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Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Auto Mode /

Hybrid Auto Mode

Other Shooting Modes

Tv, Av, and M Mode

Playback Mode

Wi-Fi Functions

Set-Up Menu

Accessories

Appendix

Index

P Mode

Tv, Av, M, and C Modes

Adding Artistic Effects ............................................................53

Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ............ 54

Shooting Oil Painting-like Photos (Art bold Effect) .................... 54

Shooting Watercolor-like Photos (Water Painting Effect) .......... 54

Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) ............. 55

Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time

(for One-Minute Clips) ...........................................................55

Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) ........... 56

Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect .............................................. 56

Shooting in Monochrome (Grainy B/W) ..................................... 57

Shooting Movies in Movie Mode ............................................ 57

Shooting Still Images during Movie Recording .......................... 58

Locking or Changing Image Brightness ..................................... 58

Sound Settings ..........................................................................59

Adjusting the Recording Volume ........................................... 59

Turning Off the Wind Filter .................................................... 59

Using the Attenuator ..............................................................59

4 P Mode ........................................................................ 60

Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ....................................... 60

Adjusting Shooting Functions from a Single Screen .............. 61

Image Brightness (Exposure) ................................................. 61

Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............ 61

Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ...................... 61

Changing the Metering Method ................................................. 62

Changing the ISO Speed ........................................................... 62

Adjusting ISO Auto Settings .................................................. 63

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) ............................... 63

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast

(Auto Lighting Optimizer) ........................................................... 64

Shooting Bright Subjects (Highlight Tone Priority) ..................... 64

Image Colors .......................................................................... 65

Still Images ............................................................................38

Movies ...................................................................................38

Scene Icons ...............................................................................39

On-Screen Frames ....................................................................40

Common, Convenient Features ............................................. 40

Using the Self-Timer ..................................................................40

Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake ....................... 41

Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter) .................... 41

Continuous Shooting .................................................................42

Image Customization Features .............................................. 43

Changing Image Quality ............................................................ 43

Saving RAW Images .............................................................43

Using the Menu .....................................................................44

Changing the Aspect Ratio ........................................................ 45

Changing Movie Image Quality ................................................. 45

Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level ...................................... 46

Customizing Camera Operation ............................................. 47

Preventing the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp from Lighting Up ...... 47

Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ........................ 47

3 Other Shooting Modes .............................................. 48

Shooting with Your Favorite Settings (Creative Assist) .......... 48

Saving/Loading Settings ............................................................49

Saving Settings .....................................................................49

Loading ..................................................................................50

Using Screen Settings ...........................................................50

Playing Back Images .................................................................50

[

] Mode and Creative Zone Settings ................................. 50

Specific Scenes

...................................................................... 51

Taking Vivid Pictures of Food (Food) ......................................... 52

Image Effects (Creative Filters) .............................................. 52

Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) ........... 53

Summary of Contents for EOS M3

Page 1: ...020 Make sure you read this guide including the Safety Precautions 13 section before using the camera Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly Store this guide so that you can conveniently access it in the future Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages Next page Previous page Return to the page you were viewing when you clicked a link To jump to the begi...

Page 2: ...ly Please note that Canon Inc its subsidiaries and affiliates and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory including memory cards that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable Images recorded by the camera shall be for personal use Refrain from unauthorized recordi...

Page 3: ...9 Flash Right button 20 Erase Down button Touch may not be detected as easily if you apply a screen protector Turning the control dial is one way to choose setting items switch images and perform other operations Most of these operations are also possible with the buttons Part Names 1 Multifunction button 2 Front dial 3 Remote control sensor 4 EF M lens mount index 5 Grip 6 Contacts 7 Exposure com...

Page 4: ... screen operations xx Pages with related information in this example xx represents a page number Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings All lenses and mount adapters are referred to simply as lenses and mount adapters regardless of whether they are included in the lens kit or sold separately Illustrations in this manual show the camera with lens EF M 18 55mm f 3 5 5 ...

Page 5: ...ng a Lens 20 Detaching a Lens 21 Lens Instruction Manual 21 Attaching EF and EF S Lenses 21 Detaching a Lens 22 Using a Tripod 22 Stabilizing the Image 22 Trying the Camera Out 23 Holding the Camera 23 Shooting in Scene Intelligent Auto Mode 23 Viewing 25 Erasing Images 26 Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 27 On Off 27 Power Saving Features Auto Power Down 28 Power Saving in Shooting Mode 28 Power Sa...

Page 6: ...ure Compensation 61 Locking Image Brightness Exposure AE Lock 61 Changing the Metering Method 62 Changing the ISO Speed 62 Adjusting ISO Auto Settings 63 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB Shooting 63 Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast Auto Lighting Optimizer 64 Shooting Bright Subjects Highlight Tone Priority 64 Image Colors 65 Still Images 38 Movies 38 Scene Icons 39 On Screen Frames 40 Common...

Page 7: ...enu Items My Menu 91 6 Playback Mode 93 Viewing 93 Touch Screen Operations 94 Switching Display Modes 95 Defining Displayed Shooting Data 95 Overexposure Warning for Image Highlights 96 Brightness Histogram 96 RGB Histogram 96 Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images Digest Movies 96 Adjusting White Balance 65 Custom White Balance 65 Manually Correcting White Balance 66 Using Your F...

Page 8: ...ing Images to Web Services 125 Viewing Images Using a Media Player 126 Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer 127 Sending Images to Another Camera 129 Image Sending Options 130 Sending Multiple Images 130 Notes on Sending Images 130 Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels Image Size 131 Adding Comments 131 Viewing by Date 97 Browsing and Filtering Images 97 Navigating through Images i...

Page 9: ...lash Functions 157 Using External Microphones 157 Using the Software 158 Software 158 Software Instruction Manual 158 Checking Your Computer Environment 158 Installing the Software 158 Saving Images to a Computer 159 Sending Images Automatically Image Sync 131 Initial Preparations 131 Preparing the Camera 131 Preparing the Computer 132 Sending Images 132 Shooting Remotely 133 Editing or Erasing Wi...

Page 10: ...ck 193 Post processing of Images 193 Direct Printing 194 Custom Functions 194 Interface 194 Wi Fi 194 Printing Images 160 Easy Print 160 Configuring Print Settings 161 Cropping Images before Printing 162 Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing 162 Available Layout Options 163 Printing ID Photos 163 Printing Movie Scenes 163 Movie Printing Options 163 Adding Images to the Print List DPOF 164...

Page 11: ...v M and C Modes Network Functions 194 Power Supplies 195 Dimensions and Weight 195 Operation Environment 195 Number of Shots per Memory Card 195 Recording Time per Memory Card 196 Internal Flash Range Guide 196 Battery Pack LP E17 196 Battery Charger LC E17 LC E17E 197 Index 198 Wi Fi Wireless LAN Precautions 200 Radio Wave Interference Precautions 200 Security Precautions 200 Trademarks and Licen...

Page 12: ...focus Av Mode 83 Freeze movement blur movement Tv Mode 82 Add effects to photos Creative Filters 52 Shoot continuously Continuous Shooting 42 Shoot in locations where flash is prohibited Flash Off 36 Include yourself in the shot Self Timer 40 View View images Playback Mode 93 Automatic playback Slideshow 101 On a TV 150 On a computer 158 Browse through images quickly 97 Erase images 105 Shoot View...

Page 13: ...t exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories Do not use if the plug is damaged or not fully inserted in the outlet Do not allow dust or metal objects such as pins or keys to contact the terminals or plug Do not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power cord if your product uses one This could result in electrical shock or fire Safety Precautions Before using...

Page 14: ...he product when not in use Do not cover with a cloth or other objects when in use Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort resulting in fire Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices Exercise adequate cauti...

Page 15: ... multiple batteries do not use batteries that have different levels of charge together and do not use old and new batteries together Do not insert the batteries with the and terminals reversed This may cause the product to malfunction Do not sit down with the camera in your pant pocket Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen When putting the camera in your bag ensure that hard objects...

