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Index to Features
 Manual exposureÎ p.94
 Bulb Î p.99
 Mirror lockup Î p.101
 Quick Control screen Î p.38
 Self-timer Î p.86
 Remote control Î p.102
Exposure adjustment
 Exposure compensation Î p.96
 AEB Î p.97
 AE lock Î p.98
 Exposure level  increments Î p.193
Flash
 External flash Î p.103
 Flash control Î p.105
 Flash Custom Functions Î p.106
Live View shooting
 Still photo shooting Î p.107
• AF Î p.115
• Manual focusing Î p.122
• Exposure simulation Î p.109
• Grid display Î p.113
Movie shooting
 Movie shooting Î p.125
• Auto exposure Î p.128
• Shutter-priority AE  Î p.129
• Aperture-priority AE Î p.130
• Manual exposure Î p.131
• Recording size Î p.139
• Frame rate Î p.139
• Sound recording Î p.140
Image playback
 Image review time Î p.163
 Single image display Î p.144
• Shooting information  display Î p.145
 Movie playback Î p.153
 Index display Î p.147
 Image browsing  (Jump display) Î p.148
 Magnified view Î p.149
 Manual image rotation Î p.150
 Auto image rotation Î p.164
 Slide show Î p.155
 Viewing the images  on TV Î p.157
 Protect Î p.159
 Erase Î p.160
Customization
 Custom Function (C.Fn) Î p.189
 My Menu Î p.205
 Camera user setting  registration Î p.206
Sensor cleaning/
Dust reduction
 Sensor cleaning Î p.165
 Add Dust Delete Data Î p.167
Viewfinder
 Dioptric adjustment Î p.34
 Changing the focusing   screen Î p.203
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Camera Care This camera is a precision  instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical 
shock.
  The camera is not waterproof and ca nnot be used underwater. If you 
accidentally drop the camera into wa ter, promptly consult your nearest 
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any wate r droplets with a dry cloth. If the 
camera has been exposed to  salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
  Never leave the camera near anything  having a strong magnetic field such 
as a magnet or electric  motor. Also avoid using or  leaving the camera near 
anything emitting strong radio wave s such as a large antenna. Strong 
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation  or destroy image data.
  Do not leave the camera in  excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. 
High temperatures  can cause the camera to malfunction.
  The camera contains precision electr onic circuitry. Never attempt to 
disassemble the camera yourself.
  Use a blower to blow away  dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and 
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that contain org anic solvents to clean 
the camera body or lens.  For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest 
Canon Service Center.
  Do not touch the camera’s electrical cont acts with your fingers. This is to 
prevent the contacts from  corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera 
misoperation.
  If the camera is suddenly  brought in from the cold into a warm room, 
condensation may form on  the camera and internal parts. To prevent 
condensation, first pu t the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to 
the warmer temperature before  taking it out of the bag.
  If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid 
damaging the camera. If  there is condensation, remove the lens, card and 
battery from the camera, and wait un til the condensation has evaporated 
before using the camera.
  If the camera will not be  used for an extended period, remove the battery 
and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated locati on. Even while the 
camera is in storage, pr ess the shutter button a few times once in a while to 
check that the camera is still working.
  Avoid storing the camera where there  are corrosive chemicals such as a 
darkroom or chemical lab.
  If the camera has not been  used for an extended period, test all its functions 
before using it. If  you have not used the  camera for some time or if there is 
an important shoot coming up, have the camera checke d by your Canon 
dealer or check the camera  yourself and make sure it is working properly.
Handling Precautions
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Handling Precautions
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor Although the LCD monito r is manufactured with very high precision 
technology with over 99.9 9% effective pixels, there might be a few dead 
pixels among the remaini ng 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying 
only black or red, etc., are not a malfun ction. They do not affect the images 
recorded.
  If the LCD monitor is left  on for a prolonged period,  screen burn-in may occur 
where you see remnants of  what was displayed. However, this is only 
temporary and will disappear when the camera is left unus ed for a few days.
  In low or high temperatur es, the LCD monitor displa y may seem slow or it 
might look black. It will return to normal at room temperature.
CardsTo protect the card and its reco rded data, note the following:
  Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do  not subject it to excessive force, 
physical shock,  and vibration.
  Do not store or use the card near anyt hing having a strong magnetic field 
such as a TV set, speakers , or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having 
static electricity.
  Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or  near a heat source.
  Store the card in a case.
  Do not store the ca rd in hot, dusty, or humid locations.
LensAfter detaching the lens from  the camera, attach the lens 
caps or put down the lens wi th the rear end up to avoid 
scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.
Cautions During Prolonged UseWhen you shoot continuously for a prolon ged period or use Live View shooting 
for a long period, the camera may be come hot. Although this is not a 
malfunction, holding the ho t camera for a long period can cause slight skin 
burns.
Contacts
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Quick Start Guide
1Insert the battery. (p.26)
To charge the battery, see page 24.
2Attach the lens. (p.31)
Align the red dot.
3Set the lens focus mode switch 
to .
 (p.31)
4Open the slot cover and 
insert a card.
 (p.29)
Face the label side toward you 
and insert the end with the 
small holes into the camera.
5Set the power switch to . 
(p.27)
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Quick Start Guide
6Set the Mode Dial to  (Full 
Auto).
 (p.48)
All the necessary camera settings will 
be set automatically.
7Focus the subject. (p.35)
Look through the viewfinder and aim 
the viewfinder center over the subject. 
Press the shutter button halfway, and 
the camera will focus the subject.
8Take the picture. (p.35)
Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
9Review the picture. (p.163)
The captured image will be displayed 
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
To display the image again, press the 
< x > button (p.144).
  To view the images captured so far, see “Image Playback” (p.144).
  To delete an image, see  “Erasing Images” (p.160).
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For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in 
parentheses (p.**).
Nomenclature
 AF  mode 
selection/Drive mode 
selection button (p.78/85) 
 
