Canon 70d W User Manual

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The camera can use an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card (sold 
separately). An UHS-I Speed Class SDHC or SDXC memory card can 
also be used. The captured images  are recorded onto the card.
Make sure the card’s write-protec t switch is set upward to 
enable writing/erasing.
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover as shown by the 
arrows to open it.
2Insert the card.
 As shown by the illustration, face 
the card’s label side toward you 
and insert it until it clicks in place.
3Close the cover.
 Close the cover and slide it in the 
direction shown by the arrows until it 
snaps shut.
  When you set the power switch to 
, the number of possible shots 
will be displayed on the LCD panel.
Installing and Removing the Card
Installing the Card
Write-protect switch
Possible shots
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1Open the cover.
 Set the power switch to .
  Make sure the access lamp is off, 
then open the cover.
  If [Recording...] is displayed, close 
the cover.
2Remove the card.
  To eject the card, gently push it in and 
then let go.
  Pull the card straight out, then close 
the cover.
Removing the Card
 The number of possible shots depends  on the remaining capacity of the 
card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
  Setting [ z1: Release shutter without card ] to [Disable ] will prevent 
you from forgetting to  insert a card (p.408).
Access lamp
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Installing and Removing the Card
 When the access lamp is lit or blin king, it indicates that images are 
being written to or read by the ca rd, being erased, or data is being 
transferred. Do not open the card  slot cover during this time. Also, 
never do any of the following wh ile the access lamp is lit or 
blinking. Otherwise, it  can damage the image  data, card, or camera.
• Removing the card.
• Removing the battery.
• Shaking or banging the camera around.
  If the card already contains record ed images, the image number may not 
start from 0001 (p.151).
  If a card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, remove 
and reinsert the card. If the erro r persists, use a different card.
If you can transfer all th e images on the card to  a computer, transfer all 
the images and then format the card  with the camera (p.57). The card 
may then return to normal.
  Do not touch the card’s contacts wi th your fingers or metal objects.
  Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be us ed (card error will be displayed).
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After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live 
View shooting, shoot movies, and pl ay back images and movies. You 
can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor.
1Flip out the LCD monitor.
2Rotate the LCD monitor.
 When the LCD monitor is swung out, 
you can rotate it up or down or face it 
forward toward the subject.
  The indicated angles are only 
approximate.
3Face it toward you.
 Normally, face the LCD monitor 
toward you.
Using the LCD Monitor
180°
175°
90°
Be careful not to force and break the hinge when rotating the LCD monitor.
 
When not using the camera, close  the LCD monitor with the screen 
facing inward. This will protect the screen.
  During Live View shooting or movi e shooting, facing the LCD monitor 
toward the subject will display  a mirror image on the screen.
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If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting 
screen appears, see page 37 to set the date/time/zone. : The camera turns on.
< 2 > : The camera is turned off and 
does not operate. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera.
  Whenever you set the power switch 
to < 1 > or < 2>, sensor 
cleaning will be executed 
automatically. (A small sound may be 
heard.) During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display < f>.
  You can still shoot during sensor 
cleaning by pressing the shutter 
button halfway (p.45) to stop the 
sensor cleaning and take a picture.
  If you repeatedly turn the power switch < 1>/ at a short 
interval, the < f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and 
not a malfunction.
  To save battery power, the camera  turns off automatically after 1 
minute of non-operation. To turn on  the camera again, just press the 
shutter button halfway (p.45).
  You can set the auto power off time with [ 52: Auto power off ] 
(p.59).
Turning on the Power
Automatic Sensor Cleaning
3  Auto Power Off
If you set the power switch to < 2> while an image is being recorded to 
the card, [ Recording...] will be displayed and the po wer will turn off after the 
card finishes re cording the image.
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When the power switch is set to , the battery level will be 
indicated in one of six levels. A blinking battery icon ( b) indicates 
that the battery will be exhausted soon.
Number of Possible Shots [Approx. number of shots]
 The figures above are based on a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6, no Live View 
shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging P roducts Association) testing standards.
 Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E14
• With LP-E6 x 2: approx. twice th e shots without the battery grip.
