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    The EOS 700D is a digital single-lens reflex camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with approx. 18.00 effective megapixels, DIGIC 5,high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF, approx. 5 fps continuous

    shooting, Live View shooting, and Full High-Definition (Full HD) movieshooting.

    Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the FollowingTo avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “SafetyPrecautions” (p.349-351) and “Handling Precautions” (p.16-17).

    Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further

    Familiarize Yourself with the CameraWhile reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how theycome out. You can then better understand the camera.

    Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability After shooting, play images back and check whether they have beenproperly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and theimages cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon

    cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.CopyrightsCopyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recordedimages or copyrighted music and images with music in the memorycard for anything other than private enjoyment. Also be aware thatcertain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photographyeven for private enjoyment.

    Introduction

    This camera is compatible with SD memory cards, SDHC memorycards, and SDXC memory cards. In this manual, “card” refers to all

    these cards.* The camera does not come with a card for recording images/

    movies. Please purchase it separately.

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

    * Battery Charger LC-E8 or LC-E8E is provided. (The LC-E8E comes with apower cord.)

    If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included.Depending on the Lens Kit type, a lens instruction manual may also beincluded.Be careful not to lose any of the above items.

    Item Check List

    Battery PackLP-E8

    (with protective cover)

    Battery Charger LC-E8/LC-E8E*

    Interface CableWide Strap

    Camera(with eyecup and body cap)

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    EOS Software Instruction Manuals DiskThe Software Instruction Manuals are included on the CD-ROM asPDF files. See page 368 for instructions on using the EOS SoftwareInstruction Manuals Disk.

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    Icons in this Manual : Indicates the Main Dial.

    < U > : Indicates the < S > Cross keys. : Indicates the Setting button.0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function

    remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

    * In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera’s buttons, dials,and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the

    LCD monitor.

    3 : Indicates a function that can be changed by pressing the button and changing the setting.

    M : When shown on the upper right of a page, it indicates that thefunction is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.24).

    (p.**) : Reference page number for more information.

    : Warning to prevent shooting problems.: Supplemental information.

    : Tips or advice for better shooting.

    : Problem-solving advice.

    Basic Assumptions

    All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switchis already set to < 1 > (p.34).It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions areset to their defaults.The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with theEF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example.

    Conventions Used in this Manual

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    For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’sbasic operations and shooting procedures.

    Chapters

    Introduction 2

    Getting Started 27

    Basic Shooting and Image Playback 57

    Creative Shooting 85

    Advanced Shooting 109

    Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 145

    Shooting Movies 173

    Handy Features 203

    Wireless Flash Photography 229

    Image Playback 241

    Post-Processing Images 273

    Printing Images 279

    Customizing the Camera 295

    Reference 305

    Downloading Images to a Personal Computer 361

    Quick Reference Guide and Index 369

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    Contents at a Glance

    Shooting

    Shoot automatically p.57 - 75 (Basic Zone modes)

    Shoot continuously p.104 (i Continuous shooting)

    Take a picture of yourself in a group p.106 (j Self-timer)

    Freeze the action

    p.110 (s

    Shutter-priority AE)Blur the action

    Blur the background p.64 (C Creative Auto)Keep the background in sharp focus p.112 (f Aperture-priority AE)

    Adjust the image brightness (exposure) p.119 (Exposure compensation)

    Shoot in low light p.58 , 107 (D Flash photography)

    p.92 (ISO speed setting)

    Shoot without flash p.63 (7 Flash Off)p.76 (b Flash Off)

    Photograph fireworks at night p.116 (Bulb exposure)

    Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor p.145 (A Live View shooting)

    Using Creative Filters p.152 (Creative filters)

    Shoot movies p.173 (k Movie shooting)

    Image Quality

    Shoot with image effects matching the subject p.95 (Picture Style)

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    Make a large-size print of the picture p.88 (73 , 83 , 1 )

    Take many pictures p.88 (7 a , 8 a , b , c )

    Focusing

    Change the point of focus p.100 (S AF point selection)

    Shoot a moving subject

    p.70 , 98 (AI Servo AF)

    Playback

    View the images on the camera p.84 (x Playback)

    Search for pictures quickly p.242 (H Index display)p.243 (I Image browsing)

    Rate images p.248 (Ratings)

    Prevent important images p.266 (K Image protect)from accidental deletion

    Delete unnecessary images p.268 (L Delete)

    Auto play images and movies p.258 (Slide show)

    View the images or movies on a TV set p.262 (Video OUT)

    Adjust the LCD monitor brightness p.205 (LCD monitor brightness)

    Printing

    Print pictures easily p.279 (Direct printing)

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    Power

    Battery

    • Charging p.28• Installing/Removing p.30• Battery check p.35Power outlet p.306Auto power off p.34

    Card

    Installing/Removing p.31

    Format p.48Release shutter withoutcard p.204

    Lens

    Attaching/Detaching p.39Zoom p.40Image Stabilizer p.41

    Basic Settings

    Dioptric adjustment p.42Language p.38Zone/Date/Time p.36Beeper p.204

    LCD Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor p.33LCD auto off/on p.217Brightness adjustment p.205Touch screen p.53

    Recording Images

    Creating/Selecting a folder p.206

    File numbering

    p.208

    Image Quality

    Image-recording quality p.88

    Picture Style p.95White balance p.137Color space p.141Image enhancement features• Auto Lighting Optimizer p.125• Lens peripheral

    illumination correction p.129• Chromatic aberration

    correction p.130• Noise reduction for

    long exposures p.127• Noise reduction for

    high ISO speeds p.126• Highlight tone priority p.299

    AF

    AF operation p.97AF point selection p.100Manual focusing p.103

    Drive

    Drive mode p.22Continuous shooting p.104Self-timer p.106

    Maximum burst p.90

    Shooting

    Shooting mode p.24ISO speed p.92Feature guide p.52Bulb p.116Mirror lockup p.142Metering mode p.117Remote control p.307Quick Control p.44

    Index to Features

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    Index to Features

    Exposure Adjustment

    Exposure compensation p.119

    AEB

    p.121AE lock p.123

    Flash

    Built-in flash p.107• Flash exposure

    compensation p.120• FE lock p.124

    External flash p.309Flash control p.218• Wireless flash p.229

    Live View Shooting

    Live View shooting p.145Autofocusing (AF)methods p.159

    Continuous AF p.156Touch Shutter p.168Aspect ratio p.157Grid display p.156Quick Control p.151Creative filters p.152

    Movie Shooting

    Movie shooting p.173Movie Servo AF p.196Sound recording p.198Grid display p.198Manual exposure p.177Still photo shooting p.182Quick Control p.184

    Video snapshot p.187

    Playback

    Image review time p.204

    Single-image display

    p.84Shooting informationdisplay p.270Index display p.242Image browsing(Jump display) p.243Magnified view p.244Image rotate p.247

    Rating p.248Movie playback p.254Editing out movie’sfirst/last scene p.256Slide show p.258Viewing images on TV p.262Protect p.266Erase p.268

