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Bracketing sequence
The AEB shooting sequence and white bal ance bracketing sequence can 
be changed.
0 - +: 0, -, +
- 0+ : -, 0, +
+0 - : +, 0, -
AEBWhite Balance BracketingB/A DirectionM/G Direction0 : Standard exposure0 : Standard white balance0 : Standard white balance
- : Decreased exposure- : Blue bias- : Magenta bias+ : Increased exposure+ : Amber bias+ : Green bias
Number of bracketed shots
The number of shots taken with AEB and white balance bracketing can be 
changed from the usual 3 shot s to 2, 5, or 7 shots.
When [ Bracketing sequence: 0, -, + ] is set, the bracketed shots will be 
taken as shown in the table below.
3: 3 shots
2: 2 shots
5: 5 shots
7: 7 shots
(1-stop increments)
1st Shot 2nd Shot 3rd Shot 4th  Shot 5th Shot 6th Shot 7th Shot
3: 3 shots Standard 
(0) -1 +1
2: 2 shots Standard 
(0) ±1
5: 5 shots Standard 
(0) -2 -1 +1 +2
7: 7 shots
Standard 
(0) -3 -2 -1 +1 +2 +3
If [
2 shots ] is set, you can select the + or  - side when setting the AEB range.
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Spot metering linked to AF point
You can enable or disable AF point- linked spot metering in the  
metering mode.
 Center AF point only
Regardless of the AF point currently  selected, spot metering will always 
be linked to the viewfinder’s center AF point.
 Linked to active AF point
Spot metering will be linked to the m anually-selected AF point. If the AF area 
selection mode is set to 61-point automat ic selection or Zone AF (automatic 
Zone selection), spot metering is  performed at the viewfinder center.
Safety shift
OFF: Disable
Tv/Av: Shutter speed/Aperture
This function takes effect in the shutter-priority AE (s) and aperture-priority AE 
(f) modes. If the subject’s brightne ss changes and the standard exposure 
cannot be obtained within the autoexpo sure range, the camera will automatically 
change the manually-selected settin g to obtain a standard exposure.
ISO: ISO speed
This function takes effect in the Program AE ( d), shutter-priority AE 
( s), and aperture-priority AE ( f) modes. If the su bject’s brightness 
changes and the standard exposure  cannot be obtained within the 
autoexposure range, the camera will automatically change the manually 
set ISO speed to obtain a standard exposure.
If the safety shift automatically sets ISO 32000 or higher (when the camera’s 
internal temperature is low,  ISO 20000 or higher), when [ISO speed] is set, the 
maximum continuous s hooting speed at  will be approx. 10 shots/sec.
 Under [ z2: ISO speed settings ], even if [ISO speed range ] or [Min. 
shutter spd. ] is changed from the defaul t setting, safety shift will 
override it if a standard  exposure cannot be obtained.
  The minimum and maximum se nsitivities of the safety shift using the ISO 
speed will be determined by the [ Auto ISO range] setting (p.127). 
However, if the manually  set ISO speed exceeds the [ Auto ISO range], 
the safety shift will extend up  to the manually set ISO speed.
  If [Shutter speed/Aperture] or [ ISO speed] is set, safety shift will take 
effect if necessary even  when flash is used.
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C.Fn2: Exposure
Restrict shooting modes
You can restrict the shooting  modes selectable with the  button. 
Select a shooting mode ( a/s/ f/d /BULB /w1 /w2 /w3) to be made 
selectable and press < 0> to append a checkmark < X>.
Restrict metering modes
You can restrict the metering modes selectable with the < q> button. 
Select a metering mode (q /w /r /e ) to be made selectable , then press 
 to append a checkmark < X>.
Metering used in manual exposure
You can set the metering mode to be used in the < a> shooting mode.
X q  Specified metering mode
The currently-set metering mode is used.
q  Evaluative metering
w  Partial metering
r  Spot metering
e  Center-weighted average metering
 The restricted shooting mode settings ar e not registered to C1, C2, or C3. At least one shooting mode  must be checkmarked .
At least one metering mode  must be checkmarked .
If q /w /r /e  is set, pressing the < q> button during ma nual exposure 
shooting will not select  the metering mode.
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Set shutter speed range
You can set the shutter speed range. In the  and  modes, you 
can set the shutter speed manually with in the range that you have set. In 
the  and < f> modes, the shutter speed  will be set automatically 
within the range t hat you have set.
Highest speed You can set it from 1/8000 sec. to 15 sec.
