User manual CANON EOS 30D - EOS 30D INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL E INSTRUCTION MANUAL E Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS 30D is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with a large, fine-detail, 8.20-megapixel CMOS sensor. The camera has nine high-precision AF points, and it is compatible with all Canon EF lenses (including the EF-S lenses). Designed for quick shooting at all times, the camera has many features for all types of shooting from fully automatic snapshooting to creative work. Before using the camera, try it out while reading this Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with camera operations. To prevent accidents and damage, read the Safety Warnings (p.8,9) and Handling Precautions (p.10,11). Test the Camera Before Using Before using the camera, take a few test shots and check that the images are properly recorded on the memory card. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or read by a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused. Copyrights Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded images of people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment. Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. * This digital camera supports Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard that enhances compatibility between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the shooting information is incorporated to optimize the print output. 2 Item Check List Check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. EOS 30D / Camera body (with Eyecup, body cap and lithium backup battery for the date and time) EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ll / Lens (with lens cap and dust cap) * Lens kit only. Battery Pack BP-511A (with protective cover) Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L * CG-580 or CB-5L is included. Power code for battery charger * For CB-5L. Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Video Cable VC-100 Wide Strap EW-100DGR (with eyepiece cover) EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM) Software Instruction Manual (CD-ROM, PDF) Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting. EOS 30D INSTRUCTION MANUAL (this booklet) Software Guide Gives an overview of the bundled software and explains the software installation procedure. Warranty card of camera Warranty card of lens * Lens Kit only. * Be careful not to lose any of the above items. * No CF card (for recording images) is included. Please purchase it separately. 3 Contents Introduction Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3 Contents at a Glance......................................................................................... 6 Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 10 Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 12 Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 14 Conventions Used in this Manual .................................................................... 20 1 Getting Started 21 Recharging the Battery.................................................................................... 22 Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 24 Using a Household Power Outlet .................................................................... 26 Mounting and Detaching a Lens...................................................................... 27 Installing and Removing the CF Card.............................................................. 28 Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 30 Menu Operations ............................................................................................. 33 Setting the Language ...................................................................................... 38 Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 39 Replacing the Date/Time Battery..................................................................... 40 Cleaning the CMOS sensor............................................................................. 41 Set the power-off time/Auto power off ............................................................. 43 CF Card Reminder .......................................................................................... 43 Dioptric Adjustment ......................................................................................... 44 Holding the Camera......................................................................................... 44 2 3 Fully Automatic Shooting 45 Using Full Auto ................................................................................................ 46 Basic Zone Modes........................................................................................... 48 Self-timer Operation ........................................................................................ 50 Image Settings 51 Setting the Image-recording Quality ................................................................ 52 Setting the ISO Speed..................................................................................... 55 Selecting a Picture Style.................................................................................. 56 Customizing the Picture Style.......................................................................... 58 Registering the Picture Style ........................................................................... 61 Setting the Color Space .................................................................................. 63 Setting the White Balance ............................................................................... 64 Custom White Balance .................................................................................... 65 Setting the Color Temperature ........................................................................ 66 White Balance Correction................................................................................ 67 White Balance Auto Bracketing ....................................................................... 68 File Numbering Methods ................................................................................. 70 Checking Camera Settings.............................................................................. 72 4 4 Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes 73 Selecting the AF Mode .................................................................................... 