Page 16: ...e strap the same way Charging the Battery Pack Before use charge the battery pack with the included charger Be sure to charge the battery pack initially because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged 1 Insert the battery pack Remove the cover from the battery pack align the marks on the battery pack and charger and insert the battery pack by pushing it in 1 and down 2 2 Charge the ba...

Page 17: ...emory card sold separately Note that before using a new memory card or a memory card formatted in another device you should format the memory card with this camera 138 1 Open the cover Slide the cover 1 and open it 2 2 Insert the battery pack Holding the battery pack with the terminals 1 facing as shown move the battery lock down 2 and insert until the lock clicks shut If you insert the battery pa...

Page 18: ...se an option Press the buttons or turn the dial to specify the date When finished press the button 3 Specify your home time zone Press the buttons to choose your home time zone 3 Check the card s write protect tab and insert the memory card Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write protect tab when the tab is in the locked position Slide the tab to the unlocked position 1 Insert the m...

Page 19: ...hours once you insert a charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit sold separately 148 even if the camera is left off Once the date time battery is depleted the Date Time screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on Set the correct date and time as described in Setting the Date and Time 18 4 Finish the setup process Press the button when finished After a confirmation m...

Page 20: ... the lens until it clicks into place as shown by the arrow 4 Remove the front lens cap Turn the zoom ring on the lens to zoom Zoom before focusing because the image may become unfocused if you focus before zooming Display Language Change the display language as needed 1 Enter Playback mode Press the button 2 Access the setting screen Press and hold the button and then press the button 3 Set the di...

Page 21: ...amera Align the mount indexes the white circles on the adapter and camera Turn the lens as shown by the arrow until it clicks into place To protect the lens keep the lens cap on when the camera is not in use Detaching a Lens Make sure the camera is off While pressing the lens release button 1 turn the lens as shown by the arrow 2 Turn the lens until it stops and then detach it 3 Attach the lens ca...

Page 22: ...in image stabilization have IS in their names Move the lens s image stabilizer switch to the ON position If using a lens that is heavier than the camera make sure support is provided for the lens while carrying and shooting Using adapters may extend the minimum shooting distance of the lens or change its maximum magnification ratio or shooting range If the front part focusing ring of the lens rota...

Page 23: ... indicate that they are in focus 3 Compose the shot If your lens supports zooming turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers to zoom Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on shoot still images or movies and then view them Holding the Camera To obtain sharp images hold the camera still to minimize camera shake 1 Wrap your right hand around the ...

Page 24: ...s when you press the shutter button halfway No picture is taken even if you press the shutter button all the way down If using a lens that supports Dynamic IS 78 the camera adjusts the range displayed on screen to make the subject larger once you begin shooting a movie 4 Shoot Shooting Still Images 1 Focus Press the shutter button lightly halfway down The camera beeps twice after focusing and AF f...

Page 25: ...button or turn the mode dial You can also start movie playback by touching To adjust the volume drag quickly up or down across the screen during playback Viewing After shooting still images and movies you can view them on the screen as follows 1 Enter Playback mode Press the button Your last shot is displayed 2 Choose images To view the previous image press the button or turn the dial counterclock...

Page 26: ...asing images because they cannot be recovered 1 Choose an image to erase Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image 2 Erase the images Press the button After Erase is displayed press the buttons or turn the dial to choose Erase and then press the button The current image is now erased To cancel erasure press the buttons or turn the dial to choose Cancel and then press the button You can...

Page 27: ...wer is off the aperture stops down to reduce the amount of light entering the camera and protect the internal components of the camera As a result when you turn the camera on or off the aperture makes a small noise as it opens or closes When you turn the camera on or off sensor cleaning will be executed automatically A small sound may be heard After turning on the camera the LCD monitor will displ...

Page 28: ...t The shot is taken Your intended subject may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway Power Saving Features Auto Power Down As a way to conserve battery power the camera automatically deactivates the screen Display Off and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity Power Saving in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically deactivated afte...

Page 29: ...the screen from the lens side The mirror image of the scene is displayed the image is rotated 180 on the vertical axis When finished rotate the screen downward 1 and then slide it up while pushing in until it clicks 2 Shooting Modes Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Scene Intelligent Auto Mode Hybrid Auto Mode Fully automatic shooting with camera determined settings 35 3...

Page 30: ...creen brightness is automatically increased by the night view function when you are shooting under low light making it easier to check how shots are composed However on screen image brightness may not match the brightness of your shots Note that any on screen image distortion or jerky subject motion will not affect recorded images For playback display options see Switching Display Modes 95 Keep th...

Page 31: ...uch the button on the upper right of the screen to open the Quick Setting menu Touch the on screen menu options to make selections Touch within a menu option or touch the currently selected option to go back to the previous screen You can access the screen for options labeled with a icon by touching Using the Quick Setting Menu Commonly used functions can be configured in the Quick Setting menu No...

Page 32: ...you can restore the camera s default settings 145 Available menu items vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode 181 188 Using the Menu Screen Configure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen as follows 1 Access the menu screen Press the button 2 Choose a tab Use the buttons or turn the dial to select a tab There are two kinds of tabs System tabs 1 related to shooting...

Page 33: ...d symbols Touch to enter capital letters Available input modes vary depending on the function you are using Deleting Characters Touch to delete the previous character Confirming Input and Returning to the Previous Screen Touch Touch Screen Operations To access tabs press the button to access the menu touch a system tab and then a page tab to select a menu tab Touch the desired setting to select it...

Page 34: ...us Green On Connected to a computer 159 or display off 28 139 140 Blinking Starting up recording reading transmitting images shooting long exposures 82 84 or connecting transmitting via Wi Fi When the indicator blinks green never turn the camera off open the memory card battery cover or shake or jolt the camera which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card Press the buttons or turn ...

Page 35: ...y let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions Shooting Scene Intelligent Auto Still Images Movies 1 Turn the camera on Press the power button 2 Enter mode Set the mode dial to A scene icon is displayed in the upper left of the screen 39 Frames are displayed around faces and subjects that have been detected indicating that they are in focus 3 Compose the shot If your lens supports ...

Page 36: ... sound of camera operations will be recorded When you recompose shots the focus brightness and colors will be automatically adjusted 3 Finish recording To stop movie recording press the movie button again Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full 4 Shoot Shooting Still Images 1 Focus Press the shutter button halfway The camera beeps twice after focusing and AF frames are ...

Page 37: ...ame day or specify the date of the digest movie to play 96 Still Images Movies If the camera is turned on while the button is held down the camera will no longer sound To activate sounds again press the button and choose Beep on the 3 tab and then press the buttons to choose On Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode Still Images Movies You can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still images The ...

Page 38: ...ith if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway No picture is taken even if you press the shutter button all the way down When no people or subjects are detected when the subject is dark or has no contrast or in extremely bright conditions it may take longer to achieve focus or correct focus may not be achieved A blinking icon warns that images are more likely to be blurre...

Page 39: ...ound of the lens operating to be recorded Using an external microphone sold separately may help reduce these lens sounds If you do not want to record sound go to the menu 32 select the 5 tab and set Sound recording to Disable Go to the Menu 32 select the 5 tab and set Movie Servo AF to Disable to keep the focus fixed during movie recording Movies that take up over 4 GB of space in a single shootin...

Page 40: ...ite frame is displayed around the subject or person s face determined by the camera to be the main subject The frame follows moving subjects within a certain range to keep them in focus Press the shutter button halfway to focus Once the scene is in focus the frame will turn green In mode if you press the shutter button halfway when the subject is determined to be in motion the frame will turn blue...

Page 41: ...le in step 1 If focus is not achieved the AF frame turns orange and images cannot be taken Even while the shot is displayed you can prepare for the next shot by touching Once you start the self timer the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self timer sound Two seconds before the shot the blinking and sound will speed up The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires To cancel shooting aft...

Page 42: ...ntinuous shooting remain constant after they are determined for the first shot Images shown on screen during continuous shooting differ from the actual images and may look out of focus Also depending on the lens used the image displayed on screen may appear darker during continuous shooting However the images are recorded with standard brightness If the number of images that can be continually sho...

