INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS 50D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 15.10 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF (all cross-type points), highspeed 6.3 fps continuous shooting, and Live View shooting. The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at anytime, provides many features for demanding shoots, and expands shooting possibilities with system accessories.
Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the Camera
With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they come out. You can then better understand the camera. To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings (p.212,213) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).
Testing the Camera Before Using and Liability
After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

Copyrights

Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded images of people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.

CF Card

In this manual, card refers to the CF card. The CF card (for recording images) is not included. Please purchase it separately.

Item Check List

Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

Camera

(with eyecup and body cap)
Battery Pack BP-511A (with protective cover)
Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L*

Wide Strap EW-EOS50D

Interface Cable IFC-200U
EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software)
Software Instruction Manual
Quick start guide to shooting.

Video Cable VC-100

(1) Instruction Manual (this booklet) (2) Pocket Guide (3) CD-ROM Guide
Guide to the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk) and Software Instruction Manuals.
* Battery Charger CG-580 or CB-5L is provided. (The CB-5L comes with a power cord.)
If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included. Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also be included. Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

<6> : Indicates the Main Dial. <5> : Indicates the Quick Control Dial. <9> : Indicates the Multi-controller. <0> : Indicates the setting button. 0, 9, 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the cameras buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the
<M> button and changing the setting.
: When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20). : Tip or advice for better shooting. : Problem-solving advice. : Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.

Basic Assumptions

All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to <1> or <J> (p.27). <5> operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to <J>. It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens.

Chapters

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

Introduction

Camera basics.
Getting Started Basic Shooting
Fully automatic shooting for different subjects.

Image Settings

Setting the AF and Drive Modes Advanced Operations
Shooting features for specific types of subjects.

Live View Shooting

Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.

Image Playback

Sensor Cleaning Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer Customizing the Camera Reference

Contents

Item Check List... 3 Conventions Used in this Manual... 4 Chapters... 5 Index to Features.... 10 Handling Precautions... 12 Quick Start Guide.... 14 Nomenclature... 16

Getting Started

Recharging the Battery... 24 Installing and Removing the Battery... 26 Turning on the Power... 27 Installing and Removing the CF Card.. 29 Attaching and Detaching a Lens... 31 About the Lens Image Stabilizer... 33 Basic Operation.... 34 Using the Quick Control Screen... 38 Menu Operations... 40 Before You Start.... 42 Setting the Interface Language... 42 Setting the Date and Time... 42 Formatting the Card... 43 Set the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off.. 44 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings... 45

Basic Shooting

1 Fully Automatic Shooting... 48 Full Auto Techniques.... Shooting Portraits... Shooting Landscapes... Shooting Close-ups... Shooting Moving Subjects... Shooting Portraits at Night... Disabling Flash.... 56 C Creative Auto Shooting.... 57
Setting the Image-recording Quality...60 i: Setting the ISO Speed...63 A Selecting a Picture Style...65 A Customizing a Picture Style...67 A Registering a Picture Style...69 B: Setting the White Balance...71 Custom White Balance...72 Setting the Color Temperature...73 White Balance Correction...74 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction...76 Creating and Selecting a Folder...78 File Numbering Methods....80 Setting the Color Space...82
Setting the AF and Drive Modes
f: Selecting the AF Mode...84 S Selecting the AF Point...86 When Autofocus Fails...88 Manual Focusing...88 i Selecting the Drive Mode...89 j Self-timer Operation...90

Advanced Operations

d: Program AE...92 s: Shutter-Priority AE...94 f: Aperture-Priority AE...96 Depth-of-Field Preview...97 a: Manual Exposure....98 8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE...99 q Selecting the Metering Mode..100 Setting Exposure Compensation...101 h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)..102 A AE Lock....103 Bulb Exposures....104 Mirror Lockup....106

Temperature At 23C / 73F At 0C / 32F
Shooting Conditions No Flash 800 680
The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions. Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots. The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor. The number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated in the table. The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about 75% of the figures in the table for 23C / 73F. At 0C / 32F, the figures will be about the same as in the table. The lens operation is powered by the cameras battery. Using certain lenses can reduce the number of possible shots. Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of possible shots (shorter battery life). For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 119.
[Approx. number of shots]
n : Battery must be recharged.

50% Flash Use 640 540

Installing and Removing the CF Card
Although the thickness is different between the two types of CF cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. Also, Ultra DMA (UDMA) cards and hard disk-type cards can be used.

Installing the Card

Label side

Open the cover.

Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it.
the card. 2 Insertshown in the illustration, face As
the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. If the card is inserted in the wrong way, it may damage the camera. The card ejection button will stick out.

Card ejection button

3 Close the cover.and slide it in the Close the cover
direction shown by the arrow until it snaps shut. When you set the power switch to <1> or <J>, the number of remaining shots will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Shots remaining

The number of shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. Setting the [1 Shoot w/o card] menu option to [Off] will prevent you from forgetting to install a card (p.193).

Removing the Card

Access lamp
Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover.
the card. 2 Removethe card ejection button. Press
The card will come out. Close the cover.
The access lamp lights or blinks while the picture is taken, when data is being transferred to the card and when data is being recorded, read, or erased on the card. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, never do any of the following. Doing so may damage the image data. It may also damage the card or camera. Opening the card slot cover. Removing the battery. Shaking or banging the camera around. If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might not start from 0001 (p.80). If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove and reinstall the card. If the error persists, use a different card. If you can transfer all the images in the card to a personal computer, transfer all the images and then format the card. The card may then return to normal. When holding a hard disk-type card, always hold its sides. You may damage the card by holding its flat surfaces. Compared to CF cards, hard disk-type cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use such a card, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying images.

