Introduction Communication Software for the Camera Contents at a Glance EOS Utility Ver. 2.6 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III 5D Mk II 50D 40D REBELT1i 500D REBELXSi 450D REBELXS 1000D Camera Settings Instruction Manual O Content of this Instruction Manual O Click on arrows on the bottom right of the screen. Example: EOS-1D Mark III J 1D Mk III O displays the relevant camera model. O In this manual, the windows used in the examples C are from Windows Vista.
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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.
Introduction Contents at a Glance Downloading images from your camera to a computer Contents at a Glance Remote shooting ¿ p.6 O To shoot by controlling the camera from a computer (Remote Live View shooting) ¿ p.25 O To download to a computer selected images only ¿ p.7 O To shoot with accurate horizontal/vertical alignment ¿ p.35 O To download images using a third-party card reader ¿ p.9 O To change the aspect ratio and shoot ¿ p.35 O To shoot by operating the camera ¿ 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 exiting EU are explained here. Connecting the Camera and Computer..................... 5 Starting up EU ........................................................... 5 Batch Downloading Images to Your Computer ......... 6 Downloading Selected Images to Your Computer........
Connecting the Camera and Computer Starting up EU 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. 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 Connect the large plug of the cable into the USB port of your computer. 1 Set the camera’s power switch to < ON >.
Batch Downloading Images to Your Computer 2 Click [Downloads images from EOS camera]. You can batch download to your computer all the images saved on the memory card inserted in the camera that you have not already downloaded. 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.
Introduction 2 Check the downloaded images. Downloading Selected Images to Your Computer DPP Main window From the images saved in your camera’s memory card, you can select the ones you want and download them to your computer. 1 Click [Lets you select and download images]. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings O Check the downloaded images in DPP. For details on using DPP, refer to the “Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual” (PDF electronic manual).
Introduction 2 4 View the images and checkmark images to download. Viewer window Specify the save destination and then click the [OK] button. Displays the save destination on the computer Download image dialog box Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings Y P O Specify the save destination ¿ The [Save File] dialog box appears and image downloading to your computer begins. Add check mark 3 Click the [Download] button.
Introduction ¿ The images downloaded to your computer are displayed in the [Quick Preview] window. 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.
Exiting EU Introduction 1 Click the [Quit] button. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings ¿ The window closes and EU exits. 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, Copyright Notice and Date/Time............................................................ 12 Available Settings by Camera Model.......................... 13 Setting up Camera Functions .................................. 14 Available Settings by Camera Model.......................... 15 Setting Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera....
Setting the Camera Owner’s Name, Copyright Notice and Date/Time You can set and apply to the camera, the camera owner’s name, copyright notice and date/time recorded as shooting information in shot images. 3 Click the [ Introduction ] button. Capture window Contents at a Glance your camera and computer, and then start 1 Connect up EU . 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. (p.5) 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings ¿ The capture window appears.
Introduction 4 Click the required setting and specify each one. Owner’s name Set-up menu O You can enter and set up to 31 characters as the camera owner’s name. Author* 2 O You can enter and set up to 63 characters or symbols, including a prefix, as the author’s name. [Photographer:] is set as the default prefix, but you can change this to a new prefix. Copyright notice*2 O You can enter and set up to 63 characters or symbols, including a prefix, as the copyright notice.
Setting up Camera Functions Introduction You can set and apply to the camera Picture Styles, personal white balance, JPEG quality and white balance adjustment. 3 Click the [ ] button. Contents at a Glance 1 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. Connect your camera and computer, and then start up EU (p.5). 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings ¿ The capture window appears. C Y P O Remote Shooting Preferences Reference Index ¿ The [Shooting menu] appears.
Introduction 4 Click the required setting and specify each one. Available Settings by Camera Model Shooting menu 5D Mk II Setting 1Ds Mk III 50D 1D Mk III REBELT1i REBELXSi 40D 500D Picture Style Personal white balance JPEG quality White balance adjustment Registering peripheral illumination correction data O Available settings are displayed for the camera that is connected. For more details, refer to “Available Settings by Camera Model” (Description on the right).
Introduction Setting Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera 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 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 3 Click the [Return] button. ¿ The settings are applied to the camera, and the display returns to the [Shooting menu]. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Click [Detail set.]. Camera Settings ¿ The [Detail set.] dialog box 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. 3 Click the [ ] button. Contents at a Glance 1 Click [Register User Defined style]. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings Y P O ¿ The [Open] window appears. a Picture Style file and then click the [Open] 4 Select button.