Page 43: ... the camera s image processing The data cannot be used in this state for viewing on a computer or printing You must first use the software Digital Photo Professional 158 to convert images to ordinary JPEG or TIFF files Images can be adjusted with minimal loss of image quality Image Customization Features Changing Image Quality Still Images Movies You can select the resolution size and quality comp...

Page 44: ... screen You cannot set both the RAW and JPEG image setting to at the same time Press the button and then choose in the menu 31 If you want to save only the RAW image select To save both a JPEG and a RAW image select your desired image quality in the setting screen and then press the button to add a to RAW To go back to the original save method remove the from RAW When transferring RAW images or RA...

Page 45: ...set to NTSC Image Quality Resolution Frame Rate Details 1920 x 1080 29 97 fps For shooting in Full HD enables movies with smoother motion 1920 x 1080 23 98 fps 1280 x 720 59 94 fps For shooting in HD 640 x 480 29 97 fps For shooting in standard definition Changing the Aspect Ratio Still Images Movies Change the image aspect ratio ratio of width to height as follows Press the button choose in the m...

Page 46: ... not displayed in step 1 go to the menu 32 and check your settings in the Shooting information display option on the 1 tab 87 The electronic level is not displayed during movie recording If you hold the camera vertically the orientation of the electronic level will be updated automatically to match the camera orientation Calibrate the electronic level if it seems ineffective in helping you level t...

Page 47: ...again Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway Off No image display after shots By pressing the button while an image is displayed after shooting you can switch the display information Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the tab of the menu screen as follows For instructions on menu functions see Using the Menu Screen 32 Preventing the Red Eye Reduct...

Page 48: ...ound This lets you define how much to blur the background The higher the value this is the more blurred the background gets The lower the value the sharper the background Brightness This lets you adjust the image brightness The higher this value the brighter the image is Contrast This lets you adjust the contrast The higher this is the stronger the contrast between light and dark colors Saturation...

Page 49: ...e displayed on screen letting you compare them with your new settings Press the button a confirmation screen is displayed Press the buttons or turn the dial to select OK and then press the button 1 Enter mode Set the mode dial to 2 Configure the settings Press the button and then press the buttons to choose the option Press the buttons or turn the dials to change options 31 Once everything is set ...

Page 50: ...ding Follow step 1 in Shooting with Your Favorite Settings Creative Assist 49 to select Press the button press the buttons to choose and then press the buttons or turn the dials to select the settings to load Press the button to apply the saved settings Select and press the button to go back without applying any settings Using Screen Settings You can load settings from images shot in mode and use ...

Page 51: ...ng continuously With other lenses focus is locked at the position determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway Shooting Evening Scenes without Using a Tripod Handheld NightScene Still Images Movies Beautiful shots of evening scenes or portraits with evening scenery in the background without the need to hold the camera very still as with a tripod A single image is created by combining con...

Page 52: ... look grainy because the ISO speed 62 is increased to suit the shooting conditions Because the camera will shoot continuously in mode hold it steady while shooting In mode excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from obtaining the desired results When you use a tripod for evening scenes shooting in mode instead of mode will give better results 35 Taking Vivid Pictures ...

Page 53: ... consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels each time you shoot and the camera combines image areas with optimal brightness to create a single image This mode can reduce the washed out highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tend to occur in high contrast shots 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 52 and choose 2 Shoot Hold the camera steady as you ...

Page 54: ...hoose 2 Choose an effect level Turn the dial to choose an effect level A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot Shooting with a Fish Eye Lens Effect Fish Eye Effect Still Images Movies Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish eye lens 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creative Filters 52 and choose 2 Choose an effect level Turn the dial to choose an ...

Page 55: ... aspect ratio If the video system is set to PAL the quality is for the aspect ratio and for the aspect ratio You can also move the frame by touching or dragging across the screen Shots Resembling Miniature Models Miniature Effect Still Images Movies Creates the effect of a miniature model by blurring image areas above and below your selected area You can also make movies that look like scenes in m...

Page 56: ... is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Toy Camera Effect Still Images Movies This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting darker blurred image corners and changing the overall color 1 Choose Follow steps 1 2 in Image Effects Creativ...

Page 57: ... a lens that supports Dynamic IS 78 selecting mode adjusts the range displayed on screen to make the subject larger Touch the button before or during shooting to show the icon and use a fixed focal position Touch on the screen before or during shooting to switch between automatic or fixed focus position when shooting The on the upper left corner of the icon turns green when using automatic focus p...

Page 58: ...ch the exposure compensation bar at the bottom of the screen and then touch the buttons to change the exposure Exposures adjusted by changing the exposure correction with the touch screen will not feature the same exposure correction settings as when using the exposure compensation dial Look at the screen to verify the exposure Shooting Still Images during Movie Recording Still Images Movies Shoot...

Page 59: ...e recording volume for scenes shot in quieter environments Follow step 1 in Adjusting the Recording Volume 59 to display the Sound recording screen Choose Wind filter Attenuator and press the button Choose Attenuator and then choose On Sound Settings Still Images Movies Adjusting the Recording Volume In Auto although the recording level volume is adjusted automatically you can set the level manual...

Page 60: ...be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange In this case try adjusting the ISO speed 62 or activating the flash if subjects are dark 75 which may enable standard exposure Movies can be recorded in mode as well by pressing the movie button However some menu 31 32 settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording 4 P Mod...

Page 61: ... the button again to cancel and remove the icon 2 Compose the shot and shoot Adjusting Shooting Functions from a Single Screen The INFO Quick Control screen lets you quickly adjust options using a single screen of functions 1 Access the INFO Quick Control screen Press the button repeatedly to display the INFO Quick Control screen 2 Select a function to adjust Press the buttons to choose a function...

Page 62: ...dark rooms Shooting sensitivity increases as the ISO speed goes up The lower the speed the lower the sensitivity AE Auto Exposure After the exposure is locked you can adjust the combination of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the dial Program Shift Changing the Metering Method Still Images Movies Adjust the metering method how brightness is measured to suit shooting conditions as follow...

Page 63: ...is already in use 61 the value specified for that function is treated as the standard exposure level for this function In step 2 you can turn the exposure compensation dial on the screen to adjust the correction To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to AUTO press the shutter button halfway Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess ther...

Page 64: ...ghtness and Contrast Auto Lighting Optimizer Still Images Movies If the image comes out dark or the contrast is low the brightness and contrast can be corrected automatically Press the button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 31 Depending on the shooting conditions noise may increase When the effect of the Auto Lighting Optimizer is too strong and the image becomes excessively brigh...

Page 65: ... the white data Select the image that was captured in step 1 and then press In the confirmation screen press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK and then press the button Press the button to close the menu 4 Select Follow the steps in Adjusting White Balance 65 to select Image Colors Adjusting White Balance Still Images Movies By adjusting white balance WB you can make image colors look more...

Page 66: ...ure obtained in step 1 is too bright or dark a correct white balance may not be obtained White data can be obtained by shooting a white subject no matter what the current white balance settings are A message will appear if you use an image in step 3 that is not suitable for loading white data Choose Cancel to select another image Choose OK and the chosen image will be used to load white data altho...

Page 67: ... and all are fully adjustable Press the button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 31 Auto The color tone will be adjusted automatically to suit the scene The colors will look vivid especially for blue skies greenery and sunsets in nature outdoor and sunset scenes Standard The image looks vivid sharp and crisp Suitable for most scenes Portrait For smooth skin tones The image looks sof...

Page 68: ...r values produce softer more blurred effects higher values produce sharper results Contrast Adjusts the contrast Lower values produce weaker contrast higher values produce stronger contrast Saturation 1 Adjusts the color saturation in the image Lower values produce shallower colors higher values produce deeper colors Color tone 1 Adjusts skin color tone Lower values produce redder hues higher valu...

Page 69: ...ed by going to the menu 32 and choosing AF method on the 2 tab 1 Point AF Focus using a single frame Effective for reliable focusing Press the shutter button halfway down Once the scene is in focus the frame will turn green Saving Customized Picture Styles Basic styles like and can be adjusted to your liking and saved for later You can save multiple Picture Styles with different settings for param...

