User manual CANON EOS 300D DIGITAL REBEL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL E E INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS DIGITAL REBEL/EOS 300D DIGITAL is a high-performance, digital AF SLR camera with an ultra-fine CMOS sensor with 6.30 million effective pixels. It is full-featured for all types of shooting, from fully automatic snapshooting to highly creative work. You can use all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and start shooting quickly at any time in any mode. Images can also be printed directly from the camera. CompactFlash cards serve as the camera's recording medium. Be sure to read this Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with the features and proper operation of this camera. Test the Camera Before Shooting Before using the camera, be sure to test it first. Check that the images are properly recorded on the CF card. If the camera or CF 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 images of people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Shooting public performances or exhibitions may also be prohibited. and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc. · Canon and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. · Adobe is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. · CompactFlashtrademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation of a · Windows isStates in the United States and other countries. the United is a registered · Macintoshcountries. trademark of Apple Corporation in the United States and other * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. 2 Equipment Check List Be sure all the following equipment and accessories have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. ¢ EOS DIGITAL REBEL/EOS 300D DIGITAL camera body (with Eyecup, body cap and lithium backup battery for the date and time) ¢ EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (with lens cap and dust cap) * In optional lens kit. ¢ Battery Pack BP-511 (includes protective cover) ¢ Battery Charger CB-5L ¢ Power cord for battery charger ¢ Interface Cable IFC-300PCU ¢ Video Cable VC-100 ¢ Neck Strap EW-100DB ll (with eyepiece cover) ¢ EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD-ROM) ¢ Adobe Photoshop Elements Disk (CD-ROM) ¢ Pocket Guide Quick guide to using the camera. ¢ EOS DIGITAL REBEL/EOS 300D DIGITAL Instructions (which you are reading now) ¢ Installing the Software Correctly Explains the software installation and features. ¢ EOS DIGITAL REBEL/EOS 300D DIGITAL Software Instructions Explains the procedure for transferring images to a personal computer and for RAW image processing. ¢ Battery Pack BP-511 Instructions ¢ Warranty card Take care not to lose any of the above items. No CF card is included. Please purchase it separately. CF cards made by Canon are recommended. 3 Contents Introduction Equipment Check List .............. 3 Handling Precautions .............. 8 Nomenclature ........................ 10 Conventions Used in this Manual ......................... 16 2 Fully Automatic Shooting ..... 37 YFully Automatic Shooting .. 38 Programmed Image Control Modes ....................... 40 Reviewing Images ......... 42 Image Review ..................... 42 Changing the Review Time ... 43 qSelf-timer Operation .......... 44 KWireless Remote Control ..... 45 Using the Eyepiece Cover ..... 46 MENU 1 Before You Start ............... 17 Recharging the Battery .......... 18 Installing and Removing the Battery ............................. 20 Using a Household Power Supply ......................... 22 Mounting and Detaching a Lens .................................... 23 Installing and Removing the CF Card ........................... 24 Basic Operation ..................... 26 Menu Operations ................... 28 Menu Settings .................... 30 LCD Monitor ....................... 31 Reverting to the Default Settings .................. 31 Setting the Date and Time ........................ 32 Replacing the Date/Time Battery ................................... 33 MENU 3 Settings for Shooting ...... 47 Image-Recording Quality ........................... 48 DSetting the ISO Speed .... 50 6Selecting the White Balance ........................... 51 MENU MENU Custom White Balance .. 52 White Balance Auto Bracketing ...................... 53 Selecting the Processing Parameter ...................... 55 Setting Processing Parameters .................... 56 File Numbering .............. 58 MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU Cleaning the Image Sensor (CMOS) ............. 34 Dioptric Adjustment ............... 36 Holding the Camera ............... 36 MENU Setting Auto Rotation .... 59 4Checking Camera Settings ........................ 60 4 Advanced Operations ...... 61 3Selecting an AF Point ....... 62 When Autofocus Fails (Manual Focusing) ................. 