    Quick Control p.250

    Image Editing

    Creative filters p.274Resize p.277

    Printing

    PictBridge p.282Print Order (DPOF) p.289Photobook Set-up p.293

    Customization

    Custom Functions (C.Fn) p.296My Menu p.303

    Software

    Downloading images to apersonal computer p.361Software instruction manual p.368

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    Introduction 2

    Item Check List................................................................................. 3

    Conventions Used in this Manual ..................................................... 4Chapters........................................................................................... 5

    Contents at a Glance........................................................................ 6

    Index to Features ............................................................................. 8

    Handling Precautions ..................................................................... 16

    Quick Start Guide ........................................................................... 18

    Nomenclature ................................................................................. 20

    Getting Started 27

    Charging the Battery ...................................................................... 28

    Installing and Removing the Battery............................................... 30

    Installing and Removing the Card .................................................. 31

    Using the LCD Monitor ................................................................... 33Turning on the Power ..................................................................... 34

    Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time .......................................... 36

    Selecting the Interface Language................................................... 38

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens .................................................... 39

    About the Lens Image Stabilizer .................................................... 41

    Basic Operation.............................................................................. 42Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions ....................................... 443 Menu Operations.................................................................. 46Formatting the Card ....................................................................... 48

    Switching the LCD Monitor Display ................................................ 50

    Feature Guide ................................................................................ 52

    d Touch Screen Operations .......................................................... 53

    Contents

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    Basic Shooting and Image Playback 57

    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ...................58A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) .........................617 Disabling Flash .........................................................................63C Creative Auto Shooting.............................................................642 Shooting Portraits ......................................................................673 Shooting Landscapes ...............................................................684 Shooting Close-ups ...................................................................69

    5 Shooting Moving Subjects ........................................................708 : Special Scene Mode .............................................................71

    6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) ....................................72F Shooting Night Scenes Handheld..............................................73G Shooting Backlit Scenes............................................................74Q Quick Control.............................................................................76Shoot by Ambience Selection .........................................................77

    Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type ....................................................81

    x Image Playback ........................................................................84

    Creative Shooting 85

    d : Program AE...............................................................................86

    Setting the Image-Recording Quality ..............................................88

    i : Changing the ISO Speed .......................................................92A Optimal Image Characteristics for the Subject (Picture Style) ...95f : Changing the Autofocus Operation (AF Operation) .................97S Selecting the AF Point ............................................................100Subjects Difficult to Focus.............................................................103

    MF: Manual Focusing.................................................................103

    i Continuous Shooting ...............................................................104j Using the Self-timer .................................................................106D Using the Built-in Flash .............................................................107

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    6 Shooting Movies 173k Shooting Movies .....................................................................174

    Autoexposure Shooting..............................................................174Manual Exposure Shooting ........................................................177

    Shooting Still Photos ..................................................................182

    Shooting Function Settings ...........................................................184

    Setting the Movie-recording Size ..................................................185

    Shooting Video Snapshots............................................................187

    Movie Menu Function Settings......................................................196

    Handy Features 203

    Handy Features ............................................................................204

    Disabling the Beeper ..................................................................204

    Card Reminder ...........................................................................204

    Setting the Image Review Time .................................................204

    Setting the Auto Power-off Time ................................................205

    Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness .......................................205

    Creating and Selecting a Folder.................................................206

    File Numbering Methods ............................................................208

    Setting Copyright Information.....................................................210

    Auto Rotation of Vertical Images ................................................212

    Checking Camera Settings ........................................................213Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings............................214

    Preventing the LCD Monitor from Turning Off Automatically......217

    Changing the Shooting Settings Screen Color...........................217

    Setting the Flash ...........................................................................218

    f Automatic Sensor Cleaning....................................................223

    Appending Dust Delete Data ........................................................224Manual Sensor Cleaning...............................................................226

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    8 Wireless Flash Photography 229Using Wireless Flash.................................................................... 230

    Easy Wireless Flash Shooting...................................................... 231Custom Wireless Flash Shooting ................................................. 234Other Settings .............................................................................. 238

    Image Playback 241H I Searching for Images Quickly............................................ 242u /y Magnified View................................................................... 244

    d Playing Back with the Touch Screen........................................ 245b Rotating the Image.................................................................. 247Setting Ratings ............................................................................. 248Q Quick Control During Playback............................................... 250k Enjoying Movies ..................................................................... 252k Playing Movies ....................................................................... 254X Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes ................................. 256Slide Show (Auto Playback) ......................................................... 258Viewing the Images on TV ........................................................... 262K Protecting Images................................................................... 266L Erasing Images........................................................................ 268B : Shooting Information Display ............................................. 270

    Post-Processing Images 273

    U Applying Creative Filters to the Image.................................... 274S Resizing a JPEG Image ......................................................... 277

    Printing Images 279Preparing to Print ......................................................................... 280w Printing.................................................................................... 282

    Cropping the Image ................................................................... 287

    W Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ......................................... 289W Direct Printing with DPOF....................................................... 292p Specifying Images for a Photobook......................................... 293

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    12 Customizing the Camera 295Setting Custom Functions.............................................................296

    Custom Function Settings.............................................................298C.Fn I: Exposure ........................................................................298C.Fn II: Image ............................................................................299C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive ............................................................300C.Fn IV: Operation/Others..........................................................301

    Registering My Menu ....................................................................303

    Reference 305Using a Household Power Outlet..................................................306Remote Control Shooting..............................................................307External Speedlites .......................................................................309Using Eye-Fi Cards.......................................................................311Function Availability Table According to Shooting Mode ..............314System Map ..................................................................................316

    Menu Settings ...............................................................................318Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................324Error Codes...................................................................................337Specifications................................................................................338Handling Precautions: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM,EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM ................................................346Safety Precautions........................................................................349

    Downloading Images to a Personal Computer 361

    Downloading Images to a Personal Computer .............................362 About the Software .......................................................................364Installing the Software...................................................................365Software Instruction Manual .........................................................367

    Quick Reference Guide and Index 369Quick Reference Guide.................................................................370Index .............................................................................................382

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    Camera CareThis camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock.The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you

    accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest CanonService Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camerahas been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field suchas a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera nearanything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strongmagnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight.High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.

    The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt todisassemble the camera yourself.Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may cause amalfunction.Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, andfocusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to cleanthe camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearestCanon Service Center.Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to

    prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause cameramisoperation.If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To preventcondensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust tothe warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoiddamaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the lens, card andbattery from the camera, and wait until condensation has evaporated beforeusing the camera.If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteryand store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while thecamera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while tocheck that the camera is still working.

    Avoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust andcorrosion such as in a chemical lab.If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions

    before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there isan important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camerachecked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sureit is working properly.

    Handling Precautions

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    Handling Precautions

    LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precisiontechnology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels

    displaying only black or red, etc., among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels.Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occurwhere you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is onlytemporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look blackin high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.

    CardsTo protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:

    Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,physical shock, or vibration.Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anythingmetallic.Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic fieldsuch as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to havingstatic electricity.

    Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.Store the card in a case.Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.