74 Contents Selecting the AF Point......................................................................................77 Using Focus Lock.............................................................................................79 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) .......................................................80 Selecting the Metering Mode ...........................................................................81 Selecting the Drive Mode .................................................................................82 1 2 3 4 5 5 Advanced Operations 83 Program AE......................................................................................................84 Shutter-Priority AE ...........................................................................................86 Aperture-Priority AE .........................................................................................88 Depth of Field Preview .....................................................................................89 Manual Exposure .............................................................................................90 Automatic Depth-of-Field AE............................................................................92 Setting Exposure Compensation......................................................................93 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .....................................................................94 AE Lock............................................................................................................96 Bulb Exposures ................................................................................................97 Mirror Lockup ...................................................................................................98 LCD Panel Illumination.....................................................................................99 Using the Eyepiece Cover................................................................................99 Silencing the beeper ......................................................................................100 Connecting the Remote Switch......................................................................100 6 7 Flash Photography 101 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Using the Built-in Flash ..................................................................................102 Using EOS-Dedicated, External Speedlites ...................................................107 Using Non-Canon Flash Units........................................................................108 Image Playback 109 Setting the Image Review Time .....................................................................110 Auto Image Rotation ......................................................................................111 Setting the LCD Brightness............................................................................112 Image Playback..............................................................................................113 Single image display, Index Display, Magnified View ........................ 113 - 117 Jump Display, Auto playback, Rotating an Image ............................. 118 - 121 Displaying the Images on TV .........................................................................122 Protecting Images ..........................................................................................123 Erasing Images ..............................................................................................124 Formatting the CF Card .................................................................................126 8 9 10 11 12 Direct Printing from the Camera DPOF: Digital Print Order Format Transferring Images to a Personal computer Customizing the Camera Reference 127 149 157 165 175 5 Contents at a Glance Image Quality Set picture effects Set custom picture effects Print the image to a large size Take many photos Adjust the color tone p.56 (Selecting a Picture Style) p.58 (Customizing the Picture Style) p.52 (73, 83, 1) p.52 (76, 86) p.67 (WB correction) p.57 (Monochrome) Take black-and-white or sepia photos Focusing Change the AF point Select the AF point quickly Photograph a still subject Photograph a moving subject p.77 (S Selecting the AF point) p.172 (C.Fn-13-1/2) p.75 (One-Shot AF) p.75 (AI Servo AF) Drive Take continuous shots Take a picture of myself p.82 (o,i Continuous shooting) p.50 (j Self-timer) Shooting and Flash Shoot fully automatically p.45-49 (Basic Zone) 6 Contents at a Glance Freeze or blur the action p.86 (s Shutter-priority AE) Blur or the background or make everything look sharp p.88 (f Aperture-priority AE) Adjust the image brightness (exposure) p.93 (Exposure compensation) Photograph fireworks Photograph dark scenes Disabling flash p.97 (Bulb exposures) p.101 (Flash photography) p.49 (7 Flash off) Image Playback and Printing View images with the camera Erase an image Prevent accidental erasure of an image View images on TV Print images easily Adjust the LCD monitor brightness p.113 (x Playback) p.124 (L Erase) p.123 (K Protect) p.122 (Video OUT) p.127 (Direct printing) p.112 (LCD brightness) Power Source Use a household power outlet Change the auto power off time p.26 (AC adapter kit) p.43 (Auto power off) 7 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. Do not apply heat or apply solder to the battery pack or back-up battery. Do not expose the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water. And do not subject the battery pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock. - Do not install the battery pack or back-up battery in reversed polarity (+ ­). Do not mix new and old or different types of batteries. - Do not recharge the battery pack outside the allowable ambient temperature range of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F). Also, do not exceed the recharging time. - Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the camera, accessories, connecting cables, etc. · Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a physician immediately. (Battery chemicals may harm the stomach and intestines.) · When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent fire or an explosion. · If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack recharging, immediately unplug the battery charger from the power outlet to stop the recharging and prevent a