User manual CANON EOS 40D

INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS 40D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 10.10 effective megapixels, DIGIC III, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF (all cross-type points), and high-speed 6.5 fps continuous shooting. The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at anytime, provides many features for demanding shoots, and expands shooting possibilities with system accessories. It also incorporates a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit called the EOS Integrated Cleaning System to remove dust on the sensor. Take a few test shots to familiarize yourself with the camera With a digital camera, you can immediately view the image you have captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how they come out. You can then better understand the camera. To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings (p.10,11) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13). Test the Camera Before Using and Liability After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been properly recorded. If the camera or CF card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to the 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. 2 Item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. The accessories included can also be checked on the System Map (p.178). Camera: EOS 40D (includes eyecup, body cap, and installed battery for the date/time clock) Lens: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM * Lens kit only. * The lens included in the lens kit may differ from the above. The respective lens instruction manual will be included. Power source: Battery Pack BP-511A (with protective cover) Charger: Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L * CG-580 or CB-5L is included. Power cord * For CB-5L. 2 cables Interface Cable IFC-200U Video Cable VC-100 Strap: EW-100DGR (with eyepiece cover) 2 CD-ROMs EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (bundled software) EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Manuals Disk Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting. EOS 40D Instruction Manual (this booklet) CD-ROM Guide Guide to the bundled software and pdf Software Instruction Manual. Camera Warranty Card Lens Warranty Card *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 Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual <6> indicates the Main Dial. <5> indicates the Quick Control Dial. <9> indicates the Multi-controller. <0> indicates the SET button. 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. In this manual, the icons and markings indicating the camera's buttons, dials, and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the LCD monitor. The <3> icon indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the button and changing the setting. The M icon on the upper right of the page indicates that the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20). For more information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). In this manual, "camera is ready to shoot" (shooting-ready) refers to the condition where the camera is turned on and no menu or image is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera can thereby shoot immediately. About the Symbols : Tip or advice for better shooting. : Problem-solving advice. : Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information. Basic Assumptions All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to <1> or . (p.32) <5> operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to . It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are set to the default. For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached with an EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens. 4 Contents Introduction Item Check List ..................................................................................................3 Conventions Used in this Manual.......................................................................4 Index to Features ...............................................................................................8 Handling Precautions .......................................................................................12 Quick Start Guide.............................................................................................14 Nomenclature...................................................................................................16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Getting Started 23 Recharging the Battery ....................................................................................24 Installing and Removing the Battery ................................................................26 Installing and Removing the CF Card ..............................................................28 Mounting and Detaching a Lens ......................................................................30 Basic Operation................................................................................................32 Menu Operations..............................................................................................36 Menu Settings ...............................................................................................38 Before You Start...............................................................................................41 Setting the Interface Language .....................................................................41 Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................41 Set the power-off time/Auto power off...........................................................42 Formatting the CF Card ................................................................................42 Resetting Camera Settings ..............................................................................44 2 Basic Shooting 45 Fully Automatic Shooting .................................................................................46 Full Auto Techniques .......................................................................................48 Shooting Portraits.............................................................................................49 Shooting Landscapes.......................................................................................50 Shooting Close-ups..........................................................................................51 Shooting Moving Subjects................................................................................52 Shooting Portraits at Night ...............................................................................53 