    Lens After detaching the lens from the camera, put down thelens with the rear end up and attach the lens caps toavoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.

    Cautions Regarding Prolonged UseIf you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, ormovie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera maybecome hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holdingthe hot camera for a long period can cause slight skinburns.

    About Smudges Adhering to the Front of the Sensor Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from thecamera’s internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. If visible spots still

    remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by aCanon Service Center is recommended.

    Contacts

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    Quick Start Guide

    1 Insert the battery (p.30) .To charge the battery, see page 28.

    2 Insert a card (p.31) .With the card’s label facingtoward the back of thecamera, insert it into the cardslot.

    3 Attach the lens (p.39) . Align the lens’ white or red indexwith the camera’s index in thematching color.

    4 Set the lens focus mode switchto (p.39) .

    5 Set the power switch to < 1 >,and set the Mode Dial to < A >(Scene Intelligent Auto) (p.58) .

    All the necessary camera settingswill be set automatically.

    White index Red index

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    Quick Start Guide

    6 Flip out the LCD monitor (p.33) .When the LCD monitor displays thetime zone and date/time settingscreens, see page 36.

    7 Focus the subject (p.43) .Look through the viewfinder and aimthe viewfinder center over the subject.Press the shutter button halfway, andthe camera will focus the subject.If necessary, the built-in flash will beraised automatically.

    8Take the picture (p.43) .

    Press the shutter button completelyto take the picture.

    9 Review the picture (p.204) .The captured image will bedisplayed for 2 sec. on the LCDmonitor.To display the image again, pressthe < x > button (p.84).

    To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see “Live ViewShooting” (p.145).

    To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.84).To delete an image, see “Erasing Images” (p.268).

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    The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the “BasicShooting and Image Playback” section.

    Nomenclature

    Built-in flash /AF-assist beam

    (p.107/101)

    EF Lens mount index (p.39)

    Power switch (p.34)

    Mode Dial (p.24)

    ISO speedsetting button (p.92)

    Main Dial

    Shutter button(p.43)

    EF-S Lens mount index(p.39)

    Strap mount(p.27)

    Audio/video OUT/Digital terminal (p.265, 280, 362)

    Body cap (p.39)

    Lens release button(p.40)

    Grip

    Contacts (p.17)

    Red-eyereduction/Self-timerlamp(p.108/106)

    Mirror (p.142, 226)

    Remote controlsensor (p.142, 307)

    Hot shoe (p.309)

    Flash-sync contacts

    Microphone (p.174)

    Focal planemark (p.69)

    Flash button

    (p.107)

    Lens mount

    Terminal cover

    Lens lock pin Depth-of-field previewbutton (p.114)

    Remote control terminal(p.308)

    External microphoneIN terminal (p.198)

    HDMI mini OUTterminal (p.262)

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    Nomenclature

    Display off sensor (p.50, 217) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.42)

    Card slotcover (p.31)

    Access lamp (p.32)

    Battery compartmentcover release lever (p.30)

    Battery compartment cover (p.30)

    Viewfinder eyepiece

    Eyecup (p.308)

    Live View shooting/Movie shooting button (p.146/174)

    AE lock/FE lock button/Index/Reduce button(p.123/124/242/244, 287)

    AF point selection/Magnify button(p.100/244, 287)

    Speaker (p.254)

    DC cord hole(p.306)

    Info button(p.50, 84, 148, 179, 213)

    Menu

    button (p.46)

    LCD monitor/Touch screen(p.33, 46, 205/53, 245, 255)

    Aperture/Exposure compensationbutton (p.115/119)

    Quick Control button /Direct print button (p.44/285)

    Cross keys (p.46) White balance selection button (p.137) Picture Style selection button (p.95) Drive mode selection button (p.104, 106) AF operation selection button (p.97)

    Setting button (p.46) Erase button (p.268)

    Card slot (p.31)

    Playback button (p.84)

    Tripod socket

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    Nomenclature

    Shooting Settings (in Creative Zone modes, p.24)

    The display will show only the settings currently applied.

    Shutter speed

    Shooting mode

    Aperture

    ISO speed (p.92)

    Self-timer countdown

    Number of possible shots

    Battery check (p.35)

    zxcn

    Quick Control icon (p.44)

    Exposure level indicator Exposure compensationamount (p.119)

    AEB range (p.121)

    White balance (p.137) Q Auto W DaylightE ShadeR Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom

    Image-recordingquality (p.88)73 Large/Fine83 Large/Normal74 Medium/Fine84 Medium/Normal7 a Small 1/Fine8 a Small 1/Normalb Small 2 (Fine)c Small 3 (Fine)1 +73

    RAW+Large/Fine1 RAW

    F operation (p.97)XOne-Shot AF

    9 AI Focus AFZ

    AI Servo AFMFManual Focus

    Picture Style (p.95)

    Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.125)

    Main Dial pointer

    Multi Shot Noise Reduction (p.126)

    Highlight tone priority(p.299)

    Built-in flash settings(p.220)

    y Flash exposurecompensation (p.120)0 External flash

    exposure compensation

    Number of possible shotsduring WB bracketing

    Eye-Fi transmission status (p.311)

    GPS connection indicator

    Drive mode (p.104, 106)u Single shootingi Continuous shootingQ Self-timer:10 sec/Remote controll Self-timer:2 secq Self-timer:Continuous

    Metering mode (p.117)q Evaluative meteringw Partial meteringr Spot meteringe Center-weighted average metering

    u White balance correction (p.139)B White balance bracketing (p.140)

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    Nomenclature

    Viewfinder Information

    The display will show only the settings currently applied.

    AF point activation indicator < >

    AF points

    Flash-readyImproper FE lock warning

    Max. burst

    Focus confirmation light

    High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock/FEB in-progress

    Flash exposure compensation

    Card full warning (FuLL )Card error warning (Card )No card warning ( Card )

    Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB rangeRed-eye reduction lamp-on indicator

    Highlight tone priority

    Monochromeshooting

    ISO speed

    Shutter speedFE lock ( FEL )Busy (buSY )Built-in flash recycling (D buSY )

    Aperture

    Spot metering circle

    Focusing screen

    AE lock/ AEB in-progress

    White balancecorrection

    ISO speed

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    Nomenclature

    Mode DialThe Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zonemodes.

    Basic Zone

    All you do is press the shutter button.

    The camera sets everything to suit thesubject or scene.