Page 70: ...he AF frame The touch shutter does not work with the magnified view Tracking After you aim the camera at the subject a white frame is displayed around the face of the person determined by the camera to be the main subject You can also choose the subject yourself 71 When the camera detects movement frames will follow moving subjects within a certain range Press the shutter button halfway down The f...

Page 71: ...se your finger from the shutter button 1 Lock the focus With the shutter button pressed halfway press the button The focus is now locked and is displayed To unlock the focus release the shutter button and press the button again In this case is no longer displayed 2 Compose the shot and shoot Choosing Subjects to Focus On Touch AF Still Images Movies You can shoot after the camera focuses on your s...

Page 72: ...ting resulting in slower continuous shooting Depending on the lens used the distance to the subject and the subject s speed the camera may not be able to achieve correct focus This can also be adjusted by going to the menu 32 and choosing AF operation on the 2 tab Shooting with Servo AF Still Images Movies This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion because the camera continues to fo...

Page 73: ... the display Remove your finger from the shutter button to cancel 4 Shoot Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot This cannot be used with servo AF 72 This feature is not available when a non EF M lens is attached Changing the Focus Setting Still Images Movies You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pr...

Page 74: ...button choose MF Peaking Settings on the 2 tab and then set Peaking to On 32 2 Configure the setting Choose a menu item to configure and then choose the desired option 32 Colors displayed for MF peaking are not recorded in your shots Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Still Images Movies When focusing is not possible in AF mode use manual focus Magnifying the screen display will make it easier to focus...

Page 75: ...vies You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene For details on the flash range see Internal Flash Range Guide 196 1 Raise the flash Move the switch 2 Configure the setting Press the button press the buttons or turn the dial to choose a flash mode and then press the button The option you configured is now displayed The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the button when the...

Page 76: ...en shows the current metering range If standard exposure is not achieved even after the flash fires in step 2 flashes Follow step 2 while the subject is within flash range Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Still Images Movies Just as with regular exposure compensation 61 you can adjust the flash exposure from 2 to 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments Raise the flash press the button and immediat...

Page 77: ...lease as follows Press the button choose Flash Control on the 3 tab and select Built in flash settings Choose Shutter Sync and then choose the desired option 32 1st curtain The flash fires immediately after the shutter opens 2nd curtain The flash fires immediately before the shutter closes If the shutter speed is set to 1 100 or faster the flash fires on 1st curtain even if 2nd curtain is selected...

Page 78: ...upports dynamic image stabilization You can also set IS Mode to Off so that subjects are recorded at the same size shown before shooting Other Settings Changing the IS Mode Settings Still Images Movies If you have an EF M lens with an image stabilization function image stabilization can be adjusted in the menu 1 Access the setting screen Press the button choose IS Settings on the 2 tab and then pr...

Page 79: ... magnify the image and check it again The corrections are also applied when an Extender or Life size Converter is attached If the lens does not have distance information the correction amount will be lower The correction amount applied with Peripheral illumin will be slightly lower than the maximum correction amount that can be set with the Digital Photo Professional software The higher the ISO sp...

Page 80: ...in use Multi Shot Noise Reduction will not be available Flash shooting is not possible Recording the image to the card will take longer than with normal shooting You cannot take another picture until processing is completed Changing the Noise Reduction Level Still Images Movies You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction Standard High Low This is particularly effective when shooting at high IS...

Page 81: ...e button choose Long exp noise reduction on the 4 tab and then choose the desired option 32 OFF Disable Do not perform noise reduction during long exposures AUTO Auto Perform noise reduction when noise is detected that is specific to long exposures at shutter speeds of 1 second or slower ON Enable Always perform noise reduction at shutter speeds of 1 second or slower There may be a delay before yo...

Page 82: ...oting is performed with a shutter speed of 1 second or slower there may be a delay before taking the next picture due to post shot noise reduction processing When shooting at slow shutter speeds on a tripod you should turn off image stabilization 78 Maximum shutter speed with the flash is 1 200 second If you specify a faster speed the camera will automatically reset the speed to 1 200 second befor...

Page 83: ...Images Movies Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value Aperture values allowed differ depending on the lens 1 Enter mode Set the mode dial to 2 Set the aperture value Turn the dial to set the aperture value Orange display of shutter speeds when you press the shutter button halfway indicates that the ...

Page 84: ...at turning the dial adjusts the shutter speed and turning the dial adjusts the aperture value 89 The following actions are available when the ISO speed is set to AUTO Use the exposure compensation dial to adjust the exposure Press the button to lock the ISO speed and adjust the screen brightness Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values M Mode Still Images Movies Follow these steps before shooti...

Page 85: ... second When the flash is up press the button and immediately press the button You can also access the Flash Control screen 32 by pressing the button and touching Long Bulb Exposures A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open for as long as you hold down the shutter button 1 Activate bulb shooting Follow steps 1 2 in Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values M Mode 84 and set the shutter speed to BU...

Page 86: ...ard exposure level exceeds two stops The ISO speed allowed will differ depending on the image quality ISO 100 ISO 3200 with or ISO 100 ISO 6400 with or Touch an option on the bottom of the screen and then touch to adjust its settings Touch to lock the focus position will be shown on the screen Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values Still Images Movies Follow these steps to set your preferred ...

Page 87: ...to Shooting information display on the 1 tab and choose Histogram to change the displayed histogram from a brightness histogram to an RGB histogram Customizing Controls and Display Customizing Display Information You can define which screens are shown when the button is pressed in the shooting screen You can also customize the data displayed by the screens 1 Access the setting screen Choose the 1 ...

Page 88: ...nctions to the front dial control dial and buttons 89 Release shutter w o lens When set to 1 Enable you can press the shutter button all the way or press the movie button to record images even if there is no lens attached to the camera Retract lens on power off Define whether to automatically retract the lens when the camera is turned off Setting Up Advanced Camera Functions The 1 tab of the menu ...

Page 89: ... C Fn in step 1 and press the button to remove all the changed functions on the 1 tab and restore it to default Even with ISO expansion set to 1 On H cannot be selected if Highlight tone priority is set to D 64 Safety shift is disabled when the flash fires The AF assist beam is light from the lamp front that turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway in dark areas to help with focusing Re...

Page 90: ... press the button A confirmation screen will appear Press the buttons or turn the dial to select OK and then press the button To restore the button button and movie button to their defaults choose and respectively If you don t want to add functions to the button button and movie button choose and respectively Icons labeled with in the button button and movie button assignment screen indicate that ...

Page 91: ...Press the button choose My Menu settings on the 1 tab and then press the button 32 2 Configure the setting Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose Select items and then press the button Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose a menu item to save max six items and then press the button to save it is displayed To cancel saving press the button is no longer displayed Press the button To edi...

Page 92: ...tem to move either press the buttons or turn the dial and then press the button Press the buttons or turn the dial to change the order and then press the button Press the button Grayed out items in step 2 can also be specified but they may not be available in some shooting modes To make My Menu immediately accessible by pressing the button in Shooting mode choose Set default view to choose Yes On ...

Page 93: ...ess the button or turn the dial clockwise Press and hold the buttons to browse through images quickly To access this screen Scroll Display mode turn the dial rapidly In this mode press the buttons or turn the dial to browse through images To return to single image display press the button To browse images grouped by shooting date press the buttons in Scroll Display mode Movies are identified by a ...

Page 94: ...movie playback touch in step 3 of Viewing 94 To adjust the volume during movie playback quickly drag up or down across the screen 3 Play movies To start playback press the button press the buttons to choose and then press the button again 4 Adjust the volume Press the buttons to adjust the volume To adjust the volume when the volume indicator 1 is no longer displayed press the buttons 5 Pause play...

Page 95: ... Playback 175 1 Access the setting screen Select Playback information display on the 4 tab and press the button 2 Select the information to display Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose the info you want displayed and then press the button to add a To return to the menu screen press the button Use the display sample on the left side of the screen to see what your selected effect in step 2 w...

Page 96: ...posure Warning for Image Highlights Still Images Movies Washed out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information display 95 Brightness Histogram Still Images Movies The graph displayed on the top of information displays 2 6 is a histogram that shows the distribution of brightness in the image The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness and the vertical axis how mu...

