Canon 40d Manual

							
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Using the Built-in Flash
In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set 
exposure compensation for flash. You can set flash exposure 
compensation up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
1Press the  button. (9 )
2Set the flash exposure 
compensation amount.
 While looking at the LCD panel or 
viewfinder, turn the < 5> dial.
  To cancel the flash exposure 
compensation, set the flash exposure 
compensation amount back to < E>.
 
When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the  icon will be displayed 
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
3Take the picture.
y  Flash Exposure Compensation N
Increased exposure
Decreased exposure
If you set flash exposure compensation with both the EX-series Speedlite and 
camera, the Speedlite’s flash exposure compensation setting will override the 
camera’s. If you set EX-series Speedlite’s flash exposure compensation with the 
flash, any flash exposure compensation set with the camera will be overridden.
 The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you 
set the power switch to < 2>.
  The procedure is the same when using an EX-series Speedlite. The 
Speedlite’s flash exposure compensation can be set with the camera.
  It can also be set with a menu. (p.103)  
						

							
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Using the Built-in Flash
FE (flash exposure) lock obtains and locks the correct flash exposure 
reading for any part of a subject.
1Press the  button to pop-up 
the built-in flash.
  Press the shutter button halfway and 
look in the viewfinder to check that 
the < D> icon is lit.
2Focus the subject.
3Press the < A> button. (8 )
 
Aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject where you want to lock the flash 
exposure, then press the <
A> button.
X The flash will fire a preflash and the 
required flash output is calculated 
and retained in memory.
X In the viewfinder, “ FEL” is displayed 
for a moment and < d> will light.
 
Each time you press the  button, a 
preflash is fired and the required flash output 
is calculated and retained in memory.
4Take the picture.
  Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
X The flash is fired to take the picture.
A  FE Lock N
If the subject is too far away and beyond the effective range of the flash, the 
 icon will blink. Get closer to the subject and repeat steps 2 to 4.  
						

							
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The built-in flash and external Speedlite can also be set with the menu. 
The menu for the external Speedlite will be applicable only to EX-series
Speedlites whose functions can be set with the camera.
Select [Flash control].
 Under the [ 6] tab, select [ Flash 
control ], then press < 0>.
X The flash control screen will appear.
  Normally, set this to [ Enable].
  If [Disable ] is set, both the built-in 
flash and external Speedlite will not 
fire. This is good when you only want 
to use the AF-assist beam.
  [Flash mode ] cannot be selected.
  [Flash exp. comp ] can be set as 
explained on page 101.
  Set [ E-TTL II ] as explained on the 
next page.
  Shutter sync.
Normally, set this to [ 1st curtain] so that the flash fires immediately 
after the exposure starts.
If [ 2nd curtain ] is set, the flash will fire right before the exposure 
ends. When this is combined with a slow sync speed, you can create 
a trail of light such as from car headlights at night. With 2nd curtain 
sync, two flashes will be fired. Once when you press the shutter 
button completely, and once immediately before the exposure ends.
3 Flash Control N
[Flash firing]
[Built-in flash func. setting]  
						

							
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3 Flash Control N
 E-TTL IIFor normal flash exposures, set it to [Evaluative].
If [
Average] is set, the flash exposure will be averaged for the entire metered 
scene as with an external metering flash. Flash exposure compensation may 
be necessary depending on the scene, so this is for advanced users.
Select either [External flash func. setting] or [External flash C.Fn 
setting
]. For details on which external Speedlite settings the camera can 
set, see the EX-series (such as the 580EX II) Speedlite’s instruction manual.
Attach the Speedlite to the camera and turn on the Speedlite.
1Select either [External flash func. 
setting] or [External flash C.Fn 
setting].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select a setting, 
then press < 0>.
  Settings which cannot be set will be 
dimmed.
2Set the external flash function 
settings.
 Select a flash function and set it as 
desired. The procedure is the same 
as setting a menu function.
  On the flash function settings screen, 
the settable items, current settings, 
flash mode setting, and flash Custom 
Function settings might look different 
on your camera.
  If you press the < B> button to clear 
the Speedlite settings, both the 
external Speedlite and built-in flash 
settings will be cleared.
Setting the External Speedlites
External flash func. setting
External flash C.Fn setting  
						

							
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Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation.
When an EX-series Speedlite is attached to the camera, almost all the 
autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a high-
output flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed 
instructions, see the EX-series Speedlite’s instruction manual. This 
camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series 
Speedlites.
 With an EZ/E/EG/ML/TL-series Speedlite set in the TTL or A-TTL 
autoflash mode, the flash can be fired at full output only.  Set the 
camera’s shooting mode to manual or aperture-priority AE and 
shoot.
  When using a Speedlite which has manual flash mode, shoot with 
the manual flash mode.
  With an EX-series Speedlite set to TTL autoflash with the flash’s 
Custom Function, the flash will fire at full output only.
External Speedlites
EOS-dedicated, EX-series Speedlites
Canon Speedlites other than the EX-series
Shoe-mount Speedlites Macro Lites  
						