    A : Scene Intelligent Auto (p.58)7 : Flash Off (p.63)C : Creative Auto (p.64)

    Creative Zone

    These modes give you more control forshooting various subjects.

    d : Program AE (p.86)s : Shutter-priority AE (p.110)f : Aperture-priority AE (p.112)a : Manual exposure (p.115)

    Image Zone2 : Portrait (p.67)3 : Landscape (p.68)4 : Close-up (p.69)5 : Sports (p.70)8 : Special Scene Mode (p.71)

    6 : Night Portrait (p.72)F : Handheld Night Scene (p.73)G : HDR Backlight Control (p.74)

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    Nomenclature

    Lens

    Lens without a distance scale

    Lens with a distance scale

    Image Stabilizer switch (p.41)

    Lens mount index (p.39)

    Contacts (p.17)

    Zoom ring (p.40)

    Focus mode switch (p.39)Focusing ring (p.103, 170)

    Hood mount (p.344) Zoom position index (p.40)

    Filter thread(front of lens) (p.344)

    Focus mode switch (p.39)

    Zoom ring (p.40)

    Image Stabilizer switch (p.41) Lens mount index (p.39)

    Contacts (p.17)

    Hood mount (p.344)

    Distance scale

    Zoom position index (p.40)

    Focusing ring (p.103, 170)

    Filter thread(front of lens) (p.344)

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    Nomenclature

    Battery Charger LC-E8Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.28).

    Battery Charger LC-E8ECharger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.28).

    Battery pack slotPower plug

    Charge lamp

    Full-charge lamp

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapterof the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.

    Power cord

    Power cord socket

    Battery pack slotCharge lamp

    Full-charge lamp

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    1Getting Started

    This chapter explains preparatory steps before you startshooting and basic camera operations.

    Attaching the StrapPass the end of the strap throughthe camera’s strap mount eyeletfrom the bottom. Then pass itthrough the strap’s buckle as shownin the illustration. Pull the strap totake up any slack and make sure

    the strap will not loosen from thebuckle.

    The eyepiece cover is alsoattached to the strap (p.308).

    Eyepiece cover

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    1 Remove the protective cover.Detach the protective cover providedwith the battery.

    2 Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach thebattery securely to the charger.To detach the battery, follow the

    above procedure in reverse.

    3 Recharge the battery.For LC-E8

    As shown by the arrow, flip out thebattery charger’s prongs and insertthe prongs into a power outlet.

    For LC-E8EConnect the power cord to thecharger and insert the plug into apower outlet.

    Recharging starts automatically andthe charge lamp lights up in orange.When the battery is fully recharged,the full-charge lamp will light up ingreen.

    It takes approx. 2 hours to fully recharge a completelyexhausted battery at 23°C / 73°F. The time required to rechargethe battery will vary greatly depending on the ambienttemperature and the battery’s remaining capacity.For safety reasons, recharging in low temperatures (6 °C - 10 °C /

    43 °F - 50 °F) will take longer (up to approx. 4 hours).

    Charging the Battery

    LC-E8

    LC-E8E

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    Charging the Battery

    Upon purchase, the battery is not fully charged.

    Recharge the battery before using.Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to beused.Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and loseits capacity.

    After recharging the battery, detach it and disconnect thecharger from the power outlet.

    When not using the camera, remove the battery.If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a smallamount of power current is released, resulting in excess dischargeand shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover(provided) attached. Storing the battery when it is fully charged maylower the battery’s 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-availableplug adapter for the respective country or region. Do not attach anyportable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so candamage the battery charger.

    If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fullycharged, the battery has reached the end of its service life.Purchase a new battery.

    Tips for Using the Battery and Charger

    After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs forat least 3 sec.Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E8.Battery Pack LP-E8 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with anincompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction oraccidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.

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    Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 into the camera.

    1 Open the cover.Slide the lever as shown by thearrows and open the cover.

    2Insert the battery.

    Insert the end with the batterycontacts.Insert the battery until it locks inplace.

    3 Close the cover.Press the cover until it snaps shut.

    Open the cover and remove the

    battery.Press the battery release lever as shownby the arrow and remove the battery.To prevent short circuiting of thebattery contacts, be sure to attach theprotective cover (provided, p.28) tothe battery.

    Installing and Removing the Battery

    Installing the Battery

    Removing the Battery

    After opening the battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it backfurther. Otherwise, the hinge may break.

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    The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memorycard. SDHC and SDXC memory cards with UHS-I can also be used.The captured images are recorded onto the card.

    Make sure the card’s write-protect switch is set upward toenable writing/erasing.

    1 Open the cover.Slide the cover as shown by thearrows to open it.

    2 Insert the card.As shown by the illustration, facethe card’s label side toward youand insert it until it clicks in place.

    3 Close the cover.Close the cover and slide it in thedirection shown by the arrows until itsnaps shut.

    When you set the power switch to, the number of possible shots(p.35) will be displayed on the LCDmonitor.

    Installing and Removing the Card

    Installing the Card

    Write-protect switch

    Possible shots

    The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of thecard, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.Setting [ z 1: Release shutter without card ] to [ Disable ] will preventyou from forgetting to insert a card (p.204).

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    Installing and Removing the Card

    1 Open the cover.Set the power switch to < 2 >.Make sure the access lamp is off,then open the cover.If [Recording... ] is displayed, closethe cover.

    2 Remove the card.Gently push in the card, then let go toeject it.Pull the card straight out, then closethe cover.

    Removing the Card

    Access lamp

    When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images arebeing written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is beingtransferred. Do not open the card slot cover during this time. Also,never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit orblinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera.• Removing the card.• Removing the battery.• Shaking or banging the camera around.If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may notstart from 0001 (p.208).If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, removeand reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card.If you can transfer all the images on the card to a computer, transfer allthe images and then format the card with the camera (p.48). The cardmay then return to normal.Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects.

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    After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use LiveView shooting, shoot movies, and play back images and movies. Youcan change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor.

    1 Flip out the LCD monitor.

    2Rotate the LCD monitor.

    When the LCD monitor is swung out,you can rotate it up or down, or face itforward toward the subject.The indicated angle is onlyapproximate.

    3 Face it toward you.Normally, face the LCD monitortoward you.

    Using the LCD Monitor

    180°

    175°

    90°

    Be careful not to force and break the hinge when rotating the LCD monitor.

    When not using the camera, close the LCD monitor with the screenfacing inward. This will protect the screen.During Live View shooting or movie shooting, facing the LCD monitortoward the subject will display a mirror image on the screen.Depending on the angle of the LCD monitor, the display may turn off rightbefore the LCD monitor is closed.

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    If you turn on the power switch and the time zone and date/timesetting screens appear, see page 36 to set the time zone and date/time.

    : The camera turns on. You canshoot movies (p.173).

    : The camera turns on. You canshoot still photos.

    : The camera is turned off anddoes not operate. Set to thisposition when not using thecamera.

    Whenever you set the power switch to < 1 > or < 2 >, sensorcleaning will be executed automatically. (A small sound may beheard.) During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display

    .You can still shoot during sensor cleaning. Press the shutter buttonhalfway (p.43) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture.If you repeatedly turn the power switch < 1 >/ at a shortinterval, the < f > icon may not be displayed. This is normal andnot a problem.

    To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically afterapprox. 30 seconds of non-operation. To turn on the camera again,

    just press the shutter button halfway (p.43).You can set the auto power off time with [ 5 2: Auto power off ](p.205).

    Turning on the Power

    About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor

    3 About Auto Power Off

    If you set the power switch to < 2 > while an image is being recorded tothe card, [ Recording... ] will be displayed and the power will turn off after thecard finishes recording the image.