64 4 Contents Drive Mode Selection ............ 65 TProgram AE ....................... 66 RShutter-Priority AE ........... 68 EAperture-Priority AE ........ 70 Depth-of-field Preview ........... 71 WManual Exposure .............. 72 QAutomatic Depth-of-Field AE ........ 74 Setting Exposure Compensation ....................... 75 Auto Exposure Bracketing ..................... 76 jAE Lock ............................. 78 Bulb Exposures ..................... 79 Using the Built-in Flash .......... 80 Using Red-eye Reduction .. 82 jFE Lock .......................... 83 Metering Modes ..................... 84 0LCD Panel Illumination ..... 84 MENU 9Erasing an Image ............... 95 MENU Formatting the CF Card .................. 97 6 Direct Printing from the Camera ... 99 Connect the Camera to the Printer ........................ 100 Printing ................................ 102 7 DPOF: Digital Print Order Format ... 109 MENU Print Order ................... 110 Direct Printing with DPOF .... 116 8 Reference ........................ 121 Function Availability Table .... 122 AF Modes and Drive Modes ..................... 123 Troubleshooting Guide ......... 124 Error Codes ......................... 127 Major Accessories (optional) ... 128 System Map ......................... 130 Specifications ...................... 132 Index .................................... 138 5 Image Playback ................ 85 Image Playback ..................... 86 ]Single image ................. 86 4Image with Shooting Information ................ 86 ^Index Display ................. 88 7/ø Magnified View ......... 89 5Image Jump .............. 90 MENU Automated Playback of Images (Auto playback) ... 91 MENU Rotating an Image ..... 92 Connecting to a TV ................ 93 MENU Image Protection ........... 94 5 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. 6 · 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. 7 Handling Precautions The Camera camera a not drop it expose it to physical shock. · Thiscamera isisnotprecision instrument. Donot be used or wet conditions or underwater. in · The camera gets waterproof and should Canon dealer as soon as possible. If If the wet, take it to your nearest · · · · · · · · · · small amounts of water splash onto the camera, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. If the camera is exposed to salty air, wipe it thoroughly with a slightly damp cloth. Never leave the camera close to devices that generate strong magnetic fields, such as magnets or electric motors. Do not operate or leave the camera in areas where strong electromagnetic signals are generated, such as near electronic transmission towers. Exposing the camera to strong electromagnetic signals can cause it to malfunction and destroy recorded image data. Do not leave the camera in hot locations, such as in a car sitting in direct sunlight. High temperatures can damage the camera. The camera contains precision circuits. Never attempt to disassemble the camera or service it yourself. Use a commercially available blower brush to remove any dust that accumulates on the camera lens, viewfinder, mirror, or focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to wipe off the camera body or lens. If the camera is very soiled, consult your nearest Canon dealer. Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your hands. Doing so could corrode the contacts and interfere with the camera's normal operation. 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. Let the camera adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag. Do not use the camera if condensation forms on it, or you could damage it. 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 its battery and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. While the camera is in storage, operate its shutter periodically to make sure that it is working. Avoid storing the camera in locations where potentially corrosive chemicals are used, such as in a laboratory. If the camera has been in storage for an extended period, check its components before using it. If you have not used the camera for some time or are planning to take shots you will not want to lose (overseas vacation, etc.), have the camera checked by your Canon dealer beforehand, or check for yourself that the camera components are working properly. LCD Panel and LCD Monitor manufactured with precision · The LCD monitor is dead pixels where avery high red pixel istechnology. However, there may be a few black or always displayed. They number no more than 0.01 percent of all effective pixels. They are not a malfunction and do not affect the images recorded. 