Canon EOS 400~ DIGITAL
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTifEOS 4000 DIGITAL is a highperformance, digital single-lens reflex camera with a 10.1 O-megapixel imaging sensor. The camera provides many features such as Picture Styles to enhance your photographic expression, fast autofocus for moving subjects, shooting modes for beginners as well as advanced users, and direct printing. Also, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit removes dust adhering to the sensor.
Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. The accessories included can also be checked in the System Map (p.164). o Camera: EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTilEOS 4000 DIGITAL (includes eyecup, body cap, and installed battery for the date/time clock) [] lens: EF-S18-55mm fI3.5-5.611 (includes lens cap, dust cap) *Lens Kit only.
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual * The < ~ > icon indicates the Main Dial. .. The < J/;.T > and < .... > icons indicate the cross keys. e The <:0> icon indicates the SET button . • 04, 06 or 816 indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.
Contents ~lllt~I~11i1111Ifll';~~1111.lIII1111Irllir{~lt1~;I!~I!lldl,~I~lliltllll~ltjlfl!~11'1;1\,1111'!II~~~11~~i1111Ittllltill{'lllllfiJilJ~"jli-tlftl'J.!lli~ltii~I"lllitllll. Item Check List : 3 Conventions Used in this Manual. .4 Contents at a Glance 8 Handling Precautions 12 Quick Start Guide 14 Nomenclature 16 Recharging the Battery 24 Installing and Removing the Battery 26 Installing and Removing the CF Card 28 Mounting and Detaching a Lens 30 How to Shoot.
Contents Action Shots 66 Changing the Depth of Field 68 Manual Exposure 71 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE Changing the Metering Mode 72 73 Setting Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing 74 76 Customizing the Picture Style 78 Defining a New Picture Style Setting the Color Space 81 83 AE Lock 84 FE Lock Setting the White Balance 85 86 White Balance Correction 88 Preventing Camera Shake 90 Handy Features 94 Silencing the Beeper 94 CF Card Reminder 94 Setting the Image Review T
Contents Searching for Images Quickly 116 Magnified View 118 Rotating the Image 119 Auto Playback 120 Displaying the Images on TV 121 Protecting Images 122 Erasing Images 123 Shooting Information Display 124 Preparing to Print 129 Printing with PictBridge 132 Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct.. Trimming the Image 139 142 Easy Printing Print Ordering 143 144 Direct Printing with DPOF 149 External Speedlites 152 Wireless Remote Control 153 Using a Household Power Outlet.
• Contents at a Glance -+ p.39 48 (Basic Zone modes) G Shoot automatically ~ Shoot continuously ~ Take a picture of myself in a group ~ Freeze the action Take a blurred action shot G G ~ g p.43, 46, 59 -+ -+ (~ Continuous shooting) p.49 (& Self-timer) p.66 (Tv Shutter-priority AE) Blur the background Keep the background in sharp focus ~ p.68 (Av Aperture-priority AE) ~ Adjust the image brightness (exposure) -+ p.
~ Change the point of focus • Select the AF point quickly a+ p.57 -+ p.103 (C.Fn-1-4) p.46, 56 • Shoot a moving subject ~ (83 AF point selection) (AI Servo AF) View the images with the camera a+ p.50 (IE Playback) • Search for pictures quickly -+ p.116 (~ Index display) • Prevent important images from accidental deletion -+ p.122 (§:j Image protect) ~ Delete unnecessary images -+ p.123 (ffiJ Delete) ~ View the images on a TV set a+ p.121 (Video OUT) • Set the LCD brightness -+ p.
Safety Warnings Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death, and material damage. Preventing Serious Injury or Death • To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below: - Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories not specified in this booklet. Do not use any home-made or modified batteries. - Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery.
• If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the internal parts due to the possibility of electrical shock. • Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock. • Do not look at the sun or an extremely bright light source through the camera or lens. Doing so may damage your vision. • Keep the camera from the reach of small children The neck strap can accidentally choke the child.
Handling Precautions Camera Care ~ ~ ~ e • «II e til G ~ .. e 12 This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth.
n, 5& Handling Precautions Aii!liiRWiMMi1 LCD Monitor @ ~ Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded. If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed.
Quick Start Guide 14
Quick Start Guide Take the picture. (p.33) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Review the picture on the LCD monitor. (p.94) The captured image will be displayed ;; - for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. E ~ ~ ~ The camera setting display on the LCD monitor turns off automatically when you put your eye near the eyepiece. To view images captured so far, see "Image Playback" (p.50). To delete an image, see "Erasing Images" (p.123).
Nomenclature The parts indicated in bold are used up to the "Basic Shooting and Image Playback" section. Mode Dial (p.20) Power switch (p.31) I Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.54/104) EF Lens mount index (p.30) EF-S Lens mount index (p.30) i----------.J EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens Focusing ring (p.58) Hood EW-60C (optional) mount i Video OUT - - - - ' ! + + - - - - ; ; terminal (p.121) Remote control terminal (p.90) --..rr.-f-i--H Digital terminal--~-+-- (p.1 07, 130) Contacts (p.
Nomenclature Dioptric adjustment knob (p.31) Eyecup (p.153) Aperture/Exposure compensation button (p.71/74) Viewfinder eyepiece I Display-off sensor (p.101) < ~loN' > Print/Share button (p.108/143) <*/~.e.> AE lock/ FE lock button/ Index/Reduce button (p.84/85/116/118,142) Camera setting display on/off/ Info/Trimming orientation button (p.34,99/50,124/142) Tri pod socket Access lamp (p.29) Cross keys (p.35) ----J < .. ISO> ISO speed set button (p.
Nomenclature Camera Setting Display Exposure level indicator Shutter speed I Shooting mode White balance ~Auto ~~ Daylight Exposure compensation amount AEB range Aperture AEB "tJ:*, Shade ISO speed . . Cloudy :;~~ Tungsten light ~ White fluorescent light ~ Flash r::,.,-LJ Custom White balance correction [ r}~1}~ ~5 ".6 ~100 li~V:i::..:eShooting 2•• 1•• •• 1•• 2 (B-1 l Custom Function ~ 'I} < I / ail bracketing Image-recording quality • l Large/Fine .
Nomenclature Viewfinder Information AF point display indicator <.> Focusing screen ' IIII.A.F.p.O.i.nt.SIl __ Q] o L <*>AE lock AEB in-progress <~> Max.
Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Creative Zone These modes give you more control over the result. P : Program AE (p.52) Tv Av M A-DEP : Shutter-priority AE (p.66) : Aperture-priority AE (p.68) : Manual exposure (p. 71) : Automatic Depth-of-field AE (p.72) Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. Fully automatic shooting for specific kinds of subjects. 0: Full Auto (p.40) .Im~~e Z_one ~ _ : Portrait (p.43) AA: Landscape (p.
Nomenclature Battery Charger CB-2LW - - Power plug This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. Battery Charger CB-2LWE Do not use any AC adapters or compact power adapters other than the ones (rated input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, rated output: 7.8-8.1 V DC) shown on the system map (p.164). Using such incompatible adapters may result in fire, overheating, or electrical shock.
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. (I The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap. (p.153) Eyepiece cover Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. CompactFlash is a trademark of San Disk Corporation.
Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations.
Recharging the Battery f072DIz.::::::;:::::;';;::::::;02"? RIM m. . . . .i ~ i 1 Remove the cover. Attach the battery. • Align the battery's front edge with the battery charger's index line. While pressing down the battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow. • To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. CB·2LW c:T00707?7 ~~~'7', 3 ForCB-2LW Flip out the prongs and recharge the battery. @ $l CB-2LWE For CB·2LWE Connect the power cord and recharge the battery.
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Installing and Removing the Battery Open the battery compartment cover. ~ Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. Insert the battery. ~ * Insert the end with the battery contacts. Insert the battery until it locks in place. Close the cover. 8 Press the cover until it snaps shut. When the power switch is set to (p.31), the battery level will be displayed: a....., : Battery level OK. ~ : Battery level is slightly down, ~ : Battery will be exhausted soon.
Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life [Approx. number of shots] I (0 ["§¥l LiI The figures above are based on a fully-charged NB-2LH and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing criteria. ~ The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions. Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots. ~ The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery.
Installing and Removing the CF Card The captured image is recorded onto the CF card (optional). Although the thickness is different between the Type I and Type II CF cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. The camera is also compatible with Microdrive (hard disk-type) and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity. 1 Open the cover. ~ Label side CF card eject button Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. Insert the CF card.