fire. · If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. · Prevent any battery leakage from contacting your eyes, skin, and clothing. It can cause blindness or skin problems. If the battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, flush the affected area with lots of clean water without rubbing it. See a physician immediately. · During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock. · Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the insulation and cause a fire or electrical shock. · Do not fire the flash at someone driving a car. It may cause an accident. · Do not fire the flash near a person's eyes. It may impair the person's vision. When using flash to photograph an infant, keep at least 1 meter away. · Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug. This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, and fire. · Do not use the equipment where there is flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or fire. 8 · 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. · Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock. · Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check if it is allowed. Electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the plane's instruments or the hospital's medical equipment. · To prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below: - Always insert the power plug all the way in. - Do not handle a power plug with wet hands. - When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord. - Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord. Also do not twist or tie the cords. - Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet. - Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged. · Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around the power outlet. If the surrounding is dusty, humid, or oily, the dust on the power outlet may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a fire. Preventing Injury or Equipment Damage · Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or near a heat source. The equipment may become hot and cause skin burns. · Do not carry the camera around while it is attached to a tripod. Doing so may cause injury. Also make sure the tripod is sturdy enough to support the camera and lens. · Do not leave a lens or lens-attached camera under the sun without the lens cap attached. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun's rays and cause a fire. · Do not cover or wrap the battery-recharging apparatus with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire. · If you drop the camera in water or if water or metal fragments enter inside the camera, promptly remove the battery pack and back-up battery. This is to prevent fire and electrical shock. · Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so may cause battery leakage or a shorter battery life. The battery pack or back-up battery can also become hot and cause skin burns. · Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doing so may cause fire or a health hazard. If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your dealer or your nearest Canon Service Center. 9 Handling Precautions Camera Care 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. Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data. Do not leave the camera in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction. The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, mirror, and focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to a Canon Service Center. Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera misoperation. If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag. If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid damaging the camera. If this occurs, remove the lens, CF card and battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated before using the camera. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the camera is in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to check that the camera is still working. Avoid storing the camera where there are corrosive chemicals such as a darkroom or chemical lab. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions before using the camera. If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly. 10 Handling Precautions LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% active 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. At low temperatures, the liquid-crystal display response may become slower. And at high temperatures, the display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature. CF Card The CF card is a precision device. Do not drop the memory card or subject it to vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them. Do not store or use a memory card near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having static electricity. Otherwise, the images recorded on the CF card might be lost. Do not leave memory cards in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Doing so can warp the cards and make them unusable. Do not spill any liquid onto the CF card. Always store your CF cards in a case to protect the data stored on them. Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force or physical shock. Do not store CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid locations. Lens Electrical Contacts After detaching the lens from the camera, attach the lens caps or put down the lens with the rear end up to avoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts. Contacts 11 Quick Start Guide 1 2 3 4 5 12 For EF-S lens For EF lens Insert the battery. (p.24) To recharge the battery, see page 22. Attach the lens. (p.27) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white dot on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red dot. Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.27) Open the cover and insert a CF card. (p.28) Face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. Set the power switch to <1>. (p.30) Quick Start Guide 6 7 8 9 Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.46) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. Focus the subject. (p.30) Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. Take the picture. (p.30) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Review the picture on the LCD monitor. (p.110) The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. To view images captured so far, see "Image Playback" (p.113). To delete an image, see "Erasing Images" (p.124). 