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User Manual: Canon EOS RP Camera User Manual
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E Advanced User Guide Introduction Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following To avoid shooting problems and accidents, first read the “Safety Instructions” (=25–=27) and “Handling Precautions” (=28–=30). Also, read this manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly. Refer to This Manual while Using the Camera to Further Familiarize Yourself with the Camera While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they come out. You can then better understand the camera. Be sure to store this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again when necessary. Testing the Camera Before Use and Liability After shooting, play images back and check whether they have been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused. Copyrights Copyright laws in some countries prohibit the unauthorized use of images recorded with the camera (or music/images with music transferred to the memory card) for purposes other than personal enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc. may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment. 2 Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Camera (with body cap) Battery Pack LP-E17 (with protective cover) Battery Charger LC-E17/LC-E17E* Strap * Battery Charger LC-E17 or LC-E17E is provided. (The LC-E17E comes with a power cord.) oo The camera does not come with a memory card (=10), interface cable, or HDMI cable. oo For details on the Advanced User Guide and Instruction Manuals, see the next page. oo If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included. oo Be careful not to lose any of the above items. oo When you need Lens Instruction Manuals, download them from the Canon website (=4). oo The Lens Instruction Manuals (PDF files) are for lenses sold individually. Note that when purchasing the Lens Kit, some of the accessories included with the lens may not match those listed in the Lens Instruction Manual. 3 Instruction Manuals The Instruction Manual included with the camera provides basic instructions for the camera and Wi-Fi functions. The Advanced User Guide (this PDF file), which provides complete instructions, can be downloaded from the Canon website to a computer or other device. Downloading the Advanced User Guide/Instruction Manuals The Advanced User Guide and Instruction Manuals for lenses and software (PDF files) can be downloaded from the Canon website to a computer or other device. zzDownload site www.canon.com/icpd Advanced User Guide Lens Instruction Manual Software Instruction Manual oo To view the PDF files, an Adobe PDF viewing software such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (most recent version recommended) is required. oo Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the Internet. oo Double-click the downloaded PDF file to open it. oo To learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software’s Help section or the like. 4 Instruction Manuals Downloading the Advanced User Guide/Instruction Manuals Using QR Code The Advanced User Guide and Instruction Manuals for lenses and software (PDF files) can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet using the QR code. www.canon.com/icpd oo A software app is required to read the QR code. oo Select your country or region of residence, then download the Advanced User Guide/Instruction Manuals. oo Select [5: Manual/software URL] to display the QR code on the camera screen. 5 Quick Start Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 Insert the battery (=42). zz Upon purchase, charge the battery to start using (=40). Insert the card (=42). zz With the card’s label facing toward the back of the camera, insert it into the card slot. Attach the lens (=48). zz Align the red mount index on the lens with the red mount index on the camera to attach the lens. zz Make sure the lens’s focus mode switch is set to <2> (=48). Set the power switch to <1> (=46). Flip out the screen (=45). zz When the date/time/zone setting screen is displayed, see =374. Quick Start Guide 6 7 8 9 Set the Mode dial to (=68). zz All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. Focus on the subject (=54). zz(an AF point) appears over any face detected. zz Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus on the subject. Take the picture (=54). zz Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Review the picture. zz The image just captured will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the screen. zz To display the image again, press the
button (=296). zz To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (=296). zz To delete images, see “Erasing Images” (=314). 7 About This Manual Icons in this Manual <6> <5> <0> * : Indicates the Main dial. : Indicates the Quick control dial. : Indicates the corresponding direction on the cross keys. : Indicates the lens control ring. : Indicates the Setting button. : Indicates the duration (in * seconds) of the operation for the button you pressed, as timed after you release the button. * In addition to the above, the icons and symbols used on the camera’s buttons and displayed on the screen are also used in this manual when discussing relevant operations and functionality. M (in page titles) : Functions only available in Creative Zone modes ( , , ,, , or mode) or for movies recorded with manual exposure. : Reference page numbers for more information. =*** : Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information. : Tips or advice for better shooting. : Troubleshooting advice. 8 About This Manual Basic Assumptions for Operational Instructions, Sample Photos zz Before following any instructions, make sure the power switch is set to <1> and the Multi-function lock feature is off (=46, =58). zz It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to their defaults. zz The illustrations in this manual show the camera attached with the RF24105mm F4 L IS USM lens as an example. zz The sample photos displayed on the camera and used in this manual are for instructional purposes only. zz In references to using EF or EF-S lenses, it is assumed that a mount adapter is used. 9 Compatible Cards The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of capacity. If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera (=367). zzSD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards UHS-II and UHS-I cards supported. Cards that Can Record Movies When recording movies, use a high-capacity card with ample performance (fast enough writing and reading speeds) for the movie recording size. For details, see =586. In this manual, “card” refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards. * The camera does not come with a card for recording photos/ movies. Please purchase it separately. 10 Chapters Introduction 2 Preparation and Basic Operations 39 Basic Shooting 67 Creative Zone 95 Shooting 109 Playback 293 Set-up 357 Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Functions 415 Custom Functions / My Menu 523 Reference 553 11 Contents Introduction 2 Item Check List.......................................................................................3 Instruction Manuals.................................................................................4 Quick Start Guide....................................................................................6 About This Manual..................................................................................8 Compatible Cards.................................................................................10 Chapters...............................................................................................11 Contents................................................................................................12 Index to Features..................................................................................21 Safety Instructions................................................................................25 Handling Precautions............................................................................28 Part Names...........................................................................................31 Preparation and Basic Operations 39 Charging the Battery.............................................................................40 Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card.............................................42 Using the Screen..................................................................................45 Turning on the Power............................................................................46 Attaching and Detaching a Lens...........................................................48 Attaching and Detaching EF/EF-S Lenses...........................................50 Using the Viewfinder.............................................................................52 Basic Operations...................................................................................53 Menu Operations and Settings.............................................................60 Touch-Screen Operation.......................................................................64 Quick Control........................................................................................65 12 Contents Basic Shooting 67 Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)................................68 Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto).......................................71 Special Scene Mode.............................................................................75 Shooting Portraits.................................................................................77 Shooting Group Photos.........................................................................78 Shooting Landscapes...........................................................................79 Shooting Moving Subjects....................................................................80 Photographing Children........................................................................81 Panning.................................................................................................82 Shooting Close-ups...............................................................................84 Shooting Food.......................................................................................85 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod)...............................................86 Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld).......................................................87 Shooting Backlit Scenes.......................................................................88 Shooting Quiet Scenes.........................................................................89 Cautions for the Modes............................................................90 Creative Zone 95 Program AE...........................................................................................96 Shutter-Priority AE................................................................................98 Aperture-Priority AE............................................................................100 Manual Exposure................................................................................102 Flexible-Priority AE..............................................................................104 Long (Bulb) Exposures.......................................................................106 13 Contents Shooting Shooting Still Photos 109 110 Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting......................................................... 111 Setting Image Quality..........................................................................116 Setting Cropping/Aspect Ratio............................................................119 Setting the Image Review Time..........................................................122 Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical Characteristics...........123 Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation.....................................128 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)........................................................129 Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos................................................131 Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast.......................................136 Highlight Tone Priority.........................................................................137 Setting the Metering Timer..................................................................138 Exposure Simulation...........................................................................139 Setting the White Balance...................................................................140 White Balance Correction...................................................................145 Setting the Color Space......................................................................147 Selecting a Picture Style.....................................................................148 Customizing a Picture Style................................................................152 Registering a Picture Style..................................................................155 Setting Noise Reduction.....................................................................157 Appending Dust Delete Data..............................................................161 Shooting with the Touch Shutter.........................................................163 Multiple Exposures..............................................................................165 14 Contents HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting................................................171 Interval Timer Shooting.......................................................................176 Reducing Flicker.................................................................................179 Selecting the Display Speed for High-Speed Continuous Shooting...181 Card Reminder....................................................................................182 Setting Touch & Drag AF.....................................................................183 Selecting the AF Operation.................................................................185 Selecting the AF Method.....................................................................188 Focusing on People’s Eyes.................................................................198 Setting Continuous AF........................................................................199 Setting Lens Electronic MF.................................................................200 Setting AF-Assist Beam Firing............................................................201 Focus Bracketing................................................................................202 Selecting the Drive Mode....................................................................206 Using the Self-Timer ..........................................................................209 Selecting the Metering Mode..............................................................211 Locking the Exposure for Shooting (AE Lock)....................................213 Focusing Manually..............................................................................214 Remote Control Shooting....................................................................217 Using a Remote Switch.......................................................................219 Flash Photography..............................................................................220 Setting the Flash Function..................................................................222 General Notes on Still Photo Shooting...............................................231 15 Contents Recording Movies 235 Tab Menus: Movie Recording.............................................................236 Recording Movies...............................................................................239 Recording HDR Movies......................................................................247 Setting the Movie Recording Size.......................................................249 Movie Cropping...................................................................................256 Setting the Sound Recording..............................................................257 Movie Digital IS...................................................................................260 Recording Time-lapse Movies.............................................................262 Recording Video Snapshots................................................................274 Setting Movie Servo AF......................................................................280 Other Menu Functions........................................................................285 General Movie Recording Cautions....................................................291 Playback 293 Tab Menus: Playback..........................................................................294 Image Playback..................................................................................296 Magnifying Images..............................................................................299 Index Display (Multiple-Image Display)...............................................300 Playing Back Movies...........................................................................301 Editing a Movie’s First and Last Scenes.............................................304 Grabbing a Frame from 4K Movies or 4K Time-Lapse Movies...........306 Playback on a TV................................................................................308 Protecting Images...............................................................................310 Rotating Images..................................................................................313 16 Contents Erasing Images...................................................................................314 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)......................................................318 Specifying Images for a Photobook....................................................322 Processing RAW Images with the Camera.........................................325 Applying Your Favorite Effects (Creative Assist).................................331 Selecting the Type of RAW Image Processing...................................333 Editing Video Snapshot Albums..........................................................334 Cropping JPEG Images......................................................................337 Resizing JPEG Images.......................................................................339 Setting Ratings....................................................................................340 Slide Show (Auto Playback)................................................................343 Filtering Images for Playback..............................................................345 Jump Display (Jumping Through Images)..........................................347 Customizing Playback Information Display.........................................349 Displaying the Highlight Alert..............................................................351 Displaying AF Points...........................................................................352 Displaying a Grid.................................................................................353 Specifying Initial Image Display When Playback Begins....................354 Setting the Initial Magnification Ratio and Position.............................355 Set-up 357 Tab Menus: Set-up..............................................................................358 Creating and Selecting a Folder.........................................................361 File Numbering Methods.....................................................................363 Setting the Auto Rotation of Vertical Images.......................................366 17 Contents Formatting Memory Cards..................................................................367 