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    Turning on the Power

    When the power is turned on, the battery level will be indicated in one of

    four levels.

    z : Battery level is sufficient.

    x : Battery level is low, but thecamera can still be used.

    c : Battery will be exhausted soon.(Blinks)

    n : Recharge the battery.

    Battery Life

    The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8, no LiveView shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testingstandards.Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E8• With two LP-E8 batteries: approx. twice as many shots as with the camera alone.• With size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries (at 23°C / 73°F): approx. 470 shots with

    no flash, approx. 270 shots with 50% flash use.

    z Checking the Battery Level

    Temperature At 23 °C / 73 °F At 0 °C / 32 °FNo Flash Approx. 550 shots Approx. 470 shots

    50% Flash Use Approx. 440 Shots Approx. 400 shots

    The number of possible shots will decrease with any of the followingoperations:• Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period.• Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture.• Using the lens Image Stabilizer.• Using the LCD monitor often.The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actualshooting conditions.The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Depending onthe lens used, the number of possible shots may be lower.For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 147.

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    When you turn on the power for the first time or if the time zone and date/timehave been reset, the Time zone and Date/Time setting screens will appear.Follow the steps below to set the time zone first. You can also set the time zone

    of your current address. Then if you travel to another time zone, you can simplyset your destination’s time zone so that the correct date/time is recorded.Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be basedon this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.

    [London ] is set by default.Press the < M > button.Under the [ 5 2] tab, select [ Timezone ], then press < 0 >.Press the < U > key to select a time zone.Press < 0 > so < a > is displayed.Press the < V > key to select the timezone, then press < 0 >.

    1 Display the menu screen.Press the < M > button.

    2 Under the [ 5 2] tab, select [Date/Time].

    Press the < U > key to select the[5 2] tab.Press the < V > key to select [ Date/Time ], then press < 0 >.

    3 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time

    Set the Time Zone

    Set the Date and Time

    The menu setting procedure is explained on pages 46-47.The time displayed on the lower right is the time difference comparedwith Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If you do not see your timezone, set the time zone while referring to the difference with UTC.

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    3 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time

    3 Set the date and time.Press the < U > key to select thedate or time number.Press < 0 > so < a > is displayed.Press the < V > key to set thenumber, then press < 0 >. (Returnsto < b >.)

    4 Set the daylight saving time.Set it if necessary.Press the < U > key to select [ Y ].Press < 0 > so < a > is displayed.Press the < V > key to select [ Z ],then press < 0 >.When the daylight saving time is setto [Z ], the time set in step 3 willadvance by 1 hour. If [ Y ] is set, thedaylight saving time will be canceled

    and the time will go back by 1 hour.

    5 Exit the setting.Press the < U > key to select [ OK ],then press < 0 >.The date/time and daylight savingtime will be set and the menu willreappear.

    If you store the camera without the battery or if the camera’s batterybecomes exhausted, the time zone and date/time may be reset. If thishappens, set the time zone and date/time again.

    The date/time that was set will start from when you press < 0 > in step 5. After changing the time zone, check that the correct date/time has been set.You can also set the daylight saving time with [ 5 2: Time zone ].The [ 5 2: Time zone ] and [ 5 2: Date/Time ] daylight saving time settingsare linked.

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    1 Display the menu screen.Press the < M > button to displaythe menu screen.

    2 Under the [ 5 2] tab, select[Language K ].

    Press the < U > key to select the[5 2] tab.

    Press the < V > key to select[Language K ] (the sixth item fromthe top), then press < 0 >.

    3 Set the desired language.Press the < S > key to select thelanguage, then press < 0 >.The interface language will change.

    3 Selecting the Interface Language

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    The camera is compatible with all Canon EF lenses and EF-S lenses.The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses.

    1 Remove the caps.Remove the rear lens cap and thebody cap by turning them as shownby the arrows.

    2 Attach the lens. Align the lens’ red or white index withthe camera’s index matching thesame color. Turn the lens as shownby the arrow until it clicks in place.

    3Set the lens focus mode switch to.

    stands for Autofocus.If it is set to < MF> (manual focus),autofocus will not operate.

    4 Remove the front lens cap.

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens

    White index

    Red index

    Minimizing DustWhen changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust.When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach thebody cap to the camera.Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.

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    Attaching and Detaching a Lens

    To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens

    with your fingers.If you want to zoom, do it beforefocusing. Turning the zoom ring afterachieving focus may throw off thefocus.

    While pressing the lens releasebutton, turn the lens as shown bythe arrows.

    Turn the lens until it stops, thendetach it.

    Attach the rear lens cap to thedetached lens.

    About Zooming

    Detaching the Lens

    Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may causeloss of vision.When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch to.If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, donot touch the rotating part.If you purchased a lens kit with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMor EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, see “HandlingPrecautions” on page 346.

    Image Conversion Factor Since the image sensor size issmaller than the 35mm filmformat, it will look like the lensfocal length is increased byapprox. 1.6x.

    Image sensor size (Approx.)(22.3 x 14.9 mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.)

    35mm image size(36 x 24 mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.)

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    When you use the IS lens’ built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake iscorrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here isbased on the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens as an example.* IS stands for Image Stabilizer.

    1 Set the IS switch to < 1 >. Also set the camera’s power switch to.

    2 Press the shutter button halfway.The Image Stabilizer will operate.

    3 Take the picture.When the picture looks steady in theviewfinder, press the shutter buttoncompletely to take the picture.

    About the Lens Image Stabilizer

    The Image Stabilizer cannot correct “subject blur”, when the subjectmoves at the time of exposure.For bulb exposures, set the IS switch to < 2 >. If < 1 > is set, ImageStabilizer misoperation may occur.The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such ason a rocking boat.

    The Image Stabilizer can operate with the lens focus mode switch set to

    either < AF > or < MF>.When using a tripod, you can still shoot with the IS switch set to < 1 >with no problem. However, to save battery power, setting the IS switch to is recommended.The Image Stabilizer is effective even when the camera is mounted on amonopod.Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit theshooting conditions. However, the following lenses switch the IS modeautomatically:• EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM • EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM• EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II • EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS• EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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    Turn the dioptric adjustment

    knob.Turn the knob left or right until thenine AF points in the viewfinder looksharp.

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

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

    Basic Operation

    Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity

    Holding the Camera

    If the camera’s dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinderimage, using E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses (10 types, soldseparately) is recommended.

    Vertical shootingHorizontal shooting

    To shoot while looking at the LCD monitor, see page 145.

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    Basic Operation

    The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button

    halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.

    Pressing halfwayThis activates autofocusing and theautomatic exposure system that sets theshutter speed and aperture.The exposure setting (shutter speed andaperture) is displayed in the viewfinder(0 ).

    Pressing completelyThis releases the shutter and takes thepicture.

    Preventing Camera ShakeHand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is calledcamera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake,note the following:

    • Hold and steady the camera as shown on the preceding page.• Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then slowly press the

    shutter button completely.

    Shutter Button

    If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway firstor if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completelyimmediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture.Even during menu display, image playback, or image recording, you caninstantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter buttonhalfway.

