Introduction Communication Software for the Camera Contents at a Glance EOS Utility Ver. 2.4 1D Mk II N REBELXTi 1Ds Mk II 1D Mk II 400D REBELXT 1Ds 350D 1D 5D REBEL 300D 30D D60 20D 10D Camera Settings D30 Y P O C Instruction Manual O Content of this Instruction Manual O EU is used for EOS Utility. O Each camera model is displayed as an icon. Example: EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/400D DIGITAL REBELXTi 400D O displays the relevant camera model.
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Introduction Introduction EOS Utility (hereinafter EU) is software for communication with your EOS DIGITAL camera. By connecting the camera and computer with the cable provided with the camera, you can download to your computer images saved in the camera’s memory card as well as set various camera settings or shoot remotely from EU on your computer. Main Features of EU From EU, you can control the camera remotely and perform the following main features.
Introduction Contents at a Glance Contents at a Glance Downloading images from your camera to a computer Remote shooting O To shoot by controlling the camera from a computer ¿ p.40 O To batch download all the images to a computer ¿ p.10 O To shoot by operating the camera ¿ p.42 O To download to a computer selected images only ¿ p.11 O To shoot with the timer ¿ p.42 O To download images using a third-party card reader ¿ p.
1 Downloading Images to your Computer Introduction Basic operation such as preparing for downloading images to your computer (connecting your camera and computer), starting up EU, downloading images from your camera to your computer and quitting EU are explained here. Preparing to Download Images ................................. 5 Connecting the REBEL XTi/400D and a Computer...... 5 Connecting a Camera with the [Communication] Settings and a Computer......................................................
Preparing to Download Images To download to your computer images shot with your camera, you will need to connect your camera and computer using the interface cable provided with your camera. The connection process will vary depending on your camera model, so follow the connection instructions for your camera model below.
Introduction Connecting a Camera with the [Communication] Settings and a Computer 5D 30D REBEL 300D 20D 10D REBELXT Connecting the Camera and Computer Connect the camera and computer using the interface cable provided with your camera. 350D Set the [Communication] settings on the camera’s menu first, and then connect your camera and computer. the large plug of the cable into the USB port 1 Connect of your computer.
Introduction Connecting the 1D Mk II N, 1Ds Mk II, 1D Mk II and a Computer Attach the cable protector to the FireWire (IEEE1394) interface cable (IFC-200D4) provided with your camera, and then connect the camera and computer. the plug of the cable with the < > mark 1 Connect into the computer’s FireWire (IEEE1394) port. O When connecting the interface cable plug to the computer, make sure you match the shape of the plug with the shape of the FireWire (IEEE1394) port before connecting.
Introduction Connecting the 1Ds, 1D and a Computer When connecting the interface cable plug to the computer and camera, make sure you match the shape of the plug with the shape of the FireWire (IEEE1394) port before connecting. The camera or computer may become damaged if connected incorrectly. Connect the camera and computer with the FireWire (IEEE1394) interface cable (IFC-450D6) provided with your camera. the cable’s plug to the FireWire (IEEE1394) 1 Connect port on the computer.
Starting up EU Connecting the D60, D30 and a Computer Connect the camera and computer with the interface cable provided with your camera. the plug of the cable with the < 1 Connect into the computer’s USB port. > mark Introduction When the camera’s power switch is set to < ON >, EU will start up, and the camera and computer will be able to communicate. 1 Set the camera’s power switch to < ON >.
Batch Downloading Images to Your Computer You can batch download to your computer all the images saved in your camera’s memory card. The downloaded images are sorted by date into folders and are then displayed in the main window of Digital Photo Professional (RAW image processing, viewing and editing software) (hereinafter DPP), which is linked to start up automatically, where you can check them immediately. 1 2 Introduction Check the downloaded images.
Introduction Downloading Selected Images to Your Computer From the images saved in your camera’s memory card, you can select the ones you want and download them to your computer. 2 View and click to select the images to download. Viewer window Contents at a Glance 1 Click [Lets you select and download images]. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings Y P O C Click ¿ A viewer window appears and the images in the memory card are displayed.