Displaying the Shooting Mode Guide..................................................369 Displaying the Feature Guide.............................................................370 Setting Eco Mode................................................................................371 Setting Power-Saving Features..........................................................372 Adjusting the Screen Brightness.........................................................373 Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone..............................................374 Setting the Interface Language...........................................................377 Setting the Video System....................................................................378 Setting the Touch Control Response..................................................379 Disabling Beeps for Camera Operations............................................380 Checking the Battery Information........................................................381 Sensor Cleaning.................................................................................382 Setting the HDMI Output Resolution...................................................386 RAW Playback on an HDR TV............................................................387 Customizing Information Displayed When Shooting...........................388 Setting a Priority for Shooting Display Performance...........................393 Setting the Viewfinder Display Format................................................393 Setting the Display Mode....................................................................394 Customizing Shutter Button Functionality for Movie Recording..........395 Help.....................................................................................................396 Setting Wireless Features...................................................................398 Geotagging Images.............................................................................402 Setting the Multi-Function Lock...........................................................407 18 Contents Registering Custom Shooting Modes.................................................408 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings....................................410 Setting Copyright Information.............................................................411 Checking Other Information................................................................413 Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Functions 415 What You Can Do via Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Functions.....416 Connecting to a Smartphone via Wi-Fi...............................................419 Connecting to a Computer via Wi-Fi...................................................453 Connecting to a Printer via Wi-Fi........................................................461 Sending Images to a Web Service......................................................473 Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points...................................................488 Reconnecting via Wi-Fi.......................................................................493 Changing or Deleting Connection Settings.........................................496 Clearing Wireless Communication Settings to Default.......................498 View Info Screen.................................................................................499 Responding to Error Messages..........................................................500 Wireless Communication Function Notes...........................................511 Security...............................................................................................513 Checking Network Settings.................................................................514 [Wireless communication settings] Screen....................................515 [Wi-Fi settings] Screen......................................................................516 Virtual Keyboard Operation.................................................................517 Setting the IP Address Manually.........................................................518 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Status Display...........................................................520 19 Contents Custom Functions / My Menu 523 Tab Menus: Customization..................................................................524 Setting Custom Functions...................................................................525 Custom Function Settings...................................................................526 Clearing Custom Function Settings....................................................546 Tab Menus: My Menu..........................................................................547 Registering My Menu..........................................................................548 Reference 553 Software Overview..............................................................................554 Importing Images to a Computer........................................................556 Charging a Battery in the Camera......................................................558 Using an Extension Grip.....................................................................560 Troubleshooting..................................................................................562 Error Codes.........................................................................................581 Performance Data...............................................................................582 Information Display.............................................................................591 Index...................................................................................................603 20 Index to Features Power Viewfinder zz Charging the battery (=40) zz Dioptric adjustment (=52) zz Battery level (=47) zz Information display in viewfinder (=389) zz Checking battery information (=381) zz Eco mode (=371) zz Power saving (=372) Cards zz Formatting (=367) zz Viewfinder vertical display (=390) zz Viewfinder display format (=393) Screen zz Vari-angle (=45) zz Releasing shutter without card (=182) zz Touch control (=64) zz Cards compatible with movie recording (=585) zz Display settings (=394) Lens zz Attaching (=48, =50) zz Detaching (=49, =51) zz Releasing shutter without lens (=544) Basic Settings zz Language (=377) zz Date/Time/Zone (=374) zz Beeper (=380) zz Copyright information (=411) zz Clear all camera settings (=410) zz Brightness (=373) zz Electronic level (=388) zz Help (=396) AF zz AF operation (=185) zz AF method (=188) zz AF point selection (=193) zz Eye Detection AF (=198) zz Continuous AF (=199) zz Touch & drag AF (=183) zz MF peaking settings (=216) zz Manual focusing (=214) zz Electronic manual focus (=200) 21 Index to Features Metering zz Metering mode (=211) Drive zz Drive mode (=206) zz Self-timer (=209) zz Maximum burst (=118) Image Recording Settings zz Creating/Selecting a folder (=361) zz File numbering (=363) Image Quality zz Image quality (=116) zz Still photo cropping/aspect ratio (=119) zz ISO speed (still photos) (=131) zz Picture Style (=148) zz White balance (=140) zz Auto Lighting Optimizer (=136) zz Noise reduction for high ISO speeds (=157) zz Noise reduction for long exposures (=159) zz Highlight tone priority (=137) zz Lens aberration correction (=123) zz Reducing flicker (=179) zz Color space (=147) 22 Shooting zz Shooting mode (=34) zz HDR mode (=171) zz Multiple exposures (=165) zz Bulb timer (=107) zz Depth-of-field preview (=101) zz Remote switch (=219) zz Remote control (=217) zz Quick Control (=65) zz Touch Shutter (=163) zz Magnified view (=195) zz Grid display (=390) zz Shooting information display (=388) zz Display settings (=394) zz Multi-function lock (=58) zz Error codes (=581) Exposure zz Exposure compensation (=128) zz Exposure compensation with M+ISO Auto (=103) zz AEB (=129) zz AE lock (=213) zz Safety shift (=529) zz Exposure simulation (=139) Index to Features Flash Playback zz External flash (=220) zz Image review time (=122) zz Flash exposure compensation (=220) zz Single-image display (=296) zz FE lock (=220) zz Shooting information display (=597) zz Flash function settings (=225) zz Grid display (=353) zz Flash Custom Function settings (=230) zz Touch playback (=298) Movie Recording zz Autoexposure recording (=239) zz Manual exposure recording (=241) zz Playback information display (=349) zz Index display (=300) zz Image browsing (Jump display) (=347) zz ISO speed (movie) (=286) zz Setting image search conditions (=345) zz Movie Servo AF (=280) zz Magnified view (=299) zz Movie Servo AF tracking sensitivity (=282) zz Protect (=310) zz Movie Servo AF speed (=283) zz Movie recording size (=249) zz Movie cropping (=256) zz Image rotation (=313) zz Rating (=340) zz Movie playback (=301) zz HDR movie (=247) zz Editing a movie’s first and last scenes (=304) zz Time-lapse movie (=262) zz Frame Grab (4K) (=306) zz Video snapshot (=274) zz Slide show (=343) zz Sound recording (=257) zz Viewing images on a television (=308) zz Microphone (=258) zz Wind filter (=257) zz Erasing (=314) zz Attenuator (=258) zz Auto slow shutter (=288) zz Av 1/8-stop increments (=289) zz HDMI output (=290) zz Remote control shooting (=285) 23 Index to Features Image Editing Wireless Features zz RAW image processing (=325) zz Connect to smartphones (=419) zz Resizing JPEGs (=339) zz Auto send images to smartphones (=439) zz Cropping JPEGs (=337) Print Order zz Print order (DPOF) (=318) zz Photobook Set-up (=322) Customization zz Custom Functions (C.Fn) (=524) zz Customizing operations (=537) zz My Menu (=548) zz Custom shooting mode (=408) Sensor Cleaning and Dust Reduction zz Sensor cleaning (=382) zz Appending Dust Delete Data (=161) zz Manual sensor cleaning (=384) Software zz Downloading and Installing (=554) zz Software Instruction Manuals (=555) 24 zz Remote control (EOS Utility) (=453) zz Auto send images to computers (=458) zz Print from Wi-Fi printers (=461) zz Upload to Web services (=473) zz Clear wireless settings (=498) Safety Instructions Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely. Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the product or others. WARNING: Denotes the risk of serious injury or death. oo Keep the product out of the reach of young children. A strap wrapped around a person’s neck may result in strangulation. The parts or provided items of cameras or accessories are dangerous if swallowed. If swallowed, seek immediate medical assistance. The battery is dangerous if swallowed. If swallowed, seek immediate medical assistance. oo Use only power sources specified in this instruction manual for use with the product. oo Do not disassemble or modify the product. oo Do not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration. oo Do not touch any exposed internal parts. oo Stop using the product in any case of unusual circumstances such as the presence of smoke or a strange smell. oo Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine or paint thinner to clean the product. oo Do not get the product wet. Do not insert foreign objects or liquids into the product. oo Do not use the product where flammable gases may be present. This may cause electric shock, explosion or fire. oo Do not leave a lens or a camera with a lens attached, exposed without the lens cap attached. The lens may concentrate the light and cause fire. oo Do not touch the product connected to a power outlet during lightning storms. This may cause electric shock. oo Observe the following instructions when using commercially available batteries or provided battery packs. • Use batteries/battery packs only with their specified product. • Do not heat batteries/battery packs or expose them to fire. • Do not charge batteries/battery packs using non-authorized battery chargers. • Do not expose the terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins or other metal objects. • Do not use leaking batteries/battery packs. • When disposing of batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals with tape or other means. This may cause electric shock, explosion or fire. If a battery/battery pack leaks and the material contacts your skin or clothing, flush the exposed area thoroughly with running water. In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with copious amounts of clean running water and seek immediate medical assistance. 25 Safety Instructions oo Observe the following instructions when using a battery charger or AC adapter. • Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and power outlet using a dry cloth. • Do not plug in or unplug the product with wet hands. • Do not use the product if the power plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet. • Do not expose the power plug and terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins or other metal objects. oo Do not touch the battery charger or AC adapter connected to a power outlet during lightning storms. oo Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not damage, break or modify the power cord. oo Do not wrap the product in cloth or other materials when in use or shortly after use when the product is still warm in temperature. oo Do not unplug the product by pulling the power cord. oo Do not leave the product connected to a power source for long periods of time. oo Do not charge batteries/battery packs at temperatures outside the range of 5–40 °C (41–104 °F). This may cause electric shock, explosion or fire. oo Do not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of skin for extended periods of time during use. This may result in low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness and blistering, even if the product does not feel hot. The use of a tripod or similar equipment is recommended when using the product in hot places and for people with circulation problems or less sensitive skin. oo Follow any indications to turn off the product in places where its use is forbidden. Not doing so may cause other equipment to malfunction due to the effect of electromagnetic waves and even result in accidents. 26 Safety Instructions CAUTION: Denotes the risk of injury. oo Do not fire the flash near the eyes. It may hurt the eyes. oo Do not look at the screen or through the viewfinder for prolonged periods of time. This may induce symptoms similar to motion sickness. In such a case, stop using the product immediately and rest for a while before resuming use. oo Flash emits high temperatures when fired. Keep fingers, any other part of your body, and objects away from the flash unit while taking pictures. This may cause burns or malfunction of the flash. oo Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. The product may become extremely hot/cold and cause burns or injury when touched. oo Strap is intended for use on the body only. Hanging the strap with any product attached on a hook or other object may damage the product. Also, do not shake the product or expose the product to strong impacts. oo Do not apply strong pressure on the lens or allow an object to hit it. This may cause injury or damage to the product. oo Only mount the product on a tripod that is sufficiently sturdy. oo Do not carry the product when it is mounted on a tripod. This may cause injury or may result in an accident. oo Do not touch any parts inside the product. This may cause injury. 27 Handling Precautions Camera Care zz This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. zz The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. zz To maximize the camera’s dust- and drip- resistance, keep the terminal cover, battery compartment cover, card slot cover, and all other covers firmly closed. zz This camera is designed to be dust- and drip- resistant, in order to help prevent sand, dust, dirt, or water that falls on it unexpectedly from getting inside, but it is impossible to prevent dirt, dust, water, or salt from getting inside at all. As far as possible, do not allow dirt, dust, water, or salt to get on the camera. zz If water gets on the camera, wipe it off with a dry and clean cloth. If dirt, dust, or salt gets on the camera, wipe it off with a clean, well-wrung wet cloth. zz Using the camera in a location with large amounts of dirt or dust may cause a malfunction. zz Cleaning the camera after use is recommended. Allowing dirt, dust, water, or salt to remain on the camera may cause a malfunction. zz If you accidentally drop the camera into water or are concerned that moisture (water), dirt, dust, or salt may have gotten inside it, promptly consult the nearest Canon Service Center. zz Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor. Also, avoid using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves, such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic fields can cause camera malfunction or destroy image data. zz Do not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction. zz The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. 28 Handling Precautions zz Do not block shutter curtain operation with your finger or other objects. Doing so may cause a malfunction. zz Use only a commercially available blower to blow away dust when it adheres to the lens, viewfinder, etc. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest Canon Service Center. zz Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera malfunction. zz If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag. zz If condensation forms on the camera, to avoid damage, do not use the camera or remove the lens, card, or battery. Turn the camera off and wait until the moisture has fully evaporated before resuming use. Even after the camera is completely dry, if it is still internally cold, do not remove the lens, card, or battery until the camera has adjusted to the ambient temperature. zz If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to check that the camera is still working. zz Avoid storing the camera where there are chemicals that result in rust and corrosion such as in a chemical lab. zz 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 is an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly. zz The camera may become hot after repeated continuous shooting or still photo/movie shooting over an extended period. This is not a malfunction. zz If there is a bright light source inside or outside the image area, ghosting may occur. 29 Handling Precautions Screen and Viewfinder zz Although the screen and viewfinder are manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may be dead, and there may also be spots of black, red, or other colors. This is not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded. zz If the screen is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days. zz The screen display may seem slightly slow in low temperatures or may look black in high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature. Cards To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following: zz Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force, physical shock, or vibration. zz Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything metallic. zz Do not affix any stickers, etc. on the card. zz Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field, such as a television, speakers, or magnets. Also avoid places prone to having static electricity. zz Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source. zz Store the card in a case. zz Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations. Lens zz After detaching the lens from the camera, put down the lens with the rear end up and attach the rear lens cap to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts (1). 30 (1) Part Names (1) (10) (11) (12) (2) (3) (4) (13) (14) (15) (5) (6) (16) (7) (17) (18) (19) (8) (9) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Focal plane mark <6> Main dial Multi-function button Shutter button Movie shooting button AF-assist beam/Self-timer/ Remote control lamp Grip (Battery compartment) Contacts Lens mount (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) Flash sync contacts Hot shoe RF lens mount index Power switch Strap mount Microphone Image sensor Lens release button Lens lock pin Body cap 31 Part Names (1) (2) (3) (5) (6) (7) (8) (4) (9) (14) (10) (15) (11) (16) (17) (18) (12) (13) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) 32 Eyecup Viewfinder eyepiece Dioptric adjustment knob Terminal cover Mode dial <5> Quick control dial Multi-function lock switch AF start button Viewfinder sensor Info button (11) Access lamp (12)
