When you select [Monochrome] in the [Picture Style] list box, the [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] list boxes appear. Refer to Registering the Picture Style in the cameras Instruction Manual for information about using the Picture Style registered in the camera.

Click [Set].

The [Picture Style settings] dialog box appears.
Click the [Apply] button.
The [Confirm settings] dialog box appears.
Confirm the settings and click the [OK] button.
The settings are registered in the camera.
Click the [Close] button.
The [Picture Style settings] dialog box closes.
Select the specified user setting.
Following the Selecting a Picture Style procedure (p.2-3), select the specified Picture Style. The settings are applied to the camera, and the display returns to the shot settings window.
Specify desired settings.
A Picture Style file is a file that expands the Picture Style function. For detailed information on Picture Style file, refer to the Canons web site.
Select the Picture Style to be set.
If you have selected [User Defined 1] to [User Defined 3] in the [Picture Style] list box, you can click the [Open] button and load a Picture Style file saved on your computer. You can also select from the list box the Picture Style that will become the base style. Drag the slider for each item left or right to set.
Cancels all the settings and closes the dialog box. Deletes the selected Picture Style from the camera. Applies the settings to the camera.

White Balance Adjustment

You can compensate the white balance and apply it to the camera. This function is compatible with the EOS 5D, EOS 30D, EOS 20D and EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL.

Click [WB SHIFT].

The white balance adjustment window appears.
Click the compensation position.
Compensates green. Displays the compensation value. Compensates blue. Compensates amber.

Compensates magenta.

Remote Shooting Click [ ].
The display returns to the shot settings window. To revert the corrected values to the original values, follow the procedure in step 2.
This chapter explains the functions that can be set in the EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D.
For instructions on connecting your camera and computer, and for how to start EOS Utility, refer to Chapter 1 (p.1-4).
Basic Settings.... 3-2 Shot Settings.... 3-3 Picture Style.... 3-3 Specifying the Personal White Balance... 3-5 Specifying the JPEG Quality... 3-6 White Balance Adjustment... 3-6 Specifying the Parameters... 3-7 Specifying the Color Matrix.... 3-8 Personal Function Settings... 3-8 Description of Personal Functions... 3-9 Checking Personal Function Settings... 3-14 Saving and Loading Personal Function Settings.. 3-15
You can show/hide the shot settings window (p.3-3). The display switches to the image download window (p.1-7). You can show/hide the basic settings window.
You can set the cameras date and time.
You can enter up to 31 characters and register the camera owners name. You can set the Personal Function (p.3-8).
The above window shows information displayable when EOS-1D Mark II N is connected. The displayed information varies depending on the camera model connected.
The above window shows information displayable when the EOS-1D Mark II N is connected. The displayed information varies depending on the camera model connected. With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D, the [Format] item is displayed and you can initialize the memory card. Initializing a memory card deletes all the data and the data cannot be recovered. Check carefully before initializing.

Specifying the JPEG Quality
You can specify the JPEG quality and register the settings on the camera. This function is compatible with the EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II.
You can compensate the white balance and apply it to the camera. This function is compatible with the EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II.

Click [JPEG Quality].