13 Nomenclature For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). AF mode selection/ White balance selection button (p.74/64) Drive mode selection/ISO speed button (p.82/55) Metering mode selection/Flash exposure compensation button (p.81/106) <6> Main Dial (p.31) Shutter button (p.30) LCD panel illumination button (p.99) LCD panel (p.16) EF Lens mount index (p.27) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.102/78) EF-S Lens mount index (p.27) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe (p.107) Mode Dial (p.18) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.104/50) Grip (Battery compartment) Strap mount (p.21) Flash button (p.102) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.27) Depth-of-field preview button (p.89) Lens lock pin Lens mount DC coupler cord hole (p.26) Mirror (p.41,98) Contacts (p.11) EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens Hood EW-60C (optional) mount Focusing ring Zoom ring Digital terminal (p.130,161) Video OUT terminal (p.122) PC terminal (p.108) Contacts (p.11) Lens mount index Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.100) 58 mm filter thread (front of lens) Focus mode switch 14 Nomenclature Dioptric adjustment knob (p.44) Eyecup (p.99) Viewfinder eyepiece Print/Share button (p.147,162-164) Menu button (p.33) Info/ Trimming orientation button (p.72,113/145) Jump button (p.118) Playback button (p.113) Erase button (p.124) LCD monitor (p.36) Tripod socket <4> Power/Quick Control Dial switch (p.30) <0> Setting button (p.33) <9> Multi-controller (p.32) AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button (p.96/105/116/117,145) AF point selection/ Enlarge button (p.77/117,145) Strap mount (p.21) CF card slot cover (p.28) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.24) Battery compartment cover (p.24) Access lamp (p.29) <5> Quick Control Dial (p.32) CF card slot (p.28) CF card eject button (p.29) 15 Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (buSY) ISO speed gISO speed White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom P Color temperature 2 White balance correction K Custom Function Battery check zx AF point selection ([ - - - - - ]) --CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF) Error code (Err) Cleaning image sensor (CLEA n) Aperture Shots remaining Shots remaining during WB bracketing Self-timer countdown Bulb exposure time 0 Monochrome shooting Drive mode u Single shooting o High-speed continuous shooting i Low-speed continuous shooting j Self-timer hAEB AF mode X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF Metering mode qEvaluative metering wPartial metering rSpot metering eCenter-weighted average metering Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Flash exposure compensation amount CF card writing status bn MBeeper LRed-eye reduction yFlash exposure compensation Image-recording quality 37 Large/Fine 38 Large/Normal 47 Medium/Fine 48 Medium/Normal 67 Small/Fine 68 Small/Normal 1 RAW The actual display will show only the applicable items. 16 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle Focusing screen AF points (Superimposed display) AE lock/ AEB in-progress Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning High-speed sync (FP flash) FE lock/ FEB in-progress Flash exposure compensation Shutter speed ISO speed FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (D buSY) Aperture Focus confirmation light Max. Burst White balance correction Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator CF card full warning (FuLL CF) CF card error warning (Err CF) No CF card warning (no CF) The actual display will show only the applicable items. 17 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial is divided into two function zones. Creativ e zo n e Full Auto ne I m ag e z o e on cz B a si Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. 1 : Full Auto (p.46) For fully automatic shooting. Image Zone Fully automatic shooting for specific subjects. 2 : Portrait (p.48) 3 : Landscape (p.48) 4 : Close-up (p.48) 5 : Sports (p.49) 6 : Night Portrait (p.49) 7 : Flash Off (p.49) Creative Zone Set the camera as you wish. d : Program AE (p.84) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.86) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.88) a : Manual exposure (p.90) 8 : Automatic Depth-of-field AE (p.92) 18 Nomenclature Battery Charger CG-580 This is a battery pack charger. (p.22) Battery pack slot Red lamp Power plug Battery Charger CB-5L This is a battery pack charger. (p.26) Battery pack slot Power cord Red lamp Power cord socket 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.186). Using such incompatible adapters may result in fire, overheating, or electrical shock. 19 Conventions Used in this Manual In the text, the <4> icon indicates the power switch. All operations described in this manual assume that the <4> switch is set to <1> or . 6 5 9 0 The <6> icon indicates the Main Dial. The <5> icon indicates the Quick Control Dial. Operations with the <5> dial assume that the <4> switch is already set to . Be sure it is set to . In the text, the <9> icon indicates the Multi-controller. In the text, the <0> icon indicates the SET button. It is used for menu functions and Custom Functions. In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera's buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera. For more information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d, s, f, a, 8). The Canon EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens is used as the sample lens in this Instruction Manual. The procedures assume that the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default settings. The 3 icon indicates that the setting can be changed with the menu. (0), (9) or (8) indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button. This manual uses the following alert symbols: : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems. : The Note symbol gives supplemental information. 20 Getting Started This chapter explains preliminary steps and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount 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. The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap. (p.99) 1 Eyepiece cover 21 Recharging the Battery 1 Remove the cover. When you remove the battery from the camera, be sure to reattach the cover to protect against short circuit. the battery. 