(9) 4 Press the <n> button.the After exiting the menu, press
Select the custom white balance.
Look at the LCD panel and turn the <5> dial to select <O>.
If the exposure obtained in step 1 is way off, a correct white balance might not be obtained. If the image was captured while the Picture Style was set to [Monochrome] (p.66), it cannot be selected in step 3. Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance. The personal white balance registered with the provided software will be registered under <O>. If you do step 3, the data for the registered personal white balance will be erased.
P Setting the Color Temperature
You can set the white balances color temperature numerically in Kelvin. This is for advanced users.
the color temperature. 2 SetTurn the <5> dial to select [P].
Turn the <6> dial to set the color temperature, then press <0>. The color temperature can be set from 2500K to 10000K in 100K increments.

Select [White balance].

Under the [2] tab, select [White balance], then press <0>.
When setting the color temperature for an artificial light source, set white balance correction (magenta or green) as necessary. If you want to set <P> to the reading taken with a commerciallyavailable color temperature meter, take test shots and adjust the setting to compensate for the difference between the color temperature meters reading and the cameras color temperature reading.
3 White Balance CorrectionN
You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. This is for advanced users who are familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters.

White Balance Correction

Select [WB SHIFT/BKT].
the white balance 2 SetUse <9> to move the correction. mark to the

Sample setting: A2, G1

Under the [2] tab, select [WB SHIFT/BKT], then press <0>.
desired position. B is for blue, A is amber, M is magenta, and G is green. The color in the respective direction will be corrected. On the upper right, SHIFT indicates the direction and correction amount. Pressing the <B> button will cancel all the [WB SHIFT/BKT] settings. Press <0> to exit the setting and return to the menu.
During the white balance correction, <u> will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to 5 mireds of a color temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Measuring unit indicating the density of a color temperature conversion filter.)

You can also select the AF mode and drive mode best matching the shooting conditions and subject.
The M icon on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in the Creative Zone modes (d, s, f, a, 8). In the Basic Zone modes, the AF mode, AF point selection, and drive mode are set automatically.
<AF> stands for auto focus. <MF> stands for manual focus.
f: Selecting the AF ModeN
Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically.
On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>.
2 Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode. 3 Press the <o> button. (9) 4 Select the AF mode.LCD panel, turn While looking at the

the <6> dial.

One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is achieved, the AF point which achieved focus will flash in red, and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will also light. With evaluative metering, the exposure setting will be set at the same time focus is achieved. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot if desired. In the Creative Zone modes, AF is also possible by pressing the <p> button.
X: One-Shot AF 9: AI Focus AF Z: AI Servo AF
If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try to focus again. Or see When Autofocus Fails (p.88). If the [1 Beep] menu is set to [Off], the beeper will not sound when focus is achieved.
AI Servo AF for Moving Subjects
This AF mode is for moving subjects when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the subject will be focused continuously. The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. In the Creative Zone modes, AF is also possible by pressing the <p> button. When the AF point selection is automatic (p.86), the camera first uses the center AF point to focus. During autofocusing, if the subject moves away from the center AF point, focus tracking continues as long as the subject is covered by another AF point.

With AI Servo AF, the beeper will not sound even when focus is achieved. Also, the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will not light.
AI Focus AF for Automatic Switching of AF Mode
AI Focus AF switches the AF mode from One-Shot AF to AI Servo AF automatically if the still subject starts moving. After the subject is focused in the One-Shot AF mode, if the subject starts moving, the camera will detect the movement and change the AF mode automatically to AI Servo AF.
When focus is achieved in the AI Focus AF mode with the Servo mode active, the beeper will sound softly. However, the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will not light.
S Selecting the AF PointN
Select one of the nine AF points to autofocus. In the Basic Zone and <8> modes, automatic AF point selection will take effect automatically. You cannot select the AF point.
Press the <S> button. (9)
The selected AF point will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. When all AF points light up, automatic AF point selection will be set.
point. 2 Select the AFAF point, you can either To select an

Selecting with the Dial

Selecting with the Multi-controller
The AF point selection will change in the direction you tilt the <9>. If you keep tilting it in the same direction, it will toggle between manual and automatic AF point selection.
turn the <6> or <5> dial or use <9>.
When you turn the <6> or <5> dial, the AF point selection will change in the respective direction. When all AF points light up, automatic AF point selection will be set.
When looking at the LCD panel to select the AF point, note the following: Automatic selection , center , right , top If focus cannot be achieved with the external, EOS-dedicated Speedlites AF-assist beam, select the center AF point.
AF-Assist Beam with the Built-in Flash
Under low-light conditions, when you press the shutter button halfway, the built-in flash fires a brief burst of flashes. It illuminates the subject to enable easier autofocusing.

Select [Protect images].

Under the [3] tab, select [Protect images], then press <0>. The protect setting screen will appear.