Introduction 4 Specify the save destination and then click the [OK] button. Displays the save destination on the computer Download image dialog box Downloading Images with a Card Reader For users with a third-party card reader, you can also download to your computer images stored in a memory card using the card reader. However, EU does not support image downloading using a card reader. For this reason, when downloading images using a card reader, use one of the following 3 procedures.
Quitting EU Introduction 1 Click the [Quit] button. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings ¿ The window closes and EU quits. Y P O C 2 3 Disconnect the cable from the camera and computer. Turn the camera’s power switch to < OFF >. O Do not pull on the cable; hold the plug and pull out.
2 Setting the Camera from Your Computer Introduction This section explains how to set the camera’s functions from EU. Setting the Camera Owner’s Name and Date/Time ... 15 Available Settings by Camera Model.......................... 16 Setting up Camera Functions .................................. 17 Available Settings by Camera Model.......................... 18 Setting Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera.... 19 Selecting a Picture Style and Applying to the Camera ...
Setting the Camera Owner’s Name and Date/Time You can set and apply to the camera, the camera owner’s name and date/time, and record these as shooting information of shot images. 3 Click the [ Introduction ] button. Camera settings/remote shooting window Contents at a Glance 1 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. Connect your camera and computer, and then start up EU (p.5, p.9). 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings ¿ The camera settings/remote shooting window appears.
Introduction 4 Click the required setting and specify each one. Available Settings by Camera Model Basic settings window 5D 1D Mk II N Setting 1Ds Mk II 1D Mk II 5 Click the [ window. ] button to close the basic settings O To return to the main window, select the [Window] menu Window].
Setting up Camera Functions Introduction You can set and apply to the camera Picture Styles, personal white balance, JPEG quality, white balance adjustment, parameters and color matrices. 3 Click the [ ] button. Contents at a Glance your camera and computer, and then start 1 Connect up EU . 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. (p.5, p.9) 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings ¿ The camera settings/remote shooting window appears.
Introduction 4 Click the required setting and specify each one. Available Settings by Camera Model Shot settings window 5D Setting 1D Mk II N 1Ds Mk II 1Ds 30D 1D Mk II 1D REBELXTi 400D Picture Style (p.19) 5 ] button to close the shot settings O To return to the main window, select the [Window] menu Window]. Personal white balance (p.23) { JPEG quality (p.24) [Main – { – Contents at a Glance REBELXT 350D – { { – – { { – – – White balance adjustment (p.
Introduction Setting Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera 1D Mk II N 5D 30D REBELXTi 2 Click the Picture Style to be set in the camera. Picture style window 400D Contents at a Glance You can set and apply Picture Styles to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. You can change the values for [Sharpness], [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Color tone] of each Picture Style and register up to three of your own Picture Styles in the camera as userdefined settings.
Introduction Changing Picture Style Settings and Applying to the Camera 4 Drag the slider for each item left or right. Contents at a Glance You can set your own Picture Style [Sharpness], [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Color tone] and apply them to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 2 Click [Settings]. ¿ The [Picture Style] window appears. Camera Settings Y P O C 5 ¿ The [Picture Style settings] dialog box appears. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Click [Picture Style] (p.19).
Introduction Customizing Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera 4 Select a Picture Style from the [User defined Picture Style] list box. Contents at a Glance You can set your own Picture Style item, [Sharpness], [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Color tone] values and register up to three of these as user-defined settings in your camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 2 Click [Settings]. Click [Picture Style] (p.19). ¿ The [Picture Style] window appears.
Introduction Applying Picture Style Files to the Camera You can register up to three Picture Style files downloaded from the Canon’s website or created with PSE and saved to your computer, as user-defined settings in your camera. 1 Click [Picture Style] 2 Click [Settings]. 4 Click the [Open] button. Contents at a Glance (p.19). Camera Settings Y P O C ¿ The [Open] window appears. ¿ The [Picture Style settings] dialog box appears. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images ¿ The [Picture Style] window appears.
