Canon 50d Owners Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
The EOS 50D is a high-performance, digital SLR camera featuring a 
fine-detail CMOS sensor with 15.10 effective megapixels, DIGIC 4, 
high-precision and high-speed 9-point AF  (all cross-type points), high-
speed 6.3 fps continuous shooting, and Live View shooting.
The camera is highly responsive to any shooting situation at anytime, 
provides many features for dem anding shoots, and expands shooting 
possibilities with  system accessories.
Take a Few Test Shots to Familiarize Yourself with the 
Camera
With a digital camera, you can i mmediately view the image you have 
captured. While reading this manual, take a few test shots and see how 
they come out. You can then better understand the camera.
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, read the Safety Warnings 
(p.213,214) and Handling Precautions (p.12,13).
Testing the Camera Before Using and LiabilityAfter shooting, playback and check whether the image has been 
properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the 
images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a personal computer, 
Canon cannot be held liable for any  loss or inconvenience caused.
CopyrightsCopyright laws in your country may prohibit the use of your recorded 
images of people and certain subjec ts for anything but private 
enjoyment. Also be aware that certain public performances , exhibitions, 
etc., may prohibit photography even for private enjoyment.
CF CardIn this manual, “card” refers to the CF card.  The CF card (for 
recording images) is not included.  Please purchase it separately.
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Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Battery Charger CG-580 or CB-5L is provided. (The CB-5L comes with a power 
cord.)
  If you purchased a Lens Kit, chec k that the lens is included.
  Depending on the Lens Kit type, the lens instruction manual might 
also be included.
  Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Battery Pack BP-511A
(with protective cover) Battery Charger 
CG-580/CB-5L*
Interface Cable IFC-200U Video Cable
EOS DIGITAL 
Solution Disk (Software) Software Instruction 
Manual
(1)Instruction Manual  (this booklet)
(2) Pocket Guide
Quick start guide to shooting.(3)CD-ROM GuideGuide to the bundled software (EOS DIGITAL 
Solution Disk) and Software Instruction Manuals.
Camera(with eyecup and  body cap)
Wide Strap
EW-EOS50D
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Icons in this Manual
 : Indicates the Main Dial.
< 5 > : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
< 9 > : Indicates the Multi-controller.
< 0 > : Indicates the setting button.
0 , 9 , 8 : Indicates that the respective function remains active for 
4 sec., 6 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of 
the button.
* In this manual, the icons and markings  indicating the camera’s buttons, dials, 
and settings correspond to the icons and markings on the camera and on the 
LCD monitor.
3: Indicates a function which can be changed by pressing the 
< M > button and changing the setting.
M: When shown on the upper right of the page, it indicates that the 
function is availabl e only in the Creative Zone modes (p.20).
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information. : Tip or advice for better shooting.
: Problem-solving advice.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
Basic Assumptions
 All operations explained in this manual assume that the power switch 
is already set to < 1> or < J> (p.27).
   operations explained in this manual assume that the power 
switch is already set to < J>.
  It is assumed that all the menu settings and Custom Functions are 
set to the default.
  For explanatory purposes, the instructions show the camera attached 
with an EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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For first-time users, chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s basic 
operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction
Camera basics.2
Getting Started23
Basic Shooting
Fully automatic shooting 
for different subjects. 47
Image Settings59
Setting the AF and Drive Modes83
Advanced Operations
Shooting features for specific types of subjects. 91
Live View Shooting
Shoot while viewing the LCD monitor.11 5
Image Playback131
Sensor Cleaning147
Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer153
Customizing the Camera171
Reference187
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Introduction
Item Check List.................................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................................... 4
Chapters ............................................................................................................ 5
Index to Features ............................................................................................ 10
Handling Precautions ...................................................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 14
Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 16
Getting Started23
Recharging the Battery.................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing the Battery ................................................................ 26
Turning on the Power ...................................................................................... 27
Installing and Removing the CF Card.............................................................. 29
Attaching and Detaching a Lens ..................................................................... 31
About the Lens Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 33
Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 34
Using the Quick Control Screen ...................................................................... 38
Menu Operations ............................................................................................. 40
Before You Start .............................................................................................. 42
Setting the Interface Language .................................................................... 42
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................ 42
Formatting the Card ..................................................................................... 43
Set the Power-off Time/Auto Power Off ....................................................... 44
Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings .............................................. 45
Basic Shooting 47
1 Fully Automatic Shooting .......................................................................... 48
Full Auto Techniques ....................................................................................... 50
2  Shooting Portraits ...................................................................................... 51
3  Shooting Landscapes................................................................................ 52
4  Shooting Close-ups.................................................................................... 53
5  Shooting Moving Subjects.......................................................................... 54
6  Shooting Portraits at Night ......................................................................... 55
7 Disabling Flash ......................................................................................... 56
C  Creative Auto Shooting ............................................................................. 57
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Image Settings59
Setting the Image-recording Quality.................................................................60
i: Setting the ISO Speed ..............................................................................63
A  Selecting a Picture Style ..........................................................................65
A  Customizing a Picture Style .....................................................................67
A  Registering a Picture Style .......................................................................69
B : Setting the White Balance .......................................................................71
Custom White Balance .................................................................................72
Setting the Color Temperature ......................................................................73
White Balance Correction ................................................................................74
Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction ...........................................................76
Creating and Selecting a Folder.......................................................................78
File Numbering Methods ..................................................................................80