Quick Control/Setting button (13)Menu button (14) Remote control terminal (15) HDMI mini OUT terminal (16) External microphone IN terminal (17) Digital terminal (18) Headphone terminal Part Names (7) (8) (9) (10) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (13) (14) (15) (16) Accessory positioning hole Screen Tripod socket : cross keys Serial number Accessory positioning hole Speaker AE lock/FE lock button AF point/Index/Magnify/ Reduce button (11) (12) (10) (11) (12) (13) Strap mount Card slot Battery compartment Card slot/Battery compartment cover lock (14) Card slot/Battery compartment cover (15)Erase button (16) Playback button 33 Part Names Mode Dial The Mode dial includes Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and movie recording mode. (1) (1) Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. The camera sets everything to suit the subject or scene for shooting. A : Scene Intelligent Auto (=68) 8 : Special scene (=75) 34 2 Portrait (=77) 4 q Group Photo (=78) P Close-up (=84) Food (=85) 3 Landscape (=79) 6 Night Portrait (=86) Handheld Night Scene (=87) 5 Sports (=80) F C Kids (=81) G HDR Backlight Control (=88) r Panning (=82) I Silent Mode (=89) Part Names (2) (3) (4) (2) Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects as desired. t Flexible-priority AE (=104) d Program AE (=96) s Shutter-priority AE (=98) f Aperture-priority AE (=100) a Manual exposure (=102) F Bulb (=106) (3) Custom shooting modes You can assign , , ,, , , AF operation, menu functions, and more to , , or (=408). (4) k: Movie recording (=239) 35 Part Names Viewfinder Information Display Information displayed varies depending on camera status. 36 Part Names Battery Charger LC-E17 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (=40). (1) (1) (2) (3) (4) Power plug Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery pack slot (2) (3) (4) Battery Charger LC-E17E Charger for Battery Pack LP-E17 (=40). (4) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Battery pack slot Full-charge lamp Charge lamp Power cord Power cord socket (5) 37 Part Names Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera’s strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap’s buckle as shown in the illustration. Pull the strap to take up any slack and make sure the strap will not loosen from the buckle. 38 Preparation and Basic Operations This chapter describes preparatory steps before you start shooting and the basic camera operations. 39 Charging the Battery the protective cover 1 Detach provided with the battery. insert the battery in the 2 Fully charger. zz Do the opposite to remove the battery. (1) the battery. 3 Recharge For LC-E17 zz As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger’s prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet. For LC-E17E (2) 40 zz Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a power outlet. gg Recharging starts automatically and the charge lamp (1) lights up in orange. gg When the battery is fully recharged, the full-charge lamp (2) will light up in green. zz It takes approx. 2 hr. to fully charge a completely exhausted battery at room temperature (23°C / 73°F). The time required to charge the battery will vary greatly depending on the ambient temperature and the battery’s remaining capacity. zz For safety reasons, charging in low temperatures (5–10°C / 41–50°F) will take longer (up to approx. 4 hr.). Charging the Battery zzUpon purchase, the battery is not fully charged. Charge the battery before use. zzCharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during storage, a charged battery will gradually drain and lose its capacity. zzAfter charging the battery, remove it and disconnect the charger from the power outlet. zzWhen 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 will keep being released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter battery life. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. Storing the battery when it is fully charged may lower the battery performance. zzThe 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 may damage the battery charger. zzIf the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after having been fully charged, the battery has reached the end of its service life. Check the battery’s recharge performance (=381) and purchase a new battery. oo After disconnecting the charger’s power plug, do not touch the prongs for approx. 5 sec. oo The provided charger cannot charge any battery other than Battery Pack LPE17. 41 Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card Insert a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17 into the camera. The camera can use SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards (sold separately). UHS-II/ UHS-I SDHC and SDXC cards are also supported. The captured images are recorded onto the card. oo Make sure the card’s write-protect switch (1) is set upward to enable writing and erasing. Insertion the card slot/battery 1 Slide compartment cover lock and open the cover. the battery. 2 Insert zz Insert the end with the electrical contacts. zz Insert the battery until it locks in place. the card. 3 Insert zz Insert the card with the label facing the (1) back of the camera as shown until it clicks in place. the cover. 4 Close zz Press the cover until it snaps shut. 42 Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card oo You cannot use batteries other than the Battery Pack LP-E17. oo After opening the card slot/battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back any further. Otherwise, the hinge may break. Removal the card slot/battery 1 Open compartment cover. (1) zz Set the power switch to <2>. zz Check that the access lamp (1) is off, then open the cover. zz If [Saving...] is displayed on the screen, close the cover. the battery. 2 Remove zz Press the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and remove the battery. zz To prevent short-circuits, always attach the included protective cover (=40) to the battery. the card. 3 Remove zz Gently push in the card, then let it go to eject. zz Pull the card straight out. the cover. 4 Close zz Press the cover until it snaps shut. 43 Inserting/Removing the Battery and Card Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera (=367). oo The number of possible shots varies depending on the remaining capacity of the card, the settings of image quality, ISO speed, etc. oo Setting [z: Release shutter without card] to [Disable] will prevent you from forgetting to insert a card (=182). oo When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot/battery cover compartment. Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera. • Removing the card. • Removing the battery. • Shaking or striking the camera. • Unplugging and connecting a power cord (when household power outlet accessories (sold separately) are used). oo If the card already contains recorded images, the image number may not start from 0001 (=363). oo If a card-related error message is displayed on the screen, remove and reinsert the card. If the error persists, use a different card. If you can transfer images on the card to a computer, transfer all the images and then format the card with the camera (=367). The card may then return to normal. oo Do not touch the card’s contacts with your fingers or metal objects. Do not expose the contacts to dust or water. If smudges adhere to the contacts, contact failure may result. oo Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used. (Card error will be displayed.) oo Use of UHS-II microSDHC/SDXC cards with a microSD to SD adapter is not recommended. When using UHS-II cards, use SDHC/SDXC cards. 44 Using the Screen You can change the direction and angle of the screen. out the screen. 1 Flip zz Hold at the top and bottom and pull out as shown. the screen. 2 Rotate zz When the screen is swung out, you can 180° 90° 175° rotate it up, down, or over 180° to face the subject. zz The indicated angle is only approximate. it toward you. 3 Face zz Normally, use the camera with the screen facing you. oo Be careful not to forcefully rotate the screen, putting much power on the rotating axis (hinge). oo When a cable is connected to a camera terminal, the rotation angle range of the flipped-out screen will be limited. oo When not using the camera, close the screen facing inward. You can protect the screen. oo A mirror image (right/left reversed) of subjects is displayed when the screen faces subjects in front of the camera. 45 Turning on the Power zz <1> The camera turns on. zz <2> The camera is turned off and does not function. Set the power switch to this position when not using the camera. Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see =374 to set the date/time/zone. Changing the Interface Language To change the interface language, see =377. Automatic Sensor Cleaning zz Sensor cleaning, which may make a small noise, is performed automatically whenever you set the power switch to <2> or attach or detach lenses. To enable automatic sensor cleaning when the power switch is set to <1> as well, you can set this in [5: Sensor cleaning] (=383). oo If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to the card, [Saving...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the recording finishes. 46 Turning on the Power Battery Level Indicator : Battery level is sufficient. : Battery level is low, but the camera can still be used. : Battery will be exhausted soon. (Blinks) : Charge the battery. oo Doing any of the following will exhaust the battery faster: • Pressing the shutter button halfway for a prolonged period. • Activating the AF frequently without taking a picture. • Using the lens’s Image Stabilizer. • Using the Wi-Fi function or Bluetooth function. oo The number of possible shots may decrease depending on the actual shooting conditions. oo The lens operation is powered by the camera’s battery. Certain lenses may exhaust the battery faster than others. oo In low ambient temperatures, shooting may not be possible even with a sufficient battery level. oo See [5: Battery info.] to check the battery status (=381). 47 Attaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching a Lens the caps. 1 Remove zz Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. the lens. 2 Attach zz Align the red mount index on the lens with the red mount index on the camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. the lens’s focus mode switch 3 Set to . zz stands for autofocus. zz stands for manual focus. Autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. 48 Attaching and Detaching a Lens Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. zz Turn the adapter until it stops, then detach it. zz Attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens. oo Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of vision. oo When attaching or detaching a lens, set the camera’s power switch to <2>. oo If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do not touch the rotating part. oo For instructions on how to use the lens, refer to the Lens Instruction Manual (=4). Tips for Avoiding Smudges and Dust When changing lenses, do it quickly in a place with minimal dust. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera. Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it. 49 Attaching and Detaching EF/EF-S Lenses All EF and EF-S lenses can be used by attaching the optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses. Attaching a Lens the caps. 1 Remove zz Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. (1) (2) the lens to the adapter. 2 Attach zz Align the red or white mount index on the lens with the corresponding mount index on the adapter and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks into place. (1) (2) (3) Red index White index the adapter to the camera. 3 Attach zz Align the red mount indexes (3) on the adapter and camera and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks into place. 50 Attaching and Detaching EF/EF-S Lenses the lens’s focus mode switch 4 Set to . zz stands for autofocus. zz stands for manual focus. Autofocus will not operate. Detaching the Lens 5 Remove the front lens cap. pressing the lens release 1 While button, turn the adapter as shown by the arrow. zz Turn the adapter until it stops, then detach it. the lens from the adapter. 2 Detach zz Hold down the lens release lever on the adapter and turn the lens counterclockwise. zz Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. zz Attach the rear lens cap to the detached lens. oo For lens precautions, see =49. 51 Using the Viewfinder Look through the viewfinder to activate it. You can also restrict display to either the screen or viewfinder (=394). Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. zz Turn the knob left or right to make the viewfinder display look sharp. oo The viewfinder and screen cannot be activated at the same time. 52 Basic Operations Holding the Camera zzViewing the Screen as You Shoot As you shoot, you can tilt the screen to adjust it. For details, see =45. Normal angle Low angle High angle zzShooting Through the Viewfinder 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. Rest your 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. 53 Basic Operations 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 the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the screen or in the viewfinder for approx. 8 sec. or as set for the metering timer.* * By default, the metering timer is set to 8 sec. Pressing Completely This action shoots. zzPreventing Camera Shake Hand-held camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. It can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the following: Hold the camera steady. Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then slowly press the shutter button completely. oo If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first, or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. oo Even during menu display or image playback, you can go back to shootingready state by pressing the shutter button halfway. 54 Basic Operations AF Start Button In Creative Zone modes, has the same effect as pressing the shutter button halfway. Multi-Function Button By pressing the button and turning the <5> dial, you can set the ISO speed, drive mode, AF operation, white balance, and flash exposure compensation. 55 Basic Operations <6> Main Dial (1) After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial. Press a button such as , then turn the <6> dial. If you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will go back to shooting-ready state. (2) Turn only the <6> dial. While looking at the screen or viewfinder, turn the <6> dial. Use this dial to set the shutter speed, aperture, etc. oo Step (1) can be performed even when controls are locked with the Multifunction lock (=58). 56 Basic Operations <5> Quick Control Dial (1) After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial. Press a button such as , then turn the <5> dial. If you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will go back to shooting-ready state. (2) Turn only the <5> dial. While looking at the screen or viewfinder, turn the <5> dial. Use this dial to set the exposure compensation amount, the aperture setting for manual exposures, etc. oo Step (1) can be performed even when controls are locked with the Multifunction lock (=58). 57 Basic Operations
Multi-Function Lock Switch To avoid accidentally changing settings from the Main dial, Quick control dial, control ring, or touch-screen panel, configure [5: Multi function lock] and set the switch to . For [5: Multi function lock] details, see =407. Control Ring You can assign a commonly used function to the control ring of RF lenses or mount adapters (=542). 58 Basic Operations INFO Button Each press of the button changes the information shown. The following sample screens are for still photos. 59 Menu Operations and Settings (1) (2) (3) (6) (7) (5) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) button button Screen cross keys (5) (6) (7) <0> button Quick control dial Main dial Basic Zone Modes Menu Screen * In Basic Zone modes, some tabs and menu items do not appear. 60 Menu Operations and Settings Creative Zone Modes Menu Screen (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (1) (2) (9) (3) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Main tabs Secondary tabs Menu items z : Shooting 3 : Playback (6) (7) (8) (9) 5 : Set-up 8 : Custom Functions 9 : My Menu Menu settings Menu Setting Procedure the menu screen. 1 Display zz Press the button. a tab. 2 Select zz Press the button to switch between main tabs. zz Turn the <6> dial to select a secondary tab. 61 Menu Operations and Settings an item. 3 Select zz Turn the <5> dial to select an item, then press <0>. an option. 4 Select zz Turn the <5> dial to select an option. zz The current setting is indicated in blue. an option. 5 Set zz Press <0> to set it. the setting. 6 Exit zz Press the button to finish and prepare for shooting. oo The description of menu functions hereafter assumes that you have pressed the button to display the menu screen. oo You can also tap on the menu screen or press the cross keys to operate the menu. oo To cancel the operation, press the button. 62 Menu Operations and Settings Dimmed Menu Items Example: Highlight tone priority Dimmed menu items cannot be set. The menu item is dimmed if another function setting is overriding it. You can see the overriding function by selecting the dimmed menu item and pressing <0>. If you cancel the overriding function’s setting, the dimmed menu item will become settable. oo You may not be able to see the overriding function for certain dimmed menu items. oo With [5: Clear all camera settings], you can reset the menu functions to the default settings (=410). 63 Touch-Screen Operation You can operate the camera by tapping or dragging on the screen (touchscreen panel) with your finger. Tap Sample screen (Quick Control) zz Use your finger to tap on (touch briefly and then remove your finger from) the screen. zz For example, when you tap on [Q], the Quick Control screen appears. By tapping on [2], you can return to the preceding screen. Drag Sample screen (Menu screen) zz Slide your finger while touching the screen. oo If [5: Beep] is set to [Touch ], the beep will not sound for touch operations (=380). oo Touch control responsiveness can be adjusted (=379). 64 Quick Control You can directly select and set the settings displayed on the screen. This is called Quick Control (except in mode). 1 Press the button (7). a setting item. 2 Select zz Press thekeys for selection. zz When the screen at left is displayed, press the keys for selection. an option. 3 Select zz Turn the <6> or <5> dial, or press the keys to change the setting. There are also functions that are set by pressing a button following these operations. zz Press <0> to finalize the setting and return to the previous screen. oo You can also tap on the screen for Quick Control settings (=64). 65 66 Basic Shooting This chapter describes how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode dial for best results. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot, and the camera sets everything automatically. 67 Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It can also adjust focus automatically on either the still or moving subject by detecting the motion of the subject (=71). 1 Set the Mode dial to . <0>. 2 Press zz Read the message and select [OK]. the camera at what you will 3 Aim shoot (the subject). zz A frame may be displayed around the subject, under some shooting conditions. zz When an AF point is displayed on the screen, aim it over the subject. 68 Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) on the subject. 