Introduction O A Picture Style file is an extended function of Picture Style. For more details on Picture Style files, refer to the Canon’s website. O The Picture Style files that you can apply to the camera are files with the “.PF2” extension only. O For details on using PSE, refer to the “Picture Style Editor Instruction Manual” (PDF electronic manual).
Introduction 2 Select the personal white balance to be registered and click the [Open] button. Setting JPEG Quality and Applying to the Camera 1D Mk II N 1Ds Mk II 1D Mk II You can set the JPEG image quality and apply it to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Click [JPEG Quality]. Camera Settings ¿ The file selection window appears.
Introduction Adjusting White Balance and Applying to the Camera 1D Mk II N 1Ds Mk II 1D Mk II 5D REBELXTi 400D REBELXT 350D 30D 20D 3 Click the [ ] button. ¿ The display returns to the shot settings window. O To revert the corrected values to the original values, follow the procedure in step 2. You can adjust white balance, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 Click [WB SHIFT]. ¿ The white balance adjustment window appears. 2 Click the compensation position.
Introduction Setting Parameters and Applying to the Camera 1Ds Mk II 1D Mk II 1Ds 2 Select a tab to be set and specify the settings for each item. 1D Contents at a Glance With RAW Image Task (RAW image processing software), you can adjust the tone curve of a shot RAW image, and you can save the result as a tone curve file.
Introduction Setting a Color Matrix and Applying to the Camera 1Ds Mk II 2 Click the color matrix to be set in the camera. 1D Mk II Contents at a Glance You can select a color matrix and apply to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. You can also register in the camera up to two color matrices – [6CM set1] and [7CM set2] – with customized [Color space], [Saturation] and [Color tone]. Selecting a Color Matrix to be Applied to the Camera 1 Click [Color Matrix].
Introduction Customizing a Color Matrix and Applying to the Camera 4 Select the setting to be set from each list box. Contents at a Glance You can customize [Color tone], [Saturation] and [Color space] and register up to two in the camera as color matrices [6CM set1] and [7CM set2]. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images 1 2 Click [Settings]. Click [Color Matrix] (p.27). ¿ The [Color Matrix] window appears. Camera Settings 5 Click the [Apply to Camera] button.
Customizing Camera Functions (Personal Functions) 1D Mk II N 1Ds Mk II 1D Mk II 1Ds 1D You can customize the camera to your needs by selecting detailed settings for each function. You can also save to your computer the settings according to their use, as well as load saved settings and apply them directly to the camera. 4 Checkmark the box [ settings (p.30 to p.36). Introduction ] and specify the required Contents at a Glance 1 2 Click [Personal functions].
Introduction P.Fn-03 Description of Personal Functions A description of the content of each Personal Function is given below in the order of their function numbers. The shown in this section provides a brief description of the Custom Function setting for the respective function. For more details, refer to “Custom Function Settings” in the camera’s Instruction Manual provided with your camera. P.Fn-01 Disables the shooting modes O Checkmark the shooting modes you do not want to use.
Introduction P.Fn-05 Sets the maximum and minimum apertures to be used O Select the maximum and minimum apertures from the list box. For example, if you set 1.4 for the largest aperture (minimum f/ number) and 8.0 for the smallest aperture (maximum f/number), the usable aperture range will be f/1.4 to f/8.0. O You can better control the apertures used by setting the range of usable apertures. O If you set the maximum and/or minimum aperture to one that is not a full-stop increment (such as f/4.
Introduction O To register the modes and settings, first press the < > button before the < > button. If you press the < > button first, the camera will only select the registered modes and settings instead. O Bulb cannot be preset. O You cannot select the registered modes and settings during continuous shooting. O If P.Fn-03 has been set to specify the metering mode for manual exposure, and P.Fn-06 is used to register the manual exposure mode and a metering mode different from the one specified with P.
Introduction P.Fn-10 Retains the shift amount for program shift P.Fn-13 O Normally, any program shift amount is canceled after you take the picture. This Personal Function retains the program shift amount. O This function is useful when you want to shift the standard program line so that priority is given to the shutter speed or to the aperture. By shifting the program, you can change the shutter speed or aperture and still retain the same exposure level.
