User manual CANON EOS 50D

INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The EOS 50D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS sensor with 15.10 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF (all cross-type points), highspeed 6.3 fps continuous shooting, and Live View 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. 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.212,213) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13). Testing the Camera Before Using and Liability After shooting, playback and check whether the image has been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a personal computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused. Copyrights Copyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded images of people and certain subjects for anything but private enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances, exhibitions, etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment. CF Card In this manual, "card" refers to the CF card. The CF card (for recording images) is not included. Please purchase it separately. 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. Camera (with eyecup and body cap) Battery Pack BP-511A (with protective cover) Battery Charger CG-580/CB-5L* Wide Strap EW-EOS50D Interface Cable IFC-200U Video Cable VC-100 EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (Software) EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Manuals Disk (1) Instruction Manual (this booklet) (2) Pocket Guide Quick start guide to shooting. (3) CD-ROM Guide Guide to the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk) and EOS DIGITAL Software Instruction Manuals Disk. * Battery Charger CG-580 or CB-5L is provided. (The CB-5L comes with a power cord.) If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lens is included. Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might also be included. Be careful not to lose any of the above items. 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 setting button. 0, 9, 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. 3: Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the button and changing the setting. M : When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the function is available only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20). : Tip or advice for better shooting. : Problem-solving advice. : Warning to prevent shooting problems. : Supplemental information. (p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. Basic Assumptions All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch is already set to <1> or (p.27). <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 Chapters For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. Introduction Camera basics. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Getting Started Basic Shooting Fully automatic shooting for different subjects. 23 47 Image Settings Setting the AF and Drive Modes Advanced Operations Shooting features for specific types of subjects. 59 83 91 Live View Shooting Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor. 115 Image Playback Sensor Cleaning Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer Customizing the Camera Reference 131 147 153 171 187 5 Contents Introduction Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4 Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5 Index to Features ............................................................................................ 10 Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12 Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14 Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16 1 Getting Started 23 Recharging the Battery.................................................................................... 24 Installing and Removing the Battery................................................................ 26 Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27 Installing and Removing the CF Card.............................................................. 29 Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 31 About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 33 Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 34 Using the Quick Control Screen ...................................................................... 38 Menu Operations ............................................................................................. 40 Before You Start .............................................................................................. 42 Setting the Interface Language .................................................................... 42 Setting the Date and Time............................................................................ 42 Formatting the Card ..................................................................................... 43 Set the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off ....................................................... 44 Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings.............................................. 45 2 Basic Shooting 47 1 Fully Automatic Shooting .......................................................................... 48 Full Auto Techniques....................................................................................... 50 2 Shooting Portraits ...................................................................................... 51 3 Shooting Landscapes................................................................................ 52 4 Shooting Close-ups.................................................................................... 53 5 Shooting Moving Subjects.......................................................................... 54 6 Shooting Portraits at Night ......................................................................... 55 7 Disabling Flash ......................................................................................... 