Image protect icon

image and protect 2 Select the <5> dial to select the it. Turn the
image to be protected, then press <0>. When an image is protected, the <K> icon will appear on the screen. To cancel the image protection, press <0> again. The <K> icon will disappear. To protect another image, repeat step 2. To exit the image protection, press the <M> button. The menu will reappear.
If you format the card (p.43), the protected images will also be erased. Once an image is protected, it cannot be erased by the cameras erase function. To erase a protected image, you must first cancel the protection. If you erase all the images (p.144), only the protected images will remain. This is convenient when you want to erase unnecessary images all at once.

L Erasing Images

You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.143) will not be erased. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect it.

Erasing a Single Image

1 Playback the image to be erased. 2 Press the <L> button. at the The erase menu will appear 3

Erase the image.

3 Checkmarking <X> Images to be Erased in a Batch
By checkmarking the images to be erased, you can erase multiple images at one time. On the [3 Erase images] menu, select [Select and erase images]. By pressing the <I> button, you can switch to a three-image display on the screen. With <0>, checkmark <X> the images to be erased. Then press the <L> button.

bottom of the screen.

Select [Erase], then press <0>. The image displayed will be erased.
3 Erasing All Images in a Folder or Card
You can erase all the images in a folder or card at one time. When the [3 Erase images] menu is set to [All images in folder] or [All images on card], all the images in the folder or card will be erased.

Printing (p.154) You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images in the card. The camera is compatible with wPictBridge which is the standard for direct printing.
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (p.163) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded in the card according to your printing instructions such as the image selection, quantity to print, etc. You can print multiple images in one batch or give the print order to a photofinisher.
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer (p.167) By connecting the camera to a personal computer, you can transfer images from the cameras card by operating the camera.

Preparing to Print

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

instruction manual.

3 Connect the camera to the printer.
Use the interface cable that came with the camera. When connecting the cable plug to the cameras <D> terminal, the cable plugs <D> icon must face the front side of the camera. To connect to the printer, refer to the printers instruction manual.
4 Turn on the printer. 5 Set the cameras power switch to <1>.
Some printers may make a beeping sound.

wPictBridge

image. 6 Playback thex> button. Press the <
The image will appear, and the <w> icon will appear on the upper left to indicate that the camera is connected to a printer. The <l> button lamp will light in blue.
The camera cannot be used with printers compatible only with CP Direct or Bubble Jet Direct. When connecting the camera to the printer, do not use any cable other than the interface cable provided. If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the printer. To find out whats wrong, do the following: 1. Press the <x> button to playback the image. 2. Press <0>. 3. On the print setting screen, select [Print]. The error message will be displayed on the LCD monitor (p.162). You can also print RAW images taken by this camera. If you use the battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. With a fully-charged battery, printing up to about 3 hours is possible. Before disconnecting the cable, turn off the camera and printer first. Hold the plug (not the cord) to pull out the cable. For direct printing, using AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (sold separately) to power the camera is recommended.

C.Fn I -5

Bracketing sequence
The AEB shooting sequence and white balance bracketing sequence can be changed. 0: 0, -, + 1: -, 0, +
WB Bracketing B/A Direction M/G Direction 0 : Standard exposure 0 : Standard white balance 0 : Standard white balance - : Decreased exposure - : More blue - : More magenta + : Increased exposure + : More amber + : More green AEB

C.Fn I -6

Safety shift
0: Disable 1: Enable (Tv/Av) This works in the shutter-priority AE (Tv) and aperture-priority AE (Av) modes. When the subjects brightness changes erratically and the correct autoexposure cannot be obtained, the camera will change the exposure setting automatically to obtain a correct exposure.

C.Fn I -7

0: Auto 1: 1/250-1/60 sec. auto With aperture-priority AE for flash shots, set this when you want to minimize camera shake. (For night scenes and dark backgrounds, the subjects background will come out dark.) 2: 1/250 sec. (fixed) With aperture-priority AE for flash shots, set this when you use a telephoto lens and want to minimize camera shake. (For night scenes and dark backgrounds, the subjects background will come out darker than for setting 1.)
Flash sync. speed in Av mode
C.Fn II -1 Long exposure noise reduction
0: Off 1: Auto For 1 sec. or longer exposures, noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto] setting is effective in most cases. 2: On Noise reduction is performed for all exposures of 1 sec. or longer. The [On] setting may be effective for noise that cannot be detected or reduced with the [Auto] setting.
After the picture is taken, the noise reduction process may take the same amount of time as the exposure. You cannot take another picture until the noise reduction process is completed. With setting 2, if a long exposure is made during Live View shooting, the LCD monitor will not display anything (no Live View image display) while noise reduction is applied.

C.Fn II -2

High ISO speed noise reduction
Reduces the noise generated in the image. Although noise reduction is applied at all ISO speeds, it is particularly effective at high ISO speeds. At low ISO speeds, the noise in the shadow areas is further reduced. Change the setting to suit the noise level. 0: Standard 1: Low 2: Strong 3: Disable
With setting 2, the maximum burst for continuous shooting will decrease.

C.Fn II -3

Highlight tone priority
0: Disable 1: Enable Improves the highlight detail. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother.
With setting 1, noise in the shadow areas may be slightly more than usual. With setting 1, the settable ISO speed range will be 200 - 3200. Also, <A> (dynamic range) will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder.

adapter. Insert the prongs into a power outlet. After using the camera, unplug the power plug from the power outlet.
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the cameras power switch is set to <1> or <J>.
Replacing the Date/Time Battery
The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the cameras date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2016 lithium battery as described below. The date/time setting will also be reset, so be sure to set the correct date/time.
1 Set the power switch to <2>. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Take off the battery holder.