Introduction P.Fn-16 Enables automatic shooting when focus is achieved at the fixed point of focus while the shutter button is pressed fully O This takes the picture automatically when the subject comes to the preset focusing distance. Focusing detection is performed using the selected AF point. O Set the lens focus mode switch to < MF > and focus manually at the desired point of focus. O Keep pressing the shutter button fully.
Introduction P.Fn-20 Limits the number of shots during continuous shooting O This enables you to enter the maximum number of shots to be exposed during continuous shooting while the shutter button is pressed fully. O Convenient when you do not want to shoot an unwanted scene that follows. P.
Introduction P.Fn-27 Enables the electronic dial’s function to be used in the reverse direction O The electronic dial’s rotational function can be reversed for selecting the AF point and setting the shutter speed and aperture. O By matching the dial’s rotation direction to the particular operation, the operation can feel more intuitive. When the Main Dial’s rotational function is reversed, the horizontal AF point selection direction does not change. P.
Introduction Checking Settings and Application to Camera You can check the content of the specified Personal Functions and whether they have been applied to the camera. . 1 Specify the Personal Functions 2 Select the [Combination] from the list box. (p.30 to p.36) Saving and Loading Settings You can save specified Personal Functions to your computer as a Personal Function settings file, as well as load and apply them to the camera.
Introduction Loading Settings and Applying to the Camera 1 Click the [Open] button. the folder where the settings are saved, select 2 Open a file and click the [Open] button. ¿ The file selection window appears. ¿ The saved Personal Function settings file is loaded. 3 Click the [OK] button. ¿ The loaded settings are applied to the camera, the [Personal functions] dialog box closes, and the display returns to the basic settings window.
3 Remote Shooting by Controlling the Camera from Your Computer Introduction You can change the camera settings and shoot photos by remotely controlling the camera from EU. You can also shoot by directly operating your camera even during remote shooting, or preset a time allowing the camera to shoot automatically with timer shooting. Remote Shooting by Controlling the Camera from Your Computer................................................................. 40 Displays and Settings by Camera Model........
Remote Shooting by Controlling the Camera from Your Computer You can remote control your camera and shoot from your computer. Shot images are saved to your computer, and you can check them immediately in the Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter DPP), which is linked to start up automatically. This is an effective function when shooting in large quantities using fixed framing such as for studio shooting. 1 2 Introduction Set the camera.
Introduction 3 Click the [ ] button and take a shot. Displays and Settings by Camera Model ¿ The shot images are transferred to the computer, DPP starts up automatically, and the shot images are displayed. O To switch to the main window, select the [Window] menu [Main Window]. O To quit EU, select the [EOS Utility] menu [Quit EOS Utility].
Shooting by Operating the Camera Timer-controlled Shooting Even when remote shooting is set, you can still operate the camera and shoot – as when shooting with only the camera. Also, since the shot images are saved to your computer’s hard disk, you can shoot large quantities without having to worry about the capacity of the memory card. You can check the shot images immediately in Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter DPP), which is linked to start up automatically.
4 Preferences Introduction You can change EU functions in the preferences window to make them easier to use. Preferences ............................................................. 44 Basic Settings............................................................. 44 Destination Folder ...................................................... 45 File Name ................................................................... 45 Download Images.......................................................
Preferences Introduction 1 Connect the camera and your computer. the main window, click the [Preferences] button, 2 On or in another window, select the [File] menu Basic Settings You can specify the operation when EU starts up and whether the Auto power off function is enabled or disabled. [Preferences]. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images ¿ The [Preferences] dialog box appears. the required settings and click the [OK] 3 Specify button.
Introduction Destination Folder File Name You can specify the save destination folder of images downloaded from your camera or of images shot remotely. You can specify the file name of images downloaded from your camera or of images shot remotely. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings Y P O C O To specify a save destination folder, click the [Browse] button.
Introduction Download Images Linked Software You can set the images from the list box that are downloaded when [Starts to download images] in the main window is clicked. You can select the linked software that starts up when images are downloaded from the camera or when images are shot remotely. Also, you can register third-party software as linked software by clicking the [Apply] button.