Disabling Flash.................................................................................................54 3 Image Settings 55 Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................56 Setting the ISO Speed .....................................................................................59 Selecting a Picture Style ..................................................................................61 Customizing the Picture Style ..........................................................................63 Registering the Picture Style............................................................................65 Setting the White Balance................................................................................67 Custom White Balance .................................................................................68 Setting the Color Temperature ......................................................................69 White Balance Correction ................................................................................70 File Numbering Methods ..................................................................................72 Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................74 5 Contents 4 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 75 Selecting the AF Mode .................................................................................... 76 Selecting the AF Point ..................................................................................... 78 When Autofocus Fails...................................................................................... 80 Manual Focusing .......................................................................................... 80 Selecting the Drive Mode ................................................................................ 81 Self-timer Operation ........................................................................................ 82 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 ........................................................................... 91 Selecting the Metering Mode........................................................................... 92 Setting Exposure Compensation ..................................................................... 93 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) .................................................................... 94 AE Lock ........................................................................................................... 95 Bulb Exposures ............................................................................................... 96 Mirror Lockup................................................................................................... 98 Using the Built-in Flash.................................................................................... 99 Flash Control ................................................................................................. 103 External Speedlites ....................................................................................... 105 6 7 Live View Shooting Image Playback 107 115 Live View Shooting ........................................................................................ 108 Image Playback ............................................................................................. 116 Shooting Information Display ......................................................................117 Index Display/Jump Display ........................................................................119 Magnified View ........................................................................................... 120 Rotating an Image ...................................................................................... 120 Auto Playback ............................................................................................ 121 Viewing the Images on TV ......................................................................... 122 Protecting Images ......................................................................................... 123 Erasing Images ............................................................................................. 124 Changing Image Playback Settings............................................................... 125 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness ........................................................... 125 Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 125 Auto Rotate of Vertical Images................................................................... 126 6 Contents 8 9 Sensor Cleaning 127 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Automatic Sensor Cleaning............................................................................128 Appending Dust Delete Data..........................................................................129 Manual Sensor Cleaning................................................................................131 Direct Printing from the Camera/Digital Print Order Format 133 Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................134 Printing ...........................................................................................................136 Trimming the Image ....................................................................................141 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).................................................................143 Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................146 10 11 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Customizing the Camera 147 151 Transferring Images to a Personal Computer ................................................148 Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................152 Custom Functions .......................................................................................153 Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................154 C.Fn I: Exposure ......................................................................................154 C.Fn II: Image ...........................................................................................156 C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive ...........................................................................157 C.Fn IV: Operation/Others ..........................................................................160 Registering My Menu .....................................................................................164 Register Camera User Settings .....................................................................165 12 Reference 167 Checking Camera Settings ............................................................................168 Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................170 Replacing the Date/Time Battery ...................................................................171 Function Availability Table .............................................................................172 Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................174 Error Codes....................................................................................................177 System Map ...................................................................................................178 Using the Battery Grip....................................................................................180 Specifications .................................................................................................181 Index ..............................................................................................................190 7 Index to Features Power Battery · Charging · Battery check Power outlet Auto power off p.24 p.26 p.170 p.42 White balance White balance selection Custom WB Color temperature setting White balance correction WB bracketing p.67 p.68 p.69 p.70 p.71 Menus & Basic Settings Menus Camera setting display LCD brightness adjustment Language Date/Time Beeper Shoot w/o card p.38 p.168 p.125 p.41 p.41 p.38 p.38 AF AF mode AF point selection Manual focusing p.76 p.78 p.80 Metering Metering mode p.92 Drive Drive modes Maximum burst p.81 p.57 p.98 p.82 Recording Images CF card formatting File No. p.42 p.72 Mirror lockup Self-timer Image Quality Image-recording quality ISO speed · ISO speed increments Picture Style Color space Custom Functions for image quality · Noise reduction for long exposures · Noise reduction for high ISO · Highlight tone priority p.56 p.59 p.154 p.61 p.74 Shooting Program AE Shutter-priority AE · Safety shift Aperture-priority AE Manual exposure Bulb p.84 p.86 p.155 p.88 p.90 p.96 p.156 p.156 p.157 8 Index to Features Exposure adjustment Exposure compensation AEB AE lock Exposure level increments p.93 p.94 p.95 p.154 Auto rotate of vertical images Image protect Image erase Video OUT p.126 p.123 p.124 p.122 Camera Direct Printing/DPOF PictBridge p.133 p.143 p.148 p.150 Print Order (DPOF) Image transfer · Transfer order Flash Built-in flash External flash External flash control · Flash settings · Flash Custom Functions p.99 p.105 p.103 p.104 Customization Custom Function (C.Fn) My Menu p.151 p.164 p.165 Live View shooting Live View shooting · Grid · Silent shooting · AF · Exposure simulation p.108 p.112 p.113 p.114 p.163 Camera user setting registration Sensor cleaning/ Dust reduction Sensor cleaning · Clean now · Disable auto cleaning · Manual cleaning Add Dust Delete Data p.128 p.128 p.131 p.129 Image playback Image review time Single image playback · Shooting information display · Highlight alert · AF point display Index display Magnified view Image browsing (Jump display) Image Rotate p.125 p.116 p.117 p.117 p.117 p.119 p.120 p.119 p.120 Viewfinder Dioptric adjustment Changing the focusing screen p.35 p.162 9 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. 10 · 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. 11 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, reflex 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 the nearest 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 there is condensation, 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. 12 Handling Precautions LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% effective 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. If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is only temporarily and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days. CF Card The CF card is a precision device. Do not drop the CF card or subject it to vibration. Doing so could damage the images recorded on them. Do not store or use the CF 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 the CF card 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 the CF card 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 Cautions for Prolonged Use When you shoot continuously for a prolonged period or use Live View shooting for a long period, the camera may become hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera for a long period can cause slight skin burns. 13 Quick Start Guide 1 2 3 4 5 14 For EF-S lens For EF lens Insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge the battery, see page 24. Attach the lens. (p.30) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index. Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.30) Open the CF card slot 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.32) 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.32) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. Take the picture. (p.32) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Review the picture on the LCD monitor. (p.125) The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. To view the images captured so far, see "Image Playback" (p.116). To delete an image, see "Erasing Images" (p.124). 15 Nomenclature For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). Metering mode selection/White balance selection button (p.92/67) AF mode selection/Drive mode selection button (p.76/81) ISO speed set/ Flash exposure compensation button (p.59/101) <6> Main Dial (p.33) Shutter button (p.32) LCD panel illumination button (p.96) LCD panel (p.18) EF Lens mount index (p.30) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.99/79) EF-S Lens mount index (p.30) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe (p.105) Mode Dial (p.20) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.100/82) Grip (Battery compartment) Strap mount (p.23) Flash button (p.99) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.30) Depth-of-field preview button (p.89) Lens lock pin Lens mount Contacts (p.13) DC coupler cord hole (p.170) Mirror (p.98,131) Video OUT terminal (p.122) PC terminal (p.106) Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.97) Digital terminal (p.134,148) Body cap (p.30) 16 Nomenclature Focal plane mark <9> Multi-controller (p.34) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.35) Eyecup (p.97) Viewfinder eyepiece Print/ Share button (p.139,149) Menu button (p.36) LCD monitor (p.36, 125) Jump button (p.119) Erase button (p.124) Playback button (p.116) Extension system terminal Info/Trimming orientation button (p.112,116,168/141) Picture Style selection button (p.61) Tripod socket Power/Quick Control Dial switch (p.32) <0> Setting button (p.36) CF card slot (p.28)