5 Introduction Click the [OK] button. Registering Personal White Balance in the Camera 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III 40D White balance files created by adjusting the white balance of a RAW image and saving the results can be registered in the camera as personal white balances. To adjust the white balance and save the results, start up RAW Image Task from ZoomBrowser EX. For more information on RAW Image Task, refer to the “ZoomBrowser EX Instruction Manual” (PDF electronic manual). 1 Click [Personal WB].
Introduction 3 Open the folder containing the saved white balance file, select the file and then click the [Open] button. ¿ The white balance file is loaded. O The white balance files that you can register to the camera are files with the “.WBD” extension. 4 Enter a title into the [Title] input field. 5 Click the [Apply to camera] button.
Introduction Adjusting White Balance and Applying to the Camera You can adjust white balance, in the same way as operating from the camera. Registering Peripheral Illumination Correction Data for the Lens in the Camera 5D Mk II 1 Click [WB SHIFT]. 50D REBELT1i 500D You can register peripheral illumination correction data for the lens to the camera or delete registered data from the camera. 1 Click [Peripheral illumin. correct.]. ¿ The [WB SHIFT] window appears. 2 Click the compensation position.
Setting My Menu and Registering to the Camera 3 Select the lens for which you want to register correction data and click the [OK] button. You can register up to six frequently used menu items as My Menu and register them to the camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. You can register top layer items of each tab as well as all items of Custom Functions. your camera and computer, and then start 1 Connect up EU . 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. (p.
Introduction 3 Click the [ 4 ] button. Click [My Menu settings]. My Menu Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images ¿ The [My Menu settings] window appears. the item to be registered and click the [Add] 5 Select button. Y P O My Menu settings window C ¿ The [My Menu] appears. ¿ The selected item is added to [Items that can be configured in My Menu on the camera] on the left side of the window. O You can register up to six items with the above procedure.
3 Remote Shooting by Controlling the Camera from Your Computer Introduction From EU you can control the camera remotely, and by viewing the subject in the EU window, you can set the camera and shoot. 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. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Remote Live View Shooting ....................................
Remote Live View Shooting Introduction You can control your camera remotely from EU and shoot still images from your computer screen. Also, the shot image is saved directly on your computer and you can recheck it using linked Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter DPP). This function is effective for shooting large numbers with fixed-framing such as for studio shooting. 1 3 Set the camera and click the [ ] button. Contents at a Glance ¿ EU starts up.
Introduction 4 Set the Live View function. O Click [Live View function settings], and click [Enable] in the [Live View shoot.] window that appears. 500D , click [Live View/Movie func. set.]. O On 5D Mk II REBELT1i For 5D Mk II , select [Stills only] and [Still display] in the [Live View/Movie func. set.] window and click the [OK] button. 500D , select [Enable] and click the [OK] button.
Introduction 5 6 Click the [Remote Live View shooting] button. Click the [ ] button to shoot. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images ¿ The shot image is transferred to your computer and displayed in the [Quick Preview] window. And then, DPP starts up automatically. O You can quickly review the shot image in the [Quick Preview] window displayed before DPP starts up. You can also resize the [Quick Preview] window.
Remote Live View Window Functions O You cannot operate the camera when the [Remote Live View window] is displayed. Pressing the camera’s < SET > button (Live View shooting button on 5D Mk II 50D REBELT1i 500D ) will also display the Live View image on the camera’s LCD monitor, allowing you to view the image while controlling the camera. O You can shoot by operating the capture window, even if the [Remote Live View window] is not displayed. O To perform exposure simulation (p.
Introduction 3 Click the [ 4 ] button. Adjust the focus. Contents at a Glance ¿ The section you selected in step 1 is displayed enlarged at 100% (actual pixel size) in the [Zoom View] window. Closer Camera Settings Zoom View Window Further away C O To move the display position in the [Zoom View] window, click either [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ]. O You can checkmark [Maintain Zoom View] to maintain display of the [Zoom View] window.
Introduction 2 Focusing Using AF 5D Mk II 50D REBELT1i Click the AF point in the position where you want to focus. 500D Contents at a Glance In Quick, Live and Face Detection Live AF modes, images can be focused automatically in the same way as on the camera itself. Focusing Using Quick Mode 5D Mk II 50D REBELT1i 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images 500D Click 1 Select [Quick mode] from the list box. C ¿ The AF points appear.