8 Handling Precautions hard on an LCD · Do not press and damage. display or subject it to impacts, as this can cause display flaws display becomes soiled, clean it with a commercially · If an LCDwipe it with a soft cloth, taking care not to scratch the availableIfblower brush, or screen. an LCD nature, LCD displays react more slowly at low temperatures, · By theirdark at high temperatures. The display will return to normal atand may appear room temperature. display becomes extremely soiled, consult your nearest Canon dealer. Lithium Battery for the Date and Time of small · Store lithium batteries out of reach battery ischildren. The chemicals inIfthesehappens, batteries are very dangerous if the accidentally swallowed. this use · Do notcircuit.metal instruments such as pliers to hold the battery, or you could cause a short · Do not disassemble or heat the battery, or you could rupture it. seek medical attention at once. CF Card precision device. or expose · The CF card is a so could lose the Do not drop CF cardsthem. them to vibrations. Doing images recorded on as · Do not store or use CF cardsornear objects that generate magnetic fields, suchso TVs, speakers, or magnets, in locations affected by static electricity. Doing place CF cards in direct · Do not the cards and make themsunlight or close to heating appliances. Doing so can distort unusable. onto CF · Do not spill liquidsCF cardscards. or cabinet to protect the data stored on them. your in · Always storeCF cards may not a case to record and playback images. If this · Non-Canon a CF card made be able happens, use by Canon. CF cards, or subject them to strong impacts. · Do not bend CF cards in hot, dusty, or humid locations, or in locations exposed to store · Do notelectricity or magnetic fields. static could lose the images recorded on the CF card. 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 9 Nomenclature Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.). Mode dial (p.14) Power switch (p.26) Drive mode selection button (p.65) l Main dial (p.27) Shutter button (p.26) Red-eye reduction /Self-timer lamp (p.82/44) Remote control sensor Grip (Battery compartment) DC coupler cord hole (p.22) Mirror (p.34) Contacts (p.9) EF lens mount index (p.23) Built-in flash (p.80) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe EF-S lens mount index (p.23) Strap mount (p.17) M Flash button (p.83) Lens release button (p.23) Depth-of-field preview button (p.71) Lens lock pin Lens mount DIGITAL terminal (p.100) VIDEO OUT terminal (p.93) Remote control terminal (for Remote Switch RS-60E3) Contacts (p.9) Lens mount index EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens Hood EW-60C (optional) mount Focusing ring Zoom ring 58 mm filter thread (front of lens) Focus mode switch 10 Nomenclature Dioptric adjustment knob (p.36) Eyecup (p.46) Viewfinder eyepiece LCD panel (p.12) m Menu button (p.28) 4 Info button (p.60, 86) 5 Jump button (p.90) ] Playback button (p.86) 9 Erase button (p.95) LCD monitor (p.31) Tripod socket Cross keys (p.28) 0 LCD panel illumination button (p.84) Aperture value/Exposure compensation button (p.72) j/8 AE lock / FE lock button / Index / Reduce button (p.78/83/88/89,106) 3/7 AF point selector / Enlarge button (p.62/89,106) Strap mount (p.17) ISO speed set button (p.50) CF card slot cover (p.24) White balance button (p.51) NO. Body number p Setting button (p.28) Access lamp (p.25) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.20) Battery compartment cover (p.20) Date/time battery (in battery compartment) (p.33) CF card slot (p.24) CF card eject button (p.24) 11 Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed Busy ( ) ) ) Date/time battery level warning ( ISO Speed Camera starting ( AF point selection ( CF card full warning ( CF card error warning ( Error code Cleaning image sensor ( Aperture value Shots remaining D ISO speed F Red-eye reduction G Beeper Drive mode J Single HContinuous ´ Self-timer/ Remote control ) ) ) ) White balance Z Auto C Daylight X Shade L AEB V Cloudy B Tungsten bulb N White fluorescent light M Flash , Custom Battery level wer Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB level CF card writing status Image-Recording quality da Large/Fine ds Large/Normal fa Medium/Fine fs Medium/Normal ga Small/Fine gs Small/Normal h RAW The actual display will show only the applicable items. 