AF start button (p.32,76,114) AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button (p.95/102/119/120,141) AF point selection/ Enlarge button (p.78/120,141) Strap mount (p.23) CF card slot cover (p.28) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26) Battery compartment cover (p.26) Access lamp (p.29) <5> Quick Control Dial (p.34) CF card eject button (p.29) 17 Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (buSY) Image-recording quality 37 38 47 48 67 68 Large/Fine Large/Normal Medium/Fine Medium/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal 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 White balance correction/WB-BKT AF mode X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF Drive mode u Single shooting o High-speed continuous shooting i Low-speed continuous shooting j Self-timer (10 sec.) l Self-timer (2 sec.) AEB Metering mode q Evaluative metering w Partial metering r Spot metering e Center-weighted average metering ISO speed Custom Function 1 RAW D Small RAW White balance Q Auto W Daylight E Shade R Cloudy Y Tungsten light U White fluorescent light I Flash O Custom P Color temperature Flash exposure compensation Battery check zx bn Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount AEB range Flash exposure compensation amount CF card writing status ISO speed Monochrome shooting Beeper The display will show only the settings currently applicable. 18 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information Spot metering circle Focusing screen AF points (Superimposed display) ISO speed 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 FE lock (FEL) Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (D buSY) Aperture Focus confirmation light Max. Burst White balance correction WB-BKT ISO speed <0> Monochrome shooting 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 display will show only the settings currently applicable. 19 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial has the Basic Zone modes and Creative Zone modes. Camera User Settings Most camera settings can be registered under w, x, or y. (p.165) Creative Zone These modes give you more control over the result. 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.91) Full Auto Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. Fully automatic shooting for specific kinds of subjects. 1: Full Auto (p.46) Image Zone 2 : Portrait (p.49) 3: Landscape (p.50) 4 : Close-up (p.51) 5 : Sports (p.52) 6 : Night Portrait (p.53) 7: Flash Off (p.54) 20 Nomenclature EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens Focusing ring (p.80,110) Hood EW-60C (sold separately) mount Focus mode switch (p.30) Zoom ring Zoom position index 58 mm filter thread (front of lens) Image Stabilizer switch (p.31) Lens mount index (p.30) Contacts (p.13) EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens Focus mode switch (p.30) Zoom position index Focusing ring (p.80,110) Distance scale Hood EW-73B (sold separately) mount 67 mm filter thread (front of lens) Zoom ring Contacts (p.13) Image Stabilizer switch (p.31) Lens mount index (p.30) 21 Nomenclature Battery Charger CG-580 This is a battery pack charger. (p.24) Battery pack slot Charge lamp Power plug This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Battery Charger CB-5L This is a battery pack charger. (p.24) Battery pack slot Power cord Charge lamp Power cord socket 22 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 eyelet 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.97) 1 Eyepiece cover 23 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 circuiting. battery. 2 Attach the battery's front edge with the Align the battery charger's index line. 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 Recharge the battery. For CG-580 As shown by the arrow, flip out the battery charger's prongs and insert the prongs into a power outlet. CB-5L For CB-5L Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into the power outlet. Recharging starts automatically and the charge lamp starts blinking in red. 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 time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and battery's charge level. 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 Charge Lamp Blinks once per second Blinks twice per second Blinks three times per second Lights on 24 Recharging the Battery Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. A charged battery unused will still gradually lose its power over time. After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the charger from the power outlet. You can attach the cover in a different orientation to indicate whether the battery has been recharged or not. If the battery has been recharged, attach the cover so that the battery-shaped hole < > is aligned over the blue seal on the battery. If the battery is exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation. Use the battery in an ambient temperature range of 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F. To attain best battery performance, an ambient temperature of 10°C - 30°C / 50°F - 86°F is recommended. In cold locations such as snowy areas, battery performance and operation time may temporarily decrease. When not using the camera, remove the battery. If the battery is left in the camera for a prolonged period, a small amount of power current is released, resulting in excess discharge and shorter battery life. Take out the battery from the camera and attach the protective cover before storing. Storing the battery after it is fully charged can lower the battery's performance. The battery charger can also be used in foreign countries. The battery charger is compatible with a 100 V AC to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz power source. Use a commercially-available plug adapter for that country. Do not attach any portable voltage transformer to the battery charger. Doing so can damage the battery charger. If the battery becomes exhausted quickly even after being fully charged, replace the battery. Replace the battery with a new one. Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP514, BP-511, or BP-512. Battery Packs BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, and BP-512 are dedicated to Canon products. Using it with a non-Canon battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable. 25 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 in 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 power switch is set to <1> or (p.32), the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: z : Battery level OK. x : Battery level is low. b : Battery will be exhausted soon. n: Battery must be recharged. 