User manual CANON EOS 300D

INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The 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 Windows is a · the United States in the United States and other countries. 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 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 300D DIGITAL Instructions (which you are reading now) ¢ Installing the Software Correctly Explains the software installation and features. ¢ 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 ........................ 119 Function Availability Table .... 120 AF Modes and Drive Modes ..................... 121 Troubleshooting Guide ......... 122 Error Codes ......................... 125 Major Accessories (optional) ... 126 System Map ......................... 128 Specifications ...................... 130 Index .................................... 136 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 seek medical attention at once. · Do not use metal instruments such as pliers to hold the battery, or you could cause a short circuit. · Do not disassemble or heat the battery, or you could rupture it. 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. The icons indicate · keys.<å> and <µ><>, and <©>the cross 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~), (), and ()inindicateafter the button is operates a timer, and 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 Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life Temperature Normal (20°C/68°F) Low (0°C/32°F) (shots) Shooting conditions No flash use 50% flash use Approx. 600 Approx. 400 Approx. 450 Approx. 350 standard testing conditions · The figures above are based on Canon'sf/3.5-5.6 lens, image review (w/fully charged battery, EF-S18-55mm [ON], review time of [2 sec.], and image quality at [Large a]). shots may be less · The numberinofshooting conditions.than indicated in some cases, due to differences of shots is reduced by frequent use monitor. · The numbershutter button halfway down for long of the LCDuse the AF periods to · Holding the taking a shot can reduce the number of shots. function without Removing the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover. · Slide the lever in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and open the cover. pack. 2 Remove the battery lever in the · Slide the battery lock direction shown by the arrow, and remove the battery. 21 Using a Household Power Supply With AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional), you can connect the camera to a household power outlet and not worry about the battery becoming exhausted. DC Coupler. 1 Connect the DC Coupler's plug to the Connect the · AC adapter's socket. power cord. 2 Connect the power cord to the AC · Connect the · Plug the cord into a power outlet. are finished, remove · When youthe power outlet. the plug from adapter. 3 Place the cord in the groove. · Carefully insert the cord into the groove without damaging it. 4 Insert the DC coupler into the camera. cover · Open the battery compartment notch and open the DC Coupler cord Coupler until the lock · Insert the DCput the cord through position and cover. · the notch. Close the cover. Do not connect or disconnect the power cord while the camera's Power switch is set to <1> . 22 Mounting and Detaching a Lens Mounting a Lens 1 Remove the caps. cap and the · Remove the rear lens EF-S Lens mount index body cap by turning them as shown by the arrow. the lens. 2 Attach the EF-S lens with the camera's Align · · EF Lens mount index 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. lens, set 3 On the to . the focus mode switch set to · If the focus mode switch isoperate. , autofocus will not 4 Remove the front lens cap. Detaching the Lens While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens as shown by the arrow. · Turn theit.lens until it stops, then detach The EF-S lens is dedicated to this camera. It cannot be attached to other EOS cameras. 23 Installing and Removing the CF Card The captured image will be recorded onto the CF card (optional). Either a Type I or Type II CF card can be inserted into the camera. Installing a CF Card 1 Open the cover. the direction shown · Slide the cover in by the arrow, and open it. Top side 2 Insert the CF card. by Canon is · Using CF cards made card in the · If you insertitthe CFdamage the wrong way, may camera. As shown in the diagram, the top side of the card must face toward you while the edge with the row of small holes is inserted all the way into the slot. The Eject button pops out. recommended. Eject button s 3 Close the cover.and slide it in the · Close the cover s direction shown by the arrow until it clicks shut. When you set the Power switch to <1>, the number of shots remaining will be displayed on the LCD panel. Number of remaining shots The number of remaining shots depends on the remaining capacity of the CF card and the ISO speed setting. 24 Installing and Removing the CF Card Removing the CF Card the cover. 1 Openthe Power switch to <2>. · Set the " " message is not · Check thatthe LCD panel. shown on sure the · Make the cover.access lamp is off, and open Access lamp card. 2 Remove the CFbutton. Press the Eject · s · Close the cover. The CF card is ejected. access lamp indicates data · A blinking the CF card or that datathatbeing is being read, written, or erased on is transferred. To prevent damage to the image data, CF card, or camera, never do the following while the access lamp is blinking: · Shake or hit the camera. · Open the CF card slot cover. · Remove the battery. This is to prevent damage to the image data, CF card, or camera. The menu cannot be used during image processing after image capture and while the image is being recorded onto the CF card (access lamp blinks). If " "(Error CF) is displayed, see page 98. If you use a low-capacity CF card, it might not be able to record large images. A microdrive is 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. · · · · 25 Basic Operation Power Switch The camera operates only after the Power switch is set to <1>. <1> : Set to this position when the camera is in use. <2> : The camera does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. save battery power, the off automatically after 1 minute · To non-operation. To turn oncamera turnsagain, just press the shutter of the camera · button. You can change the auto power-off time with the menu's [Auto power off] setting (). Immediately after shooting, if you turn the Power switch to <2>, the access lamp may continue blinking for a few seconds while the CF card records the image. After the image recorded to the CF card, the camera turns off automatically. Shutter Button The shutter button has two stages. You can press it down halfway or fully. The two levels of shutter button operation are as follows: Halfway pressing Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates autofocusing (AF), and also activates the automatic exposure (AE) mechanism and sets the shutter speed and aperture value. The exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture value) appears on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder (~). Full pressing This releases the shutter and shoots. 26 Basic Operation movement during exposure called · CameraCamera shake can the moment ofpictures. Toispreventcamera shake. cause blurred blurred pictures due to camera shake: · Hold the camera steady. · Use your finger tip to touch the shutter button, grasp the camera with your entire right hand, then press the shutter button gently. No matter what state the camera is in (image playback, menu operation, image recording, etc., except during direct printing), pressing the shutter button halfway will instantly make it ready for shooting. · Using the Electronic Dials The dial is for setting shooting settings and selecting and setting menu items. Operating the < l> Dial (1) Press a button and turn the dial. When you press a button, its function remains active while a timer () runs. During this time you can turn the dial and view the settings on the LCD panel. When the timer runs out or you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera is ready to shoot. You can select the AF point or set the ISO speed and white balance. · (2) Just turn the dial. While referring to the LCD panel or viewfinder display, turn the dial to set the desired setting. Use the dial this way to set the shutter speed and aperture value. During image playback, you can turn the dial to view the next or previous image. · · 27 Menu Operations The on-screen menus enable you to set various settings such as the image-recording quality, date and time, etc. Basically, you look at the LCD monitor and use the < m> button, <5> button, Cross keys <å> <µ>, and