Installing and Removing the CF Card Removing the Card 1 Open the cover. Set the power switch to < OFF>. Check that "Recording ..." is not displayed on the LCD monitor. • Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. ~ ~ Access lamp Remove the CF card. ~ Press the CF card eject button. The CF card will come out. • Close the cover. ~ A blinking access lamp indicates thatdata is being transferred, read, written, or erased on the CF card.
Mounting and Detaching a Lens Remove the caps. ~ EF-S lens mount index Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. Attach the lens. ~ EF lens mount index Align the EF-S lens with the camera's white EF-S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. e When attaching a lens other than an EF-S lens, align the lens with the red EF lens mount index. On the lens, set the focus mode switch to (autofocus).
How to Shoot Power Switch The camera can operate only after the power switch is turned on. : The power lamp lights, and the camera turns on. : The camera is off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. Adjusting the Viewfinder Image By adjusting the viewfinder to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp viewfinder image even without eyeglasses. Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. ~ Turn the knob left or right so that the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp.
How to Shoot Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting Holding the Camera 1. Hold the camera grip with your right hand. 2. Hold the bottom of the lens barrel with your left hand. 3. Press the shutter button lightly with your index finger on your right hand. Steadying the Camera 4, Press your arms and elbows toward the front of your body.
How to Shoot Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. I Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing (AF) and automatic exposure (AE) that sets the shutter speed and aperture, The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder. (64) Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture.
Switching the LCD Monitor Screen The LCD monitor can display the camera settings screen, menu screen, image, etc. e Displayed when the camera is turned on. e When your eye goes to the viewfinder ~ AifOCUS D eyepiece, the display-off sensor turns off the LCD monitor automatically. This prevents the bright LCD monitor from interfering with your view. The LCD monitor turns on again when your eye leaves the viewfinder eyepiece.
Menu Operations and Settings By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the image recording quality, the date/time, LCD monitor brightness, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the < MENU> button, < ..:~ > cross keys, and < § > button on the camera back.
Menu Operations and Settings 1 Display the menu. • Press the < MENU> button to display the menu. Select a tab. Press the < JUMP> button to select a menu tab. • If the tabs are highlighted, you can also press the < ..... ~ > key to select a tab. $) Select a menu item. • Press the < Ji..T > key to select the menu item, then press <@>. Select the menu setting. $) Press the or < ..... ~> key to select the setting. (Some settings require you to press either the < Ji..T > or < .....
Before You Start Select [Language]. ~ Under the [fT2] tab, select ~ [Language], then press <8>. The Language screen will appear. Set the desired language. • Press the < ~:~ > key to select the desired language, then press < 8 >. ~ The language will chSlnge. Check if the camera's date and time are set correctly. If necessary, set the correct date and time. Select [Date/Time]. G Under the [fT 1] tab, select [Datel ~. Time], then press <8>. The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time.
Before You Start mem1..·•.·FoFrnattingllle.CECard For a new CF card or a CF card previously formatted by another camera or personal computer, format the card with this camera. Formatting a CF card will erase everything in the card. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the recorded data to a personal computer before formatting the card. o Select [EoFmat]. ~ Under the [tT 1] tab, select [Format], ~ then press < 8 >.
Basic Shooting and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images. With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the canlera sets everything automatically. Also, to prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, camera settings cannot be changed in the Basic Zone modes. The settings (functions set automatically) which cannot be set by the user are grayed out. 1/125 F5 .
o Fully Automatic Shooting r.· . . . . . . . . _ • . • ' 1 Set the Mode Dial to <0>. AF point Aim any AF point over the subject. • All the AF points will operate, and focus will generally be achieved at the AF point covering the closest object. ~ Aiming the center AF point over the subject will make focusing easier. Focus the subject. • Press the shutter button halfway, and the lens will move to focus. ~ The dot inside the AF point achieving focus flashes briefly in red.
o Fully Automatic Shooting FAQ iii The focus confirmation light < e > blinks and focus is not achieved. Aim the AF point over a part having good contrast between light and dark, then press the shutter button halfvvay. (p.160) If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again. @ Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneously. This indicates that focus has been achieved at all those AF points. As long as the AF point covering the desired subject flashes, you can take the picture.
o Full Auto Techniques Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <0> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture. This is called focus lock. Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except <~».
~l Shooting Portraits The < ~l > (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than with the <0> (Full Auto) mode. ~ The further the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand out better in front of a plain, dark background. iii Use a telephoto lens.
~ Shooting Landscapes Use the < t& > (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, and to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become more vivid and sharp than with < 0 > (Full Auto). e Use a wide-angle lens. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. This will have objects near and far in focus, better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth to landscapes. e Shooting night scenes.
~ Shooting Close-ups When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the < ~t > (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (optional). ~ Use a simple background. A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better. ~ Move to the subject as close as possible. Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses have indications such as < ~t O.28m/O.9ft>.
~ Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving subject whether it be a child running or an auto race, use the <~> (Sports) mode. ~ Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. ~ Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to auto focus. During autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly. If focus cannot be achieved, the focus > will blink.
~ Shooting Portraits at Night .,. "_ _.,,. To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the <~> (Night Portrait) mode. ~ Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. If you use a zoom lens, set it to the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view. For night scenes, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. ~ Keep the person within 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. Under 'Iow light, the built-in flash will fire automatically to obtain a good exposure of the person.
rn Disabling Flash In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the < m > (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for candlelight scenes when you want to obtain the candlelight effect. @$ If the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks, take care to prevent camera shake. Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder's shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod.
~ Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode. Select <~~>. ~ Press the < ~~ > key to select < ~~ >. Take the picture. ~ ~ ~ Focus the subject and press the shutter button completely. The beeper will sound, the self-timer lamp will blink, and the shot will be taken about 10 sec. later. Two seconds before the picture is taken, the beeping will be faster and the selftimer lamp will stay on.
[B Image Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on image playback methods, see page 115. Playback the image. • When you press the < eEl > button, the last captured image will be displayed. Select the image. • To view images starting with the last image, press the < key. To view images starting with the first (oldest) image, press the < ~ > key. • Press the button to switch the display format.
Advanced Shooting Techniques In the Basic Zone modes, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed to prevent spoiled shots. In the < P > (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. .lffI> In the
(Program AE) mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain the standard exposure. The difference between the Basic Zone modes and < P > is explained on page 158. *
stands for Program. * AE stands for Auto Exposure.
P: Program AE To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE. ]1 Set the Mode Dial to
. '------»>.:~'-------~ Take the picture. • Focus the subject and press the shutter button completely. ~ The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. ::~S······.·i.S• "'().()t.il'J·.S.•·.•·.m.i••ILl.s • Check the shutter speed in the viewfinder.
ISO: Changing the ISO Speed * ....' H_ _ Set the ISO speed (imaging sensor's sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. For example, when you increase the ISO speed (higher number) for low light, a faster shutter speed can be used and camera shake will be less prone to occur. The effective range of the flash will also increase. Press the <... ISO> button. [ISO speed] will appear. Select the ISO speed. (I Press the < ...
Using the Built-in Flash In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions, just pop-up the built-in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the < P > mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake. 1 Press the < ~ > button. In Creative Zone modes, you can press the < ~ > button anytime to take flash pictures.
Using the Built-in Flash ~~~ ,SA()QtiRgmlps G If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed. A higher ISO speed increases the effective range or distance of the flash. G In bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks in bright light, decrease the ISO speed. G Detach the lens hood and keep at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away from the subject.
AF: Changing the AF Mode * You can change the AF mode to suit different subjects such as group photos, animals, and sports. 1 Press the < ~ ~ AF> button: [AF mode] will appear. Select the AF mode. ~ Press the < ~ ~ > key to select the AF mode. Focus the subject. $) Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. The camera will then autofocus in the selected AF mode. Selecting the Best AF Mode $) One-Shot AF Ideal for still subjects and snapshots.
EEl Selecting the AF Point * In the Image Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, the camera sometimes may not the focus the subject you want. With the
(Program AE), , , and modes, you can select one AF point to focus where you want. 1 Press the button. (06) ~ The selected AF point is indicated on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.
EEl Selecting the AF Point * e When shooting a portrait up close, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes. If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will remain sharp. e If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point. The center AF point focuses the best among the nine AF points. Also, with a fast lens from f/1.0 to f/2.8, high-precision focusing takes effect with the center AF point.