The [JPEG Quality] window appears.
Click the setting position.
The settings are applied to the camera. Higher values give a lower compression ratio and higher image quality for any size.
The display returns to the shot settings window.
Specifying the Parameters
You can upload sharpness and contrast settings as well as a tone curve file saved with RAW Image Task and register up to 3 of these in the camera as processing parameters. This function is compatible with the EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D. For how to save a tone curve file with RAW Image Task, refer to Processing RAW Images in the ImageBrowser Instruction Manual. For more information on setting the processing parameters on the camera, refer to Setting the Processing Parameters in the cameras Instruction Manual.
[Standard]: The standard tone curve is set. [User Defined TCD1] to [User Defined TCD3]: You can apply the tone curve file saved in RAW Image Task. With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D, [User Defined] is displayed and you can select one tone curve file. Click the [Add] button and in the dialog box that appears, select the tone curve file saved on your computer.
Click [Parameters settings].
The [Parameters settings] dialog box appears.
Applies the settings to the camera. Closes the dialog box.
Select the tab to be set.
Drag the slider left or right to specify the sharpness and contrast. With the EOS-1Ds and EOS-1D, [Sharpness] and [JPEG Quality] are displayed. Select the item to be set from the list box.
Check the settings and click the [Apply to Camera] button.
The processing parameter is registered on the camera.
The [Parameters settings] dialog box closes, and the display returns to the shot settings window.
Personal Function Settings
Specifying the Color Matrix
You can set the color matrix. You can also set in the camera up to 2 color matrix ([6CM set1] and [7CM set2]) that have color space, color saturation and color tone set optionally. This function is compatible with the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1D Mark II. For more information on setting the color matrix on the camera, refer to Selecting the Color Matrix in the cameras Instruction Manual. You can set detailed settings for each function and apply them to the camera. You can also save the specified settings on your computer and load the saved settings. These functions are compatible with all EOS-1D series cameras.

The settings are applied to the camera, the [Personal functions] dialog box closes, and the display returns to the basic settings window. When a Personal Function is applied to the camera, < > appears on the LCD panel.

P.Fn-02

Disables the metering modes
Checkmark the metering modes you do not want to use. Unwanted metering modes can be skipped while you are selecting the metering mode. This makes selecting the desired metering mode faster. At least one checkbox must be left unchecked.

P.Fn-03

Specifies the metering mode for manual exposure
Select the metering mode to be specified. You can specify the metering mode to be used in the manual exposure mode. When you set the manual exposure mode, the metering mode selected here will be set automatically. In the manual exposure mode, this enables you to use a metering mode different from the one used in the AE modes.

P.Fn-04

Sets the maximum and minimum shutter speeds to be used

P.Fn-06

Select the maximum and minimum shutter speeds from the list box. For example, if you set 1/2000 sec. as the fastest shutter speed and 1/60 sec. as the slowest, the shutter speed range will be 1/2000 to 1/60 sec. This makes shutter speed selection faster and prevents a slow-speed sync. in aperturepriority AE mode with the flash. If you set the maximum and/or minimum shutter speed to one that is not a full-stop increment (such as 1/750 sec.), the controllable and settable shutter speed range might not be as exact as you set it (A slight deviation may occur.). This applies if you also set Custom Function C.Fn-6-1 and C.Fn-6-2 and set the maximum and/or minimum shutter speed to one that is not a full-stop increment (such as 1/3200 sec.). To ensure that a proper flash sync speed is set in the Program AE mode, a shutter speed range of 1/200 sec. to 1/80 sec. cannot be set with the EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II and EOS-1Ds, and the range of 1/400 sec. to 1/80 sec. cannot be set with the EOS-1D. If safety shift has been enabled (with C.Fn-16), it will override P.Fn-04s shutter speed range.
Registering the Modes and Settings with the Camera
Set the shooting mode and shooting mode settings (for example, aperture setting for aperture-priority AE mode). Then set the metering mode and exposure compensation amount. Register the modes and settings.
First press the < > button, then press the < > button.
< > appears in the LCD panel, indicating that the modes and settings have registered. The registered modes and settings can be modified any number of times.

P.Fn-05

Sets the maximum and minimum apertures to be used

Registers and switches the shooting mode and metering mode
Only while you press the < > button, you can switch to the preset shooting mode, exposure setting (such as the aperture for aperture-priority AE), metering mode, and exposure compensation amount. Select settings that are appropriate for each shooting mode. The modes and settings are preset with the camera. Convenient when you want to instantly select the preset modes and settings to suit a particular shooting situation such as backlit or front-lit conditions.

