Canon 70d W User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONMANUALThe EOS 70D (N) does not have the Wi-Fi function explained in 
this manual.
EOS 70D (W)
EOS 70D (N)
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The EOS 70D (W/N) is a high-performance, digital single-lens reflex 
camera featuring a fine-detail CMOS  sensor with approx. 20.2 effective 
megapixels, DIGIC 5+, high-precisi on and high-speed 19-point AF (all 
cross-type focusing), approx. 7.0 fps  continuous shooting, Live View 
shooting, Full High-Definition (F ull HD) movie shooting, and Wi-Fi 
function*.
The camera is highly re sponsive to any shooting situation at any time, 
provides many features for dema nding shots, and expands shooting...

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The camera can use the following cards regardless of capacity:
• SD memory cards
• SDHC memory cards*
• SDXC memory cards*
* UHS-I cards supported.
When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast reading/
writing speed as shown in the table.
  If you use a slow-writing card when  shooting movies, the movie may 
not be recorded properly. Also, if  you play back a movie on a card 
with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
  If you want to shoot still photos while...

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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 LC-E6 or LC-E6E is provided. (The LC-E6E comes with a 
power cord.)
  The Instruction Manuals and CD-ROMs provided are listed on the next page.
  If you purchased a Lens Kit, check that the lenses are included.
  Depending on the Lens Kit type, a l ens instruction manual may also be 
included.
  Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check...

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The instruction manual consists of booklets and electronic manuals 
(PDF files on the CD-ROM). Basic operations are explained in the 
booklets. For detailed instructions  on all functions and operations, 
see the detailed version manuals on the CD-ROM.
* Not provided with the EOS 70D (N).
Camera Instruction Manual CD-ROM
Contains the following manuals in PDF:
• Camera Instruction Manual (Detailed version)
• Wi-Fi Function Instruction  Manual (Detailed version)
• Quick Reference Guide
Instructions for...

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Quick Start Guide
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Insert the battery (p.30).
 To charge the battery, see page 28.
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Insert a card (p.31).
 With the card’s label facing 
toward the back of the 
camera, insert it into the card 
slot.
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Attach the lens (p.40).
  Align the lens’ white or red mount 
index with the camera’s mount 
index of the same color.
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Set the lens focus mode switch 
to  
(p.40).
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Set the power switch to < 1>, 
then set the Mode Dial to < A> 
(Scene Intelligent Auto)
 (p.72).
 Turn the Mode Dial while holding down...

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Quick Start Guide
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Flip out the LCD monitor (p.34).
 When the LCD monitor displays the 
date/time/zone setting screens, see 
page 37.
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Focus the subject (p.45).
  Look through the viewfinder and 
aim the viewfinder center over the 
subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway. 
The camera will focus the subject.
  If necessary, the built -in flash will be 
raised.
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Take the picture (p.45).
  Press the shutter button completely 
to take the picture.
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Review the picture (p.60).
  The captured image...

8 Icons in this Manual
 : Indicates the Main Dial.
< 5 > : Indicates the Quick Control Dial.
< 9 > < V >  : Indicates the Multi-controller and the push 
direction.
< 0 > : Indicates the Setting button.
0 , 9 , 7 , 8 : Indicates that the corresponding function 
remains active for 4 sec ., 6 sec., 10 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...

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For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera’s 
basic operations and shooting procedures.
Chapters
Introduction2
Getting Started27
Basic Shooting71
Setting the AF and Drive Modes99
Image Settings11 5
Advanced Operations157
Flash Photography187
Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting)215
Shooting Movies251
Image Playback289
Post-Processing Images327
Sensor Cleaning339
Printing Images345
Customizing the Camera361
Reference393
Viewing the CD-ROM Instruction Manuals /...

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1
Introduction2
Compatible Cards............................................................................. 3
Item Check List......... ........................................................................ 4
Instruction Manual and CD-ROMs ............ ....................................... 5
Quick Start Guide ............... .............................................................. 6
Conventions Used in this Manual ............ ......................................... 8
Chapters...