ISO speed 
setting/Flash exposure 
compensation button 
(p.57/103)
 LCD panel 
illumination button 
(p.99)
 Main Dial 
(p.36) Shutter button
(p.35)
Self-timer lamp 
(p.86)
Remote control
sensor (p.102)
Grip (Battery 
compartment)DC coupler cord 
hole (p.216) Mirror (p.101,169)Contacts (p.13)
Lens mount Lens lock pinDepth-of-field preview 
button (p.93)
Lens release button (p.32) Date/time battery
(p.217)
Microphone 
(p.128)
Terminal coverStrap mount  
(p.23)
Mode Dial (p.20)
 Focal plane mark
Hot shoe (p.103)
Flash-sync contacts (p.103) 
EF lens mount index (p.31)
LCD panel (p.18)
 
Metering mode selection/
White balance selection button (p.95/65)
PC terminal (p.104)
Digital terminal (p.172,185)
Remote control terminal (N3 type) (p.100) HDMI mini OUT terminal (p.158)
Audio/video OUT terminal (p.157)
External microphone IN terminal (p.140)
Body cap (p.31)
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Nomenclature
 Multi-controller (p.36)
Dioptric adjustment knob (p.34)
Eyecup (p.100)Speaker (p.153)
Viewfinder eyepiece
 Live View shooting/Print/Share button (p.109/177,186)
 Menu button (p.40)
LCD monitor (p.40, 162)
 Info/Trimming orientation 
button 
(p.111,135,210/179)
 Playback 
button (p.144)
 Erase button 
(p.160)
Extension system terminal
 Picture Style selection button (p.59)
Light sensor (p.162)Tripod socket
Power/Quick Control Dial 
switch (p.27)
 Setting/Movie shooting button (p.40/128)
Card slot (p.29)
Card ejection button (p.30)  
Quick Control Dial (p.37)
Access lamp (p.30)
Battery compartment 
cover (p.26)
Battery 
compartment 
cover release 
lever
 (p.26)
Card slot 
cover (p.29)
Strap mount
(p.23)

AF point selection/
Magnify button 
(p.81/149,179)
 AE lock/
FE lock button/Index/
Reduce button
(p.98/103/147/149,179)
 AF start button 
(p.35,79,110)
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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
Drive mode (p.85)
u Single shooting
i  Continuous shooting
  10-sec. self-timer/
        Remote control
  2-sec. self-timer/
        Remote control  White balance 
correction (p.68)
Possible shots
Possible shots 
during WB bracketing
Self-timer countdown
Bulb exposure time
Aperture
AF point selection (
[ -   -   - ])
Card full warning ( FuLL CF)
Card error warning ( Err CF)
No card warning ( no CF) 
Error code (Err)
Cleaning image sensor ( CLn)
k
AF mode (p.78) X 
One-Shot AF
9 
AI Focus AF
Z 
AI Servo AF- -
-
-
-
-
Shutter speed
Busy (buSY)
Image-recording quality (p.54)
37   Large/Fine
38   Large/Normal
47   Medium/Fine
48   Medium/Normal
67   Small/Fine
68   Small/Normal
1   RAW
D  Small RAW
White balance (p.65)   Q  Auto
 W  Daylight
 E  Shade
 R  Cloudy
 Y  Tungsten light
 U 
White  
   fluorescent light
 I  Flash
 O  Custom
 P  Color 
   temperature
Flash exposure 
compensation (p.103)
Battery check (p.28)
Exposure level indicator
  Exposure compensation 
  amount (p.96)
  AEB range (p.97)
  Flash exposure compensation 
  amount (p.103)
Metering mode (p.95)
q  Evaluative metering
w  Partial metering 
r  Spot metering
e  Center-weighted average metering  AEB (p.97)
ISO speed (p.57)
 Monochrome shooting (p.60)
 ISO speed (p.57)
 Highlight tone priority (p.196)
Card writing status
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Nomenclature
Viewfinder Information
The display will show only the settings currently applied.
<   > Battery check
Focusing screen
AF points 
(Superimposed display)
Spot metering circle
  AE lock/
 AEB in-progress
  Flash-ready 
        Improper FE lock 
 warning
    High-speed sync 
 (FP flash) 
    FE lock/
 FEB in-progress
 Flash exposure 
 compensation Shutter speed
FE lock (FEL)
Busy (buSY)
Aperture Card full warning (
FuLL CF)
Card error warning ( Err CF)
No card warning ( no CF)
Exposure level indicator
  Exposure compensation amount
  Flash exposure compensation  
 amount
 AEB range
 Highlight tone priority
ISO speed  Monochrome 
 shootingMax. burst Focus 
 confirmation 
 light White balance 
correction
 
ISO speed
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Nomenclature
Mode Dial
Fully-Automatic Modes
All you do is press the shutter button.
Fully-automatic shooting suitable for the 
subject.
1: Full Auto (p.48)
C : Creative Auto (p.51)
F
: Bulb (p.99)
a : Manual exposure (p.94)
f : Aperture-priority AE (p.92)
s : Shutter-priority AE (p.90)
d : Program AE (p.88)
Camera User Settings
Most camera settings can be registered under 
w, 
x , or y  (p.206).
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