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Cover/Table of

 Contents

Introduction

Downloading Images 
from the Camera

Setting the Cameras 
other than the EOS-1D 
Series Cameras

Setting the EOS-1D 
Series Cameras

Troubleshooting

Index

Remote Shooting

Specifying the Camera Settings

You can check and change the settings in the camera from your computer remotely.

1

Check the camera setting.

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The above window shows information displayable when the EOS 30D or EOS 
DIGITAL REBEL XTi/400D DIGITAL is connected. The displayed information varies 
depending on the camera model connected.

O

Set the functions which you cannot set remotely (drive mode, AF mode etc.) directly 
in the camera.

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In the [Remote Shooting] tab sheet in the [Preferences], you can save shot images to 
both your computer and the memory card by setting [Save also to camera’s memory 
card] 

(p.4-5)

. 

2

Click the icon to be set.

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The icon displayed here shows exposure 
compensation as an example.

3

Use the buttons to change a value.

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The changed settings are applied to the camera.

Shooting mode

White Balance

Exposure 
compensation

Image recording quality

ISO Speed

Aperture

Shutter speed

Save destination of shot images

The [Preferences] dialog box is 

displayed and you can set the save 

destination for shot images.

Metering mode

AF mode

Drive mode

Warning display

Displayed when the remote shooting is 

impossible due to inappropriate settings.

Shots to Go

Displays the number of 

possible shots.

Battery status

When you are using a battery, 
[ 

 ] is displayed. When you 

are using the AC Adapter Kit 
(optional) or DC Coupler Kit, [   ] 
is displayed.

Bracket shots

Allows you to decrease 

the value by 1 step.

Specifies the 

minimum value.

Allows you to increase 

the value by 1 step.

Specifies the 

maximum value.

Before you specify the settings, be sure to check that the camera is ready for shooting. If 
the camera is not ready for shooting (the lens is not attached, etc.), you cannot make 
some of the settings.

The display for the maximum number of possible shots is the same as for the camera: 
[1999] shots for the EOS-1D series cameras, [999] for all cameras other than the EOS-
1D series, and [9999] shots for the EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/400D DIGITAL. However, if 
your computer’s hard disk capacity is large, you can shoot more images than the above 
figures.

Settable functions and settings displays by camera model

EOS-1D Mark II N

EOS-1Ds Mark II

EOS-1D Mark II

EOS-1Ds

EOS 5D

EOS 30D

EOS 20D

EOS DIGITAL REBEL 

XTi/400D DIGITAL

EOS DIGITAL REBEL 

XT/350D DIGITAL

EOS 10D

EOS DIGITAL REBEL/

300D DIGITAL

EOS-1D

EOS D60

EOS D30

Shooting mode

Shutter speed

Aperture

White balance

ISO speed

 

*2

Metering mode

Image recording quality

Save destination of shot images

Exposure compensation

Bracket shots

 

*1

-

-

Drive mode

AF mode

Battery status

Warning display

Shots to Go

: Allows you to display camera settings and perform camera settings
: Allows you to display camera settings; camera settings not possible

*1

: Display with EOS-1Ds not possible

*2

: Setting with EOS 10D not possible

Summary of Contents for 1236B001 - EOS Digital Rebel XTi Camera SLR

Page 1: ...EOS Utility Instruction Manual Canon Utilities EOS Utility 1 1 Compatible Models EOS 1D Mark II N EOS 30D EOS 1Ds Mark II EOS 20D EOS 1D Mark II EOS 10D EOS 1Ds EOSDIGITALREBELXTi 400DDIGITAL EOS 1D EOSDIGITALREBELXT 350DDIGITAL EOS 5D EOSDIGITALREBEL 300DDIGITAL EOS D60 EOS D30 Introduction Setting the Cameras other than the EOS 1D Series Cameras Setting the EOS 1D Series Cameras Remote Shooting ...

Page 2: ...RIES DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE NEITHER CANON NOR ANY OF CANON S SUBSIDIARIES DISTRIBUTORS OR DEALERS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES HOWSOEVER CAUSED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL LOSS OR DAMAGE INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS EX...

Page 3: ...tual software O The content of this Instruction Manual has been reviewed thoroughly However if you should notice any errors or omissions please contact a Canon Service Center O Please note that irrespective of the above mentioned Canon does not take responsibility for the outcome of the operation of the software O IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation O Micro...

Page 4: ...o the source listed below Readme Click the Start button X select All Programs Programs in Windows 2000 X Canon Utilities X EOS Utility X EOS Utility Readme O The camera name is shown in the screens as EOS XXX O Descriptions of camera operations assume that the reader is familiar with the information in the camera s Instruction Manual O In this manual the screens used in the examples are from Windo...