4 Focus zz Press the shutter button halfway to focus. zz You can also focus by touching a person’s face or another subject on the screen (Touch AF) when [z: Continuous AF] is set to [Disable]. zz Under low light, the AF-assist beam (=201) is automatically activated if needed. gg For stationary subjects, the AF point is displayed in green when the subject is in focus, and the camera beeps (One-Shot AF). gg For moving subjects, the AF point is displayed in blue and tracks subject movement. The camera does not beep (Servo AF). the picture. 5 Take zz Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. gg The image just captured will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the screen. oo Subject movement (whether subjects are still or moving) may not be detected correctly for some subject or shooting conditions. oo If you normally prefer to shoot with One-Shot AF, set [z: A Auto servo] to [Disable]. oo AF operation (One-Shot AF or Servo AF) is set automatically when you press the shutter button halfway. Note that AF operation cannot be switched during shooting. oo The mode makes the colors look more impressive in nature, outdoor, and sunset scenes. If you do not obtain the desired color tones, change the mode to a Creative Zone mode (=35) and select a Picture Style other than , then shoot again (=148). 69 Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) Minimizing Blurred Photos zz Use a sturdy tripod that can bear the weight of the shooting equipment. Mount the camera securely on the tripod. zz Using a remote switch (sold separately, =219) or a wireless remote control (sold separately, =217) is recommended. FAQ zzFocusing is not possible (indicated by an orange AF point). Aim the AF point over an area with good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway (=54). If you are too close to the subject, move away and shoot again. zzMultiple AF points are displayed simultaneously. If multiple AF points are displayed simultaneously, all of these positions are in focus. As long as one AF point is displayed on the subject, you can take the picture. zzPressing the shutter button halfway does not focus the subject. If the focus mode switch on the lens is set to (manual focus), set it to (autofocus). zzThe shutter speed display is blinking. Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EL/EX series Speedlite (sold separately, =220) is recommended. zzWhen the external flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out unnaturally dark. If a hood is attached to the lens, it may obstruct the flash light. If the subject is close, detach the hood before taking the picture with flash. 70 Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) Recomposing the Shot Depending on the scene, positioning the subject toward the left or right to include a balanced background will result in a picture with better perspective. Pressing the shutter button halfway to focus on a still subject will lock the focus on that subject. Recompose the shot while keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, and then press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This is called “focus lock”. Shooting a Moving Subject After you press the shutter button halfway and a blue AF point appears, the camera detects subject movement and focuses using Servo AF. Keep the subject on the screen as you hold down the shutter button halfway, and at the decisive moment, press the shutter button completely. If you prefer to shoot with One-Shot AF, set [z: A Auto servo] to [Disable]. 71 Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) Scene Icons The camera detects the scene type and sets everything automatically to suit the scene. The detected scene type is indicated on the upper left of the screen. For icon details, see =595. Adjusting Settings by Touching the Screen By touching icons, you can adjust settings for drive mode, image quality, Touch Shutter, and Creative Assist. 72 Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) Shooting with Effects Applied (Creative Assist) You can shoot with your selected effects applied. the button. 1 Press zz Read the message and select [OK]. an effect. 2 Select zz Use thekeys to select an effect, then press <0>. the effect level and other 3 Select details. zz Use the keys to set it, then press <0>. zz To reset the setting, press the button, then select [OK]. Creative Assist Effects zz[ ] Preset zz[ ] Background blur Select one of the preset effects. Note that [Saturation], [Color tone 1], and [Color tone 2] are not available with [B&W]. Adjust background blur. Choose higher values to make backgrounds sharper, or lower values to make them blurrier. [Auto] adjusts background blurring to match the brightness. Depending on lens brightness (f/ number), some positions may not be available. 73 Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) zz[ ] Brightness zz[ ] Contrast zz[ ] Saturation Adjust image brightness. Adjust contrast. Adjust the vividness of colors. zz[ ] Color tone 1 zz[ ] Color tone 2 zz[ ] Monochrome Adjust amber/blue color tone. Adjust green/magenta color tone. Set the toning effect for monochrome shooting. Set to [Off] to shoot in color. [Saturation], [Color tone 1], and [Color tone 2] are not available with options other than [Off]. oo [Background blur] is not available when the flash is used. oo These settings are reset when you switch shooting modes or set the power switch to <2>. To save the settings, set [z: Retain Creative Assist data] to [Enable]. Saving Favorite Settings To save the current setting to the camera, press the button on the Creative Assist setting screen, then select [OK]. Up to three presets can be saved as [USER*]. After three have been saved, an existing [USER*] preset must be overwritten to save a new one. 74 Special Scene Mode The camera will automatically choose the appropriate settings when you select a shooting mode for your subject or scene. * <8> stands for Special Scene. 1 Set the Mode dial to <8>. 2 Press the <0> button. a shooting mode. 3 Select zz Press the keys to select the shooting mode, then press <0>. zz You can also select the shooting mode by turning the <6> or <5> dial. oo Cautions on each shooting mode are listed together (=90). Read the cautions before shooting. oo The Quick Control screen appears after step 2 when [5: Mode guide] is set to [Disable]. Press the keys to select the shooting mode. 75 Special Scene Mode Available Shooting Modes in the 8 Mode Shooting mode 2 Portrait Page =77 Shooting mode 4 Close-up Page =84 q Group Photo =78 P Food =85 3 Landscape =79 6 Night Portrait =86 5 Sports C Kids r Panning =80 F Handheld Night Scene =87 =81 G HDR Backlight Control =88 =82 I Silent Mode =89 oo You can also set the shooting mode from [z: Shooting mode] after setting the Mode dial to <8>. 76 Shooting Portraits The <2> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and hair look softer. Shooting Tips zzSelect the location where the distance between the subject and the background is the farthest. The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand out better against an uncluttered dark background. zzUse a telephoto lens. If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with the subject from the waist up. zzFocus on the face. As you focus, make sure the AF point on the face is lit in green before you shoot. When shooting close-ups of the face, you can set [z: Eye Detection AF] to [Enable] to shoot with the subject’s eyes in focus. oo The default setting is (Low-speed continuous shooting). If you keep holding down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously to capture changes in the subject’s facial expression and pose. 77 Shooting Group Photos Use the (Group Photo) mode to shoot group photos. You can take a picture in which both the people in the front and people in the back are all in focus. Shooting Tips zzUse a wide-angle lens. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to make it easy to get all the people in the group in focus at once, from the front row to the back. Also, if you place a little distance between the camera and the subjects (so that the subjects’ entire bodies are in the shot), the focus range increases in depth. zzTake multiple shots of the group. It is recommended to shoot multiple photos in case some people close their eyes. oo When shooting indoors or in low-light, hold the camera steady or use a tripod to prevent camera shake. 78 Shooting Landscapes Use the <3> (Landscape) mode for expansive scenery or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Shooting Tips zzWith a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using a zoom lens, set the lens to the wide-angle end to make the objects near and far in focus. It also adds breadth to landscapes. zzShooting night scenes. Shooting with <3> while handholding the camera may cause camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended. 79 Shooting Moving Subjects Use the <5> (Sports) mode to shoot a moving subject, such as a running person or a moving vehicle. (1) Shooting Tips zzUse a telephoto lens. Use of a telephoto lens is recommended to enable shooting from a distance. zzTrack the subject with the Area AF frame. By default, [z: AF method] is set to [u+Tracking]. An Area AF frame (1) appears when you press the shutter button halfway. Once the subject is in focus, the AF point turns blue. zzShoot continuously. The default setting is [o] (High-speed continuous shooting). At the decisive moment, press the shutter button completely to take the shot. To track the subject and capture changes as it moves, keep holding down the shutter button to shoot continuously. 80 Photographing Children To photograph the children running around, use(Kids). Skin tones will look healthy. (1) Shooting Tips zzTrack the subject with the Area AF frame. By default, [z: AF method] is set to [u+Tracking]. An Area AF frame (1) appears when you press the shutter button halfway. Once the subject is in focus, the AF point turns blue. zzShoot continuously. The default setting is [o] (High-speed continuous shooting). At the decisive moment, press the shutter button completely to take the shot. To track the subject and capture changes in facial expression and movement, keep holding down the shutter button to shoot continuously. 81 Panning If you want to take a picture with the feel of speed and a blurred motion effect on the subject’s background, use (Panning). If you use a lens supporting the mode, subject blur is detected, corrected, and reduced. Shooting Tips zzTurn the camera to follow the moving subject. When shooting, turn the camera smoothly as you track the moving subject. Aim the AF point over the part of the moving subject where you want to focus, then press the shutter button halfway and keep holding it down as you turn the camera to match the subject’s speed and movement. Press the shutter button completely while moving the camera to take the picture. Keep tracking the subject with the camera. 82 Panning zzSet the level of background motion blur. With [Effect], you can set the level of background motion blur. The [Max] setting will set a slower shutter speed to increase the background motion blur around the subject. If the subject blur is noticeable, set [Effect] to [Med] or [Min] to reduce the blur. oo For details on lenses compatible with mode, visit the Canon website. oo With lenses that support mode, the camera automatically corrects subject blur and (based on the [Effect] setting) adjusts shutter speed, regardless of the lens IS setting. oo The AF method can only be set to [1-point AF] or [Zone AF]. By default, it is set to [Zone AF], with the zone in the center of the screen selected. oo To prevent camera shake, it is recommended that you hold the camera with both hands, tighten your arms close to your body, and track the subject’s movement smoothly to take pictures. oo This effect is most effective with trains, cars, etc. that move at a constant speed in one direction. oo Taking test shots or checking the image by playing it back immediately after shooting is recommended. oo By default, (Low-speed continuous shooting) is set. At the decisive moment, press the shutter button completely to take the picture. You can track moving subjects by panning the camera as you keep holding down the shutter button to shoot continuously. 83 Shooting Close-ups When you want to shoot 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). Shooting Tips zzUse a simple background. A simple background makes small objects such as flowers stand out better. zzMove in as close as possible to the subject. Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. The lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the (focal plane) mark on the top of the camera to the subject. Focusing is not possible if you are too close. zzWith a zoom lens, use the telephoto end. If you have a zoom lens, using the telephoto end will make the subject look larger. 84 Shooting Food When you want to take pictures of food, use (Food). The photo will look bright and appetizing. Also, depending on the light source, the reddish tinge will be suppressed in the pictures taken under tungsten lights, etc. Shooting Tips zzChange the color tone. You can change [Color tone]. To increase the food’s reddish tinge, set it toward [Warm]. Set it toward [Cool] if it looks too red. 85 Shooting Night Portraits (With a Tripod) When you want to photograph people at night and obtain a natural-looking night scene in the background, use the <6> (Night Portrait) mode. Note that an external Speedlite is required for shooting. Using a tripod is recommended. Shooting Tips zzUse a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. Also, since camera shake is prone to occur with handheld shooting, use a tripod. zzCheck the image brightness. Note that it is recommended to play back the captured image on location to check the image brightness. If the subject looks dark, move nearer and shoot again. zzAlso shoot in other shooting modes. Since camera shake is prone to occur with night shots, shooting also with and
is recommended. oo If you use the self-timer together with an external Speedlite, the self-timer lamp will light up briefly after the picture is taken. 86 Shooting Night Scenes (Handheld) Using a tripod when shooting a night scene gives the best results. However, the (Handheld Night Scene) mode enables you to shoot night scenes even while handholding the camera. In this shooting mode, four shots are taken consecutively for each picture, and the resulting one image with reduced camera shake is recorded. Shooting Tips zzHold the camera firmly. During shooting, hold the camera firmly and steadily. In this mode, four shots are aligned and merged into a single image. However, if there is significant misalignment in any of the four shots due to camera shake, they may not align properly in the final image. zzFor portraits, use an external Speedlite. If you are to include people in the picture, use an external Speedlite. To take a nice portrait, the first shot will use flash. Tell the subject not to move until all four consecutive shots are taken. 87 Shooting Backlit Scenes When shooting a scene having both the bright and dark areas, use the (HDR Backlight Control) mode. When you take one picture in this mode, three consecutive shots are taken at different exposures. This results in one image, with a wide tonal range, that has minimized the clipped shadows caused by backlighting. * HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. Shooting Tips zzHold the camera firmly. During 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 to camera shake, they may not align properly in the final image. 88 Shooting Quiet Scenes Where silence is needed, you can shoot without beeps such as shutter release sounds. Shooting Tips zzTake some test shots. It is recommended to take a few test shots in advance, because under some shooting conditions, lens aperture adjustment may be audible. oo As you shoot, a white frame is momentarily displayed around the screen. oo The drive mode can only be set to , , or . 89 Cautions for the Modes q: Group Photo oo The angle of view changes slightly, due to distortion correction. oo Depending on the shooting conditions, focus may not be attained for everyone from the front to the back of the image. 5: Sports oo Under low light where camera shake tends to occur, the shutter speed value in the lower left will blink. Hold the camera steady and shoot. oo Using an external Speedlite will decrease the continuous shooting speed. C: Kids oo Using an external Speedlite will decrease the continuous shooting speed. r: Panning oo The shutter speed will become slower. Therefore, this mode is not suitable for any shooting except for panning. oo By default, is set. Note that cannot be selected. oo External Speedlites cannot be used. (It will not fire.) oo Although lens IS is applied to images captured with lenses supporting mode, the effect is not shown on the screen as you shoot. (IS and subject blur correction are activated when you shoot, regardless of the lens IS setting.) oo If the lens does not support the mode, subject blur will not be corrected. However, the automatic shutter speed adjustment alone will take effect according to the setting of [Effect]. oo When shooting under bright light such as a sunny summer day or when shooting a slow subject, the set degree of panning effect may not be obtained. 90 Cautions for the Modes r: Panning (continued) oo With a lens supporting the mode, subject blur may not be corrected properly when shooting the following subjects or under the following shooting conditions. • Subjects with very low contrast. • Subjects in low light. • Strongly backlit or reflective subjects. • Subjects with repetitive patterns. • Subjects with less patterns or monotonous patterns. • Subjects with reflections (images reflected in glass, etc.). • Subjects smaller than the Zone AF frame. • When there are multiple subjects moving within the Zone AF frame. • Subjects moving in irregular directions or at irregular speeds. • Subjects whose movements are partly irregular. (For example, the vertical movement of a runner.) • Subjects whose speed changes dramatically. (For example, right after the start of movement or while turning along a curve.) • When you move the camera too fast or too slow. • When the camera’s movement does not match the subject’s movement. P: Food oo The warm color cast of subjects may fade. oo When multiple light sources are included in the scene, the warm color cast of the picture may not be reduced. oo If you use an external Speedlite, [Color tone] will be set to Standard. oo If there are people in the picture, the skin tone may not be reproduced properly. 91 Cautions for the Modes 6: Night Portrait oo Tell subjects to remain still for a moment after the flash fires. oo Focusing may be difficult when subject faces look dark. In this case, set the lens’s focus mode switch to and focus manually. oo Autofocusing at night or in dark scenes may be difficult when points of light lie within the AF point. In this case, set the lens’s focus mode switch to and focus manually. oo Shots will look slightly different from the image as displayed on the screen. F: Handheld Night Scene oo Compared to other shooting modes, the image area will be smaller. oo RAW image quality cannot be set. oo Autofocusing at night or in dark scenes may be difficult when points of light lie within the AF point. In this case, set the lens’s focus mode switch to and focus manually (=48, =51). oo Shots will look slightly different from the image as displayed on the screen. oo If you use an external Speedlite and the subject is close, overexposure may result. oo If you use an external Speedlite for a night scene with limited lighting, the shots may not align correctly. This may result in a blurry picture. oo If you use an external Speedlite with a human subject close to the background that is also illuminated by the flash, the shots may not align correctly. This may result in a blurry picture. Unnatural shadows and unsuitable colors may also appear. oo Flash coverage angle with an external Speedlite: • When using a Speedlite with automatic flash coverage setting, the zoom position will be fixed to the wide (wide-angle) end regardless of the lens’s zoom position. • When using a Speedlite requiring manual flash coverage setting, set the flash head to the normal position. 