56 C Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 57 6 Contents 3 Image Settings 59 Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................60 i: Setting the ISO Speed..............................................................................63 A Selecting a Picture Style ..........................................................................65 A Customizing a Picture Style .....................................................................67 A Registering a Picture Style.......................................................................69 B: Setting the White Balance .......................................................................71 Custom White Balance .................................................................................72 Setting the Color Temperature ......................................................................73 White Balance Correction ................................................................................74 Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction ...........................................................76 Creating and Selecting a Folder.......................................................................78 File Numbering Methods ..................................................................................80 Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................82 4 Setting the AF and Drive Modes 83 f: Selecting the AF Mode..............................................................................84 S Selecting the AF Point ...............................................................................86 When Autofocus Fails ......................................................................................88 Manual Focusing...........................................................................................88 i Selecting the Drive Mode ...........................................................................89 j Self-timer Operation ....................................................................................90 5 Advanced Operations 91 d: Program AE ................................................................................................92 s: Shutter-Priority AE ...................................................................................94 f: Aperture-Priority AE .................................................................................96 Depth-of-Field Preview .................................................................................97 a: Manual Exposure.......................................................................................98 8: Automatic Depth-of-Field AE .................................................................99 q Selecting the Metering Mode ...................................................................100 Setting Exposure Compensation....................................................................101 h Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ............................................................102 A AE Lock ....................................................................................................103 Bulb Exposures ..............................................................................................104 Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................106 7 Contents D Using the Built-in Flash.............................................................................. 107 Flash Control ................................................................................................. 111 External Speedlites ....................................................................................... 113 6 Live View Shooting 115 A Preparing for Live View Shooting............................................................ 116 Shooting ........................................................................................................ 118 Using AF to Focus ......................................................................................... 121 Focusing Manually......................................................................................... 127 Silent Shooting .............................................................................................. 128 7 Image Playback 131 x Image Playback....................................................................................... 132 B Shooting Information Display ............................................................. 133 H I Searching for Images Quickly ............................................................ 135 u Magnified View ........................................................................................ 137 b Rotating the Image ................................................................................... 138 Auto Playback (Slide Show) .......................................................................... 139 Viewing the Images on TV............................................................................. 141 K Protecting Images.................................................................................... 143 L Erasing Images......................................................................................... 144 Changing Image Playback Settings............................................................... 145 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................................... 145 Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 145 Auto Rotate of Vertical Images................................................................... 146 8 Sensor Cleaning 147 f Automatic Sensor Cleaning ................................................................... 