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    You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on theLCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen.

    1 Press the < Q > button.The Quick Control screen will appear(7 ).

    2 Set the desired function.Press the < S > key to select afunction.The selected function and Featureguide (p.52) will appear.Turn the < 6 > dial to change thesetting.

    3 Take the picture.Press the shutter button completely to

    take the picture.The captured image will be displayed.

    Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions

    Basic Zone modes Creative Zone modes

    For the functions settable in Basic Zone modes and the settingprocedure, see page 76.In steps 1 and 2, you can also use the LCD monitor’s touch screen (p.53).

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    Q Quick Control for Shooting Functions

    Select the desired function and press. The function’s setting screenwill appear.Press the < U > key or turn the dial to change the setting.There are also functions that are setby pressing the < B > button.Press < 0 > to finalize the setting andreturn to the Quick Control screen.

    Sample Quick Control Screen

    Function Setting Screen

    Shutter speed (p.110)

    AF operation (p.97)

    White balance (p.137)

    Shooting mode* (p.24)Highlight tone priority* (p.299)

    Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.125)Metering mode (p.117)

    Picture Style (p.95)

    Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.119, 121)

    Flash exposurecompensation (p.120)

    ISO speed (p.92)

    Image-recording quality (p.88)

    Aperture (p.112)

    Built-in flash settings

    (p.234)

    White balance bracketing (p.140)

    Drive mode (p.104, 106)

    White balance correction (p.139)

    Return

    * Asterisked functions cannot be set with the Quick Control screen.

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    You can set various settings with the menus such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, usethe < M > button, < S > cross keys, and < 0 > button on the back ofthe camera to operate the menus.

    3 Menu Operations

    Cross keys

    Tab

    Menu items

    Menu settings

    z Shooting

    LCD monitor

    5 Set-up9 My Menu

    button

    3 Playback

    The menu tabs and items displayed will differ depending on theshooting mode.

    Menu Screen

    Basic Zone modes

    Creative Zone modes

    button

    A Live View Shooting

    Movie shooting

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    3 Menu Operations

    1 Display the menu screen.Press the < M > button to displaythe menu screen.

    2 Select a tab.Press the < U > key to select amenu tab.For example, the [ z 3] tab refers tothe screen displayed when the z (Shooting) tab’s third dot [ ] fromthe left is selected.

    3 Select the desired item.Press the < V > key to select theitem, then press < 0 >.

    4Select the setting.

    Press the < V > or < U > key toselect the desired setting. (Somesettings require you to press eitherthe < V > or < U > key to select it.)The current setting is indicated in blue.

    5 Set the desired setting.Press < 0 > to set it.

    6 Exit the setting.Press the < M > button to return tothe shooting settings display.

    Menu Setting Procedure

    In step 2, you can also turn the < 6 > dial to select a menu tab.In steps 2 to 5, you can also use the LCD monitor’s touch screen (p.53).The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you havepressed the < M > button to display the menu screen.To cancel, press the < M > button.For details about each menu item, see page 318.

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    If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera orcomputer, format the card with the camera.

    When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will

    be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so makesure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transferthe images to a computer, etc., before formatting the card.

    1 Select [Format card].Under the [ 5 1] tab, select [ Formatcard ], then press < 0 >.

    2 Format the card.Select [ OK ], then press < 0 >.The card will be formatted.When the formatting is completed,

    the menu will reappear.

    For low-level formatting, press the button to append [ Low levelformat ] with a checkmark < X >, thenselect [ OK ].

    3 Formatting the Card

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    3 Formatting the Card

    The card is new.

    The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer.The card is full with images or data.A card-related error is displayed (p.337) .

    Execute [Format card] in the following cases:

    About Low-level FormattingPerform low-level formatting if the card’s recording or reading speed seemsslow or if you want to totally erase all data in the card.

    Since low-level formatting will format all recordable sectors in the card, theformatting will take slightly longer than normal formatting.You can stop the low-level formatting by selecting [ Cancel ]. Even in thiscase, normal formatting will be completed and you can use the card asusual.

    When the card is formatted or data is erased, only the file managementinformation is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Beaware of this when selling or discarding the card. When discarding thecard, execute low-level formatting or destroy the card physically toprevent the personal data from being leaked.Before using a new Eye-Fi card, the software in the card must beinstalled in your computer. Then format the card with the camera.

    The card capacity displayed on the card format screen may be smallerthan the capacity indicated on the card.This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

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    The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menuscreen, captured images, etc.

    When you turn on the power, theshooting settings will be displayed.When your eye is near the viewfindereyepiece, the display off sensor(p.21, 217) will turn off the LCDmonitor to prevent glare. When your

    eye leaves the viewfinder eyepiece,the LCD monitor will turn on again.By pressing the < B > button, youcan switch the LCD monitor screenas follows: Display the shootingsettings screen (p.22), turn off theLCD monitor screen, or display the

    camera settings screen (p.213).

    Switching the LCD Monitor Display

    Shooting Settings

    Appears when you press the button. Press thebutton again to return to theshooting settings screen.

    Appears when you press the button. Press the buttonagain to return to the shootingsettings screen.

    Menu Functions Captured Image

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    Switching the LCD Monitor Display

    With [ 5 2: LCD auto off ], you can prevent the LCD monitor from turningoff automatically (p.217).Even when the menu screen or captured image is displayed, pressingthe shutter button will enable you to shoot immediately.

    If you wear sunglasses and look through the viewfinder eyepiece, theLCD monitor may not turn off automatically. If this occurs, press the button to turn off the LCD monitor.Nearby fluorescent lighting may cause the LCD monitor to turn off. If thisoccurs, take the camera away from the fluorescent lighting.

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    The Feature guide is a simple description of the respective function oroption. It is displayed when you change the shooting mode or use theQuick Control screen to set a shooting function, in Live View shooting,

    movie shooting, or during playback. When you select a function oroption on the Quick Control screen, the Feature guide description isdisplayed. The Feature guide turns off when you tap the description orproceed with the operation.

    Shooting mode (Sample)

    Quick Control (Sample)

    Select [Feature guide].Under the [ 5 3] tab, select [ Featureguide ], then press < 0 >. Select[Disable ], then press < 0 >.

    Feature Guide

    3 Disabling the Feature Guide

    Shooting functions Live View shooting Playback

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    The LCD monitor is a touch-sensitive panel that you can operate withyour fingers.

    Quick Control (Sample display)Use your finger to tap (touch and letgo) the LCD monitor.By tapping, you can select menus,icons, etc., displayed on the LCDmonitor.Icons that you can tap are displayedin a frame (excluding the menuscreen).For example, when you tap [ Q ], theQuick Control screen appears. Bytapping [ 2 ], you can return to thepreceding screen.

    Operations possible by tapping the screenSetting menu functions after pressing the < M > buttonQuick ControlSetting functions after pressing the < i >, < S >, < WB >,, < Y i /Q >, or < Z f > buttonSetting functions during Live View shootingSetting functions during movie shootingPlayback operations

    d Touch Screen Operations

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    d Touch Screen Operations

    Menu screen (Sample display)Slide your finger while touching theLCD monitor.