92 Cautions for the Modes F: Handheld Night Scene (continued) oo If you shoot a moving subject, the subject’s movement may leave afterimages or the surrounding area of the subject may become dark. oo The image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns (lattice, stripes, etc.), flat or single-tone images, or images significantly misaligned due to camera shake. oo It takes some time to record images to the card since they are merged after shooting. [BUSY] is displayed as images are processed, and shooting is not possible until processing is finished. G: HDR Backlight Control oo Compared to other shooting modes, the image area will be smaller. oo RAW image quality cannot be set. oo External Speedlites cannot be used. (It will not fire.) oo Note that the image may not be rendered with a smooth gradation and may look irregular or have significant noise. oo HDR Backlight Control may not be effective for excessively backlit scenes or extremely high-contrast scenes. oo When shooting subjects that are sufficiently bright as they are, for example for normally lit scenes, the image may look unnatural due to the HDR effect. oo If you shoot a moving subject, the subject’s movement may leave afterimages or the surrounding area of the subject may become dark. oo The image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns (lattice, stripes, etc.), flat or single-tone images, or images significantly misaligned due to camera shake. oo It takes some time to record images to the card since they are merged after shooting. [BUSY] is displayed as images are processed, and shooting is not possible until processing is finished. I: Silent Mode oo Be responsible when using silent shooting, and respect subject privacy and portrait rights. oo Images of fast-moving subjects may look distorted. oo Continuous shooting and flash photography are not available. 93 94 Creative Zone Creative Zone modes give you the freedom to shoot in a variety of ways by setting your preferred shutter speed, aperture value, exposure, and more. zz To clear the shooting mode description displayed when you turn the Mode dial, press <0> (=369). oo Make sure the Multi-function lock feature is off. 95 Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE. * stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure. 1 Set the Mode dial to . on the subject. 2 Focus zz Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. gg Once the subject is in focus, the AF point turns green (with One-Shot AF). gg The shutter speed and aperture are set automatically. the display. 3 Check zz As long as the exposure value is not blinking, standard exposure will be obtained. the picture. 4 Take zz Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely. 96 Program AE oo If the “30"” shutter speed and the lowest f/number blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash. oo If the “1/4000” shutter speed and the highest f/number blink, it indicates overexposure. Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens. Differences Between and Modes oo In mode, many functions, such as the AF method and metering mode, are set automatically to prevent spoiled shots. The functions you can set are limited. On the other hand, with mode, only the shutter speed and aperture are set automatically. You can freely set the AF method, metering mode, and other functions. Program Shift oo In mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture combination (Program) set automatically by the camera while maintaining the same exposure. This is called Program shift. oo To shift the program, press the shutter button halfway, then turn the <6> dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture is displayed. oo Program shift will be canceled automatically when the metering timer ends (exposure setting display turns off). oo Program shift cannot be used with flash. 97 Shutter-Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure matching the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action of a moving subject. A slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion. * stands for Time value. Blurred motion (Slow speed: 1/30 sec.) Frozen motion (Fast speed: 1/2000 sec.) 1 Set the Mode dial to. the desired shutter speed. 2 Set zz Turn the <6> dial to set it. on the subject. 3 Focus zz Press the shutter button halfway. gg The aperture is set automatically. the display and shoot. 4 Check zz As long as the aperture is not blinking, the standard exposure will be obtained. 98 Shutter-Priority AE oo If the lowest f/number blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a slower shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a higher ISO speed. oo If the highest f/number blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a faster shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking or set a lower ISO speed. Shutter Speed Display oo For example, “0"5” indicates 0.5 sec. and “15"”, 15 sec. 99 Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure matching the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower f/number (larger aperture hole) will make less of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus. *stands for Aperture value (aperture opening). Blurred background Sharp foreground and background (With a low aperture f/number: f/5.6) (With a high aperture f/number: f/32) 1 Set the Mode dial to . the desired aperture. 2 Set zz Turn the <6> dial to set it. on the subject. 3 Focus zz Press the shutter button halfway. gg The shutter speed is set automatically. the display and shoot. 4 Check zz As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, the standard exposure will be obtained. 100 Aperture-Priority AE oo If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a larger aperture (lower f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed. oo If the “1/4000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <6> dial to set a smaller aperture (higher f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a lower ISO speed. Aperture Value Display oo The higher the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The f/number displayed varies depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to the camera, “F00” will be displayed for the aperture. Depth-of-Field PreviewM Press the button you have assigned to depth-of-field preview (using [8C. Fn III-5: Customize buttons], (=537)) to stop down the lens to the current aperture setting and check the area in focus (depth of field). oo The larger the aperture value, the wider the area in focus, from the foreground to the background. oo Exposure is locked (AE lock) as you hold down the button assigned to depthof-field preview. 101 Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator or use a commercially available exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode dial to . the ISO speed (=131). 2 Set zz With ISO Auto, you can set exposure compensation (=103). the shutter speed and aperture. 3 Set zz To set the shutter speed, turn the <6> dial. To set the aperture, turn the <5> dial. (1) (2) on the subject. 4 Focus zz Press the shutter button halfway. gg The exposure setting will be displayed. zz Check the exposure level mark to see how far the current exposure level is from the standard exposure level. (1) (2) Standard exposure index Exposure level mark the exposure and take the 5 Set picture. zz Check the exposure level indicator and set the desired shutter speed and aperture. 102 Manual Exposure Exposure Compensation with ISO Auto If the ISO speed is set to [AUTO] for manual exposure shooting, you can set exposure compensation (=128) as follows: Touch the exposure level indicator [z: Expo.comp./AEB] Quick Control screen oo If ISO Auto is set, the ISO speed setting will change to obtain the standard exposure with the set shutter speed and aperture. Therefore, you may not obtain the desired exposure effect. In this case, set the exposure compensation. oo With the camera set to the mode + ISO Auto +(Evaluative metering) and [8C.Fn I-7: AE lock meter. mode after focus] set to the default setting (=529), holding down the shutter button halfway will lock the ISO speed after focus is achieved with One-Shot AF. oo When ISO Auto is set, you can press the button to lock the ISO speed. oo To compare the current exposure to the exposure when you pressed the button initially with a manually set ISO speed, press the button, recompose the shot, and check the exposure level indicator. oo With ISO Auto set and [8C.Fn I-1: Exposure level increments] set to [1/2stop], any 1/2-stop exposure compensation will be implemented with the ISO speed (1/3 stop) and shutter speed. However, the shutter speed displayed will not change. 103 Flexible-Priority AE In this mode, you can set shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed manually or automatically and combine these settings with your choice of exposure compensation. Shooting inmode, with control over each of these parameters, is equivalent to shooting in , ,, or mode. * stands for Flexible value. 1 Set the Mode dial to . the shutter speed, aperture, 2 Set and ISO speed. zz Turn the <5> dial to select an item to set. A [6] icon appears to the left of the selected item. zz Turn the <6> dial to set the option. zz To reset the setting to [AUTO], press the or key. the amount of exposure 3 Set compensation. zz Turn the <5> dial and select the exposure level indicator. A [6] icon appears to the left of the exposure level indicator. zz Turn the <6> dial to set the option. zz To reset the setting to [±0], press the or key. 104 Flexible-Priority AE Combinations of Functions in Mode Shutter Speed Aperture [AUTO] [AUTO] Manual selection [AUTO] [AUTO] Manual selection Manual selection Manual selection Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Available Similar to Available Similar to Manual selection Available Similar to[AUTO] Available Manual selection – ISO Speed [AUTO] Manual selection [AUTO] Manual selection [AUTO] Similar to oo Blinking values indicate that the values set will cause underexposure or overexposure. Adjust the exposure until the value stops blinking. oo Slow-sync shooting is not used under low light when you have set up mode to resemble or mode, even when [Slow synchro] in [z: External Speedlite control] is set to [1/180-30sec. auto]. oo Values for shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed that are set to [AUTO] are underlined. oo You can set shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed to [AUTO] and exposure compensation to [±0] in steps 2 or 3 by pressing the or key. 105 Long (Bulb) Exposures In this mode, the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button completely, and closes when you let go of the shutter button. This photographic technique is called “bulb exposure”. Use bulb exposures for night scenes, fireworks, the heavens, and other subjects requiring long exposures. 1 Set the Mode dial to . the desired aperture. 2 Set zz Turn the <6> dial to set it. the picture. 3 Take zz The exposure will continue for as long as you keep the shutter button pressed completely. gg The elapsed exposure time will be displayed on the screen. oo Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or the camera’s internal components. oo Long bulb exposures produce more noise in the image than usual. oo If ISO Auto is set, ISO 400 will be set (=582). oo When shooting bulb exposures with the self-timer instead of the bulb timer, keep pressing the shutter button completely (for the self-timer time and bulb exposure time). 106 Long (Bulb) Exposures oo With [z Long exp. noise reduction], you can reduce the noise generated during long exposures (=159). oo For bulb exposures, using a tripod and bulb timer is recommended. oo You can also shoot bulb exposures by using Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately, =219). oo You can also use Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 (sold separately) for bulb exposures. When you press the remote control’s transmit button, the bulb exposure will start immediately or 2 sec. later. Press the button again to stop the bulb exposure. Bulb TimerM You can preset the bulb exposure’s exposure time. The bulb timer eliminates the need to keep holding down the shutter button during the bulb exposure. This reduces camera shake. The bulb timer can be set only in the (bulb exposure). It cannot be set (or will not function) in any other mode. 1 Select [z: Bulb timer]. [Enable]. 2 Select zz Select [Enable], then press the button. 107 Long (Bulb) Exposures the desired exposure time. 3 Set zz Select the hour, minute, or second. zz Press <0> to display . zz Set the desired number, then press <0>. (Returns to .) 4 Select [OK]. the picture. 5 Take gg Press the shutter button completely, and the bulb exposure will start and continue until the set time elapses. zz [H] and the exposure time are displayed on the screen during bulb timer shooting. zz To cancel the timer setting, set [Disable] in step 2. oo While the bulb timer is operating, if you press the shutter button completely and let go of it, the bulb exposure will stop. oo If you keep pressing the shutter button completely after the exposure starts, the bulb exposure will continue even after the set exposure time elapses. (The bulb exposure will not stop automatically when the set exposure time elapses.) oo Changing shooting modes cancels the bulb timer and restores the setting to [Disable]. 108 Shooting This chapter describes shooting and introduces menu settings on the shooting ([z]) tab. 109 Shooting Still Photos zz A M icon to the right of a page title indicates that the function is available only in Creative Zone, , ,, , or mode. 110 Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting zzShooting 1 =116 =119 =122 =182 zzShooting 2 =123 =222 zzShooting 3 =129 =131 =286 =136 =137 =138 =139 111 Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting zzShooting 4 =140 =143 =145 =147 =148, 152, 155 zzShooting 5 =159 =157 =161 =163 =165 =171 =202 zzShooting 6 =176 =106 =179 =181 112 Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting zzShooting 7 =185 =188 =198 =199 =183 zzShooting 8 =200 =201 =216 zzShooting 9 =249 =257 =260 =280 =288 113 Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting In Basic Zone modes, the following screens are displayed. zzShooting 1 =76 =116 =122 =182 zzShooting 2 =73 =163 =176 zzShooting 3 =188 =198 =199 =183 oo [Shooting mode] and [AF method] are available in <8> mode. oo [Retain Creative Assist data] is available in mode. 114 Tab Menus: Still Photo Shooting zzShooting 4 =201 =71 =216 zzShooting 5 =249 =257 =260 =280 oo [MF peaking settings] is available in <8> mode. oo [A Auto servo] is available in mode. 115 Setting Image Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. JPEG image quality options include 73, 83, 74, 84, 7a, 8a, and b. RAW image quality options include 1 and F. 1 Select [z: Image quality]. the image quality. 2 Set zz To select the RAW quality, turn the <6> dial, and to select the JPEG quality, press the keys. zz Press <0> to set it. oo Number of shots available as indicated by [****] on the image quality setting screen always applies to a setting of [Full-frame], regardless of the actual aspect ratio setting (=119). oo If [–] is set for both the RAW image and JPEG image, 73 will be set. oo If you select both RAW and JPEG, each time you shoot, the image will be recorded simultaneously to the card in both RAW and JPEG at the imagerecording qualities that were set. The two images will be recorded with the same file numbers (file extension: .JPG for JPEG and .CR3 for RAW). oo b is in 7 (Fine) quality. oo Meaning of image quality icons: 1 RAW, F Compact RAW, JPEG, 7 Fine, 8 Normal, 3 Large, 4 Medium, 6 Small. 116 Setting Image Quality RAW Images A RAW image is raw data output by the image sensor converted to digital data. It is recorded to the card as is, and you can select the quality as follows: 1 or F. F produces RAW images with smaller file sizes than 1. RAW images can be processed using [3: RAW image processing] (=325) and saved as JPEG images. (Just as for 1, all JPEG size options are available for F.) As the RAW image itself does not change, you can process the RAW image to create any number of JPEG images with various processing conditions. You can use Digital Photo Professional (EOS software) to process RAW images. You can make various adjustments to images depending upon how they will be used and can generate JPEG or other types of images reflecting the effects of those adjustments. RAW Image Processing Software oo To display RAW images on a computer, using Digital Photo Professional (hereafter DPP, EOS software) is recommended. oo Previous versions of DPP Ver.4.x cannot process RAW images taken with this camera. If a previous version of DPP Ver.4.x is installed on your computer, obtain and install the latest version of DPP from the Canon website to update it (=554). (The previous version will be overwritten.) Note that DPP Ver.3.x or earlier cannot process RAW images taken with this camera. oo Commercially available software may not be able to display RAW images taken with this camera. For compatibility information, contact the software manufacturer. Guidelines for Choosing Image Quality For guidelines on file sizes, number of possible shots, and maximum burst shots, see =583. 117 Setting Image Quality Maximum Burst for Continuous Shooting The approximate maximum burst is shown on the shooting screen and in the lower right of the viewfinder. oo If the maximum burst is displayed as “99”, it indicates that you can shoot 99 or more shots continuously. The value starts decreasing once it reaches 98 or less. [BUSY] display indicates that internal memory is full and shooting will stop temporarily. If you stop continuous shooting, the maximum burst will increase. After all the captured images are written to the card, you can resume continuous shooting and shoot up to the maximum burst listed in the table on =583. 118 Setting Cropping/Aspect Ratio N Normally with RF or EF lenses, images are captured at the sensor size of approx. 36.0×24.0 mm in full-frame shooting, but in cropped shooting, you can isolate and magnify the center of the image approx. 1.6x (APS-C size) as if using a telephoto lens, or you can set an aspect ratio to suit your shooting application before shooting. For EF-S lenses, a 3:2 aspect ratio in the center is captured, magnified approx. 1.6x (APS-C size). [z: zCropping/aspect 1 Select ratio]. an item. 2 Select zz Select [Full-frame], [1.6x (crop)], [1:1 (aspect ratio)], [4:3 (aspect ratio)], or [16:9 (aspect ratio)]. zz With EF-S lenses, [1.6x (crop)] is set automatically, and no other option is available. oo 74/84/7a/8a image quality options are not available when [1.6x (crop)] is set, or with EF-S lenses. oo Cropped shooting with the image quality set to 74/84/7a/8a produces 73/83/b/b images, respectively. oo Shooting with an EF-S lens when [1:1 (aspect ratio)], [4:3 (aspect ratio)], or [16:9 (aspect ratio)] is set automatically clears the setting and shoots with [1.6x (crop)] at a 3:2 aspect ratio. 119 Setting Cropping/Aspect Ratio Setting examples Y set U set or EF-S lens used W set 120 the picture. 3 Take zz When [1.6x (crop)] is set or an EF-S lens is used, an image magnified approx. 1.6x is displayed. zz When [1:1 (aspect ratio)], [4:3 (aspect ratio)], or [16:9 (aspect ratio)] is set, the image within the black masked is captured. Setting Cropping/Aspect Ratio oo Areas outside the cropped area are not recorded in RAW shooting when [1.6x (crop)] is set, or with EF-S lenses. oo The [z: zCropping/aspect ratio] setting is not used as the basis for auto flash zoom (auto flash coverage adjustment) by an external Speedlite. oo For details on pixel counts when cropping or an aspect ratio is set, see =584. oo Nearly 100% field of view coverage is maintained vertically and horizontally when cropping or an aspect ratio is set. oo Aspect ratio information is added to RAW images when an aspect ratio is set, which are captured at full size. When the RAW images are played back, the image area used for shooting is indicated by lines. Note that only the shooting image area is shown in slideshows (=343). 121 Setting the Image Review Time You can set how long the image is displayed on the screen immediately after shooting. To keep the captured image displayed, set [Hold]. To not have the captured image displayed, set [Off]. 1 Select [z: Image review]. 