2 Attach the battery front edge with the <­> Align mark (battery pack slot index) on the battery charger. While pressing down the battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. Battery pack slot index CG-580 3 For CG-580 prongs and recharge Flip out the the battery. As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs. Insert the prongs into a power outlet. CB-5L For CB-5L Connect the power cord and recharge the battery. Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into the power outlet. Recharging starts automatically and the red lamp starts blinking. The recharging time for a completely exhausted battery is as follows: BP-511A and BP-514: Approx. 100 min. BP-511 and BP-512: Approx. 90 min. The numbers and markings on the battery charger correspond to the table on the left. Recharge Level 0-50% 50-75% 75-90% 90% or higher Red lamp Blinks once per second Blinks twice per second Blinks three times per second Lights on 22 Recharging the Battery Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP514, BP-511, or BP-512. If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period without the camera being used, a low electrical current may be discharged excessively and the battery's service life may be affected. When not using the camera, remove the battery and attach the protective cover to prevent shorting. Before using the camera again, be sure to recharge the battery. Storing the battery while fully charged may reduce its service life or performance. Battery Packs BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, and BP-512 are dedicated to Canon products. Using them with a non-Canon battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable. Do not use the battery charger with any power transformer in foreign countries. Doing so can cause malfunction. After the red lamp lights, continue to recharge the battery for an hour to attain a full charge. Even a recharged, unused battery will gradually drain its power. Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day you plan to use it. By referring to the marking, you can attach the protective cover to the battery to indicate whether the battery has been recharged or not. After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and battery's recharge level. The battery pack can operate in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). However, for full operating performance, using it between 10°C (50°F) and 30°C (86°F) is recommended. In cold locations such as ski areas, battery performance temporarily decreases and the operating time may be shorter. If operating time is sharply reduced even after normal recharging, the battery pack may have reached its service life. Replace it with a new battery. Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz power source. Therefore, it can be used in foreign countries without a separate power transformer. You only need a plug adapter if the country uses a different type of plug. 23 Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged BP-511A battery pack into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. 2 Insert the battery.contacts downward. Point the battery Insert the battery until it locks into place. 3 Close the cover.until it snaps shut. Press the cover Battery Pack BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 can also be used. Checking the Battery Level When the <4> switch is set to <1> or (p.30), the battery level will be indicated at one of four levels. z : Battery level OK. x : Battery level is low. b : Battery will be exhausted soon. n : Battery must be recharged. 24 Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life Temperature At 20°C / 68°F At 0°C / 32°F No Flash 1100 900 [Number of shots · approx.] Shooting Conditions 50% Flash Use 750 600 The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing criteria. The actual number of shots may be fewer than indicated above depending on the shooting conditions. The number of possible shots will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor. Pressing the shutter button halfway for long periods or operating only the autofocus can also reduce the number of possible shots. The number of possible shots with the BP-514 is the same as indicated in the table. The number of possible shots with the BP-511 or BP-512 will be about 75% of the figures in the table for 20°C/68°F. At 0°C/32°F, the figures will be about the same as in the table. The lens operation is powered by the camera's battery. Using certain lenses can reduce the number of possible shots. Removing the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. 2 Remove the battery. lever as shown Slide the battery lock by the arrow and remove the battery. To prevent shorting, be sure to attach the protective cover to the battery. 25 Using a Household Power Outlet With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery level. 1 Connect the DC Coupler. Connect the DC Coupler's plug to the AC adapter's socket. cord. 2 Connect the powercord to the AC Connect the power adapter. Insert the plug into a power outlet. When you are finished, disconnect the plug from the power outlet. 3 Place the cord in the groove. Insert the cord carefully without damaging the cord. 4 Insert the DC Coupler. Open the battery compartment cover and open the DC Coupler cord notch cover. Insert the DC Coupler until the lock position and put the cord through the notch. Close the cover. Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera's <4> switch is set to <1> or . 26 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 1 EF-S Lens mount index Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. lens. 2 Attach theEF-S lens with the camera's Align the white EF-S lens mount index and turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks in place. When attaching a lens other than an EF-S lens, align the lens with the red EF lens index mark. EF Lens mount index lens, set 3 On the to . the focus mode switch If it is set to , autofocus will not be possible. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. Turn the lens until it stops, then detach it. When attaching or detaching the lens, take care to prevent dust from entering the camera through the lens mount. 27 Installing and Removing the CF Card The captured image will be recorded onto the CF card (optional). Although the thickness is different, a Type I or Type II CF card can be inserted into the camera. The camera is also compatible with Microdrive and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity. Installing the Card 1 Top Open the cover. Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. 2 Insert the CF card. If the CF card is inserted in the wrong way, it may damage the camera. As shown in the illustration, face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. The CF card eject button pops out. CF card eject button 3 Close the cover.and slide it in the Close the cover Shots remaining direction shown by the arrow until it snaps shut. When the <4> switch is set to <1> or , the shots remaining is displayed on the LCD panel. The shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the CF card or the image recording quality setting, the ISO speed setting, etc. 28 Installing and Removing the CF Card Removing the CF Card 1 Access lamp Open the cover. Turn the <4> switch to <2>. Check that the "buSY" message is not displayed on the LCD panel. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. the CF card. 2 Removethe Eject button. Press The CF card will be ejected. Close the cover. When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that the images are being written to or read by the CF card or being erased. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, do not do any of the following. Doing so may damage the image data, CF card, or camera. · Shaking or banging the camera around. · Open the CF card slot cover. · Removing the battery. If you use a CF card already containing recorded images, the images recorded thereafter by the camera might be appended with a file number that continues on from the images already recorded on the CF card. If you want to restart the file numbering from 0001, set [c File numbering] to [Manual reset]. (p.71) If "Err CF" (Error CF) is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 126. If you use a low-capacity CF card, it might not be able to record large images. Compared to CF cards, Microdrive cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use a Microdrive, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying images. On the menu, if you set the [z Shoot w/o card] to [Off], it will prevent shooting without a CF card. (p.43) 29 Basic Operation Power Switch The camera can operate only after the <4> switch is turned on. <2>: The camera is turned off and does not operate. <1> : The camera operates. : The camera and <5> operate. (p.32) To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after 1 minute of nonoperation. To turn on the camera again, press the shutter button or other button. You can change the auto power-off time with the menu's [c Auto power off] setting. (p.43) If you turn the <4> switch to <2> while the captured images are being recorded onto the CF card, the remaining number of captured images to be recorded will be indicated on the top LCD panel with the number of . When all the images are finished recording, the display will turn off and the camera will turn off. Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing (AF) and automatic exposure (AE) that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder. (0) Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. 30 Basic Operation If you press the shutter button halfway and (0) elapse, you must press it halfway again and wait a moment before pressing it completely to take a picture. If you press the shutter button completely without pressing it halfway first or if you press the shutter button halfway and then press it completely immediately, the camera will take a moment before it takes the picture. Ever during image playback, menu display, or image recording, you can press the shutter button halfway to instantly return to shooting. (This does not work during direct printing or while the direct image transfer screen is displayed.) Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the advice below. Also see "Holding the Camera" (p.44). · Hold the camera steady. · Put your finger tip on the shutter button, hold the camera with your right hand, then press the shutter button gently. Operating the <6> Main Dial The <6> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings. (1) After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial. When you press a button, its function remains on for 6 seconds (9). While turning the <6> dial, look at the setting in the LCD panel. When the timer ends or if you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. In this way, you can set the AF mode, drive mode, and metering mode and select the AF point. (2) Turn the <6> dial only. While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder, turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting. In this way, you can set the shutter speed, aperture, etc. 31 Basic Operation Operating the <5> Quick Control Dial The <5> dial is mainly used for shooting-related settings and selecting LCD monitor items. When you want to use the <5> dial, set the <4> switch to first. (1) After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial. When the camera is ready to shoot and you press a button, the button's function remains on for 6 seconds (9). While the function remains active, turn the <5> dial while looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder. When the function turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. You can select the AF point or set the white balance, ISO speed, and flash exposure compensation. When using the LCD monitor, you can select menu operations and select images during playback. (2) Turn the <5> dial only. While looking at the LCD panel or viewfinder, turn the <5> dial to set the desired setting. Use this dial to set the exposure compensation amount, the aperture setting for manual exposures, and other settings. You can also operate (1) when the <4> switch is set to <1>. Operating the <9> Multi-controller The <9> consists of eight direction keys and a button at the center. Use it to select an AF point, set white balance correction, scroll around a magnified image display, move the trimming frame for direct printing, etc. 32 Menu Operations By setting various optional settings with the menus, you can set the image recording quality, Picture Style, the date/time, Custom Functions, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, you use the button, <0> button, and <5> dial on the camera back to proceed to the next step. LCD Monitor button <5> Quick Control Dial button <0> button Menu category Menu category color code Menu items Menu settings The menu screen is color coded for the three menu categories. Icon Color Red Blue Yellow Category Shooting menu Playback menu Set-up menu Description Shooting-related menu Image playback-related menu Camera's basic settings z x c Press the button to jump to the first item of each menu category. You can select the menu item using the <5> dial even when the <4> switch is <1>. Even while the menu is displayed, you can instantly go back to shooting by pressing the shutter button halfway. 