    Scale display (Sample display)

    Operations possible by dragging your finger on the screenSelecting a menu tab or item after pressing the < M > buttonSetting a scale controlSetting functions during Live View shootingSetting functions during movie shootingPlayback operations (swipe)

    If [z 1: Beep ] is set to [ Touch to ], thebeep will not sound during touchoperations.

    Drag

    3 Silencing the Beep during Touch Operations

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    d Touch Screen Operations

    1 Select [Touch control].Under the [ 5 3] tab, select [ Touchcontrol ], then press < 0 >.

    2 Set the Touch control.Select [ Enable ].Setting it to [ Disable ] will disabletouch operations.

    3 Touch Control Settings

    Cautions for Touch Screen OperationsSince the LCD monitor is not pressure sensitive, do not use any sharpobjects such as your fingernail, ballpoint pens, etc., for touch operations.Do not use wet fingers for touch screen operations.If the LCD monitor has any moisture or if your fingers are wet, the touchscreen may not respond or misoperation may occur. In such a case, turnoff the power and wipe the LCD monitor with a cloth.Do not attach any protective sheet (commercially available) or sticker onthe LCD monitor. It may make the touch operation response slow.

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    2Basic Shooting and

    Image PlaybackThis chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modeson the Mode Dial for best results and how to play backimages.

    With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot while thecamera sets everything automatically (p.76, 314). Also, toprevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, the mainshooting settings cannot be changed.

    B a s i c Z o n

    e

    If you set the Mode Dial to < 8 > while the LCD monitor is off,press the < Q > button to check the shooting mode before shooting(p.71).

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    is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the sceneand sets the optimum settings automatically. It also adjusts focusautomatically by detecting whether the subject is still or moving (p.61).

    1 Set the Mode Dial to < A >.

    2 Aim any AF point over thesubject.

    All the AF points will be used to focus,

    and generally the closest object willbe focused.

    Aiming the center AF point over thesubject will make focusing easier.

    3 Focus the subject.Press the shutter button halfway, andthe lens focusing ring will rotate tofocus.The dot inside the AF point achievingfocus flashes briefly in red. At thesame time, the beeper will sound andthe focus confirmation light < o > inthe viewfinder will light up.

    If necessary, the built-in flash will beraised automatically.

    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    AF point

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    A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)

    4 Take the picture.Press the shutter button completely totake the picture.The captured image will be displayedfor 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.

    After taking the picture, retract thebuilt-in flash by pushing it down withyour fingers.

    The focus confirmation light < o > blinks and focus is notachieved.

    Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast, then press theshutter button halfway (p.43). If you are too close to the subject,move away and try again.

    Multiple AF points flash simultaneously.This indicates that focus is achieved at all those AF points. When the

    AF point covering the desired subject flashes, take the picture.

    The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation

    light < o > does not light up.)It indicates that the camera is focusing continuously on a movingsubject. (The focus confirmation light < o > does not light up.) Youcan take sharp pictures of a moving subject.Note that focus lock (p.61) will not work in this case.

    Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus the subject.If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to < MF> (manual focus),set it to < AF > (autofocus).

    FAQ

    The < A > mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor,and sunset scenes. If the desired color tone is not obtained, use a CreativeZone mode and select a Picture Style other than < D > and shoot (p.95).

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    The flash was raised even though it was daylight.For a backlit subject, the flash may pop up to help lighten thesubject’s dark areas. If you do not want the flash to fire, set it to

    Flash Off (p.63). Except for the flash setting, the settings will be thesame as in < A >.The flash fired and the picture came out extremely bright.Move farther from the subject and shoot. When shooting flashphotography, if the subject is too close to the camera, the picturemay come out extremely bright (overexposure).

    In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes.

    Pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the built-in flash tofire a series of flashes to assist autofocusing. This is called AF-assistbeam. Its effective range is approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet.

    When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came outunnaturally dark.You were too close to the subject and the lens barrel created ashadow. Move further away from the subject. If a hood is attached to

    the lens, remove it before taking the flash picture.

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    Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right tocreate a balanced background and good perspective.In the < A > mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focusa still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose theshot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This iscalled “focus lock”. Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zonemodes (except < 5 > ).

    In the < A > mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes)while or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus the subjectcontinuously. (The beeper will continue beeping softly.) As long as youkeep aiming the AF point on the subject while pressing the shutter

    button halfway, the focusing will be continuous. When you want to takethe picture, press the shutter button completely.

    A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto)Recomposing the Shot

    Shooting a Moving Subject

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    You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is

    called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 145.1 Display the Live View image on

    the LCD monitor.Press the < A > button.The Live View image will appear onthe LCD monitor.

    2Focus the subject.

    Press the shutter button halfway tofocus.When focus is achieved, the AF pointwill turn green and the beeper willsound.

    3 Take the picture.Press the shutter button completely.The picture will be taken and thecaptured image is displayed on theLCD monitor.

    After the image review ends, thecamera will return to Live Viewshooting automatically.Press the < A > button to end theLive View shooting.

    You can also rotate the LCD monitor in different directions (p.33).

    A Live View Shooting

    Normal angle Low angle High angle

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    The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settingsautomatically. In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturing theparticular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes.

    Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinderblinks.Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, theviewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steadyor use a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end toreduce blur caused by camera shake.

    Take portraits without flash.In low-light conditions, tell the subject to keep still until the picture istaken. If the person moves during the exposure, he or she may lookblurred in the picture.

    7 Disabling Flash

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    In the < C > mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drivemode, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want toconvey in your images. The default settings are the same as the < A >mode.* CA stands for Creative Auto.

    1 Set the Mode Dial to < C >.

    2 Press the < Q > button. (7 )The Quick Control screen will appear.

    3 Set the desired function.Press the < S > key to select thefunction to be set.The selected function and Featureguide (p.52) will appear.For setting procedure and details oneach function, see pages 65-66.

    4 Take the picture.Press the shutter button completely to

    take the picture.

    C Creative Auto Shooting

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    C Creative Auto Shooting

    Pressing the < Q > button enables you to set the following:

    (1) Ambience-based shotsYou can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images.Turn the < 6 > dial to select the desired ambience. You can also

    select it from a list by pressing < 0 >. For details, see page 77.(2) Blurring/sharpening the background

    If you move the index mark toward the left, the background will lookmore blurred. If you move it toward the right, the background willlook more in focus. If you want to blur the background, see “Shooting

    Portraits” on page 67. Press the < U > key or turn the < 6 > dial toselect the desired ambience.Depending on the lens and shooting conditions, the backgroundmay not look so blurred. This function cannot be set (grayed out)while the built-in flash is raised in the < a > or < D> mode. If flash isused, this setting will not be applied.

    Shutter speed (1)

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    (4)

    Battery check Possible shots

    ISO speed

    Image-recording quality

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    (3) Drive mode : Turn the < 6 > dial to set it as desired. You can alsoselect it from a list by pressing < 0 >.