P.Fn-07

Repeats bracketing during continuous shooting

P.Fn-10

Retains the shift amount for program shift
While you hold down the shutter button, bracketing repeats continuously in the currently selected drive mode. This function is useful when you want to continuously repeat the bracketing sequence. P.Fn-08
Normally, any program shift amount is canceled after you take the picture. This Personal Function retains the program shift amount. This function is useful when you want to shift the standard program line so that priority is given to the shutter speed or to the aperture. By shifting the program, you can change the shutter speed or aperture and still retain the same exposure level. Under the same brightness, you can shift the program line toward the right to set a faster shutter speed and a larger aperture (lower f/number). Or you can shift the program line toward the left to set a slower shutter speed and a smaller aperture (higher f/number). P.Fn-10 retains the amount of program shift. Select the appropriate amount of shift for the level of priority you want to give to the shutter speed or aperture setting.

Darker

Sets the number of shots to be bracketed
Select the number of shots from the list box. The usual 3-shot bracketing is changed to 2-, 3-, 5-, or 7-shot bracketing. In bracketing shots, if you select 5-shot bracketing with 1-stop increment, the bracketing for the shots is 2, 1, 0, +1 and +2. This function is useful for adjusting the range of bracketing. Even when the setting is outside the bracketing level display range, the exposure is compensated as specified. This function can be used in combination with C.Fn-09-2/3 and P.Fn-09.

Brightness (EV at ISO100)

Brighter

Aperture

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P.Fn-09
Changes the bracketing sequence for C.Fn-09-2/3 to increased exposure, standard exposure, and decreased exposure

0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -250 500

The bracketing sequence when C.Fn-09-2/3 is selected (decreased exposure standard exposure increased exposure) changes to increased exposure standard exposure decreased exposure. This function is useful when you want to start the bracketing sequence with a increased exposure. This function can be used in combination with P.Fn-08.

1.8000

Shutter Speed Standard program line Program line shifted toward a faster shutter speed. Program line shifted toward a slower shutter speed.
With EF50mm f/1.4 USM The program shift amount remains in effect until you set it back to the standard program manually or replace the battery or press the <CLEAR> button. The shift amount is retained even after you change the lens.

P.Fn-13

Executes AI Servo AF continuous shooting giving priority to the drive speed
This function is compatible with the EOS-1D only. During continuous shooting, shutter release-priority takes effect instead of focus-priority. Effective when it is more important to capture an image even though it might be slightly out of focus.

P.Fn-14

Disables focus detection (search driving) by the lens drive

P.Fn-17

Disables automatic AF point selection
Normally, when you press the shutter button halfway and focus cannot be achieved, the lens is driven to search the correct focus. This lens driving operation can be turned off. When focus has been achieved once and refocusing fails, the subsequent lens driving operation can result in grossly out of focus. This subsequent lens driving operation is turned off. P.Fn-14 is especially suited for super telephoto lenses. If autofocusing is attempted while the lens is way out of focus, the lens may stop operating. Focus manually until the subject outline becomes discernable, then autofocus.
When you select beyond the peripheral AF point, the selection stops there. It makes selecting a peripheral AF point faster. If C.Fn-11-2 has been set, you can switch to automatic AF point selection by pressing the < > button during autofocusing. For more details, refer to Selecting the AF Point in the cameras Instruction Manual supplied with the camera. If automatic AF point selection has been preset at [AF frame registration] setting, the preset setting remains valid. For more details, refer to Registering and Switching the AF Point in the cameras Instruction Manual supplied with the camera.

Single Shooting

You can take a shot by remote controlling your camera from a computer.
The camera settings window appears. When switching to the main window, select the [Window] menu [Main Window].
For instructions on settings, refer to Setting a Camera with [Communication] Settings (p.1-2).
Remote Shooting.... 4-1 Single Shooting.... 4-1 Timer Shooting.... 4-2 Interval Timer Shooting... 4-2 Specifying the Camera Settings... 4-3 Specifying Preferences... 4-3
Allows you to specify and check the camera settings. (p.4-3). You can rotate and download the shot images regardless of the camera position. Each time you click the button, the image rotates 90. * When using the rotation function, select the [EOS Utility] menu [Preferences], and checkmark the [Rotate image] in the [Remote Shooting] tab sheet.