Reference Introduction This reference section has been provided to enhance your experience using EU. It contains various troubleshooting solutions, how to delete EU from your computer and explanations of the various windows. An index is provided at the end of the chapter for you to easily find information you are looking for. Troubleshooting....................................................... 48 Monitor Folder Function (Function for Use with the WFT-E1/E1A) .............................................
Troubleshooting Introduction If EU is not operating correctly, refer to the items below. EU and the camera are not communicating Installation could not be completed correctly O You cannot install software unless you are logged into an account with Administrator privileges. Log in again into an account with Administrator privileges. For how to log in and how to specify Administrator settings, refer to the User’s Manual for the Macintosh computer or for Mac OS X. EU does not start up com.canon.
Introduction O If there is insufficient charge left in the camera battery, the camera cannot communicate with EU. Either replace with a fully charged battery or use the DC coupler kit provided with the 1D series, D60 D30 or an AC adaptor kit (sold separately) for other camera models. Your computer does not supply power to the camera through the interface cable. REBELXTi 400D , turn off O For camera models other than the 30D the LCD monitor.
Monitor Folder Function (Function for Use with the WFT-E1/E1A) This is a function for checking your images with Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter DPP) in real time using the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1/E1A (sold separately). For setting the WFT-E1/E1A, refer to the Instruction Manual provided with the WFT-E1/E1A. 2 Introduction Click the [Browse] button and specify the save destination folder for shot images. Contents at a Glance 1 Click [Monitor Folder].
Function for Use with the Accessories If you have the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1/E1A (sold separately), you can start up the previously mentioned accessory software from EU. And you can also start up the Picture Style Editor (Picture Style file creating software). For details on using each software, refer to the software instruction manual for the software. For Picture Style files, refer to p.22. 3 Introduction Click the software you want to start up.
Folder Structure and File Names in the Memory Card Images shot with the camera are saved in the memory card’s [DCIM] folder with the following folder structure and file names. Refer to the following when copying images to your computer using a card reader. Cameras other than the 1D series DCIM xxxCANON or xxxEOS5D File name Image type/Camera used IMG_YYYY.JPG JPEG image 5D O The “xxx” in the folder names represents a number between 100 and 999.
Uninstalling the Software Introduction O Before starting the software uninstallation, quit all programs you are using. O To uninstall the software, log into the account used when installation was performed. O When you have moved the folders and the software to be deleted to the Trash, select the [Finder] menu [Empty Trash] and empty the Trash. You cannot reinstall the software until you have emptied the Trash. 1 Display the folder in which the software is saved. O Open the [Canon Utilities] folder.
List of Main Window Functions Control camera tab sheet Introduction Accessories tab sheet Contents at a Glance (p.51) (p.10) (p.11, p.55) (p.40, p.56) (p.50) (p.44) Quits EU (p.
List of Viewer Window Functions Introduction Downloads the images to the computer Shows/hides the image frame Image display size Shows/hides the image information display area Starts up the linked software Selects the folder of the image displayed in the window Contents at a Glance Deletes the image Selects the condition of the image displayed Switches between the camera settings/ remote shooting window [Bright.
List of Camera Settings/Remote Shooting Window Functions Introduction Image recording quality Shutter speed Contents at a Glance Shooting mode Aperture White balance ISO speed Color temperature Metering mode Save destination of shot images (p.46) Exposure compensation Panel 1 Y P O C Image rotation* Every time the image rotation button is clicked, the image rotates 90°. Set buttons Bracket shooting Shoot button (p.
Index Introduction A S Adjusting the White Balance ............................................................... 25 Applying Picture Style Files ................................................................ 22 Setting a Color Matrix .......................................................................... 27 Setting JPEG Quality........................................................................... 24 Setting Parameters..........................................................................
Introduction About This Instruction Manual O It is prohibited to reproduce, in whole or part, the contents of this Instruction Manual without permission. O Canon may change without notice the software specifications and contents of this Instruction Manual. O The software screens and displays printed in this Instruction Manual may differ slightly from the actual software. O The content of this Instruction Manual has been reviewed thoroughly.