26 Installing and Removing the Battery Battery Life Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F No Flash 1100 950 [Number of shots · approx.] Shooting Conditions 50% Flash Use 800 700 The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A, no Live View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. 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 23°C / 73°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. For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 112. Removing the Battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover. the battery. 2 Removethe battery lock lever as shown Press by the arrow and remove the battery. To prevent shorting, be sure to attach the protective cover to the battery. 27 Installing and Removing the CF Card The captured image is recorded onto the CF card (sold separately). Although the thickness is different between the Type I and Type II CF cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. The camera is also compatible with Microdrive (hard disk-type) and CF cards with 2 GB or higher capacity. Installing a Card 1 Label side Open the cover. Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. the CF 2 Insertshown incard. As the illustration, face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. Inserting the CF card in the wrong way may damage the camera. The CF card eject button will stick 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 you set the power switch to <1> or , the number of remaining shots will be displayed on the LCD panel. The shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the CF card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. 28 Installing and Removing the CF Card Removing the Card 1 Access lamp Open the cover. Set the power switch to <2>. Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. the CF card. 2 Removethe CF card eject button. Press The CF card will come out. 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, being erased, or data is being transferred. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, never do any of the following. Doing so may damage the image data. It may also damage the CF card or camera. · Shaking or banging the camera around. · Opening the CF card slot cover. · Removing the battery. If the CF card already contains recorded images, the file number might not start from 0001. (p.72) If "Err CF" (Error CF) is displayed on the LCD panel, see page 43. When holding a hard disk-type card, always hold its sides. You may damage the card by holding its flat surfaces. Compared to CF cards, hard disk-type CF cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use a such a card, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying images. On the menu, if you set [1 Shoot w/o card] to [Off], it will prevent shooting without a CF card. 29 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 mount index. 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. 30 Mounting and Detaching a Lens About the Image Stabilizer Lenses If an Image Stabilizer (IS) lens is attached and the lens IS switch is set to <1>, the Image Stabilizer will operate when you press the shutter button halfway. When the image in the viewfinder looks steady, take the picture. For bulb exposures, set the IS switch to <2>. If it is set to <1>, the Image Stabilizer may malfunction. The Image Stabilizer continues to operate for about 2 sec. after you let go of the shutter button. Do not detach the lens during this time. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Using the Image Stabilizer will decrease the number of possible shots (shorter battery life). Manual Focusing Subjects at Infinity To manual focus a subject at infinity, look through the viewfinder. If you just turn the focusing ring all the way to infinity, it might not attain proper focus. Do not look at the sun through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of vision. Image Conversion Factor Since the image size is smaller than the 35mm film format, it will look like the lens focal length is increased by 1.6x. Image size (22.2 x 14.8mm / 0.87 x 0.58 in.) 35mm image size (36 x 24mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.) 31 Basic Operation Power/Quick Control Dial Switch <2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Position for when you do not use the camera. <1> : The camera operates. : The camera and <5> operate. (p.34) Whenever you set the power switch to <1/J> or <2>, the sensor cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display a logo. To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button. You can change the auto power-off time with the menu's [5 Auto power off] setting. (p.42) If you set the power switch to <2> while the image is being recorded to the CF card, [Recording ...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the CF card finishes recording the image. 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 (0) This activates autofocusing and automatic exposure that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. In the Creative Zone modes, pressing the

button will be the same as pressing the shutter button halfway. 32 Basic Operation Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the 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. Even during the menu display, image playback, and image recording, you can instantly go back to shooting-ready by pressing the shutter button halfway. <6> Using the Main Dial for Selecting (1) After pressing a button, turn the <6> dial. When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds (9). During this time, you can turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting. When the function turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. In this way, you can set the metering mode, AF mode, ISO speed, and select the AF point. (2) Turn the <6> dial only. While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting. In this way, you can set the shutter speed, aperture, etc. 33 Basic Operation <5> Using the Quick Control Dial for Selecting Before using the <5> dial, set the power switch to . (1) After pressing a button, turn the <5> dial. When you press a button, its function remains selected for 6 seconds (9). During this time, you can turn the <5> dial to set the desired setting. When the function turns off or if you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will be ready to shoot. Use this dial to select or set the white balance, drive mode, flash exposure compensation, and AF point. (2) Turn the <5> dial only. While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, 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 power switch is set to <1>. <9> Operating the Multi-controller The <9> consists of eight direction keys and a button at the center. Use it to select the AF point, correct the white balance, select the focusing frame during Live View shooting, or scroll the image during magnified view. You can also use it to select menus. (Except [Erase images] and [Format].) 