(+) ()

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

+ orientation.

cover.
5 Insert the battery holder.close the Then load the battery and
For the date/time battery, be sure to use a CR2016 lithium battery.

Using the Battery Grip

These are supplemental instructions for using Battery Grip BG-E2 with this camera. For instructions other than Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover and Battery Life explained below, refer to the Battery Grip BG-E2 Instruction Manual. If you have Battery Grip BG-E2N, read the BG-E2Ns Instruction Manual.
Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover
Put the camera on a flat surface and hold it firmly so it does not fall. Open the battery compartment cover and pull it out at a slanted angle to remove. Store the detached battery compartment cover in the battery grip. To reattach the battery compartment cover, slant it at the same angle when it was removed and insert the covers hinge into the camera.
Power Battery Pack BP-511A x 2 Size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries Live View Shooting BP-511A x 2

At 23C / 0C (73F / 32F)

No Flash 400 / / / / 260
[Approx. shots] 50% Flash Use 1280 / 1080

1600 / 1360

Menu Settings

1 Shooting 1 (Red)

Quality Red-eye On/Off Beep Shoot w/o card Review time Peripheral illumin. correct. 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / / D1 / D2 Off / On On / Off On / Off Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold Enable / Disable

2 Shooting 2 (Red)

Expo. comp./AEB White balance Custom WB WB SHIFT/BKT Color space Picture Style
1/3-stop increments, 2 stops
Q/W/E/R/Y/U/I/O/P (2500 - 10000) Manual setting of white balance WB correction: White balance correction WB-BKT: White balance bracketing sRGB / Adobe RGB

Dust Delete Data

3 Playback 1 (Blue)
Protect images Rotate Erase images Print order Transfer order

Image Playback

Image display formats: Single, Single + Info (Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram), 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate possible Zoom magnification: Approx. 1.5x - 10x Image browsing methods: Single image, jump by 10 or 100 images, jump by screen, by shooting date, by folder Highlight alert: Overexposed highlights blink

Direct Printing

Compatible printers: Printable images: Print ordering:
PictBridge-compatible printers JPEG and RAW images DPOF Version 1.1 compatible

Customization

Custom Functions: Camera user settings: My Menu registration:

Interface

Digital terminal:
For personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB) Video output terminal: 3.5mm mini-jack (NTSC/PAL selectable) HDMI mini OUT terminal: Type C Remote control terminal: Compatible with remote control via N3 Type Extension system terminal: For connection to Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3/E3A
25 Register under Mode Dials C1 and C2 positions Provided

Power Source

Battery: Battery Pack BP-511A (Qty. 1) * AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 * With Battery Grip BG-E2N or BG-E2 attached, size-AA/ LR6 batteries can be used With 50% flash use and normal shooting: At 23C/73F, approx. 640 shots. At 0C/32F, approx. 540 shots. With 50% flash use and Live View shooting: At 23C/73F, approx. 170 shots. At 0C/32F, approx. 130 shots.
Battery life: (Based on CIPA testing standards)

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D): 145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm / 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in. Weight: Approx. 730 g / 25.7 oz. (body only)

Operation Environment

Working temperature range: 0C - 40C / 32F - 104F Working humidity: 85% or less

Battery Pack BP-511A

Type: Rated voltage: Battery capacity: Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight: Compatible battery: Recharging time: Rated input: Rated output: Working temperature range: Working humidity: Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight: Compatible battery: Power cord length: Recharging time: Rated input: Rated output: Working temperature range: Working humidity: Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 7.4 V DC 1390 mAh 38 x 21 x 55 mm / 1.5 x 0.8 x 2.2 in. Approx. 82 g / 2.9 oz.

Battery Charger CG-580

Battery Charger CB-5L
Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, and BP-512 Approx. 100 min. 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 8.4 V DC 0C - 40C / 32F - 104F 85% or less 91 x 67 x 31 mm / 3.6 x 2.6 x 1.2 in. Approx. 115 g / 4.1 oz.

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 fire 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 fire 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 fire.
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 fire. 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 fire. 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 fire 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 fire or a health hazard.

If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center.
Digital Camera Model DS126211 Systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. When connecting to and using a household power outlet, use only AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (rated input: 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz, rated output: 7.8 V DC). Using anything else can cause fire, overheating, or electrical shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Battery Charger CG-580 & CB-5L. 2. Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary remarks on (1) the charger, (2) the battery pack, and (3) the product using the battery pack. 3. CAUTION To reduce risk of injury, charge only the Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and other damage. 4. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Canon may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than by cord when disconnecting charger. 7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. 8. Do not operate the charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them immediately. 9. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. 10. Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 11. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION Unless otherwise stated in this manual, there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified serviceman.

x Image Playback.... 132 B Shooting Information Display... 133 H I Searching for Images Quickly.. 135 u Magnified View... 137 b Rotating the Image... 138 Auto Playback (Slide Show)... 139 Viewing the Images on TV.... 141 K Protecting Images... 143 L Erasing Images.... 144 Changing Image Playback Settings... 145 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness.. 145 Setting the Image Review Time... 145 Auto Rotate of Vertical Images.. 146