Timer Shooting

You can automatically take a shot when the specified time elapses.

[Timer shooting].

Select the [Tool] menu
The [Timer shooting setting] dialog box appears.
Enter a delay time and click the [Start] button.
Enter a value between 0 seconds and 99 minutes 59 seconds in 1-second increments. The shot is taken when the specified time elapses.

Shoot button

Click to take a shot.

Interval Timer Shooting

You can automatically take shots by setting the interval between shots and the number of shots to be taken.
The shot image is transferred to your computer and is displayed in ImageBrowser. Alternatively, you can press the cameras shutter button to take a shot. If you select the [EOS Utility] menu the camera settings window. [Quit EOS Utility], EOS Utility exits, including
If the camera is not ready for shooting (the lens is not attached, etc.), you cannot perform the operation as explained. When you are using auto focus, you cannot take shots if the camera cannot focus. In this case, focus manually. Bulb exposure is not available. Alternatively, you can press the space bar to take a shot. The number of available shots changes depending on the available capacity on your computers hard disk. Check the Shots to Go display (p.4-3). The transfer time to the computer of RAW images shot remotely is approximately 4 to 7 seconds. The above time is only an estimate. Transfer times vary widely depending on the camera model used, the type of computer, and the subject of the photo. Transfer times are based on Canon testing standards. (When using the following: OS: Mac OS X 10.3, CPU: 1.6 GHz PowerPC G5; RAM 512MB) The times for images shot in JPEG will be shorter than those shown above. You can change the software that starts up when you download images, from ImageBrowser to Digital Photo Professional (p.4-3).

Checkmark the [Interval timer shooting].
Enter the shooting interval and the number of shots. Then click the [Start] button.
Enter a value between 5 seconds and 99 minutes 59 seconds in 1-second increments. For EOS-1D series cameras, the number of shots is 2 to maximum 1999; for cameras other than the EOS-1D series cameras, the number of shots is 2 to maximum 999. Shooting is performed at the specified interval and for the specified number of shots.
On some types of computers, if you set a short interval between shots and there is insufficient time to download and save the images, it may not be possible to take shots at the specified interval. In this case, set a longer interval between shots and take the shots again.
Specifying the Camera Settings
You can check and change the settings in the camera from your computer remotely.
Settable functions and settings displays by camera model
EOS-1D Mark II N EOS-1Ds Mark II EOS-1D Mark II EOS-1Ds Shooting mode EOS 5D EOS 30D EOS 20D EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL EOS 10D EOS DIGITAL REBEL/ 300D DIGITAL EOS-1D EOS D60 EOS D30
Check the camera settings.
Image recording quality Shutter speed
Shooting mode White Balance Metering mode Exposure compensation
Aperture ISO Speed Save destination of shot images
The [Preferences] dialog box is displayed and you can set the save destination for shot images.
Shutter speed Aperture White balance ISO speed Metering mode Image recording quality Save destination of shot images
Drive mode Bracket shots Battery status
When you are using a battery, [ ] is displayed. When you are using the AC Adapter Kit (optional) or DC Coupler Kit, [ ] is displayed.

Exposure compensation

AF mode Shots to Go
Displays the number of available shots.
Bracket shots Drive mode AF mode Battery status Warning display Shots to Go

Warning display

Displayed when the remote shooting is impossible due to inappropriate settings.
The above window shows information displayable when the EOS 30D is connected. The displayed information varies depending on the camera model connected. Set the functions which you cannot set remotely (drive mode, AF mode etc.) directly in the camera. In the [Remote Shooting] tab sheet in the [Preferences], you can save shot images to both your computer and the memory card by setting [Save also on the cameras memory card].

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Allows you to display camera settings and perform camera settings Allows you to display camera settings; camera settings not possible Display with EOS-1Ds not possible Setting with EOS 10D not possible