Lowest speed
You can set it from 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec.
Set aperture range
You can set the aperture  range. In the  and  modes, you can set 
the aperture manually within the ra nge that you have set. In the  and 
 modes, the aperture will be set autom atically within the range that 
you have set.
Min. aperture (Max. f/)
You can set it from f/91 to f/1.4.
Max. aperture (Min. f/) You can set it from f/1.0 to f/64.
The settable aperture range will diff er depending on the lens’ maximum 
and minimum apertures.
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AE Microadjustment
Normally, this adjustment is  not required. Perform this 
adjustment only if necessary.  Note that performing this 
adjustment may prevent the  correct exposure from being 
achieved.
You can fine-tune the standard for exposur e metering. This adjustment can 
help if automatic exposure always ma kes the image look too dark or too 
bright even without any exposure compensation.
OFF: Disable
ON: Enable
Select [ Enable] and press the < Q> button. The adjustment screen will 
appear. The adjustment can be made  up to ±1 stop in 1/8-stop 
increments. If the exposure metering tends to underexpose, set it to the 
plus (+) side. If it tends to over expose, set it to the minus (-) side.
FE Microadjustment
Normally, this adjustment is not required. Perform this 
adjustment only if necessary.  Note that performing this 
adjustment may preven t the correct flash exposure from being 
obtained.
You can fine-tune the camera’s standard for flash exposure. This 
adjustment can help if the automatic flash exposure always makes the 
subject look too dark or too bright  even without any flash exposure 
compensation.
OFF: Disable
ON: Enable
Select [ Enable] and press the < Q> button. The adjustment screen will 
appear. The adjustment can be made  up to ±1 stop in 1/8-stop 
increments. If the flash exposure  metering tends to underexpose the 
main subject, set it to t he plus (+) side. If it tends to overexpose the main 
subject, set it to the minus (-) side.
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C.Fn3: Drive
Continuous shooting speed
You can set the continu ous shooting speed for < o> high-speed 
continuous shooting and  low-speed continuous shooting.
High speed You can set it from 2 to 12 shots/sec.
Low speed You can set it from 1 to 11 shots/sec.
Limit continuous shot count
You can limit the maximum burst during continuous shooting so that the 
camera stops shooting after the set num ber of continuous shots is taken. 
You can set it within 2 to  99 shots. Pressing the < L> button will return the 
setting to [ Disable].
If [ Disable ] is set, continuous shooting  can continue up to the maximum 
burst (p.122) displayed in the viewfinder.
Restrict drive modes
You can restrict the drive m odes selectable with the  button. 
Select a drive mode ( u/o /p /k /l /B /V) to be made 
selectable, then press < 0> to append a checkmark < X>.
If you set 12 or 11 shots/sec. for < o> or 11 shots/sec. for < p> and use 
ISO 32000 or higher (when the camera’s  internal temperature is low, ISO 
20000 or higher), t he maximum continuous shooting speed will be approx. 
10 shots/sec. If Auto ISO is set  and ISO 32000 or higher (when the 
camera’s internal temp erature is low, ISO 20000 or higher) is set 
automatically, the maximum  continuous shooting speed will be approx. 10 
shots/sec.
  You cannot select < V> with the < o> button in the default 
setting.  To make < V> selectable for super  high-speed continuous 
shooting, append a checkmark < X> (p.111).
  At least one drive mode  must be checkmarked .
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C.Fn4: Display/Operation
Focusing Screen
You can change the focusing screen to  an Ec-series focusing screen more 
suited for your shooting.  If you change the focusi ng screen, change this 
setting to match the focusing sc reen type to obtain the correct 
exposure.
Std.:  Ec-CV
Standard focusing screen.
:   Ec-A, B, D, H, I, L  For Laser-matte screens.
  Since the Ec-A/B/I/L focusing screens  have a prism at the center, the 
correct exposure cannot be  obtained with evaluative metering or center 
spot metering. Use either  center-weighted average  metering or AF point-
linked spot metering (exc ept the center AF point).
  Since the Ec-A/B/I/L focusing screens  have a prism in the center, AF 
based on the color and facial informati on of a subject at the center of the 
viewfinder may not be  achieved, even if [Auto AF pt sel.: EOS iTR AF] 
is set to [Enable ] (p.95).
  Although an Ec-C/CII/CIII/CIV/N/R/S fo cusing screen can be installed in 
the camera, the correct exposure  will not be obtained. Use a 
commercially-available light meter to set a manu al exposure or set 
exposure compensation and shoot.