~ Continuous Shooting * Up to about 3 shots per sec. can be taken. This is effective for shooting your child running toward you and capturing the different facial expressions. Select <~>. ~ Press the < ...... ~ > key to select < ~ >. Take the picture. ~ The camera shoots continuously while you hold down the shutter button fully. • Also set the AF mode to match the subject. Moving subject: When AI Servo AF is set, focusing will be continuous during continuous shooting.
~ Setting the Image-Recording Quality _ Set the recording quality to suit the intended image size for printing, etc. Note that the recording quality will also affect the number of shots the CF card can record. Select the recording quality while thinking about the capacity of the CF card to be used. Also see "Guide to Imagerecording Quality Settings" below and "FAQ" on the next page. Select the irnage-recording quality. e Under the [01] tab, select [Quality] and press < 8 >.
Iril3mJ Setting the Image-Recording Quality 1 , . . " . " . , . , .. . ."#'1' !~ FAQ II What's the difference between l, M, S, ., and .II? L, M, and S indicate the image size. L: Large, M: Medium, and S: Small, • (Fine) and" (Normal) indicate the image quality based on the data compression rate. The' image has higher image quality. If .. is selected, the image quality will be slightly lower, but more images can be saved to the CF card.
Ii'iI3ml Setting the Image-Recording Quality 'M' About III IDJ IB is the raw data before it is made into a i'" II WUr .l and other images. Although RAW images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with RAW. RAW is effective when you want to create your own art or shoot an important subject.
Selecting a Picture Style * '11·~ _ By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain the desired image effects matching your photographic expression or the subject. 1 Select [Picture Style]. <8> and [Picture Style] will appear. Press the <.T > key to select the desired Picture Style. ~ Press Take the picture. @ Focus and press the shutter button completely. The picture will be taken with the selected Picture Style applied. Standard The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp.
ImmJ Selecting a Picture Style * AiM' @) Q!lJ 64 ;!@!mR'II'_e"fj.!'.iit:i¥i.lfm~ Faithful This is for users who prefer to process images with their personal computer. When the subject is photographed under a color temperature of 5200K, the color is adjusted colorimetrically to match the subject's color. The image is dull and subdued. Monochrome For black-and-white photos. Other than with RAW, the black-and-white photo cannot be reverted to color.
More Advanced Techniques This chapter builds on the previous chapter and introduces more ways to shoot creatively. ~ The first half of this chapter explains how to use the < Tv > < Av > < M > < A-DEP > modes on the Mode Dial. Except for < A-DEP >. all the shooting modes can be used in & combination with the functions introduced in Chapter 3. The second half of this chapter, starting with "Changing the Metering Mode" explains the methods to adjust the exposure and the Picture Styles.
Tv : Action Shots You can either freeze the action or create motion blur with the < Tv > (Shutter-priority AE) mode on the Mode Dial. * < Tv > stands for Time value. Blurred action Frozen action Set the Mode Dial to . Set the desired shutter speed. ~ See "Shooting Tips" for advice on setting the shutter speed. ~ Turning the < B > dial to the right sets a faster shutter speed, and turning it to the left sets a slower one. Take the picture.
Tv: Action Shots ~ To freeze the action or moving subject. Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/500 sec. to 1/4000 sec. • To blur a running child or animal giving the impression of fast movement. Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/60 sec. to 1/250 sec. Follow the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter button to take the picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady to prevent camera shake. • How to blur a flowing river or water fountain.
Av: Changing the Depth of Field To obtain a blurry background or to make everything near and far look sharp, set the Mode Dial to < Av > (Ap"erture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of field (range of acceptable focus). * < Av > stands for Aperture value which is the size of the diaphragm hole inside the lens. Sharp foreground and background Blurred background E(fc Set the Mode Dial to . Set the desired aperture.
Av: Changing the Depth of Field ~ When using a high aperture value, note that camera shake can occur in low light scenes. A higher aperture value will make the shutter speed slower. Under low light, the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a tripod. ~ The depth of field depends not only on the aperture, but also the lens and subject distance.
Av: Changing the Depth of Field The flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The shutter speed will set automatically between 30 sec. - 1/ 200 sec. to suit the scene's brightness. In low light, the main subject is exposed with the automatic flash, and the background is exposed with a slow shutter speed set automatically. Both the subject and background look properly exposed (automatic slow-speed flash sync).
M: Manual Exposure You can set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. With flash, the flash exposure will be set automatically to match the aperture that was set. The flash sync speed can be set at bulb, or from 30 sec. to 1/200 sec. * < M > stands for Manual. Set the Mode Dial to < M >. Set the shutter speed and aperture. 0Ji ~ Standard exposure index Set the exposure and take the picture. • Exposure level mark To set the shutter speed, turn the dial.
A~DEP: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus automatically. All the AF points will function to detect the subject, and the aperture required to attain the necessary depth of field will be set automatically. * < A-DEP > stands for Auto-Depth of field. This mode sets the depth of field automatically. L~ ]1 Set the Mode Dial to . Focus the subject. • Aim the AF points over the subjects and press the shutter button halfway.
00 Changing the Metering Mode * The metering mode is the method of measuring the brightness of the subject. In the Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set. This need not be changed unless you really want to. < button. [Metering mode] will appear. Press the ~ Select the metering mode. • Press the < ~~ > key to select the desired metering mode. • When you press the shutter button halfway, the selected metering mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. ,..
Setting Exposure Compensation * When you photograph a white or black subject (such as clothing), the white might turn out darker and the black might look lighter. To obtain the desired color shade, set the exposure compensation and take the picture again. You can also set the exposure compensation to create bright or dark images as desired. This feature can be used in the Creative Zone modes (except
Setting Exposure Compensation * Set flash exposure compensation if the flash exposure of the main subject does not come out as desired. This feature a.lso works with external EX-series Speed lites. 1 Select [Flash exp comp]. ~ Under the [02] tab, select [Flash exp comp], then press <8>. Set the flash exposure compensation amount. ~ ~ ~ ~ A bright flash exposure To make the flash exposure brighter, press the < ~ > key. Or to make it darker, press the < ..... > key.
I1!lf3mJ Auto Exposure Bracketing * This feature takes exposure compensation a step further by varying the exposure automatically with three shots as shown below. You can then choose the best exposure. This is called AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Standard exposure Making it darker (Decreased exposure) Making it brighter (Increased exposure) 1 Select [AEB]. • Under the [02] tab, select [AEB], then press <8>. AEB amount Set the AEB amount. • Press the < .....
Ui§m) Auto Exposure Bracketing * G @ @ Follow steps 1 and 2 to set the AEB amount to < RmmoJlIftA>. AEB will also be canceled automatically if you set the power switch to , change lenses, obtain flash-ready, replace the battery, or replace the CF card. Using AEB with continuous shooting. If < ~ > (p.59) has been set and you press the shutter button completely, the three bracketed shots will be taken continuously in this sequence: Standard, decreased, and increased exposure.
mmg Customizing the Pi·cture Style * You can customize the Picture Style by changing the individual parameters like [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. To see the resulting effects, take test shots. To customize [Monochrome], see page 80. 1 Select [Picture Style]. ~ ~ Under the [02] tab, select [Picture Style], then press < 8 >. The Picture Style selection screen will appear. Select the Picture Style. ~ Select the Picture Style, then press the < JUMP> button. ~ The Detail set. screen will appear.
mmD Customizing the Picture Style * Ailee Sf f ¥ Parameters Settings and Effects C) Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. To make it less sharp, set it toward the end. The closer it is to the softer the image will look. To make it sharper, set it toward the i1 end. The closer it is to i1, the sharper the image will look. m m, () Contrast Adjusts the image contrast and the vividness of colors. To decrease the contrast, set it toward the minus end.