• With size-AA/LR6 alkaline  batteries at room temperature (23°C / 73°F): 
approx. 490 shots with no  flash, approx. 320 shots with 50% flash use.
z Checking the Battery Level
Display
Level (%) 100 - 70 69 - 50 49 - 20 19 - 10 9 - 1 0
TemperatureRoom Temperature 
(23°C / 73°F)Low Temperatures  (0°C / 32°F)
No Flash13001200
50% Flash Use920850
 The number of possible shots will de crease with any of the following 
operations:
•  Pressing the shutter button  halfway for a prolonged period.
•  Activating the AF  frequently without taking a picture.
•  Using the lens Image Stabilizer.
•  Using the LCD monitor often.
  The number of possible  shots may decrease depe nding on the actual 
shooting conditions.
  The lens operation is powered by t he camera’s battery. Depending on 
the lens used, the number of  possible shots may be lower.
  For the number of possible shots with Live View shooting, see page 217.
  See [ 54: Battery info. ] to check the battery’s co ndition in detail (p.396).
  If size-AA/LR6 batteries  are used in Battery Grip BG-E14, a four-level 
indicator will be displayed. ([ x/m ] will not be displayed.)
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When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone 
have been reset, the date/time/zone setting screen will appear. Follow 
the steps below to set the time zone first. If you set the camera to the 
correct time zone for where you currently live, when you travel to 
another time zone you can simply set  the camera to the correct time 
zone for your destination to update the camera’s date/time 
automatically.
Note that the date/time appended to  recorded images will be based 
on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.
1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select [Date/
Time/Zone].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[5 2] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select [ Date/
Time/Zone ], then press < 0>.
3Set the time zone.
  [London] is set by default.
  Press the < U> key to select the 
time zone box.
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key to select the time 
zone, then press < 0>. (Returns to 
< s >.)
3  Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
 The menu setting proc edure is explained on pages 52-53.
  In step 3, the time disp layed on the upper right of  the screen is the time 
difference compared with  Coordinated Universal Time (UTC ). If you do 
not see your time zone, set the time zone while referring to the difference 
with UTC.
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4Set the date and time.
 Press the < U> key to select the 
number.
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key to set the 
number, then press < 0>. (Returns 
to < s>.)
5Set the daylight saving time.
  Set it if necessary.
  Press the < U> key to select [ Y].
  Press < 0> so < r> is displayed.
  Press the < V> key to select [ Z], 
then press < 0>.
  When the daylight saving time is set 
to [Z ], the time set in step 4 will 
advance by 1 hour. If [ Y] is set, the 
daylight saving time will be canceled 
and the time will go back by 1 hour.
6Exit the setting.
  Press the < U> key to select [ OK], 
then press < 0>.
X The date/time/zone and daylight 
saving time will be set and the menu 
will reappear.
If you store the camera without the  battery or if the camera’s battery 
becomes exhausted, the date/time/zone  may be reset. If this happens, set 
the time zone an d date/time again.
 The date/time that was set will  start from when you press < 0> in step 6.
  After changing the time zone, check th at the correct date/time has been 
set.
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1Display the menu screen.
 Press the < M> button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select 
[Language K].
  Press the < U> key to select the 
[5 2] tab.
  Press the < V> key to select 
[Language
K], then press < 0>.
3Set the desired language.
  Press the < V>  keys to 
select the language, then press 
< 0 >.
X The interface language will change.
3  Selecting the Interface Language
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The camera is compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses. The camera cannot be used with EF-M lenses.
1Remove the caps.
 Remove the rear lens cap and the 
body cap by turning them as shown 
by the arrows.
2Attach the lens.
 Align the lens’ red or white mount 
index with the camera’s mount index 
of the same color. Turn the lens as 
shown by the arrow until it clicks in 
place.
3Set the lens focus mode switch to 
.
  stands for autofocus.
  If it is set to < MF> (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate.
4Remove the front lens cap.
Attaching and Detaching a Lens
Attaching a Lens
White index
Red index
Minimizing Dust
 When changing lenses, do it quic kly in a place with minimal dust.
  When storing the camera without a lens attached,  be sure to attach the 
body cap to the camera.
  Remove dust on the body cap before attaching it.
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