Page 97: ...Press it again to increase the number of images shown To display fewer images press the button Fewer images are shown with each press 2 Choose an image Turn the dial to scroll through the images Press the buttons to choose an image An orange frame is displayed around the selected image Press the button to view the selected image in single image display To deactivate the 3D display effect shown if ...

Page 98: ...t in mode 37 1 Choose the first condition for image display or navigation Press the button choose in the menu press the button and then press the buttons to choose a condition If you chose press the buttons to display the filtered images To perform an action for all of these images together press the button and go to step 3 2 Choose the second condition and check the images found If you selected o...

Page 99: ...mp to the previous or next image according to the jump method chosen in single image display However if you have chosen or the jump method will be switched to 3 View the filtered images Images matching your conditions are displayed in yellow frames To view only these images press the buttons or turn the dial To leave the filtered image display press the button select from the menu and then press t...

Page 100: ...nuing to hold it 2 Move the display position and switch images as needed To move the display position press the buttons Press to move to the focus frame area used when shooting To switch to other images while zoomed turn the dial You can return to single image display from magnified display by pressing the button Go to Magnify approx on the 4 tab of the menu to define the magnification used when p...

Page 101: ...ress the button to stop the slideshow The camera s power saving functions 28 are deactivated during slideshows To pause or resume slideshows press the button You can switch to other images during playback by pressing the buttons or turning the dial For fast forward or fast rewind hold the buttons down Choose Set up and press the button to set up slideshows to repeat change the transitions between ...

Page 102: ...method Choose an option as desired 32 To return to the menu screen press the button Protecting Images Still Images Movies Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure 105 Press the button select from the menu and then use the buttons or turn the dial to select This will display the icon Press the button again to remove the icon and unprotect the image Protected images on a memory card wi...

Page 103: ... in Using the Menu 102 choose Select and press the button 2 Choose an image Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image and then press the button is displayed To cancel selection press the button again is no longer displayed Repeat this process to specify other images 3 Protect the image Press the button A confirmation message is displayed Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK ...

Page 104: ...e Unprotect All Images in step 1 of Protecting All Images at Once and then complete step 2 3 Choose an ending image Press the button to choose Last image and then press the button Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image and then press the button Images before the first image cannot be selected as the last image 4 Protect the images Press the button to choose Protect and then press th...

Page 105: ... choose Select and press the button 2 Choose an image Once you choose an image following step 2 in Choosing Images Individually 103 is displayed To cancel selection press the button again is no longer displayed Erasing Images Still Images Movies You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be recovered However protected images 102 cannot be...

Page 106: ... a Range 103 to specify images 3 Erase the images Press the button to choose Erase and then press the button Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose Select All Images Following step 2 in Choosing a Selection Method 105 choose Select All Images and press the button 2 Erase the images Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK and then press the button Repeat this process to specify other images...

Page 107: ...90 clockwise Press it again to rotate it 90 counterclockwise and press it a third time to restore the image to normal To return to the menu screen press the button On the screen in step 2 you can also touch to rotate images or touch to return to the menu screen Rotating Images Still Images Movies Change the orientation of images and save them as follows 1 Choose Press the button and then choose in...

Page 108: ...nt List DPOF 164 Adding Images to a Photobook 166 Press the button choose in the menu and then assign a rating 31 To remove ratings repeat this process but choose and then press the button Using the Menu 1 Choose Rating Press the button and choose Rating on the 1 tab 32 2 Choose image and rating Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image and then press the buttons to choose a rating Dea...

Page 109: ...r When is shown on an editing screen you can touch instead of pressing the button if you prefer Resizing Images Still Images Movies Save a copy of images at a lower number of recording pixels 1 Choose an image size Press the button choose in the menu and choose a size 31 Press the button 2 Save the new image After Save new image is displayed press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK and then...

Page 110: ...l switch between with each press of the button 3 Check the cropped image Turn the dial to choose Press to toggle the screen between the cropped image and the cropping frame display 3 Review the new image Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose Yes and then press the button The saved image is now displayed Editing is not possible for images shot at a recording pixel setting of 43 RAW images ca...

Page 111: ...ors For mode press the buttons or turn the dial to adjust the color tone For press the button to resize the frame and press the buttons to move it 4 Save as a new image and review Turn the dial to choose and then press the button Follow steps 2 3 in Resizing Images 109 Editing is not possible for images shot at resolution RAW images cannot be edited You cannot crop an image that has already been c...

Page 112: ... RAW images cannot be edited this way Red eye correction can be applied to JPEG images saved with RAW images but the original image cannot be overwritten You can save images by touching New File or Overwrite on the screen in step 4 3 Save as a new image and review Press the button Follow steps 2 3 in Resizing Images 109 To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical in mode press the buttons i...

Page 113: ... pack runs out while saving is in progress When editing movies you should use a fully charged battery pack or an AC adapter kit sold separately 148 Editing Movies Still Images Movies You can remove unneeded portions from the beginning and end of movies excluding digest movies 37 1 Choose Following steps 1 5 in Viewing 93 choose and press the button The movie editing panel and editing bar are now d...

Page 114: ...s and save edited movies as new files by choosing Compress Sav Editing Digest Movies Still Images Movies Individual chapters clips 37 recorded in mode can be erased as needed Be careful when erasing clips because they cannot be recovered 1 Select the clip to erase Follow steps 1 2 in Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images Digest Movies 96 to play a movie created in mode and then p...

Page 115: ...ges 122 Sending to PC 131 Canon Wi Fi compatible cameras Converting images 129 Printer 3 Printing images 127 DLNA compatible media players 4 Viewing images 126 1 For convenience in this manual smartphones tablets and other compatible devices are referred to collectively as smartphones 2 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is Canon s online photo service 3 The printer must support PictBridge supporting DPS over IP...

Page 116: ...he smartphone Importing Images into a Smartphone There are the following two ways to import images from the camera into a smartphone Connect via NFC 116 Simply touch an NFC compatible Android smartphone OS version 4 0 or later against the camera to connect the devices Connect via the Wi Fi menu 118 Sending Images to an NFC Compatible Smartphone Use an Android OS version 4 0 or later smartphone s N...

Page 117: ...in Shooting Mode 116 to enter it The camera does not keep a record of smartphones you connect to via NFC in Playback mode When using NFC keep the following points in mind Avoid strong impact between the camera and smartphone This may damage the devices Depending on the smartphone the devices may not recognize each other immediately In this case try holding the devices together in slightly differen...

Page 118: ...amera to begin pairing Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi Fi Menu Before connecting to the camera you must install the free dedicated EOS Remote app on the smartphone For details on this application supported smartphones and included functions refer to the Canon website These steps show how to use the camera as an access point but you can also use an existing access point 119 1 Install the dedicated...

Page 119: ...evice display the device selection screen by touching and then configure the setting If you prefer not to display recent target devices choose MENU 32 4 tab Wi Fi Settings Target History Off Using Another Access Point You can also use an existing access point when connecting the camera to a smartphone through the Wi Fi menu Also refer to the access point user manual 8 Adjust the privacy setting Wh...

Page 120: ...llowing information Network name SSID ESSID The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use Also called the access point name or network name Network authentication data encryption encryption method encryption mode The method for encrypting data during wireless transmission Check which security setting is used WPA2 PSK AES WPA2 PSK TKIP WPA PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WEP open system authentication or no ...

Page 121: ...tton to access the keyboard and enter the password 33 Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose Next and then press the button 4 Choose Auto Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose Auto and then press the button 6 Establish the connection On the access point hold down the WPS connection button for a few seconds On the camera press the button to go to the next step 7 Import images Follow st...

Page 122: ...es Follow steps 6 9 in Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi Fi Menu 118 to select the smartphone to connect to and to configure the privacy settings and then import the images To determine the access point password check on the access point itself or refer to the user manual Up to 16 access points will be displayed If no access points are detected even after you choose Refresh in step 2 to update the ...

