Canon 80d Manual

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If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen appears, see page 43 to set the date/time/zone. : The camera turns on.
< 2 > : The camera is turned off and 
does not function. Set to this 
position when not using the 
camera.
 Whenever you set the power switch 
to < 1 > or < 2>, sensor 
cleaning will be performed 
automatically. (A small sound may be 
heard.) During the sensor cleaning, 
the LCD monitor will display .
 You can still shoot during sensor  cleaning by pressing the...

Turning on the Power
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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-E6N, no Live 
View shooting, and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing 
standards.
 Possible shots with Battery Grip BG-E14 (sold separately)
• With LP-E6N x 2: approx. twice the...

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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. Set the camera to the time 
zone in which you currently live so that, when you travel, you can simply 
change the setting to the correct time zone for your destination, and the 
camera will automatically adjust the date/time.
Note that the date/time appended to recorded images will be based on this date/time setting....

3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
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Select the [Zone] box, then press 
.
Press the   keys to select 
the time zone, then press <
0>.
If you do not see your time zone, you 
can also set the time difference with 
UTC directly. In such a case, press 
the <
Y>  keys to select the 
[
Time difference] box, then press  
<
0> so  is displayed.Press the   keys to set, then 
press <
0>. (Returns to .)
After setting, press the   
keys to select [OK], then press . 
The previous screen will reappear.
 4Set the...

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3 Setting the Date, Time, and Zone
6Exit the setting.
Press the   keys to select 
[
OK], then press .The date/time/zone and daylight 
saving time will be set and the menu 
will reappear.
The date/time/zone settings may be reset in the following cases. If this 
happens, set the date/time/zone again.
• When the camera is stored without the battery.
• When the camera’s battery becomes exhausted.
• When the camera is exposed to below freezing temperatures for a 
prolonged period.
 The date/time that...

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1Display the menu screen.
Press the  button to display 
the menu screen.
2Under the [ 52] tab, select 
[Language K].
Press the  button and select the 
[
5] tab.Press the   keys to select 
the [
5 2] tab.
Press the   keys to select 
the [LanguageK], then press 
<
0>.
3Set the desired language.
Press the   keys to select 
the language, then press .
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’s red or white index 
with the camera’s index matching the 
same color. Turn the lens as shown 
by the arrow until it clicks in place.
3Set the lens’s focus mode switch 
to .
 stands for autofocus.
If it is set to  (manual focus), 
autofocus will not operate....

Attaching and Detaching a Lens
48Turn the zoom ring on the lens 
with your fingers.
If you want to zoom, do it before 
focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the 
focus.
While pressing the lens release 
button, turn the lens as shown by 
the arrow.
Turn the lens until it stops, then 
detach it.
Attach the rear lens cap to the 
detached lens.
Zooming
Detaching the Lens
 Do not look at the sun directly th rough any lens. Doing so may cause 
loss of vision.
 When attaching...

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Turn the dioptric adjustment 
knob.
Turn the knob left or right so that the 
AF points in the viewfinder look the 
sharpest.
If the knob is difficult to turn, remove 
the eyecup (p.220).
To obtain sharp images, hold the camer a still to minimize camera shake.
1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly.
2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand.
3. Rest your hand’s right index fi nger lightly on the shutter button.
4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body.
5....

Basic Operation
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The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button 
halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely.
Pressing Halfway
This activates autofocusing and the 
automatic exposure system that sets the 
shutter speed and aperture.
The exposure setting (shutter speed and 
aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder 
and on the LCD panel (
0).
Pressing Completely
This releases the shutter and takes the 
picture.
Preventing Camera Shake
Hand-held camera movement...