148 Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 149 Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 151 8 Contents 9 Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer 153 Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................154 w Printing.....................................................................................................156 Trimming the Image ....................................................................................161 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).................................................................163 Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................166 d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer..........................................167 10 Customizing the Camera 171 Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................172 Custom Functions ..........................................................................................173 Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................174 C.Fn I : Exposure ......................................................................................174 C.Fn II : Image ...........................................................................................176 C.Fn III : Autofocus/Drive............................................................................178 C.Fn IV : Operation/Others..........................................................................181 Registering My Menu .....................................................................................185 Register Camera User Settings .....................................................................186 11 Reference 187 B Checking Camera Settings ....................................................................188 Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................190 Replacing the Date/Time Battery ...................................................................191 Using the Battery Grip....................................................................................192 Menu Settings ................................................................................................193 Function Availability Table .............................................................................196 Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................198 Error Codes....................................................................................................201 System Map ...................................................................................................202 Specifications .................................................................................................204 Index ..............................................................................................................215 9 Index to Features Power Battery · Charging · Battery check Power outlet Auto power off p.24 p.28 p.190 p.44 Image improvement features · Lens peripheral illumination correction · Auto Lighting Optimizer · Noise reduction for long exposures · Noise reduction for high ISO · Highlight tone priority p.76 p.177 p.176 p.176 p.177 Lens Attaching/Detaching Zoom Image Stabilizer p.31 p.32 p.33 White balance White balance selection Custom WB Color temperature setting White balance correction p.71 p.72 p.73 p.74 p.75 Basic Settings (Menu Functions) Language Date/Time LCD brightness adjustment Beeper Shoot w/o card p.42 p.42 p.145 p.193 p.29 WB bracketing AF AF mode AF point selection Manual focusing p.84 p.86 p.88 Recording Images Format Create/select a folder File No. p.43 p.78 p.80 Metering Metering mode p.100 Drive Drive modes p.89 p.62 Maximum burst Image Quality Image-recording quality ISO speed Picture Style Color space p.60 p.63 p.65 p.82 10 Index to Features Shooting Creative Auto Quick Control screen Self-timer Program AE Shutter-priority AE Aperture-priority AE Manual exposure Bulb Mirror lockup p.57 p.38 p.90 p.92 p.94 p.96 p.98 p.104 p.106 Image playback Image review time Single image playback · Shooting information display Index display Image browsing (Jump display) Magnified view Manual image rotate Auto image rotate Auto playback p.101 p.102 p.103 p.174 Viewing the images on TV Protect Erase p.145 p.132 p.133 p.135 p.136 p.137 p.138 p.146 p.139 p.141 p.143 p.144 Exposure adjustment Exposure compensation AEB AE lock Exposure level increments Customization Custom Function (C.Fn) p.171 p.185 p.186 My Menu Camera user setting registration Flash Built-in flash · Flash exposure compensation · FE lock External flash Flash control p.107 p.109 p.110 p.113 p.111 Sensor cleaning/ Dust reduction Sensor cleaning Add Dust Delete Data p.147 p.149 Live View shooting Live View shooting · AF · Exposure simulation · Grid · Silent shooting p.116 p.121 p.117 p.119 p.128 Viewfinder Dioptric adjustment Changing the focusing screen p.34 p.183 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 it 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, 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 it. 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 temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days. In low or high temperatures, the LCD monitor display may seem slow or it might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature. Cards To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following: Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject to excessive force, physical shock, and vibration. Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having static electricity. Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Store the card in a case. Do not store the 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 During 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 Insert the battery. (p.26) To recharge the battery, see page 24. 2 For EF-S lens For EF lens Attach the lens. (p.31) When attaching an EF-S lens, align it with the white index on the camera. For other lenses, align it with the red index. 3 Set the lens focus mode switch to . (p.31) 4 Open the slot cover and insert a card. (p.29) Face the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. 5 Set the power switch to <1>. (p.27) 14 Quick Start Guide 6 Set the Mode Dial to <1> (Full Auto). (p.48) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. 