Sensor Cleaning

f Automatic Sensor Cleaning.. 148 Appending Dust Delete Data... 149 Manual Sensor Cleaning... 151
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer
Preparing to Print...154 w Printing....156 Trimming the Image...161 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)...163 Direct Printing with DPOF...166 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer..167

Customizing the Camera

Setting Custom Functions...172 Custom Functions...173 Custom Function Settings...174 C.Fn I : Exposure...174 C.Fn II : Image...176 C.Fn III : Autofocus/Drive...178 C.Fn IV : Operation/Others...181 Registering My Menu...185 Register Camera User Settings...186

Reference

B Checking Camera Settings...188 Using a Household Power Outlet..190 Replacing the Date/Time Battery..191 Using the Battery Grip...192 Menu Settings...193 Function Availability Table....196 Troubleshooting Guide...198 Error Codes....201 System Map....202 Specifications....204 Index....223

Index to Features

Battery Charging Battery check Power outlet Auto power off p.24 p.28 p.190 p.44 Image improvement features Lens peripheral illumination correction Auto Lighting Optimizer Noise reduction for long exposures Noise reduction for high ISO Highlight tone priority p.76 p.177 p.176 p.176 p.177
Attaching/Detaching Zoom Image Stabilizer p.31 p.32 p.33
Basic Settings (Menu Functions)
Language Date/Time LCD brightness adjustment Beeper Shoot w/o card

Recording Images

Format File No.

p.145 p.29

White balance
Custom WB White balance selection Color temperature setting WB bracketing White balance correction

p.71 p.72 p.73 p.74 p.75

AF mode

p.84 p.86 p.88

AF point selection Manual focusing

Metering

Metering mode p.100

p.43 p.78 p.80

Create/select a folder
Drive modes p.89 p.62 Maximum burst

Access lamp (p.30)

Strap mount (p.23)

Card slot cover (p.29)
Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26)
Battery compartment cover (p.26)
<5> Quick Control Dial (p.37)
Power/Quick Control Dial switch (p.27) <0> Setting button (p.40) Card slot (p.29)
Card ejection button (p.30)

LCD Panel

Shutter speed Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (buSY) Image-recording quality (p.60) 1 D Large/Fine Large/Normal Medium/Fine Medium/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal RAW Small RAW AF point selection ([ - - - - - ]) --Card full warning (FuLL CF) Card error warning (Err CF) No card warning (no CF) Error code (Err) Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n) Aperture Shots remaining Shots remaining during WB bracketing Self-timer countdown Bulb exposure time White balance correction (p.74) AF mode (p.84) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF
White balance (p.71) Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom P Color temperature Flash exposure compensation (p.109) Battery check (p.28) zx
<h> AEB (p.102) ISO speed (p.63)
Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount (p.101) AEB range (p.102) Flash exposure compensation amount (p.109) Card writing status <g> ISO speed (p.63) <A> Highlight tone priority (p.177) <M> Beeper (p.193)
Drive mode (p.89) u Single shooting o High-speed continuous shooting i Low-speed continuous shooting j Self-timer (10 sec.) l Self-timer (2 sec.)
Metering mode (p.100) q Evaluative metering w Partial metering r Spot metering e Center-weighted average metering
<0> Monochrome shooting (p.66)
The display will show only the settings currently applied.

Viewfinder Information

AF points (Superimposed display) Focusing screen Spot metering circle
<A> AE lock/ AEB in-progress <D> Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning <e> High-speed sync (FP flash) <d> FE lock/ FEB in-progress
ISO speed Card full warning (FuLL CF) Card error warning (Err CF) No card warning (no CF)

<g> ISO speed

White balance correction
<o> Focus confirmation light

Max. burst

<0> Monochrome shooting
<A> Highlight tone priority Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator
<y> Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (D buSY)

Aperture

Battery pack slot index

CG-580
3 Recharge the battery. For CG-580
Charge Lamp Blinks once per second Blinks twice per second Blinks three times per second Lights on

For CB-5L

As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery chargers prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet. Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into the power outlet. Recharging starts automatically and the charge lamp starts blinking in red. It takes about 100 min. to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery. The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and batterys charge level.
Recharge Level 0 - 50% 50 - 75% 75 - 90% 90% or higher
* The numbers and markings on the battery charger correspond to the table above.
Tips for Using the Battery and Charger
Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually discharge and lose its power. After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord or prongs from the power outlet. You can attach the cover in a different orientation to indicate whether the battery has been recharged or not. If the battery has been recharged, attach the cover so that the battery-shaped hole < > is aligned over the blue sticker on the battery. If the battery is exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation. When not using the camera, remove the battery. If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing the battery after it is fully charged can lower the batterys performance. The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries. The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz power source. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for the respective country or region. Do not attach any portable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger. If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully charged, the battery has worn out. Purchase a new battery.

Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP514, BP-511, or BP-512. Battery Pack BP-511A is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.
Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery

Load a fully charged Battery Pack BP-511A into the camera.
Open the battery compartment cover.
Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover.
2 Insert the battery. the battery Insert the end with
3 Close the cover.until it snaps shut. Press the cover
Battery Pack BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 can also be used.

Removing the Battery

contacts. Insert the battery until it locks in place.
Open the cover and remove the battery.
Press the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and remove the battery. To prevent short circuiting, be sure to attach the protective cover to the battery.
After opening the battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge might break.

