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Multiple options for recording images on a memory card. Image Format. File Size. Recording Functions. Backup Recording. File Numbering. Color Space. Picture Style. White Balance. Auto White Balance. Color Temperature Compensation. Color Temperature Information Transmission. Eye Point. Dioptric Adjustment Correction.

Focusing Screen. Interchangeable 2 types sold separately , Ef-A standard focusing screen provided. Quick-return half mirror Transmission: reflection ratio of Viewfinder Information. AF AF points, focus confirmation light , Exposure shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning , Flash flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light , Image monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information.

Depth Of Field Preview. Enabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View Function. AF Points. AF Working Range. Focusing Modes.

AF Point Selection. Selected AF Point Display. Superimposed red illumination in viewfinder; also visible on top or rear LCD panel when AF point select button is pressed. AF Assist Beam. Exposure Control. Metering Modes.

Metering Range. ISO Speed Range. Recommended exposure index. Exposure Compensation. AE Lock. Soft-touch electromagnetic release 10 sec. Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled. Shutter Speeds. Shutter Release. Self Timer. Remote Control. Built in Flash. Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism. Guide Number. Recycling Time. Flash Ready Indicator. Flash Coverage.

FE Lock. Flash Exposure Compensation. External Speedlite. Zooming to Match Focal Length. Flash Metering. External Flash Settings. PC Terminal. Drive System. Drive Modes. Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer 10 sec.

Continuous Shooting Speed. High speed: Max 6. Maximum Burst. Live View Functions. Shooting Modes. Magnified View. Grid Display. Exposure Simulation. Silent Shooting. LCD Monitor. Monitor Size. Brightness Control. Interface Languages. Display Format. Single image, 4-image index, 9-image index, Jump, Magnified zoom approx. Fn IV Highlight Alert. In the single image display and INFO display, over-exposed highlight areas will blink. Image Protection and Erase. Single image or all images in the memory card can be protected or cancel the image protection.

Single image, select images, all images in a CF card or unprotected images. Direct Printing. Compatible Printers. Printable Images. Easy Print feature. Direct Image Transfer.

Compatible Images. Custom Functions. Camera User Settings. My Menu Registration. Power Source. Battery Life. Number of shots approx. The display can be switched with the [4 Histogram] menu. Magnified view is not possible during the image review immediately after the image is taken.

Each image will be displayed for about 4 sec. During auto play, auto power off will not work. The display time may vary depending on the image. Turn off the camera and the television before connecting them. Page Protecting Images Protecting Images This prevents the image from being erased accidentally.

To erase a protected image, you must first cancel the protection. If you erase all the images p. Page Erasing Images L Erasing Images You can either select and erase images one by one or erase them in one batch. Protected images p. Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered.

Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it. To prevent important images from being erased accidentally, protect them. They will not rotate even if you later switch it to [On] for playback. Immediately after image capture, the vertical image will not be automatically rotated for the image review. The Dust Delete Data can also be appended to the image so that the remaining dust spots can be removed automatically by Digital Photo Professional provided software.

Normally, you need not be aware of this operation. However, in case visible dust still remains, you can append the Dust Delete Data to the image to later erase the dust spots. Before an important shoot, you should update the Dust Delete Data by obtaining it again. Page Manual Sensor Cleaning The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate.

If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor might get damaged.

Set up the printer. When connecting the camera to the printer, do not use any cable other than the interface cable provided. If there is a long beeping sound in step 5, it indicates a problem with the printer. Page Printing wPrinting The screen display and setting options will differ depending on the printer. Some settings might not be available. Printer-connected icon Print setting screen The paper size, type, and layout you have set will be displayed.

Page Default With a Canon printer, the print will be borderless. No automatic EOff correction will be performed. The image will be printed with higher saturation to produce EVivid more vivid blues and greens. Trimming will not be applied to 1-copy printing. Set the trimming frame size, position, and proportion. The image area within the trimming frame will be printed. The shape of the trimming frame can be changed with [Paper settings].

Page Error Messages wPrinting Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look on the print. If the picture will be too grainy, the trimming frame will turn red. The print settings will be applied to all print-ordered images.

They cannot be set individually for each image. Even if [Date] and [File No. If you select Clear all, the print order for all the images in the card will be canceled. See page Under the [3] tab, select [Print order]. Select [Print]. Preparation for Image Transfer Shooting will be disabled while the direct transfer screen is displayed. All images All the images in the CF card will be transferred. New images Images which have not yet been transferred to the personal computer will be selected by the camera automatically and transferred.

Image All image When you select Mark all, all the images in the CF card will be included in the transfer order. If you select Clear all, the transfer order for all the images in the card will be canceled. The functions explained in this chapter apply to Creative Zone modes.

Fn ] to clear all the Custom Function settings. Even after all the Custom Functions are cleared, the setting for C. Fn IV -5 [Focusing Screen] will remain intact. Fn I: Exposure, C. Fn II: Image, C. Page Safety Shift C. AEB will also be canceled when the flash is ready to fire.

Page C. This [Auto] setting is effective in most cases. The gradation between the grays and highlights becomes smoother. With setting 1, noise in the shadow areas may be slightly more than usual. With setting 1, the settable ISO speed range will be - While the button is pressed, AF operation with the camera is disabled. Fn IV is already set.

To change the focusing screen, refer to the instructions that came with the focusing screen. Page Exposure Simulation C.

Fn IV -6 Add original decision data 0: Off 1: On Data for verifying whether the image is original or not is appended to the image automatically. When the shooting information of an image appended with the verification data is displayed p. My Menu settings [Sort] and other settings displayed in step 2 are as follows: Sort You can change the order of the registered items in My Menu. Select [Sort] and select the menu whose order you want to change.

About [Clear settings] In step 2, if you select [Clear settings], the respective Mode Dial position will revert to default setting effective before you registered the camera settings. Page Reference Reference This chapter provides reference information for camera features, system accessories, etc. The back of this chapter also has an index to make it easier to look up things. Camera Settings Red-eye reduction p. Its service life is about 5 years. Self-timer 2 sec.

If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power The battery cannot be recharged with the battery charger provided. Page Shooting No images can be shot or recorded. The CF card is not properly inserted. If the CF card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images to make room.

Page Troubleshooting Guide Live View shooting is not possible. A hard disk-type CF card requires a lower temperature range for operation than with normal CF cards. Page Error Codes Error code Countermeasures If the same error keeps appearing, there may be a problem.

Write down the error code and consult your nearest Canon Service Center. If there is a problem with the camera, an error message appears. Follow the on- screen instructions. Weight: Approx. If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker. Trademarks Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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