Ii!iI3mJ Customizing the Picture Style * For Monochrome, you can also set [Filter effect] and [Toning effect] in addition to [Sharpness] and [Contrast]. Filter effect With a Filter effect applied to a monochrome image, you can make white clouds or green trees stand out more. Normal black-and-white image with no filter effects. 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.
mr3l[I] Defining a New Picture Style * You can select a base Picture Style such as [Portrait] or [Landscape], adjust its parameters as desired and register it in User Defined 1 to 3. You can set and save up to three Picture Styles whose parameters such as sharpness and contrast can be adjusted as desired. You can also select a Picture Style already set with the provided software. 1 Sel~ct [Picture Style]. • Under the [02] tab, select [Picture Style], then press <8>.
m3mJ Defining a New Picture Style * Select the parameter. «t Press the < • ."" > key to select a parameter such as [Sharpness], then press <8>. Adjust the parameter. • Press the < .... ~ > key to adjust the parameter as desired, then press <8>· For details, see "Customizing the Picture Style" on pages 78-80. Press the < MENU> button to register the new Picture Style. The- Picture Style selection screen will then reappear. ~ The base Picture Style will be displayed on the right of [User Def. 1/ 2/3]. ..
mmm Setting the Color Space * The color space refers to the range of reproducible colors. With this camera, you can set the color space for captured images to sRGB or Adobe RGB. For normal images, sRGB is recommended. In the Basic Zone modes, sRGB is set automatically. 1 Select [Color space]. f1 Under the [02] tab, select [Color space], then press <8>. Set the desired color space. ~ Select [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB], then press <§>. This is mainly used for commercial printing and other industrial uses.
* AE Lock* Use AE lock when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting or when the area of focus is to be different from the exposure metering area. Press the < > button to lock the exposure, then recompose and take the shot. This is called AE lock. It is effective for backlit subjects. * 1 Focus the subject. ~ ~ Press the shutter button halfway. The exposure setting will be displayed. Press the <*> button.
* FE Lock* FE lock locks the flash exposure setting over the desired area of the subject. This feature also works with external EX-series Speedlites. * FE stands for Flash Exposure. 1 Press the < ~ > button to pop-up the built-in flash. • Press the shutter button halfway and look in the viewfinder to check that the < ~ > icon is lit. Focus the subject. Press the <*> button. (816) ~ Aim the viewfinder center over the subject where you want to lock the flash exposure, then press the <*> button.
WB: Setting the White Balance * White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white instead of having a color cast. Normally, the <~> (Auto) setting will set the correct white balance automatically. If natural-looking colors cannot be obtained with < M >, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. In the Basic Zone modes, will be set automatically. Press the < T WB > button. ~ [White balance] will appear. Select the white balance. ~ Press the < ....
WB: Setting the White Balance * Select [Custom WB] . • Under the [02] tab, select [Custom WB], then press <8>. ~ The SET screen will appear. Import the white balance data e Select the image that was captured in ~ step 1, the~ press <8>. The data will be imported and the message screen and menu will reappear. Select the custom white balance. e Press the < T WB> button. e Press the < ..... ~ > key to select < ~·Ll >, then press the shutter button halfway.
Il!IT3I[!J White Balance Correction * You can correct the white balance that has been set. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a color temperature conversion or color compensating filter. Each color can be corrected to one of nine levels. Users familiar with using color temperature conversion or color compensating filters will find this feature handy. Select [WB SHIFT/BKT]. ~ Under the [02] tab, select [WB ~ SHIFT/BKT], then press <8>. The WB correction/WB bracketing screen will appear.
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Preventing Camera Shake To prevent camera shake, using a tripod is effective. When pressing the shutter button, do it carefully without shaking the camera. Preventing camera shake while you press the shutter button on a tripod-mounted camera is explained below. Using Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Remote Controller RC-1 /RC-5 (both optional) can prevent camera shake and enable remote shooting. Remote Switch RS-60E3 Remote switch with a 60 cm/2. 0 feet cord for pressing the shutter button halfway or fully.
Preventing Camera Shake Although remote control shooting can prevent camera shake, using mirror lockup to prevent camera vibrations can also help when you use a super telephoto lens or shoot close ups. Mirror lockup is enabled by accessing [fT2 Custom Function (C.Fn)] and setting [Mirror lockup] (p.1 05) to [1 :Enable]. • Press the shutter button completely to lockup the reflex mirror. • Then press the shutter button completely again to take the picture. The reflex mirror will then go back down.
Handy Features This chapter introduces convenient everyday features such as silencing the beeper and preventing shooting without a CF card installed. It also teaches how to customize camera functions to suit your preferences, transfer images directly to a personal computer, and prevent dust from appearing on your images.
Handy Features You can prevent the beeper from sounding when focus is achieved or during self-timer operation. Under the [01] tab, select [Beep], then press <8>. Select [Off], then press <8>· This prevents shooting if there is no CF card in the camera. Under the [01] tab, select [Shoot w/o card], then press <8>. Select [Off], then press <8>. If there is no CF card installed and you press the shutter button, "no CF" will be displayed in the viewfinder, and you cannot release the shutter.
Handy Features To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after the set time of idle operation elapses. You can set this auto power-off time. When the camera has turned off due to auto power off, you can wake up the camera by pressing the shutter button,
Handy Features The file number is like the frame number on a roll of film. The captured images are assigned a sequential file number from 0001 to 9999 and saved in one folder. You can also change how the file number is assigned. The file number will appear on the personal computer in this format: IMG_0001.JPG. Under the [fr 1] tab, select [File numbering], then press <8>. Follow the steps below to select a file numbering method, then press < 8 >. • [Continuous]: The file number.
Handy Features (t [Auto reset]: Resets the file numbering to 0001 whenever the CF card is replaced. Each time the CF card is replaced, the file numbering starts from 0001. This is convenient if you want to organize images according to CF cards. If the replacement CF card contains images recorded previously, the file numbering of the new images might continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card. To start the file numbering from 0001, the CF card must be formatted before use. ,-.
Handy Features Under the [fT 1] tab, select [Auto rotate], then press < 8 >. See the descriptions of the settings below and select the desired setting. Then press < 8 >. ~ [On 01 .]: The vertical image is automatically rotated on both the camera's LCD monitor and on the personal computer. ~ [On.]: The vertical image is automatically ~otated only on the personal computer. ~ [Off]: The vertical image is not automatically rotated at all.
Handy Features While the menu is displayed, press the < DISP. > button to display the camera's current settings.' '> While the menu is displayed, press the < DISP. > button to display the settings. • Press the < DISP. > button again to return to the menu. • Press the shutter button halfway to return to the camera setting display. Camera Function Setting Display Date/Time 08/01/'06 15:40Picture Style Standard Detail (D'3,.«).o,QoO ·0,1;)0 Colo r space sRGB ~"W' WB SHIFT/BKT O,O/±O ,030 sec.
Handy Features This is for returning all the camera's shooting settings and Custom Functions to the default. This works in the < P > and other Creative Zone modes. 1 Select [Clear settings]. • Under the [tT2] tab, select [Clear settings], then press <@>. Select the desired option. • • To revert the camera to the default settings, select [Clear all camera settings], then press <@>. To revert the Custom Functions to the default settings, select [Clear all Custom Functions], then press <@>. Select [OK].
Handy Features This prevents the display-off sensor from turning off the camera settings display automatically when your eye nears the viewfinder. Select [LCD auto off]. (t IE3mI Under the [fT 1] tab, select [LCD auto off], then press < § >. Select [Disable], then press <§>. Setting Custom Functions * ........ You can customize various camera features to suit your picture-taking preferences. You can do it with Custom Functions. Custom Functions can be set and used only in Creative Zone modes.
(mmJ Setting Custom Functions * Change the setting. Press the < • • > key to select the desired setting (number), then press <8>· • Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want to set other Custom Functions. ~ At the bottom of the screen, the current Custom Function settings are indicated below the respective Custom Function numbers. @ Description Exit the menu. ~ Press the < MENU> button to return to the menu.
Ii!Jmill Setting Custom Functions * 2: 3: 4: SET:Flash exp comp When you press < § >, the flash exposure compensation screen appears so you can quickly change the setting. SET:Playback When you press < § >, the images recorded in the CF card will be played back. Assigns the same function as the <[E]> button. Cross keys:AF frame selec. After you press the shutter button halfway (04 ), you can press the < ~:~ > key to select the AF point. The AF point selection screen will not be displayed.
Ii'imI!l Setting Custom Functions * 'I'm,. C.Fn-3 0: 1: 75. m "e.J'.""'1'~ Flash sync. speed in Av (Aperture~priority AE) mode Auto The flash sync speed is set automatically within a range of 30 sec. to 1/ 200 sec. to suit the scene's brightness. 1/200sec. (fixed) The flash picture can be taken without camera shake. C.Fn-4 Shutter/AE lock button 0: AF/AE lock 1: AE lock/AF Convenient when you want to focus and meter separately.
Ii!iI3mJ Setting Custom Functions * G.Fn-6 Exposure level increments 0: 1/3-stop 1: 1/2-stop Sets 1/2-stop increments for the sh"utter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, AEB, etc. Effective when you prefer to control the exposure in less fine increments. G.Fn-7 Mirror lockup 0: Disable 1: Enable Effective for telephoto and close-up shots to prevent camera shake caused by the mirror's reflex action. G.Fn-8 0: 1: E-T'T'1..