							
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External Speedlites
Sync Speed
The camera can synchronize with compact, non-Canon flash units at 1/ 
250 sec. or slower shutter speeds. With large studio flash, the sync 
speed is 1/60 sec. or slower. Be sure to test the flash unit beforehand to 
make sure it synchronizes properly with the camera.
PC Terminal
 The camera’s PC terminal is provided 
for flash units having a sync cord. The 
PC terminal is threaded to prevent 
inadvertent disconnection.
  The camera’s PC terminal has no 
polarity. You can connect any sync 
cord regardless of its polarity.
Cautions for Live View shooting
When using a non-Canon flash unit for Live View shooting, set the [ 6
Live View function settings ] menu’s [Silent shoot. ] to [Disable ]
(p.113). The flash will not fire if it is set to [ Mode 1] or [Mode 2 ].
Using Non-Canon Flash Units
 If the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated to 
another camera brand, the camera may not operate properly and 
malfunction may result.
  Do not connect to the camera’s PC terminal any flash unit requiring 
250 V or more.
  Do not attach a high-voltage flash unit on the camera’s hot shoe. It might 
not work.
A flash unit attached to the camera’s hot shoe and a flash unit connected to 
the PC terminal can both be used at the same time.  
						

							
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6
Live View Shooting
You can shoot while viewing a real-time image on the 
camera’s LCD monitor or on a personal computer 
screen. This is called “Live View shooting.”
 When using Live View shooting,  using a hard disk-type CF 
card  (such as MicroDrive)  is not recommended.
  If Live View shooting is done under direct sunlight or other high-
temperature environments, the < > icon (warning for high 
temperature in the camera) may appear on the screen. If Live 
View shooting continues with a high internal temperature, it may 
degrade image quality. You should therefore stop Live View 
shooting if the warning icon appears.
  If Live View shooting continues while the < > warning icon is 
displayed and the camera’s internal temperature increases, the 
Live View shooting will stop automatically. Shooting will be 
disabled until the camera’s internal temperature decreases.
About Remote Live View ShootingWith the provided software installed in the personal computer, you 
can connect the camera to the personal computer and shoot 
remotely while viewing the computer screen instead of the 
camera’s viewfinder. For details, see the Software Instruction 
Manual in the CD-ROM.  
						

							
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Instead of looking through the viewfinder, you can look at a real-time 
image on the camera’s LCD monitor while shooting. Live View shooting 
does not work in Basic Zone modes.
1Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
2Set the shooting mode.
 Set the shooting mode to a Creative 
Zone mode.
3Select [Live View function 
settings].
 Under the [ 6] tab, select [ Live View 
function settings ], then press .
4Select [Live View shoot.].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Live 
View shoot. ], then press < 0>.
5Select [Enable].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ Enable],
then press < 0>.
Live View Shooting N
Preparing for Live View Shooting
During Live View shooting, do not point the camera toward the sun. The 
sun’s heat can damage the camera’s internal components.
 If you handhold the camera like a compact digital camera and shoot 
while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images. 
For Live View shooting,  mounting the camera on a tripod is 
recommended .
   will be the same as using < d>.  
						

							
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Live View ShootingN
With the camera ready to shoot, 
press .
XThe Live View image will appear on 
the LCD monitor in real-time with 
approx. 100% field of view.
  With the video cable (provided) 
connecting the camera to a TV set, 
you can view images on the TV. 
(p.122)
In the same way as during normal shooting through the viewfinder, you 
can set the shooting functions (drive mode, ISO speed, Picture Style, 
white balance, exposure compensation, AE lock, flash exposure 
compensation, etc.). If you change the shooting mode during Live View 
image display, the Live View image display will quit.
Displaying Live View Image on the LCD Monitor
Setting the Shooting Functions
During Live View image display, if you point the camera in a different direction, it 
might throw off the correct brightness momentarily and the image might not look 
right. Wait until the image stabilizes at the correct brightness before shooting.
If you shoot while the image brightness is not yet stable, the resulting image 
might be overexposed or underexposed.
If the light source within the image changes, the screen might flicker. If this 
happens, press < 0> to end the shooting, then with the new light source in 
place, press < 0> again to resume shooting.
  Only the metering mode cannot be changed. Focusing frame-linked 
evaluative metering with the image sensor will take effect.
  Continuous shooting is possible.
  With the [ 6Live View function settings ] menu’s [Metering timer ], you 
can change how long the metered exposure setting is to be retained.
  The focus preset feature on super telephoto lenses cannot be used.  
						

							
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Live View ShootingN
1Move the focusing frame to the 
position where you want to focus.
 Use < 9> to move the focusing 
frame in full view. If you press < 9>
straight down, the focusing frame will 
return to the center.
2Press the < u> button.
XThe focusing frame will be magnified.
X
AE lock will be applied to the full-view 
exposure, and the shutter speed and 
aperture settings will be displayed in orange.
  Each time you press the < u> button, 
the display format will change as 
follows:
3Focus manually.
  While looking at the Live View image 
on the LCD monitor, turn the lens’s 
focusing ring to  focus manually .
Magnifying the Image for Manual Focusing
Magnification: Approx. 10x
AE lock
Magnified areaMagnification
Full view      Approx. 5x      Approx. 10x
 High temperatures, high ISO speeds, or long exposures may cause noise or 
irregular colors in the captured image shot with Live View shooting.
  During continuous shooting, the exposure set for the first shot will also 
be applied to subsequent shots. If you recompose during continuous 
shooting, the exposure might not match the latter shots.
  If the camera is not operated for a prolonged period, the power will turn 
off automatically as set with [ 5Auto power off ]. (p.42)
 While the image is magnified, pressing the  button will not renew the exposure setting. During the 5x or 10x magnified view, the image sharpness may be applied to a 
higher degree than what was set. This is to make it easier to focus manually.