Page 5: ...era and can transfer images to Digital Photo Professional or ZoomBrowser EX p 1 6 O You can download multiple images in a single operation display images as a list and download only selected images p 1 6 to p 1 7 O You can perform various settings for your camera p 2 1 p 3 1 O You can shoot photos by controlling the camera from your computer and download images to your computer p 4 1 Digital Photo...

Page 6: ...Settings 1 2 Connect the Camera and the Computer and then Start EOS Utility 1 3 Connecting a Camera other than an EOS 1D Series Camera to Your Computer 1 3 Connecting an EOS 1D Series Camera to Your Computer 1 4 Precautions When Connecting the Camera and Computer 1 5 Downloading Images from Your Camera 1 6 Downloading All the Images in a Single Operation 1 6 Downloading Images to Your Computer by ...

Page 7: ...tting a Camera with Communication Settings Operation window in the EOS 30D Communication settings for different cameras Camera model Menu Setting O EOS 5D Communication PC connect O EOS 30D Communication Print PC O EOS 20D Communication Normal O EOS 10D Communication Normal O EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 350D DIGITAL Communication PC connection O EOS DIGITAL REBEL 300D DIGITAL Communication Normal About t...

Page 8: ...power switch to ON Communication between the camera and your computer starts At first the pop up menu on the right appears and then the dialog box in step 4 is displayed For Windows 2000 a dialog box such as Found New Hardware may appear Connecting a Camera other thanan EOS 1D SeriesCamerato Your Computer 4Select Canon EOS Utility and then click the OK button EOS Utility starts up and the camera i...

Page 9: ... is facing the top of the camera and then connect the plug to the camera s terminal 3 Set the camera s power switch to ON Communication between the camera and your computer starts The dialog box in step 4 is displayed For Windows 2000 a dialog box such as Found New Hardware may appear Connecting an EOS 1D Series Camera to Your Computer 4Select Canon EOS Utility and then click the OK button EOS Uti...

Page 10: ... grip the sides of the plug as you pull it out If you are using the EOS D60 or EOS D30 pull the plug while pressing the PUSH button on it O If you do not perform any operation while the camera and computer are connected a confirmation message may appear on the computer screen asking whether you wish to continue communicating with the camera for some computer systems If you do not perform any opera...

Page 11: ...tination in the dialog box p 4 4 that appears when you click the Preferences button You can change the software that starts up when you download images from ZoomBrowser EX to Digital Photo Professional p 4 5 However if you have downloaded images following Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader p 1 9 the software that can start up is limited to ZoomBrowser EX Downloading All the Images in a Sing...

Page 12: ...ages are displayed For further instructions refer to the ZoomBrowser EX Instruction Manual O When switching to the main window select the Window menu X Main Window O To exit EOS Utility click the File menu X Exit O When disconnecting the interface cable from the camera and computer be sure to exit EOS Utility and then set the camera s power switch to OFF before disconnecting the cable O is display...

Page 13: ...r and Camera Wizard dialog box appears 6Download images as directed in the Scanner and Camera Wizard dialog box For PTP function restrictions refer to the Precautions for the PTP Function p 1 9 Downloading for Cameras other than the EOS 1D Series Cameras Communication settings for different cameras Camera model Menu Setting O EOS 5D Communication Print PTP O EOS 30D Communication Print PC O EOS 20...

Page 14: ...version to 2 0 0 or later For details on changing refer to Canon s web site O When using the PTP function with the EOS 1D series cameras connect with the USB interface cable supplied with the camera 1 Load the card into the card reader The dialog box in step 2 appears O If the dialog box in step 2 does not appear click the Start button X select All Programs Programs in Windows 2000 X Canon Utiliti...

Page 15: ...on folder The above window shows information displayable when EOS 30D or EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi 400D DIGITAL is connected The displayed information varies depending on the camera model connected Monitoring of the folder specified as the transfer origin is cancelled Monitoring of the folder specified as the transfer origin begins Click the Browse button and in the dialog box that appears select the ...

Page 16: ...ies Cameras This chapter explains the functions that can be set in the EOS 5D EOS 30D EOS 20D EOS 10D EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi 400D DIGITAL EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 350D DIGITAL EOS DIGITAL REBEL 300D DIGITAL EOS D60 and EOS D30 For instructions on connecting your camera and computer and for how to start EOS Utility refer to Chapter 1 p 1 3 O Click on the item to display its page Basic Settings 2 2 Shot ...

Page 17: ...em to be set and specify the settings The settings are applied to the camera O When switching to the main window select the Window menu X Main Window O If you select the File menu X Exit EOS Utility exits O The above window shows information displayable when the EOS 30D or EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi 400D DIGITAL is connected The displayed information varies depending on the camera model connected Initi...