ImIDl Setting Custom Functions * C.Fn-9 0: Shutter curtain sync. 1st-curtain sync. The flash fires immediately after the shot is exposed. 1: 2nd-curtain sync. The flash fires immediately before the exposure ends. This creates a light trail following the moving subject such as a car at night. . . When 2nd"'curtain sync is set, a flash is fired twice: First when you press the shutter button completely, and again immediately before the exposure ends. C.
I1!iI3II!J Transferring Images to a Personal Computer _ By connecting the camera to a personal computer, you can transfer images from the camera's CF card by operating the camera. This is called direct image transfer. Before connecting the camera to the personal computer, be sure to install the bundled software (EOS Digital Solution Diskl CD-ROM) in the personal computer. For instructions on how to install the software, see "Software Guide." o Connect the camera to the personal computer.
li!imm Transferring Images to a Personal Computer The images sent to the personal computer will be saved in the [My Pictures] folder (Windows) or [Pictures] folder (Macintosh) in subfolders organized according to shooting date. Transfer all the images in the CF card to the personal computer. • Select [All images], then press the < ~lN" > button. ~ The < ~lN" > button's blue lamp will blink and the image transfer will start. ~ When the image transfer is completed, the lamp will stay on.
I!!il3mJ Transferring Images to a Personal Computer ~ [Wallpaper] Press the < ~~ > key to select the image and transfer it. The image will then appear as wallpaper on the computer desktop screen. To exit, press the
m3ml Transferring Images to a Personal Computer • Press the < MENU> button twice to save the image selections to the CF card. The menu screen will then reappear. About [All] In step 2, when you select [All], the screen on the left will appear. If you then select [Mark all] and press < @ >, up to 998 images will be transferred in one batch. If you select [Clear all] and press < @ >, all your image selections for transfer will be canceled.
(m!J Automatic Sensor Cleaning When you turn the camera's power switch on or off, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit operates to automatically remove dust adhering to the imaging sensor. You normally need not pay attention to this feature. However, if you want to activate this self-c1eaning.manually or disable it, follow the instructions below. Select [Sensor cleaning: Auto]. G Under the [t12] tab, select [Sensor cleaning: Auto], then press <8>. G With [Clean now] selected, press < 8 >.
Imm:J Appending Dust Delete Data * Normally, the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit will eliminate most of the dust visible on captured images. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots. The Dust Delete Data is used by the Digital Photo Professional program (provided) to erase the dust spots automatically. ~ ~ ~ Get a solid-white object (paper, etc.). Set the lens focal length to 50mm or longer.
Ii!iI3mJ Appending Dust Delete Data * Photograph a solid-white object. [J • Keep a distance of 20 - 30 cm / 0.7 1.0 feet and fill the viewfinder completely with the white object. Then take the picture. ~ The picture will be taken in the aperture-priority mode with an aperture of f/22. • Since the captured image will not be saved, installing a CF card in the camera is not necessary. The image data will still be obtained. ~ After the image is captured, the data is obtained.
mIm!J About "Sensor cleaning: Manual" * • Under the [f12] tab, [Sensor cleaning: Manual] is mainly for use by Canon service personnel. Dust which could not be eliminated by the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit can be directly cleaned off the sensor. Therefore, you normally need not use this feature. The surface of the imaging sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, have it done by a Canon Service Center.
Image Management This chapter explains features related to viewing images, Learn more about image playback as discussed in chapter 2 "Basic Shooting and Image Playback" and how to view images on a TV set. You can also erase images, For images taken with another camera: The camera might not be able to display images captured with a different camera or edited with a personal computer or whose file name has been changed.
IE Searching for Images Quickly The index display enables faster image searching. Enable the index display. e During image playback, press the ~ < ~.~ > button to display the index display. The selected thumbnail will be highlighted with a green frame. Select the image. e Press the < ~:~ > key to move the green frame in the respective direction. • Press the < ~ > button to enlarge the selected image as a single-image display. With the index display, you can view nine images at a time.
[B Searching for Images Quickly When the CF card contains many images, you can browse through them by 10 or 100 images at a time. Also, if the. images were shot on different days, you can browse through them by date. This browsing technique is called Jump. Jump method . . . .1"2 1 Go to the jump display. ~ During image playback, press the ~ button. On the bottom of the screen, you can see the jump bar. Jump bar Select the jump method. ~ Press the < .....
e../~ Magnified View You can magnify the image by 1.5x to 10x on the LCD monitor. Magnify the image. ~ During image playback, press the < ~ > button to magnify the image. To increase the magnification, hold down the < ~ > button. • Press the < ~.~ > button to reduce the magnification. If you hold down the button, the image will continue to reduce until it reaches the size before it was magnified. (I Scroll around the image. ~ Press the < ...:~ > key to scroll around in the respective direction.
Rotating the Image After taking the picture, you can rotate the image so it is displayed in the 'correct orientation. 1 Select [Rotate]. ~ ~ Under the [IE] tab, select [Rotate], then press < @ >. An image will appear. Select an image. @ @ Press the < ..... ~ > key to select the image to be rotated. You can also select an image on the index display. Rotate the image. @ (I @ Each time you press < @ >, the image will rotate clockwise. To rotate other images, repeat steps 2 and 3.
~ Auto Playback PM You can playback the CF card's images in an automatic slide show. Each image will be displayed for about 4 sec. Select [Auto Play]. ~ Under the [CEI] tab, select [Auto ~ play], then press <§>. The auto p~ay screen will appear. Start the auto play. ~ After [Loading image...] is displayed for a few seconds, auto play will start. ~ To pause the auto play, press < § >. ~ During pause, [II ] will be displayed on the upper left of the image. Press < § > again to resume the auto play.
Displaying the Images on TV With the video cable provided with camera, you can connect the camera to a TV set and view images on the TV screen. Always turn off the camera and the television before connecting or disconnecting them. Connect the camera to the TV. ~ ~ ~ Open the camera's terminal cover. Use the video cable (provided) to connect the camera's < VbDuE?> terminal to the TV monitor's VIDEO IN terminal. Insert the cabie plug all the way in.
mll3mJ Protecting Images This prevents the image from being erased accidentally. 1 Select [Protect]. e0 ~ Under the [[E]] tab, select [Protect], then press < § >. An image will appear. Select the image. ~ ~ Press the < ..... ~ > key to select the image to be erase-protected. You can also select an image on the index display. Protect the image. ~ When you press <§>, <~> will e0 Image protect ~ ~ 122 appear at the bottom of the screen and the image will be eraseprotected.
1ill Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images (p.122) will not be erased. __ Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect them. 1 Playback the image. ~ To erase images one by one, press the < ..... ~ > key to select the image to be erased. Display the erase menu. ~ Press the < 1ID > button. ,.
Shooting Information Display When you press the < DISP. > button during single-image playback, you can switch to the shooting information display. The shooting information display shows the following. Basic information display Folder number File number Shutter speed and aperture Playback image number/ Total images recorded Shooting information display Image Shooting time Shooting date Shutter speed ~ \ Playback image number/: Total images recorded Aperture Image protect Exposure compensation amount Im
Shooting Information Display ;$ t@~ffiiI!!l1rJ!!!@@!lij.im!im.=!!1!1l!TmT'T"@ Ilf/I Histogram The brightness histogram display shows the exposure level distribution, overall brightness and gradation. And the RGB histogram display is suited for checking the color saturation and gradation. The display can be switched with the [[B Histogram} menu. Being able to analyze the histogram and using it to improve the next shot requires advanced knowledge and experience. Only a basic explanation is provided here.
Printing Images The camera can be connected directly to a PictBridge printer or to a CP Direct or Bubble Jet printer and print images. You can select a number of pictures and print them all in one batch (DPOF). (p.144) About DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard for recording printing instructions (image selections, number of copies, etc.) in the CF card. In this way, you can print multiple pictures in one batch or give the printing order to a photofinisher.
As shown below, this chapter includes procedures for various types of printers. After reading "Preparing to Print" on the next page, follow the instructions applicable to your printer on the pages indicated. "Bubble Jet Direct" is abbreviated as "BJ Direct." Canon SELPHY CP/CP/BJ printer .