12 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Focusing screen AF point display indicator . AF points j AE lock / FE lock AEB in progress M Flash-ready Improper FE lock warning High-speed sync (FP flash) n Focus confirmation light Maximum burst during continuous shooting Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB level Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator CF card full warning ( CF card error warning ( ) ) Shutter speed FE lock ( ) Busy ( ) Aperture value 13 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial is divided into two functional zones. Full Auto C ve ati re Zone Ba Im sic age Zon e Zone 1 Basic Zone 2 Creative Zone Lets you make a variety of settings. T : Program AE (p.66) R : Shutter-priority AE (p.68) E : Aperture-priority AE (p.70) W : Manual exposure (p.72) Q: Automatic Depth-offield AE (p.74) · All you do is press the shutter button. Y: Full Auto (p.38) Allows you fully automatic shooting--the camera makes all the settings. Image Zone Allows you fully automatic shooting in specific situations. U : Portrait (p.40) I : Landscape (p.40) O : Close-up (p.40) P : Sports (p.41) A : Night Portrait (p.41) S : Flash off (p.41) 14 Nomenclature Battery Charger CB-5L This is a battery pack charger. (p.18) Battery pack slot Power cord Red lamp Power cord socket AC Adaptor Kit ACK-E2 (optional) Supplies power to the camera from a household power outlet. (p.22) AC Adaptor AC-E2 DC coupler side Power cord side DC coupler socket Power cord socket DC coupler plug DC coupler cord DC coupler DR-400 Power cord 15 Conventions Used in this Manual · This icon indicates the main dial. icons indicate · The <å> and <µ><>, and <©>the cross keys. The <ß>, <>, icons indicate the respective cross key (up, down, left, and right). · The

icon indicates the SET button, used for setting menu options. camera · Theicons andcontrol icons and markings in this booklet correspond to the markings on the camera. For more information, reference page numbers are provided in · parentheses (p.00). show · For explanatory purposes, the instructionslens. the camera attached with an EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 · The menu descriptions assume that the default settings have been set. · The label indicates the menu settings that can be changed. (~), ( ), that the function · The iconson a timer, andand ( )inindicateafter the button is operates remains effect MENU released. The icons represent 4, 6, or 16 seconds respectively. · These Instructions use the following alert symbols: : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems. : The Note symbol gives supplemental information. 16 Before You Start This chapter explains a few 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 make sure it does not slip out of the buckle. The eyepiece cover is also attached to the strap. (p.46) 1 · Eyepiece cover 17 Recharging the Battery power cord. 1 Connect the power cord to the charger. Connect the · · Connect the power plug to an AC outlet. 2 Remove the cover. from the · If you remove the battery < ­ > mark camera, be sure to reattach the cover to protect against short circuit. the battery. 3 Attach the battery's top edge with the Align · · s <­ > mark on the charger. While pressing down the battery, slide it in the direction of the arrow. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. 4 Recharge the battery. to the When the battery is attached s charger, recharging starts automatically and the red lamp starts blinking. A completely exhausted battery takes about 90 minutes to almost fully recharge. Recharge Level 0­50% 50­75% 75-90% Red lamp Blinks once per second Blinks twice per second Blinks three times per second Stays on 90% or higher * The numbers around red lamp and the blinking frequency correspond to the table above. 18 Recharging the Battery · Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511 or BP-512. If the battery a prolonged period without · camera beingis left ina the camera forcurrent may be discharged the used, low electrical 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. the red · After to attainlamp lights, continue to recharge the battery for an hour a full charge. recharging · Afterpower outlet.the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord from the to recharge the battery · The time requiredbattery's power level. depends on the ambient temperature and can operate in · The battery pack for full operatingtemperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), however performance, use between 10°C (50°F) and 30°C (86°F) is recommended. In cold locations such as ski areas, battery performance is temporarily decreased and operating time may be reduced. If operating time is sharply reduced even after charging normally, the battery pack may have exceeded its useful life. Replace it with a new battery pack. · 19 Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged BP-511 battery pack into the camera. 1 Open the battery compartment cover. · Slide the lever in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and open the cover. battery into the camera. 2 Insert the battery contacts downward. Point the · · Insert the battery pack until it locks into place. 3 Close the cover.closed until it clicks · Press the cover shut. Battery Pack BP-512 can also be used. Battery Level Icons The level of charge remaining is shown in three stages when the Power switch is set to <1>. (p.26) w : Charge is sufficient. e : Charge is low. r: Battery pack must be recharged. 20