Turning on the Power

<2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. <1> : The camera turns on. <J> : The camera and <5> operate (p.37).
About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor
Whenever you set the power switch to <1/J> or <2>, the sensor cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display <f>. Even during the sensor cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway (p.35) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture. If you turn on/off the power switch <1/J>/<2> at a short interval, the <f> icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not a problem.

About Auto Power Off

To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button halfway (p.35). You can change the auto power-off time with the menus [5 Auto power off] setting (p.44).
If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to the card, [Recording.] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the card finishes recording the image.
Checking the Battery Level
When the power switch is set to <1> or <J>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: z : Battery level is OK. x : Battery level is slightly down, but adequate power remains.
b : Battery will be exhausted

Battery Life

Temperature At 23C / 73F At 0C / 32F
Shooting Conditions No Flash 800 680

Image sensor size (22.3 x 14.9mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.) 35mm image size (36 x 24mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)
About the Lens Image Stabilizer
The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens as an example.
* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.
Set the IS switch to <1>.
Set the cameras power switch to <1>.
2 Press the shutter button halfway. The Image Stabilizer will operate. picture. 3 Take thethe picture looks steady in the When
The Image Stabilizer is not effective for moving subjects. The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as on a rocking boat. With the EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM or EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens, the Image Stabilizer will not be very effective while you move the camera to take panned shots. The Image Stabilizer can operate with the focus mode switch set to either <AF> or <MF>. If the camera is mounted on a tripod, you can save battery power by switching the IS switch to <2>. The Image Stabilizer can operate even when the camera is mounted on a monopod. Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the shooting conditions. However, the EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EFS18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lenses switch the IS mode automatically.
viewfinder, press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

Basic Operation

Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob.
Turn the knob left or right so that the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.
If the cameras dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is recommended.

Holding the Camera

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

Horizontal shooting

Vertical shooting
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly. 2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. 3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hands index finger. 4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body. 5. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. 6. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other.

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 and automatic exposure metering that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder (0).
Preventing Camera Shake Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the following: Hold and steady the camera as shown on the previous page. Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then press the shutter button completely.

Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This is called focus lock. Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except <5> Sports).
Shooting a Moving Subject
In the <1> (Full Auto) mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes) during or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus the subject continuously. As long as you keep aiming the AF point on the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will be continuous. When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button completely.

2 Shooting Portraits

The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with the <1> (Full Auto) mode.

Shooting Tips

The farther the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand out better in front of a plain, dark background. Use a telephoto lens. If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary. Focus the face. Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red.
If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously to obtain different poses and facial expressions. (max. approx. 3 shots/sec.) If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically.

3 Shooting Landscapes

Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, or to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become more vivid and sharper than with <1> (Full Auto).
With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth to landscapes. Shooting night scenes. Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this mode is also good for night scenes. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. If you want to photograph a person against a night scene, set the Mode Dial to <6> (Night Portrait) and use a tripod (p.55).

4 Shooting Close-ups

When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <4> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately).

: You can set both the shutter speed (1/250 sec. - 30 sec., bulb) and aperture. The flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The background exposure will vary depending on the shutter speed and aperture.
8 : The flash result will be the same as the <d> mode.
Effective Range of Built-in Flash
Aperture f/3.5 f/4 f/5.6 ISO Speed 1600 3200

[Approx. meters/feet]

H1: 6400 H2: 12800 29.7 / 97.4 26.0 / 85.3 18.6 / 61.0 42.0 / 137.8 36.8 / 120.7 26.3 / 86.3
3.7 / 12.1 5.3 / 17.4 3.3 / 10.8 4.6 / 15.1 2.3 / 7.5 3.3 / 10.8
7.4 / 24.3 10.5 / 34.4 14.9 / 48.9 21.0 / 68.9 6.5 / 21.3 9.2 / 30.2 13.0 / 42.7 18.4 / 60.4 4.6 / 15.1 6.6 / 21.7 9.3 / 30.5 13.1 / 43.0
For close subjects, the subject should be at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away when using flash. Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away from the subject. If the lens has a hood attached or you are too close to the subject, the bottom of the picture might look dark due to the obstructed flash. If you use a telephoto lens or a fast lens and the flash is still partially obstructed, use an EX-series Speedlite (sold separately).
3 Using Red-eye Reduction
Using the red-eye reduction lamp before taking a flash picture can reduce red eye. Red-eye reduction will work in any shooting mode except <3> <7> <5>.
Under the [1] tab, select [Red-eye On/Off], then press <0>. Select [On], then press <0>. For flash photography, when you press the shutter button halfway, the red-eye reduction lamp will light. Then when you press the shutter button completely, the picture will be taken.
The red-eye reduction feature is most effective when the subject looks at the red-eye reduction lamp, when the room is well lit, or when you go closer to the subject. When you press the shutter button halfway, the viewfinder display on the bottom will gradually turn off. For best results, take the picture after this display turns off. The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the subject.
y Flash Exposure CompensationN
In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set exposure compensation for flash. You can set flash exposure compensation up to 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.