button to proceed to the next step. Main dial button <5> button LCD monitor Cross keys < Playback menu Shooting menu Tab Set-up 1 menu Set-up 2 menu >

button Menu items Menu settings · Even while the menu is displayed, you can immediately go back to shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway. · When a Basic Zone mode is set, there are menu items which will not be displayed (p.30). functions hereinafter · The explanation of menu are displayed. will assume that all the menu items and settings · In some cases. the dial can be used in place of the Cross keys. 28 Menu Operations Setting Procedure the menu. 1 Displaythe < m> button to display · Press the menu. To turn off the menu, press the button again. tab. 2 Select athe <5> button to select Press · · When a tab is highlighted,toyou can also use the <µ> keys select another tab. a tab. menu item. 3 Select athe <å> keys to select a menu Press · also · You can menuturn the dial to select a item. the <5> button · If you press will be selected. now, another tab item, then press

. the menu 4 Selectthe <å> orsetting.keys to Use <µ> · · select the desired setting. (Some settings require one or the other pair of keys.) You can also use the dial to select the desired setting. desired 5 Set the the

setting.The initial Press button. · menu screen will reappear. menu. 6 Exit thethe button to exit. · Press 29 Menu Operations Menu Settings <> (Shooting) Quality Large a Large s Medium a Medium s Small a Small s RAW Off On 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops whole-stop increments, ±3 stops On Off Manual setting of white balance Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Adobe RGB Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set up Erase protection Image rotation Specifies images to be printed Auto playback of imagees Off On On (Info) 2 sec. 4 sec. 8 sec. Hold <> (Set-up 1) Auto power off 1min. 2 min. 4 min. 8 min. 15 min. 30 min. Off On Off 5 levels Date/time setting Continuous Auto reset Initializes and erases card 12 languages NTSC PAL Normal PTP Resets camera settings to defaults Enables sensor cleaning Displays version info Red-eye on/off AEB WB-BKT Beep Custom WB Parameters Auto rotate LCD Brightness Date/Time File numbering Format CF card <°> (Set-up 2) Language Video system Communication Clear all camera settings Sensor clean. Firmware Ver. <]> (Playback) Protect Rotate Print Order Auto Play Review Languages provided: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese Review time Shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes. 30 Menu Operations LCD Monitor The color LCD monitor on the back of the camera enables you to review and select recorded images and set various menu settings. The LCD monitor cannot be used as a viewfinder to shoot. The LCD monitor's brightness can be adjusted with the menu's [LCD Brightness] setting (). · · Reverting to the Default Settings camera 1 Select [Clear alltab. settings]. Select the [°] · Press the to select [Clear · all camera<å> keys then press settings],