2 Set a time option. oo When [Hold] is set, images are displayed as long as the time set in [5: Power saving]. 122 Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical Characteristics N Vignetting, image distortion, and other issues may be caused by lens optical characteristics. The camera can compensate for these phenomena by using [Lens aberration correction]. [z: Lens aberration 1 Select correction]. 2 Select an item. [Enable]. 3 Select zz Confirm that the name of the attached lens and (except for diffraction correction) [Correction data available] are displayed. zz If [Correction data not available] or [ ] is displayed, see “Digital Lens Optimizer” (=125). the picture. 4 Take zz The image captured will have lens aberration corrected. 123 Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical Characteristics Peripheral Illumination Correction Vignetting (dark image corners) can be corrected. oo Depending on shooting conditions, noise may appear on the image periphery. oo The higher the ISO speed, the lower the correction amount will be. oo The correction amount applied will be lower than the maximum correction amount that applied with Digital Photo Professional (EOS software). oo Peripheral illumination is corrected automatically in Basic Zone modes when correction data is registered on the camera. Distortion Correction Distortion (image warping) can be corrected. oo To correct distortion, the camera captures a narrower image area than the area seen when shooting, which crops the image a little and slightly lowers the apparent resolution. oo Setting distortion correction may change the angle of view slightly. oo The amount of image cropped may vary between still photos and movies. oo When you magnify images, distortion correction is not applied to the images displayed. oo Images with distortion correction applied will not have the Dust Delete Data (=161) appended. oo For details on lenses you can use to record movies with distortion correction, visit the Canon website. oo Distortion is corrected automatically when <8> mode is set to and correction data is registered on the camera. 124 Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical Characteristics Digital Lens Optimizer Various aberrations from lens optical characteristics can be corrected, along with diffraction and low-pass filter-induced loss of clarity. If [Correction data not available] or [ ] is displayed by [Digital Lens Optimizer], you can use EOS Utility to add the lens correction data to the camera. For details, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual. oo Depending on shooting conditions, noise may be intensified together with the effects of correction. Image edges may also be emphasized. Adjust Picture Style sharpness or set [Digital Lens Optimizer] to [Disable] as needed before shooting. oo The higher the ISO speed, the lower the correction amount will be. oo For movie recording, [Digital Lens Optimizer] will not appear. (Correction is not possible.) oo Enabling [Digital Lens Optimizer] corrects both chromatic aberration and diffraction, although these options are not displayed. oo Digital Lens Optimizer is applied automatically in Basic Zone modes when correction data is registered on the camera. 125 Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical Characteristics Chromatic Aberration Correction Chromatic aberration (color fringing around subjects) can be corrected. oo [Chromatic aberr corr] is not displayed when [Digital Lens Optimizer] is enabled. Diffraction Correction Diffraction (loss of sharpness caused by the aperture) can be corrected. oo Depending on shooting conditions, noise may be intensified together with the effects of correction. oo The higher the ISO speed, the lower the correction amount will be. oo For movie recording, [Diffraction correction] will not appear. (Correction is not possible.) oo With “Diffraction correction”, degraded resolution due to the low-pass filter, etc. is corrected in addition to diffraction. Therefore, correction is effective even at an aperture close to the open aperture. oo [Diffraction correction] is not displayed when [Digital Lens Optimizer] is enabled. 126 Correction of Lens Aberrations due to Optical Characteristics General Cautions for Lens Aberration Correction oo Peripheral illumination correction, chromatic aberration correction, distortion correction, and diffraction correction cannot be applied to JPEG images already taken. oo When using a non-Canon lens, setting the corrections to [Disable] is recommended even if [Correction data available] is displayed. oo Magnifying the periphery of the image may display parts of the image that will not be recorded. oo The correction amount will be less (except for diffraction correction) if the lens used does not have distance information. General Notes for Lens Aberration Correction oo The effect of the lens aberration correction varies depending on the lens used and shooting conditions. Also, the effect may be difficult to discern depending on the lens used, shooting conditions, etc. oo If the correction is difficult to discern, magnifying and checking the image after shooting is recommended. oo Corrections can be applied even when an extender or life-size converter is attached. oo If the correction data for the attached lens is not registered to the camera, the result will be the same as when the correction is set to [Disable] (except for diffraction correction). oo If necessary, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual as well. 127 Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation N Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the, , ,, and shooting modes. You can set exposure compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. For details on exposure compensation when mode and ISO Auto are both set, see =103, and see =104 for mode. the exposure. 1 Check zz Press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure level indicator. Increased exposure for a brighter image Decreased exposure for a darker image 2 zz Set it by looking at the screen as you Set the compensation amount. turn the <5> dial. gg A icon is displayed to indicate exposure compensation. the picture. 3 Take zz To cancel exposure compensation, set the exposure level indicator to the standard exposure index ( ). oo If [z: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (=136) is set to any setting other than [Disable], the image may still look bright even if a decreased exposure compensation for a darker image is set. oo The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you set the power switch to <2>. 128 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) N By changing the shutter speed, aperture, or ISO speed automatically, you can bracket the exposure up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three consecutive shots. This is called AEB. * AEB stands for Auto Exposure Bracketing. 1 Select [z: Expo.comp./AEB]. the AEB range. 2 Set zz Turn the <6> dial to set the AEB range (1). Press the keys to set the exposure compensation level. zz Press <0> to set it. gg When you close the menu, the AEB range will be displayed on the screen. (1) Standard exposure Decreased exposure Increased exposure the picture. 3 Take zz Three bracketed shots will be taken according to the drive mode set in this sequence: Standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure. zz AEB will not be automatically canceled. To cancel AEB, follow step 2 to turn off the AEB range display. 129 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) oo If [z: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (=136) is set to any setting other than [Disable], the effect of AEB may be reduced. oo blinks in the lower left of the screen during AEB shooting. oo If the drive mode is set to , press the shutter button three times for each shot. When or is set and you hold down the shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken consecutively and the camera will automatically stop shooting. When or is set, the three bracketed shots will be taken consecutively after a 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay. When set to , three times the specified number of shots are taken in continuous shooting. oo You can set AEB in combination with exposure compensation. oo AEB cannot be used with flash, Multi Shot Noise Reduction, focusing bracketing, or in HDR mode. oo AEB will be canceled automatically if you do any of the following: Setting the power switch to <2> or when the flash is fully charged. 130 Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos N Set the ISO speed (image sensor’s sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, ISO speed is set automatically. Regarding the ISO speed during movie recording, see =588. the button (9). 1 Press zz With an image displayed on the screen, press the button. the ISO speed item. 2 Select zz Turn the <5> dial to select the ISO speed item. the ISO speed. 3 Set zz Turn the <6> dial to set it. zz ISO speed can be set within ISO 100–40000 in 1/3-stop increments. zz Select [AUTO] to set the ISO speed automatically. zz For details on the ISO Auto range, see =582. oo To expand the available ISO speed range from L (equivalent to ISO 50) to H1 (equivalent to ISO 51200) or H2 (equivalent to ISO 102400), adjust [ISO speed range] under [z: zISO speed settings] (=133). 131 Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos ISO Speed Guide zz Low ISO speeds reduce image noise but may increase the risk of camera/subject shake or reduce the area in focus (shallower depth of field), in some shooting conditions. zz High ISO speeds enable low-light shooting, a larger area in focus (deeper depth of field), and longer flash range but may increase image noise. oo As H1 (equivalent to ISO 51200) and H2 (equivalent to ISO 102400) are expanded ISO speed settings, noise (dots of light, banding, etc.) and irregular colors will be more noticeable, and the resolution lower compared with the standard setting. oo As L (equivalent to ISO 50) is an expanded ISO speed setting, the dynamic range will be somewhat narrower compared with the standard setting. oo If [z: Highlight tone priority] is set to [Enable] or [Enhanced] (=137), L (equivalent to ISO 50), ISO 100/125/160, H1 (equivalent to ISO 51200), and H2 (equivalent to ISO 102400) cannot be selected. oo When shooting with a high ISO speed, high temperature, long exposure, or multiple exposure, image noise (rough grain, dots of light, banding, etc.), irregular colors, or color shift may become noticeable. oo When shooting in conditions that produce an extreme amount of noise, such as a combination of high ISO speed, high temperature, and long exposure, images may not be recorded properly. oo If you use a high ISO speed and flash to shoot a close subject, overexposure may result. 132 Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos Setting the Manually-Settable ISO Speed Range You can set the manually-settable ISO speed range (minimum and maximum limits). You can set the minimum limit within L (equivalent to ISO 50) to H1 (equivalent to ISO 51200), and the maximum limit within ISO 100 to H2 (equivalent to ISO 102400). 1 Select [z: z ISO speed settings]. 2 Select [ISO speed range]. the minimum limit. 3 Set zz Select the minimum limit box, then press <0>. zz Select the ISO speed, then press <0>. the maximum limit. 4 Set zz Select the maximum limit box, then press <0>. zz Select the ISO speed, then press <0>. 5 Select [OK]. 133 Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos Setting the ISO Speed Range for ISO Auto You can set the automatic ISO speed range for ISO Auto within ISO 100–40000. 1 Select [Auto range]. the minimum limit. 2 Set zz Select the minimum limit box, then press <0>. zz Select the ISO speed, then press <0>. the maximum limit. 3 Set zz Select the maximum limit box, then press <0>. zz Select the ISO speed, then press <0>. 4 Select [OK]. oo The [Minimum] and [Maximum] settings will also function as the minimum and maximum speeds for ISO speed safety shift (=529). 134 Setting the ISO Speed for Still Photos Setting the Minimum Shutter Speed for ISO Auto You can set the minimum shutter speed for ISO Auto. This can help reduce camera shake and subject blur inor mode when shooting moving subjects with a wide-angle lens, or when using a telephoto lens. 1 Select [Min. shutter spd.]. Automatically set the desired minimum shutter 2 Set speed. zz If you select [Auto], turn the <6> dial to set a slower or faster speed, then press <0>. Manually set zz If you select [Manual], turn the <6> dial to select the shutter speed, then press <0>. oo If a correct exposure cannot be obtained with the maximum ISO speed limit set with [Auto range], a shutter speed slower than the [Min. shutter spd.] will be set to obtain the standard exposure. oo This function will not be applied to flash photography and movie recording. oo When [Auto(Standard)] is set, the minimum shutter speed will be the reciprocal of the lens focal length. A single step from [Slower] to [Faster] is equivalent to a single stop of the shutter speed. 135 Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast N Brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically if shots look dark or contrast is too low or high. This function is called Auto Lighting Optimizer. In Basic Zone modes, [Standard] is set automatically. [z: Auto Lighting 1 Select Optimizer]. 2 Set a correction option. the picture. 3 Take gg The image will be recorded with the brightness and contrast corrected as necessary. oo Noise may increase and clarity may change, under some shooting conditions. oo If the effect of Auto Lighting Optimizer is too strong and results are not at your preferred brightness, set to [Low] or [Disable]. oo If a setting other than [Disable] is set and you use exposure compensation or flash exposure compensation to darken the exposure, the image may still come out bright. If you want a darker exposure, set this function to [Disable]. oo Maximum burst is lower with [High]. Image recording to the card also takes longer. oo In step 2, if you press the button and remove the checkmark [X] for [Disabled in M or B modes] setting, the [z: Auto Lighting Optimizer] can also be set even in and modes. 136 Highlight Tone Priority N You can reduce overexposed, clipped highlights. 1 Select [z: Highlight tone priority]. an option. 2 Set zz [Enable]: Improves gradation in highlights. The dynamic range is expanded from the standard 18% gray to bright highlights. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother. zz [Enhanced]: Reduces overexposed highlights even more than [Enable], under some shooting conditions. the picture. 3 Take gg The image will be recorded with highlight tone priority applied. oo Noise may increase slightly. oo The available ISO range starts at ISO 200. Expanded ISO speeds cannot be set. oo [Enhanced] is not available (not displayed) when recording movies. oo With [Enhanced], results in some scenes may not look as expected. 137 Setting the Metering Timer N You can set how long the metering timer runs (which determines the duration of exposure display/AE lock) after it is triggered by an action such as pressing the shutter button halfway. 1 Select [z: Metering timer]. 2 Set a time option. 138 Exposure Simulation N Exposure simulation simulates and displays how the brightness (exposure) of the actual image will look. 1 Select [z: Expo. simulation]. 2 Set an option. zzEnable (g) The displayed image brightness will be close to the actual brightness (exposure) of the resulting image. If you set exposure compensation, the image brightness will change accordingly. zzDuring e Normally, the image is displayed at standard brightness, so it is easy to see (E). Image brightness will only be close to the actual brightness (exposure) of the resulting image while you hold down the button you have assigned to [Depth-of-field preview] (using [8 C.Fn III-5: Customize buttons], (=537)) (g). zzDisable (E) The image is displayed at standard brightness, so it is easy to see. Even if you set exposure compensation, the image is displayed at the standard brightness. 139 Setting the White Balance N White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the Auto [Q] (Ambience priority) or [Qw] (White priority) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with Auto, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object. In Basic Zone modes, [Q] (Ambience priority) is set automatically. (In mode, [Qw] (White priority) is set.) the button (9). 1 Press zz With an image displayed on the screen, press the button. the white balance item. 2 Select zz Turn the <5> dial to select the white balance setting item. a white balance setting. 3 Select zz Turn the <6> dial to make a selection. oo For [Q] and [Qw] setting instructions, see =142. 140 Setting the White Balance (Approx.) Display Q Qw Mode Auto (Ambience priority, =142) Auto (White priority, =142) Color Temperature (K: Kelvin) 3000–7000 W Daylight 5200 E Shade 7000 R Cloudy, twilight, sunset 6000 Y Tungsten light 3200 U White fluorescent light D Flash 4000 Automatically set* O Custom (=143) 2000–10000 P Color temperature (=144) 2500–10000 * Applicable with Speedlites having a color temperature transmission function. Otherwise, it will be fixed to approx. 6000K. White Balance To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of the type of lighting. With a digital camera, the white for color correction basis is decided depending on the color temperature of the illumination, and then the color is adjusted with software to make the white areas look white. With this function, you can take the pictures with natural color tones. 141 Setting the White Balance [Q] Auto White Balance With [Q] (Ambience priority), you can slightly increase the intensity of the image’s warm color cast when shooting a tungsten-light scene. If you select [Qw] (White priority), you can reduce the intensity of the image’s warm color cast. If you want to match the Auto white balance of previous EOS DIGITAL camera models, select [Q] (Ambience priority). 1 Select [z: White balance]. [Q]. 2 Select zz With [Q] selected, press the button. 3 Select an item. Cautions for Setting [Qw] (White priority) oo The warm color cast of subjects may fade. oo When multiple light sources are included in the scene, the warm color cast of the picture may not be reduced. oo When using flash, the color tone will be the same as with [Q] (Ambience priority). 142 Setting the White Balance [O] Custom White Balance With custom white balance, you can manually set the white balance for the specific light source of the shooting location. Make sure to perform this procedure under the light source at the actual location of the shoot. a white object. 1 Shoot zz Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so that white fills the screen. zz Focus manually and shoot with the standard exposure set for the white object. zz You can use any of the white balance settings. 2 Select [z: Custom White Balance]. the white balance data. 3 Import zz Press the