Preparing to Print You do the direct printing procedure entirely with your camera while you look at the LCD monitor. Set the camera's power switch to . Set up the printer. (t For details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Connect the camera to the printer. • Refer to the table to see which cable you should use. t( rn PictBridge and CP Direct 1------,-11-------------/ t( [?j Interface cable provided with camera The plug at both ends have the < ~ > icon.
Preparing to Print qj f@ When connecting the cable plug to the camera's < DIGITAL> terminal, the cable plug's < ~ > icon must face the front side of the camera. To connect to the printer, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Turn on the printer. Set the camera's power switch to . ~ t( PictBridge Some printers may have a beeping sound. Playback the image. Press the < [EJ > button. The image and the printer icon < t( >, < >, or indicating a printer connection will be displayed.
Preparing to Print 111M!J!.1!llilll• •I!I'I$.@!I!I.El"~.I!II"ijOiMi "'IW.~~ RAW images are not compatible with direct printing. If you use a battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged. With a fully charged battery, printing up to about 4 hours is possible. ~ If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the PictBridge printer. To find out what's wrong, do the following: Press the < [E]> button to playback the image and follow the steps below. 1. Press <@>. 2.
t( Printing with PictBridge The setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might be disabled. For details, refer to your printer's instruction manual. Printer-connected icon Select the image to be printed. Check that the < t( > icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. • Press the < .... ~ > key to select the image to be printed. G Press <@>. rt> The print setting screen will appear. Print setting screen Sets the printing effects.
!'( Printing with PictBridge • Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press < @ >. ~ The Paper type screen will appear. • Select the type of the paper loaded in the printer, then press <@>. ~ The Page layout screen will appear. About the Paper Type When using a Canon printer and Canon paper, read the printer's instruction manual to check what paper types can be used. • Select Page layout, then press < @ >. .. The print setting screen will reappear.
t( Printing with PictBridge Borderless The print will have no white borders. If your printer cannot print borderless prints, the print will have borders. Bordered The print will have a white border along the edges. Bordered II xx-up The shooting information* will be imprinted on the border on 9x13cm and larger prints. Option to print 2, 4, 8, 9, 16, or 20 images on one sheet. 20-upll 35-upC On A4 / Letter size paper, 20 or 35 thumbnails of the images ordered through DPOF will be printed.
r( Printing with PictBridge With step 4, select the item. When fmm ~ is displayed as shown on the left, press the < JUMP> button. You can then set the parameters for fine adjustments. The parameters that can be adjusted for the selected item are shown in the table below. ~ Select the item, then press < 8 >.
t( Printing with PictBridge ~PrintEffect ONatural M Brightness [f\c1JlJst••·•level.s] 8 Ad .ust levels Auto ~ Select the item, then press < .,i':Brightener Off Red-eye carr. ~anual <8>. The Adjust levels screen will then appear. ~ Press the < key to adjust the shadows (black) within a to 127. ~ Press the < JUMP> button. ~ Press the < .... ~ > key to adjust the highlights (white) within 128 to 255. (@) Press < 8 > to exit. The previous screen will reappear.
t( Printing with PictBridge ~ Press the < ...:~ > key in any of the four directions to move the "." mark to the desired position. • B is for blue, A is amber,M is magenta, and G is green. The color balance will shift in the respective direction. ~ On the upper right, "SHIFT" indicates the color balance direction and correction amount. • Press < § > to exit. The previous screen will reappear. ~ After completing the detail settings of printing effects, press the < MENU> button, then go to step 5.
t( Printing with PictBridge Start printing. o Select [Print], then press <8>. ~ The < ~ftVI > button's blue lamp will blink and the printing will start. ~ When the printing ends, the screen will return to step 1. o To stop the printing, press < 8 > while [Stop] is displayed, then select [OK] and press <8>. Handling Printer Errors If you resolve a printer error (no ink, no paper, etc.) and select [Continue] to resume printing but it does not resume, operate the buttons on the printer to resume printing.
[E/[!j Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct _ Pr"inter-connected icon Select the image to be printed. ~ t1$ Check that the <~> or <[?j> icon is displayed on the upper left of the LCD monitor. Press the < ..... ~ > key to select the image to be printed. Press <@>. ~ The print setting screen will appear. Print setting screen Sets the quantity to be printed. Sets the trimming area. Sets the printing style. .- Returns to step 1. Starts the printing. Select [Style].
[!;lIm Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct [Image] (CP Direct) [Paper] (BJ Direct) [Borders] Set the options as desired. • Select the item, then press < @ >. • Select the setting, then press < @ >. • [Image] (CP Direct) is selectable when card-size paper is used. If you select [Multiple], 8 small images of the same picture will be printed on the paper. • For [Paper] (BJ Direct), select the size of the paper loaded in the printer. • Check the [Borders] and [Date] settings and set them if necessary.
~/[!j Printing with CP Direct and BJ Direct Set the trimming. ~ ~ Set as necessary. For details on trimming, see page 142. Start printing. ~ Select [Print], then press <8>· ~ The < ~¢VI > button's blue lamp will blink and the printing will start. ~ When the printing ends, the screen wi II retu rn to step 1. ~ To stop the printing, press <8> while [Stop] is displayed, then select [OK] and press <8>.
Trimming the Image You can trim the image and print only the trimmed portion as if the image was recomposed. Do the trimming right before printing. If you set the trimming and then set the print settings, you may have to set the trimming again. Select [Trimming]. • Select [Tr~mming], then press <@>. It> The trimming screen will appear. Trim the image. • The image area within the trimming frame will be printed. (I The operation guide disappears while you trim the image. It will reappear after 5 sec.
Trimming the Image Image area to be printed. Exit the menu. ~ Press <8>. ~ ~ The Print setting screen will reappear. On the upper left, you can see the trimmed image area that will be printed. r'§¥I LjJ The trimming frame shape will be different depending on the [Paper settings], [Image] / [Paper], [Page layout] / [Borders] settings. Easy Printing When you print directly from your camera to your printer, the printing settings will be saved in your camera.
I1!lI3Irn Print Ordering Set the print type, date imprinting, and file No. imprinting. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images. (They cannot be set individually for each image.) Select [Print order]. e Under the [CEl] tab, select [Print order], then press < § >. ~ The Print order screen will appear. Select [Set up]. • Press the < ..... ~ > key to select [Set up], then press <§>. t> The print setting screen will appear. Set the options as desired.
m3mJ Print Ordering Print type e e e e Standard Prints one image on one sheet. Index Multiple, thumbnail images are printed on one sheet. Both Prints both the standard and index prints. On Date Off On File No. Off [On] imprints the recorded date on the print. [On] imprints the file No. on the print. Exit the menu. ~ Press the < MENU> button. A ....... ~ - f"'nnn ~ The Print order screen will reappear. G Next, select [Order] or [All] to select the images to be printed . .. ,f h,...
Ii!iI3mJ Print Ordering 1 Select [Order]. • Press the < ..... ~ > key to select [Order], then press < @ >. ~ The order screen will appear. Select the image to be printed. • 'Press the < ..... ~ > key to select the image to be printed. • Press the < ~.~ > button to display the three-image view. To return to the singleimage display, press the < ~ > button. Three-image display Order the print. • The print order will vary depending on the [Print type] (p.144) setting.
li!iI3IDJ Print Ordering [Index] For [Index] @ If you want to include the image in the index print, checkmark the box >. To deselect it, leave the box unchecked. tID Pressing the < • • > key toggles between checkmarking and uncheckmarking the box. Ii; To select other images, repeat steps 2 and 3. You can select up to 998 images. <" Index icon * Exit the menu. e Press the < MENU> button . • The Print order screen will reappear. * Press the < MENU> button again to save the print order to the CF card.
I1im Print Ordering $eleeling All Il'l'1ages The print order can also be set or canceled for all the images in the CF card. For standard-type prints, a quantity of one will be ordered for all the images. Note that after following the "Selecting Individual Images" procedure, if you do the "Selecting All Images" procedure, the print order will change to "All images." 1 Select [All]. Press the < ~~ > key to select [All], then press < 8 >. ~ The All screen will appear. tI Select [Mark all].
m:3Im Direct Printing with DPOF .1 _ With a printer compatible with direct printing, you can easily print images specified with DPOF. 1 Prepare to print. I; See page 129, 130. "Connecting the Camera to the Printer" up to step 5. Select [Print order]. ~ Under the [IE] tab, select [Print order], then press < § >. .. The Print order screen will appear. Select [Print]. Press the < ..:~ > key to select [Print], then press < § > .