7 Focus the subject. (p.35) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject. If necessary, the built-in flash will popup automatically. 8 Take the picture. (p.35) Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. 9 Review the picture. (p.145) The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. To display the image again, press the button (p.132). To view the images captured so far, see "Image Playback" (p.132). To delete an image, see "Erasing Images" (p.144). 15 Nomenclature For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (p.**). Metering mode selection/White balance selection button (p.100/71) AF mode selection/Drive mode selection button (p.84/89) ISO speed setting/ Flash exposure compensation button (p.63/109) <6> Main Dial (p.36) Shutter button (p.35) LCD panel illumination button (p.104) LCD panel (p.18) EF lens mount index (p.31) Built-in flash/AF-assist beam (p.107/87) EF-S lens mount index (p.31) Flash-sync contacts Hot shoe (p.113) Mode Dial (p.20) Strap mount (p.23) Red-eye reduction/ Self-timer lamp (p.108/90) Grip (Battery compartment) Flash button (p.107) Terminal cover Lens release button (p.32) Depth-of-field preview button (p.97) Lens lock pin Lens mount Digital terminal (p.154,167) PC terminal (p.114) Video OUT terminal (p.141) Remote control terminal (p.105) (N3 type) HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.142) Contacts (p.13) DC coupler cord hole (p.190) Mirror (p.106,151) Body cap (p.31) 16 Nomenclature Focal plane mark <9> Multi-controller (p.36) Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34) Eyecup (p.97) Viewfinder eyepiece Live View shooting/Print/Share button (p.117/159,168) Menu button (p.40) LCD monitor (p.40, 145) Info/ Trimming orientation button (p.120,132,188/ 161) Playback button (p.132) Erase button (p.144) Extension system terminal Picture Style selection button (p.65) Function button (p.184) Tripod socket Power/Quick Control Dial switch (p.27) <0> Setting button (p.40) Card slot (p.29)

AF start button (p.35,84,118) AE lock/ FE lock button/Index/ Reduce button (p.103/110/135/137,161) AF point selection/ Magnify button (p.86/137,161) Strap mount (p.23) Card slot cover (p.29) Battery compartment cover release lever (p.26) Battery compartment cover (p.26) Access lamp (p.30) <5> Quick Control Dial (p.37) Card ejection button (p.30) 17 Nomenclature LCD Panel Shutter speed Busy (buSY) Built-in flash recycling (buSY) Image-recording quality (p.60) 37 38 47 48 67 68 1 D Large/Fine Large/Normal Medium/Fine Medium/Normal Small/Fine Small/Normal RAW Small RAW AF point selection ([ - - - - - ]) --Card full warning (FuLL CF) Card error warning (Err CF) No 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 (p.74) AF mode (p.84) X One-Shot AF 9 AI Focus AF Z AI Servo AF Drive mode (p.89) u Single shooting o High-speed continuous shooting i Low-speed continuous shooting j Self-timer (10 sec.) l Self-timer (2 sec.) AEB (p.102) Metering mode (p.100) q Evaluative metering w Partial metering r Spot metering e Center-weighted average metering ISO speed (p.63) <0> Monochrome shooting (p.66) White balance (p.71) 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 (p.109) Battery check (p.28) zx bn Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount (p.101) AEB range (p.102) Flash exposure compensation amount (p.109) Card writing status ISO speed (p.63) Highlight tone priority (p.177) Beeper (p.193) The display will show only the settings currently applied. 18 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information AF points (Superimposed display) Focusing screen Spot metering circle ISO speed White balance correction 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) Focus confirmation light Max. burst <0> Monochrome shooting ISO speed Highlight tone priority Exposure level indicator Exposure compensation amount Flash exposure compensation amount AEB range Red-eye reduction lamp-on indicator Card full warning (FuLL CF) Card error warning (Err CF) No card warning (no CF) Aperture The display will show only the settings currently applied. 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 or x (p.186). Creative Zone These modes give you more control over the result. d : Program AE (p.92) s : Shutter-priority AE (p.94) f : Aperture-priority AE (p.96) a : Manual exposure (p.98) 8 : Automatic depth-of-field AE (p.99) Basic Zone All you do is press the shutter button. Fully automatic shooting for specific kinds of subjects. 1: Full Auto (p.48) C: Creative Auto (p.57) Image Zone 2 : Portrait (p.51) 3: Landscape (p.52) 4 : Close-up (p.53) 5 : Sports (p.54) 6 : Night Portrait (p.55) 7: Flash Off (p.56) 20 Nomenclature Nomenclature for Kit Lenses EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Focusing ring (p.88,127) Hood mount (p.209, 210) Focus mode switch (p.31) Zoom ring (p.32) Zoom position index (p.32) Filter thread (front of lens) (p.209, 210) Image Stabilizer switch (p.33) Lens mount index (p.31) Contacts (p.13) EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM and EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Focus mode switch (p.31) Hood mount (p.209, 210) Zoom position index (p.32) Focusing ring (p.88,127) Distance scale Filter thread (front of lens) (p.209, 210) Zoom ring (p.32) Contacts (p.13) Image Stabilizer switch (p.33) Lens mount index (p.31) 21 Nomenclature Battery Charger CG-580 Charger for Battery Pack BP-511A (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. Battery Charger CB-5L Charger for Battery Pack BP-511A (p.24). Battery pack slot Power cord Charge lamp Power cord socket 22 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory 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.105). 1 Eyepiece cover 23 Recharging the Battery 1 Remove the protective cover. When you remove the battery from the camera, be sure to reattach the cover to protect it 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. It takes about 100 min. to fully recharge a completely exhausted battery. The time required to recharge the battery depends on the ambient temperature and battery's charge level. 