Page 123: ... buttons or turn the dial to choose Authenticate and then press the button Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY After linking the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY add CANON iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera 1 Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and access the camera link settings page From a computer or smartphone access http www canon com cig to visit CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Once the login ...

Page 124: ...ON iMAGE GATEWAY 123 to log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and then access the Web service settings screen 2 Configure the Web service you want to use Follow the instructions displayed on the smartphone or computer to set up the Web service 6 Establish a connection with an access point Connect to the access point as described in steps 4 6 in Using WPS Compatible Access Points 120 or in steps 2 4 in Con...

Page 125: ...ard with saved images be in the camera You can also send multiple images at once resize images and add comments before sending 130 3 Choose In Playback mode press the button to access the Wi Fi menu Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose and then press the button The Web service settings are now updated If any configured settings change follow these steps again to update the camera settings ...

Page 126: ... player s instruction manual Press the button to close the connection with the camera If the screen is darkened press any button to bring up the second screen shown in step 3 above and then press the button Viewing Images Using a Media Player You can view images in your camera s memory card on a TV or other device This function requires a DLNA compatible TV set game system smartphone or other medi...

Page 127: ...SID is displayed Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in the camera Once you have connected to devices via the Wi Fi menu recent destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi Fi menu You can easily connect again by pressing the buttons to choose the device and then pressing the button To add a new device display the device selection screen by pressing the buttons ...

Page 128: ...ou prefer not to display recent target devices choose MENU 32 4 tab Wi Fi Settings Target History Off To use another access point follow the steps in Using Another Access Point 119 4 Connect the printer to the network In the printer s Wi Fi setting menu choose the SSID network name displayed on the camera to establish a connection 5 Choose the printer Choose the printer name either press the butto...

Page 129: ...dd a new device display the device selection screen by pressing the buttons and then configure the setting If you prefer not to display recent target devices choose MENU 32 4 tab Wi Fi Settings Target History Off You can also send multiple images at once and change the image size before sending 130 Sending Images to Another Camera Connect two cameras via Wi Fi and send images between them as follo...

Page 130: ... sending movies to smartphones note that the supported image quality varies depending on the smartphone For details refer to the smartphone user manual On the screen wireless signal strength is indicated by the following icons high medium low weak Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending images you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server Image Se...

Page 131: ...he button and choose Wi Fi Settings on the 4 tab 32 Press the buttons to choose Image Sync and then press the buttons to choose Stills Movies Choosing the Number of Recording Pixels Image Size On the image transfer screen choose by pressing the buttons and then press the button On the screen displayed choose the recording pixel setting image size by pressing the buttons and then press the button T...

Page 132: ... when the destination is a computer on the same network as the camera because images are sent via the access point instead of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Note that images stored on a computer are sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY so the computer must be connected to the Internet Preparing the Computer Install and configure the software on the destination computer 1 Install the software Install the software on a...

Page 133: ...he smartphone Use the smartphone to browse and import images from the camera Shooting Remotely As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone you can use it to shoot remotely Privacy settings must be configured in advance to allow all images 116 135 1 Secure the camera Keep the camera still by mounting it on a tripod or taking other measures 2 Connect the camera and smartphone 116 In the privac...

Page 134: ...e that is displayed on the camera Following step 4 in Editing Connection Information 134 choose Change Device Nickname and press the button Select the input field and press the button Use the keyboard displayed to enter a new nickname 33 Editing or Erasing Wi Fi Settings Edit or erase Wi Fi settings as follows Editing Connection Information 1 Access the Wi Fi menu and choose a device to edit Press...

Page 135: ...he range Choose All images when shooting remotely Erasing Connection Information Erase connection information information about devices that you have connected to as follows Following step 4 in Editing Connection Information 134 choose Erase Connection Info and press the button After Erase is displayed press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK and then press the button The connection informa...

Page 136: ... of it Resetting the Wi Fi settings will also clear all Web service settings Be sure that you want to reset all Wi Fi settings before using this option 1 Choose Wi Fi Settings Press the button and choose Wi Fi Settings on the 4 tab 32 2 Choose Reset Settings Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose Reset Settings and then press the button 3 Restore the default settings Press the buttons or tur...

Page 137: ...s each day you shoot to store shots taken that day Choose Create Folder on the 1 tab and then choose Daily Images will now be saved in folders created on the shooting date File Numbering Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order 0001 9999 and saved in folders that store up to 2000 images each You can change how the camera assigns file numbers Choose File Numbering on the 1 tab and ...

Page 138: ...38 because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card You can cancel low level formatting in progress by choosing Cancel In this case all data will be erased but the memory card can be used normally Regardless of the option selected in this setting shots may be numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted memory cards To start saving shots from ...

Page 139: ...mately ten seconds after darkening the screen turns off The camera turns off after approximately three minutes of inactivity 2 Shoot To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the rear indicator lamp is still on press the shutter button halfway Changing Video Formats This lets you define the image format for your TV set This setting also changes the image quality fr...

Page 140: ...his will override the LCD Brightness setting on the 2 tab To restore the original brightness press and hold the button again for at least one second or restart the camera Power Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation Auto Power Down and Display Off respectively as needed 28 Choose Power Saving on the 2 tab and then press the button Select an item and press t...

Page 141: ...orld Clock To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date Time setting manually Before using the world clock be sure to set the date and time and your home time zone as described in Setting the Date and Time 18 1 Specify ...

Page 142: ...tion that automatically removes dust from the image sensor when the power is turned on or off or when the camera shuts off in Power Saving mode This cleaning function can be activated whenever you like or shut off entirely Turning Auto Cleaning Off 1 Access the setting screen After turning the camera on in shooting mode choose Sensor cleaning on the 3 tab and press the button Press the buttons or ...

Page 143: ...s an extremely delicate component Exercise care when cleaning Do not use a blower equipped with a brush Brushes can damage the image sensor upon contact Do not insert the blower into the lens mount surface This can damage the shutter Do not clean with high pressure air or gas High pressure airflow can damage the image sensor and condensing or freezing gas can damage the image sensor surface If the...

Page 144: ...tion to Record in Images 144 and choose Delete Copyright Info Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK and then press the button The copyright info already recorded in images will not be deleted Checking Certification Logos Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen Other certification logos are printed in this guide on the camera packaging or on...

Page 145: ...ting mode 51 Wi Fi settings 115 Calibrated value for the electronic level 139 Copyright information 144 Adjusting Other Settings The following functions are also available for use Wi Fi Settings 4 tab 115 Custom shooting mode C 4 tab 90 firmware ver 4 tab used for updating the firmware During firmware updates the touch screen will be disabled to prevent accidental operations Restoring Defaults If ...

Page 146: ...when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs o...

Page 147: ...lable for purchase separately 90EX USB port Card slot Remote Controller RC 6 Electronic Viewfinder EVF DC1 ST E3 RT 430EX II 600EX RT 600EX 320EX 270EX II Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX II MR 14EX ST E2 1 IFC 400PCU 2 TV set Video Computer PictBridge compatible printer Card reader SD SDHC SDXC memory card External microphone EF lenses EF S lenses EF M lenses Mount Adapter EF EOS M...

Page 148: ...ing the camera over extended periods or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer Cannot be used to charge the battery pack in the camera The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100 240 V AC power 50 60 Hz For power outlets in a different format use a commercially available adapter for the plug Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling which may ...

Page 149: ... and scratches Handle with care to prevent leather discoloration Neck Strap EM E2 Strap made from the same leather material as Body Jacket EH27 CJ Handle with care to prevent discoloration Flash Speedlite 600EX RT 600EX 430EX II 320EX 270EX II 90EX Shoe mounted flash unit that enables many styles of flash photography Speedlite 580EX II 580EX 550EX 430EX 420EX 380EX 270EX and 220EX are also support...

Page 150: ...gh definition For details on connection or how to switch inputs refer to the TV manual 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off 2 Connect the camera to the TV On the TV insert the cable plug fully into the HDMI input as shown On the camera open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal Interface Cable IFC 400PCU For connecting the camera to a computer or printer IFC ...