Ii'iI3mJ Direct Printing with DPOF -; 'AA !JJCP Direct I [!jBJ Direct I!li Set the [Style]. (p.139) Start printing. fj ~ Select [OK], then press < @ >. The printing will start. To stop the printing, press <~~> while [Stop] is displayed, then select [OK] and press < ,@:: >. • When printing with PictBridgeorBJ Direct, besure to set the paper size. iI' With PictBridge, some printers cannotimprint the file No. t.' If [Bordered] is set, the datemightbe imprinted on the border, depending onthe printer.
Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, and other things. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up things.
EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation. When an EX-series Speed lite is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a highoutput flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed procedures, see the EX-series Speedlite's instruction manual. The camera is a Type-A camera compatible with all features of EX-series Speedlites.
Wireless Remote Control ItIWM 4@! ¥Mil With Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5 (optional), you can shoot remotely up to about 5 meters/16.4 feet directly in front of the camera. Use the self-timer to do steps 1 and 2 on page 49. .. .-- ~ Take the picture. @ ", ... ' /' '~ '- - ~ I ~ Point the remote controller toward the camera's :-emote control sensor and press the transmit button. The camera will autofocus. When focus is achieved, the se!ftimer lamp will light and the picture will be taken.
Using a Household Power Outlet ~ With AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. Connect the power cord. il(? @); Connect the power cord as shown in the illustration. When you are finished, disconnect the plug from the power outlet. Connect the DC Coupler ~ * DR~700. Connect the cord's plug to the DC Coupler oR-700. DC Coupler DR-20 is cannot be used with this camera. Insert the DC Coupler.
Replacing the Date/Time Battery P'?!?, Imp", The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera's date and time. Its service life is about 5 years. If the battery is replaced and the date/ time dialog appears, replace the lithium CR2016 battery with a new one. The date/time setting will also be reset, so be sure to set the correct date/time. 1 Set the power switch to . Open the cover and remove the battery. Take off the battery holder. Replace the battery.
Menu Settings <01> Shooting 1 menu (Red) • L I t1II L / • M / ... M / • S / t1II S I RAW+. L / Quality RAW Reference pages 60 Red-eye On/Off Off/On 55 Beep On/Off 94 Shoot wlo card On/Off 94 <02> Shooting 2 menu (Red) 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops 76 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops 75 WB correction: B/A/M/G bias, 9 levels each WB-BKT: B/A and MIG bias 1 level, ±3levels 88 89 Manual setting of white balance 86 sRGB I Adobe RGB 83 2Y :>.
1111'" '§"'f:••fi·j··!'" . Menu Settings ?,",' i!!.llimlli~l1lliillif'.f!.m··!il • •p • • Reference pages Set-up 1 menu (Yellow) Auto power off 30 sec. / 1min. 12 min. /4 min. 18 min. / 15 min.
Function Availability Table ...../.: . ,- _ .: Set automatically 0: User selectable 0: Not selectable ~ -< RAW ~u; Auto CDO CD c.
Function Availability Table Partial Center-weighted average m >< "C 0 til Exposure compensation AEB c: @ AE lock Auto OJ Manual =:=7 - Flash off Qi" til :::r FE lock o 0 0 Flash exposure compensation 000 0 000 0 000 0 :s- tIlC) "Co sRGB !:U- nO CD'" Adobe RGB • • o 0 AtEl...ock: (In Creative Zone modes) [Q] Partial metering D Center-weighted AE lock is applied at the center AF point.
When Autofocus Fails. *'~jlliiM""""" The camera might not be able to focus the following types of subjects: ~ iI (I @ \W Low-contrast subjects Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc. Subjects in low light. Extremely backlit reflective subjects Example: Car with a reflective body, etc. Overlapping near and far objects Example: Animal in a cage, etc. Repetitive patterns Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc. In such cases, do one of the following: 1.
Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power Source The camera does not operate even when the power switch is sette? . Ii' The battery is not installed in the camera. (p.26) ~ If the power lamp does not light, recharge the battery. (p.24) e Make sure the battery compartment cover is closed. (p.
Troubleshooting Guide Shooting No images can be shot or recorded. & The CF card is not properly inserted. (p.28) ElJJ If the CF card is full, replace with a new CF card or erase unnecessary images. (p.28, 123) If you try to focus in the One-Shot AF mode while the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder blinks, a picture cannot be taken. Press the shutter button halfway again to focus, or focus manually. (p.33, 58) The LCD monitor does not display a clear image.
Troubleshooting Guide Image Review & Ot:>eratian \t If the image has been erase-protected, it cannot be erased. (p.122) \t The correct date and time has not been set. (p.37) \t Make sure the video cable plug is connected all the way in. (p.121) ~ Set the video OUT format (NTSC/PAL) to the same video format as the TV. (p.157) Sj Use the video cable that came with the camera. (p.121) Error Codes If a problem occurs with the camera, an error message is displayed.
System Map Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Battery Magazine BGM-E3L for two NB-2LH battery packs 164 Battery Magazine BGM-E3Afor size-AA batteries Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
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Specifications -Type Type: Recording media: Image sensor size: Compatible lenses: Lens mount: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash Type I or II CF card * Compatible with Microdrive and 2GB or larger CF cards 22.2 x 14.8mm Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length) Canon EF mount ..
Specifications • White Balance Type: Auto white balance: Color temperature compensation: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom Auto white balance with the image sensor White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in fUll-stop increments * Blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias possible Color temperature information transmission: Provided • Viewfinder Eye-level pentamirror Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% Approx. 0.
Specifications AHIF • Exposure Control Metering modes: 35-zone TTL full aperture metering · Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) · Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center) · Center-weighted average metering Metering range: EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.
Specifications • External Speed lite EOS-dedicated Speedlite: E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speed lite Zooming to match lens focal length: Provided • Drive System Drive modes: Single, continuous, and self-timer Continuous shooting speed: Max. 3 shots per sec. Maximum burst: JPEG (Large/Fine)'. Approx. 27, RAW: Approx. 10, RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 8 * Based on Canon's testing conditions with a 512MB CF card * Varies depending on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
Specifications 'n • Direct Image Transfer Compatible images: JPEG and RAW images * Images to be used for wallpaper on the personal computer screen must be JPEG images • Customization Custom Functions: 11 Custom Functions with 29 settings • Power Source Battery Pack NB-2LH, quantity 1 * AC power enabled with AC Adapter ACK-DC20 * With Battery Grip BG-E3, size-AA batteries can be used {Number of shots· approx.
Specifications hiUI @liA • Battery Charger CB-2LW Compatible battery: Battery Pack NB-2LH Recharging time: Approx. 90 min. Rated input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Rated output: 8.4 V DC Working temperature range: DoC - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F Working humidity: 85% or less Dimensions (W x H x D): 91 x 56 x 22.5 mm / 3.6 x 2.2 x 0.9 in. Weight: Approx. 68 g / 2.4 oz. • Battery Charger CB-2LWE Compatible battery: Battery Pack NB-2LH Recharging time: Approx. 90 min.
[il Image Conversion Factor Since the image area is smaller than the 35mm film format, the equivalent lens focal length (crop factor) will increase by 1.6x. (D RBRC .'"I.;~~.I.· 172 JillfIlillilllillillillSlllilll_lmage size 22.2 x 14.8mm (0.87 x0.58 in.) lillilllillillJillfIilliSti;jj-35mm image size 36 x 24mm (1.42 x 0.94 in.) U.S.A. and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
Digital Camera Model 05126151 Systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Index AC Adapter KiL 154 Access lamp 29 A-DEP (Automatic depth-of-field AE) 72 .. Adobe RGB........... 83 AE lock 84 AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) 76 AF 4 Focusing 56 .. Al Focus AF Aperture-priority AE 68 .. 120 Auto play (playback) Auto playback........... .. 120 Auto power off 95 Auto rotate of vertical images.. Autofocus 4 .98 Focusing Av (Aperture-priority AE) 68 B/W (printing)....................... Basic Zone Battery ~ . 134 20 Power Battery check Beeper 26 ..
Index Easy Printing.............. . 143 Erase (image) ..123 Error codes....... .. 163 Evaluative metering ....... Exposure compensation 1/2-stop increments.... .. 73 .. 74 105 External Speedlite...... .. 152 Eyepiece cover .22,153 Face brightener (printing). Faithful...... .. 135 .. 64 FE lock............... .. 96 .. ..