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 * The numbers and markings on the battery charger correspond to the table above. 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. Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually discharge and lose its power. After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord or prongs 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 sticker on the battery. If the battery is exhausted, attach the cover in the opposite orientation. 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. Store the battery with the protective cover attached. 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. If necessary, attach a commercially-available plug adapter for the respective country or region. 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, the battery has worn out. Purchase a new battery. Do not recharge any battery pack other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP514, BP-511, or BP-512. Battery Pack BP-511A is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible 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 Battery Pack BP-511A 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. the battery Insert the end with contacts. 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. Removing the Battery Open the cover and remove the battery. Press the battery lock lever as shown by the arrow and remove the battery. To prevent short circuiting, be sure to attach the protective cover to the battery. After opening the battery compartment cover, be careful not to swing it back further. Otherwise, the hinge might break. 26 Turning on the Power <2> : The camera is turned off and does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera. <1> : The camera turns on. : The camera and <5> operate (p.37). About the Automatic Self-Cleaning Sensor 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 . Even during the sensor cleaning, you can still shoot by pressing the shutter button halfway (p.35) to stop the sensor cleaning and take a picture. If you turn on/off the power switch <1/J>/<2> at a short interval, the icon might not be displayed. This is normal and not a problem. About Auto Power Off 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 halfway (p.35). You can change the auto power-off time with the menu's [5 Auto power off] setting (p.44). If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to the card, [Recording ...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the card finishes recording the image. 27 Turning on the Power Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <1> or , the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: z : Battery level is OK. x : Battery level is slightly down, but adequate power remains. b : Battery will be exhausted soon. n: Battery must be recharged. Battery Life Temperature At 23°C / 73°F At 0°C / 32°F No Flash 800 680 [Approx. number of shots] Shooting Conditions 50% Flash Use 640 540 The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack 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. 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 will decrease with more frequent use of the LCD monitor. 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. Using the Image Stabilizer of the lens will decrease the number of possible shots (shorter battery life). For battery life with Live View shooting, see page 119. 28 Installing and Removing the CF Card Although the thickness is different between the two types of CF cards, either one can be inserted into the camera. Also, Ultra DMA (UDMA) cards and hard disk-type cards can be used. Installing the Card 1 Label side Open the cover. Slide the cover as shown by the arrow to open it. the card. 2 Insertshown in the illustration, face As the label side toward you and insert the end with the small holes into the camera. If the card is inserted in the wrong way, it may damage the camera. The card ejection button will stick out. Card ejection 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 number of shots remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc. Setting the [1 Shoot w/o card] menu option to [Off] will prevent you from forgetting to install a card (p.193). 29 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 card. 2 Removethe card ejection button. Press The card will come out. Close the cover. Card ejection button The access lamp lights or blinks while the picture is taken, when data is being transferred to the card and when data is being recorded, read, or erased on the card. 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 card or camera. · Opening the card slot cover. · Removing the battery. · Shaking or banging the camera around. If the card already contains recorded images, the image number might not start from 0001 (p.80). If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove and reinstall the card. If the error persists, use a different card. If you can transfer all the images in the card to a personal computer, transfer all the images and then format the card. The card may then return to normal. 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 cards are more vulnerable to vibration and physical shock. If you use such a card, be careful not to subject the camera to vibration or physical shock especially while recording or displaying images. 30 Attaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching 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 the focus mode 3 On the to (autofocus). switch If it is set to (manual focus), autofocus will not operate. 4 Remove the front lens cap. Minimizing Dust When changing lenses, do it in a place with minimal dust. When storing the camera without a lens attached, be sure to attach the body cap to the camera. Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it. 31 Attaching and Detaching a Lens About Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly. 