33 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. To turn off the menu, press the button again. 2 Select a menu item. select the menu Turn the <5> dial to item, then press <0>. Press the button to jump to the first item of each menu category. menu setting. 3 Select the<5> dial to select the Turn the desired setting. the setting. 4 SetPress desiredset it. <0> to menu. 5 Exit the the button to exit the Press menu display. When a Basic Zone mode is set, there are menu items which will not be displayed. (p.35, 36) You can also use the <6> dial to select menu items or playback images. The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you pressed the button to display the menu screen. Menu operation will also work after the picture is taken while the image is being recorded to the CF card (access lamp blinks). 34 Menu Operations Menu Settings Shooting menu (Red) 73/83/74/84/76/86/ RAW/ Quality RAW+73/ +83/ +74/ +84/ +76/ +86 Red-eye On/Off Off / On On / Off Beep Shoot w/o card On / Off AEB 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops WB correction: B/A/M/G bias, 9 levels each WB SHIFT/BKT WB-BKT: B/A and M/G bias 1 level, ±3 levels Custom WB Manual setting of white balance Color temp. Set to 2800K - 10000K (100K increments) Color space sRGB / Adobe RGB Standard / Portrait / Landscape / Neutral / Faithful / Picture Style Monochrome / User Def. 1, 2, 3 Reference pages 52 104 100 43 94 67,68 65 66 63 56-62 Playback menu (Blue) Protect Rotate Print order Transfer order Auto play Review time AF points Histogram Erase-protect image Rotate vertical image Specify images to be printed (DPOF) Select images to be transferred to a personal computer Auto playback of images Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold Not display / Display Brightness / RGB 123 121 149 158 120 110 114 115 These shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes. In Basic Zone modes, the RAW and RAW+JPEG recording quality modes are not displayed. 35 Menu Operations Set-up menu (Yellow) Auto power off Auto rotate LCD brightness Date/Time File numbering Language Video system 1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / 30 min. / Off On zD / On D / Off 5 levels Date/Time setting Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset 15 languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese) NTSC / PAL Reference pages 43 111 112 39 70 38 122 129, 160 126 166 37 167 41 ­ ­ Communication Print/PC / LAN(WFT-E1) Initialize and erase data in the CF card Format Custom Customize the camera Functions (C.Fn) Clear all camera settings (Reset the camera to the default settings.) Clear settings Clear all Custom Functions (Reset all Custom Function settings to the default.) Sensor Select to clean the sensor cleaning Image transfer Displayed when Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1/ (LAN) settings E1A is used Firmware Ver. Select to update the firmware These shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor cannot be used as a viewfinder for shooting. Adjust the LCD monitor's brightness to one of five levels with the [c LCD brightness] menu. (p.112) 36 Menu Operations 3 Restoring the Camera's Default SettingsN 1 Select [Clear settings]. Turn the <5> dial to select [c Clear settings], then press <0>. camera settings]. 2 Select [Clear alldial to select [Clear all Turn the <5> camera settings], then press <0>. 3 Select [OK]. dial to select [OK], Turn the <5> then press <0>. The default settings will be restored. The camera's default settings will be as shown below. Shooting Settings AF mode Metering mode Drive mode AEB Flash exposure compensation One-Shot AF Evaluative metering Single shooting Off 0 (Zero) Image-Recording Settings Quality Picture Style Color space White balance Color temperature WB correction WB bracketing 73 100 Standard sRGB Q 5200K Off Off AF point selection Automatic AF point selection ISO speed Exposure compensation 0 (Zero) Custom Functions Current settings retained In Basic Zone modes, the camera settings cannot be reset to the default. 37 3 Setting the Language The LCD monitor's interface language can be set to one of fifteen languages. 1 Select [Language]. Turn the <5> dial to select [c Language], then press <0>. The Language screen will appear. the desired language. 2 SetTurn the <5> dial to select the language, then press <0>. The language will change. English Deutsch Français Nederlands Dansk Suomi Italiano Norsk Svenska Español English German French Dutch Danish Finnish Italian Norwegian Swedish Spanish Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean Japanese 38 3 Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time as shown below. 1 Select [Date/Time]. Turn the <5> dial to select [c Date/ Time], then press <0>. The date/time screen will appear. the date 2 SetPressing theand time. toggles the <0> button orange box between and . With the box displayed, turn the <5> dial to select the date or time to be corrected, then press <0>. With the box displayed, turn the <5> dial to select the correct numeral, then press <0>. 3 Confirm the setting. turn the With the box displayed, <5> dial to select [OK], then press <0>. The date/time will be set and the menu will reappear. The minute that was set will then start from 0 sec. Each captured image is recorded with the date and time it was taken. If the date and time are not properly set, the wrong date/time will be recorded. Make sure you set the date and time correctly. 39 Replacing the Date/Time Battery The date/time (back-up) battery maintains the camera's date and time and its service life is about 5 years. If the date/time is reset when the battery is replaced, replace the back-up battery with a new CR2016 lithium battery as described below. The date/time setting will also be reset, so you must set the correct date/time. 1 Turn the <4> switch to <2>. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Take out the battery holder. (­) (+) the battery. 