Setting the Color Space ...................................................................................82
Setting the AF and Drive Modes 83
f: Selecting the AF Mode..............................................................................84
S  Selecting the AF Point ...............................................................................86
When Autofocus Fails ......................................................................................88
Manual Focusing...........................................................................................88
i  Selecting the Drive Mode ...........................................................................89
j  Self-timer Operation ....................................................................................90
Advanced Operations 91
d: Program AE ................................................................................................92
s : Shutter-Priority AE ...................................................................................94
f : Aperture-Priority AE .................................................................................96
Depth-of-Field Preview .................................................................................97
a : Manual Exposure .......................................................................................98
8 : Automatic Depth-of-Field AE .................................................................99
q  Selecting the Metering Mode ...................................................................100
Setting Exposure Compensation....................................................................101
h  Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ............................................................102
A  AE Lock ....................................................................................................103
Bulb Exposures ..............................................................................................104
Mirror Lockup .................................................................................................106
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D Using the Built-in Flash.............................................................................. 107
Flash Control ................................................................................................. 111
External Speedlites ....................................................................................... 113
Live View Shooting 115
A Preparing for Live View Shooting ............................................................ 116
Shooting ........................................................................................................ 118
Using AF to Focus ......................................................................................... 121
Focusing Manually......................................................................................... 127
Silent Shooting .............................................................................................. 128
Image Playback 131
x Image Playback....................................................................................... 132B Shooting Information Display ............................................................. 133
H  I  Searching for Images Quickly ............................................................ 135
u  Magnified View ........................................................................................ 137
b Rotating the Image ................................................................................... 138
Auto Playback (Slide Show) .......................................................................... 139
Viewing the Images on TV............................................................................. 141
K  Protecting Images .................................................................................... 143
L  Erasing Images......................................................................................... 144
Changing Image Playback Settings............................................................... 145 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ....................................................... 145
Setting the Image Review Time ................................................................. 145
Auto Rotate of Vertical Images ................................................................... 146
Sensor Cleaning 147
f Automatic Sensor Cleaning ................................................................... 148
Appending Dust Delete Data ......................................................................... 149
Manual Sensor Cleaning ............................................................................... 151
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9Printing Images and Transferring Images to a Computer153
Preparing to Print ...........................................................................................154
w Printing.....................................................................................................156
Trimming the Image ....................................................................................161
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) .................................................................163
Direct Printing with DPOF ..............................................................................166
d  Transferring Images to a Personal Computer..........................................167
Customizing the Camera 171
Setting Custom Functions ..............................................................................172
Custom Functions ..........................................................................................173
Custom Function Settings ..............................................................................174
C.Fn I : Exposure ......................................................................................174
C.Fn II : Image ...........................................................................................176
C.Fn III : Autofocus/Drive ............................................................................178
C.Fn IV : Operation/Others..........................................................................181
Registering My Menu .....................................................................................185
Register Camera User Settings .....................................................................186
Reference 187
B Checking Camera Settings ....................................................................188
Using a Household Power Outlet ...................................................................190
Replacing the Date/Time Battery ...................................................................191
Using the Battery Grip ....................................................................................192
Menu Settings ................................................................................................193
Function Availability Table .............................................................................196
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................198
Error Codes ....................................................................................................201
System Map ...................................................................................................202
Specifications .................................................................................................204
Index ..............................................................................................................223
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Power
 Battery• Charging Î p.24
• Battery check Î p.28
 Power outlet Î p.190
 Auto power off Î p.44
Lens
 Attaching/Detaching Î p.31
 Zoom Î p.32
 Image Stabilizer Î p.33
Basic Settings 
(Menu Functions)
 Language Î p.42
 Date/Time Î p.42
 LCD brightness  adjustment Î p.145
 Beeper Î p.193
 Shoot w/o card Î p.29
Recording Images
 Format Î p.43
 Create/select a folder Î p.78
 File No. Î p.80
Image Quality
 Image-recording quality Î p.60
 ISO speed Î p.63
 Picture Style Î p.65
 Color space Î p.82  
Image improvement features
• Lens peripheral illumination  correction Î p.76
• Auto Lighting Optimizer Î p.177
• Noise reduction  for long exposures Î p.176
• Noise reduction  for high ISO Î p.176
• Highlight tone priority Î p.177
White balance
  White balance selection Î p.71
  Custom WB Î p.72
 
Color temperature settingÎ  p.73
  White balance correction Î p.74
  WB bracketing Î p.75
AF
 AF mode Î p.84
  AF point selection Î p.86
  Manual focusing Î p.88
Metering
 Metering mode Î p.100
Drive
 Drive modes Î p.89
  Maximum burst Î p.62
Index to Features
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