Page 18: ...information displayable when the EOS 30D or EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi 400D DIGITAL is connected The displayed information varies depending on the camera model connected The display switches to the image download window p 1 7 Displays the various camera information You can show hide the shot settings window You can show hide the basic settings window p 2 2 Closes the window Returns to the previous wind...

Page 19: ...e settings and closes the dialog box Applies the settings to the camera O You can register up to 3 user settings in your camera O When you select Monochrome in the Picture Style list box the Filter effect and Toning effect list boxes appear O Refer to Registering the Picture Style in the camera s Instruction Manual for information about using the Picture Style registered in the camera 4Click the A...

Page 20: ...th the EOS 5D EOS 30D EOS 20D EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi 400D DIGITAL and EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 350D DIGITAL 1 Click WB SHIFT The white balance adjustment window appears 2Click the compensation position The settings are applied to the camera 3 Click The display returns to the shot settings window O To revert the corrected values to the original values follow the procedure in step 2 White Balance Adjustm...

Page 21: ... EOS 1Ds and EOS 1D For instructions on connecting your camera and computer and for how to start EOS Utility refer to Chapter 1 p 1 4 O Click on the item to display its page Basic Settings 3 2 Shot Settings 3 3 Picture Style 3 3 Specifying the Personal White Balance 3 5 Specifying the JPEG Quality 3 6 White Balance Adjustment 3 6 Specifying the Parameters 3 7 Specifying the Color Matrix 3 8 Person...

Page 22: ... set and specify the settings The settings are applied to the camera O When switching to the main window select the Window menu X Main Window O If you select the File menu X Exit EOS Utility exits O The above window shows information displayable when the EOS 1D Mark II N is connected The displayed information varies depending on the camera model connected With the EOS 1Ds and EOS 1D the Format ite...

Page 23: ... exits O The above window shows information displayable when the EOS 1D Mark II N is connected The displayed information varies depending on the camera model connected The display switches to the image download window p 1 7 Displays the various camera information You can show hide the shot settings window You can show hide the basic settings window p 3 2 Closes the window Returns to the previous w...

Page 24: ...e settings and closes the dialog box Applies the settings to the camera O You can register up to 3 user settings in your camera O When you select Monochrome in the Picture Style list box the Filter effect and Toning effect list boxes appear O Refer to Registering the Picture Style in the camera s Instruction Manual for information about using the Picture Style registered in the camera 4Click the A...

Page 25: ...The Personal white balance settings dialog box appears 2Select the personal white balance to be registered Specifying the Personal White Balance 3 Click the Open button The Open dialog box appears 4Open the folder containing the saved white balance file select the file and then click the Open button The white balance file is loaded 5 Enter a title in the Title input box 6Click the Apply to camera ...

Page 26: ...ive a lower compression ratio and higher image quality for any size 3 Click The display returns to the shot settings window Specifying the JPEG Quality You can compensate the white balance and apply it to the camera O This function is compatible with the EOS 1D Mark II N EOS 1Ds Mark II and EOS 1D Mark II 1 Click WB SHIFT The white balance adjustment window appears 2Click the compensation position...

Page 27: ...ameters settings dialog box appears 2Select a tab to be set Specifying the Parameters 3 Specify desired settings 4Click the Apply to Camera button The Confirm settings dialog box appears 5 Confirm the settings and click the OK button The processing parameter is registered on the camera 6Click the Close button The Parameters settings dialog box closes and the display returns to the shot settings wi...

Page 28: ...pears The optional settings Color space Saturation and Color tone in the Color matrix settings dialog box can only be set when 6CM set1 or 7CM set2 is selected in the Color matrix list box Specifying the Color Matrix Personal Function Settings You can set detailed settings for each function and apply them to the camera You can also save the specified settings on your computer and load the saved se...

Page 29: ...n Manual supplied with the camera Disables the shooting modes O Checkmark the shooting modes you do not want to use O Unwanted shooting modes can be skipped while you are selecting the shooting mode O This makes selecting the desired shooting mode faster O With the EOS 1Ds and EOS 1D Disable depth of field AE is also displayed Disables the metering modes O Checkmark the metering modes you do not w...

Page 30: ...nd the setting reverts to the default value O If you set the maximum and or minimum aperture to one that is not a full stop increment such as f 4 5 the controllable and settable aperture range might not be as exact as you set it A slight deviation may occur This applies if you also set Custom Function C Fn 6 1 or C Fn 6 2 and set the maximum and or minimum aperture to one that is not a full stop i...

Page 31: ...ogram shift amount is canceled after you take the picture This Personal Function retains the program shift amount O This function is useful when you want to shift the standard program line so that priority is given to the shutter speed or to the aperture By shifting the program you can change the shutter speed or aperture and still retain the same exposure level Under the same brightness you can s...