Index Image transfer 107 Image Zone.. .. Index display............ 20 .. .. 116 ISO speed. .. Landscape .. Language selection........ Mode Dial -7 Shooting mode Monochrome photo 64. 80, 134 Natural!M (printing) 134 53 117 Jump display .. ...... 91, 105 Mirror lockUp ..... .44, 63 .. .... 37 Neutral 63 Night Portrait 47 Noise reduction Nomenclature....... Number -7 71, 103 .. 16 File number LCD monitor 13, 34,162 Auto off.. . 101 Brightness adjustment.
Index ~uU~11lf,iW!~;!'jljiMlJl·W:.RiiI!Y1l'!IJb~~IJl!I!i!j,I~~ Printing CP/BJ Direct... Paper settings PictBridge Print order (DPOF) Print/Share button Printing effects Trimming . 127 139 133 132 144 108, 143 134 142 Program AE Program shift 52 52 Protect (image erase-protection) 122 Flash off Full Auto Landscape Manual exposure Night Portrait.... Portrait Program AE Shutter-priority AE Sports 48 40 44 71 47 .43 52 66 46 .. .. .
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Canon EOS~~ EOS400§) DICiITA.L This guide explains how to set digital functions, shoot images, and playback images. You can take this guide with you for shooting. For detailed instructions, refer to the EOS· DIGITAL REBEL XTilEOS 400D DIGITAL Instruction ManuaL English Edition CTH012·000 PRINTED IN JAPAN © CANON INC.
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[ll * In this pocket guide, the asterisk on the right of the feature name indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (P, Tv, Av, M, A-OEP). Battery Life Approx.
Shooting Operation 111 _ Nomenclature -11-'-"'t~~:.,,\1- <~> Flash button IIIIZf1¥,L.::::::::::i::l+-".L Depth-of-field preview button Dioptric adjustment knob .l::~"""""""I"'-+-H-f-+-+-.
Camera Setting Display ~;;;~~~~;~~~~~~;ni~~: ~ ~:~:;:sure White ~alance correctIon Custom Function Image-recording ~ ONE SHOT L::!::J [fiiJ ~ Ii .l ~ White balance bracketing [mm~mf.ltl B/W ~ qU~lity D am <§'> 153 ~~ compensation Drive mode Red-eye reduction Beeper l - Shots remaining Metenng mode Monochrome shooting Battery check AF mode ~~~{=::J OK~"' AF point selection NG Viewfinder Information AF point display indicator <.
~ U #~~.~~((;) o ttl Full Auto Portrait A& Landscape ~, Close-up ~ Sports ~ Night Portrait rn Flash Off All the settings necessary for shooting are set automatically. ~ You just press the shutter button, and the camera does the rest. Select the shooting mode to suit your subject. Aim an AF point on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Check the display. Compose the shot and press the shutter button fully.
Set the Mode Dial to . Turn the dial to set the desired aperture, then focus the subject. The shutter speed will be set automatically. If the shutter speed display blinks, turn the dial until it stops blinking. In Basic Zone Modes If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. (except in the <~> modes) Built-in Flash Creative Zone Modes Press the <~ > button to pop up the built-in flash, then shoot. Approx. 1-3.7m (3.3-12.1 ft) Approx.
Set the lens focus mode switch to . Press the <~ AF> button. Press the < ... ~> key to select the AF mode. ONE SHOT For still subjects. AI FOCUS Switches the AF mode automatically. AI SERVO For moving subjects. Press the button. Press the < ...:~ > key to select the desired AF point. By pressing < § >, you can toggle between the center AF point and automatic AF point selection. You can also select the AF point with the dial.
77 Press the < 00 > button. Press the < ~ > key to select the metering mode. 00 Evaluative metering: Standard metering mode [Q] Partial metering: Metering at the center covering about 9% of the viewfinder area Center-weighted average metering: Metering weighted at the center and averaged for the entire scene o Press the <~ ~~> button. Press the < ..... ~ > key to select the drive mode. o ~ Single shooting Continuous shooting (Max. approx. 3 shots/sec.) ~~ Self-timer (10 sec.)/ Remote control .
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. • [02] Shooting 2 menu [[EJ] Playback menu ~ [fT1] Set-up 1 menu c [fT2] Set-up 2 menu I:il These screens apply when a Creative Zone mode is set. • [02] menu screen or the items indicated by the ~ symbol are not displayed when a Basic Zone mode is set.
Quallty .1.... ffiffit 1m Red:eye-OnXOff~Oif Quality .L Select [01 Quality]. Press the < ...:~ > key to select the recording quality. Megapixels File Size.. Possible Max. (Approx.) (Approx.) Shots Burst 10.1 .II L 3.8MB 2.0MB 130 249 27 58 Print Size A3 A4 ~ • S .II S 1m 1m+.L 25 . 10.1 1.3MB 0.7MB 9.8MB 376 709 50 36 98 326 10 8 17.8x12.7cm/7.0x5.0in. 14.8x10cm/5.8x3.9in. A3 In the Basic Zone modes, RAW and RAW+.L cannot be selected.
Styll Standard '")O~I"'r1nTll"\r Vivid colors and sharp images. Portrait Nice skin tones and slightly sharp images. Landscape Vivid blue skies and greenery and very sharp images. Neutral Natural colors and dull tones. Faithful Accurate subject colors as obtained under a color temperature of 5200K. Monochrome Black-and-white images. User Def. 1/213 Custom style modified and saved by the user. Customizing the Picture Style. Select [02 Picture Style].
7 j111 Press the button. Press the <~~> key to select the white balance. B Auto Daylight -o:~ Shade . . Cloudy, twilight, sunset ~~~ Tungsten light ~ White fluorescent light ~ Flash Custom ~~~ o Aim the center part of the viewfinder over a plain, white surface and photograph it at the standard exposure. Select [02 Custom WB]. Select the white image you just shot. Exit the menu and press the button. Press the <~~> key to select <[::,..•...::::1>.
Playback Operation - - - DISP. IE • Erase Protect~ M_e_n_U_[_P_ro_t_ec_t_]~ Shooting Information File number Image Flash exposure compensation amount Histogram Color space White balance Shooting time--.• • • Shooting date WB correction Shutter speed Shooting mode Playback image ~1o:~:.!!~u::l~ilIilIliIliII:1.5° .111.........
Macintosh users see the reverse side. The EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD) that came with your camera contains the software for the camera. You can install the software by inserting the CD in your computer. The Software Instruction Manual (CD) that came with your camera contains the Instruction Manuals (PDF format) for the software on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk. You can copy the Instruction Manuals to your computer by inserting the CD in your computer.
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lEI (3 CTO-7159 Canon EosrElf EOS 400~ DIGITAL Accessories Accessories to Match Your Shooting Style • Speedlite Accessories Speedlite 220EX Speedlite 430EX Speedlite 580EX Macro BingliteMR-14EX MacroTwinLiteMT-24EX High-performance, compact flash unit Maximum Guide No. 22/72 (at ISO 100 in meters/feet). 8peedlite compatible with the' F TTL II autoflashsystem, with fast recycfetime.and digital camera features. Maximum Guide No. 43/141 (at 180 100 in meters/feet).
Nice shot! Or is it? When you enlarge your image, the print looks fuzzy. Frustrating! But a common experience. In most cases l this accidental blurring is caused by camera shake - especially when shooting with a telephoto lens or at slow shutter speeds in dark places. Even if you try to stay still, the camera isn't perfectly steady in your hands when the shutter button is pressed. But now there's a great solution: Canon 15* Lenses. For beautifully clear, blur-free photos. With ease.
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@ 12:00Pf1\ 12 / Kids I Kids 'll motion m motion If you know the optimal setting, panning techniques can get better results. Here's one example (with EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM): . Tum the lS function on and select is Mode 2. shoot at arouncl 100,y2()Ornrn 3, -Select the cornsro Tv snuHer CovrV';":, Ir rnc~de c.ld 1 p\F as the cHJtafocus rnode~ "'V",,,,,,,,; press the shuher Duhor shoT \Nnl!B to fc
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@ 7:00PM I Night shots. 7:00PM I Night shots Simple! Just use the convenient AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) function to generate three different brightness variations for a single shot! 2. Set the comBra's AEB odiustment fo in 1 1nCrerYjents, 3. Turn the IS function of the lens ,Ion. \Nhen three press the shutter button and hold it, with different h,i,',htn,A"~, iex::)oSiJre ore cealed. 5. Select the ol1e you like best. AEB eliminates the time-eonsuming task of searching for optimal exposure.
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