keys to select the image captured in step 1, then press <0>. gg Select [OK] to import the data. 4 Select [z: White balance]. the custom white balance. 5 Select zz Select [O]. 143 Setting the White Balance oo If the exposure obtained in step 1 differs greatly from the standard exposure, a correct white balance may not be obtained. oo The following images cannot be selected: Images captured with the Picture Style set to [Monochrome], multiple-exposure images, cropped images, and images shot with another camera. oo Instead of shooting a white object, you can also shoot a gray chart or standard 18% gray reflector (commercially available). [P] Setting the Color Temperature A value can be set representing the white balance color temperature. 1 Select [z: White balance]. the color temperature. 2 Set zz Select [P]. zz Turn the <6> dial to set the desired color temperature, then press <0>. zz The color temperature can be set from approx. 2500K to 10000K in 100K increments. oo When setting the color temperature for an artificial light source, set the white balance correction (magenta or green bias) as necessary. oo If you set [P] to the reading taken with a commercially available color temperature meter, take test shots and adjust the setting to compensate for the difference between the color temperature meter’s reading and the camera’s color temperature reading. 144 White Balance Correction N You can correct the white balance that is 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. White Balance Correction 1 Select [z: WB Shift/Bkt.]. the white balance correction. 2 Set zz Press the cross keys to move the Sample setting: A2, G1 “■” mark to the appropriate position. zz B is for blue, A for amber, M for magenta, and G for green. The image’s color balance will be adjusted toward the color in the direction of the move. gg On the right of the screen, “Shift” indicates the direction and correction amount, respectively. zz Pressing the button will cancel all the [WB Shift/Bkt.] settings. zz Press <0> to exit the setting. oo One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to approx. 5 mireds of a color temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Unit of measure for color temperature used to indicate values such as the density of a color temperature conversion filter.) 145 White Balance Correction White Balance Auto Bracketing White balance bracketing (WB Bkt.) enables you to capture three images at once with different color tones. Based on the color temperature of the current white balance setting, the image will be bracketed with a blue/amber bias and magenta/green bias. White balance bracketing is possible up to ±3 levels in single-level increments. B/A bias ±3 levels Set the white balance bracketing amount. zz In step 2 for “White Balance Correction”, when you turn the <5> dial, the “■” mark on the screen will change to “■ ■ ■” (3 points). zz Turning the dial clockwise sets the B/A bracketing, and turning it counterclockwise sets the M/G bracketing. gg On the right, “Bracket” indicates the bracketing direction and correction amount. zz Pressing the button will cancel all the [WB Shift/Bkt.] settings. zz Press <0> to exit the setting. oo During white balance bracketing, the maximum burst for continuous shooting will be lower. oo Since three images are recorded for one shot, it takes longer to record the image to the card. oo The images will be bracketed in the following sequence: 1. Standard white balance, 2. Blue (B) bias, and 3. Amber (A) bias, or 1. Standard white balance, 2. Magenta (M) bias, and 3. Green (G) bias. oo You can also set white balance correction and AEB together with white balance bracketing. If you set AEB in combination with white balance bracketing, a total of nine images will be recorded for a single shot. oo The white balance icon blinks when white balance bracketing is set. oo “Bracket” stands for bracketing. 146 Setting the Color Space N The range of reproducible colors is called “color space”. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal shooting, sRGB is recommended. 1 Select [z: Color space]. 2 Set a color space option. Adobe RGB This color space is mainly used for commercial printing and other industrial uses. Recommended when using equipment such as Adobe RGBcompatible monitors or DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21 or later) compatible printers. oo If the still photo is shot in the Adobe RGB color space, the first character in the file name will be an underscore “_”. oo The ICC profile is not appended. For the descriptions about the ICC profile, refer to the Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual (EOS software). oo In Basic Zone modes, [sRGB] is set automatically. 147 Selecting a Picture Style N Just by selecting a preset Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics effectively matching your photographic expression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, [D] (Auto) is set automatically. 1 Select [z: Picture Style]. 2 Select a Picture Style. 148 Selecting a Picture Style Picture Style Characteristics zz[D] Auto The color tone will be adjusted automatically to suit the scene. The colors will look vivid for blue skies, greenery and sunsets, particularly in nature, outdoor and sunset scenes. oo If the desired color tone is not obtained with [Auto], use another Picture Style. zz[P] Standard The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose Picture Style suitable for most scenes. zz[Q] Portrait For nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Suited for close-up portraits. By changing the [Color tone] (=153), you can adjust the skin tone. zz[R] Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. zz[u] Fine Detail Suited for detailed outline and fine texture description of the subject. The colors will be slightly vivid. zz[S] Neutral Suited for processing the image with a computer. For natural colors and subdued images with modest brightness and color saturation. 149 Selecting a Picture Style zz[U] Faithful Suited for processing the image with a computer. The color of a subject that is captured in sunlight at a color temperature of 5200K will be adjusted to match the subject’s colorimetrical color. For subdued images with modest brightness and color saturation. zz[V] Monochrome Creates black-and-white images. oo Color images cannot be recovered from JPEG images shot with the [Monochrome] Picture Style. zz[W] User Defined 1–3 You can register a basic style such as [Portrait], [Landscape], a Picture Style file, etc. and adjust it as desired (=155). With any of the User Defined Picture Style that has not yet been set, pictures will be taken with the same characteristics settings as with the default settings of [Auto]. 150 Selecting a Picture Style Symbols The Picture Style selection screen has icons for [Strength], [Fineness], or [Threshold] for [Sharpness] as well as [Contrast] and other settings. The numbers indicate the values for these settings specified for the respective Picture Style. Symbols Sharpness g A Strength B Fineness C Threshold h Contrast i Saturation j Color tone k Filter effect (Monochrome) l Toning effect (Monochrome) oo During movie recording, an asterisk “*” will be displayed for both [Fineness] and [Threshold] for [Sharpness]. [Fineness] and [Threshold] will not be applied to movies. 151 Customizing a Picture Style N You can customize the Picture Styles. You can adjust Picture Style settings such as [Contrast] or [Sharpness] ([Strength], [Fineness], and [Threshold]). To customize [Monochrome], see =154. 1 Select [z: Picture Style]. a Picture Style. 2 Select zz Select the Picture Style to adjust, then press the button. an item. 3 Select zz See the next page for details on the settings and effects. 152 Customizing a Picture Style 4 Set the effect level. zz Press the button to save the adjusted setting and return to the Picture Style selection screen. gg Any settings you change from default values are displayed in blue. Settings and Effects Sharpness g A Strength 0: Weak outline emphasis 7: Strong outline emphasis 1 B Fineness* 1: Fine 5: Grainy 2 C Threshold* 1: Low 5: High h Contrast -4: Low contrast +4: High contrast i Saturation -4: Low saturation +4: High saturation j Color tone -4: Reddish skin tone +4: Yellowish skin tone *1: Indicates the fineness of the outlines to be emphasized. The smaller the number, the finer the outlines that can be emphasized. *2: Sets how much the outline is emphasized based on the difference in contrast between the subject and the surrounding area. The smaller the number, the more the outline will be emphasized when the contrast difference is low. However, noise tends to be more noticeable when the number is smaller. oo For movie recording, [Fineness] and [Threshold] for [Sharpness] cannot be set (not displayed). oo By selecting [Default set.] in step 3, you can revert the parameter settings of the respective Picture Style to their defaults. oo To shoot with the Picture Style you adjusted, first select the adjusted Picture Style, then shoot. 153 Customizing a Picture Style [V] Monochrome Adjustment Besides the effects described on the preceding page such as [Contrast], or [Strength], [Fineness] and [Threshold] for [Sharpness], you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect]. [k] Filter effect Filter With a filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more. Sample Effects N: None Normal black-and-white image with no filter effects. Ye: Yellow The blue sky will look more natural, and the white clouds will look crisper. Or: Orange The blue sky will look slightly darker. The sunset will look more brilliant. R: Red The blue sky will look quite dark. Fall leaves will look crisper and brighter. G: Green Skin tones and lips will appear muted. Green tree leaves will look crisper and brighter. oo Increasing the [Contrast] will make the filter effect more pronounced. [l] Toning effect 154 By applying a toning effect, you can create a monochrome image in the selected color. Effective when you want to create more impressive images. Registering a Picture Style N You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust it as desired, and register it under [User Def. 1], [User Def. 2], or [User Def. 3]. Useful when creating several Picture Styles with different settings. Picture Styles that you have registered on the camera using EOS Utility (EOS software) can also be modified here. 1 Select [z: Picture Style]. [User Def.]. 2 Select zz Select [User Def. *], then press the button. <0>. 3 Press zz With [Picture Style] selected, press <0>. the base Picture Style. 4 Select zz Select the base Picture Style. zz Also select styles this way when adjusting styles registered to the camera with EOS Utility (EOS software). 155 Registering a Picture Style 5 Select an item. the effect level. 6 Set zz For details, see “Customizing a Picture Style” (=152). zz Press the button to save the adjusted setting and return to the Picture Style selection screen. gg The base Picture Style will be indicated on the right of [User Def. *]. gg Blue style names indicate that you have changed the settings from default values. oo If a Picture Style is already registered under [User Def. *], changing the base Picture Style will clear the parameter settings of the previously registered User Defined Picture Style. oo If you perform [5: Clear all camera settings] (=410), all the [User Def. *] settings will revert to their defaults. oo To shoot with a registered Picture Style, select the registered [User Def. *], then shoot. oo Regarding the procedure to register a Picture Style file to the camera, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual. 156 Setting Noise Reduction N High ISO Speed Noise Reduction This function reduces the noise generated in the image. This function is especially effective when shooting at high ISO speeds. When shooting at low ISO speeds, the noise in the darker parts of the image (shadow areas) can further be reduced. 1 Select [z: High ISO speed NR]. 2 Set the level. zz[M] Multi Shot Noise Reduction Applies the noise reduction with higher image quality than [High]. For a single photo, four shots are taken continuously and aligned and merged automatically into a single JPEG image. If the image quality is set to RAW or RAW+JPEG, you cannot set [Multi Shot Noise Reduction]. the picture. 3 Take gg The image will be recorded with noise reduction applied. 157 Setting Noise Reduction Cautions for Setting Multi Shot Noise Reduction oo If there is significant misalignment in the image due to camera shake, the noise reduction effect may become smaller. oo If you are handholding the camera, keep it steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended. oo If you shoot a moving subject, the moving subject may leave afterimages. oo Auto image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns (lattice, stripes, etc.) or flat, single-tone images. oo If the subject’s brightness changes as the four consecutive shots are taken, irregular exposure in the image may result. oo After shooting, it may take some time to record an image to the card after performing noise reduction and merging the images. [BUSY] is displayed as images are processed, and shooting is not possible until processing is finished. oo [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] is not available with bulb shooting, shooting with AEB or WB bracketing, shooting RAW or RAW+JPEG images, or with features such as long exposure noise reduction, multiple exposures, or HDR mode. oo Flash photography is not possible. Note that the AF-assist beam of EOSdedicated, external Speedlites will be emitted according to the [z: AF-assist beam firing] setting. oo [Multi Shot Noise Reduction] is not available (not displayed) when recording movies. oo Automatically switches to [Standard] if you set the power switch to <2>, replace the battery or card, switch to a Basic Zone or shooting mode, or switch to movie recording. 158 Setting Noise Reduction Long Exposure Noise Reduction For images exposed for 1 sec. or longer, noise (dots of light and banding) typical of long exposures can be reduced. [z: Long exp. noise 1 Select reduction]. 2 Set a reduction option. zz[AUTO] Automatic For exposures of 1 sec. or longer, noise reduction is performed automatically if noise typical of long exposures is detected. This [Auto] setting is effective enough in most cases. zz[ON] Enable Noise reduction is performed for all exposures of 1 sec. or longer. The [Enable] setting may reduce noise that cannot be detected with the [Auto] setting. the picture. 3 Take gg The image will be recorded with noise reduction applied. 159 Setting Noise Reduction oo With [Auto] or [Enable] set, the noise reduction process after the picture is taken may take the same amount of time as that for the exposure. oo Images may look grainier with the [Enable] setting than with the [Disable] or [Auto] setting. oo [BUSY] is displayed as noise is reduced, and the shooting screen is not displayed until processing is finished, when you can shoot again. 160 Appending Dust Delete Data N Dust Delete Data used to erase dust spots can be appended to images in case sensor cleaning leaves dust on the sensor. The Dust Delete Data is used by Digital Photo Professional (EOS software) to erase the dust spots automatically. Preparation zz Use an RF or EF lens. zz Prepare a solid white object such as a sheet of paper. zz Set the lens focal length to 50 mm or longer. zz Set the lens’s focus mode switch to and set the focus to infinity (∞). If the lens has no distance scale, rotate the camera to face toward you and turn the focusing ring clockwise all the way. Obtaining the Dust Delete Data 1 Select [z: Dust Delete Data]. [OK]. 2 Select gg After the automatic self-cleaning of the sensor is performed, a message will appear. Although there will be a mechanical sound of the shutter during the cleaning, no picture is taken. 161 Appending Dust Delete Data a plain white object. 3 Shoot zz Shoot with a plain white object (such as a new sheet of white paper) filling the screen, at a distance of 20–30 cm (0.7–1.0 ft.). zz Since the image will not be saved, the data can still be obtained even if there is no card in the camera. gg When the picture is taken, the camera will start collecting the Dust Delete Data. When the Dust Delete Data is obtained, a message will appear. zz If the data is not obtained successfully, an error message will appear. Follow the “Preparation” procedure on the preceding page, then select [OK]. Take the picture again. Dust Delete Data The camera will append the Dust Delete Data obtained to all shots from now on. Acquiring Dust Delete Data before shooting is recommended. For details about using Digital Photo Professional (EOS software) to erase dust spots automatically, refer to the Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual. File size is essentially unaffected by Dust Delete Data appended to images. oo Dust Delete Data is not obtained when EF-S lenses are used, or when [z: zCropping/aspect ratio] is set to [1.6x (crop)]. oo If the object has any pattern or design, it may be recognized as dust data and affect the accuracy of the dust deletion with the Digital Photo Professional (EOS software). 162 Shooting with the Touch Shutter Just by tapping on the screen, you can focus and take the picture automatically. the Touch Shutter. 1 Enable zz Tap [y] on the screen’s bottom left. zz Each time you tap on the icon, it will toggle between [y] and [x]. zz [x] (Touch Shutter: Enable) The camera will focus on the spot you tap on, then the picture will be taken. zz [y] (Touch Shutter: Disable) You can tap on a spot to perform focusing on the spot. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. on the screen to shoot. 2 Tap zz Tap on the face or subject on the screen. gg On the point you tap, the camera will focus (Touch AF) with the AF method that was set (=188). gg When [x] is set, the AF point turns green when focus is achieved, then the picture is taken automatically. gg If focus is not achieved, the AF point turns orange and the picture cannot be taken. Tap on the face or subject on the screen again. 163 Shooting with the Touch Shutter oo Even if you set the drive mode to or , the camera will still shoot in the single shooting mode. oo Even if [AF operation] is set to [Servo AF], tapping on the screen will focus on the image with [One-Shot AF]. oo Tapping on the screen in magnified view will not focus or take the picture. oo If you shoot by tapping on the screen with [z: Image review] set to [Hold], you can press the shutter button halfway to take the next shot. oo To shoot with bulb exposure, tap on the screen twice. The first tap on the screen will start the bulb exposure. Tapping it again will stop the bulb exposure. Be careful not to shake the camera when tapping on the screen. 164 Multiple Exposures N As you shoot multiple exposures (2–9), you can see how the images will be merged into a single image. 1 Select [z: Multiple exposure]. a [Multiple exposure] option. 2 Set zz Select [Enable]. zz To exit shooting multiple exposures, select [Disable]. 3 Set [Multi-expos ctrl]. zzAdditive The exposure of each single image captured is added cumulatively. Based on the [No. of exposures], set a negative exposure compensation. Follow the basic guide below to set the exposure compensation amount. Exposure Compensation Setting Guide by Number of Exposures Two exposures: -1 stop, three exposures: -1.5 stop, four exposures: -2 stops zzAverage Based on the [No. of exposures], negative exposure compensation is set automatically as you shoot multiple exposures. If you shoot multiple exposures of the same scene, the exposure of the subject’s background will be automatically controlled to obtain the standard exposure. 165 Multiple Exposures the [No. of exposures]. 4 Set zz Select the number of exposures, then press <0>. zz You can set it from 2 to 9 exposures. a [Continue Mult-exp] option. 5 Set zz With [1 shot only], multiple-exposure shooting will be canceled automatically after the shooting ends. zz With [Continuously], multiple-exposure shooting continues until the setting in step 2 is set to [Disable]. (1) the first exposure. 6 Shoot gg The captured image will be displayed. zz In (1) on the screen, you can check the number of exposures left. zz Pressing the button enables you to view the captured image (=169). the next exposures. 7 Shoot zz Images captured so far are displayed merged. For image-only display, press the button repeatedly. zz Multiple-exposure shooting will end when the set number of exposures are taken. oo The shooting information for the last shot will be recorded and appended to the multiple-exposure image. 166 Multiple Exposures oo The image quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, high ISO speed noise reduction, color space, etc. set for the first single exposure will also be set for the subsequent exposures. oo If [z: Picture Style] is set to [Auto], [Standard] will be applied for shooting. oo With multiple exposures, the more exposures there are, the more noticeable the noise, irregular colors, and banding will be. oo If [Additive] is set, the image processing after taking the multiple exposures will take time. (The access lamp will light up longer.) oo In step 7, the brightness and noise of the multiple-exposure image displayed during shooting will be different from those of the final multiple-exposure image recorded. oo Multiple-exposure shooting is canceled if you set the power switch to <2> or switch batteries or cards. oo Multiple-exposure shooting ends if you switch to a Basic Zone mode or to . 