34 Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) is recommended. Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting 1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly. 2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. 3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hand's index finger. 4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body. 5. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. 6. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other. 35 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 on the camera back and the <6> <5> dials. button LCD monitor <6> Main Dial <5> Quick Control Dial <0> button Playback Shooting Tab Set-up Custom Functions My Menu Menu items Menu settings * The [2/7/8/9] tabs are not displayed in Basic Zone modes such as Full Auto. Icon Color Red Blue Yellow Green Category Shooting menu Playback menu Set-up menu Description Shooting-related items Image playback-related items Camera's function settings 1/2 3/4 5/6/7 8 9 Orange Camera's Custom Functions Register frequently-used menu items and Custom Functions 36 Menu Operations Menu Setting Procedure 1 Display the menu. Press the button to display the menu. 2 Select a tab. dial to select a tab. Turn the <6> 3 Select a menu item. select the menu Turn the <5> dial to item, then press <0>. setting. 4 Select the <5> dial to select the Turn the desired setting. the setting. 5 SetPress desired set it. <0> to menu. 6 Exit the the button to exit the Press menu and return to camera shooting. 37 Menu Operations Menu Settings 1 Shooting 1 (Red) Quality Red-eye On/Off Beep Shoot w/o card Review time 73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86 / 1 / D 1+(73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86) D + (73 / 83 / 74 / 84 / 76 / 86) Page 56 100 ­ 29 125 94 67 68 70 71 74 61-66 129 123 120 124 143 150 ­ Off / On On / Off On / Off Off / 2 sec. / 4 sec. / 8 sec. / Hold 1/3-stop increments, ±2 stops Q/W/E/R/Y/U/I/O/P (2500 - 10000) Manual setting of white balance WB correction: White balance correction WB-BKT: White balance bracketing sRGB / Adobe RGB Standard / Portrait / Landscape / Neutral / Faithful / Monochrome / User Def. 1, 2, 3 Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots Erase-protect image Rotate vertical image Erase image Specifies images to be printed (DPOF) Select images to be transferred to a personal computer Displayed when external media is used via WFT-E3 (sold separately) 2 Shooting 2 (Red) AEB White balance Custom WB WB SHIFT/BKT Color space Picture Style Dust Delete Data 3 Playback 1 (Blue) Protect images Rotate Erase images Print order Transfer order External media backup 38 Menu Operations 4 Playback 2 (Blue) Highlight alert AF point disp. Histogram Auto play Disabled / Enable Disabled / Enable Brightness / RGB Auto playback of images 1min. / 2 min. / 4 min. / 8 min. / 15 min. / 30 min. / Off Continuous / Auto reset / Manual reset On zD / On D / Off Normal disp. / Camera set. / Shoot. func. Initialize and erase data in the card Displayed when WFT-E3 (sold separately) is attached Page 117 117 118 121 5 Set-up 1 (Yellow) Auto power off File numbering Auto rotate INFO button Format WFT settings 42 72 126 168 42 ­ ­ Recording func.+media Displayed when external media is used via WFT-E3 (sold separately) select 6 Set-up 2 (Yellow) LCD brightness Date/Time Language Video system Sensor cleaning Live View function settings Seven brightness levels provided Set the date (year, month, day) and time (hour, min., sec.) 18 languages NTSC / PAL Auto cleaning / Clean now / Clean manually [Live View shoot.] Disable / Enable [Grid display] Off / On [Silent shoot.] Mode 1 / Mode 2 / Disable [Metering timer] 4 sec. / 16 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 10 min. / 30 min. Flash firing / Built-in flash func. setting / External flash func. setting / External flash C.Fn setting / Clear ext. flash C.Fn set. 125 41 41 122 127 108 112 113 109 Flash control 103 39 Menu Operations 7 Set-up 3 (Yellow) Camera user setting Clear all camera settings Firmware Ver. C.Fn I: Exposure C.Fn II: Image C.Fn III: Auto focus/Drive C.Fn IV: Operation/Others Clear all Custom Func. Clears all Custom Function settings (C.Fn) Customize the camera as desired Register current camera settings to the Mode Dial's , , or position Resets the camera to the default settings For updating the firmware Page 165 44 ­ 154 156 157 160 152 8 Custom Functions (Orange) 9 My Menu (Green) My Menu settings Register frequently-used menu items and Custom Functions 164 The [2] Shooting 2, [7] Set-up 3, [8] Custom Functions, and [9] My Menu screens (tabs) are not displayed in Basic Zone modes. Shaded menu items are not displayed in Basic Zone modes. In Basic Zone modes, the RAW, sRAW, RAW/sRAW+JPEG recording quality modes are not displayed. Pressing the button will select another tab. The first item under the tab will be selected. Even while the menu is displayed, you can instantly go back to shooting by pressing the shutter button halfway. The explanation of menu functions hereinafter assumes that you have pressed the button to display the menu screen. You can register frequently-used menu items under My Menu [9]. (p.164) 40 Before You Start 3 Setting the Interface Language 1 Select [Language]. Under the [6] tab, select [Language] (the third item from the top), then press <0>. the desired language. 2 SetTurn the <5> dial to select the language, then press <0>. The language will change. 3 Setting the Date and Time Check if the camera's date and time are set correctly. If necessary, set the correct date and time. 1 Select [Date/Time]. Under the [6] tab, select [Date/ Time], then press <0>. 2 Set the date, time, and date display format. Turn the <5> dial to select the number. Press <0> so is displayed. Turn the <5> dial to select the desired setting, then press <0>. (Returns to .) menu. 3 Exit thethe <5> dial to select [OK], Turn then press <0>. The date/time will be set and the menu will reappear. It is important to set the correct date/time because it will be recorded together with each captured image. 41 Before You Start 3 Set the power-off time/Auto power off