. 2 Clear the settings.to select [OK], then · Press the <©> key s press

. The camera settings will then be reset to the default settings. The camera's default settings will be as shown below. Image Recording Settings Quality ISO speed White balance WB-BKT Parameters Auto rotate File numbering da (Large/Fine) 100 Z (Auto) Canceled Parameter 1 On Continuous Shooting Settings AF point selection Drive mode Exposure compensation AEB Automatic Single 0 (Zero) Canceled 31 Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time as shown below. 1 Select [Date/Time]. · Select the [] tab. s · Press the <å> keys to select [Date/ Time], then press

. The Date/Time setting screen will appear. date and time. 2 Set the the <å> keys to set the digits, Press · · The selection will then shift to the next item. date display 3 Set the the <å> keysformat. Press to set the · then press

. desired date format to [dd/mm/yy] [mm/dd/yy], or [yy/mm/dd]. the

button. 4 Pressdate and time will be set and the The s menu will reappear. Each captured image is recorded with the date and time it was taken. If the date and time are not set, they cannot be recorded correctly. Make sure you set the date and time correctly. 32 Replacing the Date/Time Battery The date/time battery maintains the camera's date and time. The battery's service life is about 5 years. When the date/time battery's " will appear on the LCD panel. Replace the battery power is low, " 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 Set the Power switch to <2>. 2 Open the cover and remove the battery. 3 Take out the battery holder. 4 Replace the battery in the battery holder. (+) (­) sure the · Becorrect. battery's orientation (+ ­) is 5 Close the cover. For the date/time battery, be sure to use a CR2016 lithium battery. 33 Cleaning the Image Sensor (CMOS) The image sensor is like the film in a film-based camera. If any dust or other foreign matter adheres to the image sensor, it may show up as a dark speck in the images. To avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean the image sensor. Note that the image sensor is a very delicate component. If possible, you should have it cleaned by a Canon Service Center. While you clean the image sensor, the camera must be turned on. Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional accessory, see page 126) or a battery. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is sufficient. Before cleaning the image sensor, detach the lens from the camera. 1 Insert the DC coupler (p.22) or a fully charged battery into the battery compartment and set the Power switch to <1>. 2 Select [Sensor clean.]. · Select the [°] tab. s <å> keys to select · Press theclean.], then press

. [Sensor 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]. keys to select [OK], · Press the <µ> s s then press

. The mirror will lock up and the shutter will open. " " will blink on the LCD panel. 34 Cleaning the Image sensor (CMOS) 4 Cleanathe image sensor. blow · Use rubber blower to carefully cleaning. 5 Terminate the switch to < 2>. Set the Power · s away any dust, etc., on the surface of the image sensor. · The camera will turn off and the shutter will close. The mirror will also go down. Set the Power switch to <1>. You can start shooting again. the cleaning, never do of the following · Duringturn sensor power. If the power anycut off, the shutterthat would off the is will close and it may damage the shutter curtains and image sensor. · Do not turn the Power switch to <2>. · Do not open the CF card slot cover. · Do not remove the battery. 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. Do not use a blower brush. The brush can scratch the CMOS sensor. Never use cleaning sprays or blower sprays. The pressure and freezing action of the spray gas may damage the surface of the image sensor. When the battery is exhausted, the beeper will sound and the <> icon will blink on the LCD panel. Set the Power switch to <2> and replace the battery. Then start from step 1 again. · · · · 35 Dioptric Adjustment By adjusting the diopter to suit your eyesight (with or without eyeglasses), the viewfinder image will look clearer. The camera's adjustable dioptric range is ­3 to +1 dpt. Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. the · Turn the knob left or right so thatsharp. AF points in the viewfinder look · The illustration shows the knob at the standard setting (­1 dpt). If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a clear viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types) is recommended. Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting the camera grip with your · Firmly grasp lightly against your body. right hand, and press your both elbows with your left hand. · Hold the lens at the bottomyour face and look through the viewfinder. · Press the camera against place one foot in front of the other stance, · To maintain a stableboth feet. instead of lining up 36 Fully Automatic Shooting This chapter describes how to use the camera's Basic Zone modes < I> < O>