Page 151: ... adapter to the coupler Open the cover and insert the adapter plug fully into the coupler 4 Connect the power cord Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter and then plug the other end into a power outlet Turn the camera on and use it as desired When finished turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet 3 Turn the TV on and switch to external input Switch the...

Page 152: ...y like an electronic viewfinder or external flash is attached to the hot shoe The monitor may strike the viewfinder or flash Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on This may erase your shots or damage the camera Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product Remote Control Shooting...

Page 153: ...ctronic viewfinder from the camera and store in a safe place when not in use The electronic viewfinder and camera screen displays cannot be active at the same time Camera touch screen control is not available in electronic viewfinder display mode Using Electronic Viewfinders Sold Separately Still Images Movies Use an electronic viewfinder sold separately to keep closer track of your subject and ma...

Page 154: ... ready Although the electronic viewfinder is produced under extremely high precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99 99 of the pixels meet design specifications in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as red or black dots This is not a malfunction They do not affect the images recorded Vertical or horizontal black bars may be displayed depending on the selected aspect ra...

Page 155: ...ing is available When shooting with multiple flashes you can also set up the radio channel optical channel and master flash firing For details on wireless flash refer to the instruction manual of the Speedlite compatible with wireless flash 3 Choose shooting mode or Flash settings can only be configured in these modes In other modes the flash is adjusted and fired automatically as needed 4 Configu...

Page 156: ...g to fully fire the flash when shooting Option Description Flash zoom Flash coverage With Speedlites that have a zooming flash head you can set the flash coverage Normally set this to AUTO so that the camera will automatically set the flash coverage to match the lens focal length Shutter synchronization Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows will fire the flash immediately a...

Page 157: ...o their defaults Press the button select Clear settings within Flash Control on the 3 tab and press the button Press the buttons or turn the dial to select an option and then press the button On the next screen press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK and then press the button Clear built in flash set cannot be accessed when an external flash is attached Using External Microphones Still Ima...

Page 158: ...on screen instructions to complete the installation process Installation may take some time depending on computer performance and the Internet connection Click Finish or Restart on the screen after installation Using the Software The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced below with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer Software After downloadi...

Page 159: ...your camera i e software installed as standard on your computer or software that is generally available Saving Images to a Computer Use an interface cable 2 to connect your camera and save images to a personal computer Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10 8 are used here for the sake of illustration 1 Connect the camera to the computer With the camera turned off open the cover 1 With the smaller plug of the ...

Page 160: ... Make sure the camera and printer are off 2 Connect the camera to the printer Open the terminal cover Holding the smaller cable plug in the orientation shown insert the plug fully into the camera terminal Connect the larger cable plug to the printer For other connection details refer to the printer manual The first time you connect the camera to the computer drivers will be installed so it may tak...

Page 161: ...date and file number added Off Default Matches current printer settings Off On Uses information from the time of shooting to print under optimal settings Red Eye 1 Corrects red eye Copies Choose the number of copies to print Cropping Specify a desired image area to print 162 Paper Settings Specify the paper size layout and other details 162 3 Turn the printer on 4 Turn the camera on Press the butt...

Page 162: ...dial to choose an option and then press the button When choosing N up press the button On the next screen press the buttons or turn the dial to choose the number of images to print and then press the button 5 Print the image Cropping Images before Printing Still Images Movies By cropping images before printing you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image 1 Choose Cropping After f...

Page 163: ... print the folder number file number and elapsed time for the frame by setting Caption to On Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings Bordered Prints with blank space around the image Borderless Borderless edge to edge printing N up Choose how many images to print per sheet ID Photo Prints images for identification purposes Only available for images with a recording pixel ...

Page 164: ...at the same time Index printing is not available on some Canon brand PictBridge compatible printers sold separately The date is printed in a format matching the setting details in Date Time on the 2 tab 18 of the menu 32 To cancel printing in progress press the button choose OK and then press the button again ID Photo and Sequence cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compatible printers from...

Page 165: ...ual Images 165 choose Clear All Selections and press the button Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK and then press the button Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Still Images Movies 1 Choose Select Images Qty Press the button choose Print settings on the 2 tab and then press the button Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose Select Images Qty and then press the button 32 2 C...

Page 166: ... Adding All Images to a Photobook Still Images Movies Following the procedure in Choosing a Selection Method 166 choose Select All Images and press the button Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK and then press the button Adding Images to a Photobook Still Images Movies Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the softw...

Page 167: ...Fi Functions 8 Set Up Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 4 P Mode 5 Tv Av M and C Modes Before Use Removing All Images from a Photobook Still Images Movies Following the procedure in Choosing a Selection Method 166 choose Clear All Selections and press the button Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK and then press the button ...

Page 168: ... quickly Battery performance decreases at low temperatures Try warming the battery pack a little by putting it in your pocket for example ensuring that the terminals do not touch any metal objects Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance Try cleaning the terminals with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery pack a few times If these measures do not help and the battery pack still runs...

Page 169: ...output level 76 85 White spots appear in flash shots This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles Shots look grainy Lower the ISO speed 62 High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images 51 Shooting Cannot shoot Pictures cannot be taken unless the focus is right Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects Once the frame is colored green ...

Page 170: ...me 93 if the sound in the movie is faint No sound is played for movies shot in mode 55 because audio is not recorded in this mode There is linear noise or a moiré pattern in the image Depending on the subject linear noise or a moiré pattern may appear in the image This can occur especially in the following conditions Subjects with fine horizontal stripes or checkered patterns etc When there are st...

Page 171: ...ng it to someone else Reset the Wi Fi settings 136 Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable try reducing the transfer speed as follows Press the button to enter Playback mode Hold the button down as you press the and buttons at the same time On the next screen press the buttons to choose B and then press the button Wi Fi Cannot ac...

Page 172: ...tact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk A camera error was detected error number If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot the image may not have been saved Switch to Playback mode to check for the image Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage In this case write down the error number Exx and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk File Error Correct p...

Page 173: ...orber full Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement Wi Fi Connection failed No access points were recognized Check the access point settings 120 A device could not be found Turn the camera off and on again and retry the connection Check the device you want to connect to and make sure it is ready for connection Cannot determine access point The ...

Page 174: ...32 Highlight tone priority 64 33 ISO speed 62 34 Buffer warning 170 35 Camera shake warning 38 36 Recording mode 59 37 Attenuator 59 38 Wind filter 59 39 Time zone 141 40 Eco mode 139 41 AE lock movie 58 42 AF MF toggle 57 43 Movie Servo AF 57 Battery Level An on screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level Display Details Sufficient charge Slightly depleted but sufficient Blinking re...

Page 175: ...ropped images have displayed Info Display 3 Shows the lens name focal distance and an RGB histogram The screen may not be wide enough to display the full name of the lens The display on the top of the screen is the same as Info Display 2 Info Display 4 Displays Picture Style data The display on the top of the screen is the same as Info Display 2 Playback Info Display 1 1 Image shown number of targ...

Page 176: ... data The display on the top of the screen is the same as Info Display 2 Summary of Movie Control Panel The following operations are available on the movie control panel shown in View 93 Playback Slow Motion Press the buttons to adjust the playback speed No sound is played To adjust the playback speed press the buttons or turn the dial No sound is played Skip Backward or Previous Clip 114 To conti...

Page 177: ...tion 61 O O O O O 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O ISO speed 62 AUTO 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 100 6400 2 O O O O O 8000 10000 12800 2 O O O O Flash 75 Auto 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O On 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Slow Synchro 2 O O 3 3 O 3 Off 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O External Flash Firing 154 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Flash Exposu...

Page 178: ...O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Face Select 71 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Magnified Display 74 2 O O O O O O O O O O Touch Shutter 41 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 7 O O O O O Single Frame Shoot when shooting movies 58 8 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Change Display 30 61 Custom display 1 Custom display 2 No info display 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O I...

Page 179: ...O O O 1 O O O O 2 O O O O O O Image quality 43 See Shooting Tabs 181 Movie rec size 45 When set to NTSC 1 O O O O O O 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 O O O O O O 2 O O O O O O O O O O 3 O O O O O When set to PAL 1 O O O O O O 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 O O O O O O 2 O O O O O O O O O O 3 O O O O O Drive Mode 42 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O Self...