4 Replacesure the battery is in the proper Make + ­ orientation. 5 Insert the battery holder.close the Then load the battery and cover. For the date/time battery, be sure to use a CR2016 lithium battery. 40 3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN The image sensor is like the film in a film camera. If any dust adheres on the image sensor, it may show up as a dark speck on the images. To avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean the image sensor. Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional, see page 26, 184) is recommended. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is sufficient. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. 1 Install the DC Coupler (p.26) or a battery and turn the <4> switch to <1>. cleaning]. 2 Select [Sensor dial to select [c Turn the <5> Sensor cleaning], then press <0>. If you are using a battery with sufficient power, the screen shown in step 3 will appear. If the battery is exhausted, a warning message will appear and you will not be able to proceed further. Either recharge the battery or use a DC coupler and start from step 1 again. 3 Select [OK]. dial to select [OK], Turn the <5> then press <0>. In a moment, the mirror will lockup and the shutter will open. "CLEA n" will blink on the LCD panel. 41 3 Cleaning the CMOS sensorN 4 Clean the image sensor. blow Use a rubber blower to carefully away any dust, etc., on the surface of the image sensor. 5 Stop the cleaning. to <2>. Turn the <4> switch The camera will turn off, the shutter will close, and the mirror will go back down. Set the <4> switch to <1>. The camera will then be ready to shoot. During the sensor cleaning, never do any of the following that would turn off the power. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and it may damage the shutter curtains and image sensor. · Turn the <4> switch to <2>. · Open the CF card slot cover. · Open the battery compartment cover. Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power goes out, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor may be damaged. Use a blower not attached with a brush. A brush can scratch the sensor. Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force can damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor. When the battery is exhausted, the beeper will sound and the icon will blink on the LCD panel. Set the <4> switch to <2> and replace the battery. Then start over again. You cannot clean the sensor if Battery Grip BG-E2 (optional) is attached to the camera and size-AA batteries supply the power. Use AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional) or use a battery having sufficient power. If you cannot remove all of the dust, consult a Canon Service Center. 42 3 Set the power-off time/Auto power off You can set the auto power-off time for the camera to turn off automatically after a set time of idle operation. If you do not want the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. After the power turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter button or other button. 1 Select [Auto power off]. Turn the <5> dial to select [c Auto power off], then press <0>. the desired time. 2 SetTurn the <5> dial to select the time, then press <0>. When the camera has turned off by auto power off, you can turn on the camera by pressing the shutter button, button, or button. If the shooting mode is one of the Creative Zone modes, you can also press the button to wake up the camera. 3 CF Card Reminder This prevents shooting if there is no CF card in the camera. This can be set in all shooting modes. 1 Select [Shoot w/o card]. Turn the <5> dial to select [z Shoot w/o card], then press <0>. 2 Select [Off]. dial to select [Off], Turn the <5> then press <0>. If [Off] has been set and you press the shutter button while there is no CF card in the camera, "no CF" will be displayed in the viewfinder and LCD panel. 43 Dioptric Adjustment By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight, you can see a sharp viewfinder image even without eyeglasses. The camera's adjustable dioptric range is -3 to +1 dpt. Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. The illustration shows the knob at the standard setting (-1 dpt). If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, optional) is recommended. Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting Firmly grasp the camera grip with your right hand, and press your both elbows lightly against your body. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other instead of lining up both feet. 44 Fully Automatic Shooting This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for quick and easy shooting. In each mode <1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7>, the AF mode, metering mode, ISO speed, etc., are set automatically to suit the subject. In these modes, all you do is point and shoot. In addition, to help prevent mistakes caused by operating the camera improperly, shootingrelated buttons like buttons and <9> are disabled in these modes. So you need not worry about accidental errors. Set the Mode Dial to one of the following modes: <1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7> The shooting procedure is the same as for "1 Using Full Auto" (p.46). To see what is set automatically in the Basic Zone modes, see "Function Availability Table" (p.176) 2 Ba s i c zo ne 45 1 Using Full Auto All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button for quick and easy shooting. With nine AF points to focus the subject, anyone can easily take nice pictures. 1 AF point Set the Mode Dial to <1>. Automatically, the AF mode will be set to <9>, the drive mode will be set to , and the metering mode will be set to . 2 Aim any AF point over the subject. Out of the nine AF points, the one covering the closest subject is selected automatically to achieve focus. subject. 3 Focus the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the The AF point which achieves focus flashes in red briefly. At the same time, the beeper will sound and the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will light. The shutter speed and aperture will be set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. (0) If necessary, the built-in flash will popup automatically. Under low-light conditions, if the focus cannot be achieved with the AF, AFassist beam is fired automatically. (p.78) Focus confirmation light Shutter speed Aperture 4 Check the display.