< S> for quick and easy shooting. In these modes, all you do is point and shoot. In addition, to help prevent mistakes caused by operating the camera improperly, the < 6> < D> < j> < 3> buttons do not operate so there is no need to worry about accidental errors. Set the Mode Dial to < Y>

or . shooting procedure · Thesame as with the "YisFull the 2 as ic Zo ne Automatic Shooting" on page 38. B 37 Y Fully Automatic Shooting All you do is point the camera and press the shutter button. Everything is automatic so it is easy to photograph any subject. With seven AF points to focus the subject, anyone can just point and shoot. 1 Turn the Mode dial to . 2 Aim any of the AF points on the subject. main subject, · Thecamera, will beas determined byof the focused by one the AF points. AF point subject. 3 Focus the shutter button halfway · Press the s to focus. When focus is achieved, the dot <.> inside the active AF point will flash in red, the beeper will sound, and the focus confirmation light on the bottom right of the viewfinder will light. Shutter speed Aperture value the 4 Checkshutterexposure setting. value The speed and aperture s will be set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 38 Y Fully Automatic Shooting 5 Shoot. the shot and press the · Compose s shutter button fully. The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor ( MENU ). · While focusing with , do not touch the focusing ring at the front of the lens. to zoom, · If you wantfocus may do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving throw off the focus. When Full warning " will · appearthe CF card becomes full, the CFwill be disabled. Replace" the on the LCD panel and shooting obstructed the built-in · If somethingthe LCD panel. Fix this flash from popping up, < to off> will blink on by setting the power switch non-Canon EF lens with · Using acamera or lens operation. an EOS camera may not result in proper and on. CF card with one that is not full. · When focus is achieved, the autofocus and auto exposure setting will also be locked. · If the focus confirmation light blinks, the picture cannot be taken. (p.64) seven AF points, the one covering · Out of theautomatically to achieve focus. the closest subject is selected dot multiple points may · The beeninachieved AF all those AFflash in red. This indicates that focus has by points. Basic modes (except ,

and the built-in · In thewill popZoneand fire automatically in low-light or ),conditions. flash up backlit · The focus-confirmation beeper can be silenced with the menu's [Beep] setting (). 39 To retract the flash, push it back down. Programmed Image Control Modes Select a shooting mode to suit the target subject, and the camera will be set to obtain the best results. For the functions available in the Basic Zone modes, see the "Function Availability Table" (p.120). U Portrait This mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. · Holding down the shutter button executes continuous shooting. blur, use telephoto · To improve the backgroundthe subjecta or have lens and fill the frame with the subject stand farther away from the background. I Landscape This is for wide scenic views, night scenes, etc. · Using a wide-angle lens will further enhance the depth and breadth of the image. O Close-up Use this mode to take close-up shots of flowers, insects, etc. focus the · As much as possible, distance. subject at the lens' closest focusing · To obtain a largeramagnification, use the telephoto end of zoom lens. close-ups, · For betterMacro Ring an EOS-dedicated macro lens and Lite (both optional) are recommended. 40 Programmed Image Control Modes P Sports This is for fast-moving subjects when you want to freeze the action. · The camera will first track the subject with the center AF point. Focus tracking will then · A Night Portrait This mode is for images of people at twilight or at night.The flash illuminates the subject while a slow sync speed capture a naturallooking exposure of the background. shoot only a night scene · If you want tothe mode instead. (without people), use · Tell the subject to keep still even after the flash fires. continue with any of the seven AF points covering the subject. When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly. While you hold down the shutter button, focusing will continue for continuous shooting. S Flash off You can disable the flash when you do not want it to fire. built-in · Thefire. flash or any external Speedlite will not In the mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. In the or mode, use a tripod if the shutter speed display blinks. 41 Reviewing Images Image Review The image can be displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after you shoot. You can set one of three image review options: [On] to display the image, [On (Info)] to display both the image and shooting information, and [Off] to not display the image. 1 Select [Review]. tab. Select the <]> · Press the <å> keys to select · [Review], then press

. desired setting, then press

. Review 2 Set the the <å>setting.select the keys to · Press 3 Shoot.captured image will be displayed The s on the LCD monitor. Review [On] setting Review [On (Info)] setting (p.87) Histogram Shooting information