167 Multiple Exposures Merging Multiple Exposures with an Image Recorded on the Card You can select a RAW image recorded on the card as the first single exposure. The image data of the selected RAW image will remain intact. Only 1 or F images can be used. JPEG images cannot be selected. Images you can specify also vary depending on the lens attached. For details, see the table below. [Select image for multi. 1 Select expo.]. the first image. 2 Select zz Use the keys to select the first image, then press <0>. zz Select [OK]. gg The file number of the selected image will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. the picture. 3 Take zz When you select the first image, the number of remaining exposures as set with [No. of exposures] will decrease by 1. zzImages You Can Select Lens Attached RF/ EF lens EF-S lens Cropped Shooting Selectable Images Off RAW images captured at full size On RAW images from cropped shooting or taken with an EF-S lens – oo These images cannot be selected as the first single exposure: Images captured with [z: Highlight tone priority] set to [Enable] or [Enhanced], or images captured with [z: zCropping/aspect ratio] not set to [Full-frame] or [1.6x (crop)]. oo [Disable] is applied for [z: Lens aberration correction] and [z: Auto Lighting Optimizer] regardless of the settings of the image selected as the first single exposure. 168 Multiple Exposures oo The ISO speed, Picture Style, high ISO speed noise reduction, color space, etc. set for the first image will also be applied for the subsequent images. oo If Picture Style is [Auto] for the image selected as the first image, [Standard] will be applied for shooting. oo You cannot select an image taken with another camera. oo [Select image for multi. expo.] is not available unless a lens is attached. oo You can also select a RAW image used in multiple-exposure shooting. oo Select [Deselect img] to cancel image selection. Checking and Deleting Multiple Exposures During Shooting Before you finish shooting your specified number of exposures, you can press the button to view the multiple-exposure image so far, check exposure, and see how the images will be merged. Pressing the button will display the operations possible during multipleexposure shooting. Operation Description 2 Return to previous The screen before you pressed the button will screen reappear. q Undo last image Deletes the last image you shot (shoot another image). The number of remaining exposures will increase by 1. W Save and exit Saves shots up to that point as a multiple-exposure image and exits multiple-exposure shooting. r Exit without saving The multiple-exposure shooting will end without saving the image. oo During multiple-exposure shooting, you can only play back multiple-exposure images. 169 Multiple Exposures FAQ zzAre there any restrictions on the image quality? All single exposures and the multiple-exposure image are captured at your specified image quality. zzCan I merge images recorded on the card? With [Select image for multi. expo.], you can select the first single exposure from the images recorded on the card (=168). Note that you cannot merge multiple images already recorded on the card. zzWill auto power off take effect during multiple-exposure shooting? As long as [Auto power off] under [5: Power saving] is not set to [Disable], the camera automatically turns off after approx. 30 min., which ends multiple-exposure shooting and cancels multiple-exposure settings. 170 HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting N You can shoot still photos with clipped highlights and shadows reduced for a high dynamic range of tones even in high-contrast scenes. HDR shooting is effective for landscape and still-life shots. With HDR shooting, three images of different exposures (standard exposure, underexposure, and overexposure) are captured consecutively for each shot and then merged together automatically. The HDR image is recorded as a JPEG image. * HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. 1 Select [z: HDR Mode]. [Adjust dyn range]. 2 Set zz Selecting [Auto] will have the dynamic range set automatically depending on the image’s overall tonal range. zz The higher the number, the wider the dynamic range will be. zz To exit HDR shooting, select [Disable HDR]. 3 Set [Effect]. 171 HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting Effects zz[P] Natural For images preserving a wide tonal range where the highlight and shadow details would otherwise be lost. Clipped highlights and shadows will be reduced. zz[A] Art standard While the clipped highlights and shadows will be reduced more than with [Natural], the contrast will be lower, and the gradation flatter to have the picture look like a painting. The subject outlines will have bright (or dark) edges. zz[B] Art vivid The colors are more saturated than with [Art standard], and the low contrast and flat gradation create a graphic art effect. zz[C] Art bold The colors are the most saturated, making the subject pop out, and the picture looks like an oil painting. zz[D] Art embossed The color saturation, brightness, contrast and gradation are decreased to make the picture look flat. The picture looks faded and old. The subject outlines will have bright (or dark) edges. Art standard Art vivid Art bold Art embossed Saturation Standard High Higher Low Outline emphasis Standard Weak Strong Stronger Brightness Standard Standard Standard Dark Tone Flat Flat Flat Flatter oo Each effect will be applied based on the characteristics of the Picture Style currently set (=148). 172 HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting a [Continuous HDR] option. 4 Set zz With [1 shot only], HDR shooting will be canceled automatically after the shooting ends. zz With [Every shot], HDR shooting continues until the setting in step 2 is set to [Disable HDR]. [Auto Image Align]. 5 Set zz For handheld shooting, select [Enable]. When using a tripod, select [Disable]. the picture. 6 Take zz When you press the shutter button completely, three consecutive images will be captured, and the HDR image will be recorded to the card. 173 HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting oo RAW HDR images are captured in JPEG 73 image quality. RAW+JPEG HDR images are captured in the specified JPEG image quality. oo HDR shooting is not possible with expanded ISO speeds (L, H1, H2). HDR shooting is possible within ISO 100–40000 (varies depending on the settings of [Minimum] and [Maximum] for [ISO speed range]). oo The flash will not fire during HDR shooting. oo AEB is not available. oo If you shoot a moving subject, the moving subject may leave afterimages. oo In HDR shooting, three images are captured with different shutter speeds set automatically. For this reason, even in , , and modes, the shutter speed will change, relative to your specified speed. oo To prevent camera shake, a high ISO speed may be set. 174 HDR (High Dynamic Range) Shooting oo When shooting HDR images with [Auto Image Align] set to [Enable], AF point display information (=352) and Dust Delete Data (=161) will not be appended to the image. oo If you perform handheld HDR shooting with [Auto Image Align] set to [Enable], image periphery will be slightly trimmed and resolution will be slightly lowered. Also, if the images cannot be aligned properly due to camera shake, etc., auto image alignment may not take effect. Note that when shooting with excessively bright (or dark) exposure settings, auto image alignment may not work properly. oo If you perform handheld HDR shooting with [Auto Image Align] set to [Disable], the three images may not be properly aligned and the HDR effect may be reduced. Using a tripod is recommended. oo Auto image alignment may not function properly with repetitive patterns (lattice, stripes, etc.) or flat, single-tone images. oo The color gradation of the sky or white walls may not be reproduced correctly. Irregular colors, irregular exposure or noise may appear. oo HDR shooting under fluorescent or LED lighting may result in unnatural color reproduction of the illuminated areas. oo With HDR shooting, the images will be merged, then saved to the card, so it may take some time. [BUSY] appears on the screen as images are processed, and shooting is not possible until processing is finished. 175 Interval Timer Shooting With the interval timer, you can set the shooting interval and number of shots, so that the camera takes individual shots repeatedly according to your interval until your specified number of shots are taken. 1 Select [z: Interval timer]. [Enable]. 2 Select zz Select [Enable], then press the button. the shooting interval and 3 Set number of shots. zz Select an item to set (hours : minutes : seconds / number of shots). zz Press <0> to display. zz Set the desired number, then press <0>. (Returns to .) zzInterval Can be set in a range of [00:00:01]–[99:59:59]. zzNumber of shots Can be set in a range of [01]–[99]. To keep the interval timer on indefinitely until you stop it, set [00]. 176 Interval Timer Shooting (1) (2) [OK]. 4 Select gg The interval timer settings will be displayed on the menu screen. (1) (2) Interval Number of shots the picture. 5 Take gg First shot is taken and shooting continues according to the interval timer settings. zz During interval timer shooting,will blink. zz After the set number of shots are taken, the interval timer shooting will stop and be automatically canceled. oo Using a tripod is recommended. oo Taking test shots in advance is recommended. oo Even during interval timer shooting, you can still shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button completely. Note that the camera will prepare for the next interval timer shot approx. 5 sec. in advance, which will temporarily prevent operations such as adjusting shooting settings, accessing menus, and playing back images. oo If the next scheduled interval timer shot is not possible because the camera is shooting or processing images, it will be skipped. For this reason, fewer shots than specified will be taken. oo Even during interval timer operation, auto power off is triggered after approx. 8 sec. of inactivity, as long as [Auto power off] under [5: Power saving] is not set to [Disable]. The camera will automatically turn on again approx. 1 min. before the next shot. oo Can also be combined with AEB, white balance bracketing, multiple exposures, and HDR mode. oo To stop interval timer shooting, select [Disable] or set the power switch to <2>. 177 Interval Timer Shooting oo Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or the camera’s internal components. oo Setting the lens focus mode switch to prevents the camera from shooting unless subjects are in focus. Setting it to and focusing manually before shooting is recommended. oo When shooting over an extended period, consider using an optional household power outlet accessory. oo Shooting long exposures or using shutter speeds longer than the shooting interval will prevent shooting at the specified interval. For this reason, fewer shots than specified will be taken. Using shutter speeds nearly the same as the shooting interval may also reduce the number of shots. oo If the time it takes to record to the card exceeds the shooting interval due to the shooting functions set or card performance, some of the shots may not be taken with the set intervals. oo When using flash with interval timer shooting, set an interval longer than the flash charge time. Intervals that are too short may prevent the flash from firing. oo Intervals that are too short may prevent shooting or autofocusing. oo Interval timer shooting will be canceled and reset to [Disable] if you set the power switch to <2>, set the shooting mode to , or use EOS Utility (EOS software). oo During interval timer shooting, you cannot use remote control shooting (=217) or remote-release shooting with a Speedlite. 178 Reducing Flicker N If you shoot an image with a fast shutter speed under a light source such as fluorescent light, the blinking of the light source causes flicker and the image may be vertically unevenly exposed. If continuous shooting is used under these conditions, uneven exposures or colors across the images may result. Anti-flicker shooting enables you to take pictures when exposure and colors are less affected by flickering. 1 Select [z: Anti-flicker shoot.]. 2 Select [Enable]. the picture. 3 Take zz After setting to [Enable], or when the light source changes, detect flicker before shooting by pressing the button, selecting [Anti-flicker shoot.], then pressing the button. zz The picture will be taken with reduced unevenness of exposure or color tone caused by the flicker. oo With [Enable] set, the shutter-release time lag is longer when you shoot under a flickering light source. Also, the continuous shooting speed may become slower, and the shooting interval may become irregular. oo Flicker at a frequency other than 100 Hz or 120 Hz cannot be detected. Also, if the flickering frequency of the light source changes during continuous shooting, effects of the flicker cannot be reduced. 179 Reducing Flicker oo In the, , or mode, if the shutter speed changes during continuous shooting or if you shoot multiple shots of the same scene at different shutter speeds, the color tone may become inconsistent. To avoid inconsistent color tones, use , , or mode at a fixed shutter speed. oo Color tone of captured images may vary between [Enable] and [Disable]. oo Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO speed may change when you start shooting (even with AE lock). oo If the subject is against a dark background or if there is a bright light in the image, flicker may not be properly detected. oo Flicker reduction may not be possible under special lighting. oo Depending on the light source, flicker may not be detected properly. oo Depending on the light sources or shooting conditions, the expected result may not be obtained even if you use this function. oo Taking test shots in advance is recommended. oo Detect flicker manually if the screen flickers (as when the light source changes) by pressing the button, selecting [Anti-flicker shoot.], then pressing the button. oo Flicker is not reduced in Basic Zone modes. oo Flicker reduction also works with flash photography. However, the expected result may not be obtained for wireless flash photography. 180 Selecting the Display Speed for HighSpeed Continuous Shooting N High-speed display that switches between your shot and the live image is available when shooting with an RF lens, with [z: AF operation] set to [Servo AF], and with the drive mode set to[High speed continuous]. Display is more responsive, making it easier to follow fastmoving subjects. Select [z: 1 display]. High speed an item. 2 Select zz Select [Enable] for display that switches between each shot and the live image. oo Images may waver or flicker during high-speed display. This occurs more often at high shutter speeds. However, this does not affect shooting results. oo High-speed display is not performed under the following conditions. It may also stop as you are shooting. • Shutter speed slower than 1/30 sec., aperture larger than f/11, conditions that make autofocusing difficult, and flash photography, and ISO expansion oo [Enable] is available when all of these conditions apply. • With an RF lens, [AF operation] set to [Servo AF] (=185), drive mode set to [High speed continuous] (=206), [Anti-flicker shoot.] set to [Disable] (=179), [Expo. simulation] set to [Enable] (=139) 181 Card Reminder You can set the camera not to shoot unless there is a card in the camera. The default setting is [Enable]. [z: Release shutter without 1 Select card]. 2 Select [Disable]. 182 Setting Touch & Drag AF You can move the AF point or Zone AF frame by touching or dragging on the screen as you look through the viewfinder. Enabling Touch & Drag AF [z: Touch & drag AF 1 Select settings]. [Touch & drag AF]. 2 Select zz Select [Enable]. Positioning Method You can set how positions are specified by touching or dragging. 1 Set the positioning method. zz[Absolute] The AF point moves to the touched or dragged position on the screen. zz[Relative] The AF point moves in the direction you drag, by an amount corresponding to the amount you drag, no matter where you touch the screen. 183 Setting Touch & Drag AF Active Touch Area You can specify the area of the screen used for touch and drag operations. 1 Set the active touch area. oo Touching the screen when [u+Tracking] is set displays a round orange frame < >. After you lift your finger at the position to move the AF point to, < > is displayed and that subject is tracked. To cancel subject selection, press the button. 184 Selecting the AF Operation N You can select the AF operation characteristics to suit the shooting conditions or subject. 1 Select [z: AF operation]. 2 Select an item. oo If focus cannot be achieved, the AF point will turn orange. If this occurs, the picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the shot and try to focus again. Or, see “Shooting Conditions that Make Focusing Difficult” (=197). 185 Selecting the AF Operation One-Shot AF for Still Subjects (ONE SHOT) Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. zz When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green and the beeper will sound. zz The focus remains locked while you hold down the shutter button halfway, allowing you to recompose the image before taking the picture. zz For details on the continuous shooting speed for continuous shooting, see =206. oo If [5: Beep] is set to [Disable], the beeper will not sound when focus is achieved. Servo AF for Moving Subjects (SERVO) This AF operation is suited for moving subjects. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the camera will keep focusing on the subject continuously. zz When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn blue. zz The exposure is set at the moment the picture is taken. zz For details on the continuous shooting speed for continuous shooting, see =206. oo Depending on the lens used, the distance to the subject and the subject’s speed, the camera may not be able to achieve correct focus. oo Zooming during continuous shooting may throw off the focus. Zoom first, then recompose and shoot. oo With Servo AF, the beeper will not sound even when focus is achieved. oo In mode, by default, the camera automatically switches to Servo AF in response to subject movement. If you normally prefer to shoot with One-Shot AF, set [z: A Auto servo] to [Disable]. 186 Selecting the AF Operation AF-Assist Beam The AF-assist beam may fire repeatedly when you press the shutter button halfway under low light or in similar conditions, to make autofocusing easier. oo The AF-assist beam does not fire when [z: AF operation] is set to [Servo AF]. oo The AF-assist beam does not fire when Touch AF is used (when [z: Touch Shutter] is set to [Disable]). oo When you are using an external flash unit, either the camera or the flash unit fires an AF-assist beam as needed. However, only the camera’s AF-assist beam fires when you are using a Speedlite 90EX, Macro Ring Lite, or Macro Twin Lite. oo A small series of flashes is fired even if you set the external flash’s AF-assist beam emission method in the Personal Functions to infrared AF-assist beam firing. To disable AF-assist beam firing, set [z: AF-assist beam firing] to [Disable] (=201). oo Focus range with the AF-assist beam is generally no more than 3.5 m/11.5 ft. 187 Selecting the AF Method You can select the AF method to suit the shooting conditions or subject. The camera attempts to focus on faces of any people in an AF point or Zone AF frame. In mode, [u+Tracking] is set automatically. For instructions on selecting an AF method, see =190. AF Method : Face+Tracking The camera detects and focuses on people's faces. (an AF point) appears over any face detected, which is then tracked. If no face is detected, the entire AF area is used for auto selection AF. With Servo AF, you can set the initial position for Servo AF (=192). As long as the Area AF frame can track the subject during shooting, focusing will continue. : Spot AF The camera focuses in a narrower area than 1-point AF. : 1-point AF The camera focuses using a single AF point
. 188 Selecting the AF Method : Expand AF area (Z) Focusing uses one AF point