Increased exposure

the exposure 2 SetWhile looking compensation amount. at the LCD panel or
viewfinder, turn the <5> dial. To cancel the flash exposure compensation, set the flash exposure compensation amount back to <E>. When you press the shutter button halfway, the <y> icon will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

4 Start the slide show. select [Start], Turn the <5> dial to
the setting screen, press the <M> button.
then press <0> After [Loading image.] is displayed for a few seconds, the slide show will start. To pause the slide show, press <0>. During pause, [ ] will be displayed on the upper left of the image. Press <0> again to resume the slide show.
5 Quit the slide show. and return to To quit the slide show
During pause, you can turn the <5> dial to view another image. During the slide show, auto power off will not work. The display time may vary depending on the image. To view the slide show on a TV set, see page 141.

Viewing the Images on TV

You can also view the images on a TV set. Turn off the camera and the television before connecting them.
* Depending on the TV monitor, part of the image might be cut off.
Viewing on Non-HD (Hi-Definition) TV Sets

R AUDIO

Connect the provided video cable to the camera.
Connect the video cable to the cameras <VIDEO OUT> terminal. Insert the cable plug all the way in.
2 Connect the video cable to the TV set.
Connect the video cable to the TVs video IN terminal.

(Yellow)

L VIDEO
on the TV and switch the 3 Turn video input to select the TVs
4 Set the cameras power switch to <1>. button. 5 Press the <x>appear on the TV The image will
screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the cameras LCD monitor.)

connected terminal.

If the video system format does not match the TVs, the images will not be displayed properly. Set the proper video system format with [6 Video system]. Do not use any video cable other than the one provided. Images might not be displayed if you use a different video cable.
Viewing on HD (Hi-Definition) TV Sets
The HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) is required.
Connect the HDMI cable to the camera.
Connect the HDMI cable to the cameras <D> terminal. With the plugs <dHDMI MINI> logo facing the front of the camera, insert it into the cameras <D> terminal.
2 Connect the HDMI cable to the TV set.
Connect the HDMI cable to the TVs HDMI IN port.

connected port.

screen. (Nothing will be displayed on the cameras LCD monitor.) The images will be displayed automatically at the TVs optimum resolution.
Do not connect any other device to the cameras <D> terminal. Doing so may cause malfunction. Some TVs might not be able to display the captured images. In such a case, use the provided video cable to connect to the TV. The cameras <VIDEO OUT> terminal and <D> terminal cannot be used at the same time.

K Protecting Images

Protecting the image prevents it from being erased accidentally.

Select [Protect images].

Cleaning the Sensor Now

Select [Sensor cleaning].
2 Select [Clean nowf]. [Clean Turn the <5> dial to select
For best results, do the sensor cleaning while the camera bottom is placed on a table or other surface at a perpendicular angle. Even if you repeat the sensor cleaning, the result will not improve that much. Right after the sensor cleaning is finished, the [Cleaning nowf] option will remain disabled temporarily.
Under the [6] tab, select [Sensor cleaning], then press <0>.
nowf], then press <0>. Select [OK], then press <0>. The screen will indicate that the sensor is being cleaned. Although there will be a shutter sound, a picture is not taken.
Disabling Automatic Sensor Cleaning
In step 2, select [Auto cleaningf] and set it to [Disable]. The sensor cleaning will no longer be executed when you set the power switch to <1/J> or <2>.
3 Appending Dust Delete DataN
Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust that might be visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (provided software) to erase the dust spots automatically.

Preparation

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

3 Registering My MenuN

For faster access, you can register up to six menus and Custom Functions whose settings you change frequently.
Select [My Menu settings].
Under the [9] tab, select [My Menu settings], then press <0>.
2 Select [Register]. to select Turn the <5> dial
[Register], then press <0>.
items. 3 Register the desired select the item, Turn the <5> dial to
then press <0>. When the confirmation dialog appears and you select [OK] and press <0>, the menu will be registered. Repeat this procedure to register up to six items. To return to the screen in step 2, press the <M> button.

About My Menu settings

[Sort] and other settings displayed in step 2 are explained below: Sort You can change the order of the registered menu items in My Menu. Select [Sort] and select the menu item whose order you want to change. Then press <0>. With [z] displayed, turn <5> to change the order, then press <0>. Display from My Menu When [Enable] is set, the [9] tab will be displayed first when you display the menu screen. Delete and Delete all items Deletes the registered menu items. [Delete] deletes one menu item at a time, and [Delete all items] deletes all menu items.
3 Register Camera User SettingsN
Under the Mode Dials <w> and <x> positions, you can register most of the current camera settings containing your preferred shooting mode, menus, Custom Function settings, etc.
Select [Camera user setting].
Under the [7] tab, select [Camera user setting], then press <0>.

2 Select [Register].

items. 3 Register the desiredselect the Mode Turn the <5> dial to
Dial position where the camera settings are to be registered, then press <0>. When the confirmation dialog appears, select [OK] and press <0>. The current camera settings will be registered under the Mode Dials C* position.
About Camera user settings [Clear settings]
In step 2, if you select [Clear settings], the respective Mode Dial position will revert to the default setting effective before you registered the camera settings. The procedure is the same as step 3.
The My Menu settings will not be registered. When the Mode Dial is set to the <w> or <x> position, the [7 Clear settings] and [8 Clear all Custom Func. (C.Fn)] menus will not work. Even when the Mode Dial is set to the <w> or <x> position, you can still change the drive mode and menu settings. If you want to register those changes, follow the procedure above. By pressing the <B> button, you can check which shooting mode is registered under the <w> and <x> positions (p.188).
This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up things.