Introduction 3 Focusing Using Live Mode 5D Mk II 1 50D REBELT1i 500D Click the [ON] button. Contents at a Glance Select [Live mode] from the list box. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images ¿ The AF point appears. O You can switch between showing and hiding the AF point by clicking the [ ] button. the enlargement display frame to move it to the 2 Drag position where you want to focus. C Drag ¿ AF is executed. ¿ When focus is achieved, the camera makes a beeping sound and the AF point turns green.
Introduction Focusing Using Face Detection Live Mode 5D Mk II 1 50D REBELT1i 500D Select [Face Detection Live mode] from the list box. Checking the Depth of Field and Exposure You can check the depth of field and exposure in the Remote Live View window. Contents at a Glance Click the [ON] button. 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings ¿ When a face is detected, an AF point appears.
Introduction White Balance with the Remote Live View Window You can change the white balance of an image in the Remote Live View window and register the changed white balance in the camera. 1 Select the white balance to apply to the image. White Balance for Flash Photography When taking flash shots where the subject is illuminated instantaneously, you can take a test shot under the same conditions as a actual shot, and adjust the white balance in the [Test Shooting] window based on the shot test image.
Introduction 2 Click the [ 4 ] button. ¿ The [Click white balance] window appears. Click the [Apply to camera and execute test shooting] button. Contents at a Glance Click white balance window 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images ¿ A shot will be taken again using the part of the image in step 3 clicked as the standard for white and the shot image is displayed in the [Test Shooting] window. O The test image will not be saved. To save the test image, click the [ ] button.
Introduction Adjusting the Horizontal/Vertical Alignment of the Camera You can display gridlines in the [Remote Live View window] in the same way as the camera’s Live View function, and adjust the horizontal/ vertical alignment of the camera. 1 Click the [ ] button. ¿ Gridlines are displayed in the [Remote Live View window].
2 Move the camera and compose your picture. O To revert the aspect ratio to the normal condition, click the [ ] button and select [Off]. Shooting by Operating the Camera Introduction 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.
Shooting Movies Introduction You can control your camera from EU and shoot movies from your computer screen. 5D Mk II 1 Prepare for Live View shooting. 5 the [ ] button at the bottom left of the 6 Click [Remote Live View window]. Focus (p.28, p.30). Contents at a Glance 2 Click [Live View/Movie func. set.]. Camera Settings 7 Click the [ ] button and begin shooting. Y P O ¿ At the bottom left of the [Remote Live View window], a [ and the recording time are displayed. ¿ The [Live View/Movie func.
Introduction REBELT1i 1 3 500D Prepare for Live View shooting. Click [Remote Live View shooting]. Contents at a Glance O Follow the procedure of step 1 and step 2 for “Remote Live View Shooting” (p.25). 2 Set the camera’s mode dial to < >. O When setting the movie recording size, click [Live View/Movie func. set.], display the [Live View/Movie func. Set.] window before setting. ¿ The [Remote Live View window] appears. 4 the [ ] button at the bottom left of the 5 Click [Remote Live View window].
Introduction 6 Click the [ ] button and begin shooting. ¿ At the bottom left of the [Remote Live View window], a [ and the recording time are displayed. ] icon Contents at a Glance Recording time 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings O Click the [ ] button again to end shooting. O After you close the [Remote Live View window], the file names of the image data shot in movie mode (movie/still image) appear in a list.
Timer-controlled Shooting Introduction Two types of timer shooting are available where the camera automatically takes shots at a specified time or a specified number. Interval Timer Shooting You can automatically take shots by setting the interval between shots and the number of shots to be taken. Timer Shooting You can automatically take a shot when the specified time elapses. 1 2 Click the [ ] button. 3 Enter a delay time and click the [Start] button. Display the capture window (p.25).
Introduction Bulb Exposures 1 Display the capture window . 2 Double-click the shooting mode icon and select [BULB]. (p.25) 3 Set the desired aperture. Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings C Y P O Remote Shooting Preferences Reference Index 4 Click the [ ] button. 5 Enter the exposure time and click the [Start] button. ¿ The [Timer shooting settings] dialog box appears.
4 Preferences Introduction You can change each of the EU functions in the preferences window to make them easier to use. Preferences ............................................................. 43 Basic Settings............................................................. 43 Destination Folder ...................................................... 44 File Name ................................................................... 44 Download Images.......................................................
Preferences Introduction 1 On the main window, click the [Preferences] button. the required settings and click the [OK] 2 Specify button. ¿ The [Preferences] dialog box appears. Basic Settings You can specify the operation when EU starts up and whether the auto power off function is enabled or disabled. ¿ The settings are applied to EU.