    Single shooting :Shoot one image at a time.

    Continuous shooting :While you hold down the shutter button completely,shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up toapprox. 5 shots per sec.

    Self-timer: 10sec./remote :The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the

    shutter button. A remote controller can also be used. Self-timer: 2sec. :The picture is taken 2 seconds after you press theshutter button.

    Self-timer: Continuous :Press the < V > key to set the number of multipleshots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer. 10seconds after you press the shutter button, the setnumber of multiple shots will be taken.

    (4) Flash firing : Turn the < 6 > dial to set it as desired. You can alsoselect it from a list by pressing < 0 >. Auto flash : The flash fires automatically when necessary. Flash on : The flash fires at all times. Flash off : The flash is disabled.

    If you use an external Speedlite, [ Flash firing ] cannot be set.

    When using the self-timer, see the notes on page 106.When using < b >, see “Disabling Flash” on page 63.

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    The < 2 > (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the humansubject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer.

    The further the distance between the subject and background,the better.The further the distance between the subject and background, themore blurred the background will look. The subject will also standout 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 withthe subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.

    Focus the face.Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red. For close-ups of the face, focus the eyes.

    2 Shooting Portraits

    Shooting Tips

    The default setting is < i > (Continuous shooting). If you hold down theshutter button, you can shoot continuously to obtain different poses andfacial expressions (max. approx. 5 shots/sec.).If necessary, the built-in flash will fire automatically.

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    Use the < 3 > (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to haveeverything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, andvery sharp and crisp images.

    With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and farwill be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadthto landscapes.

    Shooting night scenes.

    Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this mode < 3 > is also goodfor night scenes.When shooting night scenes, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

    3 Shooting Landscapes

    Shooting Tips

    The built-in flash will not fire even in backlit or low-light conditions.

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

    Use a simple background. A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better.

    Move as close as possible to the subject.Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenseshave indications such as < 4 0.25m/0.8ft >. The lens minimum

    focusing distance is measured from the < V > (focal plane) mark onthe top of the camera to the subject. If you are too close to thesubject, the focus confirmation light < o > will blink.Under low light, the built-in flash will fire. If you are too close to thesubject and the bottom of the picture looks dark, move away fromthe subject.

    With a zoom lens, use the telephoto end.

    If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make thesubject look larger.

    4 Shooting Close-ups

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    To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or amoving vehicle, use the < 5 > (Sports) mode.

    Use a telephoto lens.Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar.

    Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutterbutton halfway to autofocus. During autofocusing, the beeper willcontinue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus

    confirmation light < o > will blink.The default setting is < i > (Continuous shooting). When you wantto take the picture, press the shutter button completely. If you holddown the shutter button, continuous shooting (max. approx. 5 shotsper sec.) and autofocusing will take effect to capture the movementof the subject.

    5 Shooting Moving Subjects

    Shooting Tips

    Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’sshutter speed display on the bottom left will blink. Hold the camera steadyand shoot.

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    Select “Night Portrait”, “Handheld Night Scene”, or “HDR BacklightControl” shooting mode. The camera sets everything to suit theselected shooting mode.

    1 Set the Mode Dial to < 8 >.

    2 Press the < Q > button. (7 )The Quick Control screen will appear.

    3 Select the shooting mode.Press the < V > or < U > key toselect the shooting mode icon.Turn the < 6 > dial to select ashooting mode.

    You can also select the shootingmode icon and press < 0 > to displaya selection of shooting modes fromwhich you can select one.

    Available Shooting Modes in the < 8 > Mode

    8 : Special Scene Mode

    Shooting Mode Page6 Night Portrait p.72F Handheld Night Scene p.73G HDR Backlight Control p.74

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    To shoot people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in thebackground, use the < 6 > (Night Portrait) mode.

    Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod.When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a widenight view. Also, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

    Check the subject’s brightness.Under low light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain agood exposure of the subject. You should then play back the image

    to check the image brightness. If the subject looks dark, movenearer and shoot again.

    Also shoot in another shooting mode.Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting alsowith < A > and < F > is recommended.

    6 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod)

    Shooting Tips

    Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires.If you use the self-timer together with flash, the self-timer lamp will lightup briefly after the picture is taken.See the caution on page 75.

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    When shooting a scene having both bright and dark areas, use the (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in thismode, three continuous shots are taken at different exposures. This

    results in one image, with a wide tonal range, that has minimized theblocked-up shadows caused by backlighting.* HDR stands for High Dynamic Range.

    Hold the camera firmly.While shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. In this mode,three shots are aligned and merged into a single image. However, if

    there is significant misalignment in any of the three shots due tocamera shake, they may not align properly in the final image.

    G Shooting Backlit Scenes

    Shooting Tips

    Flash cannot be used. In low light, the AF-assist beam will be emitted(p.101).See the cautions on page 75.

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    Caution for < 6 > (Night Portrait) and < F > (Handheld Night Scene)During Live View shooting, it may be difficult to focus dots of light such asin a night scene. In such a case, you should set the AF method to [ Quick

    mode ] and shoot. If it is still difficult to focus, set the lens’ focus modeswitch to [ MF] and focus manually.

    Cautions for < F > (Handheld Night Scene)When shooting flash photography, if the subject is too close to thecamera, the picture may come out extremely bright (overexposure).If you use flash to shoot a night scene with few lights, the shots may notalign correctly. This can result in a blurry photo.If you use flash and the human subject is close to the background which

    is also illuminated by the flash, the shots may not align correctly. Thiscan result in a blurry photo. Unnatural shadows and unsuitable colorsmay also appear.Shooting with an external Speedlite• When using a Speedlite with automatic flash coverage setting, the zoom

    position will be fixed to the wide end, regardless of the lens’ zoom position.• When using a Speedlite with manual flash coverage switch, shoot with

    the flash head retracted to the wide (normal) position.

    Cautions for < G > (HDR Backlight Control)Note that the image may not be rendered with a smooth gradation andmay look irregular or have significant noise.HDR Backlight Control may not be effective for excessively backlitscenes or extremely high-contrast scenes.

    Cautions for < F > (Handheld Night Scene) and < G > (HDR BacklightControl)

    Compared with other shooting modes, the shooting area will be smaller.

    1 +73 or 1 cannot be selected. Even if 1 +73 or 1 has beenset for another shooting mode, the picture will be recorded in 73 .If you shoot a moving subject, the subject's movement may leaveafterimages or the surrounding area of the subject may become dark.The image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns(lattice, stripes, etc.), flat or single-tone images, or greatly misalignedshots caused by camera shake.Compared to normal shooting, recording the image to the card will takelonger. During the processing of the images, “ BUSY ” will be displayedand you cannot take another picture until the processing is completed.If the shooting mode is set to < F > or < G >, direct printing (p.280) is notpossible.

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    In Basic Zone modes when the shootingsettings screen is displayed, you canpress the < Q > button to display theQuick Control screen. The table belowindicates the functions that can be setwith the Quick Control screen in eachBasic Zone mode.

    1 Set the Mode Dial t