Erase-protect images Rotate vertical images Erase images Specifies images to be printed (DPOF) Select images to be transferred to a personal computer Displayed when external media is used via WFT-E3/E3A (sold separately)

External media backup

Shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes.

4 Playback 2 (Blue)

Highlight alert AF point disp. Histogram Slide show Image jump w/6 Disable / Enable Disable / Enable Brightness / RGB Set the Play time and Repeat settings for automatic playback of images 1 image / 10 images / 100 images / Screen / Date / Folder

5 Set-up 1 (Yellow)

Auto power off Auto rotate Format File numbering Select folder WFT settings Recording func.+ media select 1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / 30 min. / Off OnzD / OnD / Off Initialize and erase data in the card Create and select a folder
Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset

6 Set-up 2 (Yellow)

LCD brightness Date/Time Language Video system Sensor cleaning
Displayed when WFT-E3/E3A (sold separately) is attached Displayed when external media is used via WFT-E3/E3A (sold separately)
Seven brightness levels provided
Set the date (year, month, day) and time (hour, min., sec.) 25 languages NTSC / PAL Auto cleaning: Enable / Disable Clean now Clean manually Live View shoot. / Expo. simulation / Grid display / Silent shoot. / Metering timer / AF mode
Live View function settings
* If you previously used a WFT-E3/E3A with the EOS 40D, you can use the WFTE3/E3A with the EOS 50D after upgrading the WFT-E3/E3A firmware.

7 Set-up 3 (Yellow)

INFO. button Flash control Camera user setting Clear settings Firmware Ver. Normal disp. / Camera set. / Shoot. func. Flash firing / Built-in flash function setting / External flash function setting / External flash C.Fn setting / Clear external flash C.Fn setting Register current camera settings to the Mode Dials w or x position Clear all camera settings / Delete copyright information For updating the firmware
8 Custom Functions (Orange)
C.Fn I : Exposure C.Fn II : Image C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive C.Fn IV : Operation/Others
Customize the camera as desired
Clear all Custom Func. Clears all Custom Function settings (C.Fn)

9 My Menu (Green)

My Menu settings
Register frequently-used menu items and Custom Functions
Function Availability Table
o: Set automatically k: User selectable
Basic Zone Mode Dial JPEG RAW RAW + JPEG Auto Manual Standard Portrait Picture Style Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Defined sRGB Adobe RGB Auto WB White balance AF Preset WB Custom WB

USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.
AC Adapter Kit..190 Access lamp.30 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE)..99 Adobe RGB..82 AE lock..103 AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)..102, 174, 175 AF Focusing AF Microadjustment..180
w, x. 20, 186 C (Creative Auto).. 57 Cable.. 3, 141, 142 Camera Camera shake.. 90, 106 Clear camera settings. 45 Holding the camera.. 34 Setting description display. 188 Camera shake. 33, 35 Camera user settings. 20, 186 Card. 13, 29, 43 Card reminder.. 29 Format.. 43 Problem.. 30 Center-weighted average metering.. 100 CF card Clock Card Date/Time
AF start <AF-ON> button.35, 181 AF stop button.178 AI Servo AF.50, 85
AI Focus AF.85 Aperture-priority AE.96 Auto Lighting Optimizer.47, 177 Auto playback Slide show
Auto power off..27, 44 Autofocus Focusing
Auto rotate.146 Av (Aperture-priority AE)..96

Battery Power

Cord Cable
Close-up... 53 Color space. 82 sRGB / Adobe RGB Color temperature. 73 Color tone. 67, 160 Continuous shooting.. 89, 189 Contrast.. 67, 160 Copyright information. 46 Creative Auto.. 57 Creative Zone.. 20 M icon.. 4 Cross-type focusing. 87 Custom Functions. 172 Clearing all. 172
Basic Zone..20 Battery check..28 Battery Grip BG-E2..192 Beeper..193 Black-and-white image.66, 68 Bracketing..75, 102, 174 Bulb..104 Noise reduction..176
Date Date/Time Date/Time..42 Date/time battery replacement.191 Depth-of-field preview.97 Dioptric adjustment..34 Direct printing Printing Drive mode..89, 189 Single / Continuous shooting Self-timer.90 Dust Delete Data.149
Flash 2nd-curtain sync.. 111 Custom Functions.. 112 Effective range.. 108 External Speedlite. 112, 113 FE lock.. 110 Flash exposure compensation. 109 Flash off.. 56 Flash sync. speed in Av mode. 175 Menu setting.. 111, 112 Red-eye reduction. 108 Flash exposure compensation.. 109, 189 1/2-stop increments.. 174 Focal plane mark.. 17 Focus lock.. 50 Focus mode switch. 31, 88 Focusing AF mode.. 84, 189 AF point display.. 133, 179 AF point selection. 86, 179, 189 AF-assist beam. 49, 87, 179 Beeper.. 85 Difficult-to-focus subjects. 88 Focus search.. 178 Live View shooting. 121, 127 Manual focusing.. 88, 127 Out of focus.. 49, 88, 126 Recompose.. 50 Focusing screen.. 183 Folder Create/Select.. 78 Format (CF card initialization). 43 4- or 9-image index display.. 135 Full Auto... 48 Function availability table. 196