  The Area AF frame displayed on the  Ec-CIII/CIV/N/S focusing screens is 
different from this camera’s AF Area.
To change the focusing screen, refer to the instructi ons that come with the 
focusing screen.
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Viewfinder info. during exposure
You can enable or disable the viewfi nder information displayed during the 
exposure.
OFF: Disable
ON: Enable
The viewfinder information will be di splayed even during exposure. This 
is convenient when you want to check the exposure setting, number of 
possible shots, etc., dur ing continuous shooting.
LCD panel illumination during Bulb
You can set the LCD panel illumination behavior during Bulb exposures, 
such as whether it stays on during the  exposure, and whether it turns off or 
stays on when the < U> button is pressed.
OFF: Off
When the Bulb exposure starts, the  LCD panel illumination turns off. 
Pressing the < U> button during a Bulb expos ure illuminates the LCD 
panel for 6 sec.
ON: On during Bulb
The LCD panel illumination remains on  until the Bulb exposure ends. 
This is convenient when you are taking a Bulb exposure in low light and 
want to check the exposure time.
Recording card, image size setting
When you press the < H> button to select the card or set the image size, 
you can select to do it  with the rear LCD panel  or with the menu screen.
 Rear LCD panel
You can press the < H> button and turn the < 6> or  dial while 
looking at the rear LCD panel.
 LCD monitor
When you press the < H> button, the [Record func+car d/folder sel.] 
or [ Img type/size ] screen will appear. Pressing the button toggles 
between the two screens.
When the shooting mode is set to “Bul b”, the viewfinder information will not 
be displayed even if [ Enable] is set.
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C.Fn5: Operation
Dial direction during Tv/Av
 Normal
 Reverse direction
You can reverse the dial’s turning  direction when setting the shutter 
speed and aperture.
In the < a> shooting mode, the turning direction of the < 6> and  
dial will be reversed. In the other  shooting modes, the turning direction 
of only the  dial will be reversed. The < 5> dial’s turning direction 
will be the same for the < a> mode and for setting the exposure 
compensation.
Av setting without lens
You can set whether the aperture can stil l be set when no lens is attached 
to the camera.
OFF: Disable
ON: Enable
You can set the aperture with the camera even while no lens is attached. 
This is convenient for studio photogr aphy when the aperture is already 
determined, as you can set the aperture beforehand.
Multi function lock
When the power switch is set to < R>, it will prevent the < 6>, , 
and < 9> from accidentally changing a setting.
Select the camera control(s) you want  to lock when the power switch is set 
to < R >, then press < 0> to append a checkmark < X> and select 
[ OK].
6Main Dial
The Main Dial and vertical-g rip Main Dial will be locked.
5 Quick Control Dial
The Quick Control Dial will be locked.
9Multi-controller
The Multi-controller and vertical-gri p Multi-controller will be locked.
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Custom Controls
You can assign often-used functions to  camera buttons or dials according 
to your preferences. For details, see page 333.
J/ K button function
You can change the function of the < J/K > button. During image playback, 
you can protect images, record  a voice memo, and rate images.
J /K  Protect (Hold: Record memo)
To protect an image, press the < J/K > button. To start recording a voice 
memo, hold down the < J/K > button for 2 sec. To end the recording, let 
go of the button.
K  Record memo ( J disabled)
Pressing the  button starts recording a voice memo immediately, 
and letting go of the button ends the re cording. To protect an image, use 
[ x1: Protect images ].
7/ K Play memo (Hold: Record memo)
When you playback an image havi ng a voice memo, press the  
button to playback the voice memo.  To start recording a voice memo, 
hold down the < J/K > button for 2 sec. To end th e recording, let go of 
the button. To prot ect an image, use [ x1: Protect images ].
9Rating ( J and  K disabled)
To rate an image, press the < J/K > button. Each time you press the 
button, the rating will change as follows:  OFF, l,  m, n,  o, p.
 If you try to use one of the locked  camera controls when the power 
switch is set to < R>,  will be displayed in the viewfinder and 
on the top LCD panel, and < LOCK> will appear on the shooting settings 
display (p.50).
  By default, when the po wer switch is set to , the  dial will 
be locked.
  Even if the < 5> dial has a checkmark < X> appended and is locked, 
you can still use the touch pad < h>.
If [Rating ( J and  K disabled) ] is selected and you press the < Q> 
button, you can set the rati ngs selectable with the  button.
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