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. Attach the dust cap to the detached lens. To owners of the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens: You can prevent the zoom ring from extending out while you are carrying it around. Set the zoom ring to the 18mm wide-angle end, then slide the zoom ring lock lever to . The zoom ring can be locked only at the wide-angle end. Do not look at the sun directly through any lens. Doing so may cause loss of vision. If the front part (focusing ring) of the lens rotates during autofocusing, do not touch the rotating part. Image Conversion Factor Since the image sensor size is smaller than the 35mm film format, it will look like the lens focal length is increased by 1.6x. Image sensor size (22.3 x 14.9mm / 0.88 x 0.59 in.) 35mm image size (36 x 24mm / 1.42 x 0.94 in.) 32 About the Lens Image Stabilizer The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens as an example. * IS stands for Image Stabilizer. 1 Set the IS switch to <1>. Set the camera's power switch to <1>. 2 Press the shutter button halfway. The Image Stabilizer will operate. picture. 3 Take thethe picture looks steady in the When viewfinder, press the shutter button completely to take the picture. The Image Stabilizer is not effective for moving subjects. The Image Stabilizer may not be effective for excessive shaking such as on a rocking boat. With the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM or EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens, the Image Stabilizer will not be very effective while you move the camera to take panned shots. The Image Stabilizer can operate with the focus mode switch set to either or . If the camera is mounted on a tripod, you can save battery power by switching the IS switch to <2>. The Image Stabilizer can operate even when the camera is mounted on a monopod. Some IS lenses enable you to switch the IS mode manually to suit the shooting conditions. However, the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lenses switch the IS mode automatically. 33 Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right so that the nine 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. 34 Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and automatic exposure metering that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder (0). Pressing completely This releases the shutter and takes the picture. Preventing Camera Shake Camera movement during the moment of exposure is called camera shake. Camera shake can cause blurred pictures. To prevent camera shake, note the following: · Hold and steady the camera as shown on the previous page. · Press the shutter button halfway to autofocus, then press the shutter button completely. In the Creative Zone modes, pressing the

button will be the same as pressing the shutter button halfway. 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. 35 Basic Operation <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. Use this dial to select or set the metering mode, AF mode, ISO speed, AF point, etc. (2) Turn the <6> dial only. While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn the <6> dial to set the desired setting. Use this dial to set the shutter speed, aperture, etc. <9> Operating the Multi-controller The <9> consists of a key with eight directions and a button at the center. Use it to select the AF point, correct the white balance, scroll the playback image during magnified view, operate the Quick Control screen, etc. Also use it to select menu options (except [3 Erase images] and [5 Format]). 36 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, AF point, etc. (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, etc. You can also do step (1) when the power switch is set to <1>. 37 Using the Quick Control Screen The shooting settings are displayed on the LCD monitor where you can quickly select and set the functions. This is called the Quick Control screen. 1 Display the Quick Control screen. Press <9> straight down. The Quick Control screen will appear (10 sec.). the desired setting. 2 SetUse <9> to select the function. In the Basic Zone modes, you can select certain drive modes (p.89) and the image-recording quality (p.60). A brief description of the selected function is displayed on the screen's bottom. Turn the <5> or <6> dial to change the setting. Basic Zone modes Creative Zone modes picture. 3 Take thethe shutter button completely to Press take the picture. The LCD monitor turns off and the captured image is displayed. If [8C.Fn III -3: AF point selection method] is set to [1: Multi-controller direct] (p.179), the Quick Control screen cannot be displayed. 38 Using the Quick Control Screen Quick Control Screen Nomenclature Aperture (p.96) Shutter speed (p.94) Exposure compensation/ AEB setting (p.102) Shooting mode (p.20) Image-recording quality (p.60) AF point (p.86) Picture Style (p.65) ISO speed (p.63) Highlight tone priority (p.177) Flash exposure compensation (p.109) Metering mode (p.100) Drive mode (p.89) White balance (p.71) AF mode (p.84) Function Setting Display On the Quick Control screen, select the function and press <0>. The respective setting screen will then appear (except for the shutter speed and aperture). Turn the <5> or <6> dial to change the setting. For some functions, you can also use <9> to change the setting. Press <0> to return to the Quick Control screen. <0> (Highlight tone priority) cannot be set with the Quick Control screen. 39 Menu Operations By setting various functions with the menus, you can set the imagerecording quality, date/time, 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 Basic Zone Mode Menu Screen * The [2/8/9] tabs are not displayed in the Full Auto and Basic Zone modes. When a Basic Zone mode is set, there are menu items which are not displayed. Creative Zone Mode Menu Screen 3 Playback 1 Shooting Tab 5 Set-up 8 Custom Functions 9 My Menu Menu settings Menu items 40 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> desired 3 Select the<5> dial item. the item, Turn the to select