Page 180: ...O O O 1 O O O O O O 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O Metering mode 62 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 O O O O Still Image Aspect Ratio 45 1 O O O O O O 5 O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 O O O O O 5 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 6 6 1 O O O O O 5 O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 Adjustable content depends on added shooting modes 2 Set using menu tab 2 3 Synchronizes with aspect ratio setting and ...

Page 181: ...O O O O O O O RAW 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 O O O O O O O O O Still Image Aspect Ratio 45 See Quick Settings 179 Shooting information display 87 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Reverse Disp 29 On Off 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Image review 47 2 Off 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec Hold 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Touch Shutter 41 En...

Page 182: ... O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Off 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O AF MF 73 On 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Off 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O MF Peaking Settings 74 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O IS Settings 78 IS Mode 4 Off 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Continuous 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Dynamic IS 5 1 1 O...

Page 183: ...izer 64 See Quick Settings 179 Metering mode 62 See Quick Settings 179 Flash Control Flash firing 75 Refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 177 E TTL II meter 77 Evaluative Average 1 O O O O Red eye reduc 47 On Off 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Built in flash settings Flash Mode 85 E TTL II 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Manual flash 1 O O O Shutter Sync 77 1st curtain 1...

Page 184: ... 1 O O O O O O WB Correction 66 See Quick Settings 179 Picture Style 67 See Quick Settings 179 High ISO speed NR 80 Standard 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Disable Low High Multi Shot Noise Reduction 1 O O O O Long exp noise reduction 81 Disable 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Auto Enable 1 O O O O Digest Type 37 Include Stills No Stills O AF auto switch 40 Enable ...

Page 185: ...O O O O O O Attenuator Off 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O On 1 O O O O O O Movie Servo AF 57 Enable 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Disable 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O AF w shutter button during 58 ONE SHOT Disable 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 Adjustable content depends on added shooting modes 2 Locked at OFF when and are both...

Page 186: ... O O O O 1 On O O C Fn II Autofocus 88 AF assist beam LED firing 0 Enable O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 Disable O O O O O O O O C Fn III Others 88 Custom Controls Shutter AE lock O O O O O O Dials O O O O O O M Fn button O O O O O O button O O O O O O button O O O O Release shutter w o lens 0 Disable O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 Enable O O O O O O Retract lens on p...

Page 187: ...45 Firmware Ver 4 145 1 Only displayed when an electronic viewfinder is installed 2 Only available in and mode 3 Not available in mode 4 Only available in and mode INFO Quick Control The Adjusting Shooting Functions from a Single Screen 61 is not displayed in and modes Shooting Mode Function Movie Mode O O Shutter speed O O O Aperture value O O O ISO speed O O O O O AEB O O O O Flash exposure comp...

Page 188: ...e 94 Play Linked Digest Movie 96 Print 160 Resize 109 Cropping 110 Creative filters 111 Apply settings to 50 My Menu Tab Tabs Item Ref Page 1 My Menu settings 91 Playback Tab Tabs Item Ref Page 1 Protect 102 Rotate 107 Erase 105 Rating 108 Slideshow 101 List Play Digest Movies 96 Image Search 98 2 Creative filters 111 Resize 109 Cropping 110 Red Eye Correction 112 Print settings 161 Photobook Set ...

Page 189: ...to clean the camera or screen Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens If cleaning is difficult contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room condensation may form on the camera 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 Store...

Page 190: ... Approx 5 50 megapixels 2880 x 1920 S2 Small 2 Approx 3 50 megapixels 2304 x 1536 S3 Small 3 Approx 350 000 pixels 720 x 480 RAW Approx 24 megapixels 6000 x 4000 Specifications Type Type Digital single lens non reflex AF AE camera Recording media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Compatible with UHS I Image sensor size Approx 22 3 14 9 mm Compatible lenses Canon EF M EF and EF S len...

Page 191: ...AEB 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments can be combined with manual exposure compensation AE lock Auto Applied in One Shot AF with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual With AE lock button Image Processing during Shooting Picture Style Auto Standard Portrait Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Def 1 3 White balance Auto Preset Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten light White fluorescent li...

Page 192: ...d 1 point AF face tracking priority AF Manual focus Focusing brightness range EV 2 18 at room temperature ISO 100 Focus mode AF MF manual focusing AF MF Metering modes Evaluative Shutter Type Electronically controlled focal plane shutter Shutter speed 1 4000 sec to 30 sec Total shutter speed range available range varies by shooting mode Bulb X sync at 1 200 sec Flash Built in Flash Retracting manu...

Page 193: ...ken with the same model Creative filters Grainy B W Soft focus Fish eye effect Art bold effect Water painting effect Toy camera effect Miniature effect Resize Provided Red Eye Correction Provided Servo AF Provided Brightness metering range EV 1 20 at room temperature ISO 100 Exposure control Program AE for movies and manual exposure Exposure compensation 3 stops in 1 3 stop increments ISO speed Re...

Page 194: ...elected images Transferring resized images Connection to smartphones Viewing controlling receiving images using a smartphone Sending images to a smartphone connected via NFC Remote control of the camera using a smartphone Print from Wi Fi printers Images to be printed can be sent to a printer supporting Wi Fi Send images to a Web service Images in the camera or links to images can be sent to regis...

Page 195: ...e aspect ratio of 3 2 ISO100 and the picture style set to Standard These values may vary depending on conditions The values of the maximum burst were measured using a 16 GB UHS I memory card Power Supplies Battery Battery Pack LP E17 Quantity 1 AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK E17 Number of possible shots Based on CIPA testing standards Room temperature 23 C Approx 250 images Low te...

Page 196: ...ry capacity 1040 mAh Working temperature range Charging 5 C 40 C Shooting 0 C 40 C Working humidity 85 or less Dimensions W x H x D Approx 33 0 x 14 0 x 49 4 mm 1 30 x 0 55 x 1 94 in Weight Approx 45 g 1 59 oz excluding protective cover Recording Time per Memory Card Using a 16 GB memory card Image Quality File Size Approx MB Total Recording Time Approx 172 6 MB minute 1 hour 26 minutes 5 seconds ...

Page 197: ...e range 5 C 40 C Working humidity 85 or less Dimensions W x H x D Approx 67 3 x 27 7 x 92 2 mm 2 65 x 1 09 x 3 63 in Weight LC E17 Approx 85 g 3 00 oz LC E17E Approx 80 g 2 82 oz excluding power cord All the data above is based on Canon s testing standards and CIPA Camera Imaging Products Association testing standards and guidelines Dimensions maximum diameter length and weight listed above are ba...

Page 198: ...D Date time Changing 19 Date time battery 19 Settings 18 World clock 141 DC coupler 151 Defaults Clear settings Direct printing 194 Display language 20 Display period 49 DLNA 115 DPOF 164 E Eco Mode 139 Editing Cropping 110 Red eye correction 112 Resizing images 109 Editing or erasing connection informationEditing or erasing connection information 116 Erasing 105 Erasing all 106 Error messages 172...

Page 199: ...Jump to image 99 Magnified display 100 Single image display 25 Slideshow 101 TV display 150 W Water painting effect shooting mode 54 White balance color 65 Wi Fi functions 115 Wireless flash shooting 155 World clock 141 Wrist strap Strap Z Zoom 23 J Jump display 99 L Landscape 67 Landscape shooting mode 51 Lens 20 Lock release 21 Level 174 Long exposure noise reduction 81 M M shooting mode 84 Macr...

Page 200: ...ake compensation for damages resulting from loss or theft of the product Canon accepts no responsibility for damages or loss resulting from unauthorized access or use of target devices registered on this product due to loss or theft of the product Be sure to use the product as directed in this guide Be sure to use the wireless LAN function of this product within the guidelines noted in this guide ...

Page 201: ...ious intent may gain unauthorized access to the network you are using to steal modify or destroy information Additionally you could fall victim to other types of unauthorized access such as impersonation where someone assumes an identity to gain access to unauthorized information or springboard attacks where someone gains unauthorized access to your network as a springboard to cover their tracks w...

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