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 C O To specify a save destination folder, click the [Browse] button.
Introduction Download Images Linked Software From the list box, you can select the images to be downloaded when [Starts to download images] in the main window is clicked. From the list box, 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 [Settings] 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....................................................... 47 Monitor Folder Function (Function for Use with the WFT-E2/E2A, E3/E3A or E4/E4A)...........................
Troubleshooting Introduction O Do not connect more than one camera to the same computer. Two or more cameras may not operate normally. If EU is not operating correctly, refer to the items below. Installation could not be completed correctly O You cannot install the software if a user setting with privileges other than [Administrator] or [Computer administrator] is selected. Select a user setting with [Administrator] privileges in Windows Vista or [Computer administrator] privileges in Windows XP.
Monitor Folder Function (Function for Use with the WFT-E2/E2A, E3/E3A or E4/E4A) This is a function for checking your images with Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter DPP) in real time using the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/E2A, E3/E3A or E4/E4A (sold separately). For setting the WFT-E2/E2A, E3/E3A or E4/E4A refer to the Instruction Manual provided with the WFT-E2/E2A, E3/E3A or E4/E4A. 2 Introduction Click the [Browse] button and specify the save destination folder for shot images.
Function for Use with the Accessories If you have the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/E2A, E3/E3A or E4/ E4A (sold separately) or the Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 (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 instruction manual for the software. For Picture Style files, refer to p.18. 1 2 Click the [Accessories] tab.
Folder Structure and File Names in the Memory Card Uninstalling the Software 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. O Before starting the software uninstallation, exit all programs you are using. O Log in under the Administrator privileges when uninstalling the software.
Fixing the Plug to the Camera 1Ds Mk III Introduction 1D Mk III Fix the plug to the camera with the cable protector to prevent it from detaching during remote shooting. 4 Attach the cable protector and fix it with the fixing screw. Contents at a Glance 1 Remove the cap. Cable protector 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Camera Settings 2 Attach the cap on the fixing screw. the small plug of the cable into the < 3 Connect terminal on your camera. O Connect the plug with the < camera.
List of Main Window Functions Control camera tab sheet Introduction Accessories tab sheet Contents at a Glance (p.6) (p.49) (p.7, p.53) Camera Settings (p.25, p.56) (p.48) (p.43) Exits EU (p.
List of Viewer Window Functions (p.
List of Register Peripheral Illumination Correction Data Window Functions (p.21) Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 2 3 4 Downloading Images Displays all the categories Lens category Camera Settings C Y P O Remote Shooting Preferences Displays lenses selected in [Select a lens category] by category Reference Index Displays only the registered lenses No. of lenses registered in the camera/No.
List of My Menu Settings Window Functions (p.
List of Capture Window Functions Introduction AF mode Rotates shot image*1 Shoot button*4 (p.27) AF/MF selector button*5 Drive mode Bracketing Power status*2 Shots to go Save destination for shot images Shutter speed Shooting mode Aperture Color temperature White balance ISO speed Image recording quality Save destinations for shot images*3 Metering mode Exposure level Displays the [Set-up menu] (p.13) Displays the [Remote Live View window] (p.27, p.
List of Remote Live View Window Functions Enlargement display frame (p.25) Sets the color temperature Introduction Controllers 1 Selects the white balance (p.33) Click white balance AF mode (p.30 to p.32) AF point C Recording time Recording in progress icon Movie recording size Starts/ends Remote Live View functions Y P O Lens drive (p.29) Checks the depth of field (p.
List of Zoom View Window Functions Moves the display position (p.28) Sets the color temperature Introduction Controllers 1 Selects the white balance (p.33) Click white balance Moves the display position Starts/ends Remote Live View functions C Y P O AF mode (p.30 to p.32) Lens drive (p.29) Checks the depth of field (p.
List of Test Shooting Window Functions (p.33) Introduction Contents at a Glance Test Shooting button Displays the [Click white balance] window (p.
Index Introduction A Adjusting the Horizontal Alignment of the Camera (Remote Live View Shooting) ............................................................. Adjusting the Vertical Alignment of the Camera (Remote Live View Shooting) ............................................................. Adjusting the White Balance ............................................................... Applying Personal White Balance....................................................... Applying Picture Style Files .....
Introduction Focusing in Face Detection Live Mode ........................................ Focusing in Live Mode ................................................................. Focusing in Quick Mode............................................................... Focusing Manually ....................................................................... White Balance for Flash Photography .......................................... Remote Shooting Settings (Preferences) ......................................