Page 32: ...lash will be unable to charge in time for successive shots and will not fire at full charge O If you set the drive mode to continuous shooting set the number of shots in P Fn 20 If you do not use P Fn 20 once the camera focuses on the subject continuous shooting will continue until the capacity of the memory card is reached O P Fn 16 cannot be used with manual focus lenses or with lenses that are ...

Page 33: ...f you set a longer activation time the battery become exhausted more quickly and the number of possible shots will be reduced To turn off the function s activation time midway press the button button or button Note that if you take bulb shots for long periods the battery becomes exhausted more quickly and the number of possible shots will be reduced P Fn 21 P Fn 23 P Fn 24 Sets the default setting...

Page 34: ...on INFO the icon showing the captured image with Original image verification data is displayed For more details refer to Shooting Information Display in the camera s Instruction Manual O To verify whether the image is the original you will need the EOS dedicated accessory Data Verification Kit DVK E2 optional O If you wish to enlarge an image set P Fn 30 to ON during shooting and playback The imag...

Page 35: ...the computer as a Personal Function settings file The Personal Function settings file is not compatible with a camera other than the one the function was set O If you load a Personal Function settings file saved on your computer and make changes to it you can update the loaded file by clicking the Save button O Personal Function settings file saved in your computer is compatible with both Windows ...

Page 36: ...erences 4 4 Basic Settings 4 4 Destination Folder 4 4 File Names 4 4 Download Images 4 5 Remote Shooting 4 5 Linked Software 4 5 Communication settings for different cameras Camera model Menu Setting O EOS 5D Communication PC connect O EOS 30D Communication Print PC O EOS 20D Communication Normal O EOS 10D Communication Normal O EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 350D DIGITAL Communication PC connection O EOS D...

Page 37: ...l p 4 5 If images shot remotely with EOS Utility do not display in Digital Photo Professional From Digital Photo Professional select the Tools menu X Sync folder with EOS Utility Allows you to specify and check the camera settings p 4 3 You can rotate and download the shot images regardless of the camera position Each time you click the button the image rotates 90 When using the rotation function ...

Page 38: ...splays the number of possible shots Battery status When you are using a battery is displayed When you are using the AC Adapter Kit optional or DC Coupler Kit is displayed Bracket shots Allows you to decrease the value by 1 step Specifies the minimum value Allows you to increase the value by 1 step Specifies the maximum value Before you specify the settings be sure to check that the camera is ready...

Page 39: ...rs 2Specify desired settings and click the OK button The settings are applied to the EOS Utility Basic Settings You can select the window that displays and the operation when EOS Utility starts up Check this checkbox to start EOS Utility automatically when the camera is connected Check this checkbox to enable the Auto power off function Destination Folder You can create a sub folder at the save de...

Page 40: ...Shooting Check this checkbox to also save remotely shot images to the camera s memory card Check this checkbox to rotate a remotely shot image regardless of the camera s position Set the rotation angle in the camera settings window p 4 2 Linked Software When downloading images from the camera or shooting remotely you can select the software to link and start up Specify the settings that are automa...

Page 41: ...isconnect the dedicated cable and then repeat the installation procedure from the beginning O Doesn t the installer panel appear J Use the following procedure to display the installer panel Click the Start button X My Computer In Windows 2000 double click My Computer on the desktop X click on the CD ROM drive containing the CD with the right button on the mouse X select Open from the menu that app...

Page 42: ... Disconnect the dedicated cable and delete the driver p 5 3 3 Re install the driver O Is the driver installed correctly J Connect the camera to your computer with the dedicated cable and set the camera s power switch to ON and open Device Manager Click the plus symbol to the left of Other devices or Unknown devices and check whether the connected camera or Canon Digital Camera is displayed J If th...

Page 43: ... and EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 350D DIGITAL If you are using EOS 30D or EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi 400D DIGITAL in Windows XP it is not necessary to delete the driver as explained on this page because the OS driver is used For deleting the driver for cameras other than those listed above refer to the software Instruction Manual supplied with the camera O Log in under Computer administrator Administrator pri...

Page 44: ...d YYYY JPG JPEG image YYYY CR2 RAW image EOS 1D Mark II N EOS 1Ds Mark II EOS 1D Mark II YYYY TIF EOS 1Ds EOS 1D YYYY WAV Audio file xxxEOS1D Index A About the PTP Setting 1 2 B Basic Settings 2 2 3 2 Basic Settings Window 2 2 3 2 C Camera Settings Window 2 2 3 2 4 1 4 3 Communication Settings for Different Cameras 1 2 1 8 4 1 Compatible Models and Supported Images 0 1 Connecting the Camera to You...

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